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- Schoolhouse,
- education,
- prairie,
- pioneer,
- settlers,
- Clarks Crossing,
- Kronsthal
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The Story of Saskatchewan School No. 99
The Lives and Times of Pioneers on the South Saskatchewan River
by
Bob Wahl
The Story of Saskatchewan School No. 99 is a unique portrayal of early education and the lives of settlers along the South Saskatchewan River. By weaving his own personal recollections with facts, anecdotes, and stories from interviews and other historical sources, author Bob Wahl has created a history book that will appeal to both historians and the general public. Outstanding photos and copies of historic documents help complete the story of a school established in 1887 and the settlers of Clark’s Crossing – many of whom were Old Colony Mennonites. Although a local history, this book will appeal to any Canadian interested in a portrait of the hardships, conflicts, and tragedies, as well as the successes and accomplishments of our country’s early pioneers.
Bob Wahl has lived part of the story told within these pages. He was born on a farm in Kronstal, Saskatchewan in 1934 and attended the Saskatchewan School No. 99 featured in this book. At age 17, Bob left home against his father’s wishes to further his education. He had $1.75 in his pocket and received no help from his parents, yet he managed to complete his schooling at Nipawin Bible College before marrying Beverley Peake in 1957. Their life together has included living and working in various parts of Canada, the United States, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other European countries. They now make their home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (not far from where life started for Bob) and have three children and four grandchildren. Throughout his life, Bob has been deeply involved in ministry work and has helped establish several churches and church camps. This is Bob’s second book. His first one, Contending with Horses, is an autobiography of his remarkable life.
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