Wilkie Museum gearing up for another exciting year

The Wilkie Museum has been busy preparing for another year of bringing the past to life for visitors. The excitement has already begun with the Hometown Raffle, a unique twist on the popular raffle format.

The beautiful his and hers leather package from OA Leather and Blu J Keepsakes. Photo courtesy of OA Leather and Blu J Keepsakes

The second prize from the Wilkie Pharmacy. Photo by Phil Heilman

“We had some amazing Wilkie-based businesses donate their goods and time for this fundraiser,” said Public Relations Coordinator Phil Heilman. The Grand Prize of the Hometown Raffle features a beautiful set of his and hers leather bags (a purse and a messenger bag) along with matching wallets. The leather was handpicked by OA Leather Supply, a large leather distributor based in Wilkie. The bags and wallets were handcrafted by Blu J Keepsakes, a talented one-woman operation. The Second Prize consists of Wilkie, SK apparel donated by the Wilkie Pharmacy, along with a marble game for the kids. The museum board has also thrown in some surprise prizes! Tickets are being distributed throughout Wilkie and the surrounding areas, including Landis, Ruthilda, Scott, and Kelfield.

In addition, the museum is planning its second annual Wilkie Show N’ Shine, scheduled for June 14, in conjunction with the Town of Wilkie’s Jump into Summer festivities. The Show N’ Shine will feature entertainment and a BBQ lunch. The museum is also finalizing plans for its second annual Canada Day celebrations, which will include a pancake breakfast, entertainment throughout the day, and a BBQ supper in the evening. Additionally, the board is committed to some much-needed work around the museum grounds, including roofing the Blacksmith Shop and renovating walkways and steps.

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