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November 14, 2025 - The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) is pleased to announce the winners of Saskatchewan’s Communities in Bloom program in 2025 and recognize all 46 provincial participants.

Participants enhanced their communities and were evaluated in the following criteria: Community Appearance, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Tree Management, Landscape, and Plant & Floral Displays. Participants are recognized with a Bloom Rating, and through the program’s Evaluation, Special Recognition Awards, and a Photo Contest. 


Communities in Bloom Provincial Competition Winners 

Six Provincial Competition Winners excelled in all six criteria: 

Population 501 - 1,000

Eastend, SK 

5 Blooms 

Special mention for "Very Supportive Volunteer System"

Population 1,001 - 2,000

Langham, SK

4 Blooms

Special Mention for "Langham and District Heritage Village and Museum"

Population 2,001 - 2,250

Maple Creek, SK

5 Blooms

Special mention for "Forward Thinking CiB Committee"

Population 2,251 - 3,000

Outlook, SK

4 Blooms

Special Mention for "Impressive Community Garden"

Population 3,001 - 4,999

Nipawin, SK 

4 Blooms 

Special mention for "Tourist Information Centre"

Population 5000 and Higher

Swift Current, SK

3 Blooms

Special Mention for "Memorial Coulee - Tree Planting Monument"
 

Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom Special Recognition Award Winners

Five recipients were recognized with the Special Recognition Awards:

  • Community Appearance - The Redvers Hometown History Project
  • Heritage Recognition - Watson & District Heritage Museum
  • Floral Displays - Ituna Communities in Bloom
  • Volunteer Recognition - Leanne Kozun with Ituna Communities in Bloom
  • Community Spirit - Bee Hive Garden Keepers in Shaunavon, SK


“Take a Shot!” Photo Contest Winners:

Three Individuals are recognized for their submissions to the photo contest:

  • 1st Place - Colleen Sampson, Davidson Communities in Bloom
  • 2nd Place - Audrey Kingfisher, Sturgeon Lake First Nation
  • 3rd Place – Savannah Kuschak, Ituna Communities in Bloom

We also acknowledge Moosomin and Melfort, who represented Saskatchewan in the 2025 National Communities in Bloom Edition. Their achievements were recognized at the 2025 Communities in Bloom National Symposium featuring the National and International Awards Ceremonies on October 18, 2025 in Stratford, ON.  

  • Moosomin – 5 Blooms, Participant in the Competitive – Up to 5,000 Category, Special Mention for Bradley Park
  • Melfort – Participant in the Circle of Excellence Category, non-evaluated 

A special contest winner was also recognized at the National and International Awards. Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon received the Nutrients for Life School Garden Award.

A complete list of the 2025 Provincial Winners and Participants with Bloom Ratings, Special Recognition Award Winners, and Photo Contest Winners is included with this Backgrounder.

Results of the national and international program can also be viewed here

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Media Contact

Andrew Exelby 
Parks and Open Spaces Consultant 
306-780-9262 
aexelby@spra.sk.ca 

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