SGC Special Volunteer Awards
Every year SGC recognizes volunteers that have been generous with their time, effort, and talents to promote German culture in the province. The SGC Special Volunteer Awards have been presented to outstanding volunteers in Saskatchewan’s German-Canadian community since 2000. The Council’s member organizations can submit an application for a special…
German Culture Online
Saskatchewan German Council is on YouTube! Celebrate German culture online with recipes of Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spätzle), Grießnockerlsuppe (Semolina Dumpling Soup), cultural crafts for kids, German-English story time, a walk through Berlin, and much more. Check out SGC’s YouTube channel.
Spring Postillion Article
The deadline for the Spring Postillion is March 7, 2022. Articles can contain up to 350 words and up to three (3) photos. Feel free to contact Gerald Freyer at postillion@saskgermancouncil.org if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.
News from the Concordia Junior Alpenrose Dancers
Please join the dancers on their “Facebook page, for pictures of practices and fingers crossed, some performances in the future. We hope that many of you had a chance to view our Christmas Performance video, posted there. Keep an eye on our page for regular updates. Stay Safe and Stay…
February Eupdate
To read the latest news from the German community, read our February eupdate.
Congratulations to the Regina German Club!
The Regina German Club received a donation of $10,000 from Pile O’Bones! What a way to support the the local German community in Regina. Read more about the wonderful donation here.
2022/2023 Member Funding Deadline
The deadline for SGC Member Funding is February 25, 2022. The funding period we are currently accepting application forms is from April 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022. Applications grant be found here.
2021 Winter Postillion
SGC’s 2021 Winter Postillion is now available to read online!
Frankfurt Book Fair – Saskatchewan Books & More
Canada was the Guest of Honour at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair in October. Find information on Saskatchewan books at the book fair, Canadian titles translated into German (Kanadische Autor*innen in Übersetzung) and a selection of Canadian titles for the German market. Happy reading!
Glockenspiel in Regina
The Glockenspiel at Regina’s City Square Plaza is playing again! The Glockenspiel stood in Victoria Park from 1986 to 2010, was removed during constructions, restored, then re-installed in 2020. Hear the Glockenspiel play here! (Video and pictures by Gerald Freyer, Postillion Editor)