Six representatives of the River Ridge branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) and two from the Canora branch are expected to attend the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federations 90th Annual Convention.
The convention, which will be held February 14 to 16 in Moose Jaw, is expected to be attended by Hal and Kathy Thomas, Brad and Pat Thompson and Kate and Cliff Lockert of River Ridge, and Bryan and Leslie Hryhoriw of the Canora branch.
River Ridge will be hosting its annual wildlife awards banquet on March 2, while the Canora branch awards banquet is scheduled for April 6.
The SWF celebrates 90 years of leadership in conservation with our 90th annual convention, said a release.
Hunters, anglers, and other conservationists from across the province will gather to discuss issues, participate in workshops, debate resolutions, develop policy, review SWF program updates, and attend presentations on wildlife, fisheries and enforcement.
The SWF will be conducting a fundraising event and two awards banquets recognizing member and branch achievements and milestones over the course of the three evenings.
“Our Convention is the annual premier opportunity for our members to discuss the many issues facing Saskatchewan’s wildlife and fisheries resources and the outdoor activities that are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Saskatchewan residents every year”, said Heath Dreger of Yorkton, SWF president.
“We’re thrilled to have world renowned speaker Bruce Vincent, a third-generation logger and forest activist out of Montana providing this year’s keynote address,” continued Dreger. “In addition, we are very excited to have Dustin Duncan, the minster of environment, as a guest speaker.”
“This year’s theme is ‘90 Years of Leadership in Conservation,’ coinciding with the celebration of our organization’s 90th anniversary,” the release said. “Over the last 90 years, the SWF and its branches have evolved and come together across the province to build a legacy of conservation for generations to come.”
For more information on the SWF Convention and a detailed agenda, visit www.swf.sk.ca.
Established in 1929, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is a non-profit, non-government, charitable organization of over 33,000 members in 121 branches across Saskatchewan representing every walk of life. Per capita, it’s the largest wildlife conservation organization of its kind in the world, said the release.
