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The site of the Wilno Heritage Park is property which was donated to the Society by the Townships of Sherwood, Jones & Burns.
It is the site of the former CN Railway Station.
Work on the Heritage Park began with a ground breaking ceremony on June 14, 1998.
Present were: Ambrose Chippior, Elizabeth Yantha, Rev. Archie Afelskie,
MP Hec Clouthier, MPP Sean Conway, SJ&B Reeve, Bob Mitchell, Tina Shulist, Diane Malone, Christine Recoskie, Mike Coulas, David Shulist, Ed Chippior, Dennis Yeretch and Andrew Yantha.
On November 8, 1998 a century-old log building donated by
Ambrose and Martha Chippior and family was erected on the site. This building will be home to the Wilno Heritage Society's Information Centre. Ed Chippior & Martha Chippior proudly display the log building. |
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