FREE Community Community Newspaper Connection October 2009 The Hero Edition Who are the heroes of North Central?

Heroes can be found in many different arenas. These people could be teachers, sports figures, politicians, business figures, artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, police officers - extraordinary-ordinary neighbours.

We hope you enjoy reading about some of the people or groups as chosen by students of Scott Collegiate and by North hen the NCCC advisory committee came up with the Central Widea to write about North Central Heroes, I thought Community this was a great opportunity for our Scott Collegiate Association for students to reflect on who and what makes this community this issue. so great. At first, they found it somewhat difficult to Now it’s your NC Community Garden volunteers donate their time think of a nominee, but after we discussed what makes turn to nominate to clean up the Rae Street plot. someone or something a hero, they began writing about a historical or many people and organizations existing and operating contemporary person as a North Central Hero. NCCA is gathering right here in our neighbourhood. Some students chose to biographies and photographs for a database of neighbourhood research former North Central residents, especially Scott notables. alumni, who have gone on to achieve some pretty great We want to balance contemporary and historical eras, individual things. They especially enjoyed looking through old Scott and group accomplishments, male and female heroes. We’d be yearbooks, some dating back as far as 1924. thrilled to collect your picks of young up-and-coming heroes and document their success as the years unfold! On behalf of my English Language Arts students and me, along with Mrs. Sherrie Kuntz’s classroom, we hope you The stories can be point form or more lengthy. Photos will be enjoy reading about our North Central Heroes. See some scanned and returned to you. At this time we cannot interview of the students’ choices on page 4. people, but you or your children can. Call the office for interview guidelines. Participate and tell Regina about your NC Hero! Janine Taylor ELA Teacher Scott Collegiate Pam Rice the HISTORY PROJECT INSIDE P2 NCCA Board Questions for Ward 6 Candidates The Community Research Unit (CRU) of the University of Regina and the North Central Community Association P3 Civic Election Voter Information are partners in an exciting community history project. Former NCCA Project Facilitator Pam Rice has returned P4 Community Voices: to the fold to develop a timeline of significant people and NC Heroes photo events from the North Central neighbourhood. Using P5 More NC Heroes/ courtesy of NCCA archives, historical resources, and your help, Pam Pam Rice Street Invaders will compile written profiles for a database. P6 Building a New Life

A sampling of the notable people who achieved great things can be P7 Scott Collegiate found in this issue of North Central Community Connections. We’re Do not follow where P8 Stella’s Story / Fall Fest Photos sure you can add to the roll with tales of mentors, war heroes, and the path may lead. P9 Photo Montage of power-houses who made North Central a positive force in Regina! Colourful North Central Heroes all! Go instead where P10 NC Kids Music Program This project will help to promote pride in the community through there is no path P11 NC Health Nurse/ increased awareness of the important contributions of current and and leave a trail. Healthy Feet former residents in the fields of politics, sports & recreation and arts P12 Chili for Children/More Heroes & culture. Do you have any photos or memories to share? Pam wants j Ralph Waldo Emerson P14 Community Gardens Update to hear from you - 791-9888. Community Calendar 2 NCCA Community Connection Current Issues October 2009

North Central Community Association Board OF Directors Questions FOR Ward 6 Candidates

1. What is your vision for North Central in the next three 5. How will you increase North Central’s voice in city council? years? 6. What is your plan to deal with slum housing in NC? 2. Given that the city’s vision is in 2020 is to be Canada’s most... Vibrant, Inclusive, Attractive, Sustainable 7. How will you increase cooperation between all levels of Community, where people live in Harmony and thrive government for the benefit of NC? in Opportunity, what steps need to be taken in order to 8. In your view, what are the root causes of NC’s high crime achieve these qualities in NC? rate and how will you address these causes as a member 3. How will you bring the social and economic issues of NC to of city council? the city council table? 9. Why are you running for council? 4. How will you access federal and provincial funding for 10. What special skills do you bring to the table for NC? North Central?

1. My vision for 1. I think that any VISION our community is vision should be for residents and “our vision” for n o n - r e s i d e n t s North Central. to see constant Listening to improvement in our residents, I have neighbourhood. heard that their My focus is on vision for North increasing safety Central is one and developing where families Wade incentives to ACHIEVE can access safe Brenda improve housing and affordable standards. There is housing. It’s Murray opportunity to take a community Mercer full advantage of where people the growth that our feel safer. I city is experiencing by employing youth and improving quality believe, our vision is for a stronger, more vibrant social fabric - of life for all. where families and neighbours work together to solve problems and build a neighbourhood we can all be proud of. 2. As one of the authors of the vision statement, the is not the date of 2020 but the guiding principles of the words and how 2. Listening to residents will be step number 1. Secondly, Ward

they influence our decisions. Each committee and council vote AT ISSUE 6 will need a strong advocate to ensure North Central and its is considered by its merit to making us Canada’s most vibrant, residents can be part of the vibrant and healthy vision outlined for inclusive, attractive, and sustainable community, where people the city. We will need investments in housing, in transportation, live in harmony and thrive in opportunity. in crime-reduction strategies that address root causes, not offer band-aid solutions. 3. The social and economic issues of our community are always on the front of my agenda, and considered with all my decisions. 3. I have been actively involved in the community, so I know Reduced bus fares, no or low cost facilities, social programming, the issues first-hand. I have the experience and knowledge alternative measures, and incentives, etc. necessary to communicate the issues and I am committed to seeing action. I will use all means at my disposal - committees, 4. Many of the projects in our community only come to be because council meetings and the media - to create change. of the partnerships with the other levels of government. Property FUNDING tax is a regressive system and therefore, not well suited to do 4. I will work with the community - through the NCCA and other major projects. I have always kept an open dialogue with my groups - to find the funds necessary to create a brighter future provincial and federal counterparts and will continue to do so. for North Central and its residents. My experience as president of the NCCA has taught me the value of working together. 5. With the advantage of developing strong relationships with the members of City Council, North Central’s issues are considered 5. My knowledge of the issues, my involvement in finding solutions by all of my current colleagues. This gives us a very strong will help me bring to City Council the concerns and needs of our

advantage as we are represented by eleven members, not the VOICE community. I will demand action, not words. We know there are usual one. Even heated debates of the past like “base tax” no challenges; what we need are solutions. longer plague our council. 6. I will continue to support the Housing Standards Enforcement 6. Since housing is not under the mandate of municipal government, Team and the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods we are forced to use the only tools that we can at our disposal. Act. I will work with landlords, tenants and other municipal I would have our Property Standards and By-Law Enforcement organizations. I also think we need to ensure the provincial and Team identify the worst 150 offending properties and begin to federal government know about the housing situation and press take action against them. them to act.

7. As a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and 7. I will ensure levels of government work together by having frank

an attendee of regularly held meetings, I already speak strongly HOUSING communication with all levels of government, by being part of a on our federally mandated issues. We also regularly meet with team, through leadership and by listening to the needs of Ward our provincial elected officials to do the same. 6 residents.

