Canada's PRIME MINISTER chats with Wolseley folks at Regina event

Conservative faithful gathered at Sherwood Forest west of Regina for a BBQ with Prime Minister Stephen Harper last evening.

Although the weather was warm and the wind ferocious it did not interfere with the upbeat attitude in the crowd. And the Prime Minister's message clearly outlined the priorities of his govenrment.

My wife Carla entertained the over 500 people as they anticipated the Prime Minister's arrival and her songs were well received.

Prime Minister Harper, also talked with long-time Wolseley (now Regina) residents Sam Acton and Jackie (Acton) Mason.
When we drove up we were greeted by a young Conservative volunteer, Chris Thresher, from Indian Head and I had a chance to talk with numerous other Conservative and Saskatchewan Party supporters and representatives.

Road Scenes - BLACKBIRDS by the thousands

Last evening as I drove home from Kipling, SK I decided to be adventerous and drive the so-called road/highway #47 . Halfway between Glenavon and Grenfell I encountered huge flocks of blackbirds swarming around a slough by the side of the road.
These photos I took do not do justice to the impressive flock which was comprised of redwing, yellowhead and common blackbirds. And the noise they created was incredible. It is another sign that fall is just around the corner.

Carla Taylor to sing at PRIME MINISTER HARPER event

My wife Carla is honoured to be singing at an event
Conservative Prime Minister
Stephen Harper
will be attending this Tuesday in Regina, SK.

I'll have some photos to post later in the week.

Last RODEO of the summer at Circle Square

Ranchers were in great glee as the last rodeo wrapped up a summer of fun at the ranch. Sheriff Robin Exner was an engaging master of ceremonies. And staff directed by Chantel Sebastian helped the ranchers show off the riding skills they developed over their weeklong stay. Besides horsemanship ranchers enjoyed, BMX bike riding, archery, rock wall climbing, singing, campfires, chapel time and heaps of fun and frivolity.

Town Hall / Opera House gets new PAINT

Larry Unick from Indian Head, and his helper are hard at work painting the Town Hall / Opera house.
This week the men have displayed nerves of steel as they hover high above the town on a crane that almost reaches the top of the wonderful building.

Road Scenes - ANOTHER sunset and some history

Tuesday evening found me traveling across the south of Saskatchewan. At Cadillac, SK I headed north with an eventual destination of Swift Current, SK.
However, my van stalled along side the highway (Fords and 34 degree heat don't mix well). But as a history buff I was fortunate to have stopped beside a cairn marking the historic Fort Walsh / Fort Qu'Appelle trail. And, as one who loves praire sunsets I was again blessed to be soaking in it's beauty.
Half an hour later my van had cooled down and I was able to get rolling again, happy to have witnessed such splendor at an obscure but historic location.