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Maureen Jaques Nee: Ogibowski on March 4, 2010 at 01:24 PM said:

I just finished checking the web site again, I loved the new photos. Hopefully I'll be back for the Saskatoon Berry Festival again this year, one thing would be great, to actually have some of the berries, when I was there in 2009, I didnt get to eat one single berry.... anyway friends in Toronto and where I work have never heard of Saskatoon berries and they all thought I was nuts, maybe this year I can actually bring some back to Ontario and let them see I haven't totally lost my marbles. Again great job with your web site. Maureen.

R. Owens on January 19, 2010 at 06:47 PM said:

Great website!

R. Owens http://customarenadesigns.com

Don Orr on January 12, 2010 at 07:17 AM said:

Congratulations on having "The Torch" run through your town.I have a distant connection to your town and it was exciting to see Mrs.Poole's picture on the front page of the Toronto Globe and Mail. the torch also went through my little town and I know how proud you all must feel.

Sal Robinson on January 9, 2010 at 07:31 PM said:

Congratulations on your excellent website!

Andrew Jacob on October 28, 2009 at 03:53 AM said:

Yesterday while I was reading a moving testament to the life of Jack Poole in the National Post, the driving force behind the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, there was a late reference to how he was born in Mortlatch Sask. during the depression, and all of the suddenly I had this warm feeling and a sense of deeper understanding of the man, who I had met twice briefly during my career in real estate.

Mortlatch is a small village, a few kilometers of the Transcanada Highway, that few will ever have heard of, let alone visited. I had the good fortune of staying there one night, on my bicycle ride from Vancouver to Regina. There was a fine corner room on top of the only real restaurant in town where I had a huge daily special and then hung out with the locals at the back of the icecream and candy store, where the generations mixed, the old timers spoke of the years when the village was growing, some recounted its decline and then there were the young newly arrived couples with children who contributed to the rapid rejuvenation of the village such that it now numbers several hundred and the anticipation of the tea shop that will soon open. In Mortlach a fine mansion can still be had for the price of a couple of parking spots in Toronto and the sense of community comes free.

When I did a bit more digging, I found that the Globe& Mail called their piece The Kid from Mortlatch was one of a kind. The same can be said of Mortlatch.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/the-kid-from-mortlach-was-one-of-a-kind/article1336835/

Alex Alexander on October 23, 2009 at 12:33 PM said:

Thank you for having enabled us Jack W. Poole! We have lost a great Canadian and beliefing mobiliser for the Olympic movement and hence Vancouver 2010. His iron will and iron spirit made him an Iron Olympian. Thanks to you and your ways have you brought Canada and thus the world an immortal servant now living in the eternal pantheon of the Olympic movement. Warmest regards to all of you, Alex Alexander

Ruth Balderstone on October 19, 2009 at 04:33 PM said:

hello I'm from tne U.K.and I am doing my family tree and wondered if any on had heard of a John Balderson/ Balderstone who emigrated to the Moose Jaw area in the early 1900's if so I would love to hear from you at denis@denismaudsley.wanadoo.co.uk

Thank you. Ruth

Ann & Laurie Higgins on October 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM said:

Hi Folks, 11th Oct 2009 Laurie and I would like to thank you all for making us so welcome in September when we visited from Dufftown Scotland. A special thanks to Ron and Linda, Vi and Dale, for taking us into their homes. Would also like to get in-touch with Larry Forbes. We loved our trips out to the Dariy Farm and also the chance to sit in the combine while it was working thank you to everyone hope to see you all soon. Regards Ann & Laurie email:annielaurie27@btinternetcom

Tracey Bartlett on June 17, 2009 at 09:29 AM said:

Well first of all Hello to everyone. I have to say that a part of me is very jealous that Bob is back there at Wagons West Cookhouse with out me. Your new website looks fabulous and I can't believe how much the Village looks like it has changed since I was last there. I am hoping to visit in the fall when the Dog trials are on.

Take Care.

rod&bonnie on June 2, 2009 at 08:47 PM said:

congrats on your new adventure and we hope to be out soon for some fresh fruit and veggies Sandy and a spot of tea at Sue and Mikes..have a wonderful summer.R&B

Terry and Sandy on May 31, 2009 at 11:13 PM said:

You're welcome Uilliam! It was good of you good fellows (and Ladies) to give so much of your time and expertise. I am sure I speak for most of the attendees, that you are all very much appreciated, and as indicated by the (Lord) Mayor, this is a place your organization can now call "home". We look forward to your next visit, and I can only encourage those who missed this fabulous event, to ensure that they partake of the next one. Regards Roanin Son of Erin

Uilliam MacTahmais on May 28, 2009 at 11:57 PM said:

Good day kind lords and ladies. It was a pleasure to be one of the Knights for the Medieval feast (the one with the spider Coat of Arms). It was my first time being to your wonderful little community , and I look forward to more visits.

Thank you for having us.

Uilliam MacTahmais AKA William Stevens

Carol Anne on May 24, 2009 at 09:34 PM said:

Many British Columbians forget that there is 'more out there past the Rockies'...well worth the trip

to see the summer beauty and peacefulness of the Prairies..

and to keep your vacation dollars in Canada!

It just makes sense

Maureen Jaques Nee: Ogibowski on March 17, 2009 at 08:37 AM said:

Phyllis Wolf sent me the Mortlach link and I check it out frequently to see what's going on, love your webb site, but particularly like the photo at the top of the page, brings back alot of fantastic memories of my wonderful years living in Mortlach many years ago. I'm looking forward to the Saskatoon berry festival in July. I hope to see many friends at that visit, I try to keep coming back to all your yearly festivals, keep up the good work. Phyllis & Alvin, see you in July.

Rod and Bonnie on December 21, 2008 at 03:23 PM said:

Merry Christmas to Mike and Sue at the tea house,we hope you have a wondeful holiday season and Happy New Year...cheers

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