Culture Days

As part of our Harvest Lunch on October 13th we presented a softball exhibit of great interest to the locals as many of their friends and family participated in this sport over the years. Softball was not just in the men's domain as seen by the artifacts of women's teams and awards. The exhibit gave a sense of how far back the sport goes in this community. The improvements to the baseball diamonds are coming along and hopefully next year we will be able to once again to have tournaments.

We are greatful for the continued  support of Sask Culture, Sask Lotteries and Museum Association of Saskatchewan

Bells of Peace

The bells at the old United Church in Cupar will be ringing at sunset November 11 at 5:18 pm. Thank you to the Cupar Legion. Lest we forget. 100 years since the end of the war to end all wars. Now known as the First World War.

































On November 11, at the going down of the sun, communities across Canada will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War with the ringing of 100 bells. The ringing of bells emulates the moment in 1918 when church bells across Europe tolled as four years of war had come to an end.
To engage youth in this significant initiative, children with the help of schools and youth organizations, are encouraged to research, locate and place flags on the graves of Canadian Veterans of the Great War.
Legion Branches and communities will host commemorative ceremonies and special activities to help Canada Remember. At sunset on November 11, the bells will ring at Parliament Hill, city halls, places of worship, military bases, Naval vessels and at ceremonies across the country to honour Canada's Veterans and commemorate the end of the First World War.
When you hear the bells toll on November 11, take a moment to pause and remember all those who served and sacrificed.
We will remember them.

Betty Doreen Smith

I was fortunate to know Betty for a few years and yes she was amazing. Prior to her death and while she was in fairly good health and with the assistance of her daughter Robynne they went through paperwork and artifacts from her volunteer work. She generously donated it to the Cupar museum and we have started to catalogue it. Thank you to Kevin Bonish for delivering the big boxes.This endeavor will continue next year. I knew she volunteered for a lot of local groups but did not realize how very active she was until her memorial. 

When I arrived at the memorial I noticed a table at the front with Betty's photo, a purse and overnight bag amongst other things. It was only when Robynne began to talk about the purse did I begin to understand. Robynne told stories based on Betty's purse. How the contents really told us about the life and concerns of Betty. It was very touching and I actually began to think about the contents of my own mother's purse and what those items said about her.

 Thank you Betty you truly one of a kind.