Communities in Bloom

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Communities in Bloom is a provincial and national program that recognizes community participation in projects involving beautification, heritage, and environmental awareness. Participants are judged on the quality of the municipality’s green spaces, diversity and originality of its landscaping, general tidiness, environmental awareness, heritage, and the level of community involvement.

As a result a great opportunity exists for communities to generate civic pride and local participation, while gaining recognition across the country. For further information on the Communities in Bloom program please contact Andrew Exelby at (306) 780-9262 or 1-800-563-2555 email: aexelby@spra.sk.ca

City of Saskatoon contacts

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Need to talk to the City? You can now find all of the online services available on the City’s site on one page here.

Customer Service Centre (24hr line) Roads, Water, Sewer and Sidewalks Emergency Service – Maintenance Requests Program Information 306-975-2476

Safety & Property Maintenance: Report graffiti, unsafe structures, open excavations, smoke alarms, junked vehicles, long grass and weeds 306-975-2828

Find a more complete list of citizen service phone numbers here

City of Saskatoon Come & Grow

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City-wide Community Open House
March 7, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Western Development Museum

A come and go event with something for everyone, including the kids.

Let’s get the conversation started on:
– transforming our transit system
– redevelopment around our major roads
– improvements in neighbourhood design

Everyone is welcome!

If you can’t make it to the event, check out all engagement opportunities at saskatoon.ca/engage and use #GrowYXE on social media to share your thoughts about our plans for growth (Bus Rapid Transit, Corridor Planning, Transit Villages, etc.)

City Race Relations events

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The City of Saskatoon Cultural Diversity and Race Relations department are holding some community events throughout March 2018.

Diefenbaker Canada Centre – Free interpretive tours
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is offering free interpretive gallery tours every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm in March of our current travelling exhibit “Hockey” and “Hockey: A Common Goal”. Please e-mail dief.centre@usask.ca or call 306-966-8483 to reserve your spot.

Sunday March 4: CHEP Good Food Inc & Slow Food Saskatoon
Three of Slow Food Saskatoon’s local chefs compete head to head using locally grown and sourced ingredients from CHEP’s Good Food Box Program. Those who attend will sample the dishes and in the end decide the winner.

Thursday March 8: Eritrean Women’s League
Eritrean Women’s league is inviting you to celebrate International Women’s Day at Saba’s African Cuisine. Tickets are $25.00 /includes supper and traditional coffee (can be picked up from restaurant). There will be guest speakers during the event.

Friday March 9: Saskatchewan German Council Inc.
The event is hosted by the Saskatchewan German Council in Partnership with the Saskatchewan Library Association for their
Program “One Book, One Province” and is part of an international cooking series open to the public. The class is “Apfelkuchen Now and Then”, where participants will learn all about Apfelkuchen (apple cakes) along with a recipe from Amy Jo Ehman’s “Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens”. There will be another reading as well, once the cakes are finished baking. The cost per person is $20.00, preregistration and payment is required. Please contact the SGC office for the registration form and to make
arrangements for payment.

Friday March 9: Canadian International Council
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Goals: Connecting Policy and Practice in Saskatchewan
*A multi-sectoral dialogue*
What are Canada’s immigration and refugee goals? What are the challenges and the strengths of smaller Canadian cities in
achieving them and helping new arrivals thrive in local communi-ties? What are some of our success stories, and what do we need to consider as we move forward in changing economies?
Join us for a series of discussions with local experts and stake-holders as we examine made-in-Saskatchewan practice we need for immigration success.

Sat. March 10 & Sun. March 11: DanceEgypt Dance Co.
“Journey of the Dancer” Middle Eastern Dance Show
A family friendly event showcasing the beauty and diversity of Egyptian dance – from the swirling colors of veils to the fun of folkloric. Join us and escape the winter blues!

Sat. March 10: CHEP Good Food Inc.
Seedy Saturday
The 20th Annual Seedy Saturday eco-fair and seed exchange. There will be gardening and seed vendors, speaker’s series presentations, face painting, puppet shows, networking, etc. etc. If you like to garden, come on down and check it out!

Sunday March 11: Women Coming Together as One
Join us on March 11th for Women Coming Together As One. This event is in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event is FREE to attend and light refreshments, and will include:
 Women’s stories from around the world
 Comedy acts by ‘LadyBits’
 Global dance performances
 Fun filled activities for the whole family

Download City of Saskatoon PDF for more information.

VVCA Spring 2018 Registration

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Spring registration night will be Wednesday, March 28 2018, 7-8:30pm in the Brunskill School front foyer!

Classes offered for spring are:
Yoga – Mondays, Wednesday’s, Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Badminton – Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-10pm
Tae Kwon Do – Wednesdays and Fridays 6-9pm
Pre beginner – 6-6:30pm Wednesday OR Friday
Beginner – 6:30-7:15pm
Intermediate – 7:15-8pm
Advanced – 8-9pm

See you at Registration!!
– Barb and Maya

Family Day Activities

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The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Family Day Weekend in Saskatoon! Get Out in the City that Shines!

Well, it’s that time of year again…Canada’s newest long weekend is approaching! Family Day, as it’s known in Saskatchewan, is a chance to set aside the busy-ness of working life and spend some time with the ones we love. Lucky for Saskatonians, there is no better place to get out and enjoy some QT with our families than right here at home.

http://www.familyfuncanada.com/saskatoon/family-day/

Seedy Saturday 2018

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This year, the 20th annual Seedy Saturday will take place on Saturday March 10th, 2018, from 10am to 3pm at Station 20 West (1120 20th St W).

