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Whether you live in a big city, a small town or a rural community, you’ve most likely been hearing about gang violence and gang activity in the news. While gangs are not new to Canadian communities, they have been getting a lot of attention lately, and that can make kids curious… and parents concerned.
WHAT IS A GANG? The Montreal Police Services defines a gang as “an organized group of adolescents or young adults, who rely on group intimidation and violence, and commit criminal acts in order to gain power and recognition or control certain areas of unlawful activity.” Gangs self-identify as a group, by doing things like creating a group name, or wearing certain articles of clothing that are associated with their particular gang. They are generally perceived by others as a distinct group, and are involved in a significant number of delinquent incidents or activities. These incidents consequently produce consistent negative responses from the community they live in, as well as law enforcement agencies.
SO WHY DO KIDS JOIN GANGS? Kids and teens join gangs for a variety of reasons, including: • to be closer to friends and family (such as siblings or cousins), who are in the gang too • for acceptance or a sense of belonging • for protection (usually from another gang, or even the gang they are attempting to join) • for status or a sense of power • for excitement • to make money
HOW CAN I PREVENT MY KIDS FROM GETTING INVOLVED WITH GANGS OR GANG ACTIVITIES? It’s important to talk to your kids and teens about gangs, especially if they’re being exposed to news about gangs or have experienced gang activity at school or in your community. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you sit down to talk: • Kids need to know the risks of joining a gang, such as having a criminal record, doing jail time, not being able to leave the gang, or even risks like injury, and in some cases, death. • Encourage your kids to stay away from places where gangs are known to hang out, such as parties hosted by members of a gang. • Dressing, talking, or acting like a gang member will commonly get a kid caught up in gang activity. • Teach them how to report gang activity and crimes, and encourage them to use Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous. • Encourage your kids to hang out with friends who have a positive impact on their lives. • They should stay in school, and get involved with teams, clubs, volunteering, sports, or even get a part-time job to avoid the pressures to join a gang.
Most people who become involved in gangs regret it after. Unfortunately, this regret often sets in only after a tragedy or an incident has occurred, like an arrest or a death. Leaving a gang can be difficult and dangerous; it’s important to talk to kids and teens about the dangers of this lifestyle and encourage them to steer clear of any gang activity in your neighbourhood.
THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE If an adolescent or young adult is already involved in gang, but wants to get out, there are options. It can be a very risky process and so the child should be involved with a gang exiting program or a counsellor who specializes in gang exiting to help ensure their safety. Connect with a youth officer or gang diversion program for support. Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors are available, 24/7, to talk about gangs or anything else on a young person’s mind. The service is free to use, anonymous and confidential. Young people can connect with a counsellor at 1-800-668-6868 or online at kidshelpphone.ca.
KIDS HELP PHONE This year marks Kids Help Phone’s 20th Anniversary. For the past two decades, Kids Help Phone has been at the forefront in providing help and hope through its phone and web counselling services, earning the respect and trust of kids across Canada. When young people feel like there’s nowhere to turn, when parents, schools and social services are unavailable, closed, backlogged or simply not accessible for any reason, Kids Help Phone is there. Young people know that when they reach out to Kids Help Phone, any time of the day or night, they’ll be connected with a professional counsellor who can provide immediate, kid-friendly insight, help and direction on a wide variety concerns that are important to them. Last year, Kids Help Phone counsellors connected with kids in almost 3,000 Canadian communities more than 2.2 million times. By continuing to reach out to kids in meaningful and innovative ways, Kids Help Phone will remain a trusted part of kids’ lives for many years to come.
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By SecuTech Solutions Inc, the software security expert Secutech Solution Inc. the software security expert who provides UniKey software copy protection licence control solution and free technical support or professional advise for customers. The Unikey dongle products known as a USB hardware key
WHAT IS SOFTWARE PIRACY? Software piracy is the unauthorized duplication of computer software. Although most computer users today are aware that unauthorized use and duplication of software is illegal, many show a general disregard for the importance of treating software as valuable intellectual property. According to the BSA (Business Software Alliance) and IDC 5th Annual Global Software Piracy Study, revenue losses due to software piracy have increased and were nearly $48 billion in the year 2007.
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TYPES OF SOFTWARE PIRACY Softlifting: purchasing a single licensed copy of software and loading it onto several computers contrary to the license terms. For example, sharing software with friends, co-workers and others. Uploading and downloading: making unauthorized copies of copyrighted software available to end users connected by modem to online service providers and/or the Internet. Software counterfeiting: illegally duplicating and selling copyrighted software in a form designed to make it appear legitimate OEM unbundling: selling standalone software that was intended to be bundled with specific accompanying hardware. Hard disk loading: installing unauthorized copies of software onto the hard disks of personal computers, often as an incentive for the end user to buy the hardware from that particular hardware dealer Renting: unauthorized selling of software for temporary use, like you would a video.
WHY PROTECT YOUR SOFTWARE? Developing a software application involves a major investment of time, money and effort. Software piracy (including illegal network licenses and unfulfilled upgrades) denies you the revenue you deserve and harms your paying customers, who ultimately bear the cost of illegal use of your products. Piracy limits your ability to be competitive, leading to higher-priced, less advanced products for your customers.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION. Strong intellectual property protection for software is an important part of any nation's economic growth and development, and has numerous benefits: • Encourages individuals and businesses to create new software and new software applications, as well as improving existing applications • Encourages an indigenous software industry • Ensures new ideas and technologies are widely distributed Promotes investment in the national economy • Encourages technology transfers between nations • Increase your sales potential With increased revenues, you are free to invest more in improving your product and offering competitive prices, making it more accessible to a wider customer base. UniKey, the Driverless dongle, reduces the huge work of technical support team for software vendors. Unikey has the lowest industry failure rates in the industry which is guaranteed with lifetime warranty. Unikey technical support team earns the highest rating of customer satisfaction in the industry. Unikey products cost about 50% less than others. UniKey dongles are available in Four models for USB port to meet different requirements, there are UniKey Time (Real Time Version), UniKey PRO (Network Version), UniKey STD (Standalone Version), and UniKey Lite (Lite Version). UniKey Time is specially
CANADA’S COMMUNITY POLICE PUBLICATION designed for software vendors who needs to control and manage the software's rental and selling in subscription or maintenance, it allows to pay per use, in this way software vendors can completely control the sales by charging the end users timely and periodically. This function is based on a real time clock deposited in the dongle indicating the specific time (hour, minute, second) and date (day, month, year). The main difference between UniKey PRO and STD is that UniKey PRO can accept up to 65535 remote clients, while UniKey STD can only work with one remote client. UniKey STD and UniKey PRO are two powerful software protection dongles (hardware key) with lifetime warranty, which has up to 4K bytes memory. The userdefined algorithm can easily have UniKey envolved with protected software and increase the security. UniKey Lite is the compact version of UniKey dongle product. It is simple and easy to be used. UniKey Lite has 1K bytes memory and One Year Warranty only. SecuTech UniKey copy protection products were augmented by the introduction of driverless UniKey Dongles that maintained the same high level of security by means of a small hardware key that fitted into the user's USB port. The innovative design of these devices enabled them to be much easier and less expensive than those of our competitors. Whether you are new to the idea of Dongle security or knowledgeable about the potential benefits – SecuTech is your trusted partner delivering the right amount of protection for you and your company. How Do I get Free UniKey evaluation Kit? If you are interested in evaluating our products, you may request a FREE SDK simply by completing the application form via www.eSecuTech.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVOR WINS SCHOLARSHIP IN CELEBRATION OF SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE Lisa Skaret of Victoria receives Foundation Scholarship from Childhood Cancer Foundation… Victoria, BC – November 1, 2008 – The Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada has awarded 53 heart-warming scholarships celebrating the journeys of Canadian childhood cancer survivors and their amazing second chance at life. Local Victoria-resident, Lisa Skaret, was one of the scholarship winners who is using the scholarship money to help her attend the University of Victoria and pursue her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. As one of its many programs designed to improve the lives of paediatric cancer patients and their families, every year the Childhood Cancer Foundation offers university and college scholarships to young Canadians who are in treatment or who have survived childhood cancer. Dependent on annual funds available, scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to each student to put toward their first year of university or college. Lisa, a Rhabdomyosarcoma survivor has been cancerfree for 19 years and is completing her studies in
