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GOVERNMENT HOUSE, BATTLEFORD
Government House, Battleford is a Provincial Heritage Property and National Historic Site located on a scenic hilltop overlooking the junction of the Battle and North Saskatchewan Rivers in the Town of Battleford. The site consists of a ¾-hectare parcel of landscaped grounds, which includes a...
FLEMING GRAIN ELEVATOR
Constructed in 1895 at Fleming, Saskatchewan, this precious grain elevator was one of several built by the Lake of the Woods Milling Company to supply its Ontario-based flour mills. The architectural value of the elevator was in its materials and form. It was distinguished by its hip-roof...
FIVE PLACES OF FAITH
The challenges facing historic places of faith are daunting, yet across the country congregations and communities are finding creative new uses and partnerships to revitalize these important landmarks. Solutions are being found that work in specific contexts, whether a busy downtown street...
ALBERT SCHOOL, SASKATOON
Albert School is an elaborate and imposing three storey brick and granite building with a central tower in Saskatoon. It reflects a British style which emphasized simple, bold lines. Constructed in 1911, the Albert School (now called the Albert Community Centre) is located in the neighbourhood...
ERNEST LINDNER STUDIO
Attracted to Fairy Island’s pristine setting, nationally-renowned artist Ernest Lindner chose this spot, now called Lindner Point, to build his summer home and studio in 1935. The studio is constructed from spruce trees cut on the site and incorporates a large corner window offering a...
PRINCE ALBERT LANDMARK PROTECTED
The Government of Saskatchewan has designated the historic Immigration Hall in Prince Albert as a provincial heritage property. This significant heritage asset is linked to the immigration of new citizens into our province during the 1920s. It also refects the role of governments in...
DOUKHOBOR DUGOUT HOUSE
Fleeing religious and political persecution in Russia, many Doukhobors immigrated to Canada in the late nineteenth century. In 1899, a group settling in the Blaine Lake area adapted to the harsh winter and limited availability of building materials by using the natural landscape to their...
GRAIN ELEVATOR PROTECTED
The Government of Saskatchewan has designated the Veregin Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood Grain Elevator as the province’s 54th Provincial Heritage Property. The elevator is adjacent to the Canadian National Railway track in the former village of Veregin, located 50 kilometres...
53RD PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PROPERTY
The Government of Saskatchewan has designated the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery as our 53rd Provincial Heritage Property. The heritage value of the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery resides in its association with the first black community in Saskatchewan. Following the American Civil...
ARCHIVES ACROSS SASKATCHEWAN
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...
THE COLLEGE BUILDING
As one of the first buildings constructed on campus, the College Building reflects the prominent role agricultural education was to play at the newly created University of Saskatchewan. Originally designed to house the College of Agriculture, this multi-purpose building quickly became a hub...
CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE BUILDING
This significant six-storey building was constructed by 1914 for the Canada Life Assurance Company. It served that purpose until 1947 when it was purchased by the newly created Saskatchewan Government Insurance Office. SGIO maintained its head office in the building until 1979. This historic...
