MAGAZINE SUMMER 2014

Saskatchewan AlertFind Child

Cross Border Canada Cup Under Travelling with Children 18 National Football Folkfest Celebrates Championship 35 Years of Culture Windscape SK Tourist Destinations Kite Festival

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2 | SUMMER 2014 SUMMER 2014 Features [Cover photo courtesy of the RCMP Heritage Centre] AlertMAGAZINE Our Missing Children Windscape Kite Festival MAGAZINE 6 17 7 President’s Message 21 Green Ribbon of Hope 202-3502 Taylor Street East Saskatoon, SK S7H 5H9 7 Women of Distinction Award 23 Boating Safety Tel: 306.955.0070 9 Keep Saskatchewan 25 Providing Healthy Meals 1.800.513.3463 Children Safe Fax: 306.373.1311 29 Travelling with Children 13 Canada Cup Under 18 Email: [email protected] Football Championship 29 Around the Province www.childfind.sk.ca

All rights reserved by Child Find Saskatchewan. Mission Statement Reproduction or transmission Child Find Saskatchewan is a provincial charitable organization of all or any part of this that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of publication by any means is strictly forbidden without prior children and youth. We promote awareness of the issues relating written permission from the to missing children. publisher. Although great care is taken to avoid errors in the “A Missing Child is Everyone’s Responsibility”. “All children have a preparation of advertising right to be safe”. material and editorial content, any errors or omissions on the part of Child Find Saskatchewan are limited Board of Directors and dealt with solely by printing President Vice-President Directors a retraction statement and or Phyllis Hallatt Dwain Orr Dale Worobec correction in the following issue. Darwin Dolgopol Alert Magazine is the intellectual property of Child Find Saskatchewan. The Alert Magazine Team Published by Manager Child Find Saskatchewan Jim Germain (email: [email protected]) President Layout & Design ©2012 Child Find Saskatchewan Phyllis Hallatt Cheryl Zamora Saskatchewan’s only Fashion Design College

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Tamra Keepness DRAPER LEE JIM Kevin Charles Date of Birth: Sept. 1, 1998 Date of Birth: Dec. 7, 1978 Date of Birth: Aug. 07, 1976 Missing Since: Feb. 21, 2006 Missing Since: April 3, 1993 Missing Since: July 5, 2004 Missing From: Regina, SK Missing From: North Battleford, SK Missing From: Chitek Lake, SK

Katelyn Noble Daniel Worobec Karina Wolfe Date of Birth: April 4, 1992 Date of Birth: March 11, 1966 Date of Birth: May 7, 1990 Missing Since: May 13, 1984 Missing Since: Aug. 17, 2007 Missing From: Radisson SK Missing From: Lanigan, SK Missing Since: July 2, 2010 Missing From: Saskatoon, SK

Danita Bigeagle Emerson Dobroskay Courtney Struble Date of Birth: March 6, 1984 Date of Birth: March 13, 1967 Date of Birth: Nov. 22, 1990 Missing Since: Feb. 11, 2007 Missing From: Regina, SK Missing Since: Oct. 28th, 1988 Missing From: Vancouver, BC Missing Since: July 9, 2004 Missing From: Estevan, SK Anyone with information, please contact Local Police or... CHILD FIND 1-800-513-3463 Have you seen these missing children? or 306-955-0070 All calls confidential — No name required

