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The organizational meeting of the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society Inc. (SHFS) was held on August 17, 1957 in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. 25 people were in attendance at the meeting, called by Richard Johnston and Blodwen Davies of the Canadian Folk Music Society. The first regular meeting was held in Regina on November 21, 1957. Everett Baker served as the first president. The SHFS was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on February 28, 1975 under the provisions of The Societies Act.

The mandate of the SHFS is to gather, preserve and promote interest in the history and folklore of Saskatchewan. The activities of the SHFS include gathering and preserving stories, poems, reminiscences, songs, photographs, oral histories and biographies, etc; offering motorcoach tours to places of historical interest; marking historical sites and trails; sponsoring performances; providing financial assistance and bursaries for members' historical projects; and presenting awards to individuals and organizations working to raise public awareness of Saskatchewan's history and folklore. Throughout its existence, numerous committees have been established to represent areas of special interest. Folklore magazine, established in 1979, is published quarterly along with a newsletter.

The SHFS is a provincial organization with members at large. Local branches can be established with the approval of the provincial body. The main office of the SHFS is located at 1870 Lorne Street in Regina. The SHFS currently (2012) receives funding from the sale of memberships, publications and other means and from Saskatchewan Lotteries. The SHFS is governed by an executive, including a president, past president, vice-president and treasurer, and administered by staff including the executive director and Folklore editor.

The Saskatchewan Historical Society was established in 1936 by individuals interested in preserving Saskatchewan's documentary heritage. The Society was incorporated on May 11, 1936 in accordance with the provisions of The Benevolent Societies Act. The first general meeting was held in Regina on June 22, 1936. The Society's head office was located in Regina, first at the Regina Normal School and then in the McCallum-Hill Building. The Society's primary source of funding was the Government of Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Historical Society collected and compiled various materials relating to Saskatchewan's history, especially prior to 1882, and made the information available to interested parties. Standing committees were established to deal with specific aspects of Saskatchewan history, including church history; political history; farmers' movements; colonization and immigration; native groups; education; early exploration and the early history of the City of Regina. The Society collected personal papers and pioneer reminiscences; investigated and marked historic sites; corresponded with governments and organizations; answered enquiries and encouraged the establishment of local branches throughout the province.

Membership in the Society was open to honorary and regular members. Officers included a president; first, second and third vice-presidents; and a secretary. The Saskatchewan Historical Society was dissolved on October 5, 1951.

William Franklin Kerr was born on October 25, 1876 at Goderich, Huron County, Ontario to Dawson and Frances (Hale) Kerr. He was educated in St. Thomas, Ontario, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ottawa, Ontario.

Kerr worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway telegraphs until 1898, when he moved west to become an assistant to the managing editor of The Winnipeg Free Press. In 1902, Kerr was named editor of The Regina Leader. He purchased that newspaper in 1905. Kerr remained with the Regina Leader until 1920, when he became Red Cross Commissioner for Saskatchewan. In 1924, he was appointed Legislative Librarian and Commissioner of Publications for the Government of Saskatchewan.

Kerr was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1934 and served as a Liberal member for the Regina City (1934-1938) and Turtleford (1938-1944) constituencies. He served in the William Patterson Government as Minister of Natural Resources (1935-1944) and Minister of Highways and Transportation (November 3, 1938 to December 1, 1938). Kerr was defeated in the 1944 provincial general election.

After leaving politics, Kerr was involved with numerous organizations in Regina including the Young Mens' Christian Association (YMCA), Boy Scouts and Canadian Institute for the Blind. Kerr died in Regina on March 11, 1968.

Kerr married Sara Wilson on October 11, 1904. The Kerrs did not have any children.

In January 1971, Ken Sawatsky and Peter Funk established Crescent Ambulance Service in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to provide ambulance service in Saskatoon and throughout the province. The company also manufactured several ambulances for its own use. The partners decided to establish a separate company to manufacture ambulances and sell medical equipment. Crestline Coach Ltd. was incorporated on April 28, 1975 by Peter Funk, Kenneth Sawatsky and Eldon Heppner. Ronn Janzen later became a partner. In 1976, Crescent Ambulance Service was sold. Crestline became a manufacturer and distributor of ambulances, funeral coaches, limousines, and specialty vehicles. In late 1982, the company stopped manufacturing and selling funeral vehicles and limousines to focus on ambulances and buses, including transit, tour, shuttle and wheelchair accessible buses. The company began exporting around 1995 and since then has sent vehicles to 32 countries around the world, including Russia, Vietnam and Belgium. In November 2004, Peter (Funk) Adsten, Sawatsky, and Janzen retired and transferred ownership of the company to three members of the executive management team (Geoff Booth, Darryl Bitz and Tim Morrow). Crestline Coach Ltd. continues (2017) to operate in Saskatoon.

The company has received several awards as follows: 1998 Saskatoon Achievement in Business Excellence Award for growth in international exports; 2015 North Saskatoon Business Association (NSBA) Pursuit of Excellence Award; 2016 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) World Innovation Award; Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce 2016 ABEX Export Award; and Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) 2016 Exporter of the Year Award.

Crestline operated briefly from 1801 Broadway Avenue before moving to a combined office/manufacturing facility at 726 - 45th Street West. In 1980, the company moved to a new facility at 802 - 57th Street East with expansions in 1998 and 2001. Crestline is currently (2017) located at 126 Wheeler Street.