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Features
Published byChild Find Saskatchewan
PresidentPhyllis Hallatt
ManagerJim Germain (email: [email protected])
4 Saskatoon Fire Fighters
6 President’s Message
9 Vitamin K&D, and the amazing benefits of raw honey
10 Breaking down whooping cough infections
12 Teaming up for safety
15 Home trends and framing
16 31 years of granting wishes
22 Back to school safety tips
23 Bringing people and nature together
29 Our missing kids
The content in ALERT Magazine is intended to be used for general information, educational or awareness purposes only and is not meant as an absolute safety system. General guidelines, tips and strategies provided are to be used at the sole discretion and assessment of the reader and does not guarantee safety in all situations. The reader will judge and evaluate any and all advice/information and follow it at their own risk with the full understanding that guidelines do not exclude anyone from possible harm. Child Find Saskatchewan Inc. takes no responsibility for errors, omissions or defects arising from this publication. Child Find Saskatchewan Inc. will in no way be held liable nor accountable for guest material published in ALERT. Questions or grievances with any guest material is to be directed to the author/contributor of the article. ***ANY OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON EDITORIAL OR ADVERTISEMENTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF CHILD FIND SASKATCHEWAN.
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All rights reserved by Child Find Saskatchewan. Reproduc-tion or transmission of all or any part of this publication by any means is strictly forbidden without prior written per-mission from the publisher. Although great care is taken to avoid errors in the preparation of advertising material and editorial content, any errors or omissions on the part of Child Find Saskatchewan are limited and dealt with solely by printing a retraction statement and or correction in the following issue. Alert Magazine is the intellectual property of Child Find Saskatchewan.
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[Front cover by: Al Ramsay]
PresidentPhyllis HallattVice-PresidentDwain Orr
DirectorsDaphne ArnasonScott BlundellLisa LafreniereCourtney Fisher
Board of Directors
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24/7 the Saskatoon Fire Department…• fightsfires.In2014,150largefirescausednearly$12millionin
damage.
• providesemergencymedicalservices.DesignatedfirefightersarePrimaryCareParamedicsandprovideemergencymedicalcare.
• mitigateshazardousmaterialspills.
• respondstoemergenciesonthewaterwhethertheyhappenontheriver,neartheweiroronotherpondsandlakes.
• usesspecializedskillstorescuepeopleinconfinedspaces,trenchesorotherdifficultplacestoreachsuchasrooftops.
• investigatesfirestodeterminewhytheystartedandwhatcanbedonetoeliminatethehazard.
• dispatchespersonnelandequipmentinresponseto9-1-1callsrelatedtotheFireDepartment.
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The Department also…• completesfireinspectionstomakesurethatallpublicbuildings
complywiththeNationalFireCodeofCanada.
• coordinatesagenciestoensureSaskatoonisreadytorespondifweexperienceamajoremergencyordisaster.
• providesfireandlifesafetyeducationtochildrenand/oradults.
• contributestothecommunitywheneverpossible.
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T hefallcanbeabeautifultimeoftheyear,withthetreesturningcolour,sunshiningbrightly
sowecanstillenjoysomewarmdays.Assummerholidaysareoverandfamiliesarebacktoalltheiractivities,weatChildFindwouldliketoremindyoutomakesureyougooverthestreetandinternetsafetyruleswithyourchildren.Youwillfindsomeofthesesafetyrulesinthisissue.
Octoberisamonththatwelookbackontoreflectonwhatwehavedoneinthepastyearaswehavemademanychangesoverthe30plusyearswithourprogramsandservices.OurlongevityisduetothecommitmentofourBoardofDirectors,volunteersandstaff.
Wehavemademanyfriends,developedpartnershipswithbusiness,lawenforcement,governmentagencies,serviceclubsandothercommunityassociations,locally,provincially,nationallyandinternationally.Thishasaddedtothesuccessofourorganization.
ChildFindispleasedtopartnerwithLawenforcementthroughtheSchoolResourceOfficerstodeliverbothourAllAboutMeI.D.andourAlertYouthprogramsinmanyschoolsinSaskatchewan.Weareverythankfultohavetheir
assistancenotonlyintheschoolsbutalsofeaturedonthefrontcoverandinanarticleinthisissue.
WewillserveourfamiliesofmissingpersonsthroughourConnectingFamiliesprogram.Thisprogramisapeersupportgroupforfamiliesofmissingpersons.Wecontinuetoeducateourchildren,promoteourALERTYouthprogramanddistributeourAlertmagazine.ChildFindlooksforwardtothesupportofthecitizensofSaskatchewan,becausewithoutthemwewouldnotsurvive.
AsIstartmy30thyearasafulltimevolunteer,ithasbeenapleasureandalifelearningexperience.Iwishtosaythankyoutobothpastandpresentindividuals,whohaveservedontheBoardofDirectors,thestaffandthosewhohavevolunteeredtodeliverourprogramsandservices.Thankstothemanypeoplewhohelpedtoraisetherequiredfundstorunthisorganization.Itisonlythroughthededicationofallinvolvedthatwehavebeenabletoaccomplishsomuch.
ChildFindbelieves:“AMissingChildisEveryone’sResponsibility.”Wearecommittedtoworkrelentlesslytowardsourmissionandmakeourcommunityasaferplaceforourchildren.“AllChildrenhavearighttobesafe”.
