By Ryan Flaherty for Sask Lotteries Artistic inspiration comes in many forms. It could be a beautiful sunset, the sound of rush hour traffic, maybe a pearl of wisdom from a grandparent. It can even come from other artistic works. Every summer, members of the Free Flow Dance Theatre Company draw their inspiration from the […]
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The walls of the Mayfair Lawn Bowling Club’s clubhouse are decorated with history. Photos, trophies and other memorabilia, including a pair of concrete bowls, catalogue the organization’s 100 years of operation, creating a time capsule of achievements, growth and evolution. When Mayfair first opened its doors on May 25, 1925, it was a men’s-only club, […]
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By Ryan Flaherty for Sask Lotteries For many kids, playing outside is a source of endless entertainment. It’s also a great way to learn about the natural world and the myriad ways that it intersects with and impacts our daily life, and a program in Swift Current is focused on exactly that. Nature Play, run […]
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By Ryan Flaherty for Sask Lotteries It’s part tune-up, part fellowship and a whole lot of fun. The Saskatchewan Wheelchair Rugby Festival returned to Regina in April, pitting teams from across the prairies against each other in a tournament that served both as preparation for the 2025 national championships and as a showcase and celebration […]
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The effects of volunteerism are far reaching, producing long-lasting and positive impacts that are felt by communities and local individuals for years. Prince Albert’s Bruce Vance is a shining example of the legacy that is built from volunteering in the amateur sport community. Even while battling cancer and undergoing 50 rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, […]
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Saskatchewan’s sport, culture and recreation system is nourished by the province’s 330,000 volunteers and from Apr. 27 – May 3, the dedication of volunteers will be celebrated across the country under the theme of ‘Volunteers Make Waves.” It is because of volunteers’ commitment that Sask Lotteries’ funding can make a difference in volunteer-led sport, culture […]
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By Ryan Flaherty for Sask Lotteries For more than a century, Olympic weightlifting was a sport reserved only for men. Any women who wished to take part were relegated to smaller, amateur competitions or their own fitness pursuits. But as with many sports, the modern era has seen a significant shift towards gender equality, and […]
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By Ryan Flaherty for Sask Lotteries For Indigenous people, storytelling serves an important purpose, not only in preserving their history and cultural traditions through the generations but in sharing that culture with the broader community. Based in Saskatoon, the Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre has spent the last quarter century telling stories and celebrating Indigenous culture […]
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Written by Ryan Flaherty for Sask Lotteries Whether by birth or by heritage, everyone comes from somewhere, and for nearly a quarter of Saskatchewan residents that somewhere is Germany. According to the last census in 2021, German- Canadians make up 24.7 per cent of the population. And while many now call Canada home, they maintain […]
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By Ryan Flaherty for Sask Lotteries A tropical getaway is something many people dream about, but jetting off to Mexico or Hawaii for a week or two may not be a realistic option for everyone. Instead, why not bring the tropics to you? That’s the idea behind Elmwood Residences’ annual Summer Luau, one of its […]
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