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Twin City 60: Monster Tractor
Twin City 60: Monster Tractor Twenty-eight thousand pounds of steel; seven-foot drive wheels; 60 horsepower on the drawbar—that was the Twin City 60-90 HP tractor, the biggest, most powerful tractor…
Professor N.P. Lewchuk’s Traveling Midway
Professor N.P. Lewchuk’s Traveling Midway Nicholas Lewchuk was born in Ukraine, the youngest of seven children. When he was just six years old, his parents moved to Canada, and in…
Carved Figures
Carved Figures Victor Humeniuk and his girlfriend lived an ocean apart for most of their lives, but two carvings in their likeness now sit side by side. Humeniuk, who lived…
Bladon Toys
In A Prairie Attic: Bladon Family Toys is the Western Development Museum’s intriguing exhibit of early 20th century toys and games from the Bladon family of Lang, Saskatchewan. Who were…
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…
Yorkton Local History Exhibit
Yorkton Local History Exhibit Discover how the original Yorkton townsite was established when the York Farmers’ Colonization Company purchased land in 1881.
100 Years of Saskatchewan History
100 Years of Saskatchewan History This exhibit celebrates 100 years of Saskatchewan history. This introduction area dramatically sets the stage for 1905 by giving an overview of the long and…
Railway Station
Railway Station An impressive mural recreates a typical railway station scene from the early 20th century. The artist is Gus Froese, a well-known Saskatchewan painter.
Showcase Rooms
Showcase Rooms Room exhibitsshowcase an array of artifacts from different cultures, including British, German, American, and Ukrainian. American Room Many Americans immigrated the Canadian west at the turn of the…
Time Square
Time Square This area of the Museum is designed for children. It is arranged in four sections: “a time to play,” “a time to learn,” “a time to shop,” and…
