The Disappearing Grain Elevator of the Canadian Prairies
DrFumblefinger reminisces about old wooden prairie grain elevators, mostly now all torn down. He shares photos of some of the surviving examples he's photographed during his travels.
Saskatchewan
Rambling around Regina, Saskatchewan
DrFumblefinger spends some time rambling around Regina, the largest city in the province of Saskatchewan.
Windmills Old and New, Saskatchewan
DrFumblefinger shares a snapshot taken while on a road trip across the Canadian prairies.
Western Spirit, Regina
DrFumblefinger came across this piece of art -- representing four Canada Geese -- while rambling around downtown Regina.
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina
Gumbo was visiting the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, a wonderful Natural History Museum in downtown Regina. The exhibits include Scotty, the world's largest T Rex, and an amazing life sciences gallery vividly demonstrating the biodiversity of the province
The Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina
DrFumblefinger visits the classy Hotel Saskatchewan in downtown Regina.
Glockenspiel, Regina, Saskatchewan
Glockenspiel is the German word for a musical chime. These are common in Europe, much less so in North America. DrFumblefinger was a little surprised to find one in the relatively small prairie city of Regina.
Regina War Memorial
On this Remembrance/Veteran's Day, DrFumblefinger shares a visit to a memorial site in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Regina
Gumbo was visiting the Provincial Legislative Building in Regina, Saskatchewan. It features the country's largest provincial capital on a spacious grounds, with nice views across Wascana Lake.
Regina Lace, Saskatchewan
DrFumblefinger visits "Regina Lace", a two piece work of art installed outside Regina's City Hall.
The Empty Plinth, Regina
DrFumblefinger will remember 2020, in part, as the year the statues came down around the globe.
Around Moose Jaw
DrFumblefinger explores some of the sights in historic downtown Moose Jaw.
A Stop in Wolseley, Saskatchewan
DrFumblefinger is charmed by the small prairie town of Wolseley, Saskatchewan, home to both a swinging bridge and an Opera House.
May 9, 2019: Crescent Park, Moose Jaw
DrFumblefinger visits Crescent Park, a lovely 28-acre park in downtown Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
February 10, 2019: Moose Jaw's, "Mac the Moose"
Mac the Moose is the symbol for the Canadian city of Moose Jaw. For the longest time, Mac was the largest moose in the world. That title was recently snatched by a Norwegian Moose!