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INSIDE • Fun for the Whole Family • Regional Parks Offer Diversity • Ogema’s Tale of Renewal • Crafts Take to the Road ... and much more!! ON THE COVER: NORTHERN 102 waskesiu lake 155 Clearwater River Prov. Park Lac La Ronge Prov. Park Young people frolic on the beach at Waskesiu Lake - 165

106 Prince Albert National Park. Fine sand, a gentle slope 155 Meadow Lake 165 Prov. Park and excellent beach facilities create an opportunity 2 55 Candle Lake Narrow Hills 55 Prince Albert 55 National Park Prov. Park Prov. Park for a great afternoon in Saskatchewan’s North. 4 3 120 106 3 55 55 Lloydminster

16 4 Prince Albert Wildcat Hill Photo Courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/ 3 6 Prov. Park North 3 16 Melfort Greg Huszar Photography Battleford 11 2 9 CENTRAL Greenwater Lake 4 Prov. Park 7 Rosetown 16 11 Duck Mtn. 7 Danielson Prov. Park Prov. Park Kindersley 2 6 4 Douglas Prov. Park Sask. Landing Prov. Park 1 Moose Jaw Swift Regina Current 1 1 9

2 39 Moose Mountain SOUTH 13 Prov. Park Prov. Park 13 Weyburn 4 6 Estevan

From Airsoft to Ziplines TOURISM AREAS Saskatchewan venues offer fun for NORTHERN the whole family...... 4 8 Always more to explore We’re Going Camping! Saskatchewan’s regional parks...... 14 PRINCE ALBERT Rich in four season adventure Dare to Dream 12 A story of a town that refused to die...... 30 CENTRAL features Dimensions 16 A destination... for every Saskatchewan Craft Council’s imagination traveling exhibition...... 34

freelance and Cheryl Krett SASKATOON editorial content: Prince Albert Tourism 26 The time of your life starts in Darlene Friesen Saskatoon! Joel Barker Vivian Orr SOUTHERN Dave Yanko Tourism Saskatoon 38 Truly remarkable places to discover Regina Regional Opportunities Corp. REGINA photos by: Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures Ltd. Hans Arnold, Southern Prairie Railway 46 Your stop for arts, culture, sport Saskatchewan Craft Council and more! Tourism Saskatchewan Greg Huszar Photography EVENTS Hans-Gerhard Pfaff 50 2013 Coming events throughout Paul Austring Saskatchewan Robert F. Weitzel Kevin Hogarth Photography Larry Goodfellow Brian Wolitski Eric Lindberg Keith Stark Douglas E. Walker Gerard Makuch publisher: Shaun Jessome advertising director: Kelly Berg design & layout: Shelley V. Wichmann

See Scenic Saskatchewan is a supplement to The Western Producer, Box 2500 2310 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 Advertising toll free: 1-888-820-8555 3 Supplement to The Western Producer

SIGA FH ad.indd 1 12-11-02 4:21 PM LEFT: 80 foot sky bridge. Six different ziplines. Two hours long. Two Hiplining Zippie Guides. Need we say more? — Photo courtesy of Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures Ltd.

TOP RIGHT: Water fun at Greenwater Provincial Park — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Douglas E. Walker

BOTTOM RIGHT: Beach fun at Meadow Lake Provincial Park — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Paul Austring

FROM AIRSOFT TO ZIPLINES

charged game of tag. Plus it’s a great present, children as young as 10 can - a life sized replica standing six metres Saskatchewan venues offer fun for the whole family! By Cheryl Krett team building experience.” In addition play paintball; for laser tag, it’s open to in height and 12 metres in length. Scotty to paintball, Rock Ridge offers laser tag, ages six and over. was the first T. rex skeleton ever found in where, says Thompson, an infrared beam In July and August, Rock Ridge offers Saskatchewan (in the Frenchman River is fired when you pull the trigger on the paintball day camps (two days in Valley near Eastend in 1991) and is one What says “family fun” better than a day trip (or Playing tag takes on a whole new meaning marker. (The infrared signal is not harmful duration) to introduce young people to of the most complete in the world. Scotty’s longer) to some of Saskatchewan’s favourite theme at Rock Ridge Paintball and Laser Tag, located to the eyes.) Other adventures include the game, and teach them some safety tips. 65 million year old bones were sent to parks and adventure sites? Whether it’s testing your 10 minutes north of Saskatoon between speedball on a competitive playing field The company’s plans for the future include Trenton, Ontario recently, where two sets of Warman and . Owners Jayson and a place to try airsoft (minimum age growing the park (the goal is to plant over replica bones were cast from the original airsoft skills, or zipping through lodgepole pines, Thompson and his wife Krista opened their is 15 for airsoft). 2,000 trees to help contain noise), keeping fossils. The T. rex Centre has assembled the there’s sure to be a new experience just around the business in June 2009, focusing on giving Pre-booking is advised for paintball the fields fresh and new, and offering replica and housed it in a special gallery in people the ultimate paintball adventure on 45 and laser tag, but every Saturday and a mobile laser tag system. For more the building; the second set is going to the corner. This is by no means a complete list, but it will acres of land. “We have the largest park in Sunday during the summer, Rock Ridge information, call 306.956.2266. Royal Saskatchewan Museum to be used in prompt some ideas for your next adventure - right Saskatchewan with six different theme fields,” offer walk-on’s, which means you can Look up. Look way up and you’ll see a future exhibit. here in Saskatchewan! explains Jayson Thompson. “People love the join with other people to make a team Scotty, the famous T. rex who lives at the Scotty isn’t the only reason to visit the thrill of paintball - it’s really an adrenaline- and experience the fun. With a parent T. rex Centre in Eastend. He’s quite the sight Continued on page 6 4 5 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 5 of gravity and air pressure on astronauts T. rex Centre - there are hundreds of Fishing one of many beautiful lakes in in space and humans living on earth). Saskatchewan — Photo courtesy of Tourism After you’ve exercised your brain, why different fossils - from marine animals to Saskatchewan/Greg Huszar Photography larger predators - on display. Visitors can not try the climbing wall, considered to also watch a paleontology technician be one of the tallest indoor climbing walls working on skeleton remains, or take in a in . Because this is the Science movie Friday night and Saturday afternoon Centre, the developers have added a in the theatre. For more information call unique feature. As you make your way up 306.295.4009 or check their website at the 18.3 metre wall, you can learn about www.trexcentre.ca. the geological at If zipping through the lodgepole pines, the same time - talk about multi-tasking! exclusive to the Cypress Hills area of Ready to stimulate your visual and Saskatchewan, is your idea of fun, then auditory senses? Then settle into one of check out Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures. the comfy chairs at the Kramer IMAX First opened in July, 2011, this tourist Theatre and prepare to be blown destination is all about having fun with away! The screen is five storeys high the whole family in the great outdoors. and features over 10,000 watts of six channel, four way stereo surround sound If you’re a thrill seeker and not afraid of T. Rex Discovery Centre — Photo courtesy heights, then this is something definitely to of Tourism Saskatchewan/Greg Huszar - so the movie experience is heightened check out. Photography exponentially! For more information, call Located in the heart of the Centre Block 306.522-4629. of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park The Gallagher Centre in Yorkton is an (Saskatchewan side), Cypress Hills Eco- outside the Moose Mountain Provincial started with a driving range in May 2003, over 150 permanent exhibits and free electricity can make your hair stand on exciting recreation and entertainment Adventures offers the only zip line canopy park entry gate, the waterpark was built then added a putting course in 2005, a hourly stage show demonstrations. The end), Cryogenics (using liquid nitrogen to complex with everything from a leisure tour on the prairies. There are seven zip in 1985 and offers a thrill a minute! raceway in 2006 and most recently, a demonstrations are particularly fun as they demonstrate what very cold temperatures water park (including wave pool and lines ranging in length from 110 feet to There are 10 slides in the waterpark Jump ‘n Slide activity area for children explain in easy-to-understand language will do to solids, liquids and gases), Blood waterslide) to grandstand, arena and over 600 feet - all located 40 feet above and each has its own “fear factor” level. ages 12 and under. some of the mysteries of science. There and Guts (just as the title suggests - it’s racetrack. The Centre has hosted all sorts the forest floor. From this height, you get For example, the Freefall Slide drops For the avid golfers in the family, the are four main demonstrations - The about blood and your digestive system) of great events - from concerts to circuses. a great view of the spectacular scenery participants down the equivalent of an Centre’s Driving Range is over 150 feet in Static Electricity Show (where the Van de and the ever-popular Space Show, giving Telephone 306-786-1740 - and maybe you’ll even see a moose or eight-storey building in less than three length and offers 50 tee boxes. According GraaffPCS13 generatorWestProducerHalfPgHorizAd1.1:Layout shows you how static you an out-of-this-world1 3/26/13 4:30look atPM the Pageeffects 1 Jamie Kennedy 306-786-1742. two below you! Take a guided tour and seconds! For experienced sliders, the to available information on the Driving learn interesting facts about the history Bonzai Slide features three rolling hills to Range, it has been designed to allow of the area and what makes it such a help you speed your way to the bottom. “golfers to improve their long hand” unique location. You don’t have to take the Don’t worry, they also have slides for off the golf course. For those wishing to canopy tour to experience it. Visitors can beginners - children and parents can improve their short hand, there’s the 18 follow along on the ground pathways - so slide together and wind their way through hole Putting Course, which locals say is S everyone can participate at their comfort tunnels in the Twister Slides. not your typical mini golf experience, with

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New for 2013 is the Treetop Adventure option, and the Exotic Yacht Club Ride will challenge even the seasoned golfer. A Park, which Jori Kirk, president, CEO and has been developed just for that purpose. If racing is more your speed, Wilson’s P founder of Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures Bringing the adrenaline level up a notch Entertainment Centre has developed describes as a “giant jungle gym” where is whitewater rafting on the west tube Velocity Raceway with a half-mile track you can experience different challenges slide. The 800 foot long Lazy Canal is that offers twists, turns and straightaways from three height levels (20, 30 and 40 great for those who want to relax and to replicate the rally car driving feet). After completing a 10-15 minute take in the sun. No sliding involved - just experience (albeit on a smaller scale). training session, you begin your climb on let the current float you along on a tube or Wilson’s has upped the adrenaline factor the self-belay to challenge your physical personal flotation device. by bringing in Sodi® adult and junior talents with a suspended cargo net, “pipe The waterpark also offers a kids area karts from France. If these karts were Experience dreams” (a series of vertical hanging with a jungle gym,slides, swings, sandbox allowed to go their full speed, they might Saskatchewan reach speeds of over 150 km/hour, but pipes), swinging logs and wobbly and treehouse, and weekly beach Adventure, history and spectacular scenery, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks bridges. Kirk says most people spend volleyball tournaments. the owners have set them so they don’t offer vacation opportunities for everyone. Relax and enjoy your stay at a about two hours in the adventure park With two 18-hole golf courses, a mini go over 85 km/hour to allow more age and some brave souls even combine the golf course, hiking/biking trails, picnic groups to enjoy the experience. variety of beautiful campgrounds. Campsites can be booked online at park with the zip line canopy tour to really sites, and (with fishing, You can’t go home without trying some www.saskparks.net/Reserve-a-Site or by phone at 1.855.737.7275 test their strength and endurance. skiing, swimming, tennis and boating) of the delectable treats available at the Advanced booking is recommended. just minutes away from the waterpark, Clubhouse -everything from wobbly pop to There are weight restrictions on both you’ll need more than just a day to gourmet ice cream. For more information, the zip lines and adventure park take it all in. For more information, call call 306.955.9582. Follow us on Facebook.com/saskparks experience. For more information, call 306.577.2343. The Saskatchewan Science Centre/ www.saskparks.net 306.662.4466. “Entertainment” is definitely what’s in Kramer I-Max Theatre is a great all- Nothing says summer like a trip to the store for you when you visit Wilson’s around experience for all ages. You Kenosee Superslides Waterpark! Located Entertainment Centre in Saskatoon. They don’t have to be a science geek to enjoy

6 7 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer LEFT: Enjoying ice cream at the Resort Village of Waskesiu — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan

RIGHT: The Holy Trinity Anglican Church is located near Stanley Mission in Northern Saskatchewan — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan

