The day did not start much better then the way it ended. It was overcast and rainy. I guess a cold wet front had come through the area and made life miserable for everyone. One day we have the fireplace on in the morning the next it's the AC.
Anyway, before leaving Lloydminister I researched why half the town was in Alberta and half in Saskatchewan. On September 1, 1905, the government of Canada officially created the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta. They were carved out of the Northwest Territories. The two provinces share the 110th meridian west as their common border, with Alberta to the west of the line and Saskatchewan to the east. Lloydminster was founded on November 25, 1903, predating the two provinces by nearly two years. When the provinces were created Lloydminister straddled the line leading to a town in Alberta and a town in Saskatchewan. And that's how the two towns came to be.
The day got a little better but it was still overcast and dull. No rain until we got to Colonsay, SK. We stayed at Painted Rock Campground, the same place we stayed on the way across Canada. After checking in I found out the campground is up for sale. The owners husband is now in long term care so she can't take care of it on her own. Hopefully it stays as a campground because its a great place.
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Day 10 - Painted Rock Campground, Colonsay, Saskatchewan
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