Crossroads Community Investment Fund   
Building a strong foundation for our communities to build upon. 

What is the Crossroads Community Investment Fund?

The Crossroads Community Investment Fund (CIF) was established in 2009. Each year funds are allocated to non-profit organizations that support community development. The purpose of the Community Investment Fund is to provide a strong foundation to build upon and enhance the quality of life for the people in Crossroads Country.

Each year a set amount of funding is allocated towards the fund at which time the CIF committee meets and discusses how the funds will be allocated for the year.  The program opens for applications in June and closes August 31 of each year.

In the past 15 years the fund has allocated over $610,000 to more than 170 community projects and initiatives!

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2024 Crossroads Community Investment Fund Recipients


Canora Composite School

Received $2,000 towards their Nutrition & Wellness Program.

" We are fortunate to have an exceptional food preparation space, equipped with equipment you would find in any restaurant, such as industrial fridge and industrial dishwasher. Not only will students learn how to plant and cultivate produce year-round, they will also have the opportunity to process and eat what they have grown.”


Canora Royal Legion Hall

Received $4,000 towards new chairs for the facility.

“To enhance, upgrade and modernize the Canora Legion Hall we want to replace the aging chairs currently used for Legion meetings and fundraising events. As well, to provide a modern and comfortable environment for all types of community activities.”


Sturgis Read Club

Received $3,000 towards their new concrete pad allowing easier accessibility.

“We are hopeful by providing a safe entrance for people that require walking assists, more people in our community and surrounding area will be able to safely attend more functions and the biggest benefit to our seniors is the ability to communicate, visit and enjoy others' company.”


Stenen Recreation Board

Received $2,500 toward their new play structure project.

“Our present equipment is an old wooden structure that is becoming unsafe. This new structure would be a huge impact as we feel it is important to have a safe playground for the children of our community and any visitors to our community.”


Trakkers Snow Club

Received $2,500 towards their goal of fixing up the warmup shelter roof (north of Canora)

“Our Club provides an outlet for a safe snowmobiling experience during the winter months, ensuring safe trails for our community and out of town tourists. Bringing in tourists from other towns, cities and provinces also helps our Crossroads Country's Economics.”


Preeceville School

Received $5,000 towards their project of creating an outdoor learning space.

“Our outdoor space/playground project aims to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging play space for the children in our community. The outdoor space will be a hub for social interaction, physical activity, and educational development. We envision a vibrant, well-designed area where children can learn, grow, and have fun.”


Kuroki Community Club

Received $2,500 towards their mop room project.

“The Kuroki Community Club is an integral part of the community has always been self-supporting. Funds received will be used to build a mop room with a floor drain, so the heavy buckets do not have to be lifted.”


Preeceville Arena

Received $5,000 towards their dressing room project.

“The arena has 5 dressing room washrooms that need to be renovated. This will be a large, costly project that will take place over several seasons as funding is essential.”


Canora Elementary School

Received $1,500 from the CIF fund towards their Nutrition Program.

Nutrition programs in schools are vital because they ensure students receive the essential nutrients needed for optimal growth, learning, and overall well-being.


Rama Recreation Board

Received $3,000 towards their program funding. 

“The Rama Recreation board helps make an impact in the Community with their fundraising efforts and free events they put on for the kids and residents. The major project they completed with the help of grants and fundraising was the new play structures at the park.”


Sturgis Rural Fire Co-op

Received $4,000 towards the purchase of new Jaws of Life Equipment.

These dedicated volunteers help ensure rapid response times during fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. Their commitment fosters a strong sense of community spirit and cooperation.


Town of Canora (Leisure Services)

Received $6,000 towards the purchase of portable pickleball net systems.

“Our newly renovated multi-sport court (pickleball, basketball, tennis) needs portable pickleball net systems. With these nets’ community members will be able to have four games going on at once. The pickleball community in Canora is growing and gives all ages an opportunity to participate in physical activity.”


Hamlet of Crystal Lake

Received $2,500 towards their project of installing permanent public washrooms at the beach area.

“They are constructing a two-bay washroom/change room with an attached covered picnic shelter at the Crystal Lake beach. The beach is open at no charge and enjoyed by the surrounding communities. The lake holds swimming lessons for 4 weeks in the summer, the washroom/changeroom will be a great facility for these families.”


Invermay School

Received $1,500 through the CIF Fund towards their Nutrition Program.

Implementing a nutrition program in schools is vital as it promotes healthy eating habits, enhances students’ learning capabilities, and supports their overall physical and mental development.


Wadena Elementary School

Received $1,500 from the CIF Fund towards their Nutrition Program.

Establishing a school nutrition program is essential as it cultivates healthy dietary practices, improves students’ learning abilities, and contributes to their comprehensive physical and mental growth.


Wadena Player's Club

Received $5,000 towards their outdoor stage project.

“This is a community-based volunteer theatre, that assists students in theatre presentation and provides lighting & sound at the Wadena Community Legion Hall.”


Canora Community Childcare Centre

Received $5,000 through the CIF Fund towards their programming initiatives which include a summer program. 

“We provide quality and inclusive childcare to the families of Canora and the surrounding area. We focus on holistic early learning and strive to create an environment that leans heavily towards children learning through play.”


Sturgis Composite School

Received $1,500 from the CIF Fund towards their Nutrition Program. 

“We provide healthy breakfast options for all students so that it gives them all an equal opportunity to begin their day in a healthy way. A healthy start to a child’s day allows them to achieve better learning, awareness and an appreciation for their community because of the support that they receive. The SCS Breakfast Program also supports locally as the groceries are purchased locally.”


