REGINA — The province has launched the 125 for 125 campaign, designed to encourage communities to celebrate and protect Saskatchewan's history while linking today's residents to the people and places that shaped our province.
The goal is to add 125 municipally designated heritage properties by the time Saskatchewan celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2030.
There are more than 800 municipally designated properties in Saskatchewan, though fewer than 50 per cent of the province's municipalities have designated a heritage property. This program provides an opportunity for communities to recognize new and underrepresented stories from Saskatchewan's history.
Some things that can be considered when making an application:
- Is it associated with important people or events in the community's history;
- Does it represent an important theme in the community's social, political, economic, or industrial past;
- Was it an important community gathering place;
- Is it important for architectural or aesthetic reasons; and
- Does its age or rarity contribute to its heritage value.
Any Saskatchewan community may designate a local or regional property as a Municipal Heritage Property. Individuals, community groups, and other interested parties can also ask their municipal council to consider a property for this designation.
An interactive map is available online that shows all Municipal and Provincial Designated Heritage properties in Saskatchewan. There is a and a .
To learn more about the Municipal Heritage Property Program, visit .
