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Making your community a truly attractive place to live Allan Earle, President
rban governments are responsible for providing a the required programming for residents. Programming can U number of important services to the residents of their encompass organized hockey leagues, senior fitness classes, communities. Safe and clean drinking water, garbage disposal, mom-and-tots swimming, and art classes. Often, this is police and fire protection are all vital services to support a accomplished through local recreation boards, volunteers and healthy community. However, to make your community a municipal employees tasked with organizing recreational and truly attractive place to live, urban governments must provide arts programs. recreational programs, leisure and cultural opportunities for their For urban governments, the provision of these programs residents. and services is important not only for quality of life, but also The theme of this Urban Voice is community development, for building community spirit. Local recreational and cultural and the importance of having recreation, arts and leisure in programs involve many members of the community and give your community. For many urban communities, this involves them a common interest to be engaged in. Whether this involves providing the infrastructure needed, such as swimming pools, a hockey team having a winning season or the local theatre arenas, ball diamonds, art galleries and theatres. In addition group putting on a show, the benefits to the community are wide to these necessary facilities, urban governments also provide ranging. The challenge for local councils is finding the resources for these programs and services. The infrastructure alone can be daunting, the cost involved inVoice maintaining, rehabilitating or even building new facilities can be substantial for a council to manage. In addition, finding qualified individuals to organize programming and to deliver the various services is difficult. Luckily, for many urban communities, local residents dedicated countless volunteer hours ensuring the existence of community programs in their communities. There are many resources available to help local councils in developing these programs and services. Working with other organizations and agencies such as the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, SaskCulture and Saskatchewan in motion can be extremely beneficial. All of the above associations contributed to this edition and I hope you will find their articles informative for your council and administration.
“For urban governments, the provision of these programs and services is important not only for quality of life, but also for building community spirit.”
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Recreation facilities – who pays? By Laurent Mougeot, Chief Executive Officer
ith more citizens moving to our address operational costs, the reality is providing recreation services to expect W province every day, SUMA mem- that in most cases it is impractical to fully equitable contributions from their regional bers are experiencing an ever-increasing cover costs through user fees alone. This neighbours. While this is happening in some demand for quality infrastructure, programs means that recreational infrastructure, places today, there are still too many situ- and services. Quality of life infrastructure programs, and services need to be subsi- ations in Saskatchewan where host urban is particularly important in building attrac- dized through provincial grant funding and governments are forced to bear a dispropor- tive and sustainable communities. People local tax revenue. tionate amount of total recreation costs. expect access to swimming pools, hockey One of the things that sets recreational As SUMA hears more concerns from arenas, curling rinks, ball diamonds, and facilities apart from other types of munici- our members about the long-term sustain- community halls. I was interested to read pal infrastructure is that the user base ability of urban recreation services, we are recently about the temporary community often extends beyond the host urban gov- increasingly active in this policy arena. Our that BHP is considering building for its ernment’s corporate boundaries. In other policy staff is working with ministry officials workers at the proposed Jansen Lake words, recreation is effectively a regional from Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport to mine. This community will include a movie service. As a regional service it is expected develop a long-term provincial recreation theatre, cafeteria, and all of the various rec- that citizens from other municipalities will policy. Meanwhile SUMA recently agreed to reation facilities I mentioned earlier. I found be able to access recreational facilities on form a partnership with the Saskatchewan it extraordinary that even in this temporary a relatively equal basis to local residents. Parks andVoice Recreation Association (SPRA) worker-based community, a high priority In this way, access to recreational facilities to advance mutual priorities. As a lead is placed on providing access to quality is similar to access to hospitals. However, voice on recreation policy in Saskatchewan, recreation services. unlike hospitals, recreational facilities are SPRA is well-positioned to collaborate with Cities, towns, and villages – in which generally built, maintained, and operated SUMA to ensure that the recreation services nearly all of these facilities are located – primarily through the local tax base paid our citizens want and need are available to know that these facilities are all expensive by residents and businesses located in them. SUMA looks forward to a long and to build, maintain, and operate. While many the host municipality. As a result, it would mutually-beneficial relationship with our communities charge user fees to help seem reasonable for local governments new partner, SPRA.
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Supporting a cultural network Saskatchewan-style...... 12 Saskatchewan spirit: recreation centres – worth their weight in gold...... 13 Communities must share the responsibility to keep kids active...... 18 Creating a tourism destination area with a Community Resource Inventory...... 20 SPRA – recreation, an investment for life...... 22 Funding sport, culture and recreation in Saskatchewan communities...... 24 SPRA grants and funding...... 26 Recreation infrastructure...... 28 Community connections through social media...... 30 The Museums Association of Saskatchewan...... 32 Four lakes, four seasons, five communities for culture...... 34 Playground: safe haven or catastrophe?...... 36 SaskCulture - Did you know?...... 38 A Saskatchewan perspective on the National Recreation Summit...... 40
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Supporting a cultural network Saskatchewan-style
Submitted by SaskCulture Inc.
You may be surprised to hear that Saskatch- ewan, despite its small population base and its vast geographic expanse, is considered a leader within Canada when it comes to pro- moting and fostering cultural activities. This reputation is due – at least in part – to the strong tradition people in this province have for coming together and building innovative organizations to support community, such as SaskCulture. SaskCulture Inc. is a non-profit, com- munity-based, volunteer-driven organiza- tion, which works with over 120 member organizations and thousands of volunteers to build a culturally vibrant province, where all citizens celebrate, value and participate in a rich, cultural life. As Trustee for the Culture Section of Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation, SaskCulture is able to provide funding sup- port to thousands of cultural activities offered and tourism opportunities in their commu- raising.” Programs such as the Community in communities throughout the province. nities by investing in and marketing their Grant Program support culture, sport and “We are envied by our peers across the cultural assets, which historical attractions, recreation in all communities through an country,” says Rose Gilks, general man- area artists, community stories and theatre, annual grant. ager, SaskCulture Inc., “for the infrastructure public art and more.” SaskCulture offers SaskCulture also works with a variety that supports cultural activity in communi- the Municipal Cultural Engagement and of community partners, both within and ties. This includes our strong network of Planning Grant to support municipalities outside the cultural community, in order to cultural organizations that is inclusive of interested in identifying opportunities for promote, maintain and develop the cultural arts, heritage, multiculturalism and cultural cultural development. richness of this province. “We’ve built industries, a system that is supported by Besides working with many cultural strong partnerships with the Saskatchewan thousands of community volunteers and organizations, SaskCulture, along with its Arts Board and different government minis- professionals, as well as the support from partners Sask Sport and the Saskatchewan tries to help increase the delivery network the Saskatchewan Lotteries fundraiser.” Parks and Recreation Association, share and meet the diverse needs of Saskatch- Other Canadian provinces rely on more responsibility for the governance and policy ewan people,” adds Gilks. government support. “No other province in direction of their respective Sections of Through this work, SaskCulture helps Canada has a system that is more inclusive the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for nurture cultural development in the prov- and more community driven.” Sport, Culture and Recreation. Proceeds ince, providing cultural experiences that Today, SaskCulture works with hundreds from lottery tickets sold in Saskatchewan reach out to all residents of Saskatchewan of cultural organizations and other commu- go to the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust in some way. nity partners and is focused on serving the Fund and are then distributed to over “Cultural activity is an important part of people of Saskatchewan. It offers various 12,000 non-profit sport, culture and recre- thriving communities,” adds Gilks. “It gives programs that provide funding support, ation beneficiaries. communities a sense of place; it builds networking opportunities, organizational “Saskatchewan Lotteries was estab- pride; it provides economic opportunity; it development and benefits promotion to all lished as a fundraiser for volunteer sport, strengthens community ties. We always areas of cultural experience in the province. culture and recreation groups in the say, ‘culture builds community!’” “One area of focus has been support- province,” explains Gilks. “The ability to For more information on the work of ing municipal cultural planning,” explains raise funds this way lets groups focus on SaskCulture or the Municipal Cultural Gilks. “Many Saskatchewan municipalities providing quality programs to residents, Engagement and Planning Grant, visit are discovering ways to increase economic rather than spending all their energy fund- www.saskculture.sk.ca.
