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Career Opportunity: Saskatchewan Games Council Executive Director

The Saskatchewan Games Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead our organization as Executive Director. The Executive Director will serve as the senior executive responsible for managing the organization's infrastructure and fulfilling its strategic mission and priorities. Through strategic management of the Saskatchewan Games and Team Sask programs, you will help to…

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After 38 Years in Sport and Recreation, Executive Director Mark Bracken Announces His Retirement

After an impactful 38 years dedicated to advancing sport and recreation in this province, the Saskatchewan Games Council sends a heartfelt congratulations to Executive Director Mark Bracken on his forthcoming retirement. Bracken, who has served as Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Games Council since 2014, will officially retire on March 31, 2024. “I have many fond memories of my…

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Team Sask Gymnast Rylee Miller wins Roland Michener Award following the 2023 Canada Winter Games

Sending out a huge congratulations to Team Sask alumna Rylee Miller, whose phenomenal performance and leadership at the PEI 2023 Jeux du Canada Games has earned her the Roland Michener Award! The Roland Michener Award is presented after each installment of the Canada Games to an outstanding male and female athlete who exemplify leadership, cooperation and excellence on and off the…

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Volunteer Week: The Joy of Volunteering with Leslie Blyth, Team Sask Mission Staff Member

Sitting down with Leslie Blyth is like a warm cup of tea filled with passion, enthusiasm, and dedication to volunteerism. Her love for volunteering in the sports world is infectious, and as she talks about her experience, it's easy to see why. From Saskatchewan Soccer, the Saskatchewan Games, and the Canada Games, Leslie has been involved in different roles and helped many…

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Volunteer Week: Behind the Scenes with Rod Schmidt, 2023 Canada Winter Games Assistant Chef de Mission

Rod's passion for volunteering and giving back to his community led him to join the Team Sask Mission Staff, and most recently, become the Assistant Chef de Mission for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island! We sat down with Rod to find out more about his experiences at these and past Canada Games. See below for Rod's insight into the benefits of volunteering. …

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