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Memory Mondays – Boomtown
On July 11, 1972, the WDM Saskatoon opened its doors to the public with its main highlight, “Pioneer Street,” now called Boomtown. To celebrate, our #MemoryMondays feature will highlight a…
What do I do if the WDM doesn’t want my artifacts?
The WDM Collection of artifacts represents over 75, 000 artifacts, most of which were generously donated by Saskatchewan people. In fact, we have so many artifacts, that we generally decline…
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…
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…
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…
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…
