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Annual Chamber Golf Tournament

June 6th, 2014 Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce September 2014

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Get in Touch Tel: 306-764-6222 Email: chamberpa@sasktel.net

A Message from the CEO, Merle Lacert

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hello Members, I hope everyone has enjoyed the summer. Although a little cool & wet at times, it looks to have evened out and we are on track to see some exceptional crops this year!

The Chamber has spent the summer reviewing various Chamber events and initiatives in an effort to strengthen and improve our processes. The Chamber also spent some time collecting insights from our members. These insights are critical as the Chamber looks to review and confirm its priorities in relation to advocacy and planning. The best way to collect these insights is our Chamber Survey. If you have not yet had the chance to complete the survey, please take some time to fill it out.

Your opinions are important to us.

Many recent discussions in Prince Albert have focused on the various impacts a labour shortage is having on local employers. Discussions on labour soon turn to discussions about the various problems that stem from a local shortage, including reduced operations and unfulfilled contracts. When one looks for solutions or beacons of hope that might address these issues, they soon find more problems and challenges.

These challenges can be seen in the recent changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW).

Changes to the TFW program will result in higher fees to employers, more restrictions on the number of temporary foreign workers they can employ and a reduction in the length of time a worker may stay and work in Canada.

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Chairman 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

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Annual Membership Golf Tournament June 6th 2014

Thank you To Our Sponsors!

On Friday, June 6, we were joined by golfers from our membership for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament at Kachur’s Golf Club. Despite the cool weather, it was a great day to network and meet new people out on the golf course.

The Chamber would like to recognize all the local businesses that donated prizes to our silent auction. Without your contributions, the day would not have been a success.

Our local prize sponsors included: SaskTel, Chamber of Commerce Group Plan, Original Joe’s Source for Sports, Northern Lights Casino, CJVR, GoodLife Fitness, St. John’s Ambulance, Prince Albert Photocopier, Safeway, Midtown Transmission, Scotia Bank, Prince Albert Raiders, Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods, Crescent Heights Pharmacy, John’s Garden & Shelley Cannon, Wilcox Chovin; Bill Cannon, Wilcox Gift Centre, Enchanted Florist, Gene’s Sports Chovin; Burt Tunstall, Supreme Office Basics; & Joe Jessie, Excellence, Salon Six, Leon’s Furniture, NAPA Home Building Centre Auto Parts, Houle Furniture, Tim Horton’s Gateway Mall, Happy Camper RV, Paintball Paradise, Designer Paws, Fresh Air Experience, Bev’s Fish & Seafood, Boston Pizza, Scotia Bank, Galaxy Cinemas, The Co-operators, Bocian Jewellers, Darcy’s Golf Shop, E.A. RawlinsonCentre for the Arts, Amy’s on Second, Frontrunner Footwear, The North West Company, Arnie’s Guns & Archery, Crescent Heights Pharmacy, Accra Lock & Safe and Burkitt’s Flowers.

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Annual Membership Golf Tournament

Wayne Hansen, PA Alarms; Brian Cowan, PA Alarms; John Shenher, Diamond North Credit Union; Jason Panchyshyn, Diamond North Credit Union

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Annual Membership Golf Tournament

Michael Lypchuk, Re/Max Realty JG’s Collision Affinity Insurance Conexus Credit Union

Women’s Longest Drive - Diamond North Credit Union

Cornerston Insurance

Men’s Longest Drive- Tyrone Pest Control

Westar Services

Longest Putt– TD Canada Trust

Venice House

Closest to the Pin– Eggum & Abrametz

Frank Dunn Toyota

Hole in One– Cherry Insurance

Prince Albert Photocopier Women’s Longest Drive: Kerry Vezeau, MNP

SaskTel

Men’s Longest Drive: Craig Maurice, Hawkeye Electric

Ben’s Auto Glass Century 21 Parkland Ambulance

Longest Putt: Craig Maurice, Hawkeye Electric

GL Mobile Communications

Closest to the Pin: Phil Hounjet, BMO

Northern Lights Casino First General Services

CTV

Rawlco Radio

Prince Albert Daily Herald

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A Message from the CEO, Merle Lacert Continued from Page 2 While the Chamber strongly promotes the mobilization of all forms of labour – including youth, Aboriginal and older workers – these segments alone cannot address the acute labour shortages our province is facing. Employees under the TFW program have made the difference between some operations being able to operate and those that simply cannot function due to a shortage of skilled labour.

