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Yorkton WDM - Story of People
The Yorkton WDM chronicles the stories of immigrants to Saskatchewan. From a Ukranian kitchen to an American bedroom, from the steam traction engine to the Morris Rod-Weeder, exciting exhibits will help you gain insight into the undaunted spirit of the people who came to this land.
Click the image below for a virtual tour of our Local
Historyexhibit.
Look around our website more virtual exhibit
tours.
Features:
Time Square exhibit and play area
for kids- In a Prairie Attic exhibit
- Winning the Prairie Gamble exhibit
- Curriculum based education programs
- and much, much more!
News:
All the latest about the Yorkton WDM.
Coming soon: June 10 Movies at the Museum
Distinguished Service Award
May 1, 2012
David Klatt served as the Executive Director of the WDM for 20 years; prior to that he had worked for 10 years as the Manager of the Saskatoon WDM. The Museum reluctantly said goodbye to David in July 2011. His commitment and dedication not only to the WDM but to the wider museum community was recently recognized by the Canadian Museums Association. On April 25, 2012, David was awarded the CMA Award of Distinctive Service at a ceremony held at a national conference in Gatineau, Quebec. Congratulations, David – you have given the WDM one more reason to celebrate.
WDM Membership Fee Increase
May 1, 2012
Please note that effective May 1, 2012, WDM Membership fees will be increased. An option to purchase 2 year memberships is now available. For details, please visit the WDM Membership webpage.
WDM Celebrates National Volunteer Week
April 18, 2012
National Volunteer Week tales place each April and
recognizes the enormous contribution that volunteers make to our
nation and its well-being. Saskatchewan is making headlines this
year for having the highest rate of volunteerism in Canada at
58%.
At the WDM, we see the generosity of Saskatchewan people every
day in our four Museums and in our Curatorial Centre. In 2011,
1,218 people
volunteered to helped us teach visitors about Saskatchewan's
rich history. Together, they donated a whopping
65,922.45 hours!
The WDM would like to thank each and every one of our 1,218 volunteers.
We could not accomplish all that we do without the solid support
of our volunteer core.
Learn more about our volunteers or how to become one of them.
Changes to Admission Fees
April 17, 2012
Please note the following increases to admission fees at Moose Jaw, North Battleford, and Saskatoon WDMs:
| Adult: | From $8.50 to $9.00 |
| Senior (Age 65 +): | From $7.50 to $8.00 |
| Student (any age with valid student card): | From $5.75 to $6.25 |
| Children (age 6-12 years): | From $2.00 to $2.50 |
| Preschool Children (age 5 years and younger) | Free |
| Family (parents or guardians & dependant children under 18 years): | From $18.50 to $20.00 |
An increase in the admission fees at the Yorkton WDM will be implemented in September 2012.
WDM “Digs Deep” For Cost Recovery Measures
April 16, 2012
On the heels of Monday closures, the Saskatchewan Western Development Museum’s Board of Directors recently approved further steps that will compensate for its budgetary constraints in its 2012-2013 fiscal year.
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Sparks Off the Anvil
April-May 2012 (PDF)
WDM Facing Cuts Due to Budgetary Constraints
April 12, 2012
Cuts to Saskatchewan’s arts and culture sector reach beyond the
film industry. Heritage institutions have also been adversely
affected. As a result of a zero percent increase in its annual
budget allocation from the provincial government, the Western
Development Museum’s (WDM) four exhibit locations at Moose Jaw,
North Battleford, Saskatoon and Yorkton will be closed Mondays
in an effort to maintain a balanced budget.
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constraints and how YOU can help -->
WDM Monday Closures Effective Immediately
March 26, 2012
As a result of a zero percent increase in its annual budget allocation from the provincial government, the Western Development Museum’s (WDM) four exhibit locations at Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Saskatoon and Yorkton will be closed Mondays in an effort to maintain a balanced budget. Please WDM Facing Cuts Due to Budgetary Constraints to find out more.
WDM voted 2011 Best Museum in Saskatchewan by readers of Prairies North Magazine.
December 20, 2011
