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A photo taken by Wes Brown of our family church in Saskatchewan. My mothers side of the family has been laid to rest here for over 100 years.
I composed this image while traveling through south Saskatchewan Province in Canada. The prairies: big skies; clear horizons; entrancing colours; deep thoughts and limitless possibilities.
A male Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) on the prairie landscape near Sceptre, Saskatchewan, Canada.
2 May, 2018.
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A pair of Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) search for waste grain in a harvested grain crop in the agricultural landscape near Simpson, Saskatchewan, Canada in east central part of the province.
Thousands of Sandhill Cranes stop in the province to rest and feed on waste grain as they migrate south for the winter.
23 September, 2014.
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A European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) brings food to its young in a nest cavity of an old tree tree on the edge of the Great Sandhills south of Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
1 June, 2011.
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I saw this landscape out of the corner of my eye and stopped right before the bridge to take photos.
A few minutes later another car stopped. The driver got out and I heard him shout "Wow". Then he came to me and said he just stopped to see what I was photographing and he thanked me because otherwise he wouldn't have seen this landscape
The Saskatchewan Glacier is largest of six major glaciers fed by the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains. This view of the terminus of the glacier is from Parker Ridge a 7,400 ft. (2,255 m) subarctic mountain ridge at the northern end of Banff National Park. The small glacial lake at the foot of the glacier feeds the headwaters of the Saskatchewan River which flows generally eastward across Saskatchewan and Manitoba to empty into Lake Winnipeg in central Canada.
Parker Ridge, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Elevation: 6,665 ft. August 22, 2019.
North Saskatchewan River viewed from the Siffleur Falls Trail in the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve off of Highway 11 (David Thompson Highway) in Bighorn Backcountry Alberta Canada
Dog River (Rouleau) Saskatchewan.
The grain-elevator from the TV show "Corner Gas".
Many Corner Gas set buildings are gone now.
The main gas station and diner set: demolished.
The Food Market: burned down.
The police station: demolished due to crumbling foundation.
And finally, this grain elevator: burned down.
Parker Ridge Trail is a very much recommended trail along the Icefield's Parkway. Marked out as a "must-do" hike both by my Lonely Planet Guide and a local tour guide, this short hike was incredibly rewarding. (Please follow the marked trail, to help avoid erosion)
Thanks to the Icefield's Parkway, you get a head start - parking your car at an altitude of 2025 metres. 2-2,5 km later you have climbed about 250 metres higher, and has a splendid view over the Saskatchewan Glacier and the glacier valley below.
The Saskatchewan glacier is the largest outflow glacier from the Columbia Icefield. As many other glaciers, it is in decline. The Saskatchewan Glacier has retreated a lot, as seen in the photos on this page:
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Location: Parker Ridge Trail / Saskatchewan Glacier, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
Three Great Western Railway GEs pull a long string of empties from storage near Coronach, Saskatchewan on July 19, 2023.
This photograph is of the North Saskatchewan River as it winds through Alberta, Canada's David Thompson Country. On this brief road trip, I followed scenic Highway 11 as it tracked the fur trading trails of David Thompson, the fearless explorer who mapped Canada from the Great Lakes to the Pacific.
David Thompson Country is located in West Central Alberta, just north of Calgary. The area boasts amazing natural and cultural history and its hiking trails and camping sites showcase mother nature’s very best.
The Cree name for the Saskatchewan River was “Kisiskatchewanisipi” or “swift-flowing river.” The modern spelling Saskatchewan was adopted in 1882 when the area became a district of the North West Territories (it would later become a Canadian province in 1905).
Saskatchewan River Crossing marks the half way point between Banff and Jasper. The glacial fed river flows all the way to the Arctic Ocean via Hudson Bay.
A westbound grain train rolls through a sea of recently harvested fields near Belle Plaine Saskatchewan
Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Saskatchewan is the central province of the Canadian Prairies. It is one of only two landlocked provinces in Canada, and its name comes from the Cree word kisiskāciwani-sīpiy, meaning "swift-flowing river."
Geography and Population: It is roughly trapezoidal in shape, bordering Alberta to the west and Manitoba to the east. The vast majority of its population is concentrated in the southern half. Its two major cities are Saskatoon (the largest) and Regina (the capital).
Main Economy ("Canada's Breadbasket"): The most significant economic activity is agriculture, earning it the nickname "Canada's breadbasket." It is a global leader in the production of wheat and canola.
Natural Resources: The province is extremely rich in mineral resources. It is the world's largest exporter of potash (used in fertilizers) and one of the largest suppliers of uranium globally.
Climate: It experiences a continental climate with very cold winters and warm summers, and is known for receiving the most hours of sunshine of any Canadian province.
Grain elevator in Englefeld Saskatchewan in the summer of August 2024. Taken with a Canon Canonet on 400 Fuji film.
Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
The Canadian (Le Canadien) is the flagship transcontinental passenger rail service operated by VIA Rail Canada, the country's national railway company.
Iconic Route: This train is famous for its long, scenic journey, connecting major cities in Eastern and Western Canada. The classic route runs from Toronto to Vancouver (or vice-versa).
Duration and Distance: The full trip covers approximately 4,466 km (2,775 miles) and takes about four days and four nights, traversing five provinces and three time zones.
Scenery: The journey is renowned for its stunning and varied landscapes. It crosses the rugged forests of Northern Ontario, the vast expanse of the Prairies in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and culminates in the spectacular majesty of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and British Columbia.
Onboard Experience: The service is notable for offering a comfortable, full-service rail cruise experience. It includes sleeping cars of various classes (such as Prestige and Sleeper Plus), panoramic lounge cars (Skyline and Park Car), and dining cars where meals are prepared and served onboard.
Another photograph from July 31, 2013, this one with a longer focal length setting on the lens. The winter snow is still on the upper section of the ice, but it has melted off the lower part of the glacier. I like the contrasting colors of the sky and the melt-water pond.
i remember reading that the bents elevator had lost its cupola during a january storm in 2021
while it loses much photographic value for some, to me it still retains a certain grace as the ultimate collapse becomes ever closer
from 2016 and better days