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When Was it Made? Dating Susanna Dimsdale’s Sampler, c. 1611-1750, WDM-1975-S-241.2. Part Three
May 6, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
In our final blog about Susanna Dimsdale’s sampler, we will explore how other historical documents and sources can help provide insight about an artifact’s life. In addition to researching the…
University of Saskatchewan Students Partner with Local Historical Institution on Beautification Project
April 9, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
As part of the Fundamentals of Horticulture course offered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, students developed landscaping plans for the Western Development Museum – Saskatoon to help beautify…
Signs, Signs, Everywhere There are Signs!
February 13, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
At the WDM, signs are instrumental in telling the stories in our Museums. Throughout the four WDM locations, there are more than 1000 signs, most of them designed and produced…
New Board of Directors Announced for the Western Development Museum
January 29, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Western Development Museum (WDM) is pleased to announce the members of the Board of Directors recently appointed by His Honour, the Honourable Russell Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. The…
Language Remediation Project Underway at the Western Development Museum: Answering TRC Calls to Action #43 and #67
January 16, 2020
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Language is important. The words we choose to use in our public spaces and our historical interpretation must be inclusive, respectful, current, historically accurate and meaningful. Language also changes with…
Shaw Toy Tree
December 16, 2019
Saskatoon
Through December 15, the WDM Saskatoon collected toys under the Shaw Toy Tree at the centre of Boomtown Street for children in need in Saskatoon. With the help of Shaw…
WDM Collection Now Available To View Online
September 12, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Western Development Museum collection of Saskatchewan artifacts and over 9,000 of its library materials are now available for the public to search online. From pins to locomotives to a…
Celebrating 1,077 Volunteers
April 7, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Volunteers positively impact our lives everyday. The WDM is extremely proud of the dedicated and hardworking volunteers who contribute to our Museum and our communities. In 2018, 1,077 volunteers donated…
Good Samaritan Finds WDM Moose Jaw Vulcan Locomotive Bell
March 6, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The WDM Moose Jaw is thrilled to announce that a good Samaritan found and returned the bell from the 1914 Vulcan Locomotive! The individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, found…
Museum Governance Matters
February 28, 2019
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
While you may be aware that the WDM has a Board of Directors, have you ever considered what the Board does? Or why museum governance matters? By definition (Canadian Museums…
