DIRECTION - Spring 2017

SPRING 2017 | VOLUME 8 | NUMBER 3

S A S K AT C H E W A N PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N A S S O C I AT I O N

SUPPORTIVE ENVirONMENTS

SPRING 2017 | VOLUME 8 | NUMBER 3

SPRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CEO Report

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Humboldt Uniplex - Multi-Purpose Facility

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Nature Playbook - Planning Play...the Natural Way

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Safe Places

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Grants and Funding

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Linking Organizations to Newcomer Volunteer Workshops 08

Enhancing Recreation Service Delivery 09 Bridge City Bike Co-op 10 Montreal Lake Cree Nation Saturday Skiing 11 Events 12 Let’s Show the Rest of Canada that Saskatchewan is the Most Playful Province!

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DIRECTION is published four times a year (December, March, June and September). The publication is provided to members of the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association. Direct all communications to: Editor, DIRECTION #100 - 1445 Park Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 4C5 You may also send letters or comments to Lori Ross, Communications Consultant, at 306.780.9370, by fax at 306.780.9257, or by email at lross@spra.sk.ca.

Articles within this magazine are the opinions of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of SPRA. Articles in DIRECTION may be reprinted, provided that full credits are shown for the author and the magazine.

Supported by:

President Dawna Nielson

Director for Villages Taylor Morrison

Director at Large Dylan Czarnecki

Director for Cities Ken Ottenbreit

Director at Large Chrisandra Dezotell

Director at Large Coralie Bueckert

Director for Towns Jaime Helgason

Director at Large Guylaine Green

Director for the North TJ Biemans

SPRA STAFF MANAGEMENT Chief Executive Officer Norm Campbell Program Manager John Firnesz Field Services Manager Randy Durovick Communications, Information and Research Manager Chantel Doerksen RECREATION CONSULTANTS Information and Research Services Nancy Young Communications Lori Ross Christian Bates-Hardy Human Resources and Funding Lee Anne Balliett Parks and Open Spaces Andrew Exelby Physical Activity and Fitness Wendy McKellar Aboriginal Support Tim Haywahe Leadership and Evaluation Karen House

Recreation Facilities Kelly Skotnitsky

FIELD CONSULTANTS/ ADMINISTRATION

Youth Engagement Desirea Weninger

Swift Current Jaclyn Davis/Carol Stork Phone: (306) 778-1091

Assistant Consultant Andrew Millard ADMINISTRATION Consultant - Finance Mark Sather Business Administrator (halftime) Linda Arnold Executive Assistant Lois McNaught Administrative Technician Ryan Monks Administrative Assistant II Kayla Lazeski Administrative Assistant I Mary Anne Schuweiler Fitness/Administrative Assistant II Lynn Bradley

Regina Office: Phone: (306) 780-9231 or 1-800-563-2555

Rosetown/North Battleford Kerry Bailey/Janae Dawson Phone: (306) 882-6601 Prince Albert Rob Boulding/Shari Morash Phone: (306) 953-0052 Weyburn Sean Hanlon Phone: (306) 848-0274 Yorkton Darren Spelay/Tracy Malayney Phone: (306) 782-1072 Humboldt Clint McConnell/ Lynne Morelli Phone: (306) 682-5265 La Ronge Daniel Longman Phone: (306) 425-1910

CEO REPORT Although the theme for this edition of DIRECTION, ‘Supportive Environments’, seems clear and simple, closer analysis reveals that creating these environments in a recreation setting is not as easy as one might think. As noted in the Framework for Recreation in Canada, supportive recreation environments “ensure the provision of supportive physical and social environments that encourage participation in recreation and help to build strong caring communities.”