Meadow Lake Provincial Park is America (onionlake.ca). a very popular vacation spot for If camping, golf and cultural events Saskatchewanians and Albertans, alike. sound a little too, well, predictable, Located near Saskatchewan’s western do some planning and then grab your boundary, the park features more than partner, your wilderness provisions and a 20 lakes connected by the Waterhen couple of paddles and haul your canoe River and strung across a 100-kilometre north to Clearwater River Provincial Park, band of boreal forest. At more than where experienced paddlers can jack up 1,600 kilometres in area, there’s no their adrenalin on Class IV+ rapids. Just shortage of places to explore, hike, bike remember, Clearwater has no services. or fish. If you’re feeling fit and looking And if you’re really adventuresome, grab for a challenge, check out the recently- those provisions, hire a floatplane and completed Boreal Trail that runs almost the head way up north to Athabasca Sand entire width of the park. If an afternoon Dunes Provincial Park, 100 kilometres of jaunt is more to your liking, choose a rippling sand dune fields on the south side short section of trail that connects two of gigantic Lake Athabasca. Rare plants campgrounds – leave a vehicle at the and animals combine with outstanding end of your hike so you can drive back to scenery to make this park unique in the trailhead. If you’re not into hiking the Canada. Saskatchewan’s most popular wilds, the saskparks.net website includes park for paddlers is Lac La Ronge, where a “things to do’’ category for each park Churchill River Canoe Outfitters (crco.com) that lists activities, features, areas of and Paws ‘n’ Paddles Wilderness Tours interest, campgrounds and fixed-roof (pawsandpaddlestours.com) can meet the accommodations. At Meadow Lake park, needs of all paddlers from beginner to for instance, there’s mini-golf in Goodsoil expert. La Ronge park, an anglers haven, NORTHERN BLISS and an 18-hole championship course is situated just inside the Canadian Shield with a full-service restaurant at Northern and features strikingly rugged scenery as after buried glacial ice melted, the tiny Meadows Golf Club (northernmeadows. well as storied Robertson Trading post and Always more to explore By Dave Yanko Gems are up to 25 metres deep (80 com) just west of town. If you’re visiting Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the oldest feet) and clear enough for spear fishing the park in mid August, check out the and one of the most beautiful buildings in Kudos to the person who put names to using scuba gear. While there are several There’s magic in a campfire in northern Saskatchewan. pancake breakfast and farmers’ market at Saskatchewan (see saskparks.net) the string of pretty little lakes located on rustic campsites in the area, most who Gazing into those flickering embers can make workday woes the annual blueberry festival in Goodsoil, The most popular and well-established the west side of Narrow Hills Provincial visit the park stay at popular and nearby which runs the second Saturday each vacationing region in the northern area disappear into a puff of smoke. It can add two pounds to Park (see saskparks.net for information Lower Fishing Lake – more than two August. History buffs visiting the region lies one to two hours north of Prince on all provincial parks and recreation dozen lakes in the park are suitable for that big northern pike you reeled in earlier in the day and it can learn of the momentous events Albert, within and near Prince Albert sites, and to use the online reservation fishing. Adventuresome folks might check surrounding the Northwest Resistance of National Park (pc.gc.ca). If your idea can hypnotize the most rambunctious youngster. A nice warm system). Jade, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire out Clarence-Steepbank Lakes Provincial 1885 at Steele Narrows historic park, of a great vacation includes fabulous campfire in northern Saskatchewan can also rekindle wonder in and Pearl – the Gem Lakes – sparkle and Wilderness Park, situated about a half situated south of Meadow Lake park, outdoor scenery and exhilarating water twinkle on a sunny summer afternoon, hour’s drive from Narrow Hills. It’s one of the night sky, strengthen bonds among family and friends and while the annual Onion Lake Powwow activities as well as boutique shopping, especially when viewed from the hiking the most accessible wilderness parks in the (July 19-21) features more than 600 great golf courses, fine-dining restaurants bring a cozy close to another day in one of the most beautiful trails above them. And these jewels offer province and offers striking vistas of water competing dancers from across North areas of Saskatchewan. more than superficial beauty. Created and rolling green hills. Continued on page 10 8 9 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 9 that you might just catch a glimpse of the mysterious lights that gave the lake its name. The sandy shallow waters of Waskateena and premium lodging, consider the Resort Village of Waskesiu, Beach, at the south end of the lake, makes it a perfect spot for tots. situated right inside the park. If your idea of a great vacation The gateway to these northern jewels is Prince Albert includes fabulous outdoor scenery and exhilarating water activities Experience Saskatchewan (princealberttourism.com), the third largest city in Saskatchewan as well as great campgrounds, good fishing, fabulous wildlife and well worth a visit. Diefenbaker House Museum employs • Cold Beer, Wine & Spirits Off sale viewing and some of the best hiking and biking trails in the at its Best! photographs, artifacts and documents to recall the life and times of • Clean, newly renovated hotel rooms province, consider the park area adjacent to Waskesiu (if quiet is • Sports Lounge/Volleyball Courts the Canada’s 13th Prime Minister just before he took the nation’s • Live entertainment/Open Stage/ Karaoke your priority, try delightful Namekus Lake, 10 kilometres south of highest political post. Try your luck at Northern Lights Casino • Licensed Dining with take out menu until 2:00 a.m. Waskesiu, where motorized craft are forbidden and all sites are (northernlightscasino.ca) and grab a bite at food-friendly Amy’s on non-electric including, naturally, six walk-ins). Second (amysonsecond.com). For shopping and supplies, try the The park is the former home of “Indian’’ naturalist Grey Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel Gateway Mall (gatewaymallpa.com), which boasts more than 50 Owl, actually Englishman Archie Belaney who pretended to indoor stores and services. 306-982-2699 be aboriginal, and you can canoe or take an overnight hike to Northern Saskatchewan is a vacationer’s dream. Wonderful 306-227-8682 his Beaver Lodge cabin – there are more than 100 hiking and [email protected] memories campfire camaraderie will warm your winters for years biking trails in the park. The Waskesiu area also boasts two of to come. Saskatchewan’s most striking golf courses. The Waskesiu Golf Club (waskesiugolf.com), designed by legendary Canadian architect Stanley Thompson, is a beautiful 18-hole course that was constructed in 1935. The newer course at Elk Ridge Resort – actually three nine-hole facilities – is carved from the boreal forest Jacobsen Bay adjacent to Saskatchewan’s premiere four-season resort: it’s listed as one of nine “must-visit Canadian winter resorts’’ in the Feb. 18, on Anglin Lake 2013 issue of Reader’s Digest (elkridgeresort.com). Your lakeside destination for family gatherings If you’re among the many who love the haunting call of the Polaris, Princecraft, Looking for an adventure or a peaceful Mercury, and Husqvarna, retreat for any season of the year? loon, consider visiting Anglin Lake Recreation Site located outside and quiet holiday stays. Parts, Service, Clothing & Golfing, Pro Shop, Driving Range, the park’s east boundary. The lake features a high population of Accessories. Houseboats, Cottages, RV Park, Licensed Restaurant nesting loons as well as good fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking and Full Service Marina & More! and Conference Facilities. swimming. Nearby Land of the Loon Resort (landoftheloonresort. Toll Free: 1-888-3-EAGLE-6 Treat yourself... in La Ronge, SK com) has fixed-roof accommodations and a wide variety of other amenities. If great music is more important to you than lovely www.eaglepoint.ca • www.eaglepointpowersports.com • Email: [email protected] facilities, nurture your inner hippy at the annual Ness Creek Music Festival (nesscreek.com) on the third weekend in July and see why “Happy-Ness’’ is no illusion for the almost 3,000 young, old, Drift life’s stresses away. urban and rural folks who attend this increasingly popular four-day Located just outside of Prince Albert National event in the Big River area. Meanwhile, Chitek Lake Recreation Site, west of Big River, not only offers great angling, boating and Park, Elk Ridge Resort is a four star, four pretty beaches, it’s the perfect home base from which to explore season destination resort in the heart of the more than a dozen beautiful little lakes in the vicinity. Saskatchewan’s Lakeland Region. Candle Lake Provincial Park, an hour north of Prince Albert, is renowned for its clear water, good walleye and northern pike Elk Ridge offers: fishing, and some of the highest-rated inland beaches in Canada, • Luxurious Suites, • Conference while Candle Lake Golf Resort (candlelakeresort.com) is one of the Pet Friendly Accommodation, Boat/Canoe/Kayak Rental, most popular in Saskatchewan. Sandy Bay campground, on the Seasonal Evening Dining, Catering and Convenience Store. NipawiN, SaSkatchewaN Townhouses & Facilities Cabins • Restaurants west side of the lake, is a short drive from the stores, restaurants Call 306.982.4478 Phone (306) 862-7014 • www.aurorahouseboats.com and bars in the Resort Village of Candle Lake. Minowukaw • 8, 10, & 12 Sleeper Houseboat Rentals (3, 4, & 7 day packages available) • Indoor Salt Water • World Class Spa or visit campground, on the east side, is a little more off the beaten path • Self-Captain or Site-to-Site Assistance Service • Custom Cruise Group Tours www.landoftheloonresort.com • World-Class Fishing and Golf Pool with • 400 Kilometers of and has fewer amenities. But it’s from the beach at Minowukaw Waterslide & Hot 4-Wheeling Trails Tub • Hiking Trails – Newly constructed and – Picturesque location on the • 27-Hole Golf Course fi rst year of operation east shore of Green Lake – 40 pull through RV Sites in Northern Saskatchewan. with water/sewer and – Great fi shing power at the site (Walleye, Pike and Lake Trout) ll – 17 electrifi ed sites – Numerous quad trails it – Convenience – Close to shopping, EscapeA store and shower golf course, and from facilities on site medical services – 2 boat launches which are located 48km away in Municipally owned and • QUEEN SIZE BEDS • CABLE T.V. • KITCHENETTES • WIRELESS INTERNET • HONEYMOON SUITE operated RV Park – Secluded forest Meadow Lake. area, direct LacVert access to 303 LA RONGE AVENUE RV Park the lake P.O.BOX 320 306-425-5550 RESERVATIONS Email for reservations: [email protected] LA RONGE, SASK S0J 1L0 FAX 306-425-2455 For Reservations Call: 1.800.510.1824 BEING ACCEPTED AFTER or for information: 306-832-2131 April 15th, 2013 www.elkridgeresort.com Visit our website at: www.nvgreenlake.ca 10 11 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer the entire family. Cross Country skiing, ice skating, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and winter hiking are A view of Prince Albert’s river promenade some of the activities you can experience — Photo courtesy of Prince Albert Tourism. when you visit Little Red River Park, Prince Albert’s playground areas, or any of our Lakeland areas. Come and cheer on your favourite sled dog team as they compete in Canada’s longest sled dog race – The Canadian Challenge. Enjoy fishing? It is a year round activity that the whole family is sure to love! Fresh water from under the frozen ice – the fish always taste incredible. As fall and winter sporting events and activities give way to the excitement that spring and summer bring, Prince Albert gets a sports and leisure activity fever that Snowshoeing is one of the many winter spreads throughout the city and into the activities enjoyed in Prince Albert’s playground area. northern Lakeland region. —Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Keith Stark The sights and sounds of the summer exhibition festivities, rodeos, chariot and chuckwagon competitions along with exhilarating midway rides can give you lies just beyond Prince Albert? Camping, opportunity? Look no further… Prince chills down your spine as you scream fishing, biking, hiking, canoeing, boating, Albert has everything you need and more! with excitement. Prince Albert and district boogie-boarding and relaxing on the For a more detailed listing of events, is also known to be a golfer’s paradise. smooth sandy beaches of our Lakeland attractions, maps, recreational activities We have relaxing nine hole courses to the areas is more than anything a sports and accommodations and dining guide, visit challenging 18 hole courses – whatever leisure enthusiast could ever hope for. www.princealberttourism.com. your skill level, we have it all! Do you crave activity? Do you Welcome to the beautiful city of Who can resist the lake country that desire adventure? Are you looking for Your adventure starts here!

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PRINCE ALBERT Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Prince Albert and district is rich in four seasons adventure, OFF SEASON/WINTER: Prince Albert Tourism Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm excitement and opportunity for all ages! Submitted by Prince Albert Tourism Our visitor Centre gift shop Visitor contains hundreds of locally pro- duced art, food, clothing, cosmetic Annually the city invites and Shopping and dining establishments presentations, then Metis Fall Festival, and jewelry items you will treasure are plentiful in our fine city! We have Tapestrama and of course the very as a memento of your stay in Prince Centre hosts regional, Canadian and a great range and number of retail popular Downtown Street Fair. Please Albert. international guests for sporting, outlets, restaurants and bistros. Many check our website www.patourism.com cultural and entertainment events. shops and establishments in our city hold for current event listings in our city. You Visit us online at distinction among their peers and they will find major festivals and trade shows www.princealberttourism.com Prince Albert is home to many win national awards recognizing them along with entertainment favourites like for their commitment to service industry dinner theatres, fall suppers, artist studio Contact us: first class facilities, fields and 3700 2nd Street West event venues which make Prince excellence. Good service, great food, tours and craft and bake sales. Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A2 high achievement and highest sales The four-season recreation area (at the south entrance of the city on Albert an ideal and favourite volume are often the words we hear also provides visitors with an exciting Highway 2 at Marquis Road) when speaking about Prince Albert’s range of activities from arts and history location for special events and p: 306-953-4385 business community. to culture and recreation. There are activities. Prince Albert boasts toll free: 1-877-868-7470 This city loves a celebration and does museums, historic sites, art galleries, and many quality destination hotels so with multicultural flavour. You can a casino to keep you occupied while you email: [email protected] (www.stayinpa.ca) which will experience the Ukrainian Festival, The visit the area. Polka Fest, Prince Albert Highlander During the winter months, our city meet your every need. Pipe Band, our French communities’ comes alive with fun-filled activities for 12 13 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer your kids the game of golf. How about Things to see near Regional Parks: taking in their Zumba exercise program If you are into dinosaurs – check out or a wakeboard clinic? There are three the T- Rex Discovery Centre at Eastend LEFT: Everyone enjoys a campfire. — Photo playground areas and a lake ready for and you can end your day at Pine courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Greg whatever you want to do on the water. Regional Park, Notekeu Regional Park is Huszar Photography Dunnet Regional Park is located a short near a Plesiosaur Dig Site near Ponteix. drive from Avonlea. Dunnet is on land that Visit the Mennonite Heritage Village by RIGHT: Fishing on Dunnett Lake. has 300 year old ash and maple trees as Swift Current and the Doukhobor Village — Photo by courtesy of Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association well as 70 million year old rock exposures at Veregin located near Whitesand which are part of the Bearpaw formation Regional Park. The Doukhobor Dugout in the nearby Blue Hills. Spend a day House is located north of and exploring these as well as aboriginal near Martin’s Lake Regional Park and ceremonial sites, a buffalo jump and Atton’s Lake Regional Park is near the more. Come back to the park and spend Poundmaker Historical Centre. How about the evening fishing on the reservoir or visiting Seager Wheeler Farm National swimming in their heated pool. Your Historic Site at Rosthern with Valley camper will be waiting for you under the Rosthern Regional Park right there for you WE’RE GOING CAMPING! shade of the trees. There is a concession to enjoy as well? There is a lot to explore for those looking for a treat or a morning when you stay at a Regional Park. grass greens golf course and a lovely coffee conversation. Plan a family Even though our regional parks are campground. It is also the home of “Big gathering using the group facilities at the diverse; they all share two things in By Darlene Friesen, Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association Bert”, a fossilized crocodile-like dinosaur. park and everyone will have something to common. The first is community pride Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks You can take the kids fossil hunting along do while you are there. with a support base that consists of the Carrot River or take the 6 km hike Lac Pelletier Regional Park is located volunteers from the local community. From to the “Big Bert site for the afternoon. 30 kms south of Swift Current in a valley the beginning, the regional parks were When you were a youngster, you could hardly crawl into bed the facilities at these parks have been Speaking of kids – the mini golf is full with a lake that is ½ mile wide and 3 developed and operated by community did you jump up and down before your eyes closed. It was improving each year. Many parks have of unique holes to play. Imagine a day miles long. Perch, walleye and pike are volunteers who had the desire to provide increased the number of campsites or on the golf course with the kids happily waiting beneath the surface of the water recreation opportunities for families to saying this over and over until heaven! upgraded their existing sites; washrooms splashing in the swimming pool and a trip for you to tempt them to bite. Both sides enjoy today and in the future. your parents were starting to and shower buildings have been a priority after supper to the concession for a nice of the valley are covered with rolling hills The second is the Regional Park Season Regional Parks in Saskatchewan can for improvements or additions across all drippy ice cream cone! and prairie grass. There is a 9-hole grass Pass! The $40 season pass gains you cover their ears? make this happen for your family! These of the regional parks. They have invested Emerald Lake Regional Park is located greens golf course running throughout entry into every regional park in the Camping meant endless parks can be situated right next to a in potable water systems to provide safe, off Highway 12 between Leask and and on top of the hills for you to enjoy. province. Funds from the sale of these summer hours playing in the village or town, they could be nestled in clean drinking water for everyone using Shell Lake. The park is almost all sand For the lazy, sunny days, there are two season passes stay at the park where they the middle of the sagebrush, tucked away their park. They have replaced worn – everywhere you look. Campsites are sand beaches to sun on or for the kids were purchased, which is an important sand, swimming, catching in a forest, or in a quiet spot near a lake equipment and many new playground tucked into the trees and the beach and to build sand castles all day. There are part of the revenue for each park. minnows and frogs, roasting or a creek. Each park is a different size areas have been installed in a large swimming area is calling for you to spend three playground areas as well as a Support your favourite regional park by wieners over a campfire and and offers different choices of activities number of the parks. the day there. As well as the sand, there mini-golf for more entertainment for the purchasing your 2013 season pass at which may include camping, swimming, Let’s take a tour of some of the regional is a large grassy area ready to spread kids and a tennis court for perhaps some their gate, and come spend the summer possibly some marshmallows sports grounds, food services, golf courses parks in Saskatchewan. your towels on and enjoy the sun. There is adult recreation. A licensed lounge and with us! to burn and make your fingers and some events host large annual events. Pasquia Regional Park is located near a concession stand at the top of the grass restaurant waits to serve you a meal for For more information on these gloriously sticky. It was being so With the assistance of provincial Arborfield and has recently constructed a just ready to supply you with all you need those nights when you don’t feel like or the many other regional parks in funding for capital projects and some new olympic size swimming pool for those for your beach time. There is a 9-hole cooking and just wait until you see the Saskatchewan, please visit our website: tired at the end of the day that municipalities funding their local parks, warm summer days. They have a 9-hole sand green golf course perfect to teach sunsets when the sky goes “purple”! www.saskregionalparks.ca 14 15 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer LEFT: Children enjoy riding their bikes near Good Spirit Lake. — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Paul Austring

