So I thought i post a general update to my trip and investigation into my ancestor(s).
Thursday - well it started with shaking hands with the big J.T. Just like I did, I'm sure he sent a text to all the leaders of the G7 bragging that "
he shook Dik's hand...!!!".
Well, he sure seemed to be excited to grab my hand....
Friday AM #1 - Met the local rep for the genealogy Society of Saskatchewan, Rene Stock, a super friendly guy but in the end the society did not have any new information for me.
Friday AM #2 - Stopped in at Archives of Saskatchewan at the U of S. What a great experience! The staff was very helpful and once we completed our membership/orientation they sat us down in the library then placed three files on the table for us to read. These were the 110 year old original "Land Patents" (titles) and any associated files recorded by the county registrar from Humboldt. Amazing to see! They scan and email all 19 pages for only $0.50/page!
Friday PM - Riley, we spent three hours at the Western Development Museum like you suggested. Simply fantastic! Our favorite was probably the steam locomotive.
Saturday - A visit to grave markers, leave flowers, visit the homestead, take pictures of the buildings I could see from the public access. Too many things occurred to explain in writing but l'll leave it with there is a very ... no, extremely high probability I have living relatives in and near Wakaw, Sask. .... and I have their phone numbers!
Sunday - return drive home. we made two brief stops, we drove just 10 klicks over the posted limit and still made it home in five hours.
My impressions:
Saskatoon .... just go there. This city has its mojo! Book a top hotel (at very reasonable prices) right downtown and absorb the atmosphere. Pubs, restaurants, parks, river, events, theaters, the night-life all take place in the downtown core. It is within walking distance and is a great place to be. One warning; the food and beverage taxes were a shock to our system. GST @ 5%, PST @ 6% and two other line items which I suspect were downtown development taxes or levies? I should have keep the receipt(s)....
Cheers and thanks for any/all your advice and watching this thread.
Sincerely,
Dick