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A Message from the CEO, Merle Lacert Hello Members, As fall closes in, the Chamber is getting busy.

We have just completed our “Celebration of Vision” event where our new Board Chair Shelly Cannon, and our Chamber Directors completed their oaths.

As we look to guide the Chamber though the next year of operations, the focus on vision is critically important as our community and region look to plan ahead. Planning ahead means creating strategies to successfully deal with the city’s infrastructure issues and capital planning needs, and preparing for the overall growth that everyone is expecting.

In order for the Chamber to be able to address future planning, we must be informed and engage in opportunities to meet with various groups and organizations to gain new perspectives. Our Chamber networks are an excellent source of information.

Very recently, the Chamber participated in a P3 Summit hosted by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. The P3 Summit saw over 375 delegates attend, some from as far away as the US and France. The Summit provided many insights into past P3 Projects and provided details on the components of successful P3s. A summary of the P3 model is best described in a quote from John McBride – CEO CPP Canada.

“P3s transfer risk from taxpayers to the private sector- the risk of cost overruns, time delays and quality product. To ensure this risk is truly transferred, the public sector pays only on performance over the life of the infrastruture. This requires the private sector to raise and invest significant amounts of capital. Having ‘skin in the game’ creates strong incentives for good performance and adds the discipline of oversight to the lenders”

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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

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ANAVETS Celebrate Renovations The Prince Albert Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada is enjoying a new facility and community interest following $80,000 in renovations to the downtown club rooms. The club recently completed a host of renovations at its location at 25– 11th Street West including a new rug, redesigned bathrooms and new ceiling tiles. The club’s manager, Holly Chow, said more work is still to come with the installation of a new dance floor and a new Garland stove.

Among the regular activities at the ANAVETS club is a daily coffee club, a seniors’ lunch program, cribbage games and lunch programs for shut-ins. The club is also available for rental for parties and socials at a cost of $75. However, Chow points out that if the ANAVETS are asked to provide food and beverage service, the rental cost is waived.

Garry Klughart, Horst Kruger, Louis Ray and Sheldon Curran play crib at the ANAVETS club.

The club can host approximately 220 people, making it a great place for social events.

“It’s loaded with anything and everything you can possibly need,” Chow said.

“As far as I’m concerned, it’s one of Prince Albert’s best kept secrets and it’s time to let the secret out.”

“The club is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m.—11 a.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.—1 am. The club hosts musical entertainment on weekends and is planning two special Christmas events in December.

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The ANAVETS coffee club. Group members also drop some money during each visit into a collection jar to help pay for a Christmas dinner for veterans and shut-ins.

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Tickets are selling fast for the club’s dinner show December 12. The evening will include a supper and musical entertainment by Donny Parenteau and Brad Johner and dancing. Tickets cost $25 per person and are open to individuals or businesses interested in hosting a Christmas staff party.

Donny Parenteau will be back at the ANAVETS club December 13 for a Christmas party and membership night. Tickets are $15 with supper included.

Only club members will be eligible for for prize draws including autographed guitars, TV and a food hamper.

For more information about the ANAVETS upcoming events, contact Holly Chow at (306) 764-0402.

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Overall P3s can be an effective mechanism to plan, finance, build and maintain future projects or assets. In order to be successful, they must offer value to all parties involved.

As we move deeper into fall, the Chamber will be offering many opportunities to join us at luncheons, such as the upcoming luncheon featuring the Saskatchewan Roughriders, or opportunities to join us in round table discussions. We look forward to your participation and the insights you bring.

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Volunteer Opportunities at Prince Albert Parkland Health Region * Peer Navigator – Victoria Hospital Volunteers are needed to assist newly-diagnosed cancer patients through the network of health and support systems in place. Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring heart are necessary. 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-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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Chamber Members in the News

Broda Group, in partnership with TriWest Capital Partners has acquired North American Rock & Dirt in a sale effective Sept. 1. The company will now be known as Broda Group LP– Infrastructure Division. Stuart Olson had bought the division in 2010. Find more information about the sale here.

Congratulations to P.A. Soundworks! They celebrated 25 years in business Oct. 1. To celebrate the anniversary, P.A. Soundworks will be holding a store-wide sale this month with many items up to 25 per cent off.

Happy Anniversary to the Prince Albert Metis Women’s Association with celebrated 20 years of service in the city in September. The organization hosted a barbecue, craft sale and children’s activities last month at Kinsmen Park in celebration of the anniversary.

