PWSS IS HIRING
Student staff position is open for the summer of 2012 (May to beginning of September)
Click on PDF for a detailed job description.
Submit an application with resumé by email, or post before March 26, 2012 attention:

Christie Thompson,
PO Box 66
Val Marie, SK
S0N 2T0
cthomson@chinooksd.ca

coming EVENTS 2012

• ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING / PWSS
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 7:30 PM
Little Brick Schoolhouse (Centre Street — off Highway 4, Val Marie)
– the evening will include a special presentation on eco museums and options for the future of Prairie Wind & Silver Sage by Glenn Sutter, as well as reports and elections
– Libations and comaraderie, everyone is welcome
MEMBERSHIP: only $5/yr gives you voting privileges, you can purchase your membership at the door

• ECO MUSEUMS — An introduction by Glenn Sutter
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2:00 PM
Little Brick Schoolhouse (Centre Street — off Highway 4, Val Marie)
The introduction to the relatively new concept of eco museum is open to members of the Saskatchewan museums community.
Details to follow.
Glenn Sutter is a Ph.D. Research Scientist, and curator of Human Ecology Royal Saskatchewan Museum

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This website aims to provide basic information regarding the services of Prairie Wind & Silver Sage. Our Facebook page will provide the most recent postings of events or announcements.

Prairie Wind & Silver Sage provides several services for the park, the community, and visitors.

Take in one of the art exhibits that will be showing this summer, while enjoying an espresso and delicious treat from Prairie Ground internet cafe.

Our natural history museum, formerly under the direction of Ken Jensen, is an excellent resource on the natural environment of southwestern Saskatchewan that is sure to deepen your appreciation of the area. Indigenous and ranching cultures are also represented.

Our bookstore offers well-selected titles for all ages that will add to your understanding and enjoyment of this special environment.

Our gift shop offers a variety of fun, interesting, and beautifully crafted items — many of them locally made.

EVENTS
Special events are posted on our Events page, or on our Facebook page.
See Grassland National Park for more park events.
See the Village of Val Marie site for events within the village itself.

HOURS
Our season runs from early May to late September.

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS:
7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm.

Lunch break: please note that our staff needs a break, too! If you arrive shortly before the lunch break is scheduled, we have a comfortable bench outside where you can take your beverage and treat. Just leave the cup on the doorstep. Return to look at the displays and store when we reopen!

Groups: when possible, groups of 5+ are advised to contact Prairie Wind prior to arrival to allow us to serve you better. Call 306 298-4910.

LOCATION
Prairie Wind & Silver Sage is located in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, a heartbeat from Grasslands National Park. We are in the Little Brick Schoolhouse, on Centre Street across from the Park Visitor’s centre

Updated 16 February 2012

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