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Cheer Story: The Impact of Weyburn Oilwomen’s Skate and Sled Sheds
The Weyburn Oilwomen Association has received multiple grants throughout the years through South East Sport, Culture, & Recreation District’s GROW Your Community Grant. With the support of the grant, the Oilwomen have established Skate and Sled Sheds, providing free access to skates and sleds...
Cheer Story: Lifeguard Training Gives Estevan Youth Confidence And Valuable Job Skills
Nestled in southeast Saskatchewan, the City of Estevan is known as the “sunshine capital of Canada.” This picturesque community offers residents and visitors walking paths, parks, skating rinks – as well as outdoors pools and the Access Communications Aquatic Centre (ACAC), which is a...
Cheer Story: Odessa’s New Hall: A Community Effort
For the village of Odessa, building a new hall was a monumental task, but thanks to dedicated volunteers and unwavering community support, the dream became a reality. Annette Gaetz, a local volunteer, shared the journey of building the new hall and the impact it has on the community. "In 2018,...
Cheer Story: Leading the Charge: Barb Swallow’s Forever…in motion Journey
Forever...in motion is a program open to anyone that is interested in helping older adults stay physically active. This is a fun and safe course meant for people of all fitness levels. Leaders can be of any age and from any background, no previous experience is required. Barb Swallow’s journey...
Cheer Story: Town of Wolseley Invests in New Community Position!
In small communities, growth and development often depend on the dedication and vision of key individuals. In Wolseley, a new position was created to take on these responsibilities, and Julia Schofer stepped into the role of Community Development Coordinator with passion and expertise....
Cheer Story: Kronau Marvelous Museum & Creative Corner: Celebrating a New Name and Artistic Vision
This year has been a landmark one for the Kronau Marvelous Museum & Creative Corner. The Museum completed an artist-in-residency featuring Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers from Ontario. Along with the artist-in-residency, the museum is rebranding to the Kronau Marvelous Museum &...
Cheer Story: The Raised Planter Project at Maryfield School
In the village of Maryfield, community is everything. That spirit of togetherness is perfectly embodied in the Raised Planter Project at Maryfield School—a grassroots initiative that has turned gardening into a full-circle of community involvement. The project began in 2022 when Maryfield...
Cheer Story: Celebrating Pride Through Art: Estevan Art Gallery & Museums Pride-Themed Silk Screening Event
The Estevan Art Gallery & Museum (EAGM) recently hosted a Pride-themed silk screening event in partnership with Weyburn Pride. This workshop provided a unique opportunity to blend art-making and community celebration. When asked about the inspiration behind this event, Tye...
Cheer Story: Celebrating Recreation Professionals Week: Nathaniel Carrington's Impact in Stoughton!
June 17th to 23rd is slated Recreation Professionals Week in Saskatchewan for the seventh consecutive year. In recognition of this occasion, we would like to take the opportunity to profile a Recreation Director from the southeast. Nathaniel Carrington is the Recreation Director for the Town...
Cheer Story: Bringing Creativity to Communities!
South East District recently concluded its ART STARTS program which was aimed to encourage and strengthen intracommunity partnerships through arts programming, and we’re excited to share its successes! At the core of our initiative was the empowerment of local leaders. Recreation leaders,...
Celebrating Everyday Heroes In Sport, Culture & Recreation: Derek Soroka from the Town of Redvers
South East District is celebrating Everyday Heroes in sport, culture, and recreation as part of the 2024 National Volunteer Week. In our call to communities, groups, and individuals to nominate their Everyday Heroes, we were fortunate to receive a nomination for Derek Soroka from the Town...
Cheer Story: Centre 48 Is Bringing Opportunities to Rural Communities
Centre 48 Arts and Education was established with a clear purpose in mind: to create vibrant rural communities that will have access to a wide range of arts, culture, fitness, and continuing education opportunities for all age groups. Centre 48 offers diverse activities that cater to the...
