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Insinger Saskatchewan "The Name Of The Church Tell's The Story"

Insinger is located on Hwy #16 North West of Yorkton SK. Once a busy little village the church now locked along with the few remaining stores and homes watches over it's quiet street's. Two tatered flags fly by the old school marked by little motion or activity. One only has to observe the name of the chuch to truly tell the story of this classic "Ghost Town"
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Betska 02-May-2012 07:32
Hi Everyone: So cool to see this.
My name is Betska K-Burr. I am daughter of John Kopan and Bella Kopan (Kuprowski). I lived in Insinger from 1952 to 1966. We moved to Victoria BC in 1966 which is where we live today. My Dad owned the Gas Station and Garage in Insinger. I have huge fond memories of the Ukrainian dances, Orthodox Church services (I had a beautiful pair of white GoGo boots to wear to Church!), walking along the railway lines and watching the steam train come into town. This is my company's website: www.CoachingAndLeadership.com or for my latest book www.TheGodinCoaching.com
Lori McCallum 28-Jan-2012 23:34
My name is Loralei McCallum (nee Oystrick). My great grandparents (Matt(Metro)/Mary Nicholaichuk lived in the village of Insinger. I have memories of playing on the tall swing in the tall grass at the empty yard across from my gr.grandparents. My grandmother is Bella Melnechenko and married to Bill Melnechenko (both deceased) and my mom's name is Jeanette Oystrick/nee Melnechenko. Live in Yorkton now and searching for families history especially the Pasichnyk family - my gr.grandmothers' family. Where they came from and if she has siblings?
Hope someone can help - great website
Cindy 16-Nov-2011 01:30
This is a message for Fred Doughty. I have information about the Bilokrelis and Kopans that Aunt Marion gave me when I was a kid. I don't have your email address. - Cindy Doughty
Stanley7 Halek 10-Nov-2011 14:48
Hi Mike,

Certainly thanking you, Mike very much for continuing all beautiful images of town of Insinger, Saskatchewan, Canada as always ever best all the times all more years to come so forth ahead in all nice futures. Thank you. Stanley7 Halek, deaf retiree, former Sasaktoon Quakers Hockey Player 1956 - 1959
phil_rees 04-Sep-2011 14:48
I have information on Andrew Mickleson & family and am trying to contact Carl Mickleson.

The e mail he has given above is no longer valid.

Does anyone have any current contact details for him.

call FP Rees Feock, Truro, Cornwall fp.rees@btconnect.com


Many thanks
Guest 01-Sep-2011 17:12
I am trying to trace y wife's family who emmigrated to Insinger from Liverpool in 1920.

They were called William Webber married to Edith and his sister Dorothy who were going to settle with their sister Emmeline married to Mr AC Michelson.

Any info appreciated

my e mail fp.rees@btconnect.com
Fred Doughty 02-Aug-2011 19:23
Hi my name is Fred Doughty and my grandfather was fred bilokreli.My granddad did not want my mom to mary my dad, therefore I knew very little about my ukrainian herritage. My grandmother used to visit us once in a while in Windsor Ontario and her maiden name was Pearl Kopan.My mom's sister used to visit more .Her name was Marion Bilokreli. She was an English teacher.I only know about my great grandfather Lazzar Bilokrelli.I know that before he came to Canada he was a lemousine driver for the government.I was also told that he was adopted.I would like to know if anyone out there can give me anymore information.I'm 56 years old now and I would like to know more about my herritage before I die.
Jean Anaka (nee Haluik) 13-Jun-2011 03:06
Hi, My son found this website and directed me to it. I was born approximately 3 miles north of Insinger. I was born in 1928. My parents names were George and Mary Haluik. I went to school 1 mile west or our farm and the name of the school was Wolkowetz. I lived there until I was 16 years old and then moved to Theodore from '44 to '45 where I worked for my aunt and uncle Len and Elsie Kuchinsky in their hotel and restaurant. I then moved to Canora and worked for Pawchucks, who also had a grocery store in Insinger (looks like the pic of the white building with blue/green along the bottom), and worked for them in their restaurant in Canora. My family moved into the town of Insinger around '55 and lived there until my father's passing in '70. My mother then moved to away until she passed away in '80. My husband, myself and 4 children moved from Canora in '56 and moved to Port Alberni, BC. I had a sister and her husband who also lived in Insinger from the early 50's to the early 70's and they had a gas station and car repair shop there. There names were Matt and Adella Hudemka. They then moved to Yorkton early 70's and Adella still lives there today. If you wanted to find out more info regarding Insinger, she would be the best to contact. You can email me and I will get you in touch with her. I am not familiar with the Lawrie family name and therefore can not share any info with you. I would be more than happy to speak to you as well regarding the time I did live there. Please email me your phone number and we can chat. I would love to hear more about where your family lived and where they went to school, etc. I have fond memories of Insinger, growing up, going to dances at the local hall, next to the Insinger school and then going to Graval's Cafe where we would all go for lunches during and after the dances. I can remember my parents giving us permission to go to the dances, running all the way there, dancing all night long and again running home again, to then wake up at 6am to milk the cows. That was the life. Thanks so much and I am looking forward to speaking with you. Jean
linda carson 03-Apr-2011 12:51
my mother, annie lawrie, was born in insinger approx. 1924. does anyone have any information about the lawrie family? thanks, linda my email is linc9799@yahoo.com.
Stanley1 08-Sep-2010 11:37
Dear Mike,