Don’t forget to vote for Ted Matheson’s Men’s Wear. The Prince Albert business has been nominated for a Saskatchewan ABEX Award in the Community Cornerstone category. Online voting for the award is open until November 1. Sign up to register and vote daily by going to http://www.abexcornerstone.com/.

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

Email us at chambercommunications@sasktel.net

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City Recognizes YWCA Cold-Weather Cots Program

By Tyler Clarke Prince Albert Daily Herald “Last year, we had the coldest winter on record … and we had no freezing deaths,” Mayor Greg Dionne summarized at a recent city council meeting.

Zero freezing deaths is a significant shift from the four recorded during the winter of 2012/13, which included the loss of Doris Ahenakew, John Dorion, James Benjamin Roberts and Angus Merasty.

In response to these freezing deaths, YWCA Prince Albert introduced 10 overnight cots in the basement of their Our House shelter in downtown Prince Albert.

Funded by the provincial government and the Northern Lights Community development Corporation, the 10 cots were filled through the duration of the three-month trial program, with free breakfasts dished out every morning.

Noting a 99.7 per cent occupancy rate, Our House manager Edna Bruce said that the program was a hit in the local homeless community.

“Sometimes people would leave at 3 a.m., and someone else would come,” she said. “So, we’d spray the bed down, get new bedding, and someone else would take the bed.

“For some, they relied on it for the entire winter. We had a few who were there just about every night.”

The program was such a success that YWCA Prince Albert executive director Donna Brooks said that they plan on continuing the program this winter.

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Cold Weather Cots Continued from Page 10

Set to re-open on Oct. 15 using leftover funds from last year’s pilot project, YWCA Prince Albert continues to seek funding for the balance of the winter.

“I am confident we’ll secure funding,” Brooks said. “If we don’t secure funding for this year, then we’ll visit that then.”

YWCA Prince Albert’s Cold Weather Cots Program fills an important gap in the city.

Although there are always accommodations available to prevent people from sleeping outside in the cold, it often comes down to spending the night in a jail cell.

When the Cold Weather Cots Program was introduced in December, 2013, Prince Albert Police Service Chief Troy Cooper noted that jail cells are a “pretty harsh and unforgiving place to be when you simply have a health issue or you have poverty issues.”

While the city celebrates in the success of the Cold Weather Cots Program’s success, Bruce notes that even more needs to be done to help the city’s homeless community.

YWCA Our House assistant manager Carla Kolendreski, Our House manager Edna Bruce, YWCA Prince Albert CEO Donna Brooks and board chair Carla Johnson hold the award of merit from the City of Prince Albert. © Herald photo by Tyler Clarke

“The people who are using the cot program … are there because they are homeless because they have alcohol or drug addictions,” she said. “A warm bed is a good thing, but it’s not going to change their life. They’re going to need more help than that.”

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Chamber Directors Meet with MLAs

Members of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors met with local MLA Victoria Jurgens, Delbert Kirsch, Scott Moe and Nadine Wilson September 26. Chamber directors meet regularly with the area’s MLAs to discuss local issues and gain insights into government policies and initiatives.

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Prince Albert Raiders off to a great start Raider Review The 2014/15 season is underway and the Raiders are off to a strong start. The team opened up the season by sweeping the home and home series with the Saskatoon Blades. Their record currently sits at 3-2 early into the season.

The green and gold are led by several veteran players including Sawyer Lange and Reid Gardiner, who have put up multiple points already this season and goaltender Nick McBride, who has been composed and ready to take on any challenge. The return of Captain Josh Morrissey also adds great experience, skill, and depth to the defensive core.

Raiders Partner with JT’s Pub Fans now have the opportunity to watch all Raider away games free of charge! JT’s Pub will be showing all of 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 for a chance to win great prizes. Bring your ticket stub from that night’s game to be entered to win!

Connect with the Raiders This season fans have a new way to connect with the Raiders through our Mobile App. The app offers fans the opportunity to stay up to date with the team easier and access things at the touch of button on their phones including the schedule, roster, standings, twitter and Facebook feeds, live score updates, and more! You can even set notifications so you know when the Raiders score and when we have great offers for our fans. Be sure to check out the App Store to download the Official App of the Prince Albert Raiders!