In many instances when individuals think of supportive environments, their thoughts tend to gravitate to facilities and infrastructure. Ensuring that we have quality recreation amenities in under resourced communities, working to ensure that existing facilities are upgraded and retrofitted to meet changing community needs, and building new facilities to accommodate a growing population, are all important components of creating supportive environments. However, in order to have a greater impact in this area, we need to take a more multidimensional approach that includes social action, innovative programming, development of public policy and the provision of adequate funding. Continuing to develop partnerships with the health, education, social services and the law enforcement sectors - to ensure that services are broad-based, coordinated and accessible to all, will help avoid duplication of services, strengthen our social networks and build community cohesiveness.

manner in which they use their leisure time. Newcomers and immigrant populations may not have the same understanding of our systems and attitudes towards recreation. These population groups will benefit from education and awareness campaigns that demonstrate how they can get involved, and the benefits of recreation that are achievable through participation.

Innovative community designs that include integrated pathway systems, active transportation routes and well maintained cycling and inline skating paths, can all help create a supportive climate where ‘healthy choices are the easy choices’.

Whether individuals are travelling to work, going to school or making it a part of their daily recreation activity, people will be more likely to use these forms of active transportation in their daily lives. This will lead to increased wellbeing for our communities, families and individuals.

Supportive recreation environments do not just happen by chance, they are developed, nurtured and maintained by communities, volunteers and individuals. They are significant contributors to community wellbeing and it is incumbent on the recreation sector to ensure that we are providing ‘safe and effective spaces and places to deliver a comprehensive mix of high quality recreational experiences’.

Our communities will be better for it.

Many people may be unaware of the benefits they receive from recreation - and unsure of how to get involved. This fear of the unknown, along with a lack of knowledge regarding what programs and services are available, can limit the

Norm Campbell SPRA Chief Executive Officer

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HUMBOLDT UNIPLEX

MULTI-PURPOSE FACILTY The Uniplex is the City of Humboldt’s primary recreation facility and includes an aquatic center, skating arena, curling rink and convention center.

In 2014, a new high school and Regional College (The Humboldt Collegiate Institute) was built in the City of Humboldt and was connected to the Humboldt Uniplex. In combination with the school construction, a new Fitness Center was built in the corridor that connected the school to the Uniplex. With stateof-the-art equipment, the Fitness Center is making exercising accessible and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

The new multi-purpose facility continues to be a joint effort.

The cost of construction was paid for by the City of Humboldt. The Humboldt Collegiate Institute equipped the facility with state-of-the-art equipment, and as part of the Joint Use Agreement, the Community and Leisure Services Department manages the facility - including maintaining the equipment, cleaning the facility and establishing a fee structure for the public use.

Through a Joint Use Agreement between the City of Humboldt and the two local school divisions, Horizon School Division and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division, the staff and students utilize the Fitness Room for both Physical Education classes and for personal fitness during the lunch hour.

The staff at the Humboldt Collegiate Institute supervise the students when they are taking advantage of the facility, before and after school, as well as during the noon hour.

The City of Humboldt also partners with the Saskatoon Health Region and the Humboldt Broncos Junior A Hockey Program in order to have the facility accessible to a diverse population and increase the usage of the Fitness Center.

The Saskatoon Health Region offers a Lifestyle Improvement through Fitness and Education (LIFE) program three days a week in the Facility. LIFE is a supervised exercise program for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 03

diabetes and/or heart disease who have been referred by a doctor. The Exercise Therapist helps clients develop a specialized fitness program that will provide the most benefits to them based on their ailments.

Members of the Humboldt Broncos Junior A Hockey Club utilize the Fitness Room as their dry land training facility. With the Fitness Room attached to the arena, it gives the players easy access to the facility without having to travel to an alternate location. The usage of the Fitness Room is part of the lease agreement that the Humboldt Broncos Junior A Hockey Club has with the City of Humboldt.

The City of Humboldt also makes the facility accessible to the public 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekends. Members of the public can use the one-time drop-in payment, a month or 3 month pass, a 10 punch pass, or purchasing of a City of Humboldt Leisure Pass for all city recreation programs and facilities.

With four different user groups in the facility wanting to take advantage of the Fitness Center, this Fitness Room in the Humboldt Uniplex is well used. The user groups represent a wide range of demographics and the Fitness Center provides a wide variety of benefits.

