MAGAZINE • Summer 2015

Saskatchewan Find AlertChild

Childfind Saskatchewan Hosts First Charity Breakfast

Missing Children’s Month

Children’s Hospital A Pictorial Update

Decorative Homes with Trimrite

Health Benefits of Iodine

The Griffin Takeaway Food Artistry

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2 | SUMMER 2015 SUMMER 2015 Missing Persons Week declared in Saskatchewan he Government of Sas- katchewan proclaimed Alert the week of May 3-9 as MAGAZINE T Missing Persons Week. This year’s theme “A Community’s Features Response to Missing Persons.” [Front cover: Waskesiu Wilderness Region] “Saskatchewan shares the 3 Missing Persons Week concerns of the public and 122 chairs representing 122 missing TC Douglas Building in Regina. the nation about the need to persons in Saskatchewan. 4 President’s Message address ongoing issues about address issues related to 8 The benefits of iodine missing persons,” Justice “The declaration of Missing prevention, intervention and Minister and Attorney General Persons’ Week and the work support in cases involving 10 Children’s Advocate said. “I’m of the Provincial Partnership missing persons. It has been proud of the collaborative work 14 ‘Spa’-tacular Committee on Missing Per- recognized both nationally we’re doing in Saskatchewan sons are highly regarded by and internationally for its 16 Our Children’s Hospital to raise awareness and am other jurisdictions as steps approach. encouraged by the discussions in the right direction,” SACP Help with dietary needs In support of Missing 19 we‘ve had with our counter- President Chief Troy Hagen Persons Week, the PPCMP parts across the country.” said.“As a partner, the SACP 23 First Charity Breakfast developed a fictional person assures the families of the “This year, Missing Per- to follow on Twitter at #Ima- 27 Missing Children’s Month missing that we will continue son’s Week provided an Missing. Throughout the to investigate their cases, 30 Our Missing Children opportunity to understand week, the narrative highlight- offering emotional and prac- what communities can do ed how police, organizations Published by tical support through Victim when someone goes miss- and communities respond Child Find Saskatchewan Services, as well as inform- ing,”Corrections and Policing to a missing persons case ing and educating whole President Minister said. from the moment the initial communities on everyone’s Phyllis Hallatt “That includes efforts to find report is made until the case role in prevention.” Manager the missing person, but also is resolved. Jim Germain supporting families in a time The Provincial Partnership For more information on how (email: [email protected]) of uncertainty.” Committee on Missing to assist families of missing Persons (PPCMP), which in- The content in ALERT Magazine is intended to be used for According to the Saskatch- persons, visit www.justice. general information, educational or awareness purposes cludes representatives from only and is not meant as an absolute safety system. General ewan Association of Chiefs gov.sk.ca/MissingPersons. guidelines, tips and strategies provided are to be used at the of Police (SACP) database, government, police, First sole discretion and assessment of the reader and does not Nations, Métis, and com- Thank you Jordan Jackle guarantee safety in all situations. The reader will judge and there are currently 122 evaluate any and all advice/information and follow it at their long-term missing persons munity-based organizations, - Sask Justice for this own risk with the full understanding that guidelines do not leads collaborative work to contribution to Alert. exclude anyone from possible harm. Child Find Saskatchewan in the province. Inc. takes no responsibility for errors, omissions or defects arising from this publication. Child Find Saskatchewan Inc. will in no way be held liable nor accountable for guest hild Find Saskatchewan, a member of the Provincial Partnership on Missing Persons acknowledged material published in ALERT. Questions or grievances with Missing Person’s Week with a Child Find Charity Breakfast on May 6th with over 180 guests in any guest material is to be directed to the author/contributor of the article. attendance. We attended the opening ceremonies at T.C. Douglas Building in Regina where 122 Cchairs were placed row on row representing the number of long term missing people in Saskatche- wan. Throughout the week we participated on social media, #ImaMissing, helping spread the theme of “A Community’s Response to A Missing Person.” We also attended a viewing of a documentary by Marcel Petit titled “Hookers” A story of Hope and Survival, presented by Victim Services Missing Persons Liaison Program. At this event, we also watched an informative presentation by The Saska- 202-3502 Taylor Street East toon Police Service, Missing Persons Unit. Child Find also attended the showing of the documentary, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5H9 “Highway of Tears” at the Roxy Theatre to raise awareness about missing and murdered Aboriginal Tel: 306.955.0070 women in Canada. This documentary explores missing or murdered women along a 724 kilometer 1.800.513.3463 stretch of highway in northern British Columbia. Since 1969, none of the 18 cold-cases have been Fax: 306.373.1311 solved until project E-Pana (a special division of the RCMP) linked DNA to Portland drifter, Bobby Jack Email: [email protected] www.childfind.sk.ca Fowler with the 1974 murder of 16 year-old hitchhiker, Collen MacMillen. This film was presented by the Saskatoon Tribal Council, the Saskatoon Police Service and the Province of Saskatchewan. Board of Directors President Directors Phyllis Hallatt Daphne Arnason Scott Blundell Vice-President Carol Deagnon Dwain Orr Lisa Lafreniere

