2013 Centennial Club update!
Well, 2013 has certainly been a year of centennials throughout our area. I am proud to say that membership in our Centennial Club has grown considerably, currently having 17 members. The 2013 members that celebrated this year are: Portreeve, Village of Waldeck, Village of Lancer, R.M. of Miry Creek #229, Village of Abbey, R.M. of Pittville #169, R.M. of Pinto Creek #75, Village of Kincaid, Town of Shaunavon, Village of Dinsmore, R.M....
Is 2013 your Centennial Year?
How about joining our Centennial Club? The Signs ‘n Such Centennial Club is not only open to communities, but also churches, schools, organizations, clubs, businesses, and even people! So, if you know of an upcoming 100 year centennial, please contact us. Membership is free, but only valid for the next 100 years! Just fill out the form to register. As a token of our appreciation for doing so we will send you a complimentary...
Centennial Club Update
Over the past several months we’ve had a steady stream of communities joining our Centennial Club. Some of these communities, such as Vanguard, Morse, and Cabri held their Centennial Celebrations earlier this year. Other members of the Centennial Club, that will be celebrating 100 Years next year are Lancer, Portreeve, Kincaid, Dinsmore, and Shaunavon. Our own City of Swift Current will turn 100 years old in 2014. Remember,...
Can we join our own Centennial Club?
Well, technically, the answer is No. It’s interesting, though, because the other day I was adding up the total years of experience that the 6 of us have, here at Signs ‘n Such. Believe it or not, we, combined, have slightly over 100 Years! So, although we haven’t been around long enough to celebrate a Centennial, we have been around long enough to be able to help you, or your organization, plan some of your needs in...
Neville, Sask… a prairie grain elevator and a centennial.
It was a beautiful summer evening, as I was traveling near Neville. The building glistened in the early evening sunshine. I snapped this photo because, it brought to mind the Signs ‘ Such Centennial Club. Not only was there a prairie grain elevator right in front of me, but, Neville is one of the communities celebrating their Centennial. According to Tourism Saskatchewan’s website, the big celebration day is July 21st,...
The Prairie Grain Elevator
As you know, I have chosen the prairie grain elevator to signify the Signs ‘n Such Centennial Club. Not only does this building represent rural Saskatchewan from days gone by, it also brings back a lot of memories for me personally. I grew up on a grain farm near the small Saskatchewan community of Simmie. Like all towns, the grain elevator was a hub of activity. I remember going with my Dad when he hauled wheat, to sell. He...