Memories of a northern childhood. Aldred Neufeldt grew up in the small Mennonite community of Horse Lake, northern Saskatchewan, in the 1940s—a place considered by everyone else to be “the boonies” and a time when the devastating effects of the Great Depression were still being felt. Though times may have been tough, it was a childhood of wonder and discovery, nurtured by energetic and resourceful parents who expressed their Christian faith and community values through deeds more than words. <br><br>Neufeldt recounts what it was like to live in the log house built by his father; run along deer trails in the nearby Nisbet Forest Reserve; walk to school on the old Carlton Trail; model home-sewn fashions inspired by the latest Eaton’s catalogue; navigate the social dynamics of a small one-room school; and come to understand how the diverse personalities that made up his extended family—from hardworking pioneer grandparents to an infamous distant cousin accused of murder—helped to shape his own identity. <br><br>Told with zest and a keen eye for humorous detail, Horse Lake Chronicles immerses readers in a way of life now scarcely remembered, and in doing so invites us to reflect on our own origins and pathways to adulthood.

Shepherd & Wolfe. They’re not the Hardy Boys. High school student Sheri Beckman has disappeared. When a massive search turns up nothing, her boyfriend, Tony Shepherd, joins forces with a wise-ass troublemaker named Charlie Wolfe to find out what happened. But Charlie’s investigations aren’t always legal, so when another missing girl is found dead, Tony must decide whether doing right might sometimes mean doing wrong. Together, Shepherd and Wolfe must find a ruthless killer and stop him before someone else dies.

Webster is a happy little dog waiting for a family to love.

Everyone around him seems to be going home from the pet store, but Webster continues to wait . . . and wait . . . and wait. Will he get the happily-ever-after that he’s waiting so patiently for?

Webster’s story proves that every moment of sadness is only temporary if you never give up hope!

A true story about patience and perseverance.

Written by Traci Deck

Illustrated by Maria Dagh

Daryl Sexsmith's passion for wilderness and the canoe as a vehicle to explore that wilderness comes through loud and clear in this memoir of living and travelling on Canadian rivers, and the strong bonds forged between canoeing friends.

You can count on the Prairies! Journey across the Prairies and through the seasons, counting grain bins as you go!

A grandma’s love cannot be broken ... no matter what! A funny, poignant exploration of a child’s quest to understand the meaning of a grandma’s love. I Will Always Love You ... No Matter What! will resonate with today’s grandmas as they negotiate their role in an ever-changing family dynamic.

Pierre L. Vassura is a self-made and accomplished visual artist and has been active in the graphic and ceramic fields for as long as he can remember.

Pierre as born in Europe just before World War II and he travelled throughout Italy, France, Switzerland, Israel and North America. He has worked at various creative posts in different fields before devoting himself full time to his own mode of expression. He eventually set down his roots in beautiful British Columbia, Canada and has been residing there ever since.

A member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Pierre has displayed his works in various international and local exhibitions and has been the recipient of several awards.

His work follows his imagination and vibration coming from his thoughts and putting together shapes and forms in new combinations, building new space following the laws of visibility and creating visual art in his Analogical Formalism style.

1000 Piece Puzzle
50 cm x 70 cm
Matte Finish on both the puzzle and the box
Poster Included

Everyone has their own story, don’t they? It’s what makes us who we are.<br><br>The lives of four women form a bridge across time in the story of their desires, their choices, their families:<br><br>Anna wants a better life for her children.<br><br>Claire wants a connection with her absent father.<br><br>Sister Maria wants to honour God through service.<br><br>And Annie? Annie just wants to be heard.<br><br>A poignant story of family discovery—and the impact of the past.

Life in Boundary Bog is simple…but dangerous! The Quire, a community of gnomes, has lived in the bog for thousands of years, quietly, secretly, hiding from humankind. A society of hunters and gatherers, the long-living gnomes live underground in harmony with nature but at its mercy. With a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of work, the Quire struggles to survive the harsh weather of Northern Saskatchewan, hungry predators—and the ever-present danger of being seen by a human! The Gnomes of Boundary Bog is a magical story, a collection of fairy tales both believable and extravagantly fantastical!

They hailed from all regions of Canada. They were focused on a momentous task. They were going to uphold the laws of this country. In June 1966, thirty-two young men from across Canada arrived at RCMP “Depot” Division in Regina, Saskatchewan, where they underwent rigorous training. The physical and emotional challenges were many, but in spite of these, the recruits developed a sense of camaraderie and determination that enabled them to graduate as C-1966/67 Troop. Faces of the Force follows the careers of these young police officers as they dispersed across Canada to encounter both triumph and tragedy; some would remain in the RCMP, others would pursue other paths. Through it all, they would never forget the lessons they learned, and what it means “to serve and protect.”

“We need to be careful that we don’t hurt the gifts that are given to us.” Told in paskwâwinîmowin (Plains Cree), anihšināpēmowin (Saulteaux), and English, this simple tale of traditional teachings and values follows a grandparent and grandchild on a visit to a chokecherry patch, where lessons about respect and gratitude for the earth’s gifts are shared.