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Watch for the bright red elevators that mark the trails on this self guided tour!

Marcelin - Leask - Blaine Lake - Hafford Saskatchewan

Saturday July 27, 2013

Sunday July 28, 2013 9:00am to 8:00pm

This exciting self-guided Saskatchewan adventure in the Blaine Lake, Marcelin, Leask and Hafford area begins at a site of your choice. All venues are within a thirty minute drive from Blaine Lake. Red grain elevators direct guests to the many sites where welcoming smiles await your visit. We encourage you to bring a lunch and enjoy the relaxing setting of picnic sites at most venues.

E n j o y t h e c o u n t r y r o a d s that lead you through diverse landscapes and breathtaking scenery. Visit artisans, art studios, an antique museum, a blacksmith shop, orchards and photographers. Learn how to set a loom, temper hot steel, view or purchase paintings, art prints, art cards, handcrafted leather items, mosaic tables, a variety of handmade fabric items and photography originals and prints. B l a c k s m i t h a n d a r t i s a n demonstrations will be held all weekend.

Can't make the journey that weekend? Just call the venue(s) of your choice and arrange an alternate day, we would be happy to oblige!

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1. Heavenly Hills Orchard 2. Pagangel Productions 3a. Spirit of the Prairie Art and Teaching Studio 3b. Fascinating Fabrics 3c. Photography by Karen 4. Petrofka Bridge Orchard

8. Prairie Leather and Art 9. Pop’s Old Forge 10. General Store Memories Museum & Antiques 12. Harder’s Traditional Crafts 13. Joan’s Blue Heron Gallery 14. nikihknan Crafts

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1. Heavenly Hills Orchard2. Pagangel Productions3a. Spirit of the Prairie Art and Teaching Studio3b. Fascinating Fabrics3c. Photography by Karen3d. Lori Has Hives4. Petrofka Orchard

5. Ev McDonald Artworks7. Denim Creations Made by Pat8. Prairie Leather and Art9. Pop’s Old Forge10. General Store Memories Museum & Antiques12. Harder’s Traditional Crafts14. nikihknan Crafts

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This exciting self-guided Saskatchewan adventure in the Blaine Lake, Marcelin, Leask and Hafford area begins at a site of your choice. All venues are within a thirty minute drive from Blaine Lake. Red grain elevators direct guests to the many sites where welcoming smiles await your visit. We encourage you to bring a lunch and take advantage of the picnic sites available at most venues.

Country roads lead you through diverse landscapes with breathtaking scenery. Visit artists, artisans and photographers offering unique artwork and handcrafted items to view or purchase. Step back in time at an antique museum, temper hot steel at a working forge or satisfy your taste buds by sampling or picking fresh fruit at an orchard. Demonstrations will be held at various venues throughout the weekend.

Can’t make the journey that weekend?Just call the venue(s) of your choice and arrange an alternate day, we would be

happy to oblige!

Come and experience some country hospitality.

Maristone Marion McGurgin (306) 497-2443 [email protected] www.maristone.ca

Heavenly Hills Orchard, tucked in the rolling hills south of Blaine Lake, contains four acres of saskatoon berry trees featuring Honeywood, Martin, Northline, Smoky and Thiessen varieties. These luscious, healthy, deep purple berries start to appear between the beginning and middle weeks of July and last for approx. three weeks. Tasting is encouraged as you pick your own or enjoy a pail of pre-picked and sorted. Shade parking, picnic area, and concession snacks are availble. Saskatoon berry pie and berry sauce with ice cream will be served July 23 & 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open at 8 a.m.

Located 11.2 km south of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12 and 6.4 km west on 434 grid.

Christine has been fascinated with the medium of photography since she was a young girl. The idea of capturing that moment in time, forever being able to look through the window of the photo and see that scene again inspires her to look through the camera and try and save a little piece of the world around her.

Her studio is located in Hafford at 106-2nd Ave West.

Colorful flowers, shady lawns and mosaic murals welcome visitors to this country studio. Doreen teaches and works in a variety of media. Her works range in size from miniature paintings to large-scale murals, which decorate the interior of her studio as well as the com-munities of Blaine Lake and Marcelin. While humor and narrative invite the viewer to enjoy the characters in her portraits, her still life and landscapes clearly establish a nostalgic mood. Functional artworks in the form of mosaic tables, painted chairs, decorative canvas floor mats as well as a variety of paintings, art cards and art prints add to the colorful display. Snacks and beverages are available on site.

