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Remembering William Russell “Butch” Green
Karen House
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Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:20:00 GMT
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We would like to take a moment to remember the life and legacy of William Russell “Butch” Green, who passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on November 26, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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John Froese - A Driving Force Behind Saskatchewan’s Parks and Recreation Industry
Andrew Exelby
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Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT
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SPRA proudly recognizes John Froese of Swift Current, Saskatchewan with the 2021 President’s Award of Distinction.
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Preserving Kerrobert's Volunteer Legacy
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Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT
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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 Kerrobert was one of 12 communities that received funding from the Framework in Action Grant.
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Funding Inclusive Outdoor Programs in North Battleford
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Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:30:00 GMT
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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 City of North Battleford was one of 12 communities that received funding and successfully offered outdoor education programs for families.
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New Recreation Facility Wows in Weyburn
Dan Gallagher
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Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:09:00 GMT
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We interviewed Andrew Crowe, Director of Leisure Services for the City of Weyburn, to learn more about the brand new Credit Union Spark Centre!
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Survey: Recreation Empowers Saskatchewan Youth to Succeed
Christian Bates-Hardy
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Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT
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The results are in from our latest survey!
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Connecting Truth and Reconciliation with Parks and Recreation
Courtney Saboe
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Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:06:00 GMT
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In this blog post Courtney Saboe, former Summer Program Development Assistant with SPRA, considers the intersections between the recreation and parks industry and Truth and Reconciliation.
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SPRA Welcomes Mathew Rathwell to Our Team
Karen House
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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:00:00 GMT
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We have a new addition to our Team at SPRA!
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Recreation and Tourism Management Program Welcomes New Students
Karen House
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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT
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An interview with Josh Davidson, Program Head, Recreation Tourism and Management (RTM) program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
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Saskatchewan Public Agrees Recreation Plays a Critical Role in Health and Wellness
Christian Bates-Hardy
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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT
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During Recreation and Parks Month in June 2021, we asked the Saskatchewan public to tell us about the role of recreation and parks in their lives and what they contribute to their health and wellbeing.
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