ATTACHMENT 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Recreation & Community Development

2017 YEAR-END REPORT PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park Welcome to the 2017 Year End report of the Recreation and Community Development Division. The Division oversees the provision of programs and services for citizens to participate in and enjoy the benefits of sport, culture, recreation, community development, social development and wellness activities. Lawson Civic Centre

Community Association volunteers To encourage as many citizens as possible Credit: Cathy Baerg to take advantage of the activities available, the Division operates a number of facilities, provides direct services and programs, and provides support to community-based organizations involved in delivering programs Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and services.

Animal Services/City Hall The Division also facilitates partnerships, information sharing and collaboration to strengthen groups, promote inclusion and address racism.

Newcomer Bus Tour WHAT’S INSIDE 2017 HIGHLIGHTS...... 4 SPECIAL USE FACILITIES AND CAPITAL PLANNING SECTION...... 20-28 Animal Services...... 20-21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION...... 5-10 Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program...... 20 Arts & Culture...... 5 Off-Leash Dog Park Development...... 20 Investing in Arts & Culture...... 5 Pet Licensing...... 21 Culture Days...... 5 Community Partnerships...... 21-22 Public Art...... 5 Outdoor Sport and Recreation Facilities/Park Programming...... 21 Diversity and Social Development...... 6-7 Special Event Coordination...... 22 Aboriginal Leadership Program...... 6 Partnership and Joint Use Agreements...... 22 Cultural Diversity and Race Relations...... 6 Golf Courses...... 23-24 Social Development Initiatives...... 6-7 Gordon Howe Campground...... 25 Leisure Access Program...... 7 Indoor Arenas...... 25-26 Graffiti Management Program...... 7 Outdoor Sport Facilities and Spectator Ballfields...... 28-28 Immigration Initiatives...... 7 Outdoor Sport Fields...... 26-27 Neighbourhood Services...... 8-10 Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval...... 27 Community Consultants...... 8 Saskatoon Minor Football Field at The Gordie Howe Sports Complex...... 27 Supporting Community Association Volunteers...... 8-9 Spectator Ballfields...... 28 Outdoor Rinks...... 9 Community Gardens...... 9 SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO...... 29-34 Park Enhancements...... 9-10 Attendance and Revenues...... 29 Partnership Agreements and Program Supports...... 30-34 RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS SECTION...... 11-19 Foothills Research Institute - fRI Research Grizzly Bear Program...... 30-31 Leisure Centres...... 11-15 Saskatoon Zoo Foundation...... 31-32 Leisure Centre Recreation Programs...... 11 Saskatoon Zoo Society...... 32-33 General Admissions Volumes and Revenues...... 11 Friends of the Forestry Farm House...... 34 Registered Programs...... 13 Saskatchewan Perennial Society...... 34 Leisure Centre Rentals...... 13-14 Support Services...... 15 INVESTING IN COMMUNITY...... 35-44 Outdoor Pools...... 16 Funding and Grants...... 35 Summer Play and Targeted Programs...... 17 2017 Grant Awards...... 35-44 Summer Play Program...... 17 Targeted Programs...... 17 PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park...... 18

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 3 2017 HIGHLIGHTS The Leisure Access Program issued 8,453 Leisure Access Cards to provide low income Saskatoon residents with access to recreation and leisure.

Federal funding received through the Canada 150 Grant and a matching contribution from the City of Saskatoon led to the replacement of old wooden play structures in nine parks across the city.

“I am the Bridge” public education billboard campaign launched June 19, 2017 generated local dialogue and drew national attention.

The City of Saskatoon signed a three-year funding agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for over half a million dollars to support a Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) inter-sectoral committee to help improve the lives of newcomers in Saskatoon.

City staff facilitated the development of three new community gardens, bringing the number of community gardens on City-owned property to 26, for a total of more than 750 garden plots.

The City’s six Leisure Centres hosted a combined total of 15,163 rental bookings, which attracted 504,985 individual participants. The Shaw Centre and Saskatoon Field House hosted 67 local, provincial and national special events.

Admission volumes at the City’s four outdoor pools increased by 13,968 participants (18%) compared to 2016, leading to an 18% increase in admission revenues.

Throughout the fall, winter and spring, nine low-cost/no cost programs reached over 1,500 participants, employed 38 young adults and resulted in 11 different partnerships between the City and community agencies.

During PotashCorp Playland’s 114-day 2017 operating season, approximately 203,261 ride tickets were used, an average of approximately 1,783 ride tickets per day.

The City processed 442 outdoor special event application requests for events, which attracted approximately 804,000 people to outdoor special events in Saskatoon in 2017.

The City’s successful Summer Ice Rental Program at ACT Arena exceeded revenue expectations by $54,400.

To support minor and adult sport organizations, the City maintains over 280 outdoor sport fields in parks throughout Saskatoon. The City also provides a speed skating oval, an artificial turf field and spectator ball facilities in the Gordie Howe Sports Complex.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo set a new record for Zoo Admission attendance (April 1 - October 31) of 157,990 people, leading to record revenue of just over $1.0 million. 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION Community Development Section provides a supportive environment to help build Public Art capacity and empower people to organize themselves for planning and action. Public art reflects the Its mandate includes supports to community associations, community grants, culture of our city and accessible no-cost, low-cost programming opportunities, Indigenous leadership makes public spaces initiatives, support for public art and cultural organizations, immigration initiatives, more welcoming. The cultural diversity race relations initiatives, anti-racism initiatives and community City has over 45 works partnerships. of public art in its collection and in 2017 ARTS & CULTURE invested over $10,000 in The City recognizes the important role Saskatoon’s vibrant arts and culture scene public art conservation plays in building a healthy, sustainable city. Community Development supports and maintenance. The arts, culture and creativity in several ways. City also acquired two sculptures and one light installation: Investing in Arts & Culture "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls" The City continues to see an excellent return on its investment in the arts and • “Soaring” by artist culture sector. In 2017, the 18 major cultural organizations funded by the City: Moriyuki Kono, • had 653,200 visits located at the • hired 1,781 artists Saskatoon Forestry • held 1,126 public activities Farm Park & Zoo • worked with 2,000 volunteers for an estimated total of 56,500 volunteer hours • “Missing and Murdered Through the Cultural Capital Grant Program, the City also awarded a total of Indigenous $100,000 to three projects, which in turn generated over $1.5 million in the Women and community. Girls” by artist Lionel Peyachew, Culture Days located at Every year during the last weekend in September, the City facilitates opportunities Saskatoon for residents to take part in Culture Days. Culture Days is a national event that gives Police Service "Land of Berries" the public hands-on, behind-the-scenes experiences on how art is made. In 2017, Headquarters the City supported the Sutherland Business Improvement District’s Sutherland • “Land of Berries” by Tony Stallard with Kenneth T. Williams, Joseph Culture Fair. The day’s events included the unveiling of Darren Gowan’s six-foot Naytowhow and Jodi Arcand, located at Persephone Theatre stone carved sculpture “The Bison are Coming Home”. Culture Days also saw the City partner with Nuit Blanch and PavedArts in hosting short film screenings under the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 5 DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Aboriginal Leadership Program The Aboriginal Leadership Program provides members of the Indigenous community with opportunities to build leadership skills and participate as leaders in the community. The 2017 program included several initiatives: • Atoske Skill Development Training: In 2017, Atoske provided 13 Aboriginal youth with opportunities to strengthen their leadership and life skills, while exploring careers with the City and other agencies. A former Atoske graduate was hired as the Aboriginal Program Coordinator. • Atoske Alumni: In 2017, 24 Atoske alumni were involved in four leadership development workshops. • Wicihitowin (“Working Together”) Conference: Two Community Development "I am the Bridge" campaign staff participated in coordinating presentations for Wicihitowin, an Aboriginal engagement conference focussed on service delivery issues. for the first time in 2017, with very positive feedback, demonstrating a strong • YOUthSPEAKyxe: The City, the United Way of Saskatoon and Area and ‘appetite’ for anti-racism training. other community-based partners worked with a consultant to develop a • Anti-Racism education presentations were given at various conferences and youth strategy to address barriers identified in past youth forums. events, including Wicihitowin, Anti-Racism Conference and Saskatchewan • Travelling Aboriginal Culture Van: The program reached over 1,000 children Polytechnic. in Saskatoon and provided an employment opportunity to two First Nation • Building partnerships with other community organizations through the and one Métis youth, who visited summer playgrounds and youth centres development of the Saskatoon Anti-Racism Network (SARN). around Saskatoon to showcase Aboriginal culture. • Activities for CDRR Month included opening ceremonies and Living in Harmony awards Cultural Diversity and Race Relations The Cultural Diversity Race Relations (CDRR) office continues to focus on Social Development Initiatives anti-racism education and awareness initiatives, engaging practitioners and External Community Partnerships in Social Development community leaders in discussion on anti-racism practices and networking. 2017 The City is represented on several community partnerships and initiatives, including: initiatives included: • Downtown Youth Centre (EGADZ) • “I am the Bridge” public education campaign launched June 19, 2017. The • Saskatoon Collaborative Funders’ Partnership campaign generated much community dialogue. • Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership • Initiated a pilot equity and inclusion policy review process to identify possible • Strengthening Families Program systemic barriers within civic policies. The goal is to complete the review of • White Buffalo Youth Lodge three policies by December 2018. • YXE Youth Speaks Committee • Understanding Racism module was added to the corporate training calendar 6 Leisure Access Program • The City welcomed 50 The Leisure Access Program ensures all residents have access to recreation and newcomer youth to Council leisure. Through the program, low income Saskatoon residents qualify for a one- Chambers to learn about year, no-cost Leisure Card, allowing them to access drop-in programs and one the history of Saskatoon and free registered program at civic Leisure Centres. the role of City Councillors. The day ended with a young 2017 HIGHLIGHTS girl, here as a refugee from • 8,453 Leisure Access Cards issued Syria, saying she “will be a Newcomer Bus Tour • 118,113 visits from patrons with Leisure Access Cards Councillor when she grows • 4,171 Child Minding hours with a dollar value of $14,538 up”. Participants from the • 417 registered programs accessed Newcomer Bus Tour had • $731,356 value of Leisure Access visits, calculated at 85% of cash value an opportunity to meet the Mayor in Council Chamber as Graffiti Management Program part of Race Relations month. The Graffiti Management Program focuses on education, eradication and • Over 60 people with lived enforcement to address the negative impact of graffiti vandalism. In 2017, immigrant and refugee partnerships with the Business Improvement Districts (BID), external partners and experience joined 20 others Walk for Reconciliation SCYAP continued to develop, including the distribution of $8,000 in grants for the to make up the audience removal of graffiti in the BIDs. The City received 768 reports of graffiti vandalism for a presentation of “Displaced”, a theatre show that weaves the life on private and public property; 638 of these reports were for civic properties, experiences of three refugee women who came to Canada at different times while the remaining reports were on private property. in history. It was an opportunity for newcomers to see themselves and their lives reflected in theatre in Saskatoon and also to talk with the actors about A review of the Graffiti Management Processes was completed to better address the experience. graffiti removal on civic properties. • As part of a committee, the City hosted two enhanced citizenship ceremonies to connect 80 new citizens to the community. Each ceremony included Immigration Initiatives roundtable discussions, a celebration meal and performances. “We are all Treaty Immigration initiatives focus on creating a welcoming community for immigrants People” was the theme of the ceremony held at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and refugees in the city. and “Around the World” was the theme of the ceremony held at Shakespeare • In 2017, the City applied for funding on behalf of the community to on the Saskatchewan. Over 300 people took part in the celebrations. administer and run a Local Immigration Partnership (LIP). LIPs are inter- • In partnership with the Newcomer Information Centre, 150 newcomers sectoral committees mandated to help the community work in a coordinated participated in four bus tours. The tours included visits to libraries, Leisure manner to improve the lives of newcomers in Saskatoon. In June 2017, the Centres, Forestry Farm Park and Zoo and many other places. A highlight City signed a three-year funding agreement with Immigration, Refugees and of one tour was an opportunity for participants to take part in the Walk for Citizenship Canada for over half a million dollars to support this project. Reconciliation with thousands of other Saskatoon residents.