PhyllisHallattwww.childfind.sk.ca
Message fromthe President
C hildFindSaskatchewanreliesheavilyondonationstodeliverprogramsandservicestochildrenandyouthofSaskatchewan.Withyourdonation,youcan
specifywhichprogramorserviceyouwouldliketosupport.Calluswithyourcreditcarddonation,mailachequeorvisitusatchildfind.sk.catodonateonline.Thankyouforbelievingthat“A Missing Child Is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
A24hourcrisislinetoreportamissingchild,atiporasighting.Ourtollfreelinetocallusanytimefromanywhereshouldyouneed
assistanceifyourchildgoesmissing.
TheAmberAlertSystem.Helpusaidlawenforcementinthesearchforamissingchild.
Help keep our children safe!ConnectingFamiliesisapeersupportprogramdedicatedtoprovidingemotionalsupportforfamiliesstrugglingwiththetraumaticeventsduetoafamilymembergoingmissing.
AllAboutMeI.D.Clinicsforbabiesandchildrentoexpediteachild’sphotoandinformationreachinglawenforcement.
AlertYouthforages9to18.ProvidingGuidance,SupportandAwareness.AcomprehensivepassportstyleIDbookletforyouthages9andup,detailingtheirphysicalandenvironmentalinformation.Thebookletalsocontainsahandyresourceguide.
Child Find Saskatchewan would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support and dedication to the children of Saskatchewan:
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Thereare2typesofVitaminK,thereisK1andK2.K1youwillget
fromleafygreensandK2youwillgetfromeggs,chicken,beefanddairy,butonlyfromfreerangeanimals,whichmeansthesecowsand
chickensmustbeoutgrazingonthegrass.YoumightaskwhydoIneedVitaminK2.Well,VitaminK2iscriticalinmakingsurethatthecalciumyouareconsumingisgettingintotheboneandnotcalcifyingthearteriesorkidneysoranyotherpartsofthebody.VitaminK2iskeyinpreventingosteoporosis,boneandhipfracturesanddentalhealthissues.VitaminK2ismissingfromourdietsasmostofourbeef,chicken,dairyandeggsarefromanimalsthatdonotgetoutside,theyarealwaysinabarn.
VitaminK2doesmorethangetcalciumintoourbones.VitaminK2alsowilldecalcifyyourarteries,kidneys,andotherareasofthebodythatmighthaveacalciumbuildup,suchasaroundjointscausingpain.VitaminK2playsanimportantroleinourdentalhealth,thesamewayasitaffectsourbonesK2willkeepourteethhealthyandstrong.Doyoueverwonderwhysomanyofourchildrenneedbracesandteethremoved.VitaminK2playsalargeroleinproperjawformationandcorrectpositioningofourteeth.
ResearchshowsthatVitaminK2isapotentialinhibitorofcertainkindsoflivercancer.HepatocellularcarcinomaisoneofthelivercancersthatwillrespondwelltoVitaminK2.
VitaminK2mustbetakeninconjunctionwithadequateamountsofVitaminD.Oneworkswiththeother.FormoredetailedinformationonVitaminK2pickup“TheUntoldStoryofMilk”or“TheCalciumParadox”bothsoldatEllen’sWholeBodyHealthLtd,andbothexcellenthealthbooks.
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Ellen and her staff are highly skilled, knowledgeable and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and health on all levels.
allergies.Ellen’sWholeBodyHealthLtd.Carrieslocal,rawhoney.
Vitamin K & DImprovesbonehealthandpreventsarterialcalcification
Rawhoneyisdifferentfromtheaveragehoneyboughtatthegrocerystore.Infact,usingthepasteurizedhoneyfromtheaveragestoreisasunhealthyasconsuming
refinedsugar.Rawhoneyisdifferentbecauseithasnotbeenpasteurized,heatedorprocessedinanyway,andthereforecontainsmanyvaluablebenefits.
Rawhoneyisfullofminerals,vitamins,enzymes,andpower-fulantioxidants.Ithasanti-bacterial,anti-viralandanti-fungalproperties.Rawhoneythatcomesfromwithina30mileradiusofwhereyoulivewillbuildyourimmunehealth.
Otheruses:• Helpsdigestion• Strengthensimmunesystem• Eliminatesallergies• Stabilizesbloodpressure• Balancesbloodsugar• Calmsnerves• Relievespain• Treatsulcers• Sorethroats• Colds• Indigestion
So wHy LocAL RAw Honey?Rawhoneyisgreat,butlocalrawhoneyisevenbetter!Localrawhoneycontainspollenthatisspecifictoyourareaandthereforecanreallyhelpthoselocalseasonalallergies.Takingaspoonfulofrawhoneyonceortwiceadayisagreathelp.Itisalsoadvisedtobegintakinglocalhoneyafewmonthspriortotheallergyseason;thisgetsthepollenintroducedintothebodyandgraduallybuildsupthebody”stolerancetoseasonal
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Assisting families by providing: • Informationandresourcesrelevanttotheir
separation/divorce
• Assistancetoreachagreementsonimmediateissues
• Assistancetodevelopaplantoaddressremainingissues
Topics may include: • Custodyandaccessofchildren
• Parentingplans
• Children’sdevelopmentalneeds
• Childsupport
• Spousalsupport
• Propertydivision
Benefits: • Buildsacooperativeparentingrelationship
• Minimizestheeffectofseparationanddivorceonallfamilymembers,especiallychildren
• Allowsfamiliesaccesstoearly,affordableandinformalopportunitiestoresolveissues
Cost: • Thereisnocosttoparticipate
Formoreinformation,call1-844-863-3408,[email protected],orvisitwww.saskatchewan.ca/family-matters.
