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Volunteer Highlight: Stan Mills
April 17, 2023
North Battleford
What got Stan Mills interested in volunteering at the WDM was that it provided a great environment to learn about different machines, engines and tractors. He saw it as an…
Volunteer Highlight: Elaine and Louis Lahosky
April 17, 2023
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Elaine and Louis Lahosky of Theodore became official WDM volunteers and members in the early 1980s. However, this wasn’t the first time they supported the WDM. They had been volunteering…
Volunteer Highlight: Linda and Randall Simpson
April 17, 2023
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Linda Simpson was looking for something to do when she retired. She had a long list of projects to do at home that kept her busy but she was missing…
Volunteering Weaves Us Together
April 17, 2023
Curatorial & Corporate Services CentreMoose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Since the WDM began in 1949, volunteers have been an integral part of what we do. Whether they are doing work in our galleries and outdoor spaces or helping behind…
Memory Mondays – Horses
October 3, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Up until recently, horses have been essential to rural life in Saskatchewan. Take a look at this month’s #MemoryMondays photos to see some of the different tasks horses performed around…
An illuminating time piece: Shining a light on radium in museum artifacts
August 17, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Mystery Watch Upon discharge from a military hospital, pilot William Clarence Johnston received his personal effects, recovered with him from a plane crash site by stretcher bearers in the…
Memory Mondays – Royal Visits
August 1, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
In June, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. As Canada’s Head of State, she has made multiple visits over the years,…
The Doily
July 13, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The doily, a decorative and protective textile once found adorning the tops of furniture in many homes, has largely gone extinct. Often placed under vases, centerpieces and dinnerware on dining…
Memory Mondays – Boomtown
July 4, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
On July 11, 1972, the WDM Saskatoon opened its doors to the public with its main highlight, “Pioneer Street,” now called Boomtown. To celebrate, our #MemoryMondays feature will highlight a…
New Board Member Announced for WDM Board of Directors
June 14, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Western Development Museum (WDM) is pleased to announce the newest member of the Board of Directors recently appointed by His Honour, The Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor. The WDM…
