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Warman Pastoral Charge

  • SCAA-UCCS-0514
  • Corporate body
  • 1985–2000

North Saskatoon Pastoral Charge was formed as a new church development, October 6, 1985, part of Saskatoon Presbytery and including points at Dalmeny, Martensville, Osler and Warman. On July 1, 1987, the Dalmeny and Martensville points became Dalmeny-Martensville Pastoral Charge and the Warman and Osler points formed Warman Pastoral Charge. Osler closed, in January 1988. After the closure of Dalmeny, on July 1, 1989, Warman and the remaining Martensville joined to form Martensville-Warman Pastoral Charge. The two points amalgamated, July 26, 1994, becoming St. Thomas Valley, in Warman. The pastoral charge eventually closed, on June 30, 2000.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

  • Corporate body
  • 1983-

Wanuskewin Heritage Park (WHP) is a non-for-profit, charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that consists of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members. Six Directors are appointees representing municipal, provincial and federal governments, the University of Saskatchewan, the Meewasin Valley Authority and Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations. Up to seven more directors are appointed by WHP. WHP is a stand-alone entity under provincial government legislation as per the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Act, 1997. WHP has an Elder's Council that consists of representatives of the Indigenous cultures of Saskatchewan. The Elder’s council ensures that the direction, planning and continuity of Wanuskewin are aligned with oral tradition and authentic Indigenous cultural heritage. The WHP Board of Directors select a Chief Executive Officer responsible for the overall management and operation of the park.

WHP was purchased by the Meewasin Valley Authority in 1983. In 1984, the Province of Saskatchewan designated it a Provincial Heritage Property and in 1986 the Government of Canada designated it a National Historic Site. In June 1992, the Visitor Centre and trails were opened to the public and on June 27, 1992 the deed of land was officially transferred to WHP.

Walter (Truscott), Marilyn Ruth

  • SCN00256
  • Person
  • 1954 [?] - 2020

Marilyn Ruth (Truscott) Walter, a graduate of Aden Bowman Collegiate in Saskatoon, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BEd 1974; BSPE 1976) in 1971. She led the Huskiettes volleyball team to several firsts, including a Canada West championship and its first appearance at the CIAU championship where Saskatchewan won silver; four successive provincial senior championships and two bronze medal finishes at the Canadian Open. In 1973 Walter was the first Saskatchewan athlete invited to a national volleyball team tryout. She attended a camp to select Canada's team for the 1973 World Student Games in Moscow. Walter was awarded the Bob Stayner Trophy as female athlete of the year in a tournament sport at the U of S in 1975-76. Walter was a teacher with the Saskatoon Public School Division for 36 years. She taught physical education, humanities and social sciences, along with coaching a variety of sports including volleyball, basketball and badminton. Walter died on 10 November 2020 in Saskatoon.

Walter Paul Johnson

  • Person
  • 1900-1990

Walter Paul Johnson was born on February 14, 1900. He married Iris Whitford Johnson in Moose Jaw in 1925. Walter worked as a farmer in the Stoney Beach area. They had three children including a son, Ken, and a daughter, Lilian (Firth).

Walter died in 1990, and Iris died in 1991.

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