North Battleford WDM -
Heritage Farm & Village

Join the fun at North Battleford’s Heritage Farm & Village WDM where we tell the story of farm and town life in Saskatchewan. You don't just visit this museum, you live it!

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Donation to North Battleford WDM

The WDM would like to thank Edwin Wells who has made two generous donations to the North Battleford WDM. His donations will go towards the restoration of the French House/Doctor’s home in the Heritage Village and supplies to keep our shop operating at peak performance.

Top: Cheryl Stewart, WDM Programs & Volunteer Coordinator, and Edwin Wells.

Bottom: WDM Manager Joyce Smith, Edwin Well, Cheryl Stewart.

Mad Hatter Museum Tea Party July 5, 2013

Tableside entertainment, prizes for best costume and best hat, games and a full evening of fun that gets curiouser and curiouser!

Tickets: $50 per person (Must be 19 years of age or older.)

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Volunteers Recognised at the North Battleford WDM

Horses pulling a wagon full of people During the annual Volunteer Appreciation night held on June 13, the Western Development Museum recognized volunteers for their 25 years of service.

Left: Thomas Schwab receives 25 year pin from Cheryl Stewart, WDM Programs & Volunteer Coordinator.

Below: Cheryl Stewart awards 25 year pins to Sharon Dollansky-Tetreault, Val Antill, June Newsham, Susan Pick, Carl Volk.

Historic Photo of a North Battleford Fair

Horses pulling a wagon full of people Congratulations to North Battleford which is celebrating one hundred years as a city this year.

This photograph was taken the day after the North Battleford fair in 1945 when First Nations people from nearby reserves were assembling for the trek home and saying their last good byes.

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Pots, Pans & Calloused Hands
Kid's Day Camps July 29 to August 2, 2013

Journey back in time and experience a day on the farm.

churning butter
milking “Bessie”
gardening
baking cookies

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RBC Supports North Battleford WDM

June 12, 2013 - As part of the “RBC Day of Service” initiative, RBC staff joined Museum volunteers on June 6 and 7 at our annual Museum Days program, learning about Saskatchewan's past through hands-on activities.

Thomas Sullivan, RBC Branch Manager, also presented a cheque representing a donation of $1,000.00 to North Battleford WDM Manager Joyce Smith. Thank-you, RBC!

The Loft Gift Shop is having a SALE!

Select art 40% off while supplies last
Spring Sale - 50% off (select items)
Barefoot Venus products - 40% off (select items)

In store only.

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North Battleford WDM Great Escapes Raffle
June Winner

Just "gopher" it!
June 3, 2013 - Congratulations to Kari and Stuart Southgate who were the lucky winners of a trip for two to Niagara Falls in the June Draw of the WDM's Great Escape Raffle.

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Five Milestones that Changed the Way We Use the Telephone

How we make local telephone calls in SK will change this week with the introduction of 10-digit dialing and a new area code (639). It isn’t the first time that the way we make telephone calls has changed.

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North Battleford WDM - Heritage Farm & Village