Hi,
Re: Any Available Databases/ Pictures/ Photos/ Images and Photo Galleries For CPR Insinger Station In Insinger, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Would you, Mike please find any available databases/ pictures/ photos/ images and photo galleries for the CPR Insinger Station in Insinger, Saskatchewan, Canada for me? If so on, please let me know the price estimates on all them as soon as possible. It is very hard to find them about the CPR Insinger Station from 1904 until 1964. I think maybe you should check with Keith Ewart, Saskatoon photographer, who took all pictures of Railway Stations and Railway Buildings in Saskatchewan, because I can not find his e-mail address, URL, mailing address and websites. Please let me know soon. My new current E-mail Name is Stanley1 and new current E-mail Address is shalek1@mymts.net My old e-mail name: shalek7 and old e-mail address: shalek7@shaw.ca were changed last Tursday morning, August 12th, 2010. Thank you. Stanley1, deaf retiree, former Saskatoon Quakers hockey player from beautifully INSINGER
Vickie Edgerton 11-May-2010 00:51
I am researching family history for the YURCHUK and UKRAINETZ families in and around the Insinger and Theodore areas. If any connections kindly drop me a line at edgerton@charter.net

Thanks,
~Vickie
Janet Sochasky 18-Mar-2010 18:19
I found this website by accident. My mothers family comes from Insinger. The Fedorchuk family. Grandparents James and Hafia (Sebulsky) Fedorchuk. My mother is Natalie. It's sad to see the town disintegrate. We drove through this past summer. Not much left but the memories. I see my uncle Alex posted a comment.
Carla Wheeler 25-Jan-2010 05:14
Hi again Elaine,
Yes, my Mom was Maxy's cousin. Mom is doing pretty well. She tells me about Insinger often. Sam Gravel, her brother, is still in Winnipeg.
Carla
Carl Mickelson 29-Dec-2009 20:52
Hello,
I understand my grandparents lived in Insinger(Andrew and Emiline Mickelson) I know very little about the family and would be interested if anyone had any information.My E-Mail address is carl.mickelson@mtsallstream.com I beleive they lived on Sutherland Street. Thanks.
Elaine Kivisto 29-Dec-2009 19:06
Yes Carla, My Dad and Lenora would have been first cousins
Guest 13-Dec-2009 22:15
Hi Elaine Kivisto,
I am writing on behalf of Lenora Gravel. Her parents ran the cafe in Insinger. I would image you and she are cousins. Hope we can connect somehow via email.
Carla Wheeler
Elaine Kivisto (Graval) 06-Aug-2009 21:00
I too grew up in Insinger and have wonderful memories of frowing up there. It is heart breaking to see what used to be. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and it was wonderful to see so many people there. I see comments by The Gravel Family. Which Gravel are you? I was Elaine Graval. My Dad was Maxie and my Mom was Mary.
Elaine Kivisto (Graval) 06-Aug-2009 20:59
I too grew up in Insinger and have wonderful memories of frowing up there. It is heart breaking to see what used to be. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and it was wonderful to see so many people there. I see comments by The Gravel Family. Which Gravel are you? I was Elaine Graval. My Dad was Maxie and my Mom was Mary.
Elaine Kivisto (Graval) 06-Aug-2009 20:59
I too grew up in Insinger and have wonderful memories of frowing up there. It is heart breaking to see what used to be. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and it was wonderful to see so many people there. I see comments by The Gravel Family. Which Gravel are you? I was Elaine Graval. My Dad was Maxie and my Mom was Mary.
Elaine Kivisto (Graval) 06-Aug-2009 20:59
I too grew up in Insinger and have wonderful memories of frowing up there. It is heart breaking to see what used to be. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and it was wonderful to see so many people there. I see comments by The Gravel Family. Which Gravel are you? I was Elaine Graval. My Dad was Maxie and my Mom was Mary.
Elaine Kivisto (Graval) 06-Aug-2009 20:59
I too grew up in Insinger and have wonderful memories of frowing up there. It is heart breaking to see what used to be. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and it was wonderful to see so many people there. I see comments by The Gravel Family. Which Gravel are you? I was Elaine Graval. My Dad was Maxie and my Mom was Mary.
Elaine Kivisto (Graval) 06-Aug-2009 20:59
I too grew up in Insinger and have wonderful memories of frowing up there. It is heart breaking to see what used to be. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and it was wonderful to see so many people there. I see comments by The Gravel Family. Which Gravel are you? I was Elaine Graval. My Dad was Maxie and my Mom was Mary.
Elaine Kivisto (Graval) 06-Aug-2009 20:59
I too grew up in Insinger and have wonderful memories of frowing up there. It is heart breaking to see what used to be. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and it was wonderful to see so many people there. I see comments by The Gravel Family. Which Gravel are you? I was Elaine Graval. My Dad was Maxie and my Mom was Mary.
Mary Anne Kopan 02-Feb-2009 03:44
This is Mary Anne Kopan, married to George Kopan, George is the son of Matt and Sarah Kopan. His Uncle was George Kopan. His box number was 118 Insinger Saskatchewan. We live in Edmonds WA USA. He became a citizen of the US in 1975. Please e-mail us, this is very interesting! Is there 2 Mary Anne Kopans?
Orest kopan 14-Jan-2009 02:52
Guest,
I was wondering who Mary Anne kopan is related in Insinger sask. I'm think our box no was 118 at Insinger.
I moved to BC in 1956.My dad name was George kopan and we lived 2 miles east of Insinger.

