Art House Yvette Moore: Passion for Prairie Life Fuels Artistry and Community Work

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THE DNA OF BEER WORLDSKILLS-READY Preserving yeast strains Alumni are gearing up ensures future flavours for global competition

GIVING BACK LOVING LEGACY Community work touches Bursary helps continue the hearts of staffers a carpenter’s life work MAGAZINE

ART HOUSE YVETTE MOORE: PASSION FOR PRAIRIE LIFE FUELS ARTISTRY AND COMMUNITY WORK

ISSUE 2 | SPRING 2015

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

4 NEWS IN BRIEF CONTENTS A roundup of institutional news and updates 6 A WOMAN OF VISION ELECTRONICS DESIGN Yvette Moore’s life is a many-hued canvas 9 MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE TECHNOLOGIST New centre links education with industry

DR. LARRY ROSIA, PRESIDENT AND CEO 10 SKILLS ON A WORLD SCALE Sask Polytech students on the WorldSkills stage WELCOME 12 DIGGING DEEPER Training a more powerful workforce for the mining sector

pring and fall are my such programming exists and in 14 PUCK PERFECTION favourite seasons in fields where we have expertise. The challenge of perfecting a puck for blind hockey post-secondary: spring, We will also continue to meet Sbecause that’s when growing demand for certificate 15 A LEGACY OF CARPENTRY many of our students complete and diploma programs, and for Bursary celebrates the life of a master woodworker their programs and move closer apprenticeship training. to realizing their career aspira- Through our ongoing evolu- 16 ABORIGINAL SUCCESS, ASAP tions, and fall, because we have a tion, we will develop new types Program is improving outcomes for Aboriginal students fresh intake of students eager to of partnerships in support of learn new skills and acquire new economic and social growth. This 17 THE MECHANICS OF A WIN knowledge. year, for instance, we launched From coaching to his career, Phil Morin is a champion This spring, graduates crossing two centres of excellence — the the stage in our convocation Manufacturing Centre of Excel- 19 GO WITH THE FLOW ceremonies are receiving the lence and the Centre for Minerals Water treatment solutions are Howard Kirby’s passion first-ever Saskatchewan Poly- Innovation. Stories about these technic parchments. They are new initiatives appear on pages 9 20 LEARNING THAT WORKS following in the footsteps of the and 12 respectively. Well-rounded education is the key to Mike Nord’s success many well-respected graduates We will also continue to of SIAST — the Saskatchewan expand our applied research 22 CHANGING LIVES & COMMUNITIES Institute of Applied Science and activities (see page 28) to help Staff members give back in meaningful ways GADGET Technology. partners find innovative solutions Saskatchewan Polytechnic is for real-world problems. 24 AUTO MOTIVATION GURU building on the very solid founda- Student-focused and em- Automotive instructor’s cars are his pride and joy tion established by SIAST as we ployer-driven applied learning continue our transformation into and applied research are key 26 FISHY TALES a new kind of post-secondary elements of what it means to be a Fishing tips and a recipe from Steven Yanish enterprise, one that specializes polytechnic. in student-focused and employ- And why do we need a 27 BALANCING ACT er-driven applied learning. polytechnic in Saskatchewan? Sask Polytech’s Gwen Bourque on her military career As a polytechnic, we are Quite simply, because growth expanding our scope of program- drives the economy, business 28 CHEERS FOR LOCAL BEER ming to include degrees of an drives growth and people with Preserving unique flavours for a Saskatchewan brewery applied nature where demand for real-world skills drive business. Turn your passion into a career. 29 BY ANY OTHER NAME App helps nursing students identify surgical tools faster Like other polytechnics in Canada, Saskatchewan Polytechnic prepares students for successful careers. We will continue to expand our 30 NEVER JUST A NUMBER Formerly SIAST, we are evolving to meet the needs of our applied research activities . . . International student got a career boost at Sask Polytech province and our country. With expanded programs and applied research capabilities, we tailor our learning to meet industry needs while helping students focus their passions into successful careers. Saskatchewan Polytechnic Magazine is a publication of Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatchewan Polytechnic 400, 119 4th Ave. S. Apply now at saskpolytech.ca Editors Ashley Hatley, Linda Miller-Wenman Contributing writers Barbara Balfour, Sara Bedal Contributing photographers Tom Bartlett, Kristen Heatley, David Stobbe, Bill Stevenson Saskatoon SK S7K 5X2 On the cover: Yvette Moore, photographed by Tom Bartlett Phone: 1-866-467-4278 saskpolytech saskpolytech.ca

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FEATURE STORY A WOMAN OF VISION YVETTE MOORE’S PASSION FOR CREATIVITY FUELS EVERYTHING SHE DOES

ixteen years ago, A painter of evocative prairie program met her as she checked Yvette Moore scenes, Moore painstakingly out the building where classes climbed a scaf- captures a high level of detail in were going to be held, he noticed fold for the first her artwork. her three- and seven-year-old time. Her mission daughters in tow. was to restore FAMILY PRIORITIES Moore says he shook his head. the 1910 heritage Moore started painting in acrylics “It was one of the hardest cours- building she’d just purchased in when her son was a baby, grab- es they offered. He just could not Moose Jaw and convert it into bing precious minutes while he see how I could do it,” she says. an art gallery — in less than three napped to work at her easel. Then She became even more com- months. her three daughters came along. mitted to pursuing the diploma It was a daunting undertaking. “The children grew up with me program — and her determination Moore’s project team consist- painting — it just became part of paid off. Moore graduated near the ed mostly of friends and family. their life,” says Moore. top of her class with a high grade- The repairs included not only the But when her marriage broke point average, and at convocation, It was an interesting turn of removal of the suspended ceiling up in 1985, she had to take a hard a partner in a Regina architectural and original flooring in the former look at her future. “I was living off firm approached her to line up a events. My whole life has land titles building, but also called my artwork, but I couldn’t quite job interview. for more than a tonne of plaster see that as sufficient in raising a “I hadn’t even set out to find been like that. Everything and 140 litres of paint stripper, family,” she says. a job yet,” Moore says. But she which would ultimately reveal Moore decided to return to earned the architectural technolo- sort of falls together. solid copper doors and window school as a mature student and gist position, which came with the frames. moved from Radville to Moose flexibility of working at home two The Yvette Moore Gallery of Jaw. She’d had an interest in days a week. Fine Arts opened right on sched- building and design since hanging “It was an interesting turn of ule March 27, 1999, with Saskatch- out in her father’s workshop on events,” she says. “My whole life ewan’s then-lieutenant-governor, the farm as a girl, so she en- has been like that. Everything sort the Honourable Jack Wiebe, rolled in a two-year architectural of falls together.” cutting a copper wire (in lieu of a engineering technology program She made the hour-long com- ribbon). It was a pivotal moment at the Saskatchewan Technical mute to Regina for a year, but after for Moore. Institute (now Saskatchewan a stretch of black ice landed her Up to that point, painting had Polytechnic). car in a ditch, Moore decided to try essentially defined her career. But when the head of the going it alone in Moose Jaw.

