Stories From The Great Southwest Archives

Scotty The T.rex – The Full Story

In this documentary, we go back to the beginning and tell the origin story of Scotty, and how it was discovered on that fateful day in 1991. As well, we showcase the lasting impact the discovery had on the town of Eastend and the Paleo world in Canada.

The Story of the La Reata Guest Ranch

This is a documentary story that attempts to examine the allure that so many visitors feel when visiting the La Reata guest ranch near Kyle Saskatchewan.

The Story of Sagebrush Studios

For 30 years Dean & Fran Francis have worked to create Sagebrush Studios, an inspirational paradise that combines art, nature and the rural lifestyle in this must-see attraction.

The Story Of Grasslands National Park

In this documentary film, we examine how the landscape supported the various cultures of people who inhabited the area and how the dream of creating Grasslands National Park was realized.

The History Of Blowtorch The Mechanical Horse

As a life size fully functioning horse , Blowtorch would frequent local parades and local functions. Later, it would become cultural folklore that would see it traveling across Canada.

History of a Métis Family

In this short documentary Métis historian Barb Parchman traces back her Métis family in Saskatchewan and her family connection to the historic Battleford Trail.

The Cypress Hills: A Short Documentary

his film looks back at the history and the evolution of the iconic Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.

Remembering the 1978 Swift Current Old Timers Hockey Game vs Montreal Canadiens

Members of the 1978 Swift Current Old Timers Hockey Team recount the start of Old Timers Hockey and their brush with the iconic Montreal Canadiens .

The History of Hockey in Swift Current: 1900-1967

In this installment of the Stories from the Great Southwest, we chronicle the history of hockey through the ages as Swift Current establishes itself as a hockey town.

The Swift Current Old Time Fiddlers

From their beginnings as a group of like-minded lovers of Old Time Fiddling concerned with entertaining the crowds at the Civic Centre’s Thursday night dances, they quickly grew into a well-known band across the Prairies.

The Swift Current Fire Department

Since its inception as a volunteer brigade in 1898, the Fire Department has been keeping the homes and citizens of Swift Current safe.

The Canadian Pacific Railway – Swift Current

The railroad proved to be one of the most important developments in the history of Canada as whole, and allowed new immigrants to push west and settle the frontier.

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