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 7 NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES # of Saskatoon’s neighbourhood-based programming continues to be a source of Community # of Programs Hours of Programs pride for residents. The City’s decentralized program delivery model continues to Associations Offered be successful in: 35,000 • creating affordable neighbourhood recreation programs across the city 47 ˜ 1300 ˜ • defining contact/process points within each neighbourhood • providing an evolving community engagement model that has earned # of City Program national recognition Registrants Community Grants Contribution Saskatoon’s 47 Community Associations are a critical component of the model— 14,500 and supporting their efforts is an important aspect of Community Development’s ˜ $133,300 ˜ $355,000 work. Community Associations provide quality, affordable, neighbourhood-based sport, culture, recreation and parks programs. They partner with city-wide minor sport groups (predominantly soccer and softball) on outdoor spring programs and offer special events throughout the year (e.g., fun days in the park, soccer park safety. Community Consultants also worked with individual Community tournaments, community social events). They connect residents to their community Associations to provide board orientations, planning sessions and one-on-one through a variety of communication channels, from printed newsletters dropped training for specific board positions (e.g. treasurer, secretary, president, volunteer in mailboxes to emails, social media sites and websites. coordinator, indoor coordinator).

Community Consultants Supporting Community Association Volunteers The City’s eight Community Consultants provide an important liaison between Volunteers are the backbone of Saskatoon’s Community Associations, serving Community Associations and City departments. Consultants attend Community on Community Association boards, coaching sports teams and organizing Association executive meetings, supporting community recreation programming, neighbourhood events. In 2017, staff offered volunteer training to over 160 providing advice and updates on City initiatives, while also listening to community volunteers. In addition to the numerous one-on-one coaching and training sessions concerns. They play a unique role in fostering trust and respect between they provided to new volunteers, Community Consultants provided formal training community and City. workshops for indoor program coordinators and secretaries, delivered workshops on strategic planning, marketing and branding, organized two formal networking Community Consultants in the four neighborhoods where new P3 schools opened in sessions for volunteers and hosted a Community Association Trade Show. the fall of 2017 worked diligently to facilitate local community association access to community resource centre and other program spaces in these amazing new facilities. Community Consultants also organized the “Amazing Race” Volunteer Appreciation event throughout downtown Saskatoon. Approximately 200 Also in 2017, Community Consultants participated on committees and led public volunteers, representing a number of Community Associations, spent a fast- meetings in neighbourhoods across the city. They dealt with a wide range of paced afternoon moving through various downtown stations, completing required issues, including park development, facility development, rezoning applications, tasks and learning about a variety of things, such as wheelchair sports, Aboriginal community gardens, Local Area Plans, Neighborhood Traffic Reviews and 8 drumming and singing, Community Gardens public art sculptures, Community gardens provide residents with an opportunity to engage in a healthy historical landmarks, recreation activity while growing nutritious food, meeting neighbours, building Saskatoon Police Services community and beautifying open spaces. In 2017, City staff facilitated the and Saskatoon Fire. The development of three new community gardens: Mayor, City Councillors • Churchill Garden (Churchill Park) and City staff were on • Stonebridge Garden (Peter Zakreski Park) hand to celebrate and • Willowgrove Garden (Wallace Park) acknowledge the work of This brings the number of community gardens on City-owned property to 26, for Community Association Outdoor rink snow removal completed by Community Association volunteers. volunteers. Credit: Cathy Baerg a total of more than 750 garden plots.

Community Garden Outdoor Rinks Community Associations operated 48 outdoor rinks and two pond rinks during the winter season of 2016-2017. Community Associations are eligible for a matching grant from the City to assist with the operating costs. The table below demonstrates shared operating costs and City-Community Association partnership for operating and carrying out improvements to outdoor rinks. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OUTDOOR RINKS/POND: 50 TOTAL CITY RINK OPERATING GRANT: $30,500 COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TO RINK OPERATING COSTS: $48,600 CITY RINK IMPROVEMENT GRANT: $35,8001 COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TO RINK IMPROVEMENTS: $5,9002 COMBINED TOTAL COSTS FOR OUTDOOR RINKS: $120,800 Park Enhancements The Park Enhancement Reserve was established to help fund enhancements to 1 A one-time grant received from the Saskatoon Sports Council added an extra neighbourhood parks. Projects are cost-shared with Community Associations. In $6,000 towards Community Association Rink Improvement projects for 2017. 2017, Community Associations pledged $171,000 towards $250,000 worth of new 2 Fewer rink improvement applications received in 2017 together with the park program amenities in the Lakeridge, City Park and Buena Vista neighbourhoods. increased funding provided by the one-time Saskatoon Sports Council grant Federal funding was received through the Canada 150 Grant, and a reduced the amount of Community Association contributions required. matching contribution from the City of Saskatoon led to significant progress Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 9 in the replacement of old wooden play structures across the city. Community Development staff connected colleagues in Facilities & Fleet Management with a number of Community Associations to facilitate and, in many instances, contribute financially to the replacement of play structures in nine parks across the city.

The grand opening of the Ashworth Holmes Destination Accessible Playground in Ashworth Holmes Park marked the installation of the fifth large-size accessible playground in the city. The other accessible playgrounds are in Kinsmen Park, Morris T. Chernesky Park, WW Ashley Park, and Everybody’s Playground in Ernest Lindner Park.

The Buena Vista Pump Track in Buena Vista Park was also completed in 2017. This is a new and innovative feature to help young children learn and improve their pedal bike handling skills.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018

• Continue to examine ways to better support targeted communities and Community Associations. • Develop a framework for social planning within Community Development, including the role in social development. • Develop partnerships and programs with Aboriginal organizations, including implementing initiatives to address recommendations in the Kitaskinaw Report and TRC Calls to Action as well as enhancing Aboriginal Leadership and Mè Ta Wè Tàn programs. • Implement Anti-Racism education strategy and communication plan. • Implement Immigration Action Plan initiatives to continue to support Saskatoon as a welcoming community. • Begin implementation of the Culture Plan Refresh that sets out priorities for 2018-2022.

Winter fun at an outdoor rink Credit: Cathy Baerg 10 RECREATION FACILITIES & PROGRAMS SECTION Recreation Facilities and Programs Section is responsible for the management, General Admissions Volumes and Revenues operation, programming and provision of customer services at the City’s Leisure General admissions provide the public with access to Leisure Centre facilities Centres, outdoor pools, playground program sites and PotashCorp Playland. and instructor-led classes (e.g. aerobics, aqua fitness) on a drop-in basis. Pre- These facilities provide a wealth of opportunities for citizens to participate in sport, registration is not required. recreation, health/wellness programs and cultural activities. Activities are delivered by the City of Saskatoon, non-profit groups, health/wellness organizations and 2017 admission volumes at Leisure Centres decreased by 14,348 (-1.6%) other leisure service providers, including those in the private sector. compared to 2016.

Recreation Facilities and Programs is also responsible for the design and delivery ADMISSION VOLUMES 2015 2016 2017 2016-2017 % Change of a variety of programs, from swimming lessons and fitness classes, to summer Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous playground and youth programs. Year Cosmo Civic Centre 6,485 7,124 8,667 1,543 21.7% LEISURE CENTRES Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre 98,968 119,867 115,558 (4,309) (3.6%) The City operates six Leisure Centres: Cosmo Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Lakewood Civic Centre 176,757 194,392 197,882 3,490 1.8% Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, Saskatoon Field House Lawson Civic Centre 98,148 109,281 100,476 (8,805) (8.1%) and Shaw Centre. These facilities operate 363 days a year and offer a variety of Saskatoon Field House 156,269 190,343 200,391 10,048 5.3% programs and rental opportunities. In 2017, approximately 1.53 million people Shaw Centre 261,818 294,754 278,439 (16,315) (5.5%) visited the Leisure Centres. Total Attendance 798,445 915,761 901,413 (14,348) (1.6%)

Leisure Centre Recreation Programs 2017 admission revenues at Leisure Centres decreased by $88,200 (1.8%) To encourage residents to participate in healthy activities, Leisure Centres compared to 2016. offer a variety of program opportunities in recreation, aquatics (e.g. swimming lessons, public swims), fitness and wellness (e.g. weight training, yoga) and life ADMISSION REVENUES 2015 2016 2017 2016-2017 % Change skills (e.g. cooking, photography). The programs and services offered are based Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Year on the changing needs and demands of residents. Participants pay admission and/or program fees to recover a portion of the costs. Some programs require Cosmo Civic Centre $48,700 $53,200 $70,100 $16,900 31.8% pre-registration, while others are drop-in programs. The wide variety of activities Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre $600,600 $651,400 $621,800 ($29,600) (4.5%) offered at Leisure Centres give participants opportunities to learn new skills, meet Lakewood Civic Centre $1,000,300 $972,100 $971,900 ($200) 0% new friends, be more active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Lawson Civic Centre $564,800 $562,600 $515,600 ($47,000) (8.4%) Saskatoon Field House $1,050,600 $1,070,700 $1,113,300 $42,600 4.0% Shaw Centre $1,478,800 $1,572,900 $1,502,000 ($70,900) (4.5%) In 2017, approximately 1.53 million people Total Admission Revenue $4,743,800 $4,882,900 $4,794,700 ($88,200) (1.8%) visited Leisure Centres. “ Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 11 Saskatoon Field House

Lakewood Civic Centre

Shaw Centre

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre

Lawson Civic Centre

Shaw Centre 12 Registered Programs Registered programs are scheduled, instructor-led classes that lead participants through a predefined set of activities. The most popular registered programs The most popular registered programs are the swimming are the swimming lessons, and they continue to enjoy strong attendance. Other lessons, and they continue to enjoy strong attendance. favoured registered programs include:

• Mommy and Me Strollfit - a walking based program for new parents and babies, which focuses on a cardio workout while incorporating muscle strengthening exercises to tone your body • Kids on the Move - A fun instructor-led games and activities program for 3 to 5-year-old children using balls, hoops, sports equipment and parachutes. • Deep Water Aqua Tether – A program for all ages where participants tether their flotation belt to a lane rope creating resistance and targeting core stability. “ • SPRA Fitness Leadership Certification Program - A leadership program for individuals (16+ years) that want to become a certified fitness instructor. • Free Summer Outdoor Fitness Classes – A partnership program with various fitness providers that offers citizens of all ages with free fitness opportunities in the natural beauty of parks, trails and the river valley.

