Attention all sport, cultural, recreation groups and service clubs...Applications are now available for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program.

Check out the City of Melfort's offerings in the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Auction 
running Saturday, January 28, 2017, to Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Lakeland District SSFA is bringing Pickleball to Melfort, with a grant from the Melfort Multi-K.  A recreational evening will be held on Thursday, February 16, from 8:30 - 10:00 pm at the Kerry Vickar Centre to let the community see what Pickleball is all about.  Paddles and balls will be supplied.  Come out and try it - you never know, you might like it.  Please contact Carol or Jerry at 306-752-3885 or text 306-921-9922 for more information.

• No running.
• No diving (no flips) in all areas of the pool.
• Weak swimmers should stay where they can touch.
  • To go past the first rope into the lanes you should complete Level 4 under the Red Cross Swim Kids or Level 3 under the Lifesaving Society’s SWIM. Both mean you can complete a 25 swim.
  • To go past the second rope into the deep tank you should complete Level 7 under the Red Cross Swim Kids or Level 5 under the Lifesaving Society’s SWIM. Both mean you efficiently support yourself in deep water without an aid or ledge to assist.
  • Completing a level does not guarantee access, lifeguards will judge swimmers abilities and advise them in how to stay safe.
• Lifejackets are available to rent. Anyone wearing a lifejacket is a weak swimmer and needs to stay in the shallow, older kids should stay where they can touch if they really need a jacket.
• Children 5 years and under must be within arm’s reach of an adult (16 years and over).
• Waterslide
  • Ride feet first (not on your knees).
  • One at a time (rider ahead passes the Canadian Flag before your turn).
  • There is a height requirement of 1.3m (4’2”) marked on the wall. If your child does not meet the requirement you can either assist them going down or if they are old enough to catch them at the bottom of the slide as they exit.
  • No stopping on the waterslide.
• You must be 12 years old to enter the sauna.
• Mats / Toys
  • Do not stand on the mats.
  • Do not jump onto them from the edge.
  • Guests may bring their own equipment.
  • All mats / toys may be removed if pool is overcrowded or is a danger / nuisance to guests.
  • Mats / toys are not allowed on the waterslide / hot tub / or sauna.
• No pushing, dunking or rough housing.
• No chicken fights.
• All patrons must shower before swimming.
• No outside footwear on the deck.
• No chewing gum in the pool.
• No outside food or drink is allowed in the facility without permission from the concession manager.
• Food or drink is not allowed in the changerooms or on the pool deck. Designated eating areas are provided on deck and in the lobby.
• Diapers are not allowed in the pool. Use bathing suit and plastic or rubber pants or disposable swimming diapers.
• Do not hang on the wall in the deep end.
• Do not stand on, walk on, or jump off the spray bar ledge.
• Lifeguards will enforce the rules as the City of Melfort regulates. If any guest is judged as a danger to themselves or other guests and they will not alter their behaviour, they will be asked to leave.