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The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce wish you a joyous holiday season! Thank you for supporting your local Chamber!

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

A Message from the CEO, Larry Fladager The Christmas season is an opportunity to count our blessings and enjoy time with family and friends. It is also a very important time for many businesses in Prince Albert, who depend on local support from their community during the busy holiday season.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair Greg Breeze Affinity Insurance Past Chair ley Cannon Novus Law Group

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Big or small, local businesses are the backbone of the community and are crucial to its success. Local businesses create jobs and contribute greatly to the municipal tax base, which in turn supports economic growth, infrastructure and community programs. Local business owners are part of our community, and provide unending support for charitable causes, recreational endeavors and health initiatives.

First Vice Chair & Secretary/ Treasurer Gordon Jahn, MNP

By shopping locally in Prince Albert, you are doing more than just buying a product or service. You are helping to keep jobs and investment in the larger community. You are helping your community grow and thrive.

Elected Board Members Ian Litzenberger, Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

At Christmas, and throughout the year, let’s do our part to support those who support Prince Albert.

Board Appointed Robert Bratvold Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division

Meghan Mayer, Salon Six Garrett Lawless, Transwest Air Tracy Feher Feher Financial Inc. Jason Hurd aodbt architechture + design Arnold Boldt Saskatchewan Polytechnic Kevin Proctor Scotiabank Dean McKim

Prince Albert Co-op Gerald Gareau

Conseil de la CoopĂŠration de la Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan Finance Minister Speaks at Chamber Luncheon The Honourable Kevin Doherty, Saskatchewan Minister of Finance, spoke at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Prince Albert Inn November 27. Just over 100 members of the local business community attended the luncheon to hear more about the provincial government is meeting the challenges and dealing with a large deficit from low oil prices and the cost of fighting this summer’s forest fires.

Several area MLAs also attended the Chamber luncheon with Saskatchewan Finance Minister, the Honourable Kevin Doherty.

From left to right, they include Delbert Kirsch, MLA for Batoche; Nadine Wilson, MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers; the Honourable Kevin Doherty, Saskatchewan Finance Minister; Victoria Jurgens, MLA for Prince Albert Northcote; Scott Moe, MLA for Rosthern Shellbrook.

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The Honourable Kevin Doherty with Gordon Jahn, First Vice Chair of the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

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Proudly supported by the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS North Sky Consulting 6th Avenue Car Wash/ Uniglass Plus Ziebart

Congratulations to renewed Members for November Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Broda Group Ltd. Canadian Prairie Bison Century 21 Grayling Business Consulting My Pharmacy Ltd. Prairie Recreation Prince Albert Alarm Systems Ltd. Rod Elliot Financial Services. Inc. Sanderson, Balicki, Parchomchuk Saskatchewan Penitentiary Superior Propane Sylvan Learning Centre Terry Mason Real Estate Ltd.

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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Get on board, Sign the Safety Charter Have you ever heard of a Safety Charter? Safe Saskatchewan is committed to helping you and your families have not only a safe work day, but also be safe at home or in the community. To do this they have developed a “Safety Charter.” Yes we all need to comply with various pieces of provincial and federal regulations. These regulations ensure our safety, but that’s really what the law tells us we can or cannot do.

The Safety Charter is not another piece of regulation. It is not something mandated by some agency it is a change in the way you and I think about being safe. The Safety Charter puts into writing a culture or mindset in way we think about safety. The Safety Charter encourages everyone in the workplace to be part of a movement to make safety as routine as putting on shoes to go outside. It is fundamental shift in our thinking. Here is some of the Safe Saskatchewan history behind the safety charter.

“The purpose of the Saskatchewan Health & Safety Leadership Charter is to form the foundation for a cultural shift in the way Saskatchewan leaders view injuries and injury prevention. The Charter advocates for the continuous improvement of healthy and safe workplaces and communities. After signing the Charter, leaders are invited to join the Leadership Learning Community and continue the discussion.” Safe Sask web site

A number of Prince Albert business leaders like Parkland Ambulance Care, Prince Albert Coop, Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce, Northern Lights Casino, City of Prince Albert and others have already signed on.

“Signing the Charter is one way you can showcase your commitment to this worthy cause and connect with other leaders who feel the same way. Once you sign the Charter, there are expectations placed on you as a leader, but there are also expectations of the organizers to help you measure and monitor your own organization’s injury prevention awareness and connect you with the leadership learning community. This is all part of helping you, an ambassador of the Charter, actualize the Charter principles and make a difference.” Safe Sask web site

In May 2016 there will be a Prince Albert Charter signing event. Business leaders will be encouraged to sign onto the Charter. You will hear more in the upcoming months but if you would like to learn more contact one of the business leaders named previous or Gord Moker from Safe Saskatchewan at gmoker@safesask.com. Join the movement and get on board!

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WHITROW STOBBS & ASSOCIATES Professional Accountants

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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.

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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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