The Humbodlt Uniplex is a perfect example of how the health, recreation and education sector has come together to offer safe and quality recreation opportunities to the community.

Clint McConnell SPRA Field Consultant

NATURE PLAYBOOK

PLANNING PLAY...

THE NATURAL WAY The Canadian Parks Council estimates we spend 90% of our time indoors. Yikes!

Their Nature Playbook is packed with ideas to help us facilitate outdoor experiences and reconnect with nature.

Program Idea: No Rain, No Gain

Community Concept: Pop-Up Parks

Rain is no reason to stay inside. With a little planning and the proper outdoor clothing, kids will love the idea of a puddle jumping contest.

Transform a parking space with some trees and a park bench.

Turn a vacant lot into a community garden. Small or large, green space benefits all.

Program Idea: Inside Out Take your normal routine outdoors. Have a picnic, read a book or if you are planning a program for others, consider holding a concert, open mic night or a yoga class in a nearby park.

Community Concept: Natural Playgrounds Swings and slides never go out of style but natural playgrounds are increasing in popularity. Logs, tunnels, hills and rocks can be equally as fun and are an important part of imaginative play.

Program Idea: ‘Learn-to’ Learn to hike, camp, fish...the options are endless. Introductory programs offer an opportunity to develop new skills and are a great way to engage all ages and abilities in what the great outdoors has to offer.

*Information adapted from Canadian Parks Council, (2016). The Nature Playbook – Take Action to Connect a New Generation of Canadians with Nature. Available at www.parks-parcs.ca.

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In 1997, eight years after the Swift Current Broncos hosted their first and only Memorial Cup Championship, our small city wasn’t braced for the impact of Sheldon Kennedy, a star player for that Championship team, disclosing to the world that he had long suffered sexual abuse at the hands of his former Broncos coach, Graham James.

In 2015, we received news of a more recent case of sexual abuse in the neighboring Town of Cabri and during this time, it became quite apparent that the topic of sexual abuse remains a taboo subject. We felt it was time to take action, to not only raise awareness of abuse, but to implement a program that demonstrates that we value the safety of children in our community. At that time, we looked to Sheldon Kennedy and his Respect Group - founded to create awareness and assist in helping victims of sexual abuse - for their guidance.

Looking more specifically at our own community, it became evident that there were gaps in the requirements of coaches, leaders and trusted individuals allowed to work with youth.

Many large, established organizations do have education, training and vetting processes in place that individuals must complete before they are able to work with youth. However we also find that those same organizations welcome untrained or un-vetted people into their youth-friendly environments probably because we remain trusting and appreciative of extra hands or expertise to help out.

Many smaller agencies, individuals and private entrepreneurs offering services for children have little or no policy in place and are able to self-regulate. Every time we allow someone to make contact with a child and that individual has not gone through appropriate training, education and vetting procedures, we run the risk of increasing or creating opportunities for trusting relationships between abuser and victim and a grooming process to begin.

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In today’s society, at what cost are we prepared to overlook the safety and quality of service we are providing to children?

In January 2016, Swift Current officially launched ‘Safe Places’, an initiative that we understand to be the first of its kind at the community level in all of Canada.

“I am so proud of the City of Swift Current for taking this leadership with the Safe Places – Youth Certified initiative. It truly is an important and unique approach to community-based child protection and I applaud all partners who are involved. It has put Swift Current ‘on the map’ in terms of being the first Canadian city to strongly promote screening and training for all community-based organizations/individuals working with youth. Congratulations!”

– Sheldon Kennedy, Lead Director – Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre and Co-Founder – Respect Group.

Safe Places – Youth Certified Program is aimed at service providers such as coaches, leaders, tutors, public servants, volunteers and trusted individuals – all who have a responsibility to care for our kids. Our Youth Certification process comprises of criminal and vulnerable sector checks and completion of Respect in Sport training, which addresses bullying, abuse and harassment. Upon completion of the training and background checks, individuals may apply for a Youth Certified Card allocated by our RCMP Detachment. We believe that our initiative provides a baseline standard of training that

aims to improve the quality of support, safety and programming for our youth. Our goal is simply to better identify red flags, weed out repeat offenders, and most importantly, give good people the tools to be even better.

