Sask Parks events and programs are back, with activities and offerings for everyone to enjoy.
"We are thrilled to once again offer our fantastic park programs that campers have come to know and love over the years," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. "New this year are 17 special event days across provincial parks that are jam-packed with great entertainment, food and exciting activities that park visitors won't want to miss out on."
Saskatchewan Express will be touring provincial parks once again this summer, presenting Your Dream Come True, the musical game show that brings your vacation to life. Guests can bring their blankets and lawn chairs and settle in under the sunset for an evening of song and family-friendly entertainment.
Guided in-person programming, led by Sask Parks interpreters, will be available at 20 provincial parks and includes activities such as forest hikes, survival skill lessons, scavenger hunts, campfire games and more. Park visitors can take a step back in time at Cannington Manor, Fort Carlton and Wood Mountain Post provincial historic parks with guided tours, programs and special events.
Self-guided Park Activity Kits are available for pick-up daily in a number of parks. The kits include everything needed to complete a craft, explore the park, or spark creativity from a campsite. Distribution boxes can be found at visitor centres, service centres or check-out kiosks.
Also, due to recent rainfall and cooler weather, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is lifting the provincial fire ban that has been in place since July 2. The ban had applied to all Crown lands, provincial parks and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.
Some municipalities continue to experience a high fire risk and may choose to keep their fire bans in place. The SPSA continues to encourage all municipalities to examine the fire risk in their local area and reminds the public to practice fire safety.
Anyone who spots a wildfire can call 1-800-667-9660, dial 9-1-1 or contact their closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.
People can find the latest fire risk maps and municipal fire ban map at www.saskatchewan.ca/fire.
Established in 2017, the SPSA is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation responsible for emergency management, Sask911, SaskAlert, the Civic Addressing Registry, wildfire management and fire safety.