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Saskatchewan spirit Recreation centres – worth their weight in gold
By Terry Ross
It doesn’t matter where you live in Estevan’s Mayor Gary St. Onge Saskatchewan, odds are you spend says, “Spectra Place has created so time with your neighbours at your local much excitement for our citizens. We recreation centre. Modern recreation started talking about the possibility of centres are often multi-purpose facilities such a venue in 2007. It has been a offering citizens the opportunity to play long road, but it has been worth it. This or watch hockey, have a gym workout, is a wonderful structure. The committee attend concerts and myriad other that oversaw its birth should be proud options. In short, today’s rec centres of themselves. They only accepted add greatly to the quality of life in the best in everything, and now they Saskatchewan’s communities. are being rewarded for that approach. Everyone is aware of Saskatchewan’s Spectra Place is a real jewel.” growth in recent years. Thanks to this The total price tag for Spectra Place growth, funds have been more readily is approximately $22 million. Ottawa available to fund the cost of new rec contributed $5.11 million through the centres. This is the story of four of these Building Canada Fund – Communities newer rec centres. Component or BCF-CC (an infrastructure funding program available Spectra Place, Estevan to communities with a population below Thanks to the oil sector and the carbon 100,000). The Province came through capture project at the Boundary Dam with $5.11 million under the BCF-CC Power Station, Estevan is one of after having previously committed $2.8 Saskatchewan’s fastest growing cities. million under a different program. Reflecting that growth is the magnificent Thanks to local fundraising there Spectra Place, which opened its doors is only about $3 million left to pay. last summer. Home to the SJHL’s Spectra Credit Union paid $1 million Estevan Bruins, Spectra Place holds over for naming rights. After 24 skyboxes 2,200 spectators and boasts an NHL were sold, there are five groups on the regulation-size rink as well as a second waiting list who have contributed funds rink and eight dressing rooms, which so their place on the list is secured. makes it an ideal site for tournaments. One fundraising dinner featuring NHL Another exciting feature is the state-of- General Managers Steve Yzerman the-art $250,000 scoreboard with video (Tampa Bay Lightning) and Ken Holland screens. (Detroit Red Wings) raised $309,000. In-floor heating creates a warm, According to Mayor St. Onge, “While comfortable atmosphere for fans, municipalities usually aim for a 50% as does the bright lighting, food payback from their arenas, curling rinks, concessions and lounge. A rubberized and so on, it looks like Spectra Place walking track overlooking the ice surface will actually make money for the City.” has proven very popular with citizens The Mayor concludes, “The looking to improve their fitness. community really got behind this project. Hockey and walking aren’t the only If citizens weren’t happy with it, believe reasons people in the Estevan area me I would have heard about it. From come to Spectra Place. It is also an ideal 2007 when it was a mere idea, to today venue for concerts (Paul Brandt, Hedley when we have just concluded the first and others have graced its stage to season of hockey, I have heard only one date) and has hosted a couple of very solitary complaint about Spectra Place. successful MMA fights. One out of 11,000-plus isn’t bad at all!” Spectra Place
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gymnasium, yet doesn’t ‘feel’ like a gym- nasium; and it has attracted a number of important conferences in its brief exis- tence. It hosts numerous weekend and after-school programs for people of all ages. In fact, from now until November there are only two weekends open. Every- thing else is booked solid.” As far as doubters, Schwean says there may have been a handful prior to construction due to the amount of money Conexus MCC Centre required, but since the centre has been in Conexus MCC (Moosomin $750,000 through the Recreational Infra- use, “It’s been overwhelmingly accepted – Communiplex & Convention) structure Canada (RInC) program. The better than I anticipated!” Centre, Moosomin Town of Moosomin, which wisely had been When Geoffrey Chaucer wrote, “Patience setting funds aside for the project for the Credit Union CU Plex, is a high virtue, for certain,” he couldn’t last decade, came in with $997,000. North Battleford have known the line would refer to the Recent times have been good for this The City of North Battleford is home to citizens of Moosomin, Saskatchewan bustling town situated at the junction of 14,000. The picturesque community sits 700 years in the future. Yet, the virtue Highways 1 and 8. Schwean says simply, in west-central Saskatchewan on the of patience was certainly displayed by “Moosomin is booming!” The potash Yellowhead Highway, 140 km northwest the almost 3,000 residents of this town deposits just north of town, the ever- of Saskatoon and across the North located 230 km east of Regina. After 10 growing oil industry in the region and Saskatchewan River from the Town of long years, they finally saw their multi- the Red Lily Wind Farm have attracted Battleford. Thanks to agriculture and purpose rec centre – the Canexus MCC workers and their families from other resource-based industries, transportation Centre – open its doors last summer. parts of the province, the country and and logistics, and the large-industry According to Moosomin Recreation the world. These complement the robust sector, North Battleford is one of the Director Mike Schwean, “It has been a agricultural sector in which mixed farming fastest-growing municipalities in the long road, but the wait has been worth it. is prevalent. province. Excitement is rampant in the Council took the initiative, did everything Schwean adds, “Community spirit is at city, not only because of this economic right, and should be commended for its an all-time high. Everyone got behind the growth, but because the Credit Union CU good work. Everyone is very pleased with project from the start. Now that it is opera- Plex, a multi-use facility (which is actually our new complex and it’s certainly being tional, that spirit has grown immeasurably. made up of four separate components) is well utilized.” The Canexus MCC Centre has, without a set to open its doors over the summer. The facility is joined to the Communi- doubt, contributed a great deal to the qual- North Battleford Mayor Ian Hamilton plex arena and replaced the old commu- ity of life in Moosomin and the surrounding says, “So many people worked so very nity centre at a cost of $2.3 million. The area.” hard to make this multiplex a reality. Government of Canada contributed The MCC Centre holds 500 people. The entire region is quite pumped these $553,000 and the Province added Says Schwean, “It is a state-of-the-art days.”
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The four components of the Credit First Nations chipped in with $3 million, Union CU Plex (naming rights were while the Community Development purchased by Innovation Credit Union) Corporation, Town of Battleford and other are: local governments in the area helped out. Battlefords Co-Op Aquatic Centre – The city assumed some long-term debt This almost-$18 million indoor complex while a fundraising committee committed opens in July and is home to a six-lane, to raise $10 million within an 18-month 25-metre pool, two waterslides, a wave period (to date, the figure is at $9.4 pool, a lazy river and a steam room. It is million). Battlefords Co-Op Aquatic Centre anticipated that the centre will become Mayor Hamilton concludes, “Next an entertainment destination centre for year, North Battleford will celebrate its families. centennial. This project demonstrates Dekker Centre for the Performing the city’s maturity and its commitment Arts – Sponsored by the Dekker and to citizens of all ages – from youth who Rawlinson families, the centre has a require places to run, swim, play and theatre with seating for 385, a rehearsal perform, to young adults wanting all the space (which is actually a smaller theatre amenities for their growing families, to itself), dressing rooms, a spacious lobby seniors wanting to remain physically and a box office. active and enjoy more cultural events. Battlefords Tribal Council Field It shows the rest of Canada and the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts House – The field house contains two world that they can invest in us because indoor soccer pitches with seating for we have the confidence to invest in 250 per field. One field has a turf surface ourselves. Our city is known as the hub for soccer, football and baseball; while of our region, home to the best in health, the other has a rubberized surface for education and outdoor recreation. The volleyball, basketball, tennis and the Credit Union CU Plex simply rounds out like. There is also a suspended walking/ what we have to offer current and future running track and change rooms. The citizens.” Field House will also be used for trade shows. Kindersley Multi-Use Northland Power Curling Centre Battlefords Tribal Council Field House Facility, Kindersley – The new curling rink will have six Kindersley, the west-central sheets of ice, a lounge and seating for Saskatchewan town of 4,700 located spectators. North Battleford has been on Highway 7, has long been known for without a curling rink since 2004 when its quality farm and ranch land and its the old rink had to be demolished. In the oil and gas reserves. These days, the off-season the facility can be used for town is proud to be ‘rising out of the weddings and other social affairs. ashes.’ “Out of the Ashes” is the name Mayor Hamilton says the desire for a given to Kindersley Multi-Use Facility Project. The name came about because performing arts theatre in the community Northland Power Curling Centre dates back 25 years or so, “but we of a devastating fire that destroyed started getting serious about the multi- the Town of Kindersley’s 55-year-old use concept about a decade ago.” things down. In the end, we got all four Exhibition Stadium arena and main lobby The Mayor says the original idea was components; so it all worked out.” on January 8, 2010. Ironically, prior to to house the multiplex beneath one roof, Opponents of the project believed the fire, plans were already afoot for but the cost was intimidating to some. priority should be given to replacing a multiplex, but those plans had to be He says, “It made more fiscal sense to the city’s Civic Centre, which was built delayed (they are now Phase 2) and a break it up into four separate projects and in 1967 and is beginning to feel its age. new plan to replace the arena (Phase 1) then if costs started getting away from us, These people were swayed when a became the priority. we could always drop one or two of the roofing renovation added 12-15 more Phase 1 opened its doors on February components. Once we decided to go this years to the arena. 18, 2012 – just over two years after the route, Council was quick to get on board.” Total cost for CU Plex will be in the ravaging inferno – with a charity hockey He adds with a chuckle, “The four range of $50 million. The senior levels game featuring the Saskatchewan components did complicate matters, of government contributed $7 million Roughriders against a team of locals. however. There were so many questions each (Ottawa’s share was contingent The new arena cost $12.2 million and requiring answers – many of them had on the project having a cultural aspect $8.8 million was paid for from insurance to be multiplied by four, and that slowed to it as in the Dekker Centre). The local monies received following the fire. “The
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door and they lost their concession stand, but they were very patient while the new structure was being built. Our hockey community relied on the rink that was saved (repairs held up usage until October 2, 2010) along with the kindness of neighbouring municipalities, who allowed Kindersley teams to use their facilities.” As hard a blow as it was to overcome, Kindersley’s citizens picked themselves up off the mat and devoted their energies to a replacement arena. According to Kindersley Multi-Use Facility Mayor Foster, “The multi-use building committee was given new parameters insurance process went well, and for that aunts, uncles and grandparents had and began the process anew with public we are grateful,” says the town’s CAO skated on the same ice. How do you consultations. By April of 2010, we had a Bernie Morton. replace that knowledge and those Project Manager in place for Phase 1; by Recounting the fire, Director of feelings?” June we had drawings. Everyone I spoke Community Services Kim Vogel adds, Mayor Wayne Foster continues, to was amazed at how quickly things “Exhibition Stadium held a lot of history “Thanks to the presence of firewalls moved along, while still ensuring we for the community. Championship in the buildings and the efforts of our looked after all the tiny details. The fact banners, trophies and photos were all extraordinary fire crews, a secondary we were on the ice less than 24 months lost. Beyond those tangible items, our rink and our curling rink were saved. after the disaster was an outstanding younger generation knew that parents, Curlers had to enter the rink by the back feat.”
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Kindersley Multi-Use Facility
The new rink seats 450 and standing opportunities, the municipality itself and the gym and aquatic sides of the project. room increases the capacity to 1,000. local fundraising efforts. The Federal “E” is for Education. The town will It features a NHL regulation-size ice Government has been silent in terms partner with Great Plains College and surface, comfortable dressing rooms, of what monies it can provide. The Culinary Arts students will learn in the meeting/conference rooms, a walking Province has given Kindersley a verbal facility’s food preparation area while track, large and small concession areas, commitment, but so far no actual money. Power Engineering students will study a large lobby area as well as energy- Fundraising efforts (“Out of the Ashes”) the facility’s mechanical components. efficient state-of-the-art lighting and have topped the $9.3 million mark thanks “C” represents Culture and will be heating. The ‘green’ facility’s lighting to such diverse events as the Rider Pride reflected in the performing arts/lecture and furnace are controlled by a software Hockey Challenge, a golf tournament, theatre. Phase 2 will be available to system that shuts off lights and heat when a Ukrainian New Years Party, Leaf Your neighbouring municipalities to use not in use. Legacy Blitz, Christmas Ornament as the town and building committee Phase 2 is still undergoing a needs Campaign and various raffles. More is to believes the multi-use facility should be assessment. What the town ‘wants’ (a come, especially in the all-important area a regional facility. performing arts theatre, gymnasium, of corporate sponsorship and naming Our hats are off to these conference hall and replacement of the rights to various aspects of the multi-use four communities. Their elected aquatic centre with a total price tag of facility. representatives, employees and teams of $36 million) will be balanced against what Organizers are committed to what they volunteers went above and beyond the it ‘needs’ and funding from Ottawa, the term the R.E.C. approach to Phase 2. call of duty. The result? Four state-of-the- Province, P3 (public-private partnership) “R” stands for Recreation and includes art recreation facilities! Who’s next?
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Communities must share the responsibility to keep our kids physically active
By Community Task Force, Saskatchewan in motion
Elbow Build Day
It’s summer and that means vacation time stay healthy and be productive. inspire families to pledge to take action. for thousands of Saskatchewan school-aged Saskatchewan in motion is a recognized Second, to inspire community leaders to children. While some will be playing and leader in addressing the physical inactivity consider ways to increase opportunities for enjoying outdoor activities, many children of kids. As a province-wide movement, in children and youth to be active in their com- will be sitting in front of screens such as TVs, motion inspires, galvanizes and connects munities. computers and video games for up to seven educators, parents, caregivers, and com- Through a public voting process that hours a day. This means that without school munity leaders who all have a role to play to involved six finalists, Elbow was announced to help keep them active, kids are spending ensure our kids are moving more. By work- as the challenge winner at the Saskatch- up to seven times more on screen time than ing together, we can increase opportunities ewan in motion luncheon held during the playing actively. for physical activity for just 30 minutes at SUMA 2012 convention. The $10,000 was Sadly, many of our province’s children home, 30 minutes at school, and 30 minutes directed to the Elbow Community Park Proj- will go days, weeks, months without any in the community. ect which was recently completed on Sat- physical activity, and this doesn’t just occur To create a vision for a healthier, more urday, May 12. The huge community work in the summer months. Unfortunately, it also active place to live, learn, work and play, bee called Build Day involved hundreds of happens year-round resulting in children’s Saskatchewan in motion initiated the Sas- volunteers and resulted in the construction physical inactivity which is fast becoming a katchewan in motion Community Pledge of a safe and modern playground that pro- big problem. As a result of physical inactivity, Challenge last fall. Saskatchewan communi- vides outdoor fitness equipment and walking for the first time in history, our children are ties were offered the chance to win $10,000 paths so all community members can be expected to live a shorter and less healthy for a community project that increased the physically active while having fun. According life than their parents. Twenty-six percent physical activity of the kids they care about, to Project Chairperson Sarah Wilm, “Our of Canadian kids are overweight or obese. and 23 communities and more than 3,200 project helped to develop a more united Only 38% of kids walk to school and less families responded. The challenge was community empowered to create positive than 15% of our kids are active enough to planned with a two-fold purpose: First, to change. Together, we created a space for
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all citizens to keep active, all year long, for encourage all communities, such as Elbow many years to come!” and St. Walburg, to take action and work Another Saskatchewan community that with their municipal leaders by developing implemented initiatives to ensure the kids policies and strategies that will increase they care about are active was St. Walburg. physical activity opportunities, especially for Its Summer Fun Program was targeted for our children and youth.” Goulden added, kids aged three to 12 and ran three days a “We also must think about involving youth week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., attract- to create and increase their opportunities to ing kids from St. Walburg, Turtleford, and choose active modes of transportation such Lloydminster. Through support from the St. as walking, cycling, and skateboarding.” Walburg Recreation Board, the program was More than 450 schools, thousands of staged in the local arena. Thanks to funders, families and 150 communities have joined as well as a nominal user fee, budget was Elbow Build Day the in motion movement to pledge to do available to hire two full-time and two part- and role models, we recognized that kids just one thing to increase the physical activ- time facilitators to ensure the program was need a minimum of 60 minutes of physical ity of our province’s children and youth. managed by experienced and professional activity every day. To be healthy – physically, Municipal leaders and administrators, staff. According to Shiloh Bronken, one of mentally, and socially – our kids need to now’s the time to meet and work with your the coordinators and a community parent, move more.” The St. Walburg Summer Fun community members to develop physical “Kids and parents were extremely pleased Program proved to be so popular and effec- activity action plans. Our kids are counting with the Summer Fun Program. The kids had tive with the community that an after-school on us. a blast. They were being active while having program was successfully piloted last fall. If we all work together and share the fun at the same time. The program also Saskatchewan in motion and the in responsibility of increasing physical activity filled the void in the community because motion Community Task Force applaud for our kids, we will be part of a Saskatch- prior to the start of our program, we didn’t these communities for their creativity and ewan solution to get our kids moving. For have anything available to keep our kids commitment. Randy Goulden, Chair of the further information, tools and resources, active in the summer months. As parents Community Task Force commented, “We visit www.saskatchewaninmotion.ca.
