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Ray Bourque and NHL Players support Core
Neighbourhood Youth Co-op
Volunteering might be right for you
Specialized care at Children’s Hospital
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[Front cover: Ray Bourque and other former stars participated in a game and banquet at a fundraiser in support of CNYC December 3rd in Warman.]
Mission StatementChild Find Saskatchewan is a provincial charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth. We promote awareness of the issues relating to missing children.“A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility.” “All children have a right to be safe.”
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.
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Child Find Saskatchewan would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support and dedication to the children of Saskatchewan:
AAs we celebrate the Holiday Season and look forward to a year filled with new adventures and meaningful possibilities, we are only too aware of the heartache this time of year can bring to our searching families. Please know you are in our hearts and our thoughts now and all through the year.
2014 was a year of challenges, however many opportunities presented themselves. in October Child Find commemorated 30 years of serving the people of Saskatchewan, who have been a great support to us. in our 30 years we have seen many changes in the way we do business and social media plays a big role in those changes. There has been many rewards received over those years and this year was no exception. in May of 2014, i was the recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction, Lifetime Achievement Award. i was honoured and thrilled that it lead to many opportunities to promote the work we do and the programs and services we provide at Child Find Saskatchewan.
in March of 2014 we were grateful to have received a grant from Saskatchewan Justice, thank you for your support. This grant allowed us to hire Conrad Mitzel as our Provincial Coordinator. We also welcomed three new board members this year who have strengthened our board and added their expertise to Child Find.
Our green Ribbon gala was a great success again this year thanks to our title sponsor Assante Wealth Management (1st Avenue). To our major sponsors
PotashCorp, TD, Redhead equipment, Air Canada Foundation and Via Rail many thanks for your continued support. Our live and silent auction was a great success, due to the support of local businesses that once again provided us with incredible items. Thanks to the Board of Directors, the Staff and Volunteers who helped make this gala a great evening.
i would like to extend a special thank you to the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers for their on going support over the last ten years and for the wonderful partnership we have developed.
Our programs and services are still our main focus, now with our Provincial Coordinator our goal over the next six months is to increase our volunteer base to 150 individuals throughout Saskatchewan. Who will deliver our programs, with the hope of decreasing the number of missing persons in this province. education is the key to keeping children and youth safe. We at Child Find believe that “All Children have the Right to be Safe”. We are committed to work relentlessly towards our mission and make our community a safer place. Please remember that “A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, i would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy new Year to you and your families. i hope you all enjoy a wonderful Holiday Season and all the best in 2015.
Thank you,
Phyllis Hallatt
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CChild Find Saskatchewan relies heavily on donations to deliver programs and services to children and youth of Saskatchewan. With your donation, you can specify which program or service you would like to support.
Call us with your credit card donation or mail a cheque to the address below. Thank you for believing that “A Missing Child Is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
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Getting off the Blood Sugar Roller CoasterAre you having trouble shedding pounds because you can’t stop snacking between dinner and bedtime? Do you struggle with stubborn belly fat? These are red flags for fluctuating blood sugar and high insulin levels. Stabilizing blood sugar and reducing insulin are the keys to eliminating cravings and losing weight.
As more and more people become aware of the health risks connected to excess weight, they are seeking natural ways to improve eating habits and control food cravings. When you can effectively control appetite, you can reduce food consumption and lose weight. But the advice to “eat less and exercise more” is often much easier said than done! Leading scientists have found that a unique combination of natural fibres can help people safely reduce appetite and lose weight.
PgX® Daily can complement your lifestyle strategies, making consistent, healthy weight loss simple. PgX®, short for PolyglycopleX®, is a proprietary blend of natural, water-soluble, polysaccharides (fibres) from konjac root, sodium alginate (seaweed) and xanthan gum. These highly absorbent dietary fibres act synergistically in PgX® to promote healthy blood sugar levels and support weight management. PgX® absorbs hundreds of times its weight in water, creating volume and viscosity three to five times greater than that of any single soluble fibre.