The number of participants in registered aquatic and recreation programs at Leisure Centres in 2017 was generally consistent with 2016. There were 17,286 participants in 2016 and 16,800 in 2017.

Registration revenue at Leisure Centres in 2017 was also generally consistent with 2016.

REGISTRATION REVENUES 2015 2016 2017 2016-2017 % Change Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Year Speedo National Competition Cosmo Civic Centre $28,900 $25,400 $24,100 ($1,300) (5.1%) Shaw Centre Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre $227,200 $232,300 $239,900 $7,600 3.3% Leisure Centre Rentals Lakewood Civic Centre $397,300 $391,500 $395,700 $4,200 1.1% Indoor Leisure Centres provide safe, well-maintained, attractive, accessible Lawson Civic Centre $327,900 $329,500 $316,200 ($13,300) (4.0%) spaces, making them a popular choice for private, school, corporate, community Saskatoon Field House $54,700 $50,600 $53,000 $2,400 4.7% and sport group rentals. Flexible rental plans allow groups to rent an entire building Shaw Centre $228,100 $231,200 $230,000 ($1,200) (0.5%) or just spaces within the facilities they need. Rental rates recover a portion of Leisure Centre Rentals operating costs and are based on fair market value. Total Admission Revenue $1,264,100 $1,260,500 $1,258,900 ($1,600) (0.1%) Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 13 Rental Revenue Rental revenue is earned from external community groups and organizations renting or leasing space for the delivery of various programs and services. The City’s Leisure Centres host thousands of rental bookings every

Rental revenue at Leisure Centres increased by $11,300 (0.8%) compared to 2016. year, including use of the pools, meeting rooms and gymnasiums.

RENTAL REVENUES 2015 2016 2017 2016-2017 % Change Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Shaw Centre Competitive Pool Year Cosmo Civic Centre $175,000 $191,700 $179,300 ($12,400) (6.5%) Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre $195,400 $194,100 $218,100 $24,000 12.4% Lakewood Civic Centre $73,500 $80,200 $68,900 ($11,300) (14.1%) Lawson Civic Centre $16,300 $15,500 $13,900 ($1,600) (10.3%) “ Saskatoon Field House $476,100 $489,800 $475,500 ($14,300) (2.9%) Saskatoon Field House Track and Courts Shaw Centre $417,300 $417,100 $444,000 $26,900 6.4% Special Events Total Admission Revenue $1,353,600 $1,388,400 $1,399,700 $11,300 0.8% In 2017, Shaw Centre and Saskatoon Field House hosted 67 local, provincial and The City’s Leisure Centres host thousands of rental bookings every year, including national special events in a variety of sports disciplines, including: use of the pools, meeting rooms and gymnasiums. In 2017, a combined total • Knights of Columbus Indoor Games: 3-day event at the Saskatoon Field of 15,163 rental bookings at the six Leisure Centres attracted approximately House attracted 4,000 participants 504,985 individual participants. The number of participants is based on estimated • Water Polo Provincials: 2-day event at the Shaw Centre attracted 300 participants number of participants at time of booking. • Saskatchewan Gymnastic Provincials: 3-day event at the Saskatoon Field House attracted 350 participants Rental Bookings Participants • Saskatoon Field House: local track meets throughout the year with Leisure Centre 2016 2017 2016 2017 approximately 3,600 youth participating Cosmo Civic Centre 1,975 1,869 70,111 64,318 • Shaw Centre: local swim meets throughout the year with approximately Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre 3,200 2,848 70,530 61,931 2,000 athletes participating Lakewood Civic Centre 950 870 23,500 24,861 Leases Lawson Civic Centre 260 158 6,860 11,675 In 2017, 13 non-profit and private organizations leased space in the Leisure Saskatoon Field House 6,835 6,807 231,425 239,926 Centres. Lease holders included such organizations as the Saskatchewan Track Shaw Centre 2,540 2,611 118,600 102,274 and Field Association, Saskatchewan Health Authority and Complete Care and Total 15,760 15,163 521,026 504,985 Wellness. The programs offered by these leaseholders complement the services and activities offered by this Division. 14 Leisure Centre Volumes and Participation • Customer Service staff, in collaboration with Information Technology and Through activities delivered by the City of Saskatoon, non-profit groups, health/ Business Administration Divisions, implemented a new and improved wellness organizations and other leisure services, Leisure Centres encourage program registration system in December which was well received by both participation in healthy activities. In 2017, the number of visits to Leisure Centres customers and staff. totaled 1,533,842.

LEISURE CENTRE VOLUMES & PARTICIPATION 2016 2017 2016-2017 Difference

Recreation Registrations (Based on 5 visits per participant) 11,565 11,540 (25)

Aquatic Registrations (Based on 8 visits per participant) 119,792 115,904 (3,888) Admissions Participation 915,761 901,413 (14,348)

Rentals (Based on estimated number of participants at time of booking) 521,026 504,985 (16,041) Total Visits 1,568,144 1,533,842 (34,302)

Support Services A significant amount of work happened behind the scenes at the Leisure Centres • Customer Service staff processed approximately 26,800 LeisureCard sales in 2017. and renewals in 2017, an increase over 23,500 in 2016. • The Brand Ambassador continued to reach out to the community at various • Implementation of the Pricing and Marketing Strategy continued, focussing events and public gathering places to promote programs and services on bulk tickets, two-week trial passes, Summer LeisureCard and Last offered by Recreation and Community Development. Hour Promotion. The Pick Your Perk program continued to be promoted to • Saskatoon hosted over 1,000 evacuees from Pelican Narrows for four weeks LeisureCard holders. in 2017. In partnership with the Red Cross, the Ministry of Social Services, the City of Saskatoon and other agencies within the city, the evacuees were welcomed and provided with accommodations, healthcare and recreation opportunities for the duration of their stay. saskatoon.ca/admissions • The Comprehensive Fitness Service Review continued in 2017, with a focus

LeisureCard on recruitment and retention strategies for contract fitness instructors, Reward Programs Pick Your Perk Becoming a 12-month LeisureCard holder has its perks! Sign up for a 12-month LeisureCard, pay either in full or installments, and if your card is still fitness trends, population distribution in suburban areas and yoga. active at the end of its term you will be eligible to pick from one of the following:

Perk 1 Early Bird Registration for one year Perk 2 12-month LeisureCard for the price of 11 months • Customer Service staff provided administrative support for program Perk 3 $45 PerkCard valid for one year towards *: purchases at the following leisure facilities • Leisure Centres • Outdoor Pools • Municipal Golf Courses • Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo • PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park registration, facility booking and staff scheduling, including 16,800 • Gordon Howe Campground *some facility-specific restrictions apply.

Refer a Friend Attention LeisureCard holders! Recommend a total registrations. There was increased uptake of Leisure online LeisureCard to your friends and family and if your referral results in the purchase of three months or more, we will reward you by extending your registrations, particularly on the first day of each registration period. current LeisureCard by one month! LEISURE CENTRES COSMO CIVIC CENTRE • HARRY BAILEY AQUATIC CENTRE • LAKEWOOD CIVIC CENTRE LAWSON CIVIC CENTRE • SASKATOON FIELD HOUSE • SHAW CENTRE • TERRY FOX TRACK

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 15 OUTDOOR POOLS Outdoor Pool The City operates four outdoor pools: George Ward, Lathey, Mayfair and Riversdale. The pools are scheduled to operate a combined total of 300 days a year.

2017 Operating Days • George Ward Pool: June 19 – August 30 • Lathey Pool: June 14 – August 8 • Mayfair Pool: June 19 – August 30 • Riversdale Pool: June 11 – August 29 • Lathey Pool closed on August 8th due to mechanical issues from a rain event and subsequent flooding. George Ward was extended from August 25 to August 30 to compensate for the closure.