6 | SUMMER 2014 Message from the President Welcome to our summer issue of Alert Magazine. can be viewed at www.sacp.ca under Missing Child Find has been extremely busy this spring with Persons. The PSA—when it ran, is also posted on our all our activities during the month of May. Please web site www.childfind.sk.ca and on YouTube. see pages 21 and 29 for our activities and the Green HRibbon of Hope Campaign. The Leader Post published articles on Missing Persons Week featuring each themed day of the For the second year, the Government of week. We had a busy few days at Child Find— Saskatchewan has proclaimed the week of May interviews with CTV Saskatoon, Clark Crossing 4th to 10th as “Missing Persons Week”. This year, Gazette Warman SK, Leader Post Regina, Swift the Provincial Partnership Committee on Missing Current West Radio and Battleford News Radio. Persons promoted a theme for Thank you to the media for each day of the week, depicting their interest in helping to the varied circumstances as to bring more awareness to the how people go missing. issue of missing people in Saskatchewan. We appreciate Monday-Foul Play, the support from our advertisers, Tuesday-Drowning Incidents, our corporate sponsors, our Wednesday-Mental Health, contributors and to those Thursday-Runaways, who submit articles for our Friday-Parental Child Abduction. magazine. We are grateful to our dedicated volunteers who Photo by Sue Ramsay by Photo The Provincial Partnership At present there are 118 missing people help deliver our free programs Committee on Missing Persons in Saskatchewan. and services. We rely heavily produced videos focusing on on donations. Thank you. the theme on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Thursday was the release of a Public Service Announcement from Child Find focusing on Runaways. The P.S.A. was produced by Global Saskatoon and will be used Phyllis Hallatt to promote our Alert Youth program. All material President, Child Find Saskatchewan YWCA Women of Distinction Award

Phyllis Hallatt, President of Child Find Saskatchewan, was honoured to be the recipient of the 2014 YWCA Women of Distinction, Lifetime Achievement Award. Phyllis has been recognized for a lifetime of volunteering for various charities Pand organizations throughout the prairies in which she has spent the majority of that time at Child Find SK—first as bookkeeper, then as President. Her outstanding leadership and contribution to the various charities and organizations on a purely volunteer basis, is unparalleled. At Child Find SK, Phyllis has worked tirelessly to give a voice to missing and exploited children and youth and all searching families. Her determination to find support for these families has been her passion and the positive impact she has made is truly Phyllis Hallatt, 2014 YWCA Women of Distinction exceptional. Congratulations Phyllis, we are very proud of you. Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Child Find Saskatchewan would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support and dedication to the children of Saskatchewan... or 306-955-0070 Have you seen these missing children?

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Child Find Saskatchewan province and are designed to be community relies heavily on the specific with respect to the varied issues that generous donations of the young people face in those communities. people of Saskatchewan as we receive very little The “All About Me” program government funding. Our is for children. This program goal is to bring missing offers safety tips and a children home and to prevent place to record pertinent children and youth from information about the child. engaging in risky behaviour that might lead The ID booklet contains to them going missing. All our programs and a photo, fingerprints or services are offered free of charge. footprint for babies plus physical and medical data. Child Find Saskatchewan is the second fan-out of This booklet is kept in a safe the Amber Alert System. We assist law enforcement accessible location by the custodial parent and up- in the search for a missing child or person when an dated regularly. Should the child to missing, this Amber Alert is issued. We are the only province booklet is given to a law enforcement to aid in their in Canada that will issue an Amber recovery. Child Find conducts ID Clinics at schools, Alert for someone who is missing daycares, malls, and other businesses. due to Alzheimers, or a vulnerable adult who is Connecting Families is believed to be at risk of a program designed serious bodily harm or for families who are death. struggling with issues due to a person who has ALERT Youth is an awareness gone missing. We offer program for youth 9 to 18 support and resources years of age, and is comprised to assist families during of two components, an I.D. their search. This program Booklet and workshop. offers emotional support by connecting families Personal/physical and who have experienced a similar situation. As with environmental information all our programs, Connecting Families is a free is recorded by youth in an service available to all searching families. ID Booklet. Should they go missing, the information Child Find Saskatchewan detailed within will assist law operates and maintains a toll enforcement in their location and recovery. The free, 24/7/365 crisis line to second component is a workshop presentation on report a missing child, a tip or youth issues which aims to focus on preventing a sighting of a missing Child. youth from running away or engaging in risky Child Find Saskatchewan behaviour that may lead them to going missing. always has a staff member on These workshops are offered throughout the call to facilitate these calls. Please Donate

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ALERT MAGAZINE | 9 A spectacular annual 3-day culturalSaskatoon celebration

Celebrating 35 Years of Culture Join us as we celebrate Canada’s strength in its diversity and showcase cultural equality, food entertainment, August 14-15-16 history and educate all who attend. Saskatoon comes alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of Saskatchewan’s diverse cultural heritage. Come visit each of the 22 pavilions and discover the traditions of other lands. Marvel at the timeless art of skilled crafts people. Shop for unique souvenirs. Catch the exuberance of the spectacular folk dancers, singers and musicians. Savour the special tastes of ethnic foods from around the world.