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FEATURE STORY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

hile most people picture agricul- ture and mining when they think Wof Saskatchewan, the booming manufacturing industry has also become a significant part of the provincial economy. In 2013, Saskatchewan account- ed for $15.7 billion in the purchase of manufacturing equipment, he continued freelance design which increased to $16.5 billion in work and focused on her art. 2014 and is expected to continue It was a propitious decision. on its upward swing for years to Three years later she received a What’s really important about It’s this kind of big-picture, come. telephone call from Tundra Books, forward-thinking attitude that “As oil and gas remains a key with the news that she had been Yvette’s work is how she characterizes Moore’s community industry and the mining sector chosen to illustrate A Prairie work. She’s been a director of the evolves, we need to ensure we Alphabet, by writer Jo Bannatyne- records our present. That’s Moose Jaw Chamber of Com- have the manufacturing capac- Cugnet. It was important that the why it resonates… merce for eight years, and has held ity in the province to support illustrator knew and understood director roles with Tourism Moose them,” says Jamie Hilts, dean of the Prairies, Bannatyne-Cugnet Jaw, South West Tourism, Moose the School of Mining, Energy and TOM KISHCHUK, RIGHT. says: “I couldn’t have someone do- our present,” Bannatyne- Polytech. Eldest daughter Rynette Jaw’s Heritage Advisory Com- Manufacturing at Saskatchewan ing a John Deere tractor in purple Cugnet says. “That’s why it reso- is an operations director and a mittee, Women Entrepreneurs of Polytechnic. because it was ‘cute.’ It had to be nates with people.” Sask Polytech alumna. Saskatchewan, Moose Jaw Arts realistic.” In less than a year, Moore Moose Jaw — which brands in Motion and the Saskatchewan NEED FOR EXPERTISE had completed all 26 paintings. PRAIRIE LIFE UP CLOSE itself “Surprisingly Unexpected” — Honours Advisory Council. Last November, Sask Polytech MANUFACTURING The children’s book went on It’s also one of the reasons people attracts about half a million visitors In 2005, she was named Sas- formed a partnership with Cana- to be a best-seller and garnered — tourists and locals alike — spend annually, but it hasn’t always. katchewan Woman of the Year dian Manufacturers and Exporters praise outside Canada. Tundra time at Moore’s gallery. There, they “Twenty years ago, Moose Jaw and, from 2007 to 2012, was an to meet the province’s rising need EXCELLENCE notes on its website that Pub- can experience Moore’s portrayals was pretty much in the doldrums,” honorary colonel with the Royal for expertise in the form of a new lishers Weekly hailed “Moore’s of prairie life up close; view the says Deb Thorn, the city’s econom- Canadian Air Force’s 15 Wing initiative, the Saskatchewan Manu- New partnership to support a fast-growing industry sector intricate, realistic style — calling work of other artisans such as ic development officer. “Tourism Moose Jaw. facturing Centre of Excellence. to mind a cross between Andrew potters, glass artists and jewellery helped put Moose Jaw on the In 2013, Moore received the “We’ve already begun to see Wyeth and Norman Rockwell.” makers; shop for one-of-a-kind map. It took the work of a lot of Moose Jaw Chamber of Com- benefits from the centre in a num- the aim of the centre is to focus to the manufacturing sector, not Programs will be developed to In 1992, Moore received a Mr. gifts or nosh on rhubarb spinach people, and Yvette was a key part merce Business Leader of the Year ber of areas, which we anticipate on three priority areas in manu- just through producing well- meet various industry demands Christie’s Book Award for excel- salad, Saskatoon-berry crêpes or of that process. She’s always been award, and this April was among will continue,” says Tom Kishchuk, facturing: increasing productivity, trained graduates from the trades including leadership skills and new lence in book illustration in Canada other homemade creations in the a strong proponent of heritage.” 10 recipients of the Saskatchewan president and CEO of Mitsubishi battling labour and skills shortages and industrial programs, but also technologies such as 3-D printing. for A Prairie Alphabet. The prize Gallery Café. Order of Merit, the province’s Hitachi Power Systems Canada and improving innovation through through our expertise in the area A new executive-in-residence was $7,500. “As a single mom, that Moore’s youngest daughter, BIG-PICTURE ATTITUDE highest honour. Ltd. and chair of the Saskatchewan education and networking. of applied research,” Hilts says. program will offer mentorship and was incredible,” Moore says. Sarah, manages the café and In fact, Moore feels so passion- Those are just a few of the Manufacturing Council. “Through this partnership, “Developing and delivering the networking to groom the next Subsequently, Moore and handles communications, creative ately about preserving historical achievements of an entrepreneur Housed on the Saskatoon cam- we are most looking forward to necessary educational and training generation of manufacturing lead- Bannatyne-Cugnet collaborated and events for the gallery, while buildings that she funds a Sask who does her own bookkeeping, pus with a $1 million annual budget, becoming a significant contributor programs is key to ensuring the ers and bridge the gap between on two other books, A Prairie Year Moore’s son, Tyler, does custom Polytech scholarship recognizing gardens ferociously and delights in manufacturing industry continues academia and industry. and Heartland — A Prairie Sampler. framing on site. top students in the Architectural receiving power tools as gifts. to evolve in a positive way and “We’re developing current and Together with A Prairie Alphabet, The gallery has long been a fam- History and Business for Renova- In March, at an International that we can compete on a global future leaders, and creating aware- the books have sold almost half a ily affair. Middle daughter Chantelle tors courses of Sask Polytech’s Ar- Women’s Day event, Moore told the We’ve already begun to see benefits from scale. We see ourselves as a world ness of the sector within broader million copies. focused on sales and marketing chitectural Technologies program. women to learn as much as possi- leader in both the development trades groups that will help to “What’s really important about there for 10 years, although she is And she’s currently restoring her ble. “The more skills you have, the the centre in a number of areas, which we of specialized equipment and in address labour shortage issues,” Yvette’s work is how she records now a business instructor at Sask own Moose Jaw heritage home. more independent you become.” anticipate will continue. servicing manufacturing needs.” Kishchuk says.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Q&A ROXANNE KANAK Q | When you were in school trying to juggle responsibilities, what was your favourite thing to do to relax? SKILLS ON A A | Yoga. Q | What song transports you back to your days at Sask Polytech? A | Probably anything by Fitz & the Tantrums. I was really into

WORLD SCALE them while in school. Q | If you could spend a weekend anywhere, where SASK POLYTECH WAS A LAUNCH PAD would you go? A | Just a weekend? The FOR TWO MEMBERS OF TEAM CANADA mountains probably. Q | Who inspires you? A | My mom. Q | What book have you read more than once? A | A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler).

