We have a rich heritage worth celebrating. Where would we be after all were it not for those who came before us?
To keep our history alive means the need to preserve and protect, thus the announcement of recent government funding to do just that. Twenty-five projects were announced that will share in $258,000 through Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation grants. Projects were chosen based on restoring heritage assets and promoting heritage conservation and range from $40,000 to revitalize the Melfort Post Office to $1,000 to restore the chimney of the CN Station in Eatonia Heritage Park.
The announcement comes as the Government of Saskatchewan proclaims February 16 to 22 as Heritage Week to celebrate and raise awareness of Saskatchewan's heritage.
"Heritage Week reminds us that Saskatchewan has a diverse and exciting history," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty comments. "Our government recognizes that while the future of Saskatchewan is bright, it is important to remember our past. Programs like Main Street, through heritage conservation and economic development, help communities revitalize their historic downtowns and ensure we preserve our stories and history for generations to come."
Heritage Week represents the opportunity for the people of Saskatchewan to celebrate the unique stories, traditions and places that make us who we are. It's a chance to recognize the powerful ways that heritage and culture bring communities together, creating a strong foundation from which to move toward the future.
Information about Heritage Week events happening across the province can be found at: heritagesask.ca/blog/events.
We have an amazing, growing province worth celebrating - let's get out and do it!