Your passport also includes your transportation with 15 minute service to all All you need to explore Saskatchewan’s rich pavilion locations, major hotels and Park n’ cultural heritage is a passport. You can visit Ride locations. any of the pavilions as often as you would like, and stay as long as you want. Passports t 2 are $15 including GST. Children 12 and Folkfes 014 under are admitted FREE if accompanied ARRIVE

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saskatoonfolkfest.ca for you at each pavilion. ALERT MAGAZINE | 11 Golf Saskatchewan

2014 Golf Saskatchewan Championship Schedule: July 4-6 Saskatchewan Amateur & Senior Women’s Championships Golf Kenosee July 14-16 Saskatchewan Junior Championships Evergreen Golf Course, Nipawin July 21-24 103rd Amateur Men’s Championship Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Prince Albert July 28-30 Saskatchewan Senior Men’s Championship Elk Ridge Resort, Waskesieu August 13-14 Women’s Rosebowl Championship Katepwa Beach Golf Course August 19-21 Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Men’s Championship The Legends, Warman August 23-24 Saskatchewan Mixed Team Championship Humboldt Golf Club, Humboldt

Register online at GolfSaskatchewan.org July 4-6 Saskatchewan Amateur & Senior Women’s Championships Golf Kenosee

July 14-16 Saskatchewan Junior Championships Evergreen Golf Course, Nipawin Canada of Football courtesy Photo July 21-24 103rd Amateur Men’s Championship Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Prince Albert Saskatchewan tackles Canada July 28-30 Saskatchewan Senior Men’s Championship Elk Ridge Resort, Waskesieu in the Under 18 Championship by Jim Germain August 13-14 Women’s Rosebowl Championship Katepwa Beach Golf Course Welcome to Saskatchewan Within Canada, the tournament to watch football and follow August 19-21 Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Men’s Championship The Legends, Warman football fans, to the season couldn’t be coming to a better emerging careers, and there is where everything is green again. place! For young players in no shortage of talent to watch August 23-24 Saskatchewan Mixed Team Championship Humboldt Golf Club, Humboldt Canada is coming to Saskatoon, 2014, Saskatchewan is the hub and follow at this Canada Cup Wfor the Under 18 National to showcase young Canadian tournament. Championship at the University football talent: The province of Saskatchewan’s Griffiths is still basking in the glow of Some of the future stars of Stadium from July 6-12th, 2014. the Grey Cup victory won in Canadian football and beyond The Football Canada Cup (FCC) Regina boosted by numerous will be on display. Four of the is the top-rated pre-university local talent; The Regina Prairie last five CIS Rookie of the Year football tournament in Canada Thunder recently won the Award winners are alumni of the which annually presents the top National Junior title defeating Canada Cup. This year’s winner, under-18 football players from the other Saskatchewan team, Danny Vandervoort (McMaster) across the country. The first the Saskatoon Hilltops on the participated with Ontario East in game day will be held on Sunday same field the tournament will 2011. Last year’s winner, Shaquille July 6th, followed by Wednesday be at, and two Saskatchewan Johnson (McGill) played with July 9th and Saturday July 12th. residents, Jon Ryan (Regina Ontario West in 2010 as well as Rams) and Jorgen Hus (Hilltops, in 2008 in the U17 division, 2011 The U18 format supports the Rams and local high school the St. winner Tyler Varga (Western) Long Term Athlete Development Joseph Guardians) are wearing played with Ontario West in (for youth) (LTAD) model, the uniforms of the Super Bowl 2010 while 2009 winner Linden as well as growth and player Champion Seattle Seahawks. Gaydosh (Calgary) played with development within each North Alberta in the 2007 U17 province. Despite age changes, Interest in football is high in division. Additional alumni “what has remained consistent is Saskatchewan, and the game is include Ben Heenan (Riders), the opportunity this event gives now front and center. Whereas Israel Idonije (Chicago Bears), players as they prepare to move years ago fans used to predict Kirby Fabien (BC LIONS), Andy on to the next stage of their and gauge the future of amateur Fantuz (Ham), Dan McCullough careers, football or otherwise.” hockey players, now recent (BC LIONS), Jason Pottinger (Football Canada) successes are drawing fans (OTT)and Matt Walter (Cal). Register online at GolfSaskatchewan.org Continued ... ALERT MAGAZINE | 13 fundraising Steak Nights or Dine-in 2 for 1 BIG BURGERS All burgers served with french fries The Original $16.98

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The Football Canada Cup was established in 1995 as an under-19 national tackle football championship with the addition Photo courtesy of Football Canada of the under-17 championship, created in 2004. The 2010 Not only Saskatchewan, but stay consistent from year to year. national under-18 event (new notably Quebec, and Alberta “Saskatchewan,” he says, “may age category) was the first time have raised the level of amateur have a comparable percentage in the event’s history that seven football across Canada. of players per capita to us but provinces were represented at According to Tim Enger, Technical at 1/3 the population base its one time in one division. Director for Team Alberta and only natural that they might not former head coach, “most of the be able to find studs at every Let the action begin. Tighten up competitiveness of provinces position. They have beaten us in the chinstraps. comes from the population size the past a couple and number of kids playing. of times and can Quebec has about 35,000 player have years where in their province which means at they are set in the very least they have a lot of every position choice when it comes to picking and that might a team. They will find speed and explain the roller size every year where a team coaster ride they like New Brunswick with a small are on. But Enger fraction of that number to draw emphasizes, “you on can only do so much.” can guarantee the Saskatchewan Alberta has 15,000 members he kids will be well points out, and adds, that of that coached and are about 2,000 that are eligible for very passionate Team Alberta on any given year. about the game Odds are they are going to be and if they have able to find what we want and one of those magic

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16 | SUMMER 2014 Windscape Kite Festival

For the past nine summers, the Windscape Kite Festival has filled the skies over Swift Current with colour, art and fun for one magical weekend in June.

designs and passion for flying. We are also excited to bring 180GO! Kite Performance Team to Windscape. This charismatic group has been bringing fun and excitement to kite festival crowds across North America since 2007, and will engage spectators of all ages. Another spectacular kite artist we are welcoming back is Ron Bohart. Ron is an accomplished and award-winning watercolor painter who has become an internationally acclaimed kite builder. His beautiful appliquéd soft kites are a perfect base for his breathtaking paintings.

This year marks the 10th skills alongside some brand-new Demonstrations and performances anniversary of the festival, and talent from across the globe. will be running all weekend at it promises to be a spectacularly Featuring enormous, dazzling Windscape Field. Everyone great time for all. The living skies kites and inflatables, thrilling is invited to bring, make or Tabove Windscape Field will be stunt kite flyers, quad-line flyers purchase their own kites, then filled with an incredible array of and teams that thrill the crowd, fly alongside the kiting experts beautiful and colourful kites, and Windscape Festival truly offers in the public flying field. Then the festival features plenty of something for everyone. check out the Kinetic Wind activities for the whole family to Sculpture Garden and the enjoy. Our celebrities this year include Children’s Activities Tent. There more than 30 incredible kite really is something for everyone. To help celebrate the anniversary, flyers from around the world. this year’s festival welcomes From Holland, we have Jan and The kite festival is held in back a number of celebrity Jolanda van Leeuwen. Fresh conjunction with the Long Day’s flyers from years past, bringing from festivals around the globe, Night Music Festival, which runs them back to Windscape to we are thrilled to have them Thursday through Sunday at showcase their creations and joining us with their unique kite Windscape Field. Continued ...

ALERT MAGAZINE | 17 The festival opens with Library our favourites from the past Windscape to continue to grow Voices on Thursday, June 19. ten years,” explained festival over the past decade, becoming An indie pop band from Regina, organizer Shann Gowan. “It’s a one of North America’s very best Saskatchewan, their upbeat lot of work to pull these festivals kite festivals. and playful energy will keep together, but with the help of our you dancing all night long. The dedicated volunteers, this year With exhilarating kites, tons Stanfields, a maelstrom of rock is shaping up to be better than of fun activities and first-rate, n’ roll, Celtic and bluegrass, will ever.” Of course, none of this rollicking musical entertainment, be rocking the big-top on Friday would be possible without the Windscape Kite Festival and June 20. Their kitchen-party 350+ volunteers, staff members the Long Day’s Night Music harmonies, thunderous rhythm and sponsors who all contribute Festival 2014 are shaping up to section and genuine chemistry to the ensure the event’s success. be the “can’t miss” events of the combine for a high-octane Their support has enabled summer!

It’s a lot of work to pull these festivals together, but with the help of our dedicated volunteers, this year is “ shaping up to be better than ever.

stage show that has won over audiences across the nation. The rock n’ roll continues Saturday night, June 21, with The Dudes. These punk rockers hail from Calgary, Alberta and have been pumping out incredible music since 1996.

Finally, on Sunday night, June 22, we welcome Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans to close out the festival. From goth girls to survivalists, bovines to bibles, antique pistols to vintage motorcycles; Alberta- born honky-tonker Corb Lund’s songcraft covers it all. This show will be a sensational mix of rockabilly, Western swing, cowboy balladry and country- rock.

With such an exciting mix of musical entertainment, there is sure to be something for everyone’s taste. Don’t miss out on these fantastic shows!

“We have some incredible new flyers and artists coming to the festival this year, and we are so excited to bring back some of

18 | SUMMER 2014 Lac PelletierRegional Park Join us on July 19, for our 50th Birthday Celebration!

Lac Pelletier is a GREAT place to visit for camping, golfing, and fishing. It is a natural spring fed lake and offers something for everyone, young and old. There is nothing like watching the spectacular sunset or just sitting around your campfire at night. Have children? Take them to the playground or swimming on the beaches. Bring their bikes and go biking. Go to the mini golf (they also rent movies for a rainy day). Do not feel like cooking? Clancys Restaurant/Convenience Store will make you a great meal and restock your cupboards with the necessities. Lac Pelletier Golf Club offers you a nine hole golf course with watered fairways and grass greens. The clubhouse is licensed. Shopping centres, laundry facilities, casino, restaurants, fast food, gas stations, liquor store, theatre, hospital and RCMP are located 50 kms away at Swift Current. Rent the Community Hall for a wedding, anniversary, or reunion. Agenda for a full day of Celebrations July 19, 2014 8:00 - 10:00 am Sausage & hot cakes, Board of ______Hall and outdoor deck Directors catering. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Craft and bake sale. ______Hall 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch, $5 hot dog or hamburger, ______Hall refreshments from clubhouse. 10:30 am - 12 noon Métis Jiggers & Fiddlers. ______Corral 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sask Express performances. ______Corral 2:00 - 3:00 pm Dignitaries speeches. ______Corral 3:15 - 4:15 pm Sask Express performances. ______Corral 5:00 - 7:00 pm Supper buffet by Splitters, $15 per plate. ______Corral 8:00 pm - 2:00 am Dance, Bakersfield entertaining , $10 per person, cash bar, ______Corral 50/50 draw, plus a chance to win Getaway Flight tickets Preregistration for attendance is required by Phone: (306) 627-3595 July 1, 2014. Call 306-627-3595 or email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Terrific location, come camp and enjoy! www.saskregionalparks.ca/parksDisplay.php ALERT MAGAZINE | 19 Do you have a Master Chef hiding in his room, Phone 306.966.7755 a future Julia Child or Jamie Oliver? Toll Free 1.866.556.8723 Well let’s get them started... Fax 306.966.5237 D’reen’s Yum Yum Cooking camps run July through August, morning and afternoon classes, Saturday Science Clubs in one week intervals. the end of August. Ages 4-7 yrs Registration for Fall 2015/16 will open up at Celebrate 25 year’s Fall 2014 Registration will open up at the end of August. I Can Do It, I’m a Big Kid Now of Dreen’s Catering in Snack Attack Saskatoon with Diva of The program will include tours on campus, science activities and engineering projects. Deliciousness. The curriculum is currently being developed for this year. Each week features a different Ages 8 - 11 yrs consumer theme in science and engineering. Topics from the 2012 year included biology, chemistry, International Snack Attack choice award hydraulics, computer science, a parent engineering challenge, Engineers without Borders, Winner in Ages 11 yrs + Catering! and a veterinary medicine lab. Greek Sweeties, Afternoon Garden Party The fee includes one t-shirt and all the project and experiment supplies. There are 14 installments throughout the school year (7 in the Fall, and 7 in the Winter). For the grownups... SCI-FI’s summer camp programs run for eight weeks in July and August. We now offer This summer D’reen’s Catering would like to five unique types of camp: Science Camps, Technology Camps, Computer Science Camps, get a group of friends or clients and bring them Medical Science Camps, and Veterinary Medicine Camps. down to cook with the “Diva of Deliciousness”. We also run satellite camps in numerous Saskatchewan communities! Satellite We have some new themes for summer: Backyard BBQ, camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, Technology, and CompSci camps. Satellite camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, Technology, International BBQ, Summer time picnic as well as and CompSci camps. Mexican, Greek, pub crawl. Over 15 themes available. In Saskatoon, we offer a Girl Power program, the aim of which is to promote science and “It’s a great engineering to young women. We also run satellite camps in numerous Saskatchewan teambuilding event communities! Satellite camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, for staff or your Technology, and CompSci camps. clients volleyball or slow pitch team.” Classroom Workshops A SCI-FI workshop consists of a pair of our enthusiastic instructors visiting your classroom D’reen’s Catering Company with a 60 minute presentation on a given science topic. Our goal is to present these topics 119 Ave B South in a fun, interactive way in a presentation filled with hands-on activities. • Close ties to Saskatchewan Education curriculum! www.dreens.com • We are running workshops in 2014 from May 9th to June 13th. or call 306-321-4005 or 306-934-0047 • We typically travel within the northern 2/3rds of Saskatchewan. SASKATOON YOUTH SOCCER INC. PROUDLY PRESENTS:

