Cooking technology has come a long way since humans first began cooking with fire hundreds of thousands of years ago. This Britannia cook stove, donated by Harold Blanch and located on the second floor of the Heritage Museum, was often the center of the pioneer household. Unlike most modern kitchen appliances, cook stoves are heated

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Horace Roderick “Frenchie” French came to Wetaskiwin in 1909 from Scotstown, Quebec without a penny to his name, but possessing experience in both optometry and watch making. His legacy would live on in his sons, Charles Roderick “Rod” French and Malcolm Angus “Mac” French, who respectively entered the professions of optometrist and watch-maker in the

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There’s nothing quite like a day at the salon to leave you feeling refreshed and confident! This Helene Curtis dryer chair was one of many in the Over the Waves Beauty Parlour owned and operated by Jessie Bryholt until the mid-1960s. The seat and back cushions are pink and white vinyl, adorned with black vinyl

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