Darling Delia
Day One, Part Two Small towns that aren't on the main road are hidden treasures. Today I explored one of these Prairie Gems. I have driven past the sign for the turn off innumerable times. It always caught my eye because there was a sign for a tea room on the highway. So, I turned. And this is was I found! Delia's Main Street. Nothing adds charm like a mural! Delia, Alberta is the most delightful little village. They are obviously very proud of their heritage. There are storyboards all over town with vintage photos and explanations about the history of the homesteaders and original businesses. Wooden grain elevators are an endangered species. Such an important part of our prairie and homesteader heritage. Delia has much to be proud of. It was the first place in Canada to have a woman as the head of a municipality. Violet Barss was mayor in 1919! Gotta love a General Store with a tractor parked in front. In addition to groceries, they a...