2016-2017 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

APRIL 1, 2016 TO MARCH 31, 2017

Prepared: June 21, 2017

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Table of Contents

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...... 3

STAFF OF NEWSASK CFDC ...... 6

CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT ...... 16

SUMMARY OF MINUTES ...... 17

NEWSASK GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...... 19

NEWSASK INITIAL INQUIRIES/ WEBSITE ...... 20

NEWSASK SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES ...... 22

INVESTMENT FUNDS ...... 25

INVESTMENT FUND AND TECHNICAL SERVICES STATISTICS ...... 26

SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ...... 27

SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM STATISTICS ...... 28

NORTHEAST SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (NESEP) ...... 29

NEWSASK STATISTICS ZONE BY ZONE ...... 32

NEWSASK COMMUNITIES AND THEIR POPULATION ...... 33

APPENDIX

• LOANS DISBURSED BY ZONES AND BAD DEBT BY ZONES

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NEWSASK COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON: ANNETTE DUBÉ Annette joined the Board in March 2001 as Community Futures NEWSASK's Zone 7 representative for the Kelvington/Rose Valley/Archerwill area and assumed the board chair position in June 2007. She is the Newsask rep on the North East Supported Employment Program committee and the CFS 'Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program' Ad Hoc committee. Annette was very honoured to receive the provincial 2013-2014 CFS Volunteer Award. As a volunteer, Annette is also actively involved in her community in numerous capacities. Annette has been involved with the tourism industry since 1999 as the rural-based owner/operator of Chickadee Hollow Bed & Breakfast Lodge near Greenwater Lake Provincial Park and is past chair of the Saskatchewan Bed & Breakfast Association. Annette and her husband, Francis, have raised a family of five and are the exceedingly proud grandparents of eight. Annette fulfilled her years of service in November 2016. INTERIM VICE CHAIRPERSON: ELVINA RUMAK Elvina Rumak is currently the Mayor of Hudson Bay – a small town of 1500 nestled in the Red Deer Valley between the Porcupine and Pasquia Hills in East Central Saskatchewan - a friendly town where the emphasis is on Family Living focusing on sport, culture and outdoor recreation. Elvina is serving her fourth term as Mayor and previously served two terms on Town Council. She is involved with Municipal activities through Economic Development/Tourism, Health District Trust, Physician Recruitment, EMO Control and Northeast Transportation (NEATPC) and is also on the Community Futures Saskatchewan Board representing Newsask for Northeast Saskatchewan. Elvina is married and has four children – two employed in Alberta, one in Winnipeg and one in Saskatoon. Elvina and Ernie also have two grandchildren residing in Winnipeg. Elvina fulfilled her years of service as of November 2016. SECRETARY TREASURER: GARY CLEAVELEY Gary is from Tisdale and joined the Board in April 2014 and is Newsask’s Zone 5 representative. Gary is a current K40 member and current Board member for Tisdale Minor hockey. He is a former Kinsmen member and refereed hockey for 25 years. He is a past coach for hockey and baseball and was on the provincial SIAST advisory board and Board member for OPET for 15 years. Gary is married and has two grown children and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

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DIRECTOR: TAMMY DORION Tammy joined the Newsask Board on May 20th, 2014 representing Zone 1 for the northern Village of Cumberland House. Tammy is currently Deputy Mayor and was a previous Board member.

DIRECTOR: KATHY LINDSAY Kathy joined the Newsask Board on November 25, 2015 representing Zone 2 and she and her husband, Rick, reside in the town of Arborfield operating a third generation family farm. Previously Kathy worked over 18 years with Royal Bank in Saskatoon before relocating to Arborfield. Since arriving in Arborfield, she has volunteered on various organizations which work effectively as joint ventures between Arborfield, Carrot River and Zenon Park. She did a term on town council as Deputy Mayor. Kathy continues to spend her time volunteering and fundraising with various organizations while balancing time helping on the farm. In November 2016 Kathy became the interim vice chair of the Newsask Board.

DIRECTOR: JOHN KLYNE John Klyne joined the Newsask Board in April, 2014 and is representing Zone 3. He works for Gabriel Dumont Institute based out of Nipawin but covers Northern Region 1, Eastern Region 2 & 1. He has sat on many different boards in the Region; Shore Gold Board Member, Nipawin Ethanol Plant Subcommittee member, Frist Nations and Metis Steering Committee (Cumberland College) as well as a Steering Committee member of the Nipawin Oasis. John is a single parent raising a teenage son. DIRECTOR:VACANT DIRECTOR: CHERYL LEN Cheryl Len joined the Board on March 31, 2017 representing Zone 7 and she and her husband Ken reside in the town of Kelvington operating the Sportsman Motel. Cheryl worked with Mosiac Marketing and was a crew leader for Census 2016. She has volunteered for many positions including Medical Advisory Board and the Economic Development Committee. DIRECTOR: JEANINE HOLOWATUIK Jeanine was nominated to the Board November 24, 2017. Jeannine is currently the Community Development Director with the Town of Hudson Bay, and previously was an employee of the NE Enterprise region. Jeanine’s community services include the Chamber of Commerce, Regional Park board member and Community Theatre Board member.

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DIRECTOR FIRST NATIONS: WENDELL HEAD Wendell was nominated to the Board of Directors on November 28, 2006. Wendell is currently the Economic Development Officer and a proud member of the Red Earth First Nations. In the past he has represented various organizations as a Board member and a Director and includes the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Sports, Culture & Recreation, Nipawin Integrated Service Committee, Cumberland Delta Moose Management Committee, Nechapanuck Child & Family Services Inc., Nipawin Representative Workforce Committee and Diamond Development Advisory Committee. He is currently on the Nipawin Biomass Ethanol Project Committee, Eastern Sector Community Development Corporation, Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and was previously elected to the Nipawin Cooperative Association as a delegate. He was recently appointed to the First Nations Economic Development Working Group under the office of the Treaty Commissioner. He volunteers his own time with the Red Earth Golf Committee and the Red Earth Minor Hockey Association. Wendell was born in Carrot River and is married. Wendell fulfilled his years of service as of November 2016. DIRECTOR METIS REPRESENTATIVE: DIANNE GENAILLE Dianne Genaille was born and raised in Saskatchewan and has been a resident of Tisdale for the past 27 years. She has a Business Administration Certificate and is also certified as a Special Care Aide and Recreation Therapist. She has worked for Kelsey Trail Health Region since March 1988 and during this time served on the CUPE Union as a Vice President and Steward. She has also worked as a Recreation Coordinator for Tisdale Housing Authority and was instrumental in setting up recreational programming for Tisdale and area. Dianne is the President of the Tisdale Metis Local and she sits on the Metis Eastern Region II Board as well as past Board member of Infinity Development Corporation. She has been a member of Metis Nations since 1970 and worked in the organization as an Aboriginal Family Alcohol Counselor. Dianne is pleased to sit on the Community Futures Newsask Board as the Metis representative.

DIRECTOR YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE: CAMERON CHOQUETTE Cameron was appointed as the Youth Representative on the Board of Directors on January 21, 2015. He is a current Director on the Saskatchewan 4-H Council and is the Administrator of the Wadena Livestock Association. Cameron graduated from Kelvington High School in 2015 and is currently completing his first year in Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK. Cameron is passionate about positive youth development, community engagement, and volunteering. In November 2016 Cameron became the interim chair of the Newsask Board.

