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Building healthy, active and creative lifestyles through sport, culture and recreation.
August 2025
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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.
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Lakeland District had a very busy year facilitating capacity building that enhances sport, culture and recreation to strengthen communities.
To see all of the wonderful things that took place in 2024/2025 please see the Annual Report on the LDSCR Website.
Inside you will find:
Message from the Chairperson
Message from the Executive Director
2023/2024 Board of Directors
Strengthening Capacity
Community Support & Engagement
Network Connections
Partnerships & Collaborations
Diversity & Inclusion
Organizational Development
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Coach of the Year Award
The Coaching Association of Canada presents the Coach of the Year Award in recognition of the outstanding achievements of a coach in Canada, both for the sport performances of their athlete(s) or team in the previous competitive season and for exhibiting excellence in sport values.
2025 nominations are open until August 31. Nominate now!
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Free Regional Park Pass Program Returns this Summer!
The Regional Park Pass Lending Program is back in 2025!
From June 16 to September 15, 2025, people 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.
This year, 864 passes will be distributed to all regional library branches, libraries in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and university libraries in Saskatoon and Regina.
Learn More
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Nominations are NOW OPEN for this year’s Multicultural Awards!
Do you know someone who is making outstanding contributions to multiculturalism in Saskatchewan or taking action towards reconciliation? Celebrate their accomplishments today by nominating them for one of four awards!
More details available on the MCoS website HERE.
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Examining the state of Truth and Reconciliation in Saskatchewan
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is looking for your feedback as we explore the state of Truth and Reconciliation in Saskatchewan communities.
The OTC's mandate is to help strengthen Treaty relations in Saskatchewan among Treaty partners by creating common understanding on the Spirit and Intent of Treaty.
We focus on Treaty education, awareness and enhancement of the Treaty relationship among all Treaty citizens in Saskatchewan. Read More...
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Strengthen your commitment to cultivating more inclusive and equitable communities, with Designing for Belonging (D4B) training.
From September 24 to November 26, join a vibrant community of changemakers from across Canada on a 10 week learning journey! D4B was co-designed by the Reimagining Sport, Recreation and Leisure team and the System Shifters.
Applications open on August 1. Click here for more info!
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Farewell & Thank You, Jordan Wall!
After two years of dedicated leadership, Jordan Wall is stepping down as SARP's Executive Director at the end of August to pursue a new opportunity.
Jordan has been instrumental in stewarding our organization into a stronger position. He strengthened partnerships, led successful member events and initiatives, and played a key role in shaping our new strategic plan—laying the groundwork to turn our vision into reality.
Thank you, Jordan, for your commitment to Saskatchewan's recreation professionals. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!
What's next? We're seeking our next Executive Director—a dynamic leader with fresh ideas who will build on this strong foundation and elevate SARP's impact across the province.
Interested or know someone who'd be perfect? Help us spread the word!
Check out the job posting here!
| | CARFAC SASK is thrilled to announce artist Linda Duvall as Travelling Mentor from September 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026! The Travelling Mentorship program welcomes Sask-based artist participants at any stage of their career, working in any medium, living on rural routes, hamlets, villages, towns, and cities other than Regina and Saskatoon to apply for this 10-month mentorship opportunity: https://carfac.sk.ca/travelling-mentor | |
Culture Days registration open
Registration is now open for organizers to add their interactive arts, culture, or heritage experiences to the nationwide network of free events, activities, and more happening during Culture Days 2025.
Registering an event allows you to take advantage of free promotional campaigns while also supporting artists and creators in your community. Organizers ready to register an event /activity can sign in or create an account by visiting the Culture Days website.
Read more.
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The Axis of Access: Lunch, Launch, and Learn
Sept. 19th, 2025. 11:30 to 2:00 pm at the Artesian
Join Listen to Dis' Community Art Organization and the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance for the launch of the Axis of Access document, which is an entry point for learning about accessibility in Saskatchewan arts sector. The event takes place on September 19, and will include a community conversation, snapshot performance by Listen to Dis' music ensemble, and the Dripping Honeys. ASL interpretation will be included. Read more
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The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association and Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals have teamed up for Sparks 25, October 7-9, 2025 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina!
This in-person gathering is your go-to event for networking and inspiring the continuous growth and education of the parks and recreation industry. So, whether you are working or volunteering in the parks and recreation industry or are connected to the industry as an ally in health, community development, or tourism, you won’t want to miss this!
Why attend?
- Build meaningful connections – Network with peers from across the province who share your passion for improving quality of life through parks and recreation!
- Inspire continuous learning and growth- Gain insight, tools and ideas to take back to your communities and organizations.
- Engage in the latest industry research, trends and advocacy efforts – Leave equipped with resources and messaging that can help you demonstrate the impact of our collective work.
Click here to register and for more info!
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Visit the Saskatchewan Games Council webpage for information on Getting Involved with Team Lakeland at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games hosted by Flying Dust First Nation and the City of Meadow Lake.
Sports Schedule
February 15-18
February 18-21
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Register for the Fall Training Symposium
The Fall Training Symposium, happening in Estevan, SK. from September 8th to 12th!
This is a hands-on opportunity to build the skills of your front-line facility and parks operators, volunteers, and supervisors. Join us for four days of training, education and collaboration.
Register Today!
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Connect with your Parks and Recreation Peers
The Provincial Recreation Practitioner's Innovations Meeting is a free, in-person event happening October 7, in Regina at the Conexus Arts Centre.
Hosted by SPRA's Consulting Team, this is a space for recreation and parks providers working across the province to connect, discuss issues they are experiencing and share (and celebrate!) innovative solutions to these challenges.
Reserve a spot!
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Save the Date
SPRA 2025 Annual General Meeting
Mark your calendars for our virtual AGM on October 21, 2025, from 1-3 pm., where we will be sharing our annual report and financial statements and announcing the 2025-26 Board of Directors.
We hope to see you there! Learn More!
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High Five virtual training
Live Training Calendar
Here at HIGH FIVE®, we believe that recreation and sport leaders play a huge role in the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. In other words, you can make a lifelong impact on the children you work with. We're here to help you do that.
PHCD is designed for recreation and sport leaders working with children aged four to twelve. Through this, you will learn how to develop and deliver programs that are fun, engaging, and encourage long term participation in recreation and sport programs.
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