Recently, the Saskatchewan Chamber partnered with the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce to host a roundtable discussion in Prince Albert on the Canada Job Grant and the Temporary Foreign Worker program. The discussions provided a number of insights into the problems some local employers are facing due to labour shortages and the impact the recent changes to the TFW program are expected to bring. While listening to the various opinions, I was reminded of some past comments that seem to stem from the differences among each new generation of workers. Yesterday’s workforce is frequently critical of today’s workforce, questioning the work ethic and ambitions of today’s workers.

But, one has to wonder if today’s workforce is truly different, or are the differences and criticisms similar to past criticisms from previous generations?

Gen Y, or Millennials, are the newest generational workforce to come under scrutiny. Gen Y workers are often perceived as being self-entitled, or expecting high pay for few work hours. Employers have seen these differences manifest themselves into a labour pool that is seemingly comfortable taking a job and working for a few weeks before receiving their pay and disappearing. I am sure there are other perspectives about the current labour force and the challenges that come from working in today’s economy. Moving forward, it will be critical to confirm where in Saskatchewan our current challenges and shortages exist, as we will require comprehensive strategies to mobilize as many sectors of labour as possible if we are to meet current demand. Strategies will need to be flexible as different regions of our province face different challenges and have differing needs.

I encourage all business leaders and members to engage on the topic of labour. If things are tight now, what will we have in place when Canada’s labour shortage peaks in 2020?

What are your business priorities?

Click the link to tell us Survey Closes September 19

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The Painful Cost of Distraction

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Chamber Members in the News

Congratulations! To Ted Matheson’s Men’s Wear on their ABEX nomination. A fixture in Prince Albert for many years, Ted Matheson’s Men’s Wear is nominated in the Community Cornerstone category. Voting for the award begins in early September. Read more here.

Kudos to Prince Albert Photocopier, which recently handed out an IT development package worth more than $11,000 to the Native Coordinating Council. PA Photocopier also gave out IT packages worth more than $400 to another 16 local businesses. Read more here.

Our Compliments to Paintball Paradise, which celebrated 20 years in business in August!

Paintball Paradise is located just a few minutes southwest of Prince Albert and offers a range of exciting activities including paintball, laser tag, a corn maze and pumpkin patch.

Happy Anniversary to Coldwell Banker

Chamber CEO Merle Lacert took the Ice Bucket Challenge Aug. 22. Merle was able to raise $330 for ALS Canada.

ResCom Realty PA. They celebrated three years in Prince Albert in July.

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

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Prince Albert Students Learn Through Aboriginal Youth Entrepreurship Program The recent launch of the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program in Saskatchewan gave students in Prince Albert the chance to develop valuable experience and leadership skills. Launched across the province in October 2013, the program works with Aboriginal students to help them develop accounting, marketing and communications skills through hands-on experience within the business community.

“We have had a chance to meet business people in the community through several opportunities and through the mentorship program the students will make great connections as well. This has given students a depth of knowledge I would not have been able to provide myself due to limited expertise in this field.�

In Prince Albert, the program worked with high school students to develop ideas, create business plans and take part in trade shows. The program included information about the various functions of a business, the role of business in society and the opportunities available within Aboriginal communities. The goal of the project is to help Aboriginal students improve their abilities in math, English and marketing and develop the skills needed to succeed in school and in the workplace.

The curriculum for the AYEP program was developed by the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, founded by former Prime Minister Paul Martin. Project partners include the Saskatchewan - Educator, School Boards Association, the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan Rivers Saskatchewan and the Federation of Saskatchewan Public School Division Indian Nations. More than two dozen Saskatchewan business organizations, including the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, also provided support.

The AYEP project is funded by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and PotashCorp.

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Aboriginal youth are important to the success of Canada’s economy, Martin said when the program was announced last year.

“Aboriginal Canadians are the fastest-growing segment of the population and will be key drivers of Canada’s economy,” he said.

“The Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program is dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal students are empowered with the background necessary to pursue an interest in business and entrepreneurship. We are particularly proud that our program’s textbooks are the first to be set within an Indigenous context.”

“Through the AYEP budget, I Educators in the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division in Prince Albert have applauded the program, saying it teaches life skills and builds confidence. Working with community and business leaders gives students hands-on knowledge that cannot be taught in the classroom, they said.

A project proposal for the AYEP program prepared by the Saskatchewan School Boards Association said now is a great time to promote Aboriginal entrepreneurship.