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STAFF OF NEWSASK CFDC JUDY CHILDS - GENERAL MANAGER Experience:

• Community Futures Newsask – November 1990 to present • Seventeen years administration experience, including 10 years in the Alfalfa Industry: 3 years, Tisdale Alfalfa and 7 years, Saskatchewan Dehydrators Association and the Canadian Dehydrators Association • Operated the Kipabiskau Regional Park Store in 1998 with seven students • Assisted my husband with commencing KC Financial Consulting and ongoing support since May 2001. Education:

• 1st year of Agriculture completed, related classes include Accounting, Communications I & II, Management Principles, Sociology, Ag Economics and Statistics • 80 hour computer instruction course including DOS, ACCPAC, ver 5, Quattro Pro, Database III and Word Perfect 5.1 • 1991 – Improving Financial/Cash Management Skills • 1991 – Strategies For Success • 1991 – Beyond the Bottom Line – Course of Study in Business Finance & Accounting • 1992 – Introduction to Economic Development for Saskatchewan Communities • 1992 – Innovative Community Leadership in the 90’s • 1993 – Management & Leadership Skills for Women • 1993 – Federal Business Development Bank Lending Workshop • 1993 – Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies & Applied Research- Empowering Northern Communities • 1993 – Prospecting • 1993 – Risk Assessment • 1994 – (EDAC) Economic Development Association of Canada, Year 1 University of Waterloo • 1994 – Investment & Venture Capital Symposium • 1995 – How to Handle Negativity in the Workplace • 1995 – Project Management • 1995 – Managing Multiple Projects & Meeting Deadlines • 1995 – Helping Skills for Communities in Conflict • 1996 – Cultural Awareness Training • 1996 – Leading the Way/Strategies for Creating Sustainable Communities in the 21st Century • 1997 – Thriving on Change Leadership Seminar • 1997 – Lending Law and Realization Course- Donald Layh • 1997 – Microsoft Office 97

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• 1997 – Sensitivity Training for Persons with Disabilities • 1998 – Strategic Management & Planning For Community Futures • 1998 – Pine Tree Management Skills – Management Skills for Front Line Managers – Module I – Supervision • 1998 – Commercial Credit Training • 1998 – Farm Debt Mediation Service- Financial Review/Mediation and Farm Consultation Service – Pathfinding/Financial Review Workshop • 1998 – Dealing Effectively With Unacceptable Employee Behavior • 1998 – Aboriginal Lending and Collections • 1999 – Create the Future CFDC/WD, Jasper, Alberta • 1999 – Lending/Realization Law Course • 1999 – Community Futures Achievement Program – Module 1 – Community Futures in Perspective, Module 2 – Operations – Board & Staff • 2000 – The Exceptional Assistant Program Training • 2000 – IT Works Conference • 2000 – Quality Management Training • 2000 – E-Commerce Training • 2001 – Time Management • 2001 – Credit Union Lending Law Course - Donald Layh • 2001 – Conflict Management Skills – Cardwell Human Resources Predict Problem Situations, Keep your Poise and Cool, Repair Damaged Relationships and Prevention and Mediation • 2001 – Developing a Community/Regional Project • 2002 – Social Cohesion, Social Capital and Community Sustainability • 2002 – Community Based Organization Evaluation Workshop • 2002 – Disability Awareness Training • 2002 – An Overview of the Bankruptcy Process and the Orderly Payment of Debts – Scharfstein Gobbings Walen & Fisher • 2002 – The Art of Negotiating- Negotiation Institute of New York • 2002 – Survey Development –Survey’s From Start to Finish- Statistical Consultation Group, Statistics Canada • 2002 – Microsoft Word • 2002 – Addressing Disability Issues • 2002 – Microsoft Excel • 2002 – How to Mentor For Persons With Disabilities • 2003 – Interviewing Skills • 2003 – Book Keeping From a Shoe Box- Train the Trainer • 2003– Stress Management • 2004 – Understanding Financial Statements • 2005 – TEA Training Management & Board Overview • 2005 – Credit/Audit Module 7 • 2005 – Leadership Module 9 • 2005 – Credit Union/Coop Conference • 2005 – Credit Union Realization Law Course – Donald Layh

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• 2005 – A Lender’s Guide to Loans, Insolvency and Security Enforcement • 2005 – Effective Presentation Skills – Part I • 2005 – Social Economy Module • 2005 – Connections 2005 – Credit Unions/Cooperatives • 2006 – Presentations Skills Part II • 2006 – Proposal Writing • 2006 – (EDAC) Economic Development Association of Canada Year II - University Of Waterloo • 2007 – Effective Use Of Bankruptcy in Security Realization • 2007 – BRIEX – Retail Development & Analysis • 2007 – Leadership Training Part 1 & II- July 5th & 13th • 2007 – Leadership Lessons Learned Sept. • 2007 – Managing Performance Aligning People to Strategy • 2008 – Marketing Discussions (Video Conference) • 2008 – SVCN Website Launch (Video Conference) • 2008 – Setting Performance Standards (Video Conference) • 2008 – SK Professional Development (Video Conference) • 2008 – Project Management • 2010 – TEA Mapping • 2010 – HR Train the Trainer • 2011 – Stats Canada – Turning Stats into Stories Workshop • 2011 – Go Forth training • 2011 – Marketing Business Statistics (VC) • 2011 – The Economy of Business Incubation and Incubation 101 • 2011 – Social Media (VC) • 2011 – Module 3, Financial Management of CFDC & Module 4, Legal Responsibilities • 2011 – Sales & Marketing (CF Training, Saskatoon) • 2012 – Thought Patterns for High Performance Pacific Institute 2 days (Melfort) • 2012 – Aboriginal Recruitment and Retainment Feb 28th • 2012 – Enforcement & Money Judgment Act Seminar • 2012 – TOWES Training • 2012 – TOWES Test Administrator Certification – on line • 2012 – Tea 10 Training Video Conferencing • 2012 – How to Improve Your Community Competition • 2013 – TEA X Webinar Grid Session 1 & 2 • 2013 – CF Website CMS Training • 2013 – TEA X – Task Templates • 2013 – VC Business Infosource • 2013 – TEA X Tracking Leverage and Job with Outcomes • 2013 – Intersections For Growth Conference • 2014 – Principle of Effective Leadership Part 1-Professional Leadership Certificate • 2014 – Principle of Effective Leadership Part 2- Professional Leadership Certificate • 2014 – Creating Effective Work Groups- Professional Leadership Certificate

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• 2014 – Social Media & All Your CF Provincial Marketing Tools • 2014 – Loan Trends & Legal Issues • 2014 – Making 2014 The Best Year for CF’s • 2014 – Interpersonal Communications- Professional Leadership Certificate • 2014 – Negotiation and Conflict Resolution – Professional Management Certificate • 2014 – Leading in a Diverse Environment- Professional Management & Leadership Certificate • 2015 – Working with Entrepreneurs with Mental Health Concerns • 2015 – Adobe Connect/Accessing CF Training • 2015 – Orientation to New Content Management System • 2015 – TEA Optimization • 2015 – Coaching and Mentoring Employees- Professional Leadership Certificate • 2015 - HR Training – Humboldt • 2015 - Realization Law Course • 2015 - Effective Recruitment – Professional Management Certificate

