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Saskatchewan Craft Council | P 4

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Province-wide summer events listings | P 39

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Tourism areas YORKTON

8 | Where good things happen

CENTRAL

12 | A wealth of discoveries

SASKATOON

20 | Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Saskatoon

NORTH

26 | Truly a privilege to visit

REGINA

30 | Real. Relaxed. Remarkable.

SOUTH

35 | A must see

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From historical roots to contemporary art on the Prairies | 4

Regional Parks “We’re going camping!” | 16

Saskatooning Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Saskatoon | 20

39 | 2017 Saskatchewan calendar Publisher: Shaun Jessome Advertising Director: Kelly Berg Marketing Manager: Jack Phipps Art Director: Michelle Houlden Layout Designer: Philip Magorrian Creative Director: Robert Magnell freelance and editorial content: Vivian Orr, Tourism Saskatoon, Jesse Green, Tourism Regina, Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association, Tourism Yorkton Photography: Saskatchewan Craft Council

Yorkton Tourism Saskatchewan Regional Parks Tourism Saskatoon Tourism Saskatchewan Eric Lindberg

Rob Weitzel Paul Austring Greg Huszar Kevin Hogarth J.F. Bergeron Chris Hendrickson Douglas E. Walker Eric Lindberg Red Leaf Studios Robert Postma

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it’s all about art There is much to see and explore if you’re creatively inclined, from historical roots to contemporary art on the Prairies | by Vivian Orr

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ou will find something to delight your senses and grab your interest at the Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) Gallery, 813 Broadway Avenue, in Saskatoon.

Did you know the patch sewn on your cap or your jacket is trendy and collectible?

Scutelliphily is the act of patch collecting and the name of a contemporary art exhibition that explores the popularity and meaning of artist-made patches. Patches are seeing resurgence in youth culture, connecting wearers and makers through pop-

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Above: Karli Jessup, The Modern Selfie Opposite, top: Pap Shanell, Maidenhead Opposite, bottom: Cindy Hoppe, Summer Stroll | Saskatchewan Craft Council Photos

culture, politics, activism and DIY culture.

Artists from Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan are participating in this group exhibition which includes patches created using beadwork, embroidery, felting, and silkscreen techniques.

• Exhibition Dates: April 8 – May 13, 2017 • Reception: Friday, May 12, 7 – 9pm Panel • Discussion: Saturday, May 13, 2pm

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Do you enjoy diversity and contrast, hard and shiny, soft and silky, or bright and eyecatching? Drop by the SCC Gallery during DIMENSIONS. This art exhibition features 35 pieces of exceptional Saskatchewanmade Fine Craft selected from over two hundred entries by two nationally recognized jurors. Award winning works in ceramic, glass, metal, jewellery, wood, fibre, sculpture and photography provide a visual testament to the talent of our provincial craft artists. Entry is open to all Saskatchewan residents.

DIMENSIONS is the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s open, juried, touring exhibition of Fine Craft with stops include Grimsby, Ont., Yorkton, Sask., Swift Current, Sask., and Lloydminster, Alta., with more locations to be announced.

Would you like a sneak peak of this year’s DIMENSIONS entries? Attend the open house on Wednesday, April 26, 1 to 7 p.m. at Market Mall, 2325 Preston Ave, Saskatoon. With clip

board in hand, you can walk among the entries and Choose Your Own Dimensions Show.

Will your 35 choices echo the decisions of the jurors? DIMENSIONS is one of the few exhibitions where the jurors’ see the actual works of art (rather than digital images) – and you can, too!

Meet the DIMENSIONS Jurors, Belinda Harrow and Jenna Stanton, at their Talk and Slide Show Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Market Mall.

Belinda Harrow has an MFA from Canterbury University in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has worked in a variety of mediums, including painting, installations, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, and fabric. Belinda’s work has been exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in Canada, New Zealand, the UK, China and Thailand.

Jenna Stanton has an MA in Ceramic Design from Staffordshire University in ‘the potteries’ of Stoke On Trent, England.

Jenna is the Curator of Exhibitions

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& Collections at Medalta Potteries – an innovative industrial museum, contemporary ceramic arts facility, art gallery and community hub in Medicine Hat, Alta. continued on page 6 ››

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Anita Rocamora, Baroque Blossoms | Saskatchewan Craft Council Photo

›› continued from page 5 Jenna designs ceramics that combine traditional craft with industrial processes and new technologies. Her designs have been exhibited nationally and internationally.

For a truly unique experience, attend the DIMENSIONS Jurors’ Critique on Saturday, April 29, 10:00am to 12 noon at Market Mall. Emotions have been known to run high as the jurors’ talk about what impressed them, what left them disappointed and as they field questions from the artist filled audience.

• Dimensions Open House: Wednesday, April 26, 1pm – 7pm, Market Mall • Dimensions Jurors’ Talk: Wednesday, April 26, 7pm – 8:30pm, Market Mall • Dimensions Jurors’ Critique: Saturday, April 29, 10am – 12 noon, Market Mall • Dimensions Exhibition: May 20 – July 29,

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Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery

Have you ever tried to throw a pot on a wheel? See what a Canadian master potter can do. Jack Sures has influenced generations of potters during his 50 year teaching career at the University of Regina.

“I’m trying to make the ultimate pot, and I haven’t done it yet,” says Jack. 82 is an exhibition of 82 of his pieces in celebration of Jack’s 82nd birthday. Happy birthday, Jack!

• Exhibition Dates: August 5 – September 9, 2017 • Reception: Friday, August 11, 7 – 9pm

In the early 1930s, the Searle Grain Company funded a program of free weaving instruction to assist prairie farm wives and their families. The courses were taught in towns or villages, which had a Searle Grain elevator, across Manitoba, Saskatchewan

ABOVE: Grant Irons, Ivory with a Twist | Saskatchewan Craft Council Photo

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and Alberta. After completing the course students were able to produce “clothing for men, women and children; bedspreads, curtains, tablecloths, towels, handbags, scarves and many other beautiful and useful articles.”

The exhibition Prairie Woven – from Utilitarian Roots to Contemporary Art will feature contemporary and historical fibre works, historical information and artifacts that reflect the impact of this weaving initiative, as well as live demonstrations by the Saskatoon Spinners & Weavers Guild.

• Exhibition Dates: September 16 – October 28, 2017 • Reception: Friday, September 22, 7 – 9pm • Presentation: Saturday, September 23, 2pm

What happens when you mix art, craft and fashion? The result is Wearable Art 3, an exhibition of handcrafted fashion using the human body as a blank canvas.

This is where reduce, reuse and recycle meets foliage, frills, fantasy and tongue-

in-cheek fun! View swinging cod pieces, elaborate corsets and sculptural headpieces.

Wearable Art 3 is all about the exploration of materials and processes as artists are challenged to be creative, inventive and to let their imaginations run wild. The only prerequisite is the piece must be wearable.

You will see work by international, national, and provincial artists.

• Exhibition Dates: November 4 – December 2, 2017

Interested in learning more about art exhibitions and other fine craft related activities throughout the province, visit: www.saskcraftcouncil.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook and Twitter. Or visit: Saskatchewan Craft Council, 813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon. Gallery and

Melody Armstrong, Corrugated Wave Rings | Saskatchewan Craft Council Photo

Boutique hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.

Open late Thursday: 10am – 8pm.

Phone: (306) 653 3616 Email: saskcraftcouncil@sasktel.net

RIGHT: Judy Haraldson, Prairie Plaid | Saskatchewan Craft Council Photo

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YORKTON Where good things happen

Western Development Museum - Heritage Farm and Village | Eric Lindberg Photo

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hen experiencing the exciting attractions and the warm hospitality.

The possibilities for enjoying Yorkton are as colourful and endless as our cultural makeup.

The city has a diverse ethnic mix, compelling history, and vibrant arts and sports community, all of which combine to create a broad range of tourism attractions.

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festivals and band concerts to fairs/ exhibitions and sporting events. Our popular attractions invite you to attend programs and special events celebrating all four seasons.

Stop in and look way up at St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Painted Dome – one of the finest pieces of religious artwork in North America. Art critics have likened it, particularly in its soft matching colors, to the great religious paintings in Europe. The paintings cover the entire

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ABOVE: Working horses at the Western Development Museum | Rob Weitzel Graphic Productions

OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The Frozen Cactus, Yorkton | YORKTON TOURISM Photo

LEFT: The Western Development Museum, Yorkton | YORKTON TOURISM Photo

dome and has a curvature of over 62 feet.

Yorkton is home to one of the four Western Development Museum branches – The Story of People. Stop in for a glimpse of life over the past century along with an extensive line up of steam traction engines, gas tractors, plows and harvesting equipment which were instrumental in developing Saskatchewan as a major agriculture producer. Every August long weekend, The Threshermen’s Show and Senior Festival, is where you can enjoy seeing the steam engines fire up, listen to

a calliope and eat fresh baked bread from a clay oven.

And to learn more of where our food comes from, stroll through The Crops of the Parkland Walking Tour at the Tourism Yorkton Visitor Centre. The Crops Tour is the only one of its kind in Canada and offers information about the crops grown in Saskatchewan.

Feeling a little stressed and tired stop in at Sonya’s Healing Garden for a soothing relaxing atmosphere with wonderful photography opportunities.

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Stroll around Yorkton and enjoy murals, sculptures, art work and nature. Pick up the many self-guided walking tours, including: heritage, public art, birding, ravine ecological, downtown history. One mustdo stop is the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, a small intimate gallery where you can get up close to art ranging from local to national artists. Don’t forget to stop at the partners Gallery located in the Yorkton Public Library to see local and provincial artists. continued on page 10 ››

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ABOVE AND OPPOSITE, BOTTOM: The Blacksmith’s Shop at the Western Development Museum | Rob Weitzel Graphic Productions

›› continued from page 9 Or walk downtown to enjoy the collection of eclectic shops, where you might find a play area for children, a vendor market, live musical group, a variety of baking and ethnic foods and flash sales.

Enjoy splashing in the water park, relaxing in the whirlpool and refreshing in the steam room – all in one of Yorkton’s attraction – the Gallagher Centre.

Yorkton truly shines as a tourism destination through a long list of major events held in the city each year. The Yorkton Exhibition Association hosts a series of events including: Spring Expo, the summer fair, Harvest Showdown in November with an indoor rodeo. And spend time at the Yorkton Art Council Sunflower Art and Craft Market, to see countless artists and artisans, from here, near and beyond share their wares.

The Yorkton Film Festival remains a premier event not just locally, but in terms of the entire Canadian film industry. It is the longest running film festival in North America, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Year-round, enjoy popcorn and viewing the best short films in Canada, with over 6,000 films to choose from.

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For the outdoor enthusiasts, the Parkland Outdoor Show and Expo is western Canada’s finest outdoor show.

Try your hand at the Painted Hand Casino; offering 225 slot machines, seven live table games, special events with live entertainment and a fully licensed lounge and restaurant.

The Deer Park Golf Course, York Lake Golf Course and Cherrydale challenge those with a penchant for the sport. Or partake in a new experience, disc golf. The nine hole course is set up in the beautiful, treed Patrick Park. And how about geocaching? Pick up some loaner GPS units at the Tourism Yorkton Visitor Centre or use your own, to locate the more than 40 caches in the city.

What better way to relax and enjoy, sit on the shore and throw a few hooks in the Logan Green Trout Pond. And hope to entice a trout to take a bit of your line.

The pond is catch and release to make sure everyone can enjoy a catch.

All summer long Yorkton shines with many auto events, including: Antique Auto Shows with over 150 classic cars; Stock Car Races on the Yellowhead International Speedway; Kambusters Prairie Drags; Downtown Car Show.

Few sport events are more exciting than motocross, happening at Millstone Pond. There is high flying action, spinning rubber and flying dirt for the motocross enthusiasts to enjoy.

Yorkton boasts a Skateboard Park that offers a range of jump elements which are both a challenge and a thrill for users.

Don’t forget that Yorkton offers the widest variety of shopping experiences in this trading area. To tempt your palate, Yorkton has more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in North America.

In every season, and for every age, Yorkton promises great memories.

Everywhere you go in Yorkton; good things happen starting with our friendly spirit…a special brand of prairie hospitality that will make you feel at home!

For more information on the good things happening in Yorkton, contact: Tourism Yorkton Junction Highways 9 & 16 PO Box 460 Yorkton, SK S3N 2W4 (306) 783 8707 tourismyorkton@sasktel.net www.tourismyorkton.com

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Ravine Ecological Preserve | Rob Weitzel Graphic Productions

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1936 CARVED FIGURES

Lost Love Reunited Leaving behind the love of his life in 1930s Poland, Victor Humeniuk longed for the woman he left behind. As a tribute to their love, he carved their life-size figures from a single poplar tree.

Before his death they were separated.

Years later, in a twist of fate, they were re-united at the Western Development Museum. Visit them at the WDM Yorkton.

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Jackfish Lodge Golf & Conference Centre | Paul Austring Photo

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Discover critically-acclaimed theatre, renowned galleries, top-notch golf, the spectacular South Saskatchewan River valley and tales of the 1885 Resistance in the Battlefords.

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ood times await at the Blue Mountain Adventure Park where paintball, zip line tours and trail rides are just the beginning of the experience.

Located just east of the Battlefords in the rolling Thickwood Hills, this park has activities for everyone from the daredevil to the more cautious. The nearby lake is perfect for a paddle on a canoe, kayak or paddle board available to rent by the hour.

Be sure to save time for the private beach.

Get the gang together for the Challenge Course where groups must pitch in to

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conquer a series of fun and challenging obstacles, or test your strength and agility on the Obstacle Course. Take a thrilling ride over the treetops on one of Blue Mountain’s zip lines. With single line rides and tours available, visitors need closed-toed shoes and a sense of adventure. Call ahead to book your tour, and be sure to ask about the accommodations which range from cozy cabins to camping for tents and RVs. Camping is also available at the nearby David Laird Campground which offers full service and non electrical sites, a playground, barbecues and a trout pond. The area has a variety of accommodation options including

hotels, bed and breakfast and more.

Enjoy the rolling hills and wooded areas of the Battlefords Provincial Park, located on the shores of Jackfish Lake. Visitors enjoy the beach area with playground, sprawling green spaces and the 18 hole golf course.

There are hundreds of campsites and amenities including a general store, showers, concession and laundry.

The year round Jackfish Lodge Golf & Conference Centre has spacious and well appointed rooms and many dining options including the Lakeside Dining Room and the Scenic Terrace.

The Eiling Kramer Campground is next

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to the Fort Battleford National Historic Site which is celebrating our nation’s 150th year with Parks Canada. With five original North West Mounted Police post buildings, the site tells of the First Nations people, settlers and Métis. Ask about Ghost Walks, self-guided audio tours and Explora Tours.

In North Battleford, the Allen Sapp Gallery - The Gonor Collection offers a glimpse into the life of Northern Plains Cree through the eyes of Sapp, one of Canada’s most distinguished artists.

This award-winning gallery is housed in a beautiful and historic building and is open daily during summer months. Relive the

booming 1920s at the Western Development Museum’s bustling village with the Winning the Prairie Gamble exhibit.

Located in a 1914 school house, the Fred Light Museum takes visitors back to the early days of Saskatchewan pioneers’ with sports, settlement history and replica stores and more. The Museum doubles as a Visitor Reception Centre in summer months.

At the hub of outdoor recreation is the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre.

Highlights include the Finlayson Island hiking trails and the recently extended North Shore Trail. It has 15km of hiking and biking, all with that famous river valley view.

The King Hill Lookout offers a complete panoramic view of the communities and the river valley with walking trails extending along the top of the river valley.

Check the event schedule for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford where you may catch a play, a symphony or a concert. Beat the heat at the adjoining aquatic centre with its wave pool, lazy river and waterslides.

A visit to the Battlefords offers recreation, adventure, history and accommodation that ranges from tenting to high end lodges.

Visit www.battlefords.ca to plan your trip.

Right: Fort Battleford National Historic Site | Greg Huszar Photo

Below: Allen Sapp at the Allen Sapp Gallery, North Battleford | Kevin Hogarth Photography Bottom: Fort Battleford National Historic Site | Greg Huszar Photo

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AWARD WINNING PUBLIC GALLERY

melfort & district museum

Step back in time in our Pioneer Homestead Village!

“Powerful and sensitive images of the Northern Plains Cree” June - September: 11am - 5pm Daily October - May: 12pm - 4pm Wed - Sun Gallery and Giftshop #1 Railway Ave E, North Battleford, SK 306-445-1760 www.allensapp.com

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Blacksmith Shop Barbershop Church One Room School General Store Medical Office Real Estate Office Grist Mill Saw Mill Outdoor Oven Windmill Vintage machinery & tools.

Host your ceremony, reception & dance all in one spectacular setting. From business meetings to family reunions, it’s ideal for both intimate and large events.

 Northern Lights Palace Wave Pool, 100’ Water Slide, Sauna & Hot Tub and Arena  Kerry Vickar Centre Performance Arts Theatre and Convention Centre  Spruce Haven Park Ball Park, Tourism Info Centre, Mini Golf, Day Park and Centennial Walking Trails  Melfort Golf & Country Club Challenging 18 hole Grass Green Course  Melfort & District Museum Heritage Pioneer Village  Melfort Campground Fully Treed Serviced Campsites  Nearby Regional Parks Wapiti Ski Hill, Codette, Kipabiskau, Struthers and St. Brieux Lakes.  Calendar of Events June - XFM Show and Shine - Grand Fondo Bike Festival July - Canada Day - Ag Exhibition and Parade Aug. - Canada 150 Celebration Sept. - Multi K Run Oct. - Halloween Haunt Nov. - Old Roosters Hockey Tournament - Community Christmas Play Dec. - Celebration of Christmas Jan. - 2018 Tournament of Hearts Curling

Contact us for more information: www.cityofmelfort.ca Northern lights Palace Pool 752-7200 * Kerry Vickar Centre 752-4177 City Hall 752-5911

Valley Regional Park ~ Rosthern, SK ✓ 9 Holes ✓ Cart rentals ✓ Licensed clubhouse ✓ Food service ✓ Tournaments/group bookings available

Golf Bookings

306.275.4433

Campground Bookings

306.275.2255

18 Hole Golf Course • 74 Site Campground Picnicking • Large Creative Playground

www.rosetown.ca Rosetown Museum - 605 Colwell Road

Don’t Miss...

Sask Country Recording Artist Lisa Moen Thursday, October 5th Rosetown Elks Hall

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Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tues. May 23 - Aug 31 Tea House Opens, Sat., June 10th Rosetown Tourism Centre - Highway #7 Open 7 days a week - May 8 - Aug. 31 18 hole Mini Golf Home of Fabulous Ice Cream

8th Annual Harvest Family Festival

Oct. 1st - 8th Pumpkin Carving, Food & Entertainment

• Great for Company Picnics, Golf Tournaments or Reunions!

Check out our Weekly Golf Specials and Twilight Rates at:

www.valleyregionalpark.com

Pro-Shop 306-232-5272 • Camping 306-252-5600 • Office 306-232-5000

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EVERGREEN

GOLF COURSE

Nipawin, Sask. 306-862-4811

www.evergreengolf.ca

Nestled in the heart of Nipawin, the spectacular 18-hole Evergreen Golf Course offers players of all abilities a memorable day of golfing on some of the finest greens in the country. From the very first tee – a long and narrow 600 yard hole – you’ll realize that you’re in for something special. Each hole offers its own unique challenges and pleasures, from gentle hills, to silica hazards, to the ever-present forest.

NIPAWIN & DISTRICT REGIONAL PARK

Located in northeast Saskatchewan on the banks of the scenic river section of Tobin Lake, the Nipawin & District Regional Park boasts not only some of the best walleye fishing in North America, but also a wide range of services and facilities that are sure to please every member of the family.

306-862-3237 www.nipawinpark.com

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25th Annual

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August 4th, 5th & 6th, 2017 Macklin Lake Regional Park

• Beer Gardens • Live Entertainment • Cabarets • Car Show • Crafts • Parade *320 teams battle to be World Champion!

For more information please contact Kim Gartner at (306) 753-2256 or fax (306) 753-3234 Email: town.macklin@sasktel.net Visit our website: www.macklin.ca

Station Arts Centre Presents BY MORRIS ERTMAN & RON REED DIRECTOR JOHNNA WRIGHT

MUSICAL DIRECTOR ALISON JENKINS

An old-time tale of love and hope filled with toe-tapping gospel harmonies to revive your spirits!

An award-winning musical!