8. The root cause of most crimes in our community is poverty and 8. Housing and poverty-reduction are part of building safer a lack of education. It is important to note that we have very communities. We need preventative actions that start at a much few car thieves with a high school diploma. Education offers younger age that will engage both youth and their family as a opportunity. Addressing both becomes a challenge as they are whole. As a member of city council I will advocate for spending

outside of our mandate. Continuing to reaffirm our concern to CRIME and programming to address these needs. October 2009 Current Issues NCCA Community Connection 3

Wade the other levels of government and encouraging Brenda 9. I have always been committed to building change has been my focus and will continue to a better tomorrow. Through volunteerism, I Murray be. Mercer developed my passion for working with people to implement ideas and plans that would allow 9. I am running for council because I believe in my kids and grandkids to be proud of the community we live in. our community and all that it can be! Since being elected in I have been a resident of North Central since 2000 and have 2003 we have seen a significant reduction in our crime rates seen both the good and bad of this area but believe with all my and unprecedented building and investment in our community. heart that we can, and must, make positive steps in the future. I still feel that we have more work to do and I will continue to It is for these reasons and many others that I am running. provide the leadership to help us achieve our community goals. 10. My passion, drive and enthusiasm enable me to engage with 10. My skill set is one of entrepreneurship, business, finance, a wide spectrum of people and listen to those whose life

and experience. Trusted by my colleagues I am currently the CO-OPERATION experiences have been so much a part of North Central Regina. Chairman of Finance and Administration, a member of the My experience and knowledge allow me to help move ideas into Board of Police Commissioners, and a member of the Crime action. I have a proven track-record of getting this done for our Prevention Commission. I also sit on eight other committees of community and I look forward to continuing that commitment as council. the counsellor for Ward 6. SKILLS from City of Regina Website www.regina.ca Why should Polling Information MUNICIPAL / SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION you vote? Polling stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day October 28th. By Jessica Hanna All polls are accessible for wheelchair October 28, 2009 With one of the lowest voter turn out and stroller access. If you have severe YOUR CITY YOUR SAY rates, municipal elections often get restrictions, you may qualify for the mobile overlooked when they are going on. polls. We would appreciate our communities’ Yet on October 28 it is still important involvement in this effort as it is important for every resident of Regina and North There are 52 polling locations throughout for everyone to come out and vote for Regina. Residents will receive a voter the Mayor, Councillors and the Public Central to go out and vote. It’s really information card that includes their and Separate School Board trustee(s) easy to do and has a huge impact on polling location, ward, and school positions. your everyday life. There are various subdivision. Watch for this card in your mail reasons why you, a resident of North the week of October 12. (There is also an Where Do I Vote? Central should go out and vote. online search feature on the City’s website).

Advance Polls will be held at the In the North Central neighbourhood of

Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre located WARD 6 - the two polling stations are at 2900 13th Avenue. Take advantage of this Albert Scott Community Centre 1264 Athol Street and Wascana School 4210 opportunity if you know you will be out of 4th Avenue (depending on your address town on Election Day. you will vote at one of the two). The poll is open: Ward 6 voter turnout in the 2006 election Thursday & Friday, October 22-23 was poor. Of 12,620 eligible voters only from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. 22% (2739) cast a ballot. 78% (9881) of our ward’s residents were non-voters. First it is your obligation as a citizen of Saturday, October 24 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Canada and Regina that you vote. We have that right and responsibility in a de- Mobile polls are provided for those who YOUR VOTE MATTERS! mocracy, so use it. No matter your back- are unable to attend a regular or advanced ground, our ancestors at one time or an- poll due to physical disability or whose other fought for this right, now it is your mobility is limited or severely restricted. responsibility to honour the fight of those To take advantage of this opportunity, you who came before us. Go out and vote. must submit an application by 4:30 p.m. on A leader is one October 14: Second local politics is where you can who knows the way, make the most change and are more Election Office likely to have your voice heard. It also 1330 Winnipeg Street, Regina goes the way and has the most impact on your everyday life. Think about it, the way the city is run If you require further assistance please and planned and the way that schools contact the Election Office at 751-4479. shows the way. are run and planned have an impact on you and your children’s lives. The range All applicants will be advised in writing by rJohn C. Maxwell of decisions - from which schools will be October 21, of when the poll is scheduled to repaired or shut down or class sizes to be at their residence. what the bus services and road condi- tions will be like; how many police are on the streets and countless other decisions of your life are made by City Councillors and School Board Trustees, They have Amendments to the an impact on all of it. On October 28, you Indian Act gave First can have an impact as well. Peoples the right to So research who you want to vote for, vote in 1960. ask candidates questions and then go out and vote. 4 NCCA Community Connection Current Issues October 2009

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his

The North Central Family influence stops. submitted by Credence Mcfadzean .Henry B. Adams A North Central Hero isn’t just one person. Nor are they necessarily BARRY McKAY a single group of people. A North submitted by Jessica Strongquill Central hero, in my opinion, is photo: courtesy of L. Daniels many people originating from Barry McKay is a teacher at LILY DANIELS various backgrounds, living under Scott Collegiate. He was born in submitted by Shelley Sheepskin different circumstances, and Regina in 1960. Mr. McKay has reaching toward many goals. The taught in the North Central area Lily Daniels is from Kawacatoose person I chose is an assortment of for twenty-two years. Band, but born on Gordon’s people who have lived, continue Reserve. As a young woman she to live, and will grow and thrive in Along with three others, he spent many years in a Residential this community. This hero is an founded the organization “Youth School, and worked hard all over idea, a culture, a cultivation, and Unlimited”. Even though that the South of . Lily a legion of individuals. Whether organization is no longer running, moved to Regina in the early or not this hero is but a single he still operates both recreational 1960s. She spent most of her person or an entire household, I and academic programs in and time here raising her six children, out of Scott and various North choose to call him/her/them the ALEX MAXIE and also contributing to the Central elementary schools, North Central Family. submitted by Anna Sunshine Regina community. The longer from boxing and weight-lifting to she lived in Regina the more What makes the NC Family a hero Alex Maxie is involved in teaching Native Studies, Law, she contributed and committed is its perseverance, commitment, and he is a resident of North and Social Studies. herself to helping the community. and tenacity in its lives. These Central. Alex was born in 1994 at Here is a person who believes Some of the things she has are people who choose not to buy the General Hospital in Regina. into the media’s sensationalism in inspirational leaders rather contributed to is the Regina Native and negativity surrounding an In the last five years Alex has been than being a “hero”. Having Women’s Association, helping infamous neighbourhood. They a part of the lacrosse program in experienced a few of his classes, build their first Day Care, and continue to live here in a humble Regina. The first two years he Mr. McKay knows his stuff went on to helping and working manner, choose to move here was involved in the North Central and makes it interesting. Most at Regina Native Women’s/ because they do not fear mere Warrior Lacrosse program which teachers just teach, but he made Girls Treatment Centre. Lily was rumours. Nor does this hero give is now abolished. After the two it “fun” and a good experience to committed to working with young into the deep insinuations of years he and his parents coached be a part of his class. girls and women, because she gang violence, of scare tactics, and trained the Warrior Lacrosse knew what it was like growing or the grim stories of life in a team, helping 20 kids stay out up without her own mother, who poverty-stricken area. Still these of trouble and doing something she lost at a very young age. people exist; they clean up the productive. In the last recent The lonely feeling she once felt graffiti found on their fences, they two years Alex has been on the is not something she wanted any raise families here, send them Zone 2 lacrosse team, that went women to face growing up. to our schools, they maintain to Lloydminister, to play for the Lily was well known for her the condition of their lawns and Saskatchewan Summer Games. great contributions, but one big houses. He has also been on the U-16 one she was known for was her field lacrosse team, which last contributions to the Powwow The North Central Family is a year, went to Winnipeg. circle, which she started by hero who contributes to the fabric following her dreams of wanting a of the community. It supports This year Alex was on the group of girls to dance powwow. this community because it has Saskatchewan Storm which photo: Historical Website of the Each of them have a shawl with a perpetual stake in it. Its spirit played in the Midget Nationals BILL HICKE a rainbow that has a teepee in has always resided here, and will in Brampton, Ontario. I strongly the middle of it, painted on their continue to forever. The North believe that Alex Maxie is a hero submitted by Eugene Spencer shawls. She put all her time and Central Family is a hero who was for North Central because he is money into doing this, working born here, who has moved here a very good role model. He has At 5’8” Bill Hicke weighed 170 day and night getting them done. from out of town, out of province, a very good influence on kids pounds, playing right wing for the Lily even drove the dancers all out of Canada. This hero has his age. It gives them hope and from 1954-1958. He over the city, province, and even faced racism, poverty, social belief that they can excel and be graduated from Scott Collegiate in out of Saskatchewan to get to antipathy, and has still soldiered as successful as Alex and be able 1957. Hicke moved on to playing the events. Lily’s name became on. North Central is home, and to maintain positive force on their for the Montreal Canadians from synonymous with the Rainbow that is why I consider them heroes. everyday lifestyle. 1958-1965 then to the Cleveland Barons from 1964-1965. He then Fancy Dancers. got drafted from Cleveland to I find Lily Daniels to be a hero playing with of North Central because she them from 1964 to 1972. Later on RAINBOW YOUTH CENTRE submitted by Mike Perkins worked day and night to do he retired in 1973. Hicke became whatever she could to try and A hero for North Central is the Rainbow Youth Centre. The original a coach for the Regina Pats make it a better place. location in November, 1982 was on 1806 Albert Street. The organization from 1993-1994 then passed on moved to 977 McTavish Street in April, 2000. Their area of contribution when he was 67 from a battle is in providing services for young people in Regina. They support North with cancer. He was a good role Do a little more Central and its community members with various programs such as: Kids model for others to succeed in First, Young Parent, Road to Employment, Anger Management, Drop-in. life. He also was awarded the each day WHL’s Governor Award. In 1959 than you think you I believe this group helps the North Central Community in many ways he won the with the because it gives the youth many after school programs and has other Montreal Canadiens. He won possibly can. programs for young adults. This is why Rainbow Youth Centre is a Hero NHL All-Star game in 1960 also for North Central. with the Montreal Canadiens. vLowell Thomas HAVE YOUR SAY! Contribute an opinion piece to future issues of North Central Community Connection! Community Voices - Your Voice. October 2009 Current Issues NCCA Community Connection 5

