Brent Butt et al, creators and writers of the Corner Gas show, used Saskatchewan place names quite liberally and sometimes craftily. Often it was very subtle
The Towns of Corner Gas — Humboldt
Character: Wes Humboldt, played by Mike O’Brien. Wes was the owner of the local liquor store and insurance agency. May 24, 2015 ‘Corner Gas’ actor,
The Towns of Corner Gas — Jansen
Character: Helen Jansen, played by Jean Freeman. Mayor Fitzy’s grandmother. Helen was adamant that Dog River build the world’s biggest ‘hoe’. Jansen, Saskatchewan: Jansen
The Towns of Corner Gas — Runciman
Character: Myrtle Runciman, played by Gwen Seed. It appears Myrtle bleeds green. A true Sask patriot! Along with Fitzy’s grandmother and Emma Leroy, makes up
The Towns of Corner Gas — Burrows
Character: Lacey Burrows, played by Gabrielle Miller. City girl from Toronto comes to town and opens up her deceased Aunt Ruby`s shuttered restaurant. Constantly trying
The Towns of Corner Gas — Kinistino
Character: Phil Kinistino, played by Mark Kieter. Owner/operator of local watering hole. Kieter left the show after a couple of years, and his bar was
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