November 2014 Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

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October 2, 2014

A Celebration of Vision

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BBOARDOARD OFOF

DDIRECTORSIRECTORS

Board Chair

Shelley Cannon

Wilcox and Chovin Law

Offices

Past Chairman

Mike Mitchell

Tyrone Pest Control

1st Vice Chair

Jayne Remenda

Prince Albert Tourism &

Marketing Bureau

Secretary Treasurer

Gord Jahn

MNP

Board Appointed

Robert Bratvold

Saskatchewan Rivers

Public School Division

Elected Board Members

Greg Breeze,

Affinity Insurance

Bruce Vance, Prince Albert

Raider Hockey Club

Shayne Lazarowich, Prince

Albert Multicultural Council

Ian Litzenberger, Medicine

Shoppe Pharmacy

Meghan Mayer, Salon Six

A Message from the

CEO, Merle Lacert

Hello Members,

I hope everyone has enjoyed the fall and took advantage of the great weather.

The Chamber is continuing its efforts to host great events for our members. On November 20/2014 we are hosting a fraud workshop with facilitators from RBC Royal Bank and Deloitte, as well as Prince Albert Police Service and the RCMP – economic crime division. This a free workshop to inform attendees on the risks of fraud, along with detection and prevention techniques.

The Chamber is pleased to have a couple opportunities to collaborate with the City of Prince Albert. We will be gaining and sharing insights into P3 models in an upcoming P3 information session, which will also be a great opportunity for the Chamber to expand on the knowledge gained from the recent P3 summit hosted by the Saskatchewan Chamber. As taxation planning is in full swing, the Chamber is looking forward to the opportunity to host a roundtable session with City Council and administration staff to review the city’s plans and priorities for the 2015 general fund budget.

In addition to the taxation roundtable, the Chamber will also present its 2015 tax recommendations to City Council. I encourage all interested Chamber members to join us at the presentation on Monday, November 10

th/2014. We will also

post our 2015 recommendations on our website.

Looking ahead, the Chamber and its partners, including the City of Prince Albert, will be hosting a summit to release and discuss an upcoming report on the economic importance of a second bridge to our city and region. This report will be very different from past ones that focused on location. This report will quantify the various economic impacts, both positive and negative, that can and do occur due to the limitations of having a single bridge in the city.

The Chamber has continued to focus on capital planning for the critical components of infrastructure, healthcare and civic facilities. These core components will determine the success of our growth as we move into the future.

As always, I encourage members to contact me with questions or feedback. It is very important that our work & efforts align with the needs identified by our members.

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International Speaker promotes

one-user tax model in Prince Albert

The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce welcomed international

speaker, Mr. John Treleaven to the city Oct. 2. Mr. Treleaven, who runs his

own business consulting firm in Sidney, British Columbia, was the keynote

speaker for the Chamber’s annual Chairman’s Night. This year’s theme for the event was A

Celebration of Vision and featured the swearing in of the Chamber’s new board chair, Shelley

Cannon, along with the board of directors.

Mr. Treleaven began his career with

the Trade Commissioner Service in

1968. Over the next 32 years, he

served in Sao Paulo, San Juan,

London, San Jose, Costa Rica, Hong

Kong, Tokyo and Manila, where he

was Canada’s Ambassador from 1997-

2000. Mr. Treleaven became president

and CEO of the Saskatchewan Trade

& Export Partnership in 2000 and

served for five years. In 2005, he left

STEP to start the Treleaven

Consulting Group in Sidney, British

Columbia. The consulting firm focuses on international business solutions and works with a

range of private and public sector clients around the world.

Mr. Treleaven sits on a number of local and international boards and committees, including

the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, where he is a director and past chair.

During the Chairman’s Night, A Celebration of Vision event, Mr. Treleaven talked about the

importance of local Chambers of Commerce and the need for communities to support local

business. The assumption that businesses can afford high tax rates or simply write their taxes

off actually hurts business and the local community, he said. Taxes on businesses are passed on

to their customers, which impacts the overall success of a business.

“Customers create jobs (and taxes) put a burden on the ability of the businesses to attract

customers, which kills jobs,” Mr. Treleaven said.

“And, they think that the company is paying … did anyone ever establish a company with the

sole purpose of paying taxes?”

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Mr. Treleaven also talked about the importance of supporting and working

with local Chambers of Commerce to promote business.

“All revenues, all tax revenues start their life as a business transaction ....

when you don’t have a business-friendly community, what do you put at risk?

The hospitals, the schools and the public services we all rely on,” Mr.