STREET INVADERS ‘Making Your Faith Real’

By Jessica Hanna For the second year in a row the Street Invaders descended upon the streets of North Central doing good deeds and practicing Servant Evangelism (“Small Things Done with Great Love”).

The Street Invaders spent three weeks in the summer all over the world where VERN PETTIGREW Tammy Patterson they focused on different activities.

Some groups focus on Sport, others submitted by NCCA with information submitted by NCCA from the Saskatchewan Sports Hall on Hip Hop or Skateboarding, the of Fame and Museum Tammy Patterson was Street Invaders in Regina focused in the midst of moving on Compassion. This means that Vern Pettigrew was an and called North Central the group volunteered in the amateur wrestler and an Community Association to community for two weeks while Olympian who attended Scott donate some dressers that showing and learning about Collegiate. she no longer needed. When compassion. The Street Invaders Tammy phoned the office have been around for 21 years Sheila Kelly, Director of the she discovered that people but until 2008 had never been Saskatchewan Sports Hall of needed a lot more than just to North Central and had never Fame and Museum (January, dressers. In fact there was focused on compassion and February, 2004 Newsletter) almost a whole apartment volunteerism. recalled: “Vern Pettigrew, at building full of people who 85 years of age, would drop had nothing. Most who were Wendell Ryan, the youth in to show us pictures of the in the building had been pastor at Morning Star 1936 Berlin Olympics with the couch surfers, moving from Ministries, was the one Hindenburg airship floating one location to another trying who brought the Street over the stadium and Hitler to find a place to sleep. When Invaders to North Central. standing in the crowd. Vern you are moving around that He was a Street Invader could muse for hours over much it is hard to accumulate himself years ago and the ‘what ifs’ that might have things needed in a house. thought it would be a affected history if the athletes The residents who now finally perfect fit if they came had taken action against had a place of their own had to North Central as the Hitler at that time.” nothing to go into it. No pots photo by Jessica Hanna Compassion Team. and pans, no towels, beds or more photos on back page Vern Pettigrew passed table and chairs. away on October 29, 2003 The 11 Street Invaders, who were between the ages of 14-19, volunteered for at the age of 95. Vern’s When Patterson heard about two weeks in our neighbourhood on various tasks like weeding the community accomplishments as a what was really needed she gardens, chaperoning a kids’ golf program, doing yard care for residents, repairing wrestler included six national went above and beyond! and maintaining Morning Star Ministries’ Building and helping out with the Eat to championships, 10 provincial Patterson and her co-worker, Live Well forum on diabetes and the Community Garden arts program. Often the championships and a 4th place Leanne Tuchscherer, who work that they do would not have been accomplished without them. finish in the featherweight both work at the RCMP, division at the 1936 Olympics solicited donations to help Tracy Wright is the Community Programmer for the Coronation Park Community in Berlin. Vern was inducted furnish the apartments. When Association and one of the organizers for a kids’ golf program. She was thrilled into the Saskatchewan Sports Patterson put out a call the to have The Street Invaders work with her. “They were a real asset to the golf Hall of Fame in 1975. response was amazing! program” she said. “They helped to chaperone and lead youngsters from North She soon had a garage full Central at the Regent Par 3 golf course”. Wright admires the Street Invader of donations that RCMP program. She likes not only that it helps different organizations, programs and People rarely members delivered to the events that are going on in the community but that it also gives the youth some apartment building and more positive experiences volunteering. succeed donations keep flooding in. Patterson, Tuchscherer and That is the same thing that Ryan enjoys most about the Team. It’s the growth unless they have everyone else at the RCMP that he sees in the youth. “I see them come here and get out of their shells” could have just ignored the says Ryan. The youth also help other people that they work with get out of their fun in what they problem, instead they decided shells as well. They bonded very well with the participants of the golf program, the to make a contribution to community garden art program and vacation bible school. are doing. North Central, and in the process became heroes to The Street Invaders will be welcome again next year in North Central to help out iDale Carnegie the people who they helped. in whatever capacity that they can. 6 NCCA Community Connection Current Issues October 2009