Volunteer Positions:

• Toastmasters – Former Member • Tisdale Kinette Club • Tisdale Minor Ball – Treasurer and Division Head • Tisdale Minor Hockey & Ringette – Ringette Division Head • TUCS Graduation Co-Chairperson • Chairperson three years, Ethnic Food Booth, Doghide River Festival • Volunteer for Tisdale Honey Festival • Volunteer Judge for Adult & Youth Singing Competitions – Doghide River Festival • K-40 Member • K-40 Secretary Treasurer 2014-2015 Other Positions:

• CFPS (Community Futures Partners of Saskatchewan) – Executive – Management Team – Two years. • CFPS (Community Futures Partners of Saskatchewan) – EDP Committee Member from April 17, 2001 – April 30, 2004. • Judge for the Business Plan Competition for the province – SIIT – Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies – May 10, 2007 & 2008.

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CINDY REAUME - LOANS MANAGER/BUSINESS ANALYST Experience:

• Community Futures Newsask – March 1998 to present • Four Seasons Greenhouse – Weekend staff supervisor, assist with purchasing inventory, staff scheduling and bookkeeping and assist with customer service. • Markwart Jewelers – Sales Clerk • Home Daycare – Child Care • Shear Image Hair Design – Hair Stylist, Assistant Manager • Cindy’s Hairstyling – Owner / Operator • Northern Refrigeration – Home Based Business/Receptionist & Bookkeeper Education:

• Business Certificate 1 SIAST / Cumberland Regional College. Courses included Finance, Accounting, Communications, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, and Management. • Computer Oriented: Windows 95, Windows 3.1, MS- Word 6.0, MS-Word 97, MS- Word 2000 MS-Excel, Power Point, MS-Access, Visual Basics, and Internet. • Cosmetology Certificate, Marvel Beauty School Saskatoon. • 1998 – Commercial Credit Training • 1998 – FRED Training • 1998 – Team Building Seminar • 1998 – Aboriginal Lending Training Seminar • 1998 – Al Perkins Marketing Seminar • 1999 – Understanding Financial Statements - WD • 1999 – Legal & Accounting Issues for Small Business - Burningham • 1999 – Successful Selling Seminar - WD • 1999 – GST. & PST. For the Small Business • 1999 – Credit Union Central Lending Training • 1999 – Financial Analysis Training • 2000 – Tea Training • 2000 – E-Commerce Training • 2001 – Quality Management Training • 2001 – E-Commerce Follow up Training • 2001 – Time Management • 2001 – Donald Layh Law Lending Training • 2001 – Scanner Training • 2001 – Canada Saskatchewan Business Service Center Training • 2002 – Disability Awareness • 2002 – Basic Bookkeeping – WD • 2002 – Conflict Management – Cardwell Human Resources • 2002 – Marketing Seminar – WD • 2002 – Survey Development • 2002 – Microsoft Word

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• 2002 – Addressing Disability Issues • 2002 – Microsoft Excel • 2002 – WD Training • 2002 - TEA IX Training • 2003 – The New Land System, Kirby Burningham, Tisdale • 2003 - Writing and Grammar Skills • 2003 – CSBSC Web Site Training • 2003 – Interviewing Skills • 2003 – Stress Management • 2003 – Realization Law Course – Donald Layh • 2003 – E-Business Canada Saskatchewan Business Service center • 2004 – Understanding Financial Statements • 2005 – TEA Training Creating Records –on line • 2005 – TEA Training Loan Records-on line • 2005 – TEA Training Amortization Schedule-on line • 2005– TEA Training Non Performing Loans- on line • 2005 – Credit Union Realization Law Course – Donald Layh • 2005 – Effective Presentation Skills – 1st ½ • 2005 – Social Economy Module • 2006 – Everyday Project Management • 2006 – Presentations Part II • 2006 – WD Performance Measurement Report Training • 2006 – Understanding Financial Statements • 2007 – TEA Overview • 2008 – Project Management • 2009 – Lending Law – Donald Layh • 2009 – Lending Criteria (Video Conference) • 2009 – Flexline Line of Credit Loans (Video Conference) • 2009 – CF & BDC Partnering in Turbulent Times (Video Conference) • 2009 – CED Projects – Take 'Em or Leave 'Em (CF Conference) • 2009 – Managing Info for a Small Business (Video Conference) • 2010 – Book Keeping From a Shoe Box • 2010 – TEA Mapping by VC • 2010 – Human Resource – Train the Trainer • 2010 – Tax Issues For Small Business by VC • 2011 – Collections and Court, Saskatoon • 2011 – Sales & Marketing (CF Training, Saskatoon) • 2012 – Thought Patterns for High Performance (Melfort) • 2012 – Aboriginal Recruitment and Retainment Feb 28th • 2012 – Enforcement & Money Judgment Act seminar June 28th • 2012 – TOWES training June 7th & 8th, 2012 • 2012 – TOWES Test Administrator Certification-on line • 2012 – TEA 10 Training video conference • 2013 – VC Training Introduction to Pricing & Costing

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• 2013 – VC Advanced Pricing & Costing • 2013 – VC Income Tax Basics • 2013 – TEA X Webinar Grid Session 1 & 2 • 2013 – CF Website CMS Training • 2013 – VC How you Know You are Making Money • 2013 – VC Accounting and Tax for Small Business • 2013 – VC Small Business Bookkeeping and Payroll • 2013 – TEA X Transaction Adjustment • 2013 – TEA X Webinar – Task Templates • 2013 – TEA X Tracking Leverage and Job with Outcomes • 2013 – Intersections For Growth Conference • 2013 – Principle of Effective Leadership Part 1 • 2014 – Principle of Effective Leadership Part 2 • 2014 – Social Media & All Your CF Provincial Marketing Tools • 2014 – Loan Trends & Legal Issues • 2014 – Making 2014 The Best Year for CF’s • 2014 – Interpersonal Communications • 2014 – Negotiation and Conflict Resolution • 2014 – Leading in a Diverse Environment • 2015 - Webinar – CF Performance Measurement • 2015 - Realization Law Course • 2015 - Effective Recruitment • 2015 – The Essentials of HR Law in Canada • 2016 – Payroll Law • 2016 –Authentic Leadership • 2016-Understanding Financial Statements for Non-Financial Managers • 2016- TEA Training • 2017 Leadership Training – Obtained Certificate of Completion U of R

Volunteer Position:

• 1997 – 1998 President of the Tisdale Skating Club • 1996 – 1997 Head Bingo Coordinator Tisdale Skating Club. • 1999 – Assistant Soccer Coach • 2000 – Team Mom – Recreational Volleyball

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SHEILA PATTERSON - Employment Services Facilitator for Persons with Disabilities Experience:

• Community Futures Newsask February 2004 to present • Job Coach-North East Supported Employment Program September 2003 to February 2004 • Community Facilitator-Human Resources September 2003 to February 2004 • Home Program-Autistic child July 2003 to February 2004 • Teacher Assistant-SASKFEAT summer program for children with Autism 2003 • Teacher Assistant-Tisdale Middle and Secondary School 1998 to 2002 • Alderman-Town of Tisdale 1991 to 2003 • Figure Skating Instructor 1976 to 1998 • Sales Associate (Century 21) Education:

• Teacher Assistant Certificate, SIAST Kelsey Institute • Asperger’s Workshop • Autism Workshop • “You, Me and the Kids” Workshop • Professional Assault Response Training • Saskatchewan National Sanitation Training Program • CPR/First Aid • Seven Steps to Effective Parenting • Level 1 Technical and Theory Courses (National Coaching Certification Program) • Clinic Conductors Course (Saskatchewan Figure Skating Association) • Real Estate 150 (Saskatchewan Real Estate Association) • 2005 – Supported Employment Strategies and Techniques-SIAST Kelsey – Saskatoon, SK • 2005 – EDP Sensitivity Training – Moose Jaw, SK • 2005 – Effective Presentation Skills – 1st ½ • 2005 – Social Economy Module • 2006 – Everyday Project Management • 2006 – Presentations Part II • 2006 – Proposal Writing • FASD Training Workshop Strategies and Supports • 2007 – National Supported Employment Conference; Destination Employment – Learning Disabilities; Improving Supported Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Mental Illness; Job Developer Toolkits; Rural PEI – What’s working. • 2008 – Providing Service to Customers with Disabilities (Video Conference) • 2008 – Creating an Inclusive Workforce (Video Conference) • 2008 – Building Business Partnerships Workshop • 2009 – Treaty Seven Community Futures-Disability Employment Conference

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• 2009 – MS2007 and MS Word 2007 (Video Conference) • 2009 – MS Excel 2007 (Video Conference) • 2009 – I am Accessible-Diversity in the Workplace (Video Conference) • 2010 – Focus on the 90% - Darcy Lang • 2011 – Supported Employment Conference in Regina sponsored by SETI • 2011 – SafeTalk (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) Melfort, SK • 2011 – Structured Interview Process (SARC) Saskatoon, SK • 2011 – Diversity: We are all Part of it. (Immigration Community Resource Coordinator) • 2011 – Diversity: It’s the one Thing We all Have in Common (Valerie Pruegger, Intercultural Interactions Inc.) Saskatoon, SK • 2011 – Standardized Admissions Training, Melfort SK—SARC • 2012 – Thought Patterns for High Performance (Melfort) • 2012 – June 7, 8, 2012 Essential Skills and TOWES Site Administrator Training- SIAST Wascana Campus, Regina, SK • 2012 – TOWES Test Administrator Certification-on line TOWES • 2012 – Self Employment Resources for People with Disabilities-Video Conference. • 2013 – SARC Conference, Saskatoon SK • 2013 – Making Business Your Partner • 2013 – The 3 C’s of Networking • 2014 – CASE Conference, Regina, SK • 2015 – Power of Meaningful Moments

CAITLIN RATHGEBER – ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY/ACCOUNTING CLERK Work Experience:

• 2005-2008 Plants O’ Plenty Green House (Transplanted and Watered Flowers) • 2007-2009 Doghide Gallery (Framed Art, answered phone, filled out work orders) • 2009-2010 Extra Foods (Cashier) • 2009-2010 Lois Skinner Chartered Accountant (Filed and printed information, placed information into spreadsheets, worked with Quickbooks) • November 2010 to Present- Community Futures Newsask (Administrative Secretary/Accounting Clerk) Education:

• 2009 High School Graduation Diploma • 2009 Business Classes- Cumberland College. Courses included Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Simply Accounting and Business Administration. Training Classes, Workshops or Seminars with Newsask:

• 2011 – Business Infosource (Training Session in Saskatoon) • 2011 – Business Infosource (Video Conference Training)

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• 2011 – GoForth Training (Video Conference) • 2011 – Sales & Marketing (CF Training, Saskatoon) • 2012 – Thought Patterns for High Performance (Melfort) • 2012 – Simply Accounting Level 1 (CCI Training, On-site at Newsask) • 2012 – VC TEA 10 Training video conference • 2013 – VC TEA 10 Mini Sessions Video Conferences • 2013 – VC Managing Contacts, Accounts, Client Projects and Projects (2.5 Hrs); • 2013 – VC Creating Loan Records (2.5 Hrs); • 2013 –VC Creating Amortization Schedules (2 Hrs); • 2013 –VC Managing Delinquent Loans (2 Hrs); Jan. 15 - Accounting and Transaction Processing (2.5 Hrs)) • 2013 – SEDA’s: Introduction to Community Economic Development Module 1 • 2014 – TOWES Training SIAST Regina • 2014 – Social Media and All your CF Provincial Marketing tools • 2014 – Loan Trends and Legal Issues • 2014 – Making 2014 the Best Year for CF’s • 2014 – Simply Webinar “ What’s New” • 2014 – Payroll Law Seminar - Saskatoon • 2014 – Simply Webinar- How to prepare for Year End • 2014 – Payroll Law Seminar – Saskatoon • 2014 – Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects and Deadlines – Saskatoon • 2014 – Bookkeeping from a Shoe Box (4 Classroom Sessions) • 2014 – Managing Emotions Under Pressure – Saskatoon • 2015 – Payroll Law Seminar – Saskatoon • 2015 - Webinar – CF Performance Measurement – Website Demonstration 2015 Volunteer Positions:

• 2003-2005 Star City Canskate Program • 2006 Torch Trail Bible Camp • 2006-2009 Various High School Programs (Telemiracle fundraiser, etc.) • 2008-2009 Tutoring • 2009 Tisdale Day Camps

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CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

Office of the Interim Chairperson Annual Report of the Chairperson June 1, 2017

Dear Community Futures Newsask Members:

Over the course of the 2016-2017 fiscal year Community Futures Newsask has seen many changes occur. Our organization continued to be strong in our core areas of lending and community development. Our loans helped entrepreneurs in Northeast Saskatchewan grow their businesses, strengthen their communities, and achieve their goals.

The Board of Directors underwent significant changes as directors reached their term limits and new members were recruited from across the region. In November, the Board appointed Cameron Choquette as Interim Chairperson and Kathy Lindsay as Vice-Chairperson to lead the organization on an interim basis. A new strategic plan, director recruitment, and a renewed focus on governance remained top priorities for the Board over the past fiscal year.

The new strategic plan is guided by four goals that focus on increasing lending volume, engaging more young people, and strengthening our Board and staff to be leaders in community economic development in Saskatchewan. This plan will enable us to carry forward the momentum of the past year and help us support our continued success. I wish to thank the Board of Directors and the staff of Community Futures Newsask for their commitment to helping entrepreneurs and their communities. The leadership and support of the Government of Canada is key to our operations and we wish to thank them for their commitment to rural communities in Saskatchewan.

As Interim Chairperson, it has been my pleasure to lead the organization over the past seven months and help both our staff and Board achieve their mandate. Through practical advice, innovative loans, and friendly support, our staff and Board have continued to strengthen the position of our organization as one of community development, effective governance, and impactful partnership.

Best regards,

Cameron Choquette Interim Chair, Board of Directors

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES APRIL 1, 2016 TO MARCH 31, 2017 APRIL 2016

• Dube attended the Truth and Reconciliation Conference that took place April 14th • SEDA registrations went out April 29th

MAY 2016

• A loan in the amount of $150,000 was approved in Zone 4 • Service Canada Proposal was sent and requested longer term contract • Accountant Tenders were sent throughout the Region.

JUNE 2016

• A loan in the amount of $25,000 plus an allowance for legal and administration was approved in Zone 4 • Allowance for Doubtful 2015/2016 was approved • Lawyer Tender was approved for Brooks Mack Legal and Professional Corp. • Cornerstone Credit union tender for a three year term ending 2019 be recommended for approval

JULY 2016

AUGUST 2016

• A loan in the amount of $125,000 plus an allowance for Legal and admin was approved in Zone 7 • A loan in the amount of $23,000 plus an allowance for legal and admin was approved in Zone 6 • Approval was provided for Head to attend the Aboriginal Forum in Saskatoon August 23, 24 and 25

SEPTEMBER 2016

• Approval was provided for a loan in the amount of $40,000 for Zone 3 and an additional loan was provided in the amount of $40,000 to another client in Zone 4 • Mangers Meeting in Saskatoon December 12-14. • Approval to enter into a contract with DocuWare to increase efficiencies. • A loan in the amount of $30,000 plus an allowance for Legal and admin was approved for Zone 4

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OCTOBER 2016

• Extended loan amortization period was provided to two loan clients in Zone 4 • Extended loan amortization period was provided to a loan client in Zone 3

NOVEMBER 2016

• Choquette, Klyne, Lindsay and Cleaveley were appointed to the Grievance and Management Relations Committee until such time that their term expires. • Dube sent in letter of resignation to be approved with regrets

DECEMBER 2016

• Approval was provided to purchase firewall/antivirus/spyware software for a 3 year renewal. JANUARY 2017

• $90,000 loan was approved for Zone 2 • $90,000 loan was approved for Zone 3 • $150,000 loan was approved for Zone 2 • Approval was provided to obtain 12 tablets from Darn Computers for the Board members. • Approval was provided to increase the interest rate form prime plus 3% but no less than 8% to 9% for the full term of the loan. • Approval was provided for Dubé to stay on as a NESEP Representative for Newsask and Mileage and meals will be covered by Newsask. • Approval was provided to have a youth tech camp take place in Tisdale in the summer months. Estimated cost is $9,043 • Approval was provided to accept Chief Wally Burns to represent the First Nations for a three year term effective January 18, 2017.

FEBRUARY 2017

• $102,000 loan was approved in Zone 5 • $100,000 loan was approved in Zone 2 • $97,500 loan was approved in Zone 9 • The annual Operating Plan and Budget was approved by WD for the next fiscal year. • Approval was provided for two staff and any Board members that wish to attend the SEDA conference taking place in Saskatoon in May 2017.

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MARCH 2017

• A loan in the amount of $80,000 plus an allowance for Legal and admin was approved in Zone 2 • A loan in the amount of $150,000 plus an allowance for Legal and admin was approved in Zone 7 • The executive recommended to the Board that they waive the $1000 from Tackling Poverty Together Project and provide it to NESEP. • Approval was provided for Patterson to attend the 13th Annual Career Practitioners Conference on April 25th, 2017. • Approval was provided to accept Cheryl Len’s nomination from the Town of Kelvington and the RM of Kelvington Zone 7.

NEWSASK GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Mission Statement: - Working in the north east to achieve development in business and communities Goals: Newsask CFDC will 1. Maintain & Increase Lending Volumes 2. Maintain and Expand Programs and Revenues from other sources 3. Increase and Maintain Youth Engagement 4. Board and Staff Development

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Initial Inquiries FISCAL YEAR NON SEB SEB TOTAL APR 90 – MAR 91 128 49 177 APR 91 – MAR 92 191 96 287 APR 92 – MAR 93 324 203 527

APR 93 – MAR 94 490 257 747

APR 94 – MAR 95 488 210 698

APR 95 –MAR 96 497 145 642

APR 96 – MAR 97 502 198 700

APR 97 – MAR 98 659 152 811

APR 98 – MAR 99 694 182 876

APR 99 – MAR 00 797 39 836

APR 00 – MAR 01 *1,151 9 1,160

APR 01 – MAR 02 *1,806 22 1,828

APR 02 – MAR 03 *1,196 20 1,216

APR 03 – MAR 04 *2,409 18 2,427

APR 04 – MAR 05 *2,480 27 2,507

APR 05 – MAR 06 417 + *56,145 12 56,574

APR 06- MAR 07 557 + *14,830 11 15,398

APR 07 – MAR 08 667 + *17,882 14 18,563 APR 08 – MAR 09 302 + *19,519 9 19,830 APR 09 – MAR 10 521 +13,585 19 14,125

APR 10 – MAR 11 1109 + 33711 11 34,831 APR 11 – MAR 12 942 + 39,283 4 40,229 APR 12 – MAR 13 421 + 57,152 4 57,577 APR 13 – MAR 14 461 + 52,238 3 52,702 APR 14 – MAR 15 243 + 50,129 2 50,374 APR 15- MAR 16 524+ 44,933 6 45,463 APR 16- Mar 17 359 + 3,322 3 3,684

TOTAL 423,064 1,725 424,789 *Includes successful hits on Website

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2012-2013 Visits WEB SITE Facebook Kijiji CF Website Total 57,843 628 1,025 - 2013-2014 Visits WEB SITE Facebook Kijiji CF Website Total 52,238 1,941 713 15,838 2014-2015 Visits WEB SITE Facebook Kijiji CF Website Total 50,129 30,281 298 19,550

2015-2016 Visits WEB SITE Facebook Kijiji CF Website Total 44,933 Not Tracked Not Tracked 44,933

2016-2017 Visits WEB SITE Facebook Kijiji CF Website Total 3,322 Not Tracked Not Tracked 3,322

Newsask is now under the CFS Website where all the CF’s in Saskatchewan information is tracked. This year, the web site hits are much lower, due to the following: One of the challenges with Google's stats as, in many cases, a percentage of hits are from bots that may no longer be active, or bots that Google finally created filters/blockers for us. Our best bet would be to filter hits by geolocation/country at the very least to provide a more accurate representation ... a lot of bots tend to come from Eastern European countries. The staff have the instructions how to obtain this information through goggle analytics.

(Definition of bot: An Internet bot, also known as web robot, WWW robot or simply bot, is a software application that runs automated tasks (scripts) over the Internet.)

