By Mallorie Rast While the date for Phase 4 has not yet been announced, the Government of Saskatchewan has given the go ahead for playgrounds across the province to open in time for the weekend on June 12th. Spray Parks have not been included in this early release, and await Phase 4. The opening of… Continue reading Playgrounds Set to Open June 12, Spray Parks Wait for Phase 4
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Calgary family's backyard climbing wall causes insurance headache
By CTV News, September 15, 2016 A Calgary family could lose their home insurance, all because they built a 12-foot climbing wall in their backyard. Steven Poffenroth had the wall built for his daughter, Annika, who he says has developed a passion for climbing and has taken up the sport competitively. “In the last nine… Continue reading Calgary family's backyard climbing wall causes insurance headache
Saskatoon parents filling playground funding gap
Parent-led committees behind hundreds of thousands in funding for multiple public playground updates Playgrounds are a public space, but often it’s the parent’s purse that keeps them up to date. There are more than 200 playgrounds in Saskatoon, but every year there is not enough funding to keep them all in good standing. Rather than accepting the reality… Continue reading Saskatoon parents filling playground funding gap