The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the launch of its newest exhibit Artful Conceptions: Architectural Drawings at the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan. Government House in Regina will host the exhibit. The exhibit showcases reproductions of presentation drawings by architectural firms created in response to government and private commissions, which are now part […]
In Saskatchewan, the "war to the death between the church and the saloon", as a clergyman called it, began in December 1907 with the formation of the Social and Moral Reform Council of Saskatchewan. In 1915 the Saskatchewan people voted to abolish the government liquor stores and adopt Provincial prohibition. Provincial laws against the consumption […]
Since 1991, Victorian teas are a long-held tradition at Government House. Hosted by the Government House Historical Society in the Henry Newlands Ballroom, they offer a unique setting for this time-honoured tradition. For tea dates and to make reservations, please visit the Government House Historical Society. Tea times are at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Did […]
Since 1991, Victorian teas are a long-held tradition at Government House. Hosted by the Government House Historical Society in the Henry Newlands Ballroom, they offer a unique setting for this time-honoured tradition. For tea dates and to make reservations, please visit the Government House Historical Society. Tea times are at 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Did […]
The 2018 Lieutenant Governor's Heritage Awards are now open for submissions! As well as recognizing those projects that honour tangible heritage, the 2018 awards now feature four definitive categories, designed to ensure that programs with an intangible element will also be considered. To find out how to enter the awards and about the new categories, visit […]
The Spanish Influenza was humanity’s deadliest disease. Incubated in the trenches of Europe, it would spread throughout the globe, killing young, healthy men and women. It orphaned a generation, slaughtered a population and brought society to a standstill. The virus would kill between 50 and 100 million people. Venture back to the autumn of 1918 […]