Saskatchewan! Land of living skies!

We departed Saskatchewan 2 days ago, and I have to say, we had a great time! The weather finally smartened up and we managed to get a few tourist visits in! First stop was Regina's RCMP Heritage Centre. A beautiful building designed by Arthur Erikson. Once again our timing was perfect! We arrived just as the Sergeant Major's Parade was starting up! A display of roll call and inspection, including the cadet band!

The RCMP Academy training grounds

A spiffy cadet!

We also stopped in Moose Jaw to get a photo of the giant moose. Can't miss that! Moose Jaw is a city with a very colourful past! The town has a series of underground tunnels connecting the downtown buildings. The construction of the tunnels started in 1908 with the purpose of hiding Chinese rail workers who were escaping persecution during the "Yellow Peril" (slavery), and for unpaid head taxes. Not a shining moment in Canada's history. In the 1920's the tunnels were used for rum running during the U.S. Prohibition. It is said that Al Capone visited Moose Jaw during the bootlegging!

Mac the Moose! The largest moose in the world!

T@b vs Snowbird!

Downtown Moose Jaw

A great dog park in Swift Current!

A prairie vista!

Love, love this shot! I should have been a cowgirl!!