Backroad Stories Archives

Life Inside the Meadows

Life Inside the Meadows follows a resident in a Swift Current long-term revealing how community, creativity, and connection continue within a place often misunderstood.

Lines That Remain – A Model Railway Documentary

A short documentary about a model railway built by volunteers, reflecting the enduring role of rail lines in shaping place, memory, and community.

The Art of Seeing

A photographer returns to the same overlooked subject on the prairie for seventeen years, discovering how time, attention, and repetition transform the act of seeing.

The Backyard Hummingbird

A rare broad-billed hummingbird appears at a Swift Current backyard feeder, drawing birders together and leading to a quiet act of care as winter approaches.

Walking With Rattlesnakes

A story of fear, curiosity, & the hidden wildlife of the prairie.

Redneck Betties: A Sisterhood on Skates

Redneck Betties – A Sisterhood on Skates

Redneck Betties explores roller derby on the prairies as a space of belonging, confidence, and quiet strength. Through the women who skate together, the film reveals how community and determination shape identity in rural Saskatchewan.

The Last Call – A fading prairie tradition: the live auction

A fading prairie tradition comes to life as auctioneer Ralph Oberle & Val Marie resident Maurice Lemire share the legacy of the live auction.

Owlet Banding Day on the Prairie

In this episode of Backroad Stories, we join a local team of researchers near Morse, Saskatchewan as they carefully band great horned owlets.

Greek Prairie Traditions: The Paniyiri Festival

More than just a festival, Paniyiri is a cultural bridge that connects generations of Greek-Canadians to their heritage while welcoming neighbours from across the prairies to share in the experience.

El Faro: A Gluten-Free Oasis in the Heart of the Prairies

In the quiet town of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, a little market with big heart is changing the way people think about gluten-free food.

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