RIGHT: Bordering on extinction, the whooping crane is a regular annual visitor to Saskatchewan, at spots like the north end of Last Mountain Lake and on other south central bodies of water. — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Brian Wolitski

BOTTOM RIGHT: Teeing off at Dakota Dunes. — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/ Greg Huszar

CENTRAL EXCITEMENT Dumont’s life is the stuff of legends. (nipawin.com), which is one of the best Golfer? Picturesque and challenging And he’s just one of the intriguing pike and walleye spots in North America courses dot the landscape in this part of characters you can “meet’’ during your and home to an annual, summer-long our golf-crazy province. There are also vacation in central Saskatchewan, an pike festival (nipawinpikefestival.com) a few bucket-list entries such as Dakota A destination for every imagination By Dave Yanko area chock-a-block full of compelling featuring great prizes and an entry fee of Dunes Golf Links (dakotadunes.ca), history, some of it still being written. only five bucks. ranked No. 15 in Golf Digest’s Canada’s But this wide band across the middle Birder? Central Saskatchewan boasts Top 30 Golf Courses for 2013. And if of populated Saskatchewan is home, superior venues for fans of our feathered things go well on the links – or maybe as well, to some of the best parks and friends. Quill Lakes International Bird even if they don’t – you might like to It’s said that Métis leader Gabriel Dumont during the Northwest Resistance of 1885. And fishing lakes in the province. Here Area features more than 300 species and try your luck at Dakota Dunes Casino you’ll find Good Spirit Lake Provincial a million visits a year from shorebirds, (dakotadunescasino.com). could put his ear to the ground and specify after this pioneer of guerilla warfare was forced Park (see saskparks.net for information songbirds and waterfowl (quill-lakes- No matter where you go or what you whether it was horses or bison galloping in the to flee to the United States following the Battle on all provincial parks and recreation bird-area.com), while Last Mountain do in central Saskatchewan, you’re far distance. His unparalleled skills as a hunter of Batoche, he earned his living competing with sites, and to use the online reservation Lake National Wildlife Area (306-836- almost sure to encounter history. The system), once touted in a Maclean’s 2022), the oldest bird sanctuary in North pivotal Northwest Resistance of 1885 and guide left him superbly well-equipped for sharpshooter Annie Oakley and performing as magazine article as having one of the America, has recorded more than 280 centred on efforts by Métis leader Louis his role as ’s military commander a marksman in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Top 10 beaches in Canada. Here, too, species, including migrating whooping Riel to preserve the rights and culture is Tobin Lake, northeast of Nipawin cranes. Continued on page 18 16 17 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 17 (battlefordstourism.com) features an impressive array of agricultural equipment of his people – and non- Fiddlers at Batoche National Historic Site. aboriginal settlers had their own issues — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/ used to tame the Prairies – kids and old- with the federal government, and some Greg Huszar Photography timers will love the gargantuan steam aboriginal people took up arms. Trails tractors. View a unique perspective on of 1885 (trailsof1885.com) contains reserve life through the paintings of overview information about the period internationally celebrated First Nation and links to some of the historic sites artist Allen Sapp (allensapp.com) or grab where important events occurred, your favourite good luck charm and hit including: the Gold Eagle Casino. In the Town of Batoche National Historic Site: (see Battleford, meanwhile, you can explore pc.gc.ca for all national parks and sites): the superb firearm and mustache cup former Métis settlement and scene of collections (among many other Mounties the decisive (Back to artifacts) at Fred Light Museum, or hike Batoche Days 2013 runs July 18-21 – (or cross-country ski) the trails on beautiful backtobatoche.org) Finlayson Island. Drive a mere half hour National Historic north of the city for beach time, northern Site: scene of the so-called “siege’’ of pike angling, golf, or just good old “R Battleford, served as a base for military and R’’ at The Battlefords Provincial operations during the resistance and Park. Rest and relaxation, golf, angling was an important locale for other historic and great beaches also are powerful events The Kerry Vickar Centre. — Photo courtesy of draws at Greenwater and Duck Mountain Provincial Park: the site of Tourism Saskatchewan/Rob Weitzel provincial parks, located on the east side a fur-trading post dating back to 1810, of the province – both parks have very served as a North West Mounted Police popular golf courses. listening post leading up to the Battle of murals and Russell Hanson’s Mounted Dumont after killing nine non-aboriginals at Frog With the resistance quelled, the course The Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Duck Lake, the first of the resistance Police Museum are here, as well) Fort Pitt Provincial Park: former Lake. In the aftermath of the resistance, was set for Saskatchewan to become Centre (BCHCC) in Lloydminster Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre: Battle of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek Hudson’s Bay post where a breakaway six Cree, and two men were the breadbasket to the world. The (lloydminster.ca) tells the compelling story (dlric.org) provides insight into the National Historic Site: scene of the storied element of Chief ’s band, tried and hanged at Fort Battleford in Western Development Museum’s Heritage of how 1,500 British citizens, misled turbulent times of 1885 from a Métis, ambush of federal government forces by frustrated with government inaction over the largest mass execution in Canadian Farm & Village (see wdm.ca for all about their destination and ill equipped First Nation and settler perspective (town Métis and First Nations fighters led by severe food shortages, took hostages history. associated museums) in North Battleford Continued on page 20 mymuseummatters Humboldt Armada Inn e Heart of Saskatchewan MOTEL In Room Co ee ~ 5 minutes to Golf icons DISAPPEAR You’ll Love It Here LicensedDining Room Featured Come for a ❖ Northern Lights Palace OPEN - Earlier on Request - Seats 96 QbutQ Wave Pool, 100’ Water Slide, Amenities visit... 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Host an event MELFORT Step back in time at our ❖ Melfort Campground in  rst-rate meeting and Pioneer Homestead Village Fully Treed Serviced conference facilities. Shop. & DISTRICT Campsites Play a round of golf on MUSEUM ❖ Melfort & District Museum Warmth & Comfort an award-winning course. • Blacksmith Shop Heritage Village Museum in the Explore our public art, • Barbershop Heartof the Prairies parks and leisure facilities. ❖ Nearby Regional Parks Humboldt o ers a wide • Church Wapiti Ski Hill, Codette, variety of activities, from • One Room School Kipabiskau, Struthers and Unity, Saskatchewan being active to actively St. Brieux Lakes. relaxing. • General Store Toll Free ~ 1-866-982-9233 ❖ Calendar of Events • Medical Offi ce May – Polka Fest Located on the South West side of Unity, just o‚ highway fourteen, Come visit us. Find out Prairie Moon Inn and Suites o‚ ers you a small part of the city in a beautiful why we’re the heart of • Real Estate Offi ce June – Show & Shine Car Show rural seš ing. Saskatchewan. • Grist Mill July – Melfort Ag. Exhibition 64 Brand new air conditioned rooms, wired & wireless internet, hot and cold continental breakfast, microwaves & mini ­ idges in every room. www.humboldt.ca • Saw Mill Aug. - Kids Fest Sept. – Multi K Marathon • Outdoor Oven • High speed • In room co‚ ee • Jacuzzi suites include Oct. – Northern Lights Trade Show wireless & wired internet • Pet room luxurious robes and slippers • 32” LCD TVs • Suites include dish–ware, • Windmill Nov. – Black Fri. Light up Melfort • Exercise room Moose Jaw • North Battleford • Saskatoon • Yorkton • Free cable television • Makeup removal kit sink & toaster • Vintage machinery and Dec. – Museum “Celebration Hotel • PPV movies • Business centre • Wheelchair farming tools of Christmas” • Microwave • Meeting room - accessible rooms 1 800 363-6345 Amenities • Mini re­ igerators accommodates up to 40 • Convenient large parking area www.wdm.ca Discover our history and explore our Contact us for more information: • Iron & ironing board 103-2nd Ave South | Unity, Saskatchewan S0K 4L0 | 1-306-228-3333 | Fax 1-306-228-7272 SUPPORTED BY TOURISM heritage with hands-on learning and www.cityofmelfort.ca SASKATCHEWAN SASKATCHEWAN demonstrations 306-752-5911 [email protected] | www.prairiemooninn.com 18 19 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 19 Seniors Festival Aug. 3-4 at the Yorkton to handle the rigours of an untamed land, Western Development Museum. in 1903 completed an arduous journey Manitou Beach. For an experience you won’t across the pond and western Canada — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/ soon forget, visit Manitou Beach to become the first citizens of the City Kevin Hogarth Photography (manitoubeach.ca) and swim in the of Lloydminster. Featured artifacts and “healing waters’’ so buoyant, they say, primary story lines remain available you can read a book while floating on as BCHCC plans a new display area your back. Enjoy a thorough pampering following water damage to the previous at The Manitou Springs Hotel & Mineral one. Among numerous other attractions Spa (manitousprings.ca) relive 1950s at BCHCC is the interactive Heavy Oil style entertainment at one of the few Science Centre and wildlife exhibits the drive-in theatres still operating on the centre calls “fascinating and bizarre.’’ Prairies, or imagine the days of the Big Saskatchewan also attracted immigrants Band era at Danceland (danceland.ca), fleeing political and religious persecution. a beautiful old dance hall that’s “Home And nowhere is that more in evidence of the World Famous Dance Floor Built than at Veregin, where a tall statue of on Horsehair.’’ Plan your visit or reunion Leo Tolstoy commands attention on the during the annual Fun Run Show ‘n’ grounds of the National Doukhobor Shine (watrousfunrun.com), on the Heritage Village (ndhv.ca) near Canora Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre. weekend of July 27, when these side- (canora.com). The famous Russian novelist — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/ by-side communities are hopping with Eric Lindberg helped fund passage to Canada for the entertainment and activities for all ages. persecuted pacifists, whose name comes You need not be a history buff to enjoy from the Russian word for “spirit wrestler.’’ a glimpse back to a time when the area may represent facets of those ancient near Rosthern. Modern cropping featuring a wave pool and a two- your vacation in central Saskatchewan In the Blaine Lake area, you can find is believed to have been a tidal pool for traditional cultures. and agricultural practices are on storey waterslide (gallaghercentre. – this area boasts beautiful parks, out more about Doukhobor history at a shallow inland sea, with all variety of Learn about an icon of Saskatchewan display in Yorkton at Crops of the com). The famous Yorkton Film Festival great fishing, superb golf courses and the Doukhobor Dugout House National ancient sea creatures represented through agriculture who won five World Wheat Parkland Walking Tour, an FM-radio (goldensheafawards.com), North colourful culture. But if history means Historic Site, which features a temporary fossils discovered in the vicinity. It’s also Championships between 1911 and guided interpretive tour. And no America’s longest running short-film more to you than dusty books, here’s a shelter used by many early Prairie settlers. believed to have been a ceremonial 1918 at Seager Wheeler Farm National matter the time of year, treat the kids festival, runs May 23-26. For people great place to see how early events on Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre gathering place for First Nations – Historic Site (seagerwheelerfarm. to an afternoon of fun at Gallagher interested in early farming techniques the prairies shaped the Saskatchewan (ancientechoes.ca) near Herschel presents intriguing petroglyphs (rock engravings) org, call first at 1-306-232-5959) Centre Water Park, an indoor facility there is the Threshermen’s Show and and Canada we know today.