Studies show that when PgX® is consumed before or with foods or beverages, it can reduce the glycemic index of meals by up to 50%, slowing the release of sugar into the blood stream and minimizing post-meal blood glucose spikes. This, in turn, helps banish food cravings. Clinical research has shown that PgX® creates a sense of fullness and satiety that effectively controls appetite for hours. This makes it possible, and easy, to decrease food intake without feeling hungry.
PgX® granules can be sprinkled onto any moist food, such as oatmeal, breakfast cereal, yogurt, soup or a smoothie. You can also easily incorporate PgX® into meals and snacks with tasty recipes, like these Bliss energy Balls.
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Ingredients1 cup dried dates, pitted1-2 tablespoons raw hulled sunflower seeds (optional)2 tablespoons sesame seeds1/4 cup almond meal2 tbsp almond, cashew or hazelnut butter1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon cocao powder5-7.5 grams PgX Daily Singles (2-3 sticks)1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
Directions1. Place dates and sunflower seeds in a metal bowl
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thick, add a tsp of the reserved date water and mix again.3. Add PgX granules and mix a few more times to blend the granules in.4. Put the shredded coconut in a glass or metal small bowl. Take approximately teaspoon amount of paste and form into a small ball with your fingers, it doesn’t have to be
perfect. Drop the ball into the shredded coconut and roll around the bowl until completely coated, forming a ball as you go. Place on a nice plate to serve right away or store in a glass container and refrigerate.
5. Store in the refrigerator. Reach for these when the evening munchies hit!
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“Special Thanks to the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers for their many years of support!!”
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OOn October 4th, an unexpected appearance of the late afternoon sun welcomed guests to the Assante Wealth Management (1st Avenue) green Ribbon gala for Child Find Saskatchewan. This gala event, which took place at the Saskatoon golf and Country Club was not only a time to raise funds to help deliver our free programs and services, it was also a time to acknowledge and reflect on the 30 years of dedication and service that Child Find SK has brought to the community and to the province. We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors, donors, special guests and dignitaries that attended our 12th annual event. each and every one of you made this a truly special evening and your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Starting the evening off on a great note was “gregger” from 98 Cool and his outstanding hosting skills. His Worship, Mayor Don Atchison brought greetings from the City of Saskatoon. if you ever have a chance to strike up a conversation with the mayor, you might want to ask him how he lost one of his children on a plane. it’s a good story. Bringing greetings from the government of Saskatchewan was The Honourable, gordon Wyant, Minister of Justice and the Attorney general and from the Saskatoon Police Service, inspector David Haye. Darrell nordstrom, from our title sponsor, Assante Wealth Management (1st Avenue) reminded us all why we need to invest in preventative programs and take action to circumvent Saskatchewan’s youth and children from going missing. Sgt. Tony Boensch from the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers presented Child Find SK with an incredible donation of $10,000. Thank you for your generous gift. Phyllis Hallatt, president of Child Find Saskatchewan for over 28 years, spoke about the journey through the last 30 years.
nobody can call it like auctioneer extraordinaire, Mr. Ken McCulloch. Mr. McCulloch is a long time friend of Child Find and once again, donated his time and expertise to raise the bid in our live auction. A big thank you goes out to Ken and to all who donated items and services to our live and silent auction. The night was still young and our guests were betting big at our Vegas Style Casino. Funny money was used to buy tickets to enter our fabulous prize draws and nobody went home disappointed.
The green Ribbon gala is the major Fund Raiser for Child Find SK. We appreciate the support we receive from the community as Child Find works to fill its mandate. We couldn’t do the work that we do without our Corporate Title Sponsor, Assante Wealth Management (1st Avenue), Dinner Sponsors, PotashCorp, Redhead equipment and TD Financial and major prize donors, Air Canada Foundation and ViA Rail Canada, thank you for your continued support. Special thanks to the staff and volunteers for all your hard work, it is much appreciated, to Carol Deagnon, for your creative vision, your commitment and the many hours you have given to Child Find over the years. To our dedicated Board of Directors, thank you for the guidance and expertise you bring to Child Find Saskatchewan. Thank you all for truly believing that a “Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
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Iit can be a new Year’s resolution, a reason to get out of the house or just a way to feel good about yourself, whatever the reason, why not consider giving your time or expertise to a cause by volunteering? The great thing about volunteering is that the street runs both ways. not only are you impacting the community in a positive way, it connects you to other like-minded people, it provides learning opportunities and new experiences, not to mention the warm fuzzy feeling you get when you contribute to making your community a better place. if you’re new to the area, volunteering is a great way to meet new people and discover what your neighbourhood has to offer. When we consider volunteering, we are likely to investigate how our efforts will benefit others, and that’s a good thing. However, feeling a sense of self pride and accomplishment is also worth something. it motivates us to get out there and give of ourselves. give back and get back. Truly, a win, win situation.
