Do-Si-Do and away we go!
Connie and Bill Meek of Luseland (foreground) and Art and Jo Cortus of Dodsland promenade through the steps and turns of square dancing…
First Rubber-Tired Tractor in Saskatchewan
Bill Good, a Massey-Harris agent, stands with the first rubber-tired tractor sold in Saskatchewan as local farmers gather for a closer look.
Kerrobert Red Dogs bring Senior Ball back to the diamond
Baseball is making a comeback in Kerrobert — and a brand-new senior team is leading the charge.
Small town of Cabri is experiencing population growth
“Raise them Rural” is a popular slogan used to attract families to rural living and a small-town lifestyle. Cabri, located in southwestern Saskatchewan…
Travelling museum stopped in Kindersley 50 years ago
Newspaper archives show a travelling museum rolled into Kindersley 50 years ago, bringing exhibits and library programming to the community for a full week in February 1976.
SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME!
Josephine Johnston and her brothers Howard and Gerald Olsen pose on their sled in front of their home in Dodsland, Sask., in this 1942 photo…
Oakwood’s Future Hockey Stars, Back in the Day!
Oakwood students and wanna-be hockey players from the past. L-R: Sherman McArthur, Glen Shortt, Gordon Shortt, Dennis Dunn, Willis Strangeway, Ken Dunn, Marion McArthur.
Prairie Sentinel
The grain elevator in Esther, Alberta, is a historic Alberta Wheat Pool (AWP) structure, built in 1925 as one of their first, making it the oldest standing AWP elevator…
From Ceylon to Kindersley: Carol Gerle shares treasured memories
Carol Gerle is a familiar face in Kindersley, having lived here with her husband, Dan, since 1979. She recently took time to share memories from her journey that eventually led her to this town.
Biggest barn in North America stood for the shortest amount of time
The biggest barn that stood for the shortest amount of time was built in 1914 approximately ten kilometres northwest of Leader, Sask., near the South Saskatchewan River.
Snow Much Fun!
Grandpa Gary (aka Gary Babcock) shared these photos on the Historic Saskatchewan Facebook page in 2023. With the rally coming up this weekend, they’re worth a look.
Stamina is the force that drives these drummers
According to a Dec. 31, 2001 West-Central Crossroads article, Barclay formed a drum circle three years earlier after purchasing a collection of drums.
Christmas Memories from Flaxcombe, Luseland, and Kindersley
Enjoy these Christmas memory photos from Flaxcombe in 1945, Luseland in the 1930s, and Kindersley in 1960.
A GLIMPSE OF CYPRESS HILLS PARK’S PAST
A 1936 photograph submitted by John Schmitt to the Historic Saskatchewan Facebook page shows his mother standing in front of what is now the café, facing the lake.
KERROBERT’S FIRST FIGURE SKATERS
Grace Bomersine (William) was the first girl to own figure skates in Kerrobert. Since there were no teachers, she would go to the Sonja Henie movies and try to emulate her moves.
What hi-tech looked like in the 1950s
This 1950s Chrysler featured the “Highway Hi-Fi,” a built-in record player that let drivers listen to vinyl records while on the road.
HOW MANY KIDS CAN FIT ON A HORSE?
Back in the day, a popular photo op was seeing just that. In this image from Memoirs of Mariposa, Sam Patchell holds the reins while Shirley and Ross Patchell…
Remember the 2007 Pot Hole Calendar?
In 2006, a group of men from Leader and area posed for the world-famous 2007 Pot Hole Calendar. At that time, Hwy. 32 was riddled with bone-jarring potholes, with no plans for repairs…
A rare Canadian $20 bill
Queen Elizabeth I appeared on a Canadian $20 bill in 1935 at the age of nine. The bill is exceptionally rare, as high-denomination notes had limited circulation at the time.