Bobbi Hebron begins new position at Rivers West District for Sports, Culture and Recreation

By Joan Janzen

KERROBERT - The Rivers West District for Sports, Culture and Recreation is pleased to have Kerrobert resident, Bobbi Hebron come on board as their Community Development Coordinator. She started her new position on April 8th and is excited to bring her years of experience and passion for community building to the communities she serves.

Kerrobert resident Bobbi Hebron began her new position on April 8th, as Community Development Coordinator at Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation. SUBMITTED

Saskatchewan has seven sports, culture and recreation districts who receive funding support from Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation. “These seven districts work closely with SaskSport, SaskCulture, and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association to assess needs, and provide information and services to help improve access to opportunities,” Bobbi explained.

Her previous experience as Recreation Director has equipped her with valuable insight into the needs of rural Saskatchewan communities. “I am very excited to connect with community leaders, organizations and volunteers throughout the Rivers West District to discuss their unique challenges and successes,” she said.

Bobbi and her husband raised their large family in Kerrobert and on the waters of Jackfish Lake, where their lives were enriched by the opportunities offered by sport, culture and recreation in Saskatchewan. “We have made it a priority to build relationships and work with others who are passionate that these opportunities continue to exist for years to come,” she said.

As Bobbi begins her new position she will be working from home, but will also travel to district offices located in North Battleford and Rosetown, as well as communities in the Rivers West District. The area served encompasses Pierceland and Dorintosh in the north, south to the Saskatchewan River and from the Alberta border in the west to Terrier, Hafford and Medstead in the east.

Bobbi’s first week on the job was full of introductions, meetings, as well as a day spent at the SUMA Convention working at a booth for the trade show. There she met people from across the province who are enthusiastic about what is happening in their communities.

“I am beyond excited to be part of the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation, an organization I have long admired,” Bobbi said. Congratulations and best of luck in the years ahead.