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Building healthy, active and creative lifestyles through sport, culture and recreation.
August 2026
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Become a HopOn Coach – Free Training in the Lakeland Region!
The Saskatchewan Cycling Association is hosting an in-person training session for anyone interested in becoming a HopOn Coach — a games-based cycling program, developed by Can Bike, that helps kids across Canada build cycling safety skills.
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 510 Cynthia St.
Lakeland District for Sport, Culture, and Recreation is covering the cost for 7 participants from within the district. This is a great opportunity for coaches, volunteers, and rec practitioners looking to bring cycling programming to their community.
Interested? Reach out to bill@lakelanddistrict.ca to reserve one of our sponsored spots.
Learn more about the HopOn program: hoponcanada.ca
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Nominate a Special Coach!
A great coach builds confidence, encourages teamwork, and creates positive experiences that last. This National Coaches Week, September 14–20, nominate a special coach in the Lakeland District who goes above and beyond for local athletes!
Nomination Link
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Ready to strengthen your grant-writing skills?
Join Lakeland District this September for a 4-part Grant Writing Webinar Series with Coralie Bueckert, a funding professional with more than 20 years of experience in non-profit recreation, municipal work, grant adjudication, and funding.
Together, we’ll explore the grant-writing process from getting grant-ready to finding funding, building strong applications, and wrapping it all together.
Dates: September 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Whether you’re new to grant writing or want to take your applications to the next level, this series will provide practical tools, knowledge, and insight you can put to work in your community.
Register today!
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Introducing: Research in Recreation — A Virtual Lecture Series
Lakeland District for Sport, Culture & Recreation is proud to kick off Research in Recreation, a new virtual lecture series connecting community sport and recreation practitioners with leading researchers, in partnership with the Community Sport Research Group at the University of Waterloo.
First up: Dr. Katie Misener — Building a Sustainable Volunteer Workforce in Community Sport and Recreation
Dr. Misener will share evidence-based strategies for recruiting, engaging, and retaining volunteers in community sport organizations — with practical approaches to recruitment, onboarding, recognition, and succession planning. Walk away with actionable strategies to reduce turnover and strengthen your volunteer base.
Date: September 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM CST
Location: Virtual
Register
Stay tuned for more sessions from Lakeland District featuring research-based facilitators, practical insights, and ideas you can bring back to your community.
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Calling All Lakeland District Recreation Practitioners!
Join us this fall for an in-person Recreation Gathering! Come connect, share ideas, and learn alongside fellow recreation practitioners from across the district.
Register Link
Contact jessie@lakelanddistrict.ca for more information.
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Join us August 20 – 23, 2026 at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park to commemorate the 150th anniversary of this historic agreement. This milestone offers a profound opportunity to reflect on our shared history, honour the Spirit and Intent of Treaty, and reaffirm our commitment to its ongoing implementation for future generations.
Register at: https://treaty6150.ca/register/
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#THANKSCOACH
National Coaches Week is a month away
From individual athletes to entire communities, coaches leave a lasting impact through their contributions to the Saskatchewan amateur sport system. During National Coaches Week, and every day, we encourage all participants in sport to say ‘Thanks, Coach!'
Learn more about how you can show your gratitude to coaches with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Participation Guide.
If you are a coach, CAC will be offering free or discounted NCCP workshops during Coaches Week.
The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan (CAS) will also be offering free NCCP courses during that week, as well as Women in Coaching Breakfasts in Regina and Saskatoon.
Watch the CAS website for details and more information!
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Register your Event!
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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Training | Education | Workshops | | |
The Fall Training Symposium is a four-day event focused on training, education, and collaboration!
Join SPRA in Prince Albert, SK. from September 14-17, 2026 as we offer a variety of in-person courses intended to enhance the skills of front-line facility operators, volunteers, and supervisors.
Many thanks to Living Tree Environmental for sponsoring this year's symposium.
Learn More
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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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Building Communities Strong Fund to Support Parks and Recreation Infrastructure
Government of Canada Build Communities Strong Fund is set to provide $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing. to support new and renewed public infrastructure.
This includes projects such as community centres (multi-purpose facilities), parks, local sport and recreation facilities, child and youth centres, libraries, and dual-use buildings (community and emergency use).
Click here for Eligibility and Funding Streams
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