Category Archives: Local Highlight

Local Highlight – Back to Batoche Festival

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Nezgar

The weekend of the Mega is host to another large event near Rosthern – the Back to Batoche Métis Festival. This is a homecoming event for the Métis, and thousands flock to Batoche to take part in chuckwagon and chariot … Continue reading →

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Local Highlight – Seager Wheeler Farm

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Nezgar

While in Rosthern, check out the nearby Seager Wheeler Farm – designated by the Government of Canada as a place of national historic significance. This farm is being restored to its 1919 state, and is the site where Wheeler the … Continue reading →

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Local Highlight: Riverlands Heritage Region Driving Tour

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Nezgar

Be wowed by Saskatchewan’s largest tree (nearly 5 meters in circumference), the beautiful aspen parkland, and the North Saskatchewan river valley. Check out Doukhobor villages and caves, the Fort Carlton trail, cemeteries, schools, beautiful murals, and an armillary. As you … Continue reading →

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Local Highlight – Hepburn Museum of Wheat

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Nezgar

One of the well-known icons of the Canadian Prairies is the old style grain elevator, or “Prairie Sentinel”. These are sadly rapidly disappearing from Saskatchewan’s landscape. A satellite event is being planned at the Hepburn Museum of Wheat, which … Continue reading →

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Local Highlight – Batoche National Historic Site of Canada

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Nezgar

A Satellite event is being planned to take place at Batoche, a National Historic Site of Canada. In cooperation with us, Parks Canada will be allowing new physical geocaches on-site in conjunction with the Mega event. This opportunity to experience … Continue reading →

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