July 7 - August 6, 2017

Nestled in the PORCUPINE PROVINCIAL FOREST, our thriving community has all the amenities you need to have a wonderful stay.

Picturesque GREENWATER LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK is right around the corner and there is an abundance of activities for you to enjoy!

We are also a FOUR-SEASON TOURISM DESTINATION with over 100 miles of well-groomed and marked trails, crosscountry skiing, great hunting and ice fishing.

UPCOMING EVENTS: June 10 & 11 BLUES Annual Rodeo July 1 & 2 Quilly Days Sports Day August 18 Steak & Lobster Charity Event

Tuesday - Saturday 8pm Wednesday, Friday & Sunday Matinees 2pm Pre-Show Dinners available by Reservation

306-232-5332 www.stationarts.com

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Brightsand Lake Regional Park | Saskatchewan Regional Parks Photo

REGIONAL PARKS “We’re going Camping!”

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hen you were a youngster, did you jump up and down saying this over and over until your parents were starting to cover their ears?

Camping meant endless summer hours

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playing in the sand, swimming, catching minnows and frogs, roasting wieners over a campfire and possibly some marshmallows to burn and make your fingers gloriously sticky. It was being so tired at the end of the day that you could hardly crawl into bed before your eyes closed. It was heaven!

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make this happen for your family! These parks can be situated right next to a village or town, they could be nestled in the middle of the sagebrush, tucked away in a forest, or in a quiet spot near a lake or a creek. Each park is a different size and offers different choices of activities which may include camping, swimming; sports grounds, food services, golf courses and some events host large annual events. Each Saskatchewan Regional Park is a unique vacation destination. They offer a variety of activities including over 60 golf courses, 30 plus swimming pools, numerous stretches of beach, and a variety of playgrounds and hiking trails.

Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks serve a very important role in providing a park

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Above: Wakaw Lake Regional Park | Greg Huszar Photo

Right: Marshmallows around the campfire | Greg Huszar Photo

experience to many people in their local area, our province and those from outside Saskatchewan. Whether you bring your family, or come alone, you will feel right at home in any one of our parks.

With the assistance of provincial funding for capital projects and some municipalities funding their local parks, the facilities at these parks have been improving each year.

Many parks have increased the number of campsites or upgraded their existing sites; washrooms and shower buildings have been a priority for improvements or additions across all of the regional parks. They have invested in potable water systems to provide safe, clean drinking water for everyone using their park. They have replaced worn equipment and many

new playground areas have been installed in a large number of the parks.

Let’s take a tour of some of the regional parks in Saskatchewan.

Ogema Regional Park is located off Highway 13 near Ogema. Ogema Regional Park is home to 50 electrical camp sites, a heated outdoor diving pool and a swimming pool, and large play structures.

Plan a family gathering on the Southern

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Prairie Railway, Saskatchewan’s only train tour! You’ll be spending the day in a fully restored 1922 Pullman Railcar, pulled by a 1945 44 tonne diesel engine.

Lac Pelletier Regional Park is located 30 kms south of Swift Current in a valley with a lake that is 1/2 mile wide and 3 miles long. continued on page 18 ››

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THIS PAGE: St. Brieux Regional Park | Saskatchewan Regional Parks Photo OPPOSITE TOP: Camping in style Wakaw Lake Regional Park | Greg Huszar Photography OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Lac Pelletier Regional Park | Saskatchewan Regional Parks Photo

›› continued from page 17 Perch, walleye and pike are waiting beneath the surface of the water for you to tempt them to bite. Both sides of the valley are covered with rolling hills and prairie grass. There is a nine-hole grass green golf course running throughout and on top of the hills for you to enjoy. For the lazy, sunny days, there are two sand beaches to sun on or for the kids to build sand castles all day. There are three playground areas as well as a mini-golf for more entertainment for the kids and a tennis court for perhaps some adult recreation. A licensed lounge and restaurant waits to serve you a meal for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking and just wait until you see the sunsets when the sky goes “purple”!

Brightsand Regional Park is tucked away down a country road, 27 km north and east of St. Walburg, Brightsand is

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a stunning destination park awaiting discovery. Northern wilderness plays host to a well developed facility, boosting many amenities for outdoor recreation and camping comfort. Spanning 1600 acres across the entire north end of Brightsand Lake, the park offers campsites set in their own piece of forest. Nature lovers, golfers, fishermen and beach lovers will enjoy the serenity and peacefulness of this “family park.” Campers can enjoy the 28km hiking trail, bringing the hiker through just about every type of habitat the Boreal Forest has to offer. Trails are open to both hikers, and mountain bikers.

St. Brieux Regional Park runs along the shore of St. Brieux Lake which is approximately 3 miles long and 1/2 mile wide, connecting to the larger adjoining Lake Lenore. St. Brieux Lake is spring fed and offers great swimming and excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, and

perch. St. Brieux Park offers both a marina and a fishing dock complete with benches.

So sit back and enjoy the view, or take a rest after catching a big one! The new fish filleting house has modern sinks, a new table and a garburator for easy filleting. The campground is lush and beautifully treed with poplar, birch, saskatoon, chokecherry, high bush cranberry, and hazelnut bushes.

A berry picker’s paradise! Wild raspberry and strawberry bushes are also found along the various nature trails. Wildlife abounds in the park, varying from white tailed deer, chipmunks, squirrels, and ruffled grouse, to chickadees, blue jays, pileated woodpeckers (one of the largest species of woodpeckers in North America), bald eagles, loons and pelicans. The park also boasts a well treed and beautiful nine hole grass green golf course with a full service clubhouse.

Even though our regional parks are diverse; they all share two things in

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common. The first is community pride with a support base that consists of volunteers and staff from the local community. From the beginning, the Regional Parks were developed and operated by municipalities and community volunteers who had the desire to provide recreation opportunities for families to enjoy today and in the future.

The second is the Regional Park Season Pass! The $45.00 Season Pass gains you entry into every Regional Park in the province. Funds from the sale of these Season Passes stay at the park where they were purchased, which is an important part of the revenue for each park.

Your Regional Park plays a role in the

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economic fabric of the community as well.

The parks usually purchase the majority of their goods locally, their patrons love to wander through the retail stores near the park and the area benefits from employment at the Regional Park.

For more information please visit our new website: www.saskregionalparks.ca

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Saskatooning Saskatooning: (verb) to explore the many unique sights, sounds and tastes of Saskatoon | By Aviva Kohen

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Drift Sidewalk Cafe & Vista Lounge, Riversdale | Tourism Saskatoon Photo RIGHT: Local produce at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market | Tourism Saskatoon Photo

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hether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast or prefer an urban adventure discovering characterful neigh­ bour­ hoods, Saskatoon offers year-round mem­orable experiences for every type of traveller, so you too can go Saskatooning.

Outdoor Adventures This year is Canada’s 150th birthday, a perfect time to get outdoors and explore the Trails of 1885, which shaped our country’s history.

Batoche National Historic Site, less than an hour drive from Saskatoon, is a journey back in time that tells a story of the Northwest Resistance of 1885, a critical time when Canada was being formed. Hear Métis folk stories, take an interactive tour, taste traditional bannock and take part in a geocache treasure hunt.

For the adventurous, canoe, hike and camp along the South Saskatchewan River on a River Trails of 1885 Canoe Tour led by Canoeski Discovery Company. Make a stop in Batoche and a few other key historical Trails of 1885 sites along the way, for an experience you will never forget.

Right in the heart of Saskatoon, you can also get on the water. Kayak or paddle board along the South Saskatchewan River and explore a city on the edge of nature.

Hop on the Prairie Lily paddle wheeler and take a relaxing cruise, while the captain and

crew will entertain with tales of the river and valley area.

Walk, run or bike along 80km of Meewasin River Valley Trails that run alongside the scenic river. Include a stop at the free outdoor gym by River Landing for a workout with a view.

Culinary Experiences Being on the water and touring the trails is sure to awaken anyone’s appetite. Fortunately our province is known as ‘Canada’s breadbasket’,

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with many mouth-watering local flavours available around Saskatoon.

Drop by SaskMade Marketplace and experience farm to fork food like meat from the new The Cure Artisanal Charcuterie.

They also carry saskatoon berry in almost everything including jam, tea, syrup, pie, perogies and even mustard. If you can’t resist the temptation to eat it all yourself,

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FIBA 3X3 World Tour Masters in Saskatoon | FIBA 3X3 Photo

BOTTOM: 9 Mile Brewery | TOURISM SASKATOON PHOTO

OPPOSITE: Broadway Bridge | Douglas E. Walker Photo

›› continued from page 21 there are many great locally produced souvenirs and gifts available to bring home from your visit to Saskatoon.

Many farmers and artisans set up shop at the popular Saskatoon Farmer’s Market in the revitalized Riversdale neighbourhood, where there are also opportunities to get a taste of the local flavours. Founded in 1975, the market moved and expanded 10 years ago into a former electrical garage, and is now open year-round, even spilling out into a market square outdoors with entertainers and more vendors in the summer months.

Wander across the street to Drift Café & Vista Lounge to sip a latte from a hammock or roof top deck. Or a venture two blocks further for something a bit stronger, a local craft beer, at 9 Mile Legacy’s new brewpub on 20th Street West.

Nearby is the newly opened The Local Kitchen, a co-working kitchen space that also offers a variety of cooking classes by top local chefs. Beginner or seasoned cooks visiting Saskatoon can get their hands dirty in the kitchen, learning new skills while sampling local dishes.

And if you still aren’t full, be sure to dine at The Hollows or Primal, both in Riversdale. These restaurants owned by Christie Peters and Kyle Michael, believe in whole animal butchery, even tanning hides for their bar stools and turning animal fat into soap. Their food is local and sustainable, not to mention delicious.

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The Hollows, Riversdale | TOURISM SASKATOON PHOTO

Urban Exploring After eating your way around Riversdale’s eclectic historic neighbourhood, cross the Broadway Bridge – one of seven that span the river – to the Broadway district.

This popular neighbourhood is full of unique local shops and places to catch local entertainers, everything from street buskers to live bands. Right on Broadway Avenue,

sip a coffee at locally owned Museo Coffee or a craft beer from the Yard & Flagon while enjoying some of the best peoplewatching in the city, especially during the annual Fringe Festival that takes over this iconic street.

