Vic Pearsall’s legacy lives on with new North Battleford splash park

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The splash park also serves as a tribute to the late Vic Pearsall, a northern entrepreneur and bush pilot whose contributions helped shape Saskatchewan’s north. Pearsall opened the first northern fishing camp, built the first landing strip at Cree Lake and established a fish filleting plant there.

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Following Pearsall’s death in 2011, his estate was divided among four charities, including the Rotary Club of the Battlefords. The club received $160,000 from his estate, money that ultimately helped make the splash park a reality.

In recognition of both his generosity and his lasting impact on the province, the Rotary Club named the facility the Vic Pearsall Splash Park, ensuring his legacy will continue to benefit local families for years to come.

At Connaught Elementary School, that legacy is already being felt as students and staff look ahead to using the new amenity.

“I think it’s very important for our neighbourhood. I think it’s very important for our students,” said vice-principal Pam Hellofs. “It’s a safe place for them to come and spend time with their families, and for us to take students to have a little fun in the summer months.”

Hellofs said excitement has been building among students as they eagerly await the opportunity to try the splash park for the first time.

With the water now running, the splash park is ready to welcome its first generation of young visitors this summer.

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Alyssa.rudolph@pattisonmedia.com