Many communities across this country have created eye-catching displays to represent who they are as a people. I think this focal point as you drive into Cabri (northwest of Swift Current, about a 40 minute drive) is beautiful. Cabri is not too far from the South SK River and so the deer represents the wildlife that is hunted in the valley area and beyond. I think most of SK could claim the Canada goose, but possibly this area is on a specific flight path. But aren’t these two sculptures magnificient? Then there are the shafts of wheat representing the rich farmland.
I admire this centre-piece each time I enter the town. Click here to see two more photoswhich are a bit more of a close-up.
I did a quick Google and it says there are about 500 residents. I would have thought it larger as it has a good-sized Co-op store, hotel and health centre. There is a lot of oil drilling in this area, so it is likely this industry that keeps the hotel/resturant going.
Eye-catching, all right. We noticed several communities had things like this while driving through Saskatchewan last summer. Neat! And of course, Chesley has its very own Big Bruce!!!
Thank you for reminding me of the big Hereford bull gracing the entry into Chesley. We had Herefords growing up and so seeing him was always a sentimental experience!
Not that I am nit picky and a know-it-all but isn’t the other animal a pronghorn antelope, not a deer. I just couldn’t let it go and let those Ontario folks think we don’t know our animals.
Doug
So, you do read Kristin’s blog, Doug. When Liz looked at that picture, she said, “That does not look like “Bambi”.” She thought it might have been an elk. Sharp eyes Doug.
Thank you Doug! And thanks to Liz for the super-sharp eyes as well!
Clearly it means that Gerald doesn’t read my blog!
Now I’m not sure what Mary means by “eye-catching” … something didn’t catch her eye … or worse … she actually believed what I wrote!
Of course, I believe everything you write and say, Kristin …. Silly me!
Gerald doesn’t read his wife’s newspaper stories or church newsletter … why do you think he’d read your blog?! Every so often, I show him things on this site and I tell him he HAS to look. He does! I know what you’re thinking … poor Gerald! Not so!
Glad to see you back on line, Doug. Also, happy to know we Ontario folks have you on your toes!
By the way, Gerald was going to make some comment a week or so ago about Sask having too many men on the field – yet again! – in a football game … and losing . . . but I would not let him. I know, I know …. nice Mary!!
You are ‘nice Mary’ because that comment about our beloved Roughriders would have been mean.
Did I mention that they are currently the only undefeated team in the country??
I also think a “poor Mary” is in order … what?? … Gerald doesn’t read your columns or the newsletter??
Yes … it is “pick on Gerald” week!
I was told to write that Gerald “is preparing his response!” This outta be good….
I’m afraid – really … but this is what happens when I throw down the gloves with the big GG!
It is August 1st already, so where is Gerald’s response? It shouldn’t take a week to come up with something even if you are making hay!!!