Battlefords News-Optimist Contributors

Joan Champ
Joan’s love of stories led her to study western Canadian history at the University of Saskatchewan where she earned a master’s degree. Her 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. Joan retired from the WDM in 2016. She and her husband Gordon recently moved to North Battleford. One of their favourite activities is exploring the backroads and small towns of Saskatchewan. Joan began writing a weekly history column a year ago for the Prince Albert Daily Herald and her column is now being picked up by several other community newspapers in the province.
Recent Articles
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A Second Look: The Kyle Hotel
Railway & Main
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Neudorf Hotel – “A place to rest, a place to dine, a place to frolic”
Railway & Main
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Prelate Hotel destroyed by fire
Railway & Main
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Hoax at Grenfell’s Granite Hotel
Railway & Main
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The hotel at Radisson – the beer cooler was once the town jail
Railway & Main
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Raymore Hotel built by storeowner-postmaster with ambitions
Railway & Main
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July 27, 1960 – Indians of Saskatchewan get full liquor privileges
Railway and Main
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The viability of rural hotels in Saskatchewan
Railway & Main
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Simpson’s Hotel: The bar spells success
Railway & Main
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Hotels offered sample rooms for commercial travellers
Railway & Main