Transition to Trades is a program under the umbrella of North Central by Jane Gattinger, Director Transition to Trades Community Association. It is funded by Can-Sask Career and Building a New Life Employment Services. Danielle is one of our success stories. of the above. She smiles and says She was a student attending our “before I started this program my life program who faced many obstacles was at 10% now I’d say it’s at 90%” and barriers in her employment situation and personal life. Danielle During the course of the program, says “overcoming a major addiction Danielle learned to stabilize her hasn’t been easy,” adding “I’m even attendance. We saw her build getting custody of my kids. My worker confidence as the program told me that it shouldn’t progressed. Everyone loves her! be long before I get She left with my kids back and she 5 certificates, attributes my personal and in the end, success to taking this graduated into program.” a position with a top-of-the- Our standards and line painting expectations are high, c o m p a n y . but Danielle has risen to Transition to the challenge. Although Trades also we prepare young p r o v i d e d adults for the world her with the of trades with training n e c e s s a r y and construction painting gear experience, our focus and tools to is much broader. start off. We work on areas such as self-esteem, Transition to values, boundaries, trades teaches c o m m u n i c a t i o n , students how relationships, addictions, to use power anger management, work ethic, tools and gives them a range of money management, goal setting, construction/trades experience and résumés, interview skills etc. Staff also certificates. Danielle won the “Incredible Progress Award” and is now a meet with students individually to offer very valued employee and earning a better income. Her new Danielle says “I learned a lot of stuff support and encouragement as they manager says he loves her work and wishes he could find more about carpentry that I never knew work through struggles. like her. She’s even starting to oversee other workers in her before She is a hard worker with employer’s absence. Danielle says “Staff were good attention to detail and she was always supports and helped me to get through willing to learn. Her easygoing team We, the staff at Transition to Trades, are all very impressed with this program”. player skills were an asset to the Danielle. This is a person who stands out as an example to program and Danielle’s respectful this community of what an individual with determination and the Danielle has really ‘cashed in’ on all attitude is a real plus. right supports can do. Our hat goes off to Danielle Thomas.

Celebrating Métis Heritage with Regina Public Library

ouis Riel, history-maker and eloquent leader of the Métis people, fought with words, prayers and total conviction in the cause of the “Half-Breed” people and for the rights of all Western Canadians. Join Regina Public Library in celebrating MétisL Heritage. A variety of exciting Métis jigging events will be taking place over the month of November that will leave you bouncing for more! Youth Jigging Showcases Glen Elm Branch’s own “Just Jigging” group will be showcasing their jigging talent at the following times: „2EGENT0LACE"RANCH !LBERT3TREET „'LEN%LM"RANCH 7EDNESDAY .OVEMBER  PM $EWDNEY!VENUE%AST 3ATURDAY .OVEMBER „#ENTRAL,IBRARY&ILM4HEATRE  TH!VE  PM 4HURSDAY .OVEMBER  PM

Albert Branch: Celebrating Métis Heritage with the Riel Reelers You are invited to join Albert Branch and the Prairie History Room in celebrating Métis Heritage with the Jigging Group, the Riel Reelers. Come out and enjoy live music and refreshments. „!LBERT"RANCH 2OBINSON3TREET 3ATURDAY .OVEMBER  PM &ORMOREINFORMATION PLEASECONTACT!LBERT"RANCHAT  October 2009 Brought to you by Scott Collegiate NCCA Community Connection 7

Welcome to the 2009/2010 UPCOMING EVENTS school year! at Scott Collegiate From the Office: We are full swing into the new school year here at Scott Oct. 1st Girls Volleyball at F.W. Johnson at 6:15 p.m. Collegiate. Student enrollment has remained steady from - Interim Report Cards Rod Allen last year. Our sports teams are up and running, with girls’ - Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences in the Principal volleyball and x-country leading the way. Additionally, we afternoon

have a wide range of other student activities on the agenda th Oct. 6 Cross Country – at Douglas Park at 4:00 p.m. as usual. - Cross Country City Finals to follow on the weekend Our grade 9 students have just returned from an Outdoor - Girls Volleyball vs. F.W. Johnson at Regina Christian at 7:00 p.m. School at Flinthorn Tipi Camp on Carry the Kettle. This experience is part of their overall learning model here Oct. 7th School Community Council Meeting from 5:30 to at Scott that we call Learning Across the Community. 6:30 p.m. in Resource Centre The grade 9 school subjects will be taught to them in an - Peer Support Retreat until October 9th integrated team approach based on student inquiry – a th proven best practice approach in Education. All subject Oct. 8 Girls Volleyball at Scott vs. Laval at 4:30 p.m. and vs. Cochrane at 5:45 p.m. Nancy Buisson content is covered thoroughly through this rigorous and Vice-Principal relevant approach. Oct. 12th Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Oct. 15th School Photos Scott’s school year is now divided into two semesters in alignment with other High Schools in Regina. Our school day is also divided into five classes, just Oct. 18th to 24th Education Week. “Achieving My Inner Best” like the other schools. Attendance is very closely monitored. All absences Oct. 21st Staff Meeting and PD Day. No School for students are phoned by school staff in a timely manner to ensure students are safe and attending. Oct. 22nd Girls Volleyball at Scott vs. Regina Christian at 4:30 p.m. There seems to be some confusion regarding Scott Collegiate remaining open over the coming years. Please pass on to all you know that Scott will Oct. 27th Girls Volleyball Quarter Finals (qualification and location pending) remain open throughout the building of the North Central Shared Facility. The construction plan entails continuous operation of Scott Collegiate. Nov. 2nd Girls Volleyball City Finals (qualification and location pending) Finally, there is an opportunity to see more about the Shared Facility at a free community barbecue and Open House to be held on the grounds here Nov. 11th Remembrance Day – No School at Scott on Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 – 4:30. Please come by and see Nov. 12th practices begin the most recent drawings. Nov. 19th Basketball games begin Sincerely, Nov. 18th School Community Council Meeting from 5:30 to Rod Allen Nancy Buisson 6:30 p.m. in Resource Centre Principal Vice-principal Nov. 25th Staff Meeting – Noon Dismissal

Dec. 10th Interim Report Cards

Dec. 16th Staff Meeting – Noon Dismissal

The First Few Weeks of Dec. 23rd Winter Holidays Begin. No School until Wednesday, Grade Nine at Scott Collegiate January 6th, 2010

FLINTHORN TIPI CAMP Carry the Kettle First Nation

Arlen McKay

We are off and running with the grade nine remembers another grade nine student, program at Scott Collegiate! The first few Ethan Oliver. The overnight experience really days included a lot of introductory activities helped the class come together and have fun and plenty of opportunities for everyone in a casual environment outside of the school. to get to know one another better. This included getting to know the teaching team The grade nine group is getting ready to begin of Mrs. Betson, Ms. Jahnke and Mr. Nagel their first project-based learning experience. as well. The first project is going to be based on mapping the North Central community, On September 10 and 11, the grade identifying issues within the community and nines did an Outdoor School at Flinthorn developing action plans to further investigate Tipi Camp on the Carry the Kettle First the issues. The grade nine students will When asked to reflect on her experiences Nation. The group learned about a variety also be spending time individually or in so far in grade nine at Scott Collegiate, the of First Nations traditions, ceremonies small groups with mentors from within the following is what Sequoai Lavallee had to and spirituality. “I got to learn about First community. The goal of the project-based say, “I’m loving school. For me in elementary, Nations history and battles” says Arlen learning approach is to learn more about I did not like to go to school. I feel when I McKay, a grade nine student. “I got to learn topics of interest to the students in a non- come to school I can act like myself and not about the circle of life. I got to do archery. traditional, hands on way to keep students be judged because I am surrounded by my It was fun to camp with classmates,” engaged in their learning. own culture.” 8 NCCA Community Connection Community Interest October 2009

“It’s a big step up Fall Fest held on Stella’s Story from a cardboard box.” SEPTEMBER 12

(as told to Jan Morier, with some information They guided me through forms and from a previous interview by All Nations’ information while I continued to look Hope, Regina) for a home and a job.