What: “PotashCorp Soccer Kids In the Park” Program Free Summer Drop-In Soccer for Ages 4–18 When: Monday to Friday, July 2 to Aug 21, 2014 Visit our website for a program schedule after June 25 Where: City of Saskatoon playgrounds & Youth Centre sites

“Thank you to PotashCorp for their sponsorship of this free program for the fifth summer in a row and also Community Initiatives Fund, City of Saskatoon, Xtratime Sports Soccer Locker, and Sask Soccer for their financial support.”

Contact: saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca or 975-3413

20 | SUMMER 2014 The Saskatchewan Elocution Green Ribbon And Debate Association DEBATE DAY CAMP of Hope Find your Voice & Speak up! Who: Students in grades 5-12 Location: Regina Aug. 18-22 • Saskatoon Aug. 25-29 Campaign 2014 When: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm • venues to be announced Fees: $100 • snacks • materials provided The 2014 Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign was a Registration Deadline: August 5, 2014 great success again this year. RBC in Saskatoon Program: Public speaking skills • Recreation breaks creatively raised funds by holding various events Impromptu games • Learn how to argue constructively Details & Register online at www.saskdebate.com for their staff during the month of May. The TSaskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority invited Child Find SK to display donations boxes and ribbons in all their store locations throughout Saskatchewan. Canadian Border Crossing, always a great supporter of Child Find SK also contributed greatly to the cause. The money raised during the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign will go towards funding our free programs and services and help 645 Spadina Crescent • Saskatoon SK us aid law enforcement in the search for missing children and youth. Thank you to the people and businesses of Saskatchewan. You are making a difference. SUMMER Camps July 14 - August 29 • Mornings or full day • Ages 8 and up Tel. (306) 242-5584 www.saskatoonriverside.com

Kids’ Summer Camps Camps for 6-8 year olds: Camps for 9-12 year olds: July 7-11 July 14-18 July 21-25 July 28-Aug 1 Aug 11-15 Aug 18-22

*Camps fill-up fast & early bird prices are available before May 23, so don’t delay!* Camp activities include crafts, games, historical re-enactments, treasure hunts, and museum tours all focusing on ancient cultures and Europe in the Middle Ages. The Saskatchewan Abilities Council works with people of varying abilities to enhance their independence and For more information please call participation in the community through vocational, 966-7818 rehabilitation and recreational services. or email: museum_antiquities@ For more information visit us at usask.ca www.abilitiescouncil.sk.ca www.usask.ca/antiquities

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22 | SUMMER 2014 Boating Safety There are about 10 million boaters in Canada. distortion is even greater on the water because According to the Lifesaving Society, most fatal there are no road signs or lane markers on the water boating incidents occur during recreational and the weather can be unpredictable. Fatigue, sun, activities (78 per cent). Half of the Canadian wind and the motion of the boat dull your senses. Tboating deaths occur on lakes (53 per cent) and It is important to be able to think quickly and react almost all boating victims are male (91 per cent). If well under pressure, and alcohol diminishes your you are going to go boating, make sure the captain abilities and impairs your judgment. Drinking and or person handling the boat is experienced and driving (on land or water) is illegal. competent. Here are a few more safety tips to keep in mind.

