P.A. National Park Nature Centre to officially unveil renovations
After three years and $1.2 million dollars in restorations and upgrades, a nationally recognized federal heritage building in Saskatchewan is ready to officially re-open. The Prince Albert National Park’s Nature Center will be hosting an event on June 24 to celebrate the renovations.
Robyn Hufnagel, product development officer with the park, said the renovations came through federal funding and include the installation of all new exhibits and upgrades to the building located in Waskesiu. The original building was built in the 1930’s by relief workers and operated as a museum until the 1970’s.
“At that time it turned into the Nature Center which means that’s it’s a very hands on, interactive place for children and visitors to come and learn about the park, nature, the cultural heritage that exists here and for it to be a jumping off point to go out and explore the park,” Hufnagel said.
Some of the upgrades include installing a washroom, opening up the main gallery and bringing in skilled workers to restore some of the buildings logs and stone masonry.