History Matters : Stories From Saskatchewan

In this engaging collection, historian Bill Waiser presents a series of short essays that delve into the quirky and lesser-known aspects of Saskatchewan's history. Originally published as bi-weekly columns in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, these stories highlight events like the first Gopher Day in 1917, the only Canadian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual track-and-field event, and the sacred Indigenous boulder that was destroyed for a dam project. Waiser's accessible writing style brings these historical anecdotes to life, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the province's rich and diverse past