TECHNICAL SERVICES Technical services are an integral part of Newsask’s day-to-day activities. The service includes development of business plans, assessment of the viability of a business proposal; financial projections; computer services; bookkeeping assistance; guidance and liaison to other assistance programs (private or government); analysis of financial information of existing businesses; advice on legislative and regulatory requirements for business; management assistance; monitoring and support. Access to a large library of business resource materials, publications, audio and video programs and books are a great source of information for many clients. We utilize Square One regularly and PCensus information to assist clients with their business plans and feasibility. Twelve e- books are listed on our webpage that are free of charge to the client’s that provide information on different business topics. An area of increased activity for CFDC staff is

Community Futures Newsask 21 2016-2017 Annual Report client counseling and business training. A service that is provided is a “business review”. Philosophy- Provide a business review as a business retention strategy and to enhance and ensure success of the business. In 2016/17 technical services created and maintained 6 fulltime jobs and levered 225,000 in the Region. Newsask staff prepared a total of 15 business plans in the past fiscal year. Staff performed counseling and research activities for an additional 189 clients. In addition, Newsask was very active in Community Development Activities/Projects leveraging $84,350 in the region. The following are some of the activities that staff and the Board of Director’s have participated in during the fiscal year: April 2016: • NESEP Board Meeting May 2016: • Janke Jellicoe Annual Audit • YBEX Awards in Tisdale June 2016: • Mangers Meeting in Saskatoon • SEDA Conference • Newsask Annual General Meeting November 2016: • Strategic Planning Meeting • Christmas Supper with Board and Staff December 2016: • Edwards School of Business Training- Understanding Financials for Non- Financial Managers February 2017: • Managers Meeting in Saskatoon March 2017: • Embracing Diversity • Melfort Career Days • Regional EDO Meeting

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NEWSASK SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

90/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 16/17 Total

Business 15 816 Plans 388 43 32 22 30 29 26 28 27 23 31 33 25 24 27 18 27 Prepared

Loans 11 400 Processed 211 13 11 13 7 *15 *7 8 7 8 7 13 16 12 10 14 17

(disbursed)

SEB 154 9 2 4 12 4 5 6 14 8 15 11 8 4 2 2 6 3 265 Clients

Funds Leveraged (All 5,565 487,780 305,000 $570,567 $985,455 $295,581 $509,167 $848,676 $413,000 $930,000 $832,800 $610,207 $67

Programs) $2,954500 $1,010,219 $1,710,165 $2,430,773 $1,027,460 37,214,046 $20,617,131

Training & Research 1,298 184 1828 752 520 582 593 568 471 302 540 798 524 275 1008 1609 2091 1,916

Clients 15,610

Community Developme 625 165 81 199 80 75 102 96 96 88 74 115 122 83 93 88 61 14 2257 nt Activities

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1990 – To March 31, 1996 combined as one total Observations That May Affect Activity

• Generally a high percentage of Self Employment Clients receive loans from Newsask. This year there were three SE clients placed on the SE Program. We believe the SE Program has been successful due to the fact the philosophy is that if we are going to place a client on the program, then we should be prepared to loan to the client as well. Most lending institutions would not lend to these clients due to the fact that they are developmental loans. • We no longer consider ourselves a last resort lender and have become more of a partner with lending institutions, real estate agencies, insurance agencies, accountants etc. We have lent out over $13,442 million and levered $36,230 million in the region which confirms that we are an effective partner with other lending institutions and communities in business development. • SBLA’s were discontinued in the province and may provide an opportunity for Community Futures to increase our lending activity. In the past we have had several smaller loans that this program picked up. Changing needs of the rural areas i.e. value added agriculture etc. • “Eighty percent of businesses fail in the first five years. By contrast, eighty percent of businesses that have participated in a business competition succeed after five years.”1Horizons Magazine Volume 1, Issue 2, 2011 (Regina Regional Opportunities Commission) Accordingly, the Board continues to support the Youth Business Excellence Awards in the region. • Encouraging clients to take Go Forth Institute training which is the1st integrated online business training offered for entrepreneurs. The client learns 100 Essential Small Business Skills in 10 web video modules. • CFP (Community Futures Performance) report round 6 (2008-2013) completed by March 2017. The data demonstrates Community Futures organizations’ lending activity is making a difference. Although the comparable group continues to lend to a slightly more diversified clientele base, the CF organizations have made further strides in diversifying their clientele, according to the Herfindahl Index. CF assisted firms outperformed the comparable group in terms of job growth, firm longevity, and sales growth. The overall trend of labour productivity is both increasing and stable for CF-assisted firms allowing the group to see their highest sales per worker in 2013. CF loan clients may remain less productive than the comparable group but the gap between the two shrunk slightly in 2013, showing that CF assisted firms’ productivity is growing at a marginally higher rate than that of the comparable firms’. The reason for the gap in productivity is unclear, but it is likely due to lower economies of scale in younger CF assisted firms. • It should be noted that CF loan clients rebounded from recessionary impacts following the financial crisis of 2008 better than similar firms that did not receive CF lending. Year by year, CF assisted firms also proved capable of outperforming comparable firms in both business survival rates and year-to-year sales growth. Further analysis should continue to evaluate how each group performs over time, and whether or not the trends will deviate with time.

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INVESTMENT FUNDS Newsask had 17 loan applications approved in 2016/17, equating to $1,273,200. As of March 31, 2017, 11 new loans had been disbursed in the amount of $723,005. These loans created and maintained 36 equivalent jobs. In analyzing the loans approved this year, three of the loans could have been SBLA applications, due to the fact that the SBLA’s have been discontinue, three loans were repeat client’s and three loans were succession client’s.

Youth As at: Non Repayable & Disabilities Total March 31, 2013 Investment Fund Repayable Investment Fund Investment Fund Total Investment Fund Assets at end of $2,861,540 $857,870 $295,201 $4,014,611 year

Cash on Hand (before commitments) $892,517 $118,592 $66,352 $1,077,461

Loan Commitments $336,200 $90,000 $0 $426,200

Balance to Lend Out $556,317 $28,592 $66,352 $651,261

Loans Receivable at Year End $1,967,575 $858,389 $68,780 $2,894,744 CFS Lending Pool $0 $0 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at $223,437 $78,000 $0 $301,437 Year End

Bad Debt Expense for Fiscal Year End $49,669 $56,019 $5,887 $111,574

Disabilities Non Repayable Repayable Investment Total Investment Fund Investment Fund Fund

# of Loans Disbursed 6 5 0 11

Value of Loans Disbursed $476,727 $246,278 0 $723,005

Number of FT/PT Jobs Created or 23 13 0 36 Maintained

Funds Leveraged $55,000 $25,000 $0 $80,000

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NEWSASK COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 1990 – MARCH 31, 2017 INVESTMENT FUND AND TECHNICAL SERVICES STATISTICS

APR/16 TO APR/90 TO MAR/17 MAR/16 A) Number of businesses started and operating through 15 744 investment, SBLA, or technical services. B) Number of full-time jobs actually created or maintained through businesses started because of disbursed loans or 29 1,210 technical services. C) Number of part-time jobs actually created or maintained through businesses started because of disburses loans or 13 545 technical services. D) Number of loans and LOC’s approved 17 488 E) Number of loans and LOC’s disbursed. 11 359 F) Total dollar value of loans approved. $1,273,200 $19,957,873 G) Total dollar value of loans actually disbursed. $723,005 13,441,648 H) Months of Operation. 12 324 I) Operating dollars committed to program. $297,669 $7,083,537 J) Average dollar amount for each job created. Calculated by dividing total operating dollars plus loan loss by total jobs $11,368 $5,433 FT/PT created/maintained. (I +N) / (B + 1/2C). K) Total funds levered by technical services or loans $305,000 36,210,321 disbursed. L) Average dollar amount of each loan disbursed. (G/E) $65,727 $36,778 M) Total number of volunteers serving as Board Members. 9 207 N) Total loan loss for period, principal only. $111,574 $973,462 O) Percent loan loss (N/G) 15.43% 7.2% P) Average Investments per job created (G/(B+1/2C)) 20,083 9,058 Q) With the New reporting to WD they are requesting number of contacts the 377 327,861 calculations from the WD quarterly reports state Number of clients served R)Web Site Hits 3322

Note: Statistics include loans, technical services, projects & leveraged funds from loans, as well as technical services that resulted in the client to obtaining, the funds from another financial institution.

