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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…
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…
Every Moment Matters – Saluting WDM Volunteers
April 15, 2024
Curatorial & Corporate Services CentreMoose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
2024 National Volunteer Week For the past 75 years, volunteers have played a very important role in the WDM and in what we offer to our community. No matter what…
Memory Mondays – The Early Days of the WDM
April 1, 2024
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
On April 2, 1949, the Saskatchewan Legislature passed the Western Development Museum Act, formally establishing the WDM as an institution to collect, preserve and exhibit objects of historical value and…
WDM celebrates 75 Years
March 26, 2024
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The WDM turns 75 on April 2! As we celebrate 75 years of sharing Saskatchewan stories and memories, we invite you to join in our anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, April…
Memory Mondays – Pet Helpers
March 4, 2024
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
This month’s #MemoryMondays features dogs helping around the farm. From herding or guarding livestock to protecting people from predators, controlling pests and providing companionship on often isolated farms, there are…
Memory Mondays – Digitized Photos
February 5, 2024
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Western Development Museum (WDM) is pleased to be an institutional partner on the Building London with Canadian Resources: An Immersive History for Learning the Limits of the Earth’s Carrying…
Memory Mondays – Winter Activities
January 1, 2024
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
This month’s #MemoryMondays features images of winter activities! In the days before central heating and easily accessible grocery stores, Saskatchewan’s cold climate and long winters required a lot of preparation…
