Editor: Dorell Taylor

Dorell Taylor began collecting personal stories about Prince Albert National Park back in 1994, and has since given thousands of hours to this important heritage project. Among the pieasures she has reported to me, during our working sessions together, have been the renewal of old friendships and the beginning of new ones, as scores of people have communicated with her over the past decade. All with whom she has conversed have indeed shared her love for Waskesiu.

This book is the third in a series. It is interesting to recall that when Dorell first visited our office she was concerned that she might not have enough material for a reasonably sized booklet. Now five years and over six hundred pages later, we present for your reading pleasure Waskesiu Memories Volume III!

For those who have met Dorell, you will nod your heads when I say that she is a lady who is always pleasant, always considerate of others and, unquestionably, dedicated to purpose. Her perseverance has at times amazed me, as she had insisted on presenting her readers with the most memorable P.A.N.P. stories available; dressed up in her own inimitable style for your enjoyment.

J.B. London Classic Memoirs

Preface

After reading this latest installment of Waskesiu Memories, it is easy to understand why Prince Albert National Park has been a special place for three generations of visitors. Anyone who has spent time here, whether it be only a few weeks or, in many cases, several seasons, has stories to tell about the park, the people, and the pleasures of getting away. In fact, the reminiscences in this volume speak of a rich park history. They are part of a collective identity that many people proudly share.
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, the federal Liberal leader who created the park, would have been pleased with this tradition. In his speech at the opening ceremonies in August 1928, he spoke of the time when Prince Albert National Park would become "a precious element in our common inheritance." Seventy-five years later, that time has arrived. The mere mention of the name, "Waskesiu," evokes fond memories, as evidenced by the many contributions to this volume.
Dorell Taylor is to be congratulated and commended for securing these stories, and encouraged to keep collecting, so that the history of the town site and the park is preserved for future visitors to reflect upon and enjoy.

Bill Waiser, author of
Saskatchewan's Playground, A History of Prince Albert National Park