magine designing something Polytech, the competition is a In February, Gustafson and “Many people may not realize the to fit a specific need, refining chance to push himself and do We’re one of the Kanak had to pass an additional thought process that goes on be- the design, making it bigger, what he loves. It was his gold “ nationwide WorldSkills selection hind everything that gets printed few post-secondary Q&A stronger or more visually medal-winning national perfor- trial to make it onto Team Canada. — fonts, colour matching, typog- CARSON GUSTAFSON appealing — then printing it in mance while still in high school institutions in They are paired with trainers raphy, centre and alignment,” says Q | When you were in school 3-D and putting it together for in 2012 that drew the attention Saskatchewan who work on their skills for five to Kanak, 20, who currently works for trying to juggle responsibilities, Ipresentation in front of a critical of his current employer, Integra that offer the skills 10 hours a week, organize extra WOW Factor Media in Moose Jaw. what was your favourite thing audience. Engineering, which hired him as a to excel in the classes for them to take and keep to do to relax? Now imagine doing all of the designer and offered to pay for his them focused and in the competi- ‘COOL OPPORTUNITY’ A | Take walks and explore above in six hours. further schooling at Saskatchewan competition in this tive spirit. Going into skills competitions, Saskatoon. It’s a beautiful city, National Skills Canada champ- Polytechnic. category. Like Gustafson, Kanak discov- participants have no idea of what and I couldn’t get enough of it! ions Carson Gustafson and ered what she was good at early will be expected from them. Q | What song transports you Roxanne Kanak don’t need to PURSUIT OF PRECISION on. Growing up in the small town On one occasion, Kanak had to back to your days at Sask imagine. They’ve been performing Gustafson, 21, first began drafting reality. I believe there’s a real art to of Quill Lake, attending a school create a magazine cover and three Polytech? under this kind of pressure for designs in Grade 8 with paper, a this aspect of design, and there’s a with only 130 students, she didn’t inside spreads for a global strike A | “Coming of Age” by Foster years, preparing to represent the pencil and a ruler. “I really enjoyed lot of creativity involved in coming have the option of taking a graphic movement. On another, she had to the People. best of Canada’s vocational train- it. When I told my parents about to the right solution.” design program. It was a position create a logo, letterhead, business Q | If you could spend a ing on the world stage. it, my father, who was a teacher Gustafson says Sask Polytech on the yearbook committee that card, entry ticket and gift shop weekend anywhere, where This August, Gustafson and at the local high school, told me prepared him for the competitions, helped spark the interest that led bag for a museum in Germany

would you go? Kanak will be part of Team Canada about the drafting program there,” at which he won gold in 2012, 2013 to her career as a print graphic within an allotted time period. A | I’d go back to Florence, Italy, in São Paolo, Brazil, during the he says. and 2014. designer. She is the first student from

and sightsee till my feet hurt. 43rd WorldSkills Competition “I realized I really wanted to “We’re one of the few post- “I was creating layouts for Sask Polytech’s Graphic Commu- Q | Who inspires you? (worldskills.org), where competi- pursue it as a career and become secondary institutions in the book, and I loved doing it, nications program to qualify for A | My parents. tors from more than 60 countries better at this skill. I like the preci- Saskatchewan that offer the tools spending lots of extra hours on it. WorldSkills. Q | What book have you read will demonstrate their trade skills sion behind it, and the accuracy to excel in the competition in this I figured I could make a career out “It’s such a cool opportunity, more than once? against the most demanding inter- involved with 3-D modelling category,” he says. “I’m hoping the of it if I loved it that much,” says and Sask Polytech has been very A | Ender’s Game (award- national standards. software. It’s such an exact and instructors will push toward bigger Kanak, who grew up watching her supportive. I’m hoping to get winning science fiction novel by For Gustafson, a 2014 graduate particular task. Everything being representation of our program and mom scrapbook. recognized on a larger scale in a Orson Scott Card). of the CAD/CAM Engineering manufactured is due to people convince students to enter, the She describes her vocation as bigger job centre — maybe even Technology program at Sask like us who translate concepts into way my high-school teachers did.” a kind of visual problem-solving. somewhere crazy like New York.”

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CENTRE FOR INNOVATION

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ich in natural resources centre offers education, training vation is not a physical building. essential for powering and services specific to the mining It’s an operational unit within Sask and feeding the world, and minerals industry. Polytech — a brokering service Saskatchewan is home “We’ll do that in a number of driving connections and opportu- ...are endless Rto a booming mining industry that ways,” says centre director Cristal nities between industry and edu- accounts for 30,000 jobs in the Glass-Painchaud. cation, Glass-Painchaud says. The province. From potash and sodium centre will provide leadership and sulphate to gold and diamonds, A LEADERSHIP ROLE management training within the the earth offers a bounty. “Within Sask Polytech, we have 50 context of continuing education. But as the mining economy existing programs that are putting Courses will be delivered on-site at Talk to us about how far your career can go. grows, so does the demand for out graduates qualified to work in Sask Polytech as well as online. a skilled workforce. To facilitate the mining and minerals industry. “Our set-up allows us to extend From remote locations on the shores of Hudson’s Bay to the extreme terrain of the Rocky Mountains, to urban cityscapes these evolving needs, the brand- The centre can find out what indus- our reach for delivery and allow across Western Canada ... the Meridian team offers the opportunity to build your future. new Centre for Minerals Innovation try players need, and connect them for student access beyond a class- We are proud to offer graduates and qualified applicants a highly competitive salary, full benefits, pension plan and an was established through a part- to what we have available in the room — especially at the northern award-winning safety program, all with opportunities for advancement in a growing, successful company. nership between Saskatchewan institution,” Glass-Painchaud says. mine sites, which are remote,” she Explore your horizons: visit MeridianSurveys.ca today. Polytechnic and the International The school can also respond by says. “I see the centre as a valued Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII). creating new programming, she resource for industry and students, Launched in November 2014 says: “We can provide a leadership allowing us to target skills and Eight locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan and sponsored by a combination role in bringing the training wher- education needs to foster a work- 1-800-934-1818 | www.MeridianSurveys.ca of Saskatchewan-based compa- ever and whenever it’s needed.” force that contributes to a strong nies and government funds, the The Centre for Minerals Inno- economy for the province.”

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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY GIVING A LEGACY

DONORS INVEST IN STUDENT SUCCESS Gifts from industry and individ- uals ensure that Saskatchewan Polytechnic students have the support they need to succeed. Seven donors have contributed major gifts of equipment and cash with a total value of almost $4.6 million. The gifts include print media equipment, cars and heavy equipment, along with funding for equipment replacement, facility upgrades, simulation lab enhancements and student awards. Our thanks to SaskPower, Husky Energy Inc., the Estate of John and Helen Lockwood, Crown Investments Corp., Norquest College and Yara BLIND HOCKEY PLAYERS IN ACTION. IN GOAL IS MIKE SIMMONDS, WHO INITIATED THE PROJECT TO DESIGN A BETTER PUCK. Belle Plaine for their leadership and commitment to Sask Polytech. If you or your organization