All rights reserved by Child Find Saskatchewan. Reproduc- The Saskatchewan Abilities Council works tion or transmission of all or any part of this publication by with people of varying abilities to enhance any means is strictly forbidden without prior written per- mission from the publisher. Although great care is taken to their independence and participation in the avoid errors in the preparation of advertising material and community through vocational, rehabilitation editorial content, any errors or omissions on the part of Child Find Saskatchewan are limited and dealt with solely and recreational services. by printing a retraction statement and or correction in the following issue. Alert Magazine is the intellectual property of Child Find Saskatchewan. For more information visit us at www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca

©2012 Child Find Saskatchewan ALERT MAGAZINE | 3 Message from the President s we move into our 3rd year of Saskatchewan. You will find more information in this magazine on publishing this Alert Magazine, our involvement in this very important month. we wish to thank our advertisers A Our Provincial Coordinator, Conrad Mitzel and I were invited to for their support. It is our hope that attend the Provincial Legislature where we were recognized those who read our magazine will find in the house as they proclaimed the month of May as Missing it not only interesting but educational. Children’s Month. This issue features some of the ac- In April, I was invited to attend the Canadian Center for Child tivities that Child Find Saskatchewan Protection (formerly known as Child Find Manitoba) as they was involved in. As a member of the celebrated their 30 years of service. Keynote Speaker, Prime Provincial Partnership Committee on Missing Persons, we play Minister Harper was accompanied by his wife, Laureen Harper. a role in Missing Persons Week. The Government of Saskatchewan Prime Minister Harper said “Our government strongly be- declared May 3 to 9 Missing Persons Week again for the third lieves that it is not criminals that must be protected from year. On May 6th we held our first Charity Breakfast which society; it is society that must be protected from criminals. was a tremendous success. We also attended other commu- It is this fundamental idea that has fuelled our actions and nity events for Missing Persons Week which are highlighted in nowhere more so than when it comes to protecting our our article on Missing Persons Week in this issue. children.” After dinner we heard from Saskatchewan’s first For the last 25 years the Saskatchewan Government has Amber Alert family. The father, whose son was abducted by proclaimed May as Missing Children’s Month. In 1992 Child one of Canada’s known pedophiles, told his story. Find started the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign and again We are still faced with many challenges and opportunities, this year we distributed many Green Ribbons throughout as we serve the people of Saskatchewan. 2015 is going to be a great year for Child Find with the implementation of our programs into the areas of education, as you will note as you read through our Alert Magazine. For more information on our programs please call our office at 306.955.0070 or see our web page at childfind.sk.ca We wish to thank the School Resource Officers who are helping us to promote and deliver our education programs into some of the schools in Saskatchewan. While our programs and services remain our main focus, our goal is to increase our volunteer base throughout Saskatchewan. Our volunteers will help deliver the programs in the hope that this will aid in decreasing the number of missing persons in this prov- ince. Education is the key to keeping our children and youth safe. I would like to thank Assante Wealth Management (1st TRAVEL MORE. SPEND LESS. Avenue) as a promoter of the first Child Find Charity Breakfast. We appreciate the support of all our sponsors who are listed Buy your STC Frequent Rider Card for in this magazine as well as on our web site. We could not $30* and receive 20% off the regular operate this organization without their support, the support of adult or student fare for a whole year. the general public and our volunteers.

Visit your local STC agent to get yours today! We believe that “All Children have the Right to be Safe.”We are committed to our mission to make our community a safer place. Start planning your next trip “A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility.” with us at www.stcbus.com!

