This is a great thought provoking piece ❤ i am a 'northern' Canadian too. And, growing up amongst homeateads of two Grandmas and one Great-Grandma, who survived the depression, taught me so much. The homestead I grew up on had a smaller garden then Grandma's did. We all spent time helping and shared harvests through winter. We also raised cattle and ate homegrown beef. The lesson's from Great-Grandma are so valuable. To prepare. Be prepared. Don't rely on government. Her fruit trees in north central Saskatchewan are still pleantyful today. I feel your fire @walkerland to grow and learn and take care of ourselves and our families and friends through our precious seeds, plants, land, trees and water ❤❤❤
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Mu husbands family come from early Saskatchewan Settlers (from the Ukraine). I can't get enough of the stories they share. It was not easy to build a life on the Prairies. They are from the Rosthern area. We've got a family cabin up at Candle Lake near Price Albert. We used to head there every summer to escape our busy lives before we made it to our homestead. I love your story and would love the hear more about it!!
That's pretty cool! I graduated high scool and did a diploma program in PA! My aunt and uncle have a spot at Candle Lake! I grew up 70kms north of PA. Pretty much in the middle of nowhere! I go back all the time. My 82 yr old grandma is holding up the homestead solo. With help from family and friends of course but mainly on her own. Sadly, with increased addictions comes increase crime. A week ago today she endured home invasion from three young men strung out on meth. So sad. She'll be ok. But, will they? 🙏
For some reason i thought you're from the states. Just trying to keep all my newfound friends clear in my mind. (I am recovering from brain injury and i blame it on that 😁) i am hoping to get back to the land soon. When i am back on my feet again ❤
Really appreciate your reply! What a small world.
Holy smokes. I am so sorry that happened to your grandma. Sad all around to see what meth is doing to lives. So many impacted. :( We haven't been back to Sask in five years, the homestead kind of ties us down. Maybe this summer though as there is a wedding to attend :)
YES I am a Canuck. I come from the Northwest Territories but there's no farm type land up there and we wanted an acreage so we had to move "south" lol ...to me everything is south. I hope you get back on your feet soon @yogajill ♥