We have partnered with a number of local organizations who now endorse this program – making it a requirement of their staff and volunteers. As our community begins to adopt Safe Places, we begin to recognize a standard that easily verifies certified individuals in good standing, eliminates multiple background checks for those working with various different events and organizations, and provides training for those not affiliated with a governing body. To date, we can boast that over 800 people are Youth Certified in our community.

For more information on Safe Places, visit: www.SafePlacesSK.ca.

Kelly Schafer Community Recreation Coordinator, City of Swift Current

GRANTS AND FUNDING Harry Boothman Bursary

Application deadline: March 31 annually Parks and Recreation Practitioners can apply for an $1,000 Harry Boothman Bursary to support their participation in the CPRA Professional Development Certification. Visit www.cpra.ca.

Métis Recreation Development Grant

Application deadline: April 1, 2017 The SPRA Métis Recreation Development Grant assists SPRA Active members to develop recreation opportunities for Métis people in Saskatchewan.

Visit: www.spra.sk.ca/funding/spra-grants

Community Cultural Diversity Inclusion Grant

Application deadline: April 1, 2017 The SPRA Community Diversity Inclusion Grant assists SPRA Active members in offering recreation programs or events that target the diverse populations within the member’s community.

Visit: www.spra.sk.ca/funding/spra-grants

June is Recreation & Parks Month

Why participate in June is Recreation & Parks Month?

Explore Recreation, Sport, Culture and Nature Showcase your Parks and Facilities Involve Your Community Visit www.spra.sk.ca/jrpm Promoted by: Supported by:

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SOUTH WEST DISTRICT FOR CULTURE, RECREATION & SPORT

LINKING ORGANIZATIONS TO NEWCOMER VOLUNTEER WORKSHOPS After many months of planning and preparation, the South West District for Culture, Recreation & Sport (SWDCRS) formed a partnership with the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) and Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre to offer their first Linking Organizations to Newcomer Volunteers Workshop.

At the SWDCRS’ first Friends Around the Table meeting - a networking event for individuals from both the cultural and recreation fields - the idea of targeting Newcomers as volunteers was identified as a common interest. As with all SWDCRS events, staff are always listening to the needs identified by communities so those ideas can be turned into new training opportunities.

The SWDCRS approached MJMC and the Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre to request their assistance, experience and expertise working with Newcomers for the project.

Over the course of many months and many meetings, the idea of targeting Newcomers as a new volunteer base morphed into the Linking Organizations to Newcomer Volunteers Workshop that took place in Moose Jaw on November 16, 2016.

Together, the partners decided to offer training targeted to organizations looking to engage Newcomer volunteers, as well as Newcomers looking to volunteer. The workshop took place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the morning focusing on sessions for volunteers about ‘What is Volunteerism’ and ‘How to Use Volunteerism to Prepare for Employment’, and sessions for organizations on ‘How to Engage Newcomers.’

A lunch and learn on human rights followed. The afternoon included small and large group discussions for volunteers and organizations to network, to discuss opportunities they were seeking and to learn what opportunities were available.

engagement. Hosting the event at the Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre provided a comfortable and familiar setting for the Newcomers to participate.

Workshop feedback indicated the event was successful for both volunteers and organizations. “This workshop helped me to be sensitive to cultural difference and helped me recognize personal similarities across cultures. We all gain when we are open to diversity,” said Ed Koop, Stage Manager of RuBarb Productions. The same was true for volunteer Ahmed Alkhaldi, a Mechanical Engineer from Syria, who said, “I feel positive, more willing to do volunteer work. I want to volunteer more.”

The partner organizations were pleased with the outcome of the project. The SWDCRS will use this experience, what we have learned and the evaluations to make a 2017 Swift Current workshop even bigger and better. Follow us at www.gosouthwest.ca for more details!