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BOTTOM RIGHT: The Berry Barn. — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Greg Huszar Photography

educates and shares First Nations synchrotron at the Canadian Light Source heritage through preserved land and where thousands of scientists from around cultural gatherings. Take a leisurely stroll the world have worked and studied. at Batoche, where you can almost hear Lovers of the eccentric will be delighted the distant echo of the events surrounding with the sculpture garden that overlooks the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. At downtown on the other side of the river. Wanuskewin, explore the vast, unspoiled A trip to the observatory to view the night nature of this national historic site, and sky in astonishing detail is a memorable partake in hands-on demonstrations and way to end any day. cultural activities. Share in the joy of Saskatoon is proud to be a golfer’s SASKATOON SHINES! fiddlers and dancers at the annual John delight, with a variety of beautiful courses Arcand Fiddle Fest or one of the city’s on the edge of nature. Even the most powwow gatherings. avid golfer will be met with refreshing Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Visitors often attribute their rich challenges on courses like Dakota The time of your life starts here! Submitted by Tourism Saskatoon Though striving economically and memories of the city to the energy and Dunes, which hosts a PGA Tour Canada excelling as a forward thinking generosity of their resident hosts who stop every summer and was the highest metropolis, Saskatoon never stops short are eager to share their stories and love ranked Saskatchewan course in Golf in honouring its roots. Visitors can catch for Saskatoon. Friendships are made Digest and Score Golf magazines. The Saskatoon is a thriving city graced with the vibrant beauty of The active person will find joy exploring a casual glimpse of the city’s history at as residents open their arms and show city of Saskatoon’s civic golf courses nature. In the Land of Living Skies, sunset is a magical time to the serene landscape at Wanuskewin Park Café, a local haunt that features the guests the way to the city’s best-kept range from beginner and family fun and Beaver Creek, which are distinctly first photos of Saskatoon on every wall. secrets. From independent stores with at the Silverwood course, to the more sit and marvel at the beauty of life under surreal hues of orange, seasonal ecological and historical The Western Development Museum is a niche gifts, unique jewelry and clothing, mature, challenging Holiday Park course. purple and pink. Divided by the winding South Saskatchewan treasures staffed with educated guides, province wide establishment that allows to independent local theatres and events, As a host city, Saskatoon is a special River, Saskatoon’s east and west face are joined by a series of and are a true treat for budding young visitors to view the way of life in the days Saskatoon is filled with an abundance place that delivers year round world class minds and nature or culture enthusiasts. of 1910 Boomtown in an unforgettable of extraordinary moments waiting to be entertainment through everything from bridges and lined with several kilometres of trails to jog, walk, Nature lovers will also appreciate the visceral experience that is beyond the discovered by everyone. conventions, arts and cultural festivals, and explore. In the warm seasons, a riverboat ride is a great lush botanical garden realm of age. History buffs will find no The University of Saskatchewan is to sports, musical and industry events. way to kick off a visit and take in the landscape. and children will become happily lost shortage of treasures throughout the city. an architectural delight. While visiting The annual Folkfest is a fun- and food- in the magic of the butterfly farm at the Saskatoon actively remembers, campus, tour the world renowned Continued on page 28 26 27 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 27 Celebrating 100 Years at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo! filled favourite of the city, and the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival presents eleven days and nights of world-class artists. A good night sleep With an unassuming breadth of cultural diversity, Saskatoon and so much more! offers a huge variety of entertainment. Saskatoon celebrates artistry through live music, gallery shows and events at TCU Place and has nightlife with a FREE!* uniquely local stamp. The recent addition of the city’s first homegrown alehouse, The Woods was an instant hit. From Take a step back in time with the Forestry Farm Centennial Committee to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sutherland Forest Nursery Station. the elegant cocktail lounge Flint, to the Yard and Flagon’s popular Tuesday wing night, to clubs such as Tequila’s where the spirited go to dance, Saskatoon has no shortage of evening Play Great Golf! entertainment. By day and in between outings be sure to take in the city’s maturing coffee culture at one of Saskatoon’s independent coffee houses. Saskatoon has a number of centrally located hotels and it’s easy to find the perfect accommodations in the hub of the city. With a hotel industry that’s on par with the rest of Saskatoon’s COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY 2 P.M. fast moving market, there’s something for everyone. The We are pleased to present our Concessions James is a new boutique hotel that sports a lovely cocktail Garden lounge regularly frequented by city residents. The Bessborough upgraded guestrooms and the walk continues to offer a quaint slice of history overlooking the river Park Town Dream Bed. Old-fashioned gamesWAGON & contests RIDES and is suitable for those after a romantically rich stay. Families MUSICAL PERFORMANCES 1903 Forestry Farm will find their comfort at a number of hotels with swimming Artisan marketplace Park Drive

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RIGHT: A 1944 General Electric Diesel Locomotive was purchased from Conway Scenic Railway in North Conway, New Hampshire. — Photo courtesy of Southern Prairie Railway/Hans Arnold

BOTTOM RIGHT: This CPR Train Station has been fully restored and will be the focal point of Southern Prairie Railway. — Photo courtesy of Southern Prairie Railway/Hans Arnold

DARE TO DREAM The Deep South Pioneer Museum only remaining exact replica of Ogema’s big task but someone stated that it was A story of a town that refused to die By Joel Barker. Photos courtesy of Southern Prairie Railway located on the west side of Ogema, was train station was found at Simpson, Sask. like eating an elephant – you eat it, one started in 1976 and since then it has in a farmer’s yard, full of canola. An bite at a time. The dream was starting to accumulated over 100 pieces of working exchange was made for two hopper come together and this was a big step in In the beginning, a committee came together cars for the farmers in the area as an alternative antique equipment, is located on 10 bottom bins for the train station. The the right direction. acres of land and has 31 buildings filled station was cut in half and moved to As the work progressed, the Town of to see what could be done to save the town of to market their grain. In 1998, at the Ogema with corresponding artefacts depicting Ogema in two separate moves and Ogema applied for different strategic Ogema from losing population and businesses. Agricultural Society meeting, a discussion pioneer life in Southern Saskatchewan. put back in the gaping hole at the end partnerships which included working The Sask Power office was moved from Ogema was held about having something different at With the community owned museum of Main Street where the original train with the Provincial Communities in Bloom and rail line, a dream began to take station sat. After putting the two halves committee. In 2005, Ogema worked on and there was talk of the Sask Wheat Pool the next fair day in Ogema to bring in more shape. back together, the real work began the different criteria that the Communities closing the elevator and Canadian Pacific people. The Ogema Agricultural Society holds In 2002 a strategic plan led by with cleaning and restoring the station in Bloom program provided and the Railway was removing the rail line. Four one of the longest continually running fair Dwight Percy of Saskatoon, was devised back to its original splendor. Many outcome was that Ogema won their by inviting representatives from the volunteers, young and old alike, helped population category and were invited farmers with a member from Ogema community days in Saskatchewan and people wanted to community. The target included, youth, with the striping, painting, cleaning and to attend the National Communities in moved forward and saved the 115 km of rail add something to fair day. Thoughts turned to community involvement, strategic yard work to restore both the station Bloom competition in 2006. That year partnerships and networking. We now and the station yard. In 2005, at the the Canada Lands Company sponsored line going from Pangman to Assiniboia. Shares having a train ride as the community owned the had a growth strategy and this helped Saskatchewan Homecoming celebration, the new criteria award of Sustainable were sold and in 1998, the Red Coat Road and rail line so they could capitalize on this asset. move the rail project forward. the station and yard were a jewel in the Development Award and Ogema won it Rail was formed and started moving producer In 2003, a train station that was the community’s crown. The dream was a Continued on page 32 30 31 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 31 over all the communities that participated in the National competition. This was a sign that Ogema was going in the right direction. In 2008, Ogema was invited to showcase their community at Dongguan, China and was the smallest of the 50 communities that presented to the Judges. Ogema won the Heritage Management award and this was a tribute not only to our community but to all of Saskatchewan as this was a confirmation that our practices were world class. In 2010, Ogema won the Saskatchewan Municipal Heritage Conservation Leadership Award which again confirmed that we are heading in Take a trip into the past with a visit to Ogema and the Southern the right direction Prairie Railway. — Photo courtesy of Southern Prairie Railway At the same time, Devon and Cheryl Generous approached the Transportation Committee of the Deep South Pioneer car into the station with many people The experience of having the train Museum about collaborating with them looking on. The dream was getting closer ride showing how the settlers came to as they had many years of experience to reality even though there weren’t Canada to the prairies was enhanced by working with fixing both diesel and steam any seats in the passenger car as they going to the Deep South Pioneer Museum engines. Devon had worked on the Royal had been taken out to be restored. A to see how the settlers worked, played Hudson and both worked for Mt. Rainier fundraiser supper with silent auction was worshipped and went to school. On July tour train. They were true heritage train held after the train pulled into the station 7, 2012 the Grand Opening of Southern enthusiasts and joining with the Train and it was very successful. Prairie Railway Train Tour was held as Group was like a marriage of the two Over the winter months, restoration of part of the Town of Ogema’s Centennial ideas. Ogema had the station and the the passenger car continued in a new celebrations. rail line and the Generous family had shop that was built over the siding track During the first year of operation, the follow us the knowledge and the expertise to run a in Ogema. Thousands of man hours were train tour had 3,500 that included visitors tour train. put into the restoration but it was worth from all the provinces and territories, 10 The Transportation Committee the effort. On May 10, 2012 Tourism states and 10 countries. We had charter formed a new charitable non-profit Saskatchewan representatives came for tours from English Car Club, Saskatoon organization called Ogema Heritage the first ride as a familiarization tour Harley Davidson Club, Canadian Student WAKAW DEEP WOODS RV CAMPGROUND Railway Association which owns the which included the Sask Wanderer. Leadership Council, and other family One Hour NE of Saskatoon • Drinkable Sask. Water to all 133 Sites • 50 Amp Electric Service train station, 1945 44 tonner engine and On May 27 an appreciation run reunions and private charters. All was • Excellent Cell Phone Coverage • Internet Service • Keypad Entry Security Gates the 1922 Pullman passenger car and was made and even though it was a a huge benefit to the community and • ATV/Boat Storage Compound • Community Gardens • Children’s Playground 1950 baggage car. The Southern Prairie cold and rainy day, all the volunteers Museum. Railway is operating identity of the train appreciated the ride. On June 2, 2012 Our future plans are to keep on • Swimming/Fishing Pond • Nature Walking Trails tour under Ogema Heritage Railway the first regular train tour went out with fundraising as we have put a down • Fabulous Sunset Views Association. train tours every Saturday and Sunday payment on nine more cars in the USA. In 2010, a 1945 44 tonner engine until Oct. 20th when an all day train We have to add to our infrastructure, add PHASE TWO AVAILABLE was located in North Conway New went out to Willows and back. Besides additional tours and keep working with From $29,900 Hampshire that would be well suited the Heritage train tour that went to the other communities and organizations. In to our train tour. As the USA was in a 1922 heritage Elevator in Horizon on 2013, Heritage Train Tours will again run recession, other train tours were selling Saturday afternoon and twice on Sunday, on Saturday and Sunday with Special their excess stock. The 1922 Pullman car there was also a train every Saturday Trains on Mothers Day, Fathers Day, was located at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania morning that went to the Pangman Settlers Supper, Star Gazer Tour and are and we were able to procure it as well. Farmer’s Market. There were Pitchfork going to try to have some Christmas trains GARY JAKEMAN After much fundraising and sponsorships, Fondue trains each month, where Merv ‘s this year. The year of 2012 was a steep Remax Saskatoon the cars were on the move to their Pitchfork Fondue came to the Deep South learning curve for everyone involved new home in Ogema. By June 2011 Pioneer Museum and cooked supper for but at the end of the year, it was very 306.220.4993 the 44 tonner and the passenger car the train rides. This was a special tour as successful. were unloaded at Assiniboia as the wet well as the Star Gazer Tour in September. So after 14 years from when the dream BART ZIMMER spring had played havoc with the Red During the regular season, all train tour was first thought of, the people who dared Coat Road and Rail and the car and tickets would also get you into the Deep to dream saw the dream become reality. 306.321.4901 engine could not get to Ogema by rail. South Pioneer Museum for free. The “Vision without action is merely a Volunteers drove to Assiniboia during the train tour operation paid the museum dream. Action without vision just passes summer months and got the engine and for all the people who went on the train the time. Vision with action can change LARGE PRIVATE SITES in Natural Virgin Forest with 50 ft (16m) Trees passenger ready for the move to Ogema and then went to the museum. This the world.” by rail. Nov. 4, 2011, was the kickoff helped to pay for the university student For more information, visit www.wakawdeepwoodsrvcampground.ca Email [email protected] with the engine pulling the passenger working at the museum for the summer. www.southernprairierailway.com 32 33 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Historic Saskatchewan: Element 2.1: Premier’s Prize Premier’s Prize Dimensions 2006 Dimensions 2009 Artist: Elizabeth M. Cuming, Artist: Zane Wilcox, Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK

