Wednesday, May 16, 2012
New Web for Heritage Moose Jaw by ahsk.ca
Heritage Moose has an amazing new website on line. You'll find info about events and meetings as well as a great slide-show of heritage buildings in that historic community. Follow this link
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Moose Jaw to Develop Standards and Guidelines by ahsk.ca
During Monday’s regular council meeting, the majority of council approved a municipal heritage advisory committee recommendation authorizing administration to proceed with the development of a civic heritage policy incorporating standards and guidelines for the architecture of façades in Moose Jaw’s downtown heritage district. Moose Jaw Times Herald story by Carter Haydu
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Site Consultation for Building Owners by ahsk.ca
The Architectural Heritage Society's Board decided March 30 to increase access to its Heritage Site Consultant Report Grant to all building owners contemplating conservation of heritage properties. The Board may now approve matching grant funding for a legal building owner in Saskatchewan for up to $1,000 per applicant to defray the cost of acquiring a site-specific consultant report. The Heritage Site Consultant Report Grant is intended to help property owners to gauge feasibility, cost, and methodology for site conservation and re-use by accessing professional services like structural analysis, architectural design, legal consultation, and construction cost analysis. More Information
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Mayors Attend Annual Meeting of Society by ahsk.ca
The year 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of the Architectural Heritage Society of Saskatchewan (AHSS), and its president, Al Gill, told the mayors of Battleford and North Battleford Saturday it is working to improve support to municipal governments and property owners in conserving Saskatchewan’s architectural heritage. Source: North Battleford News Optimist by Jane Foster, Associate Writer. See Story
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Conviction for Pathetic Act by ahsk.ca
Joey Michael Yates, who was involved in setting fire to the historic grain elevator in Fleming, Saskatchewan two years ago, has been sentenced to serve two years less a day and ordered to pay $30,000. Two other men are still before the courts. The elevator was built in 1895 and had just been restored by local residents for use as an interpretive centre. Source: CBC News Saskatchewan
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Foundation Seeks Public Input by ahsk.ca
The report from consultants following strategic review of the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation has been posted on the web to attract public comment. The review was announced last March at the time of the provincial budget to help government and the Foundation's Board of Directors plan future directions. One goal was to broaden the vision of SHF to support a wider range of heritage, in addtion to built heritage like natural and cultural heritage initiatves, including languages and landscapes. Webpage
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