Links
Organizations and Associations We Belong To
Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH) "The DHH is mandated to preserve and communicate Canada’s military history and foster pride in a Canadian military heritage." The Sask Mil Museum is one of only two Canadian Forces accredited museums in Saskatchewan.
The Organization of Military Museums of Canada "The OMMC is to preserve the military heritage of Canada by encouraging the establishment and operation of military museums, to educate museum staff through lectures, discussions, workshops, visits, publications and exhibits, and to cooperate with other public and private bodies devoted to the same or similar purposes."
Canadian Museums Association "The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The CMA works for the recognition, growth, and stability of the sector."
Museums Association of Saskatchewan "To serve museums in Saskatchewan and work for their advancement."
Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists (SCAA) "Through leadership, support, education and promotion, the SCAA fosters the development, cooperation and advancement of Saskatchewan's archives and archivists."
Canadian Heritage Information Network "The Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) allows Canadian museums to connect with each other and their audiences through the use of digital technologies. As a centre of excellence, CHIN offers investment programs and proposes resources such as the Virtual Museum of Canada and Professional Exchange. These sites, loaded with images, highlight Canadian museum collections, news, collaborative projects and resources aimed at professionals and the public at large.
Saskatchewan History Online (SHO): "formerly the Saskatchewan Multitype Digitization Initiative, is helping to increase the availability of free online access to Saskatchewan's cultural and historical record." Of particular interest is the former SMDI project "Saskatchewan War Experience"
Saskatchewan Based Units
Royal Regina Rifles Regiment:
Army.ca's RRR page: Link
Kevin Lambie's Regina Rifles Second World War Website: Link
North Saskatchewan Regiment:
Army.ca's N Sask R page: Link
Saskatchewan Dragoons:
Army.ca's page: Link
Unofficial History Website: Link
South Saskatchewan Regiment:
Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan page: Link
SSR Website hosted by the Saskatchewan Military Museum and administered by Greg Salmers: Link
18th (Regina) Battery:
Overseas Service of the 18th Battery, CFA: Link
60th (Aneroid) Battery:
The 60th CFA Battery Book 1916-1919: Link
First World War - Details about Gunner Bertram Cox and his personal experiences while serving with the 60th Battery, CFA: Link
Second World War - Gordie Bannerman's website about his experiences with 60th Field Battery, RCA: Link
16th Mounth Rifles/16th Light Horse:
Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan page: Link
28th (Northwest) Battalion:
Robert Lindsay's 28th North-West Battalion Headquarter's website: Link
Other Links
First World War:
Here is a list of over 775 Great War Websites courtesy the Canadian Expeditionary Force Study Group. {Special thanks to Dwight Mercer for forwarding on this list to us.}
Library and Archives Canada's "Soldiers of the First World War - CEF" website: Link
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan:
Veterans Affairs Canada's BCATP webpage: Link
Bruce Forsyth's Military History website and specifically page on abandoned and downsized Canadian military bases: Link
Miscellaneous:
Canadian Military History Gateway webpage: Link
Doug Lane's website dedicated to Juno Beach: Link
The Memory Project: Link
Canadian Virtual War Memorial: Link
Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial: Link
Harold Skaarup's website: Link
The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies website: Link and follow Frank Reid's blog here: Link [Frank Reid is an author, playwright, consultant, and a former soldier in the Canadian Army. This blog series offers accounts of his experiences as a member of Canada’s military during the Cold War.]
The Royal Canadian Legion website: Link
The Regimental Rogue: Link
Saskatchewan Archives Board: Link
List of Canadian Military memorials that have been registered for the Province of Saskatchewan: Link