feel, although larger at five inches INSET: ANN AND GEORGE MERTLER. MAIN PHOTO: GEORGE WORKING ON A FAMILY MEMBER’S LOG HOUSE. is interested in supporting PUCK in diameter as opposed to a reg- Saskatchewan Polytechnic, ulation puck’s three inches. Inside please contact Alison Matheson are the protected electronics that at 306-775-7717 or email make it beep and vibrate so that alison.matheson@ PERFECTION players can hear it when it’s flying saskpolytechnic.ca. through the air. A LEGACY OF Sask Polytech helps to solve blind hockey’s biggest riddle When the stick hits it, the pulses of sound speed up. The final electronic prototype years as the stocks increase in was used on the ice at the Courage CARPENTRY value, the school can use the Canada tournament in Toronto in capital appreciation of the stocks hile the sport of program at Sask Polytech, a new February. Couple donates an enduring gift with tax benefits for equipment or school upgrades. blind hockey has puck is being developed around There have been “The players told us the puck With this arrangement, there is been around since which the blind hockey community “ is so far advanced from anything also a benefit to my mother and the 1950s, the can build the sport — and perhaps close to 70 puck they’ve used in the past. The exec- to the estate. Rather than being Wquestion of what to use as a puck one day take it to the Paralympics. utive director of Courage Canada hit with a huge capital gain at her attempts so far. has, until very recently, remained It all started when Mike Sim- This one looks like told us they’re certainly in it for uring the 64 years they to building up this city and the stocks to the school, giving Ann the death, the funds will be used for the unsolved Rubik’s Cube of monds, a blind hockey player it’s on the right the long haul to make this puck as were married, Ann and country. Where else could he give benefit of a tax receipt but remov- the school and bursaries.” the game. who lost his sight due to diabetic accessible as possible,” Voykin says. George Mertler were his efforts to? Wood was his line of ing the taxable capital gain to her. George, who spent his career as Played by athletes with 10 per retinopathy, approached Anthony track for sure. Simmonds, a comedian and inseparable. When work, and he enjoyed it so much,” A further $100,000 in bank shares a millwright foreman, would have cent vision or less, the game uses Voykin at the Saskatoon campus writer who often works blind DGeorge passed away in April 2012, says Ann, 92. “I’m a giving person. will be transferred to the school upon been thrilled to help others pursue an adapted puck that is bigger and to discuss a solution. hockey into his routine, could not Ann started thinking about a way If I help someone else, I feel Ann’s passing, to be held in perpe- a career in woodworking, Gord slower, and makes noise on the be more pleased. to celebrate George’s life, honour better. Whenever I needed help, I tuity. The dividend paid from the says: “Dad knew the value of Sask ice. Variations that have been tried ‘SO FAR ADVANCED’ improves the quality of life of those “Everybody at the tournament his memory and acknowledge his received it myself — and education shares will be used for bursaries. Polytech (then SIAST), as he was include a nail-embedded plastic Simmonds is the only Saskatche- with vision impairment,” Voykin I spoke with was really excited to talent as a master woodcrafter. is what everyone needs.” “When you transfer corporate getting young fellows working with wheel from a toy wagon, a juice can wan player participating in an an- says. He approached the poly- hear that we’ve got a school taking Leaving a legacy to help stu- As an added bonus, leaving a stocks, you are not taxed on the him as graduates and apprentices. and a sheet-metal puck filled with nual international tournament held technic’s applied research office the time to design something, get dents made the most sense, so in legacy also made sense for tax capital gain and you are also given He really appreciated what the ball bearings — capable of doing by Courage Canada Hockey for the to secure more than $20,000 in players’ feedback and actually get 2012, the Ann and George Mertler and estate planning purposes. The a charitable receipt for the amount school had to offer and the types of considerable damage. Blind, a national charity that leads funding. it right,” he says. Bursary for carpentry students Mertlers provided enough funds to donated,” explains Ann and people it was turning out,” he says. But now, thanks to the efforts of the development of the sport. Voykin’s team came up with the “There have been close to 70 was established. award an annual $4,000 bursary George’s son, Gord. “The school “I think this is the true meaning a six-person team in the Electronics “We were more than willing to idea of a puck that is rubberized on puck attempts so far. This one looks “George was a very ambi- to two students. Starting this year, will take the stocks and provide of a legacy — it will just keep on Systems Engineering Technology support such a neat project that the outside, with a familiar look and like it’s on the right track for sure.” tious man and looked forward they will also be transferring bank funds to the students. Over the giving back.”

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ABORIGINAL STUDENTS ALUMNI PROFILE

ABORIGINAL “By the end of the season, Morin had led his SUCCESS, ASAP team to the city Program is building skills and boosting achievement championship and was named Coach of the Year.

he first in her family to graduate high school, Colleen Charles went on hil Morin is a bit of a to complete Saskatche- hockey nut. An avid fan of Twan Polytechnic’s Recreation and the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, Leisure Management program. A he watches games every mother by age 21, she then earned Pchance he gets. He also coaches a master’s degree in education and GRANT PIERCE, RIGHT a midget team in Prince Albert, a is now planning a PhD. labour of love that lets him flex his Meanwhile, several years after level — they’re head and shoulders leadership and motivational skills in, completing the Electrician appren- above others who didn’t have that quite literally, a different arena. ticeship program, Grant Pierce opportunity,” she says, adding that Morin started head coaching returned to Sask Polytech as an 95 per cent of students who take last season. What followed was the instructor in the same field. summer transition courses success- stuff Hollywood movies are made These are just a couple of fully complete their programs. of. The teenage boys on the Stars examples of the successes sparked A new Aboriginal balance Black team began the season as by Aboriginal programming at scorecard will help identify areas underdogs, a group of players who Saskatchewan Polytechnic. to be further improved, says Jason had no one to coach them. But by Recognizing a need to help in- Seright, Sask Polytech’s director of the end of the season, Morin had THE MECHANICS crease Aboriginal students’ success, Aboriginal Strategy. led the team to the city champi- the Aboriginal Student Achieve- ABORIGINAL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC “It’s like a report card looking at onship and was named Coach of ment Plan (ASAP) was established areas such as representative work- the Year by the Prince Albert Minor in 2009. It includes 21 recommen- force, amount of financial resources Hockey Association. OF A WIN dations for removing barriers to Many of our students are the first given, space dedicated to Aborigi- education, ranging from financial nal support services and programs, FAST-FORWARD LIFE Phil Morin’s championship attitude flows from and literacy skills to navigating life in their families to embark on a and how many Aboriginal students These were gratifying accomplish- his work to coaching young athletes in a larger city. Sask Polytech has post-secondary education. are employed after leaving their ments, and all the more so because programs. There are also questions Morin fit his volunteer coaching into that students can answer on how an already packed schedule. An had a consistently high Aboriginal “Many of our students are the satisfied they are with the services. industrial mechanic with Cameco, student population, and ASAP first in their families to embark on This helps everyone in the organiza- Morin flies in to the company’s Key to PA to coach the team and then company’s industrial mechanic seeks to build on that by increasing a post-secondary education,” says tion play a part in this strategy.” Lake uranium mine site for seven head back in the morning. apprenticeship program, but had to Business Furnishings has been the program completion rate. Myrna Yuzicapi, special adviser on To ensure the future success of days at a time. Then it’s back home If his life seems like it’s frequently earn enough seniority to qualify. serving Saskatchewan’s market- So far, a number of achievements Aboriginal initiatives and co-author ASAP, Yuzicapi says, the institution- to Prince Albert for seven days, to on fast forward, that suits Morin just In 2007, he was accepted into place for 34 years. With offices in have been accomplished: enrol- of the ASAP. al culture needs to be inclusive. his wife, three kids (with another on fine. It hasn’t always been that way. the four-year program, which Saskatoon & Regina, our growing ment of self-identified Aboriginal “We have a rapidly growing the way) and the team. In the 1990s, he couldn’t find included two months at Saskatch- family of companies include students is more than 3,200, and GROWING CONFIDENCE young Aboriginal population,” Morin is also president of the Key work as an electronics technician. ewan Polytechnic (then SIAST) in Precision Moving & Installation the school completion rate for “Just having help finding their way she says. “We need a better Lake-McArthur River local of the “I had to do something,” he says, Saskatoon each year. “I had the and Precision Autodoor Systems. these students is increasing. This around, knowing where to go for understanding of the history that United Steelworkers union (likely, so he got his trucker’s 1A licence same instructor for three of my four is due, at least in part, to supports groceries and seeing people they contributed to our present circum- he says, the local’s first president and hauled for Northern Resource terms,” says Morin. “He knew me, including Aboriginal advisers, a recognize makes a huge differ- stances, a curriculum that includes of First Nations origin). “Last year, Trucking to mines in northern and I knew what he expected.” community coordinator, emergency ence,” Yuzicapi says. Aboriginal ways of knowing and we were bargaining almost every Saskatchewan. After starting at The standard set by that instruc- bursary funds and a transition pro- “The most noticeable benefit learning, and different teaching night,” he says. It wasn’t unusual Cameco in 2001 as a slurry driver, tor is now something Morin applies gram for new students that starts a from the program is the students’ and evaluation strategies. This will for him to wrap up a meeting at 6 he hauled high-grade uranium from to his work, and to his aspiring www.busfurn.com COLLEEN CHARLES month before classes begin. confidence and assertiveness benefit everyone.” p.m. in Saskatoon, drive 90 minutes mine to mill. He had his eye on the young hockey teams as well.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Q&A