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This year the two jurors are: Michael judging process. Hosaluk, wood worker, designer, educator Jurying is about the You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of and Saidye Bronfman Award winner process of ‘seeing’ from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He has and jurors have this sight and texture, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of a varied experience with DIMENSIONS: expertise because as a participating artist, award winner they have honed and Thinking Cap #3: creativity and imagination. By Vivian Orr, Saskatchewan Craft Council and juror. The out-of-province juror will be exercised this ability. Premier’s Prize Susan Rankin, a glass artist from Apsley, A public critique Dimensions 2011 Ontario. Susan grew up in Saskatchewan session has always Artist: Cathryn Miller, and maintains family and artistic ties been an integral part of Grasswood, SK Celebrating 30 years of DIMENSIONS - the masters in their own discipline, and who are here. Her work is exhibited nationally DIMENSIONS: all entrants Saskatchewan Craft Council’s (SCC) biennial, also well versed in various mediums. The SCC and internationally. She recently had an and interested public exhibition at the SCC Affinity Gallery. can meet with the touring, juried exhibition of Fine Craft is intended selects one juror from the province and one juror DIMENSIONS will be juried on April jurors to discuss the to encourage and reward excellence in craft, from outside the province and charges the jury 18th and 19th, 2013 at the Lawson Heights work. An overview and is open to anyone living in Saskatchewan. to select 35 of the best pieces submitted. The Mall in Saskatoon, with a public critique of the process and on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am thoughts about the works DIMENSIONS is selected by curators and result has always been a spectacular exhibition until 12:00 noon. Everyone is welcome to are followed by questions and craftspeople with jurying experience, who are representing Fine Craft from Saskatchewan. attend this critique, to better understand the Continued on page 36 34 35 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 35 comments from the audience. This serves to benefit the larger community, providing an understanding of the jurying process to everyone. Saskatchewan FACTS An exhibition catalogue is published that exporter of potash. Our vast reserves of contains descriptions of the participants’ work potash are expected to last for hundreds as well as the processes they utilize. It contains of years at current rates of production. jurors’ statements about influences that have Saskatchewan’s Over 95 percent of the potash produced shaped the exhibition, and/or how the pieces official flag in Saskatchewan is used for fertilizer address the contemporary scene. This year, the was adopted in purposes. SCC will be producing more catalogues as well 1969. It features Saskatchewan designated the white-tailed as touring DIMENSIONS outside the province the provincial shield of arms along with deer our official animal in 2001. with assistance from the Saskatchewan Arts the floral emblem, the western red lily. The the dry, sandy soils of the Northern Plains. Here in our more northern latitudes, the Board Culture on the Go grant. DIMENSIONS flag’s upper half is green, representing Seed stalks may reach 1.3 m (4 feet) in white-tailed deer tends to be larger than its touring exhibition schedule: Saskatchewan’s northern forests; the lower height and leaves are up to 30 cm (12 southern brethren, reaching heights of more MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, half is gold, symbolizing the southern grain inches) long and very narrow. The name than a metre (3.5 feet) at the shoulder and Regina areas. comes from the shape of the seeds, which weighing as much as 180 kg (400 lbs). May 4 to August 25, 2013 In 1941, the western red lily was chosen are sharply pointed and have long, twisted, Curling was named Saskatchewan’s Awards Ceremony and reception, MacKenzie as the official flower of Saskatchewan. thread-like fibres. official sport in 2001, although many Art Gallery This lily grows in moist meadows and In 1988, the white birch was adopted as have considered it so for years. Once Friday, June 14, 2013. The public is invited to semi-wooded areas. With its flaming red the official tree of Saskatchewan. called the “roaring game” because of attend this gala reception. blossoms, it stands out brilliantly against a This hardwood tree is found across the thunderous noise made by corn SCC Affinity Gallery, 813 Broadway Avenue, natural green background. The western red the northern three-quarters of brooms used to sweep rocks Saskatoon lily is a protected species. the province. Typical uses for down the ice, curling has a rich November 15, 2013 to January The sharp-tailed grouse is one of the wood include lumber, history in the province. The 5, 2014 Saskatchewan’s most popular game birds. plywood, veneer and fuel. fabled Richardson brothers, Barr Colony Heritage It was selected as the provincial bird Sylvite, also known as curling out of Regina, won Cultural Centre, 4515 44 emblem in 1945. potash, is Saskatchewan’s four Canadian and World Street, Lloydminster In 2001, needle-and-thread grass was official mineral. We are men’s championships between February, 2014 designated Saskatchewan’s official the world’s largest producer and 1959-63. Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, 49 grass. It’s a native bunchgrass common to Smith Street East, Yorkton March/April, 2014 University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, May/June, 2014 Historic Saskatchewan: Other venues at the time of Premier’s Prize this writing have not yet been Dimensions 2006 confirmed, but will include Artist: Elizabeth M. galleries in Saskatchewan, and Cuming, Saskatoon, SK perhaps also in Manitoba and Thursday June 20 8:00 Newfoundland. DIMENSIONS came into being Friday July 5 7:00 when the Town of Battleford lobbied the Government Lattice Reading Sunday July 21 5:00 of Saskatchewan for some Chair: Premier’s Prize Saturday August 17 2:00 promotional assistance linking Dimensions 2008 craft and the tourism industry. Artist: Nicola D’Agnone, Sunday September 1 2:00 Rouleau, SK Exhibitions were organized by Saturday September 14 7:30 the Saskatchewan Department of Industry and Commerce in 1974 Sunday September 22 2:30 and 1975 in conjunction with the Saturday October 12 2:30 Handcraft Festival. The newly formed SCC provided a jury in 1976, and Saturday October 19 5:00 the first Premier’s Prize Award for the Saturday November 2 3:00 Outstanding Entry was awarded in Estrella: Premier’s Prize 1977. Premier’s Prize winners have Dimensions 2007 always crafted outstanding examples Artist: Mel Bolen, Humboldt, SK Get your tickets today! of creativity and imagination, successfully pushing the dimensions of Saskatchewan Fine 1-888-4-RIDERS | Riderville.com Craft forward.

36 6461 Western Producer Ad.indd 1 3/8/13 2:41 PM37 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer LEFT: Nestled in the prairie, the Big Muddy Badlands are a unique, breathtaking land- scape filled with tales of olden days outlaw and bootlegging. —Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Douglas E. Walker

RIGHT: Cypress Hills Vineyard & Winery near Maple Creek. —Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Paul Austring

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Historic Bell Barn recalls 19th century corporate farming and the North- west Resistance of 1885. —Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/Gerard Makuch

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Moose Mountain Provincial Park, one of the most beautiful golf courses in parallel in south central Saskatchewan Truly remarkable places to discover By Dave Yanko in the southeast, has been a popular Western Canada, is carved from a forest is the Big Muddy Badlands, where you vacation spot since the young, foxhunting of poplar, ash, fir and white birch. Don’t can marvel at the antics and colourful dudes of Cannington Manor (see miss the park’s visitor centre, a majestic personalities of the train robbers and saskparks.net for information on all fieldstone chalet constructed in 1931. horse thieves who hid out in the Big Rip that dimpled devil down a fairway carved relax, and let your eyes and mind meander over provincial parks and recreation sites, Southwest of Moose Mountain Muddy caves when things got too hot and to use the online reservation system) is the City of Estevan, where you south of the border. You’ll get great from a forest that would seem to have no business the textured quilt of farmland far below Bald Butte relaxed and partied here in the late can thrill to the roar of stock car information, stay out of trouble with thriving in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan. at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. These are 19th century. Today, one of the prime races at Estevan Motor Speedway landowners, and maybe even spot a Strain to control your gear as that big walleye the kinds of experiences awaiting you in southern attractions at this treed and hilly island (estevanmotorspeedway.com), a hit few turkey buzzards riding thermals high amid farmland is Kenosee Superslides, racing venue that’s attracting oval dirt above the stone bison effigy, if you take hits like lightning at one of the best angling lakes Saskatchewan when you turn on your signal light featuring zippy eight-storey drops or lazy track competitors from Canada and the guided tour (townofcoronach.com). in the province. Or just take three deep breaths, and turn off the four-lane highway. cruises on inner tubes. Golf Kenosee, the United States. Just above the 49th Continued on page 40 38 39 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer Continued from page 39 5,000 followers fled here after the 1876 Battle of the Little Big Current near the United States border. Here you’ll encounter Horn, generating headlines internationally and fraying relations prairie vistas as they existed before Saskatchewan was tamed, And how’s this for curious: The largest East Block, Grasslands National Park. between Canada and the United States. North West Mounted as well as traditional inhabitants such as bison and black-tailed silver collection in Canada – more than —Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/ Police Supt. James Morrow Walsh and Sitting Bull built a prairie dogs. Check out the cool art at Grasslands Gallery 5,000 items – is on display at the Soo Eric Lindberg relationship of mutual respect through an understanding “Bull’’ (grasslandsgallery.com) in nearby Val Marie. Line Historical Museum (306-842-2922) and his people would be protected in Canada so long as they And if your taste in travel leans toward the novel or unusual, in Weyburn. adhered to Canadian law. and something decidedly off the beaten path, take an afternoon Meanwhile, on the north side of National Historic Site in Cypress Hills Interprovincial to explore the Great Sand Hills near Leader. A trip to the dunes the Trans-Canada Highway near the Park recalls that period and much more of the force’s history rewards visitors with a landscape that seems borrowed from Manitoba boundary, is the Town of in Western Canada through displays, videos and guided North Africa. Active sand dunes, some up to 12 metres (35 to Esterhazy, named after a delightful cad tours. The provincial park, meanwhile, offers a wide array of 40 feet) high and 150 metres (160 yards) long, delight kids and who was not the European count he experiences and activities in an almost mountain-like setting fascinate bigger folks. It’s one of many memorable experiences claimed to be but who nonetheless lived that includes lodgepole pine trees and the highest point of land awaiting you in southern Saskatchewan when you turn off the up to his arrangements with government between the Rockies and Labrador. Try the zip line canopy tour major highway and turn on your curiosity. authorities to bring immigrant families at Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures (zipcypresshills.ca), fly-fish for to the area. Today, the town is known brook trout, hike/mountain bike or ride horses on the many for the wealth of “pink gold’’ beneath trails, or cross-country ski or snowshoe in wintertime. Discover it (potashinterpretivecentre.com). Not the detail we’re normally missing in the night sky at one of the far away in the Whitewood region, Historic Bell Barn largest dark-sky reserves in North America, or take a day trip to however, a group of authentic French InterpretIve Centre the T. rex Discovery Centre (trexcentre.ca) at Eastend, home to Open May 18 - September 2, 2013 counts established farms producing the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil “Scotty’’ and his newly completed 10 am - 4 pm daily Gruyere cheese and chicory coffee more and life-sized skeletal replica it’s more than six metres high and than a hundred years ago. Check out BArn LOFt FOr rent 20 metres long! Marvel at a big blue prairie sky splashed with their fascinating story at the Merchant Weddings • Reunions • Meetings brightly coloured kites at the annual Windscape Kite Festival Bank Heritage Centre on main street in (windscapekitefestival.ca) in Swift Current (tourismswiftcurrent. OLDe tYMe BArn DAnCeS Whitewood (townofwhitewood.ca). ca) on June 22-23. While you’re in the area, take a stroll Fourth Saturday of June, July, August & September The lovely Qu’Appelle Valley region along the Chinook Parkway’s 22 kilometres of trails or grab an hour east and north of Regina is On Hwy 56 at Indian Head - 3 km N of junction of Hwys 1 & 56 your clubs and visit one of three popular golf courses within a loaded with interesting attractions and Information 306.695.2355 or 306.695.2086 half-hour drive of the city. Discover the spectacular and subtle www.bellbarn.ca recreation opportunities. Historic Bell landscapes at Grasslands National Park located south of Swift Barn at Qu’Appelle (bellbarn.ca) recalls A nAtIOnAL AnD prOvInCIAL HerItAGe LAnDMArK 19th century corporate farming and the Northwest Resistance of 1885, while and Qu’Appelle rivers. And at more Highway on July 13, turn on that signal National Historic than 200 kilometres in length with some light at Mortlach and take in the annual Site (see pc.gc.ca for all national parks 800 kilometres of shoreline, Diefenbaker Mortlach Saskatoon Berry Festival and historic sites) near Abernethy pays is large enough that no one need “rub (mortlach.ca) – what better opportunity experience tribute to an important innovator in discover shoulders’’ with anyone on the lake or to try Saskatchewan’s favourite pie? This Un avant-goût d’Europe dans les Prairies western Canadian agriculture. Katepwa with people who’ve claimed their own upstart festival, just several years old, explore Point and Echo Valley provincial parks private little beach on shore. Camp at is drawing bigger crowds and more and adjacent Fishing Lakes offer a Douglas or Danielson provincial parks, features every year. Francophone culture 13th SUMMER SOLSTICE wide variety of water-based recreation, but use the provincial parks online flourishes in Gravelbourg (gravelbourg. FESTIVAL d’ÉTÉ relaxation and golf (golfkatepwa. booking system and use it early because ca), a south central Saskatchewan JUNE 2122, 2013 com). Take a couple of hours to see the this is one of the most popular vacation community that promises visitors “a touch www.summersolsticefestivaldete.com sites around historic Fort Qu’Appelle spots in the province. of Europe on the Prairies,’’ and delivers. (fortquappelle.com) and try a Houston “Popular’’ is a word residents of Moose History buffs and anyone who Pizza for supper – rumour has it the Jaw are becoming well accustomed to appreciates a handsome brick building Rolling Stones enjoyed one of the hearing when people talk about the should head south of Moose Jaw to the • Home to over 30 different species of migrating shorebirds famous pies at a Regina location. 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Submitted by Regina Regional The west side of our beautiful city is of the only remaining corner stations in Regina: your stop for arts, culture, sport and more! Opportunities Corporation home to The RCMP Depot; Canada’s Western Canada, as well as the Fire training ground for our heroes of Hall. This pioneer ‘village’ includes tomorrow. The RCMP Heritage Centre is thirty historic buildings from Ogema Within the heart of south-western America’s largest urban parks: . rich in tradition and steeped in history. and surrounding communities as well as Visitors can experience the grounds thousands of operating pieces of antique Saskatchewan rests the province’s capital, Visitors can enjoy many great attractions such where cadets have trained since 1885 machinery and artifacts. Regina. Visitors should be prepared to surf our as the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, and continue their visit with guided tours After experiencing life as a pioneer of the Heritage Centre’s six galleries. take a peek at what it would have been lakes, enjoy rare historical artifacts, eat world Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Saskatchewan During the summer months, be sure to like to be part of the Royal Family. Begin class food and be treated like royalty. Regina Science Centre and the Kramer IMAX Theatre, include Tourism Canada’s signature your day with breakfast at the Hotel boasts some of the best unique experiences that all surrounded by beautiful marshland that is experience, The Sunset Ceremony. Saskatchewan. This beautiful heritage If you are looking for a little more property is where Queen Elizabeth II can be had in the prairies. From arts, culture, home to many animals and plants. Or grab a history, experience a rail excursion, and the Royal family stay while visiting sport, nature and history, there is truly something picnic lunch and pick your path as you take a similar to what pioneers from the 1920s the Queen City. Your next stop is for everyone. stroll around the lake. Wascana Centre is an would have, in the town of Ogema. Stroll Saskatchewan Legislative Building, a down the historic Main Street and visit National Historic Site of Canada. You In the centre of Regina is one of North extraordinary place, year round. the British American Gas Station, one Continued on page 48 46 47 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer The Royal Saskatchewan Museum. —Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan/ Hans-Gerhard Pfaff

