Below is a list of individuals from Saskatchewan who have had a substantial impact on Canada’s Industrial History. All information for these individuals can be found by clicking on their name; you will be redirected to Parks Canada’s website.
Dunning, Charles Avery. Wascana Park, Regina, SK. Dunning is recognized as a leader in the farmers’ movement; he became the first general manager (1911-1916) of the SK Cooperative Elevator Company.
Gardiner, James Garfield. Melville Regional Park, Melville, SK. Gardiner served as the minister of Agriculture from 1936-57.
McNaughton, Violet Clara. 446-2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK. McNaughton is remembered for her work in the Women’s rights movement. Given her experience as a farm wife, she organized the Women Grain Growers and contributed to the development of the Wheat Pool.
McPhail, Alexander James. 2625 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK. McPhail’s life revolved around farming, livestock dealing, and the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture. He is also recognized as being instrumental in the creation of the Central Sales Agency in 1924, which was designed to handle the crops of the three prairie provinces.
Motherwell, William Richard. Highway 22, Abernethy, SK. Motherwell created the Territorial Grain Growers’ Association, and aided in other associations which fostered improvements in the shipment of grain.
Rawson, Donald Strathearn. TBD, SK. Rawson was a pioneer professional limnologist, performing scientific studies of inland aquatic ecosystems.
Wheeler, Seager. Highway 312, Rosthern, SK. Wheeler found new strains of spring wheat and other crops, his successes demonstrated the agricultural viability of the Prairie Provinces.