June 2015

Prince Albert Police Chief Troy Cooper was the keynote speaker at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon May 28.

Chief Cooper spoke to a large crowd on the Economics of Public Safety. More on this event can be found on Page 6.

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Get in Touch Tel: 306-764-6221 Email: chamberpa@sasktel.net

A Message from the CEO, Larry Fladager As June begins, the Chamber looks forward to hosting its annual Duffer Classic golf tournament. This year’s event takes place Friday, June 5 at Mark’s 9 Golf Course. Thanks to our generous sponsors and business partners, we have some great games and prizes lined up for this exciting event. The Chamber golf tournament is always a fun way to network with other business contacts while enjoying a great game of golf.

The Chamber was pleased to host a luncheon May 28 with Prince Albert City Police Chief Troy Cooper. Chief Cooper lead a very informative discussion on the Economics of Public Safety. This event was well-attended and hosted at Plaza 88, the city’s newest convention centre.

The Chamber continues to work on initiatives affecting our membership. The Chamber staff and board representatives recently met with councillors and department leads at the City of Prince Albert. This was the second such meeting between the Chamber and the City in the past year and a good opportunity to share ideas on issues of mutual interest.

The City will host its second open house June 10 regarding the Official Community Plan (OCP). This is a chance to have your say regarding the direction of our city. Be sure to attend this meeting in the City Hall foyer beginning at 6:30 p.m.

And finally, as we head into the summer months, the monthly Chamber newsletter will be taking a break. To keep up to date on all Chamber news and upcoming events, be sure to read our weekly e-news every Monday.

And follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well.

To all our Chamber members, community partners and corporate sponsors, we wish you a wonderful summer.

The Chamber is planning a number of exciting luncheons and business networking events for the fall. We hope to see you all there.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair Greg Breeze Affinity Insurance

Past Chairman Shelley Cannon Novus Law Group

First Vice Chair & Secretary/ Treasurer Gord Jahn MNP

Board Appointed Robert Bratvold Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division

Elected Board Members 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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Chamber of Commerce Board Members Meet with City Representatives

Members of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors met with representatives from the City of Prince Albert May 21. This was the second meeting between the Chamber and City since November.

The meeting included an update from the City on various projects around public works, economic development and infrastructure, followed by discussion on ways the Chamber and City can work together on local initiatives.

Find out about local events and ways you can help keep your community clean June 2015

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Prince Albert Police Chief Troy Cooper presents the Economics of Public Safety Prince Albert Police Chief Troy Cooper spoke to a large crowd during a Chamber luncheon May 28 at the new Plaza 88 convention centre in downtown Prince Albert. The luncheon attracted a large crowd and featured some interesting insights into the costs of policing in Prince Albert. The luncheon was sponsored by Tyrone Pest Control.

Police Chief Troy Cooper answers questions following his keynote presentation May 28. Top right: Chamber CEO Larry Fladager addresses the crowd of local business representatives, including Police Chief Cooper and Richard Ahenakew, Chair of the Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners.

The May 28th luncheon was sponsored by Mike Mitchell from Tyrone Pest Control. Right: Chamber Board Chair, Greg Breeze, speaks with Troy Cooper and Gord Jahn, the Chamber’s First Vice-Chair and Secretary/ Treasurer.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Immigration Depot NDP-Carlton Constituency Congratulations to renewed Members for May A1 Transmission

Peavy Mart

Arnie's Guns & Archery

Percy H. Davis Custom Brokers

Beachcomber Hot Tubs Prince Albert

Perry’s Automotive

Ben's Auto Glass

Prince Albert Farmer's Market

Crescent Heights Pharmacy

Prince Albert Golf & Curling Club

Dairy Queen

Prince Albert Insurance

Dr. S Khan Medical Prof

Prince Albert Medical Clinic

E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts

Prince Albert Multicultural

Econo Lumber

Prince Albert SPCA

Evergreen Nissan

Rally Motors

Greenland Waste Disposal Ltd.

Riverlot Orchards

HBI Office Supplies Inc.