FamilyMattersAssisting Families through Separation and Divorce
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FamilyMattersAssisting Families through Separation and Divorce
UsingtheCLS,ateamofresearchersfromTheHospitalforSickChildrenattheUniversityofTorontoandthe
WakeForestSchoolofMedicinehavebeenworkingtowardsanewtreatmentforwhoopingcough,adiseasethatdisproportionatelyaffectsyoungchildren.
Theoriginalwhoopingcoughvaccinewasphasedoutinthe1990s,asfamiliesbecameconcernedabouttheextremesideeffectsofthewhole-bacteriatreatment.Anewervaccinewhichonlyusespartofthepertussisbacteriaexists,butisnowherenearaseffectiveastheoldertreatment.
“Withthenewvaccine,olderchildrenandadultsthatstillcarrythepertussisbacteriaintheirnosepotentiallyintheformofbiofilmsultimatelyenduptransmittingthebacteriatonon-orunder-immunizedinfants,”explainsDr.RajendarDeora,WakeForestSchoolofMedicineteamlead.“Foryoungchildren,aninfectioncansometimesbelethal.”
Likemanyinfectiousdiseases,whoopingcoughisextremelyhardtotreat.Thebacteriathatcausewhoopingcoughformaprotectivebiofilminsidethepeopleitinfects,makingitincrediblyresistanttotreatment.
Theresearchersidentifiedaproteinthatallowsthesebacteriatoformaprotectivebiofilm,pointingthewaytonewtreatmentsandvaccineoptionsforbothwhoopingcough(Bordetella pertussis)anditsanimal-infectingcousin,kennelcough(Bordetella bronchiseptica).Withoutit,thediseasecouldn’tformitsprotectivelayer.
TheyusedtheCanadianLightSourcetotakeacloselookattheproteinstructure.
“Ifyouknowthestructureofthemachineryinthesystem,thenyoucould
rationallydesignasmallmoleculeordrugtoblockortargetthatfunction,”explainsstructuralbiologistDr.DustinLittle,theleadresearcheronthisproject.
Already,theteamislookingatwaystotestthesenewstructuralandfunctionalinsightsinvitro,asafirststeptowardstreatmentapplication.Theoretically,thesametoolsthatblocktheformationofnewinfectiousbiofilmsshouldalsohelpbreakdownexistingbiofilms,andvastlyreducingwhoopingcough’sabilitytoinfectnewindividuals.
You can come see the Canadian Light Source yourself.
Register for free public tours Monday, wednesday and Friday afternoons at 2 pm.
www.lightsource.ca/alert
The canadian Light Source: Building a better vaccineBreakingdownwhoopingcoughinfections
The Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon is the brightest light in Canada—millions of times brighter than even the sun—and is used by scientists
to get incredibly detailed information about the structural and chemical properties of materials at the molecular level, with work ranging from mine tailing remediation to cancer research and cutting-edge materials development.
The CLS is one of the largest scientific research facilities in Canada. This year alone CLS will host 1,000 scientists from across Canada.
“If you know the structure of the machinery in the system, then you could rationally design a small molecule or drug to block or target that function.”
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IftheAllAboutMebookletthatConstableLandonGiraudierisholdinglooksfamiliar,yourchildmighthaveparticipatedinanIDClinicorperhapsyouattendedaclinicwhenyouwere
achild.Eitherway,theAllAboutMeIDprogramisstillgoingstrongandisbeingintroducedtoasecondgenerationofchil-drenwiththehelpofSaskatchewan’sfinest.
After30years,ChildFindSaskatchewanisproudtostillbeofferingtheAllAboutMeIDprograminSaskatchewanandrecently,SchoolResourceOfficersinMooseJawandRegina,aredeliveringtheAllAboutMeprogramintotheschoolsalongwithournewlydevelopedprogramforteenscalledAlertYouth.Overthelastyear,CstLandonGiraudier,CstKyleCunningham,Cst.KentWestromfromtheMooseJawPoliceService,SchoolResourceDivisionandCst.AndreaCostanzafromtheReginaPoliceServiceSRODivisionhavebeenbringingtheprogramstotheschoolsandassistingstudentswithfillingouttheirbooklets.
“Wesawitasagreatopportunitytobuildapositivepoliceconnectionwiththekids,itopensupconversationsonchildandyouthsafetyaswellaswhattodoiftheyarelostandoftenleadsintoadiscussionaboutstrangers”saysCst.Giraudier.
Thebookletsforthe2programshaveaplaceforacurrentphoto(aschoolphotoworksbest)adescriptionofthechild’sphysicalattributesandaplacetorecordfingerprints.Cst.Giraudierim-pressesthat,“Thekidshavealotoffunwiththefingerprintingprocessandtheyalsolearnaboutthemandhowuniquetheirfingerprintsare.Theyareveryproudoftheirbooklettheyhavefilledoutbecauseitisallaboutthem”
TheAllAboutMebookletofferssafetyinformationandachecklistforparentsthatencouragesthemtospeakwiththeirchildrenaboutsafety,whiletheAlertYouthbookletismorecomprehen-sivewithinformationabouttattoos,piercings,vehicleinforma-tion,hangoutsetc.Eachbookletisdesignedtobeupdatedasphysical,circumstantialorenvironmentissueschange.Thepurposeofthebookletandtheinformationcontainedwithinistoexpeditethisdatareachinglawenforcementorthemediashouldthechildoryouthgomissing.Cst.Giraudierisquicktopointoutthatthesoonerpolicecanhaveaphysicaldescriptionandanimage,thebetterthechancepolicehaveinlocatingthechild.
Duringthe2014-15schoolyear,theMooseJawPoliceSchoolResourceOfficerswereabletoprint7outof14elementaryschoolsandthisyeartheMooseJawResourceofficersareattemptingtofingerprinttheremainingelementaryschoolsinMooseJaw.
