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Canada Strong Pass | Laissez-passer Un Canada fort

June 4, 2026

Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton

The Canada Strong Pass is back at the WDM! From June 19 to September 7, 2026, enjoy free or discounted admission to the Western Development Museum as part of the…

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Admission and Membership Pricing Update

April 1, 2026

Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton

To continue safeguarding Saskatchewan’s heritage and delivering high-quality exhibits and programs, the Western Development Museum will implement updated admission pricing effective April 1, 2026. This adjustment supports artifact preservation, educational…

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A girl looking at an artifact in a museum, her parent stand behind her. In the top right corner is a bilingual visual identifier with ‘Canada Strong Pass’ and ‘Laissez-passer Un Canada fort’ in bold text. A dotted border suggests a ticket edge, a partial maple leaf sits at the top, and the Canada wordmark appears at the bottom.

Canada Strong Pass | Laissez-passer Un Canada fort

December 11, 2025

Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton

Make the most of the holidays! From December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026, enjoy free or discounted admission to the Western Development Museum as part of the Canada Strong…

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Behind The Scenes in Collections Storage – Improving Artifact Storage

January 14, 2025

Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre

The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is embarking on a large-scale collections project to implement critical upgrades in artifact storage to meet fire code regulations. This work will ensure that…

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Celebrating International Volunteer Day 2024: A Tribute to WDM Volunteers

December 4, 2024

Curatorial & Corporate Services CentreMoose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton

Over 450 people of all ages and from over 70 communities in Saskatchewan (and a few from beyond our borders!) volunteered for the WDM last year. From working with artifacts…

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Western Development Museum Board of Directors Appointments

July 30, 2024

Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton

Brian Martynook is a staunch advocate for community development and has served on numerous boards and committees. He brings leadership experience from diverse industries to the WDM. The Western Development…

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The women stand in front of a banner that reads "A Saskatchewan Where Everyone Belongs and Histories Matter". The woman in the middle holds an award plaque. All are smiling widely.

WDM North Battleford Receives Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Award

April 23, 2024

North Battleford

The Western Development Museum is thrilled to announce that WDM North Battleford was recently honoured by the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation with a 2024 Volunteer Recognition…

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Couple with "My Grandpa Was a Blacksmith" book in front of them

Volunteer Highlight: WDM Saskatoon Blacksmiths

April 15, 2024

Saskatoon

Blacksmithing was always something that interested Bryan Ryan. When the WDM offered its first Introduction to Blacksmithing Course in 1988, Bryan was one of the first to sign up. He…

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Volunteer Highlight: Bill Raynor

April 15, 2024

North Battleford

It was around 2015 that WDM volunteer Stan Mills, invited Bill Raynor to check out the WDM North Battleford. As Bill put it, “I came along with him to see…

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Volunteer Highlight: Mark & Evelyn Michener

April 15, 2024

Moose Jaw

When Evelyn and Mark Michener moved to Moose Jaw from a small town in Ontario, they were looking for a way to contribute to their new community. They found the…

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