ater is the life- Q | When you were in school blood of every trying to juggle responsibilities, BETTER BALANCE community — what did you do to relax? and for Howard A | Socialized with friends from WKirby, the most rewarding work my hometown of Coronach who is helping the smallest communi- also lived in Saskatoon. ties, the ones least able to afford Q | What song transports you “I like where I work because my technologically advanced water back to your days at Sask Poly- treatment solutions. tech? average commute time is around “We’ve done a lot of work for A | ”Crocodile Rock” by Elton John. small hamlets, villages, towns, Q | If you could spend a weekend 20 minutes, which means more regional parks and First Nations anywhere, where would you go? of a work-life balance.” communities, and renovated over A | Camping in the mountains with 100 small water plants,” says Kirby, my family. an award-winning business opera- Q | Who inspires you? tor and a 1973 graduate of the wa- A | My wife and best friend, Amber ter sciences technology program Sharon. at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Q | What book have you read Alumni, Medical Radiologic Technology “We’ve been able to help small more than once? communities that would otherwise A | The Five Levels Of Leadership, struggle through lack of finances,” by John Maxwell. he says. “If a water-treatment solution turns into a large engineering project, it can end up being beyond their scope, so we try to keep systems small and affordable.”

GROWING BUSINESS When Kirby first crossed the stage GO WITH more than 40 years ago to accept his diploma from Sask Polytech (then known as SIAST), he had no THE FLOW idea he would one day help these smaller communities as owner of Sask Polytech alum’s career has reached a high-water mark one of the province’s largest water CONNECT WITH YOUR PERFECT system distributors. Nor did he expect to be back, OPPORTUNITY four decades later, to accept his second diploma, an honorary have been our technical ability, lence Hall of Fame, received the award from Sask Polytech in rec- quality products and customer Battlefords Business Excellence ognition of his numerous achieve- service. We make sure to have fun Heritage Award and was honoured ments in the water industry. at what we’re doing.” with a Supplier of the Year Award Like you, in Saskatchewan we put patients first. “When we started Anderson Kirby’s company, which spe- at the Saskatchewan Water and Pump House in May 1983, we had cializes in the design of pumping, Waste Water Show. no idea we’d be able to grow the water treatment and turf irrigation Kirby credits his time at Sask business to compete against multi- We hope we can systems, employs 46 in Prince Polytech for his success. Let us help you find the health career opportunity that meets national corporations,” says Kirby, Albert and northern Saskatch- “My diploma in water sciences the company’s president and CEO. continue to employ ewan, serving a customer base technology was an ideal founda- both your professional and personal needs. “Our sales keep climbing every as many people as that stretches from Lloydminster tion,” he says. “I’ve hired six water year. We hope we can continue we do today and across the province and all the way sciences grads from Sask Polytech to employ as many people as we keep serving a to Hudson Bay. and two are employed currently. do today and keep serving a wide Last year, Anderson Pump Having been through it myself, range of customers,” he says. “The wide range of House was inducted into the I am certainly aware of the high [email protected] building blocks of our business customers. Achievements in Business Excel- quality of the program.”

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ALUMNI PROFILE You have the skills. Q&A Unearth your full Q | When you were in school trying to juggle responsibilities, what did you do to relax? potential with A | I was engaged to my now- wife Glenna, and we loved to PotashCorp. have people over for dinner and entertain. We still love doing that. Q | What song transports you back to your days at Sask Polytech? We’re a leader in the global food solution, and you’re a talented technician/technologist. A | “Two Princes” by the Spin Doctors. And our theme song Together we can help feed the world. ike Nord remembers was definitely “Hotel California” taking an organi- by the Eagles. Be part of the world’s largest fertilizer company, and receive competitive beneﬁ ts, advanced zational behaviour Q | If you could spend a week- training and an opportunity to do what you enjoy in a progressive corporation. course at Saskatch- end anywhere, where would Mewan Polytechnic and thinking, “I you go? will never, ever use this class.” A | Disney is a brand that always The 1994 graduate of the brings smiles to the faces of my Business Administration program whole family. We love Disney could not have been more mistak- World. PotashCorpjobs.com en. Today, it’s among the classes Q | Who inspires you? Nord uses the most. A | Walt Disney. Walt was a truly “In fact, with every single class I great human being. can think back to, I’m using some Q | What book have you read part of it in my job today,” says the more than once? 15-102-004 – Unearth Your Potential – SIAST Polytechnic Ad 7.25” x 4.75” 4C general manager of the Battle- A | Straight from the Gut, by fords and District Co-op Ltd., an Jack Welch, the longtime CEO of For additional information on the Growing Tomorrow Fund, please contact: operation with gross annual sales General Electric. GROWING TOMORROW FUND of $105 million and almost 300 HELP A STUDENT • GROW A FUTURE • START TODAY! Dianne Craig [email protected] employees. All donations will be matched through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity program. (306) 659-6938 “The faculty members at Sask So, even a modest donation can make a big difference to a Saskatchewan Polytechnic student. Polytech have all contributed to the business world before  YES! INVEST IN TOMORROW! they came back to teach — that My gift amount:  $25  $50  $100  other (please specify) $______practical experience is very useful, LEARNING because they can apply it to help Name: ______Company name (if applicable): ______us understand. They also care about their students.” THAT WORKS Address: ______Nord, 43, began his career in City: ______Province: ______Postal code: ______co-operative retailing systems as Mike Nord’s education was the start of a lasting career Phone: ______Email: ______a student working for the Melfort Co-op. He has since worked at Name to appear on charitable receipt: ______nine different co-ops, in addition Payment method:  Visa  MasterCard  Cash  Cheque (make cheques payable to Saskatchewan Polytechnic ) to a four-year stint as a training Card number: ______Exp. date: ______/______Security code: ______(last three digits on back of card) officer at the Hilton Hotel in Tokyo. have an open mind and be willing in my career, I also enjoy helping Name of cardholder: ______Signature of cardholder: ______There, he learned to speak and The faculty to learn.” our employees achieve their own write Japanese at a high interme- members at Sask Today, no two days are the goals,” he says.  Please include me in Sask Polytech’s donor recognition program  I would like to remain anonymous diate level and met people from all “ same at Nord’s job, which involves “We’re really fortunate to work  Please send me information about activities and events that help support Sask Polytech students over the world. Polytech have all overseeing five different areas — with people who are passionate

