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Memory Mondays – Home Interiors
December 5, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
This month’s #MemoryMondays are highlighting photos of the interiors of houses from the WDM’s Barton Collection of photos. These photos all appear to be of houses that the Barton family…
Memory Mondays – Winter Scenes
November 7, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Now that winter is here, we’re highlighting four photos from the WDM’s Barton Collection of photographs, all featuring snowy winter scenes. The notes on this 1907 photo explain that this…
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…
Memory Mondays – Water Play
September 5, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Though students are back at school and the nights are getting colder, there are (hopefully!) still a few warm days ahead. To help cool off, here are four photos of…
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,…
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…
Memory Mondays – Small Settler Homes
June 6, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
This month’s #MemoryMondays are featuring small settler homes! These very small houses were built by early Saskatchewan settlers as temporary shelters until they could build larger, more permanent homes. When…
Memory Mondays – Railway Construction in Saskatchewan
May 2, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
May’s #MemoryMondays are featuring photos of railway construction in Saskatchewan. These photos are from the WDM’s Barton Collection of photos, documenting multiple generations of a family who lived on a…
Memory Mondays – Gardens
April 4, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Soon the risk of frost will pass, which means gardening season is almost here! For some, gardens are a fun pastime that gets those keeping them outside and working with…
Memory Mondays – Playing in the Snow
March 7, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
March’s #MemoryMondays are all about playing in the snow! Though this time of year often has us wishing the snow would be gone already, we have to make the best…