Located 5 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 40, 1 km east on Town-ship Road 452, south 1.5 km. Open year round by appointment.

Florence has had a life-long fascination with unique fabrics, dyes, textures, patterns and handmade clothing. Her display will focus on bags, batiks, seasonal pieces and artwork in a variety of media.

Located at Spirit of the Prairie Art and Teaching Studio.

Mike and Anne own and operate a 14 acre apple orchard near Petrofka Bridge along Highway #12. The couple presently manage over 4,000 apple trees, 600 sour cherry bushes and a significant patch of raspberry canes. The red roof concession is open from June 10th to October 30 each year, 8:00am to 9:00pm. The concession offers fresh fruit and vegetables from local suppliers. Petrofka Orchard specializes in apples, dehydrated apple slices, apple pies, their famous Apple Cider and Apple Cider vinegar.

Located 23 kilometers south of Blaine Lake along Highway #12. North side of Petrofka Bridge.

After moving to Rural SK from her "big city" life, Marion found the time to develop her creative side - creating jewellery with natural gemstones. She personally handcrafts her designs into beautiful pieces that not only decorate you, but may help you feel better, too! Each piece is unique and original in colour, shape and design. She will also do custom design work to suit your taste & style.

Located in Blaine Lake at the end of 1st Avenue E, look for the 2-storey studio on the corner.

Heavenly Hills Orchard Chad and Denise Timm (306) 497-2285 [email protected]

Pagangel Productions Christine Watson (306) 549-4002 [email protected]

Spirit of the Prairie Art and Teaching Studio

Doreen Kalmakoff, B.Ed. (306) 497-2801 [email protected]

Fascinating Fabrics Florence Cheveldayoff (306) 382-6475

Mike & Anne Noel (306) 497-2234 [email protected]

Petrofka Bridge Orchard

Denim Creations Made by Pat Pat Wasylkowski (306) 226-2049 [email protected] www.denimcreationsmadebypat.com

Harder’s Traditional Crafts Lydia, Della, Rae-Ann Harder (306) 242-7392 / (306) 226-2102 [email protected]

Pop’s Old Forge Hubert & Alice Smith (306) 226-4715

Hubert designs and makes tools in his well-equipped blacksmith shop. He makes chisels, punches, fire pokers, barbecue utensils, shoe horns, safety wiener forks, letter openers and doorknockers. He also enjoys making ornamental objects such as railings, plant hangers and dinner gongs. Hubert teaches the art of blacksmithing in the winter months, he has also started to so some wheel-wrighting in his spare time. Un-serviced camping available.

Located 5 k.m. east of Marcelin.

Billy Nemish (306) 226-4646

General Store Memories Museum & Antiques

This large two-storey building has years of local history on display. The main floor is full of antique glassware, license plates, tobacco and oil tins, old tools, records, bottles, postcards, calendars, misc. books, fruit jars, jewelry, coins and more. Local heritage is pre-served within the walls of the second floor museum.

Located 19.2 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12 and 4.8 km West at the La Peche turnoff.

Connie Leask (306) 226-4217

Prairie Leather and Art

Buck and Sandy have combined their talents to showcase their interests in the world around them and their Aboriginal ancestry. Working with wood, hide and other natural materials, they create a variety of decorative and useful objects.

Located at Duncan‟s Beach, Emerald Lake. 38.4 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12, 6.6km east on Grid 792, follow the signs to Emerald Lake Regional Park (3.3 north, 1.6 east, 5 km north).

nikihknan Crafts Buck & Sandy Lafond (306) 466-4445 [email protected]

Unique Creations Sylvia Ruedger (306) 549-4050 [email protected]

Stitches and Treasures

Donna Thompson (306) 549-4020 Stitching and colours have been a passion that Donna pursues with flare. Over the years she has worked in many mediums and techniques producing doilies, cross-stitch pictures, fisherman knit sweaters, teddy bears, table runners and quilts. Recently she has expanded to include stained glass in cement; a new way to “stitch” her colours together. These little gems are all treasures to behold.

Located in Hafford at Unique Creations Studio.

