Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan

Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan The provincial agency responsible for acquiring, preserving, and making available historical records in Saskatchewan.

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day, the Provincial Archives of Sask...
09/30/2026

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan reaffirms our responsibility to contribute to truth and reconciliation. We continue to work to support individuals and organizations involved in researching and sharing Indigenous history and the legacy of the residential school system.

The scrapbook shown here contains images of staff and students from Little Pine Day School taken in the 1920s. The scrapbook was compiled by schoolteacher Vida (Cruikshank) Knowles and passed down to Smith Atimoyoo, and later to Linda Jaine who donated the records in 2006 (GM-PH-1690).

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Another story shared by Veronica Stecyk of Yorkton in 1973 while participating in the Ethnocultural Groups of Saskatchew...
09/29/2026

Another story shared by Veronica Stecyk of Yorkton in 1973 while participating in the Ethnocultural Groups of Saskatchewan: Ukrainians oral history project was about fowl on the farm.

According to Veronica, this photograph was taken in the mid-1920's three miles southeast of Stornoway. It shows Fred Zhurakows’kyj feeding tamed Canada geese (R-A10164-3).

Was it common to tame wildlife on the farm?

What’s the story behind the photograph? Sometimes what we see is not exactly the full picture...In 1973, Veronica Stecyk...
09/28/2026

What’s the story behind the photograph? Sometimes what we see is not exactly the full picture...

In 1973, Veronica Stecyk of Yorkton participated in the Ethnocultural Groups of Saskatchewan: Ukrainians oral history project. In addition to interviewing, she donated several photographs which included her own personal anecdotes.

Taken circa 1930, this photograph shows Kyfa Fedoruk’s farmhouse four miles northeast of Wroxton (R-A10164-1). Outside stand Veronica’s first husband Dmytro Zibchyn, cousin Mary Zluchowski and friend Dora Wintonyk. It appears as if Dmytro has arrived with two burlap sacks filled with presents – but the photograph is staged! Mary and Dora had filled the bags with wood-shavings and decided to have Jelena, daughter of Kyfa, take a fun picture.

Were staged photographs like this popular back then?

Congratulations to “the brick guy” and former fellow archivist, Frank Korvemaker!
09/25/2026

Congratulations to “the brick guy” and former fellow archivist, Frank Korvemaker!

Found amongst the records of William P. Sherstobitoff (S-A 594, 2) is a flyer for “Planting for the Future”, a “potluck ...
09/25/2026

Found amongst the records of William P. Sherstobitoff (S-A 594, 2) is a flyer for “Planting for the Future”, a “potluck picnic and afternoon of activity” held on June 5, 1977. The main activity was a “symbolic tree planting on the proposed site of the uranium refinery”.

Do you recall a proposal for a uranium refinery near Warman? Note the map on the flipside of the flyer.

09/24/2026

For this month’s theme of , we are sharing a handful of ephemera from the anti-nuclear movement!

These flyers, pamphlets, and sticker are found in the William P. Sherstobitoff fonds (S-A 594, 2). The majority of records found in this fonds pertain to Doukhobors and their struggle for peace and non-violence, predominantly during the 1960s and 1970s:

- “Planting for the Future”, a flyer for a tree-planting initiative held in protest of a proposed nuclear refinery site near Warman dated June 5, 1977.
- “THE BLAST SCAND” newsletter published by the Saskatchewan Coalition Against Nuclear Development pre-November 1977.
- “I am opposed to the NEWKILLER industry” bumper sticker, undated.
- “Chemical Biological Radiological Warfare Brings Doom Desolation” pamphlet published by the Doukhobor Youth Summer Camp Coordinating Committee in 1964.
- “Mass Public Rally and Anti-Nuclear March” poster published by the Saskatchewan Coalition Against Nuclear Development likely in May/June 1977.

How does your garden’s harvest compare?This young boy is showing off his pumpkins, squash, potatoes, and cauliflower gro...
09/23/2026

How does your garden’s harvest compare?

This young boy is showing off his pumpkins, squash, potatoes, and cauliflower grown in a northern resettlement area in the 1930s (R-A8529). This was likely an improvement compared to previous years!

in 1969, the Regina Leader-Post boasted that they were the first to purchase the then brand-new Saskatchewan flag! The...
09/22/2026

in 1969, the Regina Leader-Post boasted that they were the first to purchase the then brand-new Saskatchewan flag!

The same Saskatchewan flag design continues to be in use to this day. Designed by Anthony Drake of Hodgeville, it was one of 4000 designs entered to win a province-wide design competition.

Aviation trivia: Who was the first licensed commercial pilot in Canada?In 1917, Roland John (R.J.) Groome left his homet...
09/21/2026

Aviation trivia: Who was the first licensed commercial pilot in Canada?

In 1917, Roland John (R.J.) Groome left his hometown of Regina for Camp Mohawk in Ontario to train as a Canadian Aviation Corps. pilot. He soon transitioned to flight instructor, training new recruits until the close of the First World War.

Groome is known for many firsts in Canadian and Saskatchewan aviation history, including receiving the very first commercial air pilot’s license in Canada in 1920. Other notable accomplishments include the first airmail delivery in 1919 (a letter between Regina and Saskatoon city mayors) and the foundation of the Regina Flying Club in 1927.

What other details can you add about Roland Groome?


Groome’s pilot’s license and photo issued July 30, 1920 (R-B3838-2).

It’s National Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing Day! Three activities that contribute significantly to Saskatchewan’s past ...
09/20/2026

It’s National Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing Day! Three activities that contribute significantly to Saskatchewan’s past and present.

Found amongst the Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources, Games Branch records are records related to the different fur conservation areas in the province, such as Ministikwan A40 (S-NR.3, A.24.42). The records predominantly date from pre-1950.

Does your family have any history with hunting, trapping, or fishing?

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