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Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER MUSEUM WORKER

We are hiring a summer student to fill the position of Museum Worker at the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum in Cut Knife. If you, or someone you know is interested, please follow the provided link for more information and for instructions on how to apply.

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Questions about the position? Contact the museum for more info. Thanks for your interest!

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Melvin Sawatzky, RWD 2021 Volunteer Award

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

From the Rivers West District website:

“Spanning over five decades, Mel Sawatzky has had a long and distinguished record of service to the community and district of Cut Knife, Saskatchewan.

Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Mayor Gwenn Kaye (left) presenting Mel Sawatzky (right) with the Over-All Volunteer of the Year Award

In 1971, Mel became the first Chairman of the newly created Clayton McLain Memorial Museum. For several years prior to this, in the late 1960s, Mel, in his capacity as Noble Grand of the local Oddfellows Chapter, actively sought to assist Elizabeth McLain in establishing a Museum which would house artifacts of great historical significance to Canada, associated with the settlement of the northwest and the events surrounding the 1885 Northwest Resistance. Melvin Sawatzky holds the distinction of Life Member of the Board of Trustees of Clayton McLain Memorial Museum.

Mel’s achievements also include:

  • Volunteer firefighter for 24 years;
  • Councilor for the Town of Cut Knife for 8 years;
  • Decades of participation with the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, including the Hunter Safety Education program;
  • 20+ volunteer years with the Cut Knife Colts hockey team in a variety of roles, and
  • Assistance with coordinating the 2005 RCMP Musical Ride in the Town of Cut Knife.

Congratulations Mel! Thank you for everything you do for us!

~ Debbie M.

Board

Melvin Sawatzky, Award Recipient

Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

– content of post kindly shared from the Rivers West District Nomination form submitted by Bonnie S.

mel sawatsky receiving overall volunteer award of the year
Mayor Gwenn Kaye (left) presenting Mel Sawatzky (right) with the Over-All Volunteer of the Year Award

In 1971, Mel became the first Chairman of the newly created Clayton McLain Memorial Museum. For several years prior to this Mel, in his capacity as Noble Grand of the local Oddfellows Chapter, actively sought to assist Elizabeth McLain in establishing a Museum which would house artifacts of great historical significance to Canada, associated with the settlement of the northwest and the events surrounding the 1885 rebellion.

Mel’s record of achievements include:

  • 24 years as a Volunteer Firefighter;
  • 20+ years involvement with the Cut Knife Colts hockey team in a variety of roles;
  • 8 years service as a Councilor, Town of Cut Knife;
  • Decades of involvement with the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, including the Hunter Safety Education program;
  • Coordination of the 2005 RCMP Musical Ride in the Town of Cut Knife;
  • Noble Grand of the local Oddfellows Lodge in the late 1960’s; and
  • More than five decades of continuous service including service on the Board of Trustees, Clayton McLain Memorial Museum. Melvin Sawatzky holds the distinction of Life Member of the Board of Trustees of Clayton McLain Memorial Museum.

“Spanning over five decades, Mel Sawatzky has had a long and distinguished record of service to the community and district of Cut Knife Saskatchewan… Mel’s service to Cut Knife has taken many forms. He has always been willing to help anyone who asks for assistance, and has shared his woodworking and maintenance skills freely.”

Congratulations to Mel Sawatzky, lifetime member of the CMMM Board of Trustees, on receiving the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Award for Over-All Volunteer of the Year!