“This project is designed to reawaken the entrepreneurial spirit in our Aboriginal youth,” the proposal read.

have made it a priority to help students feel more comfortable in professional environments by purchasing professional dress clothing for them to use when appropriate. These will help students become better acquainted and comfortable in those formal environments.”

- Educator, Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division

“Saskatchewan is an economically growing province with the highest per capita Aboriginal population which provides the organizations involved with a great opportunity for success.”

The AYEP program has lead to better engagement between the business and education sectors. Organizers say long-term results will include more Aboriginal people in the workforce as well as lower rates of absenteeism and lower rates of incarceration.

A steering committee is reviewing the success of the first year. The second phase of the project will coincide with the start of the new school year in September.

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Exceptional Care Odyssey Rolls Through Prince Albert Shrine Club members from Prince Albert and the local area were in the city June 25 to raise funds and awareness for the Exceptional Care Odyssey, a cross-country tour in support of a new children’s hospital in Montreal. A red Ford Explorer decorated like the famous Shriner’s Fez made its way through Prince Albert followed by Shrine Club members on red scooters.

A number of local dignitaries also took part in the parade.

The day was also declared Exceptional Care Odyssey Day by the City of Prince Albert.

The Exceptional Care Odyssey began in May and travelled across Canada and the northeastern United States before rolling to a stop July 17. The tour stopped in 55 communities along the way, where Shriners were greeted with parades and barbecues.

Members of the Prince Albert Shrine Club took part in a parade through the city June 25 during a stop promoting the Exceptional Care Odyssey.

Shrine clubs across Canada have been working hard to raise money to build the new hospital in Montreal, which will treat children with complex medical needs including hip dysplasia, cleft palate, scoliosis and cerebral palsy. The new hospital will feature more than 207,000 square feet of space, four operating rooms, research and rehabilitation services. The facility will also include 22 individual rooms to accommodate patients and their families.

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Shriners stop in Prince Albert including the Victoria Hospital Foundation, Relay for Life, Prince Albert Food Bank, Children’s Haven and Two Miles for Mary. Most recently, the Prince Albert club raised $10,000 for the Pineview Furnishings Campaign.

Noble Harold Guy with the Prince Albert Shrine Club said local club members participate in a number of activities to raise funds including tickets sales and bingos. He said 55 per cent of the funds raised in Prince Albert go directly toward the new Children’s Hospital.

Across Saskatchewan, Shrine club members have raised more than $457,000 for the new hospital.

Wayne Miner, High Priest and Profit with the WaWa Shrine Club commended Prince Albert Shrine Club members for their work to raise funds for the new children’s hospital.

Wayne Miner, High Priest and Profit with the WaWa Shrine Club, visited Prince Albert June 25 as part of the Exceptional Care Odyssey.

“Prince Albert always shows us a nice time and is always a very active club,” Miner said.

“I want you to know, all your hard work, that’s where this is going.”

The new children’s hospital is scheduled to open in September 2015.

To find out more about the Exceptional Care Odyssey, go to www.exceptionalcare4kids.com.

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Norm Hook, left, Arnold Monsebroten and Stan Daniels helped support the Exceptional Care Odyssey June 25.

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Prince Albert Raiders start new season It has been a busy summer for the Prince Albert Raiders with Leon Draisaitl selected third overall in the NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers and the Raiders drafting Czech-born player Simon Stransky in the 2014 CHL Import Draft. The Raiders also signed draft picks from the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft and hosted the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.

All of this brings us to the start of the Raiders 44th hockey season.

New Season The players are back, training camp is complete and it’s time for a new season of Raider hockey! Last year, we introduced a new look for the Raiders. This year, it’s all about a new fan experience, new promotions, new giveaways, new music, new faces and new ways to connect with the team. Keep watching throughout the season for exciting announcements and changes.

Come for the Game, Stay for the Party Following eight of our regular season home games this year, the Raiders will be hosting additional entertainment. Stick around after our first home game on Sept. 19 to see our post-game show featuring comedian Kelly Taylor at the Ches Leach Lounge. And, stay tuned for more announcements regarding Come for the Game, Stay for the Party events. Contact the Raider office if you would like to be one of the performing acts.