Admissions Admission volumes at the four outdoor pools increased by 13,968 participants Registered Programs Registration in swimming lessons in 2017 was consistent with 2016 levels, (17.7%) compared to 2016. despite the early closure of Lathey Pool due to mechanical issues. Revenue from ADMISSION VOLUMES 2015 2016 2017 2016-2017 % Change registered programs at outdoor pools decreased $3,700 (-4%) compared to 2016. Outdoor Pools Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Year 4 Outdoor Pools 83,657 78,753 92,721 13,968 17.7% REGISTERED PROGRAM 2015 2016 2017 2016-2017 % Change REVENUES - Outdoor Pools Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Year Participation at outdoor pools is obviously affected by the weather. In 2017, the George Ward Pool $34,100 $31,500 $29,700 ($1,800) (5.7%) overall average temperature during outdoor pool operation days was 25.4°C. A Lathey Pool $26,400 $26,900 $18,400 ($8,500) (31.6%) total of 92,721 patrons visited the outdoor pools: 86% of visits occurred on days Mayfair Pool $9,600 $17,300 $17,400 $100 0.6% with a temperature above 24°C and 14% on days with a temperature below 24°C. Riversdale Pool $18,300 $16,000 $22,500 $6,500 40.6% Overall general admission revenues at the four outdoor pools increased $53,900 Total Revenue $88,400 $91,700 $88,000 ($3,700) (4.0%) (18.3%) compared to 2016. ADMISSION REVENUES 2015 2016 2017 2016-2017 % Change Special Events Outdoor Pools Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Year • Approximately 300 dogs and their owners participated in the third annual George Ward Pool $60,900 $55,100 $70,000 $14,900 27.0% Dog Day of Summer at Mayfair Pool. Lathey Pool $71,700 $68,900 $63,500 ($5,400) (7.8%) • A partnership with SUM Theatre bridged arts, recreation and water safety through swim education and an interactive aquatic theatre performance for Mayfair Pool $65,800 $64,100 $76,900 $12,800 20.0% newcomers and First Nations communities. Riversdale Pool $118,900 $105,900 $137,500 $31,600 29.8% • Approximately 50 participants took part in the annual Kids of Steel Triathlon, Total Revenue $317,300 $294,000 $347,900 $53,900 18.3% held on the opening weekend of Riversdale Pool. 16 SUMMER PLAY AND TARGETED PROGRAMS • Fall Freestyle – A free, fun and safe event for families, children and youth to learn more about skateboarding from the skateboarding community and The City provides outdoor summer recreation programs for children and youth on summer program leaders. a neighbourhood and district level. • Family Day Skate – Provided an opportunity for individuals and families to participate in free physical activity while learning more about opportunities to Summer Play Program lead a healthy, active lifestyle. The Summer Play Program provides low-cost/no-cost programs for children and • Girls in Motion – Annual one-day event provided opportunities for girls ages youth at the neighbourhood level. In 2017, the City provided programming to 10-14 to try a variety of sport and physical activities in an environment that children and youth at 45 weekday playground programs, 16 weekend paddling is safe and welcoming of uniqueness and diversity. pool programs and 12 youth centres. Over 153,300 visits were recorded at these • Huskies Basketball Camp – Two skills camps were held in partnership with programs. The success of the Summer Play Program can be attributed to over the University of Saskatchewan Women’s Huskies Basketball team. Younger 155 staff who plan and implement programs and the 15 external partner agencies girls worked on fundamental movement skills, while older girls worked on that support the program. specific skills to improve their game. • Play like a Girl – The City and Sask Sport Inc. partnered for a half-day event for girls ages 10-14. Past Olympic, international and nationally ranked female athletes and coaches provided skill development, shared personal stories and promoted the benefits of physically active lifestyles. • Taking to the Court – Annual one-day event provided opportunities for boys ages 10-14 to work on functional fitness, agility and sport-specific skill development. • Winter Play Program – Saskatoon is a Winter City! Program leaders and Learn to Skate instructors were on hand at various sites to lead outdoor winter games and activities. • February Break Camps – Three days of programming were offered over the February break for youth aged 10-14 at the Cosmo Civic Centre. Partnering with SCYAP and EB Sports, a full day (two sessions each day) of free Arts Summer Play Program and Basketball programs were offered and an open gym for teens was provided with program leaders on-site to keep youth active and engaged. Targeted Programs • Flag Relay – As a past host of the Jeux Canada Games, the City of Saskatoon During non-summer months, low-cost/no cost programs are offered to youth by hosted two events to celebrate the 50th Anniversary, help promote the the City and community agencies, with funding support provided by the City. games and encourage participation in sport. A half day event was hosted Throughout the fall, winter and spring seasons in 2017, nine targeted programs for students in grade 5 from four Saskatoon Community Schools. Partners reached over 1,500 participants, employed 38 young adults and included 11 from the Saskatchewan Soccer Association and Saskatchewan Athletics led different partnerships: students through a number of sports proudly featured at the Canada Games. • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – Annual event brought Youth Centre In addition to a traveling exhibit, a free swim was hosted at the Harry Bailey participants together in a friendly competition. Aquatic Centre, a host facility and legacy project of the 1989 Summer Games. Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 17 POTASHCORP PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN PARK PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park In 2017, PotashCorp Playland completed its second full year of operation, welcoming thousands of visitors from across the province. The new facility is a one-of-a-kind attraction that offers activities for families and kids of all ages. Popular attractions include the miniature locomotive train with expanded train loop and train platform, refurbished animal carousel and new, larger Ferris wheel. The rides are supported by a welcoming entranceway and plaza as well as water features, sand play and natural elements.

During the 114-day 2017 operating season, approximately 203,261 ride tickets were used, which is an average of approximately 1,783 ride tickets per day. PotashCorp Playland also had 90 private daytime rentals by schools, daycares and other groups, which increased attendance by an additional 6,550 people. As outlined in the table below, 2017 saw a decrease in the total ride tickets of 10,943 compared to 2016. However, due to a shorter season in 2017, the average volume of tickets used per day was comparable to the number of ride tickets used per day in 2016.

POTASHCORP PLAYLAND 2016 2017 2016-2017 VOLUMES & PARTICIPATION Difference # of operational days 120 114 (6) Total ride tickets 214,204 203,261 (10,943) ride tickets per day 1,785 1,783 (2) # of rentals 105 90 (15)

Revenues from PotashCorp Playland rides and rental admissions recover 100% of operating expenditures. Expenditures include yearly operating costs as well as contributions to reserves for future expenditures. These reserves are used to finance the cost of replacing or performing major overhauls on facility assets, as well as offsetting any operating deficits.

Revenues from PotashCorp Playland rides and rental admissions recover 100% of operating expenditures. 18 Outdoor Pool

Dog Day of Summer Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre

RECREATION FACILITIES & PROGRAM SECTION: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018

• Finalize a Leisure Services Equipment inventory and evaluate existing recreation, aquatic and fitness equipment within indoor Leisure Centres; initiate plans to ensure sufficient equipment replacement reserve dollars are allocated for future replacement. • Continue the process of defining program service levels at facilities through the use of the formal Program Planning Cycle. This initiative will continue through 2018 and beyond. • Implement a new facility booking software system to replace the existing system, which is being decommissioned by the vendor. • Review and identify recruitment and retention strategies for lifeguards and contract instructors. • Complete a process improvement review for staff scheduling processes to identify more effective and efficient processes and a software product to replace the existing Staff Scheduling System. • Review the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of the Summer Youth Centre and Playground programs. • Undertake a continuous improvement initiative to develop a text notification system to communicate available work shifts to staff. • Update Emergency Social Services (ESS) planning for recreation facilities, including procedures for local emergencies and response protocol for provincial evacuations. • Review and update the current Joint Use Agreement in collaboration with the School Divisions. • Continue the process of reviewing service levels with the Facilities and Fleet Management Division to determine operations and maintenance levels within recreation facilities. • Complete a feasibility study for the implementation of an accessible family change room at Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre. • Review opportunities for increasing attendance and rentals at Leisure Centres and PotashCorp Playland and develop a plan to promote these opportunities.

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 19 SPECIAL USE FACILITIES & CAPITAL PLANNING SECTION ANIMAL SERVICES Off-Leash Dog Park Development Since the Animal Services Program began in 2004, 10 off-leash dog parks have The Animal Services Program is responsible for the collection of pet license been established in Saskatoon. Off-leash dog parks are open spaces where dogs revenue, marketing to encourage the purchase of pet licenses, bylaw enforcement are legally permitted to be off-leash. These parks allow both owners and dogs to through the management of Saskatoon SPCA and Saskatoon Animal Control be physically active, while enjoy exercising together and socializing with other dog Agency contracts, program development (including subsidized spay and neuter owners. Development of future off-leash dog parks is dependent on availability of program) and the development and maintenance of off-leash dog parks. suitable City-owned land or park space and subject to public consultation. 2017 HIGHLIGHTS • Pet licensing revenue increased by 2.2% compared to 2016. • 185 pet owners used the Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program. • 300 dogs attended the fourth annual Dog Day of Summer at Mayfair Pool. Since the Animal Services Program began in 2004, • Development of Paul Mostoway Dog Park and completion of Phase 1 of 10 off-leash dog parks have been established in Saskatoon. the Avalon Dog Park upgrades.

Saskatoon SPCA The SPCA has been providing safe shelter and finding homes for companion animals in Saskatoon since 1968. The City and the Saskatoon SPCA have a long- standing relationship for the provision of pound services, including lost and found, adoptions and investigation of animal abuse, neglect or hoarding. Saskatoon Animal Control Agency “ The Saskatoon Animal Control Agency (SACA) is under contract to the City to provide animal control services, including reports of animals at large, reports of barking and howling, complaints regarding defecation and reports of dangerous animals. SACA’s experience is a valuable resource for the City, as consistent enforcement and bylaw knowledge are important factors in the continued effectiveness of the Animal Services Program.

Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program The Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program is an initiative of the City, the Saskatoon Academy of Veterinary Practitioners and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, who joined forces to address the issue of unwanted cats and dogs in Saskatoon. Significantly discounted veterinary services and financial resources assist low income pet owners who could not otherwise afford to have their pets spayed or neutered. In 2017, 185 pet owners used the program. Avalon Off-Leash Dog Park 20 Pet Licensing COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Marketing initiatives continue to effectively communicate the relevancy of the Ensuring sport and recreation facilities are available to the community is important. City’s pet licensing program, increase awareness of pet licensing and fines and The City accomplishes this through partnership and joint use agreements and grow pet licensing revenues. working with external organizations in the development of outdoor sport and There were 254 (1.1%) more pet licenses sold in 2017 than in 2016, resulting in a recreation facilities, park programming and special event coordination. revenue increase of $13,200 (2.2%) over 2016. 2017 HIGHLIGHTS PET LICENSING VOLUMES 2015 2016 2017 • 442 outdoor special event contracts processed and 1,228 event booking Volumes Volumes Volumes dates allocated, resulting in approximately 804,000 people attending an Not Spayed/Neutered Dog 1,022 1,020 1,068 outdoor special event in 2017. • Construction of the new Saskatoon Hilltops Club House in Kilburn Park. Spayed/Neutered Dog 14,484 14,863 15,047 • Hosted second annual Outdoor Special Event Workshop for event organizers. Not Spayed/Neutered Cat 79 74 81 • Used a lease and license management software program to assist with Spayed/Neutered Cat 5,765 5,954 6,127 management of 104 agreements within the Division. Service Dogs 26 15 45 Spay/Neuter Program 138 137 129 Outdoor Sport and Recreation Facilities/Park Programming Juvenile Dog 871 1,291 1,208 Creating supportive environments for recreation and parks activity means having Juvenile Cat 298 327 230 appropriate facilities. As the primary provider of public sector recreation and parks Total 22,683 23,681 23,935 services, the City currently owns and operates a vast array of outdoor sport, recreation and parks facilities and spaces. The 2017 inventory included: • 283 sport fields • 213 parks LICENSING GIVES YOU • 42 tennis courts • 16 pickle ball courts 2017 Pet Licensing promotions PEACE OF MIND. • 7 skateboard sites • 2 disc golf courses LICENSING IS EASY • 2 lawn bowling rinks • 2 picnic shelters AND INEXPENSIVE. • 1 equestrian bridle path • 1 bike polo court

These facilities and spaces accommodate a wide variety of park programming, including baseball, cricket, cross country skiing, football, lacrosse, lawn bowling, pickleball, rowing, soccer, softball, slo-pitch, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, walking/ jogging/running and water skiing. Some park programming is directly offered PURCHASE OR RENEW YOUR PET by the City, but the majority is offered by community-based interest groups, NLINE! LICENSE O Community Associations, private sector organizations and allied stakeholders.

