Cheer Stories
Cheer Story: Past, Present and Future: Reconciliation and Taking up Space with Geanna Dunbar
Geanna Dunbar’s artist residency at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum The following information was collected during an interview with the artist on September 08th, 2023, while on location during a two-week-long mini-artist residency at the Estevan Art Gallery & Museum,...
Cheer Story: Heritage Village Days Marks Another Year of Success!
Heritage Village Days in Weyburn provides visitors with a unique journey back in time, inviting them to step into the shoes of their ancestors and wander through a replica village spanning the turn of the century to the 1940s. Heritage Village Days has been apart of many locals’ celebrations...
Cheer Story: Small Town, Big Delights: Why Radville is Your Next Must-Visit Destination!
All roads leading in Radville, Saskatchewan, herald a physical slowing down because of speed limits. Metaphorically, it could be interpreted as a place where they encourage one to slow down and smell the roses or enjoy any of the many activities and events this community offers – for which...
Cheer Story: A Regional Park You Won’t Forget!
The Oungre Memorial Regional Park (OMRP) is a unique and special gem in south east Saskatchewan. It provides local residents and tourists an opportunity to relax, recreate and rejuvenate in its rural, quiet, beautiful setting. The location was established as a regional park in 1963, so 2023...
Cheer Story: South East District Bids Farewell To Long-Time Recreation Director
Susan Hengen began her career in recreation working with the South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District providing administrative support, seeking and writing grants, and playing a key role in the Saskatchewan Games Program for Team South East. In 2006, she accepted a position at Kipling as...
Cheer Story: Milestone's Coop Community Sport Court Comes to Life!
The community of Milestone wanted a year-round outdoor facility that would be enjoyed by all ages. The goal was to build a place that bridges the seasonal gaps between the ice rink and the swimming pool and create a space where the joys of sports and recreation are not bound by the constraints...
Cheer Story: Let's Get Physical with Wheatland Senior Centre
Let’s Get Physical is a new senior-focused exercise program developed in collaboration between Wheatland Senior Centre and Saskatchewan Health Authority, in partnership with Weyburn Caravan Society and the City of Weyburn which began in February 2023. Wheatland Senior Centre is a...
Cheer Story: Team South East Mission Staff
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want to look back at the Saskatchewan Winter Games and take a moment to express our gratitude to the amazing Team South East Mission Staff volunteers who helped make the games a success. Your dedication and commitment to ensuring the games ran...
Cheer Story: ChillFest Takes White City by Storm
The Town of White City was bustling with excitement as they prepared for their annual ChillFest Festival. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the town was eager to come back stronger with a new brand, covid safeguards in place, and the overall goal of creating winter family fun....
Sisters at the Saskatchewan Winter Games
Sisters, Meagan Rothwell and Kimberly Neithercut, of Weyburn will be managing and coaching the Artistic Swimming team at the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games in Regina. Meagan coached the team at the 2018 Winter Games and looks forward to having her sister join her this year. Artistic swimming...
Father-Son Duo Prepares to Coach Futsal Team For South East
New to the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games sport calendar is futsal! What is futsal? Futsal is a type of soccer that is played on an indoor court with a smaller, low-bounce ball. The smaller field size ensures a game of futsal is fast-paced and more intense, with more opportunity...
Tips For Keeping Your Outdoor Rink Smooth All Winter Long!
Outdoor rinks are a great place for communities to share the joy of skating and are perfect for families and friends to spend some time having fun together. An outdoor rink can provide enjoyment all winter long. The City of Weyburn recently opened a new outdoor rink at Jubilee Park, which...
