Time capsule from 2000 opened at Dodsland
By Joan Janzen
DODSLAND—Twenty-five years ago, the RM of Winslow celebrated its 90th anniversary and marked the turn of the century by creating a time capsule. On Wednesday morning, April 10, past and present councillors, reeves, and spectators witnessed the time capsule's opening at the Dodsland Museum.
Everyone present watched with great anticipation as Fred Joyce, who had been the Reeve in 2000, opened the capsule with the help of Reeve Sheldon McLean. The original members were equally as curious as they couldn't remember what various individuals had placed inside.
The capsule contained memorabilia regarding "Say no to forced amalgamation," an RM map, newspapers, pins, a photo of the 2000 council, and Fred Joyce's handwritten comments from the April 12, 2000 celebration.
Fred said the capsule's contents served as a reminder of how much has changed in twenty-five years.
Sheldon McLean, Reeve of RM of Winslow No. 319 (left), and former Reeve of Winslow Fred Joyce opened a time capsule sealed twenty-five years ago to mark the turn of the century and the RM's 90th anniversary. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
A photo of the RM of Winslow Council in the year 2000 was included in the time capsule. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN