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  • Building Momentum on a Trusted Partnership

    Darcy McLeod – about a month ago – 0 comments

    SPRA has a long history of collaboration with the Government of Saskatchewan, dating back over 50 years!

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  • Community Partnership Keeps Dundurn Facility Thriving

    Clint McConnell – 3 months ago – 0 comments

    What do you get when you mix a municipality with an underused recreation facility and a club that is looking for space to expand their passion? They find common ground and form a partnership.   

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  • Saskatchewan’s Voice at Day on the Hill

    Darcy McLeod – 5 months ago – 0 comments
    SPRA President Darcy McLeod shares his experience at CPRA's second annual Day on the Hill in Ottawa. 

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  • SPRA Welcomes Brian Chmarney

    Carolyn Bates-Hardy – 7 months ago – 0 comments

    Hello. My name is Brian Chmarney and I’m excited to have joined SPRA Team as the Grants and Funding Assistant Consultant.

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  • Meet These Regional Recreation Practitioners

    Clint McConnell – about a year ago – 0 comments

    As part of our Regional Recreation Practitioner Pilot Program, we’ve been working with area partners to support and mentor recreation staff in three areas of the province.

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  • Sparking a New Chapter for Parks and Recreation in Saskatchewan

    Darcy McLeod – about a year ago – 0 comments

    A special message from our new President to kick off the new year!

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  • Communities in Bloom – Now is the Time!

    Carolyn Bates-Hardy – about a year ago – 0 comments
    Communities in Bloom (CiB) is entering its 27th year being coordinated by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA). This volunteer led and partnership-driven community economic development program has a measurable, predictable and accountable return on investment.  Why else should you get involved this year?  Read on to find out! 

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  • Regional Recreation Practitioner Program Connects Communities

    Carolyn Bates-Hardy – about a year ago – 0 comments

    Recreation practitioners are some of the most well-connected people in your community. It is a role that is more than the operation of facilities and delivery of programs. They are community builders. They are quality-of-life specialists. Collaboration simply comes with the gig!

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  • Randy Durovick: Reflecting on 27+ Years of Recreation Dedication

    Karen House – about a year ago – 0 comments

    For the past 27 years, SPRA has been fortunate to have the tireless leadership, innovation, and dedication of Randy Durovick on our Team. Although we are sad to be losing his passion and extensive knowledge of our recreation industry, we join Randy in celebrating his retirement on November 30, 2023, and the exciting prospect of his full-time 'life of leisure.'
     

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  • Representing Saskatchewan on the Hill

    Todd Shafer – about a year ago – 0 comments

    Jody Boulet, past SPRA President, and I were honoured to represent Saskatchewan at the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) Advocacy Day on the Hill in Ottawa on October 17, 2023. 

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