Didsbury receives donation to help house Wynonna Earp props

The Town of Didsbury has received a $4,000 donation earmarked to help the economic development staff find a permanent location for the town’s collection of Wynonna Earp props.

The town is currently trying to figure out what to do with a large collection of movie props that it has amassed over the past year. A number of the props are from Wynona Earp.

Rhonda Hunter, the Mayor of Didsbury, explained that it was the Earptopia Fan Club that donated.

"It's very appreciated. They are very kind people and love Wynonna Earp. The last time they were in Didsbury, they made a donation of $6,000 for Didsbury Day.

In October 2024, a showcase of the props was set up for visitors to Didsbury Day as part of the Wynona Earp convention held in Calgary for fans from around the world.

The club sent a letter to the town stating:

"We write to you today as the organizing members of Earptopia Fan Convention. As a thank you to the town and its residents for all the support, not only to the Wynonna Earp fandom but to us specifically, it is our pleasure to inform you that we have allotted a $4,000 donation to the Town of Didsbury. This donation is to assist the Economic Development staff in the establishment of a permanent location for the town’s collection of Wynonna Earp props (The Showcase). 

It is our hope that this donation, as well as the funds contributed to the town as a result of Didsbury Day, will go a long way in assisting with the preservation of the Wynonna Earp items that are so very important to the Earper community. 

We can never express our gratitude for the kindness and generosity of the Town of Didsbury and its residents. The collaboration between the Earptopia organizing crew, Alexa and her team, and Mayor Hunter allowed for a completely unforgettable experience for our Didsbury Day event. We hope that this donation helps to convey our thanks! "

Hunter hopes the club keeps coming back to visit the locations where the show was filmed.

"I just hope we keep this train rolling, with fans visiting us for all the films that have taken place in Didsbury.

A decision on their future will be made by the town council soon. Last month, Hunter shared that a big announcement could be on the way for more filming taking place in the community.

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