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2 for 1 Show Lounge tickets for a Continued from page 47 all ages and makes a great activity for both singles and families will encounter one of the best examples in Canada of a well- alike! casino-presented performance. preserved landscape according to Beaux-Arts and city beautiful These unique experiences are just some of the adventures Complimentary shuttle service to and from principles. Then step back in time with Government House, Regina has to offer. Visit tourismregina.com for information about Casino Regina. (Subject to availability) constructed in 1883. Take a tour of this magnificent house these and many other exciting attractions, tours and events. including the Edwardian Gardens and discover its treasures. The museum will give you a glimpse of life at Government House at Experience the Rich Heritage the turn of the 20th century. of Saskatchewan and It’s Neighbours For more information about Stay & Play packages and Just can’t sit still and are feeling adventurous? The new sport of with The Saskatchewan History & participating hotels, visit www.casinoregina.com/stayandplay. Kiteboarding could be just your thing. Picture yourself surfing on Folklore Society Be sure to mention the Stay & Play package when booking. the wind and grabbing a unique view of the 180 degree vistas SHFS’s escorted History on the Road program, with its theme of exploring our that only the prairies can provide. Kiteboarding can be enjoyed history and heritage, will provide 3 hosted tours during 2013. A nine day tour in late June will follow the exploits of the 18th century fur trader, Peter Pond, through safely by those of all ages and skill level. Explore Sports, based north-west Saskatchewan and central Alberta. In mid July we will venture on to the in Regina, currently has the highest number of certified instructors for a two day canoe trip, with a few of the stops along the in Canada – so you can try this new sport with confidence. way being at Batoche, Petit Ville and South Branch House. The final tour of the season will be in late August as we travel to southern Saskatchewan as we celebrate the If you prefer an activity more relaxed while on vacation, 140th Anniversary of the formation of the NWMP. Stops along the way will include try Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Rent the gear and head out to Cannington Manor, Roche Percee, Ogema, Assiniboia, Wood Mountain, Grasslands National Park and Fort Walsh. Tours will pick-up in both Regina & Saskatoon. explore any of the seven beautiful lakes that can be found in For more information view our website at www.SHFS.ca the Regina region. No previous experience or special athletic or call 1-800-919-9437. ability is required, just a love of the water. This sport appeals to

