News
ED Blog: Exploring New Ways of Doing Things
“Sometimes we get in a"rut" of always doing the same thing!” One of the emerging trends that came out of our annual planning session this fall was the apparent ever-decreasing human resource capacity within community sport, culture and recreation organizations: Volunteers are wearing...
ED Blog: Strategies To Promote Physical Activity
"Keep in mind no two communities are the same!" Physical inactivity is a public health issue worldwide. We all know the benefits of physical activity but simply just sit more and are choosing sedentary activities instead of active ones. We often get asked at the South East District for ideas...
ED Blog: The Ugly Truth About Board & Committee Financial Matters
"We do not all have to be a financial whiz!" Money stolen within an organization is an unfortunate situation – it is even more devastating when it happens after volunteers have fundraised for a specific project or after a busy season at the rink or pool. When it comes to our small...
City of Weyburn - Career Opportunities
Weyburn is a thriving prairie city nestled in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan and a dynamic community providing exceptional quality and opportunities for its residents and visitors. The City of Weyburn is a multifaceted organization employing much of the local public in a variety of...
ED Blog: How to Turn Policy from Zero to Hero!
"The reality is we need to make time!" Picture this…a little soccer player goes to the washroom and burns his bottom due to a chemical left on the toilet seat at the park. The new cleaning staff was not orientated and trained on proper cleaning and maintenance procedures…a carbon...
Employment Opportunity: Facility Operations Manager, Indian Head
The Town of Indian Head invites applications for the position of Facility Operations Manager. Read the full details of this job opportunity below! The Facility Operations Manager is a management position that is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the parks,...
ED Blog: The Untapped Goldmine of The Digital World: Sponsorship and Fundraising
We recently hosted a sponsorship and fundraising webinar in April. Thank you to Brent Barootes from Partnership Group Sponsorship Specialists for sharing his 12 steps to the successful monetization of sponsorship and fundraising in the digital world! The webinar focused on the need for groups...
ED Blog: Transforming Meetings...Instead of Just Tolerating Them
"Establish the purpose of your meeting!" Isn’t is crazy how much time we spend in meetings as volunteers and leaders working in grassroots sport groups, arts organizations and recreation boards and committees? Monthly meetings clog our calendars - they last too long, they don’t start on time,...
ED Blog: Think Outside the Box
"Leisure pursuits in the outdoors is at an all time high!" The 2020 pandemic year definitely forced us all to “think outside the box”. I have been so amazed by all the new ideas and programs communities have been putting into place to keep families, kids and adults active and creative during...
Value of Recreation Director/Professional in Community
If your community has ever considered hiring a Recreation Professional/Director you will want to watch this recognition video! Mike Schwean from Moosomin is a prime example of what these professionals can bring to your small communities! All of the leisure activities we get to do in our...
ED Blog: Are You Making These Grant Writing Mistakes?
"Revenues and expenses in the budget should balance!" Are you one of those individuals who has been "voluntold" to oversee the task of grant writing for your board or committee… but have never done it before? Well, as a grant adjudicator and administrator, I want to share three common mistakes...
Town Tour: Midale
Welcome to Midale, where oil, grain, and recreation meet! The Town of Midale is a thriving community filled with spirit and activity. The Harry O Memorial Arena “Home to the Midale Mustangs” is full of activity during the winter months. The curling rink is also kept busy hosting the Midale...
