Contents 2 Letter of Transmittal 3 Message from the Chair and Executive Director 4 Our Board 5 Our Programs 6 2012-13 Community Initiatives Fund Grant Recipients 6 Community Grant Program 29 Community Vitality Program 40 Physical Activity Grant Program 40 Problem Gambling Prevention Program 41 Urban Aboriginal Grant Program 41 Exhibition Associations 41 Youth Engagement 42 Financial Statements of Community Initiatives Fund COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND t ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 1 Message from the Letter of Transmittal Chair and Executive Director The Honourable Kevin Doherty Dear Partners and Community Leaders, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, and With considerable pride, we report once again that the Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) has continued to successfully invest in Saskatchewan communities, with 932 grants approved Minister Responsible for the Community Initiatives Fund resulting in a total investment of $10,611,646 for the 2012-13 year. This year also marks a significant milestone for CIF, as we have now invested a cumulative total of over $100 Million in Saskatchewan’s communities since our first year of granting in 1996-97. Our ability to provide grants for the benefit of Saskatchewan residents is reliant upon the annual net revenues generated Dear Hon. Doherty: by the Regina and Moose Jaw casinos, with CIF’s portion in 2012-13 equaling $9,751,000. In accordance with The Tabling of Documents Act, and on behalf of the Board of Trustees of To better support Saskatchewan communities, CIF completed the second phase of its program the Community Initiatives Fund, it is my pleasure to present to you the Annual Report of the Darlene Bessey review this year. This review resulted in program extensions, amalgamation and alignment of CIF’s suite of programs that will take effect April 2013. In addition, recognition of the CIF Community Initiatives Fund for the period April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013, inclusive. broadened during 2012-13 as the CIF responded to various priorities of many communities throughout the province. Respectfully submitted, The highly popular Community Vitality Program has been extended for one additional year, providing two more application deadlines in 2013. Since Program inception in 2010, the CIF has approved $10,209,873 with 647 grants through the Community Vitality Program and benefitting 312 Saskatchewan communities. Branding and communication efforts continued with website promotion, attendance at trade shows and sector information-sharing workshops throughout the year. This has enhanced the CIF’s presence and created a growing appreciation of the CIF among Saskatchewan communities. Darlene Bessey Over 1200 residents now receive the CIF’s electronic newsletter featuring community projects and Tracey Mann Chairperson web resources for nonprofits and charities. Board of Trustees In addition to providing project funding, the CIF is committed to supporting Saskatchewan’s nonprofit, charitable and community groups through facilitation of information-sharing venues, Community Initiatives Fund dissemination of tools and resources, and provision of opportunities for collaboration among these organizations. During 2012-13, the CIF provided significant support, both financial and in-kind, to explore the concept and feasibility of an independent Saskatchewan nonprofit network. Led by a provincial steering committee, and in partnership with the United Ways of Saskatoon and Regina, this initiative undertook a number of steps to determine the level of support, potential outcomes, and organizational models for a provincial network. This effort culminated with presentation of the findings and determination of next steps at a Provincial Summit in November that involved 150 sector leaders and resulted in agreement to further develop this network. The CIF will continue to support the second phase of this initiative throughout 2013-14 that will include further consultation to clearly identify objectives and a business model for a provincial entity. We acknowledge our grant review partners, the Regional Intersectoral Committees and coordinators, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and Urban Aboriginal Committees in 14 municipalities throughout the province, and thank all for their engagement and dedication. The CIF also recognizes volunteer adjudication committee members for their continued involvement with the Community Vitality Program. This appreciation extends wholeheartedly to the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport and the Government of Saskatchewan for its continued support of the CIF. The CIF works proudly with the Ministry and with the many innovative and dedicated community leaders throughout Saskatchewan. It is anticipated 2013-14 will be another great year. Darlene Bessey Tracey Mann Chairperson Executive