January 10, 2025
Stars of the Week
I have been holding out on this one but their time is now overdue. This week’s Stars of the Week are Moosomin Public Works/Rec Staff for their amazing snow removal at Bradley Park and the Curling rink. I have been in Moosomin for close to 40 years, and thanks to Moosomin Council paving the lot and the hard work of the Public Works and our own staff, this year has been a dream for parking and walking to the arenas and Sportsplex.
Communities in Bloom award
We are excited about the January 29 Moosomin Chamber of Commerce meeting. Andrew Exelby will be out to award our community the 2024 Provincial Championship for Communities in Bloom. In addition, he will talk about the 2025 Program including the option our five blooms in 2024 has afforded us as we have the opportunity to partake in the National CIB Contest.
2025 Communities in Bloom
It will be another exciting year with a lot of new ideas and plans! If you would be willing to sit on the 2025 CIB core committee, we would love to hear from you. You can email Angela at a.thorntownofmoosomin@sasktel.net or phone direct to 435-3622.
Nutrien Sportsplex New In-House Manager
Moosomin Parks and Recreation Department are thrilled to announce Sandy Diamond has joined our team as our “In House” Manager. Lots of amazing kitchen additions on the way including some amazing comfort food from the past that everyone will be familiar with! Welcome Sandy!
Senior Fitness Classes
We are just in the process of setting up a once-a-week Senior fitness class at the Nutrien Sportsplex. If you are interested in getting on the list while there is room, please email us at msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net
2025 Borderland Co-op Swimming Lessons
We have started to receive calls about swimming lessons and private bookings for the summer of 2025. We are on it! You can expect registration forms to go out to the schools over the February break.
Ok …you can’t make this stuff up!
It has long been debated who makes the best indoor golf software and equipment. Well, with the launch of the new Professional TGL Indoor Golf Tour, that argument can likely be put to bed as the tour has chosen to use “Full Swing Golf.” If you haven’t seen the TGL Tour—it is amazing—and it just so happens that the Moosomin Nutrien Sportsplex uses Full Swing Golf equipment and software! If you want to try the best…come out and try the sims at the Nutrien Sportsplex!
Family and Friends Bowling Amazing deal!
Every Thursday / Friday (when available), book a bowling lane for $20 and receive a complimentary $10 coupon to our Sportsplex Kitchen. Bowling, laughs and food …all for $20!
Nutrien Sportsplex Winter Programs
Moosomin Nutrien Sportsplex offer a wide range of programming opportunities over the winter season. Some of those include:
Golf Leagues
Men’s Ladies Skins - Wednesday and Thursday nights
Snowbirders Golf - Wednesday and Friday afternoons
Fantasy Golf - Friday nights
Bowling - Thursday nights
Senior Programs - multiple weekly events
For information on any of our programs please feel free to contact the Recreation Office at 435-3622.
Thursday Night Skins Golf
Goes each Thursday at the Nutrien Sportsplex. Tee times are 4 pm and 6:15 pm. If you would like to play, or would like further information, please email Dave Towler at dtowler@sasktel.net.
Friday Night Fantasy Golf Returns
Fantasy Golf returns this Friday for the months of January to April. Friday nights are fun nights where we play scramble golf. You can enter as an individual, couple or team. Tee times are 6 pm. If you would like to play, you can email Mike at msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net
Need some ‘going south’ cash?
Thursday Night Golf has a Hole in 1 prize presently valued at close to $4,000! Various skins games at your option however the Hole in 1 game is just $2 to enter!
If you would like to register for Thursday Night Golf (we have 4 pm and 6:15 pm tee times) you can email Dave Towler at dtowler@sasktel.net
Mike Schwean Arena Winter Ice
The Mike Schwean Arena is open for the season and we are accepting ice bookings for the 2024/2025 winter season. You can phone 435-7578 or email msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net to book.
Mike Schwean Arena
If you are interested in booking a weekend or a special event please email Mike at msmn.rec.brd@sasktel.net
Remaining special events already booked include:
U7 Tournament January 18, 19
U9 Tournament February 1, 2
U11 Carded Tournament February 15, 16
Skating Club Carnival March 16
U9 Carded Tournament March 29, 30
2025 Iron Man April 3, 4, 5
Mike Schwean Arena Public Skating/Shinny This week
Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Moms and Tots
12 pm to 1 pm Public Shinny
1 pm to 3 pm Public Skating
Thursday
10 am to 12 pm Moms and Tots
12 pm to 1 pm Public Shinny
1 pm to 3 pm Public Skating
Games this week at the MS Arena
Tuesday: Esterhazy @ U15 Kim Setrum Rangers 7:30 pm
Thursday: Easton’s Auto @ U15 Kim Setrum Rangers 7 pm
Friday: Wawota Flyers @ Moosomin Sr Rangers 8 pm
Saturday: U7 Tournament Weekend with games all day long
Saturday: Melville Millionaires @ U15 Easton’s Autobody 7:30 pm
Sunday: Ochapowace Thunder @ U15 Kim Setrum Rangers 12nn
Sunday: U11 NAPA Rangers Playoff Gametime 2:30 pm
Sunday: Cote @ U15 Kim Setrum Rangers 5 pm
Sunday: Yorkton Terriers @ U18 RAHD Rangers 7:30 pm
2025 Hockey Saskatchewan Provincials
Always an exciting time of year as local team begin plans on their 2025 Hockey Sask Provincial Playdown teams. This year will be an especially fun one as Moosomin will ice the most provincial entries in the history of the MS Arena.