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 21 Park Enhancement Program The Park Enhancement Program is an opportunity for the City to partner with sport organizations and associations to meet demonstrated need and accommodate various outdoor sport and recreation programs and activities. In 2017, the City installed additional protective fencing parallel to the residential area at Umea Vast Park in the Lawson Heights Suburban Centre.

Special Event Coordination Special events (e.g. festivals, carnivals, fairs) contribute to a sense of community identity, spirit, inclusion and cohesion, which is why the City supports neighbourhood, community and city-wide events. Such events not only encourage residents to connect to their communities of geography (neighbourhood) and special interest, but also to relate to other aspects of community in Saskatoon.

The City processed 442 outdoor special event application requests for events, which attracted approximately 804,000 people to an outdoor special event in Saskatoon in 2017.

The focus in 2017 was on improving service to citizens and creating efficiencies in special event administration. The following improvements were implemented: • Continued with special event user group workshops, where event organizers and citizens receive face-to-face information about changes to special events application and approval process, ask questions or receive personalized assistance. • Created a Special Event Programmer position responsible for ensuring administrative conditions (e.g. utility locates, parking permit requests, noise bylaw extensions, on-site park meetings, etc.) are adhered to prior to the special event.

Partnership and Joint Use Agreements The Division has 104 partnership and joint use agreements in place with various delivery partners, including facility ownership and operating agreements and use of land and access to site amenity agreements. In 2017, the City continued to use a lease and license management software program to assist in the management of these diverse partnerships. Pickleball court in Father Basil Markle Park 22 GOLF COURSES The City operates three unique, affordable golf courses in Saskatoon: Holiday Park Golf Course, Silverwood Golf Course and Wildwood Golf Course. 2017 HIGHLIGHTS • The completion of a $1.5 million capital redevelopment project at Holiday Park Golf Course, with the new holes opening on June 30, 2017. • The City entered into a new lease for 120 gas powered golf carts. These new carts are more fuel efficient and quieter than the fleet they replaced. • Protective covers were purchased for all the greens at Wildwood Golf Course and installed for the 2017-2018 winter season.

Golf Course Revenue The City’s golf courses derive revenue from: • Green fees from daily fees and pass sales (70.7%) • Power cart, locker and pull cart rentals at Holiday Park and Wildwood Golf Courses (17.4%) • Lounge services at Holiday Park Golf Course (7.2%) Holiday Park Golf Course • Driving range services at Holiday Park Golf Course (2.8%) • Retail golf shop and club rentals at Wildwood Golf Course (1.2%) Attendance • Concession and clubhouse leases (0.7%) Overall attendance at the three municipal golf courses in 2017 was 99,467. This was 15.4% below budgeted levels and, as a result, revenues were below budget Green Fees by 15.9%. Several factors significantly impacted attendance, including poor 2017 was the first year of a two-year green fee rate plan approved by City Council weather and the Holiday Park Redevelopment Project, which closed the Holiday in December 2016. The approved green fee rate plan continued to position Park Executive 9 for a portion of the summer to accommodate construction. The municipal golf courses as the most affordable facilities in Saskatoon. Executive 9 and the newly renovated holes opened on June 30th, one month later than originally planned due to weather related impacts on the construction schedule. THREE-YEAR ATTENDANCE BY COURSE 2015 2016 2017 GOLF COURSE REVENUES $3,298,300 Attendance Attendance Attendance 100% Holiday Park 53,846 46,061 39,332 GOLF COURSE EXPENDITURES $3,053,800 ANNUAL Silverwood 23,498 22,824 21,337 COST RECOVERY Wildwood 43,852 41,802 38,798 RESERVE TRANSFERS $244,500 GOAL Totals 121,196 110,687 99,467 DEPENDENCY ON OTHER DIVISIONS/DEPARTMENTS Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 23 Financial Overview a transfer of $75,700 from the GCSR, leaving a year-end balance of zero and a The financial objective of municipal golf courses is 100% cost recovery, where user reduction in the transfer to the Golf Course Capital Reserve (GCCR). revenues are sufficient to fund all ongoing operating costs, capital and equipment replacements and future redevelopment. To achieve this objective, total golf course Capital Overview expenditures are controlled based on cost benefit and end-user value. In 2017, $300,000 was allocated to address capital equipment replacement and $50,000 to golf course renovations. Accounting for the 2017 capital funding and The City’s golf courses continued to meet the 100% cost recovery goal and the reduced transfer to reserve as a result of operations, the GCCR has a year- have a zero impact on the mill rate. 2017 golf course revenues were $3,298,300, end balance of $525,000 for future projects. expenditures were $3,053,800 and transfers to reserves were $244,500.

THREE-YEAR OPERATING COMPARISON 2015 2016 2017 Marketing $ Rounded to nearest hundred A marketing plan was developed to increase awareness of golfing opportunities Total Revenues $3,788,900 $3,497,300 $3,298,300 at municipal courses, increase the level of customer satisfaction, build repeat use within the existing customer base and attract new customers. The 2017 The lower than budgeted revenues and corresponding transfers to reserves resulted campaign used various media to highlight Club6Packs, Junior rates and the in a reduction to the Golf Course Stabilization Reserve (GCSR). In 2017, the GCSR Family Golf special. had a starting balance of $75,700. The net result of golf course operations required

The $1.5 million capital redevelopment project at Holiday Park Golf Course was completed, with new holes opening on June 30, 2017. Holiday Park Golf Course 24 “ Financial Overview Gordon Howe Campground operates on a full cost recovery basis, meaning the operation has zero impact on the mill rate. The annual contribution to the Campsite Reserve is the difference between revenues and operating expenditures.

In 2017, GHC generated $596,400 in revenue and achieved full cost recovery with 17,695 visitor days. The contribution to the Campsite Reserve was $76,000, bringing the year-end balance to $139,200.

In 2017, a $100,000 capital project funded from the Campsite Reserve was initiated to repair and reline the sewer line that services the campground. The work is planned for 2018. The $250,000 capital project initiated in 2016 to design and construct a replacement for the east washroom building is projected for 2018 construction.

INDOOR ARENAS The City operates six sheets of ice at five indoor arenas: Gordie Howe Kinsmen Arena, Cosmo Arena, Archibald Arena, Lions Arena and ACT Arena. These facilities are home to hockey, ringette, figure skating and speed skating clubs, as well as public skating and Learn-to-Skate programs. During the summer months, indoor arenas are used for special events, youth and adult lacrosse and ball hockey.

One of the highlights of 2017 was the continued success of the Summer Ice Rental Program at ACT Arena. The City rented the ice at the non-prime rate of $165 per hour. Revenue from the summer ice campaign generated $67,200 which exceeded budgeted revenue by $54,400.

Gordon Howe Campground 2017 HIGHLIGHTS • Allocated 95% of available prime time ice. GORDON HOWE CAMPGROUND • Replacement of players’ benches at Gordie Howe Kinsmen The Gordon Howe Campground (GHC) is a mature, beautifully landscaped campground and Archibald Arenas. located in the heart of the city. GHC has 135 serviced sites to accommodate • Replacement of one ice resurfacing machine. motorhomes and camper trailers, 12 tenting sites and a variety of support services, • Successful “Summer Ice Rental Program” at ACT Arena. including barbeque, laundry, washroom and shower facilities, picnic tables and a confectionery. The popular campground is located near shopping centres, Holiday Park Golf Course, Gordie Howe Sports Complex, Riversdale Pool and various parks.

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 25 Cosmo Arena OUTDOOR SPORT FACILITIES AND SPECTATOR BALLFIELDS To support minor and adult sport organizations, the City maintains a number of outdoor sport fields in parks throughout the city. The City also provides a speed skating oval, an artificial turf field and spectator ball facilities in the Gordie Howe Sports Complex.

2017 HIGHLIGHTS • Expanded an agreement with Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association to include the operation of the Bob Van Impe Stadium, Joe Gallagher Field and Glen Reeve softball diamonds. • Allocated approximately 47,300 hours (23,650 games) on outdoor sport fields from May to November. • Hosted approximately 55 local, provincial and national tournaments, including the Canadian Ultimate Frisbee Championship and the Field Lacrosse Canada U15/U18 National Championships. • Began Phase 4 of Saskatoon Minor Football Field (SMF Field), the addition of nearly 5,000 new seats from the former Mosaic Stadium in Regina. To be completed in 2018. Indoor Arena Financial Overview The financial objective of Saskatoon's municipal indoor arenas is to recover the Outdoor Sport Fields majority of the operating costs (net of contribution to Building Maintenance reserves The Division allocates over 280 sport fields, including 103 charge fields. City sport and Public Skating operations), where revenues are sufficient to fund all ongoing fields accommodate a variety of outdoor sporting activities and programs, which operating costs, capital and equipment replacements. To achieve this objective, are organized by various youth and adult sport organizations. The sport fields total arena expenditures are controlled based on cost benefit and end-user value. are located in neighbourhood, district, multi-district and special-use parks and The City’s indoor arenas derive revenue from: serve both regular league and tournament play, including provincial and national • External hourly rentals (74.5%) competitions. • External lease revenue at ACT (14.1%) In 2017, the City allocated approximately 47,300 hours of outdoor sport fields from • Joint use and internal rental revenue (7.8%) the beginning of May to mid-November, the majority in the peak season between • Public skating revenue (1.8%) May and July. Approximately 25,500 hours (12,750 games) were allocated on the • Board advertising revenue (1.0%) 103 charge sport fields and 21,800 hours on the no charge fields. The table on • Concession leases (0.8%) the following page illustrates the hourly allocation by sport field. THREE-YEAR REVENUE COMPARISON 2015 2016 2017 $ Rounded to nearest hundred Actual Actual Actual Revenues (net of Public Skating) $2,029,600 $2,122,500 $2,269,600 26 OUTDOOR SPORT FIELDS 2015 2016 2017 Saskatoon Minor Football Field Hours Hours Hours Baseball Diamonds (charge) 3,400 3,300 3,900 Softball Diamonds (charge) 10,500 9,800 9,800 Multi-purpose Fields (charge) 9,400 11,200 11,800 Neighbourhood Diamonds (non-charge) 9,600 9,800 10,000 Neighbourhood Multi-purpose Fields (non-charge) 15,100 11,000 11,800 Total 48,000 45,100 47,300

Multi-purpose fields are those used for soccer, football, field lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee and/or cricket. The City works with respective sport organizations and associations to address evolving programming needs.