The way a charity sees it, time and expertise is just as valuable as a monetary donation. Without the generous time, effort and dedication that Child Find SK receives from our volunteers, we would never have been able to reach our milestone of 30 years of service to children, youth and families of Saskatchewan. We owe our longevity and our thanks to our volunteers. We are forever grateful as they are truly the life line of our organization. The volunteer opportunities at Child Find Saskatchewan are varied and there is something for everyone. Most of our volunteers become involved in our most recognized program, the “All About Me iD” Clinic. Some remember participating in this program when they were children. We have volunteer opportunities with our green Ribbon of Hope Campaign that we fundraise for in the month of May. Maybe giving presentations with our ALeRT Youth program, or distributing posters and flyers are more your style. Perhaps you have experience in fundraising or planning events that raise awareness and promote the safety of children and youth in Saskatchewan. Whatever your talent, however many hours you can spare or wherever you are in Saskatchewan, you can be a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan families. So do yourself a favour, be an active participant in the greater good and see what kind of rich rewards await you.
Volunteering
For more information, please visit our website at childfind.sk.ca. Click on “get involved” and you can fill out an on-line application, or feel free to give us a call at the office. Thank you for believing that “A missing child is everyone’s responsibility”.
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 • FundraisingPlease give us call at 306.955.0070 or 1.800.513 Find (3463) • childfind.sk.ca
Iit’s been a groundbreaking year, both literally and figuratively for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.
Outfitted with colourful hardhats, little pails and tiny shovels, children and families from across the province joined Premier Brad Wall on September 25, 2014 to mark the official ground-breaking of the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan. it was the beginning of a new chapter in pediatric and maternal healthcare.
When first formed, the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan worked to advance pediatric research and healthcare across the province. Since the foundation began 22 years ago, it has injected more than $6.7 million towards current provincial pediatric and maternal needs, all while preparing to provide funding for future needs at the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan. in the early 2000s, with Saskatchewan being one of only two provinces without a children’s hospital, the foundation began advocating for a dedicated facility to support the specialized care required to treat children’s unique needs. in 2009, the Province of Saskatchewan committed $200 million to the Saskatoon Health Region for the bricks and mortar. it was a key step forward. An expansion to the design plans in 2013 came with a financial boost of $35 million to raise the governments total to $235.5 million in funding.
Over the past number of years, the provincial community has rallied together and provided tremendous support for the new children’s hospital. grassroots fundraisers from lemonade stands to golf tournaments, as well as donations from individuals, groups and businesses from
across the province has raised $25 million of the total $45 million required to outfit the 176 bed facility. The foundation is grateful for donations already received and remains committed to raising the additional $20 million required. it will continue to work with the people of Saskatchewan to ensure the growing healthcare needs of Saskatchewan mothers and children are met now, when the hospital opens in 2017 and for generations to come.
“We celebrate and give tribute to every person that has supported the dream of building a children’s hospital for Saskatchewan families,”Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan President and CeO Brynn Boback-Lane says. “We are grateful that our province is abundant with visionary, generous and dedicated people, who through their collaboration and financial contributions have given life to this vision. We enthusiastically and genuinely thank everyone involved for standing side by side in building Saskatchewan’s new children’s hospital. Together, we are making an important and significant difference in the lives of our children and their families.”
The Children’s Hospital Foundation will continue to ensure the pieces are in place that will truly create a children’s hospital. The foundation will help build healthier futures for children and mothers by providing support for cutting edge research and technology, education, professional development as well as state-of-the-art equipment required for the new provincial children’s hospital.
So what keeps the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan motivated after so many years? it is really quite simple, “it’s for the Kids.”
