ASSINBOIA — Sally Svenson, Assiniboia’s museum co-ordinator, says that volunteers are ensuring that the museum is ready for the upcoming season.
“Off-season projects have included a painted background to sit behind the photo board, which was developed by a volunteer and painted with assistance from summer students in 2024. Plans for programs and activities are being worked on as well,” affirms Svenson.
Museum Day will be held May 15 with Saskatchewan author Gayle Smith, speaking. Smith is a historical author, and her current book "Thickwood" is about a woman who was raised on a ranch, goes to play in the All-American Girls Baseball league and comes home to PFRA chaos. The story is based on many Canadian women playing in the baseball league in the United States, and with the closing of the federal pasture system in Western Canada.
Svenson also acknowledges a date is to be determined, in August, for an interactive travelling exhibit, "Ace Academy - Flight Experience" This uses motion sensory and authentic flight imagery as a person can try his/her hand at piloting a plane from the First World War. It is in both English and French.
“It is definitely something for everyone to come and experience all the effects. We have this exhibit into the beginning of October,” says the museum co-ordinator.
The annual Southern Cruisers fall show n’ shine will take place on Sept. 20, partnering with another non-profit group to offer a great activity for the whole family.
Svenson also states, “We are looking forward to working with many organizations this year as we have in the previous years. Our organization is working on other events, as details are being worked out. More information and details will be coming soon. “
Assiniboia’s Museum is always looking for new members and new volunteers to help with the day-to-day tasks and all the events/activities that are undertaken by this historical centre.
“We had a monetary donation with items donated from the Parish of the Anglican Church Assiniboia. These items are in good condition, including a stained glass windows from the church, along with other items. We also received a monetary donation from the Assiniboia and District Eastern Star ladies' group including many items that are in good condition. All of these items will be accessioned shortly. We accepted a mint condition 1925 Assiniboia High School yearbook with the program of graduates' names and activities as listed. We also received a Southern Rebels Jacket that is in great condition.”
The museum appreciates items received from across the area from former Assiniboia residents.
Svenson also points out that the Assiniboia Museum will have another garage sale with clean items donated for sale from residents in the community, which will start in April.
Residents are encouraged to plan on attending any of the events and activities upcoming at their local museum as well as bring their guests to come and see all that is offered at this venue to take a step back into the past of Assiniboia and area.
