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November 5, 2013

September 2013 in Review

The summer months brought tourists and visiting families to the museum.  Many questions were asked and answered. Stories were exchanged, and it should be noted that visitors were impressed with what was offered by the EKMHA in terms of resources, and encouragement was given to continue with the work going on at the museum! Here […]

Article by Shelley Enns / Filed Under: Events /

October 19, 2013

Shortest Church Service

Possibly the Shortest Church Service Ever A short Reesor story as told to me, John Wiens, by Henry Klassen More stories from Along the Way by John Wiens: Two Mothers Lost in the Wilderness Building a Log Structure Shortest Church Service Ever Gerhard Wiebe lived close to the McGowan church and it was his responsibility […]

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October 4, 2013

Building A Log Structure

LOG STRUCTURES OF THE EARLY SETTLERS   Homestead consisted of half a lot, a 75 acre land parcel, marked by surveyed lines cut through the bush and identified by axe blazed trees. At  each corner, where property lines intercepted, was a rough axe hewn square post, with concession and lot numbers carved into it. After […]

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