Building healthy, active and creative lifestyles through sport, culture and recreation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation is a volunteer based non-profit organization. The Board of Directors are responsible for developing the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization. They set the policies and procedures that govern the organization and develop the strategic plan that guides the Lakeland District in what we do.
Chairperson
Guylaine Green
Guylaine hails from Rosthern and joined the Board of Directors in 2019. With a background in business and more than a decade of experience in recreation, she brings leadership and a deep commitment to community to her role. Volunteering isn’t just something she does — it’s practically a full-time hobby. In addition to serving with the LDSCR, she is on the board of both the Rosthern & District Chamber of Commerce and Rosthern Agricultural Society. By day, she works as Administrator for the Sask Valley Hospital Foundation. She’s also a proud mother of three and grandmother of two — which explains why the phrase “free time” remains largely theoretical.
Lisa became a member of the LDSCR board in 2024. She holds a M.Ed. in Kinesiology/Education from University of Saskatchewan Since the fall of 2016, Lisa has been employed by the Town of Hepburn, where she focuses on recreation, programs, volunteer management, and economic development. Passionate about working with volunteers, she enjoys helping them realize their dreams and ideas. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys, coffee outings, writing poetry, and giving creative gifts.
Lisa Braun
Board Member
Heather Emro
Board Member
Heather joined the LDSCR board in 2025. She is a proud member of the Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation. Rooted in the Northeast where she was raised, Heather has built her life in Melfort, where she enjoys raising her three children. She brings experience from the Justice and Corrections field and now supports her community through her work at a local law firm. Heather values connection, family, and contributing to the wellbeing of the place she calls home.
Vice Chairperson
Brandy Smart
​Brandy joined the LDSCR Board in 2024. With a Kinesiology degree from the University of Saskatchewan, she has worked in sport, culture, and recreation across Northern Saskatchewan and now runs her own business, be smart communications. Passionate about community, Brandy volunteers with local organizations, coaches her son’s U9 soccer team, and enjoys gardening and family time in the Lakeland area.
Shannon Marshall
Board Member
​Shannon joined the LDSCR Board in 2023. She has a background in Recreation and Community Development, is certified in National Asset Management, and has eight years of experience in municipal recreation. As the K.V.C. Program Coordinator for the City of Melfort, she supports community programming, facility operations, and events. Shannon is also actively involved with several volunteer boards and community organizations and is passionate about creating inclusive opportunities that strengthen communities through sport, culture, and recreation.
Board Member
Jamie Capner
Jamie joined the LDSCR Board in 2026. A longtime resident of Shellbrook, he is passionate about supporting sport and recreation in his community. Jamie has volunteered with Shellbrook Minor Hockey, Shellbrook Minor Ball, Adult Recreation, and Baseball Saskatchewan, where he currently serves as Zone 8 Governor. He has also coached a variety of sports, including Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and Basketball, and is committed to creating positive opportunities for youth through sport.
Curtis Olsen
Board Member
Curtis initially became a member of the LDSCR Board in 2009, serving as chairperson from 2011 to 2015, and returned to the Board in 2020. He holds Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Regina. Currently, he is employed by the City of Prince Albert as the Sport & Manager.
Scott Burgess
Board Member
Scott, a proud member of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation, joined the LDSCR board in 2025. He has dedicated over 25 years to working with Indigenours Communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. An alumnus of the U of A, he is passionate about promoting Indigenous sovereignty in government, health, culture, education, and business.
Scott and his wife, Bobbi-Jo, have been together for 20 years and share two children: Brielle, a Registered Nurse, and Kael, a student in the U of S ITEP program.
A founding member of Team Woodland, Scott actively supports young athletes in the Tony Cote Games and has served as a coach, chaperone, and Athletes Coordinator for various provincial games.
Evan Chamakese
Board Member
Evan joined the LDSCR Board in 2026. A member of Pelican Lake First Nation, he is a dedicated community leader with experience in youth development, recreation, and community engagement. In his leadership role with Witchekan Lake Prevention Services, Evan supports youth, families, and community wellness initiatives. Passionate about strengthening opportunities through collaboration, culture, and recreation, he brings valuable experience in leadership, event coordination, and relationship building to the Board.