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Log Hauler
Log Hauler Back in the first decade of the 20th century, steam-powered log haulers were the latest innovation in the lumber industry. The Phoenix Manufacturing Company of Eau Claire, Wisconsin…
Whitelaw Portable Steam Engine
Whitelaw Portable Steam Engine This R. Whitelaw Portable Return Flue Steamer (WDM-1973-S-313) was originally purchased in 1892 in Hamiota, Manitoba. Eleven years later it was sold for $500 and moved…
Dalby Model Steam Engine
Dalby Model Steam Engine A model steam engine (WDM-1997-S-295.2.a.b) in the WDM collection is the work of Fred Dalby. The engine “came home” in 1997. Dalby was born in England…
Jingle Dress and Beaded Set
Jingle Dress and Beaded Set This Plains Cree child’s Jingle Dress and Beaded Set (WDM-2005-S-187) was made by a mother from Onion Lake First Nation for her daughter, who danced…
Narrative Threads: Crafting the Canadian Quilt
We are thrilled to be part of the Virtual Museum of Canada’s project – Narrative Threads: Crafting the Canadian Quilt! Produced by the Textile Museum of Canada in conjunction with…
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Be inspired by the ingenuity and resilience of Saskatchewan people as you explore the North Battleford WDM. Old Abe the eagle, long time symbol of the J.I. Case…
Heritage Farm and Village
Heritage Farm and Village We have 100 acres (40 hectares), with over 30 homes and businesses representing the boom years of the 1920s – and a farmstead. The Heritage Farm…
100 Years of Saskatchewan History
100 Years of Saskatchewan History This exhibit celebrates 100 years of Saskatchewan. Events on the 1905 to 2005 timeline chronicle Saskatchewan achievements and challenges during the first 100 years of…
Saskatchewan Innovations – Patent Index
Throughout our province’s history, Saskatchewan people have created an amazing variety of devices – everything from kitchen gadgets and personal gear to agricultural and industrial equipment. With about 3,200 inventions…
BigDoer Blog 1158 Locomotive
CNR #1158 at the Western Development Museum: receiving a little TLC. Researched, written and photographed by Chris Doering and Connie Biggart. Thanks to Chris and Connie for visitng the WDM…