Admission will be $2 regular or free for students/children. Local seed suppliers and environmental/horticulture themed vendors will be there.

20th Annual Seed Exchange and Eco-Fair featuring 20+ exhibitors and vendors, workshops, musical entertainment and children’s activities.

More info on Facebook @CHEPGoodFood: https://www.facebook.com/CHEPGoodFood/

Your Family History

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Your Family History: Finding and Assembling the Pieces
April 20 – 22, 2018

The Saskatoon Branch, Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SBSGS) has opened the registration for Your Family History: Finding and Assembling the Pieces. This is the first genealogy conference to take place in Saskatoon since 2011.The SBSGS will host this weekend long event at the Park Town Hotel by bringing in speakers from across western Canada.

Participants will get to choose from sessions designed to provide them with new tools in as they research their family’s history. Early bird deadline is March 20, 2018 with only 150 spots available.

WHO: SBSGS volunteers will host 180 genealogists from across western Canada
WHAT: Your Family History: Finding and Assembling the Pieces Genealogy Conference
WHEN: April 20 -22, 2018
WHERE: Park Town Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
WEBSITE: www.genealogysaskatoon.org

Questions regarding this event or requests for additional information can be directed to Linda Suveges, Conference Chair, at SGS2018Conference@sasktel.net or by calling 1-306-221-2178.

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QEXCA Shiny Tourney & Winterfest

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Come join us for Queen Elizabeth Exhibition Community Association’s third annual 3-on-3 ice hockey tournament!

Saturday, February 24 2018
10:00 am – 10:00 pm

This is an all-levels tournament with the main focus on fun! Each team will play two 14-minute periods. We’ll have great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The cost to register a team is $100 and with your team registration you will receive a free burger/hotdog and a drink and beer!

Location: Achs Skating Rink, 102 Elm Street
To register your team, please email Josh at josh@spanwest.com

Registration deadline is Sunday, Feb. 18 at midnight.

Proceeds from the tournament will go towards improving the rink and its facilities.

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Queen Elizabeth Exhibition Haultain Community Association Winterfest Family Fun Day Join your friends and neighbours from the QEXCA neighbourhood for some family fun, skating and snacks at their annual Winterfest event!

Sunday, February 25, 2018
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Family Day Skating Party

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Monday February 19, 2018

Bring the whole family for a holiday Monday full of skating, winter fun, and hot beverages! Don’t miss this chance to make the best of your Family Day. Join us at the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink @Nutrien Plaza from 12-4 p.m.

From 2:00 – 4:00 pm
– Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval, Dudley Street and Avenue R South (skating event will be cancelled if the temperature reaches -25 degrees C or below with the windchill)
– Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive

KÔNA – WANUSKEWIN WINTER FESTIVAL

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February 10, 2018 11:00AM-7:00PM

Kôna – Wanuskewin Winter Festival is an immersive 1 day event that features over 20 family friendly activities. Celebrate Indigenous Culture and spend the day exploring the park at this free event!

* Dog Sled Rides
* Story Telling
* Kick Sled Tours
* Snow Shoes
* Voyageur Games
* Log Sawing
* Snare & Trap Setting
* Animal Calls
* Puppet Tales
* Art Gallery Tours
* Fire, Tea & Bannock Making
* Artisan Fair
* 3 Person Hand Drum Contest
* Kahomani Contest
* Fiddle & Jigging Contest
* Really, Really, Really Antique Road Show – Archaeological Artifact Inquiry & ID – Learn the science & history behind the bones or tools you‘ve always wondered about – with Dr. Ernie Walker. Bring in your items to learn more about their age, purpose and history!

https://wanuskewin.com/visit/events-calendar/kona-wanuskewin-winter-festival/

Snowlandia

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Snowlandia: A Winter Week for Young Women
Feb 20, 2018 – Feb 23, 2018

Leap on snowshoes, search for life under the snow, develop leadership skills and make outdoorsy friends. SaskOutdoors and Wildernook are teaming up to offer winter experiences in a fresh way.

Snowlandia is designed for young women ages 10 -12 who crave more outdoor time exploring and creating with friends. It is an exciting opportunity for young women to be active outdoors during the winter break.

More Information: If you have questions about the program, you can email contact Jana Miller at jana@wildernook.com.

http://saskoutdoors.org/event-calendar/post/snowlandia-a-winter-week-for-young-women

Winter Play Program

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Saturdays & Sundays
February 10 to March 11, 2018
10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Drop in for winter games and activities!
Ages 2 – 12
Two leaders will be on-site to provide active programming such as, tug of war, snow baseball, powder-puff football, snow soccer, capture the flag, penguin races, snow carving, snow painting, freeze tag, etc.!
Greystone Heights Rec Unit, 2711 Main Street
Holliston Rec Unit, 1151 Louise Avenue
North Park Rec Unit, 1418 7th Avenue North
Massey Place Rec Unit, 3110 Massey Place

FREE Learn to Skate Program!
Participants mus bring their own skates and CSA approved winter helmets. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult or responsible care giver.
North Park, 1416 7th Avenue North, Saturdays 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Holliston, 1151 Louise Avenue, Saturdays 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Avalon, 2602 Broadway Avenue, Sundays 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Greystone Heights, 2711 Main Street, Sundays 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Massey, 3110 Massey Place, Sundays 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

For more information, call 306-975-3378
Activities will be cancelled if the temperature reaches -25 degrees C or below with the windchill or due to adverse ice conditions.