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Mission StatementChild Find Saskatchewan is a provincial charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth. We promote awareness of the issues relating to missing children.“A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility.” “All children have a right to be safe.”

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PresidentPhyllis Hallatt

Vice-PresidentDwain Orr

DirectorsDaphne ArnasonScott Blundell

Carol DeagnonLisa Lafreniere

Published byChild Find Saskatchewan

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MAGAZINE 3 All About Me I.D. Clinic

4 President’s Message

7 Connecting Families

9 Opera in Schools

11 Safe Cycling

15 Support your local Trails

16 Meewasin River Valley

21 May is Missing Children’s Month

26 Saskatoon Minor Hockey

30 Our Missing Children

The content in ALERT Magazine is intended to be used for general information, educational or awareness purposes only and is not meant as an absolute safety system. General guidelines, tips and strategies provided are to be used at the sole discretion and assessment of the reader and does not guarantee safety in all situations. The reader will judge and evaluate any and all advice/information and follow it at their own risk with the full understanding that guidelines do not exclude anyone from possible harm. Child Find Saskatchewan Inc. takes no responsibility for errors, omissions or defects arising from this publication. Child Find Saskatchewan Inc. will in no way be held liable nor accountable for guest material published in ALERT. Questions or grievances with any guest material is to be directed to the author/contributor of the article.

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Child Find Saskatchewan would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support and dedication to the children of Saskatchewan:

We would love to be invited to your Community Association Picnic, Safety Day, Parent Group, Preschool, Family Expo, or basically anywhere families gather to promote family values, safety and community.

This is what we do: • set-up a table at the event for the “All About Me ID” Clinic.• provide the custodial parent or guardian with an ID Booklet and a

photo of their child, plus an imprint of their child’s fingerprints or footprints.

• provide room in the booklet to record details of the physical description and personal information about the child.

This is what you do:• call us at 306.955.0070 to book your free “All About Me ID” Clinic.

This is what your guests do:• fill out the physical description and personal information in the ID

Booklet and keep it up-dated along with adding a new photo as the child grows.

• store the booklet in a safe, location, accessible to parents, babysitters and grandparents.

• immediately provide the booklet to law enforcement should the child wander off or go missing so the search can start NOW.

Thanks for inviting us to your party! Stay Safe.Child Find Saskatchewan does not retain any records of your child’s personal information. All information goes home with the parent.

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WWelcome to our Spring issue of the Alert Magazine. Please note the new and more modern look to the name Alert . 2014 was a year of challenges and opportunities, as we commemorated 30 years of serving the people of Saskatchewan. 2015 looks like it’s going to be a

great year for Child Find with the implementation of our programs into the areas of education. As you read through our Alert Magazine you will notice a lot more information on our programs, services and events. Thank you to our staff, volunteers and Board of Directors.

May is “Missing Children’s month” and each year since 1992 the Provincial Government has proclaimed it as such. Every year Child Find hosts the Green Ribbon of Hope campaign. During the month of May, community members are asked to show their support and concern for the issue of missing children by prominently wearing a green ribbon. We ask our volunteers to help us distribute these Green Ribbons. For more information on how you can help please see page 21.

The Province of Saskatchewan and the Provincial Partnership Committee on Missing Persons will hold Saskatchewan’s third annual Missing Persons Week May 3-9, 2015. To help bring attention to this special week Child Find will hold their first Charity Breakfast. We are looking to businesses, corporations and the general public of Saskatchewan to help us make this a success. We are pleased to have the family of our first AMBER Alert present that morning to share their story with us. You can find more information on this event on page 21.

We wish to thank the School Resource Officers who have come forward to help us promote and deliver our education programs into some of the schools in Saskatchewan.

While our programs and services remain our main focus, our goal is to increase our volunteer base throughout Saskatchewan. Our volunteers will help deliver the programs in the hope that this will aid in decreasing the number of missing persons in this province. Education is the key to keeping our children and youth safe.

