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Provincial Brokerage and Investment Co.

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  • 1914-[19--]

On October 6, 1914 the Provincial Brokerage and Investment Co. was founded in Regina, Saskatchewan. The head office was located at 34 High St., Moose Jaw. Its initial capital was $20,000 and there were 200 shares.

Orange Benevolent Society of Saskatchewan

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  • 1923-

The Orange Benevolent Society of Saskatchewan was founded in 1923 by the Grand Orange Lodge of Saskatchewan, now the Grand Orange Lodge of Western Canada. This organization supports the Oranges Homes, which are facilities that care for children whose parents can no longer look after them. Their main facility is located in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. This location was purposed at a meeting in Moose Jaw. The organization has expanded and now operates Orange Estates, low-income rental homes for seniors. The organization is funded solely on contributions by the public and a large part of their fundraising is the sale of calendars. Mrs. E. M. Spence of Moose Jaw prepared the first calendar in 1944.

SCITECH

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International Hod Carriers’ Building and Common Laborers’ Union of America No. 1265

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  • Unknown

International Hod Carriers’ Building and Common Laborers’ Union of America was founded on April 13, 1903 to protect labourers in poor working conditions for poor wages. In 1903, the union had 8 186 members. The organization found considerable success during the 1920s, fighting for large wage raises in New York and Chicago. Originally founded to protect construction workers, the organization expanded over its 100 years of operation to include employees in a variety of environments. The union was renamed the Labourers’ International Union of North America in 1965. The founding date of local union no. 1265 in Moose Jaw is unknown. Although this local union no longer has a presence in Moose Jaw, other union representatives may be found there.

RAF No. 32 SFTS Choir

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  • 1940-1944

The Royal Air Force (RAF) No. 32 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) was initially numbered No. 10 SFTS. They were stations at Tern Hill, Shropshire, England, however, in November 1940 the school moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. At this time the school was renumbered to No. 32 SFTS. On November 3, 1944, No. 32 SFTS closed. During its four year operation, 1207 students graduated from the program in Moose Jaw. In 1952, the base became the No. 2 Flying Training School and later the home of the aerobatic demonstration team, the Snowbirds. The RAF No. 32 SFTS Choir was a male choir from this base.

Ina Grafton Gage Home

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  • 1951-2001

The Ina Grafton Gage Home was a non-profit facility opened in 1951 by the United Church as a home for elderly women. The structure was originally built and used as a children’s shelter and later used by the General Hospital until the building was bought by the United Church. The purchase was funded by Ina Grafton Gage and the United Church. It was located at 200 Iroquois St. E in Moose Jaw. Although it began as a women’s only facility, it later began accepting men. In September 2011, the home closed after 60 years in operation. The building was redeveloped into a detox centre.

Slade Gallery and Bridge Artist Co-operative

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  • 1992-2001

The Slade Gallery Artists Co-operative was founded on July 1, 1992 by Terry and Jennifer Reynoldson. Ron Bader approached Terry and Jennifer to fill vacant space in his office building at Slade Manor. They decided to create an artists’ co-operative and gallery at this location. The group met bi-monthly and produced a bi-monthly newsletter entitled ‘The Slade Gallery Artbeat’. Their main objective was to promote local art and emerging artists throughout the community. The organization was renamed the Bridge Artist Co-operative in 1995. The organization closed its gallery, Gallery 53, in the fall of 2001 and soon after disassembled.

Moose Jaw Fish and Game League

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  • [193?]-

The Moose Jaw Fish and Game League was formed in the 1930's. It was composed mostly of fisherman and hunters concerned with the loss of habitat, species of birds and animals. The main purpose was to encourage better resource and game management in the province of Saskatchewan and Canada in general

Moose Jaw Co-operative Women's Guild

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  • 1948-

The Saskatchewan Women’s Co-operative Guild was incorporated in 1944. The Moose Jaw Co-operative Women's Guild formed in 1948. The main objective was promoting cooperative education and assisting in any project for the betterment of the local community. Among its members were Miss M. Dixon, Mrs. L. L. Lloyd, Mrs. E. Smith, Mrs. H. A. Binner, Mrs. W. Hanson, Mrs. M. H. Kennedy, Mrs. H. Mattson, Mrs. J Nagel, Mrs. J. Sampson, Mrs. Jim Watson and Mrs. Fred Pepper.

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