Saskatchewan historic national park building moved by semi-truck to new location [Video]

A piece of Waskesiu history was moved to a new location on Thursday.

The 75-year-old building, formerly the Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce building, was relocated to the Parks Canada compound on the edge of the townsite.

“This move is a small part of a larger master plan to renew the Waskesiu recreation area facilities,” Waskesiu Recreation Association director Jim Kerby told CTV News.

“That plan has been ongoing since 2018, and the recreation area has already seen numerous improvements to the recreation facilities.”

According to Kerby, the current project is the third phase of the master plan, which includes the construction of a smaller, more functional building with accessible washrooms, along with two new pickleball courts and landscaping improvements.