One of our programs that we are working on is Connecting Families, a peer support program designed to help searching families communicate with other families in a similar situation. You can find more information on page 7.

I would like to thank Assante Wealth Management (1st Avenue) who have once again come on board as our title sponsor for our Green Ribbon Gala and as a promoter of the first Child Find Charity Breakfast. We appreciate the support of all our sponsors who are listed in this magazine as well as on our web site. We could not operate this organization without their support, the support of the general public and our volunteers.

We believe that “All Children have the Right to be Safe.”We are committed to our mission to make our community a safer place.

“A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility.”

Phyllis Hallatt www.childfind.sk.ca

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CChild Find Saskatchewan relies heavily on donations to deliver programs and services to children and youth of Saskatchewan. With your donation, you can specify which program or service you would like to support.Call us with your credit card donation, mail a cheque or visit us at childfind.sk.ca to donate on line. Thank you for believing that “A Missing Child Is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

A 24 hour crisis line to report a missing child, a tip or a sighting. Our toll free line to call us anytime from anywhere should you need assistance if your child goes missing.

The Amber Alert System. Help us aid law enforcement in the search for a missing child.

Help keep our children safe!Connecting Families is a peer support

program dedicated to providing emotional support for families

struggling with the traumatic events due to a family member going

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CConnecting Families is a program that facilitates the building of support networks for families who are struggling with issues due to a family member that has gone missing. We connect searching families with a peer similar to them and who have previously experienced a like situation.

It is a Canada wide network offering emotional support and encouragement. Connecting Families is not a counselling service but rather a peer support network for families who have experienced traumatic events associated with the effects of dealing with a family member who has gone missing.

If you would like to speak someone about the Connecting Families Program, please call Child Find Saskatchewan at 306.955.0070.

We need U to help make a difference in the life of a child. Wherever you are in Saskatchewan, is where we need volunteers.

Programs • services • FundraisingPlease give us call at 306.955.0070 or 1.800.513 Find (3463) • childfind.sk.ca

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The Opera in Schools Tour is a well- established and mandated outreach commitment for Saskatoon Opera. Since 2001, Saskatoon Opera’s annual school tour has introduced the operatic art form to approximately 75,000 youth, educators and community members. Though the tour’s primary audiences have been in Saskatoon, the tour has also done run out performances to several communities: North Battleford, Dalmeny, Rosetown, Biggar, Humboldt, David-son, Outlook, Clavet, Viscount and Lanigan.

Taking Opera “on the road” grants us the op-portunity to not only to entertain our young audiences, but also to truly connect with them. We are able to bring a professional quality show of significant educational value to the schools. The stories, the beauty of the music, and communicative quality of the unamplified human voice inspires audiences in surprising and unexpected ways.

Through this project, we are able to bring this dynamic art form to many young people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to see an opera. The shows are designed for youth and therefore are accessible. Opera in School’s productions scale opera down to its bare essentials: wonderful singing, skilled acting, well- designed sets and costumes. Our performances happen in school gymna-siums, down on the floor, close to our audi-ences…. up close and personal. A cast of 5 or 6 singers, often performing multiple roles,

deliver the performance. The orchestra part is played on the school’s piano. The set and costumes collapse down to something that fits in a minivan. Opera on a shoestring to be sure! Saskatoon Opera in Schools present full length operas in 45 minute adaptations or original one act operas. In 2014, our tour

show was Canadi-an composer Dean Burry’s The Brothers Grimm, commissioned by the Canadian Op-era Company in 2000. Composed expressly for elementary school audiences, it is the most successful original Canadian opera of all time. The talented cast of emerging Saskatche-wan artists achieved a professional level of singing. Under Charlie Peter’s amusing stage direction, these versa-

tile performers, each playing multiple roles, further enhanced their acting skills. Many emerging artists get their first real profes-sional experience through performing in school shows. Our young artists consider the Opera in Schools experience an invaluable opportunity for their chosen profession. The Brothers Grimm toured to sixteen Saskatoon elementary and two Battleford /North Battleford schools. In addition to these performances, the show was present-ed at a senior’s residence, and at the annual

Battleford Opera House Gala. Through special funds from the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon, we have been able to include Community Schools in our tour itinerary.