Home Games

Away Games

Friday, Sept. 5 vs. Saskatoon Blades (Exhibition)

Saturday, Sept. 6 @ Saskatoon Blades (Exhibition)

Friday, Sept. 12 vs. Regina Pats (Exhibition)

Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ Regina Pats (Exhibition)

Friday, Sept. 19 vs. Saskatoon Blades (Home Opener) Saturday, Sept. 20 @ Saskatoon Blades Saturday, Sept. 27 vs. Regina Pats

Saturday, Oct. 4 @ Regina Pats

Friday, Oct. 3 vs. Regina Pats

Saturday, Oct. 11 @ Saskatoon Blades

Tuesday Oct. 7 vs. Tri-City Americans

Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ Moose Jaw Warriors

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Youth Volunteers — An Excellent Source for Local Business Much like the private and public sectors, the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region has a vested interest in the education and training of future staff. It is in the interest of all employers to foster a culture of knowledge, commitment and engagement among the youth of our communities.

Volunteering is an excellent opportunity for young people to offer their services and learn skills that will be key to their future employability. To that end, the Volunteer Services Department includes in its objectives, “(Giving) the youth of Prince Albert Parkland Health Region opportunities to preview health and service-oriented careers.”

Each Fall, the Youth Volunteer program welcomes students with little or no experience in the workforce and offers them an environment in which to build on their innate compassion and interest in the world around them. These young people develop a strong work ethic and skills such as leadership, responsibility, communications and problem solving. Other benefits include an increase in self-esteem and self-confidence, job references and the respect of their peers.

Erin Hagemeister assists a resident with evening meal at the Herb Bassett Home. All three students pictured in this article completed an exemplary 50 hours of volunteer service in 2013-14 and were awarded a Silver Certificate from the Health Region’s partner, Lions’ Club International.

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Youth Volunteers work alongside health care professionals and perform tasks which support the provision of services to patients in both acute and long-term care settings. The role of youth volunteer requires maturity and the ability to adapt to their surroundings quickly and efficiently. Staff throughout the hospital appreciate and recognize the benefits that come with this army of young volunteers.

“We hear from staff all the time how happy they are for the help of our younger volunteers,” says Sonya Jahn, Director of Volunteer Services for the Health Region.

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Each of the following service opportunities offers flexible hours which can easily fit into a busy schedule. * Peer Navigator – Victoria Hospital

Katelyn Jenkins, left, and Jannat Bensalah deliver ice water to patients at the Victoria Hospital.

“They enhance the quality of the patients’ and residents’ lives and further the staff’s desire for compassionate and personalized care.”

The Youth Volunteer program is open to teens in Grades 8 to 12 who commit to weekly shifts throughout the school year. Their tasks include delivering ice water to patients, stocking linen rooms, creating charts or greeting patients and visitors at the front doors of the hospital. They also visit, play games and read with long-term care residents or assist with meals, offering support to those who cannot feed themselves.

By the end of the school year, most youth volunteers have contributed upwards of 50 hours, with some achieving more than 100 hours of service. This dedication is recognized with certificates and bursaries from our long-time partner, the Lions Club International. The 200plus youth volunteers in the Health Region provide 12% of the Region’s 50,000 hours of annual Volunteer Service – a considerable contribution. Their commitment is both commendable and an excellent model for other students to follow.

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Volunteers are needed to assist and support newly-diagnosed cancer patients through the network of health and support systems in place. Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring heart are necessary for this position. Shifts: Flexible, as needed and agreed upon with the patient. * 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. Volunteers ride the bus with residents – no need to have your own vehicle. 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. In fact, many couples enjoy volunteering together. Meals-onWheels is also an excellent program for your staff to share in a positive, teambuilding activity with tangible results.

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Prince Albert Businesses Talk Temporary Foreign Workers & the Canada Job Grant

The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce and the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion July 29 to talk about changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program and get feedback on the new Canada Job Grant. The meeting heard that recent changes to the TFW program have caused problems for local business owners and led to increased staff shortages and high overtime costs. The discussion included ideas and some possible solutions, although the meeting ended with still more questions than answers.

Several local business owners attended the meeting at the Prince Albert Inn. They said the moratorium on the TFW program has punished all Canadian business owners for the mistakes of a few. The federal government imposed the moratorium earlier this year in response to complaints about a handful of small business owners– including a restaurant in Weyburn– that were reportedly hiring temporary foreign workers in place of Canadian workers, thus leaving some Canadians without a job.

The July 29 meeting heard from one local business owner who said she was forced to send her three best chefs back home to New Zealand in order to comply with the moratorium. The moratorium also means she will have to lay off another 10 workers since she has been unable to find enough local people to fully staff her business.