Building a healthier future for Saskatchewan Kids
...the foundation began advocating for a dedicated facility to support the specialized care required to treat children’s unique needs.
“The foundation will help build healthier futures for children and mothers by providing support for cutting edge research and technology, education, professional development as well as state-of-the-art equipment…
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We Can Help1-800-322-7221
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The Advocate for Children and Youth is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. He leads a team of regional advocates, investigators, and administrative, research and communication professionals who work on behalf of the province’s young people.
Who Can CallAnyone can call us if they have a concern about a child, youth or group of children and youth receiving services from a provincial ministry, agency, or publicly funded health entity. Children and youth are encouraged to call on their own behalf.
How We HelpWe will listen to the concern, ask questions to clarify the situation, and review the steps already taken to resolve the issue. We might offer information or referrals to other agencies or ministries to help you to advocate for yourself and/or for the child or youth.
Advocacy by us on behalf of a child or youth is usually initiated at the request of the young person. We will work directly with them to negotiate a resolution to the matters raised with the service provider, caseworker and/or caregiver. We may also formally investigate the concern if required.
if a child or youth is unable to provide direction, we will work to ensure that he or she receives the services and quality of care they are entitled to by legislation and policy.
All contacts with us are confidential.
Our Vision is that the rights, interests and well-being of all children and youth are valued and respected in Saskatchewan communities and in government legislation, policy, programs and practice.
Dear friends,
November was an important month at our office, as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and our office’s 20th birthday. We are using the hashtags #ChildRighsSK and #YouthVoiceSK on social media to make people aware of children’s rights. As we enter the busy holiday season, I wish for all children and youth to be safe, protected and respected.
Bob Pringle, Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth
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AAt CnYC, we transform the lives of marginalized and high-risk youth in Saskatoon. The youth we work with come from difficult circumstances, and change is a process that takes time. We commit countless hours and energy to each individual, focusing on all of their needs. We teach everything from basic personal care to formal education classes, such as math and industrial arts. By supporting our work, you’re helping us repair the damaging cycles of hopelessness, violence, addiction and poverty that have been inflicted on our community’s youth. We define our youth not by their circumstances and what holds them down, but for how they rise above it every day.
Who is CNYC? CnYC offers a variety of life skills and learning programs, with the goal of educating the whole person. Our team is comprised of professional teachers, social workers, and an elder. The majority of our participants are youth between the ages of 15-21 who have come from unhealthy and unsafe living situations. Without positive family and peer support, most have not been successful in the education system. not only that, but many of our youth are involved with the justice system. Additionally, our youth are lacking the most basic life skills in areas as fundamental as nutrition, hygiene, health and parenting. CnYC empowers our participants with the knowledge, skills, and self-worth needed to realize a brighter, better future.
Our Programs and Services We focus on small numbers of participants in order to make a deep, meaningful and transformative impact in their lives.
Community High School Credit ProgramSupported by the Catholic School Board, we offer a formalized community credit high school education program that aims to transition youth back into the education system. Our programming is taught by accredited teachers, and supported by an educational assistant. CnYC teaches the provincially-approved curriculum, offering core subjects such as english, Math, native Studies and industrial Arts.
Work experience ProgramWe are partnering with local businesses to offer our students an opportunity to gain real-world work experience. The goal is that when our youth transition from CnYC, they will have practical work experience for their resume. employers can choose to offer paid or unpaid internships, co-op or work placement opportunities.
Drop-In ProgramsOur drop-in programs give youth an opportunity to learn creativity, community engagement, self-esteem, and sobriety as a path to health, fulfillment and wellbeing. All of our programs offer basic life and job skills. We celebrate our youth for their resilience, persistence, and courage.
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practice. Researchers are closer to understanding how an acupuncture needle can subtly adjust the body’s tissues, nerves, and hormones. The World Health Organization has given formal approval of certain uses of acupuncture.
What Acupuncture Can Do for YouPain Relief. With the safety of pain relievers being questioned, a new study gives arthritis sufferers more reason to try acupuncture. One advantage of this type of treatment, says the World Health Org, is that the rates of side effects are substantially lower than that of many drugs or other accepted medical procedures used for the same conditions.
the Science behind AcupunctureAccording to Chinese traditional medicine, acupuncture affects the life force called “chi.” More than 2000 acupuncture points in the body are connected by meridians, or pathways, through which energy must pass freely for optimal wellness. Disturbances in this flow result in illness or dysfunction.