 Please send me information about how I can make a planned gift “In Tokyo, you could see contributed to the human resources, marketing, safe- about what they do. something new and amazing every business world… ty and operations, finances and “So many of our employees  I am a SIAST/Sask Polytech grad. Please add me to your alumni database night. Learning about a culture so That practical“ social responsibility — and making have worked for us their whole SIAST/Sask Polytech ID or birth date: ______Campus: ______much older than ours is fantastic sure they run smoothly. lives, and at least seven hold 35 Program: ______Year of graduation: ______if you’re interested in history at experience is very “Because I have been given years of experience. What compa- all,” Nord says. “You just have to useful. so much help from other people ny can say that? Not many.” Send to Dianne Craig, Donor & Alumni Relations, 55 – 33rd Street East, PO Box 1520, Saskatoon SK S7K 3R5

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STAFF GIVING BACK

HELPING PEOPLE CHANGING LIVES IS ITS OWN REWARD FOR & COMMUNITIES FACULTY MEMBERS

For some Saskatchewan Polytechnic instructors, using their skills to help improve lives is second nature. Here’s a look at two examples.

LUCIE CLARK’S HUSBAND MIKE AND DAUGHTER DANICA LISKE. #ONE FREE DENTAL CARE TAKES “Many of the people we saw AWAY THE PAIN that day carry stories that reso- nate,” Lefebvre says. For example, or a year, the patient had one patient who received a tooth #TWO been unable to chew extraction was so relieved to A PERSONAL CONNECTION daughter, only in Grade 12 at the on the left side of her be pain-free that when she got WITH DEMENTIA EDUCATION time, ended up delaying post- mouth, and she couldn’t home, she turned around and secondary to help care for him. Fafford the cost of dental care. Af- hopped right back on the bus to hemical Technology “It evolved into us doing a lot of ter undergoing a free-of-charge, bring the dentist a thank-you card. program instructor public speaking to raise aware- tooth-saving root canal worth “It’s pretty easy for these folks Lucie Clark keeps track ness about this aggressive kind $1,500, she couldn’t stop crying, to choose paying their power bill of every student she of dementia that hits in people in which alarmed the volunteers or buying food over getting a Chas taught in the last 25 years — their 40s and 50s, and can tear around her until they understood tooth fixed. Getting this treatment she’s even Facebook friends with apart and financially ruin a family.” that her tears were happy ones. at no cost is huge for them.” many of them. Clark and her daughter have “She was crying because The need to provide more “Lots of companies are phon- spoken at venues ranging from the pain was finally gone,” says extensive care was observed early ing us because chemistry techs conferences and care homes to Sask Polytech Dental Hygiene on at the Dental Hygiene clinic are so sought-after,” says Clark, galas and university classrooms. instructor Dean Lefebvre. Since on campus, which offers services herself a Sask Polytech alumna. After only four years, Clark’s 2012, Lefebvre has spearheaded at a reduced rate and allows “I always keep an eye out for husband had to be moved to a a one-day community oral health students in their second year opportunities for my grads.” nursing home. She found one initiative to offer free dental care of the program to meet clinical Some of Clark’s most sig- across the street from Sask Poly- to low-income, inner-city patients requirements. nificant contributions to the tech, and she feeds him lunch and referred by Regina’s Food Bank. “We started this because of community are through her supper every day. Last year, 70 patients were the need we were seeing within tireless efforts volunteering and “He’s still my husband, and I’ve provided with more than $32,000 the community — patients were fundraising for the Alzheimer’s made that promise that I would worth of free dental procedures coming in with cavities, broken Society of Saskatchewan. Clark’s take care of him and be with him,” thanks to generous donations and teeth and ill-fitting dentures. mother was diagnosed with Clark says. “In five years he hasn’t 100 volunteers. It was the largest And there were so many barriers Alzheimer’s at age 63, and Clark’s said my name, but he knows me, volunteer turnout in the history of to acquiring care, such as the husband was diagnosed with he recognizes my voice. It’s not the one-day dental health event, costs of transportation and child dementia at 53. easy some days — I’ll walk in and held every spring, and included care, both of which we provide,” “When my husband was say, ‘Hi Mike, do you still love me?’ dentists, denturists and dental Lefebvre says. diagnosed with front tempo- “Sometimes he’ll say ‘No.’ therapists, as well as assistants “At the end of the day, every- ral dementia, I was only in my Sometimes he’ll say ‘Yes,’ and I’ll and hygienists from the program body leaves feeling so good. It’s a 40s. It rocked my world. It was say, ‘Well that’s good, because I at Sask Polytech. pretty gratifying experience.” life-changing,” says Clark, whose still love you.’”

