A meeting in November about the future of the Historic Post Office was well attended. (File photo/northeastNOW)

By Cam Lee

Year in review: Melfort Historic Post Office

Year in Review: 2025 could be a turning point for the Historic Post Office in Melfort

Dec 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM

Melfort’s Historic Post Office could soon have a new lease on life.

The over century-old facility had three flat roofs replaced in 2025 so water would stop leaking inside the building.

The roof replacements came just over a year after the lead paint inside the facility was abated, as it was beginning to flake. Prior to that work, the post office had its windows replaced with historic replicas to maximize comfort inside the facility and cut down on energy costs. Some of the funding to replace those windows came from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation.

The one thing the building has not had in recent years is a tenant.

That changed in the fall, as they agreed to lease the main floor to the Melfort Arts Council, Melfort Youth Evolution, and Youth Matter Canada. The organizations are looking to develop the space as an arts and culture hub.

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Meanwhile, Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lorana McComber has also established an office on the main floor, which can also still be rented through the City of Melfort.

During the holidays, that space became the home of the Christmas Castle once again, with dozens of trees and other displays set up to bring people into the holiday spirit. The difference with this year’s Christmas Castle is that the money raised will go to the future of the building itself.

The Historic Post Office Advisory Group (HPOAG) has been established to raise funds to preserve and restore the grand building at the corner of Main St. and MacLeod Ave. E.

The group is looking for public feedback on the future of the building, and Director Gailmarie Anderson said after a public meeting in November that once a historic building like the post office is gone, it’s gone forever, and there must be an effort to preserve the facility.

“It’s not only a historical and heritage building, but it’s the landmark for Melfort,” Anderson said. “You look down Main Street, and you see it, it’s in all of our promotion and advertising.”

The first phase of the group’s 10-year plan is to renovate the first floor of the building, including the replacement of the floors. The first phase is expected to take about five years.

The second floor would be next to be renovated, followed by the top floor.

Residents can submit their ideas by email at hpoag2025@gmail.com.

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com