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A winter walk over lake ice to Birch Lake Isle near Innisfree, Alberta.

Although mass is only held here once a year, this church remains in pretty good shape.

The present church is an architectural departure when compared to other rural churches in the area. But when you read about the history of past buildings being lost to fire, you realize that compact, practical buildings may be the wise choice in the long run.

Russo-Greek Orthodox Catholic Church of St. James is one of the oldest churches in Lamont County.

St. Mary’s Church of Shishkovitzy is a very well-maintained church and stands on the same piece of land that housed an original structure built from 1898 to 1903, before Alberta became a province.

The “Spas Moskalyk” church is an example of historical building almost slipping off into oblivion. This one didn’t slip away, but was saved by the local residents.

Tofield Cemetery is a large, well-kept enclosure about 1.8 kms north of Tofield on highway 843.

Wilhelmina Evangelical Lutheran Church near Hay Lakes is nicely-built and obviously well-kept church.

I found out about the “Crooked Trees” from my sister so I made a point of visiting on my way back to Edmonton from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. My scientific opinion?: “They’re weird!”

Although not at all easy to get to even by vehicle, the Cardinal Divide is a memorable place to visit.