Riverside Hyundai

Hope's Home Incorporated

Roddy Resources

J & C Stone Cutters Inc

Ruszkowski Enterprises

Kiwanis Club of Prince Albert

Sarcan- Pine Industries

Lone Wolf Catering

South Hill Massage Therapy Clinic

Moore Architecture

Special Event Tents

Mr. J's Maintenance Service Ltd.

STARS

Northern Lights Casino- SIGA

The Loft

Ontask Rehab Inc.

Thorpe Brothers

P.A. Checker Taxi

Tim Hortons

P.A. Construction Careers

Transwest Air

PA Markit Signs

Westar Services

P.A. Software

YWCA of Prince Albert

Pandila & Company

Prince Albert Historical Society

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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Congratulations to the Rotary Club Prince Albert and the donors who raised enough money for five Shelter Boxes and an additional $530 in cash donations. Each Shelter box costs $1200.00. Shelterbox is an international charity that provides disaster relief and aid to people around the world.

Thank You! To Sylken Confectionary for contributing $150 toward the cost of colouring books for the Keep Prince Albert and Area Beautiful project.

The colouring books were distributed to students in the West Flat area of Prince Albert who helped clean up their neighbourhood during Pitch-In Week in early May.

Congratulations to AODBT architecture + design! They’re celebrating 35 years in business.

Congratulations to the Victoria Hospital Foundation on their 30th anniversary!

Chamber Board Director Meghan Mayer and Chamber CEO Larry Fladager served coffee Wednesday, June 3 in support of Tim Hortons Camp Day. The annual event helps raise funds to send local kids to camp.

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10 tips for Safe Lifting 1. It's always safe for you to test every load before you lift by pushing the object lightly with your hands or feet to see how easily it moves. This exercise will provide you information on the weight of the load. If it's too heavy for you, do not try to lift it; seek someone's help.

2. Do not judge by the size of the load as even small loads might be pretty heavy to lift. Release the object on the way if you feel any kind of muscle pain or irritation.

3. Use proper gears that support you well for every lift.

Wear shoes with good traction and solid gripping gloves which will help you to hold the object for a longer period of time.

4. Avoid standing too far from the load as it might not provide you the needed grip to hold the object properly; always stand close to the object. Align yourself properly over the load with your feet and shoulders wide apart, This will give you the exact balance needed to hold the load while lifting it.

5. The best technique to lift heavier loads is to keep your back straight, bend your knees to the floor and grab the load. For heavier loads, try lifting with your full breath, and tighten your abdominal muscle too for added support.

6. Make sure you lift with a slow, steady force. This will help you avoid muscle strains from having to counter an unbalanced load.

7. Make use of the handles applied to the object or box as this might also provide an accurate grip and will further moderate the weight. Do not bend yourself or by any ways twist the body.

This will certainly cut off your momentum and cause muscle strain.

8. Always identify the path on which you will be going with the load and clear all obstacles from your intended path. Take smooth and small strides with much heavier loads to avoid muscle strain from overcompensating for shifting loads.

9. Try to avoid taking loads over slippery or uneven surfaces. Hold loads on your shoulders for the best support and balance.

10. Consider taking your loads over small intervals instead of carrying multiple items at the same time.

Lifting whether in the workplace accounts for numerous injuries. Be safe in your workplace and lift safely.

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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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For more information contact a local MNP advisor at 306.764.6873 June 2015

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Calendar of Events June 2015 Sun

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2 Clean Air Day

Annual Cooperative BBQ

Fundraiser for PA Childcare Cooperative Chamber Golf Tournament - Duffer Classic

Household Hazardous Waste Day

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CBI Kids Lumberjack Dash

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City Prince Albert Official Community Plan Open House

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Veselka Broadway Soul Rock n Roll

Gord Bamford at the Art Hauser Centre

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Blessing of new Rainbow Structure honouring Ukrainian Settlers to PA

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Walk a Mile in her Shoes

ANAVETS Spring Fish Fry

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Downtown Street Fair

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Convocation à l'Assemblée générale annuelle de la SCFPA

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Chamber Staff

Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 3700 — 2nd Avenue West Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A2

Larry Fladager CEO Carolyn Carleton Executive Assistant

T: 306.764.6222 F: 306.922.4727 www.princealbertchamber.com

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Charlene Tebbutt Communications Coordinator

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