CEO S REPORT UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMERTIME FUN Thanks to long-time staff. What s happening at your WDMs. WDM shows and day camps

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1 JUNE JULY 2016 VOLUME 40, EDITION 3 CEO S REPORT UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMERTIME FUN Thanks to long-time staff What s happening at your WDMs WDM shows and day camps MOOSE JAW NORTH BATTLEFORD SASKATOON YORKTON WDM.CA

2 UPCOMING EVENTS WDM Moose Jaw Through August 28 June 19 June 23 October 4 July 16 July A Taste of Science exhibit produced by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Father s Day Insects, Flowers and Food exhibit from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group Show and Shine Brickspo WDM North Battleford June 18 July August 6 7 Family Day presented by Innovation Credit Union From Vimy to Juno exhibit from the Juno Beach Centre Those Were the Days WDM Saskatoon Through September June 18 July 1 17 July 9 10 Building the Road to Victory: Canadian Railway Troops, Forgotten Heroes exhibit from Exporail, Canada s Railway Museum Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad From Vimy to Juno exhibit from the Juno Beach Centre Pion-Era WDM Yorkton Through September 20 June 12 June 26 July 1 July 3 July 10 July 13 July Years Ago: Remembering WWI WDM Exhibit Daddy & I Coffee and Pie Movies at the Museum Canada Day Picnic Movies at the Museum Discovery Box Family Programming Museum Day Threshermen s Show and Seniors Festival See the Kids Summer Day Camps feature page for our summer camp dates. Events and dates listed here are subject to change.

3 A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO With spring comes change The Western Development Museum is grateful for the commitment demonstrated by all its Board members, staff and volunteers. This spring we said a fond farewell to two long-time staff members, Warren Clubb, Research and Library Coordinator at the Curatorial Centre and Jackie Hall, Programs/Education Officer at the WDM Moose Jaw. We are sad to see them go, but glad for the freedom they will soon enjoy as they pursue their many interests. Warren began working at the WDM in February He has left his indelible mark on the WDM in a variety of roles, from research and exhibit curation, to his most recent achievements as the Travelling Exhibits Coordinator. The George Shepherd Library has become more accessible to staff, volunteers and the public under Warren s stewardship. He was also a wonderful spokesperson for the WDM during the many media interviews he gave over the years. Jackie joined the WDM in April She was instrumental in the success of the Thunder Creek Model Train Show and in bringing Brickspo, the annual Lego show, to the WDM Moose Jaw. Jackie s work with the Moose Jaw Regional Youth Heritage Fair as the Chair and annual event organizer has ensured that this program not only continued, but has thrived. We thank Warren and Jackie for their dedication and hard work. They have been instrumental in making the Museum the success that it is today. Joan Champ, CEO

4 IN THE GALLERIES A B WDM Moose Jaw A Taste of Science produced by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Through August 28 WDM North Battleford Outdoor Village WDM Permanent Exhibit A IMAGE COURTESY CANADA AGRICULTURE AND FOOD MUSEUM B C IMAGE COURTESY JUNO BEACH CENTRE D C D WDM Saskatoon From Vimy to Juno from the Juno Beach Centre. July 1 17 WDM Yorkton 100 Years Ago: Remembering WWI, WDM Exhibit Through September 20

5 WDM MOOSE JAW THE OFFICIAL SOD TURNING FOR THE WDM MOOSE JAW. Insects, Flowers and Food Exhibit OPENS JUNE 23 In this Royal Saskatchewan Museum exhibit, examine actual fossil plants as old as the dinosaurs, find out how many of the plants we eat today are pollinated by insects and learn why bumble bees are so important to tomatoes. Did you know that approximately 100,000 honey bee colonies help pollinate Saskatchewan crops each year? Insects closes October 4. Brickspo Returning JULY Check out hundreds of LEGO creations built by local AFOL s (Adult Fans of LEGO). Challenge the young LEGO lover in your life to enter the Kids Building Contest. This event is presented by the Saskatchewan Lego Users Group. Visit sasklegousersgroup.yolasite.com/ for more information. WDM MOOSE JAW WDM MOOSE JAW TURNS 40! Construction began in 1974, with the official opening for WDM Moose Jaw taking place on June 26, CONTACT US 50 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9 Phone: moosejaw@wdm.ca JUNE JULY HOURS 9:00 am 5:00 pm daily

