The spring meeting of the North West Museum Association was held Saturday, April 29 at the Catholic Church Hall hosted by the St. Walburg museum members. Lillian McGowan and Judith Seguin greeted visitors at the registration table.
Coffee and muffins were available for early arrivals.
Museum members from the following towns were in attendance: Loon Lake, Bresaylor, Goodsoil, Lashburn, Maidstone, Neilburg, Wilkie, Glaslyn, Meadow Lake, Rabbit Lake and St Walburg.
Gwen Zweifel of Paradise Hill opened the meeting at 10 a.m.
St. Walburg’s president Judy Seguin welcomed the 40 persons in attendance.
Mayor George Prudat brought greetings from the town.
Persons from each museum introduced themselves and reported on their museums’ plans for a special 150 Canada Celebration.
Several reports were made and at 11 a.m. visitors toured the chuckwagon interpretive center, located in the old station, guided by Brenda Knight.
A delicious hot meal was served during which we were entertained by the toe-tapping music of the Happy Farmers. Playing guitars and singing were Lou Gets, Norman Baldwin and Bruce Vick.
Draws were made from items donated by each of the museums present.
A special tour of the local Legion hall to view the paintings done by Susan Velder for the celebration of the Vimy Ridge anniversary was awe inspiring, followed by a tour of the St. Walburg museum.
A round table discussion followed with a tentative date of Oct. 14 for the fall meeting in Lashburn.
It was a beautiful sunny day and a most productive meeting.
