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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BOARD OF A Message from the CEO, Merle Lacert
DIRECTORS
Hello Members,
Board Chair
Spring is set to officially begin within the next few weeks. Let’s hope that spring brings warmer weather and less precipitation.
Shelley Cannon Novus Law Group
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.
Past Chairman
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. March 2015
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.
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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.
Please Join Us... Thursday, March 19, 2015
Tickets: $15
Call 306-764-6222 or go online at www.princealbertchamber.com
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Female Business Leader of the Year
Business Transformation
New Venture
Non-Profit Organization Community Involvement
Service Award
Tourism Award
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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.
John Lagimodiere lead a workshop in Prince Albert February 24.
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.” March 2015
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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.”
John Lagimodiere introduces George E. Lafond, the province’s Treaty Commissioner, during the recent workshop.
The workshop was hosted in partnership with the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce.
Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors!
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Building Operators Workshop 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
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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 chambercommunications@sasktel.net
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What’s the Plan? 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 306-9538358 or email lyle@parklandambulance.com. Parkland Ambulance Paramedics really do care for you! March 2015
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Volunteer Opportunities in the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region 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
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 anavets222@sasktel.net, or call (306) 764-0402. March 2015
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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
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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 March 2015
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Healing Garden Spa Therapies Woody’s Bar-B-Q Congratulations to renewed Members for February Accra Lock & Safe
Home Building Centre
Adcom Solutions
John M. Cuelenaere Public Library
Associated Radiologists
Kachur's Golf Course
Bank of Montreal
Mann Northway Auto Source
Boyd Agencies– Western Financial Group
Merit Contractors Association
Canadian Cancer Society
Performing Arts Warehouse
Carrier Forest Products
Prince Albert Catholic Schools
CCP Snacks
Prince Albert & District Association of Realtors
CIBC
Prince Albert Development Corp.
Conexus Credit Union
Prince Albert Pet Planet
Coldwell Banker
Prince Albert Police Service
Clunie Consulting Engineers Ltd.
River Park Memorial Chapel
Darcy’s Golf Shop
Saskatchewan Government Insurance
Diamond North Credit Union
St. John Ambulance
Direct West
Staples Business Depot
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
Steel-Craft Door Sales & Service
Flaman Stores Inc.
Steen Agencies
GL Mobile Communications
Travelodge Prince Albert
Hanoval Enterprises
Unitech Office Solutions Ltd.
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Chamber Staff
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Merle Lacert CEO Danica Jesse Executive Assistant
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