Fun at Alsask in years gone by
The community of Alsask is well known for their creative recreational activities. Their life-sized foosball is just one example.
Snapshot of hockey 100 years ago
Back in 1972, this photo of the Smiley and Kindersley hockey teams was published in the April 26, 1972 issue of The Clarion, with a request for citizens to identify any players they recognized.
Health and hospitals in early 1900s
In the early 1900s, most small rural hospitals were run as mission hospitals by churches or by women who were registered nurses or midwives.
Alsask part of the Pinetree Radar System
Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alsask, which was part of the Pinetree Radar System, celebrated its 20th birthday in 1983.
First woman to be director of SWNA
If we take a look back to October, 1972 we see a Kindersley resident who was elected as director of the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA).
Big Farmers of days gone by
Back in 1911, the Big Four Farm (officially called Eagle Lake Farms) at Flaxcombe was one of two Canadian land holdings owned by the Hon. Edward G. Strutt and his son…
Making sausage - an old time tradition
Hunting season is on the horizon. After the hunt, there’s sausage making, something farmers have been doing for over a century.
Who remembers shopping here?
The C.W. Shelton store in Richlea, SK. PWHS curator, Shari Collinge has memories of all the workers and cashiers - in particular, Stan Gardiner.
A look back at Eatonia’s first hockey team
The first hockey team in the Eatonia district was formed in 1915 when games were played on an open rink at Root’s farm.
Nancy Vanthuyne is a friend to many
The residents at Caleb Village all have one thing in common - they love Nancy Vanthuyne and the rest of her team. “They’re a wonderful group of caring people…
Ferries from the early 1900s
The early 1900s was a time when ferries were being constructed in Saskatchewan. According to the history book entitled ‘A Past to Cherish’, one of the first of these…
Remember when the ‘goose’ was part of Kindersley’s festival?
Once again, it’s time for Kindersley’s annual Goose Festival. However, this year, it looks like the geese won’t be doing a fly-by for the festivities.
Memories of Major’s Old Brick School
Memories of Major’s Old Brick School are recorded in the history book “Where the Meadowlark Sings.” The Brick School housed many students throughout the years…
The history of the hamlet of Plato
Many people in the Eston-Kindersley area will have fond memories of the village of Plato. According to an article in The Eston Press (July 6, 1956), the original townsite…
Elvira Nagel likes to keep busy
Elvira Nagel is one of the first residents who moved into Caleb Village after it was first constructed. Having just celebrated her 91st birthday, she enjoys her independence…
School days in the 1930s at Flaxcombe
Thanks to memories recorded in Flaxcombe’s history book - Little Town in the Valley, Flaxcombe school students recounted memories of school days in the 1930s.
School days in the ‘old days’
In just one more week students will be returning to school. While noticing parents busy shopping for school supplies, new clothes, shoes and lunch kits…
Preserving the history of Luseland’s country schools
Not only is it time for students to return “back to school,” but it’s also a time when the community of Luseland is preserving the history of the country schools in their area.
Eston’s gopher is over 30 years old
Eston has been home to the world’s largest gopher, since June, 1989 - 34 years ago when it was placed on Main Street. The sculpture was built by Michael Martin in 1987…
Do you recognize this structure?
Do you recognize this structure that was being build in August of 2006 in Kindersley? Steal beams were being put in place for the Wal-Mart store.