The Trans-Ukrainian Railroad
My voice and most of my other senses, were drowned out by the sound of 10,000 horse-power bursting to life.
Click on the CPR engine and hop on for the ride.
The Greatest Canadian
Tommy Douglas gained his status as The Greatest Canadian by practicing a “roll up your sleeves, get to work, and make a better world”, variety of socialism.
Click on Tommy’s smiling face or broken nose for details.
Community
Two of Sedley’s citizens defended their principals and died in the process.
Click on any member of the community for details.
Bud’s Miraculous Recovery
Despite the deep freeze, residents suffering from cabin fever and thirsting for human contact, ventured out of their dwellings and made their way to the High House.
Click on the High House Saloon for details.
A Legend is Born
“Why’nt we have a little contest?” Marvin slurred.
Click on the empty saloon to see who wins.
Gordie Howe
As I crossed the threshold of the porch, reality stayed behind on Claire Street, and I entered a world apart.
Click here for a shoemaker’s prediction.
Country Squire
“I bet you can’t get this thing over 80 mph by the railroad tracks.”
Click on the Ford for a reckless ride.
The Bonus
“So, Charlie, are you pleading Guilty or Not Guilty?”
Click on the gavel to see how Charlie pleads.
Prairie
I relate to several of W.O. Mitchell’s characters, Brian the boy growing up on the prairie, Hugh the reckless teenager, Jake the philosopher/hired man, and maybe just a little of Saint Sammy, the madman.
Click on Brian, the boy who saw the wind, for details.
Dead Ted’s
For a very modest price Ted dispensed Courage, Intelligence and Love; Ted was a veritable Wizard of Oz.
Click on the star for a link to “Dead Ted’s Bar”.