The prairies have certainly seen a lot of larger-than-life characters over the last century and a half. Sam Steele, Louis Riel, Chief White Cap. When
Author: Glen C. Larson
I grew up in rural Saskatchewan, farmed for a good part of my life and currently live in Saskatoon. I'm a recreational writer, having now released three books.
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The Third Battle of Ypres: Passchendaele
The Third Battle of Ypres began on October 26, 1917. It is better known to Canadians as the Battle of Passchendaele. Read about Canada’s involvement
The Very First Guerilla Advertising
H/T Trent Fraser Edison and Westinghouse In the late nineteenth century, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse battled for control of the new electricity market. Edison
A Tour of Batoche
A view from the cemetery. The rectory and church are in the background: The mass grave and headstone for nine Metis fighters who
The Bolshevik
A very unique painting with an intriguing story behind it: http://activehistory.ca/2017/10/the-bolshevik-art-revolution-and-canada/
John Ware – From Slave to Rancher
Ware arrived in southern Alberta in 1882 and worked as a ranchhand before establishing his own cattle operation. He eventually settled in the area of