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SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM As of 1999 the Self Employment Benefit Program (SEB) was transferred from the Federal Government to the Provincial Government. Guidelines and criteria have been developed and as such, the program has been altered and is now called the Self Employment Program (SEP). As a result, Newsask’s role has changed to provide assessments, monitoring, & mentoring of the clients, while the program is administered by Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy/Labour Market Services. The Self Employment Program was developed to assist in creating employment in North East Saskatchewan. Under the new changes, Labour Market Services pre-screens clients and determines whether or not they qualify for the program. Since the changes in the Program, Newsask has seen a dramatic decrease in the number of people entering the program. In this fiscal year, five clients were placed on the program. 3 clients were interviewed for an assessment and of the 3, all 3 clients were placed on the program this year. These starts created 10 fulltime job. Since commencement of the program in July 1992, Newsask has assisted in training clients to start 249 businesses in Northeast Saskatchewan. These starts created 212 full- time and 141 part-time jobs. Fifty Five of the SEB clients have accessed funding from Newsask during this period. Clients are referred to the program from a variety of agencies/corporations throughout the region. As well, services are advertised through promotional brochures, newspapers, radio ads and presentations made to community groups and associations. The utilization of a webpage and face book is another source of advertising. As part of the process, Newsask assists SE participants in establishing a viable business plan prior to the start of the business. The development of a sound business plan will act as a guide to assist clients in the development of their business. In addition, financial institutions will use the business plan when considering lending to businesses. Newsask utilizes the plan to monitor the client and the business. Training is recommended in the assessment that is completed by Newsask staff and final approval is handled by Labour Market Services in its entirety. This past year, all SE clients are required to complete the GoForth Training modules that provide 100 essential small business skills. Newsask Community Futures Development Corporation is committed to assisting business growth in North East Saskatchewan and will therefore continue to provide technical and advisory assistance to SEP participants after they have completed the Self Employment Program.

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SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM STATISTICS April 1, 1992 – MARCH 31, 2017

APR/16 TO JUL/92- MAR/17 MAR/17

A) Number of SEB client started. 3 236

B) Number of businesses started. 3 249

C) Number of businesses still operating from original 3 Unknown number started (Fulltime & Part-time).

D) Percent of Businesses still operating. 100% Unknown

E) Number of full time jobs originally created. 8 212

F) Number of part time jobs originally created. 3 141

G) Total jobs created (E + F). 11 353

H) Number of SEB clients accessing funding from 1 55 CFDC Investment Fund.

I) Total dollar value of loans disbursed to SEB clients. $150,000 $1,493,631

J) Months in operation. 12 269

K) Operating dollars committed to the Program. $15,000 $1,038,274

L) Total benefit costs for all EI clients. Unknown Unknown

M) Average benefit cost per client (M/A). Unknown Unknown

N) Average cost per job Created ((L+M)/G) Unknown Unknown

O) Total funds levered by SEB Activities. $125,000 $5,185,841

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NORTHEAST SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (NESEP) The objective of the NESEP is to increase employment for individuals with disabilities in the North East region. This is achieved through education of the business and government sector, training and employment of individuals with disabilities with an employer, and in some cases entrepreneurship by individuals with disabilities. 1. Employment: To provide employment services for job seekers with disabilities. 2. Entrepreneurship: To provide support and resources for small business development for persons with disabilities. (Referrals are made to Newsask). 3. Educate: To promote awareness within the community, business, consumer and government sectors. An eligible trainee is a person that self-identifies as having a disability, between 18 and 64 years old, out of the school system and who is experiencing difficulty in obtaining and maintaining employment due to their disability. The program uses the following definition of a person with a disability: “persons who have a long-term or recurring physical, mental sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment and whom a) considers themselves to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of the impairment, or b) believes that an employer or potential employer is likely to consider them to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment (http://www.chrc.ca/barrier/definition2.htm).” This definition is obtained from the Employment Equity Act, revised in 1996. Only persons residing in the region are able to access the program services. The program’s services are designed to assist persons with disabilities attain the support and services required to successfully prepare for, obtain and maintain community employment. Employment/self-employment services are provided on an individual basis unless a group setting is appropriate for the trainee. These services are flexible and tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. This includes timeframes that are appropriate to the individual’s success, needs and the type of services provided. Trainee action plans are developed with each trainee clearly identifying the services to be provided to the trainee to assist them in reaching their goals. EMPLOYMENT/SELF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES The main services offered, focus on skills and supports required to link with specific employers and employment position or business development options. This program focuses on providing the following services to persons with disabilities that will assist them in gaining or improving upon employability skills, which ideally, will guide them toward self-sufficiency in their occupational life: 1. Co-ordinate assessment and review individual’s job interests and abilities and match with appropriate employment. 2. Provide an individualized action plan outlining supports and services required for successful transition into employment.

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3. Employment preparation activities to meet individual’s needs, such a resume preparation, job search strategies, interviewing, work related social skills, and labor standard and human rights information. 4. Liaison with families, other service providers, job coaches and employers. 5. Research community resources to identify potential employment opportunities. Liaison with business community. Assist employers to develop appropriate job opportunities. 6. Develop an understanding and appreciation of the special training needs of people with disabilities with prospective employers. 7. Assistance with arranging and securing funding for job accommodations including access to job coaching services as required. 8. Negotiate appropriate and individualized employment placements that may include wage subsidies, job coaching or other supports as required. 9. Provide access to information and referral to organizations that can assist trainees with more extensive employment preparation or support. 10. Co-ordinate ongoing supports and follow-up as required to maintain the participants in long-term employment. 11. Educational development and referrals or assistance applying to schools. 12. Maintain a current database of available employers and employees. 13. Provide the opportunity to access a range of employment services through a variety of software tools, databases and the World Wide Web. 14. Provide small business development resources and supports through Newsask CFDC. 15. Access to small business loans through referral to Newsask Community Futures Development Corporation programs and services. The Advisory Board of the NESEP consists of the following collaborating partner groups and organizations:

• Porcupine Opportunities Program, Porcupine Plain, SK

• Handi Works, Nipawin, SK

• Plus Industries, Melfort, SK

• Saskatchewan Association for Community Living

• Ministry of Social Services: Community Living Service Delivery Branch

• Mental Health and Addiction Service: Kelsey Trail Health Region:

• Newsask Community Futures Development Corporation

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North East Supported Employment Program Program Statistics 1999-2017 1998-2001-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-2015-2016- 2001 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Program Inquires 175 95 60 57 53 54 50 54 55 48 40 55 39 33 25 Intake Interviews 27 39 23 25 22 21 29 26 24 32 28 18 11 17 Entered Program 114 35 22 15 18 15 17 18 24 18 27 27 30 11 14 Left Program 43 55 23 16 18 25 22 20 30 22 26 28 11 29 Self sufficient and left program 5 18 10 4 5 2 8 4 6 4 3 8 3 8 Trainees hired this year 72 49 31 33 30 34 23 20 33 22 20 17 17 6 11 Trainees left jobs this year 50 32 20 16 15 16 11 9 14 9 10 7 6 3

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NEWSASK STATISTICS ZONE BY ZONE FOR THE PERIOD APRIL1, 2016 TO MARCH 31, 2017 LOAN PORTFOLIO ONLY

TOTAL BUSINESS TOTAL Board # OF LOANS $ LOANS FT/PT JOBS SEP STARTS PLANS FUNDS DISBURSED DISBURSED CREATED/ Mem/Zone PREPARED LEVERAGED MAINTAINED Dorion 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 ZONE 1 Lindsay 1 0 5 $93,472 4 $0 ZONE 2 Klyne 3 1 3 $180,000 14 $30,000 ZONE 3 Vacant 4 1 3 $216,300 12 $50,000 ZONE 4 Cleaveley 1 1 1 $102,106 2 $0 ZONE 5 Vacant 1 0 1 $23,460 2 $0 ZONE 6 Dubé 1 0 2 $107,667 2 $0 ZONE 7 Vacant 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 ZONE 8 Holowatuik 0 0 0 $0 0 $0 ZONE 9

TOTAL 11 3 15 $723,005 36 $80,000

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NEWSASK COMMUNITIES AND THEIR POPULATION (2006 and 2011 Census; Statistics Canada) (June 30, 2015; Ministry of Health*)

2015* 2011 2006 Zone #1: Zone #6: 2015* 2011 2006 Village of Cumberland House 815 772 810 Town of Naicam 896 686 690 Cumberland House Cree Nation 792 715 595 Village of Spalding 367 242 237 Total Zone #1: 1,607 1,487 1,405 Town of St. Brieux 857 590 492 RM of Spalding 211 447 425 Zone #2: 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Pleasantdale 407 611 607 Village of Aylsham 131 71 92 Total Zone #6: 2,738 2,576 2,451 Town of Arborfield 466 326 329 Town of Carrot River 1,658 1,000 941 Village of Zenon Park 273 187 192 Zone #7: 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Arborfield 148 453 429 Village of Archerwill 453 200 185 RM of Moose Range 448 1,131 1,806 Village of Fosston 93 55 55 Total Zone #2: 3,124 3,168 3,789 Town of Kelvington 1,095 864 866 Town of Rose Valley 542 296 338 RM of Kelvington 167 499 514 Zone #3: 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Ponass Lake 199 527 618 Town of Choiceland 547 381 346 RM of Barrier Valley 211 498 576 Village of Codette 396 205 221 Yellow Quill First Nation 659 547 420 Village of Love 115 65 55 Total Zone #7: 3,419 3,486 3,572 Town of Nipawin 5,600 4,265 4,076 Village of Smeaton 285 181 183 Village of White Fox 627 364 348 Zone #8: 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Nipawin 323 1,030 1,151 Village of Bjorkdale 354 199 201 RM of Torch River 827 1,468 1,559 Village of Mistatim 180 73 89 Red Earth Cree Nation 1,054 389 383 Village of Weekes 164 42 55 Shoal Lake Cree Nation 514 622 545 Town of Porcupine Plain 1,374 855 783 Total Zone #3: 10,288 8,970 8,867 Village of Carragana 57 - - RM of Porcupine 392 920 949

Zone #4: 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Bjorkdale 363 900 997 Village of Beatty 57 63 61 Total Zone #8: 2,884 2,989 3,074 Town of Kinistino 823 743 643 City of Melfort 6,590 5,576 5,192 Town of Star City 631 460 428 Village of Weldon 226 196 205 RM of Star City 392 911 936 Zone #9: 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Flett Springs 373 751 736 Town of Hudson Bay 2,363 1,504 1,646 RM of Kinistino 657 531 713 RM of Hudson Bay 716 1,122 1,359 James Smith Cree Nation 1,289 674 708 Total Zone #9: 3,079 2,626 3,005 Total Zone #4: 11,038 9,905 9,622

Zone #5: 2015* 2011 2006 Town of Tisdale 4,021 3,180 3,000 Village of Ridgedale 82 80 66 RM of Tisdale 502 916 919 Total Newsask Population: 2015* 2011 2006 RM of Connaught 591 629 656 44,489 41,070 41,416 RM of Willow Creek 716 693 719 Kinistin Saulteaux Nation 400 365 271 Total Zone #5: 6,312 5,863 5,631

2015*: June 30, 2015 Ministry of Health

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Cumberland House Loans 20 FT, 9 PT Created 7 FT, 2 PT Maintained 59 Loans Population Disbursed $214,664 Leveraged $180,000 ÷ 2,826,872 = 6.36% 1 1,607 Z

& 14 Loans Bad Debt $147,844 ÷ 400,032 = 36.96% 3 Population 10,288 O April 1990 – 94 FT, 54 PT, 2S Created 15 FT, 5PT 3S Maintained March 2017 130 FT, 67 PT, 13 S Created 40 FT, 10PT, 8 S Maintained $4,822,515 Funds Leveraged N $3,888,889 Funds Leveraged 36 Loans $93,472 ÷ 1,374,913 = 6.79% Nipawin Total 71 FT, 31 PT Created E Principal 2 14 FT, 1 PT Maintained Population Written Off 3,124 $1,160,398 Leveraged $973,462 S Bad Debt 134 FT, 25 PT, 3S Created Arborfield Expense Population 58 FT, 6 PT, 2S Maintained 9 7.20% 11,038 $4,325,858 Leveraged Zenon Park 5 85 Loans 66 Loans $216,300 ÷ $102,106÷1,882,321 = 5.42 % 2,903,298 = 7.45% 40 FT, 13 PT, 8 S Created Hudson Bay Melfort Tisdale 8 FT Maintained 2 S Maintained

117 FT, 61 PT, 4S Created Population $1,067,928 Funds Leveraged 55 FT, 5 PT Maintained 6,312 4 28 Loans 33 Loans $2,444,791 Leveraged TOTAL $119,459 ÷ 986,186 = 12.11% $21,000 ÷ 1,032,943 = 2.03% 348 Loans 14 Loans Population 8 3,419 Porcupine Plain Disbursed Total $23,460 ÷ 365,506 = 6.41% $13,441,648 7 Population 6 Population Population $19,898,987 2,738 Naicam 55 FT, 28 PT, 4S Created 2,884 3,079 Leveraged Dollars 11 FT, 4 PT Maintained

(loan services only) 14 FT, 4 PT 2 S, $1,151,746 Leveraged 1253 FT Jobs & PT Created and Seasonal Jobs 1 FT, 1 PT 24 Loans Population figures based on 2015 Ministry of Health– Created/Maintained Maintained total for the region is 44,489 $107,667 ÷ 1,022,327 = 1.641.97% 35 $362,135 Kelvington Leveraged