Cst. Andrea Costanza SRO Regina Police Service.
“The kids have a lot of fun with the finger-printing process and they also learn about them and how unique their fingerprints are.”
Teaming Up For SafetySchoolResourceOfficersbringChildFindprogramstoSchool
Cst. Landon Giraudier SRO, with 2 students in Moose Jaw.
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ConradMitzel,GeneralManagerofChildFindSaskatchewanisthrilledthatSchoolResourceOfficersarebringingtheprogramstotheschoolsandpredictsthatthisprojectwillfinditswayquicklyintootherschoolsintheprovince.“TheprogramhasbeensowellreceivedintheschoolsandweareparticularlyfortunatetobepartneringwiththeSRO’s.Thecombinationoftheofficersspeak-ingaboutsafety,creatinggoodrelationshipswiththekidsandtheofficer’sexpertisewiththefingerprintingisaperfectmatch.”
If you would like to speak with Child Find Saskatchewan about having your School Resource Officer bring the All About Me and Alert Youth program to your school, please give us a call at 306.955.0070 or toll free at 1.800.513.3463.
Cst. Kyle Cunningham SRO, Moose Jaw, Police Service.
The Saskatchewan Abilities Council works with people of varying abilities to enhance their independence and participation in the community through vocational, rehabilitation and recreational services.
For more information visit us at www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca
To book your ad space in our upcoming publication, the Alert MAgAzine, contact Jim germain at 306.230.1621 or email [email protected]
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Ashomebuildingtrendshaveevolvedoverthepastfewdecades,homefurnishings
anddesignhavekeptpace.Cus-tomframedesignsshouldalsobeadaptedtorelatetothosechang-es.Herearesomeofthepopularbuildinganddesigntrendsand
framingsolutionsthathelpframedartrelatetoitsenvironment.
Hardwood Floorsareverypopularandcomeinmanycoloursandstyles.Becauseawoodfloorisalargesurfaceinaroom,ratherthanchoosingawoodframethatmatchesthefloor,con-sideracontrastingframe.Youcoulduseagoldframethathelpstheartstandoutsoitbecomesanicefocalpointintheroom.
Thetrendofopen floor planmeansfewerwallsseparatingspaces.Sincewallsaretheusualspottodisplayframedpieces,youmayneedtolookforotheralternativesforhangingart.Upperwallspaceaboveanentranceorfireplace.Setsmallerframesinabookcareordisplayapaintingonaflooreaselinthecorner.Openfloorplansallowyoutoseefartherfromroomtoroomso,chooseapieceofartworkthatcanbeseenandenjoyedfromacrosstheroom.
Inroomswithhigh ceilingsthereareseveralwaysyoucanrelateframingtoyourspace.Youcanstartwithverticalpieces
ofart.Ifyouhavepairsorsets,hangthemupthewallversusacrossit.Iftheartissomethingyoucanmat,yourmatborderscanbebottom-weightedorelongatedtofillmoreverticalspace.
Homeswithmore windowstakeawaywallspacewhereframedartmayotherwisehavebeendisplayed.Lookforotherplacesandwaystodisplayart.Your“wall”maybethesideofabuilt-inbookcaseorevenaclosetdoor.Youmayalsoneedtouseconversationgradeglasstoprotectyourartfromthelightthatcomesinsidethroughallthewindows.
Large scale furniturehasbeenapopulartrendinhomeswithlargeopenfloorplans.Whencustomframingapieceofartworkmakesuretheproportionsofthematsandframesbalancewiththerestofthefurnitureintheroom.Asinglepieceorartcanbeframedlargerorsmallertofitdifferentspaces.Avoidusingasmallordaintyframeoverlargefurniture.
Leaningframedartworkisalsotrending.Ratherthanalwayshangingframedartonthewall,youcansetpiecesonmantels,shelvesorotherpiecesoffurniture.Youcancombinemultiplepieces,withoneoverlappinginfrontofanother.
Designandartworkhasbecomemoreflexible.AtraditionalhomemayhavecontemporaryfeaturesoraVictorianchairmaygetanupdatednewlookwithmodernupholstery.Likewisewithcustomframing,youcanmixandmatchartandframingstylestogettherightlookforyourhome.
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31YearsofGrantingWishesforSaskatchewanChildrenThe children’s wish Foundation of canada works with communities across the country to provide children with life threatening illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish. By creating unique, meaningful experiences, children’s wish enhances quality of life for these courageous children and their families.
EverydayoftheyearwefulfilltheferventwishofthreeCanadianchildrenlivingwithpainanduncertainty.Youmaynotknowit,butoneofthemmightbethatchildlivingonyourstreet,orsittinginclassnexttoyourownchild.Forthreedecades,we’vebeenmakingadifferenceincommunitiesacrossCanada,maybeevenrightwhereyoulive.Witheverywishthatwegrant,
wecreatemomentsofjoythateasethepainofachild,giverespitetothechild’sfamily,andconnecthealthcareprofessionalsandcommunitiesinthatburningwishofhope.Everywishisasuniqueasthechildmakingit,fromfinallygettingtocuddlewithgrandparentswholivefarawaytohittingapuckwithafavouritehockeyplayer.Intheoftenpainfullifeofaseriouslyillchild,thesewisheshavemadeatremendousdifference.
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SaskatchewanisknownforNHLstars,andGarrett’sdreamwastobeonthatlist.WhentheMapleLeafssignedhimtoaone-daycontract,Garrettsuddenlyfoundhimselfsurroundedbyhishockeyheroes.Histeammatesscoregoalsandmakesaves,butthankstoChildren’sWish,Garrett’ssmileandpositiveattitudemadehimtheinspirationalleaderofthelockerroom.
