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Names, Numbers and Narratives: Hidden Stories in City Directories, a Three-Part Series. Part 2
How often do you read the terms and conditions on a website when creating a user profile? If I am honest, I do not thoroughly read the terms; I scan…
Names, Numbers and Narratives: Hidden Stories in City Directories, a Three-Part Series. Part 1
When was the last time you pulled out a phone book, a city directory, or an address book with a carefully curated list of friends and family phone numbers? Some…
Pioneer Threshermen’s Club Flea Market and Craft Sale
It could be new to you! You never know what treasures you might find at one of Saskatoon’s best flea markets. This event is sponsored by the Pioneer Threshermen’s Club….
Telephones in Boomtown Seek and Find
Throughout history how we communicate on the phone has changed over time. Find the different telephones in Boomtown and see what some early telephones looked like. Admission Included with Museum…
Celebrating International Volunteer Day 2024: A Tribute to WDM Volunteers
Over 450 people of all ages and from over 70 communities in Saskatchewan (and a few from beyond our borders!) volunteered for the WDM last year. From working with artifacts…
Pop in and Play with the WDM
Have your child connect with the WDM and our hands-on artifacts in a fun and interactive way. Activities are designed for ages 3 – 6. Pop into the Education room…
Pop in and Play with the WDM
Join us in the Education Room for on-going activities throughout the day in two different zones. Take this opportunity to have your child connect with the WDM and our hands-on…
The Restoration of Saskatoon Municipal Railway Snow Sweeper #200: The Edmonton Radial Railway Society and a piece of WDM History
This summer, I had the pleasure of spending the day with members of the Edmonton Radial Railway Society (ERRS). Our morning started in their restoration and operations barns at Fort…
Pop in and Play with the WDM
Join us in the Education Room for on-going activities throughout the day in two different zones. Take this opportunity to have your child connect with the WDM and our hands-on…
Behind the Scenes – Managing Artifact Documentation at the WDM
Did you know that every WDM artifact has a file of documents held centrally in the WDM’s Corporate Office in Saskatoon? Artifact files hold documents such as donation agreements, photographs,…
