SASKATOON SPORT & LEISURE SHOW March 6 & 7, 2026

SWAA will be in booth 29B at Saskatoon’s Sport & Leisure Show at Prairieland Park on March 6 & 7, 2026. This booth is close to the concession area. 

NOTE: We will also have a booth at the Collector Show March 13 & 14 - see next post. These are two different shows. There is no charge to participate and there are no commissions taken on any of the sales. 

Participating SWAA artists will be taking shifts to “man” the booth. They will be mindful of not crowding the booth space so everyone has a good opportunity to view the art. For this reason we are only booking 2 artists in the booth at this show at once. Some artists may decide to use this time to demo their methods. All artists are encouraged to stick around to enjoy the show; the concession booth is only steps away. That way you would only be a phone call away if someone wants to talk to you about your art - or you may prefer to continue your day away from the show which is okay. 

Visit your favourite artist at the following times:

Friday, March 6

Set up is at 11:00 am

2:00 - 4:00      Beth Campbell & Wayne Keating

4:00 - 6:00      Lori Merkle & Irene Stroshein

6:00 - 8:00      Irene Stroshein & Grant Dutnall

Saturday, March 7

10:00 - noon     Irene Stroshein   & Grant Dutnall

Noon - 2:00      June Ricklefs &  ___________

2:00 - 4:00       Beth Campbell & Paul Perron

4:00 - 6:00       Cam  & Lori Merkle 

6:00 - 8:00       Jola Kedra  & Lori Merkle 

Artists - comment below to pick your time slot. If the comment section is not appearing click on the place indicating the number of comments;  a space for commenting will appear at the bottom. Your comment may appear to be posted by “anonymous” as mine was, but this is okay. Just comment with your name and preferred time slot. 

Our blog monitor (Beth) will edit this post to reflect your comment and will add you to the schedule. 

If you experience problems simply send a text to 306-260-3408 or email swaa1986@gmail.com. 

SASKATOON COLLECTOR SHOW March 13 & 14, 2026

SWAA will have a large booth at the Collector Show on March 13 and 14, 2026 at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. 

The booth will be located just inside the doors - everyone who comes to the show will be walking by our space - a great location with high visibility! 

NOTE: we will also have a booth at the Sports & Leisure Show March 6 & 7 (see above post).

There is no charge for members to participate and we do not take a commission for any of the sales made. Participating artists will need to volunteer in the booth. 

Collector Show Volunteer Artist Schedule   

NOTE: We have a double booth at this show (8x20’), so there is room for more than 2 artists in each time slot. 

Set-up Friday, March 13 at 2 pm.

Friday, March 13

  5 - 7  Jola Kedra & Wayne Keating

  7 - 9   Wayne Keating &  Eileen Greer

  

  Saturday, March 14

  9 - 11   Cynthia Stock & Grant Dutnall

  11 - 1   Grant Dutnall & ________

  1 - 3     Cam & Lori Merkle 

  3 - 5     Beth Campbell & Jola Kedra 

  Take down Saturday at end of show: 5:00 pm

Artists - comment below to pick your time slot. If the comment section is not appearing click on the place indicating the number of comments;  a space for commenting will appear at the bottom. Your comment may appear to be posted by “anonymous” as mine was, but this is okay. Just comment with your name and preferred time slot. 

At this show we have a double booth, so there would be room for more than 2 volunteers in each time slot. 

Our blog monitor will edit this post to reflect your comment and will add you to the schedule. 

If you experience problems simply send a text to 306-260-3408 or email swaa1986@gmail.com. 

 Our 2026 Annual General Meeting was held on January 14. 

Welcome new executive:

President Irene Stroshein 

Vice President Beth Campbell

Secretary Harvey Rebalkin

Event Coordinator Wayne Keating

Competition Coordinator Jola Kedra 

Judging Coordinator Cam Merkle

Email Coordinator Beth Campbell

Treasurer - Gordon Peters is resigning so we need a new treasurer

Webmaster - Beth Campbell has asked Sheri Gordon if she will take over the website

We discussed our upcoming events and competitions. Our next general meeting will be February 11. 

Impressions of Nature 2025

 The 2025 Impressions of Nature Show & Sale is only a week away. 

At The Saskatoon Wildlife Federation Hall - Range Road 3050 (by McOrmond Drive, near the north bridge)

Saturday, Nov 15 from 10am - 5pm

Sunday, Nov 14 from 10am - 4pm

The following members are busy getting their work ready:

- Irene Stroshein 

- Robyn Magera

- Jack Magera

- Stefania Piecowye

- Cynthia Stock

- Craig Hubbard

- Tim Fahl

- Eileen Greer

- Kathy Kautz

- Jola Kedra

- Woodworkers’ Guild

- Wood Turners

- Steve Penn

- Colleen Miller

- Helen Croissant

- Beth Campbell

- Wayne Keating

- Reuben Unger

- Cam & Lori Merkle (Maple & Bass)

- Carol Carter

- Gwen McKerracher

2025 Zoo Competition

Congratulations to the winner of the 2025 Zoo Competition: 

First Beth Campbell

"Home on the Range"

Second: Brian Trainor

"Zebra"

Third: Colleen Miller

"Boss"

2025 Saskatoon Wildlife Federation Dinner Auction Competition Winner

 Congratulations to Kathy Kautz - winner of the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation's Dinner Auction:

Bob Lavender Carving Class

February 24th and 25th the Perrons hosted a Bob Lavender carving class at their acreage. That session had students start the carving portion of a large mouth bass about to grab the leg of a frog on a lily pad. On March 24th and 25th the class will continue for the painting portion of the carving.