This spring we are excited to be present-ing Hansel & Gretel a well-loved opera world-wide. Saskatoon Opera’s production of Hansel & Gretel will use the adaptation of acclaimed children’s opera specialist, Ann Hodges, providing the perfect introduction to this operatic masterpiece in a 50-min-ute-long show.

New this season is the expansion of the tour to include major centres in southern Sas-katchewan. We look forward to school per-formances in Regina, Moose Jaw and Swift Current. Bringing live opera performance to these communities brings Saskatoon Opera even closer to fulfilling it’s mission of engag-ing the people of Saskatchewan in profes-sional opera through production, outreach, and involvement of young audiences and emerging artists.

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Safe Cycling ...is not just for kids

Whether it’s daylight, dawn, dusk or dark, make your-self easy to see. One of the reasons motorists often give for hitting cyclists is that they did not notice them. A cyclist may be hard to spot from far away when a vehicle is traveling relatively fast. When the sun is very low, cyclists and motorists can be momentarily blinded by the glare.

Bright clothing catches people’s attention in the daytime —the brighter the better. If you must ride at night, go be-yond the required reflectors and front light. Wear clothing made with retro-reflective material, or retro-reflective tape on your clothing, to ensure you can be seen.

Protect your head by wearing a CSA-approved bicycle helmet; other types of sport helmets won’t do, as they are designed for different types of impact. The helmet should fit snugly, level and square on the forehead with the front covering the forehead. If it has been in a collision, it has done its job. Replace it.

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CCycling is popular with Canadians of all ages. Many Canadian children 12 and under ride bikes. In addition, many adults ride bicycles to keep fit, for recreation and for transportation.

Overall, bicycling is a safe and enjoyable activity for riders of all ages who respect the rules of the road and keep a safety conscious attitude.

A bicycle is classified as a vehicle which belongs on the road. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. You must obey the same rules of the road when riding your bike as you do when driving your car.

Traffic laws help road users predict each other’s ac-tions. Cyclists, like motorists, must ride on the right side of the road (except on two-way designated bicycle paths), be sober, stop for stop signs and red lights, signal turns, and yield to traffic that has the right-of-way.

In addition, bicycle-related laws cover specific safety issues. Bicycles, as one of the smallest vehicles on the road, must be seen and heard. Since bikes are quiet vehicles, you must be equipped with a working bell or horn to announce your approach. Reflective tape, re-flectors and a front light make you more visible to other road users. Consider these laws as a minimum. Wheth-er required by law or not, for example, you should al-ways wear a helmet and observe other common sense precautions.

Always ride defensively, anticipating the actions of oth-er road users to avoid a collision and staying alert for all hazards. A car door could open at any time. A pedestri-an or animal could dart onto the road without warning. Debris, grates or holes in the road could make you veer or crash. Wet or cold weather can make riding treach-erous. If you must ride in those conditions, be aware of the challenges and handle your bike accordingly.

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Other types of memberships include junior memberships for those 18 and under; social memberships, which include five rounds of golf, corporate memberships; restricted memberships; 30-round and 15-round memberships. But one of the fastest growing memberships is for young professionals.

Don Ludwig, general manager at the SGCC, says, “Our young professional membership is promotionally priced to encourage young adults. When they come of age, perhaps they’ll become full members. They are a dynamic group of players and add a great level of energy to the club.”

The club offers a number of special golf events throughout the season for all its members and guests, but other special events can be arranged by events coordinator, Deb Montour.