Nursing at the University of Victoria, says “My experience having cancer as a child has encouraged me to pursue a career in nursing so that I can help others. Remembering the nurses who cared for me in the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, has made me interested in becoming a pediatric oncology nurse. I am very grateful to receive this scholarship as it will help meet financial need as I complete my final year of nursing.” Recent Statistics Canada research found that the predicted five-year survival rate for children and adolescents who are diagnosed with cancer has shot up to 82 per cent - which is 11 per cent higher than the rate measured in a previous national study (1985 to 1988). This means that four out of every five children diagnosed with cancer will survive their journey. “We are overjoyed to help these 53 childhood cancer survivors reach for their dreams through the Childhood Cancer Foundation’s scholarship program this year,” says Mary Lye, Director of Marketing and Communications, Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada. “What strikes me most about these youth is not only their strength and tenacity but their unfaltering hope and belief in the future – something they will undoubtedly impart to their new schools, new friends and new communities as they embark on this new phase in their lives.” continued on page 6
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The Childhood Cancer Foundation is currently looking for corporate partners to help fund its scholarship and research programs as well as sponsors for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’s Gold Ribbon campaign in September 2009. All Canadians are encouraged to contribute to these programs by donating and organizing fundraisers in support of the Childhood Cancer Foundation by visiting www.smallhands.ca. “We still lose one in five of our cancer kids to the disease. We know that with help from corporate sponsors and individual donors we will reach our goal of a 100 per cent cure,” adds Stones. ABOUT THE CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION The Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada was established in 1987 as the only national charity supporting the fight against childhood cancer in Canada. The Foundation funds research, provides support programs, and advocates for children and their families who are affected by cancer. These programs contribute to increasing survival rates and improved quality of life for paediatric cancer patients and their families, and will ultimately help find a cure for all childhood cancers. For more information visit www.childhoodcancer.ca.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Let me introduce myself- My name is Jaques Beauchamp, the Chief Editor for Vantage Publishing Group. I founded this company with one publication- The Ontario Police News publication in 1990, and as Vantage approaches its 20th Anniversary, we now publish 5 magazines. As a former police officer and concerned parent, I understand the importance of working with law enforcement agencies and organizations that are dedicated to making Canadian communities safer places in which to live. Vantage Publishing Group has an impressive record- for nearly 20 years our goal has been to provide awareness through informative editorials targeted at the prevention of violence, vandalism, pedophilia and crimes against women and children. As we do each year, we target a specific challenge and provide useful solutions for prevention. This
year we have concentrated on the family unit. Drugs and violence are nothing new in our society. Sadly, they affect countless families in every community across our country. We have included a variety of articles that deal directly with these problems, in hopes of offering some solutions, as well as alternative programs offered by great community leaders to help remedy these ongoing problems. 2009 has been a challenging year for many. Like most, we have had our share of ups and downs. The economy has faced us with many challenges which we have endured and in the end, conquered. I hope you enjoy the 2010 issue of The Western Community Police News. With best wishes for you and your families in 2010. Jaques Beauchamp Editor & Chief
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by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS Do you know about the benefits of exercise and the risks of inactivity, yet still find it difficult to incorporate physical activity into your lifestyle? If so, you are not alone. Most people have good intentions, but don't seem to find the time, or inclination to exercise. This article is written for you. When you are finished reading it, I hope that you will have found a few tips that you can use, and a way to help you to actually do them. YOUR AUTOMOBILE Which do you find more appealing: a) a two-minute drive with long stoplights, heavy traffic and a search for a parking space or b) a ten minute walk where you get to be outdoors and get a chance to slow down and take notice of things? I'm hoping that you preferred the second, otherwise you need more help than I can give you. Why do we use our cars for such short trips? If safety isn't a concern, then probably it's just force of habit. Really, now, an extra ten minutes won't collapse your day's schedule. Think of the saving in wear and tear on your car--your starter motor will thank you. You know that the walk will do wonders for de-stressing you, so next time you hear that nasty little voice urging you to turn the key and hit the gas pedal--just lock the doors and hoof it! If you do have to drive around to do errands, make sure to park in the farthest space in the parking lot. This forces you to get an extra few minutes in--remember it all adds up! You also will save a lot of dings and scratches to your car continued on page 43 this way.
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The Canadian government is conducting
to be concerned,” Jason Crocker, Chairman
ongoing public consultations on copyright
of the Canadian Coalition for Electronic
reform. Needless to say, the entertainment
Rights told TorrentFreak.
industries are deeply involved, pushing for harsher legislation in an attempt to get
This time around the pro-copyright lobby-
more control over what the public does on
ists are even alienating their own people
the Internet.
with their far-reaching proposals. In a recent roundtable discussion the Manitoba
Instead of fostering creativity, they see
Music Industry Association said that they
copyright merely as a means to make
found themselves “more aligned with some
money – the more restrictions the better is
of the creators coalitions and independent
their credo. The interests of large corpora-
music groups and less aligned with CRIA
tions should come before the rights of indi-
and the RIAA.”
vidual Internet users, they try to convince the Government.
Everyone on the Internet, and BitTorrent users specifically, stand to be greatly
“With immense pressure from lobby
impacted by changes to Canada’s copy-
groups, corporate interests and the US gov-
right regime. To prevent this from hap-
ernment calling for DMCA-style legislation
pening Canadians should inform the
including a three-strike system and warn-
Government that they are worried, or
ing letters from ISPs, every Canadian needs
deal with the consequences. continued on page 11
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“If we do not voice our concerns en masse we run the risk of having a draconian system of copyright rules imposed upon us. Imagine living in a country where corporations dictate how you consume information and media and utilize technology. Canadians need to speak out against such proposals and push for greater flexibility in the law to provide a balanced, fair approach on digital reforms,� Crocker told TorrentFreak. The good news is that the government also wants to hear from individual Internet users, so that the interests of all Canadians can be taken into account. The public can participate in government consultations on copyright by registering for town hall meetings, webcasts or by sending in a submission via email. There is also an easy solution for behind-the desk activists though. The Canadian Coalition for Electronic Rights has created a quick and easy to use letter wizard for making submissions to the official consultations as well as the ministers responsible for the copyright file in Canada. The CCER will also physically mail a copy of every submission to the appropriate ministers.
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emonstrating even closer relationshipbuilding activities between representatives of local RCMP detachments and community groups, schools, sports groups and First Nations, the RCMP Foundation recently announced the results of its Spring funding process. Of the 39 supportive programs across Canada that have been funded by the RCMP Foundation, 15 British Columbia and Alberta programs were approved for a combined total of $38,756.