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Creating a tourism destination area with the help of a Community Resource Inventory
By Dan Way, Project Facilitator, Municipal Capacity Development Program
Saskatchewan has many hidden inter-municipal cooperation that will tell you what is good, what needs work, treasures. My work with MCDP takes me strengthen the regional capacity to attract and how things could be better. The off the beaten path to points throughout interested travelers. There are many challenge is these ideas are most often the province, and I cannot help but mutual benefits for municipalities who are discussed in casual conversations and marvel at the diversity of our land. able to create a tourist draw. Increased not recorded or compiled into useful There is a common misconception that traffic to a region means more business information. A Community Resource Saskatchewan is a monochrome land of for the local economy, more support and Inventory can help to clarify the position of endlessly flat tilled fields. The fact that my interest in economic development, greater municipalities. summer schedule is quickly filling up with opportunity for infrastructure upgrades, A Community Resource Inventory is destinations to return to tells a different and perhaps even population growth. similar to a retail store doing inventory. story. The benefits can be magnified when The inventory is a meaningful record of Tourism in Saskatchewan is enjoying municipalities work together to ensure all of the resources in your community. revitalization as the focus turns to the that there are multiple points of interest Community resources include everything development of destination areas rather and combined efforts to provide greater – the numbers and types of businesses in than promotion of single attractions. hospitality to visitors. your area, the cultural, heritage and nature The idea of destination tourism is to One of the first steps to creating a sites, infrastructure and its assessment, promote regions of the province and destination area in your region is to fully and the unique skills of your community highlight the characteristics that make understand what makes your area great members. The Community Resource them especially attractive. This new and what you have to offer. Ask anyone in Inventory uses primary and secondary direction is providing opportunities for your community and they could probably sources to take a detailed stock of any and
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all resources in the region. There are many can be reduced as untapped and other attraction. You will be able to plan advantages to having a comprehensive underutilized resources are identified. and search for funding to improve any understanding of the resources in your • Partnerships - The information gaps in the infrastructure and services community: gathered assists in building on already uncovered in the resource inventory. • Economic development - Investors existing partnerships, can lead to the By cooperating with your neighbouring may be influenced by the information development of new partnerships, and municipalities to produce a Community they need to gauge the suitability of can be used to leverage resources by Resource Inventory, you create a your community to meet their business connecting individuals, institutions, stronger voice, increase consistency needs. and organizations through the in services, and coordinate a larger • Funding - Being able to show that identification of common goals and draw for tourists. Most importantly, available resources in your area interests. a Community Resource Inventory is are used in an efficient way makes • Planning - As you gather and analyze a collective process. There is great you a better candidate for funding. information about the community, you potential for community engagement The level of risk may be lower in the notice gaps in services, underutilized and inclusion of the ideas, opinions and eyes of potential funders if it can areas and other resources that can be resources of residents. be demonstrated that all options used to leverage development your I know I will be out experiencing the to complete a project have been area. More information can lead to many hidden treasures Saskatchewan examined and you are willing to use more informed decisions for the future. has to offer this summer. The world available resources in conjunction with A Community Resource Inventory will wants to know what treasures are hidden a grant or outside funding. provide a greater understanding of factors in your region. Are you ready? • Self-reliance and improved quality of that will make your region a tourism For detailed guidance on how to life - With a clear understanding of all destination area. A Community Resource undertake a Community Resource of the human and financial resources Inventory will also identify the target Inventory or build an inter-municipal at your disposal, you are better able to audience for the resources that exist in your group structure please visit the MCDP use them more creatively and efficiently. region whether it is bird-watching, hiking, website at www.municipalcapacity.ca or The need for outside assistance fishing, photography, history, art, or any email us at [email protected].
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Recreation, an investment for life
Submitted by Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation SPRA has formed numerous valuable accepts the challenge of managing new Association (SPRA) is a non-profit member partnerships with urban governments, projects that are being introduced in Sas- organization whose purpose is to promote, Saskatchewan’s post-secondary insti- katchewan, such as the provincial edition develop and facilitate parks and recreation tutes, the province’s Aboriginal com- of the Communities in Bloom program, the opportunities throughout Saskatchewan. munity, the North, and with other local, Trans Canada Trail, and the Active Living SPRA provides parks and recreation provincial and national associations. campaign. services and support to Saskatchewan Certainly, the most important relation- SPRA strives to remain on the cutting communities and advocates on behalf of ship SPRA has fostered over the years is edge of new ideas, new methods and new the recreation and parks field at the local, the one with our valued members. This technology and understands that an edu- provincial and national level. SPRA is rec- network of volunteers, industry profes- cated membership with current knowledge ognized as the provincial umbrella organi- sionals, and local decision makers is truly and resources is key to maximizing the zation representing parks and recreation, the heart of Saskatchewan’s parks and benefits of parks and recreation. Over the and manages the Recreation Section of recreation system. They are the ones years, SPRA has served as a great source the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for who inspire and implement change, often of information for its members by provid- Sport, Culture and Recreation. working at the grassroots level for the ing training opportunities and educational Parks and recreation offer benefits to betterment of their communities and the programs, managing information and all levels of society – the individual, the province as a whole. research, and providing grants and funding family and the community. Although these SPRA has worked hard to improve opportunities. benefits are inherent for recreation partici- communication with its members and SPRA is committed to representing not pants, it takes time, money and consider- respond to their needs, ultimately provid- only its members, but also the citizens of able effort to ensure that Saskatchewan ing members with the tools and support the province as a whole because parks people have access to quality parks and required to lead parks and recreation and recreation benefit all levels of society. recreation programs, services and facili- development in their communities. No These benefits help strengthen families, ties. SPRA works to provide leadership stranger to leading by example, SPRA build healthy communities, improve quality and support to enhance the quality of the and its members are often the first to pilot of life and support the healthy development parks and recreation network and to build new projects or introduce new initiatives of children. For Saskatchewan communi- healthy, active communities. and ideas to the province, and frequently ties, recreation truly is an investment for life.
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Community Benefits supper and a variety of great prizes! For • Recreation and parks build strong additional information, visit communities. www.spra.sk.ca/golf. • Recreation and parks are economic generators in your community. OCTOBER 18-21, 2012 • Recreation and parks reduce costs SPRA Conference and Annual General for health care, social services, and Meeting - Melfort, SK police and justice. The 2012 SPRA Conference and AGM • Recreation is key to balanced human will bring together recreation practitioners, development. parks and facility operators, and volun- • Recreation and active living are teers from across the province to learn essential to personal health. the latest information and trends in the • Recreation and parks are essential to parks and recreation field. For additional your quality of life! teers, get residents involved in fun outdoor information, call (306) 780-9324. For more information visit www.spra.sk.ca. physical activities and gain support for the parks and recreation sectors. For addi- November 2-4, 2012 Upcoming Events tional information, visit www.spra.sk.ca/ SaskFit Conference - Saskatoon, SK JUNE 1-30, 2012 juneisrecreationandparks. SaskFit is Saskatchewan’s premier June is Recreation & Parks Month - fitness and health Conference and is Locations across Saskatchewan JUNE 1, 2012 attended by Fitness Leaders and enthusi- Each year, recreation service provid- SPRA Scott Irving Memorial Golf Tour- asts throughout the province. Presenters ers and park authorities throughout the nament - Shellbrook, SK from across Canada with both national country utilize June to celebrate the return The SPRA Scott Irving Memorial Golf and international exposure will be present- of summer programming, to gather their Tournament will be a Texas Scramble, with ing sessions at the Conference. For addi- communities together, recognize volun- teams of four. The Tournament will include tional information, call (306) 780-9470.
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Funding sport, culture and recreation in Saskatchewan communities
Submitted by SaskCulture Inc.
Each year, proceeds from Saskatchewan government, these partners administer both as providing additional funding programs. Lotteries ticket sales go to support over shared funding initiatives and funding from These funds are distributed based on a 12,000 sport, culture and recreation their separate Sections of the Trust Fund to highly transparent and accountable system groups in more than 1,000 Saskatchewan volunteer-driven sport, culture and recreation of grants, which are adjudicated by volun- communities. organizations in the province. teer peer juries. This unique system is based Of the total amount raised by Saskatch- As part of the shared initiatives, nearly on the goodwill of Saskatchewan people ewan Lotteries ticket sales each year, half of $3 million goes to the Community Grant and is not a cost to the taxpayer. the revenue goes to the lottery prizes won Program and Community Development by winners in Saskatchewan. The other half Fund, which provide funding to Saskatch- Funding for culture in Saskatchewan is split between administration costs associ- ewan communities and Districts for Sport, Funding from the Culture Section of the ated with running the Saskatchewan Lotter- Culture and Recreation. Funding levels Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund primarily ies fundraiser throughout the province, an available to the Community Grant Program supports non-profit cultural organizations, annual license fee payment (currently 3.75% are based on proceeds from lottery ticket which include local museums and libraries. of profits) to the provincial government to sales, and distributed on a per capita In addition, some programs support local run the lottery system, and funds that go to basis. Districts receive annual operating governments, First Nations bands and Métis the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for grants, are in place to facilitate community locals. Programs include: Sport, Culture and Recreation. development, link to municipal recreation • Annual Global Funding Program The Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund boards, and increase access to sport, rec- (AGF), supports provincial cultural is administered by a tri-global partnership of reation and cultural programming. organizations that have a mandate to Sask Sport, SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Each Section of the Saskatchewan serve as a central resource for informa- Parks and Recreation Association. Through Lotteries Trust Fund provides direct funding tion, referrals and networking opportu- a license agreement with the provincial to eligible non-profit organizations, as well nities in their specific cultural discipline.
