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Still Winter Here

March 15, 2023 Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Spring seems a long ways off here at the CMMM.

The World’s Largest Tomahawk: If you look closely, Saskatchewan’s flag is peaking out from behind the tipi. That’s where the new Cenotaph is located.

The Campground with the heritage village in the distance.

view of the heritage buildings across a field of snow — This was the closest I could get to the buildings from this direction.

~ Debbie M.

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Our First Display in CK Library

March 6, 2023 Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Today, Lucille set up the first archival display in the new Cut Knife Library space. It showcases the Courier’s feature articles on the installation of the World’s Largest Tomahawk. Before too long, the CMMM will have set up multiple display cases within the Library with revolving exhibits.

A year-round exhibit space has been the museum’s dream for years. The former Good Shepherd Church at 113 Broad Street has been renovated to form two spaces: the Cut Knife Municipal Library accessed through the front door, and eventually, the Museum Administration and Archives Center (MAAC) visited – by appointment – through the north side door. Next time you’re in the Library, check out the exhibits and let us know what you think.

~ Debbie M.

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Update: New Friends

November 16, 2022November 17, 2022 Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

Rob Waldner (Rose City Memorials) timed it perfectly. On the last fine day of October, just before the temperatures dropped, Rob set up his equipment in Tomahawk Park. He brought the compressor, the portable sand pot, his protective gear, and the rubber stencils with the names of the Museum’s newest Friends. 11 of the bricks in the granite mosaic were inscribed this year. Of course, the bricks and just about everything else in Saskatchewan, are totally covered with snow right now, but Rob did take photos of the work done that day.

Happily, we had much more interest than anticipated, and a list has already been started for next year! For more information about the CMMM’s Friends of Tomahawk Park fundraising initiative, please click here.

lemery, white — James Dubrule, John Dubrule

~ Debbie M.

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Many hands DO make light work

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 Clayton McLain Memorial Museum

12 helpers and 2 mini-helpers arrived Saturday morning ready to work. Randy’s To-Do list was extensive, complete with something for everyone to tackle: From washing windows to cleaning bathrooms; from replacing ceiling tiles to putting in door-stops to putting up shelves; from organizing the kitchen to programming door locks to wiping down chairs, to vacuuming, sweeping and washing floors – everyone was kept busy. Some volunteers even stayed beyond noon to check off a few more items on the list. Our mini-helpers were amazing too. They dusted; they helped Rick with a multitude of tasks, and they remained cheerful for a good three hours!

A few photos:

kitchen cleanup crew — Lucille, Terri & Janice cleaned and organized the kitchen – even making coffee for a mid-morning break.

cleaning the kid's chairs — Jean cleaning the children’s chairs, moving on soon afterwards to… more chairs!

Caught Randy on his way to do more painting and Lyle getting started on shelves for the storage room.

paint touch ups — This is Christine touching up the baseboard paint. She’s already circled the space working on the doors and walls.

Colton (on the ladder) and Chris replacing stained ceiling tiles.

Our sincere thanks to each person who was able to take the time Saturday morning to help the Library and the Museum move that-much-closer to moving in. Your support is very much appreciated.

Missing from photos Rick B, Debbie H., Debbie M., and James & Albert S.

~ Debbie M.