I was born and raised in Alberta and In the summer I slept on the streets. was married there. I lived in BC over When it started to snow I found a 12 years. It rains a lot in Surrey but vacant boarded up house but it was I was comfortable in 2-bedroom too cold to sleep. This is when I subsidized apartment. I was involved realized I must get help. I found the in “New Frontier” re-hab program emergency help I needed at Souls’ (South Fraser Public Health District). Harbour Mission. Workers would refer you to other agencies and job placements. “The In Regina I don’t see agency staff Front Room” was a drop in venue for helping the homeless on the street. coffee, card games, and friendship. There isn’t a “Night Shift” bus. Sometimes we have trouble reading, Once I had to work off 25 hours in so one-on-one contact is better. We a ‘fine options’ program so I was in need detail, more explanation of the a thrift shop waiting on customers. I rules and requirements. sure met some great people. There was also a trailer kitchen called Saskatchewan Justice holds work- “The Night Shift” that gave out food, shops and I write it all down. It’s hard toiletries, blankets and coffee. I to keep up with the changing laws in originally used the service, then I the justice system, the federal rules. helped volunteer in it. I get a lot of information from bulletin boards and mail outs. Don’t worry that My children were in foster care in BC with the Ministry of Children and I’ve been at Souls’ Harbour residence children Family Development. I always kept in for almost a year. I have a room, a contact and visited with them often. microwave, bar fridge, table and never listen to you; chairs, a dresser, couch, bed and a worry that they are private bathroom. I can come and go always watching you. during the day. Robert Fulghum I graduated from 8 a Life Skills course at Red Ribbon Place this summer and I got a certificate! I’ve been volunteering there, stuffing envelopes for the AIDS conference, as well as volunteering at NCCA. I’m now going to a course for abused women.

It was a good feeling to be reunited with my daughter and son Thanks to NC Fall Fest Trade Show participants: in Regina in 2008. I was so proud to • Habitat for Humanity see my daughter graduate from • North Central Community Gardens grade 12 last June. I always told my children that • North Central Family Centre The turning point that made me education is number one. decide to come to Regina was my • Soul’s Harbour Rescue Mission kids. After my ex-husband gained My North Central Heroes are Doreen custody and brought them here, the from North Central Community • Transitions to Trades BC Ministry paid my fare to Regina. Association and Wes at Red Ribbon

Place. I love the open conversation. I had a rough go of it when I came I feel good to work with people in the here. I had no idea what services community, I feel like I belong! I’m could help me get settled. I lived in happy to be retiring from my old ways motels as long as I could, but when and living in North Central Regina. the money ran out I was homeless. Here I feel safe and secure. I’m in a I slept in the park, under trees. I good relationship. I have hope. It’s a didn’t know where else to go. I would big step up from a cardboard box. sleep in a cardboard box and go to Carmichael Outreach to clean up. r They gave me food, a change of My focus now is watching my son clothes and a chance to socialize. graduate from high school next year. October 2009 Community Interest NCCA Community Connection 9

EatEat ToTo LiveLive WellWell August Workshops & Information

photos by Jessica Hanna and Jan Morier

A big thanks to the Community Volunteers and the Transition to Trades program, North Central Community Association staff and the amazing Fall Fest Committee! See you all next fall!

Family Fun on SEPTEMBER 12

Corporate Sponsor: Connexus

Community Sponsors: Saskatchewan Abilities Council Ehrlo Sports Venture City of Regina Fusion Canada Regina’s Warehouse District Smiths’ Insurance 10 NCCA Community Connection Community Interest October 2009 NCKMP - North Central Kids Music Program by Bill & Bev Oshea

North Central Kids Music is a new Re-elect non-profit dedicated to giving inner city youth a chance to experience a life full of music. Wade Murray These children are not required to just play the fiddle/violin, but can City Council Ward 6 actually take lessons on 4 any instrument they prefer at a registered music centre here in Regina, Dear friends and neighbours, Photo courtesy of North Central Community Cleanup and the organization will finance them. It has been a real pleasure serving you over the past 6 years at City Hall as councillor for Ward 6. Thanks for affording me the privilege. It is a well-known fact that children who play an My vision for our community is for residents and non-residents to see constant instrument and are involved with music gain improvement in our neighborhood. My focus is on increasing safety and better grades within school, especially in math. developing incentives to improve housing standards. The social and economic Music opens their minds to experience all that it issues of our community are always on the front of my agenda, and considered can in a more positive way. with all my decisions. Many of the projects in our community only come to be because of the partnerships with the other levels of government. There is The hope of the program is to help children who opportunity to take full advantage of the growth that our city is experiencing are lost in the cycle of poverty to break that cycle by employing youth and improving quality of life for all. and go on to lead healthy and successful lives. I am running for council because I believe in our community and all that it Teachers in North Central Regina: You are invited can be! Since being elected in 2003 we have seen a significant reduction in our to identify students who are not able to access crime rates and unprecedented building and investment in our community. music lessons, but have shown musical aptitude I still feel that we have more work to do and I will continue to provide the and desire or have expressed an interest in leadership to help us achieve our community goals. taking music lessons, or would simply benefit On Wednesday, October 28th I am asking for your support! from being able to play music or to dance. Sincerely, Please discuss this opportunity with those 522-8683 office/residence students or their parents. 596-1035 cellular Wade Murray [email protected] The interested child and parent(s) will be invited to an interview to discuss type of instruction desired, musical experience, expectations regarding time commitment and accessibility issues. An effort will be made to accommodate each child’s needs.

North Central Kids Music Inc. funds musical opportunities for children because of generous donations from individual contributors. The more donations that are received, the more children can be helped. Fundraising events will also be happening and your support will be welcome.

Call 545-3737 or visit http://northcentralkidsmusic. ca/contact.html The program is based on the belief that children build self-esteem when they experience the pleasure of expressing themselves creatively.

STREET INVADERS descended on North Central to help Common Weal and the Community Gardens with the garden art project. Our neighbourhood is grateful for their care. October 2009 Community Interest NCCA Community Connection 11

In conversation with Sandra Barrie Healthy Feet... Health Nurse with North Central Community Association A Good Foundation