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Programs which address concerns or situations in communities and involve the ongoing participation of local RCMP members are eligible for consideration for funding matching that contributed in the community. Applications are invited from RCMP members and/or community groups twice annually, Spring and Fall – just visit www.rcmp-f.ca for information. Those approved are funded according to compatibility with criteria. Deadlines for submissions are April and October. This Fall’s deadline is October 16, 2009. Following is information on each of the western Canadian programs funded in Spring, 2009: ARMSTRONG, BC A cheque in the amount of $3,500 has been presented by the RCMP Foundation to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce in support of their 2009 Active Community, Safe Community Program. This community partnership between local RCMP members and the Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities to those at risk of social exclusion, such as youth at risk, low income seniors and single parent households - to experience positive lifestyle options and strategies. continued on page 14
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Individual and team recreation programs, as well as instruction in road hockey and biking are presented and supervised by Cst. Brenda Daley and other offduty members of the local RCMP detachment at various times to encourage youth to participate in healthy, enhancing skills. All opportunities are offered at no cost, and offer the opportunity for participants to be positively involved, while developing and enhancing personal skills. Due to the great success of the program in 2008, it has been extended, further encouraging positive relations and open communication between the community and RCMP members. SURREY, BC Surrey community services and the RCMP Youth Intervention Program members are working as a team to encourage youth to engage in pro-social community activities in a safe working environment at the Newton Youth Centre. The Black Book Club is a weekly program designed to fine-tune contemporary art skills of known taggers or graffiti vandals for positive artistic growth. On Club nights youth meet with guest speakers, art teachers and an RCMP Anti-Graffiti team member who help the youth understand the difference between art and graffiti. Additional sessions will provide opportunities for community engagement. The youth will also be required to
CANADA’S COMMUNITY POLICE PUBLICATION complete 20 volunteer hours of graffiti removal before the end of the program, which will conclude with the creation of a small mural and a clean-up project. The RCMP Foundation has contributed $1,000 toward the cost of supplies. CHILLIWACK, BC Two inner city Chilliwack schools in District 33 are collaborating with the local RCMP to develop a comprehensive Gangs Out! Neighbourhood Education (G.O.N.E.) pilot program around gang-resistance education. The three key topics to be addressed are: conflict resolution, self-esteem/self-concept building and resistance education around gangs and their related issues. The after-school program at Bernard Elementary School and Chilliwack Central Elementary Community School is an opportunity for vulnerable youth to enjoy nutrition, a warm, safe place to interact and thrive while connecting in a positive way with their peers, siblings and caring, supportive adults. It provides an opportunity for youth to either build their character through a series of positive activities rather than let their character be developed for them through negative influences. RCMP Cst. Donna Collins and her colleagues will work with the schools’ staff to develop the program for potential delivery to students in BC’s Lower Mainland to stall the escalation of gang-related violence. The RCMP Foundation contributed $600 to help initiate the education program. continued on page 15
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KAMLOOPS, BC Educate Develop Grow and Excel was created to help youth of the Kamloops community make good choices, grow into healthy individuals and to meet their goals. It is an on-going, two-part annual program which runs each school year. The program brings together the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club, the RCMP and grade six students in the Kamloops School District 73. The Police/Junior Hockey Drug Education and Awareness program involves a two-day trip to Vancouver where the junior hockey players interact with the street people in the city’s downtown eastside, accompanied by five regular RCMP members. There they receive education on street drugs and see, first hand, the devastation caused by addiction. They also attend an addiction lecture at BC’s Children’s Hospital. The hockey players, who range in age from 16-20 years, also benefit from the resultant mentoring and relationships built with the RCMP members. Expenses associated with the Vancouver visit are covered by funding of $2,000 from the RCMP Foundation. This successful and meaningful experience for the young hockey players is shared through presentations they subsequently make in the schools throughout the winter. To date the players and RCMP members have presented to over 2500 Grade 6 students.
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LILLOOET BC With her early experience playing soccer in high school, RCMP Cst. Krista Boudreau was the perfect fit to work with associates to introduce youth to soccer in the small community of Lillooet. The revival of competitive sport in the community was believed to be a valuable incentive for youth to become physically active and direct their energy away from negative activities. The contribution of $2616 by the RCMP Foundation supported the set-up and operation of the Lillooet Soccer League, and games were held during May and June, followed by a tournament in July. Cst. Boudreau and Sgt. Fran Bethell signed on as coaches, and St’atl’inx Cst. Deborah Doss-Cody is their assistant. In cooperation with the Lillooet Recreation Centre, community volunteers will continue to assist with coaching and officiating, with three already committed to help out with administration and setting up the soccer program for the start of the new season in September. Participation by the youth is expected to be even greater at this time. So, they shoot, they score, and everyone’s a winner LOGAN LAKE BC The Super Kids and Excellent Youth Program is based on the Search
CANADA’S COMMUNITY POLICE PUBLICATION Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets, identified as the elements of most value to at-risk children and youth who seek a brighter future. Cst. David Grey and other RCMP members work with several community groups to actively involve youth in games, out-of-town excursions, and discussion groups covering such topics as peer pressure, family and social relationships, school, addictions, dating and sex and self-worth. The Copper Valley Motor Inn provides space for the program known as “The Key” Youth Centre, a safe venue for youth to relax and have fun as well as develop a good rapport with RCMP members. Another feature of the program has members engage with children and youth in the Logan Lake Secondary school system by being present for an hour a day to interact with students – an aspect of the Super Kids and Excellent Youth Program that is appreciated by students and school staff alike. This on-going program also helps match up students with summer jobs which provide skills training, boosts employability and promotes good attitudes. A sum of $4,000 was donated by The RCMP Foundation to supplement costs of out-of-town youth travel to events and activities in larger centres. continued on page 17
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CRANBROOK, BC The Mount Baker Wild Football program is the outcome of a two year negotiation and campaign to bring a football team into the Mount Baker Senior Secondary School. The program is an extension of the Rocky Mountain Rams program which has served the community for 14 years. The tireless effort and support of RCMP Cst. Donald Erichsen and the coaching staff and the executive of the Rocky Mountain Rams resulted in a community football program gaining a broader base. It also allowed more at-risk youth to become involved in what became a schoolbased program in a recognized football league. No less than 24 community partners responded generously, making this a ‘zero cost’ initiative for the school by contributing toward the cost of equipment. The RCMP Foundation donated $5,540 for uniforms. In this first year of operation with definitive goals and objectives, greater interest has been created for kids who previously made the wrong choices but who now see the values and importance of team work. An initial total of 45 youth signed up for this year’s opportunity to compete toward the Provincial Championship.
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RCMP Cst. Erichsen has been involved from the outset, inspired in part by former Head Coach Cst. Travise Dow, who took his RCMP Cadet Field Training in Cranbrook under Cst. Erichsen when he transferred from Depot. Their mutual love of football formed the basis of a great friendship and Cst. Erichsen’s commitment as the Head Coach of the Mount Baker Wilds. PENTICTON/WESTBANK, BC The ambitious Okanagan Nation Youth Run from Spaxomin/Douglas Lake to Osoyoos to increase awareness of First Nation suicide and violence took place over four days in August and saw the participation in relay format of 107 runners – aged from 5 years up to young adults. All Chiefs and Council in the Okanagan Nation Alliance participated in one fashion or another, with two running – Chief Clarence Louie, Osoyoos Indian Band and Tony Baptiste, Council for Osoyoos Indian Band. The project was also designed to promote nationhood and healthy living as well as provide an opportunity for youth to be leaders in their seven Okanagan communities and among their peers as they demonstrated commitment to their Nation. RCMP Members involved included Cst. Janet Terbasket, Cst. Wahnese Antonioni, Penticton FNCP, Cst. Ace Stewart, Penticton Police Dog Services, Cst. Andrew Campbell, Penticton Detachment General Duty, Cst. Rollie Williams and Cst. Stan Walstrom, Westbank FNCP. Their participation included development of safety plans for each community, running, providing escort on the highways, and presentations on the impact of alcohol and drug abuse, violence and gang activities. The RCMP Foundation donated $3,200 to provide participants with shirts and shorts for the event. continued on page 19
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NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND, CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND AND PRINCE GEORGE, BC The hard-hitting, nationwide Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program graphically and effectively educates young people about the consequences of drinking and driving, non-use of seat-belts and other risk-taking activities. The RCMP Foundation supports this initiative in three British Columbia communities with a donation of $1,500 each to implement this program.
