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Games signing

Sask. winter games officially underway following agreement between FDFN and Meadow Lake

Dec 11, 2024 | 3:57 PM

The dream of bringing the Saskatchewan Winter Games to Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake is officially a reality after the agreement was signed yesterday in the city.

The signing took place on Tuesday at Carpenter High School and marks the first time a First Nation and a city have partnered up to host a youth-centred sporting event. Come February 2026, the torch will be lit and over 5,000 spectators will descend on the communities to cheer on the 1,800 participants in the province-wide games.

According to a news release, along with the two communities, the Saskatchewan Games Council and the newly-formed 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games Host Society also signed on.

In the release, FDFN Chief Tyson Bear, they were glad the games “will promote hard work, friendship, and best of all, unity” and through the success of the games, it will highlight the work being done between the two communities.

“We’re looking forward to creating many more partnerships that will benefit the youth and our communities as a whole.”

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The games council has also committed to providing a $550,000 hosting grant and along with a legacy grant worth $250,000 to the host society that will be used to help support the equipment and facilities dedicated to sports.

The weeklong event will have athletes compete in 17 sports including badminton, cross country and para nordic skiing and wrestling. Organizers expect a $5 million boost to the local economy.

“The signing today brings our excitement to life,” said 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games Chair Davin Hildebrandt in the release.

Meanwhile, the game’s co-chairs will be Dwight King, recreation coordinator with Flying Dust First Nation and Regan Beck, Meadow Lake manager for Parks and Recreation.

“This historic partnership highlights our dedication to reconciliation and shared prosperity. Thank you to Flying Dust First Nation for your unwavering support and shared vision. Together, we are creating a legacy that will benefit future generations,” added Deputy Meadow Lake Mayor Martin Bishop in the release.

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