It is with a heavy heart that the Western Development Museum announces the cancellation of its summer events, including and the Threshermen's Show & Seniors' Festival in Yorkton
Also affected by the cancellation are Pion-Era in Saskatoon and Those Were The Days in North Battleford.
In addition,all in-Museum summer camps are also cancelled. Details will soon be releases regarding WDM virtual summer camp.
It is in the best interest of staff, volunteers and the visiting public to cancel summer events in 2020 due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, stated a release from the WDM.
"These events are important community gatherings and not being able to go ahead with them this year is difficult. However, the safety of our staff, volunteer and visitors is of primary importance." said Joan Kanigan, CEO in the release.
Brickspo a partnership with the Saskatchewan LEGO Users Group, in Moose Jaw is postponed. Organizers hope the event can take place in some format later in the fall.
The WDM is included in Phase 4 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. While they do not yet know when Phase 4 of the plan will occur, the release noted social distancing and disinfecting requirements will remain in place.