QUESNEL, BC The Big Bunch Mentoring Program is a joint venture between local volunteers and two RCMP members who are also board members of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Quesnel. Both RCMP members are dedicated to supporting children and youth in recreational and educational activities. For the past two years Cst. Timothy Wang has mentored a 12 year old boy, and Cst. Jennifer Collins has volunteered as a Big Sister. Both RCMP members have seen improved behavior, enthusiasm and self-esteem and enhanced attitude toward the police. Thanks to the RCMP Foundation funding of $2,000, activity costs incurred for hockey tickets, theatre passes, bowling and refreshment/meals will be covered for youth participating in the events. The opportunity to expose the children and youth of this small community to new experiences will further enhance their relationship with their local police force members. continued on page 21
Imperative to the successful implementation of the P.A.R.T.Y. program in their centres is the involvement of coordinators at each hospital, community financial and volunteer participation, and interactive sessions with youth by RCMP members to address all aspects of risktaking and its implications.
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RCMP Cst. Pierre Vezina works with Mrs. Lynn Dashkewytch at St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation, North Vancouver Island; RCMP Cst. Dave Cusson liaises with Vancouver Island Health Authority Coordinator Christine Lumley at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Central Vancouver Island; and RCMP Cst. Gary Godwin collaborates with Mary Jackson, coordinator, the Prince George Regional Hospital, Prince George.
Morris Shynkaruk • Cell: 306-221-4155 • Brent Shynkaruk • Cell: 306-221-4166 3051 Calder Court, Saskatoon, SK S7J 4X3
Weekly workshops held in numerous communities throughout the school year address thousands of Grade 10 youth prior to being of legal age to drive.
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SURREY, BC What started out with the objective of promoting a positive image of the RCMP with students in eight schools in Surrey is now the Surrey RCMP High School Basketball Classic. Held in 24 Surrey private and public schools, the program incorporates 24 high school teams and 16 junior high teams. It is the largest tournament of its kind in British Columbia, possibly Canada, with over 70 games played in eight different Surrey high schools in one week. RCMP Cpl. Norm Massie and Surrey District High School Administrator Rick Inrig and their respective colleagues started the program 19 years ago with the hope that such an event would promote healthy competition between students and schools, fostering an emphasis on sportsmanship. To this day, Cpl. Massie, his RCMP associates and the Surrey School District remain heavily involved, with significant community volunteer support. A particular incentive of the program is a special all-star night for deserving graduating boys and girls in March/April where numerous awards and scholarships are presented. The highlight is the RCMP scholarship in memory of Constable Roger Pierlet who died in the line of duty in 1974. In addition to receiving a donation of $4,500 from the RCMP Foundation for the cost of tournament shirts, significant in-kind and financial support is received from community organizations to help ensure the continuing success of the Surrey RCMP High School Basketball Classic. TEXADA YOUTH NIGHTS For the past two years, the Active Community and Safe Community project has brought together members of the isolated community of Texada Island through the Youth Night recreation and activities’ program for the small youth population.
The Youth Night program is coordinated and run by local RCMP members led by Cst. Curtis Jarvis, and a community base of citizens and businesses. Funding is controlled and administered by the Community Police Committee, who will oversee the purchase of new equipment thanks to a donation of $1,300 by the RCMP Foundation. From September through May, the Texada Elementary School gym will house the activities. Between June and early September RCMP members organized events and participated with the kids in the detachment. They also prepared after-play meals. The Youth Nights allow officers to get to know the youth in the community, allowing positive interaction and twoway communication between them, facilitating a connection between teens, youth, the community and the local RCMP members. EDMONTON, AB There has been continuous Edmonton RCMP involvement and partnership with the Kids with Cancer Society for the past 5 years. Each year, kids to the age of 17 years and their families are hosted by the RCMP at a “Fun Day”, where in addition to plenty of other distractions and excitement, they are sworn in as “Mounties for the Day”. The kids dress up as “Mounties for the Day” and then go off to specialized postings with RCMP members. Additional other special activities with fund raising components are staged for the child survivors and their families on various occasions throughout the year. To date, the RCMP K Division Headquarters and other detachments in northern Alberta have raised $337,000 for the Kids with Cancer Society. Leading the initiative for the RCMP members is Cpl. Lisa Downie, with unflagging support from her colleagues. continued on page 23
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The Oncology Teen Room at Stollery Children’s Hospital is a respite offering social and emotional detachment to teens confined for treatment of cancer. Along with peer support and socialization opportunities, entertainment helps lessen the trauma of hospitalization and promotes healing. Local RCMP members have added Teen Room visits to their ongoing commitment to the children and the Kids with Cancer Society. Thanks to a $2,500 donation by the RCMP Foundation, FUN will be added to the Teen Room with new electronic equipment such as Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, CD players, and games, teen movies, music and arts and crafts supplies. WETASKIWIN, AB The highly successful Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets program is being implemented in Wetaskiwin, Millet and the four Nations of Hobbema to enhance the work of agencies and citizens when working with youth. The philosophy is based on 40 external and internal assets that youth can develop throughout their formative years to contribute to a more productive and proactive life as adults.
Formally trained RCMP members Cst. Jonathan Lepine, Cst. Scott Mercer and two civilians will implement training with agencies and citizens throughout the community and area to provide youth with growth and opportunity. Funds of $1,500 provided by the RCMP Foundation will offset travel and meeting supplies. IN CLOSING The RCMP Foundation was created in 1994 to support the initiatives of RCMP members across Canada who tirelessly and voluntarily develop and coordinate programs with groups in their communities to transform the lives of Canada’s youth at risk. A total of approximately $250,000 is contributed each year by the RCMP Foundation to launch or sustain programs for youth groups and communities at risk. These endeavours focus on such issues as internet safety, bullying, child safety, drug awareness, crime prevention, literacy, victim assistance and cadet programs. Many initiatives provide recreation facilities and coaching, reading challenges, movie nights – in essence, activities that will provide alternatives to vandalism, drugs, alcohol, petty crime - and keep kids out of trouble.
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GRIDLINE PLUMBING & HEATING 9539-87th Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 3H2
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phone: 306-934-4807 • fax: 306-373-2308
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Learning from home with the School of Hope and Vermilion Home Schooling Program On any given morning, the Waldner household is buzzing with activity as four children between the ages of six and fifteen learn from home. Assisted by the School of Hope Catholic School and the Vermilion Home Schooling Program from the East Central Alberta Catholic School Division, Marla Waldner has been home schooling her family since her first child entered the first grade. She says that home schooling has created a very strong family connection between her children. She especially likes the School of Hope because its programs are flexible and help her children to learn at a pace that best suits them. "It's not an easy job. It takes a lot of work and a lot of love; but it's worth it to see the unbelievable results," explains Marla.
