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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 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.
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.
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)
The Mainprize Documentary Project Executive are happy to announce Mary-Lou Rosengren, a former Midale resident agreed to author the Mainprize Documentary book!
Mary-Lou wrote a companion book to the documentary and we couldn’t be more thrilled! We approached her with our concept and she embraced the idea.
The book is titled, Remembering Mainprize: The Legacy of a Country Doctor, his people and his Park.
The book went on sale March 2026 and sold out by June 18, 2026. Thank you for your support! Proceeds from the book will be donated to the Mainprize Park Foundation.
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) *
The late Mr Joe Vilcu – Reeve, RM of Cymri #36 (Midale) *
* Members delivered by Dr. Mainprize also known as a Doc Baby.