Summer lovesAnimals.WhenshewishedforaBarbieCruise,everyoneknewthattherewouldbedolphinsandturtlesandlizardsinvolved.Bornwithavascularmalformationinherleg,Summerhasalreadyhadmorepainfulsurgeriesthanshecancount.Children’sWishprovidedamuch-neededbreakfromhospitalsandachancetomakeallsortsofnewanimalfriends.
evanisaballplayerandasportsnut.ThatwasobviousthemomenthehittheinfieldinhisJaysjersey.CysticFibrosisisconstantlytryingtostealEvan’sabilitytobreathe,soawishthatincludedtheHockeyHallofFameandaweekendwiththeBlueJayswastheperfectwayfortheChildren’sWishFoundationtoshowtheworldthatthiskid’sgotgame!
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Daysbeforehisfifthbirthday,Braden’sfamilylearnedthathehadararebonetumour.Hefacedseveralsurgeries,almostayearinhospital,andthen6monthsofchemotherapy.Thatwaswhenhemethisbuddy,BradenHoltby,whowentontoplayfortheWashingtonCapitals.Children’sWisharrangedtore-unite“TeamBraden”ontheNHLice,andBraden’sfamilygottoseehim“smiling,laughing,andbeingatypicalboy.”Whatagreatwaytosay“WEMADEIT!”
Somekidsareborntofarm,andcadencelivesforhorses&cattle.Cadence’simmunesystemneedsalotofhelptofightoffevencommoninfections,andChildren’sWishwasproudtosendhimtoCostaRicatovisithisgrandparentsandswimintheocean.But,hewantedto“givealittlesomethingback.”Whenhisprize4-Hsteerwenttoauction,Cadencedonatedtheentireproceedstocharity.That’sabrave,youngrancherwithaheartofgold.
WhenVioletmetElsaandAnnafromFrozen,itwasamagicalprincessdreamcometrue.EverydayisacelebrationforPrincessViolet,andhercreativeimaginationisagift.Craftsandpaintsfillherhospitalbag,andshe’sevenstartedabandwithherkindergartenfriends,calledthe“RainbowHearts.”
ThisbeautifulprincessisaperfectexampleofwhytheChildren’sWishFoundationexists.Wecan’twaittobefirstinlinefor“VioletandtheRainbowHearts”debutalbum.
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Danceland
For event information visit www.danceland.ca or call 1-800-267-5037
For more on the Unsinkable Experiences of Watrous/Manitou Beach visit www.watrousmanitou.com or call 1-866-756-6665
Unsinkable Unsinkable Experiences
Danceland
Saturday, November 7 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) Sunday, November 8 (11:00 am to 5:00 pm)
*Free AdmiSSioN
November 7 & 8
2015 Fall BusinessShowcase
& TradeshowHumboldt Uniplex, 619-17 Street, Humboldt, SK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCEA Partnership for Business Growth
Come to the
largest tradeshow in the Humboldt region
where over 3,000 people attend this
annual event!
For more details visit: www.humboldtchamber.ca/pages/Tradeshow1/
The Tradeshow has one section for commercial businesses and one for home-based businesses with over 100 different businesses participating. It
is a Tradeshow for the whole family, with something for everyone. Start your Christmas shopping early at countless booths that cater to every taste!
Families can enjoy a supervised
children’s section with free
entertainment for the kids, including
a play area, bouncy castle and
Wrangler Elisa’s Reptile Show.
Unsinkable Experiences
In the heart of Saskatchewan The humBolDT Region
Where Humboldt & Area Businesses can Prosper
Guiding is a safe, all-girl environment that invites girls to challenge themselves, find their voice, meet new friends and make a difference in the world.
WomenMake a DIFFERENCE in the lives of GIRLS and
they’ll make a great DIFFERENCE in YOURS...
GirlsJoin the FUN!
Share your skills, your talents and yourself. Help girls achieve greatness!
1-800-565-8111 girlguides.ca
Girls can join at any age!SPARKS (AGE 5-6)
BROWNIES (AGE 7-8)
GUIDES (AGE 9-11)
PATHFINDERS (AGE 12-14)
RANGERS (AGE 15-17+)
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Saturday Science Clubs features hands on science and engineering projects and activities for youth in grades 1 and up on Saturdays for 3 hours. These club meetings are split into classes by grade...
New for the 2015/16 School year. Saturday Clubs programs will now be co-ed. Two time slots: the morning time slot from 9am - noon, and the afternoon time slot from 1- 4pm. You can register your child in either one. There are 14 installments throughout the school year (7 in the Fall of 2015, and 7 more starting in January for term 2).
Also new for 2015/16: No longer an age cap at grade 9. Moving towards having highschool programming. Program OFFERED to anyone interested, regardless of what grade.
if you have any questions or concerns about the registration process, please call our office at 306-966-7755 in Saskatoon, or toll-free at 866-556-8723.
Saturday Science Clubs
91-110 Marquis Drive West, Saskatoon SK
We provide a mini golf experience unlike any other. You will want to play again and again!
Email: [email protected]: (306) 343-MARS (343-6277)
www.marsminigolf.ca
• Birthday Parties • Christmas Parties • Stag & Stagettes • Fundraising Events • Corporate Events • Charity Events
& More!
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We need U to help make a difference in the life of a child. Wherever you are in Saskatchewan, is where we need volunteers.
