The Melfort museum hosted its first Wednesday night barbecue event of the season. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

By Angie Rolheiser

Melfort Museum

Wednesday night barbecues at Melfort museum back for the summer

Jun 13, 2019 | 12:48 PM

The long standing summer tradition of Wednesday night barbecues began again last night at the Melfort museum.

City council and administration were in attendance for the first barbecue of the season that also launches summer hours and programming at the museum.

Gail Marie Anderson said the community is accustomed to the tradition that begins mid June and runs until August.

“We really like the community to come out, it’s been a tradition for so many years and we get anywhere from 50 to 90 people,” Anderson said.

Occassionally, the events will also offer local entertainment which Anderson said they are always looking for from the community and area.

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On top of pioneer village tours and special events over the summer months, the staff also looks forward to their kids’ programs.

“Our time warp program is just great,” Anderson said. “Every Thursday in July and August, the morning is for ages six to eight and the afternoon is for [ages] nine to 12.”

Indigenous peoples day takes place on June 21 with a full program. School tours make their way through the pioneer village and museum building during the month of June as well.

The museum staff is very involved with the 30th annual show and shine this Friday and they also have a hand in the Canada Day celebrations in Memorial Garden.

The museum provides summer employment to four students who take on a number of roles over the busy museum season.

“Somedays we have too many tours almost so it’s pretty consistent,” Anderson said.

Melfort’s fair weekend is another exciting few days for the staff with tours available for fair-goers.

The ‘thanks for the planks’ campaign continues as the museum looks to replace planks on the boardwalk surrounding the pioneer village.

Call Anderson and her staff at the museum to make a donation and be added to the donor wall, or stop in for a visit.

“Come and see your wonderful museum because it is pretty special,” Anderson said. “It’s not just for tourists, it’s for all of us.”

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