The talent in the arts in Saskatoon is abundant, and there are rarely days when there aren’t incredible local bands, artists or entertainers at one of the many

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venues around the city. One of the highly anticipated venues , that will be a huge permanent showcase of the arts is the Remai Modern, slated to open later this year. Billed as an art museum and so much more, the Remai Modern will house the world’s largest Picasso linocut collection and some of his ceramics. continued on page 24 ››

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RIGHT: The Fringe Theatre and Street Festival | TOURISM SASKATOON PHOTO BELOW: Saskatoon Farmers’ Market | TOURISM SASKATOON PHOTO

BOTTOM LEFT: River Landing at sunset | TOURISM SASKATOON PHOTO

BOTTOM RIGHT: Fresh, local produce at the Farmers’ Market | TOURISM SASKATOON PHOTO

›› continued from page 23 Its galleries will also display an impressive mix of local, national and international modern art, with hands-on learning opportunities for everyone.

If musical arts is more your thing, Saskatoon will be host to the 2017 Canadian Country Music Awards September 7 to 10.

The city will be filled with festivities during country music week, with cowboy hats galore, and events all around Saskatoon.

And not to forget the sports fans. Saskatoon will play host for the next three summers in July, to the first-ever FIBA 3X3 World Tour Masters, an event open to the public right on the streets of downtown Saskatoon, that will showcase some of the best 3 X 3 basketball teams in the world, including Saskatoon’s own top team led by Michael Linklater.

All year long, Saskatoon’s neighbourhoods and streets are filled with entertainment and activities for everyone. Whether you are adventuring, experiencing or exploring; there are so many ways to go Saskatooning.

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tour along the interpretive Narrow Hills Scenic Drive shows off the finest views; boreal forest, lakes and a museum housed in a former Park Ranger Station. The curving trail follows the highest ridges of the Narrow Hills and is shared by cyclists, hikers and vehicles.

Discover the distinctive ‘push moraine’ hill formation here, left 10,000 years ago when the last glaciers retreated. The area

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is a wonderful mix of narrow valleys and dozens of deep and clear lakes.

The Island Lake Hiking Trail is found just off the Narrow Hills Scenic Drive.

Hikers follow the wide and sandy trail around Island Lake. Watch for the soft carpets of moss in the forests of jack pine and black spruce, and be sure to watch for the odd deer or moose track along the way.

With more than 200km of trails winding through the uplands, there are some steep inclines and a lot of outstanding views.

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Skill levels range from beginner to advanced, and trails can be traversed by hikers and bikers with ATVs allowed on some trails.

The area has an exciting past and some stunning geological formations to prove it, like the shimmering Gem Lakes. Glacial ice blocks were buried in sand and later melted, creating these small but very deep lakes. Jade, Opal, Sapphire and Pearl come by their names honestly, and are best seen from the Gem Lakes Trail. Plan for about

three hours to complete the hike and be sure to have the camera ready. There are some challenging hills on the Gem Lakes Trail, so it is best enjoyed by more experienced hikers. Regardless of skill level, all hikers are encouraged to pack out what they pack in and use caution around any wildlife.

Its narrow lakes, 25 within the park and another 30 within a half hour drive, allow for excellent beach time, water sports and angling.

The Narrow Hills are well known as a fly fishing mecca in Saskatchewan. Brook

trout are often found in McDougall Creek while the Gem Lakes are not just good looks; they are stocked with splake, brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout.

The rare Kokanee salmon can be found in Zeden Lake, but don’t bank on reeling one of these elusive fish in. With forests reaching to the shore in many areas, fishing is best done from the water on these largely sheltered lakes. continued on page 28 ››

NORTH With legendary fishing, an extensive network of trails, boreal forest, narrow valleys and knob and kettle formations there is a little something for everyone in the Narrow Hills Provincial Park.

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›› continued from page 27 Canoeing and kayaking are great ways to explore the park, with or without fishing rods. Jade Lake has an easy launch site and there are small portages between some of the other gem lakes. Find boat launches at Sealey Lake, Zeden Lake and Lower Fishing Lake.

Enjoy wilderness tenting at Gem Lakes, McDougal Creek and Lost Echo Lake. Campsites that have the maximum 14-night stay program include Baldy Lake, Isupuchaw Lake, Lower Fishing Lake and Zeden Lake. Lower Fishing Lake’s family campground offers boat and canoe rentals, a beach and grocery store. Visit Upper Fishing Lake for cabins, motel lodging, groceries and food service.

True outback campers can venture outside the park to the Clarence-Steepbank Lakes Wilderness Provincial Park. Anglers can cast their line for pike, sucker, perch and cisco in the area.

One of four wilderness parks in the province, It is located between Whiteswan Lake and East Trout Lake, and is perfect for an escape from modern life with primitive camping, sparkling lakes and mature forest.

A visit to the Narrow Hills area is sure to be enjoyed by avid anglers, hikers and anyone who enjoys soaking up nature.

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LEFT: Kayaking at the Gem Lakes, Narrow Hills Provincial Park | Paul Austring Photo RIGHT: Biking around the Narrow Hills Provincial Park | Paul Austring Photo

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egina is the heart beat of the province with a long history and laid back culture. With this year being Canada’s 150th anniversary it’s the perfect time to visit the province’s capital and see it all for yourself!

Attractions There are lots of new things to anticipate this year, including several new exhibits at the RCMP Heritage Centre—the museum that brings to life the oldest and most iconic

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stories of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police!

First, put yourself in the high browns of an RCMP cadet with the use of HoloLens mixed-reality glasses. Get your dorm room ready for inspection under the guidance and watchful eye of the Sergeant Major!

Second, learn what it takes to drive a police car in our new Driving Simulator that puts you behind the wheel of an actual RCMP vehicle. In this experience, you will have the opportunity to learn about what police officers are looking for out on patrol.

And, if you see an offence taking place, it will be you turning on the emergency lights and sirens!

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit in the saddle of one the RCMP’s famous Musical Ride horses? Put on a set of their virtual reality goggles and experience the feeling of being a part of the Musical Ride as they practice a variety of intricate, choreographed movements.

During the summer months, be sure to include Tourism Canada’s signature experience, The Sunset Ceremony.

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Regina cityscape and Wascana Park | Greg Huszar Photo

Keep wandering through history as you head into Government House only a few yards away. Built in 1891, Government House first served as the residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest Territories. Restored to the period of Lieutenant Governor Amédée Forget, the museum gives you a glimpse of life at Government House at the turn of the 20th Century. There is always a ton of events taking place here to keep it exciting for new and returning visitors. Don’t forget to keep your eye out for Jocko, the Forget’s pet monkey (OK this one is fake, but it’s still cute!)

Another amazing building full of history is the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. Located in Wascana Centre, take a guided tour of ‘the Leg’ (as the locals affectionately call it), where all of the key decisions for the province are made.

Saskatchewan Legislative Building | J.F. Bergeron / ENVIRO FOTO

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TOP: Wascana Park | Greg Huszar Photo Patio dining at The Willow on Wascana Restaurant | Greg Huszar Photo

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You won’t have to go far to find other activities to do when you’re done. Wascana Centre, one of North America’s largest urban parks, is home to many great attractions such as the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Saskatchewan Science Centre and the Kramer IMAX Theatre, and Conexus Arts Centre. Not in the mood to be indoors? You can walk around the lake and be surrounded by beautiful marshland that is home to many animals and plants.

Try grabbing a picnic lunch and sitting in one of the sculpture gardens.

If you prefer an activity more relaxed, try Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP). Rent the gear and head out to explore any of the seven beautiful lakes that can be found in the Regina region. No previous experience or special athletic ability is required, just a love of the water.

Hang with locals as you explore some of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

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RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremony | Greg Huszar Photo

Downtown always has unique restaurants popping up that will make you wonder how you’ve never eaten this good before.

Try Victoria’s Tavern, The Capitol, or Malt City to name just a few. Next, head over to the Warehouse District and grab a locallybrewed pint! Rebellion Brewing is home to a famous gluten-free lentil beer, or try Bushkwakker Brewpub where they make amazing blackberry mead in the fall.

If you’re looking to leave the city limits, experience a rail excursion similar to what pioneers from the 1920s would have, in the town of Ogema.

Stroll down the historic Main Street and visit the British American Gas Station, one of the only remaining corner stations in Western Canada, as well as the Fire Hall.

This pioneer ‘village’ includes thirty historic buildings from Ogema and surrounding communities as well as thousands of operating pieces of antique machinery and artifacts.

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Visitors can find some one-of-a-kind outfits when checking out the local boutiques.

Start your shopping trip at Mortise & Tenon where you will find a Regina spin on highquality décor, furniture, art, accessories, and of course, clothes!

After you’re done there, head over to the next boutique, Norwood, located just next door. As you enter this boutique you will notice a welcoming environment filled with historical household and industrial items, clothing, and much more. The day would not be complete without a stop at the Stella & Sway Boutique.

Filled with women’s accessories and shoes to clothing, they will have your fashion needs covered.

Enjoy the sights in Downtown Regina as you walk along to the new luxurious boutique, Dean Renwick Design Studio Inc. & Boutique.

Regina is always buzzing with events. It’s hard to find a weekend where you won’t be intrigued to attend a concert, festival, or tradeshow, but here are some great ones not to miss.

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Farm Progress Show – June 21-23 Mustard Festival – Aug. 21 Regina Folk Festival – Aug. 11-13 Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling – Sept. 4-10 Queen City Marathon – Sept. 8-10 Skate Canada International – Oct. 23-29 Canadian Western Agribition – Nov. 20-25

Hang with the Locals These are just some of the adventures Regina has to offer. Check out SeeYQR.ca to see what real locals, the Regina Ambassadors, suggest you do on your trip to get that authentic Regina experience. For more information on specific events, check out www.tourismregina.com.

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Sunset at Grasslands National Park | Chris Hendrickson Photography

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visit to the historic Canadian Pacific Rail Station in Rockglen is a must.

Visitors will find tourism information, local arts and crafts and - perhaps mostly importantly - the coffee shop. The staff can help decide where to start first in the intriguing South Country Recreation Area.

The Rockin’ Beach Community Park and Campground sits along the lovely Fife Lake just east of town. The park features a playground, baseball fields and a reunion centre perfect for large gatherings.

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Steeped in historical landmarks and home to endangered species and sweeping prairie views, Saskatchewan’s southern regions are a must-see.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Shrike and Piping Plover; both of these endangered species call Fife Lake home. If you stop at the nearby Fife Lake Hotel ask what’s on the menu as they grill a mean steak there.

