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Building healthy, active and creative lifestyles through sport, culture and recreation.
September 2025
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Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
On September 30, LDSCR offices will be closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is a time to honor the survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the lasting impacts these schools have had on families and communities.
It is also a time to reflect on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation. As an organization and as individuals, we are called to listen, learn, and take meaningful steps that respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.
We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to reflect, engage in learning, and consider how each of us can contribute to healing, understanding, and lasting change.
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LDSCR Board of Directors
At the 2025 LDSCR Annual General Meeting on June 19, we were excited to welcome a new face to the Board of Directors for a three-year term. Please join us in celebrating Heather Emro of Melfort as the newest member of our Board!
Heather is a proud member of the Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation. She lives in Melfort with her three children and works at a local law firm, bringing valuable experience from the Justice and Corrections field. Heather’s strong community roots and passion for making a difference will be a great asset to LDSCR.
At the same meeting, we also said a heartfelt farewell to Chelsea Corrigan, who has been a dedicated member of the LDSCR Board for many years. Chelsea’s passion, leadership, and countless contributions have helped shape and strengthen our organization. We extend our deepest gratitude for her time, effort, and commitment—her impact will be felt for years to come.
2025/2026 LDSCR Board of Directors
- Guylaine Green, Rosthern - Chairperson
- Brandy Smart, Christopher Lake - Vice Chairperson
- Curtis Olsen, Shellbrook - Board Member
- Shannon Marshall, Melfort - Board Member
- Ken Trofimuk, Prince Albert - Board Member
- Lisa Braun, Hepburn - Board Member
- Andrea Logan, Porcupine Plain - Board Member
- Scott Burgess, Christopher Lake - Board Member
- Heather Emro, Melfort - Board Member
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Recreation Practitioner Gathering in Prince Albert
Lakeland District recently hosted a Recreation Practitioner Gathering at the new Lake Country Co-op Leisure Center in Prince Albert. Participants enjoyed a guided tour of the impressive new facility, led by knowledgeable staff who shared valuable insights. The day was filled with learning, networking, and the exchange of ideas—an excellent opportunity to connect and grow together.
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September 15 - 21, 2025, marks the 11th annual National Coaches Week and we’re asking everyone across Canada for your help celebrating!
Why National Coaches Week?
National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. It’s an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach.
Coaches matter!
- Coaches make valuable contributions to the quality of life in communities across Canada.
- Coaching contributes significantly to volunteerism in Canada.
- Coaches develop young athletes’ passion for sport that can carry them on to greater heights
Coaching the Numbers
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Call for Indigenous Artists – Transit Shelter Art Designs
The City of Prince Albert is seeking Indigenous artists to design artwork for three of our community’s transit shelters. This project is an opportunity to:
Celebrate Indigenous culture and identity Contribute to reconciliation in our community
Create welcoming, vibrant, and meaningful public spaces
Build pride in our city, also known as Kistapinanihk – the great meeting place.
Eligibility Open to Indigenous artists in Saskatchewan, with preference for those in Prince Albert and surrounding communities. We welcome submissions from youth and underrepresented groups, including LGBTQIA2S+, deaf artists, and persons with disabilities.
Compensation Chosen artists will each receive $1,000 for their selected design. Up to six designs may be submitted per artist.
Deadline Submissions due by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, September 30, 2025. For full details and submission requirements, visit: https://bit.ly/transit-art-info
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FREE Sport Medicine & Science Zoom Workshops – Registration Open NOW!
Softball Saskatchewan partnered with The Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan to bring you FREE virtual workshops to elevate your coaching and playing game!
To register & learn more: https://www.softball.sk.ca/content/sport-medicine-and-science
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Teachers, there’s still time to sign up for the Tourism Educator Explorer Pack!
Bring tourism into your classroom with ready-made resources that make it easy to introduce students to Saskatchewan’s tourism industry.
Have questions or want to get started?
Email training@tourismsask.com today to claim your Explorer Pack!
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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. Due by October 1, 2025.
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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
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We’re encouraging Métis families across Saskatchewan to remember to sign your child(ren) aged birth to 12 years old up for our Lii Bufloo Cultural Packages.
Each package is filled with fun games, activities, and other educational materials, they are curated to help youth learn about our rich culture, language, and heritage!
If your family has already registered, there is no further action required on your part, your packages are confirmed!
As a Nation, lets encourage the next generation to embrace, show pride in and proudly demonstrate our culture!
For more information or to register, please visit www.metisnationsk.com/elcc
| | Congratulations to the Lakeland District athletes and coaches who represented Team Sask at the 2025 Canada Games in St Johns Newfoundland - Overall Team Sask finished in 6th place for a Medal Count total of 48 with 13 Gold, 14 Silver and 21 Bronze. | | |
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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Team Saskatchewan - NAIG 2027
Call for Coaches!
Are you interested in assisting with athletic development in years leading up to NAIG 2027?
Do you want to be a part of Team Saskatchewan at the next North American Indigenous Games?
We can't wait for you to share your knowledge with Team Sask athletes!
Please apply today!
Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Canoe/Kayak, Golf, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball and Wrestling.
www.teamsasknaig.ca
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Introducing the 2025 Culture Days Saskatchewan hubs.
These Hubs are hard at work preparing to immerse their communities in FREE arts and culture experiences from Sept. 21 to Oct. 12!
🔗 Check out events at culturedays.ca/events and use the region filter to select Saskatchewan or look for events in your area!
Lakeland communities participating include:
Melfort
Nipawin
Porcupine Plain
Prince Albert
Rosthern
Spruce Home
Waldheim
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Grants Coordinator Position - Community Initiatives Fund | closes September 19, 2025
Parks and Recreation Labourer - Town of Rosthern | closes when filled
Recreation Programmer - Town of Rosthern | closes when filled
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Webinar: Compensation in the non-profit sector
Join SaskCulture's upcoming webinar, the first of a four part series to learn how non-profit employers can compete in the human resource sector.
Stephen Eger from, Knibbs HR Consulting, will clarify what competitive means for non-profits; explore how to design and maintain fair transparent salary grides or pay bands and cover key compliance areas such as the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
This webinar will take place on September 17, from 12 to 1 p.m. Register now and share with anyone who may be interested. The meeting link will be sent to registered attendees. Read more
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MAS Certificate Program in Community Museum Studies:
Exhibit Design and Planning
Friday Sept 26, Saturday Sept 27 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Online (Zoom)
Instructor: Diana Savage
Rates: $175 members, $225 non-members, $125 students
Registration deadline: Monday Sept 22, 2025
Course Description:
This course guides you through the exhibit design process. Through lectures, group work, and group discussions, you will share your experiences and develop the skills to offer exhibits that engage and reflect your community, tell captivating stories, and appeal to visitors of all ages. (2 days)
Learn More | Register
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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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SPRA has teamed up with S.A.R.P. for Sparks 25, held 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.
Check the Event Guide to learn about the opportunities for networking, peer-to-peer sharing, sessions, workshops and more!
Don't miss out on a discounted rate at our host hotel, the Atlas Hotel. Book by September 5, 2025 to receive a discount!
Learn More!
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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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