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These organizations are designated by the Minister’s Eligibility List as eligible to receive direct funding from the Culture Section of the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund. Some of these organizations offer funding programs to their members. Check out Cultural Funding Sources Guide, available at www.saskculture.sk.ca, for more information. • Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leader- ship Fund (AACL) aims to increase capacity in Aboriginal communities through development of arts and cultural leadership and mentorship opportuni- ties. Deadlines: April 15, October 15. • Museums Grant Program (MGP) sup- programs and services, governance, • Capacity Building Grant Program ports and promotes the advancement of administration and operations costs (CBG) supports capacity-building operational excellence in Saskatchewan of arts organizations in the province. opportunities in existing, new and Museums. Deadline: November 30. Saskatchewan Lotteries supports costs emerging cultural organizations. Dead- related to operations of art galleries and lines: May 7, October 15. The following grants are media arts organizations. • Métis Cultural Development Fund delivered by the Saskatchewan Deadline: November 1. (MCDF), offered in partnership with Arts Board with funding from • SaskFestivals Grant Program pro- Gabriel Dumont Institute, this fund sup- Saskatchewan Lotteries: vides funding towards administrative ports community-based cultural activities • Creative Partnership Explorations and artistic costs of Saskatchewan and initiatives that preserve and pass on Grant Program supports a community, cultural festivals. Deadlines: April 15, the Métis culture and traditions. Dead- organization, school or other institution October 15. lines: April 30, October 31. in assessing its cultural development There are many different grants supporting • Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) needs and potential for a professional a wide range of cultural activities. It is very supports multicultural and ethno-cultural arts partnership. Deadline: May 15. important that those interested in grants get initiatives and activities that contribute to • Creative Partnership Innovations in touch with a funding consultant prior to the advancement of multiculturalism in Grant, formerly known as the Artist in submitting a grant application. The consul- Saskatchewan. Deadlines: January 31, Residence program, this grant supports tants from both SaskCulture and Saskatch- March 15, September 30. collaborative partnerships between pro- ewan Arts Board will help ensure that the • Municipal Cultural Engagement & fessional Saskatchewan artisans and a grant type is appropriate, double-check Planning Fund (MCEP) supports community, organization, school or other grant deadlines and answer questions about local governments working on cultural institution that will increase engagement, the type of information required. engagement and planning initiatives and access to, innovative arts and cultural All information on funding from such as cultural planning that explores opportunities. Deadline: November 16. Saskatchewan Lotteries available for cultural the creative and cultural potential of a • Professional Arts Organizations activity in Saskatchewan can be found at community. Deadline: October 31 Program provides funding to support www.saskculture.sk.ca.
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SPRA grants and funding
Submitted by Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation • SPRA will contribute up to a HOW CAN SPRA HELP? Association (SPRA) provides funding to maximum of $500 per active member. Who is an active member? many provincial, regional and local recre- • Applications for the grant will be When you join SPRA you become an ation organizations through the Recreation accepted between May 1, 2012 and active member of the Saskatchewan Section of the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust June 15, 2012. parks and recreation infrastructure Fund for Sport, Culture, and Recreation. • Applications will be processed on representing 700,000 residents province a first-come, first-served basis. Let wide. More than 400 communities of all Funding SPRA help you to celebrate June is sizes are members. Membership fees are Thirty-two provincial recreation Recreation and Parks Month! based on community population. organizations and seven Sport, Culture Benefits for members: and Recreation Districts received almost Sogo Active Grants • Education and training $3 million in funding through the Groups can receive $250 up to $1,000 to • Grants and funding Recreation Section of the Saskatchewan support activities for youth ages 13-19. • Access to SPRA field consultants Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture Challenge Grants – Receive up to $500 • Communications and print and Recreation in 2010-2011. Through to support ongoing youth physical activity. resources this funding, organizations were able to Event Grants – Receive up to $250 to • Recognition through special events increase access to quality recreational support a onetime youth physical activity and awards experiences to residents across event. Funding opportunities Saskatchewan. SPRA Information and Research Services SPRA Scholarship Program staff can access funding directories Grants SPRA supports individuals pursuing to help you identify potential grant June is Recreation careers in the recreation field. opportunities for your next project, and Parks Month Scholarships are awarded to students program or initiative. Contact us at Celebration Initiative Grant enrolled in Recreation and Leisure (306) 780-9439 or The Celebration Initiative Grant for programs across Saskatchewan. [email protected] for details! June is Recreation and Parks Month Recipients are selected on the basis of Funding news (JRPM) supports localized promotion of academic achievement and demonstrated Visit www.spra.sk.ca/funding for recreation and parks through planned involvement as a volunteer in recreation, information on SPRA grants, and news events or programs in the month of June. parks or leisure services. about other funding opportunities.
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Recreation infrastructure Saskatchewan’s Submitted by Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Waste & Recycling Specialists
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The provincial government economic benefits to nearby selected on the basis of their readiness announced a number of initiatives communities, the government has to proceed and the anticipated economic Large or Small Projects that benefit parks and recreation announced a further investment of $2.5 benefits, including job creation. infrastructure, at the March 21, 2012 million this year in maintenance and Waste Audits & Leeds Experts budget release. A summary of these upgrades. Did You Know? initiatives follows: • Recreation programs promote Waste Collection & Disposal The federal government also leadership, character, health, and Community Rinks announced new funding to support career development of youth while Recycling Collection & Processing Affordability Grant parks and recreation initiatives at the emphasizing social, cultural and In many Saskatchewan communities, March 29, 2012 budget release: educational growth. Organics Collection & Processing the local ice rink is the center of activity • Parks and green spaces encourage and vital to a community’s quality of New Community Infrastructure socialization, thereby strengthening life. In the budget, the government Improvement Fund community relationships. Compactors & Balers - Sales & Service announced a new Community Rink The federal government announced • Recreation and parks attract tourism Affordability Grant of $2,500 a year that $150 million over two years for a new and business opportunities while Friendly & Affordable will be provided to approximately 750 Community Infrastructure Improvement creating employment opportunities municipally-owned indoor ice surfaces Fund to support repairs and for local residents. in Saskatchewan to help with operating improvements to existing community • Quality recreation facilities and costs. facilities. The federal government parks can attract events which can stated that community-based facilities increase the economic vitality of a Extra $2.5 million in parks contribute to the quality of life in small community. Call for a free quotation capital to meet commitment to communities and large urban centres • Parks and green spaces improve the enhance parks infrastructure across Canada and that the new Fund value of property in communities. Recognizing the major role will improve the quality of facilities while • Recreation provides safe, Saskatchewan’s parks play in supporting job creation in communities developmental opportunities during (306) 242-2300 Neighbours serving Neighbours conservation, tourism and in providing across the country. Projects will be the critical after-school hours. www.loraas.ca Proudly Saskatchewan th 28 URBAN 805 – 47 Street East, Saskatoon Owned Since 1965
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Community connections through social media
By Diane Ell, SaskCulture Inc.
