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Building healthy, active and creative lifestyles through sport, culture and recreation.
May 2026
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Save the Date: Lakeland District Virtual AGM – June 17, 2026
Mark your calendars! The Lakeland District for Sport, Culture & Recreation invites members, partners, and community stakeholders to join our upcoming Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, celebrate accomplishments across our region, share organizational updates, and look ahead to future initiatives supporting sport, culture, and recreation in our communities.
Event Details
- Date: June 17, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Online Platform (virtual meeting details to follow)
We encourage all members and partners to attend and participate in the conversation as we continue building strong, vibrant, and connected communities together.
Additional meeting information, including agenda items and registration details, will be shared by May 27, 2026.
For questions or more information, please contact helen@lakelanddistrict.ca.
Register at https://forms.gle/9rZmFkMzDgYTHVP48
We look forward to connecting with you virtually!
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Calling all museums across the Lakeland District!
We're bringing museum professionals together for a first-of-its-kind networking opportunity A chance to connect, share, and learn from one another!
Whether you've navigated tight budgets, volunteer challenges, collection management, or community programming, your experience matters. Let's build something stronger, together.
Register Here!
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Canva Workshop for Recreation Practitioners — Hosted by LDSCR!
Are you a recreation professional in the Lakeland District looking to level up your design game? We've got something for you.
We're excited to bring you a hands-on Canva Workshop led by Janelle Malkoewicz of Sparo Creative — and she knows her stuff. Whether you're promoting programs, building event posters, or just trying to make your community communications look as good as the work behind them, this workshop is built for you.
You'll walk away knowing how to get the most out of Canva — practical, useful, and totally applicable to the work you're already doing.
SIGN ME UP!!
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Calling all lake community members, cabin owners, and lake lovers in the Lakeland District!
We're hosting a FREE workshop featuring Matthew Siemens, the creator of SaskLakes.ca, Saskatchewan's go-to resource for lake maps, fishing info, ice conditions, events, and more.
Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: In-person + Online
Here's what you'll learn:
- What SaskLakes.ca is and the story behind it
- How to use the site's features — maps, stocking reports, events calendar, and more
- How YOUR lake community can use SaskLakes to boost visibility and keep your lake's information current
- How to submit events, photos, and updates for your lake
Whether you're a year-round resident or a weekend cabin owner, this one is for you. Come find out how SaskLakes can work for your community!
Register Today!
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Lakeland District is available for local presentations.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR FOLLOW UP??
For additional information or assistance please contact your Community Consultant!
Jessie Strasser or Bill Dykstra
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Event registration is now open!
Culture Days returns September 18 – October 4, 2026, inviting artists, organizations and communities to take part.
Each year, thousands of free or Pay-What-You-May events are registered through our portal as part of a country-wide effort to promote barrier-free arts and cultural experiences for the public and foster year-round support for artists and organizations.
Ready to register? Sign in or create a free account to get started.
New for this year:
️Event Registration Deadline: Events must be registered by Friday, September 4th at 11:59pm ET to be included in the national listing.
️Event Eligibility Guidelines: We have updated some language and FAQs around event eligibility and registration. Please take a moment to review before submitting your events for 2026.
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Apply now to the Culture Days Hub Sponsorship
Funds are going quickly! Planning to organize a Culture Days event in 2026 and looking for support, be sure to submit your application as soon as possible. Hub organizers who have not yet submitted their applications are encouraged to do so soon to be considered for the hub sponsorship.
Check out the Guide to the CDHS application to better understand the key questions asked in the application. To learn more or request an online application contact Jackie Ledingham or call (306) 780-9434. Read more
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Earn Grade 12 Credit with Lifeguard Training
Through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Dual Credit Initiative, students who complete the Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification (Pool, Waterpark, or Waterfront) after August 1, 2016, can earn one Grade 12 credit—no pre-approval or paperwork required.
This program recognizes over 100 hours of training, starting from Bronze Medallion, and supports students, returning learners, and newcomers to Canada in working toward graduation while gaining valuable, career-ready skills in aquatics safety.
Check out the website for more info.
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Lakeland District is offering FREE Inperson Play Leadership Training—designed to give Play Leaders the knowledge and skills they need to plan and coordinate safe, accessible, and fun play opportunities for children.
Interested? Register your community’s summer play leaders today!
REGISTRATION LINK
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Keeping Sport Safe
Sask Sport strives for sport in Saskatchewan to be as safe as possible and welcoming for all participants.
Keeping sport healthy, safe and fun has been a priority of Sask Sport for decades and we work with our membership and partners to fulfill that goal, on and off the field.
Sask Sport has policies and resources available that assist both sport organizations and individuals in addressing complaints and preventing all forms of disputes and maltreatment. From common interpersonal sport disputes to complaints with more severe allegations like any type of bullying, abuse, harassment, discrimination or racism. Sask Sport can help.
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Regional Park Pass Lending Program Returns!
The Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Library Association, is pleased to offer the 2026 Regional Parks Lending Program.
Starting from May 15 to September 8, 2026, anyone with a valid library card can borrow a pass from any Saskatchewan library and enjoy a seven-day loan period with free access to nearly 100 regional parks across the province!
Learn More!
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June is Parks and Recreation Month!
We invite you to recognize and celebrate June as Parks and Recreation Month!
Parks and recreation are the heartbeat of our communities, bringing people together in shared spaces while supporting our health and wellbeing in both mind and body. Through parks and recreation, we can all explore our communities, connect with others, and feel a true sense of belonging.
This June, join us in celebrating all the ways Saskatchewan's parks and recreation help us explore, connect, and belong.
Learn more at www.SPRA.sk.ca/news-events/celebrate-parks-rec
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Webinar: Mental health awareness
Join SaskCulture and the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan for a public awareness webinar designed to promote treatment and recovery from schizophrenia and related mental illnesses. The session will include lived experiences, an overview of schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses, common stigmas, mental health resources, and how to access them.
This webinar will take place on May 20, from 12-1 p.m. Register now and share with anyone who may be interested. Read more
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Don’t Let Your Ball Diamonds be a Swing and a Miss!
Learn professional instruction on how to maintain ball diamonds and sportfields! In person and on demand options are available.
Upcoming course:
Northern Lights Palace Arena, Melfort, SK
Wednesday, May 27 • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Register Today!
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SaskCulture Presents: How to prepare for your AGM
An Annual General Meeting plays a vital role in the democratic life of an organization. Beyond meeting required statutory governance, it’s an opportunity for board members to share updates, celebrate successes, discuss challenges, and hear directly from members. Explore these resources for ideas and inspiration to help make your next AGM engaging, meaningful, and effective.
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2026 Paths to Prosperity Provincial Summit
Save the date for the Paths to Prosperity Provincial Summit, which will take place in Saskatoon from October 26-28, 2026.
Learn More
This event is offered in partnership between the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance, Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network and Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.
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