The Linking Organizations to Newcomer Volunteers Workshop was partially funded by the SPRA Leadership Development Grant.

Shawna Olson and Marian Campbell SWDCRS Community Development Coordinators

The Linking Organization to Newcomer Volunteers Workshop was researched, developed and facilitated entirely by the workshop partners. The sessions were informative - with interactive presentations that provided opportunities for

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SOUTHEAST CONNECTION FOR SPORT, CULTURE & RECREATION DISTRICT

ENHANCING RECREATION SERVICE DELIVERY Rural area communities in Saskatchewan have utilized volunteer recreation committees for over 50 years to manage recreational services in their respective communities. The growth, development and changes in our society that have transpired over the last five decades have had an enormous impact on how we manage our resources.

The recreation community, from an organizational development perspective, has not kept pace with these changes. As a result of this, many rural area Municipal Councils and their Recreation Boards are facing the challenge of self-examination and reorganization. This process of Recreation Board Development is a large task that requires tools and resources to complete.

Communities can apply through an ‘Expression of Interest’ application and are selected based on a set of criteria and readiness to partake in the process. Our first year of delivering this new initiative was very successful. We worked with three communities in 2015-16, including the Town of Grenfell, Town of Oxbow and Radville Laurier Regional Park.

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recreation services are managed and to help indentify gaps and liabilities that exist. The process of Recreation Board Development includes background information gathering, delivery of education pieces around liabilities, the Municipalities Act and Bylaw development. The second component is a facilitated workshop where volunteers and municipal representatives define the ideal way they would like to see recreation services managed in their community.

Once education and facilitated workshop components are complete, our team develops a follow-up report including implementation steps required to reach the desired outcome.

Tami Scott from the Town of Oxbow, who recently went through the process, shared this comment about their experience, “Tara-Leigh, Sean and Joni walked our Committee through a series of factors and discussion points important to community recreation. The result was a workable solution tailor-made for our community. The final deliverable was a step-by-step document that will assist our committee in moving forward in implementing a Recreation Board for the Town of Oxbow. Overall, participants are feeling very excited about this initiative, and much credit goes to Tara-Leigh, Sean and Joni’s facilitation skills.”

We look forward to continuing this valuable work in the District. If you would like to learn more, contact Tara-Leigh Heslip, Coordinator, by phone at (306)695-2006 or by email at theslip@southeastconnection.ca.

Tara-Leigh Heslip Coordinator Community Development Southeast Connection

BRIDGE CITY BIKE CO-OP Located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Bridge City Bicycle Co-op is a volunteer-run, openly accessible, non-profit cooperative that offers drop-in workspace, tool and supplies and participatory bicycle maintenance education.

Since its inception in 2012, the Bridge City Bike Co-op (BCBC) has offered services and programming that aims to enable access to recreation and active transportation through bicycles. Youth and adults of all ages can learn how to fix their own bicycles, or build/restore a bicycle using donated frames and parts.

We believe that providing access to bicycles through this program can enable youth and adults who might not otherwise have the opportunity to own a bike, to partake in regular outdoor physical activity and active transportation. It also empowers new and existing bike-owners with the ability to maintain and fix their bicycles.

At the heart of our organization, the BCBC aims to educate and encourage individuals to overcome the fear to ‘look under the hood’ of their bicycles and empower them to repair their bicycles through cultivating each individual’s inner ‘do-ityourself’ spirit. This is achieved by dispelling the myth that bicycle mechanics is difficult and replacing it with the attitude that bicycle mechanics is fun and can be tackled one step at a time. At the BCBC Shop, volunteers and staff cultivate a fun, supportive and inclusive atmosphere. The result is a consistently lively environment, where individuals from all walks of life come together and help each other to fix bicycles. In the summertime, it is not uncommon to see 20 – 40 individuals in the shop at once.