6 WDM NORTH BATTLEFORD FAMILY DAY PRESENTED BY INNOVATION CREDIT UNION. Family Day JUNE 18 Join us for a fun afternoon at Family Day presented by Innovation Credit Union. This event runs from 12:00-4:00 pm with games, crafts, petting zoo, water park and more. Take a ride around the Village in the WDM fire truck or go on an old-fashioned horse and wagon ride. There s great entertainment with children s entertainer, Mark A. Labelle, on stage from 1:00-2:00 pm and two dog shows at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Come spend the afternoon at the WDM! Village Welcomes Visitors Summertime means that the Heritage Farm and Village is open for another season. Since it was constructed in the 1960s, the Village has been a landmark at the junctions of highways 16 and 40. A variety of businesses and homes line the Village streets showing visitors what a 1920s era Saskatchewan town looked like. Towering over the site is the grain elevator, a symbol of settlement and agricultural growth on the Canadian prairies during the early 20th century. This elevator was built in 1928 in Keatley, SK and moved to the WDM in WDM NORTH BATTLEFORD THOSE WERE THE DAYS August 6 & 7 Save the date for our annual summer show. Fun for the whole family! CONTACT US Box 183, Hwys 16 & 40 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1 Phone: nbattleford@wdm.ca JUNE JULY HOURS 9:00 am 5:00 pm daily

7 WDM SASKATOON MAKING ROPE AT THE WDM SASKATOON. Summer Programming The WDM Saskatoon offers more reasons than ever to visit over the summer months, featuring special afternoon programs on Boomtown Street Thursdays through Sundays from July 14 August 26. From demonstrations of historic skills and crafts to costumed interpreters, each day will have something to offer. Contact the WDM before your visit for more information! TELUS Motorcycle Ride for Dad JUNE 18 Once again, the WDM Saskatoon will serve as the starting point for this annual fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness and research. WDM SASKATOON CONTACT US 2610 Lorne Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 0S6 Phone: JUNE JULY HOURS 9:00 am 5:00 pm daily Events kick off with a pancake breakfast in the Museum from 8:00 10:00 am, followed by our parking lot coming to life with the roar of hundreds of motorcycles setting off on the charitable poker run.

8 WDM YORKTON CANADA DAY 2015, WDM YORKTON Daddy & I Coffee & Pie JUNE 12 Share some memories with Dad as you tour our galleries, pose for a family photo and enjoy refreshments and pie. This event runs from 2:00 4:00 pm. Movies at the Museum JUNE 26 & JULY 3 In continued partnership with the Yorkton Film Festival, we will be presenting entries on various Sunday afternoons throughout the summer beginning at 2:00 pm. This year s series will feature war documentary films to complement the WDM exhibit, 100 Years Ago: Remembering WWI. Canada Day Picnic JULY 1 Our annual Canada Day Picnic is the place to be on July 1! Family games, birthday cake, novelty booths and live entertainment are only part of the fun that you can enjoy in celebration of Canada s 149th birthday. The event runs from 12:00 4:00 pm. WDM YORKTON DISCOVERY BOX FAMILY PROGRAMMING July 10, 24 and August 14 at 2:00 pm Get hands-on with history while learning about Saskatchewan s past. Each day has a different theme. CONTACT US Box 98 Hwy 16A West Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6 Phone: yorkton@wdm.ca JUNE JULY HOURS Until June 19: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday 12:00-5:00 pm Weekends June 20 August 12: 9:00 am 5:00 pm daily

