Wordless Wednesday 2
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Baring, Saskatchewan
Baring was named after the prominent British banking family whose firm purchased fifteen million dollars in CPR bonds. The railroad came through Baring in 1907. The Maple Leaf Mills elevator was constructed in 1909 and sold to the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in 1928. It was abandoned in 1965, four years after the railway was no longer in use. A National Elevator Company granary was also … Continue reading Baring, Saskatchewan
Birding Field Trip
A couple weeks ago I joined Nature Regina members on a “Wandering to find Warblers in Wascana Park” walk. It was a chilly August morning, but it did not deter fifteen individuals from coming out. Our tour began south of the Science Centre where we watched the trees along the shoreline. Our focus was warblers, however we observed many species of birds. Eastern kingbirds, brown … Continue reading Birding Field Trip
Maria Montessori Day 2018
In honour of Dr. Maria Montessori’s birthday I am posting my top ten favourite quotes of hers: “Education is the best weapon for peace.” – Education and Peace, 1949 “Prizes and punishments are…the bench of the soul, the instrument of slavery for the spirit…he who accomplishes a truly human work, he who does something really great and victorious, is never spurred by his task by … Continue reading Maria Montessori Day 2018
Deer Hollow Campground
One of my favourite provincial parks in Saskatchewan is Cypress Hills. On a visit to the park this July, I realized how much I enjoy Deer Hollow Campground. The campground is centrally located and only a ten-minute walk to amenities and the beach. Deer Hollow is for tent campers only and features cozy sites. The campground is quiet and dark in part because it only … Continue reading Deer Hollow Campground
Shooting Practice
I stumbled upon this old car while driving in Grasslands National Park last summer. I believe it is a Chevy sedan from the 1940s. Correct me if I am wrong! It has been used for target practice a number of times. Continue reading Shooting Practice
Fifteen Years of Freedom
On June 24th, 2003 I sat down to write my first Amnesty International appeal letter. It was addressed to the Canadian government about the reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. I received a reply to this letter from the Minister for International Cooperation at the time. I had been acquainted with the movement earlier that spring in an education class. Our professor had invited the community AI … Continue reading Fifteen Years of Freedom