Social media continues to grow at a building social media into their operations rapid pace. Municipal leaders need to and daily routines. Barefoot, who lives “Today, there are consider how social media could assist in Vancouver, is a co-founder of Capulet them in facing their own communication Communications, a writer, marketer over 800 million challenges. and technologist, who regularly speaks At a SaskCulture event in Regina last about social media and has co-authored, Facebook users, year, social media expert Darren Barefoot along with Julie Szabo, the book Friends and another began by clarifying the difference between With Benefits: a Social Media Marketing ‘digital immigrants,’ those who are just Handbook (2009). In his presentation, he over 200 million learning to use social media (usually 32 shared several key lessons for the digital years plus), and ‘digital natives,’ those immigrants interested in embarking on using Twitter.” that have grown up in an online world. social media opportunities. According to Barefoot, social media might “Teach your staff – digital natives and When in reality, he explains, privacy is less have created the greatest age divisiveness immigrants alike – about privacy online,” of an issue than one may think. since rock and roll. Barefoot says. Privacy concerns are “Deliver value,” he says. There is so However, Barefoot feels that usually divided by age, he says, the older much online competition for a user’s organizations can take positive steps to you are the more concerned you are. attention. He says, those using social
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MAS – helping to emphasize a key component of a community’s quality of life
By Ryan Holota
Museums have always been a key to further educate members. In addition, 160 individuals. Members consist tourism draw for a region, and the it works to raise public awareness of provincial institutions such as the economic benefits of that are felt across of museums through participation in Western Development Museums, the the community. Travelers who take the events such as the SUMA tradeshow MacKenzie Art Gallery, and Wanuskewin time to stop at a museum tend to spend a and working with Sport, Culture, and Heritage Park, regional museums such significant amount of time in a community Recreation Districts. as the Humboldt and District Museum and are much more likely to stay the night Wendy Fitch, and Gallery, the Moose Jaw Museum in a hotel, eat at a restaurant, shop, or fill Executive Director of the and Gallery, and community museums their vehicle with fuel before continuing Museums Association such as the Morse Museum and Gallery, on their journey. of Saskatchewan, and the Star City Museum. Members The Museums Association of says, “MAS works are located in cities, town, villages Saskatchewan (MAS) was founded in with municipalities by and RMs. There are even a few which 1968, and is the umbrella organization providing information to only exist as virtual museums such as for museums across the province. municipal staff, committees and councils the Saskatchewan African Canadian It was founded “to serve museums on an ad hoc basis when they come to Heritage Museum and the Gabriel in Saskatchewan and work for their us with specific questions. In addition, Dumont Institute’s Métis Heritage Cultural advancement.” MAS provides a wide we provide our bi-monthly e-newsletter Museum. range of programs and services to to those who are interested. As most Museums form an important part museums including professional of our members are located in urban of the cultural identity of a community. development and training sessions at municipalities, we see a real benefit to They reflect the history of our civilization introductory and advanced levels. MAS working more closely with SUMA members filtered through the eyes of a local region, produces a bi-monthly e-newsletter to on issues relating to museums.” cultural group, or focus point (such as spread information to its membership, MAS members include 239 transportation). and also offers a selection of publications institutional members and approximately Across the province, attendance at
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museums has stayed consistent over the recognized the potential of the museum economic activities. People need to feel past several years. This is considered as a tourism draw and work with their a sense of belonging to the community positive, as the number of entertainment museum, the benefits to both parties and that sense of belonging is more than and educational options available to have been substantial. We have been just their job. Museums can be viewed people has grown at a considerable working with Tourism Saskatchewan on as the community memory. They are pace. As the population of Saskatchewan this issue for some time.” where people go to connect with the continues to grow, a trend has emerged The return for municipalities is often stories that enable them to understand in new residents of a community great. In addition to tangible tourism how the community developed and, visiting local museums to learn about dollars, museums add to the quality of as importantly, how they fit into the the history and people of the region. life in a community. “Quality of life isn’t continuation of the story and, therefore, of Many museums are also developing about the health care system,” continues the community itself.” education kits that can be taken, or Fitch. “It’s all those things that make life The Museums Association of sent, to schools to share information enjoyable. Museums are a big part of that Saskatchewan maintains a web site at on a variety of curriculum-based topics. for a community. Often when community www.SaskMusuems.org. Visitors to this site These education kits provide students development is discussed, the focus is can learn more about MAS, the ways in with opportunities to learn about our on economic development, as if it exists which MAS can help municipalities and work rich heritage in Saskatchewan without in isolation from the rest of what makes a with the organization and local museums. the cost of field trips. Museums are also community a great place to want to live “I hope that MAS can continue to build providing similar services to residents in and raise their families. However, there strong ties with municipalities throughout extended care homes in the form of visits is much more to a community than its Saskatchewan,” concludes Fitch. and reminiscence kits. “Museums, I think, are a tremendous asset often overlooked in communities,” “Museums can be viewed as says Fitch. “They provide a place to learn about the past and see how it has created the community memory.” the present and influences the future.” Museums face two main challenges: funding and finding volunteers. MAS is a non-profit organization funded by the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust through SaskCulture. Individual museums are eligible to apply to the Museum Grant Program for operational funding assistance. While this funding is very helpful it doesn’t cover all of the operating expenses of a museum which means they are constantly fundraising. For many of the volunteer-run museums this is becoming increasingly difficult when coupled with the equally difficult challenge of finding volunteers. “One of the ways that a municipal leader could assist is to see museums not as a drain on public resources, but as an opportunity for investment in a tourism attraction and a key component of their community’s quality of life,” explains Fitch. “Museums generally buy locally, so dollars invested in the museum will usually be spent in the local economy. Not to mention that if museums were better funded they could more actively market themselves to tourists which would also benefit the community economically. In communities where the municipal tourism board and/or the economic development officer have
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Four lakes, four seasons, five communities for culture
By Diane Ell, SaskCulture Inc.
Natural and built heritage, creativity and helped pull the communities together. the area. It was at Fort Qu’Appelle that cultural industry find their home amid More and more communities are Treaty 4 was signed by eight bands and the rolling valley and lakes found in recognizing how their cultural assets can the Government of Canada, on behalf of and around Qu’Appelle Valley. Visiting contribute to the increased quality of life the growing country. Today, the original this area, which includes the Town of of their residents, attracting and retaining Hudson Bay Building, built in 1897, and Qu’Appelle, Fort Qu’Appelle, Katepwa, residents, attracting new businesses, as the first Home Hardware, built in 1910, Wolseley and Indian Head, visitors have well as providing numerous economic (owned by Hanson’s family) are both still the opportunity to experience a wide and social benefits. According to part of the community. range of arts and culture, as well as step municipal cultural planning expert Gord “The community has an active arts back in time to explore the rich heritage Hume, “The link between municipal community and several designated of Saskatchewan. cultural planning and community heritage sites, including the old Central For this reason, municipal leaders economic prosperity is what drives School, which turned 100 years old from these five communities were eager large and small communities in Canada this year,” explains Hanson. “A plan is to find ways to maximize the cultural towards a new economic model.” underway to convert this school into the assets of their community and use them According to Hanson, there is lots of Valley Centre for the Arts, with studio in their community plans. cultural activity in the area. “Everybody space, retail gallery, teaching space “I have always been interested in has their own enterprises. There needed and even a residential space for a revitalizing our main street,” says Elaine to be a catalyst to help organize people visiting artist.” The community’s desire Hanson, Councillor and business owner better.” Through this type of planning, to preserve their heritage and celebrate in Fort Qu’Appelle. “We tend to use the “we could look inward and determine our their multicultural community is evident. beauty of the Qu’Appelle Valley as an common interests and create an image Hanson has found her community excuse to do very little to improve the and identity for our communities and very receptive and had very little aesthetics of the town.” for our area. It helped us work together trouble finding the funds to match the Following a 2011 Municipal Cultural towards the same goal.” SaskCulture grant. Planning Forum featuring cultural Fort Qu’Appelle has a long history Besides Fort Qu’Appelle, the four planning expert Gord Hume, held as a summer gathering place for many other communities –Wolseley, Katepwa, in partnership with the Ministry of First Nations bands that travelled through Indian Head and the Town of Qu’Appelle Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport and SaskCulture, Hanson was pleased to hear from Ross Keith that other “SaskCulture’s newly launched grant, communities in her area were also interested in the concept of community the Municipal Cultural Engagement cultural planning. SaskCulture’s newly launched grant, the Municipal Cultural and Planning Grant, served as an Engagement and Planning Grant, served as an impetus to bring communities impetus to bring communities together to build a strategy. Keith, a Regina business owner, heritage leader together to build a strategy.” and Qu’Appelle area property owner,
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Photos courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan
– have recognized cultural planning barn, built as part of an experiment could be beneficial to their entire “A community supported by the federal government community plans. These administrators under Sir John A. MacDonald. understand that culture is one of the four that does not The community of Indian Head has pillars of a sustainable community, along embraced the interest in the Bell Barn. with social, economic and environmental, recognize the arts It has grown to see culture as a way of and are eager to work together to and culture is a life and has many organizations to sup- develop a regional cultural plan. port residents’ interests including Rural Wolseley was established as a community without Sports Hall of Fame, museum society, railroad town in 1882 and is one of the heritage club, Prairie Theatre, School few communities that have managed to a spirit or soul.” of Dance, Heritage Tour, Band Parents preserve some of Saskatchewan’s oldest Association and many creative residents. colonial heritage. It is home to the oldest As with all the other communi- standing courthouse in the province, as The Catholic missions in the area ties, the Town of Qu’Appelle sees well as the well-known Wolseley Opera were established by Father Taché and the Municipal Cultural Planning as House built by settlers back in 1906, Father Lebret back in 1865 and it grew an opportunity to help rejuvenate its now serving as its Town Hall. Along with into a Métis settlement by 1880. Today, main street and build a community a swinging bridge first built in 1905, but Katepwa is a thriving resort community that is attractive to new residents and reconstructed twice due to weather, it has around the lake, featuring cultural attrac- youth. They, along with corporate the oldest public library in Saskatchewan, tions including bird-watching, Fort Ellis partners such as the Moose Mountain the Twilite Drive-in Theatre and is home Historical site, Programming in the Park, Bus Lines, are hoping that the interest to the first location of Beaver Lumber in Heritage Hiking Trails, and more. in culture in the area, both built and Canada, which is still in operation. Besides many other cultural assets, natural, will lead to new and exciting Having a backyard full of history has Indian Head is well known in the cultural tourism and economic opportunities. cultivated many arts and cultural interests community for the reconstruction of the The Municipal Cultural Engage- in the community, including Wolseley Bell Barn – a round barn originally built ment and Planning Grant is offered by Community Players, dance, blues band, in 1882, which was moved and recon- SaskCulture thanks to funding from a writers group and The Gallery which structed in the area in 2010. The Bell Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for exhibits many local artists from the area. Barn was Saskatchewan’s first round Sport, Culture and Recreation. According to Dennis Fjestad, Mayor of Wolseley, “a community that does not recognize the arts and culture is a community without a spirit or soul.” Katepwa is located on one of the four lakes in the Qu’Appelle Valley. The original settlers built the All Saints Anglican Church in 1886 and a community built around it. The valley formed more than 14,000 years ago from retreating glaciers and left behind the perfect retreat for recreation and relaxation. The native peoples inhabited the land for the past 11,000 years, with settlers moving into the region in the mid-1800s.
