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“It is no small thing for a man to spend 50 years toiling for the sick.” In August 1959, Saskatchewan Premier Mr. Tommy Douglas made this statement at the original Mainprize Regional Park opening ceremony located 16 kms south of Midale, Saskatchewan.
Murlo is Co-producer and Marketing Coordinator of the project, Mainprize: The Documentary telling the story of Dr. William Graham Mainprize. Dr. Mainprize was a physician who spent his entire lifetime serving Midale and surrounding communities from 1911-1964.
The documentary is produced and coordinated by Melcher Studios in Regina, Saskatchewan and is 100% donor driven.
Mainprize Sizzle Reel (December 2024)
The Mainprize Executive released a short video called a Mainprize Sizzle Reel to promote the film.
The Mainprize Documentary ‘Cast, Crew, Family and Friends Premiere’ is scheduled for August long weekend 2025 in Midale. Viewing times and location to be announced in 2025.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Joseph (Joe) Vilcu on September 27, 2024.
Joe was a valuable volunteer executive member and supporter of the Dr. Mainprize Documentary. He was instrumental on the Committee as the ‘local’ Midale person bridging the executive members with local people and donors.
He was also a member on many committees and boards over the years including Reeve for the RM of Cymri and member of the Mainprize Regional Park Board at the time of his passing.
Donation Accepted
Donate today! All funds received go to funding the completion of the Mainprize Documentary!
The RM of CYMRI continues to take donations on behalf of the Documentary Project. and they will issue a Tax Receipt. Please contact the RM Office in Midale for more information. at (306)-458-2244 or email for more information. Thank you for all your support!
Kim Coates
Kim Coates, a Saskatchewan born actor is supporting the documentary by graciously lending his voice to the project. He also ‘liked’ the Documentary’s Facebook page and added us to his Twitter feed.
Jack Hilkewich, (Producer/Director) added video to Kim’s statement.
Brad Johner
Brad is a well known country singer and a proud supporter of the Mainprize Documentary. He was born and raised on a farm near Midale.
He recently shared a personal story about his encounter with Dr. Mainprize after being seriously injured. Here is part of his story,
“When I was five years old, I fell off my bicycle. The handlebar hit me in the throat and punctured my trachea. Dad raced me into Midale to the one and only Dr. Mainprize. He knew right away …. (see the full story, Brad’s Doc Mainprize Story)
Mary-Lou Rosengren: Mainprize Book!
Mainprize: The Documentary Executive are happy to announce Mary-Lou Rosengren, a former Midale resident has agreed to author the Mainprize Documentary book!
Mary-Lou will be writing a companion book to the documentary and we couldn’t be more thrilled! We approached her with our concept and she embraced the idea.
Mary-Lou started writing as a young girl and would send her poems to the Western Producer’s Young Co-operators page for publication. Over the years, Mary-Lou has continued to write (sporadically) and has had articles published in local newspapers (Estevan Lifestyles), the Western Producer and Grain News.
In 2007 she created an online blog and in 2017 she self-published her first book, “The Grand Embrace: Why Grandmothers have the Magical Power to Heal the World”.
Anastasiia Bykhovskaia
Ana works for the Estevan Mercury and is the Documentary’s featured reporter. Ana published three issues to date helping us profile Dr. Mainprize and the Documentary.
A big thank you to Ms. Anastasiia Bykhovskaia for her on-going coverage and professionalism!
Article: December 2020
Article: March 2021
Article: September 2021
Other Feature Press Articles
Lois Feaver – June 2019
Nick Nelson – November 2020
David Willberg – July 2025
Mainprize Commemorative Scarf
Murlo Creative Expressions – By Leila designed and knitted the Mainprize Documentary Commemorative Scarf. The scarf was presented to Mr. Jack Hilkewich, Co-Producer/Director of the Documentary.
Visit the Mainprize Commemorative Scarf Blog and our YouTube Channel on the making of the scarf along with material and design specifications.
The volunteer Project Executive Committee:
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.