The BCBC offers a ‘build-a-bike’ drop-in program, which aims to provide access to bicycles to individuals who are in need of them. In this program, youth and adults can build or restore a bicycle that was donated to the BCBC to own. They are supported by BCBC volunteers and staff who provide education and encouragement from start to finish. Once the bicycle is ready for the road, it is free for youth to take home, and adults are asked to contribute a ‘pay-what-you-can’ donation or volunteer hours before taking theirs home.

In addition, the BCBC seeks to be a part of the broader Saskatoon community. For the past 3 years, the BCBC has hosted an annual event, called, ‘Bike to Work Day’, to encourage new cyclists to try riding their bike to work or school, while celebrating the efforts of those who already commute to and from work regularly. The event features commuter stations at various locations around the city. Each commuter station is hosted by local businesses and cafes, and offers free graband-go refreshments and great company. This event has grown to see over 300 people attend this past summer.

Through our programming, we hope to foster a sustainable cycling culture where everyone can feel connected to their bicycle by integrating cycling into their daily lives and feeling empowered to sustain its use.

Stan Yu Co-Chair of the Bridge City Bicycle Co-op

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MONTREAL LAKE CREE NATION

SATURDAY SKIING The snow-covered school grounds in Montreal Lake have always had skiers slide the slopes during the cold winter months, but over the past few years the number of skiers has been increasing with the Saturday Skiing program.

Most adults and youth in the community who have attended Senator Allan Bird Memorial School (SABM) can remember a few days of gym class where all the students would venture outside and explore the school yard from a new physical perspective – on skiis! This winter activity has grown from a school-based program that happened a couple days each winter to include a grass-roots and competitive program - all because of the accessibility of equipment and supportive environment created by key recreation leaders in the community.

Donna Penner is the Community & School Recreation Coordinator (CSRC) and has started up a weekend ski program for children and youth, called Saturday Skiing. About five years ago, thirty sets of classic cross country ski equipment were donated to the school. Without this equipment, the program would simply not be possible. One of the great things about skiing is that anyone can participate! The Saturday Skiing program sees children and youth ages 7 to 17 participating altogether.

Donna has been a CSRC for close to four years and knows how to run a successful program. The equipment room is neatly organized by size and participants get individually measured and matched to the best fitting pieces. Donna also takes the time to wax each pair of skis herself. Not to say that there isn’t a little chaos at the beginning of each session.

With thirty kids putting on boots and awkwardly bundling skis and poles under their arms, there is bound to be a few trips and tumbles – but everyone gets in and excitedly outside in a relatively organized fashion.

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Outside, the participants scurry around the school grounds making tracks as they go. The older kids generally race to the small hill, while the younger ones spend most of their time learning how to fall and get up with smiles on their faces. Donna says her biggest challenge with this program is keeping track of and monitoring everyone. While her biggest success is seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces and their genuine enjoyment of being outside and active in nature. The program lasts about two hours and then it’s time to come in from the cold – Donna is firm with the program end-time, to ensure no child is left outside when it starts to get dark. As in most of her programs, a healthy snack and water conclude the fun. Nutrition plays a big role in the success of the community’s after-school programs – it also helps make the healthy choice the easy choice.

From the Saturday Ski Program, Donna can identify youth with a natural talent and affinity towards the sport. She recommends those youth to participate in the competitive program, which is led by high school teacher, Liza Bird. Liza works with the youth and prepares them for competition, including the upcoming annual Northern School Ski Championships in La Ronge.

In 2016, the school was successful in their application for the Aboriginal Community Sport Development Grant and received $5,000, which they used to purchase ten pairs of brand new ski packages. The SABM School Skiing Team uses this equipment for training and competition. The Northern Sport, Culture & Recreation District’s Ski Fit North Field Consultant

will also be working with the team on their skate ski technique this winter and there is hope that maybe next year, the community can work towards establishing and maintaining designated ski trails.

The progression of Cross Country Skiing in Montreal Lake is just one example of how the community is creating a supportive environment, both physically - through access to adequate equipment and a safe environment - and socially - through caring adult leaders who promote participation and healthy lifestyle choices. All of which foster healthy individuals and community connectedness!