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ALUMNI PROFILE

NEW Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni Award

JIM KERR’S TOP 5 TIPS

on taking your next road trip with young kids

Allow for lots of time when you’re travelling. Many people 1 think the destination is all that matters, but the trip is an adven- ture in itself. The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni Award celebrates the contributions of alumni to our Get the kids in appropriate AUTO car seats. Some seats fit communities and our province. The award provides $1,000 in financial support to 2better in certain styles of Sask Polytech students who are the children, MOTIVATION cars. Try them out in the vehicle, and see how they fit. Check with stepchildren, grandchildren or your local fire hall or ambulance stepgrandchildren of registered alumni. station — they often hold sessions Saskatchewan Polytechnic alumni include on how to properly fit a car seat graduates of SIAST and other institutions that into your vehicle. make up the new Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Alumni can register at www.saskpolytech.ca/ When children get bored or tired, they tend to make alumni or by contacting the alumni office at Saskatoon Campus head of automotive programs discusses his car collection, travel tips and more 3noise, which could impact [email protected]. the safety of your driving. Try To support the Sask Polytech Alumni Award playing games with them, like Trust, please contact [email protected]. who can spot the most blue cars; former music teacher, What car was your first love? Do they live in a “man cave”? What’s your favourite movie car? give them a map, if they’re a bit Register or update your contact information to band director and clar- “The first love I had was a 1964 “I have a garage at my home That would have “That would have to be the Aston older, and see if they can follow it qualify for all alumni benefits. inet player, Jim Kerr is Chevy, black with a red interior. I’ve where they’re stored for the winter. to be the Aston Martin DB6 from the James Bond and identify the next town. Many also an experienced owned more than 20 of them over You could call it a man cave, movies. They’re very pricey, but rely on video games, but there’s a Amechanic — and head of automo- the years. I’ve driven just about but I refer to it as my den. It’s a Martin DB6 from the just gorgeous cars.” lot you can do without resorting tive service technician programs at everything on the road and that’s workshop complete with a TV and James Bond movies. to electronics. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Saska- still my favourite car of all time — in audio system, and it’s heated all They’re very pricey, Favourite Fast and Furious toon Campus. Here, he talks about fact, I’m restoring one right now.” the time. The teapot is always on.” movie? Stop often. cars and offers some travel tips. but just gorgeous “I’ve seen all but the last one. How many cars do you have in What are you working on? cars. They’re fun, but nothing to do with 4 What got you interested in cars? your collection? I’m restoring a ’64 Chevy Impala reality. My favourite racing movie “I started taking my first car apart “Right now I own three cars and — it’s a sanity break for me, where has to be The World’s Fastest Always travel with a picnic when I was six. My dad gave me a four motorcycles — I drive and I can spend some time in isolation, Indian. An older gentleman from basket; school playgrounds 1928 Chevrolet truck to do what- ride all of them. My baby is a ’57 concentrating on something I New Zealand modifies a 1920 5are wonderful places to ever I wanted with. Growing up on Thunderbird that I’ve owned for 35 enjoy. If I become tired, I set ev- Indian motorcycle and sets the have a picnic in the summertime. a farm in White Bear, Sask., there years. Both my sons came home erything down and walk away and land-speed world record at Utah’s Let the kids run around and burn was always something around to from the hospital in it.” know I can come back any time Bonneville Salt Flats. Even if you off some energy — then they’ll be saskpolytech.ca/alumni fix. That’s how I started learning and pick it up again from where I don’t like motorcycles, it’s still a ready to sit and rest for a while.

about mechanics.” PHOTOS BY TOM BARTLETT left off.” great movie.”

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NATURAL RESOURCES ACADEMIC AND CAREER EDUCATION

RECIPE CAMPFIRE BAKED FISH PIKE With spawn finished up but water to get blown in. Fish numbers the main lake temperatures still in will increase as the sun heats A fabulous fish recipe from Steve the single digits, pike will be search- up these shallow areas, making Yanish, professional fishing guide ing for the warmest water. This afternoons more productive. This and Natural Resource Technology generally occurs in shallow (under will last until the temperatures reach lab technician at Sask Polytech. two metres), south-facing bays. the mid-teens, forcing the giants Not all bays are created equal. Look out. Slow your presentations (how INGREDIENTS for narrow openings that allow pike the fly is delivered) as the fish can Boneless fish fillets access to the depths while prevent- be lethargic. Consider breaking out 1 onion, sliced into rings ing too much of the cold main lake the fly rod. Whole mushrooms Zucchini slices Broccoli or bok choy 2 limes Cherry tomatoes Red/green pepper Fresh vegetables of your choice (consider asparagus or yam slices) Greek seasoning to taste Spicy Thai sauce to taste WALLEYE will also be looking to more active around dawn and dusk. BALANCING feed heavily to recover from the Key in on the wind-blown side INSTRUCTIONS stress of the spawn. Key spawning of the fishing area as this will pile • Start with two layers of foil large FISHY areas are gravel or rocky points, up the food chain and concen- enough to lay the fillets on, with ACT the mouths of inflow creeks and trate forage. Keep your baits a bit plenty of extra foil to wrap them. rock-covered shorelines. They will smaller and cover as much area as • Spread onion slices on foil. Gwen Bourque finds the parallels between her not stray far from these areas. Re- possible to find active fish. They are • Lay boneless fillets on top of TALES member, walleye have eyes that are a schooling fish, so if you find one, onions. This will keep the fish from leadership roles in technology and in the military Saskatchewan has world-class well suited for low light and will be there will be more. sticking and burning. • Sprinkle Greek seasoning to taste. fishing for walleye, northern pike, • Pour small amount of Thai sauce perch, burbot (the only freshwater over fish. wen Bourque is trying worked in that capacity, I passed Currently, Bourque is the • Squeeze juice of one lime over to set an example for out the first day,” she says with a commanding officer of 38 Service member of the cod family), lake the fish. her daughters, showing laugh. “I decided it wasn’t for me.” Battalion, the Reserve Force service trout and rainbow trout, says Steve • Carefully pile all remaining vege- them they can do battalion assigned to 38 Cana- tables on top. Try placing pepper Ganything they want. dian Brigade Group. The service SUMMER JOB Yanish, professional fishing guide rings down first to stabilize the “It doesn’t matter if it’s a Bourque, who grew up in Saska- companies provide transportation, and Natural Resource Technology other vegetables. male-dominated field or not,” says toon, first joined the military to earn supplies, food services and main- • Slice second lime; place slices on Bourque, who works simultaneous- money for university: “I thought it tenance support to all field units lab technician at Saskatchewan YELLOW PERCH are also excellent old vegetation and rocky points. top. ly in two non-traditional fields. would be a good job in the summer within the group. Polytechnic. Here are some tips to table fare. Their tight schooling be- Focus on depths in the two- to • Add more Thai sauce and season- The mom of two teenage — you’d always have full-time work “I’m the boss — in charge of all help you catch the meal of a lifetime. haviour, generous limits, abundant five-metre range. These are favou- ing to taste. daughters is continuing her 23-year and then you could work part-time the logistics and combat ser- numbers and willingness to bite rite spawn spots and also provide • Place two more layers of foil over career in the military, and was during the year. I started as a med- vice support, such as fixing the make them a great species with a place to hide. Once the school is everything; fold edges togeth- awarded the Lieutenant-Governor’s ical assistant, became a clerk and weapons and fixing the vehicles,” which to introduce a youngster to located, drop an anchor. Keep your er multiple times for an airtight Military Service Pin in 2014. Since now I’m a logistics officer.” says Bourque, who has also taught fishing. They will be found around baits small and watch your rod tip. package. 2000, she has also been work- In 2006, Bourque completed courses for the military in Europe • Place package on grill and set ing in networking and computer a seven-month tour in Afghanistan, and Turkey. “What I like about over a bed of hot coals (flames will programming at Saskatchewan working with government aid working for the military is being TOP LAKE CHOICES FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FISH scorch the pack.) Polytechnic, where she’s currently agencies on civil-military co-opera- able to go out into the field. The • When food begins to cook, the manager of infrastructure services. tion and reconstruction projects in camaraderie and teamwork make 1 PIKE – Last Mountain Lake package will puff. Remove it from Bourque, 40, has been with Kandahar. it so rewarding. And then with Sask 2 WALLEYE – Tobin Lake, Last Mountain Lake the heat and let it shrink back the military since she was 17. She “It was pretty dangerous, a Polytech, it’s nice to be back in my 3 PERCH – Buffalo Pound down. After about five minutes, graduated from the Computer Sys- very different world,” she says. office,” she says. place it back over heat. It will puff tems Technology program at Sask “I remember coming home and “There are absolutely parallels 1 2 3 again within minutes. This will mean Polytech in 1997. “At first, I thought I thinking how good we have it as between my two jobs — leadership it is cooked through. was going to be a nurse. But when Canadians. I was really very happy skills and planning are required • Cut package open and enjoy! I went away with the military and to be Canadian.” for both.”