Clarence Downey Speed Saskatoon Minor Football Field at The Gordie Howe Sports Complex Skating Oval Led by Friends of the Bowl Foundation, a partnership between the City and a The 400-metre Clarence Downey group of dedicated volunteers, the former Gordie Howe Bowl was revitalized into Speed Skating Oval offers an a CFL regulation size artificial turf football field equipped with lighting, score clock exciting change of pace for skating and sound system. enthusiasts. Different lanes for • The Saskatoon Minor Football (SMF) Field (Phase 1) opened on September 6, different speeds accommodate every 2014; Phases 2 and 3 were completed in 2016. Phase 2 included the 24,000 level of skater. The facility includes sq. ft. clubhouse (Gordie Howe Sports Centre) with four football and four a warm-up building with vending softball dressing rooms, referees’ and officials’ rooms, concession, public machine, change rooms and public washrooms, equipment storage, meeting rooms, office and event space. washrooms. The Saskatoon Lions Phase 3 included the entrance plaza and ticket booth. Speed Skating Club is the major lease • In 2017, Phase 4 was initiated, which includes removal of the old seats and holder, using the oval for the long press boxes and the addition of nearly 5,000 new seats from the former track speed skating season as well as Mosaic Stadium in Regina. other events. The operating season is from mid-December to the first week The SMF Field has facilitated an increase in hours of play from approximately of March, open for public skating six 130 hours per year to over 1,200 hours. With the increased hours, more teams days a week and offering the option were welcomed to the facility and the number of athletes using the field increased for private rentals. from 1,500 to over 6,000. The City has an agreement with Saskatoon Football Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval Incorporated to operate the football field and the Gordie Howe Sports Centre.

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 27 Spectator Ballfields Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association to include the operation of the Bob Van To support minor and adult softball and baseball organizations, the City provides Impe Stadium, Joe Gallagher Field and Glen Reeve softball diamonds. outdoor spectator softball and baseball facilities in the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. These facilities are also used for tournament play at the provincial, national and international levels. In 2017, the City expanded an agreement with

SPECIAL USE FACILITIES & CAPITAL PLANNING SECTION: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018 Animal Services • Review and negotiate new service level contracts with Saskatoon SPCA and Saskatoon Animal Control Agency. • Complete construction of Phase 2 of the Avalon off-leash dog park redevelopment and expansion. • Continue to promote Dog Day of Summer event. • Development of off-leash dog park and begin naturalization process in Chief Whitecap Park.

Community Partnerships • Development of new 18 tee-pad, nine-basket disc golf course in W.A. Reid Park. • Development of new festival site in Kinsmen Park. • Construction of Optimist Hill in Diefenbaker Park. • Development of Special Event Administration Policy. • Development of a new full size adult cricket field in Pierre Radisson Park.

Golf Courses • New service level contracts for all three golf courses will generate additional revenue opportunities. • Restructuring of on-course support staff positions to better serve patrons. • The addition of new golf promotions, including increased benefits to season pass holders and expanded Twilight rates and times.

Indoor Arenas • Replace the score clocks at all five arenas with energy efficient LED score clocks. • Continue to run the Summer Ice Rental Program from May 1 to August 31.

Outdoor Sport Facilities and Spectator Ballfields • The City will host the 2018 Soccer Canada National Championship and the 2018 FSIN Adult Soccer National Championship. • Continue working with Friends of the Bowl Foundation on the Master Plan for the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. This will include over $42 million for new and upgraded facilities.

28 SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

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Forestry Farm House Grizzly Bear Eagle

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (SFFP&Z) remains one of Attendance and Revenues Saskatchewan’s top tourist attractions. The 58-hectare site is owned and The Zoo had a record year, with attendance eclipsing the previous record of operated by the City. The facility is home to a variety of native Saskatchewan 145,420 in 2015 by 12,570. Attendance comparisons from 2016 to 2017 saw mammals, birds, trees and shrubs as well as non-native ornamentals and fruit an increase of 20,748 or 15%. This is largely attributable to the Komodo Island trees. It provides a setting for picnics, fishing, walking and other unstructured exhibit. Consistent with attendance numbers, the Zoo also achieved record recreational activities. Rental facilities include a hall, booth with ball diamond and revenue numbers, exceeding expectations and surpassing the one-million-dollar cricket pitch, gazebo (semi-private picnic site), wedding garden, outdoor stage, mark for the first time. Lions Event Pavilion and Forestry Farm House. 3-YEAR ATTENDANCE & REVENUE COMPARISON 2015 2016 2017 2017 HIGHLIGHTS $ Rounded to nearest hundred • 2017 set a new record for Zoo Admission attendance from April 1 through Zoo Gate Attendance 145,420 137,242 157,990 October 31 of 157,990 people. Park Attendance 149,941 126,977 158,554 • Opening of the new Komodo Island exhibit, featuring two young Komodo May or may not have entered the Zoo. dragons on a 12-month loan from the Calgary Zoo. Admission Revenues $713,900 $722,800 $874,100 Collected April 1 - October 31 • Record revenue totalling $1,088,021. • New Conservation and Research partnership with the fRI Research Grizzly Revenues (all) $946,800 $949,500 $1,088,000 Bear Program. • Frosted Gardens at the Zoo had an attendance of over 4,500 people. • Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween event planned by the Children’s Festival, had Consistent with attendance numbers, the Zoo also achieved an attendance of over 2,500 people. • George Vanier School partnership resulted in Animal cut-outs (picture boards), record revenue numbers, exceeding expectations and Murals on the Barn and Kids Zoo projects displayed at the Children’s Zoo. • Canada 150, ART EXPRESS’D / ART EXPRIMÉ traveling exhibit. surpassing the one-million-dollar mark for the first time. • Successful hibernation of the two grizzly bears and addition of new Bear cams. Community Services“ Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 29 PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAM SUPPORTS Berry Consumption and DNA The SFFP&Z is fortunate to have the support of five volunteer organizations: fRI Research Grizzly Bear Program, Friends of the Forestry Farm House, Saskatchewan Perennial Society, Saskatoon Zoo Foundation and Saskatoon Zoo Society.

Foothills Research Institute - fRI Research Grizzly Bear Program Report submitted by Gordon Stenhouse, Research Scientist and Program Lead

The fRI Research Grizzly Bear Program (GBP) was created in 1998 to provide knowledge and planning tools to land and resource managers to ensure the long- term conservation of grizzly bears in Alberta. Key to its efforts are sound scientific field research, practical results, and a large-scale or "landscape level" approach toward grizzly bear conservation. Under a 5-year agreement signed in April 2017, the GBP partnered with the SFFP&Z to connect the zoo community and the captive grizzly bears (Koda and Mistaya) to grizzly bear research, conservation and education initiatives and programs.

2017 HIGHLIGHTS • Genetic identification of Koda and Mistaya by hair-based DNA analysis. • Effect of berry consumption on fecal-based DNA analysis. • Planning of a naturalistic enclosure for grizzly bears. • Communication of research activities and findings in the areas of grizzly bear health and conservation.

Welfare: Grizzly Bear Naturalistic Enclosure Over the next 5 years, the SFFP&Z will develop a set of linked naturalistic enclosures for native Canadian species collectively named the “Northern Wilds Experience” program. Phase I of this program was initiated in October with the planning of a naturalistic enclosure or “bear habitat” for Koda and Mistaya. The GBP is working closely with the SFFP&Z to ensure that attributes of the bear habitat simulate, as closely as possible, those found under natural settings. This will be accomplished by using scientific research data in areas such as diet, plant phenology, thermal cover and denning that have been assembled by the GBP over its 19-year duration. 30 BHP also agreed to continue as title sponsor for the next 3 years, making their Berry Consumption and DNA Grizzly Bear Naturalistic Enclosure contribution to date for the event close to $1 million dollars.

The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation Komodo Island Exibit provided $40,000 in cash and $30,000 of in-kind services to cover the entire cost of the new Komodo Island project, which opened on April 1st. This was the first project the Zoo Foundation worked on with the new Park and Zoo Manager, and under his guidance, the Foundation had a unique opportunity to work with new community partners. These partners contributed over $30,000 of in-kind work and material to create a world Saskatoon Zoo Foundation class exhibit and a valuable learning Report submitted by Dawn Woroniuk, experience. Whether it was for Executive Director children through schools or summer camps, or grandparents posing in the The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation is a non-profit organization operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. Its mission is to raise capital funds for new animal Komodo Dragon cut outs, the exhibit George Vanier students created cutouts exhibits and improvements at the SFFP&Z. Through the years, the Saskatoon was entertaining and educational. Zoo Foundation has raised over $6,000,000 for new and improved exhibits. The Enclosure sponsorships were heavily promoted over the past year, raising $24,800 Saskatoon Zoo Foundation bases its fundraising goals on needs identified by the in revenue, an increase of $19,000 over the previous year. The Foundation and the Administration. City collaborated in creating new signs for the enclosures, which promoted sponsor logos and the featured animals. January 2017 kicked off with record breaking numbers for the 18th annual BHP Enchanted Forest, which is the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation’s biggest fundraiser. Through the Foundation’s partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and a From November 19th until January 7th, 70,000 people enjoyed this phenomenal $10,000 cash donation from the Kinsmen Club, the Kinsmen Zoo Train hit the light display. The first walk night welcomed over 2,500 people, which was 1,000 tracks in May with a fully refurbished engine and a new tarp. The train is a visitor more than the previous year. These numbers resulted in the walk night hospitality favourite for all those that come and enjoy the Zoo. area being moved from the Forestry Farm House over to the hall for the next season. The Enchanted Forest event is a joint venture with the Saskatoon City On June 15th, the Foundation hosted 480 guests at its 20th Annual ZOOGALA Hospital Foundation; together, both foundations shared the revenue of $250,000. sponsored by Christopher Moore Financial Services. With continued support from

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 31 dedicated sponsors as well as nine new sponsors, the evening raised a record $56,000. Restructuring the roles and responsibilities of ZOOGALA committee members led to more efficient use of volunteers, which in turn resulted in less demand on City staff. Monetary compensation was also provided to the Zoo for services rendered by their staff to ensure guests had a wonderful experience.

