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Publishing date: Dec 28, 2020 • December 28, 2020 • 5 minute read • George Webber shot this photo in North Battleford, Sask. in 1995. It is published in his new photo book, titled Saskatchewan Book. Photo by George Webber /Supplied
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George Webber’s first trip to Saskatchewan was a pass-through in 1974.
The maxim for many Canadians is, there’s no reason to stop in Saskatchewan, just drive through.
Webber didn’t see it that way. He has made many trips back over the years to photograph the changing scenery in communities across the province. It’s reflected in his newest book, published in 2020. Called Saskatchewan Book, it features 256 photos from Robsart to Dubuc to Mervin, beginning in 1987 Webber’s first photography trip to his east-neighbouring province.
Webber grew up in Drumheller, then Calgary. Aside from his post-secondary years in Ontario, he has lived in Alberta his entire life. But he has always viewed Saskatchewan as his province’s “little brother” “I say that with great affection because I’ve got two little brothers, but it’s the places are so similar.”