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ABANDONED BRIDGE
by Troy Larson, Ghosts of North America This abondoned Saskatchewan bridge, a concrete arch bridge, also sometimes referred to as a "bowstring arch", is in southwestern Saskatchewan, just over two kilometers west of Scotsgard. The bridge spans the former line of the Great Western Railway...
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, is one of 52 Provincial Heritage Properties. It was commissioned in 1888, after the Territorial capital was moved by the federal government to Regina from Battleford. It was completed in 1891. The building's heritage value lies in its use as the...
HERITAGE AWARDS SK
The Lieutenant Governor's Heritage Awards, now administered by Heritage Saskatchewan, provide an opportunity to recognize heritage projects that build resilient and sustainable communities for the future. In recognizing success stories, the Awards program celebrates, inspires, encourages...
THE ADDISON SOD HOUSE
The Addison Sod House is one of 52 Provincial Heritage Properties in Saskatchewan (1992) and is also a National Historic Site of Canada (2004). This house is located in the Rural Municipality of Oakdale No. 320: 16km north and 6.5km east of the Town of Kindersley in west-central Saskatchewan...
Ode to my Prairie Schoolhouse
All the kids in my hometown attended our one room school. I remember the big picture of King George, the Union Jack, the maps, and the shelf of old books. There were lots of kids at the school at one time but not when I was there. We had one teacher for all the grades. I was the only student...
Directory of Heritage Professionals
Did you know the Architectural Heritage Society of Saskatchewan maintains an online directory of heritage professionals? We do, primarily to provide you a source of contacts for advice, funding, planning and restoration. This register lists architects, designers, engineers,...
Saskatchewan Archives
At the City of Saskatoon Archives, they work to preserve and provide access to the historical records of the City as well as to those of historically significant individuals and organizations. Did you know that the Saskatoon area has been inhabited for at least 8,000 years. Remnants of the...
Built Heritage Archive?
Many organizations and individuals have accumulated a wide range of books, records and other resources associated with built heritage and Saskatchewan. Some old books are, in themselves, works of art and of heritage value. Directors of the Society are talking about creating, perhaps online,...
