Day 7 North to the City of Bridges

I made my way across the plains north of Swift Current towards Rosetown and then over to Saskatoon. I can't get over how big this Province is from big vast areas of farmland with magnificent prairie views.
After stopping in Rosetown to get fuel  and heading toward Saskatoon my tire warning light came on that gets you thinking what if my vehicle breaks down what do I do and where do i get it fixed? . I stopped in Delisle and added some air then asked a fellow where the nearest tire shop was. He looked at me and said there is no tire shops out here until you get to Saskatoon. Most of the small towns have limited services and most communities are slowly fading away. I wonder about those who have decided to stay having limited services for food, gas and mechanical needs. It is always a long drive just to get things.
I got into Saskatoon and got the tire fixed and stopped by the U of Sask  campus to check out the hockey facilities. The old rink is very old built in the 30's and renovated numerous times, a new facility is being built and will be state of the art, opening in the fall of 2018.
After a bit of Christmas shopping, I checked into my Air BnB and am staying with another nice retired couple very friendly and welcoming.
No hockey tonight I think it will be very quiet night.
Off to Prince Albert tomorrow.