Over the years, research has shown that acupuncture affects a variety of biological systems -- releasing hormones, disabling receptors, and activating anti-inflammatory chemicals. it has been suggested that the healing power of acupuncture comes from its effect on the nervous system. it might aid the pain-killing effect of chemicals called endorphins or help cells from the immune system fight infection, according to the World Health Organization. intricate networks of connective tissue—which extend throughout the body—may be at the crux of acupuncture, according to other studies.
AAcupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the skin.
The practice of acupuncture to treat identifiable path physiological (disease) conditions in Western medicine was rare until the visit of President Richard M. nixon to China in 1972. Since that time, there has been an explosion of interest in north America and europe in the application of the technique of acupuncture to Western medicine.
Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical locations on or in the skin by a variety of techniques. There are a variety of approaches to diagnosis and treatment in north American acupuncture that incorporates medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. The most thoroughly studied mechanism of stimulation of acupuncture points employs penetration of the skin by thin, solid, metallic needles, which are manipulated manually or by electrical stimulation.
it’s a mystery and a miracle: An acupuncture needle inserted in the pinkie toe changes a breech baby’s position in the womb. How is this possible?
ever since the 1970s, when this ancient Chinese tradition debuted in the north America, Western researchers have sought to understand the phenomenon of acupuncture.
But the public hasn’t waited for the scientific answers. growing numbers have sought out acupuncturists for chronic health problems—when conventional medicine either hasn’t worked nor has answers.
Acupuncture is used as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative to treat an ever-growing list of disorders: addiction, stroke, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, infertility, pregnancy problems, dental pain, and side effects from cancer treatment.
Recent advances in technology have helped unlock the biological mysteries of this 3,000-year-old medical
What Acupuncture can do for you
Let us introduce you to Wen Kang Pang, C.M.D., Dr. Ac. TCM, with over 20 years of experience and testimonials numbering in the thousands
Dr. Pang has made a career out of helping people in pain. Dr. Pang graduated from the Traditional Chinese medicine university in Beijing, china and holds a license from the College of Traditional Medicine and Acupuncture from British Columbia, Canada and has been certified from the College Association of Acupuncturists in Alberta, Canada. Among the many ailments that acupuncture can help, Dr. Pang has developed a successful acupuncture program specializing in skin conditions such as Psoriasis, Eczema, and Acne Management. Dr. Pang has office hours from Tuesday through Saturday at:Orchard Holistic Chiropractic Care #16-1501 cumberland square • tel. 306-343-1659
The applications for acupuncture are endless... people use it for sports injuries, chronic pain, arthritis… for their emotional well-being, for everything.~ Wen Kang Pang, C.M.D., Dr. Ac. TCM
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TamRa KeePNeSSDate of Birth: Sept. 1, 1998
Missing Since: July 5, 2004 Missing From: Regina, SK
CouRTNeY STRuBLeDate of Birth: Nov. 22, 1990
Missing Since: July 9, 2004 Missing From: Estevan, SK
KaTeLYN NoBLeDate of Birth: April 4, 1992
Missing Since: Aug. 17, 2007 Missing From: Radisson SK
DaNieL WoRoBeCDate of Birth: March 11, 1966
Missing Since: May 13, 1984 Missing From: Lanigan, SK
DaNiTa BiGeaGLeDate of Birth: March 6, 1984
Missing Since: Feb. 11, 2007 Missing From: Regina, SK
emeRSoN DoBRoSKaYDate of Birth: March 13, 1967
Missing Since: Oct. 28th, 1988 Missing From: Vancouver, BC
KaRiNa WoLfeDate of Birth: May 7, 1990
Missing Since: July 2, 2010 Missing From: Saskatoon, SK
DRaPeR Lee JimDate of Birth: Dec. 7, 1978Missing Since: Feb. 21, 2006
Missing From: North Battleford, SK
KeViN CHaRLeSDate of Birth: Aug. 07, 1976
Missing Since: April 3, 1993 Missing From: Chitek Lake, SK
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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
as their peers. Programs include Camp easter Seal, which is the only wheelchair accessible camping facility of its kind in Saskatchewan. Life enrichment provides ongoing social outings to adults with physical disabilities. SLYP-Out and Summer Fun cater to the unique needs of children and youth with physical disabilities during the school year and summer months. The Acquired Brain injury (ABi) Community Support program provides on-going recreational activities in the community to participants and the Aboriginal ABi Community Support program provides weekly group activities.
