This week, while listening to CBC Radio 2 in the morning at work, Bob Mackowycz shared a great story, which I feel compelled to share as well.

One of the 5 top spots in Saskatchewan for the CBC Radio 2 Great Canadian SongQuest was Love, Saskatchewan. One of the 5 artists for Saskatchewan was the lovely Connie Kaldor.

Neither Love nor Connie were chosen in Saskatchewan. The winning spot was actually a Regina pub called Good Time Charlie's. Bob interviewed Connie - a wonderful interview - in which Connie said that she was a bit sad that the Good Time won over Love (and what does that say about the way things are?). 

So she took matters into her own hands and just sat down and wrote a song about Love... Saskatchewan.

I cried when I heard the song the first time (and it continues to bring tears to my eyes on each listen) - it is such a beautiful song. Love is a very small town, similar to Waskada (even smaller, in fact)... so the lyrics struck a chord deep within me. A gorgeous piece of work by Connie Kaldor... if all 13 songs that come out on November 23 are as stunning as this one, we will be fortunate indeed!

Thank you Connie for your song, and for giving us another incredible, inspiring moment in a contest that has been filled with so many of them already!

"If you're heading in to Love, don't expect a four lane highway. It's off the beaten track but I'm sure you'll find the way..."