ABOUT US
Purpose: The Saskatchewan Elks Association consists of all Elks and Royal Purple Elks Lodges in the province. It exists to promote provincial projects and to unite, promote and encourage members and Lodges in fulfilling the Elks of Canada Mission and Vision on a smaller scale.
The Saskatchewan Elks Foundation Corp. is under the umbrella of the Saskatchewan Elks Association as the Fundraising, non profit. It is a registered charitable organization, and can issue tax-deductible receipts. It solicits donations and uses the funds to help Saskatchewan residents over the age of 18 with grants for medical needs when other funding is unavailable and the recipient is in financial need. The Foundation also operates the Seniors Citizens Homes, and makes significant contributions to the Sask. Pediatric Auditory Rehabilitation Centre (SPARC) in Saskatoon since its inception in 1975. We just celebrated our 50th Anniversary.
Elks Grand Lodge, our National Office, operates the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children, which provides funds for medical needs with a focus on speech and hearing. Our National Office is in Regina, and our Provincial Office is in Saskatoon.
MISSION AND VISION OF THE ELKS OF CANADA
Mission: A Canadian volunteer organization of men and women serving communities.
Vision: To be the best volunteer organization in Canadian communities.
CONTACT US
The mailing address and phone number of the Provincial Association and Foundation is at the bottom of every page. Our Executive Administrator, Cheryl Simes, will assist you.
The website of Grand Lodge, our National Office, is elksofcanada.ca . The phone number is 1-888-843-3557.
HISTORY
The Saskatchewan Elks Association was granted a Charter in 1929 by our Grand Lodge, the Elks of Canada. Dedicated members kept the Association going through the Great Depression, a difficult task. In 1929 there were 32 Lodges in the Province; now there are 42. The Association supports and guides individual Lodges through our Provincial Office in, District Representative visits, and Official Visits of the Provincial President. The Annual Conference, Sports Tournaments and the Walkathon are held in various locations around the province; all Lodges can bid to host these events.
The Saskatchewan Elks Foundation Corp. is a registered charity established in 1991. Linking Saskatchewan Elks and Royal Purple Elks Lodges across the province, the Foundation promotes and supports the needs of the individual and the community at large through a variety of programs and services. For further information phone 306-665-1333.
Current Programs:
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Saskatchewan Pediatric Auditory Rehab Center - SPARC is an early detection, assessment, and (re)habilitation program for hearing impaired children in the Province. SPARC is located at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon and is part of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
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Senior Citizens Homes - The Provincial Elks Association of Saskatchewan has long been associated with a project called "Saskatchewan Elks Seniors Citizens Homes". The goal is to provide Low Income Unassisted Living accommodations for Saskatchewan Seniors. We currently have 135 Rental Suites in eight communities across the province: Davidson, Esterhazy, Hanley, Moose Jaw, Moosomin, Nipawin, Prince Albert and Rosetown.
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For more information on any of the above, contact Cheryl at the Provincial Office