in order to measure the level of satisfaction of the wide array of clients served, the Abilities Council completes a Client Satisfaction Survey across the province on a bien-nial basis. Survey results from 2013 indicate that 96% of clients are satisfied with their service experience. Current satisfaction with specific aspects of service, such as help-fulness of staff, value of service received and the Abilities Council meeting clients’ needs are extremely high ranging from 92% to 97%. Further, an extremely high proportion (96%) said they would recommend the Abilities Council to others in their community. Brand impressions were also very positive: 98% of clients indicated that the Abilities Council makes their life better, 96% see the organization as trustworthy and 93% feel that the Abilities Council offers effective programs and services.
The Abilities Council believes that all people deserve the opportunity to live to their fullest potential. The mission statement is: The Saskatchewan Abilities Council works with people of varying abilities to enhance their indepen-dence and participation in the community through voca-tional, rehabilitation and recreational services. Through our Vocational Services individuals with disabilities over-come barriers to meaningful employment. individuals access Rehabilitation Services to improve independence and they reconnect with their communities through our Recreational Services.
On an annual basis, the Abilities Council delivers ser-vices and programs to more than 40,000 individuals – people of every age, with every type of disability, from every corner of Saskatchewan. established in 1950, the Abilities Council is the largest non-profit organization in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatoon Branch offers vocational programs for adults and recreational programs for children, youth and adults.
Vocational Services help individuals with varying abilities overcome barriers to employment. Programs in Sas-katoon include Vocational evaluation, Training Centre and Supported employment. each year, ~ 200 people undergo a Vocational evaluation to discover their skills, barriers and realistic options for education and employ-ment. Vocational evaluation includes three components: formal and informal testing; observation of work perfor-mance; and situation assessment. A realistic vocational plan is developed and recommendations for vocational options are provided to each participant.
The Training Centre provides an opportunity for persons with varying abilities to develop the skills and behaviours necessary for today’s job market while working in a supportive, competitive and meaningful business envi-ronment. Specialized training helps to develop job skills in an environment where the clients work alongside experienced industry professionals. This training format allows clients to both learn and practice work skills and improve their opportunities for employment.
Supported employment, offered through Partners in employment, offers a range of services that connect workers with careers that suit their interests and value their best skills. A team of individuals work closely with the worker and employer to ensure that supports are in place, as needed. Supports include job matching, on-the-job training, work site modifications, adaptations at a workstation, and on-going follow-up support to the worker and employer. in the past ten years, ~ 3,400 jobs have been secured for workers with disabilities in Saskatoon.
Recreational programs give participants greater indepen-dence and freedom, provide caregivers some respite, and give volunteers valuable training opportunities. These programs help to ensure that people with varying abilities are afforded some of the same opportunities
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Winter Fun FestSaturday, February 7th
North Ridge Centennial Community Centre and Kinsmen Park
Activities will be available for all ages—sleigh rides, snowshoes, top shot hockey, coffee can curling, skating,
tobogganing, face painting, fish pond, clown show, bonfire and wiener roast, fireworks, and so much more!
For more information, to give a donation, or to volunteer please contact Joanna at
The program will include tours on campus, science activities and engineering projects. The curriculum is currently being developed for this year. Each week features a different theme in science and engineering. Topics from previous years included biology, chemistry, hydraulics, computer science, a parent engineering challenge, Engineers without Borders, and a veterinary medicine lab.
The fee includes one t-shirt and all the project and experiment supplies. There are 14 installments throughout the school year (7 in the Fall, and 7 in the Winter).
The cost of Saturday Science Clubs is $135.00 per term. Term 2 dates: Jan-March 2015.______________________________________________________SCI-fI’s summer camp programs run for eight weeks in July and August. We now offer five unique types of camp: Science Camps, Technology Camps, Computer Science Camps, Medical Science Camps, and Veterinary Medicine Camps.