Weddings and receptions are popular, as well as family reunions. Inside, receptions can hold up to150 guests for a sit down dinner. The club has developed a new outdoor area called Lakeside Gardens. It includes a large tent that can hold approximately 200 people on the club’s picturesque grounds along with a fire pit area. Our restaurant and all events (meetings, weddings, etc.) are open to everyone not just members.

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AAs Saskatchewan’s population grows and becomes increasingly urbanized, so too does the desire of province’s people and tourists to enjoy outdoor pursuits. Many of these outdoor activities take place on trails or with trails as a means of accessing a destination where an outdoor experience takes place.

Trails are no longer just for adventurous and seasoned outdoor adventurers. Trails have become part of the lives of a significant and growing part of our population. There are increasing expectations that trails are designed to provide a standard, safe and maintained environment with interesting and educational information along the way.

The Saskatchewan Trails Association (STA) is a non-profit organization responsible for overseeing the maintenance and development of new and existing trails in the province. The STA strives to increase trail usage and that trails remain sustainable. Its membership is comprised of community trail groups, individuals, provincial recreation organizations, municipalities, cities, towns, and villages.

The STA administers the Saskatchewan Trail Building Fund, which consists of three programs:, the Partnership Initiative Program, the Charitable Status Program, and the Discretionary Fund.

The Partnership Initiative Program allocates third-party funding to dedicated trail projects. Funds are obtained through partners willing to spend dedicated funds. Last year, the STA facilitated more than $173,000 in funds from the National Trails Coalition to be spent on non-motorized trails in the province.

The Charitable Status Program helps with fundraising projects by allowing donations to be made through STA. Charitable receipts are available. We have used this program to assist groups such as the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club, Wascana Hand Cycle

Club and the Saskatoon Coalition to Revisit and Restore our Urban Bridge (SCRUB).

Discretionary Funding Grants of $200 to $500 are used to assist members for trail projects such as updating maps, GPSing trails, fixing signs, etc. In the last few years, more than $6,000 has been allocated to trail development.

In addition to raising funds, the STA provides overall leadership to the sector. In 2008, STA hosted the first-ever Provincial Trails Symposium in Regina, which brought together over 50 stakeholders and trail group representatives from Saskatchewan as well as Alberta and Manitoba.

In 2009, the STA developed the province’s first provincial trail development strategy, Pathways to Success. The report provides an overview of the important role trails play in the province, reviews the current status of trails, identifies gaps and issues, and outlines the steps

required to implement the strategy.

STA is responsible for organizing Saskatchewan Trails Day on the first Saturday in June. Several communications strategies and other initiatives have been undertaken to promote and celebrate the day, which raises awareness about the benefits of recreational trails and encourages people to use trails.

To keep members and the public up-to-date on the latest news, STA produces the Tales from the Trails newsletter.

We welcome new members and appreciate any donations! Please visit www.sasktrails.ca for more details.

Support your local trails

STA is responsible for organizing Saskatchewan Trails Day on the first Saturday in June.

“A trail bridge on the St. Walburg Trail.

McEwan Lookout on the Saw Whet Trail near Lumsden.

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YYears ago wise people with great vision created the Meewasin Valley Authority, a partnership of the City of Saskatoon, Province of Saskatchewan, and University of Saskatchewan who felt they could best manage their riverbank lands through one organization.

Meewasin is centered in Saskatoon and runs 60 km (80 km by the river meander) along the South Saskatchewan River Valley from approximately Pike Lake in the southwest to Clarke’s Crossing in the northeast, one end of the Municipality of Corman Park to the other. The 25 square miles of Meewasin’s Conservation Zone is made up of parks, conservation areas, interpretive centres, canoe/kayak launches, backshore links, the University of Saskatchewan lands, the Meewasin Northeast Swale, and more than 80 kms of Meewasin Trail. Meewasin has three mandates: to conserve, to develop and to educate.

