Museums from across the South West District face many of the same challenges and questions, but haven’t had the opportunity to come together, meet new contacts, see inside other museums, discuss topics, and learn from one another. We were proud to host our first Museum Tour and Talk in the communities of Avonlea, Claybank, and…
The next Recreation Roundtable will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Everyone involved in community recreation is invited to discuss programming and operations as communities shift from summer activities to fall and winter programming. Join us to network, share ideas, and learn what’s happening across the district. To…
Many organizations are operated by a single dedicated staff member or volunteer who wears many hats. We want to better understand the realities of running a one-person organization so we can identify common challenges and explore ways to better support you. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey about your organization.
Thank you Vanguard! What a great afternoon in Vanguard. South West District really appreciated visiting. We learned about how busy the pool is and how they were able to open even earlier this year before school was out in June. We learned about a successful fundraiser being planned for the spring. We talked through some…
Thank you, St. Victor Petroglyphs! It was an incredible opportunity to visit the St. Victor Petroglyphs and learn more about this unique and significant site within our district. We learned more about the history and significance of the petroglyphs, along with the work being done to preserve and share this important cultural heritage. Thank you…
Thank you, Caronport! We had a great visit in Caronport and enjoyed hearing about their ideas and vision for the future of recreation in the community. It was exciting to hear the enthusiasm and commitment from the board as they continue to explore new opportunities and ways to strengthen recreation within Caronport. Thank you to…
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…
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 Cadillac! It was an absolute pleasure visiting the community of Cadillac. We learned about how strong volunteering is in the community. This includes full family volunteering. It was also really interesting to hear about the thriving arts and theatre scene. The performances are very popular in the community. We talked through some grant…
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…