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Cheer Story: Artists and Community Collaborate to Offer Community-Engaged Art
The Estevan Art Gallery & Museum (EAGM) hosted two mini artist residencies in 2019. Ruth Langwieser and Sarah Timewell were EAGM’s creative residents for two weeks, interacting with the community, sharing their talent and working on their own art. South East Sport, Culture & Recreation...
Walking Soccer
Looking to stay active?To keep fit and have a ton of fun?To enjoy being part of a team?To try something new? What is walking soccer? This new, low-cost soccer format is breaking through barriers of traditional soccer and helping players get back on the pitch and introducing people to the game...
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District hosted a KAIROS Blanket Exercise on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Weyburn Public Library. Thank you to our event sponsors/partners who helped make the event possible: Canadian Mental Health Association, Southeast Regional Library, Weyburn Arts Council...
Cheer Story: Non-traditional Sport is a Win-Win!
Why did the community of Pilot Butte offer fencing as an activity? What was involved/offered? Regina Fencing was the organization that came out to Pilot Butte to offer a Children’s Fencing program. They reached out to us to see if we would be interested in offering a session. We worked with...
Active Living Ideas in the Library
Check out these great ideas to use your local library for active living activities and programming. Forever...in motion helps older adults become physically active in their community through volunteer, peer or staff led physical activity groups. The initiative was developed by the...
Cheer Story: “Stick” Around for the Roaring Game of Curling! It’s Truly a Game for Everyone!
"Stick Leagues" are becoming increasingly popular with beginners, older adults, and those with injuries or mobility issues. No matter what your age, flexibility or skill level, Stick Curling ensures that anyone can enjoy the sport of curling. Stick Curling involves delivering a curling rock...
What Is Four Square Volleyball?
Four Square Volleyball is a new program idea you can bring to your community where you only need 4 people to play! And something to do in a gym or hall during the winter cold months! What is Four Square Volleyball? Played like volleyball but on 4 connected courts. Object is similar to...
Cheer Story: Performing Arts Expands Fundraising Opportunities in Community
Stoughton is one of many communities in the south east which offers an annual dinner theatre to raise funds for the community. This is a unique opportunity where local volunteers come together to use "drama and the performing arts" as a method of fundraising. Communities need to invent new ways...
Annual Recreation Practitioner Roundtable
South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District hosted the annual Recreation Practitioner Roundtable in Indian Head on November 7, 2019. Over 15 attendees from across the district gathered for this peer network meeting. These events are learning forums where leaders share wisdom, connect with...
2019 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults
Despite growing media attention and increased social awareness about the downsides of living an inactive life, few adults living in Canada are meeting national guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week. The report card states that the inactivity crisis...
Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing
The Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing (SIW) is a resource that expands our understanding of how well our communities and citizens are faring beyond the economic measures of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Full Report offers a high-level view of how Saskatchewan is really doing,...