Take a glimpse into ancient history at the Effie Mattson Nature Walk and Archeological Centre. The regional diorama helps visitors imagine the last great glacier, the incredible meltwater runoff that carved the valley below and left the Big Muddy Badlands in its wake. continued on page 36 ››

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LEFT: Castle Butte, Big Muddy Badlands | Douglas E. Walker Photo

BELOW: Wood Mountain Stampede | Eric Lindberg Photo

›› continued from page 35 A climb up the hill named Columbus will be a definite photo opportunity; selfies and superb views of Rockglen alike. See First Nations artifacts and diverse plant life with semi-arid species and natural berry bushes. Any geocachers in the crowd will enjoy the search named for Effie Mattson.

Rockglen Tourism Tours are a great way to cover the area’s many attractions. Tours start from the Visitor Centre in the old rail station, and range from three to six hours in length.

Tour One begins in the Killdeer Badlands in the Grasslands National Park. The sprawling preservation area represents one of North America’s rare uncultivated tracts of prairie grasslands and is an eco-tourism dream. Next stop is the Wood Mountain Historic Regional Park. Make rope, cook bannock or make lye soap in the historic Rodeo Ranch Museum and learn about the cowboys and ranchers who arrived in

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the 1800s. This is home of Canada’s oldest continuous rodeo, the Wood Mountain Stampede held each July.

Kids will love trying out the 19th century jail cell and the old fashioned hand cuffs in the North West Mounted Police post; just watch your back! Nearby, a monument to the famous Sioux medicine man, Sitting Bull, sits atop a hill overlooking the park.

Tour Two begins with a mine tour of the thermal power generating station at Coronach’s Poplar River Power Plant and a short drive to see some of North America’s largest draglines at Luscar Mines.

Get ready for Aust’s General Store in Big Beaver. This country store knows that ‘if they don’t have it, you don’t need it.’

Next stop is the Big Big Muddy Badlands and the awe inspiring Castle Butte.

Whispers of the wild old days live here, and visitors hear tales of outlaws and horse thieves.

The North West Mounted Police Post and country school finish the tour before a

stop at the Coronach Museum.

On Tour Three, visitors can see how they measure up to the life-size statue of the Willow Bunch Giant, Edouard Beaupré.

The Willow Bunch museum is housed in an old convent which was constructed in 1914 by the Sisters of the Cross. Learn more about Sitting Bull’s influence on the area’s history and of Jean Louis Légaré and the first Métis settlers.

This is a shorter tour and wraps up with one of our province’s great mysteries, the St. Victor Petroglyphs. These carvings of bears, birds, tracks and human faces are etched into the towering plateau of Ravenscrag sandstone. Best viewed in low light, they are thought to be carved between 500 and 1700 A.D. The Rockglen area is rich with history, geological marvels and a vibrant sense of community.

Visit www.rockglentourism.com to plan your trip.

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Coming Events MAY May 01

Dec 31

Saskatchewan Farmers' Market Co-op

Province-wide

May 01

Jun 10

Briercrest Summer Stage

Caronport

May 01

Aug 31

Grasslands National Park - A Walk in the Park

Grasslands National Park

May 01

Dec 31

360'-sk (French Performing Art Network)

Province-wide

May 01

Dec 15

RCMP Sergeant Major's Parade

Regina

May 01

May 05 Trial of Louis Riel - School Shows

May 01

Sep 30

Regina Beach Farmers Market

Regina Beach

May 01

Dec 31

Saskatoon Farmers' Market Co-op

Saskatoon

May 03 May 07 Moose Jaw Festival of Dance - Dance Inspirations May 03 Dec 16

Regina Farmers' Market

Regina

Moose Jaw Regina

May 03 May 07 CINERGIE, International Francophone Film Festival

Saskatoon

May 03 Jun 16

Wanuskewin Heritage Park - Archaeological Dig Site

Saskatoon

May 04 Dec 21

Hand Wave Gallery - 2017 Exhibition Schedule

Meacham

May 04 May 14

Live Five presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Saskatoon

May 04 Dec 14

Yorkton Farmers Market

Yorkton

May 07

The Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk

Eastend/Moose Jaw/Prince Albert/Swift Current/Yorkton

May 07

Walk So Kids Can Talk - Regina

Regina/ Saskatoon

May 11

May 13

Prairie Artists & Aurora Guilds Spring Show and Sale 2017

Regina

May 11

May 13

Saskatchewan Fashion Week

Regina

May 12

Jun 16

Relay for Life - Saskatchewan Communities

Province-wide

May 13

Tim Tamashiro and Tommy Banks in Concert

Saskatoon

May 13

Vesna Festival 2017

Saskatoon

Indoor Spring Flea Market

Yorkton

May 13 May 15

May 18

Moose Jaw Band & Choral Festival

May 18

May 20 Annual Spring Festival of New Plays

Regina

Moose Jaw

May 19

May 20 Batoche National Historic Site - Learn to Camp

Batoche National Historic Site

May 19

May 21

Mardi Gras at Dizzy Dave's

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May 20

Museum Open House

Eastend

May 20

Rafferty Reservoir Walleye Cup (RRWC)

Mainprize Regional Park

May 20

Parks Canada Xplorers

National parks province-wide

May 20 May 21

Saskatchewan Highland Gathering and Celtic Festival

Regina

Mossbank Rockathon

May 04 May 07 Kalyna Festival of Ukrainian Dance

Yorkton

May 05 May 07 Jane's Walk - Regina

Regina

May 05 May 07 Jane's Walk - Saskatoon Tours

Saskatoon

May 21

May 06 Sep 16

Fort Qu'Appelle

May 22 May 27 Cathedral Village Arts Festival

Regina Muenster

and District Farmers' Market

Annual Saskatchewan Stitches Conference

Mossbank

May 06 May 06 Mother's Day Tea and Social

Gravelbourg

May 25 Jun 03

May 06 May 07 Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic

Last Mountain Lake

May 25 May 28 Yorkton Film Festival - Golden Sheaf Awards

Yorkton

May 26 May 27 Annual Trade Show & Expo

Kindersley Osler

May 06

Lloydminster Muck Run

Lloydminster

May 26 May 27 Spring Community Garage Sales

May 06 Dec 03

2017 Government House Historical Society Victorian Tea

Regina

May 26 Sep 02

Saskatoon

Marquis Downs Thoroughbred Horse Racing

Saskatoon

Regina

May 26 May 27 Saskatoon Cache and Release X - the 10th Anniversary

May 06 Nov 05 Regina Beach 10km Volksmarch

Regina Beach

May 27 May 28 Blackstrap Art Studio Tour

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May 06

Weyburn

May 27 May 28 Lake Diefenbaker Walleye Classic

Elbow

May 06

Spring into Summer Spring Craft Sale & Trade Show

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Children and Family Interpretive Programming, Prince Albert National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography May 27

The Perogy Run

Montmartre

Jun 05

Oct 06

Warman Farmers' Market

Warman

May 27

RCMP Charity Ball in Support of Kids Help Phone

Regina

Jun 06

Jun 08

Conexus Senior Men's Lobstick Tournament

Prince Albert National Park

May 28

The Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk Estevan

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Jun 07

Aug 30

Words in the Park

Regina

Jun 07

Aug 30

Yoga in the Park

Regina

Annual Charity Car Show

Regina

Jun 07

Jun 08

Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show

Weyburn

Jun 08

Jun 10

RuBarb Productions - Shrek the Musical - TYA Version

Moose Jaw

Jun 09

Jun 10

May 28 May 28

39th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon

Saskatoon

May 30

Canada 150 Birthday Tea

Radville

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Jun 11

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Jump Into Summer

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Dinsmore Sports Day

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Sandhill Rodeo

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Odessa Slow-pitch Tournament

Odessa

Jun 01

Aug 16

Souris Valley Theatre Inc

Estevan

Jun 10

Jun 11

Porcupine Blues Rodeo

Porcupine Plain

Jun 01

Jun 04

International Prairie Puppet Underground Festival

Regina

Jun 10

Jun 11

Swervin's Mini Indy 'Laps for Life'

Regina

Mosaic 2017: A Festival of Cultures

Regina

Jun 01

Jun 03

Jun 01

Aug 15

Regina Red Sox Baseball Club 2017 Season

Regina

Jun 01

Jun 03

Spiritfest and Homecoming 2017

Spiritwood

Jun 02

Jun 04

Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - CPCA Tour Season Battlefords, The Kick-off

Jun 02

Jun 03

Chaplin Lake Shore Bird Festival

Chaplin

Jun 02

Jun 03

Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Tour

Moose Jaw

Jun 02

Jun 04

International Sask Salsa & Bachata Congress: A Music & Dance Festival

Saskatoon

Jun 10

Rockglen Arts in the Park

Rockglen

Jun 10

Art Farm V

Weyburn

Jun 11

Crocus Open Golf Tournament

Neudorf

Jun 11

Learn to Camp

Saskatoon

Conexus Men's Lobstick Tournament

Prince Albert National Park

Jun 12

Jun 17

Jun 14

Jun 18

Humboldt Summer Sizzler

Humboldt

Jun 14

Jun 18

JazzFest Regina 2017

Regina

Jun 15

Sep 28

Salsa on the Plaza

Regina

Jun 16

Jun 19

Elysium Music and Arts Festival

Big River

Jun 02

Jun 04

Saskatchewan Music Festival - Provincial Finals

Saskatoon

Jun 02

Jun 04

Unity Western Days

Unity

Jun 16

Jun 18

Annual Pilot Butte Community CCA Rodeo

Pilot Butte

Cut Knife

Jun 16

Jun 18

Long Creek Rodeo

Radville

Eastend

Jun 16

Nov 04 Saskatchewan Roughriders 2017 Season

Regina

Jun 16

Jun 18

Sakimay First Nation

Jun 03

Cut Knife Elks Children's Day

Jun 03

Eastend Community Yard Sales

Sakimay First Nation Powwow

Jun 03

Jun 04

Dean Francis Art Show at Sagebrush Studio & Art Galleries

Leader

Jun 03

Jun 05

Lloydminster 4-H Expo

Lloydminster

Jun 16

Jun 18

Annual St. Victor Boogie

St. Victor

Jun 16

Jun 18

Watson Annual Slow-pitch Tournament

Watson

Jun 03

Jun 04

Buster Days

Martensville

Jun 03

Sep 03

Hooves of Thunder Pro Tour

Province-wide

Jun 17

Summit Run

Prince Albert

Regina

Jun 17

Bazaart

Regina Regina

Jun 03

Aug 26

Chess in the Park

Jun 03

Jun 06

PotashCorp Children's Festival of Saskatchewan Saskatoon

Jun 17

Aug 26

Culture on the Plaza

Dizzy Dave's Weekend Market

Watrous

Jun 17

Jun 18

Riverhurst Walleye Classic

Riverhurst

17th Annual Powwow

Yorkton

Jun 17

Canada 150 Celebration

Rocanville

Sukanen Spring Fling Car Show and Shine

Moose Jaw

Jun 17

Fins 'n Skins (Fish & Golf Tournament)