Treleaven said.

“Everybody in a business community is

there because they love their

community, they want their families to

be in the community, they’re seeking

new opportunities (and) the reality is

that Canada needs active chambers in

well-governed communities who are

prepared to reach out to the world.”

The evening event also saw the

Chamber’s new board of directors take

their oaths during a swearing-in

ceremony. Shelley Cannon, a lawyer

with Wilcox & Chovin in Prince Albert,

is the Chamber’s 2014-2015 board chair.

Ms. Cannon is just the fifth woman to

be named Chair of the Prince Albert &

District Board of Directors. During her

speech, Ms. Cannon said the next year

will be a promising one as the board

continues to promote partnerships with

local business organizations,

networking opportunities and fairer tax

policies for business.

“We live in a vibrant business

community,” she said.

“By working together with your local

Chamber of Commerce, we can insure

that Prince Albert remains an amazing

place to live, work and grow.”

Board directors with the Prince Albert & District Chamber of

Commerce were sworn-in during the annual Chairman’s Night

– A Celebration of Vision event Oct. 2 at the Prince Albert

Travelodge.

Board Chair, Shelley Cannon was sworn-in Oct. 2 at the

Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Night– A Celebration of

Vision.

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Saskatoon business M. D. Ambulance Care Ltd. was inducted into the

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame at the 2014

ABEX Awards November 1 in Regina.

“M.D. Ambulance’s long and distinguished history within the province, along with its

significant contributions to the emergency medical services community in Canada, making M.

D. Ambulance a natural choice for the Business Hall of Fame,” said Steve McLellan, CEO of the

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.

M. D. Ambulance Care began as a family business back in 1957 when founder Michael Dutchak

realized the need for ambulance services in Blaine Lake, and began Blaine Lake Ambulance.

The business expanded to several other communities before starting service to Saskatoon in

1976. Over the years that followed, MD Ambulance Care distinguished itself as a leader in

Emergency Medical Services and Communications in Saskatchewan and Canada. Today,

Michael’s son Dave Dutchak proudly serves as the President and CEO, carrying on the family

tradition of service to community. MD Ambulance was acquired by Nova‐Scotia based

MedWest EMS in 2014 with a commitment to retaining all the core strengths built by the

Dutchak family over its almost 60 years.

Dave has served as president of the Saskatchewan Emergency Medical Services Association, as

well as working with the Emergency Medical Services Chiefs of Canada and being involved

with the board of Canadian Paramedic Chiefs of Canada. Dave has been the Chair of both the

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and

has played a long standing and very significant role in both the Saskatoon and provincial

business communities.

M.D. Ambulance Care has committed to improving the emergency medical services industry,

through investment in innovations such as a computer aided dispatch system to improve care

services, and the development of a seamless computerized real‐time feedback system. The

company holds the longest standing accreditation as a centre of excellence since 2000.

“Dave and his team at M. D. Ambulance are true examples of what business in Saskatchewan

can achieve. He is very active in community affairs and committed to working within his

community to improve the economic position of the province,” McLellan said. “We are

honoured to have M.D. Ambulance join our Hall of Fame.”

M. D. Ambulance Care to be inducted into

Saskatchewan Chamber Business Hall of Fame

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Nominations Open for Samuel

McLeod Business Awards

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Chamber Members in the News

Congratulations! To Mann-Northway Auto Source. The company is

celebrating 100 years of business in the City of Prince Albert.

Do you have some good news to share about your business?

Email us at chambercommunications@sasktel.net

Prince Albert Co-op opens new location

From left, Dave Hudak, gas bar division manager

with Prince Albert Co-op and Ron Hrynenko,

manager at the Second Ave. location, hold the

ribbon to open the new Co-op gas bar and

convenience store on Second Ave. W. Harvey

Skea, member of the Co-op board of directors

cut the ribbon Oct. 28 to officially open the new

location. The store is 4,400 square feet and

features a pro tackle shop, hot food and an

expanded gas bar.

Congratulations! Fred Matheson and Ted

Matheson Men’s Wear won a Saskatchewan

ABEX Award at a ceremony in Regina November

1. Ted Matheson Men’s Wear were recognized in

the Community Cornerstone Category, which

recognizes a small business with deep roots in

the local community.

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By Tyler Clarke

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Aided by a $40,000 grant from the provincially-funded Main Street Prince Albert grants program, the southwest corner of Central Avenue and River Street has been transformed to (or perhaps beyond?) its former glory.

