“Of all the questions I field from curious
locals and friends alike the most common is, “Why Swift Current?" I am not sure if they are wanting validation
of the attractiveness of this community or if in doubt of its virtues. For me
it was neither deep nor philosophical. Simply, this is where I was when I grew weary
of my search.” Sarah
How do you choose a new home after being firmly
rooted for over 30 years? I didn’t engage in a raft of soul-searching questionnaires
or value polls. I knew I wanted a smaller community and in Canada. So the
adventure began. I was free to explore. Canada was my oyster.
From Greenwood, BC to Annapolis Royal, NS I
scoured this land of ours. I felt a little like Goldilocks. Too far, too much
the same, too different. My longest trip by far was to Nova Scotia. Fortunately I
had plenty of time to ponder my predicament during my return drive. If not
there, then where? It was not until I crossed into Manitoba that I considered
returning home. Not necessarily home to Saskatchewan but home to the prairies.
My new adventure was possibly Manitoba.
Yet it took me a full three years before I
eventually made the decision to return to Saskatchewan.
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| Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island |
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| Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia |
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| My father in an apple tree. |
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| Peggy's Cove |
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| Peggy's Cove |
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