The Town of Porcupine Plain is located on Highway 23, in the Northeast Parkland adjacent to Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. Rich agricultural land, rolling hills, mixed forest, and numerous lakes make this one of the most beautiful areas in the Province!
Nestled within the Porcupine Provincial Forest, and just a short drive from Greenwater Lake Provincial Park, the Town of Porcupine Plain is a nature lover’s dream! While Porcupine Plain’s main industry is agriculture, the Town is also a four-season tourism destination. The Town offers ample opportunity to get outside and explore nature – enjoy a scenic hike or lounge on the beach at nearby Greenwater Lake; relish quality time with family and friends while quadding, fishing, and ice fishing; or take in the beautiful landscape while cross-country skiing. The area also boasts some of the best moose, elk, and whitetail deer hunting found anywhere! The local snowmobile club grooms over 100 miles of pristine snowmobile trails, which connect to the groomed trails of Hudson Bay, Kelvington, Lintlaw, and Greenwater Lake Provincial Park, for an unforgettable snowmobiling experience.
Porcupine Plain is truly Nature’s Gift!
News & Notices
90 Years of Sports Days – A Look Back Through the Years
For nine decades, Porcupine Plain Sports Days has been a cornerstone of our community, bringing families, friends, and visitors together to celebrate tradition, competition, and camaraderie. What started in 1935 as a fundraiser for the Red Cross Out-Post Hospital has grown into a time-honoured event that continues to draw crowds year after year.
The first Sports Day was held in Dick Cooper’s pasture, raising $96 for the hospital – a significant sum during that time. One of the most memorable highlights of that event was a six-foot Boston cream pie, created by local baker Les Stevenson. Baked in a clay oven, the massive dessert sat on a sheet-metal pie plate and required 72 bananas, 20 gallons of milk, 120 eggs, 2 ½ gallons of whipping cream, and 20 pounds of sugar! A total of 480 slices were served, making it a true community feast!
For many years, Sports Days was organized and operated by the Porcupine Plain Lions Club, who played a vital role in maintaining and expanding the event. The club worked tirelessly to ensure the tradition continued, adding new attractions and keeping the event vibrant for the community. However, as membership declined, the future of Sports Days became uncertain.
In 2007, a small but determined group of volunteers stepped up, recognizing that losing the event would be a huge loss for both the community and tourism in Porcupine Plain. With no budget, but plenty of dedication, they not only kept the event alive but made major improvements to the Sports Grounds. This new committee rebranded the event as Quilly Willy Days, aligning it with the Canada Day long weekend. Over the years, community groups and volunteers have worked together to ensure a full lineup of activities, delicious food, and an exciting atmosphere.
This year, we have put together a collage which captures 90 years of Sports Days memories, from chariot and chuckwagon races to slo-pitch tournaments, kids’ games and rides, and our spectacular fireworks show. This tribute to the countless volunteers, athletes and spectators who have kept this tradition alive for nearly a century will be on display in the quonset during Sports Days on Saturday, July 28th & Sunday, July 29th, along with copies of old newspaper articles from the 60s to the 90s!
We hope you can join us this year to celebrate this milestone, to honour the past, celebrate our present, and look forward to an exciting future!
Here’s to 90 years of community spirit – and many more to come!
Porcupine Opportunities Program
PPCS BEARS STRIKE GOLD AT HOOPLA
On March 22nd, the PPCS Bears Senior Boys Basketball Team captured their first-ever SHSAA 1A Boys Gold at Hoopla in Saskatoon. After two years of silver medals, the third time proved to be the charm.
The air was electric as the boys took the court for warm ups, preparing to battle the Preeceville Panthers. The girls from Preeceville had just won gold and the boys were looking to make it a pair. From the first whistle to the last, the boys gave 100%. The crowd was loud and proud. Many eruptions of “Go Bears Go!” and “De-Fense!” thundered across the gym, often drowning out the announcers and other fans alike. As the final 45 seconds ticked down, the crowd came to its feet. As it became more apparent what was about to happen, the roar grew to epic proportions. The final buzzer went, but it was hard to hear it over the crowd. Event staff stopped trying to contain the Porcupine contingency as friends, family, and alumni flooded the court!
Until 2023, the Bears hadn’t had a Hoopla appearance since 2003 & 2005, where the boys earned silver and bronze, respectively. Their long-awaited return in 2023 saw them finish with another silver. In 2024, they worked their tails off and were ranked #1 in the province. However, when SHSAA canceled Hoopla, a one-day provincial basketball championship was held in Moose Jaw, where they once again took silver. This year, they finally completed their journey — bringing home the gold!
Congratulations to the team and coaches on an unforgettable season!
Portions of write-up taken and modified from March 24th “Bear Blast” written by Daniel Mielke