What is a festival?
A festival is a big community party or event where people gather to celebrate something they have in common. This could be their culture, religion, a hobby, or the arts. They usually last anywhere from a few hours to a few days and are packed with things like live music, great food, and fun traditions.
We want to know more about YOUR festival.
What a Splash! Earlier this month, we were pleased to bring together pool staff and community members from across the district for our Aquatics Gathering. The day featured discussions on topics such as pool maintenance, programming, staffing, operations, and more. Our day included tours of both facilities, led by head maintenance staff, which provided valuable…
Thank you, Avonlea Heritage Museum! We had a great visit in Avonlea, starting with the opportunity to experience the Avonlea Badlands before sitting down with members of the Museum Board to learn more about the work happening at the museum. It was great to hear about the museum’s continued efforts to involve summer students and…
Thank you, Pense! We enjoyed our visit to Pense and the opportunity to connect with the community to discuss local recreation. It’s always exciting to learn more about the people and organizations that help make communities thrive. Pense has a strong network of active groups and volunteers, and it was great to hear about the…
Thank you, Riverhurst! We enjoyed our visit to Riverhurst and catching up on what has been happening throughout the community. It was great to hear about some of the work happening locally and discuss current opportunities, challenges, and ideas for the future. We always appreciate the chance to connect with communities across the district and…
South West District 101Developing Culture, Recreation and Sport with Confidence Community culture, recreation, and sport groups are the heart and soul of rural Saskatchewan. They have a long history and make a strong impact … when things are working. The reality is community groups struggle to find volunteers, there is never enough funding, and navigating…
We look forward to working with you. If your community or organization would like the South West District to visit, please reach out to a South West District Consultant to schedule.