Brandy Smart Program Manager, Northern Community & School Recreation Coordinator Program

EVENTS Spring Education and Training Symposium

April 9 - 13, 2017 (Humboldt, SK) If you are a recreation director, facility manager, park operator or volunteer, the SPRA Spring Education and Training Symposium is the place to be in April 2017! Join us and learn the latest information and trends in the recreation and parks field.

Visit www.spra.sk.ca/symposium.

SPRA Conference

October 19 - 21, 2017 (Warman, SK) If you’re a professional or volunteer in recreation, parks, or facilities, this is one event you will not want to miss!

You can expect national caliber keynotes and presenters, connecting with colleagues and experts from the field, timely learning about topics that matter most and entertaining social events. Visit www.spra.sk.ca/conference.

For information on upcoming events, visit www.spra.sk.ca/events.

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LET’S SHOW THE REST OF CANADA THAT SASKATCHEWAN IS THE MOST PLAYFUL PROVINCE! Have you considered celebrating Canada’s 150th by canoeing Lake Diefenbaker or snowshoeing the Qu’Appelle Valley?

What about sending Canada birthday wishes by shovelling snow or going for a walk? At Saskatchewan in motion, we think those are great ways to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday. That’s why we’re challenging people across Saskatchewan to get active and playful in 2017 with PLAYinSK.ca and the ParticipACTION 150 Play List.

“The ParticipACTION 150 Play List is a great initiative to get Canadians moving and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate Canada than getting active and having some fun right here in Saskatchewan. Our goal is to increase opportunities for physical activity for children and youth in our province and PLAYinSK.ca does just that. We challenge Saskatchewan communities, schools, workplaces and families to show the rest of Canada that Saskatchewan is the most playful province,” says Marnie Sinclair, Manager of Saskatchewan in motion.

Thousands of Saskatchewan residents will easily check hockey or snow shovelling off the list, but it will be exciting to tackle activities such as surfing or white water rafting right here on the prairies. PLAYinSK.ca will be a great resource for people of Saskatchewan to visit and start crossing items off their list.

Visit www.PLAYinSK.ca and together, let’s show the rest of Canada that Saskatchewan is the most playful province!

Want to get more kids more active, more often, visit www.saskatchewaninmotion.ca.

PLAYinSK.ca highlights the 150 iconic Canadian activities included on the ParticipACTION 150 Play List, and how they can be accomplished in Saskatchewan. Developed in partnership with Sask Sport Inc., the Ministry for Parks, Culture and Sport, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association and the Community Initiatives Fund, PLAYinSK.ca is the go-to destination for people making sport and physical activity decisions for themselves and their families.

You’re It! Get moving today!

■ Visit www.PlayinSK.ca ■ Look around at all the opportunities available right here at home ■ Pick an activity and get started ■ Leave your mark! PlayinSK.ca is a user-generated site, so upload your tips, experiences and photos to inspire others to get out and play!

■ Finally, SHARE! Don’t forget to encourage others to visit the site and learn how they can accomplish 150 iconic physical activities in Saskatchewan!

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JOIN US! for the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Annual Conference If you are a professional or volunteer in recreation and parks, this is one event you will not want to miss!

October 19 - 21, 2017 The Legends Centre - Warman www.spra.sk.ca/conference Supported by

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PARADISE HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE A group of interested community members set about to determine where the community needs lay in terms of infrastructure as some facilities within the community had reached or surpassed their useful life.

The end result is a 19,000 square foot facility with countless opportunities for recreational programming.

In October of 2016, after 8 years of planning fundraising and thousands of hours of volunteer work, the Paradise Hill Community Centre opened its doors. It is a multi-use community centre attached to the Paradise Hill K-12 School.

The new Paradise Hill Community Centre contains: ■ A full-sized gymnasium which doubles as a community hall ■ Commercial kitchen accessible for the Home Economics program ■ Banquet room adjacent to kitchen ■ Music Room ■ Day Care with capacity for 20 children ■ Conference Room ■ Mezzanine ■ Storage In December of 2007, the staff of the Paradise Hill School organized a meeting to discuss the possibility of adding a room onto the school to provide some much needed storage capacity. The relocation of recreational equipment from the stage area of the gym would allow for them to build a piano room so that piano lessons would be able to continue in the school.

