In 1979, I took my wife a and kids to Laird, Saskatchewan to show them my roots, so to speak. On our way, just out of Moose Jaw, I pointed out a typical one acre Saskatchewan garden plot. The ground had been worked over and left barren except for a curious stump. The kids said: […]
Potato Digging In Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is like Texas when it comes to potatoes. They are THE largest. One can get into trouble digging them if you’re a mere child for fear that you might be crushed. I’m standing right between the horses; I’m thin, but you can sort of make out my feet. If the snow falls unexpectedly, which […]
New Immigrants Cont’d Part 7
The following random notes from the thirties and forties will reveal something of the growth and activity of the church: 1934: Jan. 28 Congregational .song leaders elected – Jacob Hamm,Diet. Braun, Abram J-:- Dick, John Janzen (District) Aug.26 Elder Joh. P. Klassen, Winnipeg, speaking both morning and evening. 1935: Feb. 3 Mileage on church business […]
