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March 2015 Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce
Prince Albert & District Chamber of CommercePrince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce
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Tel: 306-764-6221
Email: [email protected]
March 2015
From left: Geoff Gay, CEO with Athabasca Basin Development; Merle Lacert, CEO of the Prince
Albert & District Chamber of Commerce; John Lagimodiere, Aboriginal Consulting Services; and the
province’s Treaty Commissioner, George Lafond at the Understanding Treaties– Opportunity for
Doing Business with First Nations workshop on February 24. Read more on Page 4.
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BBOARDOARD OFOF
DDIRECTORSIRECTORS
Board
Chair
Shelley Cannon
Novus Law Group
Past Chairman
Mike Mitchell
Tyrone Pest Control
First Vice Chair
Greg Breeze
Affinity Insurance
Second Vice-Chair/
Secretary Treasurer
Gord Jahn
MNP
Board Appointed
Robert Bratvold
Saskatchewan Rivers
Public School Division
Elected Board Members
Bruce Vance, Prince Albert
Raider Hockey Club
Ian Litzenberger, Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy
Meghan Mayer, Salon Six
Garrett Lawless,
Transwest Air
James Milne
Arnot, Heffernan Slobodian
Tracy Feher
Feher Financial Inc.
A Message from the
CEO, Merle Lacert
Hello Members,
Spring is set to officially begin within the next few weeks. Let’s hope that spring brings warmer weather and less precipitation.
With spring, the renewal process begins once again. This is similar to our business climate in Saskatchewan with the anticipated unveiling of the new provincial budget on March 18.
Let’s hope the provincial budget doesn’t result in a drought on important budget items such as the Municipal Operating Agreements (MOG), where Saskatchewan municipalities are dependent on receiving their share of 1% of the PST. Let’s also hope that critical areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, and education & training receive adequate funding to allow Saskatchewan to continue its growth planning and readiness in anticipation of improved markets in oil, potash, or uranium.
Recently the Chamber hosted the workshop Understanding Treaties – Opportunity for Doing Business with First Nations. The workshop was very well received and offered attendees strong insights into the history and culture of Saskatchewan Aboriginals. It focused on the creation of the treaties and their relevance in today’s business world. The presentations offered insights that dispelled myths and provided education on the various factors and events that shaped the past, present and future for Aboriginals.
Today, one doesn’t have to search far to gain information on the various struggles and challenges that stem from the Treaties and resulting Indian Act. A review of the daily news will result in insights into the challenges and needs that are very apparent in First Nations Education, Health care, Justice and infrastructure. Saskatchewan’s Treaty Commissioner Mr. George Lafond provided a very poignant presentation during the workshop, which focused on the importance of relationships and how critical trust remains as efforts to build and deepen relationships continue. The Commissioner presented the view that everyone must share in the duties and responsibilities to improve the current state of relationships, and build trust and understanding between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals. As we are all the “sons and daughters of the Treaty making process,” we must share in reconciling the past and embrace a future that builds on the strengths.
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Please Join Us... Thursday, March 19, 2015 Tickets: $15
Call 306-764-6222 or go online at www.princealbertchamber.com
Congratulations to Gene Kapacila!
Owner of Gene’s Sports and the recipient of the
2014 Legacy Award! Mr. Kapacila will be officially
recognized for his contributions to local business
at the annual Legacy Brunch on March 19, 2015.
The finalists for the 25th Annual Samuel McLeod
Business Awards will also be announced.
Proudly Sponsored by:
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Female Business
Leader of the Year Business Transformation
Non-Profit Organization
New Venture
Community Involvement
Service Award Marketing
Tourism Award Business of the Year
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Understanding Treaties — Opportunity for Doing Business with First Nations
On Tuesday, February 24, a workshop was held at
the Prince Albert Inn to look at the history of
First Nations Treaties in Canada and how they
can be applied in today’s business world. The
workshop was facilitated by John Lagimodiere,
owner of Aboriginal Consulting Services (ACS)
and publisher of Eagle Feather News.
Lagimodiere’s well-planned presentation
included information about the lingering effects
of the Treaties on Canada’s Aboriginal population
and need to work together to engage Aboriginal
people in business and the labour market.
