Library near Duck Lake SK (60 Result(s))

The mission of the Pahkisimon Nuye?áh Library System is to provide library services and educational and cultural resources to the people in northern Saskatchewan in cooperation with the existing library and educational structures and to communicate the uniqueness of the north to other regions of the world. Because the north is unique in lifestyle, geography and culture, it is important to express togetherness through a library organization directed by northerners whichpromotes cultural awareness and education through a stong united voice.

1914 Oscar Westman, Fred Lundgren, Pete & Anton Tornquist filed for land just east of town and set up the first homestead.1920 Community developed near ''Fox River,'' now ''White Fox River.'' Westman cited tales of white foxes living at the river bank.1929 Th

Anglican services were being held in homes as early as 1887. Holy Trinity Anglican Church was given land in 1905 for the purpose of building an Anglican church. Anglican order of services began in 1909 and was held in the New England School building located at SW 11-47A-24-W2 until 1919 when the school building was moved to SE 14-47A-24-W2.

Danica Lorer has been a professional storyteller for more than 15 years. She is also a freelance writer and photographer. She lives in Langham and follows the highway as a ribbon tying her to the amazing sky, clear water, words on the wind and beautiful people. She reaches out with her telling to audiences of all ages at festivals, libraries, schools, extended care homes and more.