At 91 years young, Kindersley resident Kathleen Swalm has fond memories of her life growing up on the farm. Privacy, freedom, a close relationship with nature and animals, and good old fashioned work ethic all contribute to the woman Kathleen has become today. Dedicated to making a difference where she can, she has been a strong advocate for women’s rights, mental health, politics, and more.
Continuing from episode 37, we visit the log cabin tea house at the Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre. Ten local residents gather as we talk about growing up in the area, humorous anecdotes, giant fish, student curators continuing traditions, yummy home baked goodies, and more.
The Frenchman Butte Museum has been voted “the best small town museum in Saskatchewan”, and believe me, it does not disappoint! My guests, Hazel Reiser and Tom Hougham join me and share the history of a major source of transportation in the area from early to mid 20th century – The Frenchman Butte Ferry. This is the first podcast of two recorded in Frenchman Butte.
The Quilting Bags are a group of women who meet each week in Meadow Lake to laugh, share, eat, and of course quilt! Quilters have a bond that goes beyond the details of a fine stitch or a swatch of fabric, and in this episode you’ll hear how each one has been touched by the support they receive from one another.
When Jinny Nieviadomy came to Meadow Lake, SK there was no doubt in her mind that she was meant to be there. Jinny has had a major impact on the Meadow Lakes community as a teacher and arts promoter. She founded The Artistic Incidents Studio…a space that children and adults alike, to find their own artistic voice through various medium.
Springing out of his own “Lego Dark Age”, Ley Ward, the “Lego Wizard”, reconnected with the memories of a toy from his childhood, and became part of an International movement of lego users who take this hobby very seriously. Ley shares the serious business of humour, and how lego has informed his other artistic pursuits. Lego users are indeed a unique breed, and you’ll hear Ley discuss how much emotional support they provide each other. And yes, we discussed the Lego movie!
The Junior Curator program began in 2013 at the Meacham museum in Saskatchewan, and allows children who have a love of museums and history to take on some of the responsibilities of a museum curator. Kayla and Spencer share with us why they enjoy being junior curators….“It’s fun to do! Its cool showing people what you know”.
Who knew that the secret to longevity could be found through square dancing! Join me, and 16 members of Kindersley, Saskatchewan’s “Whirls & Twirls” as we do-sa-do through their stories of Saskatchewan, and their love of square dancing.
From humble beginnings in 2010 with a single metal band called Quetzalcoatl performing a backyard show and barbecuing grilled cheeses with friends in Kindersley, SK. Ever since this original backyard show, attendees and the number of grilled cheese sandwiches consumed at the Kindersley based festival have been doubling each year. With two stages, over twenty musical acts and a large art exhibition, the festival is now expecting attendance in the thousands. In the coming years Grilledcheesapolooza will strive to grow and achieve its mission while staying true to the roots and core philosophies that gave birth to this festival. ALL HAIL THE CHEESE!
A moving tribute to Alvin Cote who lived much of his life on the streets. He touched the lives of many in Saskatoon, including my two guests, who share their memories of the life of a man who continues to have an impact many, even after his passing.