The reasons for a split from the traditional learning environment of the classroom are varied. If you were to ask ten homeschooled families why they choose to learn at home rather than in a brick and mortar school you are likely to hear comments like: more religious values are needed in education, there is too much bullying and lack of discipline in regular schools, I don't want to be part of the conformity and bureaucracy in traditional schools. Some caregivers are concerned with overcrowding in classrooms and still others just feel that children are best educated by their parents. continued on page 27
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A one size fits all approach to educating children has many parents turning away from the brick and mortar schools in their neighbourhoods to link up with alternative educational programs that can be delivered at home. The School of Hope offers a program that is a parent-directed venture into learning. You, as parent and your child's first teacher choose the curricula most suited to your child's needs and desires to learn. Assisted by teachers from the School of Hope, parents design the learning program and choose the assessment strategies that will be used to evaluate their child's achievement. Your teacher from the School of Hope/Vermilion Home Schooling Program acts in a legal supervisory capacity, as mandated by Alberta Education and is your guide along this exciting learning journey. Families who plan to home school with School of Hope and the Vermilion Home Schooling Program have a number of instructional strategies available to them. Parents can establish a Parent-Directed Program in which they are responsible for their child's entire program. In contrast, families may choose to follow a Teacher-Directed Program that is an asynchronous program in which the child works under the guidance of a certificated teacher and progresses at his/her own pace for all subjects. Or a family may select to follow a Combined Program that is also usually an asynchronous program where the child is working under the guidance of a certificated teacher for at least half of the time. The School of Hope and the Vermilion Home Schooling Program was recognized as one of Canada's best schools by Today's Parent Magazine in 2005. This recognition ties in directly to the school philoso-
27 phy that parents should be intimately involved in all aspects of their child's learning and assessment. It is this relationship that has set School of Hope apart from other schools and made it so successful at providing home based education to families in Alberta for twenty years. For more information about home based learning visit the School of Hope at www.schoolofhope.org
Fersch Electric 18 Cougar Stone Drive Calgary, Alberta T3H 5J3
Voice: 403-239-0581 Fax: 403-239-0532 ferschrj@telus.net
FORT MCMURRAY OIL BARONS JUNIOR A HOCKEY CLUB 110 - Eymundson Road Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5A5
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Illicit drug use is a problem that has been around for a long time. It is also a problem that has changed over the past few decades. Some drugs are more commonly used today than they were in the past.
In 2008, 32.7% of youth aged 15 to 24 reported using marijuana in the past year.1
The fact is that the risks of using illicit drugs are far-reaching. They can have serious consequences on the health and the future of young people.1 It is difficult to stay current with the changing nature of illicit drugs. This is a challenge for parents who want to influence their teen’s decisions and behaviour about using illegal drugs. Health Canada’s Talking to Your Teen about Drugs booklet provides basic information for parents about illegal drugs and youth.
PARENTS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Teenagers often struggle with their sense of self and their place in the world. They are faced with social pressures and influences that are powerful and complex.
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Parents sometimes feel that they do not fully understand these pressures and influences. They may feel that they are not sufficiently informed about the dangers and consequences of drug use. They may worry that they are losing contact with their teenager’s priorities, choices and behaviour. As a result, many parents find it difficult to talk with their teenager about illicit drugs. For all of these reasons, parents may think that they have less and less influence as their child grows up. Parents sometimes don’t realize that they have a lot of influence on their teenager’s behaviour. They are often surprised to learn that 87% of teenagers think that their parents are credible sources of information about illicit drugs.2 Parents can make a big difference. Those who are knowledgeable about illicit drugs can more easily discuss the topic of drugs with their children. They will be better able to take action to prevent use and guide their teen if they become exposed to illicit drugs.
BE KNOWLEDGEABLE DRUG USE BY TEENAGERS Levels of drug use are constantly fluctuating and have undergone significant changes during the past 30 years. Use of some hallucinogenic drugs such as PCP and LSD was higher 30 years ago than today, but the use of ecstasy and crack cocaine has become more common over the past two decades. 1
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Health Canada, (2009). 2008 Highlights Report: Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS), Ottawa. Health Canada, (2003), Youth and Marijuana Quantitative Research.
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Colt Construction 453 Sturgeon Terrace, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 4C6
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330 MacKenzie Blvd., Fort McMurray, AB Tel: (780) 791-9283
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Nationally, in 2008, 34.0% of youth aged 15 to 24 reported using an illicit drug (including cannabis) in the past year.3 A number of provincial surveys of students have examined illicit drugs use and raise some concerning statistics. In British Columbia in 2003, 23% of students in grades 7 through 12, reported having used an illegal drug other than cannabis in their lifetime.4 And, in Alberta in 2005, 4.2% of youth in grads 7 through 12, reported use of cocaine in the past year.5
Users can never be sure about what chemicals are in a drug or how potent it is. Tablets are sold in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. They may be stamped with a logo but this does not guarantee the contents of the tablets. In 2006, 91.8% of seized ecstasy samples that were analysed by Health Canada also contained another drug. The most common other drug was methamphetamine (30.9%).6 Drugs can lower inhibitions and affect a person's judgment. This means users might do dangerous things they would not usually do. They might engage in unsafe sex that may lead to an unwanted pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection. They might drive an automobile or be a passenger with a driver who is under the influence, or even take other drugs that they normally wouldn't try.
ADDICTION Most illicit drugs can be addictive. Addiction is a complex disorder that is influenced by a number of factors. It is characterized by craving, compulsive drug-seeking behaviour and continuous use despite the harm that the drug is causing. Addiction can take over a person's life. A drug addiction could put a stop to your child's promising future.
HEALTH RISKS OF ILLEGAL DRUG USE
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There are many health risks from using illicit drugs and these can differ a lot from one drug to another.
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3 Health Canada, (2009). 2008 Highlights Report: Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS), Ottawa. Tonkin, R.S. (2005). British Columbia Youth Health Trends: A Retrospective, 19922003. Vancouver: McCreary Centre Society. Lane, J. (2006). The Alberta Youth Experience Survey (TAYES) 2005: Summary Report. Alberta: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC). Health Canada, (2008). Office of Research and Surveillance, Drug Analysis Service seizures data.
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Legal risks of using illegal drugs
In 2006, more than 4,700 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 were charged with a cannabis offence in Canada and over 790 were charged with a cocaine offence.7
The drugs covered in the booklet are subject to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and are illegal unless a person has been authorized to carry out specific activities. Without this authorization, it is a criminal offence to possess, import, export, manufacture or traffic (sell or give to someone else) these drugs. Such offences could result in a criminal conviction. Punishment can be a fine, imprisonment, or both.7 Young people who commit offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act can be arrested and charged, and could get a criminal record, subject to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Marijuana is illegal There has been a lot of media coverage about marijuana and the law. There may be confusion about whether or not marijuana is illegal. It is important that parents and their children understand the facts about marijuana and the law.
Looking for Marijuana is a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. It is a information on: criminal offence to possess, import, export, Marijuana; cocaine grow or traffic (sell or give to someone else) marijuana. and crack cocaine; There is only one exception. As described in ecstasy; LSD; the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, people with severe medical problems, methamphetamine certain with the support of their physician, can be (“crystal meth”); authorized to legally possess dried marijuana for their own medical use. psilocybin (“magic more about drugs mushrooms”); Learn The effects of drugs are wide-ranging and heroin; ketamine; often unpredictable. Some users can feel euphoric, energetic or relaxed, while other PCP and GHB? users may feel anxious or fearful. How a Visit www.drugprevention.gc.ca
for information on these drugs.
person feels after using a drug does not guarantee they will feel the same way the next time they use it. The way a person feels after taking a drug depends on many factors including age, weight, dose, how the drug is used, mood, expectations and environment. 7
Department of Justice Canada, (2008). Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics.
