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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…
Behind The Scenes in Collections Storage – Improving Artifact Storage
January 14, 2025
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Volunteer Highlight: Ray Fribance, Dennis Stanley & Dave Buck
April 15, 2024
Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre
Dennis Stanley became a volunteer at the Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre in 2015. Like many folks, he was looking for volunteer opportunities in retirement. When his children were growing…
Volunteer Highlight: Greig Pearce
April 15, 2024
Yorkton
“Sure, I’ll do it!” is a common phrase uttered by WDM volunteers. On this occasion, it was Greig Pearce who agreed to take on the role of Santa Claus for…
