May 2014 Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

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May 2014

Samuel McLeod Business Award Recipients

April 17th, 2014

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BBOARDOARD OFOF DDIRECTORSIRECTORS

Executive OfficersExecutive Officers

Chairman

Mike Mitchell

Tyrone Pest Control

First Vice Chairman

Larry Fladager

2nd Vice Chair

Shelley L. Cannon

Wilcox and Chovin Law Office

Secretary/Treasurer

Gord Jahn

MNP

Board Appointed

George Vass

Prince Albert & District

Community Futures

Board Appointed

Jayne Remenda Prince Albert Tourism

Elected Board MembersElected Board Members

Darwin Zurakowski Sask. Rivers School Division

Greg Breeze Affinity Insurance

Robert Bratvold Sask. Rivers School Division

Bruce Vance P.A. Raider Hockey Club

Shayne Lazarowich Prince Albert Multicultural Council

Ian Litzenberger Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Meghan Mayer Salon Six

A Message from the

CEO Merle Lacert

Hello Members

The Prince Albert Chamber has just wrapped up our 24th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards. They were a great success that had 33 business finalists compete for one of twelve category awards. Events such as this would not be possible without the support of our many sponsors, a HUGE thank you to all who supported and participated in this year’s awards. The evening was em-ceed by Mr. Richard Ahenakew and the 260 attendees enjoyed his humor and ability to keep the event on track.

We look forward to next year’s 25th annual Awards and hope to make it even better!

The Chamber is always coordinating some type of event, on May 15/14 we are co-hosting workshop with the Sas-katchewan Human Rights Commission, the free event will offer insights into the Human Rights legislation, with many practical approaches to defining policies, and work place decision that will protect both the employees and employer. You can register through the following link; http://business.princealbertchamber.com/events/details/working-with-the-code-a-seminar-for-business-543

Plan to join us on June 6th/14 for our Annual Golf tour-nament, always a great time that offer good fun and great networking opportunities, see our website for more details.

Merle Lacert

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Have you signed the Charter?

In 2010, WorkSafe Saskatchewan and Safe Saskatchewan

launched the Saskatchewan Health & Safety Leadership

Charter. Over 340 Saskatchewan business leaders have

signed the Charter as a public commitment to workplace

safety and injury prevention.

Since the first Charter signing, the total and time loss injury

rates for Charter companies have dropped faster than the

provincial average.

Join the movement! Have your senior leadership sign the

Charter. The next Charter signing is June 12 in Regina. For

more information, call 306-352-3810 or info@safesask.com.

Watch the video of the first event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaPgdiIV_BE

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Deputy Premier & Minister of Finance

Luncheon

March 31st, 2014

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!OUR SPONSORS!

www.samuelmcleodbusinessawards.com

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Samuel McLeod Business Awards

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Barry Dutchak Jim Scarrow

Star Blanket Presentation from Northern Lights Casino

To Legacy Award Recipient Maria Yannacoulias

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Samuel McLeod Business Awards

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Samuel McLeod Business Awards

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This message is brought to you by the Government of Canada.

The Government of Canada is pleased to inform you that nominations are being accepted

for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards until May 9, 2014.

Volunteerism contributes to making Canada such a great country. Each year, over 13 million Ca-

nadians volunteer over 2 billion hours of their time and effort for others. Corporate donations also

contribute to giving. A majority of businesses (88%) give financial donations to charities to ad-

dress social challenges.

Businesses are vital contributors to communities through volunteer contributions and donations of

time, resources and expertise. Socially responsible businesses are developing policies and put-

ting in place programs that encourage employees to volunteer with, donate to and mentor com-

munity organizations to strengthen their communities.

To promote Canada’s culture of giving and philanthropy, the Government of Canada created the

Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers, businesses

and innovative not-for-profit organizations who work together to tackle social challenges.

In addition to businesses whose commitment to social responsibility strengthens the communities

in which they operate, the Awards recognize the achievements of:

not-for-profit organizations whose innovative actions make a difference every day in the

lives of Canadians; and

individual volunteers or groups of volunteers who give of their time, energy and expertise.

Award recipients will be recognized at a celebratory ceremony and will be asked to identify an

eligible not-for-profit organization to receive a grant for $5,000 (regional award) or $10,000

(national award).

Since your organization is one that could both nominate someone or be nominated, I encourage

you to share information about the Awards and the call for nominations.

Let’s give Canada’s volunteers the recognition they deserve!

Nominate a business in your community today.

For more information, or to learn more about previous award recipients, please visit www.pm.gc.ca/awards or call 1-877-825-0434.

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

As a proud member of the Prince Albert community, our team of chartered

accountants and business advisors continue to grow to meet your unique needs.

National in scope and local in focus, we take the time to understand your

challenges and deliver personalized

solutions that help you achieve your goals.

Our diverse services include:

Assurance

Consulting

Corporate Finance

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Enterprise Risks

Investigative & Forensic Services

Succession

Tax & Specialty Tax

Valuation & Litigation Support

For more information contact a local MNP advisor at

306.764.6873

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Congratulations to renewed Members for MayCongratulations to renewed Members for May

Your continued support of the Chamber makes it possible for us to work on

your behalf, and we want you to know we appreciate you as members!

WWELCOMEELCOME NNEWEW MMEMBERSEMBERS

Affinity Insurances Ltd. National Hotel

Archie’s Gun & Archery P.A. Soundworks

Ashly Cabinets & Windows Panago Pizza

Business Development Bank Pandila & Company

Crescent Heights Pharmacy PR Septic

CTV Se-Se Hum/Big River First Nations

Direct Audio Prince Albert Child Care Cooperative

Econo Lumber Rotary Club of Prince Albert

Fireplace Hut Twilight Motel

Grand Trunk Developments Ultrasafe Water Solutions

Gray Chemists Wilcox & Chovin Law Offices

Hawood Inn Mann Northway Auto Source

Prince Albert Farmer’s Market Riverlot Orchards

Par Place J & C Stone Cutters

A2Z Safety & Training

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Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events Website Calendar Click Here

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For employee benefits, covering over 25,000 small businesses across the country.

ALL types of businesses are eligible for the program no industry exclusions! Call 306-922-4414 today to find out

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Prince Albert & District Chamber of CommercePrince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

3700 — 2nd Avenue West

Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A2

T: 306.764.6222

F: 306.922.4727

www.princealbertchamber.com

Chamber StaffChamber Staff

Merle Lacert

CEO

Danica Jesse

Executive Assistant

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