We also run satellite camps in numerous Saskatchewan communities! Satellite camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, Technology, and CompSci camps. Satellite camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, Technology, and CompSci camps.
In Saskatoon, we offer a Girl Power program, the aim of which is to promote science and engineering to young women. We also run satellite camps in numerous Saskatchewan communities! Satellite camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, Technology, and CompSci camps.
A SCI-FI workshop consists of a pair of our enthusiastic instructors visiting your classroom with a 60 minute presentation on a given science topic. Our goal is to present these topics in a fun, interactive way in a presentation filled with hands-on activities. • Close ties to Saskatchewan Education curriculum! • We typically travel within the northern 2/3rds of Saskatchewan.
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Looking for Hostelsthe canadian hostelling association—Prairie region, is a non-for-profit organization which is looking to expand across Saskatchewan. We are looking for people that are interested in becoming an affiliate of our region. if you own an accommodation business or want to start one, this is a great opportunity to become part of a great network.
We presently have a hostel in Regina and are looking at having other hostels in cities around the province of Saskatchewan.
hi canada has over 60 hostels across canada and hostelling international is in 60 countries around the world. This network across Canada will help you build your business as a hostel.
Go to www.hihostels.ca for a look at the hostels across Canada and www.hihostels.com for a look at hostels around the world.
if you are interested in becoming part of a great network of hostels, please contact David Hayter at (306) 791-8160 or email [email protected] for more information.
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Car batteries have added strain during these cold months. Make sure that the condition of the battery is adequate and it does not need to be replaced.
Tires must have the proper pressure. Make sure that your four snow tires are for Canadian winters, look for a snowflake-inside-mountains symbol on the tire sidewalls. in Quebec as of December 15th all vehicles must have winter tires installed, and they must be kept on until March 15th.
Windshields and wipers play a crucial role in properly scrutinizing the road ahead. Take the time to clear the snow and ice off all windows before driving and be sure that the defroster is working efficiently. Replace worn wipers and have plenty of wiper fluid good for temperatures of -35°C.or below. Remember that 95 percent of the information you need to drive safely comes through your eyes.
equip your VehicleRemember to have some basic equipment on hand to ensure safe driving and to your ability to get back on the road if you get stuck in the snow or ice. This equipment would include: ice scraper and brush, shovel, gritty substance such as sand or kitty litter, road flares, jumper cables, flashlight, gasoline antifreeze and extra washer fluid with anti-freeze solvent. Of course you should also have a spare tire, wheel wrench and tire jack. Survival gear such as warm blankets, fresh water, matches, first aid kit, and a well-charged cell phone are important to have available in the car at all times.
Adjusting Driver HabitsThe safest scenario for motorists always lies in preventing a collision in the first place. When weather presents challenging conditions such as a winter storm that minimizes the view of the road ahead or early morning ice patches that are undetectable, CSC asks motorists to take more time driving to their destination. Speed is the Achilles’ heel of safe driving. You may not be able to control the weather and road conditions but you can control the speed at which you drive. Leaving plenty of buffer room between your car and the car you are following can also make the difference between having a collision or not.
Other driver-behaviour that favours a safe outing includes wearing your seatbelts properly, keeping distractions to a minimum and be “weatherwise” … be prepared.
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CANADA SAFETY COUNCIL
RHave you ever driven up to an intersection on a frosty morning and applied the brakes only to find that a thin sheet of ice on the road has caught you off guard and led to a temporary loss of control of your vehicle?
Almost every Canadian driver has had at least one experience of failing to adjust driving behaviour to the change in the seasons. every season presents different conditions that affect the way one should drive, and winter driving is one of our biggest challenges.
Canada Safety Council (CSC) is bringing awareness to the importance of preparing for safe winter driving. This includes maintaining your vehicle for optimum performance, equipping it with necessary safety items and adjusting driving habits consistent with the challenging conditions.
New technology Keeps Drivers Safe: electronic Stability Controlelectronic Stability Control (eSC) has the potential to significantly reduce single vehicle road crashes. The US and Canada will soon mandate eSC in motor vehicles. This new technology, which is already in some cars, will be mandated in Canada by 2012. Look or ask for this new technology on your next vehicle purchase.