“I’ll make it, I guess, without them. I’ll just have to change my business,” she said.

The same has been true for other business owners in Prince Albert. Another entrepreneur in the fast-food industry said she tries to hire local workers, but has trouble finding enough people to fully staff her business. She said the TFW Program filled the gap and eased staffing concerns.

“We just don’t have the people walking in the door (and) when you don’t show up, I can’t hire you,” she said.

The changes to the TFW Program have raised concerns that some local businesses will be forced to close due to staffing shortages.

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The federal government cannot continue to treat us all the same,” said another participant at the roundtable discussion.

Officials from the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy also attended the roundtable discussion to get feedback on the Canada Job Grant, which provides funding for employee training programs.

With succession planning another critical issue in Saskatchewan, a ministry official said job training programs would be another way to engage a diverse workforce and combat severe staff shortages.

Since the July 29 meeting in Prince Albert, the federal government and the Government of Saskatchewan have signed the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Fund Agreement and the province has said it will begin fielding applications on their website this fall.

The Government of Saskatchewan said on its website that the new agreement will allow employers to choose candidates for training and the type of training needed.

Employers will be required to pay at least one third of the cost of the training and insure a job is available once the candidate completes training. The training must also be provided by a thirdparty organization and cannot be in house.

While the CanadaSaskatchewan Job Fund Agreement sounds positive, it will not fully solve this province’s labour issues.

Local business owners met at the Prince Albert Inn July 29 to talk about recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the Canada Job Grant.

The question must be asked: are today’s workers really different from those of yesteryear in terms of drive and ambition?

What other issues have lead to the province’s current staffing woes?

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STEP Trade Conference 2014 Radisson Hotel - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan September 23 - 24, 2014 STEP Trade Conferences have evolved to be recognized as a premier event for provincial exporters as they bring together successful leaders in global business to exchange ideas and network with like minded enterprises. Over the past decade, the event has grown to be a strong opportunity to gain exposure within the exporting community in Saskatchewan.

The 2014 event will again provide delegates with focused, relevant information pertaining to trends confronting Saskatchewan exporters during a time of exciting growth. The event will be of interest to Saskatchewan firms interested in and involved in international business as attendees include decision makers, influencers, exporters, service providers, key business leaders, and government officials from various levels..

For more information about the 2014 STEP Trade Conference, please click here

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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.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Hope’s Home Incorporated Prince Albert Online Marketing Congratulations to renewed Members for June to July Advantage Real Estate

Goodlife Fitness

A1 Transmission

Greenland Waste Disposal

Belle Pulses Ltd.

Harold’s Family Foods

Ben’s Auto Glass

Hope’s Home

Burkitt’s Flowers

HBI Office Plus Inc.

Carleton Contracting

KIN Enterprises

Cervus Equipment

Kiwanis Club of Prince Albert

Cherry Insurance Northern Services

Kleen Bee

CJWW Radio

Labour Market Services

Crown Cleaners

Lloyd Heshka

Dairy Queen

Magnet Signs

Dr. Java’s Coffee House

Medi-Cross Pharmasave

D & S Mechanical

Medallion Homes Inc.

E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts

Midtown Transmission

Exact Fencing

Miller Contracting

Flying T Trucking

Missinippi Broadcasting

Frontrunner Footwear

Moore Architechture

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Congratulations to renewed Members for June to July Mr. J’s Maintenance Service

Ray Halcro Fabrication

Nor/Can Tree Service LTP

Reeter Investments

Northern Funeral Service

River Bank Development

Northern Rentals

Roddy Resources

Nuna Training Technologies

Rod’s Decorating

P.A. Construction Careers

Ruszkowski Enterprises

PA MarkIt Signs

S.H.A.R.E.

P.A. Quick Clean

Ted Matheson’s Men’s Wear

P.A. Software

The Sign Shack

Partners Furniture

Thierman Financial

Peter Abrametz Legal Prof. Corp

Thorpe Brothers Ltd.

Pinel Law Office

Triple S Transport

Prince Albert Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Truck Outfitters

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Vu’s Garden Restaurant

Prince Albert & District Community Futures Prince Albert Rural Water Utility

Westar Services

Prince Albert Source for Sports

Windows Beautiful

Prince Albert Share-a-Meal Food Bank Rawlco Radio

Your continued support of the 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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