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5 Ways To ‘Stretch’ Food Like a Wartime Home Cook
Food Rationing During the Second World War, many resources were diverted to the war effort. Rationing was introduced across Canada to make sure everyone got their share and to stop…
WDM SASKATOON RECEIVES FUNDING FOR ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT ON BOOMTOWN
The Government of Canada is investing in the WDM Saskatoon through $106,410 from PrairiesCan under the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), and $40,790 from Canadian Heritage under the Canada Cultural…
Moving a Collection – Part 3
The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is currently moving the Small Artifacts and Documents Collection. Learn more about the project here. The first step was to conduct an inventory of…
WDM SIGNS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH BMO FINANCIAL GROUP FOR BMO DAY AT THE WDM
The Western Development Museum is thrilled to announce a province-wide three-year sponsorship agreement has been signed with BMO Financial Group to provide two free admission days per year at each…
Jewish Heritage Month
May is Jewish Heritage Month. To mark this, the WDM Saskatoon will host a small display on Jewish holidays for the month of May in partnership with Congregation Agudas Israel…
Memory Mondays – Railway Construction in Saskatchewan
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…
WDM SALUTES VOLUNTEERS DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
The WDM is Saskatchewan-inspired, and one of the most inspirational parts of the Museum is our volunteer team. They educate the next generation, make ice cream by hand, send messages…
New to the WDM Collection: Sylvia Fedoruk’s Chancellor’s Robes and Cap
This cap and chancellor’s robes belonged to the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk from her time as chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan, 1986 – 89. She was the first woman to…
Moving a Collection – Part Two
The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is currently moving the Small Artifacts and Documents Collection. Learn more about the project here. The first step has been to conduct an inventory…
Memory Mondays – Gardens
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…
