REGINA, Sask. —The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) has announced the winners of the provincial Communities in Bloom program for 2026.
This year’s 51 participants enhanced their communities and were evaluated in the following criteria: Community Appearance, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Tree Management, Landscape, and Plant & Floral Displays. Participants are recognized with a Bloom Rating, and through the program’s Evaluation, Special Recognition Awards and a photo contest.
Communities in Bloom Provincial Competition Winners
In the population 501 to 1,000 category Eston achieved four Blooms and a special mention in the 5 for 5 Campaign.
Redvers earned five Blooms in the population 1,001 to 1,500 category. The committee was also given a special mention for enthusiasm.
In the population 1,501 to 2,000 category, Shaunavon was awarded four Blooms and given a special mention for cultural heritage conservation.
Maple Creek earned five Blooms and a special mention for the central courtyard garden at the hospital population 2,001 to 3,000 category.
In the population 3,001 to 4,999 category, Nipawin was awarded four Blooms and given a special mention for prioritization of physical and financial accessibility for residents and visitors.
Swift Current topped the population 5,000 and higher category with four Blooms and a special mention for Plewis Automotive Group Inclusive Park.
Special Recognition Award Winners
- Community Appearance Award – Shaunavon for: Painting the Horizon: The Shaunavon Water Tower Mural – Southwest Mural Fest 2026
- Heritage Recognition Award – Coronach for: the Coal Dragline Bucket Display by the Coronach 100th Anniversary Committee
- Floral Displays Award – Redvers
- Group Volunteer Recognition Award – Royal Canadian Legion, Watson Branch No. 272
- Individual Volunteer Recognition Award – Clay Whitney, Île-à-la-Crosse
- Community Spirit Award – Saskatchewan Beach for: Creating a Communities in Bloom Sensation
“Take a Shot!” Photo Contest Winners
- 1st Place: Aileen Martin – Silton Communities in Bloom
- 2nd Place: Linda McCrank – Assiniboia Communities in Bloom
- 3rd Place: Audrey Kingfisher – Sturgeon Lake First Nation
- Honorable Mention: Candace Sonmor – Dalmeny Communities in Bloom
Moosomin, Melfort and Coronach were recognized at the 2026 Communities in Bloom National Symposium featuring the National and International Awards Ceremonies on Oct. 17 in Montréal, Que.
- Moosomin: five Blooms, Participant in the Competitive – Up to 10,000 Category, Special Mention for The Play for All Program
- Melfort: five Blooms – Bronze, Participant in the Class of Champions (Small) Category, Special Mention for The Northern Lights Woodcarvers – Carving Community Spirit into the Landscape
-Recipient of the America in Bloom 2026 Best Therapeutic Gardening Award and the Scotts Youth Involvement Award - Coronach School, Coronach: Recipient of the Nutrients for Life School Garden Award
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