• Programs • services • Fundraising
Please give us call at 306.955.0070 or 1.800.513 Find (3463)
childfind.sk.ca
“A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility”
Doesyourchildwalktoschool?
7 Back to School Safety TipsWalking to school can be fun and full of memories for a child, but in today’s society safety is key. By establishing the rules below, you can help ensure that your child will be safe and that the memories he or she creates will be too!
4. Make sure your child knows their information. Yourphonenumbers(home,cell,work),youraddressandanemergencynumber.
5. Iftheyhavetobehomealoneafterschool,make sure they lock the doors,theydon’topenthemtostrangersandtheycheckinwithyouperiodically.
6. Inever agree to meet someone in personthatIhavebeenchattingwithon-line.
7. IfIambullied on-line I know to tell my parentsorateacherandIknownevertobeabullytoanyoneon-lineorontheplayground.
1. choose a safe route for your childandpracticeitwiththembeforetheytakeitalone.Havethemavoidshortcuts,alleys,andareasthatpassbyabandonedhousesorbuildings.
2. Teach your child not to talk to strangers,orgetinanyvehiclewithsomeonetheydon’tknow.Teachthemtrickspredatorsmightuselikefreecandy,apuppy(orlostpuppy)andhownottogettricked.
3. Use the buddy system!Thereissafetyinnumbers.Havingthemwalkwithafriendortwoisnotonlysafer,butwillkeepthemcompanyaswell.
Halloween Safety Tips
• Always walk with an adult.
• Make sure you look both ways before crossing the street.
• Wear a costume with visible colours, or stick reflective tape on your costume.
• Stay on the sidewalk.
• Respect other people’s properties.
• Don’t forget to say “Thank You”!
• Ask your parents to check your candy before you eat it.
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AtWild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop we’rededicatedtohelpingyouturnyouryardintoahabitatthatnotonly
benefitswildbirdsandtheenvironment,butalsobringssong,colorandlifetoyourhome.Ourstaffarewelltrainedtoansweryourbackyardbirdquestions.Wearealocallyowned,familyrunbusiness.
Products Designed by expertsMorethan30yearsofknowledgehelpsmakeourproductsthehighestqualitybirdfeedingsuppliesonthemarket.
Trusted Local AdviceOurgoalistohelpyoubetterenjoythiswonderfulhobbybyprovidingthebestlocaladviceandbirdfeedingproductstomeetyourneeds.Wewantyoutohavethebestbirdfeedingexperiencepossible.Afterall,it’sthemostrelaxing,fulfilling,educationalandexcitinghobbythatany-one,youngorold,canenjoy.
The Best Bird Food In TownRegardlessoftheseason,birdsneedfoodshighinproteinandfat.Theseprovideextraenergyandhelpbirdsduringnesting,raisingtheiryoungandmoltingtheirfeathersinthespringandsummer.Thesefoods,alongwithstoredbodyfat,aretheprimaryenergysupplythatfuelsabirdthroughoutfallmigrationandduringlong,coldwinternights.WecanhelpyouattractthemostvarietyofbirdswithourNo-messBlends.Ourexclusive‘BirdaciousBarkButter’hasattracted127differentbirdspeciesandisalsoavailableinbricks,bitsandplugs.Wealsohavealargeselectionoftidyandconvenientbirdseedcylindersandsuet.
The Largest Selection of Bird FeedersWeoffer‘LifetimeGuar-antee’TubeFeeders,FinchFeeders,HopperFeeders,Fly-ThruFeeders,PlatformFeeders,WindowFeeders,Eco-CleanFeeders,DinnerBellFeeders,Cylinder
Feeders,HighPerchHummingbirdNectarFeeders,OrioleFeeders,SuetFeeders,TailPropFeeders,ChickadeeOnlyFeed-ers,SquirrelProofFeedersandcagestoallowsmallbirds.
The Advanced Pole System (APS)OurPatentedAdvancedPoleSystem(APS)isthefoundationforsuccessfullyattractingbirdstoyourbackyard.Com-prisedofinterchangeablehardware,theAPSletsyoucreateandchangeyourcustomizedsetupinminutes.Allpartsarepowder-coatedtopreventrustingandcanalsobeusedforbirdhouses,hangingplantsandmore.
All Around nesting careWBUNestingboxesaredesignedtohavethedimensionsandfeaturesthatappealtospecificbirdspecies.Manyofourbirdhousesarelocallymadewithrecycledwoodmaterials.
The Importance of waterWhetherthey’refeedervisitorsornot,birdsneedwater.Offeringareliablesourceofwaterisprobablythesimplestandmostimportantstepyoucantaketoincreasethenumberofbirdsinyouryard.Birdsneedwaterfordrinkingandalsokeepingtheirfeathersclean.When
it’shot,birdswillusebirdbathstokeepcoolandreplenishfluids.Inwinter,cleanfeathershelpbirdsstaywarm.Weofferavarietyofbirdbathsforallseasons.
we also specialize in the following nature products:• WindowAlerts(preventbirdcollisions)• BatHouses• GardenAccents• GreatselectionofNatureBooksand
FieldGuidesincludinglocalauthors• ButterflyFeedersandHouses• SolitaryBeeHouses• Vortex,Eagle,Steiner,Zeissand
SwarovskyBinocularsandscopes• SquirrelSolutions• BirdandTrailCams• Hand-tunedQualityChimes• UniqueGiftsandCards• LocalArtandPhotography
Guest Speakers and Animal GuestsWeregularlysponsorFREEpresentationsinthestoreforallagesofnaturelovers.
“We Bring People and Nature Together”
2600-8thStE,Saskatoon•(306)955-2473
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Making a difference in the community where we work and play.We’re proud to support initiatives that help make our community a better, safer place for everyone. Also, making a difference with your insurance needs one household at a time.