The CAZA (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums) annual convention was held at the end of September in Ottawa. Dawn Woroniuk attended as the representative of the Foundation. Meeting and connecting with other facility managers and directors was a very valuable learning experience. A very moving video tribute to the late John Moran, past manager at the SFFP&Z, showcased how respected he was in the industry.

In early October, the Foundation hosted a Donor Appreciation Luncheon. In SZS Public Program conjunction to saying Farewell to Phoenix, the Red Panda, guests enjoyed an interactive presentation provided by Park and Zoo Manager, followed by a train SZS Enrichment Garden ride back to the House for lunch.

Saskatoon Zoo Society Report submitted by Denise Skuce, Interim President

Founded in 1976 by a group of educators, veterinarians and animal-loving citizens, the Saskatoon Zoo Society (SZS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering respect for nature through environmental education. Through a long-term partnership with the SFFP&Z, the SZS provides quality educational, interpretive, environmental and zoological programs as well as other visitor services.

Support for SZS programs and projects depends on public donations, membership fees and grants from outside agencies. The success of these programs is attributed to a very dedicated group of volunteers, guided by the society’s three 2017 Education Programs full-time programming/education staff and one full-time office support person. Education continues to be the focus of SZS efforts. During the year, the SZS invested over 9,000 hours of staff and volunteer time in organizing and delivering In 2017, the City contracted the SZS for delivery of educational programs and the over 500 educational programs and special events to over 35,000 children and collection of admissions at the Zoo gate. Various grants and sponsorships help adults on site at SFFP&Z. Many education programs were delivered at the Affinity cover seasonal staff for Summer Zoo Camps. Learning Centre. 32 • Adopt-a-Critter program Forestry Farm Gate and Kinsmen Express • Agriculture in the Zoo (partnership with Agriculture in the Classroom) The SZS was contracted to manage and schedule staff at the SFFP&Z park gate • Animal Antics Pre-School program booth and the Kinsmen Express Zoo Train. The SZS staffed the Kinsmen Express • Bio-fact Boxes with six drivers in 2017. The train provided tours to 33,537 Zoo patrons. • Family Day at the Zoo fundraiser • Full Day programs Concession and Gift Shop • Information programs for university students (teacher candidates) The SFFP&Z contracts the SZS to provide concession and gift shop services. The • Investigation Stations SZS retains the profits from both to offset the costs of delivering programming and • Outreaches events onsite and in the community. The Buckeye Cafe continued to show a profit • Professional Development Day Camps in the 2017 season. The Paws Inn Gift Shop recorded a loss in 2017 for the SZS. • Public Drop-in programs • Story Time at the Zoo (July, August, November and December) Saskatoon Zoo Society Donor Support • Summer and Winter Camps The SZS does not conduct formal donation requests in the community. Small • Wild Weekend Summer program donations to our organization were received in the amount of $2,296 and $4,430 • Young Naturalists’ programs (in conjunction with Saskatoon Nature Society) in-kind. In addition, $20,622 in grants were received. • Zoo Run • Zoo Tours

Family Day

SZS school day program

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 33 Friends of the Forestry Farm House in private and public landscapes. We accomplish this goal through public Report submitted by Bernie Cruikshank, President education. As part of our community service, we maintain two gardens at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. The Friends of the Forestry Farm House (FFFH) is a non-profit corporation established in 1996 to increase In 2017, our 220 members had the opportunity to attend five educational meetings awareness of the park’s history as the Sutherland over the winter. The highlight this year was a presentation by Lori Weidenhammer Forest Nursery Station, which played a significant role in the settlement of the from Vancouver, who talked about “Bumblebees in Your Garden”. In addition to Prairie Provinces, and by preserving the Superintendent’s Residence and these meetings, we also provided a weekly gardening column in Bridges. encouraging interpretation of the site. The 1913 residence was declared a site of Spring and Plant Exchanges held at the Forestry Farm Hall attracted over 150 National Significance in 1991. members. These events give members a forum to share gardening ideas as well The FFFH continues to provide heritage based educational programs on site; as plant material with each other. usually to a grade 3 level. The program can be modified to be inclusive of more In the summer, the SPS offers opportunities to learn from seasoned gardeners and ages. During the spring and fall season we do upwards of 25 tours which translates to contribute to the beauty of the Forestry Farm Park’s Robin Smith Meditation to well over 350 students, teachers and parents. This is all volunteer based. and Heritage Rose Gardens through our Labour and Learn Program. Work bees The last Sunday of each summer months saw the Superintendent’s Residence are scheduled every three weeks on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. open to the public and a walking tour provided. This past year saw a steady number and continues to show that the general public is very appreciative of being able to tour the house and learn more about the site. SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018 • New park entrance road. The FFFH are updated more of the interpretive display at the Superintendent’s • Zoo pathways replacement program. Residence. The centennial book written by Sara Williams is on sale locally. We • Sports Field irrigation project. have recently updated all of our photo documentation of the restoration of the Superintendent’s Residence and are working to archive artifacts pertinent to life • New Meerkat House exhibit, opening April 1st 2018. at the Nursery Station. • New interpretive signage in the zoo. • Master Plan refresh. The FFFH hosted our annual successful fundraiser sold out Fall Supper. • New butterfly exhibit in Forestry Farm Park. • New playground in the zoo to replace old wooden structures. • Bunkhouse in house arts project. Saskatchewan Perennial Society • New Zoo Season Pass program. Report submitted by Bernadette Vangool, Treasurer • New animal habitats: badger and prairie dogs.

The Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS) is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of perennial plants 34 INVESTING IN COMMUNITY FUNDING AND GRANTS to eligible non-profit sport organizations offering sport programs to youth who are 18 years of age and under. The subsidy rate is 40% of eligible • Through the Culture Grant Program, the City provided $466,500 in grant rental costs. The Youth Sport Subsidy Program also provides special event supports and $281,681 in tax credits to major arts, heritage and festival funding to these same eligible non-profit youth sport organizations hosting organizations in Saskatoon. The Cultural Capital Grant Program awarded events in Saskatoon. In 2017, $1,724,052 in rental subsidies was allocated $100,000 in funding to three major cultural organizations for one-time capital to 31 eligible youth sport organizations and $42,819 was awarded to six projects. events hosted in Saskatoon by six eligible youth sport organizations. A Youth • The Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program, in partnership with Sport Subsidy Program Review was completed to confirm base programs Saskatchewan Lotteries, provides funding to non-profit groups offering offered by the 31 eligible youth sport organizations. sport, culture and recreation programs for the citizens of Saskatoon. In • The Special Event Grant Program provides grants to non-profit groups and/ 2017, $370,000 was awarded to 77 projects. or organizations that host major events in Saskatoon. In 2017, $160,000 • The Sports Participation Grant Program provides funding to non-profit was awarded to five events hosted in Saskatoon by various organizations. organizations offering sports programs in Saskatoon. Funding is provided • The City provided $523,300 in grant support and $755,621 in tax credits for Coaching programs and Access and Explore projects. In 2017, $64,500 for social service programs, through the Assistance to Community Groups was awarded to 20 projects. grant program. • The Youth Sport Subsidy Program subsidizes the rental cost of facilities

2017 GRANT AWARDS 2017 CULTURAL CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS Gordon Tootoosis N¯k¯n¯win Theatre $1,674.00 Paved Arts $60,000.00 Western Development Museum $38,326.00 TOTAL $100,000.00

2017 YOUTH SPORT SUBSIDY PROGRAM—SPECIAL EVENT HOSTING GRANT Marian Gymnastics Club Provincial Gymnastics Championship $6,110.27 Optimist Twirling Connection International Cup Qualifier $4,597.14 Saskatoon Aqualenes Synchronized Swim Club Diane Lemon Invitational Synchronized Swimming Competition $5,658.86 Saskatoon Diving Club Toon Town Western Classic $2,789.55 Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club Long Course Prairie Championships $9,844.41 Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club Canada West Short Track Championship $13,818.71 TOTAL $42,818.94 Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 35 2017 SASK LOTTERIES COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS 25th St Theatre Centre Inc $2,500.00 Adelaide Park Churchill Community Association $2,000.00 AKA Gallery Inc $3,200.00 Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan $7,000.00 Autism Services of Saskatoon $6,000.00 Brevoort Park Community Association $700.00 Briarwood Community Association $3,300.00 Bridge City Bicycle Co-op $7,000.00 Building Bridges for the Future Saskatoon $6,500.00 Canadian Diabetes Association $5,000.00 Canadian Mental Health Association - Saskatoon Branch Inc $3,100.00 Canadian Roots Exchange $7,500.00 Caswell Community Association $7,000.00 Children’s Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan $8,000.00 Community Radio $3,000.00 Core Neighbourhood Youth Coop $6,800.00 Dundonald Community Association $1,500.00 Elmwood Residences Inc $7,000.00 Fairfield Senior Citizen’s Corporation $2,100.00 Federation des Francophones de Saskatoon $8,000.00 Free Flow Dance Theatre Company $4,700.00 Global Gathering Place $8,000.00 Gordon Tootoosis N¯k¯n¯win Theatre $3,500.00 Heritage Festival of Saskatoon Inc $5,600.00 India-Canada Cultural Association $4,800.00 International Women of Saskatoon Inc $5,600.00 Juniper Housing Corporation $3,250.00 Continued on page 37 36 2017 SASK LOTTERIES COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS (Continued) La Troupe du Jour Inc $4,000.00 Lakeview Community Association $4,100.00 L’Assemblee Communautaire Fransaskoise $2,000.00 Lawson Heights Community Association $1,000.00 Light of the Prairies Society Inc $5,000.00 Meadowgreen Community Association $1,700.00 Mount Royal Community Association $3,400.00 MS Society $2,500.00 Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society Inc $2,100.00 Nuit Blanche Contemporary Art Festival $6,700.00 On the Boards Staging Company $6,000.00 Parent Advocates for Autism Treatment in Saskatchewan $6,000.00 PAVED Arts $7,000.00 Persephone Theatre $7,000.00 Pleasant Hill Community Association $7,000.00 Prairie Lily Curling League Inc $1,400.00 Radius Community Centre for Education and Employment Training $2,500.00 River City School Of Irish Dance $3,000.00 Sage Hill Writing $1,250.00 Saskatchewan Abilities Council Inc $10,000.00 Saskatchewan Choral Federation $3,100.00 Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing $5,000.00 Saskatchewan Intercultural Association $5,000.00 Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc $7,500.00 Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre $4,000.00 Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association - Saskatoon Sport District $2,500.00 Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association $5,000.00 Continued on page 38