In approximately 100 days each winter, 30,000 visits are made to the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink @PotashCorp Plaza. It is especially appreciated by new Canadians. Skating and ice skates are provided free of charge. Another winter activity is provided by Meewasin’s Beaver Creek Conservation Area interpretive cross-country ski program, a destination for many Saskatoon groups, again at no cost to non-profit groups. All equipment and an interpreter are provided. Participants learn to cross-country ski in the morning

while the afternoon is spent touring on skis, and learning about the flora and fauna of winter.

Throughout the year, nearly 1,000,000 walkers, runners and rollers visit the Meewasin Trail; more than 27,000 volunteers help clean the river valley through the Meewasin & Affinity Credit Union Clean-up Campaign; 4,000 entries are made to the Meewasin Pelican Watch Contest; more than 2,000 Grade 3 students learn about Saskatoon history at the Meewasin Valley Interpretive Centre; another 2,000 Grade 5 students learn about the

A River Valley for now and future generations

Tree Planting in Meewasin’s Beaver Creek Conservation Area.

Beaver Creek Conservation Area interpretive cross-country ski program.

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Fishing at Kinsmen Fishing Platform.

ecology of the river valley at Beaver Creek Conservation Area and for those that would like to learn about the river from the river, the Meewasin interpretive river canoe tours in Meewasin’s 10 passenger voyageur clipper canoes are always exciting.

Besides educating the community and conserving the river valley for public access, some Meewasin developments in the past 35 years include: Meewasin Park, Gabriel Dumont Park, creation of The Meewasin Trail, creation of Wanuskewin Heritage Park, building three canoe/kayak launches, development of River Landing, re-development of the west weir, conserving the Saskatoon Natural Grasslands, and extending The Meewasin Trail to include the Trans Canada Trail from Wanuskewin Heritage Park through Saskatoon to Chief Whitecap Park.

A River Valley The Meewasin Valley Project, first envisioned 35 years ago by master planner Raymond Moriyama in 1978 has been an outstanding success. Today it has more than a 90% approval rating with Saskatoon and area residents. Meewasin is loved locally and recognized nationally and internationally. Thank you to its many Founders, volunteers, donors and supporters. Meewasin is an excellent example of what a community can do to conserve a river valley for now and for future generations. We are all the guardians of this precious resource and we must never become complacent.

Tree Planting in Meewasin’s Beaver Creek Conservation Area.

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SaTurday – Pancake Breakfast, Fitness in the Park, Ball Tournament, Parade, Flyboarding, astro Jump, Ferris Wheel, Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Carnival Games, Super Heroes & Princesses, Party in the Park

SuNday – Church Service, Family Picnic, Bingo, Ball Tournament, Flyboarding, Mini Market, Treasure Hunt, Money Pit, Clown Show, Magician, astro Jump, Ferris Wheel, Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Carnival Games

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SASKATOON FAMILY PHARMACYNOW OPEN BROCHURE_OPTION 3

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1B - 311 Wellman Lane (Beside Saskatoon East Family Physicians)

Ph. (306) 668-4777 Fax. (306) 668-4400jon.sfp@sasktel.net

Services Offered: • Compounded medications

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• Fast prescription service (most prescriptions filled in 10 minutes or less)

• Free delivery service city-wide

Pharmacists:Jonathan Kiesman | Margie Kiesman

Store Hours:Monday to Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

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Services Offered:• Compounded medications• Flavouring options for children• Compression stocking fitting• Fast prescription service (most prescriptions filled in 10 mins or less)• Free delivery service city-wide

Pharmacists:Johnathan Kiesman | Margie Kiesman

EEvery May since 1986, Child Find has hosted the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign. Proceeds generated by the campaign enable Child Find Saskatchewan to continue its mandate of assisting in the search for missing children, the education of child safety and to provide services to searching

families. The Green Ribbon is recognized as a symbol to help remember missing children and to seek their safe return.

Green is the colour of hope. It symbolizes light in the darkness and is an expression of our thoughts for missing and exploited children, their families and friends.