10-304 Stonebridge BlvdSaskatoon, SK S7T 0J1 t 306.649.1420f 306.649.1421Saskatoon_stonebridge@cooperators.cawww.cooperators.ca
306-244-2266
#60-304 Stonebridge Blvd, Saskatoon
Stonebridge Location
Dr. Norm VankoughnettDr. Kristopher MilneDr. Abdullah PatelDr. Christine Miller
New and emergency patients welcome.
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Monday-Thursday 7am-7pmFriday 7am-1pmSaturday 7am-1pm
Stonebridge Location 306-244-2266
• Dr.NormVankoughnett• Dr.KristopherMilne• Dr.AbdullahPatel• Dr.ChristineMiller• Dr.IbrahimMuradi
Monday-Thursday 7am-7pmFriday 7am-1pmSaturday 7am-1pm
New and emergencypatients welcome.
#60-304 Stonebridge Blvd, Saskatoon
Open earlier. Open later. Open longer.For all your financial needs – Personal & Business
Stonebridge Branch 3003 Clarence Ave South Saskatoon, SK S7T 0B4306-477-1035
Monday to Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Thursday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
* On average versus any other Canadian Bank. Individual branch hours may vary. MOO752
One of Saskatoon’s newer residential and commercial communities at the south end of the City of Saskatoon.
Come visit us today!
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Quik-Therm is committed to creating superior insulation solutions that protect people and the environment. our focus; design and develop sustainable energy saving technologies that increase the health, comfort and value of homes and buildings.
Interior Concrete Insulation System (CIS)High Performance Rigid Insulation System for Interior Basement, Concrete & Masonry Walls
The Quik-Therm Interior Concrete Insulation System (CIS) is a composite, high performance, rigid foam insulation system designed for non-load bearing interior basement, concrete & masonry walls and Heritage Buildings. Quik-Therm CIS provides superior energy savings and comfort. It is lightweight, cost effective and fast and easy to install. CIS does NOT absorb water and will NOT promote mold or mildew.
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“My clients are my main source of business... working by referral.”
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5-3401 8th Street E • Saskatoon, SKTel. (306) 665-4747
www.SpicyTime.ca
A homeland of delicious food
Spicy Time Cuisines become more than a source of nutrients reflecting culture, art and expression of love. Spices are an integral part of our food preparations, and are used to enhance the flavor of a dish and create unique flavors and aromas. The Spicy Time Restaurant menu combines the most extensive collection of finest Vegetarian, Non-vegetarian dishes ranging from spicy to mild, to suit the taste of every palate. At Spicy Time Restaurant you will experience the finest of East Indian Ethnic cuisines with a touch of personal care and attention.
CATeRing SeRviCeS• Weddings• Birthday• Shows• Concerts• Exhibitions• Conferences• Anniversaries• Special Events• Training sessions • Corporate meetings• Parties• Festivals• Gatherings
Kamanashis DebREALTOR®
306.262.6000
Spoken Languages:Hindi, Bengali, Urdu /Ourdou,
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1106 8th Street EastSaskatoon, SK S7H 0S4
Office 306.665.3600
“My clients are my main source of business... working by referral.”
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306.955. 0070 1.800.513.3463
childfind.sk.ca
Child FindSASKATCHEWAN
Needs Your Help!
Please Donate
Child Find Saskatchewan is the Provincial charitable organization (est. 1984) that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth. We promote awareness of the issues relating to missing children.
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3194-VKATELYN NOBEL
DOB: 04/04/1992 Missing: 27/08/2007
Missing From: Radsson, SK
3137-VCOURTNEY STRUBLE
DOB: 22/11/1990 Missing: 09/07/2004
Missing From: Estevan, SK
3195-SRDANITA BIGEAGLE
DOB: 06/03/1984 Missing: 11/02/2007
Missing From: Regina, SK
3065-UKEVIN CHARLES
DOB: 07/08/1976 Missing: 03/04/1993
Missing From: Chitek Lake, SK
3225-SRKARINA WOLFEDOB: 07/05/1990
Missing: 02/07/2010Missing From: Saskatoon, SK
3070-SREMERSON DOBROSKAY
DOB: 13/03/1967 Missing: 28/10/1988
Missing From: Vancouver, BC
3001-VDANIEL WOROBEC
DOB: 11/03/1966 Missing: 13/05/1984
Missing From: Lanigan, SK
3197-SRDYLAN KOSHMAN
DOB: 11/04/1987 Missing: 11/10/2008
Missing From: Edmonton, AB
3186-SRDRAPER LEE JIM
DOB: 07/12/1978 Missing: 21/02/2006
Missing From: North Battleford, SK
Anyone with InformationPlease call:
1-800-513-3463
3136-UTAMRAKEEPNESSDOB: 01/09/1998 Missing: 05/07/2004 Missing From: Regina, SK
At Heavenly Nights, Bryan Bexson has been providing Saskatchewan with excellent products and service to enhance your every night sleep experience. Our honesty, integrity and value have allowed us to serve you for over 36 years.
When looking for great quality bedroom furniture, don’t be fooled by products being sold as “real wood” or “solid construction”. Come on in and see what real quality is at Heavenly Nights Mattress and Furniture outlet!!!
Saskatoon’s “go to store” for value , quality & service. So before making your purchasing decision, stop on in and see how our quality and pricing is the best bang for your buck…you owe that to yourself!!
Waterbeds and airbeds now in stock!
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; Closed Sundays until SeptemberHours of operation:
Kingsdown, Magniflex, obusforMe and King Koil
NEW LOCATION!