Director 2 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND t ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND t ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 3 Meet the Board Our Programs The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) is a Special Purpose Fund created through The Saskatchewan The Community Initiatives Fund envisions vibrant, resilient, sustainable Gaming Corporation Act, governed by a Board of eight members, and accountable to the Ministry and proud Saskatchewan communities whose citizens are engaged and of Parks, Culture and Sport. Board members are appointed by the Government of Saskatchewan, actively working to enhance quality of life. and are volunteers with extensive community-based experience. Esther Haas of Langenburg became CIF’s newest Board member in June. Also in June, Board member Alan Tanchak was appointed for a second term. Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) programming and participation, increased physical activity, involves grants for community-led projects enhanced awareness about problem gambling L-R Front: Lynn Chipley, Terri Davis, Darlene Bessey; L-R Back: Alan Tanchak, Esther Haas, that help to foster community development, and for small capital community projects and Dwight Lemon, Joe Ralko. Absent: Cara Merasty, Prince Albert. inclusion and leadership in Saskatchewan. CIF milestone celebrations. grants support opportunities for children, youth, family and community, Aboriginal inclusion Our focus is clear; the CIF is supporting vibrant communities through tangible benefits that help to enhance the quality of life of Saskatchewan residents. 4 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND t ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND t ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 5 2012-13 Community Initiatives Community Grant Program, Cont. Grant Recipient Location Project Name Amount ($) Fund Grant Recipients Town of Biggar Biggar Integrated Day Camps 5,000 * Birch Hills and District Birch Hills Playground Program Leader 5,000 * Community Grant Program Recreation Board Grants through the Community Grant Program closely align with the wellbeing of children, Birch Narrows Dene Nation Birch Narrows Summer Safety Initiatives 5,000 youth, families and community, and encourage community inclusiveness and engagement. Health Authority There were 609 grants totaling $5,666,376 approved through the Community Grant Program Blaine Lake Wapiti Library Blaine Lake Children’s Summer Activity Program 4,989 this year. The Community Grant Program is delivered with assistance from the Province’s ten Buchanan and District Buchanan Summer Fun Program 5,000 Regional Intersectoral Committees. Recreation Board Buchanan and District Buchanan Summer Fun Program 5,000 * Grant Recipient Location Project Name Amount ($) Recreation Board Arbor!eld Recreation Board Arbor!eld Summer Recreation Student 2,000 Cando School Community Council Cando Reclaiming First Nations Cultural Identity 25,000 Arbor!eld Recreation Board Arbor!eld Summer Recreation Student 2,500 * Canora Child Action Plan Canora Summer Outdoor Adventure Program 4,769 * Eastern Region II, Archerwill Archerwill Annual Culture Camps 10,000 Canora Child Action Plan Canora Crossroads Project Reconnect 16,350 Métis Local Canora Nursery School Association Canora Canora Nursery School 2,000 Arcola Public Library Arcola Summer Reading Club Booster 1,100 * Canwood Community School Canwood Summer Youth Program 5,000 * Assiniboia Early Childhood Coalition Assiniboia Assiniboia Tot Spot 2,000 Canwood Community School Canwood Summer Youth Program 5,000 Safe Communities Assiniboia Assiniboia Safe Communities Coordinator 7,000 Carlyle and District Leisure Complex Carlyle Summer Programs and Activities 4,000 Safe Communities Assiniboia Assiniboia Safe Communities Awareness Promotion 2,000 * Carlyle and District Leisure Complex Carlyle Summer Programs and Activities 2,184 * Spirit Builder’s Program Balcarres After School Programming 25,000 Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre Carlyle Summer Programs 4,900 Spirit Builder’s Program Balcarres Spirit Builder’s Summer Program 5,000 * Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre Carlyle Child, Family and Youth Programming 25,000 Balgonie Play School Balgonie Balgonie Playschool 4,600 Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre Carlyle Summer Programming 5,000 * Bengough Parks and Recreation Board Bengough Bengough Summer Active 3,500 IMPACT Early Childhood Committee Carlyle IMPACT Program: Intriguing Minds: 25,000 Bengough Parks and Recreation Board Bengough Healthy Community, All Ages Rock 2,000 Parents and Children Together Bengough Parks and Recreation Board Bengough Summer Active 3,000 * Weyburn Early Childhood Carlyle Celebrating the Early Years 5,000 Development Network Bengough Public Library Bengough Expanded Summer Reading Program 2,500 Carrot River and District