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Swimming Lesson Times![]()
For Monday July 27, 2026![]()
9:00-10:00 Rookie, Ranger, Star![]()
10:00-10:30 Swimmer 5 & 6![]()
10:30-11:00 Swimmer 4![]()
11:00-11:30 Swimmer 3![]()
11:30-12:00 Swimmer 2![]()
12:45-1:15 Swimmer 1 / Pre 5![]()
1:15-1:45 Pre 1-4
From our swimming instructor to wrap up National Drowning Prevention Week.![]()
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Hello everyone! My name is Caitlyn Knight and this year will be by 10th and final year of teaching swimming lessons at Hitchcock bay! I started taking swimming lessons here in 2008 when I was five years old. Believe it or not, i was once the student in the freezing cold water complaining about having to do my time swim. Our family had a rule growing up that if you wanted to have fun at the lake you had to know how to swim in it, which meant taking lessons no matter how cold the water was. For eighteen years I have spent two weeks of my life at Hitchcock bay main beach; I’ve taken more trips to the deep dock than anyone could count! Since 2016, I have went from a 13 year old in grade eight to a 23 year old with a nursing degree, all of which I owe to this job. It is here where I learned the importance of hard work and warm layers, where I found my passion for first aid and helping those who need it. ![]()
I want to thank all of the students over the years who came out and gave it their all even if it was the last thing they wanted to do with their summer, I want to thank the parents for dragging their kids to the beach on cold, foggy, rainy days; sitting in bunnyhugs and blankets as they watch from the shore. I have meant it every year on Friday’s when I say “it’s not about getting the badge it’s about becoming stronger and better swimmers”. Knowing how to swim will not only save your life, it may save others. Knowing how to safely perform a resuce, how to provide basic first aid, and how to call for help are essential skills that we teach within the lifesaving society program. I understand the disappointment your kids feel when they don’t have a badge in their report card at the end of the week, I understand the confusion when something that seems so unimportant in regards to knowing how to swim is holding your child back from the next level. ![]()
Everything we teach has a reason; turning over from your front to your back float ensures your child can protect their airway if they ever fall in the water face first, a solmersalt ensures your child can safely return to the surface of the water after a disorientating roll, swimming out to the deep dock and jumping off without a aid or lifejacket ensures your kid can return to safety in deep water. Not only does repeating levels prepare for when you do move up a level, it ensures you kid is a competent, safe swimmer. The days where it is cold and the water is rough aren’t ideal to swim in, but those are the days you need to know how to swim for. ![]()
As we come to the end of National Drowning Prevention week, I thought it important to share. The leg between tuffs bay and Gardiner dam of Lake definbaker have no quick response teams for water rescue. Plan for the worst, hope for the best; take your kids to swimming lessons, take yourself to swimming lessons, always wear a lifejacket, always swim with a buddy who can help you if you get into trouble, check your boats safety equipment, stay hydrated and stay cool, keep drugs and alcohol away from the water especially if you are going in it or on it. There is a reason there are lifeguards at the Olympics and that’s because even the best swimmers can find themselves in a dangerous situation when it comes to the water. Your life jacket is a seatbelt, you cannot put it on while the accident is happening. Thank you for the last ten years, I wish you all a fun and safe summer!
Big shout out to the person or persons who helped themselves to a hill of topsoil that was behind our shop! This was bought, delivered and paid for to plant grass at our cabin. Guess we learned the hard way to not let anything sit too long on your property before people decide to help themselves! Marlowe Schmiess
The Summer Strummers are at it again and welcome everyone to The Shack for a Saturday Jam at 3:30 pm. 🎶🎶🎤🎶🎶![]()
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It’s late enough in the day that you’ve caught your limit🎣 and it’s too damn hot to stay outside 🥵. But it’s early enough that you can have your evening for whatever you like! 😈![]()
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BYOB to celebrate all of our screw-ups as we play! 🎶🎸🎶![]()
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See you on Saturday, July 25th, 3:30 pm.
FREE for pick up today at 504 Vivian Bay: Boston Sub, Yamaha amp, 5 speakers !
Slight time change for Rookie, Ranger, Star and Swimmer 6 for the rest of the week.
