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While driving through the war-ravished town of Le Touquet, France in September 1944, Canadian Army Captain Sandy MacPherson was surprised to see a lone blonde woman running toward his Jeep.
Dorothy Borutti had vowed she would embrace the first liberator who came to free her and her hometown of Le Touquet from the German occupiers. And now he was here, in front of her!
Sandy and Dorothy’s story follows their separate journeys in Canada and France, and their wartime efforts to return the world to freedom. After the war, Dorothy followed Sandy back to Canada, where he would rule on significant cases as an esteemed Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench judge, and Dorothy would embrace her new country of Canada while serving as a lifelong ambassador for France.
Their daughter, former Canadian journalist Romie Christie, shares glimpses of her parents’ captivating lives through their personal journal entries, family stories, and historical records.
Experience every page as if it were a work of art with our Metal Bookmarks featuring images and patterns in a round setting. Crafted from high-quality metal with an image delicately placed under a glass domed tile, you can effortlessly slip the 23cm (9 inch) bookmark into the pages with ease. An ideal combination of luxury and practicality.
Patterns and colors are subject to frequent change, please see in store for what's currently available. If needing to place an order online you mention color preferences in the checkout notes and staff will do their best to match or be in contact with alternatives.
Experience every page as if it were a work of art with our Metal Bookmarks. Crafted from high-quality metal with an image delicately placed under a glass domed tile, you can effortlessly slip the 8.8cm (3.5 inches) in length bookmark into 3-4 pages with ease. An ideal combination of luxury and practicality.
Patterns and colors are subject to frequent change, please see in store for what's currently available. If needing to place an order online you mention color preferences in the checkout notes and staff will do their best to match or be in contact with alternatives.
Andrea and Tony go back in time again to 1920s Moose Jaw, this time on an urgent mission for their grandfather. After scary encounters with people wearing eerie hoods, the siblings vow to stop these strangers from carrying out their hateful plans. This updated, republished title looks at prejudice and racism in Saskatchewan’s past, and features 12 black-and-white illustrations, historical notes, and discussion questions.
Crash Harrison
Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death
by Deana J. Driver
Reginald Harrison grew up on a farm near the hamlet of Finnie, Saskatchewan during the Dirty Thirties. His interest in flying was heightened as he watched fighter pilots do loops in the sky above his family’s farm, training for the Second World War. Seeking adventure, Reg became an RCAF bomber pilot in England. During his service, he survived four crashes – none of which were his fault – and several close calls.
Reginald Harrison became one of the few Canadians in the famed wartime “Guinea Pig Club” after receiving reconstructive skin graft surgery. He was named an “Honorary Snowbird” by the renowned Canadian Forces’ aerobatics display team. He is a celebrated war veteran whose stories will captivate and educate readers from teens to seniors.
This book, written in Reg’s voice, shares his experiences growing up on the dusty Prairies during the Great Depression, then going off to war and surviving crashes and intense combat. Nicknamed “Crash” by a fellow airman, Reg Harrison would take that name to heart, proving that he could skillfully pilot a bomber, complete his missions, and survive numerous crashes and close calls. He would also become a gentle yet strong leader and an inspiration to his crew, other service personnel, and all who hear his amazing story.
Don’t They Kick When You Do That? Vol. 2
More Stories of a Prairie Veterinarian
By Dr. Gary Hoium
This second volume of short stories by Dr. Gary Hoium shares more amusing anecdotes about the animals and humans he encountered over his 40 years as a veterinarian in a mixed-animal practice in southeastern Saskatchewan. Dr. Hoium’s wit and sense of humour are apparent as you read about more encounters, experiences, and adventures with animals and their human owners – all from his perspective as an “Animal Doc.” From his childhood days to his 2021 retirement, Dr. Hoium’s love of animals and humans is evident, endearing, and often downright hilarious. With a James Herriot-style of storytelling, Dr. Hoium spins even more tales of his work life while explaining, for example, why it is important to ask questions before buying a “used” rabbit; how a dog’s day is determined by smelly pants; and what a vet has to do when he runs out of dry clothes during a Prairie springtime snowstorm. No two days were ever the same. Whether they weighed ounces or over a tonne, each animal presented unique challenges, risks, and dangers. Some bite, some lick, some fight, and some kick. Heck, some of that is true of his human clients too!