Author: Jon Hayward

The City of Regina’s four outdoor pools are set to open over the next few weeks, offering residents and families the opportunity to get outside, stay active and enjoy the summer.

Three pools have confirmed opening dates:

· Regent Pool: June 10 – register for drop-in programs at Regent starting tomorrow!
· Maple Leaf Pool: June 14
· Buffalo Meadows Pool: June 12

Massey Pool is currently receiving some essential repairs and is expected to open during the week of June 21. Opening day updates for Massey Pool will be provided as more information becomes available.

A Grand Opening event to celebrate the new Maple Leaf Pool is planned for June 22. Save the date and watch for additional details as we get closer to opening day!

Registration requirements, swim times and classes differ per pool. Details are available on Regina.ca.

Swimmers are reminded to respect COVID-19 public health guidelines when at the pools; please:
· Answer the health-related questions posted
· Sanitize your hands
· Come dressed and ready to go 5 minutes before start time (changerooms will not be open)
· Do not linger unnecessarily after your activity
· Bring your own water bottle

If the outdoor pools are busy, don’t forget about the 15 city-owned spray pads available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. all summer long until mid-September. Visit Regina.ca/spraypad for a list of locations.

Simply head to yas.ca for more information!

The PVCA is proud to offer one $500 scholarship for post- secondary education.

It is open to grade 12 student attending high school in Regina, providing the individual lives in the Prairie View area and maintains a 70% average throughout the school year. We are also making the scholarship available to young people up to age 21, who will be continuing their education. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s volunteer activities.

To apply, please submit the following:

-A current high school transcript
-A letter of acceptance or conditional acceptance
-A list of volunteer experiences you have participated in
-a letter from someone else supporting these activities, and that person’s contact information

For any further questions or to apply, please email us at pvca@sasktel.net.

The deadline for applications is May 15th, 2021.

The Easter Seals Paper Egg Campaign continues until the end of April, donations can be made while checking out at many local businesses!  The funds raised go to support Camp Easter Seal’s current COVID-19 compliant initiative:  Camp Connected.  Click on the image to learn more:

The City of Regina, partnering with the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention, is conducting a survey to gather input from the citizens of the city regarding community safety and well-being.  They are seeking your input regarding what is working well and what are the challenges that need to be met.

Take the survey here.

The PVCA is seeking volunteers to fill two of its Executive Committee positions:

Secretary – Recording and distribution of Executive meeting minutes and other applicable communications.

Program Coordinator – Research and develop potential new programs for the PVCA, collect fees for courses, manage contracts and payments with instructors,.

For more information on either role, please contact us.

Reminder:  Seasonal Dog Parks closed for the season on September 30. Over the next couple weeks, crews will be flooding outdoor rinks in preparation for skating ice.  Please stay out of the boarded and non-boarded rink sites, so the ice can freeze properly.

Dependent on weather, the rinks will open around December 21.

Check out Regina.ca/winterfun for the latest updates regarding rinks and availability of outdoor warming shacks.