Building healthy, active and creative lifestyles through sport, culture and recreation.

February 2026

Team Lakeland is heading to Meadow Lake!!!

Team Lakeland is officially on the road to the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games in Meadow Lake!

Our volunteer Mission Staff are prepped, organized, and ready to support our athletes, coaches, and managers every step of the way. Months of hard work, dedication, and teamwork have brought us to this moment, and we couldn’t be more proud of everyone who has earned their spot on the team.

Congratulations to all participants on making it to the Games, and best of luck in your competitions. Go Team Lakeland!

First Half Athletes - February 15 - 18, 2026

Second Half Athletes - February 18 - 21, 2026

February Break just got even better!

Lakeland District is excited to celebrate the amazing communities that we have sponsored to host FREE public skating throughout February Break!

Be sure to check out your local community’s schedule of activities, there’s so much happening across our district. We truly have an incredible district full of energy and community spirit! So grab your skates and join the fun!

Lakeland District is available for local presentations.

For additional information or assistance please contact your Community Consultant!

Jessie Strasser or Helen Meekins

We’re Hiring: Community Consultant (Sport, Culture & Recreation Champion)

Location: Anywhere in the beautiful Lakeland District | Full-Time | Flexible Hours

Are you a community builder at heart? Do you believe in the power of sport, culture, and recreation to bring people together? Do you know your way around a grant application like a boss and have a knack for turning ideas into action? Then you might be our next Community Consultant!

The Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation (LDSCR) is looking for someone dynamic, dedicated, and passionate to help strengthen and support the amazing communities across our region.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as the go-to person for community groups, rec boards, and local legends who make things happen.
• Connecting communities with provincial sport, culture, and recreation opportunities.
• Helping local groups dream big (and find the funding to make it real).
• Supporting programs that reflect what people actually need and want.
• Running consultations, building partnerships, and championing volunteerism.
• Promoting events and programs like a marketing wizard (social media skills welcome).
• Keeping your finger on the pulse of community needs—then helping turn those needs into awesome initiatives.

Ready to Apply?

Send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’re our next community hero to Helen Meekins, Executive Director or for the full job description visit our website.

It's Therapeutic Recreation month!

Recreation Therapy is an evidence-informed practice that supports health, well-being and meaningful participation across the lifespan.

SARP wil be sharing about TR all month long highlighting the theme: "Therapeutic Recreation: Evidence in Action" with provincial partner associations and CTRA.

Check them out: https://www.facebook.com/saskrecprof

#TREvidenceinAction

#TherapeuticRecreation

Volunteer Leduc: A Case Study of Volunteer Impact on the Community with Elana Hansen

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: Elana Hansen

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 2

More Information!

Register!

Registration Link - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z3x3cyc

TOPS is a long term non-profit organization to assist folks that are interested in a focus of Health & Wellness. 

Weight loss doesn't begin in the gym with a dumbbell; it starts in your head with a decision. 

You didn't gain all your weight in one day; you won't lose it in one day. Be patient with yourself. 



www.tops.org is the place for finding out some of the answers to some of your questions. There are in-person, on-line or virtual options for the flexibility of any schedule, yearly membership is a requirement to participate. Throughout the year there are many events to participate in with group rallies or retreats. If you choose a land location - the first visit is FREE to see if it's a fit for your needs. This organization has been around for 75 plus years and is comparable to Weight Watchers only it runs as a non-profit.  

Pre-registration for membership is required prior to contacting for the on-line experience, these are the flexible meeting days/times: 

Monday @ 8:00 PM Central Standard Time 

Tuesday @ 1:00 PM Central Standard Time 

Wednesday @ 11:00 AM Central Standard Time 

Thursday @ 6:30 PM Central Standard Time 

Saturday @ 11:00 AM Central Standard Time

Brian Hagel is the contact person, and is responsible for all of Northern Saskatchewan groups.

REGISTER TODAY for a new SaskCulture lunch & learn webinar, Making It Work as a One-Person Comms Team. 

February 18, 2026



Are you the only communications person in your non‑profit? Join us for this practical, one‑hour webinar designed to help solo communication professionals work smarter, not harder. You'll learn tips, tricks, and real‑world strategies for managing communications effectively when you are the whole team.

Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned one‑person powerhouse, this session will leave you with actionable ideas you can use right away.

Join the Rec Practitioner Network!

The Rec Practitioner Network is an online forum for recreation practitioners working in communities in Saskatchewan.

Members can exchange advice, share and edit files, learn best practices, and build connections. 

Join the Network

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.