Communiplex
The Communiplex is at the heart of the Town of Radisson, especially during the Winter months.
When the natural ice is in the arena, there are hockey teams of all ages vying for victory. Radisson also has an enthusiastic figure skating club with about 55 members.
In the summer, the Communiplex is the site for a dance and beer garden held in conjunction with the Annual Agricultural Fair. Although they are not hosting the event in 2025, for about ten years, the arena has also helped to sponsor the Barrett Memorial music festival with various bands playing to raise money for mental health.
There are ten individuals on the Radisson Communiplex non-profit organization, with Don Harris as the current President. He notes that the group donates a percentage of the profits from the operation of the Communiplex to the Radisson Recreation Board on an annual basis. The donations are then used to help cover the expenses to heat the swimming pool during the summer. The group is also hoping to find grant to apply for that would, in the near future, assist in providing financing to allow for the installation of an artificial ice plant in the building. This would greatly expand the horizons of the Communiplex.
For additional information, or if you wish to volunteer in the operations of the Communiplex, contact Don Harris at (306) 827 – 7778 or Troy Rookes at (306) 827-7755.
Address: 499 William Street, Radisson SK, S0K 3L0
Notable Resident: Bill Hajt
William (Bill) Albert Hajt, born in Radisson on November 18th, 1951, skated his way into the history books of the National Hockey League (NHL). To begin his career, Bill played for the Saskatoon Blades from 1967 through 1971.
Hajt, who shoots left, was then drafted 33rd overall in the 1971 amateur NHL draft by the Buffalo Sabres and spent his entire career with the team. During the 1972-73 season Hajt played for the Cincinnati Swords, a “farm team” in the American Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres.
From 1973 to 1987 Bill played 854 games with the Buffalo Sabres as one of their defenceman. During these games, Hajt produced 42 goals, 202 assists and a total of 244 overall points. His highest point tally was in his Rookie season with 29 points. The team was in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1975 but lost to the Philadelphia Flyers after six games.
Bill Hajt was selected by the media as the Sabres’ Unsung Hero in both the 1974-75 and 1979-80 seasons. Hajt was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.