Sylvia enjoys doing various projects in her spare time, creating pieces that can be enjoyed in the outdoors. Her painted terracotta pots can be seen throughout her backyard garden and on her back deck. She uses a one stroke technique to create flowers, grass, bugs, and other outdoor creatures and plants for her whimsical pieces. Her most recent endeavours include working with stained glass and making “garden spirits”. Most of her stained glass crea-tions are designs that she has drawn herself, or variations of pat-terns that catch her eye. While visiting this venue, take a quiet stroll around her back yard or enjoy the peacefulness of the many sitting areas. Lunch will be available.

Located at 8 – Hwy 340 in Hafford, SK.

Producing all of Pat‟s denim creations isn‟t an easy task. Everything is done from scratch, from cutting up the old blue jeans to completing the final details. Each item is well-made with the consumer in mind and proves to be useful whether worn on the feet, hanging from the shoulder or used in the kitchen. The comfy denim/fleece moccasin slipper is her most popular seller. Pat takes pride in turning out a well produced product, often noted by her customers.

Her display room, at 204-2nd Ave North in Marcelin, is open year round by appointment.

Connie enjoys creating something special, useable and sometimes different from a hide of leather whether it is soft tanned or carving leather. Connie has worked with leather most of her life and enjoys making her own patterns. She designs and makes a variety of items from mitts and slippers to tack and chaps. She also paints on culti-vator shovels, cream cans, old windows and rocks to create „garden art‟.

Located 3.2 km south of Marcelin on Hwy 40 and 3.6 km west at texas gate

After more than 30 years of demonstrating and teaching weaving, Lydia decided to take her talents in a new direction. With her daughter-in-law, Della, and granddaughter, Rae-Ann, Harder‟s Traditional Crafts represents three generations of weavers and needle workers. The fabrics are woven from mostly natural fibers (wool, cotton) in patterns that have withstood the test of time. A variety of items from the loom as well as hand quilted and embroi-dered products will be available. Demonstrations of the century old art of weaving will be held both days.

Located at cabin #1 Lac La Peche

Joan & Leslie Balla (306) 466-4440 www.joansblueherongallery.com

Joan’s Blue Heron Gallery

Joan's interest in painting with acrylics has grown with the win-ters. She has continued to hone her skills. Old buildings, land-scapes of the local area and wildlife are still her preferred genre. Her paintings at the Northern Light's Casino still bring words of appreciation which are always needed by a growing artist. Les con-tinues to create his hand made frames to suit Joan's paintings and the customer's needs.

Located 38.4 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12 and 9.6 km east on grid 792 and 1.2 km south.

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Colorful flowers, shady lawns and mosaic murals welcome visitors to this country studio. Doreen teaches and works in a variety of media. Her works range in size from miniature paintings to large-scale murals, which decorate the interior of her studio as well as the communities of Blaine Lake and Marcelin and leask. While humor and narrative invite the viewer to enjoy the characters in her portraits, her still life and landscapes clearly establish a nostalgic mood. Functional artworks in the form of mosaic tables, painted chairs, decorative canvas floor mats as well as a variety of paintings, art cards and art prints add to the colorful display. Snacks and b e v e r a g e s a r e available on site.

Located 5 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 40, 1 km east on



Karen is a dynamic, experienced photographer. Her passion is to photograph nature capturing local flora, wildlife and landscape. While experiencing the peace and calm of nature, she freely creates art at a leisurely pace. Her preferred technique is to shoot in natural light and compose within the lens. One of Karen’s most influential photography experiences was a photographers’ safari in Kenya, East Africa. Her travels heightened her awareness to capture animals in the camera lens, and led to a deeper appreciation of wildlife in our Saskatchewan backyard. Karen’s artwork is available in various forms-including note cards, canvas prints and unframed prints. Photography from her safari is available for viewing. Located at Spirit of the Art and Teaching Studio

Come and visit one of the largest apple orchards in Saskatchewan. This orchard was started 8 years ago under the guidance and support of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. This 2,000 apple tree orchard grows approximately 10 different varieties of which a large number originated under the direction of Dr. B. Bors and Rick Sawatzky, a technician with 40 years experience, at the Horticulture Research Centre. The red roofed concession is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sunday from 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm from mid-June to October 30. We offer fresh fruit and vegetables from local suppliers. Petrofka Bridge Orchard specializes in apples, dehydrated apple slices, apple pies and our famous Apple Soft Cider and Apple Cider Vinegar. Located 23 kilometers south of Blaine Lake along Highway #12. North side of Petrofka Bridge.



