Dave: Actually, the church is within a couple degrees of the centre of the universe. This one is at the hamlet of Courval, Saskatchewan. It was a small French settlement about 40 km northeast of Gravelbourg. The hamlets of Courval (parish of St-Joseph) and Coderre (parish of St-Charles) originated respectively in 1908 and 1910. The settlers came from the Eastern Townships in Quebec as well as from North Dakota; today their descendants number about 400–500. The population of the hamlet of Courval today is approx "a few". When Kay, the dogs and I arrived and took some pictures, the population had a significant percentage increase for a while. By some estimates, that would be close to the middle of nowhere.
Now this church gets closer to the middle of nowhere. A few dedicated souls are doing restorations. No inside plumbing yet but not really needed with the current amenities.
This church is at the true epicentre of nowhere. The faithful flock is but a few pigeons in the belfry.