Bedroom suites, futons, Mattresses, Bunkbeds, accessories & More!
425-34th Street E, (west off of Quebec Ave) 306.934.3779
www.furnituresaskatoon.ca
TRACY MUGGLISaskatoon-Grasswood
CYNTHIA BLOCKSaskatoon-University
LISA ABBOTTSaskatoon-West
* family with one child under six, family with 2 children who are 4 and 8 years old, family with 3 chidren who are 4, 5 and 12 years old. Harper’s plan figures include the taxable UCCB. Figure is illustrative as varying provincial tax rates would also be applied, and the tax burden of Harper’s plan would vary based on distributions of income between couple parents.
FAMILY WITH
1 ChildHousehold
Income$15,000
$45,000
$90,000
$140,000
$200,000
$6,400
$5,380
$3,245
$1,695
$0
$5,825
$3,350
$2,125
$1,500
$1,425
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
$11,800
$9,850
$5,875
$3,125
$0
$10,175
$5,900
$3,300
$2,050
$1,950
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
$18,200
$15,800
$10,600
$6,600
$1,800
$15,725
$10,050
$6,560
$4,500
$3,400
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
FAMILY WITH
2 ChildrenFAMILY WITH
3 Children
Typicalone-parent
familyearning$30,000
with1 child
Benefit of$6,400
TRACY MUGGLISaskatoon-Grasswood
CYNTHIA BLOCKSaskatoon-University
LISA ABBOTTSaskatoon-West
Authorized by the Official Agents for Lisa Abbott, Cynthia Block and Tracy Muggli
Your Saskatoon Liberal candidates are committed to better support for our children. With the Liberal plan, a typical one-parent family, with 1 child, earning $30,000 per year will get $533 tax-free every month. With Mr. Harper, the same family only receives around $440 after-tax. Over the course of a year, the Canada Child Benefit will provide $6,400 to this single parent family. That is $1,128 more help, tax-free. If this single parent had two kids, the benefit would double.
* family with one child under six, family with 2 children who are 4 and 8 years old, family with 3 chidren who are 4, 5 and 12 years old. Harper’s plan figures include the taxable UCCB. Figure is illustrative as varying provincial tax rates would also be applied, and the tax burden of Harper’s plan would vary based on distributions of income between couple parents.
FAMILY WITH
1 ChildHousehold
Income$15,000
$45,000
$90,000
$140,000
$200,000
$6,400
$5,380
$3,245
$1,695
$0
$5,825
$3,350
$2,125
$1,500
$1,425
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$9,850
$5,875
$3,125
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$1,950
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$15,800
$10,600
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$10,050
$6,560
$4,500
$3,400
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
FAMILY WITH
2 ChildrenFAMILY WITH
3 Children
Typicalone-parent
familyearning$30,000
with1 child
Benefit of$6,400
* family with one child under six, family with 2 children who are 4 and 8 years old, family with 3 chidren who are 4, 5 and 12 years old. Harper’s plan figures include the taxable UCCB. Figure is illustrative as varying provincial tax rates would also be applied, and the tax burden of Harper’s plan would vary based on distributions of income between couple parents.
* family with one child under six, family with 2 children who are 4 and 8 years old, family with 3 chidren who are 4, 5 and 12 years old. Harper’s plan figures include the taxable UCCB. Figure is illustrative as varying provincial tax rates would also be applied, and the tax burden of Harper’s plan would vary based on distributions of income between couple parents.
FAMILY WITH
1 ChildHousehold
Income$15,000
$45,000
$90,000
$140,000
$200,000
$6,400
$5,380
$3,245
$1,695
$0
$5,825
$3,350
$2,125
$1,500
$1,425
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
$11,800
$9,850
$5,875
$3,125
$0
$10,175
$5,900
$3,300
$2,050
$1,950
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
$18,200
$15,800
$10,600
$6,600
$1,800
$15,725
$10,050
$6,560
$4,500
$3,400
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
FAMILY WITH
2 ChildrenFAMILY WITH
3 Children
Typicalone-parent
familyearning$30,000
with1 child
Benefit of$6,400
* family with one child under six, family with 2 children who are 4 and 8 years old, family with 3 chidren who are 4, 5 and 12 years old. Harper’s plan figures include the taxable UCCB. Figure is illustrative as varying provincial tax rates would also be applied, and the tax burden of Harper’s plan would vary based on distributions of income between couple parents.
FAMILY WITH
1 ChildHousehold
Income$15,000
$45,000
$90,000
$140,000
$200,000
$6,400
$5,380
$3,245
$1,695
$0
$5,825
$3,350
$2,125
$1,500
$1,425
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
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$9,850
$5,875
$3,125
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$5,900
$3,300
$2,050
$1,950
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
$18,200
$15,800
$10,600
$6,600
$1,800
$15,725
$10,050
$6,560
$4,500
$3,400
OurPlan
Harper’sPlan
FAMILY WITH
2 ChildrenFAMILY WITH
3 Children
Typicalone-parent
familyearning$30,000
with1 child
Benefit of$6,400
TRACY MUGGLISaskatoon-Grasswood
CYNTHIA BLOCKSaskatoon-University
LISA ABBOTTSaskatoon-West
TRACY MUGGLISaskatoon-Grasswood
CYNTHIA BLOCKSaskatoon-University
LISA ABBOTTSaskatoon-West
TRACY MUGGLISaskatoon-Grasswood
CYNTHIA BLOCKSaskatoon-University
LISA ABBOTTSaskatoon-West
Photo credit: Katia Papasoff