Community Connection is pleased to introduce Sandi Barrie to our North Central for a Good Life neighbours. We are grateful for the dedication and big heart of a Community Health By Mary Jane Katz Nurse. It’s among the qualifications for the job. Whether you are building a new deck, a new CC When did you begin as Health Nurse with NCCA? relationship or a bridge club, the success of the venture will be largely determined by how well SB I began working with NCCA July 23rd of this year. grounded is the foundation. The foundation, CC Where were you employed before joining NCCA? called the base or the footing, is usually the most important step in ensuring the strength, SB I am still currently employed at Wascana Rehab where I work on the stability and endurance of the structure. Pediatric unit with handicapped children with high medical needs. Certainly, a shaky foundation will lead to a host of structural and endurance problems. CC Describe a typical day as NC Health a couple teenage clients as well for ingrown Nurse toenails and diabetes education. The same can be said for the human body, the most miraculous and complex of all structures. A typical day for me at NCCA … well I see A typical home visit client will be elderly and To a large extent, the stability, strength and anywhere from 2 to 8 clients in a day depending not very mobile, no longer driving, using functionality of this incredible structure is very on the number of hours I’m working that day. mobility aids such as walkers, or having poor closely related to the health of the feet. We often My job is mostly focused on footcare for the vision. underestimate the critical role that our feet play elderly and diabetic clients. I also get some in our overall wellbeing until something goes walk-ins for minor medical needs. I monitor CC Please share the story of the recent wrong. In the course of a typical day, feet endure blood pressures, blood sugars and weight Diabetes Health clinic to emphasize the equivalence of several hundred tons. The for clients. I also do referrals for homecare. the importance of regular health care? human foot is indeed a wondrous piece of Often with home visits I find situations work, containing 26 bones, 100 ligaments and SB Canadian Diabetes Association where the elderly need the assistance of 20 muscles. Leonardo da Vinci once called the recently held an Eat to Live Well education homecare and are unaware human foot “A masterpiece of engineering and session (August 11 – Albert Scott of what’s available for them. a work of art”. Community Centre). I sat at a I have found so far that a table to introduce myself to the main component of my job community, to demonstrate what has been health teaching, health teaching I could and to especially with diabetic eonardo da inci once check blood pressures and blood L V clients. There are so many sugars of passersby. A young educational opportunities called the human foot boy (8 years old) approached here, I hope in the future to to have his blood sugars read. “A masterpiece of engineering be able to host some health I found it was dangerously high. teaching classes for the and a work of art”. I was able to contact his mother community. The position to deliver some health teaching currently is only funded for and urge her to follow up with 24 hours per week but there Given their complexity and workload, it’s no a doctor. The mom ended up is definitely enough work wonder that feet often cause pain and suffering getting the whole family tested here for full time and then when not properly attended to. Some of the for diabetes. It was a wonderful some! more common foot problems are caused feeling knowing that I may have by improper footwear, mechanical changes made a difference in that young About half the clients are home visits, many within the foot, physical stress, arthritic joints, boy’s life that he was diagnosed at an early of the elderly clients are no longer able to infections and injuries. If left untreated, these age. come into the office, and doing the home problems can seriously compromise a person’s visits really enables me to assess any needs So far I love my job here, the staff here are a mobility, balance and overall health, thereby they may have for their activities of daily very caring team and are really here for the reducing quality of life. living. community! I’m looking forward to being able Many times, lower back, ankle and shin to do more health teaching in North Central CC Who is your typical client in the office? pain is associated with biomechanical foot and making a difference in any way that I can. In home care visits? problems that can be corrected by wearing

supportive insoles especially molded to your SB A typical client in office is a senior but feet. These insoles cushion and absorb the they are still very mobile, although I have had Sandi Barrie Health Nurse NCCA jarring shock that your feet endure with every step taken. Often, pain and balance can be improved by changing the type or fit of the GOOD TO KNOW: The fees for visits are: shoes worn. Shoes should be flexible with solid To benefit from the care of the Health Nurse • In-office visit $10 good-gripping soles; they should be made of you must have a NCCA Membership ($15 non-resident) natural not synthetic fibers to allow air to pass through. Sometimes thickened or deformed • $2/year (resident of NC) • Home visit $15 toenails and corns and calluses, which may • $5/year (non-resident of NC) ($20 non-resident) be indicative of other health conditions, hinder mobility and balance. If left unattended, these Tax receipts are issued for health claims on insurance. conditions may lead to painful ingrown toenails Fees are subsidized by a grant from Regina Qu’Appelle and infections or more serious complications. Health Region. Clearly, our feet play a critical role in maintaining NCCA recently purchased an autoclave for the Health overall good health and quality of life. We Nurse to sterilize foot care instruments for in-office visits. should never ignore any type of pain, soreness Also doubles as a rice cooker. (kidding) or irritation on our feet. Regular preventive visits to your podiatrist (foot doctor) can help The Health Nurse can connect you with homecare agencies identify and prevent problems before they within the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region become serious. Remember, you can go far Health Nurse direct line - 757-1046 with healthy feet! [email protected] NCCA Admin Office - 791-9888 (Mary Jane Katz is the office manager at the Regina Footcare and Therapy Clinic where she works with Office & Clinic -1264 Athol Street, 2nd floor Dr. Suresh Ram on patient education) 12 NCCA Community Connection Community Interest October 2009

Christina Riepsamen

from “100 Saskatchewan people we should really celebrate...” Part Five; The Leader-Post (Regina); Sat 03 Sep 2005

Christina Riepsamen was born in Amsterdam, Holland and emigrated to Regina in 1915. Christina Riepsamen made good cookies in 1927 and they’re still in demand today.

For 21 years, Riepsamen was a girl guide leader and later a member of the provincial executive and chair of the local association.

While a guide leader, she baked cookies for the girls to sell in order to buy badges and enable guides to go to camp - this started the now-famous girl guide cookie tradition which, in Regina, goes back to 1927.

Born in Holland, Riepsamen, her husband John and daughter Hendrica arrived in Regina www.nccaregina.ca in 1915. Her love for Holland never waned, but her love of her adopted Canada was greater. A frequent speaker to various Chili for Children Regina clubs, her message has begun its regular was: “I have told you the finest programming for another things about Holland, and now school year. We have I must add that no land can several events scheduled compare to Canada.” beginning in October. Girls 5 years to 15 When Canadian servicemen We are seeking brought their Dutch war brides donations and we to Regina following World War are fundraising for the years are welcome II, Riepsamen was at Union Community Thanksgiving Station to hug and speak to and the Community www.chiliforchildren.ca them in their own language Children’s Christmas to join Girl Guides as they came off the trains. party. These two events special will be asked to come and are free of charge so that we pick out a wrapped or unwrapped She belonged to the Musical may reach many needy families toy(s). anytime. club, the Women’s Canadian over the holidays. We need your Club and was a founding support to help make these two The age range is 0 months – 14 • Sparks (5 & 6 yrs) member of the Grace Haven events possible. Whether you years. Auxiliary when the Salvation can assist through volunteering • Brownies (7 & 8 yrs) Army opened the former or donations, your help will be Upcoming Community • Guides (9-12 yrs) Territorial building on Dewdney greatly appreciated. We will EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS Avenue to house young women. • Pathfinders (13-15 yrs) provide a charitable tax receipt Sat. Oct. 10th – 12:00 Riepsamen died in Regina in for your donation. Thanksgiving Community Dinner meet regularly at Albert April, 1963.