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Best Western Glengarry “Truro Trade and Convention Centre” 150 Willow Street, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 4Z6
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Fort McMurray
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Box 6111, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R6
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10908-97th Avenue High Level, Alberta
Box 5, RR 6, Site 8 Calgary Alberta T2M 4L5
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Communicate with your teen Communication is key to a healthy relationship. This is especially true as you help your teenager develop sound decision-making skills. As a parent, it is important to help develop your child's skills in making the right choices and good decisions. These decisions can be about school, friends or social activities. As the child becomes more self-confident in making these decisions, they will also feel more secure about decisions related to the use of drugs. Talking with your teenager about drugs is part of guiding them through the many decisions that can affect their life in the long term. Here are some tips to help you talk with your child: • Listen to your teenager's concerns and take his or her questions seriously. • Continue or develop the habit of talking regularly with your child on a variety of subjects. This will greatly facilitate discussion on the issue of drug use when the time comes. • Your child should learn about the dangers of drugs from parents first. Getting an initial perspective on drug use from the parent is the starting point for forming their own opinion in the future. • Be clear on where you stand. Successful communication with your teenager requires clear
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ideas. Your teenager needs to understand that you have a definite position on drugs and that his or her behaviour will be measured against that position. • Drug use among teenagers may be influenced by peer pressure. For most young people, acceptance and integration are a priority. Not every teen has the skills to resist peer pressure. • Build self-esteem. Young people who are confident about themselves are more likely to be able to refuse or resist social pressures to use drugs. As a parent you can help build that confidence. • Be a good example. Your actions can speak louder than your words.
Watch for signs Teenage years are often characterized by the fast pace of change. It is a time when choices are made and interests are developed. It is when personal style is defined and the body matures into adulthood. This typically translates into frequent changes in habits, social circles and activities. All these changes, including the possible use of drugs, offer signs that can be monitored by parents. Watch for changes in behaviour, performance in school, and social activities. Although some of these changes could simply be a normal part of being a teenager, you should consider the following as possible signs that your teenager continued on page 37 could be using drugs.
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1. Changes in social circle – Drug use can bring about a dramatic effect on social habits. Your teenager may start neglecting old friends in favour of people he or she doesn't bring home or talk about. 2. Changes in personal priorities – If your teenager turns away from family life or extra curricular activities, you should find out why. Watch for any radical changes in your teenager's interests. 3. Changes in academic performance – Lower interest in school is a clear sign there is an issue to be addressed. Signs to monitor include lower grades, attendance problems and teacher reports about the motivation and behaviour of the teenager. 4. Changes in behaviour – While privacy is important to teenagers, take note if your teenager becomes highly secretive or if their need for privacy becomes extreme. 5. Changes in health – Watch for sudden changes in sleeping and eating patterns. Weight loss is also a danger sign. These issues warrant attention even if they are not drug related.
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If you suspect a problem, take action Take immediate action if you suspect your teenager is using drugs. Talk directly with your teen about it. If you feel that you need help, there are plenty of resources available. You can talk with your family doctor or your teen's school counsellor. Visit drugprevention.gc.ca for more information, including links to services and help lines available in your area.
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• Heart of America Police Dog Association • British Columbia Police Canine Association • The Pacific Northwest Police Detection Dog Association — Dedicated towards enhancing the professionalism and training of detection dog handlers throughout the Pacific Northwest. • Manitoba Police Canine Association • United States Police Canine Association • International Explosive Detection Dog Association
ARTICLES, RESOURCES & GENERAL INFORMATION: • RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre • Eden Consulting Group — Police Dog Home Page — The K9 Academy For Law Enforcement operated by Bob Eden and Gord Ney is a business made up of police officers dedicated to the training of police K9 handlers. • Canine Research Institue & Training Center — Auburn University — conducts research and development (R&D) in an effort to support canine detection technology. The Field Research Unit of CDRI provides support to several federal agencies and private industries through its R & D efforts. • K9s Working With The U.S. Department Of State by K9 Unit (Article Added 31 December 2007)
CANADIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 UNITS: • Vancouver Police Department Dog Squad • Delta Police Department and New Westminster Police Service — Police Service Dog Section • Edmonton Police Service Canine Unit • Medicine Hat Police Service K-9 Unit • Saskatoon Police K9 • Regina Police Service Canine Team • Winnipeg Police Service Canine Unit • Toronto Police Service — Mounted and Police Dog Services
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Box 420, Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1N0 Phone: (780) 786-2416 Fax: (780) 786-4590 email: fcss@mayerthorpe.ca
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Trust in me my friend for 1 0m your comrade. I will protect you with my last breath When all others have Ieft you And the loneliness of the night closes in, I will be at your side. Together we will conquer all obstacles, And search out those who might wish harm to others. All I ask of you is compassion, The caring touch of your hands. It is for you that I will unselfishly give my life And spend my nights unrested. Although our days together May be marked by the passing of the seasons Know that each day at your side is my reward. My days are measured by The coming and going of your footsteps. I anticipate them at every opening of the door. You are the yoke of caring when I am ill. The voice of authority when l’ve done wrong. Do not chastise me unduly For I am your right arm, The sword at your side. I attempt to do only what you bid of me. I seek only to please you and remain in your favor. Together you and I shall experience A bond only others like us will understand When outsiders see us together Their envy will be measured by their disdain. I will quietly listen to you And pass no judgment, Nor will your spoken words be repeated I will remain ever silent, Ever vigilant, ever loyal. And when our time together is done And you move on in the world Remember me with kind thoughts and tales, For a time we were unbeatable, Nothing passed among us undetected. If we should meet again on another street I will gladly take up your fight 1 am a Police Working Dog and together We are guardians of the night.
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bring them home. Try to come up with a few different walks. Assess how your body and your mind feel before and after your walk. The benefits will spur you on to continue the habit.
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YOUR OFFICE At work, why don't you try hand-delivering messages instead of picking up the phone? It's a great way to limber up muscles that have gotten stiff from sitting too long. Also, the recipient of your message would probably appreciate talking with you in person.
AT HOME
The simplest way to increase your physical activity at work is...if there is an elevator, don't use it! If your office is higher than the fifth floor, you are allowed to take the elevator--but only to the floor that is 3-5 floors below yours! Accept the fact that people will give you odd stares. Oh, well. They are concerned with convenience, while you are concerned with staying healthy. Bring your walking shoes and turn your coffee break into a "stress-reduction and revitalization break". It really isn't that hard to do. Remember, this isn't a cardio workout--you won't get sweaty and have to change your clothes if you walk at a moderate pace for ten minutes. It's best to keep your shoes at work. Every Monday bring five pairs of socks to work and on Friday
Modern technology has taken the physical activity out of chores. I'm sure that you're happy not to have to mow the grass with a push mower or to use a washboard for clothes. That's o.k. But you need to replace that lost physical activity with something else. When watching television, use commercial breaks to climb the stairs five times. Take "physical breaks" from the desk or computer to tone your muscles for five minutes with some easy strength-training exercises. With a little creativity, you can think of some ways to combat being a high-tech slug and move around more! In order for you to actually incorporate any of these ideas, you must first change your attitude about them. If the "little voice" in your head automatically dismisses a potentially good one for you, remember not to listen. Usually it's a feeble excuse to keep things as they are. continued on page 45
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Phone: (780) 715-0220 Fax: (780) 715-0231
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"Not enough time" is the primary excuse for remaining inactive. You Do Have Time! Five or ten minutes isn't going to effect anything. If it is, you are in serious need of some time management consulting. "Too tired" is the second most common excuse. Sitting all day will make you feel tired and sluggish. A little physical activity will blast oxygen to your brain and muscles, thus revitalizing you. Also, it is one of the best ways to combat excessive stress and anxiety--our bodies were designed to use physical activity as a response to stress (fight or flight). For any of the other excuses you come up with, just remember, they are only that. Acknowledge them for what they are—and do it anyway. Think of how important it is to your health that you add this crucial physical activity into your lifestyle.