Child Find Saskatchewan is looking for businesses willing to display our Green Ribbon of Hope donation boxes in their establishments in support of Missing Children’s Month. Please call us at 306.955.0070 if you can help or if you would like to volunteer to manage donation boxes in your area. All programs and services are free of charge.

“A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility.”

Charity BreakfastWednesday, May 6th, 2015Saskatoon Hilton Garden Inn7:15 am to 8:30 am

Hosted by Child Find SaskatchewanSpecial Guests – Lyle Miller and Zach Miller

The Millers will speak about being the subject of Saskatchewan’s first ever Amber Alert and sharing their story of abduction and abuse in the hopes of making a difference in the lives of others.

Please contact Child Find Saskatchewan at 306.955.0070 should you wish to become a table host or a guest at this charity fundraiser.

All proceeds go towards programs focusing on education, prevention and services for searching families.

All programs and services at Child Find Saskatchewan are offered free of charge.

May is Missing Children’s Month

Help bring them home

Flowers for everyone, for everywhere!!!! w Fresh flowersw Arrangements w Hand-tied bouquetsw Candy arrangements w Potted Plants We make your occasions special, including: receptions, corporate, graduation and weddings.

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Dear friends,

With the arrival of spring, I hope everyone has the opportunity to spend more time outdoors with family and friends. All children and youth have a right to be with their families, to be safe, to share their opinions, to their own culture and beliefs, and to play. When we respect and protect these rights, we have stronger children, families and communities.

Bob Pringle, Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth

The Advocate for Children and Youth is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. He leads a team of regional advocates, investigators, and administrative, research and communication professionals who work on behalf of the province’s young people.

Who Can CallAnyone can call us if they have a concern about a child, youth or group of children and youth receiving services from a provincial ministry, agency, or publicly funded health entity. Children and youth are encouraged to call on their own behalf.

How We HelpWe will listen to the concern, ask questions to clarify the situation, and review the steps already taken to resolve the issue. We might offer information or referrals to other agencies or ministries to help you to advocate for yourself and/or for the child or youth.

Advocacy by us on behalf of a child or youth is usually initiated at the request of the young person. We will work directly with them to negotiate a resolution to the matters raised with the service provider, caseworker and/or caregiver. We may also formally investigate the concern if required.

If a child or youth is unable to provide direction, we will work to ensure that he or she receives the services and quality of care they are entitled to by legislation and policy.

All contacts with us are confidential.

Our Vision is that the rights, interests and well-being of all children and youth are valued and respected in Saskatchewan communities and in government legislation, policy, programs and practice.

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PRO-CRETE ServicesServing the Saskatoon Area with over 20 years experience

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SCI-FI’s summer camp programs run for eight weeks in July and August. We now offer five unique types of camp: Science Camps, Technology Camps, Computer Science Camps, Medical Science Camps, and Veterinary Medicine Camps.

In Saskatoon, we offer a Girl Power program, the aim of which is to promote science and engineering to young women. We also run satellite camps in numerous Saskatchewan communities! Satellite camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, Technology, and CompSci camps.

These programs run from 9am to 4pm (though on the first day of camp we encourage participants to arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in).

ProjectsTo keep our programs fun, interesting and relevant, we create new projects every year! This means that campers coming back year after year will always have a unique experience. During May and June while instructors are delivering workshops in classrooms around the province, they are also busy planning a fresh batch of projects for campers to enjoy.

All projects and activities at SCI-FI Science Camps are designed to be fun! No matter what the scientific topic may be, we will present it in a fun, hands-on manner that makes participation a blast! Some projects that campers create (with the exception of Lego Robotics) can be brought home at the end of the week.

We carry out classroom workshops, community programs, science clubs, and during the summer months of July and August hold eight weeks of camps at the College of Engineering on the U of S campus. We also run camp in over 10 other locations across the province.

If you have any questions or concerns about the registration process, please call our office at 306-966-7755 in Saskatoon, or toll-free at 866-556-8723.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MARCH 1ST, 2015!