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 37 2017 SASK LOTTERIES COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS (Continued) Saskatoon Blues Society $4,000.00 Saskatoon Chapter of Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association $2,500.00 Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc $5,000.00 Saskatoon Council on Aging Inc $6,500.00 Saskatoon Diversity Network $8,500.00 Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre $8,500.00 Saskatoon Open Door Society $8,500.00 Saskatoon Opera Association $2,000.00 Saskatoon Summer Players Inc. $4,000.00 Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra $9,000.00 Saskatoon Track and Field Club $3,500.00 Shakespeare on the Sask Festival Inc $5,000.00 Silverspring Community Association $1,700.00 Sistema Saskatoon Music Initiative Inc $5,000.00 Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan $10,000.00 STR8 UP $8,500.00 Sum Theatre Corp $8,500.00 Taiso Gymnastics Club $500.00 Tamarack Foundation $9,500.00 The Word on the Street Saskatoon $6,500.00 Westview Heights Community Association $600.00 Yellow Quill Urban Services Inc $1,000.00 Youth Media Workshop International $2,800.00 TOTAL $370,000.00

38 2017 SPORTS PARTICIPATION GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS Building Bridges for the Future of Saskatoon Access and Explore $10,000.00 Can-Am Gymnastics Access and Explore $2,000.00 EGADZ Access and Explore $3,100.00 Global Gathering Place Access and Explore $3,800.00 Horizon 100 Cycling Club Access and Explore $1,300.00 Horizon 100 Cycling Club Coaching 1 $600.00 Mayfair Lawn Bowling Club Access and Explore $4,000.00 Saskatchewan Athletics Access and Explore $7,000.00 Saskatchewan Athletics Coaching II $650.00 Saskatchewan Rowing Association Coaching II $2,000.00 Saskatchewan Rugby Coaching II $750.00 Saskatoon Aqualenes Access and Explore $3,000.00 Saskatoon Cricket Association Access and Explore $4,500.00 Saskatoon Minor Basketball Coaching II $1,000.00 Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club Access and Explore $6,000.00 Saskatoon Rowing Club Access and Explore $1,000.00 Saskatoon Whitewater Kayak Club Coaching II $1,800.00 Saskatoon Youth for Christ Access and Explore $4,000.00 Saskatoon Youth Soccer Access and Explore $6,000.00 Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc Access and Explore $2,000.00 TOTAL $64,500.00

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 39 2017 CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS Total Support Approved Cash Component Tax Credits Services in Kind Major Arts Institutions Category A Persephone Theatre $214,391.66 $60,000.00 $153,939.07 $452.59 Saskatoon Symphony Society $60,000.00 $60,000.00 Major Arts Institutions Friends of the Broadway Theatre $46,589.81 $21,000.00 $25,589.81 Gordon Tootoosis N¯k¯n¯win Theatre $21,000.00 $21,000.00 La Troupe du Jour $45,776.02 $21,000.00 $24,776.02 PAVED Art and New Media $26,800.30 $21,000.00 $5,800.30 Saskatchewan Craft Council $38,844.99 $21,000.00 $17,844.99 Saskatoon Jazz Society $21,000.00 $21,000.00 Major Heritage or Museum Institutions Children’s Discovery Museum $21,000.00 $21,000.00 Diefenbaker Canada Centre $21,000.00 $21,000.00 Ukrainian Museum of Canada $74,731.27 $21,000.00 $53,731.27 Western Development Museum $21,000.00 $21,000.00 Major Festivals 25th Street Theatre $39,617.38 $25,200.00 $14,417.38 N.S.I. Children’s Festival $28,153.86 $25,200.00 $2,953.86 Saskatchewan Jazz Festival $27,415.10 $25,200.00 $2,215.10 Saskatoon Folkfest Inc. $25,200.00 $25,200.00 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival $28,343.54 $25,200.00 $3,143.54 Cultural Participation $10,500.00 $10,500.00 TOTAL $771,363.93 $466,500.00 $281,681.46 $23,182.47

40 2017 ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS - CASH GRANT SOCIAL Total Support Approved Cash Component Tax Credits AIDS Saskatoon Inc. $15,950.00 $15,950.00 Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) $11,000.00 $11,000.00 Canadian Red Cross Society (Canadian Red Cross, North Central Saskatchewan Region, Saskatoon Office) $13,915.30 $13,915.30 Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. $30,925.13 $30,925.13 Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City Inc. (CLASSIC) $16,500.00 $16,500.00 Community Living Association Saskatoon Inc. (CLASI) $16,500.00 $16,500.00 Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op $23,578.26 $15,400.00 $8,178.26 Crocus Co-operative $18,596.68 $18,596.68 Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan Inc. $20,000.00 $20,000.00 FASD Network of Saskatchewan Inc $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Frontier College $11,000.00 $11,000.00 Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada, Bridging Rivers Area Council $8,523.21 $8,523.21 Global Gathering Place Inc. $16,500.00 $16,500.00 Lung Association of Saskatchewan Inc. $11,140.96 $11,140.96 Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan $22,417.99 $22,417.99 OUTSaskatoon $17,600.00 $17,600.00 Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Saskatoon and District Labour Council (SDLC) Summer Snack Program $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Saskatoon Community Service Village Inc (The Village) $14,573.85 $14,573.85 Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc. (SCYAP) $11,000.00 $11,000.00 Saskatoon Council on Aging Inc. $11,000.00 $11,000.00 Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre $21,230.21 $21,230.21 Saskatoon Services for Seniors $16,500.00 $16,500.00 Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre, Inc. (SSAIC) $17,600.00 $17,600.00 Saskatoon Society for the Protection of Children Inc $11,000.00 $11,000.00 Saskatoon Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health, Inc. $22,000.00 $22,000.00 Continued on page 42

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 41 2017 ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS - CASH GRANT SOCIAL (Continued) Total Support Approved Cash Component Tax Credits Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon $16,500.00 $16,500.00 Spectrum Core Community Services SCCS Inc. $10,487.45 $5,450.00 $5,037.45 STR8-UP - 10,000 Little Steps to Healing Inc. $11,000.00 $11,000.00 The Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. $75,152.86 $75,152.86 Saskatoon Collaborative Funders Partnership $10,960.00 $10,960.00 Flagship Funding Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area Inc. $46,750.98 $28,700.00 $18,050.98 Catholic Family Services of Saskatoon $36,000.00 $36,000.00 CHEP Good Food Inc. $34,800.00 $34,800.00 Cosmopolitan Industries Ltd. $125,067.96 $125,067.96 Family Service Saskatoon Inc. $33,000.00 $33,000.00 READ Saskatoon $22,000.00 $22,000.00 Saskatchewan Abilities Council $251,578.38 $251,578.38 Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre (EGADZ) Tax Credit $15,221.60 $15,221.60 Saskatoon Food Bank Inc. $36,925.69 $20,500.00 $16,425.69 Saskatoon Friendship Inn $68,757.87 $27,840.00 $40,917.87 YWCA $31,000.00 $31,000.00 Seniors Groups Fairfield Senior Citizens Corporation $12,325.77 $12,325.77 Cosmopolitan Senior Citizen’s Service Association of Saskatoon $16,425.69 $16,425.69 St. Georges Senior Citizens Club $19,915.23 $19,915.23 TOTAL $1,278,921.07 $523,300.00 $755,621.07

42 STAND ALONE GRANT PROGRAM Restorative Action Program $75,000.00 Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services $125,200.00 Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre (EGADZ) $120,000.00 Saskatoon Health Region/Detox Centre $100,000.00 Wanuskewin Heritage Park $184,000.00 TOTAL $604,200.00

WinterCityYXE GRANT PROGRAM Broadway Business Improvement District $4,840.00 Friends of the Broadway Theatre $5,000.00 Saskatchewan Cycling Association c/o Fatlanders FatTire Brigade $4,925.00 Saskatoon Cycles $3,100.00 Sum Theatre Corp $2,135.00 Wanuskewin Heritage Park $5,000.00 TOTAL $25,000.00

2017 SPECIAL EVENT GRANT Tourism Saskatoon FIBA 3 x 3 World Tour Masters Basketball $50,000 Saskatoon Firefighters Association International Association of Firefighters $25,000 Western Hockey Championship Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association Inc. Softball Canada Men’s Fast Pitch Championship $35,000 Skills Canada Saskatchewan 19th Annual Saskatchewan Provincial Trades $25,000 and Technology Competition Tourism Saskatoon Hockey Canada Gala and Golf $25,000 TOTAL $160,000

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 43 2017 YOUTH SPORT SUBSIDY PROGRAM—RENTAL SUBSIDY Can Am Gymnastics Club $65,681.69 Curl Saskatoon $11,409.75 Hub City Track Council $20,899.48 Lions Speed Skating Club $16,468.36 Marian Gymnastics Club $33,953.74 Myracles Baton Twirling Club $2,308.18 Optimist Twirling Connection $8,748.08 Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club $2,960.14 Saskatoon Aqualenes Synchronized Swim Club $21,255.34 Saskatoon Baseball Council $22,913.40 Saskatoon Box Lacrosse $17,476.57 Saskatoon Diving Club $16,107.19 Saskatoon Fencing Club $11,358.73 Saskatoon Figure Skating Club $99,700.00 Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club $68,360.57 Saskatoon Lasers Swim Club $12,554.80 Saskatoon Minor Basketball Association $17,113.44 Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association $892,765.50 Saskatoon Minor Softball League $7,198.60 Saskatoon Ringette Association $40,741.71 Saskatoon South Zone Tae Kwon Do $1,500.00 Saskatoon International Tae Kwon Do West Inc. $4,487.18 Saskatoon Triathlon Club $4,199.92 Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. $243,495.01 Taiso Gymnastics Club $70,089.04 Volleyball Saskatoon Inc. $8,272.12 Water Polo Saskatoon $1,853.23 Living Skies Pony Club $144.00 TOTAL $1,724,051.77 44 Lawson Civic Centre

Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2017 Year-end Report 45 Prepared by: Recreation & Community Development, Community Services Department

Printed March 2018