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

May 2025

Retirement Celebration for Lyle Campbell

Following the Annual General Meeting, the LDSCR Board invites you to a special retirement social in honor of Lyle Campbell.

Lyle will be retiring as Executive Director of the District at the end of June. Join us as we thank him for his years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his next chapter.

The Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation is seeking to recruit a new Board member with the capacity, experience and skills necessary to oversee the strategic operation and advancement of our organization.

The LDSCR is a volunteer-based non-profit organization that operates under the Policy Board Governance model. We are a part of an integrated network of organizations that strive to strengthen the sport, culture and recreation system through effective leadership, partnerships and collaborations.

LDSCR Board members serve for a 3 year term and are expected to attend approximately 4 or 5 meetings per year. This would be a combination of in-person and virtual meetings.

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Support local kids to access arts and culture

Help Creative Kids support more children' s access to arts and culture! From May 15 to 31, TD Bank will match all donations to the Colour a Kid's Life campaign doubling your impact.

Donate online and spread the word on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Bluesky.

Funds raised will support local children ages 4 to 19 to participate in creative and cultural activities. Read more.

Let’s Get Ready to RUMBLE!!!!!🥊💥

🏆 Rec Rumble 2025 — Nominations Now Open!

Hello SARP members!

The countdown to Rec Rumble 2025 is ON — and we want you to help us kick things off by nominating the rockstars of recreation!

Do you know someone who brings the wow factor to their rec programs? Now's your chance to shout them out!

🏅 Nominate a legend: Quick & easy — seriously, it takes under 2 minutes!

📅 Deadline to nominate: Friday, May 19th

🎊 Bragging rights + SARP's championship belt? Yes, please!

We are all about celebrating the passionate people who make rec fun, inclusive, and unforgettable — and your nomination could be the one that makes someone's day (or year!).

So, what are you waiting for? Fill out the form, spread the love, and let's make this year's Rec Rumble the best one yet.

Got questions? Want to hype someone up before nominating them? Just hit reply — we are all ears.

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Join us for a Culture Days 101 Info Session

New to Culture Days or looking for a refresher? This session covers everything you need to get started—from what Culture Days is, how it works, and how you can take part in showcasing arts and culture in your community.

Whether you're a first-time participant or a returning organizer, this is a great chance to explore available tools, resources, and the benefits of getting involved.

Join us Thursday, May 29 at 2 PM ET via Zoom.

Calling all Prince Albert and Saskatchewan based musicians!

Pine Needle Mountain Bike & Music Festival is taking applications for performers at the festival on June 8 2025. The festival is described as an "awesome day of mountain biking, live music and food at the 2025 Pine Needle Mountain Bike & Music Festival on Sunday, June 8th in beautiful Little Red River Park!"

Click here for more info!

Apply for the festival here!

If you have questions or require assistance contact your Community Consultant:

Crystal Clarke - crystal@lakelanddistrict.ca or Helen Meekins - helen@lakelanddistrict.ca

Culture Days Hub Sponsorship funds going fast

If you're planning to organize a Culture Days event in 2025 and are 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

February 15-21, 2026

The 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games are coming to Flying Dust First Nation and the City of Meadow Lake!

In February of 2026, more than 1,500 athletes, coaches and officials will gather in the neighbouring northwestern communities of Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation to share in the thrill of competition and camaraderie on the provincial stage. Upwards of 1,000 community volunteers will be recruited to help welcome thousands of visitors to the area during the seven days of Games competition.

The Saskatchewan Games Council looks forward to joining in this historic partnership with Flying Dust First Nation, the City of Meadow Lake, and the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games Host Society to stage an unforgettable celebration of sport, volunteerism, and community.

Saskatchewan, we can't wait to see you at the Games!

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2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games

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.

Employment Opportunities

Summer Playground Senior Educator: Town of Walheim, Closes May 23, 2025

Summer Playground Play Leaders: Town of Waldheim, Closes May 23, 2025

Aquatics Programmer: City of Prince Albert, Closes May 31, 2025

Lifeguard (Permanent): City of Prince Albert, Closes May 31, 2025

Lifeguard (Casual): City of Prince Albert, Closes May 31, 2025

Training | Education | Workshops

Creating Inclusive Programs and Spaces

May 22 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM CST

Join SPRA for a free online workshop about creating and supporting culturally inclusive programs and spaces in parks and recreation. Facilitated by the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan

How to secure online meetings

Join SaskCulture's upcoming webinar on Cybersecurity to learn how to secure your online meetings and engagement platforms.

The session will cover current cybersecurity risks and practical ways to mitigate them. The session will be led by Andrew Henderson, a Systems Analyst at Lexcom Systems Group.

The webinar will take place on May 28, from 12 to 1 p.m. Deadline to register is May 27. Read more.

2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion: Connect on Common Ground

June 11 at 1:30 - 4:30 PM CST

Discover practical ways to make 2SLGBTQ+ people feel welcome and included in recreation programs and spaces with Ivy + Dean and SPRA in this free, three-hour workshop.