Preeceville Recreation Board

Received $4,000 towards their project of repurposing the old tennis courts.

“The goal is to repurpose the old tennis courts in Preeceville into a pickleball court as this is a growing activity in the surrounding areas. Once the court is complete, the goal is to have the possibility of hosting tournaments.”


Wadena Composite School

Received $1,500 from the CIF Fund towards their Nutrition Program.

Implementing a nutrition initiative in schools is important as it promotes nutritious eating habits, enhances students’ cognitive functions, and supports their holistic physical and mental development.


Preeceville School

Received $1,500 from the CIF Fund towards their Nutrition Program.


“The Preeceville School Breakfast Café Program feeds many children every morning, whether they miss breakfast at home, have long bus rides, and need an extra breakfast or students that just need a little snack!”


SPE Family Resource Center

Received $3,000 through the CIF Fund towards their Cooking with Kids program.


“The SPE Family Resource Centre provides programs and services to support families and children in the Sturgis, Preeceville, and Endeavour area and has done so since 1996. All programs are free and focus on literacy and nutrition and are dependent on grants and donations.”


Canora Minor Hockey

Received $2,500 towards sponsorship of hosting the 2025 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.

"Hockey Day in Saskatchewan is a prestigious event that is granted to one community per year to aid in raising funds for facility renovations or construction. With Canora planning for the construction of a new rink we have been awarded the opportunity to showcase our minor hockey and senior teams, host AAA female and male and SJHL teams, showcase figure skating talents, provide a banquet with celebrity guest speakers and many other community events.”
Check out our CIF Recipients from the past 5 years.

Buchanan Community Centre received $5,000 towards their chair project.

Sturgis Arena Board received $5,000 towards their facility upgrate project.

Canora Golf Course received $5,000 towards the purchase of a fairway mower.

North Shore Recreation received $3,330 towards the purchase of ball diamond bleachers.

Preeceville Community Legion Hall received $2,500 towards their air conditioning project.

Margo Community Hall received $2,500 towards their furnace project.

Invermay Ag Society received $2,500 towards building a permanent structure.  

Canora Ag Society received $2,500 towards building a permanent structure.  

Assiniboine River Archery Club received $2,000 towards building a permanent structure.  

Buchanan Club 50 received $2,000 towards their facility update project.

Whitehawk Arts Council received $1,500 towards their program of bringing entertainment to the communities of Preeceville & Sturgis.

Weneeda Park Lodge received $1,500 towards their facility update project.

Preeceville Pats Senior Hockey received $2,500 towards their equipment update project.

Canora Cobras Senior Hockey received $2,500 towards their equipment update project.

Invermay Minor Ball received $2,500 towards their ball program. 

Preeceville Nordic Ski Club received $2,500 towards their ski program.

Sturgis Archery Club received $2,500 towards their 3D archery program.

Canora Nursery School received $3,000 towards their nursery school program.

Preeceville Nursery School received $3,000 towards their nursery school program.

Wadena Composite School received $3,000 towards their school van fund. 

22 groups received $2,022 in funding.

Canora Community Childcare Centre

Preeceville Economic Development Committee

Canora Trakkers Snow Club

Wadena Community Childcare Centre

Sturgis Community Bingo

Preeceville School

Wadena Vohon Ukrainian Dance Club

Preeceville Nursery School

Wadena Seniors Club

Canora Veselka Dance Club

Canora Arts Council

Sturgis 123 Care for Me

Canora Composite School

Firmly Rooted Home School

Town of Canora Tourism Committee

Preeceville & Community Skate & Bike Park

Margo Community Rec Board

Sturgis Barveenok Ukrainian Dance Club

Assiniboine River Archery Club

Buchanan Black Box Players

Sturgis Figure Skating Club

Rama Recreation Board

Canora Fire Brigade Inc. (New Side by Side), $15,000

Canora Composite School (Student Wellness & Sustainability Initiative), $5,000

Canora Leisure Services (New Aquatic Park), $5,000

Canora Junior Elementary School (Learning Device Purchase), $3,000

Preeceville Economic Development (Downtown Park), $3,000

Preeceville School (Technology Update), $3,000

Stenen Dew Drop In Club (Total Roof Repair), $3,000
Sturgis & District Regional Park Lady Lake Site (Hall Improvements at Lady Lake), $15,000

Canora Leisure Services (Sportsgrounds Enhancement Project), $5,000

Wadena Community Childcare Centre Inc (Childcare Centre), $5,000

Invermay & District Fire Department (Fire Gear Storage Racks), $3,000

Preeceville Club 60 (Renovations), $3,000

Good Spirit Cross Country Ski Club (Warm up Shelter Re-build), $3,000
Sturgis Curling Club (Upgrades to the Curling Rink), $15,000

Wadena Elementary School (New Playground Equipment), $5,000

Canora Composite School (Alternative Learning Space), $5,000

Canora Arts Council (Youth Engagement Initiative), $2,000

Rama Performing Arts & Leisure Society (Renovations), $2,000

Endeavour School Community Complex (Roof Repair), $2,000

Margo Community Recreation Board (Facility Upgrades), $2,000

Wadena Van Corporation (Handi-Van Garage Renovation), $2,000

Studio Dance One (Dancer's Lounge), $1,500

Major funding projects determined through membership voting

2018 Preeceville School Library

$10,000 towards a 21st Century Learning Centre.

2019 Sturgis Curling Club

$15,000 towards upgrades to the Sturgis Curling Rink.

2020 Lady Lake Park

$15,000 towards hall improvements at Lady Lake.

2021 Canora Fire Brigade Inc.

$15,000 towards a new side by side for the fire department.
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