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community garden may 2023
Museum, Summer

Free Garden Plots

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

2023: Community Garden plots will be available once they’ve been rototilled and staked. We expect that to be done by the May long weekend. Plots will be approximately 10 ft. x 20 ft.

The Community Garden is located to the east of the Cut Knife grid road in a large sunny field between the Museum’s Armstrong Building to the south and the R.M.’s shop on Dion Avenue to the north.

Guidelines are as follows:

  • Plant rows east / west.
  • No water is available onsite. Water must be hauled from home.
  • Plots are free but you must care for your plot throughout the season. This includes weeding and harvesting.
  • If your plot is not maintained, you will be refused a plot the following year.

Currently, there is no water on site for growers. However, we are working to establish a water reservoir for community garden use but cannot confirm that it will be available this growing season.

Contact a CMMM Board member or email cmmmcutknife@gmail.com to arrange for garden space.

Produce is not to be harvested by anyone other than the grower. It belongs to the person who planted it.

~ Debbie M.

Queen Elizabeth II commemorative tray 1953 coronation
McLain Family, Museum

“Coronations Past to Present”

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

If you visited the Cut Knife Library yesterday, then I’m guessing you’ve already taken a look at the 3 new exhibits Lucille curated on Friday.

For everyone else, here’s a sneak peak of a selection of museum artifacts connected to past Coronations:

Coronation collectibles have been hot items for as long as there have been coronations.

Tin items such as the tray and lunch bucket were purchased as treasured memories of the special event. It is notable that when the lunch bucket was no longer in use for taking lunch to school, it was still not thrown out and remained as a coronation keepsake.

China items have been popular as shown here and in the other exhibit case.

Retailers were also able to profit from the event as seen by the tin box that had Oxo Cubes when sold in 1953.

L. Bullerwell, Clayton McLain Memorial Museum
View the tray, lunch bucket, china, and Oxo Cubes tin box at the Cut Knife Library.
In this display at the Cut Knife Library, view memorabilia from the Coronations of 1911, 1937, 1953, and 2023.

Elizabeth McLain was the wife of Clayton McLain; mother of Dale, Dennis, Sharon, Sylvia, Trevor; teacher at Gallivan School and Cut Knife High School; first Curator of the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum in Cut Knife. She was the recipient of the following awards:

  • CMMM Curator for 25 years
  • Cut Knife Citizen of the Year 1993
  • Museums of Saskatchewan Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award 2000
  • Canada Medal for Golden Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Reign

Coin was created in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II reign as queen of Canada. It was presented to individuals who made outstanding and exemplary contributions to their communities or Canada as a whole.

L. Bullerwell, Clayton McLain Memorial Museum
Elizabeth McLain was recognized for her volunteer work at the CMMM with a number of awards, which are on display in this exhibit, including the ‘Canada Medal for Golden Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Reign’.

    Cut Knife Library 113 Broad Street
    Tuesday 4-7pm | Thursday 6-9pm | Saturday 9am – 1pm

    ~ Debbie M.

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    Museum, Summer

    Hiring: Museum Supervisor

    Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

    FULL-TIME SEASONAL POSITION

    Clayton McLain Memorial Museum and Archives
    101 Hill Avenue, Cut Knife, SK 

    Seasonal: June 14 through August 2023
    Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 9am – 5pm
    Wages: $17 / hour
    Deadline to apply: Friday, May 26, 2023

    The Clayton McLain Memorial Museum consists of 12 heritage buildings containing artifacts that once belonged to the area’s early settlers and Indigenous Peoples. It is located adjacent to Tomahawk Park, home of the World’s Largest Tomahawk.

    The Museum Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the museum and the supervision of a Heritage Assistant. The Museum Supervisor will report to the Board of Trustees. 

    Job description: 

    • Prepare the heritage buildings for the season opening, which includes cleaning the buildings and displays. Note maintenance or repair issues.
    • Welcome tourists and local visitors to the museum, lead groups through the buildings, answer their questions based on the information provided.
    • Perform visitor services and other administrative tasks as required, including gift shop sales and inventory, guest book records, and seasonal visitor statistics.
    • Account for monetary donations; make bank deposits; purchase supplies, as necessary.
    • Create and implement work plans to ensure building interiors, artifacts, and display cases are cared for and cleaned, and that the museum grounds are tidy and maintained. 
    • Catalogue artifacts as time permits.
    • Assist the Board with the museum’s Canada Day event and Coffee at the Museum afternoons. 
    • Assist with Facebook and Instagram posts.
    • Other tasks as assigned by the Board of Trustees.

    The successful applicant will enjoy working with the public, be self-motivated, and familiar with local services and attractions. Training will be provided in heritage industry standards.

    Please note applicants do not need to be within a certain age group or returning to an educational program in the fall. 

    The museum may be able to accommodate some flexibility with weekend schedules over the course of the summer. A successful applicant who has a keen interest in museums may be eligible for additional learning opportunities.

    Interested? Please email your resume with a cover letter to cmmmcutknife@gmail.com.

    To print a copy of this posting, click here.

    railway station handcar
    Museum, Summer

    Hiring: Heritage Assistant

    Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

    FULL-TIME SEASONAL POSITION

    Clayton McLain Memorial Museum and Archives
    101 Hill Avenue, Cut Knife, SK

    Seasonal: June 28 through August 2023
    Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 9am – 5pm
    Wages: $15 / hour
    Deadline to apply: Friday, May 26, 2023

    The Heritage Assistant will:

    • Welcome tourists and local visitors to the museum; answer their questions about the buildings, exhibits and displays, and other duties, as required. Training and an information binder will be provided.
    • Ensure that building interiors, artifacts, and display cases are cared for and cleaned, and that the museum grounds are tidy and maintained.
    • Assist with the museum’s Canada Day event and Coffee at the Museum afternoons.
    • Assist with Facebook and Instagram posts.
    • Other tasks as assigned by the Museum Supervisor or Board of Directors.

    This position will provide an introduction to the work of museums and heritage institutions, the travel and tourism industry, and for those interested, a taste of event planning, and communications and marketing. If applicants have a particular area of interest, please mention that in your cover letter. 

    The successful applicant must be willing to learn, be a hard worker, and be comfortable meeting new people. Organizational and time management skills are an asset.

    Please note applicants do not need to be within a certain age group or returning to an educational program in the fall. 

    The museum may be able to accommodate some flexibility with weekend schedules over the course of the summer. A successful applicant who has a keen interest in museums may be eligible for additional learning opportunities.

    For more information, or to submit your resume with cover letter, email cmmmcutknife@gmail.com.

    To print a copy of this posting, click here.

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    Archives, Board, Events, Museum

    Attn: Museum Supporters

    Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

    Please support the long term viability of Museums and Heritage Institutions across the country by providing your input through this Government of Canada / Canadian Heritage survey.

    The Department of Canadian Heritage wants to know what Canadians think. The Government of Canada is seeking input from all Canadians, whether in Canada or abroad, who have an interest in, or want to share their opinion on, museums in Canada…

    The purpose of these consultations is to gather views on issues of importance to Canadians, Indigenous partners and the heritage sector. Responses will help build a federal vision for the museum sector, which will be used to adapt or improve existing federal measures to ensure that our cultural heritage is protected, and that heritage institutions continue to be a place where Canadians can learn for generations to come.

    Canadian Heritage

    To participate in the Survey, click here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/renewal-museum-policy.html

    Thank you for your support!

    ~ Debbie M.