THINK PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NOT EXERCISE Do you find yourself making excuses for not exercising? Here are some tips to make it a more enjoyable experience. Do you find that you say to yourself "I hate to exercise"? That's o.k. Many (or most) sedentary people feel this way. If that's the way you feel then don't exercise. All you really are trying to do is increase your physical activity. You must change your attitude if you are to succeed. Don't think exercise, think physical activity. And when you think of physical activity, think of a fun recreational activity that just happens to include moving your body.
WALKING Walking is the easiest and most popular way to increase your physical activity. If you think walking would be something you might want to do more of, but haven't got around to it on a consistent basis, you need to think of ways to make it fun. I'm going to throw a phrase at you that I will use again in this article: If it's Not Fun, it's Not Done.
Find an interest of yours that could be taken into the walk. How about strolling through the neighborhood to check out the gardens? Or who got a new car? Or what houses are being refurbished? I'm sure you can think of something. Remember to tell yourself this is the reason for the walk.Are there birds you would like to know the names of? Buy a bird guide and use that to identify the ones you see on the walk. Keep track of how many different species you see. Who says you have to move the same way throughout the walk? I don't know about you, but I find that walking the same way all the time isn't very fun. For variety, I like to do intervals of something different: walk faster (by taking shorter, quicker steps), walking sideways, (right foot behind left, left, right in front of left--then face the other way and left behind right, etc.) and walking backwards (hey, it's great for the front of the thigh and for improving balance). My 71 year old mom, when first attempting backwards walking, thought it was a little strange. Now she does it at the end of each walk--and gets a kick out of the looks she receives!
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Calgary 85 Howell Avenue, Saskatoon Saskatchewan
306.955.1400 Saskatoon
Edmonton
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Jolin Construction P.O. Box 129, 209 York Road East, Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 2V6 Redi-Mix • Aggregates • Paving Stones • Decorative Pre-cast Brick & Masonry Products • Holding & Septic Tanks and Pipe
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Do you have a piece of cardio equipment that is currently being used as a clothes rack? Do you like to watch movies? (and what do these two questions have in common?) Get videos to watch when you're on the treadmill, bike, stairclimber, etc. Buy, swap with friends or rent from the library (you get them for a week). Then only watch that movie when you are on your cardio machine. This is a great way to stick to your workout and to make it a lot more fun. You'll find that when you are absorbed in a movie, the minutes fly by. As the suspense increases, so will your speed. You may even find yourself staying on a little longer just to see the end of a scene.
STRENGTH TRAINING, THE MOST TIMEEFFICIENT WAY TO BETTER FITNESS I'm sure that you have come across articles telling you how great strength-training is (a.k.a. resistance training, weight training). Well believe them, because they are true. If you're looking for a really quick, easy and efficient way to better fitness, this is it. You can add muscle or tone up what you already have, effectively drop extra body fat, and prevent or even reverse certain diseases, all in 1/2 hour, twice a week! You don't need fancy equipment, elaborate exercises, or a membership at a gym. There is a simple, safe and inexpensive way to train at home...with Exercise Band Kits. continued on page 49
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Cable TV of Camrose Inc. 4910-46 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1H1
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FAMILY RECREATIONQUALITY TIME AND BETTER HEALTH IN ONE ACTIVITY What types of things does your family do for recreation? Watch television? Have a barbecue? Why not replace a few hours a week of your more sluggish activities and try something a little more physical. If it's important for your family's health, can't you arrange your priorities and squeeze in some physical fun? Then you will truly be spending some quality time. Kids aren't very interested in doing something that's good for their health. They need a better motivator (and so do you). Remember, If it's Not Fun, it's Not Done. Walking is a good physical activity for starters. Try using the techniques mentioned before. Also, you can add things like follow the leader--each family member gets to lead for 5 minutes. Set rules ahead of time for what is allowed. Ideas are: walk "tightrope" on the curb, walk up and down on the curb, hop to sidewalk lines, weave in and out of trees--there are lots more.Have
49 each member of your family come up with four ideas. If you are lucky enough to live near a state park or forest area, hit the trails in a fun way. Use nature walks as a way of counting how many different birds, animal, flowers, etc. that you can find. After deciding on a category and going over an identification guide, give each family member a check-off list on each walk (don't say "hike"). Decide on a healthy reward for the member with the most sightings. HOW TO STICK WITH YOUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PLAN I hope that you've found a handful of ways to add a little more physical activity into your lifestyle. Now you need to come up with a few ways to make sure that you do them.
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THE CONTRACT Personal trainers love to use contracts to get clients to commit to their plans. We find them to be useful for targeting the type and amount of physical activity to be done in a certain time frame, with a reward named for compliance. continued on page 50
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When giving Family Fitness Workshops, I find that the contract is very popular. (If you are single, simply make one out for yourself and possibly some friends) First, have your family brainstorm physical activities with a duration of 30 minutes or more that they would enjoy and that can realistically be done. Come up with a minimum number of sessions you would like to perform in a month. Next agree on a healthful reward (go to the movies, buy a new video, cd, etc.) Then fill out the contract and have each family member sign it. Post it in a visible place.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONTRACT The (name)_______________________________ family, during the month of ______________________ will participate in (number)__________ physical sessions of at least 30 minutes. If we successfully do this, we will treat ourselves to: __________________________________________________ Signed:___________________________________________
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PLANNING AHEAD Get organized. Do whatever you can ahead of time. Planning ahead helps to overcome the tendency to put off the activity when the time comes to actually do it. Place your walking shoes and socks in your doorway so that you will have to either trip over them or put them on when you get home. Have air in your bicycle tires and water in your bottle. Here is a typical "dragging your feet" scenario---say that you've planned a nature walk for the upcoming Saturday morning. You picture how nice it will be, how much fun you will have. Saturday morning arrives. You find that you are very cozy being indoors. You think about all the stuff you have to get ready to be able to go hiking. It's so much easier just stay home and watch television or read the newspaper. I know, because I've been guilty of this myself. What I've found to be extremely helpful is to get food and clothes ready the night before, when I'm still thinking about how much fun it will be. This way, when Saturday morning rolls around, my husband and I have less excuses for not going. Also, it helps to play time traveler. By this, I mean that you have to transport yourself to actually being in the forest and using all of your senses. Think about being there already. How many times have you told yourself that you were silly to make so much of a fuss about doing an activity--that when you were involved in it, it was a lot of fun?! Just remember the phrase If it's not fun, it's not done when thinking of ways to add physical activity into your life. Also keep in mind that brief bouts of strength training and stretching can be done while listening to music or watching TV. The mental and physical relaxation you feel afterwards should be a good motivator to continue to do these activities. Find exercise bands, exercise balls, videos, manuals, sport-specific equipment & body therapy products at Simple Fitness Solutions.
