To describe the midsummer day as sweltering would be an understatement. The thermometer had soared past 35° C shortly after noon. At 5:30 p.m. I’m slouched in one of two big wicker chairs on the porch of a 100-year-old log cabin.
Catching up on photo backlog
Biggest infrastructure project in Saskatoon’s history just hours away from opening. Perfect excuse for a parade, party and cake.
Sagging for GASP 2013
A broken spoke can really wreck your day. That’s why there are sag wagon drivers. On GASP 2013, the rain couldn’t dampen spirits.
Summer nights’ jazzy lights
Herbie Hancock and Dr. John and the Nite Trippers were on-stage at this year’s Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Nature timed her own special fireworks perfectly with both shows’ encores. You couldn’t have timed it better.
Summer’s gotta be near
We’re still smarting from that horribly long winter — seven months, by some accounts the longest on record. So, the past few weeks of warm weather have been especially welcome.
Kinsmen Park memories
Memories of the last day of operation of Kinsmen Park. The carousel will be restored like it was new, but the little train will be gone forever. A new, fancier one will replace it. And a big Ferris wheel, too.