In photos: A look back at Pion-Era at the Western Development Museum

The StarPhoenix takes a look back at Pion-Era events of the past.

Jocelyn Bennett  •  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Published Jul 12, 2020  •  < 1 minute read
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Western Development Museum volunteers share the story of threshing through harvest demonstrations during Pion-Era, July 8, 2017.
Western Development Museum volunteers share the story of threshing through harvest demonstrations during Pion-Era, July 8, 2017. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum typically comes alive with the sights and sounds of days gone by at Pion-Era in mid July. Those events, initially scheduled for July 11 and 12, have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The StarPhoenix takes a look at some of the Pion-Eras of years past.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip tour the machinery displays, July 23, 1959.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip tour the machinery displays, July 23, 1959. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-B-3377-16
People participate in a pre-Pion-Era street square dance at the Mount Royal Shopping Centre, June 27, 1963.
People participate in a pre-Pion-Era street square dance at the Mount Royal Shopping Centre, June 27, 1963. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-B-27837-3
Indigenous dancers perform, July 6, 1961.
Indigenous dancers perform, July 6, 1961. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, SP-B-29842-4
July 6, 1962
July 6, 1962 City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-B-29852-1
The Pion-Era parade makes its way down 20th Street, June 29, 1964.
The Pion-Era parade makes its way down 20th Street, June 29, 1964. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-B-29863-1
Visitors look at a steam vehicle, 1996.
Visitors look at a steam vehicle, 1996. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-1996-07-28-6125d-8
Visitors watch a steam vehicle, 1996.
Visitors watch a steam vehicle, 1996. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-1996-07-28-6125d-15
Volunteers work on a steam vehicle, 1996.
Volunteers work on a steam vehicle, 1996. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-1996-07-28-6125d-17
People enjoy a carriage ride, 1998.
People enjoy a carriage ride, 1998. City of Saskatoon Archives, StarPhoenix Collection, S-SP-1998-06-28-6729h-28
Peter Adsten (R) and Dell Hanson demonstrate a 1950s sawmill, July 8, 2006.
Peter Adsten (R) and Dell Hanson demonstrate a 1950s sawmill, July 8, 2006. Photo by Geoff Howe /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
One-and-a-half year old Aiken Ngo tries milking an imitation dairy cow with his mom Nina, July 7, 2007.
One-and-a-half year old Aiken Ngo tries milking an imitation dairy cow with his mom Nina, July 7, 2007. Photo by Gord Waldner /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
A volunteer drives an old vehicle, July 9, 2011.
A volunteer drives an old vehicle, July 9, 2011. Photo by Greg Pender /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
A volunteer demonstrates in the blacksmith shop, July 9, 2011.
A volunteer demonstrates in the blacksmith shop, July 9, 2011. Photo by Greg Pender /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Morgana McDougall-Ryan and her dad Scott make souvenir shingles, July 14, 2012.
Morgana McDougall-Ryan and her dad Scott make souvenir shingles, July 14, 2012. Photo by Richard Marjan /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Three-year-old Simone Rabuka feeds goats at a petting zoo, July 13, 2014.
Three-year-old Simone Rabuka feeds goats at a petting zoo, July 13, 2014. Photo by Liam Richards /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Three-year-old Jacob Hayes learns how to wash clothes the old-fashioned way, July 8, 2017.
Three-year-old Jacob Hayes learns how to wash clothes the old-fashioned way, July 8, 2017. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Volunteers share the story of threshing through harvest demonstrations, July 8, 2017.
Volunteers share the story of threshing through harvest demonstrations, July 8, 2017. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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