Murlo is pleased to announce a new book by Mary-Lou Rosengren, Remembering Mainprize: The Legacy of a Country Doctor, His People, and His Park. The book became available March 24, 2026!
Mary-Lou is a Canadian author raised in Midale, Saskatchewan and a member of the Mainprize Documentary Team.
Remembering Mainprize is her second book and a companion piece to Mainprize: The Documentary.
“It was an honor to be asked, by Jack Hilkewich who made the documentary MAINPRIZE, to bring this book to life. Thanks to everyone who purchased copies of the book in advance and for your patience!
If you’d like to buy a book they are available at Brandsource Estevan and Hoium’s Agencies in Midale for $40 each. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Dr. Mainprize Park Foundation. I hope to soon have a location in Weyburn as well.” Mary-Lou Rosengren
a) Sasktoday.ca article (April 1, 2026)
b) A Discover Weyburn article on December 3rd, 2025 profiles Jack Hilkewich and Mary-Lou and their involvement with this new book.
About Mary-Lou – A Brief Bio
Mary-Lou Rosengren is a wife, mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur from Estevan, Saskatchewan, who has dreamed of being an author since she was 8 years old.
Her first book, “The Grand Embrace: Why Grandmothers Have the Magical Power to Heal the World” is available on Amazon.ca was finally completed when she was 58 years old.
Murlo.ca is the official website for the Mainprize Documentary. Check back often for all the last information at Mainprize: The Documentary – Premiere to Film Festivals
The Mainprize Documentary Executive overseeing all documentary projects are:
Mr. Jack Hilkewich – Director, Producer (P27 Films) (Regina/Midale) *
Mr. Murray Kerr – Producer, Production Assistant (Camrose, AB/Midale) *
Mr. Dwyane Melcher, Producer, Melcher Studios (Regina)
Mr. Dallas Pederson – Executive Producer (Bromhead) *
Mr. Graham Barker – Executive Producer (Regina/Midale) *
Mr Joe Vilcu – Reeve, RM of Cymri #36 (Midale) *
* Members delivered by Dr. Mainprize also known as a Doc Baby.
Medical Practice from 1911 to 1964
