Here’s an absolute gem published in June, 2017 by Amy Jo Ehman. What, exactly, were the ‘Three Sisters’? Where is the oldest structure still standing
Nokomis Agricultural Fair
The annual fair is here again! It takes SO MUCH time and effort from a dedicated core of volunteers to make this event happen year
Ken Liddell – I’ll Take the Train
Ken Liddell was born in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1912. He was a newspaper reporter, photographer, columnist and editor. According to the author, this isn’t
Peel’s Prairie Provinces
Some may have noticed that I’ve added a new link to the sidebar of my homepage. Peel’s Prairie Provinces, developed and operated by the University
Homesick – Guy Vanderhaeghe
I’m going to bombard readers with yet another book by Guy Vanderhaeghe. I can do that because it’s my blog. It’s the summer of 1959
Criddle Mixture
During the droughts of the 1930’s, grasshoppers became a huge problem in many areas of the prairies. Bill Waiser tells the story of ‘Criddle Mixture’