This cache is part of a series called the “Prairie Storms Adventure Trail” developed by Living Skies 2014 MEGA Event volunteers. Enjoy the hidden secrets of Southern Saskatchewan by getting off the beaten trail to sites seldom visited, scenic views, historic sites and buildings. The name also pays tribute to the Alberta's “Prairie Winds Adventure Trail” which was created for the Best of the Bad (WestCan 1) MEGA event in 2011.
This series will also take you along the Red Coat Trail, which is a 1,300 km route through southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta taken in 1874 by the North-West Mounted Police in their quest to bring law and order to the Canadian West. In Saskatchewan, Highway 13 is designated as Red Coat Trail.
This marker is erected on the site of Black Oak School, District No.2910 on SW 27-7-20 W 2nd. The school was built in 1912 and was closed in 1955. The pupils bussed to Pangman. Besides being a rural school it was used for many functions. It served as a community centre, church meetings, dances, concerts, elections, etc. Modes of conveyances were on foot, democrats, Bennett buggies, Anderson carts, cutters, wagons, & bob sleighs. The monument was erected by the citizens of the community in memory of all those who passed through its portals. The school was sold in 1957 and its present location is at SE 30-9-12 W 2nd.
To receive a Special Edition Living Skies Geocoin, you must have logged, as "found" at least
45 of the “Prairie Storms Adventure Trail” caches. Please send an e-mail to
prairiestorms@livingskies2014.ca and we will check your profile and contact you for mailing arrangements. There will be approximately
30 geocoins available.