The building was built between 1901 and 1902, RNF Ventures general manager Kelly Miller said, noting that the materials’ age proved a handful during its renovation.

“Every time we tore a hole it took four to five times more work,” he said. “It was horrible!”

All the hard work has paid off, though, with the completed project celebrated during a cheque presentation on Friday, during which the $40,000 was ceremonially handed over by Prince Albert Northcote MLA Victoria Jurgens.

The Main Street Prince Albert grant only helps pay for downtown buildings’ façade improvements, Mayor Greg Dionne clarified, noting that the extensive work to the building’s interior was entirely RNF Ventures’ doing.

“They made the whole building historic, right from the board room to where we stand,” Dionne said while in the building’s second floor meeting area.

“We’re really proud to invest in our community, because our community has certainly invested in us,” Miller later responded.

RNF Ventures Ltd. is a Prince Albert owned and based general contracting, design, build and construction management company.

Although the building took a lot of work to get into the shape it’s currently in, Miller said that it’s all made worthwhile when he looks out his window to see the North Saskatchewan River.

Other downtown buildings are currently seeing their facades improved as a result of Main Street Prince Albert grants. The Funky Fresh Bistro, next-door to RNF Ventures, is currently seeing work done, and the Main Street P.A. office itself is getting some work done.

RNF Ventures Benefits from Main Street Grant

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WorkSafe, in cooperation with WorkSafeBC, has developed a new resource

intended to help small businesses better understand and deal with

workplace health & safety.

This includes a new log book

intended for small business

from one to 50 employees.

The workbook includes easy-

to-use checklists and forms to

help businesses as they work

to establish a workplace health

and safety program.

The guide is intended only for

smaller businesses with lower

risk levels.

The guide includes

information on identifying

hazards, determining goals

and expectations, safety

training for new and young

workers, conducting regular

inspections, maintaining

records and how to report and

investigate workplace

incidents. Information on

current health and safety

regulations is also available.

The log book is available

online.

New Tools to Manage Health

And Safety in the Workplace

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Representatives from the Prince

Albert & District Chamber of

Commerce board of directors,

along with local business members

of the Chamber of Commerce took

part in a roundtable discussion

with federal Minister of State–

Finance, Mr. Kevin Sorenson Oct.

17. Prince Albert Member of

Parliament, Randy Hoback, was in

attendance for the meeting.

The roundtable was held at the

Prince Albert Golf & Curling Club

and included a number of local

business owners.

The discussion focused on four

main topics, including reducing

red tape, private sector business growth, international trade barriers and improving business competitiveness

overall. Minister Sorenson also provided an update on the national economy, financial literacy initiatives and the

federal government’s plans to get back to a balanced budget.

Chamber Members Meet with

Members of Parliament

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Prince Albert Raiders Partner with JT’s Pub

Home Games Away Games

Saturday, November 1 vs. Saskatoon Blades Saturday, November 15 @ Swift Current Broncos

Wednesday, November 5 vs. Calgary Hitmen Sunday, November 23 @ Lethbridge Hurricanes

Friday, November 7 vs. Seattle Thunderbirds Tuesday, November 25 @ Edmonton Oil Kings

Wednesday, November 12 vs. Regina Pats Wednesday, November 26 @ Calgary Hitmen

Friday, November 14 vs. Moose Jaw Warriors Wednesday, December 3 @ Prince George Cougars

Friday, November 21 vs. Swift Current Broncos Friday, December 5 @ Kamloops Blazers

Saturday, November 29 vs. Brandon Wheat Kings Saturday, December 6 @ Kelowna Rockets

Tickets online at www.raiderhockey.com or call the Raider office at 306-764-GAME!

Fans of the Prince Albert Raiders now have the opportunity to watch all

Raider away games free of charge! JT’s Pub will be showing all the green and

gold’s road games this season. Be sure to visit JT’s for great drink and food

specials during Raider road games. JT’s is also host to the official After Party

of the Raiders. After all Raider home games, fans can go to JT’s for food and drink specials and

a chance at great prizes. Bring your ticket stub from that night’s game to be entered to win!

Win with the Raiders

Tuesday and Wednesday night home games have never been better!

We’re giving away trips to California and Las Vegas this year! All you

have to do is attend Tuesday and Wednesday home games this season

and enter your name in the lobby for a chance to win! Tuesdays are

California Theme Park Giveaway Nights and Wednesdays are Las Vegas

vacation nights. Come enjoy some hockey and win big with the Raiders!

Don’t miss a minute of the action. Get your tickets today!

