How Did Indian Head Get Its Name?
People, places and things often change names. Sometimes this is because of a war, like Kitchener (Berlin), Ontario or Leader (Prussia), Saskatchewan, but it can also happen during ...
Categories: Canada, History, Saskatchewan
Signs of the Pandemic Times in Regina
This is a hard article for me to write. On one side, it is easy because I am going to let the pictures do most of the talking. On the other side, it is really, really difficult. It ...
Categories: COVID-19, History, Regina, Saskatchewanderer, Spanish Influenza
Weyburn’s Soo Line Historical Museum
Weyburn's Soo Line Historical Museum is a surprising gem of The Opportunity City. Inside the shell of a former factory, the museum embraces the city's colourful past -- both the th ...
Categories: Canada, History, Regina, Saskatchewan
When A Swastika Isn’t A Swastika
You probably clicked on this article because of the swastika. Many people feel strongly about it and believe that it is offensive to show any swastika, at any time, absolutely ever ...
Categories: Asia, Europe, Germany, History, Hong Kong, Japan
What HBO Got Wrong About Chernobyl
Those who attended my Chernobyl lecture at the Queen City Collective earlier in May would have heard me singing praises about HBO's new miniseries Chernobyl, and for good reason. H ...
Categories: Chernobyl & Pripyat, Dark Tourism, History, Paranormal, Ukraine
Moose Jaw’s Medieval Château
It was fifty years ago that the Château Room was brought to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, but only a few people have ever heard of it. If you've never heard of the Château Room, yo ...
Categories: Canada, History, Saskatchewan
Should We Tear Down Statues?
About a year and a half ago I visited Kyiv, Ukraine. As I walked down the millennium old streets and gawked at the towering cathedrals, I saw the beginnings of a new country, one t ...
Categories: History
Exploring Historic Roche Percée
Summer has finally arrived, and with that comes my favourite thing: impromptu Saskatchewan road trips! The first place on my list to visit this summer was Roche Percée. I first ...
Categories: Canada, History, Regina, Saskatchewan
Shopping Trip to Moose Jaw
A few weeks ago Jessica and I decided to go on a shopping trip to Moose Jaw. Now that the snow is gone and the roads aren't so messy, I plan to get back on the road more often. I a ...
Categories: Canada, History, Saskatchewan