Home Games

Away Games

Tuesday Oct. 7 vs. Tri-City Americans

Saturday, Oct. 11 @ Saskatoon Blades

Saturday Oct. 18th vs. Red Deer

Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ Moose Jaw Warriors

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Tuesday Oct. 21 vs. Kootenay

Tuesday Oct. 28th @ Kootenay Ice

Friday Oct. 24th vs. Portland

Wednesday Oct. 29th @ Lethbridge Hurricanes

Saturday Oct. 25th vs. Lethbridge

Friday Oct. 31st @ Moose Jaw

Tickets online at www.raiderhockey.com or call the Raider office at 306-764-GAME! October 2014

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Chamber Luncheon with the Raiders

The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual luncheon with the Prince Albert Raiders Sept. 16 with a large crowd at the Prince Albert Inn. The event was the first luncheon of the fall season for the Prince Albert Chamber and the first chance to hear plans for the Raiders’ upcoming hockey season.

The team played their home opener on Sept. 19.

Raiders’ Coach Cory Clouston spoke during the luncheon saying the team still has work to do but the Raiders’ has a dedicated group of players and is confident going into the team’s 44th year of hockey.

“We feel we’re very competitive this year,” Clouston said at the luncheon.

“Are we where we want to be, ‘no’, but we’re very confident, very confident.”

Raiders’ Business Manager Representatives from the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Vance told the luncheon the Prince Albert Raiders and the Prince Albert Daily Herald attended the the Raiders have some new Chamber’s Raider luncheon Oct. 16. entertainment options for local fans this year, adding season tickets are still available.

The Raiders will feature additional entertainment, such as comedians and musicians, at several of their home games this year as part of their “Come for the Game, Stay for the Party,” initiative.

Local high school students will also get to be a part of the Raiders’ home games this year as game-day ambassadors and staff.

“We are a very vibrant business generating close to $7 million,” Vance said.

“The Raiders are a very big part of the business side of Prince Albert (and) we get a lot of respect for what we bring to the table.”

The Raiders luncheon was sponsored by the Prince Albert Daily Herald.

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SIAST relaunches as Saskatchewan Polytechnic The province’s four technical schools have a new name and a more focused drive to meet the labour-market needs of Saskatchewan employers.

SIAST campuses will now be known as Saskatchewan Polytechnic as the campuses move to a more focused research and labour-driven program. The relaunch was announced Sept. 24.

Arnold Boldt, the organization’s associate vice president of academic and research, said the new name better reflects the efforts of the technical institute to meet the needs of the changing labour market. Polytechnics have more capacity for research that can help find solutions to employer challenges and offer a variety of other learning opportunities including Bachelor degrees and apprenticeship training.

“We will maintain our focus on applied learning,” Boldt said.

“Our new name, Saskatchewan Polytechnic better reflects who we are and what we do … in order to achieve our goals, we need to reposition our organization and reframe our identity.”

Woodland Campus Student Association Director Jessie Sullivan applauded the change, saying Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers a range of educational programs to help all students succeed.

Arnold Boldt, Associate Vice President of Academic & Research; Jim Nowakowski, Board of directors; MLA Victoria Jurgens and Jessie Sullivan, student association director attended the Saskatchewan Polytechnic announcement Sept. 24.

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“Any one of these 150 programs could be the career that you’ve been searching for,” she added.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Rask Farm NexLev Solutions Super Dave Hagel Congratulations to renewed Members for August to September AODBT Architects Ltd.

Mont St Joseph Foundation

Army & Navy Air Force Veterans

NAPA Auto Parts

Arnot Heffernan Slobodian

North Country Holdings

B & B Asphalt Ltd.

P.A. Autobody

Beachcomber Hot Tubs Prince Albert

P.A. Shopper

Bryan Moriarty Faithlife Financial

Paintball Paradise

Canadian Mental Health Association

PBCN - P.A. Fuel & Convenience

Carlton Bakery

Prince Albert Inn

CCP Snacks

Prince Albert Saskatchewan Party Assn.

City of Prince Albert

RBC Royal Bank Financial Group

Clarence Campeau Development Fund

Salon Six

Comfort Inn

Sanderson Balicki Parchomchuk

Habitat for Humanity

Saskatchewan Party P.A. Northcote Assn.

Hansen Real Estate

Saskatchewan Penitentiary

H&R Block

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Woodland

Image Computers

Saskatchewan Research Council

J G 's collision

Saskatchewan Workers Compensation

Kal Tire

Saunders Electric

Lobstick Travel (2008) Ltd

Supreme Basics Office Products

Lorway Diesel & Auto Services

Time Development Inc.

Mark’s Nine Golf & Country Club

TNT Trucks & Toys

Medical Pharmacy

Tyrone Enterprises Victoria Square Compounding Pharmacy

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