Alex Fedorchuk 08-Nov-2008 20:49
my name is Alex Fedorchuk i lived in insinger until i was 15 yrs old my dad sold the farms and moved to petersfield manitoba in 1945 I still visit and stop in insinger when ever i go tru so nice to see the old town on the internet.
my e mail is alfed029@shaw.ca i now live in abottsford b.c
Dianne 16-Oct-2008 15:21
I took some beautiful pictures of the church in 2001 and was dismayed to to see it this year.
It is looking so forlorn. I also took my camcorder with me and took shots of all the deserted houses. No one bothered us ...Just 2 older women out taking pictures LOL.
Want to make a short video for YouTube on dying towns. Need some info of what happened.
Ernie Kreklewetz 11-Jun-2008 21:26
I was quite surprised when I searched "Insinger" and this page was shown. From 1952 to 1966, I lived in the property referred to as DSC_7851 and 7853 and went to school in 7868. I remember countless hours spent at Pindus' pool hall 7858 learning the skill.

The last time through Insinger was in 2001 however it is indeed, interesting to see these photos pop up on your computer screen.
Lisa 02-Jun-2008 21:37
Does anyone know where the Fedusiak Family is?? They are family that i have not been in touch with for many years..
Mary Anne Kopan 08-Apr-2008 19:32
Does anyone remember the Kopan family, Box 118 in Insinger?
Guest 08-Jan-2008 22:48
Hoooooly Moley! I bicycled across Canada this summer, and one night I was about to camp the night in Insinger. The town was pretty creepy, but it was getting dark, so I found a nice patch of grass next to the church to lay my head. Before dark settled, I walked around town a little bit, and I looked in through the windows of the church. Little did I know that the paranoid residents had been watching me the whole time. I didn't see them, but they saw me. They were even nice enough to call the RCMP and try to get me arrested for trespassing. The police showed up and we had a nice chuckle about the weirdos that inhabited the town. While I was talking to the police, the town mob showed up, piled up in one car. The venomous looks I received from were dismaying to say the least. Thankfully, the folks (Brian and Mary) who live in the house across the highway came over to investigate (the residents also called him because he used to be a cop). They were nice enough to offer me a bed and a meal! So, overall, I have good memories of my night JUST OUTSIDE of Insinger. However, the town is full of freaks.
Guest 25-May-2007 20:02
Hi Doreen, I'm Wayne Zelisney from Winnipeg, my father Steve grew up in Foam lake.
Doreen 03-May-2007 01:15
Does anyone know of/recall the Zelisney (Zelezney?) family - George and Wasylka circa 1900-1915? I do know they are buried there.
Grandaughter seeks info.
Thank you.
shalek7 17-Apr-2007 08:52
Dear Mike,

Certainly thanking very much for all full lovely images of where my father, mother, brothers, sisters and myself used to go shopping in the small nice town of Insinger, where we enjoyed meeting all Insingerans. Keep all images up, as posted steadily so long in future. shalek7, deaf, former Saskatoon Quakers hockey player from Insinger.
Carla Wheeler 15-Apr-2007 23:32
Dear Mike,
Thanks for taking and posting these photographs of where my mother grew up. She enjoyed taking a walk down memory lane!
Best wishes,
The Gravel family
Guest 28-Sep-2006 01:19
Fantastic photos as always Mike. Keep it up. Much appreciated.
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