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

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Every gland concentrates iodine and • Hair loss • Prostate disease/cancer utilizes iodine to manufacture hormones, making iodine necessary to produce • Dry mouth • Lung conditions and balance hormones. Every cell depends on adequate iodine stores for cell • Hoarseness • Vaginal infections machinery to run optimally. • Hypotension • Eye problems Supplementing with thyroid hormone will exacerbate the iodine deficient • Infertility • Neck pain problem, and Dr. Brownstein believes prolonged use of thyroid hormone can • Inability to concentrate • Gerd lead to thyroid cancer. Dr. Brownstein believes we must consume 100 times the • Irritability • Stomach acid issues RDA for Iodine. • Menstrual issues • Non resistance to colds/ viruses • Muscle cramps • Decreased sex drive Apoptosis is the programed death of a cell which is part of the normal healthy • Muscle weakness • Mouth sores life cycle of a cell. Without apoptosis, cells will continue to divide until they • Nervousness • Hemorrhoids overwhelm the body. Cancer cells are examples of cells that do not undergo • Poor Memory • Bladder infections apoptosis. Iodine promotes apoptosis of the cells including cancer cells thus • Puffy Eyes • Bleeding gums helping our body eliminate cancer and protect our cells from cancer. • Slower heartbeat • Auto immune illnesses Vitamin B2 100mg 2 times daily – Vitamin B3 500mg 2 times daily – help to • Throat pain • Chronic fatigue stimulate ATP production and provide H2 02 for oxidation of iodine. These must • Weight gain • Renaud’s be taken when taking Iodine. Vitamin C between 3000 and 10,000 mg per day to • Allergies • Improves erections and semen provide antioxidant protection for the cells while detoxifying. Selenium must be • Brain Fog when applied to the testicles. present in the body to help convert iodide to iodine in the thyroid (100). • Cysts and nodules • Ovarian problems • Thyroid problems • Breast pain/fibrocystic breasts • Breast cancer • Gum infection • Psoriasis • Eczema 507 Nelson Road • Saskatoon, SK Ellen Forsythe ​​306-477-3504 • ellenswholebodyhealth.com 8 | SUMMER 2015 NEW LOCATION!

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www.furnituresaskatoon.caALERT MAGAZINE | 9 Dear friends,

This summer I hope everyone has the opportunity to get together with family and friends, and take in some of the many wonderful cultural and sporting events that Saskatchewan has to offer. All children and youth have the right to be with their families, the right to be safe, the right to share their opinions, the right to their own culture and beliefs, and the right to play. When we respect and protect these rights, we have stronger children, families and communities.

Bob Pringle, Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth

The Advocate for Children and Youth is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. He leads a team of regional advocates, investigators, and administrative, research and communication professionals who work on behalf of the province’s young people. Who Can Call Anyone can call us if they have a concern about a child, youth or group of children and youth receiving services from a provincial ministry, agency, or publicly funded health entity. Children and youth are encouraged to call on their own behalf. How We Help We will listen to the concern, ask questions to clarify the situation, and review the steps already taken to resolve the issue. We might offer information or referrals to other agencies or ministries to help you to advocate for yourself and/or for the child or youth. Advocacy by us on behalf of a child or youth is usually initiated at the request of the young person. We will work directly with them to negotiate a resolution to the matters raised with the service provider, caseworker and/or caregiver. We may also formally investigate the concern if required. If a child or youth is unable to provide direction, we will work to ensure that he or she receives the services and quality of care they are entitled to by legislation and policy. We Can Help All contacts with us are confidential. Our Vision is that the rights, interests and well-being of all children and 1-800-322-7221 youth are valued and respected in Saskatchewan communities and in www.saskadvocate.ca government legislation, policy, programs and practice.

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ALERT MAGAZINE | 15 Our Children’s Hospital The beginning of something truly extraordinary

A preview and fundraising update on Saskatchewan’s new children’s hospital.

t started over 22 years ago with a belief in a better future of advocating and fundraising, Saskatchewan is on the cusp for Saskatchewan kids. But the modest beginnings of of a once-in-a-generation project that will transform the I the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan lives of the province’s children. didn’t include the goal of bringing a children’s hospital to Saskatchewan in those early days. The newly minted charity This summer, upwards construction on the new maternal was simply about ensuring that Saskatchewan’s children and children’s hospital begins in earnest. Over 240 concrete would have access to much-needed specialized pediatric pilings have been installed and will act as the foundation equipment and research. It didn’t take long, however to for the new facility. The site, where construction work began realize that children and families needed more. After years on September 25, 2014, is ready to go for the next phase.

16 | SUMMER 2015 The Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan will feature 100% private rooms with a dedicated space for a family member or supportive partner. The new hospital will also be home to the province’s first dedicated pediatric surgery suites, a new pediatric hemodialysis room where children with chronic kidney failure will be able to receive treatment, and a pediatric sleep lab which will mean children will no longer have to travel out of province for sleep studies. There will also be space to care for over 6,000 pregnant women every The Government of Saskatchewan has committed year. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2017. $235.5 million for the bricks and mortar portion of the 176-bed hospital. The Children’s Hospital Foundation The Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan of Saskatchewan, meanwhile, is committed to raising a minimum of $50 million and is focused on providing will feature 100% private rooms with a equipment and technology enhancements, family- dedicated space for a family member or centered care, and research. supportive partner. “We want to ensure that the needs of Saskatchewan children and mothers are met now,” says Boback-Lane, “but “We are working hard every day to ensure that our also when the hospital opens its doors and for generations new maternal and children’s hospital has all of the to come.” enhancements and family-friendly pieces that will make it a special place for patients,” explains Brynn Boback-Lane, To donate or to find out how President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital Foundation you can get involved, please of Saskatchewan.“With construction underway, visit the Children’s Hospital our fundraising efforts are in full swing and we are Foundation of Saskatchewan tremendously grateful to Saskatchewan for supporting at childrenshospitalsask.ca. such an important project.”