Lagimodiere said the key is to reach out to
Aboriginal people to engage them in the workforce. That means doing more than posting a job
ad. He said meeting and talking to Aboriginal people at community events such as powwows or
round dances and promoting business opportunities at school career fairs are ways to reach more
people. Consideration of cultural or family needs can also be a way to retain workers, he
suggested, such as giving time off to allow Aboriginal employees time to do a traditional hunt or
allowing flexible health benefits to
include time spent with an Aboriginal elder.
“We have a huge opportunity, so we’ve got to
engage the community,” Lagimodiere said
during the presentation.
“As industry starts to realize the importance of
engaging with the Aboriginal community, it’s
important to learn about that community … we
can’t talk about Aboriginal issues today without
thoroughly understanding where they come from.”
John Lagimodiere lead a workshop in Prince Albert
February 24.
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Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors!
George E. Lafond, the province’s Treaty Commissioner, said the contributions from Canada’s
Aboriginal people have largely been forgotten or ignored. He said the important thing now is
to reconcile with the past in order to build a more inclusive and positive labour workforce.
“You have to build the city based on what
your strengths are,” Lafond said.
“If one of your fastest-growing demographics in Prince Albert and Saskatchewan is not doing
well, do you think we’re all doing well?”
Attendees also heard from Geoff Gay, CEO of Athabasca Basin Development, who presented an
overview of the company. Gay said ABD’s priority is to invest in management teams with
proven businesses.
The seven Aboriginal groups that
own ABD are a part of the local
business community.
“Good or bad, the communities are
participating in the activities of the
region,” he added.
“We see a lot of growth in the
future. In five to 10 years, all I can
say is, we’ll be a lot bigger than we
are today.”
The workshop was hosted in
partnership with the Prince Albert
& District Chamber
of Commerce. John Lagimodiere introduces George E. Lafond, the province’s
Treaty Commissioner, during the recent workshop.
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Would you like your building to be more comfortable AND have lower utility bills?
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society, Affinity Credit Union, and the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to help non-profit organizations and small businesses learn how to operate their buildings more efficiently.
This one-day seminar is suitable for anyone who operates a building, from the executive director to the facility manager. Learn how to effectively operate lighting, electrical equipment, heating, ventilation and cooling systems, and reduce water use.
Sponsored and hosted by Affinity Credit Union, you can attend this seminar for only $30 per person.
Participants receive:
6 hours of training,
A 100 page manual on efficient building operation,
a certificate of completion,
lunch and nutrition breaks
March 6, 2015
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Prince Albert Travelodge
900 22nd Street East
Building Operators Workshop
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Kudos! To Original Joe’s Restaurant & Bar for helping to raise money for
the Prince Albert Food Bank. For the next few months, 50 cents from each
featured pint at the restaurant will go toward the Share-a-Meal Food Bank.
Read more here.
Kudos! To Kleen-Bee for helping a local high school student travel to Ottawa for the
Encounters with Canada program. Kleen-Bee donated the remaining $340 needed for the
student to travel in April. Read more here.
Congratulations! To Gray Chemists, for their efforts to lose weight and raise money for the
Prince Albert Share-a-Meal Food Bank. The group raised $634. See the news story here.
Our Compliments! To North Ridge Development Corporation, which recently received two
safety awards from the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association. North Ridge was
awarded the Corporate Leadership in Safety Award and the Safety Practitioner Award for
the Saskatoon Regional Council– Pearl McNevin Williams (BAC, CSO).
Do you have some good news to share about your business?
Email us at [email protected]
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You are working at the front checkout and suddenly hear a bang on one the aisles. Someone yells for help! You see a customer lying on the floor and there is blood around their head, what do you? Emergencies can happen to those who visit your business or with the employees themselves. Are you prepared?
If you had some First Aid training you would know to assess the scene — looking for hazards, calling for paramedics and using your training to react appropriately to the situation. But if you had no training and did not know what to do, you might just stand there wondering.
First Aid training gives you the confidence that in an emergency you would know how to react. Albeit the situation might be unsettling and you might be nervous, you will have the training to react and make the right choices. Even simple things like clearing away bystanders, calling for help or keeping the injured person warm and comfortable can be a huge help in an emergency. Every business needs to have a plan and every employee needs to know what that plan is and what their role is in that plan.
Take our situation where someone is hurt in the aisle. The first employee to arrive needs to assess the situation to make sure it is safe. Calling for help brings additional co-workers, some of whom should bring the First Aid kit and/or the AED.
