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New Board Member Announced for WDM Board of Directors
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…
Motorcycle Ride for Dad
Ride for Dad is a motorcycle ride that raises funds for the fight against prostate cancer. The WDM Saskatoon is thrilled to be the starting point for the annual ride….
Memory Mondays – Small Settler Homes
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…
Spark Your Pride
Spark Your Pride is a joyful celebration of the lives of Saskatchewan’s older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and 2spirit people. This year’s theme is One Light…Many Queer Stories! This…
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…
Christmas Craft Fair
Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Over 100 booths featuring handmade specialties including jewellery, wood working, crafts, home décor, food vendors and so much more. You’ll be sure…
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…
Hands-on Heritage Summer Camps
Have a blast learning all about Saskatchewan in the past! Campers will learn new skills and get to see some cool behind-the-scenes parts of the Museum. There will be lots…