Yorkton Sno-Riders

A big congratulations goes out to Vern Balysky on a great win!!

Here’s the face behind the winning ticket. 🎉

Congratulations again, to Vern Balysky from Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The $20,000 winner of this year’s SSA Winter Spirit Raffle! His ticket was sold by the Yorkton Sno-Riders.

It’s always great to see where the winning ticket lands and the people behind it. Moments like this are a reminder of how strong and connected the snowmobiling community is across the province.

Thank you again to everyone who purchased a ticket this year. Your support goes a long way with 85% of proceeds going directly back to local clubs to help maintain our provincial trail system.

If you haven’t yet, drop a congratulations for Vern in the comments below! 👇👇

Tonight’s general meeting/agm will be rescheduled to next Tuesday April 14th 2026 due to the conditions in and around the area!

Leadership like this helps move snowmobiling forward. 👏

Please join us in celebrating Gillian Hipkins of the Melfort & District Trail Riders. She has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Brenda Welsh Outstanding Woman in Snowmobiling Excellence Award from the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO). 🏆

Gillian’s work shows up across her club and community. She supports local initiatives, promotes the sport and encourages responsible riding among fellow riders.

That level of involvement led to this national recognition. The award will be presented on June 6, 2026, in Nebraska at the International Snowmobile Congress. It brings together leaders from across North America to celebrate the sport.

Help us congratulate Gillian on this well-earned recognition! 👇👇

Leaders like this continue to shape what comes next for snowmobiling.

Recognition like this starts long before the award is announced. 👏

A big congratulations to Melvin Greening of the Estevan Snowmobile Club on being named the 2026 Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO)'s Outstanding Snowmobiler of the Year! 🏆

Melvin’s work shows up across the trails. He plays a hands-on role in maintenance, supports ongoing development and promotes responsible riding within the community.

That level of involvement led to this national recognition. The award will be presented this June in Nebraska at the International Snowmobile Congress, where leaders from across North America come together to celebrate the sport.

Join us in congratulating Melvin on this well-earned recognition! 👇👇

Saskatchewan riders like this keep our trails moving forward.