Ride Like Ole Anniversary Event

August 20, 2023 | Squirrel Hills Recreation Area FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — On Sunday, August 20, 2023, Valley Life Recreation and family of the late Ole Heie invite you to join them in the Squirrel Hills Recreation Area for the 2 year anniversary celebration of Ride Like Ole. This event will give everyone an in-personContinue reading “Ride Like Ole Anniversary Event”

Fundraising Committee Report 2022

Valley Life Recreation (VLR) came into 2022 with remarkable momentum from what was a first incredible year of fundraising in 2021. To recap, the Squirrel Hills Trail Park was first publicly announced in July of 2021 and by the end of that year, VLR had raised approximately $230,000 for this concept of a new outdoorContinue reading “Fundraising Committee Report 2022”

Executive Committee 2022 Report

2022 marked another incredible year for Valley Life Recreation. We received tremendous support not only from local businesses and individuals, but from people across Canada and worldwide. We were lucky enough to meet amazing new people who were elated to find out that Valley Life Recreation has outdoor recreation at its heart and who wantedContinue reading “Executive Committee 2022 Report”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hydro Flask’s Parks For All Giving Program Awards US$15,000 to Valley Life Recreation

Minnedosa, MB (January 18, 2023) — Valley Life Recreation is very excited to announce that they have been selected as one of twenty (20) internationally awarded non-profits by Hydro Flask’s Parks For All giving program. The Parks For All giving program is contributing US$15,000 (approx. CA$20,000) toward the Squirrel Hills Trails Park in Minnedosa, Manitoba.Continue reading “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hydro Flask’s Parks For All Giving Program Awards US$15,000 to Valley Life Recreation”

A Pilot Project

As many winter trail users in the Minnedosa region know, grooming for the satisfaction of all winter trail users including walkers, runners, snowshoers and fat bikers is a challenging task (cross-country ski trails are ALWAYS to be avoided by non-skiers). Spring, summer and fall are easy—every trail is multi-use. The trails remain multi-use in winter,Continue reading “A Pilot Project”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Richardson International Limited supports the Squirrel Hills Trail Park with $50,000

With great excitement, Valley Life Recreation is proud to announce that funding for the coming Squirrel Hills Trail Park has now grown by another $50,000, thanks to Richardson International Limited. Pictured below is Bruce Curle, Director of Operations for Richardson Pioneer in Minnedosa, along with Area Marketing Rep, Nick Cameron, presenting a cheque for $50,000Continue reading “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Richardson International Limited supports the Squirrel Hills Trail Park with $50,000”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saputo Legacy Fund supports the Squirrel Hills Trail Park with $25,000

Valley Life Recreation is very excited to announce that they have received a contribution toward the Squirrel Hills Trail Park from the Saputo Legacy Program in the amount of $25,000. Launched in 2013, the Saputo Legacy Program has contributed close to $3 million toward over 50 projects across Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia andContinue reading “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saputo Legacy Fund supports the Squirrel Hills Trail Park with $25,000”

Fundraising Committee Report 2021

Valley Life Recreation (VLR) began the 2021 year with a variety of aggressive fundraising goals, not least of which, was the goal of raising multiple hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Squirrel Hills Trail Park. Some of the initiatives were successful and others less so. Overall though, 2021 was an extremely successful year ofContinue reading “Fundraising Committee Report 2021”

Executive Committee 2021 Report

We’ve just wrapped up year number one for Valley Life Recreation (VLR) since rebranding from Minnedosa Rivers Edge Recreation Park. While the pandemic has posed many challenges, it has prompted many to seek recreational opportunities outdoors. This has aided our organization as many funding opportunities are directed toward outdoor projects to promote healthy lifestyles. VLRContinue reading “Executive Committee 2021 Report”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Minnedosa Rotary Club supports the Squirrel Hills Trail Park with $5,000

“For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.” The above paragraph comes from Rotary’s website and sets theContinue reading “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Minnedosa Rotary Club supports the Squirrel Hills Trail Park with $5,000”