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Frank Dunn, owner of Frank Dunn Toyota and Frank Dunn Trailer Sales, has been named the 2015 Legacy Award recipient.

A long-time business owner in Prince Albert, Mr. Dunn will be recognized Thursday, March 24 at the annual Legacy Brunch sponsored by the Northern Lights Casino and Scotiabank.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Message from the CEO, Larry Fladager Congratulations to Frank Dunn, owner of Frank Dunn Toyota and Frank Dunn Trailer Sales in Prince Albert. A long-time business owner in Prince Albert, Mr. Dunn is a deserving recipient of the Legacy Award for both his work in business and as a supporter of the local community.

Mr. Dunn, a former competitive athlete who studied commerce at the University of Calgary, came to Prince Albert as a child with his family in 1958. He is continuing his family’s legacy of entrepreneurship with his own businesses, including Frank Dunn Toyota and Frank Dunn Trailer Sales. You can learn more about Frank Dunn on Page 4 and by joining us March 24 at the annual Legacy Brunch at the Prince Albert Travelodge. Tickets are just $15 and we hope to see many of our members in attendance.

The Legacy Brunch will also feature the announcement of the finalists for the 26th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards. More than 25 finalists will be announced in 10 categories. This year’s event will see a new look for the awards program. After 25 years, we thought the logo and awards needed an update and we worked with Simon Idir, a local designer, to create a new look.

Finalists for the Samuel McLeod Business Awards will be announced March 24 at the annual Legacy Brunch.

The Samuel McLeod Business Awards will be held April 21. This year's awards event will see the unveiling of a new look for the awards as well.

The final design will be kept under wraps until the awards gala April 21, but will continue to be a testament to the support and generosity of Samuel McLeod, one of Prince Albert's first community leaders.

Board Chair Greg Breeze Affinity Insurance Past Chair Shelley Cannon Novus Law Group First Vice Chair & Secretary/ Treasurer Gordon 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 Tracy Feher Feher Financial Inc. Jason Hurd aodbt architechture + design

Please join us Thursday, April 21 for the 26th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards as we celebrate the best in local business!

Arnold Boldt

And, as we head into the 2016 Saskatchewan Provincial Election, we hope you will plan to attend the Chamber’s all-candidates’ forum, scheduled for March 22. All confirmed candidates from the ridings of Prince Albert Carlton, Prince Albert Northcote, Saskatchewan Rivers, Batoche and Rosthern Shellbrook have been invited to attend.

Kevin Proctor

More details about all Chamber events, and those of our Chamber members, can always be found on our website at www.princealbertchamber.com.

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The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce, together with the Samuel McLeod Business Awards committee, is pleased to announce that Frank Dunn has been named the 2015 Legacy Award recipient. A longtime business owner in Prince Albert, Mr. Dunn will be recognized Thursday, March 24 at the annual Legacy Brunch sponsored by Scotiabank and the Northern Lights Casino.

Moving from Victoria, BC, Frank Dunn came to Prince Albert as a child with his family in 1958. The family came to Prince Albert to operate what became known as McGavin’s Toastmaster Bakery, before branching out to take over the Imperial Oil bulk station in 1965 and later, a trailer sales business. The family also dabbled in other ventures, including milking machines and Suzuki motorcycles before bringing the Toyota franchise to Prince Albert in 1971.

Frank Dunn Toyota remains one of only a handful of franchises across the country that is still operated by the original family of owners.

In 1977, Frank Dunn Jr. returned to Prince Albert after studying at the University of Calgary. A competitive diver, he won CIAUs and Nationals and was named Athlete of the Year in 1975 at the University of Calgary. He was an alternate Olympian diver for the 1976 Olympics. Over the years, Frank has coached competitive diving and gymnastics in both Prince Albert and Calgary.

While his business locations changed a few times over the years, the Dunn family’s dedication to great service and community support never has. Frank’s father was instrumental in the construction of the Frank J. Dunn Pool, the city’s first indoor pool and diving tank.

A believer in making your community the best it can be, Frank Dunn has continued that support and was instrumental in starting the annual Frank Dunn Triathlon, one of the country’s longest-running events. Mr. Dunn was given the Builder Award by the Saskatchewan Triathlon Association in 2013 and was recognized in 2005 with the Keith Russell Award for his work as a gymnastics coach.

The annual Legacy Brunch will also feature the announcement of the finalists for the Samuel McLeod Business Awards. More than 30 finalists in 10 categories will be recognized as part of the event. The 26th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards Gala will be held April 21.

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Thursday, March 24, 2016 Tickets: $15 Call 306-764-6222 or go online www.princealbertchamber.com

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The Volunteer Services Department of the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fulfill the following service positions: Emergency Department Volunteer Navigator – Victoria Hospital Adult volunteers are needed to provide guidance and navigational assistance to families/visitors of patients in the Emergency Department.

Shifts: 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 12:00-3:00 pm, 3:00-6:00 pm

Monday to Friday, once per week

Meals on Wheels - Home Care Prince Albert, Birch Hills, Kinistino, St. Louis Adult volunteers are needed to assist with delivering meals to Home Care clients.

Shifts: 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., once or twice per month Peer Navigator Adult volunteers are needed to assist and support newly-diagnosed cancer patients through a network of health and support systems.

Shifts: Flexible, as needed and agreed upon with the patient.

If you are interested in this or any other Volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients in the Health Region, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca.

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Chamber Hosting All-Candidates Forum The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce will host an all-candidates forum March 22 to highlight the local candidates heading into the 2016 Saskatchewan provincial election. The provincial election is scheduled to take place Monday, April 4.

The candidates’ forum will run from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. This event will take place at the Carlton Comprehensive Cafetorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

All confirmed political candidates in the ridings of Prince Albert Carlton, Prince Albert Northcote, Saskatchewan Rivers, Batoche and Rosthern Shellbrook have been invited to attend.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Door Crashers Inc. Pure Athletics Mitchinson Flight Centre T.B.S. Collision Congratulations to renewed Members for February Adcom Solutions

John M. Cuelenaere Public Library

Associated Radiologists LLP

Merit Contractors Association Inc.

Coldwell Banker Rescom Realty PA

Pines Power Sports Marine LTD.

Carrier Forest Products Ltd.

Prince Albert & Area Community Foundation Inc.

Clunie Consulting Engineers LTD

Prince Albert & District Association of Realtors

Conexus Credit Union

Prince Albert Farmer’s Market Prince Albert Pet Planet

Diamond North Credit Union

SaskTel

DirectWest

Staples

Fresh Air Experience

Steel-Craft Door Sales & Service Ltd.

GL Mobile Communications

Western Financial Group Inc.

Home Building Centre Humpty Dumpty Child Care Co-Operative

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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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