PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A prominent Prince Albert family has stepped forward with a major philanthropic contribution to the city’s newest recreational development, reinforcing long-standing ties to community building and volunteer leadership in the region.
The City of Prince Albert has announced a $100,000 donation from the Dutchak family to the Play It Forward campaign, the fundraising effort backing the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre. The contribution will sponsor both the facility’s multipurpose room and boardroom—spaces expected to serve as year-round venues for meetings, celebrations, public programs, and community gatherings.
City officials say the gift represents a meaningful investment in the civic infrastructure that will anchor the new leisure centre. The Play It Forward campaign aims to rally residents and donors behind a multi-use complex designed to offer swimming, skating, and recreational opportunities for all ages.
“This extraordinary $100,000 gift is a powerful example of what community leadership looks like,” said Councillor Dawn Kilmer, speaking on behalf of the campaign. “The Dutchak family’s support will directly impact how residents connect, collaborate, and participate in this new facility. Their generosity leaves a lasting mark on Prince Albert.”
The Dutchak family’s ties to community service run deep across Prince Albert and surrounding regions. Barry and Donna Dutchak have been recognized for decades of involvement in local initiatives, non-profit leadership, and philanthropy. Their long-standing dedication has made them familiar figures in efforts aimed at strengthening civic amenities and supporting local development.
That tradition has continued into the next generation. Trevor and Coralee Dutchak have taken up the mantle through volunteerism and charitable contributions of their own, reinforcing the family’s ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of the city and its future.
The City of Prince Albert said the donation will be acknowledged in a permanent way. In recognition of the family’s gift, the multipurpose room and boardroom at the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre will be named in their honour—an initiative meant to highlight the role of local supporters in building the facility and ensuring its long-term success.
Municipal leaders describe the leisure centre as a cornerstone project for Prince Albert, designed to support recreation, wellness, and community connection. The Play It Forward campaign has relied on contributions from local residents, businesses, and organizations to help fund construction and programming, with the Dutchaks’ donation standing among the most significant to date.
As fundraising continues, officials say the generosity of donors is helping create a facility positioned to serve Prince Albert for decades. Once complete, the centre is expected to draw families, youth groups, seniors, and sports organizations, functioning as both a gathering hub and an accessible place for year-round activities.
Campaign organizers note that the Dutchak family’s support is consistent with a broader tradition of community investment that has shaped many of Prince Albert’s public amenities. Their contribution to the leisure centre, they say, will help ensure the city remains equipped with modern, inclusive spaces suited to evolving recreational needs.
The Play It Forward campaign continues to seek partnerships and donations as construction progresses. For residents and organizations interested in contributing, the initiative highlights its mission as one grounded in community collaboration—an effort to build public spaces that reflect the values, aspirations, and shared future of the people who call Prince Albert home.
Thanks to philanthropic leadership from families like the Dutchaks, the City says the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre is steadily moving closer to becoming a fully realized community asset—one that aims to inspire connection, activity, and growth for generations to come.