Hockey Sask deadlines all come in December…then usually draws are approved the first weekend in January and then sent out mid to late January. I will do my best to keep everyone informed as to how the Moosomin teams are doing and when game times are scheduled!
Senior Rangers Provincial News
The first provincial news of the season comes from the Senior Rangers. They have entered the Provincial B draw. Last year Provincial B only had three entries and was not run…this year there are six entries including the 2024 Provincial A Champions from Kenaston.
The six team draw will include:
• Moosomin Rangers 8-1-1 in the Big Six Hockey League
• Langenburg Warriors 7-1-1 in the South East Hockey League
• Biggar Nationals 1-6-1 in the South West Hockey League
• Kindersley Sr Klippers 6-1-0 in the South West Hockey League
• Kenaston Blizzards 7-3-0 in the Sask Valley Hockey League
• Davidson Cyclones 10-0-0 in the Sask Valley Hockey League
The B division reads like a who’s who in Senior Hockey…especially north of the South Sask River. The six teams combine for a 39-12-3 record in four very good senior hockey leagues. Should be some fantastic hockey!
Senior Rangers Additions
The Senior Rangers have some exciting signing announcements as they have added to both their provincial roster and our league roster. All five will be fantastic additions to the club! Additions include:
• Stephane Robidoux - Defense: Provincial Roster
• Brett Hope - Defense: Provincial Roster
• Ashley Howie - Centre: Provincial Roster
• Brayden Holloway - Centre: Provincial and League Roster
• Devrin Stonehouse - Defense: League Roster
Moosomin Rangers Schedule
Hard to believe but the Senior Rangers are now down to just four games remaining in their Big Six regular season schedule. The remaining schedule includes:
Home
Wawota Flyers @ Moosomin Rangers
Friday, January 17 at 8 pm
Carnduff Red Devils @ Moosomin Rangers
Friday, January 24 at 8 pm
Moosomin U11 Carded Nutrien Cup Tournament
Moosomin Rangers will be hosting their Annual Carded U11 Hockey Tournament coming up on February 15 and 16. This will include both boys and girls divisions. Entry fee for the first eight teams is set at $800. To register or for further information please contact the Recreation Office at 435-3622.
Community Sports Loaner Library
For those looking to use the outdoor rink or cross country ski trails and in need of skates, skis, equipment and so forth, please take note we have equipment available free of charge at our loaner library by the outdoor rink. All we ask is you use and return them when finished. We are happy to have the public using this equipment and taking advantage of the facilities.
Moosomin Cross Country Ski Trails
Another amazing volunteer…Mr. Adrian Gaudet. He is the master at getting our local cross country ski trails up and running. Trails are open for the winter season.
Winter Walking Path at Bradley Park
Our quarter mile track has been opened up for your winter walking. Patrons can park in the main lot and make their way over to the walking track…pets welcome but please keep on leash and clean up after them!
Moosomin Curling Club
Regular curling kicks off this week in set number two. Schedule includes:
Tuesday Night Red Barn Men’s – 6:30 pm
Sheet 1 Meredith vs Frape
Sheet 2 Rambold vs Sully
Sheet 3 Stanhope vs McMullen
Sheet 4 Turpie vs Glasser
Bye: Stewart
Wednesday Afternoon Borderland Co-op
Farmers and Friends – 1 pm
Sheet 2 Thorn vs Turpie
Sheet 3 McMullen vs Lee
Thursday Night Celebration Ford Ladies – 7pm
Sheet 3 Lindsay vs Hebert
Moosomin Curling Club Bonspiel
Farmers & Friends: January 29 to February 2
Teams can register at the club or contract the Rec Office at 435-3622.
Parks and Rec Our Biggest Leisure Guide Ever!
Early in 2025, Moosomin Parks and Recreation will be undertaking the biggest leisure guide we have ever put together. Facilities, programs and contacts will headline the booklet, along with wonderful pictures of all our community has to offer. Our booklet will focus on sport, culture and recreation with a pinch of heritage. If you have a group or a facility you would like to see included, please contact the Recreation Office. This project has been made possible by grant funding from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.
Moosomin U9 Carded Tournament
Moosomin Rangers will be hosting their 2nd Annual Carded Hockey Tournament coming up on March 28 to 30. Entry fee for the first eight teams is set at $800.
Teams registered to date include:
Young Guns
Weyburn
SE Kraken
East Central
Canora
To register or for further information please contact the Recreation Office at 435-3622.
Iron Man 2025
Scheduled for April 3 to 5 of 2025. Back for another season will be the regular favorites…hockey, golf, whiffle ball…but take note we have some new games planned that we think teams are going to love! To register or for further information please contact the Recreation Office at 435-3622.
Search for the Golden Moose… coming this spring/summer
Moosomin Parks and Recreation have an exciting project coming up spring/summer of 2025 which ties into our Communities in Bloom. Residents will have the opportunity to search for clues throughout the summer while winning weekly prizes along the way.
Hidden locations will include our Communities in Bloom locations of interest.
In the end, the resident who finds the hidden Golden Moose will win an amazing prize…be forewarned…you’re going to need all your wits to figure out the location of the Golden Moose! Stay tuned!