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22 | Summer 2015 Child Find Saskatchewan hosts first Charity Breakfast he month of May is always a busy month for Child Find Saskatche- Twan. We actively participate in Saskatchewan’s Missing Person’s Week, we fundraise for Missing Children’s Month, and we recognize Missing Children’s Day on May 25th and this year, we hosted our first Child Find Charity Breakfast. Charity Breakfast Guests. Mayor Don Atchison. There isn’t a parent among us who The first annual Child Find Charity have not felt some degree of anxiety Breakfast was a tremendous success thinking about the possibility of our and we are thrilled to announce that over child being abducted. We hear it on $30,000 was raised that morning. This the news, we see it on-line and we will create a direct impact on the number can’t help but feel a little panicky. Our of children and youth reached through our visceral reaction is normal but statis- educational and preventative programs tics prove that stranger abductions are and services. It is our goal to prevent Assante Wealth Management 1st Avenue Cheque Presentation. extremely rare. However, this stat is children from going missing and to spare of little comfort and consequence for families the kind of overwhelming grief May 6th, 2015 marked the first fund our special guest speaker that morning. suffered by our guest speaker. May his raising charity breakfast endeavour for story never be forgotten and serve as a Child Find Saskatchewan. We were reminder that a missing child or a child in delighted and grateful to have some danger is truly everyone’s responsibility. noteworthy dignitaries in attendance including Rob Norris, MLA, His Wor- ship Mayor Don Atchison, Chief Clive Weighill, and Tribal Chief Felix Thom- as. Over 180 guests arrived, braving the cold wind and rain to help us raise Vice Chief Mark Arcand and Chief Felix Thomas funds and awareness for missing Tribal Council. children and youth in our province. Ac- On an ordinary day in July, 2006 the cording to Saskatchewan Association unthinkable happened to a young boy, Rob Norris MLA. of Chiefs of Police and The Partnership sparking the province’s first Amber of Missing Persons, currently, there are Alert. The boy’s father recounted his 122 missing people in our province. A story of unbearable pain and panic that very sobering number indeed. he and his family endured during the 50 hours that his precious son was abducted and held captive by a known pedophile. It’s impossible to describe the mood in the room and the emo- Darrell Nordstrom. tions felt as this man spoke about his brave little boy. For just an instant, that Child Find Saskatchewan would like to little boy became everyone’s child. extend their appreciation and gratitude to We were shaken to the core but it is Dakota Dunes Community Development SPS Chief Clive Weighill. a story that needs to be told, needs to Corporation for sponsoring our Charity be heard. Breakfast.

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ay 1, was Staples Call Center Em- agencies and to law enforcement. May 22. The Family Fun Day in Biggar Thank you for all our volunteers for ployees, in Regina held their Fun was in full swing, busy with Child Find’s Days Fundraiser with the funds jumping on board and for helping us get M All About Me ID Clinic. A few miles the message out that,“A Missing Child coming to Child Find. away in North Battleford the Teddy is Everyone’s Responsibility” and” All Bears clinic as being held in the Park. On May 4, we were invited as a guest Children have a Right to be Safe”. on Regina’s CJTR Community Radio May 23. The Family Expo in Prince Al- show, Toast and Coffee where we bert was well under way with the Child chatted with host, Jeanne Alexander Find’s ID Clinic. about Missing Children’s Month and the programs and services that Child May 25. Is National and Internation- Find provides to help keep kids safe. al Missing Children’s Day!! To help

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Dylan Koshman Tamra Keepness Kevin Charles Courtney JENNELLE Struble Date of Birth: Aug. 07, 1976 Date of Birth: April 11, 1987 Date of Birth: Sept. 1, 1998 Date of Birth: Nov. 22, 1990 Missing Since: October 11, 2008 Missing Since: April 3, 1993 Missing From: Edmonton, AB Missing Since: July 5, 2004 Missing From: Regina, SK Missing From: Chitek Lake, SK Missing Since: July 9, 2004 Missing From: Estevan, SK

Katelyn Noble Daniel Worobec Karina Wolfe DRAPER LEE JIM Date of Birth: April 4, 1992 Date of Birth: March 11, 1966 Date of Birth: May 7, 1990 Date of Birth: Dec. 7, 1978 Missing Since: May 13, 1984 Missing Since: Feb. 21, 2006 Missing Since: Aug. 17, 2007 Missing From: Radisson SK Missing From: Lanigan, SK Missing Since: July 2, 2010 Missing From: Saskatoon, SK Missing From: North Battleford, SK “Have you seen these missing children?” All calls confidential — No name required Anyone with information, please contact local Police or...

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