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Calgary, Alberta (February 24, 2009) - A unique, interactive online safety program - Zoe and Molly Online - was launched by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, in partnership with Shaw Communications Inc, with grade 4 students at Jennie Elliott Elementary School in Calgary, Alberta. The Zoe and Molly campaign is being rolled out to almost 10,000 schools nationwide as part of the 'Be aware before you share' initiative. The launch coincides with Calgary's Online Safety. "According to our student advisory groups, 89 percent of grade 4 students play games online and by grades 5 and 6 they're building online relationships and sending pictures," said Lianna McDonald, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. "While these games can be fun and often educational, it is important that children are aware of potential risks and know strategies to protect themselves from potential danger." The new Zoe and Molly website enables parents and educators to teach children aged 8 to 10 how to be safe when sharing personal information, pictures and videos over the Internet. Children engage through an online game allowing them to create their own avatar and complete the online comic book. The website tools work in tandem with a paper version of the Zoe and Molly comic book, which tells the story of two grade 5 girls who learn how to be safe on the Internet. Zoe and Molly comic books will be distributed to nearly 300,000 grade 4 students across Canada and to homes with children where Shaw technicians are installing internet services. "Straw takes great responsibility in ensuring we do our best to keep children safe on the Internet. That's why, as a founding partner of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, we have donated $300,000 to help develop the Zoe and Molly program," said Brad Shaw, Senior Vice President of Operations for Shaw Communications Inc. "Together we are reaching out to the entire community to engage all users to patrol the Internet through Cybertip.ca and to learn how to keep it a safe place for children to learn and grow." continued on page 53
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"In any given month, Cybertip.ca averages about 700 reports on everything from Internet luring and child abuse images to exploitive child modeling. This fact only underscores how critically important initiatives like Zoe and Molly are to the overall protection of Canadian children, and how partners like Shaw really do make a difference," added McDonald. "We urge parents to go to the website, engage their children and together take steps to make their online experience a safe one." "Internet safety is a key issue for all educators and parents," said Rita Dickson, Principal of Jennie Elliott Elementary School. "Students are becoming tech savvy at younger ages, so it is essential that we embed
online safety education strategy into our curriculum. The Calgary Board of Education consistently seeks best practice educational practice. This is the reason that we welcome the opportunity to engage our students in new and exciting ways, like the launch of Zoe and Molly online. This type of initiative will help keep our students safe as they learn and communicate online."
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(780) 743-4863
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Bay 1-2229 Hanselman Saskatoon SK, S7L 6A7
MUSKODAY STORE & GAS BAR
Phone: 306-242-8220
Box 99 Muskoday, SK S0J 3H0
(306) 764-1300 Saskatoon
Muskoday
CLEAR DALE PRAIRIE RIVER GAS CO-OP High Prairie, Alberta Box 247 T0G 1E0
(780) 523-3572 (780) 523-2815
COUNTRY STORE Box 44 Clear Dale, AB T0H 3Y0
780 685 3939
High Prairie
Clear Dale
STONY VALLEY CONTRACTING JV
Super 8 Motel Whitecourt 4121 Kepler Street Whitecourt, AB T7S 1P6
Gravel Crushing & Supply • Commercial & Industrial
Phone: (780) 778-8908
P.O. Box 5636, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3G6
Fax: (780) 778-6064
(780) 743-0527
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Fort McMurray
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n Cold Lake, Alberta, there is a house where women and their children can come for a short time when they need to. The house is called The Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre—a woman’s emergency shelter that provides a safe and secure environment for women (with or without dependant children) who are in crisis. Our first priority is given to women and their children who are leaving an abusive environment, but we assist any women in crisis. The Centre offers more than just safety. Our residential program offers counselling services, support, direction, and referrals so women can better recognize their options, and utilize opportunities to build a better future for themselves and their families. While in shelter, the children participate in a Child Support Program which supportive counselling, age-appropriate information on violence and safety
planning, and age-appropriate play equipment. When families leave the shelter, the women may choose to enrol in our Follow-Up Program. This program keeps in touch with the families while they cope with all the challenges that transitioning into their new life brings. Most importantly, we want to ensure the women continue to keep themselves and continued on page 56 their family safe.
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While primarily an emergency shelter, the Crisis Centre also operates a Crisis Help Line. A senior seeking help; a parent looking for ideas on parenting; a gentleman needing a listening ear; or someone contemplating suicide can find the help they need—just a phone call away. The Help Line is staffed by trained personnel who are available 24/7 to answer questions, simply listen, or make a referral to a more appropriate agency. Calling 5943353 (local) or our toll free number 1-866-594-0533 connects you to the help you need. The most recent introduction at the Shelter is the Outreach Program. It provides services to families in a situation of family violence who choose not to access the Shelter. The Outreach Counsellor helps the families increase their ability to live full and harmonious lives. Areas of discussion centre on safety, basic needs, community resources, personal growth, and awareness around issues of family violence. The Counsellor provides information, support, advocacy, and referral services on an asneeded basis. Also included in the Outreach Program is Public Awareness. Any school, agency, service group, or business seeking information on domestic abuse is encouraged to call the Centre, and the Public Awareness portion of the Outreach Program will gladly provide an information session to students, members, and/or staff. A women’s emergency shelter is precisely that…a shelter during a time of emergency. Our residential ser-
vices are geared for a short-term stay of 21 days. But 21 days is too short a time for the family to heal their physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds or begin to search for appropriate accommodations, never mind find financial stability. In order to break the cycle of family violence, a long-term, safe, supportive environment is required, so that the families can restore their self-esteem, develop greater family stability, acquire the tools to live independently, and begin to make healthy life choices. The Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre Board is excited to be involved in a new initiative—the “Chrysalis Second Stage Housing Program”. Chrysalis is a residential facility which will provide services and support for 6 to12 months for abused women with dependant children who are leaving situations of family violence in the City of Cold Lake and surrounding area. The Chrysalis Program will offer rental accommodation; counselling services, support, and referrals; Basic Life Skills training; access to educational programs; a Child Support Program; and a six-month follow-up service. It is expected that this program will be operational in late 2010 or early 2011.
The staff and board members of the Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre believe that all persons have the inherent right to respect and dignity; the right to security and protection under the law; the right to live free of assault, abuse, and violence; the right to alternative living rather than remaining in a violent or abusive environment; and the right to make personal and informed life decisions. We are committed to be a voice for those who do not have one; and to speak out against domestic abuse. Our vision is to have “Peace in our homes, in our community, in our nation, in our world”, and our goal is to provide violence-free options for those we serve. A lofty goal? Perhaps—but we believe it can happen—one family at a time, one supporter at a time, one dollar at a time. Anyone who needs further information about the Crisis Centre, who would like to donate to our cause, or who feels the need to access any of our services is encouraged to call us at 780-594-3353 or (toll free) at 1-866-594-0533.
DR. MARGARET SAVAGE CRISIS CENTRE Box 419, STN. Main, Cold Lake, AB T9N 1P1
(780) 594-3353 Cold Lake
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Wishing our youth the very best. Box 7616, Bonnyville, AB T9N 2H9
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Northern Provincial Pipelines Ltd. (N.P.P.) is an Edson based pipeline and facilities contractor with a reputation for performance. Incorporated in August of 1989, the Company is independently owned and operated. The primary Corporate objective is to construct and maintain oil and gas facilities and pipelines in a professional and timely manner, while paying close attention to detail and safety. N.P.P. understands that dedication, combined with knowledge and experience are the ingredients necessary to ensure that our client projects are preformed on time and within the required parameters and standards outlined in the project specifications. Employees are our strongest asset and therefore we ensure they are properly trained in such areas as safety, dangerous goods handling and certification in required trades areas. The pipeline and facilities divisions of N.P.P. have become well known throughout Western Canada for successful completion of major projects. Recently the Company has been employed by Amoco, Mobile OIl, Mark Resources, Conoco, Petro Canada, A.P.L. Oil And Gas, Co-enerco and many smaller firms. The Company is registered with the Alberta Boilers Safety Association for the design and fabrication of oil and gas process equipment, pressure vessels and pipe spooling.
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