Our goal this Christmas season is Thurs. Oct. 15th – 12:00 Community School, 1340 (Christina Riepsamen lived on to provide up to 50 needy families Taco Lunch Robinson St. every Monday, 13-block Robinson across from in the community with turkey Albert School) hampers. Please help Chili for Sat. Oct. 19th – Merchandise from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Children reach that goal. Last Bingo (canteen available)

Christmas, the staff delivered The CIF Grant provides funding Sat. Nov. 21st – Merchandise wrapped toys to participating for Registration Fees. Bingo There are no office schools. The students of Albert For more information contact the Community School enjoyed Nov. 23rd – 27th “Chili for Regina Girl Guide Centre hours for leaders. a party at the Albert Scott Children Week” (tentative) 352-8057 Community Centre with Santa -Cardinal J. Gibbons and received treats thanks to the If you would like more Regina Fire Fighters and Farm information on how you can Credit Canada. assist Chili for Children, please contact: Insurance This year Chili for Children Susan McArthur Services North Albert has planned a toy give away Program Manager Motor License Issuer and General Insurance on Sunday December 20th at Chili for Children Home • Auto • Farm • Commercial • Life • Travel • Health the Albert Scott Community 390 Albert Street N., Regina, SK Regina Indian Community Phone: 306-949-5747 Centre to reach more needy Awareness Inc. Fax: 306-949-5521 children. Parents who could 1264 Athol Street Monday to Thursday 8 am to 8 pm Friday 8 am to 6 pm • Saturday 9 am to 5 pm use a little extra help to make Tel: (306) 359-7919 www.affinityis.ca their child(ren)’s Christmas more Fax (306) 359-8262 October 2009 Brought to you by Indian Métis Christian Fellowship NCCA Community Connection 13

A Smudging Prayer

reator, Cour heavenly Father, we come to you as your children and thank you for the gift of our lives.

Lord Jesus Christ, may the flame that starts the smudge reminds us of your passion for us and that you sacrificed your life for us.

As the elements of the smudge change into ashes may we remember that we were made from the earth and that we shall return to the earth.

May the rising smoke remind us that our prayers must rise to you and that, one day, we too shall leave this life to stand before you.

Holy Spirit help us to pray in spirit and in truth. Hear us heavenly Father for we ask these things in Christ’s name.

Amen.

Indian Métis Christian Fellowship Building an aboriginal worshipping/working community serving spiritual and social needs. 3131 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 0Y5 Canada Fax: (306) 359 – 0103 Tel: (306) 359 – 1096 14 NCCA Community Connection Community Interest October 2009

North Central From the Editor By Jan Morier

Community Art Project Are we warm and fuzzy yet? I don’t know By Brandy Morris – Garden Coordinator, about you, but I’m enjoying the sincere North Central Community Gardens tributes to North Central Heroes. I was especially moved by Stella’s story and You may have noticed wondered how many of us could comprehend a new wooden bench the challenges of living through a prairie with mosaic tiles at winter in less-than-adequate housing? Or the Robinson Street the bureaucratic minefield of agencies that Community Garden, always mean well but often lead to more and if you haven’t, you frustration? Unfortunately, many understand should go by and take all too well. a look. The bench was a collaboration For those who have never experienced this, think of the mystery of between Common dealing with computer tech support. You know you’re an intelligent Weal, Mike Jozsa (the being, but how competent do you feel when you can’t follow directions artist in charge of the in a step-by-step process. You know the apprehension. If you project) and the North miss a step, you’re going to fail and you will feel more than a little Central Community frustrated. Sometimes tech support is patient Association (NCCA), and was created by members of the and kind. Other times, depending on what community. Pick up your art! pressures they’re under, they come across as rude and unbending. Have you ever finished a The mosaic tiles were created over four days, with members Did you create a piece of art consultation and thought “well, that didn’t help of the community learning how to do mosaic work by creating (a stepping stone or a tile) in me one bit.” Imagine if your daily existence stepping stones for the North Central Community Gardens. the gardens at the end of July depended on that connection. The NCCA provided the materials, as well as snacks and or the beginning of August? crafts, for all the budding artists. The men and women who have survived living Do you want it back? Please in a cardboard box get my vote for hero. Keep When the bench and mosaic tiles were installed on August come pick up your art at the them in your thoughts as we approach winter.

6, it was estimated that 200 people were in attendance. North Central Community We must also think of the humane beings who Street Culture Kids provided face painting, Transitions Association Office 1264 Athol work to make life better in North Central. We for Trade made balloon animals and the NCCA prepared St. during office hours and should be very fond of the many organizations a BBQ for the participants. It was a great event for the we will be happy to return that work in tandem to provide support to folks community and the new bench can be enjoyed by all. it to you. They are all very who need conversation, a focus and a meal. beautiful but are taking up a P.S. The four Community Gardens, (1300 block Rae, Better still are when the groups and families lot of room. Retallack, Robinson and Garnet) have been ‘put to bed’ for work together - as they do at NC Family Centre, the winter at the recent Community Cleanup. Our thanks to Thanks for being such great IMCF, Four Directions, Circle Project and many all who made this a fun work bee, including the awesome garden supporters. others. Super heroes, indeed. North Central Dream Team. See you next spring! - ed.

Wednesday, Oct, 28 New Fire Station Local Heroes! - Get out and VOTE ommunity alendar C C under Construction THANK YOU TO By Carla Jensen STAFF MEMBERS Nov. 15 - 17 - 3rd Annual Aboriginal Common Weal Community Arts OF HOME DEPOT HIV/AIDS & HCV Conference and the North Central Community Construction began in July on the who donated their caring “Women - Keepers of he Tipi” Ramada Association invite you to join with us new fire station to be located at 3855 hands and muscles and Hotel & Convention Centre, Regina. as we honour the special relationships Dewdney Avenue. When construction their valuable time to For more information contact: All developed between Common is complete, the new station will cleaning up the little Nations Hope AIDS Network at 924- Weal, members of Regina’s North replace Fire Station #4, located at 1175 park on 7th Avenue and 8424 or allnationshope@sasktel. Central Community Association, and Pasqua. The new station is expected Pasqua Street. net - www.allnationshope.ca “When residents of Regina’s North Central to open in the summer of 2010. women are empowered, whole neighbourhood through a *ROUND Neighbours were families benefit.” DANCE* to be held Saturday, Paul Viala, fire research and heartened to see Nov. 21 5:00 pm - Ceremony and development analyst with the Regina trimmed shrubs and tidy Tuesday, Dec. 1 - World AIDS Feast, Round Dance to follow. The Fire Department, stresses that the appearance. They will Day - Wine & Cheese with live Gathering Place, 4001 - 3rd Avenue, switch over to the new station will not work with each other to and silent auctions. Begins at Regina. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! have any negative impact on services help keep it that way! 7pm - RCMP Heritage Museum. Sponsored by the Saskatchewan in the coming year, as the old fire Tickets are $25 each and available Arts Board, the Canada Council, the station will remain in operation. He Crime Prevention from APSS at 924-8420. Aids City of Regina, & Great West Life. also highlights the benefits of the Through Environmental Program South Saskatchewan new location. “Because of its more Design (CPTED) in www.aidsprogramssouthsask.com/ central location,” says Viala, “the new action! “We are All Affected”. fire station will be better positioned to Announcements respond to calls within North Central Albert Library - Regina First Nations and surrounding neighbourhoods.” DID YOU PITCH Language Speaking Circle: What is Dream Team Volunteer The Regina Fire Department has IN TO CLEAN Tuesdays, Sept. 15 - Dec. 1, 6:30 - Central? It is a program where anyone seven fire halls. Built in 1957, Station 8:00 pm This volunteer-based free UP YOUR who is interested in volunteering in Four is the oldest and smallest fire program will help you learn to speak the community of North Central can station in the city. The new location COMMUNITY a First Nations language (Cree, sign up for volunteer opportunities. will have easier access to major city on SEPT. 26?? Dene, Saulteaux and Nakota/Lakota/ The program will work with many arteries, which will benefit emergency Dakota). Language Circles are a community agencies to offer a variety services. The new station also has gathering of both “language givers” If so, you’re of activities. The project is lead by a several environmentally friendly design who share their knowledge with volunteer committee and the North features, making it among the ‘green’ a North Central “language learners”, and focus on the Central Community Association. buildings in Regina. HERO! development of oral knowledge. For Information, please call Natalie Owl Call to sign up as a volunteer or to The Regina Fire Department welcomes at 545-5990 or natalieowl@hotmail. offer a volunteer opportunity. Lisa - questions and comments on the station Pat yourself on the com or if you are a fluent speaker 766-7549 to submit info for the bulletin design. To contact them, call 777-7855 back! and would like to volunteer. e-mail: [email protected] or email [email protected] October 2009 Community Interest NCCA Community Connection 15 From the President WRIGHT’S RAMBLINGS