Alcohol and water don’t mix. One third of boating deaths are alcohol related. Alcohol distorts a person’s judgment no matter where they are. That

Alcohol and water don’t mix. One third of boating deaths “are alcohol related. Always use personal flotation devices (PFD). It’s always a good idea for everyone on the boat to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket (or a personal flotation device), whether the boat is a large speedboat or a canoe — and whether you’re a good swimmer or not. It may take a few minutes to get used to it, but it definitely can be a lifesaver. Don’t leave land without it.

Stay in touch. Before going out on a boat, let somebody on land know where you are going and about how long you’ll be out. That way, if you do get into trouble, someone will have an idea of where to look for you. If you’re going to be on the water for a long time, it’s a good idea to have a radio with you so you can check the weather reports. Water conducts electricity; so if you hear a storm warning, get off the water as quickly as you can.

One of Saskatoon’s most popular attractions The Berry Barn is a relaxing getaway just minutes from the city, with homestyle cooking served in our country-style dining room or on the patio, with beautiful views of the South Saskatchewan River. Located 7 miles south of Saskatoon on Valley Road. www.berrybarn.ca Tel: 306-978-9797 Open: 11am - 8pm Mon-Fri, 10am - 8pm Sat & Sun

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24 | SUMMER 2014 How do we provide healthy meals for our children? by Jaedean Mitchell 25% of our children are obese—what a staggering statistic! Simple Solution Weight Loss Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic In my previous article I addressed this issue: and we as parents are the ones who can stop it! EVERY 4 GRAMS OF CARBOHYDRATES = 1 Choosing healthy options can be difficult because TEASPOON OF SUGAR TO THE BODY. our environment is set up to encourage unhealthy Ceating; junk food is available almost everywhere, That being said, we need to set the boundary for including in some schools. Healthy options are not our children on how much they are allowed to as readily available as fast fried food is, and some consume. In general, teenage boys need 1,600 to families have limited access to fresh fruits and 3,200 calories daily, while girls need 1,400 to 2,400 vegetables. As well, all the hype is around ‘super calories every day. sizing’ your order and water is more expensive than soda—strange isn’t it? Breaking that down a bit: Protein: We need 1/2 gram per pound of body weight (ie: 110 = 55 grams protein)

That could be 2 eggs for breakfast, a peanut butter or tuna sandwich for lunch and a chicken breast for supper. Throw in some nuts for a snack and the daily needs are met.

Carbs: Children should consume at least 130 grams per day or 45% of their daily calories and those should come from: • fresh fruits and vegetables • whole-grain cereals & breads • brown rice • low fat dairy

Fat: 15 grams per day and should come from low Remember, planning is fat dairy or nuts key—it is when we rush that “ we choose ‘fast and easy’ alternatives.

As parents we want the most for our children so we work long, sometimes hard hours and then run them to their soccer game or dance class. In between we grab a sandwich or a burger, maybe a granola bar, juice box and some fruit. There isn’t time for vegetables and a sit down dinner. By the time we get back home it may be 7 or 8 o’clock at night—too late for a large dinner, so maybe just a snack will have to suffice—and it usually involves carbohydrates. Providing our growing children with healthy food takes a little bit of planning, but is relatively For the most part, our children do not get enough easy once we plan. Remember, planning is key— exercise in a day to burn off the calories they it is when we rush that we choose ‘fast and easy’ consume as most of those calories come from alternatives that in moderation don’t cause health carbohydrates. If the body doesn’t burn the calories problems, but when it is the ‘norm’ then we need then the excess is stored as fat. to be concerned.

