The Western Development Museum (WDM) says last week’s provincial budget is affecting more than the film industry.
WDM says there was no increase in its annual budget allocation from the government in last week’s provincial budget, a move that is causing WDM to close its doors on Monday in an effort to maintain a balanced budget.
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“The WDM sincerely regrets the inconvenience this cut in our hours of operation will cause for its visitors, volunteers and staff,” said Joan Champ, Executive Director of the WDM.
“We attribute this situation primarily to the fact that, for the past several years, provincial budget allocations to the Museum have not matched the realities of inflation.”
The museum had requested an increase from the province in its budget allocation to keep pace with inflation.
WDM says it has a projected operating deficit of $400,000 if it maintained its current programs and services and said something had to go to continue its long-standing practice of delivering balanced budgets.
The Monday closures at the four exhibit locations in Saskatoon, North Battleford, Yorkton and Moose Jaw is effective immediately.
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