Volume 11 Number 4

Winter is a great time to take stock of accomplishments. We've decided to do that with our Best of Saskatchewan review. Our readers have selected what they consider to be the best food, shopping and recreation. Use this special issue to plan your travels in 2010.

Smoke, Steam and Stooks
The traditions of the grain harvest are celebrated every fall by museums and historical societies across the province. Horses, steam engines and good old human muscle combine to bring in the wheat—old school.

The Pumpkin Celebrated in Pilger

Autumn means the taste and colour of pumpkins. The good folk in the town of Pilger have created a festival that places the great gourd at the heart of a very good time.

The Roots of the Root Cellar
Veggies kept cool and edible all winter long in a root cellar is a familiar memory for many prairie people. The practicality of the root cellar is making it a must-have for a new generation of gardeners who want their own carrots in February.

Harvest Wisdom from Seager Wheeler
Some contend that without the inexhaustible character of Seager Wheeler, Saskatchewan would not have emerged as the wheat centre of the world. His precise record-keeping left us with insights issues of food security that we ponder today.

Back to Buzzard
Buzzard, the town, is still marked on provincial maps despite the fact that the town disappeared almost 40 years ago. Why did the first residents choose such a lofty place on the rim of a massive coulee and why didn't the town last?

Engineering from the Beaver/ We're used to beaver dams made of sticks. What about one made of stones?.
Let the Lefsa Roll / Like many traditional breads, this one tasts best when it is made in the company of friends.
Church with a New Purpose / Experiments with solar energy and wind power keep the story of church near Rosefield alive and growing.
Regina's Car Share Venture / For many people, owning a personal vehicle is just more than they want. There are those occasions, though, when everybody needs one for an hour or a day. The Regina Car Share Co-Op is a clever answer to the problem.

Your Town: Wolsely / If any Saskatchewan town feels at home with the whole world, it's Wolsely. You can find gems from around the globe here.
Your Homes: Peaceful Abode / A lot of clever planning and hard work create a home of peace and comfort.
Your Food: Supper in the Field / One farm family does suppers during the hard work of harvest the old-fashioned way: lots of hearty food out in the fields where the crop is waiting.
Your Photography: Burrowing Owls / Photography and the stewardship of living creatures come together as photographer David Krughoff seeks out the little owl taht has gained such a reputation as an endangered species.