Moosomin Rec Report

Mike Schwean, Recreation Director

(306) 435-3622

msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net

Monday July 21

The Golden Moose

We anticipate someone is within weeks of finding the Golden Moose and the $2,500 in Moosomin Bucks that go along with it. If you have not been playing along, now is a great time to jump in!

Find the Golden Moose and win $2,500 in Moosomin Bucks

Each week we will feature a clue to find a polar bear hidden around town. Find that bear and it will give you a QR code to a business. Go to that business, show them a picture of the bear and they will give you a second clue. That clue will give you a hint as to where the Golden Moose is hidden. Each week will uncover a new clue to the Golden Moose. Collect all the clues and you will have a great shot at finding the Golden Moose. Whoever finds the Golden Moose first will win $2,500 in Moosomin Bucks!

The activity is an SPRA "Get Active" initiative and is a great way to involve the entire family, get out of the house, and get active! We will make public the last week's clue and answer so as to allow you to play along. However, the quicker you get the clue, the quicker you advance your search for the Moose. The present week's clue can be found on our town facebook, recreation facebook, and CIB facebook pages as well as on a sandwich board outside the Town Office.

Hunt for the Golden Moose: This week’s clue to find Benny the Bear

Where valiant pasts are honoured still,

And memories linger, quiet and shrill.

Not a place for play, but for respect,

A room where history, you'll reflect.

Find Benny the Bear, scan the QR code and it will direct you to a local business. At that business you will find the 5th clue to the location of the Golden Moose.

Hunt for the Golden Moose Clues unmasked thus far

Week 1 Clue: Not far from cheers or echoing sound, yet calm and peace are also found.

Week 2 Clue: It isn't fenced, it isn't sealed, but still its secret is concealed.

Week 3 Clue: It's close to play, yet still apart, a peaceful place with an open heart.

Week 4 Clue: It's not a store, it's not a street, but many pass it on their feet.

Week 5 Clue: The world goes on, but here it's still. Look where flowers find their fill.

Week 6 Clue: Among the flowers, peace takes hold, but the moose hidden, quiet and bold.

Week 7 Clue: Beneath the shade, where flowers sway, The moose is waiting, tucked away.

Week 8 Clue: In a quiet space, where whispers stay, Beneath the petals, the Moose will lay.

Week 9 Clue: Close to where the players play, The quiet spot waits, tucked away.

Week 10 Clue: Not a building, but a space to rest, The flowers are your final test.

Week 11 Clue: Awat from crowds, but not too far, The moose waits near where shadows are.

PJHL Steelhawks Player Applications

If you are interested in suiting up for the Steelhawks in their inaugural season, please go to their facebook page where you will find a form to fill in and submit. The Steelhawks are looking for players born in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.

PJHL Steelhawks Looking for Billets

PJHL's Moosomin Steelhawks are now looking for billets for the 2025/2026 hockey season. If you would be interested in finding out more information, contact Blake at 1 (403) 427-0134.

PJHL Steelhawks Looking for Part-Time Employers

PJHL's Moosomin Steelhawks are now looking for part-time work for rostered players for the 2025/2026 hockey season. If you would be interested in employing a Steelhawk, you can find out more information by contacting Blake at 1 (403) 427-0134.

National Communities in Bloom Judges Schedule

We now have the arrival and departure date for our CiB national judges. They will arrive in Moosomin on Wednesday, July 30th and depart Friday, August 1st. With that news we can begin to ramp up plans on what should be an amazing summer for us in CiB! We have a fantastic framework for our judges visit:

Thursday evening: Judges fly to Regina

Wednesday morning: Visit Moosomin Regional Park

Wednesday lunch: Moosomin Regional Park

Wednesday afternoon: Visit our fabulous farmyard

Wednesday afternoon: Visit our hops farmyard

Wednesday supper: at the amazing Skout Brewery

Thursday morning: Breakfast at the Red Barn

Thursday morning: Moosomin visitations

Thursday lunch: Ethnic treat at the Nutrien Sportsplex

Thursday afternoon: Moosomin visitations

Thursday supper: Parks and Rec awards at the Conexus Convention Centre

Friday: Judges depart

Communities in Bloom Contests

1. Business Contest - grow one tomato plant and donate the proceeds to the Moosomin Food Share. Most tomatoes donated wins!

2. Bloom & Nourish - best use of adding edibles to flower gardens or boxes.

3. The Bloom View Challenge - the view from the street will be Scott's Miracle Gro contest this year!

4. Battle of the Blooms - best traditional planter.

5. Bloomin' Boxes - best built-in garden boxes or beds.

6. Climb & Bloom - elevated freestanding designs climbing up or down.

7. Bloomin' Mad - best unique re-purposed planter.

8. Backyard Bloom & Bounty - best backyard veggie garden or raised garden boxes.

Moosomin Senior Club 2025 Programs

The Moosomin Seniors Club meets at the Sportsplex multiple times weekly for a wide range of activities from cards to bowling to shuffleboard and more! If you would like more information on all their programs and services, please contact Orey at 435-6788.

Moosomin Pickleball Club

Moosomin has now formed a formal Pickleball Club registered with Pickleball Saskatchewan and Pickleball Canada. Membership will come with multiple benefits both locally and beyond. If you are interested in becoming a founding member of the club, please go onto the Sask Pickleball website and follow their registration instructions. Cost to join from June to December is $25. This includes fees to Pickleball Saskatchewan and Pickleball Canada. Once registered, please give the Recreation Office a call at 435-3622 and let us know you have registered so we can get you included on the club group text.

moosomin.pickleplanner.com

Beginning July 1, residents can go online and book court time at moosomin.pickleplanner.com.

