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5 Sun Smart Tips to Play it Safe Outside

Christian Bates-Hardy – Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:00:00 GMT – 0 comments

This guest post is written by Natasha Istifo, a Masters of Public Health Student working with Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Sun Smart Saskatchewan!

Supply and Demand: Recreation Industry Reflects on Pandemic Popularity

Christian Bates-Hardy – Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:02:00 GMT – 0 comments

It’s been an exciting 24 months for those selling recreation products in Saskatchewan!

Recreation

National Volunteer Week 2022: "Zamboni Brian" Pryhitka

Christian Bates-Hardy – Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:48:00 GMT – 0 comments

April 24-30, 2022 is National Volunteer Week, and we are celebrating the volunteers that create healthy, connected communities in Saskatchewan!

Volunteers like Brian Pryhitka of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Volunteer Week

Pandemic Forces Adaptation for Adaptive Recreation

Christian Bates-Hardy – Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:15:00 GMT – 0 comments

Written by Matt Johnson for the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Wendy McKellar!

Karen House – Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:36:00 GMT – 0 comments

After 37 years of working and contributing to Saskatchewan’s recreation industry, Wendy McKellar is beginning her new life of leisure!

Survey: Parks and Recreation Create a Sense of Belonging and Connection

Nancy Young – Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:08:00 GMT – 0 comments

In January, we asked the Saskatchewan public how they felt about two statements we hoped would give us insight on the sense of belonging, welcome and community-building that parks and recreation spaces create.

The Benefits of Mentorship

Clint McConnell – Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT – 0 comments

Last fall, one of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s students was connected with one of SPRA’s Field Consultants in a mentorship placement as a part of an assignment in their Recreation and Tourism Management diploma program.

Supporting Seniors' Mental and Physical Health in Rosetown

Kelsey Michaluk – Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:30:00 GMT – 0 comments

The Canadian Mental Health Association - Saskatchewan Branch (CMHA-SK) and Forever...in motion are supporting the mental and physical health of seniors in Rosetown!

Forever in Motion

Assessing Community Recreation in Rosthern

Dan Gallagher – Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT – 0 comments

In the spring of 2020, the SPRA Framework in Action Grant awarded nearly $50,000 to support community initiatives that showed alignment with one of the five goals of the Framework for Recreation in Canada 2015 – Pathways to Wellbeing. The town of Rosthern was one of 12 communities that received funding through this grant program.

‘I've seen a lot of friendships built through this program’: Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre helping unify a community

Christian Bates-Hardy – Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT – 0 comments

This year on International Women's Day, we want to celebrate an organization that is improving the lives of women and girls who are newcomers to Saskatchewan.

Written by Matt Johnson for the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.

News and Stories

5 Sun Smart Tips to Play it Safe Outside

Supply and Demand: Recreation Industry Reflects on Pandemic Popularity

National Volunteer Week 2022: "Zamboni Brian" Pryhitka

Pandemic Forces Adaptation for Adaptive Recreation

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Wendy McKellar!

Survey: Parks and Recreation Create a Sense of Belonging and Connection

The Benefits of Mentorship

Supporting Seniors' Mental and Physical Health in Rosetown

Assessing Community Recreation in Rosthern

‘I've seen a lot of friendships built through this program’: Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre helping unify a community

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