Theodore
History

Theodore has always enjoyed a strong business community, starting in the early 1900’s with general stores, blacksmith shops, livery stables and pool room and barber shops. At the present time these have been replaced with more modern operations which continue to remain prosperous. The number of businesses in the community peaked in the 1950’s and 1960’s with around 35 different enterprises. At present day we are still lucky with around 12 businesses which continue to serve Theodore and surrounding area.

The community has always been fortunate from the early days to the present time to have a wide and varied number of active groups and organizations in the village.
Some of the more common early ones were: Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Aurora Lodge, C.G.I.T., I.O.D.E., Community Club.
There are a number of active organizations operating today and these are: Theodore & District Recreation Board, Figure Skating Club, Buffalo Senior Hockey Club, Perogy Pinchers, Volunteer Fire Fighters, Free Press Paper, Theodore Housing Authority Board, Recreation Hockey Club, Regional Library Board, Whitesand Regional Park Authority, Whitesand Wildlife Federation and most recently the 'Theodore Economic Committee' (TEC).

Theodore, like many other communities has seen upgrades and improvements through the years.  Over time we have seen:
Our Hospital (Originally built in 1947) was rebuilt in 1989 - now the current Theodore Health Center.
Our Arena was reconstructed over several years in the 80's that began with the old building torn down - fundraising to build the new facility - to the final step of construction. The Theodore Recreation Complex is a top notch facility for the area with the community hall upstairs overlooking the ice surface. 
The 1st School was built in 1893 - which went through several rebuilds and relocations over the years - in 1904 a new building was constructed on the present site - An addition was added in 1919 & again in 1927 and was used until it was demolished in 1961. An additional building was constructed in 1956 with further add on in 1959 - 1970 & 1981.  It is still in use today. 
Our Museum, once the CPR Railway station house - built in 1902 with the unique 'Pratt Design' was in use until the mid 1970's before being sold to the village and moved to its present site. It was turned into a museum and then underwent some upgrades in 2023 and reopened in the summer of 2024 as the Theodore Heritage Centre - A museum and community center all in one -  featuring a cafe, exhibits and a recreational area in the basement with snooker table / bowling / darts and more.