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The Great Adventure and Its Great Consequences
Over the course of the First World War, more than 40,000 men from Saskatchewan enlisted in the war effort. There were several factors that encouraged them to sign up. Propaganda…
Memory Mondays – Winter Scenes
Now that winter is here, we’re highlighting four photos from the WDM’s Barton Collection of photographs, all featuring snowy winter scenes. The notes on this 1907 photo explain that this…
The 50th Anniversary of Boomtown Street, 1972 – 2022
This summer marked 50 years since the Western Development Museum Saskatoon moved to its current location and opened “Boomtown Street” – providing years of memories and a sense of wonder…
Framed or Unframed: How Museums Make Storage Decisions
Collections and Conservation staff at the Western Development Museum are continually making decisions about how to store artifacts in our Collections in order to preserve them for the future. In…
Memory Mondays – Horses
Up until recently, horses have been essential to rural life in Saskatchewan. Take a look at this month’s #MemoryMondays photos to see some of the different tasks horses performed around…
Creating Custom Housings
When we visit a museum, we don’t often think about the artifacts not on display or how they are stored. The WDM cares for many artifacts currently in long-term storage….
Memory Mondays – Water Play
Though students are back at school and the nights are getting colder, there are (hopefully!) still a few warm days ahead. To help cool off, here are four photos of…
An illuminating time piece: Shining a light on radium in museum artifacts
The Mystery Watch Upon discharge from a military hospital, pilot William Clarence Johnston received his personal effects, recovered with him from a plane crash site by stretcher bearers in the…
Memory Mondays – Royal Visits
In June, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. As Canada’s Head of State, she has made multiple visits over the years,…
The Doily
The doily, a decorative and protective textile once found adorning the tops of furniture in many homes, has largely gone extinct. Often placed under vases, centerpieces and dinnerware on dining…