Can’t make it to every game this season? We’ve got you covered! Flex tickets allow you to use

as many, or as few tickets at a single game during the season. If you purchase a 36-game flex

pack, you can use one at every game, six tickets at six games or whatever works for you! Flex

tickets do not guarantee a seat at your game of choice until you have exchanged the flex

voucher for an actual ticket at the Raider box office.

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City Looks to Clarify Portable Sign Bylaw

The City of Prince Albert wishes to advise local business owners that

crescent-shaped, or flag-style signs are regulated under the Portable

Sign Bylaw and require a city permit. Business owners are asked to

review the Portable Sign Bylaw before making any decisions

regarding advertising.

Anyone with questions about the Portable Sign Bylaw is asked to

contact the city’s planning and development services department at

306-953-4378.

Scotiabank hosts Big Boost Challenge

in support of Small Business Week

Small business advisors

with Scotiabank in Prince

Albert held a free

breakfast Oct. 24 to talk

about ways to promote

your small business and

grow your operation.

Presenters included Cory

Rask, Joanne Fisher and

Abid Sherali from

Scotiabank.

Participants were also

given the opportunity to

enter an online contest

for a chance to win

$10,000 and a one-on-one

business consultation

with Arlene Dickinson,

star of the CBC TV show,

Dragon’s Den.

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

As a proud member of the Prince Albert community, our team of chartered

accountants and business advisors continue to grow to meet your unique needs.

National in scope and local in focus, we take the time to understand your

challenges and deliver personalized

solutions that help you achieve your goals.

Our diverse services include:

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Enterprise Risks

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For more information contact a local MNP advisor at

306.764.6873

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Congratulations to renewed Members for October, 2014Congratulations to renewed Members for October, 2014

WWELCOMEELCOME NNEWEW MMEMBERSEMBERS

Trudel Auto Body Collision Centre

E.T. Flooring & Design

Genesis 20/20 Solutions

Bill’s Electric City RCM Curbing

Bocian Jewellers Rod Elliot Financial Services

Broadway Investments (A & W) SaskPower

Broda Group LP– Infrastructure Division Whitrow Stobbs & Associates

BTR Financial Planning

Calypso Bay Clothing

Dr. Allison Martin– Barker

French Canadian Society of Prince Albert

Gateway Mall

Great Canadian Oil Change

Innovation Place

Johns Garden & Gift Centre

Kopera’s Care Home

Northern Grocers

Prince Albert Alarms

Prince Albert Brewing Company

Prince Albert Gymnastics Club

Purified Water Store

Thank you! Your continued support of your local Chamber makes it possible for us to work

on your behalf, and we want you to know we value your commitment!

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Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events

<< November 2014 >>

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 4 5

6

Ten Thousand

Villages Festival

Sale

7

Ten Thousand

Villages Festival

Sale

Evergreen Artisan

Market

8

Ten Thousand

Villages Festival

Sale

Christmas Gift

Gallery

Evergreen Artisan

Market

9 10 11

12

ROE Web & Spe-

cial EI Benefits for

the Self Employed

Workshop

13 14 15

16

17

Roundtable discus-

sion with Lionel

LaBelle, Priority

Saskatchewan

18 19

20

Fraud Workshop

21

22

3rd Annual Deck

the Halls - 1920

Great Gatsby Stle

Dinner Gala

23

3rd Annual Deck

the Halls - 1920

Great Gatsby Stle

Dinner Gala

24 25 26 27 28 29

30 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Volunteer Opportunities at the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region

* On-call Medical Escorts to assist at necessary appointments.

Residents of long-term care facilities often attend off-site appointments at dental, optometric or

other medical specialist offices. Volunteer escorts ensure timely arrival to and from

appointments. This volunteer position would be ideal for someone who has a flexible schedule

and is available once or twice a month during regular (8:00 to 4:30) office hours.

* Meals on Wheels serves up comfort and food

The Prince Albert Meals on Wheels service delivers warm, nourishing meals to local residents

with limited mobility. Your volunteer commitment would amount to two-hour shifts, once or

twice per month. Meals on Wheels drivers can work alone or with a partner. Many couples enjoy

volunteering together. Meals-on-Wheels is also an excellent program for your staff to share in a

positive, team-building activity with tangible results.

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Prince Albert & District Chamber of CommercePrince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

3700 — 2nd Avenue West

Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A2

T: 306.764.6222

F: 306.922.4727

www.princealbertchamber.com

Chamber StaffChamber Staff

Merle Lacert

CEO

Danica Jesse

Executive Assistant

Charlene Tebbutt

Communications Coordinator