Western Magazine Awards – Darrell Noakes

Bunking with History: The Magazine School

Looking Back, Photography, Stories, Travel, Writing

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.

Winner: Gold Saskatchewan Article

Photography, Stories, Travel, Writing

Western Magazine Awards winners announced for 2014. My Westworld Saskatchewan story about Ghostown Blues Bed and Breakfast, Bunking with History, won GOLD Saskatchewan Article.

Construction Sucks!

After using the same Wordpress theme for the past seven years, it’s time to update and, as we all know, construction has a way of getting out of hand.

You looking at me looking at you

In an era of instant selfies, it can be hard to remember there was a time that when you were looking at the camera, someone else was looking back at you.

Sleeping on Snow

Days are getting longer, nights are less cold. Night skies at this time of year are spectacular. A recent conversation reminded me of past winter camping trips and, in particular, a trip that I did with a friend a few years ago.

A blue piano in Riverhurst

After the Elbow parade, after Gallery 148, after the best milkshake in the world, we found ourselves in Riverhurst. We decided to take a walk downtown, explore another “Railway and Main” in Saskatchewan. We found a blue piano.

Best milkshake in the world

When I was growing up, the best milkshakes in the world were at the Dairy Bar. It was in the middle of nowhere, but the milkshakes were worth the effort. The Dairy Bar is long gone. But this summer we found the best milkshakes in the world.

Canada Day at Gallery 148

I don’t know where people get the idea that art galleries are stuffy places to be avoided. Art galleries are great places to get to know a community. You find some amazing art and even more amazing people.