Costs for court time include:

Pickleball Members: No charge
Non Members: $10 per hour

Walk-ons can use the court at no cost, however booked times take priority and will bump walk-ons.

Pickleball Equipment

For those wanting to try out the game, we have great news for you as we have multiple raquets and balls for you to use at no cost at the Sports Equipment Shed.

Parks and Rec - Our Biggest Leisure Guide Ever

Moosomin Parks and Recreation is undertaking the biggest leisure guide we have ever put together. Facilities, programs, and contacts will headline the booklet along with wonderful pictures of all our community has to offer. Our booklet will focus on sport, culture, and recreation with a strong pinch of heritage. If you have a group or facility you would like to see included, please contact the Recreation Office. This project was made possible by grant funding from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.

2025 Borderland Co-op Aquaplex Registrations

Moosomin Parks & Recreation Department are currently accepting lesson registrations for the 2025 summer season. Early bird pricing is in effect until April. Keep in mind many sets fill up quickly so if you are interested we encourage you to act sooner than later. Lesson sets include:

July 21 - 25

August 4 - 8

August 11 - 22

Private Lesson Sets:

July 28 - August 1

Outdoor Off-Leash Dog Park Donations

Moosomin Parks and Recreation are currently accepting donations toward the construction of an Off-Leash Dog Park at Bradley Park. All donations come with a Municipal Tax receipt eligible for tax usage. To donate contact Mike at msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net or pop into the Town Office.

2025 Friday Night Slo Pitch

This week's schedule includes:

Friday July 25:

McMashers vs King and His Court - Murray Newman Co-op Field 6:15pm

Holy Hitters vs Red Hot Oompaloompas - Elks Field 6:15pm

Booze Cannons vs Lepine's Roofing - Guinness Field 6:15pm

Kinsmen 9:15's vs Bat Attitudes - Kin Field 6:15pm

Snap Crackle Pop vs Sunset Slammers - Legacy Field 6:15pm

2025 Friday Night Slo Pitch Year End Tournament

Year End Tournament goes this coming Sunday. Teams can expect draws to be sent out early this week!

Royal LePage Miniature Golf Course

It is so exciting as Kim and Ryan are giving the miniature golf course at Bradley Park a major upgrade. This is such a great project and the course gets a ton of summer usage.

Bradley Park Camping

Moosomin Parks and Recreation have opened up bookings for camping spots at Bradley Park. Campers have three options for locations:

Bradley Park Main Parking Lot - includes 30 amp individual power and individual water
Rodeo Parking Lot - includes 20 amp community power and community water
Generals Parking Lot - includes 30 amp individual power and individual water

To book or to check availability please log onto Let's Camp at <letscamp.ca> make sure you distinguish between Moosomin Regional Park and Town of Moosomin as we both use Let's Camp services.

Terry Lynd Basketball Court

Things are coming along quickly with regards to the Terry Lynd Basketball Court Project by the swimming pool.

Court is now paved/painted and lined
New AMAZING basketball nets are up

Boy, oh boy, this is an amazing community addition!

Bradley Park Facility Bookings

Park users are reminded that pre-booked facilities take priority, so if you are on a diamond and someone else has pre-booked, they have priority regardless of who was there first. Pre-booked facilities can include:

Borderland Co-op Murray Newman Field
Elks Field
Kin Field
Sharpe's Field
Generals Field
Rodeo Grounds
Guinness Field
Pharmasave Field
Legacy Field
United Soccer Field
Beach Volleyball Court

To pre-book a facility, please contact the Rec Office at 435-7578.

2025 Parks and Rec Awards

Moosomin Parks and Recreation are so excited to announce our 2025 Recipients of our Parks and Rec Awards.

Winners include:

Mayor's Award of Distinction - Sport/Culture/Parks/Recreation - Lyla Smart - Special Mention of work with Communities in Bloom
Mayor's Award of Distinction - Culture/Music and Performing Arts - Sherrie Meredith - Special Mention of work with Creative Visions
RM Award of Distinction - Sport/Culture/Parks/Recreation - Carol Fawcett - Special Mention of work with Communities in Bloom
Community Councillor's Achievement Award - Sport/Culture/Parks/Recreation - Jasmine Davidson - Special Mention of work with Communities in Bloom
Corporate Community Builders Award - Nutrien Mine - Special Mention of work with Communities in Bloom
Association/Team/Individual of the Year - Cooper Bratton - 2024/2025 TELUS Cup Champion (Regina Pat C's)
Legends Award - Tara Billings - Special Mention of Play with Team Canada Volleyball Program

Moosomin Visual Arts Centre

It will be a busy couple weeks at the Moosomin Visual Arts Centre. Here is a snapshot of the countless things you can partake in:

Monday, July 21

9am-4pm Kids' Summer Art Camp Ages 9-12 with Claudia Griffin

7-9pm Open Studio

Tuesday, July 22

9am-4pm Kids' Summer Art Camp Ages 9-12 with Claudia Griffin

Wednesday, July 23

9am-4pm Kids' Summer Art Camp Ages 9-12 with Claudia Griffin

Thursday, July 24

9am-4pm Kids' Summer Art Camp Ages 9-12 with Claudia Griffin

Friday, July 25

9am-4pm Kids' Summer Art Camp Ages 9-12 with Claudia Griffin

Sunday, July 27

1-5pm Open Studio

Monday, July 28