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Start Date...... ComingEnd Date...... Event NameEvents...... — Location May 26...... May 26...... 35th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon...... Saskatoon June 14...... June 14...... Estevan Business Excellence Awards...... Estevan June 24...... June 24...... Museum Day...... Nokomis May 1...... May 5...... Moose Jaw Festival of Dance...... Moose Jaw May 26...... May 26...... Friends of the Forestry Farm House Inc - June 14...... June 16...... Leader Centennial Celebrations...... Leader June 27...... July 1...... Stickman Drum Experience Camp...... Blackstrap Lake May 2...... May 12...... Bzzt! Trap Door Theatre presents Spring Art Show and Sale...... Saskatoon June 14...... June 14...... Just Kruzin Friday Night Drive-In June 27...... August 29...... Regina Downtown Concert Series...... Regina The Frenzy of Queen Maeve...... Saskatoon May 26...... August 25...... Walking Tours and Open Houses - Theatre...... Lloydminster June 28...... July 1...... Burstall Summer Slam 2013...... Burstall May 2...... May 5...... Cinergie - Saskatoon Francophone Forestry Farm House...... Saskatoon June 14...... June 14...... Melfort Show and Shine...... Melfort June 28...... June 30...... Annual Hogfest...... Englefeld Film Festival...... Saskatoon May 30...... June 9...... Annual Saskatchewan Stitches June 14...... June 16...... 21st Annual Pilot Butte Community June 28...... June 30...... Lafleche 100th Anniversary May 3...... May 4...... York Colony Quilters Guild Quilt Show...... Yorkton Conference...... Muenster CCA Rodeo...... Pilot Butte Celebration...... Lafleche May 4...... May 5...... Jane’s Walk - Regina...... Regina May 30...... June 1...... Mosaic 2013: A Festival of Cultures...... Regina June 14...... June 16...... Long Creek Rodeo...... Radville June 28...... June 30...... Frontier Days Regional Fair and May 4...... November 3...... Regina Beach 10km Volksmarch...... Regina Beach May 30...... June 2...... Salsa & Bachata Congress...... Saskatoon June 14...... June 14...... Golf 4 Cancer...... Fort Qu’Appelle CCA Rodeo...... Swift Current June 14...... September 15...... Mendel Art Gallery - Summer Exhibition...... Saskatoon May 4...... May 5...... Regina Woodworking Show & Sale...... Regina May 31...... June 2...... Kindersley Community Rodeo...... Kindersley June 28...... June 30...... Parkside Centennial Celebrations...... Parkside June 14...... June 16...... Watson Annual Slow-pitch Tournament...... Watson May 31...... June 2...... Lampman Sports Day...... Lampman June 29...... June 29...... Alameda Fishing Derby...... Alameda May 4...... May 5...... Jane’s Walk - Saskatoon Tours...... Saskatoon June 14...... June 16...... Annual St. Victor Boogie...... St. Victor June 29...... July 1...... Balcarres Sports Days...... Balcarres May 4...... September 2...... Xplorers...... Province-wide May 31...... June 3...... Lloydminster 4-H Expo...... Lloydminster June 15...... June 16...... 9th Annual Saskatchewan Working June 29...... June 30...... Cut Knife Elks Annual Mixed May 7...... May 12...... The Golden Apple Theatre - May 31...... June 3...... Buster Days...... Martensville Teamsters Field Day...... Bjorkdale Kafka’s Monkey...... Regina May 31...... June 2...... Canadian Professional Chuckwagon June 15...... June 15...... Rumble in the Dirt...... Estevan Slow-pitch Tournament...... Cut Knife May 8...... May 12...... Watrous and Area Arts Council - Association Races...... The Battlefords June 15...... June 15...... Just Kruzin Show ‘n Shine...... Lloydminster June 29...... July 1...... Hafford 100th Anniversary Adjudicated Art Show...... Watrous May 31...... June 2...... Saskatchewan Music Festival - June 15...... June 16...... Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Annual Muskeg Lake Cree Celebrations...... Hafford May 9...... May 11...... Saskatchewan Fashion Week...... Regina Provincial Finals...... Saskatoon Veteran’s Powwow...... First Nation June 29...... June 30...... Porcupine Plain Sports Day...... Porcupine Plain May 9...... May 11...... Wascana Spring Art Show and Sale...... Regina June 1...... June 1...... Day in the Park...... Allan June 15...... June 15...... Fins ‘n Skins (Fish & Golf Tournament)...... Tobin Lake June 29...... July 1...... 2013 Canada Day Regatta...... Regina May 9...... October 3...... Warman Farmers’ Market...... Warman June 1...... June 2...... Diefenbaker Days...... Borden June 15...... June 15...... Summit Run...... Prince Albert June 29...... July 1...... Waskesiu Canada Day Long May 9...... May 12...... Kalyna Festival of Ukrainian Dance...... Yorkton June 1...... June 2...... Dean Francis Art Show at Sagebrush June 15...... June 15...... Bazaart...... Regina Weekend Festivities...... Waskesiu Lake Ma 10...... May 12...... Spring Youth Appaloosa Show...... Moose Jaw Studio and Galleries...... Leader June 15...... November 1...... Saskatchewan Roughriders 2013 Season.....Regina June 30...... June 30...... Claybank Brick Plant National Historic May 10...... May 11...... Vesna Festival 2013...... Saskatoon June 1...... June 2...... Humboldt Polkafest...... Humboldt June 15...... June 15...... Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Site Heritage Day...... Claybank May 11...... May 11...... Veselka...... Foam Lake June 1...... August 15...... Regina Red Sox Baseball Club Induction Dinner Weekend...... Regina July 1...... July 1...... July 1st Celebration...... Bienfait May 11...... May 12...... Clearview Arena High School Rodeo...... Fort Qu’Appelle 2013 Season...... Regina June 15...... June 16...... Riverhurst Walleye Classic...... Riverhurst July 1...... July 1...... Bruno Canada Day Celebrations...... Bruno May 11...... May 11...... Craft Sale & Flea Market...... Regina June 1...... June 1...... Saskatchewan Trails Day...... Province-wide June 15...... June 15...... Saskatoon Motorcycle Ride for Dad...... Saskatoon July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Celebration...... Carnduff May 11...... May 11...... Science Rendezvous...... Regina June 1...... June 30...... Archaeological Month Across June 16...... June 16...... Angler Young Angler Walleye July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Celebration...... Denare Beach May 11...... May 11...... The BHP Billiton Rock ‘n’ Roll Brain Saskatchewan...... Province-wide Championship Tournament...... Fort Qu’Appelle July 1...... July 1...... Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre Blitz Gala...... Saskatoon June 1...... August 15...... Saskatoon Yellow Jackets Baseball June 16...... September 30...... Nipawin Great Northern Pike Festival...... Nipawin Canada Day Open House...... Duck Lake May 11...... September 10...... Weyburn 10km Volksmarch...... Weyburn Club 2013 Season...... Saskatoon June 16...... June 16...... Western Development Museum - July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Fireworks - Elbow...... Elbow May 11...... May 11...... Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival...... Regina June 1...... June 1...... Walk For Lupus - Regina...... Regina Father’s Day Celebration...... Yorkton July 1...... July 1...... Heritage Day Celebration...... Elbow May 11...... May 11...... Swift Current Women’s Tradeshow...... Swift Current June 1...... June 2...... Unity Western Days...... Unity June 17...... June 19...... Estevan Fair...... Estevan July 1...... July 1...... Estevan Tourism July 1st Celebration...... Estevan May 11...... May 11...... Health and Wellness Expo and June 1...... June 1...... 5th Annual Car Show & Shine...... Wadena June 17...... June 22...... Canadian Country Gospel Music July 1...... July 1...... July 1st Celebration...... Eston Trade Fair...... Yorkton June 2...... June 2...... Cut Knife Elks Children’s Day...... Cut Knife Association Convention...... Nipawin July 1...... July 1...... July 1st Celebrations Little Loon May 11...... May 11...... Indoor Spring Flea Market...... Yorkton June 2...... June 3...... Nipawin Pike Festival Provincial June 19...... June 21...... Canada’s Farm Progress Show...... Regina ...... Regional Park May 12...... May 12...... Walk For Lupus - Saskatoon...... Saskatoon Media Days...... Nipawin June 20...... June 22...... Square Dance Saskatchewan...... Manitou Beach July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Celebration...... Gull Lake May 12...... May 12...... Western Development Museum - June 2...... June 5...... PotashCorp Saskatchewan Children’s June 20...... June 20...... Summer Solstice Soiree...... Regina July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Celebrations...... Herbert Mother’s Day Celebration...... Yorkton Festival...... Saskatoon June 20...... June 23...... Long Day’s Night Music Festival...... Swift Current July 1...... July 1...... Lumsden Canada Day Celebrations...... Lumsden May 13...... May 16...... Moose Jaw Band & Choral Festival...... Moose Jaw June 4...... June 6...... Conexus Senior Men’s Lobstick June 21...... June 22...... Country at the Creek Music Fest...... Big River July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Celebration...... Maple Creek May 17...... May 20...... Band City Quarter Horse Show...... Moose Jaw Tournament...... PA National Park June 21...... June 21...... Duck Lake Regional Interpretive July 1...... July 1...... Moose Jawg Charity Road Race...... Moose Jaw May 17...... May 20...... Zombie Prep Camp...... Fort Qu’Appelle June 5...... June 6...... Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show...... Weyburn Centre National Aboriginal Day July 1...... July 1...... ParkArt...... Moose Jaw May 17...... May 26...... 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup...... Saskatoon June 7...... June 8...... Chaplin Lake Shore Bird Festival...... Chaplin Open House...... Duck Lake July 1...... July 1...... Annual Blacksmith Festival...... Mossbank May 17...... May 19...... Sutherland School Reunion...... Saskatoon June 7...... June 9...... Village of Dodsland Centennial June 21...... June 23...... Southern Saskatchewan Summer July 1...... July 1...... Nipawin Canada Day Celebrations...... Nipawin May 17...... September 2...... Manitou - Watrous Music Feast - Celebrations...... Dodsland Solstice d’ete Festival...... Gravelbourg July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Celebrations...... Osler All Jammed Up...... Manitou Beach June 7...... September 27...... Esterhazy Farmers Market...... Esterhazy June 21...... June 23...... Sakimay First Nation Powwow Sakimay First July 1...... July 1...... Oungre Canada Day Celebration...... Oungre May 18...... May 19...... Sam’s Barrel Racing Extravaganza...... Bienfait June 7...... June 9...... Little Pine Days of Thunder...... Little Pine First Nation ...... Nation July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day in the Park...... Outlook May 18...... May 18...... Annual 1-47 Cruisers Indoor Car Show...... Grenfell June 7...... June 9...... Summer Appaloosa Show...... Moose Jaw June 21...... June 23...... Hague Summer Blast...... Hague July 1...... July 1...... Prince Albert Canada Day Celebrations...... Prince Albert May 18...... May 18...... Moose Jaw Highland Festival...... Moose Jaw June 8...... June 8...... Dinsmore Sports Day...... Dinsmore June 21...... June 23...... Centennial Celebrations - Rural July 1...... September 25...... Burning Sun Productions presents May 18...... May 20...... Bikes on Broadway...... Saskatoon June 8...... June 8...... Downtown Summer Streetfest...... Lloydminster Municipality of St. Louis 431...... Batoche Theatre on the Hoof...... Moose Jaw May 19...... May 19...... Regina Highland Games...... Regina June 8...... August 10...... Lumsden Summer Street Market Lumsden June 21...... June 23...... Humboldt Summer Sizzler...... Humboldt July 1...... July 1...... Lieutenant Governor’s Garden Party...... Regina May 20...... May 25...... Cathedral Village Arts Festival...... Regina June 8...... June 9...... Apple Blossom Time & Parkland June 21...... June 23...... Eagle Creek Jamboree...... Asquith July 1...... August 13...... RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremonies 2013...... Regina Artisan Tour...... Parkside May 20...... May 26...... 31st Annual Spring Festival of New Plays....Saskatoon June 21...... June 22...... 2013 Peony Show...... Regina July 1...... July 31...... South Shore Art Guild Show & Sale...... Regina Beach June 8...... June 8...... Perdue Ranchman’s Day...... Perdue May 22...... June 9...... Globe Theatre presents The Drowsy June 21...... June 21...... National Aboriginal Day Celebrations - July 1...... September 2...... Historic Marr Residence Programs...... Saskatoon June 8...... June 9...... Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic Last Mountain Chaperone...... Regina July 1...... July 1...... Optimists Canada Day Celebrations...... Saskatoon ...... Lake - SE Wascana Centre...... Regina May 23...... May 23...... 2nd Regina Timeraiser...... Regina June 8...... June 8...... Rockglen Arts in the Park...... Rockglen June 21...... June 23...... Special Olympics Provincial July 1...... July 1...... Shell Lake Canada Day Celebrations Memorial Lake May 23...... May 26...... Yorkton Film Festival - Golden Sheaf June 8...... June 8...... Waterfront Craft Art Festival...... Saskatoon Summer Games...... Saskatoon ...... Regional Park Awards...... Yorkton June 9...... June 9...... Back To The Bowl Music Festival Redberry Lake June 21...... July 1...... SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival...... Saskatoon July 1...... July 1...... Tisdale Museum Canada Day...... Tisdale May 24...... May 25...... Melfort Polkafest...... Melfort ...... Regional Park June 21...... June 21...... National July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Celebration...... Unity May 24...... September 7...... Marquis Downs Thoroughbred Racing...... Saskatoon June 9...... June 9...... 4H Regional Show & Sale...... The Battlefords Aboriginal Day...... Saskatoon July 1...... July 1...... Canada Day Festivities...... Waskesiu Lake May 25...... May 26...... Blackstrap Art Studio Tour...... Dundurn June 10...... June 16...... The Comedy Festival...... Saskatoon June 21...... June 22...... Whitewood Rhubarb Festival...... Whitewood July 1...... July 7...... Dakota Dunes Casino Open (Canadian May 25...... May 25...... 2nd Annual Leipzig Music Festival...... Leipzig June 10...... June 15...... Conexus Men’s Lobstick Tournament...... PA National Park June 22...... June 22...... Bladworth Sports Day...... Bladworth Golf Tour)...... Saskatoon May 25...... May 25...... The Perogee Run...... Montmartre June 12...... June 16...... JazzFest Regina 2013...... Regina June 22...... June 22...... Blaine Lake’s Swingin’ Mud N’ Shine...... Blaine Lake July 1...... July 1...... 100 Mile Mall and Canada Day May 25...... May 25...... RCMP Heritage Centre - Birthday June 12...... June 15...... Regina Little Theatre presents June 22...... June 23...... Slow-pitch Tournament & Dance...... Fox Valley Celebrations...... Whitewood Celebrations...... Regina A Guide to Mourning...... Regina June 22...... June 22...... Broadway Art Fest 2013...... Saskatoon July 1...... July 1...... Western Development Museum - May 25...... June 2...... Wood ‘13...... Saskatoon June 13...... August 10...... Souris Valley Theatre Inc...... Estevan June 22...... September 21...... Market Square at Central & Chaplin...... Swift Current Canada Day Celebrations...... Yorkton May 26...... May 26...... Crocus Open Golf Tournament...... Neudorf June 13...... June 15...... Pattern Dance Saskatchewan Meeting...... Manitou Beach June 22...... June 23...... SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival...... Swift Current July 2...... August 23...... Discovery Day at the Museum...... Denare Beach May 26...... May 26...... Collectors Car Club of Saskatchewan June 13...... June 22...... Saskatoon Opera - George Bizet’s June 23...... June 23...... Broadview Museum Appreciation July 2...... July 4...... Saskatchewan Amateur Women’s and Inc Charity Car Show...... Regina Carmen...... Saskatoon and Fun Day...... Broadview Senior Women’s Championships...... 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July 2...... ComingJuly 3...... Radisson Events Jamboree...... — Radisson Velocity Prairie Thunder...... Saskatoon July 28...... July 28...... Saskatoon Horticultural Society August 13...... August 16...... North West Territorial Days...... The Battlefords July 3...... July 6...... Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair...... Yorkton July 16...... July 21...... Taste of Saskatchewan - presented by Garden Bus Tour...... Saskatoon August 14...... August 18...... Westridge GMC CPCA Chuckwagon July 4...... July 6...... Sidewalk Days...... Moose Jaw Conexus Credit Union...... Saskatoon July 29...... July 31...... Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Men’s Finals...... Lloydminster July 4...... July 6...... Experience Downtown Sidewalk Sale...... Saskatoon July 17...... July 19...... Maple Creek Cowtown Rodeo...... Maple Creek Golf Championship...... Regina August 14...... August 15...... Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage...Rama July 4...... July 8...... Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase...... Saskatoon July 17...... August 2...... Trial Of Louis Riel...... Regina July 30...... August 3...... Prince Albert Exhibition Summer Fair...... Prince Albert August 14...... August 15...... Saskatchewan Women’s Rosebowl Golf July 5...... July 7...... Rodeo...... Kelliher July 17...... July 17...... Moose Jaw Western Development Museum - July 31...... August 4...... The Queen City Ex...... Regina Championship...... Elbow July 5...... July 7...... Love Gospel Jamboree...... Love Community Playday...... Moose Jaw July 31...... August 1...... Roughstock Rodeo...... Yorkton August 15...... August 17...... Folkfest 2013...... Saskatoon July 5...... July 7...... All Folk’d Up In Montmartre Folk Festival Kemoca July 18...... July 18...... Kids Ink...... Moose Jaw August 1...... August 10...... PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival...... Saskatoon August 16...... August 17...... Fish For Freedom Ladies’ Walleye Regional Park July 18...... July 21...... Saskatchewan Festival of Words...... Moose Jaw August 1...... August 5...... Weyburn’s Centennial Homecoming Tournament...... Nipawin July 5...... July 7...... Carlton Trail Jamboree...... Rabbit Lake July 18...... July 18...... Kidzfest 2013...... Prince Albert Reunion...... Weyburn August 16...... August 18...... Northern Lights Bluegrass and July 5...... July 7...... Off Axis presents SaskTel Summer July 18...... July 21...... Back To Batoche Days 2013...... Batoche August 2...... August 4...... Herbert Annual Stampede...... Herbert Old Tyme Music Festival...... Big River Invasion...... Regina July 18...... July 21...... Ness Creek Music Festival...... Big River August 2...... August 4...... Macklin World Bunnock Championship August 16...... August 18...... Eliminator’s Car Club’s Annual July 5...... July 7...... Queen City Cruise In...... Regina July 18...... July 21...... Shaunavon Boomtown Days & Rodeo...... Shaunavon Riverside Run...... Swift Current Challenge...... Macklin July 5...... July 28...... Station Arts Centre Summer July 18...... July 21...... Shaunavon Centennial 2013...... Shaunavon August 16...... August 17...... Truck & Tractor Pulls...... Yorkton Theatre 2013...... Rosthern July 19...... July 21...... A Century of Change...... Abbey August 2...... August 3...... Weyburn Annual Heritage Village Days...... Weyburn August 16...... August 18...... Piapot First Nation Traditional July 5...... July 6...... 4-H Consignment Tack Sale...... Saskatoon July 19...... July 20...... Assiniboia Polkafest 2013...... Assiniboia August 3...... August 4...... Reno Rodeo...... Consul Powwow...... Piapot First Nation July 5...... July 7...... WakeRide...... Saskatoon July 19...... July 19...... Battleford Annual Parade...... Battleford August 3...... August 4...... Louis Dupuis Memorial Mixed August 17...... August 17...... Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame July 6...... July 6...... Doukhobor Dugout House NHSC July 19...... July 21...... Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree...... Moose Jaw Slow-pitch Tournament...... Cut Knife Induction Banquet...... The Battlefords Season Opening...... Blaine Lake July 19...... July 21...... South West Quest for Saskatchewan August 3...... August 3...... Mid Summer’s Art Festival...... Fort Qu’Appelle August 17...... August 18...... Hafford Summer Sizzle...... Hafford July 6...... July 6...... Maple Creek Ranch Rodeo...... Maple Creek Art and History Festival...... Eastend August 3...... August 4...... Northern Horizons Journey of Creativity...... Medstead August 17...... August 17...... Hudson Bay Heritage Day...... Hudson Bay July 6...... July 6...... Mortlach Saskatoonberry Festival...... Mortlach July 19...... July 21...... Dino Days...... Eastend August 3...... August 4...... Living Skies Come Alive - August 17...... August 18...... Kerrobert Rodeo...... Kerrobert July 6...... July 7...... Free Fishing Weekend...... Province-wide July 19...... July 21...... Moose Mountain Annual CPRA Rodeo...... Kennedy Fireworks Competition...... Moosomin August 17...... August 18...... Maple Creek Light Horse Show...... Maple Creek July 6...... July 6...... Riverhurst Sports Day...... Riverhurst July 19...... July 21...... Melfort Exhibition...... Melfort August 3...... August 3...... Grasslands National Park - Grasslands August 17...... August 17...... Regina Beach Arts Frenzy...... Regina Beach July 6...... July 7...... Sports, Mud Fling and July 19...... July 21...... Onion Lake Powwow Onion Lake First Prairie Night...... National Park August 18...... August 18...... Motherwell Homestead NHS Reaping Ranch Rodeo...... Sheho ...... Nation August 3 August 4 Threshermen’s Show and Seniors’ Hope - Binding & Stooking...... Abernethy July 6...... July 7...... The Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail...... Manitou Beach July 19...... July 21...... Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival...... The Battlefords Festival...... Yorkton August 18...... August 18...... Bruno Cherry Sunday...... Bruno July 7...... July 7...... Run to Besant Car Show...... Moose Jaw July 19...... July 21...... Homesteader Hey Days...... Shell Lake August 4...... August 5...... Saskatchewan Team Roping Association August 18...... August 18...... Symphony Under the Sky...... Regina July 7...... July 13...... Livelong Annual Summerspiel...... Livelong July 19...... July 21...... St. Walburg Annual Fair...... St. Walburg Finals...... Fort Qu’Appelle August 19...... August 23...... Conexus Ladies’ Lobstick Tournament PA National Park July 7...... July 7...... Meewasinota Handcraft Sale...... Meota July 20...... July 21...... Saskatchewan Landing Walleye Saskatchewan August 4...... August 4...... Cannington Manor Provincial Park Moose Mountain August 21...... August 25...... 2013 Canadian Border Collie Association July 7...... July 7...... Pets in the Park...... Saskatoon Tournament Landing Provincial Fair Day...... Provincial Park Championships...... Mankota July 7...... July 20...... Grasslands National Park - Grasslands ...... Park August 4...... August 4...... Bow Valley Jamboree...... Oxbow August 21...... August 21...... Kids Fest...... Melfort Cowboy Coffee...... National Park July 20...... July 20...... Annual Show & Shine Car Show...... Porcupine Plain August 6...... August 24...... You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown...... Edenwold August 21...... August 21...... George Reed EliMiNaTe Tetanus Golf July 8 July 10 Saskatchewan Junior Women’s and July 20...... July 21...... Vintage Power Machines August 6...... August 6...... Saskatoon Exhibition Parade...... Saskatoon Tournament...... Regina Junior Men’s Golf Championship...... Moose Jaw Threshing Festival...... Prince Albert August 6...... August 11...... The Saskatoon EX...... Saskatoon August 23...... August 24...... Danceland presents The Emeralds...... Manitou Beach July 10...... July 13...... Lloydminster Colonial Days Fair...... Lloydminster July 20...... July 20...... Canada’s Parks Day...... Province-wide August 8...... August 11...... Danceland presents The Soft Tones...... Manitou Beach August 23...... August 25...... Prince Albert Exhibition Annual July 10...... July 14...... Regina International Fringe Theatre July 20...... July 20...... Parks Day...... Waskesiu Lake Polkafest...... Prince Albert Festival...... Regina August 8...... August 10...... Saskatchewan Premier’s Walleye Cup...... Nipawin July 20 July 20 Waskesiu Children’s Festival...... PA National Park August 8...... August 11...... John Arcand Fiddle Fest...... Saskatoon August 23...... August 25...... Rock 102 Cruise Weekend...... Saskatoon July 10...... August 25...... Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan July 21...... July 21...... Crescent Park Quilt Festival...... Moose Jaw August 23...... August 25...... Ochapowace First Nation Powwow Ochapowace First Festival...... Saskatoon August 8...... August 11...... Saskatchewan Summer Star Party Cypress Hills July 21...... July 21...... Lilies in Bloom at Honeywood...... Parkside Interprovincial Celebration...... Nation July 10...... July 10...... Western Development Museum - August 24...... August 25...... Open Farm Days...... Melfort July 21...... July 21...... Brits by the Bus...... Saskatoon ...... Park Museum Day...... Yorkton August 24...... October 26...... University of Home July 21...... July 21...... National Doukhobor Heritage Village August 9...... August 11...... Standing Buffalo Indian Powwow...... Fort Qu’Appelle July 11...... July 14...... Craven Country Jamboree...... Craven Heritage Day...... Veregin Game Season...... Regina August 9...... August 11...... OIL & AG CPCA Turtleford Derby...... Turtleford July 11...... July 14...... Summer Chautauqua: A Theatre July 22...... July 24...... Saskatchewan Senior Men’s August 24...... August 24...... Yoga in the Park...... Regina August 9...... August 9...... Northern Lights Casino - Classic Kruisers Festival...... Swift Current Golf Championship...... Saskatoon August 24...... August 25...... Saskatchewan Mixed Team Golf Car Show...... Prince Albert July 12...... July 14...... Aneroid Centennial Celebration...... Aneroid July 25...... July 25...... Maryfield Agricultural Fair...... Maryfield Championship...... Yorkton July 12...... July 14...... Hafford Polkafest 2013...... Hafford July 26...... July 27...... Annual Polkafest - Aberdeen...... Aberdeen August 9...... August 11...... Radisson Centennial Celebration & August 24...... August 24...... Shellbrook Street Fair...... Shellbrook July 12...... July 14...... Marysburg Homecoming 2013...... Marysburg July 26...... July 26...... Abernethy Agricultural Fair & 92nd Annual Agricultural Fair...... Radisson August 24...... August 24...... St. Walburg Wild Blueberry Festival...... St. Walburg July 12...... July 14...... Motif Moose Jaw Multicultural Festival...... Moose Jaw Exhibition...... Abernethy August 9...... August 11...... Regina Folk Festival 2013...... Regina August 24...... August 24...... Wood Mountain Folk Festival...... Wood Mountain July 12...... July 14...... Wood Mountain Stampede...... Wood Mountain July 26...... July 28...... The Gateway Music Festival...... Bengough August 9...... August 11...... Whitewood Chacachas Rodeo...... Whitewood August 26 August 28 Conexus ProAm Tournament...... PA National Park July 13...... July 13...... Duck Lake Heritage Day...... Duck Lake July 26...... July 28...... Canadian Professional Chuckwagon August 10...... August 10...... Tri-Unity Challenge Pasquia Regional August 30 August 31 Rock and Roll Weekend...... Manitou Beach July 13...... July 14...... Qu’Appelle Valley Artists Show & Sale...... Lebret Association - CPCA Canada Cup Final...... Meadow Lake ...... Park August 30...... August 31...... SaskPower Regina Dragon Boat July 13...... July 14...... Tobin Lake Walleye Classic...... Nipawin July 26...... July 27...... Railway Days...... Melville August 10...... August 11...... Cochin Days...... Cochin Festival...... Regina July 13...... July 14...... Pion-Era...... Saskatoon July 26...... July 28...... Lakeshore Stampede...... Elbow August 10...... August 10...... Beach Bash...... Estevan August 30...... August 31...... PotashCorp Fireworks Festival...... Saskatoon July 13...... August 3...... Saskatoon Horticulture Society July 26...... July 27...... Perdue Agricultural Society Fair...... Perdue August 10...... August 11...... 36th Annual Kyle Community Rodeo...... Kyle August 31...... August 31...... Bridgefest...... The Battlefords Passport Tour...... Saskatoon July 26...... July 28...... River Lights Festival...... Saskatoon August 10...... August 10...... Livelong Live-it-up Day...... Livelong August 31...... August 31...... Ukrainian Day in the Park...... Saskatoon July 14...... July 14...... Kahkewistahaw First Nation Powwow Kahkewistahaw July 26...... July 27...... Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival...... Saskatoon August 10...... August 11...... Those Were The Days...... The Battlefords August 31...... September 1...... Fort Qu’Appelle Walleye Tournament...... Fort Qu’Appelle ...... First Nation July 27...... July 27...... Doukhobor Dugout House National August 10...... August 11...... Creekside Country Gathering...... Qu’Appelle September 1...... September 1...... Motherwell Homestead NHS Harvesting July 14...... July 14...... Murraydale 104th Stampede and Historic Site Season Closing...... Blaine Lake August 10...... August 11...... Thickwood Hills Studio Trail...... Shell Lake the Legacy - Threshing...... Abernethy Picnic...... Maple Creek July 27...... July 28...... Hazenmore Centennial Celebration...... Hazenmore August 10...... August 10...... St. Walburg’s Polkafest...... St. Walburg September 1 September 1 Arbor Day...... PA National Park July 14...... July 14...... The Deep South Pioneer Museum Day...... Ogema July 27...... July 28...... 12-40 & Beyond: An Adventure in August 10...... August 31...... Wolf Howl...... PA National Park September 2...... September 2...... Lumsden Duck Derby...... Lumsden July 14...... July 21...... Saskatchewan Parks Week...... Province-wide Rural Life...... Blaine Lake August 11...... August 11...... Birch Hills Threshing & Family September 2...... September 2...... Access Communications Labour Day July 15...... August 1...... Pelletier Guitar & Music Camp...... Birch Hills July 27...... July 28...... Pioneer Echoes...... Midale Fun Day...... Birch Hills Show & Shine...... Regina July 15...... July 20...... Canora in Bloom...... Canora July 27...... July 27...... 26th Annual Cruise ‘N Shine...... Regina August 11...... August 11...... Museum Festival...... Frenchman Butte September 6...... September 7...... Ed Krienke Memorial Golf Classic...... Big River July 15...... July 17...... Nipawin Exhibition...... Nipawin July 27...... July 27...... Grasslands National Park - Grasslands August 12...... August 12...... North West Territorial Days Parade...... The Battlefords September 6...... September 7...... Sunflower Art & Craft Show...... Yorkton July 15...... July 18...... Saskatchewan Amateur Men’s Wagon Wheels in the Wild...... National Park August 12...... August 16...... 8th Annual Northern Lights Bluegrass September 7...... September 7...... Broadway Street Fair 2013...... Saskatoon Golf Championship...... Melfort July 27 July 27 Watrous & Manitou Beach Fun Run Auto and Old Time Music Camp...... Big River September 8...... September 8...... Credit Union Queen City Marathon...... Regina July 16...... July 18...... Peepeekisis First Nation Traditional Peepeekisis Show ‘N’ Shine...... Watrous August 12...... August 16...... Pepsi Jr. Lobstick Tournament PA National Park September 14.....September 14...... Bengough Regional Park CornFest...... Bengough Powwow...... First Nation July 28...... July 28...... Bruno Show and Shine...... Bruno August 13...... August 15...... Cowessess Traditional Powwow Cowessess First September 14.....September 14...... White Butte 10km Guided Walk...... Regina July 16...... July 17...... NASCAR Canadian Tire Series - July 28...... July 28...... Radisson Show & Shine Car Show...... Radisson ...... Nation September 15.....September 15...... Balcarres Threshing Day...... Balcarres 52 53 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer 2013 Additional event details can be found at www.sasktourism.com/events

