Grant Writing for Success - Join Us in Person!

We’re offering two free in-person Grant Writing for Success workshops designed to help you feel more confident and prepared when applying for funding.

Participants will learn:

• How to write strong, clear proposals
• How to complete the follow-up process
• Practical tips and tricks to help your application stand out

Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will provide tools you can use right away.

• Langenburg – Register below
• Foam Lake – Register below

Both sessions are free to attend, but registration is required.

Questions? Contact wmcleod@parklandvalley.ca

We’ve extended the deadline!

This is your opportunity to recognize the incredible people who give their time, energy, and dedication to your organization and we want to help you do it.

Through our Celebrating Volunteers Initiative, you can nominate up to 10 volunteers to receive:

✔ A personalized certificate

✔ A special token of appreciation

✔ Everything prepared and ready for you to present during Volunteer Week

It’s simple. It’s meaningful. And it makes a lasting impact.

If you’ve been meaning to submit your names, this is your sign.

New Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026

For questions, please email dbatke@parklandvalley.ca.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 11 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | Zoom

Join us for a free, interactive session recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Together, we’ll explore race as a social construct, clarify key terminology, and examine how racism operates at structural, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized levels.

This session offers a respectful space for learning and dialogue, along with practical strategies to help build more inclusive and equitable communities.

Pre-registration is required.

Finding Success in Fundraising

March 18 | 6:00 p.m. | Zoom

Strong communities are supported by thoughtful, strategic fundraising. This free webinar is designed with rural organizations in mind and will walk participants through the essentials of successful fundraising.

We’ll cover campaign ideas, building local partnerships, using online tools effectively, and smart approaches to grant funding. Whether you’re new to fundraising or refining your strategy, you’ll leave with practical tools you can apply right away.

Pre-registration is required.

Parkland Valley Sport Culture and Recreation District is a non profit voluntary organization working with communities building capacity and creating a strong network of support through sport, culture, and recreation.

Recipients are encouraged to forward the Parkland Valley Insider! to other members of their organizations.

Chelsey Exner

Executive Director

ph: (306) 786-6585

cexner@parklandvalley.ca

Wendy McLeod

Community Consultant

ph: (306) 786-6585

wmcleod@parklandvalley.ca

Darla Batke

Community Consultant

ph: (306) 786-6585

dbatke@parklandvalley.ca

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