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Playground: safe haven or catastrophe?
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The term playground conjures up the Standards and laws marked and separated from the zones for happy sounds of children laughing and The Canadian Standards Association has older children. playing on a sunshiny day, kites in the air developed minimum standards for play- Playground surfacing is also an and maybe even a picnic lunch. ground equipment under CAN/CSA-Z614- important factor in mitigating exposures Although minor injury can be thought of 07. This is the only nationally-recognized associated with falls from heights. Surfaces as part of learning and playing, sadly every standard for playground equipment and, should be made of energy-absorbing mate- year children are severely injured or killed while not law, it does set the minimum rial as accepted by CAN/CSA-Z614-07. due to injuries sustained on playground acceptable standard that should be volun- There are many options available from solid equipment. tarily complied with based on industry best- to loose fill. Loose fill requires a minimum Each year, the Canadian Hospitals Injury practice standards. Some jurisdictions have compacted depth of 300 mm (11.81 in) Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRP) adopted this standard in their regulations including wood bark/mulch/fibre, washed reports thousands of injuries related to as their minimum requirement. round pea gravel, and sand. Shredded tire playground mishaps at home, schools, crumbs require a minimum compacted and public parks. The Centre for Disease Prevention depth of 200 mm (7.87 in). Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an Design: Ensure that the play area is designed average of 223,000 emergency room visits Ensure playground equipment is age to facilitate adequate drainage and water each year attributed to playground injury. appropriate and that the area is properly runoff. This will extend the life of materials Both the CHIRP and CDC highlight falls signed to indicate intended age groups. and prevent mould as well as potential slip to the ground as the leading cause of injury Since the majority of injuries result from and fall injuries. for playground equipment. Some of these falls, the height of equipment must be The design of equipment barriers falls result in serious injury, including death. reviewed to ensure it is age appropriate. should use vertical bars within railings The leading injuries on playgrounds The US Product Safety Commission sets rather than horizontal to prevent barriers include fractures, internal injuries, disloca- many guidelines that are also accepted that would entice children to climb on or tion and amputation. in Canada and suggests a height of no over them. The barrier top rail should be a The good news is that through redesign more than 2.13 m (7ft) for children aged 6 round bar to further discourage climbing efforts playgrounds are now safer. Routine to 12 years and 1.52 m (5ft) for preschool and sitting on the barrier. maintenance and inspection practices can children. reduce or control many of the risks previ- It is often necessary to provide separate Inspection and Maintenance: ously associated with playgrounds. zones for preschool children that are clearly Equipment should be inspected by staff
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trained and certified in playground equip- injury if they cannot be read. become entangled in pinch points ment safety, or by a qualified contractor. It’s a good idea to take pictures of the such as the deck to a slide or deck to A routine inspection plan should include new installation which can be referred to a fire pole. They can also get entan- daily and weekly visual inspections and from time to time to monitor equipment gled in swings. Parents and guard- detailed monthly and annual inspections deterioration. This is especially helpful ians need to be made aware of the that look closely at the wear and tear on all when new staff take over inspection and increased exposure for injury associ- aspects of the equipment as well as ground maintenance. ated with loose clothing and even items surfacing. such as headphones. Visual inspections should include a Education: • Provide insight on equipment design general review for obvious damage and Design, signage and maintenance will only and provide an explanation that the attention to wearing (moving) parts which partially mitigate the exposures associ- standard is intended for a user group should be replaced before they are com- ated with playgrounds. Education is still an between the ages of 18 months and pletely worn. essential part of reducing incidents. 12 years. Inspection of the surrounding area for Education can be achieved through • Encourage parents and guardians to tripping hazards should also be performed proper signage. Signs indicating the age perform their own inspection of equip- with every visit. This includes things like group the equipment has been designed ment and inform them of the process tree roots, exposed footings, rocks, uneven for, rules of play, and contact details for for reporting instructions to the Parks pavement, etc. anyone that has questions or wishes to department. All inspections should be completed on report any issues must be prominently • Draw attention to community safety a set schedule and a written report kept on located around all entrances. issues. file. Follow-up reports are essential when Where feasible, emergency procedures We will never eliminate injuries com- any repairs are made as a result of the should be posted. Consideration should be pletely but we can manage the severity inspection. Date-stamped photos should given to the accessibility of 911. Service may and frequency of injuries by educating also be included. not be available if there are no telephones in the general public about hazards and the Inspections should be completed year the immediate area and cell phones are not importance of supervision. Ensure your round unless the playground is physically considered reliable for call location. playground complies with the standards closed down and not accessible in winter A playground brochure could be set by the Canadian Standards Associa- months. developed to provide playground-safety tion (CAN/CSA-Z614-07) and that regular If loose fill has become displaced, it education for parents and guardians. These maintenance and inspection procedures should be immediately filled to maintain could be provided in dispensers right at are established. consistent minimum-depth requirements. the playground or through a website listed This commonly occurs in areas such as on posted signs. Education programs can References: swings, fire poles and the bottoms of include a discussion of issues such as • Can/CSA-Z614-07 Children’s play slides. Additional loose fill may also need hazards of loose clothing and helmets as spaces and equipment … A National to be added and/or replaced as the base well as the importance of active play- Standard of Canada becomes compacted. ground supervision. • Centres for Disease Control and Pre- Ensure that posted signs are promi- The brochure could be used to: vention nently in place and remain legible. Poorly • Highlight the hazards of draw strings • Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting placed, vandalised or weathered signs and scarves when playing on equip- and Prevention Program (CHIRP) offer no advantage in reducing liability and ment. Scarves and drawstrings can • US Product Safety Commission
see you there! SUMA’s 108th Annual Convention an agency of the Government of Saskatchewan Fe bruary 3-6, 2013 in Saskatoon 9th Floor – 1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina SK S4P 4H2 For more information, visit www.suma.org Tel: (306)787-2105 Fax: (306)787-0069 www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/SHF
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SaskCulture – Did you know…?
Submitted by SaskCulture Inc.