The Hitchcock Bay Swim Club would like to thank the following people for helping with dismantling of the docks, hauling for repair, the repair, putting them back together and getting them in the lake for lessons to start today.![]()
Ron Nadeau![]()
Curtiss Knight![]()
Bob Long![]()
Claire Knight![]()
Hayden Churchman![]()
Nikki Churchman![]()
Dan Hopper @ Canadian Arc Fabrication in Demaine![]()
K & M Storage for the truck and trailer![]()
Northlands Building Systems for the skid steer![]()
As well as Hollie and Cory for assisting in the water on install.![]()
Our instructors this year are Caitlyn and Ksenya with Eva as an assistant.
Truckload of birch firewood for sale. Will deliver in Hitchcock Bay area. Recently cut and split. $250![]()
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Steve 3067410559
Hey Hitchcock Bay community,![]()
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I am looking for a roofer to reshingle my cabin. If you know someone in the area that does this kind of work I would be grateful for referrals to a contractor willing to take the job. It is a basic 1 story cabin - nothing too crazy. Thank you.![]()
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My contact is Lesley McGilp. 306-371-7074.
Hey Hitchcock bay it is my honour to put out a small water park out in lake for everyone to use. I am in no way trying to make money with it but would like to recover some cost. If you would please put 5 dollars per child per day in the provided Locked box it would be much appreciated. If I can recover some cost I am more than willing to add to park which will be a water slide for next year. I hope to do this but it will all depend on covering some of my cost. Thank you so much for your support. Ron Colborn
Lost BUOY on Lake Deifendbaker just outside of Hitchcock Bay. Wind was blowing towards Pallier. ![]()
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If found please contact Greg @ 306-867-7093.![]()
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Picture is similar to the missing Buoy!!!!
Granddaughter lost one of her earring hoops. It’s a long shot but just in case. Return to 329 Ruby Drive.
I have some baby toys at 511 Vivian bay for free if anyone wants to come get them
Hitchcock Bay![]()
Youth Crafts at the Shack 2026!![]()
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Please register by texting Paula, Zen, and Hannah at 306-220-7155 with your child’s name(s) and age(s) and the evenings they would like to attend. All ages are welcome, but please consider the appropriateness of each activity for your child’s age and plan to stay if needed. ![]()
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Please collect fruit cup containers, large cereal boxes, good cardboard, and lots of small, dry twigs. Bring them with you on your first day. ![]()
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All activities are from 7:00-8:30 pm. ![]()
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Monday, July 20th![]()
Heart Mosaics![]()
Tuesday, July 21st![]()
Clay Bowls and Rockin’ Photo Holder![]()
Wednesday, July 22nd![]()
The Claw and Twiggy Kitty or Puppy![]()
Thursday, July 23rd![]()
Paint Clay Bowls and Glowing Jellyfish![]()
Friday, July 24th![]()
Waxed Paper Crayon Lanterns![]()
Monday, July 27th![]()
Boho Lions![]()
Tuesday, July 28th![]()
Watercolor Sunshine and Five Green Speckled Frogs![]()
Wednesday, July 29th![]()
Bird, Bath and Beyond![]()
Thursday, July 30th![]()
Blooming Flowers![]()
Friday, July 31st![]()
Nosy Clown and Outdoor Fun![]()
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Thank you to the Community Initiatives Fund for the grant to support this youth program and to Ellen Manson for taking care of the application process. ![]()
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The CIF is a Special Purpose Fund created through The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Act, Part IV, and managed by a government-appointed board of community volunteers.![]()
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Thank you also to Hitchcock Bay volunteers and community members for fundraising to support this program and to all of the “older kids” for their help with set up and clean up. ![]()
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If you are joining us from another community, please consider making a donation to help cover our costs. ![]()
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Crafts and activities are subject to change depending on weather and other circumstances.
My kid found this kids tackle box in the grass sorta behind the Shack. It can be picked up at 406 Vivian. I’ll just leave it by our side door.
Reminder!Limited spots available and must register directly for: ![]()
Saturday, August 1st - Glow Paddle at 8:30pm![]()
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Sunday, August 2nd - Morning Brunch SUP Paddle - 9am![]()
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Sunday, August 2nd - Learn to SUP - 12pm
Hitchcock Bay annual meeting![]()
Saturday, July 18, 2026![]()
9:00am at The Shack![]()
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Please read last year’s minutes on the website.![]()
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hitchcockbay.com
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Master Chef - Propane Grill![]()
4 burner grill with side burner![]()
Cover included ![]()
Free ![]()
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Text 306-717-7994