Recreation & Attractions
Englefeld lies in the heart of the Canadian prairies. We are an agricultural based community with industries that serve local and international markets. We have easy access to a wide range of lakes and provincial parks. The two largest cities in the province are close at hand. We have a small village with great community spirit and lots to offer -
"A place to call home"
Whether you are visiting town or just passing through, we have lots to offer, such as:
- a beautiful park and green space
- the Recreation Center
- two major manufacturers as well as numerous other services. Visit our Businesses and Services pages.
- a Community Gym in the old Town Office
- an outdoor beach volleyball court, basketball court, ans soccer area
- a sheltered building, ideal for large barbeque get together
- the School Gymnasium used by students but also for community recreation and events
- Alfred Kitsch-Hog and the Little Pig House
Check out all we have to offer!
The Village Park
The town park located near the school, has playground equipment. Along with the swings, wheelchair swing, basketball court, beach volleyball and soccer area, there is a sheltered building ideal for a barbeque get together. It’s a great gathering place for fun and play.
The New Horizons
The Englefeld New Horizons is a Senior Citizens’ Club. Activities include weekly card and pool games. A birthday celebration is held the last Monday of the month for any members who had their birthdays that month. The club house is frequently used by members of the community for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. New members are always welcome. For more information, or to book the place, contact the Village of Englefeld r 306-287-3151.
The Recreation Center
The Recreation Center houses the hockey arena and two sheets of curling ice. It is the hub of activity during the winter months.
The Englefeld Recreation Board is made up of volunteers from various organizations. Its purpose is to manage recreational services in our community. While much of its efforts go to maintain the arena, the Board also runs programs throughout the year like pickleball, youth soccer, learn to curl, learn to skate, walking program for seniors, and seasonal activities in the gym. We have a number of fundraisers, including burger nights, 50/50, 12 Days of Christmas raffle and Pigs can Fly. The Recreation Board is always looking for new members and new ideas.
The Community Gym
The Community Gym with its workout equipment is located in the old Town Office and is available to use for $20 per month. Contact the Village Administrator for more information.
(306) 287-3151
The School Gymnasium
The school gymnasium is used by the students but also for community recreation and events. Contact the Village Administrator for more information.
(306) 287-3151
Alfred Kitsch-Hog
Alfred was part of a series of “Pigs in the City” promotion that was run by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council in association with SaskEnergy in 2002 in Saskatoon, and in 2003 in Regina. Saskatoon artist, Miranda Jones said Alfraid “was my personal brainchild/pig.” She and co-creator, Donna Chizen, extensively modified Alfred from one of the pig ‘blanks’ that they began with. Saskatoon had 30 pigs, while Regina had 23. Local artists developed the themes for each pig, and then sponsors like the Saskatchewan Potash Corporation, came on board, paying to have the pigs created. Both projects saw a lot of creativity from local artists and businesses. Alfred and his brothers and sisters did a lot of great work because the pigs were auctioned off at the end of the promotion, with all proceeds going to the Sask Abilities Council. “Pigs in the City” has been run in several cities across North America in the past.
Why Alfred Kitsch-Hog?
Miranda and Donna must have been big fans of the English film director and producer Alfred Hitchcock. He was often called the “Master of Suspense” because of the thrills he built into all his movies.
Do you see a resemblance between Alfred Hitchcock
and Alfred Kitsch-Hog?
Miranda explains:
“The title is a twist on the name of famous movie director Alfred Hitchcock, which I changed to create an intentionally fun-in-cheek sculpture and hopefully a fine example of art kitsch!!! (Hence the play on words)! I did extensive research.. namely I ‘pigged-out’ on as many Alfred Hitchcock movies that I could find, to gather visual clues in true Hitchcock fashion! We then incorporated as many of these as possible into the art work, hoping viewers would enjoy guessing the titles of 19 movies and plays directed by Mr Hitchcock. Some clues are more subtle than others.
The full list of movies is listed below. (Sadly, some of these clues have been vandalized or destroyed by exposure to the elements).”
What do the parts of Afred Kitsch-Hog represent?
How many can you figure out? If you figure out more, send us an email.
To see the movie connections that we found, click on the links.
The Crows
The Rope
The Shower
The Window
Que Sera, Sera (sung by Doris Day on YouTube)
The Phone
The Key
The Rosary
The Biplane
Some of Alfred Hitchock’s other movies that may have clues on Alfred Kitch-hog:
Stage Fright
Vertigo
To Catch a Thief
Strangers on a Train
The Ring
Shadow of Doubt
Frenzied
Torn Curtain
The 39 Steps