Saskatoon History Review No. 30

Saskatoon History Review No. 30 is now available for purchase! In this issue, we have four authors whose articles will pique the interest of a wide readership. Historian Megan Hubert delights us with a history of Saskatoon’s iconic Bessborough Hotel. Artist David Geary, who has a long –time interest in architecture, brings us a photographic overview of Saskatoon’s mid-century modern homes. Local historian Alan Morton takes us on a trip down memory lane with his history of the pedestrian bridge over the CN railway tracks. Finally, Nutana historian Dianne Wilson tells of her quest to identify some early Temperance Colony buildings at ‘Broadway and Main’. There are numerous photos throughout. You will notice two new names as co-editors for this issue, Linda Dietz and Peggy Sarjeant. Unfortunately, our former editor, Don Kerr, has had to step down for health reasons. We thank him for his long service to the Review and for his numerous suggestions for contributors. We send him our...
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Call for Nominations: City of Saskatoon Heritage Awards

The City of Saskatoon, through its Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, recognizes achievement for heritage preservation in Saskatoon through the presentation of awards every second year. Heritage Awards applications are being accepted to November 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Help us to recognize contributions within the City of Saskatoon in the areas of archaeology, history, museums, historic buildings and sites, genealogy, natural history, and folklore. Find application forms, additional information and criteria for each of the award categories at saskatoon.ca/heritage. For more details or other information, email kimali@onpurpose.ca or call 306-652-1400 x 2....
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