WILKIE - The Wilkie and District Museum enjoyed immense success this year, which accumulated into putting tin onto the Wilkie Press building.
The ball really got rolling in July with the museum holding a Canada Day event that included pancake breakfast, barbecue supper and entertainment by Dan Wilgenbusch and friends Colin and Eddy, along with Wilfred and Joan Rice.
Two weeks later, the museum held a car show on the museum grounds, with a big crowd coming to see all the wonderful vehicles that rolled into town for the event.
In August, the annual children’s programming started, and summer worker Shantel enjoyed her short time running the operations for the month. The month was called off with the return of the Movie under the Stars that showed the Super Mario Bros animated movie and the Mel Brooks classic Spaceballs.
With all the fundraising complete for the roof, it was time to make it happen. With very limited volunteers and board members, the giant task of tinning the Press building was able to be completed in around 13 hours spanning two weekends.
The museum was also honoured to be asked to be a part of the Wilkie and District Fire Department’s open house. Popcorn was given away as a part of the meal.
“The year was very challenging but also very rewarding” remarked president Laura Heilman.
The museum continues to fundraise, with more irons in the fire than a cattle company branding day. Some of these include the regular Purdy’s chocolate and accepting donations for museum merchandise.
Watch the Facebook page (Wilkie & District Museum) and look for posters for any upcoming events.
