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In 1994, five years after the first estimated deadline, the Museum was finally completed. In March of that year, May and George Bridle were given the first honorary life memberships to the Museum and were the largest single contributors for donations. In November, the grand opening of the permanent exhibits took place.

Even with all the problems surrounding the renovation and move to the Courthouse, the Sam Waller Museum continues to bring in visitors from all over the world as well as school groups, daycares, and summer day camps. Sam Waller never lived to see his wonderful collection housed in the kind of building it deserved, but his legacy lives and grows as a permanent symbol of the culture of The Pas and surrounding areas.

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Board, Staff and Model of New Exhibits
circa 1994
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada


Credits:
Paul Thistle
Sam Waller Museum Collection