here is a phrase: seen and participated in North Scott Activity Centre, located at Athol St. & 7th T“Where the rubber Central at its best – experi- Ave. Enjoy fellowship over a great $4.00 meal, meets the road” meaning enced and bemoaned its decay participate in prize draws and card bingo. meeting the realities of – and are now recognizing the living - experiencing life. recovery already well under- Elders’ noon dinner held Thursdays, same And who should best fit way. We need to support one venue and location. Great $3.00 meal, and this category? We seniors another, (including the younger 50/50 draw. of course! We, who some- ones) share knowledge and Seniors’ walking program, same place and how survived our early continue to cheer our commu- location, held inside, 8-9:00 a.m., Monday, lives without plastic, cal- nity forward. Wednesday, Friday (excluding holidays). culators, TV, etc. and live to brag about it. There are a number of good We look forward to seeing you. ways of doing this: Blessing & good health! Seniors are a special and important part of our com- Care & Share noon dinners Tom Wright - President, munity. Many of you have held Tuesdays in the Albert- North Central Community Association

North Central Phone List in the Schools PLACE YOUR AD Albert Community School...... 791-8539 Kitchener Community School...... 791-8516 North Central Sacred Heart Community School...... 791-7290 Call Scott Collegiate...... 791-8415 Community St. Luke...... 791-7248 791-9888 Wascana Community School...... 791-8528 Connection Organizations & Agencies Aboriginal Skilled Workers Association...... 337-0400 AIDS Program South Saskatchewan...... 924-8420 Albert Library...... 777-6076 North Central Community Connection is a Albert-Scott Community Centre...... 777-7033 bi-monthly newspaper published by the All Nations Hope...... 924-8424 North Central Community Association Bylaw Enforcement...... 777-7000 (NCCA). The newspaper strives to be Mission Statement of Chili for Children...... 359-7919 fair and balanced in its coverage of news, North Central Circle Project...... 347-7515 current events and community issues. The Community Association Community Connection is written for the Circle Project Childrens’ Centre...... 569-3988 people of North Central Regina in hopes Working together Ehrlo Sport Venture Program...... 751-2411 of building community and providing with the community Fire Safety...... 777-7830 valuable information. of North Central Four Directions Community Health...... 766-7540 to enhance the quality of life Gathering Place...... 522-7494 Editor: Jan Morier Design & Layout: Right Brain by representing, Indian Métis Christian Fellowship (IMCF)...... 359-1096 Creative Services promoting, Kids Help Phone...... 1-800-668-6868 developing partnerships Mobile Crisis Services...... 757-0127 Thanks to contributors to this issue: and unifying North Central Community Association (NCCA)...... 791-9888 our community North Central Community Health Office (Nurse)...... 757-1046 Sandi Barrie Jane Gattinger and its image. Jessica Hanna Carla Jensen North Central Community Police Service...... 777-6450 Mary Jane Katz Sherrie Kuntz’s North Central Family Centre...... 347-2552 Classroom of Scott Collegiate Oxford House Society of Regina Inc...... 205-3598 Susan McArthur Brenda Mercer Brandy Morris Jan Morier Pasqua Hospital...... 766-2222 Wade Murray Bill & Bev Oshea Public Health Inspector...... 766-7755 Janine Taylor & Classroom of Scott Rainbow Youth Centre...... 757-9743 Collegiate Tom Wright Regina Alternative Measures Program (RAMP)...... 352-5424 Regina Education & Action on Child Hunger (REACH)....347-3224 North Central Community Connection is distributed to over 4,000 households in the Regina City Police...... 777-6500 North Central area. Copies are also available Regina Crime Stoppers...... 545-8477 at the Albert Scott Community Centre and Regina Fire Department...... 777-7846 various North Central businesses. Regina Food Bank...... 791-6533 Regina Police Substandard Housing Enforcement Team..777-6399 Opinions expressed in the North Central Community Connection do not represent NCCA Board of Directors Regina Sexual Assault Line (24 hrs)...... 352-0434 the NCCA. Rentalsman...... 787-2699 Tom Wright...... President R Healthy Food Store...... 359-0541 Jordan d’Almeida...... Vice President We welcome all letters and submissions. Safer Communities & Neighbourhoods (SCAN)..1-866-51-SAFER The editor reserves the right to accept or Greg Hamblin...... Treasurer reject and edit all submissions. Carol Kirk...... Secretary SaskPower (inspections)...... 566-2500 Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement...... 787-4723 Members at Large Souls Harbour Rescue Mission...... 543-0011 DEADLINE for DEC. ISSUE - Nov. 9 Street Culture Kidz ...... 565-6206 Mark Docherty Welfare Rights Centre...... 757-3521 North Central Community Connection Cassidy McFadzean Women of the Dawn ...... 791-6504 1264 Athol Street Alicia McQuarrie Regina SK S4T 7V3 Derrick Moore Did we miss your number? Phone: 791-9888 Want the number of your agency in this space? Fax: 757-1052 Kevin Nagy Call us to add it: 791-9888 e-mail:[email protected] Cindy Tripps 16 NCCA Community Connection October 2009

1262 Albert Street xBrenda Mercer (Albert & 7th Ave) SGI Motor Licence Issuer Home  Tenant  Condo Auto Commercial  Farm Monday – Friday 8 – 8 Sat 9 – 5, Sun 12 – 4 Phone: 359-3331 Fax: 569-2540 for City Web: www.smithsinsurance.ca

Councillor Most fires in Regina are easily preventable. The leading causes of fires in in Ward 6 Regina within the last 10 years are:

• Children playing with matches & lighters • Careless cooking Your • Careless smoking - also the leading cause Choice of fire deaths in Regina • Misused appliances for • Electrical malfunction Brenda Mercer Campaign The City of Regina’s Fire and Protective P.O. Box 33096 ACTION Services Department reminds you that Regina, Sask. S4T 7X2 Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10. 565-2219 For more information on Fire Prevention Week please [email protected] contact 777-7000 or go online at regina.ca www.brendamercer.ca This ad created and paid for by the Committee to Elect Brenda Mercer to City Council

0 Leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone & the wishbone that go with it.

-Elaine Agather

Transition to Trades Ph 791-9530 Need help Building /Renovating your home? Fence? Deck? Shingling? Fixing your Steps? Don’t want to spend a lot of money?? Young men & women in North Central, are being trained through actual building projects to start building a career in Trades. You supply the materials – We supply the labour…

AT NO COST TO YOU! Landlords with a boarded-up house in North Central, or home owners please give us a call. We’d love to talk.