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University of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Horticultural Societies Association

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The Saskatchewan Horticultural Association was formed in 1927 with the objective of promoting "the interest of horticulture generally and horticultural societies particularly". The following year the provincial government passed the Horticultural Societies Act, giving the Extension Department responsibility for the general supervision of member societies. The department aided the societies with organization and training related to horticultural exhibitions, garden competitions, field days and demonstrations, home and town beautification, rural work and lectures on horticultural topics. The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, the Professor of Horticulture, and the Director of Agricultural Extension at the University were appointed ex officio directors whose duties included attendance at the Annual and Board meetings, providing assistance to the elected officials, and the promotion and improvement of Horticulture. The Saskatchewan Horticultural Association was instrumental in the creation and maintenance of the provincial fruit (1942) and horticultural shows (1962).

Twenty-Fifth Street House Theatre

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The Twenty-Fifth Street House Theatre was founded in Saskatoon in 1972 by a number of residents who were concerned with establishing a professional theatre to produce new plays written by Canadians, with an emphasis on the prairie region. The Theatre had produced more than 60 plays by 1986, and sponsored or co-produced many others, including 21 contemporary Canadian hits. Its most important play to win national acclaim was Paper Wheat, the story of the farmers' movement.

South Saskatchewan River Project

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A Royal Commission was established on 24 August, 1951 to conduct and inquiry and to report on the South Saskatchewan River Project (Central Saskatchewan Development). The inquiry was to determine whether or not the economic and soical returns to the Canadian people would commensurate with the cost of the investment in the project. Dr. T.H. Hogg, G.A. Gaherty and Dr. John A. Widtsow were appointed commissioners

Congress of Canadian Women, Regina Chapter

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The Canadian Congress of Women (CCW) began during the 1950s as a venue for women to express concerns regarding peace issues, children's rights, poverty, and discrimination. Although the organization later became more politicized, it retained its focus on Canadian women and their role in creating a freer and more peaceful world. The Regina Chapter of the CCW was incorporated in 1950. During its history, the Chapter actively supported better child care and reproductive rights in Saskatchewan. It also advocated celebrating International Children' s Day (June 1) and International Women's Day (March 8).

Saskatchewan Liberal Association 1905-

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The Saskatchewan Liberal Association was organized at the party's first provincial convention, held in Regina on August 16, 1905.

Regina Ladies' Curling Club 1963-1990

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A meeting was held on November 6, 1953 for the purpose of organizing a ladies' curling club in Regina. Velda Howe became the first president and Connor the first secretary. The club functioned as the Glengarry Ladies' Curling Club until 1963 when the name was changed to the Regina Ladies' Curling Club. In 1990 the Club amalgamated with the Tam O Shanter when the group became too small to continue operations. For a complete history, see file I.10.

Humboldt Music Festival Association

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The Humboldt Music Festival Association was established on August 23, 1937, with the first festival held on May 10, 1938, in Humboldt's City Hall

A.K.A. Gallery

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In 1971 Shoestring founders Dorothy Boerma, Lorna Cutting, Ann Newdigate Mills, Jo Shepherd and Betty Warnock "to come to terms with the lack of local exhibition space, the lack of communication with their fellow artists and the public and the lack of sales opportunity" rented two rooms above the Sally Shop on Second Avenue in Saskatoon and started their own gallery. It was operated as a cooperative, with all decisions being made by the group itself. Incorporated as a non-profit society in 1973, the gallery subsisted on grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Canada Council, Department of Culture and Youth, Saskatchewan Sport Trust, etc. as well as membership dues and commissions on artists' sales. It is interesting to note that the gallery did not hire any staff until 1978. By 1981 there were a number of successful commercial galleries in Saskatoon. This led to the original mandate losing its validity and perpetual financial problems. In 1982 the Canada Council provided ongoing financial support for the gallery to be operated as "an alternative artist-run centre". To better reflect this new direction, the name was changed to A.K.A. Gallery.

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