The cost estimated for this very basic cold storage facility was too high to be acceptable and it became immediately apparent that this would be a ‘band aid’ solution to a much bigger problem.

A group of interested community members set about to determine where the community needs lay in terms of infrastruc15

ture, as some facilities within the community had reached or surpassed their useful life.

After identifying a wide range of needs, it was suggested that an addition to the school would accommodate all of these issues and be an ideal solution. Further, it was suggested that partnering with the school to maximize the utilization of the facility would provide a cost effective solution to the ongoing maintenance issues that plague many small community facilities.

This was presented to the community at a public meeting on October 22, 2008. The overwhelming response resulted in a committee of 20 people, from which the executive of the Paradise Hill Community Centre was elected.

In order to complete construction, it was necessary to borrow funds in the amount of $1,700,000. This loan is backed by $2,100,000 in guarantees provided by 50 separate community individuals and businesses.

The end result is a 19,000 square foot facility with countless opportunities for recreational programming. Through a rental agreement with the Northwest School Division, the facility is available to the school at all times, effectively doubling the amount of gymnasium time they have available for their K-12 students, and opening up endless opportunities for extracurricular activities and events such as regional and provincial tournaments and events.

The full-sized gymnasium, measuring over 7,000 square feet, is suitable for all sporting events. It has a theatre seating capacity for 650 people and table seating capacity for 450 people. The stage has dressing rooms off of each end, one of which serves as the music room. A large retractable screen is built into the ceiling at the front of the stage and the organization is researching a suitable projector to purchase.

The mezzanine overlooking the gym, measuring over 2,800 square feet, is excellent for an additional viewing area or can be rented separately. To date, it has been utilized for fitness classes and yoga classes, and has provided extra capacity for large events.

A banquet room, measuring 685 square feet, located off of the kitchen and adjacent to the hall, provides for a buffet area, or can be rented separately for meetings, yoga, dance classes, etc.

The conference room is located near the main entrance, and is suitable for corporate usage, meetings, training, etc. It is 900 square feet, and includes board room tables and chairs, coffee station, cupboards and sink.

The day care is located in the community centre, but operates independently of our organization. However, they have access to the facility at any time. Its location is ideal in terms of easing the transition for children from day care to play school to kindergarten.

We are a registered charity and as such can offer tax deductible receipts for donations to the centre. With strong community support, we can benefit a great deal from memorial donations, fundraisers, and from having the charitable status required to offer tax-deductible receipts.

Over the last few years, four fundraisers have evolved as our major sources of revenue. All of these fundraisers have been conducted entirely by volunteers. Annual receipts from these fundraisers typically generate the following in revenue for the Community Centre: ■ Summer Bash - $150,000 ■ Cow/Calf project (local ranchers feed and calve community owned cows) - $70,000 ■ Grain Project (farming 100 acres with donated inputs) $50,000 ■ Community Christmas Party - $10,000 Countless other fundraisers have been undertaken involving almost every member of the community in some capacity. While maybe not the most profitable, some of the most notable examples, in terms of displaying support and commitment, are: ■ A 96 year old resident raised $187 by making and selling crocheted coat hangers ■ Approximately 500 man hours of volunteer time was spent picking garbage throughout the 4 days of the Lloydminster Colonial Days Exhibition, in each of 3 consecutive years.

■ The Paradise Hill School has challenged each class to conduct one community centre fundraiser, from which $2,000 was donated to the cause last year.

We are extremely proud to boast that 100% of the planning, fundraising, administration and overseeing of construction for this project has been conducted by volunteers. Our community continues to support this venture and are excited about the possibilities that it generates in terms of sport, cultural development and recreational programming.

Marion Hougham President of Paradise Hill Community Centre Committee

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