9 Summer Day Camps IT S A GREAT TIM IME TO CHECK OUT SUMMER DAY CAM PS OFF FFER ERED ED AT THE WDM. FEATURE WDM Moose Jaw Summer Day Camps Ages 5 8 Each day has a diffe fere nt theme. Come for one day during the week or all four! Camps run 10 am 4 pm. Pirate Camp: July 12 or Augu st 9 Space Camp: July 13 or August 10 Creepy Crawl wly Camp: July 14 or August 11 Spy Camp: July 15 or August 12 WDM North Batt ttlefo rd Heritage Far m and Village Ki ds Camps Ages Activities inc nclude crafts, pioneer activities and wagon rides. Come for one day or all week! July , 11:00 am 4:0 :00 pm dai aily WDM Saskatoon Li ving History Young Pioneerer Camps Ages 7 10 Get a hands-on look at what life would have been like for prairie pioneers by playing old ld-fashioned games and learning pioneer ski kill lls. Week-long camps: July 18 22, July & August :00-4:30 pm daily. WDM Yorkton Children s Pioneer Days Age 9 12 Activities include handi crafts, cooking an d baking, Muse um tours and heritage de monstrations. Augu st 9 11, 10: 0:0000 am 2:00 pm daily VISIT WD M.CA FOR MORE INFORMAT ION ON ALL THESE CAM PS.

10 FEATURE Pion-Era JULY 9 10 Sinc e 1955 the WDM Saskatoon has been bringing the past back to life at Pion-Era! The show runs from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm where you will see favourites like the Story of Threshing harvest de mons nstr trat atio ion, Parade of Power showcasing antique tractors and cars, and the vi ntage fashion show. Children wil ill love the Kid ids are rea where they can try old-fashione d game s and crafts eac h day st arting at 10:30 am. Join us on Sat aturday from 9: 00-11: 1:30 am for th e Ha rvest Pancak ake Brea eakf kfas ast. The cos t is $5 plus gate admissio ion. On Sunda day enjoy a tribute to mus usic of the 40s, 50s and 60s with Me mory Lane at the Sunday Brunch & Show. Ti ckets ar e $30 pe r pers rson and inc lude admissi sion to Pion-Era. Ti cket ets for the br unch mus ust be pur chas ed in ad vanc nce. See you the re!

11 ABOUT US WDM CALLIOPE & STAGECOACH AT THE SWIFT CURRENT PARADE IN Everyone Loves a Parade Every summer the WDM is represented around Saskatchewan at parades and special events. In 2016 the WDM could be visiting a town near you. Calliope Schedule June 11 Warman Rodeo Parade July 2 Simpson Homecoming Parade July 9 10 WDM Saskatoon Pion-Era July WDM Yorkton Threshermen s Show and Seniors Festival August 9 Saskatoon Exhibition Parade August th Annual Northwest Territorial Days Parade, North Battleford WDM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ken Azzopardi, Chair Regina Diana Ireland Moose Jaw Janice Hobbs Saskatoon Susan Lamb Saskatoon Dennis Naphin Yorkton Raymond Sadler Biggar Dave Whitehead North Battleford WDM at Parades June 11 Warman Rodeo Parade June 23 Moose Jaw Hometown Parade July 1 Dundurn Parade July 9 Yorkton Exhibition Parade July 15 Battleford Annual Parade July 16 Delisle Parade August 9 Saskatoon Exhibition Parade August th Annual Northwest Territorial Days Parade, North Battleford October 10 Rosetown Harvest Family Festival Parade

12 Western Development Museum Curatorial Centre 2935 Lorne Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 0S5 WDM.CA #SaskInspired WDM Curatorial Centre For SPARKS and membership questions please contact us at: Phone: Toll Free: Business Hours 8:30 am 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Closed Statutory Holidays Sparks Editors: Corinne Daelick and Kristine Flynn 2016 Western Development Museum Happy Canada Day! Canada Day button, WDM-2003-S-747