The Little Prairie Farm House That Could
A 20th Century Pioneer Viking Tale
I visited several farms looking for the current owner of this homestead and finally found him living in a nearby town. With a fond twinkle in his eye, Roger explained that his wife - the person who knew the lion's share of the farm's history - had passed on, saying that she'd grown up in the house and always had much to say about it to anyone who would lend an ear. The family arrived from … [Read more...]
Hats off to Alberta Homesteaders
When I find one of these old beauties, I'm often struck with a feeling of admiration for the work that went into them. Our homesteading ancestors not only opened the prairies, but also were no slouches when it came to designing and building beautiful homes. … [Read more...]