Thank you to the community of Willow Bunch for inviting the South West District to meet with their new Recreation Director. It is exciting times in Willow Bunch with new programs and plenty of opportunities to bring the community together. It was a pleasure hearing how enthusiastic their new Recreation Director is. If your community…
Thank you to Nekaneet First Nation for the warm welcome earlier this summer! It was a pleasure to visit and learn more about the impactful community programming, strong partnerships, and inspiring initiatives. We appreciated the opportunity to connect and hear firsthand about the work being done. Looking forward to our next visit. If your community…
Thank you to 15-Wing and generous staff for inviting South West District to the 2025 Family Day Event. It was great to connect with members of 15-Wing’s staff, but also the groups in and around Moose Jaw that offer culture, recreation, and sport opportunities. 15-Wing is truly a community and are very passionate about offering…
Thank you McLaren Lake Regional Park for the visit this summer. It was wonderful to hear about the work that is underway to ensure that the park is a rejuvenating prairie retreat for nature lovers, and those looking for a quiet lake for family fun. We have been assured, with good evidence posted on the McLaren…
Thank you Val Marie, and for all those who took the time to connect with us this summer. It was great to hear all the plans that are underway for the Centennial Celebrations in 2026 (community) and 2027 (Historic Grain Elevator and Old School House, home of Prairie Wind and Silver Sage). The village was…
It’s O-fish-ally Summer in Abbey! We had a great visit to Abbey and stopped in at the Abbey Branch Library, located in the ABC Centre. While we were there, the Youth Summer Day Programs were in full swing at the Centre! Over at the Library, Bingo and Birthday Parties are on the agenda, adding to the lively atmosphere. …
Thank You, Ponteix! 🥷🌞 We had a great time visiting Ponteix, exploring the community and Notukeu Regional Park. A highlight of the visit was seeing the Ninja Warrior Park—what an incredible space for kids (and adults!) to climb, jump, and challenge themselves. It’s a fantastic addition to the community and clearly well-loved. Thanks again for…
We had a great visit in June to catch up with the Community Recreation Director and stay up to date with all the exciting things happening in town. A special highlight of the community is the Millennium Garden—a peaceful and beautifully maintained space made possible by the dedication of volunteers. It’s the perfect place to rest, reflect, stroll…
Early this summer, we stopped by the Maple Creek Pool and saw the incredible effort going into getting it ready for the summer. Congratulations to everyone involved on the Grand Opening—a fantastic achievement for the community! We also visited the Maple Creek Branch Library where we caught up with staff and learned more about their exciting programs and…
Thank you to the community of Bethune’s Playground Committee for meeting with the South West District. It was amazing to see how the community of Bethune built a splash park a few years ago to now developing the space even further with a playground, washrooms, story trail, and plans for pickleball and basketball. This is…