Tobin Lake

Nipawin

Jun 18

Eagle Creek Jamboree

Asquith

Jun 03 Jun 03 Jun 04 Jun 04

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Sep 30 Jun 04

Nipawin Pike Festival Provincial Media Days

See Scenic Saskatchewan

additional event details can be found at www.saskatchewan-events.com

Kayaking, Meadow Lake Provincial Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Paul Austring Photo Jun 18 Jun 18

Sep 30

Jun 21

Jun 21

Jun 21

Just Kruzin Show 'n Shine

Lloydminster

Nipawin Great Northern Pike Festival

Nipawin

Batoche NHS - National Aboriginal Day Celebrations

Batoche National Historic Site

National Aboriginal Day

Jun 23

Jun 21 Jun 21

Prince Albert National Park/ Waskesiu Lake

JULY Jul 01 Jul 01

Jul 02

Jul 01

Assiniboia Canada Day Festivities

Assiniboia

Balcarres Sports Days

Balcarres

Batoche NHS - Canada Day

Batoche National Historic Site

Canada's Farm Progress Show

Regina

National Aboriginal Day Celebrations

Regina

Jul 01

Fort Battleford NHS - Fort Fest on Canada Day

Battlefords, The

Wanuskewin Heritage Park National Aboriginal Day

Saskatoon

Jul 01

Annual July 1st Celebration

Bienfait

Jul 01

Doukhobor Dugout House NHSC Season Opening - War & Peace

Blaine Lake

Jun 22

Jun 25

Long Day's Night Music Festival

Swift Current

Jun 23

Jun 24

Country at the Creek

Big River

Jul 01

Canada Day 2017

Carnduff

Jul 01

Cupar - Celebrate Canada 150

Cupar

Cut Knife Elks Annual Mixed Slow-pitch Tournament

Cut Knife

Jun 23

Jun 24

Southern Saskatchewan Summer Solstice d'ete Festival

Gravelbourg

Jun 23

Jun 25

Hague Summer Blast

Hague

Jun 23

Jun 25

Whitewater Festival 2017

Missinipe

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration

Denare Beach

Moose Jaw Hometown Fair

Moose Jaw

Jul 01

Dundurn Canada 150 Day

Dundurn

Saint Jean Baptiste Day Celebration

Saskatoon

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebrations

Eastend

Saskatoon

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration

Elbow

Heritage Day Celebration

Elbow

Fort Walsh NHS - Canada Day

Fort Walsh

Grasslands National Park - Fireside Chats, Stories and S'more

Grasslands National Park

Jun 23

Jun 25

Jun 23 Jun 23

Jul 02

SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

Jul 01

Jun 24

Alameda Fishing Derby

Alameda

Jul 01

Jun 24

Canada Day Celebration

Bredenbury

Jul 01

Kipling

Jul 01

Jun 24

Great Saskatchewan Bacon Festival

Jun 24

Jun 25

Pagan Lake Annual Fish Derby

Meadow Lake

Jun 24

Jun 26

Ride for Sight

Montmartre

Mortlach Saskatoon Berry Festival

Mortlach

Jun 25

SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival

Swift Current

Jun 24 Jun 24 Jun 25

Claybank Brick Plant NHS Heritage Day

Claybank

Jun 25

Artists in Bloom

Parkside

Museum Day

Nokomis

Frontier Days Regional Fair and CCA Rodeo

Swift Current

Jun 26 Jun 28

Jul 01

Jul 02

Aug 25

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebrations

Herbert

Jul 01

Canada Day in the Bay

Hudson Bay

Jul 01

Sep 30

Jul 01

Grazing Goose Farm & Food Tours

Indian Head

Canada Day Celebrations

Ituna

Jul 01

Jansen Lites up the Nite

Jansen

Jul 01

July 1st Celebrations

Katepwa Beach

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration - Struthers Lake Regional Park

Kinistino

Jun 30

Jul 02

Annual Hogfest

Englefeld

Jul 01

Kinistino Celebrates Canada's 150

Kinistino

Jun 30

Jul 02

Luseland Homecoming and Canada 150 Celebration

Luseland

Jul 01

Canada 150 Kipling

Kipling

Jun 30

Jul 02

Muskeg Lake Veteran's Memorial Traditional Powwow

Muskeg Lake Cree First Nation

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration

Last Mountain Lake

Jun 30

Jul 08

Saskatoon Summer Players - Spamalot

Saskatoon

Jul 01

July 1st Celebrations

Little Loon Regional Park

Jun 30

Jul 02

Whitewood Birthday Bash 2017

Whitewood

Saskatchewan Amateur Women's Golf Championships

Lloydminster

Supplement to The Western Producer

Jul 01

Jul 02

Jul 03

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Deer Park Municipal Golf Course, Yorkton | Tourism Saskatchewan / Red Leaf Studios

july Jul 01

Jul 03

Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Men's Golf Championship

Jul 01

Lloydminster

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration

Maple Creek

Jul 01

Maple Creek Ranch Rodeo

Maple Creek

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration

Maymont

Jul 01

Canada 150 Celebration

Meeting Lake Regional Park

Waskesiu Canada 150 Festivities

Waskesiu Lake

Jul 01

Jul 02

Dizzy Dave's Tractor Weekend

Watrous

Jul 01

Jul 02

Watrous Manitou Homecoming 2017

Watrous

Jul 01

100 Mile Mall and Canada Day Celebrations

Whitewood

Jul 01

Western Development Museum - Canada Day Picnic

Yorkton

Arcola Antique Ag Daze

Arcola

Jul 02

Jul 02 Jul 08

Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival

Regina

Jul 03

Jul 07

forestART - Art School of the North at Ness Creek

Big River

Jul 01

ParkArt

Moose Jaw

Jul 01

Motherwell Homestead NHS - Canada Day

Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site

Jul 03

Jul 01

Nipawin Canada Day Celebrations

Nipawin

Jul 04

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebrations

Osler

Oungre Canada Day Celebration

Oungre

Jul 05

Aug 20

Porcupine Plain Sports Day

Porcupine Plain

Qu'Appelle Canada Day Street Fair

Qu'Appelle

Jul 01 Jul 01

Jul 02

Jul 01 Jul 01

Jul 03

Sep 04

Government House - History Alive! Vignettes

Regina

Jul 03

Sep 06

Saskatchewan Legislative Building - History Alive! Vignettes

Regina

Jul 05

Weyburn Fair

Weyburn

Aug 30

Motherwell Homestead NHS - Children's Day Camps

Abernethy

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival presented by PotashCorp

Saskatoon

Jul 05

Jul 08

Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair

Yorkton

Jul 06

Jul 08

Moose Jaw Sidewalk Days Festival

Moose Jaw

Radisson Celebrates Canada 150

Radisson

Jul 01

Jul 02

2017 Canada Day Regatta

Regina

Jul 01

Jul 01

Lieutenant Governor's Canada Day Garden Party

Regina

Jul 06

Aug 31

Yoga Party in the Park

Regina

Jul 01

Aug 08

RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremonies 2017

Regina

Jul 06

Jul 08

Chautauqua Summer Theatre Festival

Swift Current

Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Jul 07

Sep 21

Eastend Farmers' Market

Eastend

Jul 07

Jul 09

Carlton Trail Rodeo

Kelliher

Canada 150 Celebrations

Regina Beach

Jul 07

Jul 09

Kerrobert Rodeo

Kerrobert

South Shore Art Guild Show & Sale

Regina Beach

Jul 07

Jul 09

Love Gospel Jamboree

Love

Jul 01

Celebrate Canada 150 at Optimist Canada Day

Saskatoon

Jul 07

Jul 09

All Folk'd Up Music Festival

Montmartre

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration

Southey

Jul 07

Jul 09

Motif Moose Jaw Multicultural Festival

Moose Jaw

Jul 01

Strasbourg Celebrates Canada 150

Strasbourg

Jul 07

Aug 25

Art in the Park

Regina

Jul 01

Manitou Lake Canada 150

Suffern Lake Regional Park

Jul 07

Jul 09

Festival FĂŞte Fransaskoise

Saskatoon

Jul 07

Jul 09

Tobin Lake Walleye Championship

Tobin Lake

Jul 07

Sep 30

Dizzy Dave's Music Park (Jam Sessions)

Watrous

Jul 01 Jul 01 Jul 01

Jul 31

Jul 06

Jul 08

Annual Rotary Club RibFest

Prince Albert

Jul 06

Aug 31

Market Under The Stars

Regina

Jul 01

Canada 150 Celebrations

Thomson Lake Regional Park

Jul 01

Tisdale Museum Canada Day

Tisdale

Jul 07

Jul 09

Wood Mountain Sports & Stampede

Wood Mountain

Jul 08

Jul 08

Batoche NHS - Louis Riel Relay & Kidfest

Batoche National Historic Site

Jul 08

Jul 09

2017 Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail

Manitou Beach

Jul 01

Canada Day Celebration

Unity

Jul 01

Waldheim Canada 150 Celebration

Waldheim

Jul 01

Warman Canada Day Celebrations

Warman

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See Scenic Saskatchewan

additional event details can be found at www.saskatchewan-events.com

Tent Cabin Camping in Prince Albert National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photo Jul 08