Spirit of the Prairie Art and Teaching Studio Doreen Kalmakoff, B.Ed. (306) 497-2801 [email protected]








This large two-storey building has years of local history on display. The main floor is full of antique glassware, license plates, tobacco and oil tins, old tools, records, bottles, postcards, calendars, misc. books, fruit jars, jewelry, and more. Local heritage is preserved within the walls of the second floor museum.


Connie Leask (306) 226-4217 [email protected]


Buck uses his scrollsaw skills to transform a variety of woods into many different useful and decorative items including scenes from nature, animals, native inspired designs, 4 cm 3D angels and bird-houses, signs and much more. Buck will consider custom projects as well. Sandy does most of the finishing for Buck as well as using soft tanned deer hides in many different forms including jewellery. Unique original art work and hand quilted pillows are also available.

Located at Duncan’s Beach, Emerald Lake. 38.4 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12, 6.6 km east on Grid 792, follow red elevator signs to Emerald Lake Regional Park. Take the left fork in the road just before the park entrance, go 1 km then turn right, with another right at the T. Watch for the red elevator marker.


Connie’s leather creations located in a turn of the century home is where you will find unique creations made of either soft-tanned or carving leather and furs. Leather items include moosehide slippers, children’s moccasins, fancy mitts, leather cuffs and bracelets, totes, wallets, bookmarks and pillows. Fabric designs include fancy pillow cases, pillow covers, mug rugs, coasters, altered art and articles made using sashika and felting machines. And don’t forget to pick out Connie’s unique neck-cooling tie to keep you cool the rest of the summer. Refreshments available.

Located 3.2 km south of Marcelin on Hwy 40 and 3.6 km west on grid # 454, enter at texas gate.

After more than 30 years of demonstrating and teaching weaving, Lydia decided to take her talents in a new direction. With her daughter-in-law, Della, and granddaughter, Rae-Ann, Harder’s Traditional Crafts represents three generations of weavers and needle workers. The fabrics are woven from mostly natural fibers (wool, cotton) in patterns that have withstood the test of time. A variety of items from the loom as well as hand quilted and embroi-dered products will be available. Demonstrations of the century old art of weaving will be held both days. Located at cabin #1 Lac La Peche





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Heavenly Hills Orchard, tucked in the rolling hills south of Blaine Lake, contains four acres of saskatoon berry trees featuring Honeywood, Martin, Northline, Smoky and Thiessen varieties. These luscious, healthy, deep purple berries start to appear between the beginning and middle weeks of July and last for approximately three weeks. Tasting is encouraged as you pick your own or enjoy a pail of pre-picked and sorted. Shade parking and a picnic area are available. Open at 8 a.m.

Located 11.2 km south of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12 and 6.4 km west on 434 grid.

Christine has been fascinated with photography as a medium for artistic expression since she was a child. Trying to capture the magic in the world around her, always seeing something new, has always been inspiring.

Located at 104-2nd Avenue West in Hafford.

Colorful flowers, shady lawns and mosaic murals welcome visitors to this country studio. Doreen teaches and works in a variety of media. Her works range in size from miniature paintings to large scale murals. While humor and narrative invite the viewer to enjoy the characters in her portraits, her still life and landscapes clearly establish a nostalgic mood. Mosaic tables, art mugs, t-shirts, decorative floor cloths as well as a variety of paintings, prints and art cards add to the colorful display.

Located 5 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 40, 1 km east on Township Rd #452, turn south for 1.5 km.

Karen’s passion is the art of photography: shoot in natural light and compose within the lens. Inspired by nature she captures the landscape and flora of Saskatchewan in all the seasons from the changing colors of fall to the first crocus of spring. Karen’s artwork is available in various forms - canvas and matted prints, bookmarks, art cards, and journal notebooks. Come experience the landscape of Saskatchewan through her eyes.


Ev McDonald is an Artist/Photographer whose body of work includes landscape, cityscape, still life, and plant life. Ev’s current work focuses on the natural environment in the rural area around her home in Marcelin, Saskatchewan. Ev has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art from the University of Saskatchewan and is a member of Northern Image Photographers in Prince Albert. Available for sale and viewing are matted photographs, note cards, and original paintings.

Located at 219 Railway Ave North in Marcelin.

