On Sept. 22, Rivers West partnered with Lakeland and Prairie Central Districts as well as the City of Warman, Sask Parks and Recreation, Play Melfort to hold a Rural Recreation Practitioner Gathering in Warman Sask., with support from Sask Lotteries.

The days intention was to provide an opportunity for networking and sharing ideas and building stronger communities. With more than 30 people in attendance from across all three Districts, participants collaborated in large and small groups to discuss grants, programming and events, technology and software in recreation, community engagement, marketing and communications, facilities, operations and fees.

Representing and supporting the Rivers West District in the photo (L to R) are Lori Fenrich – Parks and Recreation Director from Wilkie, Kelli Emmons – Recreation Director from Rosetown; Bobbi Hebron – Community Development Consultant for Rivers West; Kristy Wilson – Community & Social Development Consultant from SPRA.