Jul 10

Moosomin and District Rodeo

Moosomin

Jul 15

Jul 16

Fort Walsh NHS - Learn to Camp

Fort Walsh

Jul 08

Jul 09

Thunder on the Prairies - Tractor and Truck Pulls

Odessa

Jul 15

Jul 16

Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival

Prince Albert

Ogema Agricultural Society Summer Fair

Ogema

Jul 15

Parks Day and Waskesiu Children's Festival

Jul 09

Prince Albert National Park - Learn to Camp

Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park

Jul 15

Canada's Parks Day

Province-wide

Hamilton Tiger Cats vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Jul 16

Lilies in Bloom at Honeywood

Parkside

Jul 16

Brits by the Bess

Saskatoon

Jul 16

National Doukhobor Heritage Village Heritage Day

Veregin Canora

Jul 08 Jul 08 Jul 08 Jul 08

Jul 09

Pion-Era

Saskatoon

Jul 08

Jul 09

Sheho Sports, Mud Fling and Ranch Rodeo

Sheho

Jul 09

Murraydale 109th Stampede and Picnic

Maple Creek

Jul 17

Jul 23

Canora in Bloom Festival

Jul 09

The Deep South Pioneer Museum Day

Ogema

Jul 17

Jul 19

Nipawin Exhibition

Nipawin

Jul 17

Jul 20

Amateur Men's Golf Championship

Yorkton

Jul 09

Jul 15

Old Home Week

Preeceville

Jul 09

Jul 15

Saskatchewan Parks Week

Province-wide

Jul 19

Jul 21

Cowtown Pro Rodeo

Maple Creek

Jul 09

Saskatoon Pets in the Park

Saskatoon

Jul 20

Jul 23

Back to Batoche Days

Batoche

Jul 10

Fort Battleford NHS - Canada 150 Voyageurs' Rendez-vous

Battlefords, The

Jul 20

Aug 19

RuBarb Productions - The Importance of Being Ernest

Moose Jaw

Jul 20

Aug 05

Trial Of Louis Riel

Regina

Jul 21

Jul 22

Annual Polkafest - Aberdeen

Aberdeen

Jul 21

Jul 23

The Gateway Music Festival

Bengough

Jul 21

Jul 23

Dino Days

Eastend Maple Creek

Jul 10 Jul 11 Jul 12

Jul 12 Jul 16 Jul 15

Jul 12 Jul 13

Aug 17

Jul 13

Saskatchewan Junior Women's and Junior Men's Swift Current Golf Championship Taste of Saskatchewan - presented by Conexus Credit Union

Saskatoon

Lloydminster Colonial Days Fair

Lloydminster

Western Development Museum - Museum Day

Yorkton

Motherwell Homestead NHS - Little Red Hen Camps

Abernethy

Batoche NHS - Mass at Historic Church

Batoche National Historic Site

Jul 13

Jul 16

Ness Creek Music Festival

Big River

Jul 13

Jul 16

Country Thunder Saskatchewan

Craven

Kids Ink

Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan Festival of Words

Moose Jaw

Jul 13 Jul 13

Jul 16

Jul 13

Jul 16

Regina Summer Stage

Regina

Jul 14

Jul 15

Assiniboia Polkafest 2017

Assiniboia

Battleford Annual Parade

Battleford

Jul 14 Jul 14

Aug 25

Fort Battleford NHS - Ghost Walks

Battlefords, The

Jul 14

Jul 16

One Arrow First Nation Powwow

One Arrow First Nation

Jul 14

Homesteader Hey Days

Shell Lake

Jul 15

Jul 16

Creelman Agriculture Society's Summer Fair

Creelman

Jul 15

Cut Knife Elks - Bunnock Tournament

Cut Knife

Supplement to The Western Producer

Jul 21

Jul 22

Maple Creek Heritage Festival

Jul 21

Jul 23

Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree

Moose Jaw

Jul 21

Jul 23

Ochapowace Powwow

Ochapowace First Nation

Jul 21

FMG Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival

Saskatoon

Jul 21

Jul 23

Shaunavon Boomtown Days & Stampede

Shaunavon

Jul 22

Jul 23

Motherwell Homestead NHS - Learn to Camp

Abernethy

Jul 22

Jul 23

12-40 & Beyond: An Adventure in Rural Life

Blaine Lake

Jul 22

Jul 23

Lakeshore Stampede

Elbow

Jul 22

Jul 23

Barrel Extravaganza

Estevan

Jul 22

Jul 23

Moose Mountain Annual Pro Rodeo

Kennedy

Jul 22

Jul 23

BRICKSPO

Moose Jaw

Three Island Paddle & Music Festival

Prince Albert National Park

Jul 22 Jul 22 Jul 22

Jul 23

Jul 23 Jul 23

Jul 23

Annual Charity Cruise & Shine

Regina

Souris River Rodeo

Weyburn

Wadena & District Museum and Nature Centre Vintage Day

Wadena

Music in the Park

Wapella

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70 Mile Butte, Grasslands National Park | Tourism Saskatchewan / Robert Postma Photo Jul 25

Jul 27

Jul 26

Saskatchewan Senior Men's and Senior Women's Golf Championship

Battlefords, The

Velocity Prairie Thunder 250 - NASCAR Pinty's Series

Saskatoon

Jul 27

Aug 20

RuBarb Productions - My Fair Lady

Moose Jaw

Jul 27

Jul 28

Mossbank Old Wives Lake Festival

Mossbank

Jul 28 Jul 28 Jul 28

Jul 30 Jul 31

Jul 28

Abernethy Agricultural Fair & Exhibition

Abernethy

Grasslands National Park - Grasslander Classic

Grasslands National Park

2017 Hilltop Sheepdog Trial

Mankota

Maryfield Agricultural Fair

Maryfield

Aug 04

Weyburn & Area Heritage Village Days

Weyburn

Aug 04

Aug 05

Weyburn Wheat Festival

Weyburn

Aug 05

Aug 06

Reno Rodeo

Consul

Aug 05

Mid Summer's Art Festival

Fort Qu'Appelle

Aug 05

Fort Walsh NHS - Wild West Family Fest Trades Day

Fort Walsh National Historic Site

Party in the Park

Love

Aug 05

Aug 05 Aug 06

Northern Horizons Journey of Creativity

Medstead

Aug 05

Aug 07

Annual Living Skies Come Alive Fireworks Competition

Moosomin

Jul 29

Lemberg 2nd Annual Slow-Pitch Tournament

Lemberg

Aug 05

Aug 06

Threshermen's Show and Seniors' Festival

Yorkton

Jul 29

Bow Valley Jamboree

Oxbow

Aug 06

Aug 07

Cut Knife

Jul 29

Parkside & District Annual Demolition Derby

Parkside

Louis Dupuis Memorial Mixed Slow-pitch Tournament

Jul 29

Toronto Argonauts vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Jul 29

Watrous & Manitou Beach Fun Run Auto Show 'N' Shine

Watrous

Willow Bunch Farm Fest Terre Ferme 2017

Willow Bunch

Aug 08

Jul 30

Bruno Show and Shine

Bruno

Aug 09

Jul 30

Radisson Annual Show 'n Shine

Radisson

Jul 29

Jul 30

AUGUST Aug 01

Aug 11

RuBarb School of Performing Arts - Summer Theatre Day Camps

Moose Jaw

Aug 06

2017 Spoke n' Hot Gran Fondo

Fort Qu'Appelle

Aug 06

Camper Meet & Greet and Collector Car & Bike Show & Shine

Tobin Lake

Aug 08

Aug 10

Aug 09

Saskatoon EX

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Exhibition Parade

Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Women's Rosebowl Golf Championship

