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| I once took a huge cut in pay to work as a museum researcher. Even though my office was in a back room of a back room, I felt like I'd died and gone to heaven. I love stories and I especially love the journey of discovery that is historical research. My love of stories led me to study western Canadian history at the University of Saskatchewan where I earned a master’s degree. My knowledge of history opened the door to a career at the Western Development Museum, first in exhibit production and finally as the chief executive officer for all four WDMs. Since I retired from the WDM in 2016, I have written regular history columns for several community newspapers throughout Saskatchewan. My husband Gordon Brewerton and I live in North Battleford. Some of my columns and blogs were published under my previous name, Joan Champ. |
Historian, former CEO of the Saskatchewan Western Development Museum, regular columnist for the Prince Albert Daily Herald and other Saskatchewan newspapers. My columns, which have now also been published on Substack or in blogs, include:
