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IN THE NEWS:


Saskatchewan Trail Groups Named as Recipients of NTC-Federal Government Funding

The Saskatchewan recipients of the $25 million investment by the federal government into recreational trails were announced on July 30, 2009. Across Canada, 514 trail groups were chosen by the National Trails Coalition to receive the $25 million funding, which is designed to create jobs and expand and enhance Canada's trail network. The shovel-ready projects were completed on March 31, 2010.

For more information, visit www.ntc-canada.ca, or see below for the news release as well as a list of Saskatchewan recipients.


Discover Northern Saskatchewan on a Hostelling International Canoe Trip

Hostelling International – Saskatchewan is pleased to announce two canoe trips to northern Saskatchewan, taking place from August 23-29 and September 3-6. The first trip will be a 105 km portaging adventure through six beautiful northern lakes, while the second trip will visit Stanley Mission and Nistowiak Falls. For more information, contact either Hostelling International – Saskatchewan at (306) 791-8160 or Lloyd Saul, canoe guide, by phone at (306) 533-2312 and by email lsaul@sasktel.net (reference “canoe trip” in the subject line).


Read the Latest News from SATVA

The summer newsletter from the Saskatchewan All Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is now available and is filled with industry news, safety tips, and more.


Trans Canada Trail Trailbuilders Policy Manual

For trail groups wanting to build Trans Canada Trail in Saskatchewan, please consult the Trans Canada Trail Trailbuilders Policy Manual at www.tctrail.ca/policies.php, and click on the link to the manual.


Saskatchewan’s Historic Trails Featured in New Book

Benchmark Press and the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society (SHFS) have released a new book about the history of the Fort Walsh to Wood Mountain North-West Mounted Police Trail. The book features 14 articles by well-known Saskatchewan authors and historians as well as historic maps and photos. To order the book, contact SHFS at shfs.fa@sasktel.net or (306) 790-9204.


Provincial Trails Strategic Plan

A strategic plan for Saskatchewan trails has been developed following a planning process led by the Saskatchewan Trails Association. The plan was completed January 2009 after a year of consultations. Download the strategic plan below.

Pathway to Success: A Strategy For Trail Development in Saskatchewan (PDF)