Elbow

Shand Agricultural Fair

Carragana

Saskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup

Nipawin

Aug 10

Aug 12

Aug 10

Aug 13

Regina Folk Festival 2017

Regina

Aug 10

Aug 13

John Arcand Fiddle Fest

Saskatoon

Aug 11

Aug 13

Standing Buffalo First Nation Powwow

Fort Qu'Appelle

Aug 11

Aug 13

The Dog Patch Music Festival

Loon Lake

Aug 13

Aug 01

Aug 05

Prince Albert Exhibition Summer Fair

Prince Albert

Aug 11

Aug 02

Aug 06

The Queen City Ex

Regina

Aug 11

Aug 03

Aug 12

PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival, Saskatoon

Saskatoon Aug 11

Aug 04

Aug 06

Broadview Celebrates Canada 150th Birthday

Broadview

Aug 11

Aug 04

Aug 06

Herbert Annual Stampede

Herbert

Aug 12

Aug 04

Aug 06

Macklin World Bunnock Championship Challenge Macklin

Aug 04

Aug 07

Connect Festival

Moose Jaw

Aug 12

Aug 04

Aug 06

Canada 150 Celebration - Preeceville

Preeceville

Aug 12

Aug 04

Aug 07

Saskatoon RibFest

Saskatoon

Aug 04

Aug 06

Frenchman River Gospel Jam

Aug 04

Aug 06

Aug 04

Aug 06

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Aug 13

Paradise Hill Summer Bash Music Festival

Paradise Hill

Northern Lights Casino - Classic Kruisers Car Show

Prince Albert

Aug 13

Regina Beach Arts Frenzy

Regina Beach

Aug 13

Whitewood Chacachas Rodeo

Whitewood

Motherwell Homestead NHS - Binding and Stooking

Abernethy

Aug 13

Fort Battleford NHS - Learn to Camp

Battlefords, The

Aug 13

Those Were The Days

Battlefords, The

Aug 12

Birch Hills Threshing & Family Fun Day

Birch Hills

Shaunavon

Aug 12

Annual Museum Day

Dysart

Dizzy Dave's Motorcycle Madness

Watrous

Aug 12

Findlater Ranch Rodeo

Findlater

Wawota Heritage Days & Ranch Rodeo

Wawota

Aug 12

Invermay Fair and Horticulture Show

Invermay

Aug 13

See Scenic Saskatchewan

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SEPTEMBER

Aug 12

Aug 13

Kyle Community Rodeo

Kyle

Aug 12

Aug 13

Town of Radisson Annual Agricultural Fair

Radisson

Aug 12

Aug 13

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail

Shell Lake

Aug 12

Annual Spruce River Folk Festival

Spruce Home

Sep 01

Sep 02

Rock and Roll Weekend at Danceland

Manitou Beach

Aug 12

St. Walburg's Polkafest

St. Walburg

Sep 01

Sep 02

PotashCorp Fireworks Festival

Saskatoon

Sep 01

Sep 03

Commemorate Canada 150 with St. Walburg Yesterday & Today

St. Walburg

Aug 12

Annual Show and Shine Car Show

Strasbourg

Aug 13

Bruno Cherry Sunday

Bruno

Aug 13

Frenchman Butte Museum Festival

Frenchman Butte Lemberg

Aug 13

Lemberg Lions Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast

Aug 13

Lemberg Show Your Ride Show & Shine

Lemberg

Aug 13

Frank Dunn Triathlon and Pancake Breakfast

Prince Albert National Park/ Waskesiu Lake

Aug 13

British Columbia Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Aug 14

Aug 18

Annual Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Camp

Big River

Aug 14

Aug 18

Pepsi Jr. Lobstick Tournament

Prince Albert National Park

Aug 14

Aug 15

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage

Rama

North West Territorial Days Parade

Battlefords, The

Aug 15 Aug 16

Aug 18

North West Territorial Days

Battlefords, The

Aug 16

Aug 20

Cdn Pro Chuckwagon Assoc - CPCA Finals

Lloydminster

Aug 16

Aug 19

Regina International Film Festival & Awards

Regina

Aug 17

Aug 19

Folkfest 2017

Saskatoon

Aug 18

Aug 20

Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival

Big River

Aug 18

Aug 20

Carrot River Valley Studio Trail

Carrot River

Sep 01

Sep 03

Dizzy Dave's - It's a Convoy

Watrous

Sep 02

Sep 04

Flying Dust First Nation Powwow

Flying Dust First Nation

Sep 03

Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Sep 04

Lumsden Duck Derby

Lumsden

Sep 04

Access Communications Labour Day Show & Shine

Regina Regina

Sep 05

Sep 10

Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling - 2017 Tour

Sep 07

Sep 10

PotashCorp Country Music Week

Saskatoon

Sep 08

Sep 09

E. K. Memorial Golf Classic

Big River

Sep 08

Sep 10

Reel Rave International Film Festival

Prince Albert National Park

Sep 08

Sep 10

Queen City Marathon

Regina

Sep 08

Sep 09

SUNFLOWER Art & Craft Market

Yorkton

Sep 09

Sep 10

Sep 09 Sep 14

Moose Jaw Threshing Bee

Moose Jaw

Broadway Street Fair

Saskatoon

Harvest Corn Fest

Bengough

Maple Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Art & Gear Show

Maple Creek

Sep 15

Sep 17

Sep 15

Sep 17

Val Marie 52nd Annual Indoor Rodeo

Val Marie

Sep 16

Sep 17

Carlyle Homespun Craft Show and Sale

Carlyle

Sep 16

K + S MS Bike - Waskesiu Lake

Prince Albert National Park

Sep 16

Beaver Flat 50

Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park

Aug 18

Aug 19

Fish For Freedom Ladies' Walleye Tournament

Nipawin

Aug 18

Aug 20

Piapot First Nation Traditional Powwow

Piapot First Nation

Aug 18

Aug 19

Regina Horticultural Society Garden Festival

Regina

Aug 18

Aug 20

Rock the River

Saskatoon

Aug 18

Aug 20

Eliminator's Car Club's Annual Riverside Run

Swift Current

Sep 16

Aug 18

Aug 20

Roaring 20s Jazz Fest at Dizzy Dave's

Watrous

Sep 17

Aug 19

Aug 19

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

Battlefords, The

Sep 17

Saskatoon Comic & Entertainment Expo

Saskatoon

Balcarres Threshing Day

Balcarres

Sep 17

A Touch of Autumn at Honeywood

Parkside

Sep 17

The 37th Annual Terry Fox Run

Province-wide

Aug 19

Annual Heritage Day

Choiceland

Sep 22

Sep 24

Beechy Western Days

Beechy

Aug 19

Beach Bash

Estevan

Sep 22

Sep 24

Estevan Business Showcase Expo

Estevan

Sep 22

Sep 24

Ranchman's Ridin' & Recitin' & Young Ranchman's

Swift Current

Sep 23

Sep 24

North Battleford Lions Guns, Toys and Antiques Show

Battlefords, The

Aug 19

Hafford Summer Sizzle

Hafford

Aug 19

Hudson Bay Heritage Day

Hudson Bay

Maple Creek Light Horse Show

Maple Creek

Aug 19

Aug 20

Aug 19

Aug 20

Aug 20

Pioneer Echoes

Midale

Vintage Day

Humboldt

Aug 21

Aug 25

Conexus Ladies' Lobstick Tournament

Prince Albert National Park

Aug 23

Aug 27

Saskatchewan Summer Star Party

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Sep 23

Lloydminster Rare and Exotic Animals Fall Sale

Lloydminster

Sep 23

Tapestrama

Prince Albert

Sep 23

Outter Limits Fun Run

Prince Albert National Park

Sep 23

Saskatoon Polkafest

Saskatoon

Sep 23

Festival of Leaves Craft Sale & Trade Show

Weyburn

Aug 25

Aug 27

Prince Albert Polka Fest

Prince Albert

Sep 23

Indoor Fall Flea Market

Yorkton

Aug 25

Aug 27

Waskesiu Lakeside Festival

Prince Albert National Park

Sep 24

Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Aug 26

Aug 26

Motherwell Homestead NHS - Symphony Under Abernethy the Sky Festival

Aug 26

Aug 26

St. Walburg Wild Blueberry Festival

St. Walburg

Aug 26

Aug 26

Ukrainian Day in the Park

Saskatoon

Aug 28

Aug 30

Lobstick ProAm Golf Tournament

Prince Albert National Park

Supplement to The Western Producer

Sep 21

Sep 24

Kindersley Goose Festival

Kindersley

Sep 27

Oct 01

Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre presents Culture Days

Lloydminster

Sep 28

Sep 30

Batoche NHS - Journées du patrimoine

Batoche National Historic Site

Sep 29

Sep 30

Kamsack & District Indoor Rodeo Association Inc.

Kamsack

45

2017 Coming Events Sep 29

Sep 30

Premier Showcase

Saskatoon

Sep 29

Sep 30

Unity Agricultural Society Fall Fair & Trade Show

Unity

Borden & District Threshing Day

Borden

Grenfell Agricultural Fair and Trade Show

Grenfell

Nipawin Vanity Cup - Walleye Tournament

Nipawin

Light the Night

Saskatoon

Sep 30 Sep 30 Sep 30

Oct 01

Sep 30

OCTOBER Oct 01

Nov 04

Edmonton Eskimos vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Nov 10

Nov 12

Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale - Regina

Regina

Nov 11

Jan 08

BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour

Saskatoon

Illumination - Lights On Ceremony

Moose Jaw

Nov 17

Nov 19

Wintergreen Fine Craft Market - Regina

Regina

Nov 17

Nov 19

Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale - Saskatoon

Saskatoon

Nov 17

Nov 19

Western Development Museum - Store Sale and Saskatoon Children's Shopping Day

Nov 17

Nov 18

Hudson Bay Home, Business & Craft Show

Hudson Bay

Nov 18

Montmartre Annual Fall Craft Sales, Trade Show and Farmers' Market

Montmartre

Festival of Trees

Batoche NHS - Taste of Metis Culture Craft Show

Batoche National Historic Site

Nov 18

Oct 08

8th Annual Harvest Family Festival

Rosetown

Nov 20 Nov 25 Canadian Western Agribition 2017

Regina

Dizzy Dave's Giant Pumpkin Festival

Watrous

Oct 08

Lancer Chokecherry Festival

Lancer

Nov 25 Nov 26 Piapot Lions Club 20th Annual Gun and Hobby Show

Maple Creek

Oct 06 Oct 06

Oct 07

Wapella Dodge City Days Rodeo

Wapella

Nov 25

Holly Berry Craft & Hobby Show

Meadow Lake

Oct 07

Oct 08

Thanksgiving Indoor Powwow

Prince Albert

Nov 25

Craft & Bake Sale

Osler

Oct 12

Porcupine Plain Fall Fair and Stew Luncheon

Porcupine Plain

Nov 26 Dec 02

Saskatoon Festival of Trees

Saskatoon

Oct 13

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Oct 01 Oct 01

Moose Jaw

DECEMBER

Oct 13

Oct 14

Western Development Museum - Christmas Craft Fair

Saskatoon

Oct 18

Oct 21

Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Rodeo

Swift Current

Dec 01

Dec 02

Carlyle's Dickens Village Festival

Carlyle

Oct 20

Dec 24

Christmas in October

Moose Jaw

Dec 01

Dec 02

Saskatoon

Oct 20

Oct 22

Harvest of Art 2017

Regina

Sing Choirs of Angels: Saskatoon Children's Choir in Concert

Haunted Ghost Town 2017

Moose Jaw

Dec 01

Dec 03

Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire

Saskatoon

Dec 01

Dec 02

Watson Santa Claus Days

Watson

Dec 02

Festival of Trees

Assiniboia

Dec 07

Parade of Lights

Weyburn

Dec 30

Aylsham's New Year's Party

Aylsham

Dec 31

Prairieland New Year's Eve Party

Saskatoon

Oct 21 Oct 21

Oct 22

Oct 21 Oct 27

Oct 28

Oct 27

Fall Coin and Stamp Show

Regina

Dance For The Health Of It

Unity

Whistlestop Craft Sale

Moose Jaw

Montreal Allouettes vs Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina

Oct 28

Aylsham Inn Halloween Bash

Aylsham

Oct 28

Fort Battleford NHS - Halloween Haunted Fort 2017

Fort Battleford National Historic Site

Oct 28 Oct 28

Oct 29

2017 China Night Charity Gala

Regina

Saskatoon Coin and Stamp Show

Saskatoon

Oct 29

Alien Bash

Watrous

Oct 30

Western Development Museum - Boo-Town

Saskatoon

NOVEMBER Nov 01

Harvest Feastival

Lloydminster

Nov 01

Nov 04 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup

Lloydminster

Nov 01

Jan 12

Saskatoon

Nov 01

Nov 04 Yorkton Grain Miller's Harvest Showdown

Western Development Museum - Once Upon a Christmas

Nov 03 Nov 04 Assiniboia Mistletoe Art and Craft Sale

Yorkton Assiniboia

Nov 03 Nov 04 Christmas Lane Open House

Assiniboia

Nov 03 Nov 04 Nipawin Lions Craft & Gift Show

Nipawin

Nov 03 Nov 04 Artisans' Craft Market

Saskatoon

Nov 04 Nov 05 Mistletoe Craft & Gift Show

Battlefords, The

Nov 04

Eston Bizarre Bazaar

Eston

Nov 04 Nov 05 Humboldt Fall and Business Showcase & Tradeshow

Humboldt

Nov 04 Nov 05 Focus on Christmas Trade Show & Sale

Prince Albert

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