Everyone needs a task. Ask someone to call 9-1-1 and get the paramedics. Another person needs to go to the main entrance to wait for the paramedics to direct them to the scene. Others might ask bystanders to stay away from the scene.
And someone will, of course, need to provide the First Aid care. Remember it is as easy as checking the scene for hazards, calling for help and other resources and doing our best to care for the injured person. Try to remain as call as you can even if you are not sure what to do. If you are unsure, the emergency medical dispatcher on the other end of the phone can help provide instructions as needed. When the paramedics arrive, please give them room to do their job but any information you can provide as to what happened, what you’ve done to help the injured person or little things like what the injured person’s name is will be appreciated.
Preparing for these situations will hopefully make the real situation a little easier to cope with. But after the paramedics have left and you wonder what just happened, please don’t be shy to call our paramedics and ask how things are going. Your normal day to day job doesn’t likely include a lot of First Aid and you may have a few questions. We can help and do our best to answer your questions.
Want to learn first aid, CPR or what should be in your First Aid kit? Give us a call at 306-953-8358 or email [email protected]. Parkland Ambulance Paramedics really do care for you!
What’s the Plan?
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Upcoming Events at the Prince Albert ANAVETS
Friday, March 6 - 8:30 pm - Dance to Bannock Country, meat draws and Find the Diamond
Friday, March 13 - 8:30 pm - Dance to Too Much, meat draws and Find the Diamond
Saturday, March 14 - Annual St. Patrick's Pool Tournament, $20.00 entry fee
Friday, March 20 - Dance to Dean Smith, meat draws and Find the Diamond
Friday, March 27 - 5:30 pm - Lasagna and Salad $5.00 per person 8:30 pm - Dance to Danny Boy, meat draws and Find the Diamond
For more information, email [email protected], or call (306) 764-0402.
The Volunteer Services Department of the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need
of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions:
Lab Services Center – Prince Albert
Volunteer greeters assist patients and family members arriving for tests at the center in the South Hill Mall. These volunteers put patients at ease and ensure they are in the proper location to be called for their tests. Shifts: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Monday – Friday: Once per week.
Patient Navigators – Day Surgery – Victoria Hospital
Patient Navigators improve the experience for surgical patients by ensuring they are in the right place at the right time.
Shifts: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday– Friday
Activity Programs – Herb Bassett Home and Pineview Terrace
Volunteers assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Duties include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc. Programs change periodically.
Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Volunteer Opportunities in the Prince Albert
Parkland Health Region
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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:
Assurance
Consulting
Corporate Finance
Corporate Recovery & Insolvency
Enterprise Risks
Investigative & Forensic Services
Succession
Tax & Specialty Tax
Valuation & Litigation Support
For more information contact a local MNP advisor at
306.764.6873
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Congratulations to renewed Members for FebruaryCongratulations to renewed Members for February
WWELCOMEELCOME NNEWEW MMEMBERSEMBERS
The Healing Garden Spa Therapies
Woody’s Bar-B-Q
Accra Lock & Safe
Adcom Solutions
Associated Radiologists
Bank of Montreal
Boyd Agencies– Western Financial Group
Canadian Cancer Society
Carrier Forest Products
CCP Snacks
CIBC
Conexus Credit Union
Coldwell Banker
Clunie Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Darcy’s Golf Shop
Diamond North Credit Union
Direct West
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
Flaman Stores Inc.
GL Mobile Communications
Hanoval Enterprises
Thank you!
Home Building Centre
John M. Cuelenaere Public Library
Kachur's Golf Course
Mann Northway Auto Source
Merit Contractors Association
Performing Arts Warehouse
Prince Albert Catholic Schools
Prince Albert & District Association of Realtors
Prince Albert Development Corp.
Prince Albert Pet Planet
Prince Albert Police Service
River Park Memorial Chapel
Saskatchewan Government Insurance
St. John Ambulance
Staples Business Depot
Steel-Craft Door Sales & Service
Steen Agencies
Travelodge Prince Albert
Unitech Office Solutions Ltd.
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Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
Events List View
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The Saskatchewan
Employement Act -
Part II - Employment
Standards
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Save Energy with
Affinity, SES & the
Prince Albert Cham-
ber
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12
Ready, Willing &
Able Employer Forum
13
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Focus on Women
2015 Trade Show &
Sale
15
Focus on Women
2015 Trade Show &
Sale
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19
Legacy Brunch March
19, 2015
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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
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