52 Years of Preserving Local History
KERROBERT – For more than half a century, the Kerrobert and District Historical Society has been the guardian of the community’s heritage.
Did you know Frankenstein’s monster survived a Sask cyclone?
Did you know the actor who portrayed Frankeinstein’s monster in the 1931 movie survived the Regina cyclone in 1912? His name was William Pratt, but he later changed his stage name to Boris Karloff.
Goose Festival is in its 53rd year!
KINDERSLEY - The upcoming Goose Festival 2025 is in its 53rd year! Throughout the years, it has included many different types of events, and Goose Festival 1984 illustrates…
When harvest time was threshing time!
Pictured are George Mills and his threshing crew in 1915. George also opened a livery barn in Kindersley, where he had many fine horses.
POPULAR DESTINATION BACK IN THE DAY!
Back in the 1920s Tramping Lake Regional Park was a popular summer holiday destination. A 30’ x 70’ swimming pool was located on the east side of the lake.
Before Buses
Before there were school buses, the children of Amos Perrin —Jean, Lloyd, Lorraine, and Jim were transported to Ealingford School in a horse-drawn school cart.
The old Kindersley Union Hospital
This building originally served as the Kindersley Union Hospital before being converted into apartments known as the Seymour Apartments.
Muriel’s Story: Sharing 93 years of memories
KERROBERT - Muriel Neumeier from Kerrobert, who will be celebrating her 94th birthday on October 18, took time to share some of her memories throughout the years.
‘Old school’ education = one room + one teacher
LEADER - A glimpse into ‘old school’ history is open to the public just nine miles south of Leader on Highway 21. Travellers can drop in at St. John’s one-room school…
Stunt Driving in 1989
Back in July of 1989, the Kindersley Mall Parking lot was filled spectators who were wowed by the skilled antics of the Canadian Tire stunt driving team.
WIDE LOAD!
A 1911, 30-60 Oilpull Rumley came to Kindersley from the Callsen farm at Flaxcombe under its own power, pulling the separator and cook car.
A bit of history about Eston’s museum
ESTON - The Prairie West Historical Centre in Eston is an impressive display of buildings that not only display a wide array of historical artifacts…
The early years of Hoosier, SK
In 1928, Hoosier, Sask., was a busy community as people travelled from town to town on a passenger train. Schools were moved by means of horsepower…
Building memories
Continuous pouring of the Great Sandhills Terminal at Leader took place in July 1998. In seven days, crews poured over 3,800 cubic yards of concrete, over 700,000 pounds…
Looking Back: Jimmy Pattison returned to Luseland
LUSELAND - In June 1998 a much younger Jimmy Pattison (69 years) returned to his hometown to help open Luseland’s new motel.
Flaxcombe’s 1940s field trip fun
Flaxcombe’s history book records memories of Flaxcombe School and the field trips the students attended, often transported by truck.
HELPING HANDS
This photo from the Depression years is proof that Saskatchewan has a long history of lending a helping hand to those in need.
Memories of Dewar Lake
Historical photos captured the laying of steel on Railway Bridge one mile east of Dewar Lake and men fording Dewar Lake on horseback.
Taste Luseland Museum’s ration cake baked in an old cook stove
LUSELAND - The Luseland Museum will be doing some old-fashioned baking on Saturday afternoon, June 14th, and they’re extending an invitation to join them…