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Chandeliers Overhead lighting Pot lights Custom stairs to fit your house Vanity lights Electric & Gas Bulbs STAIRS & DOORS LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Doors customized to your choice Cross-border travelling with Children children travelling with you. This can include a passport, birth certificate, NEXUS card or immigration document. • Parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of their legal custody documents, such as custody rights. • If you share custody and the other parent is not travelling with you, or if you are not the parent or legal guardian, we recommend you carry a consent letter to provide authorization for you to take them on a trip and enter Canada. • A consent letter must include the custodial parents’ or legal guardians’ full name, address and telephone number. Here is a sample: http:// The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is travel.gc.ca/travelling/children/consent-letter always on the alert for missing and abducted • If you are travelling by land, ensure you are children, as well as runaways, at all ports of entry travelling in the same vehicle as your children across Canada. T when you arrive at the border, if travelling with a group of vehicles. CBSA officers pay extra attention to children as they enter Canada. Determining which children You can prepare your children by letting them have permission to accompany adult travellers is an know that they will be asked questions by a CBSA essential aspect of how officers ensure children’s officer and they shouldn’t be afraid to answer their safety. When you are travelling with your kids, and questions. For more travel tips, visit cbsa.gc.ca/ crossing the border into Canada, here are some traveltips. helpful tips to keep in mind:

• Always carry proper identification for all Around the province with Child Find Saskatchewan With the warm weather finally here, local Service incorporating our program to reach youth in communities and organizations are gearing up for Regina. ALERT Youth presentations were conducted summer fairs and festivals and requests are coming at Nutana Collegiate, Core Neighbourhood Youth in for our “All About Me” ID Clinics. We conducted Coop and White Buffalo Lodge. W2 clinics at Movies for Mommies at the Roxy and Rainbow theatres in Saskatoon, while Domremy For more information on our programs and services, Community Hall and St Louis School in St Louis also call us at 306.955.0070 or www.childfind.sk.ca hosted ID Clinics. Canadian Border Services Agency at the John G Diefenbaker Airport in Saskatoon held a clinic on International Missing Children’s Day, May 25th.

A Child Find information session was held by Jennifer Rabbitskin as 250 participants joined the “Finding Our Brothers and Sisters 3rd Annual Walk” in Spiritwood SK. On June 7th, we were invited again to the Costumer Appreciation Day at Al Hattie Insurance at the Eastview Shopping Centre in Saskatoon and a clinic was also held at The Saskatoon Tribal Council. Our ALERT Youth program has been well received at schools in the Queen City with the School Resource Officers from the Regina Police

ALERT MAGAZINE | 29 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. 1-800-322-7221 Our Vision is that the rights, interests and well-being of all children and youth are valued and respected in Saskatchewan communities and in www.saskadvocate.ca government legislation, policy, programs and practice.

30 | SUMMER 2014 www.town.outlook.sk.ca The town of Outlook welcomes you...

BOB, the “Big Orange Bridge”, was built in 1936 as the primary crossing of the South Saskatchewan River on Highway 15. It is a six span crossing, 347.7 m long, consisting of five steel through truss spans and one steel I beam span. It was decommissioned in 1998 after a new bridge was constructed adjacent to the existing bridge. The bridge was converted to a pedestrian bridge August 2012. As you walk along the bridge you can get great views of the Riverview Golf Course and eventually head into the walking trails above the golf course.

Skytrail

1-306-867-8663 [email protected]

You won’t be disappointed! Large photos courtesy of Jill Rafoss

Outlook, Saskatchewan, is home to the “longest pedestrian bridge in Canada.”

www.town.outlook.sk.ca ALERT MAGAZINE | 31 Growing Saskatchewan Together!

Jennifer Campeau, MLA Ken Cheveldayoff, MLA Paul Merriman, MLA Don Morgan, MLA Saskatoon Fairview Saskatoon Silver Springs Saskatoon Sutherland Saskatoon Southeast 306-974-4125 306-651-7100 306-244-5623 306-955-4755

Rob Norris, MLA Roger Parent, MLA Corey Tochor, MLA Gordon Wyant, MLA Saskatoon Greystone Saskatoon Meewasin Saskatoon Eastview Saskatoon Northwest 306-933-7852 306-652-4607 306-384-2011 306-934-2847

A message from your Saskatoon

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