In 2016, Pat will have been creating her famous denim moccasin slippers for 20 years! Approximately over 12,000 pairs of slippers have been made and sold over these years along with the other products. Pat has traveled all over Saskatchewan to craft shows and has made her reputation as being “the denim/slipper lady”. In 2015, Pat decided to slow down doing shows. She has launched her full line of products on her website www.denimcreationsmadebypat.ecrater.com and is inviting you to come and visit her during the tour. Open year round (please phone ahead).

Located at 204 - 2nd Ave North in Marcelin.

Lori is a wild flower who lived across Canada finally settling down at Blaine Lake, SK. After her extensive dabbling in the culinary arts as a Red Seal Chef in the Okanagan she decided to experience her lifelong dream of living on a farm. Queen Bee of her adventures in bee keeping, cooking, baking using local ingredients she brings Pure Honey, bread from freshly ground wheat, bees wax candles, homemade soaps and her self-inspired paintings. Stop and smell the goodness that Saskatchewan Prairies has to offer. Located at Spirit of the Prairie Art Teaching Studio.

After more than 30 years of demonstrating and teaching weaving, Lydia decided to take her talents in a new direction. With her daughter-in-law, Della, and granddaughter, Rae-Ann, Harder’s Traditional Crafts represents three generations of weavers and needle workers. A variety of items from the loom as well as hand quilted and embroidered products will be available with the addition of classic toys, games and other items from the wood shop to round out your visit. Demonstrations of the century old art of weaving will be held both days.

Located at cabin #1 Lac La Peche.

This large two-storey building has years of local history on display.The main floor is full of antique glassware, license plates, tobaccoand oil tins, old tools, records, bottles, postcards, calendars, misc.books, fruit jars, jewelry, and more. Local heritage is preservedwithin the walls of the second floor museum. Silver coins can be taken on trade.

Located 19.2 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12 and 4.8 km Westat the La Peche turnoff.

Connie’s leather creations – located in an Eaton’s catalogue home – include her signature Canadian moosehide slippers, water buffalo or deerskin houseshoes, hand-laced mules, children’s mocs, designer mitts, the new fur-trimmed fingerless mitts, X-body bags, cases and more surprises. Demos will feature a Techsew 402 fur-sewing machine. Refreshments and snacks available.

Located 3.2 km south of Marcelin on Hwy 40 & 3.6 km west on grid #454, enter at texas gate.

Hubert designs and makes tools in his well-equipped blacksmith shop. He makes chisels, punches, fire pokers, barbecue utensils, shoe horns, safety wiener forks, letter openers and doorknockers. He also enjoys making ornamental objects such as railings, plant hangers and dinner gongs. Un-serviced camping and picnic area is available.

Located 5 km east of Marcelin.

Buck uses his scroll saw skills to transform a variety of woods into many different useful and decorative items. Scenes from nature, animals, native inspired designs, Christmas decorations, signs and more are represented. Sandy does the finishing of Buck’s creations as well as creating a wide variety of items from antlers, hide, beads, and more. Custom projects will be considered.

Located at Duncan’s Beach, Emerald Lake. 45 km north of Blaine Lake on Hwy 12. At Emerald Lake sign, turn east onto the grid for 8 km, turn north for 4.8 km to Emerald Lake Regional Park. At the park entrance, take left fork and follow the red elevators.

Petrofka Orchard is an apple orchard (1,500 trees) and vegetable farm. Our on-site Country Store is where you can purchase gourmet apple products including Apple Pie, Soft Apple Cider, Extra-Aged Apple Cider Vinegar, Dehydrated Apples, Apple Butter and Sweet-N-Spicy Apple Mustard. We also sell the best homemade jams, jellies, and preserves as well as a variety of other local producer’s products. We invite you to take a walk around our beautiful nature trails and picnic on the riverfront beach. Check out our website for pictures, hours of operations and additional product information. www.PetrofkaOrchard.com

Located 23km south of Blaine Lake right on Highway #12 (north side of Petrofka Bridge).


































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Photography by Karen– Inspired by Nature

Ev McDonald Artworks

Denim Creations Made by Pat

Lori Has Hives

Heavenly Hills Orchard

Fascinating Fabrics

Pagangel Productions

Spirit of the PrairieArt and Teaching Studio

Ev McDonald (306) [email protected]

‘recycling denim the beautiful way’Pat Wasylkowski (306)226-2049 [email protected] or www.facebook.com/demincreations

Lori Dyck (306) [email protected]

Karen Wudrich-Mattock (306)[email protected]

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