PGA Member Ryan Wells to lead Elk Ridge Resort Golf Course

Elk Ridge Resort Is proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Wells as the newest team member and role of Resort Golf Professional. Managing Partner Ryan Danberg stated “We have acquired Ryan to take our golfing experience to a new level! We are overly excited to have him join our team, and I look forward to working with him.”

Ryan is originally from Prince Edward Island and it’s where he fell in love with the game of golf playing at an elite level as a junior and college career. This great game has taken Ryan Coast to Coast. He turned pro in 2006 and worked at Eagle Ranch Resort, Invermere, BC. Ryan spent 6 years at Eagle Ranch honing their customer service platform before making the move to Prince Albert, SK. He worked as the Associate Professional at Cooke Municipal Golf Course for 8 years. Over his 8 years in Prince Albert, he grew the junior and lesson programs with the help of the local community and his driven passion for the game. He was awarded with the 2017 & 2019 Assistant Class “A” PGA of Canada/Saskatchewan as well as the 2019 Peter Cushner Order of Merit Award. Ryan spent the last year as the Head Professional at The Dunes Golf & Winter Club in Grand Prairie, AB.

Our Routes2SK group is excited for Ryan’s arrival. His love and passion for the game of golf, along with his overall leadership with exemplary customer service standards, will be a great asset to the Elk Ridge clientele. We look forward to Ryan joining our team on March 1st, 2021. Please join us in welcoming Ryan and his wife, Megan and their 2 year old daughter, Palmer to the Elk Ridge Resort and community.

We are also please to announce that our new Restaurant The Wyld @ Elk Ridge is now open for the public Friday December 18th @ 3pm. Visit our webpage to get any resort updates. www.elkridgeresort.com

Gift Certificates Are Here!

Give the gift of Elk Ridge this Christmas by getting one of our gift certificates to your loved ones! The gift certificates start at $50 and we can mail it directly to them!

Now booking reservations for townhomes, cabins, and cottages

Now booking reservations for townhomes, cabins, and cottages. We are NOT currently taking any bookings for the Lodge.

Bookings can also be made by emailing: reservations@elkridgeresort.com or Calling: 1.800.510.1824 | Phone hours: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm).

*Website bookings will be delayed until further notice.
Please bear with us, we are trying our best to make this process smooth during our transition.

To the previous guests of Elk Ridge Resort

With the recent acquisition of Elk Ridge, Routes2SK is legally bound to abstain from entering into any negotiations regarding financial obligations born by the previous owners.  This is an unfortunate reality of receiverships.  You have our deepest apologies if you experienced any financial losses during this transition, and we sincerely hope you’ll give us an opportunity to make it up to you with an amazing experience at Elk Ridge Resort.

For further information on this matter, please contact us via email @ ryan.danberg@elkridgeresort.com

We look forward to hosting your next visit, and from our families to yours, happy holidays and stay safe. 

COVID-19 Update

Dear Valued Guest and Community,

On behalf of the new ownership group of Elk Ridge Resort. We are so thrilled to be able to inform you that we are one step closer to safely re-opening the Resort and making the magic of the Boreal forest accessible to the people of Saskatchewan and beyond!

We want to thank you for your patience through this time of transition for Elk Ridge Resort.

We are closely following health measures as recommended by the Government of Saskatchewan. Elk Ridge looks forward to once again safely welcoming guests while following all Covid-19 regulations. Our systems will go live for online and phone-in reservation bookings on November 24, 2020.

We look forward to December 4, 2020 when Townhouses, Cottages, and Cabins will reopen. Our amenities will reopen on this date, including the pool and all winter amenities (weather permitting).

ELK RIDGE RESORT SALE ANNOUNCEMENT!

ELK RIDGE RESORT SALE ANNOUNCEMENT! PURCHASE BY ROUTES2SK INC. GROUP

Routes2SK Inc. is proud to announce it has entered into an agreement to purchase Elk Ridge Resort. The deal is projected to close in late October pending court approval, which is expected to be received.

Routes2SK Inc., a group of eight born and raised in Saskatchewan with world class experience in investment, development and hospitality invests to resurrect and advance an Iconic Northern Saskatchewan Landmark October 9, 2020 – Waskesiu Lake, SK

“With our strong family and company roots in Saskatchewan, we are excited with the opportunity to make this acquisition,” said majority shareholder of Routes2SK Nevin Anderson. We look forward to working closely with the existing team and leadership group, as well the Elk Ridge community, to ensure we maintain and evolve the iconic Saskatchewan Golf Resort! “Arne Petersen has built a gem with this property and we plan to carry on his legacy for years to come” quotes majority Shareholder Dave Bryson!

Elk Ridge Resort’s dynamic and authentic boreal playground allows guest to escape, have fun, learn and challenge themselves, embracing the outdoors and key elements of northern Saskatchewan. Welcoming thousands of guests each year, the resort is the premiere year-round destination nestled in the boreal forest of Northern Saskatchewan. Adjacent to Prince Albert National Park, offering a variety of unique outdoor activities (Treeosix Adventure Parks), exceptional golf and wedding experiences, conferences and one the best nature experiences in the province.

“Through friendly and informative staff, our Group’s goal is to create enduring memories, based on remarkable authentic Saskatchewan experiences” says future Managing Partner Ryan Danberg.

The group will make significant strategic investments in management, sales and marketing, facilities and infrastructure, adventure offerings, and technology capabilities to bolster its value-add for guests.

“We are delighted that the transaction is expected to close in late October 2020, and we can’t wait for the chance to host you, and show you Saskatchewan at its best” Danberg states. Routes2SK will be available for comments on date of closing.

QUICK FACTS:

About Routes2SK Inc.:

Routes2SK is composed of 8 members, all born and raised in Saskatchewan, living throughout western Canada. The group has a lot of passion for Elk Ridge Resort and will be working towards further developments on the property to expand the Resort offering and providing a top-notch resort experience. The group is led by Managing Partner Ryan Danberg, majority shareholders Nevin Anderson and Dave Bryson and rounded out by five silent investors, all are very familiar with the Resort and surrounding area. Routes2SK is also planning to expand the developing aspect of the resort and will be announcing these plans in the near future.

President – Nevin Anderson
Managing Partner – Ryan Danberg
Major Shareholder – Dave Bryson

About Elk Ridge Resort:

Amidst the rustling tamarack, spruce, fir and pine, in the heart of Saskatchewan’s boreal forest, lies Elk Ridge Resort, the region’s largest and most highly acclaimed year-round destination resort. Saskatchewan’s premier all season resort offers fine dining, luxurious accommodation, conference and wedding facilities, spa/wellness amenities and championship golf. Receiving PGA of Canadas’s Top 50 best public, semi-private, resort golf courses. Elk Ridge Resort is truly incomparable and one of Saskatchewan’s must visit destinations. With Waskesiu townsite, the Prince Albert National Park and the Lakeland region on its doorstep, superlatives cannot do justice to describe this one of-a-kind-property.

About Treeosix:

Treeosix is a Canadian tourism award winning business that boasts a giant swing, mini-zips for kids, a climbing wall, a fleet of electric bikes and a 7-line, guided zip line tour through the boreal forest high above Elk Ridge Resort. Family-owned and operated since 2010. The owners, Emma and Jori Kirk are extremely excited to partner with the new owners of the resort to showcase all that the area has to offer!

Jori Kirk Owner / Operator
Treeosix Adventure Parks