Preschool CampJune 15 to 19: Ages 3-5

Mornings – Age as of January 2015

Grade School Camps July 6 to 10: K-Gr 2 July 13 to 17: Gr 1-3 July 20 to 24: Gr 3-5

Full Days – Grades as of January 2015

It’s going to be an good time! Daily kapers, crafts, skits, games and a lab

bursting with fun!

Registration forms & info at cdac.ca/kidskapers or call Circle Drive Alliance Church at (306) 373-5445.

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pianos • guitars • violins • drum kits woodwinds • music books • accessories

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Sandhills Stable is an equestrian school where our goal is to introduce and nurture horse lovers of all ages.

Ages 5 to 65 and all levels welcome! Saturday ClassesMarch to June3 – 4 week sessions

Boots ‘n Saddle ClubMarch to June15 week program

Easter Ranch CampApril 4–7 9 am–3:30 pm

Summer Ranch CampsJuly & August

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SMHA Referee RewardsThe SMHA thanks Tim Hortons and the Saskatoon Blades for providing the gifts in the SMHA’s Referee Rewards initiative. SMHA referees are being presented with thank you gifts to recognize our collective appreciation for what our referees do for the game.Thank you to all SMHA referees!

2015-2016 SMHA Minor Hockey Registration set for May 1–June 30, 2015

Registration for the 2015-2016 hockey season will take place from May 1to June 30, 2015. All registration will be on-line through your home zone’s website. There WILL NOT BE fall registration. Please register by June 30th to ensure your child a registration spot for next season.

GSHL AA Tier 1 tryout registration for Peewee, Bantam and Midget will be available in the same time period. Remember, you must register your child separately for GSHL tryouts—in addition to registering in your zone. Please register on the GSHL website.

Any children registered in a SMHA zone or for GSHL tryouts by June 30th will be eligible to win a pair of tickets for the September 26th Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild NHL pre-season game at SaskTel Centre.

Saskatoon Kidsport application deadline is June 15, 2015Please apply by this date. All children from eligible families are eligible for up to $500.00 per year for sports registrations.

Special SMHA Ticket Deal for NHL Game on September 26thnHL Pre-season game at saskTel centre – september 26, 2015 4:00 PM Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild

SMHA is pleased to announce that all SMHA teams are eligible to purchase a group ticket package of 10 tickets or more. The savings in place are 22% per ticket or $12.75 per ticket. The tickets are for the second level and are priced at $44.50 including all service fees and taxed when 10 or more are purchased. Regular priced second level tickets are $57.25.

Besides the chance to save $127.50 for every 10 tickets, we are very pleased to offer our teams another great bonus for purchasing tickets in this program.

Every SMHA team that purchases NHL tickets in this promotion will also be invited to a special Edmonton Oilers NHL Draft party at SaskTel Centre on Friday, June 26th. The Oilers will be drafting very high and will have a chance at Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel in the upcoming draft. Pizza and beverages will be served to those in attendance and we hope to have current Oilers and / or Oilers alumni in attendance. The first round of the draft takes place on Friday evening. Be part of it!

To order tickets for your team, please see the story and order form on the SMHA website or contact Michelle Trimble at SaskTel Centre at mtrimble@sasktelcentre.com

Congratulations!• Congratulations to alumnus Rourke Chartier (Bobcats,

GSHL and Contacts) on signing his Entry Level three-year contract with the NHL San Jose Sharks. Way to go!

• Congratulations to Saskatoon Contacts President, Jim mcintyre, who was named Kinsmen Sportsman of the year by the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon at their Celebrity dinner on February 6th. It is fitting that Jim was honored along with Gordie Howe that evening.

• Congratulations to SMHA alumnus Derek Hulak (Flyers, Contacts) who was named Kinsmen Male Athlete of the Year at the same dinner.

SaSkatoon Minor Hockey aSSociationMarch 2015 News

Saskatoon Generals Bantam AA.

Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association

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Get into fresh air and fast action this spring!