• 77.1% of Saskatchewanians attend DID YOU KNOW…? CULTURE BUILDS COMMUNITY! a performing arts event or cultural SaskCulture, with funding from Saskatch- Photos courtesy of SaskCulture Inc. festival annually. ewan Lotteries Trust Fund, invests… • Over half of all Saskatchewanians • more than $220,000 annually to (52.7%) visit a museum or art gallery communities working on municipal each year. cultural planning; • Over 410,000 people in • more than $700,000 annually to 117 Saskatchewan attended music museums in communities throughout performances. the province; • Saskatchewanians are more likely • more than $900,000 to support than other Canadians to attend ethno- cultural activities led by cultural or First Nations/Métis music, Saskatchewan First Nations/Métis theatre or dance performance events. cultural groups; • more than $3.1 million to support SASKATCHEWAN cultural activities reaching youth, VALUES CULTURE! that engage more than half a million (Canadians’ Arts, Culture and Heritage participants each year; and Activities in 2010, Hill Strategies Research • the Saskatchewan Lotteries Inc., February 2012) Community Grant Program provides close to $4.2 million to support sport, culture and recreation activities in communities in the province each year.
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A Saskatchewan perspective on the National Recreation Summit: one step along the way
Submitted by Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
Leaders in recreation development, governmental affairs and was very important to listen to other provincial recreation public policy from across Canada gathered in Lake Louise for strategies and use this information to help strengthen Canada’s National Recreation Summit in October 2011. At the and develop parks and recreation opportunities here in summit, discussions explored the challenges and opportunities Saskatchewan,” continued Campbell. “From Saskatchewan’s facing public recreation and parks at national, provincial/ perspective, the timing of the National Summit was very territorial and municipal levels in order to identify key priorities fortunate. For over a year SPRA and the Ministry of Tourism, that would advance recreation within communities. Parks, Culture and Sport have been working closely Thirteen invited delegates from together developing a new Saskatchewan Recreation Saskatchewan attended the Summit, providing Policy. Discussions at the Summit provided a lot of valuable perspectives from a diverse cross section information and strong validation for the work and research of the province. “I’m very pleased with our that we have conducted to date. representation at the Summit,” said Norm “At the conclusion of the National Summit, there was a Campbell, CEO, Saskatchewan Parks and general feeling that much had been accomplished, but that Recreation (SPRA). “Our vision is to be a leader there was still much more to do. It was regarded by many Norm Campbell, for a parks and recreation network that builds delegates as a beginning rather than an ending, and there CEO, Saskatch- healthy active communities. was a sense of urgency and commitment to moving forward ewan Parks and “Access to recreation is vital to the health at the national, provincial and local levels,” concluded Recreation and sustainability of our communities. It Campbell.
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Chatterson Janitorial Supplies – floors and applying a beautiful glossy finish, Chatterson can cleaning for health in your rec facility explain how to accomplish it all. Its extended product lines also Rinks, pools, ball diamonds, rec facilities of all types – they’re very include food service supplies such as foam trays, hot and cold much a focal point within communities of all sizes. cups, dishwashing chemicals, and sanitizers to simplify purchas- Since large groups of people gather there, like at a school or ing for rec facilities with canteen services. hospital, rec facilities are classed as a public facility and admin- istrators must place importance upon implementing a proper Pr oduct highlights from Chatterson sanitation program. Rec facilities have the perfect conditions to be Many rural areas apply a dust control compound to roads but breeding grounds for micro-organisms: first, there is the frequent may not consider other areas where dust control can be beneficial turnover in visitors; second, there are lots of high-touch surfaces (parking lots, ball diamonds, racetracks, etc.). Keeping the dust (doors, vending machines, bleachers, and washrooms); and third, down outside prevents it from entering your building. A critical patrons are often snacking while enjoying the big game/event. part of managing the cleanliness of a public facility is entrance Many facility decision makers see cleaning as a cost to be mats – the first line of defense. AVoice properly-designed entrance mat minimized. This is the wrong mindset, as cleaning should be program can stop up to 85% of the sand, grit and grime from regarded as an investment in public health. We must adopt a new entering the facility. There’s no need for costly rentals – Chatterson outlook – not just cleaning for appearance, but cleaning to protect can design a program to easily care for entrance mats. those who work and play within these facilities. Have you ever wished you could wave a magic wand and Communities across Saskatchewan are growing and that have the restrooms cleaned without having to touch them? It’s population increase stresses our facilities. Newcomers and visitors nearly that easy with the Clarke TFC400 Touch Free Cleaner – a have the potential to bring along new micro-organisms. Consider pressure washer, chemical mixing system and wet/dry vacuum in the visiting team from across the province – a highly contagious one unit with no need to touch washroom surfaces while clean- bug like Norwalk could have caused an outbreak in their commu- ing. Use the pressure washer to clean and disinfect all washroom nity, then those players come to use your town’s facilities, bringing and shower surfaces, then vacuum up the solution and empty the along that virus. A rec facility must take their sanitation program tank. This flexible piece of equipment can be used for cleaning seriously, like a hospital or school, in order to prevent the spread other common areas such as bleachers, canteens, etc. Remember of disease and illness. other important restroom supplies, such as sanitary paper/toilet In many cases, volunteers are performing the cleaning, so the onus is on the facility to create a proper sanitation program to protect the health and safety of both patrons and the workers. Online safety training should be provided in areas such as WHMIS for those using chemicals, due diligence for managers and super- visors, and forklift safety, among others. Facilities need the right products, the right equipment and the right training. This combi- nation allows facility managers to create and measure standards of clean. Take any one element away and it could be a recipe for problems. Rec facilities possess unique surfaces that create specific challenges and Chatterson Janitorial Supplies has seen all kinds of situations in its 45 years of experience. Whether removing puck marks from the boards, performing touch-free cleaning in National Summit 2011 restrooms and shower rooms, or properly cleaning those rubber
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Following is a list of our SUMAdvantage programs by category. To learn more about a program, visit the SUMA website.
If you need additional information, please contact SUMA’s Event and Corporate Services Manager, Tania Meier, at (306) 525-4379 or email [email protected]
Office and Municipal Elections
Apparel, Promotional Items and Sporting Goods Prince Albert Source for Sports 306-764-3285 www.pasourceforsports.ca Election Material SUMA 306-525-3727 www.suma.org Lapel Pins Laurie Artiss Limited 800-667-8168 www.thepinpeople.ca Municipal Magazine Municipal World 306-525-3727 www.suma.org Network and Email Solutions Lexcom Systems Group Inc. 306-545-9242 www.lexcom.ca Office Machines SUCCESS Office Systems 800-667-8173 www.successos.com Office Products Supreme Basics 800-667-3690 www.supremebasics.com Shipping Labels SUMA 306-525-3727 www.suma.org Software Acrodex 306-584-3401 www.acrodex.com
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Building Valuations Suncorp Valuations 800-764-4454 www.suncorpvaluations.com Cat and Dog Tag Licensing and Animal Control Ketchum Manufacturing Programs306-525-3727 www.suma.org Equipment Rental Hertz Equipment Rental 800-777-2700 www.hertzequip.com Fuel Supply Prairie Fuel Advisors 800-807-3750 www.prairiefueladvisors.ca Janitorial Supplies Chatterson Janitorial Supplies 800-667-8178 www.chatterson.com Mosquito Control Agrium Direct Solutions 800-661-2991 www.growercentral.com Municipal Tires Kal Tire Contact nearest location www.kaltire.com Municipal Tires Michelin Purchase through Kal Tire, Saskatoon Wholesale Tire or Graham’s Tire. Natural Gas Connect Energy Partnership 866-934-6918 www.connectenergy.ca Pest Management Braun Agro 306-773-9006 306-773-9006 Recycled Rubber Products Assiniboia Rubber Recycling Inc. 306-642-5599 www.recyclerubber.ca Solar Pool Heating Kelln Solar Consulting Ltd. 306-731-2224 www.kellnsolar.com Traffic Signs Signal Industries Ltd. 800-565-9443 www.signalindustries.ca
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Fleet Management and Vehicle Rental Enterprise Rent-a-car 800-736-8227 www.enterpriserentacar.ca Regina Hotel Regina Inn 800-667-8162 www.reginainn.com Regina Hotel Travelodge Regina 306-586-3443 www.travelodgeregina.com Saskatoon Hotel Park Town Hotel 800-667-3999 www.parktownhotel.com Saskatoon Hotel - 2013 Convention Host Hotel Sheraton Cavalier 306-652-6770 www.sheratoncavaliersaskatoon.com Saskatoon Hotel Travelodge Saskatoon 888-278-4209 www.travelodgesaskatoon.com
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Borrowing & Financing BMO Bank of Montreal Contact nearest branch location www.bmo.ca
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