The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce two new Provincial Heritage Property designations: the Fish Lake Métis Settlement and the Moose Mountain Cabin and Chalets. Heritage property designation publicly and formally recognizes a property's heritage value, provides legal protection and encourages good stewardship. Provincial Heritage Property represents properties that are of outstanding provincial significance.

The Fish Lake Métis Settlement, located approximately 11 km west of the Village of Christopher Lake, is a unique example of an independent Métis community occupied from approximately 1945 to 1965. It represents a period of transition and reflects the Métis' attempt to maintain their distinct cultural traditions. To read more about its heritage value, please go to: Fish Lake Métis Settlement Heritage Significance.

The Moose Mountain Chalet and Cabins were constructed in 1931-32 and are associated with the creation of the Saskatchewan provincial park's system. It was one of six initial parks created in 1931 and the chalet was the largest building in the parks system at that time. The four cabins near the chalet are the last remaining examples of 14 originally built to accommodate park visitors and tourists. The buildings represent a rare rustic-inspired example of public architecture that was influenced by the U.S. National Park system. To read more about its heritage value, please go to: Moose Mountain Chalet and Cabins Heritage Significance.

News release

August 19, 2011
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the four communities that will participate in the Main Street Demonstration program. After a competitive application process, the following four communities were selected: Wolseley, Indian Head, Maple Creek and Prince Albert. For more information, please click on the links below. Congratulations to the four successful communities.

News release
Main Street Program

August 2, 2011
Notice is given that the Government of Saskatchewan intends to designate Moose Mountain Chalet and Cabins as Provincial Heritage Property.  Read the full notice of intention here.

April 13, 2011
Main Street programs bring together culture, community and commerce, and revitalize the commercial historic districts of our communities.  The Ministry is pleased to launch Main Street Saskatchewan, a community-driven program that supports economic development, marketing, community organization and heritage conservation.

News release
Main Street Program

Local governments play an important role in protecting and promoting their historic places. To learn more about heritage activities in Saskatchewan's municipalities, the Ministry sent a questionnaire to all municipal offices in the province.  To find out the results, click here.

An inventory and historical overview of pre-1950 bridges in Saskatchewan has just been released. This inventory builds on previous independent research studies and will be of interest to researchers, bridge owners, communities where the bridges are located, and the general public who have an interest in these important landmarks.  To read more, click here.