My childhood home in Whitewood, Sask I was born and raised in Whitewood, a small town in southern Saskatchewan. My childhood home was over 100 years old, situated on a four-acre parcel of land near the edge of town. The land was well-treed, hilly, and had a small...
“Sarilia” is a name that carries historical significance. It’s a variation of the name Savilya Demoska, one of the early settlers on the land where Sarilia Country Estates was developed. Savilya was a Doukhobor and the name means “spirit wrestlers.” It’s...
One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity to meet new people and give them a tour of our river valley community. By the time we’ve walked to the river, strolled through the community garden, and looked at the available lots, I’ve had a chance to get to...
My kids and I send each other songs all the time. My son Evan just sent me this song, with a note about how it made him think of Sarilia. The song, Meanwhile Back at Mama’s, is beautiful. My kids call me Mama and I’m thrilled that Evan thought of family and Sarilia...
Gwen Lepage isn’t just Sarilia’s property developer. She and her husband, Ronn, have made Sarilia their home. You could easily add several more titles to her name – community builder, Pilates teacher and gardener, to name just a few. We sat down recently to chat...