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APPLIED RESEARCH INNOVATION

CHEERSFOR LOCAL BEER

Partnership with brewery ensures protection of unique flavours

hanks to a partnership project. Research always yields between Saskatche- more questions,” he says. wan Polytechnic and a “This is a great opportunity for FROM LEFT, DALE LIPP, GRAPHIC ARTIST; CAROLE CLARKE, FACULTY, PERIOPERATIVE NURSING PROGRAM; ELI AHLQUIST, PROGRAM HEAD, PERIOPERATIVE NURSING PROGRAM. local brewer, the unique students to be applying the skills Tflavours of a regional beer will be they learned in the program. Such permanently preserved for future projects develop their indepen- generations to enjoy. dence and confidence, which they

Last summer, two students take out into the workforce. One AN INSTRUMENT BY worked full-time at Sask Polytech’s goal of applied research is to add

BioScience Applied Research value both to the programs and Centre to analyze and identify the the students who participate, who genetic profile of a yeast used by can use it as a springboard in their ANY OTHER NAME Saskatoon’s Great Western Brewing search for employment.” Co. for the production of its beers. New app helps OR nurses select the right instruments The unique culture will then be UNIQUE TASTES cryogenically frozen and kept off- Second-year student Janet Chung, site to ensure a backup is always one of the project participants, accessible in case of catastrophic found it incredibly “complicated damage such as fire or flooding. and fascinating,” she says. “It was so hat’s in a name? The need for a more interactive, into practice. Students would read The project received funding interesting to discover that different In the operating hands-on learning tool became evi- the name and pronounce it in their from NSERC, the Natural Sciences species of yeast are responsible for room, knowing an dent in the process of updating the heads a certain way, so when they and Engineering Research Council each unique-tasting beer.” instrument’s name online course taken by registered went into the clinical environment of Canada, which allowed for the For student David Thiessen, his Wcould save a life. nurses, licensed practical nurses and the surgeon would ask for the necessary equipment to be ac- previous degree in Microbiology Thanks to a new app, the hesi- and medical device reprocessing instrument, they didn’t always put it DAVID THIESSEN. quired and for the two students to and Immunology from the Univer- tation that occurs when a surgeon students to learn about operating together,” Ahlquist says. be paid for their efforts, says project sity of Saskatchewan gave him a asks for an instrument by an room instruments. “Thanks to this app, from the lead Lance Wall, an instructor in the good foundation with regards to unfamiliar name is being reduced in feedback we’ve been hearing from BioScience Technology program. handling and growing yeast. “I’ve Saskatchewan hospitals. CATCHING ON QUICKLY surgeons, it’s amazing how much 5 MORE APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS “The students used molecular always found genetics very interest- Designed by a team of nursing, “In the textbook they used for ref- quicker the students catch on to biology to determine the particular ing so I was excited to work on the graphic design and computer sys- erence, there would be just a plain the names now.” EXPERIENCE FIRST DESIGN ENERGY EFFICIENCY strain of the yeast they’re using, project,” he says. “It was exciting to tem professionals at Saskatchewan picture of an instrument, which It’s not just students who are ac- 1 Designing the PlayNar 3 Sun Ridge Residential mobile and to identify key growth and be doing research independently Polytechnic, the surgical instrument makes it difficult to know the scale tively using the app, which has been application prototype gameplay app for new home energy efficiency. morphology characteristics as and using molecular biology to recognition app is accessible from of it and what to do with it,” says three years in the making. Ahlquist experience. FISH SURVEY well as ways to preserve the yeast discover the answers to important tablets and smart phones. With an Eli Ahlquist, program head of the says a surprising amount of interest THE TALKING HEAD 4 Saskatchewan fish survey and long-term,” Wall says. “At this time, questions. I had to do a lot of think- annual subscription, students can perioperative nursing programs in has come from industry as well. 2 English additional language collection. we’re still poring through the data. ing on my feet and redesigning of log onto InstruMentor.ca to access the School of Nursing. “The manufacturers of instru- students’ language assistance tool. RURAL WELLNESS Once we’ve had a chance to put experiments to get results. rotatable 3-D images, listen to audio “The textbook was American, ments are using it as a learning 5 Centre for Applied Research in the report together, we will provide “I am a fan of Great West and pronunciation of each tool name so it didn’t have the same names tool for their reps, and we’ve also Rural Community Wellness. that to Great Western Brewery and their beers. They’ve got a good in a Western Canadian accent and we use in Canada, or what names promoted the app at conferences hopefully that will lead into another strain of yeast working for them.” access practice exams. they would be hearing when going for working professionals.”

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NEVER JUST A NUMBER Saskatchewan Polytechnic education was the key to giving Gaurav Thakur a foothold in Canada

hile trudging degree in management studies acquire here so local employers the farming community. down the streets from the University of Mumbai and would be more willing to accept “I get to interact with the local of Moose Jaw in a post-graduate certificate in mar- me,” he says. community and the people who -50°C wind chill, keting and business intelligence After Thakur completed the contribute to it,” he says. bleary-eyedW from working the research from Algonquin College Business certificate program at Thakur continues to operate a night shift at Tim Hortons, Gaurav in Ottawa, which was his first Sask Polytech in 2013, he had two Facebook page he started for Sask Thakur would keep warm by think- stop in Canada. He zoomed in on job offers on the table. He chose Polytech’s international students, ing of the career that awaited him. Saskatchewan as a place to settle a full-time, permanent position which currently has almost 500 A native of Mumbai, India, a when he saw the thriving economy with Scotiabank, and soon was members. tropical city of 12.5 million, Thakur and numerous opportunities. offered two promotions as a small “I will always be grateful to the came to Canada in 2011 and was so “I then started my search to business adviser on top of his role people at Sask Polytech,” says impressed by the culture, friendly shortlist a school or college, of personal banking manager. Thakur. “My experience there has people and plentiful jobs, “I decid- and found that Saskatchewan Dealing primarily with agricul- been remarkable. The instructors ADVANCE ed to make it my home,” he says. Polytechnic offered a hands-on tural finance, Thakur takes pride in were concerned about you — you Thakur, 30, holds a master’s education, which I wanted to being a key player in the success of were never just a number.” YOUR CAREER

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