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Regina Outdoor Pools Opening Soon
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.
Young Athlete Saskatchewan – Free Summer Basketball Camps
PVCA Scholarship 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.
2021 Easter Seals Paper Eggs for Camp Connected
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:
Upcoming Regina Household Hazardous Waste Days – Apr 23 to 25 and more
Friday, April 23, 2021 at 4 PM CST – 7 PM CST
Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 9 AM CST – 4 PM CST
Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 9 AM CST – 4 PM CST
Friday, May 28, 2021 at 4 PM CST – 7 PM CST
Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 9AM CST – 4PM CST
Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 9 AM CST – 4 PM CST
Friday, June 25, 2021 at 4 PM CST – 7 PM CST
Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 9AM CST – 4PM CST
Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 9 AM CST – 4 PM CST
Safely dispose of your household hazardous material for FREE at one of our spring events. Drop off your chemicals, fertilizers, aerosols, batteries, light bulbs, propane tanks and more to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. It’s worth the effort.
Know before you go:
• Do not attend the event if you are sick.
• Residents must remain in their vehicle at all times.
• Put hazardous waste in the box of your truck or trunks, not in the backseat, to maintain physical distancing when unloading.
• Bring fuel and oil in containers that may be left behind for recycling/disposal.
• Material should be safely sealed in clearly marked containers.
• Containers will not be returned once handled by event staff.
• Garbage, recyclables and electronics are not accepted. In an effort to limit cross-contamination and interactions with event staff, please avoid bringing these materials.
• Tires will not be accepted.
Commercial loads are not permitted.
Not sure how to dispose of an item? Use the Waste Wizard tool on Regina.ca/waste.
City of Regina Community Safety and Well-Being Survey
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.
Increased Garbage Pickup Dec 21 to Jan 1
Due to increased volume during the holidays, garbage will be collected weekly from December 21 to January 1. If your garbage or recycling collection day falls on December 25, it will be collected on Saturday, December 26.
Please roll out your carts for collection by 7:30 a.m.
Volunteers Needed for PVCA Executive Positions
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.
Seasonal Dog Parks Closed in Preparation for Ice Skating
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.