ThriveFest 2026 brings community together in support of local youth

Families, volunteers and community organizations came together at ThriveFest 2026 to support programs that help local youth thrive.

Hosted by Street Culture Project, ThriveFest raises funds and awareness for youth-focused programs in Regina.

This year, SaskEnergy co-op students Kya Ladouceur, Rhegan Unrau and Yashashvi Songhela volunteered at the event. They helped create a fun and welcoming experience for attendees.

“Being part of an event that brings the community together to create opportunities for young people who need additional support was a great experience," says Kya.

A highlight of the day was the popular "Bop the Builder" game, a life-sized version of whack-a-mole. It led to a lot of laughter and cheering from the kids and families taking part. The SaskEnergy volunteers helped run the game, serving as the "builders" for the afternoon.

For Yashashvi, seeing the event's impact on families and youth was the most rewarding part of the day.

“I wanted to be a part of ThriveFest because it was an opportunity to support the community," says Yashashvi. "I was able to connect with people and contribute to an event that creates lasting memories.”

She says volunteering is a meaningful way to support others while building connections.

The volunteers also took part in the annual Quackachoo Cup. The community challenge sent teams across Wascana Park to solve puzzles, follow clues and search for life-sized Pokémon. Teaming up with volunteers from RBC, the SaskEnergy group earned a second-place finish.

“My favourite part of the day was taking part in the Quackachoo Cup,” says Kya. “It was such a creative and interactive way to involve both volunteers and the community.”

For Rhegan, the best part of the event was seeing the happiness it brought to others.

“It was rewarding to volunteer with students and community members who were all working together to support a great cause and create a positive experience for attendees,” she says.

Through volunteer efforts like ThriveFest, SaskEnergy employees help strengthen communities and support organizations that make a difference in people's lives.

“As the Champion of Volunteers, SaskEnergy encourages employees to share their time, skills and energy to make meaningful connections in the communities we serve,” says Allix Schweitzer, SaskEnergy’s Supervisor of Community Engagement.

At the end of the day, the three volunteers helped make ThriveFest a success for families, youth and the community. Their experience shows how volunteering can bring people together and make a positive difference.