Round up some friends and burn off that winter edge! Merrill Dunes has been hard at work to bring you new games for the spring of 2015!

Energy Crisis, Secret Agent, and Rescue Squad are our newest E-games, and you can now pick the intensity level of your adventure by choosing between outdoor laser, airsoft, soft-hit paintball or regular “adrenalizer paintball”!

And as always we offer completely private events so your company mixer, sports team wind-up, or the new adventure with your pals will leave you with vivid, pleasant memories, and closer friendships.

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• Under the leadership of Head Coach Greg Slobodzian, the Stars won the prestigious Mac’s Midget tournament in Calgary on New Year’s Day and have just recently finished first overall in the regular season of the SFMAAAHL. Best of luck to the Stars for a deep playoff run!

• To Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, for having his name added to the Gordie Howe Kinsmen Arena!

• To all of the players, coaches and parents of all 14 of SMHA’s teams competing in 2015 SHA Provincials.

Trail Appliances Volunteer Recognition Program for SMHA Volunteers March is the final month to nominate that great volunteerTwo winners per month will win a great $300+ knife block set courtesy of Trail Appliances. This is a great way to nominate that great volunteer—coach, manager, jersey washer, etc.—for all the great work they do. One nominated volunteer per month plus the person nominating them will each win the knife block set from Trail Appliances.

Timbits Day at SaskTel Centre another Huge SuccessSMHA thanks Tim Hortons and all local Tim Hortons store owners for their continued support of the SMHA’s Timbits Day at SaskTel Centre. The 2015 event marked the 8th Annual event. 52 Initiation teams participated and had a great day at SaskTel Centre.

Have a Great Summer!Thank you to all who give so much to minor hockey—coaches, managers, players, parents, referees and all other volunteers. You make minor hockey so great! SMHA hopes all of you have a great summer. We encourage you to get your children involved in other sports and activities this summer.

SMHA alumnus Darcy Kuemper (Bobcats zone) will be in Saskatoon with his Minnesota Wild on September 26th for a pre-season game with the Edmonton Oilers.

SMHA thanks Dawson Holm and all officials for their great work in 2014-15.

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MISSING

Anyone with information, please contact Local Police or...

Have you seen these missing children?

CHILD FIND 1-800-513-3463or 306-955-0070 All calls confidential — No name required

Tamra KeepnessDate of Birth: Sept. 1, 1998

Missing Since: July 5, 2004 Missing From: Regina, SK

CourTney sTrubleDate of Birth: Nov. 22, 1990

Missing Since: July 9, 2004 Missing From: Estevan, SK

KaTelyn nobleDate of Birth: April 4, 1992

Missing Since: Aug. 17, 2007 Missing From: Radisson SK

Daniel WorobeCDate of Birth: March 11, 1966

Missing Since: May 13, 1984 Missing From: Lanigan, SK

DaniTa bigeagleDate of Birth: March 6, 1984

Missing Since: Feb. 11, 2007 Missing From: Regina, SK

emerson DobrosKayDate of Birth: March 13, 1967

Missing Since: Oct. 28th, 1988 Missing From: Vancouver, BC

Karina WolfeDate of Birth: May 7, 1990

Missing Since: July 2, 2010 Missing From: Saskatoon, SK

Draper lee JimDate of Birth: Dec. 7, 1978Missing Since: Feb. 21, 2006

Missing From: North Battleford, SK

Kevin CharlesDate of Birth: Aug. 07, 1976

Missing Since: April 3, 1993 Missing From: Chitek Lake, SK

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Spring trade Show

April 25th at the Jim Kook Recreation Complex, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Silent Auction

to benefit the new pool project.

May 2nd at the Outlook Civic Centre, starts at 8:00 am

Health & Wellness Expo

June 6th at the Outlook Civic Centre, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Motorcycle Ride for Dad

June 20th at the Outlook & District Heritage Museum

Canada Day Celebration

July 1st at the Outlook & District Heritage Museum

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