September 15.....September 15...... The 33rd Annual Terry Fox Run...... Province-wide October 26...... October 27...... Saskatoon Coin and Stamp Show...... Saskatoon September 18Coming.....October 6...... Globe TheatreEvents presents The Last — Resort October 26...... October 26...... Dance For The Health Of It...... Unity ...... Regina October 27...... October 27...... Everything and More for Christmas...... Saskatoon September 20.....September 22...... Manitou Beach Fall Polkafest...... Manitou Beach October 30...... November 2...... Lloydminster Stockade Roundup...... Lloydminster September 20.....September 22...... Maple Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering October 30...... November 2...... Saskatoon Fall Fair...... Saskatoon and Western Art & Gear Show...... Maple Creek October 30...... October 30...... Western Development Museum - September 20.....September 22...... Prince Albert Metis Fall Festival...... Prince Albert September 20.....September 22...... Val Marie 49th Annual Indoor Rodeo...... Val Marie Boo-Town...... Saskatoon See you in September 21.....September 22...... Carlyle Homespun Craft Show and Sale...... Carlyle October 30...... November 2...... Yorkton Grain Miller’s Harvest Showdown....Yorkton September 21.....September 22...... Highway 1 Studio Tour...... Herbert November 1...... November 2...... Assiniboia Mistletoe Art and Craft Sale...... Assiniboia September 22.....September 22...... A Touch of Autumn at Honeywood...... Parkside November 1...... November 2...... Christmas Lane Open House...... Assiniboia September 22.....September 22...... The Word On the Street - National Book November 1...... November 3...... Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale...... Regina & Magazine Festival...... Saskatoon November 2...... November 2...... Eston Bizarre Bazaar...... Eston September 27.....September 29...... Beechy Western Days and Indoor Rodeo.....Beechy November 2...... November 3...... Business Showcase & Tradeshow...... Humboldt September 27.....September 29...... Estevan Business Showcase Expo...... Estevan November 2...... November 2...... Wymark Craft & Trade Show...... Wymark September 27.....September 29...... Kindersley Cultural Days...... Kindersley November 2...... November 2...... Christmas Craft & Bake Sale...... Moose Jaw September 27.....September 29...... Culture Days in Saskatchewan...... Province-wide November 2...... November 3...... Mistletoe Craft & Gift Show...... The Battlefords September 27.....August 30...... Art Gallery of Swift Current November 3...... November 3...... Humboldt Kinette’s Market Platz...... Humboldt presents Culture Days...... Swift Current September 27.....September 28...... Unity Agricultural Society Fall Fair/ November 3...... November 3...... Arthritis Society Jingle Bell Run-Walk for Trade Show...... Unity Arthritis - Regina...... Regina September 27.....September 29...... The Saskatoon Body Soul & Spirit Expo...... Saskatoon November 6...... November 17...... A Day of Remembrance: Songs & Stories September 28.....September 28...... Borden & District Threshing Day...... Borden From the War...... Regina September 28.....September 28...... Grenfell Agricultural Fair and Trade Show....Grenfell November 7...... November 9...... Just Friends Craft Sale...... Regina September 28.....September 30...... Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre November 9...... November 9...... Saskatoon Nutana Lions Club - presents Culture Days...... Lloydminster Flea Market...... Saskatoon September 28.....September 28...... Lloydminster Rare and Exotic Animals November 9...... November 9...... Shell Lake Novemberfest...... Shell Lake Fall Sale...... Lloydminster November 11.....November 16...... Canadian Western Agribition 2013...... Regina September 28.....September 29...... North Battleford Lions Guns, Toys and November 11.....November 11...... Remembrance Day Ceremony...... Saskatoon Antiques Show...... The Battlefords November 12.....November 16...... Canadian Cowboys’ Association Finals September 28 September 29 Tapestrama...... Prince Albert September 28.....September 28...... Ranchman’s Ridin’ & Recitin’...... Swift Current Rodeo 2013...... Regina September 28.....September 28...... Indoor Fall Flea Market...... Yorkton November 15.....November 17...... Wintergreen - Regina...... Regina October 4...... October 5...... & District Indoor Rodeo...... Kamsack November 15.....November 17...... Western Development Museum Store Sale October 4...... October 6...... Cream of the Crop Craft Sale...... Regina and Children’s Shopping Day...... Saskatoon October 5...... October 5...... PBR Bull Riding...... Lloydminster November 16.....November 16...... Abbey Craft Fair...... Abbey October 5...... October 6...... Thanksgiving Indoor Powwow...... Prince Albert November 16.....November 16...... Hudson Bay Home, Business & October 5...... October 7...... Saskatchewan Archaeological Society Craft Show...... Hudson Bay Annual Fall Bus Tour...... Province-wide November 17.....November 17...... Luseland Marketplace...... Luseland October 7...... October 13...... 4th Annual Harvest Family Festival...... Rosetown November 17.....November 17...... Arthritis Society Jingle Bell Run-Walk for October 11...... October 13...... Lancer Chokecherry Festival - 43rd Arthritis - Saskatoon...... Saskatoon Anniversary Celebration...... Lancer November 17.....November 17...... Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade...... Saskatoon October 11...... October 13...... Regional Thanksgiving Show...... Moose Jaw October 11...... October 12...... Wapella Dodge City Days Rodeo...... Wapella November 20.....December 11...... Festival of Trees...... Big River October 12...... October 12...... Craft and Trade Show and Sale...... Balcarres November 20.....December 29...... Globe Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty...... Regina October 12...... October 12...... Big River Community Auction...... Big River November 20.....November 24...... 101st Grey Cup Festival...... Regina October 12...... October 12...... Festival of Creative Crafts & Trades...... Central Butte November 22.....November 24...... Artisans’ Craft Market...... Saskatoon October 12...... October 12...... Annual Old Time Fiddling Contest...... Nipawin November 24.....November 30...... Saskatoon City Hospital Festival of Trees...... Saskatoon October 12...... October 12...... Battlefords’ Octoberfest...... The Battlefords November 29.....November 30...... Saskatoon Children’s Choir in Concert...... Saskatoon October 17...... October 17...... Porcupine Plain Fall Fair and November 29.....December 1...... Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire...... Saskatoon Stew Luncheon...... Porcupine Plain November 30.....November 30...... Craft & Bake Sale...... Osler October 18...... October 19...... Melfort Northern Lights Showcase November 30.....November 30...... The Christmas Spirit Trade Show...... Swift Current Tradeshow...... Melfort December 1...... December 24...... Handmade Saskatchewan - A Fine Art and October 18...... October 20...... Harvest of Art Show & Sale...... Regina Craft Market...... Regina October 18...... October 20...... Regina Fall Home Show...... Regina October 18...... October 19...... Western Development Museum December 2...... December 6...... Christmas at City Hall...... Prince Albert Christmas Craft Fair...... Saskatoon December 5...... December 9...... 2013 Skate Canada...... Regina October 19...... October 19...... Harvest Hoedown Craft, Artisan and December 5...... December 5...... Christmas Lights Across Canada 2013...... Regina Small Business Sale...... Indian Head December 6...... December 7...... Carlyle’s Dickens Village Festival...... Carlyle October 19...... October 19...... Haunted Ghost Town...... Moose Jaw December 6...... December 7...... Watson Santa Claus Days...... Watson October 19...... October 20...... Fall Coin and Stamp Show...... Regina December 7...... December 7...... Festival of Trees...... Assiniboia October 22...... October 22...... Harvest Feastival...... Lloydminster December 7...... December 7...... Christmas Craft Fair...... Maple Creek October 24...... December 24...... Christmas in October Festival...... Moose Jaw December 7...... December 7...... Arts and Crafts Show - Silton...... Silton October 25...... October 27...... Saskatoon Fall Home Show 2013...... Saskatoon December 8...... December 8...... Family Christmas Fantasy...... Lloydminster Craven Country Jamboree October 25...... October 26...... Whistlestop Christmas Craft Sale...... Moose Jaw December 9...... December 10...... Evergreen Artisan Show...... Prince Albert October 25...... October 27...... 23rd Annual Wildlife Art Competition, Show & Sale...... Saskatoon December 22...... December 22...... The Golden Apple Theatre - October 26...... October 26...... Pumpkin Decorating Contest...... Estevan Christmas Crackers...... Regina 1 - 8 7 7 - 2 3 7 - 2 2 7 3 October 26...... October 26...... Perdue Market Place...... Perdue December 31...... December 31...... Battlefords’ New Years Ball...... The Battlefords October 26...... October 26...... China Night 2013 Charity Gala...... Regina December 31...... December 31...... New Year’s Eve Party...... Saskatoon www.tourismsaskatchewan.com 54 3SS 55 See Scenic Saskatchewan Supplement to The Western Producer

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