The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s (SPRA’s) Enhanced Member Support Initiative has increased human resource support to the Recreation Sector through the hiring of SPRA Field Consultants. The role of the Field Consultants has been to assist in building capacity, raising the profile of recreation and parks in Saskatchewan, and providing advisory services and support, as needed, to municipalities, recreation organizations, parks organizations and the Districts for Sport, Culture and Recreation.
Field Consultant offices are located in Prince Albert, Swift Current, Rosetown/North Battleford, Weyburn, Humboldt and Melville/Yorkton.
“The intent of the initiative is to address many of the challenges facing the Saskatchewan recreation and parks delivery system, to further support the current delivery system, and to improve our system’s responsiveness to the changing needs of Saskatchewan communities,” said SPRA President, Darrell Lessmeister.
“Rivers West District is very excited to partner with SPRA on the Enhanced Member Support Initiative”, said Donna Johnston-Genest, Executive Director for the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation. “This initiative has enhanced the communication between SPRA, our member communities and the District, which will in turn increase the understanding and use of both SPRA and District programs and services by our members.”
Lyle Campbell, Executive Director for the Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation, also voiced his support for the field positions. “SPRA Field Consultant's support and work in cooperation with the Lakeland District staff, to coordinate and implement strategies that will help to increase the quality of life within Lakeland District communities,” said Campbell. “As an advocate for sport, culture and recreation, we certainly welcome any initiative that will help to improve and enhance the profile of this sector.”
Dan Poulin, Director of Parks and Recreation - Town of Nipawin, also sees the Consultants as a step in the right direction. “SPRA's addition of Field Consultants, is a tremendous benefit to rural Saskatchewan and the volunteers and recreation professionals in our communities,” said Poulin.
As the leader of a parks and recreation network that builds healthy active communities, SPRA is very excited to have the opportunity to further support its members through enhanced services, and to assist in raising the profile of recreation and parks in Saskatchewan!
SPRA FIELD CONSULTANTS/FIELD ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANTS
Humboldt Field Office, Consultant - Clint McConnell
Administrative Assistant - Vacant
Office Location:
17th Street and Centennial Park
Box 2948
Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0
Contact information:
Direct: (306) 682-5265
Fax: (306) 682-5577
Email: cmcconnell@spra.sk.ca
Prince Albert Field Office, Consultant – Rob Boulding
Administrative Assistant - Manda Porter
Office Location:
Art Hauser Centre
690 – 32nd Street
Prince Albert , SK S6V 2W8
Direct Phone: (306) 953-0055
Receptionist: (306) 953-0052
Fax: (306) 953-4855
Email: rboulding@spra.sk.ca
Swift Current Field Office, Consultant - Richie Bleau
Administrative Assistant - Danielle Dyck
Office Location:
#201 - 406 Cheadle Street West
Swift Current, SK S9H 0B6
Direct Phone: (306) 778-1093
Receptionist: (306) 778-1091
Fax: (306) 778-1094
Email: rbleau@spra.sk.ca
Rosetown/North Battleford Field Office, Consultant - Kerry Bailey
Administrative Assistant - Michelle Longtin
Office location:
1005 Main Street, Box 1480
Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0
Direct Phone: (306) 882-6607
Receptionist: (306) 882-6601
Fax: (306) 882-2744
Email: kbailey@spra.sk.ca
Weyburn Field Office, Consultant - Morgan Grainger
Administrative Assistant - Patricia Butz
Office Location:
City Centre
Box 3
110 Souris Ave. N.E.
Weyburn, SK
S4H 2Z8
Contact information:
Direct: (306) 848-0274
Receptionist: (306) 848-0272
Fax: (306) 848-0277
Email: mgrainger@spra.sk.ca
Melville Field Office, Consultant – Mike Squier
Administrative Assistant - Linda Weinmaster
Office Location:
110-5th Ave. E
Box 1689
Melville, SK
S0A 2P0
Contact information:
Direct: (306) 728-3862
Receptionist: (306) 728-3860
Fax: (306) 728-3807
Email: msquier@spra.sk.ca
Click here to access the EMSI Informational Powerpoint.
Click here to access the EMSI Questions and Answers document.
For additional information on the Initiative, contact Randy Durovick, SPRA Corporate Services Manager, at (306) 780-9217 or by email at rdurovick@spra.sk.ca.
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