Approximately 48 per cent of serious road crashes in Canada are the result of loss of control. Studies show that electronic Stability Control (eSC) could reduce these by 20 to 40 per cent. eSC is a safety technology that helps drivers avoid crashes by reducing the likelihood of skidding.
eSC sensors compare the direction of the steering wheel to the direction the vehicle is going, more than 20 times per second. When they are not the same, and the car begins to skid out of control, eSC applies the brakes to correct oversteer (when the back of the vehicle slides out) or understeer (when the vehicle loses traction at the front). eSC can also reduce engine power to prevent wheel spin when the road is slippery. eSC helps bring the vehicle back under control and heading in the right direction.
Maintaining your VehicleCSC recommends you start in the fall to prepare your vehicle for winter weather. You need a complete car engine tune-up. All systems should be checked: exhaust, fuel and cooling systems. Brakes, car batteries, tires and windshield wipers are all especially important to check before venturing out.
Brakes must be in perfect condition as they are crucial for safe winter driving. Have the brake linings and equalization checked. Read your car owner’s manual for proper use of new technologies such as Antilock Braking Systems (ABS), traction control and the new option of electronic Stability Control (eSC).
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Advocating support for all by Sarah Vermette
Ggrowing up, i had developed the natural ability to read lips, so my hearing loss was never noticed. When i was 10, an in-school hearing test revealed i had profound high-tone hearing loss. There was no suitable technology on the market in 1990 to aid me, which meant i had one option: adapt. So, i did. Due to the late discovery of the hearing-loss, i was never introduced to Deaf community or sign language—a language that didn’t require the use of my ears. i went on to get my masters degree and now work as a magazine editor. A profession rooted in language—ironic.
i speak for myself only, when i say not being able to hear was taxing. But it was also the only life i knew. i received my first hybrid cochlear implant (Ci) at the age of 24. i had emotional relief due to not having to struggle so greatly to hear. i now see the task of adapting and struggling also came with the underlying denial of my natural self as a hard-of-hearing/Deaf person.
Before my Ci, i spent every day straining to hear, or sometimes not able to hear at all. While i had a happy life with loving family and friends, i remember moments where i would literally isolate myself at events and gatherings because i couldn’t follow a conversation. Think about this: even in the presence of friends and family, the absence of sound causes a person to be isolated. Our sense of hearing enables us to hear and speak, but there’s an important distinction to make—it’s not sound that connects us; it’s language. And, language does not just have to be spoken and heard, it can be seen.
At the age of 30, i lost all but one of the low tone frequencies that were still in the normal hearing range. Once again, even though i had a Ci, i was struggling everyday to hear. Four years later, ten years to the month after my first Ci, i received a full Ci in my non-implanted ear. The week of my surgery there was a howling in my ears and a sensation of sound fading in and out; i was losing even more hearing. i broke down in the doctor’s office when it occurred to me that someday i might no longer have any natural sound. i was afraid, for while my Ci’s are a gift, i don’t want to be dependent on them. i realized that i am unequipped to function as a Deaf person, due to never having learned sign language.
if all people with hearing-loss and deafness are equipped with sign language from the start and have a strong support/peer network, we will never find ourselves isolated in the silence. Recognizing the complex needs
of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing, and providing early intervention access to language, acceptance of Deaf culture and support for families is the key.
The Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (SDHHS) has a myriad of support services, including baby sign language. The Saskatchewan Pediatric Auditory Assessment Centre (SPARC) at the University Hospital has a program for young children to provide auditory help. Located in the same place as SPARC is the Saskatchewan Cochlear implant Program.
Having worked previously at SDHHS, i have experienced the benefits of having a deaf community and want the same for those with hearing-loss. With this in mind, i have created a group that will provide this: the Saskatchewan Cochlear implant Connection. We are not limited to Ci users; if you have a hearing-loss and would like to be a part of our network, please join us.
Saskatchewan Cochlear implant Connection: on FacebookSDHHS: www.sdhhs.comSPARC: www.healthsciences.usask.ca/sparc/
