Giving Back to the Community
SaskCentral has always been dedicated to strengthening the community of Regina where we live and work. We share our financial success and put our co-operative values into practice by contributing to the people, culture and quality of life in our city.

In 2008, SaskCentral will donate over $200,000 to local programs, events and organizations in an effort to build a better community.

The 2008 SaskCentral Corporate Citizenship Program supports:

SaskCentral Queen City Marathon
The SaskCentral Queen City Marathon (QCM) is Saskatchewan's premier running and walking event. Organized and run by hundreds of dedicated volunteers, this national-caliber, Boston-certified marathon showcases the beauty of Regina to runners from across North America. In 2007, SaskCentral laced up to be the title sponsor of the marathon for three years.

Adult Learning Centre
SaskCentral has been one of the Adult Learning Centre’s largest supporters since 1996. As a platinum sponsor, our contribution pays for five employee/apprentices to participate in the ALC program each year. Our relationship goes beyond monetary support; it also provides SaskCentral employees with an opportunity to volunteer as mentors to employee/apprentices. Several SaskCentral executive hold leadership positions on the ALC Board of Directors and the Employee Advisory Board.

Hope’s Home
Hope’s Home is a community-based family home where children with complex medical needs can reach their full potential through four main areas: daycare, respite, long term and transition care. Hope’s Home is based on a passionate belief that children with complex medical needs deserve to grow up in a place they call home. Our contribution will help purchase the equipment needed to provide daily care for children staying at the home.

Canadian Red Cross “Beyond the Hurt” Bullying Program
The “Beyond the Hurt” program makes young people aware of the devastating impact of bullying and teaches them ways to react when bullying affects their world. The Red Cross trains “Bully Prevention Teams” in schools or districts. Each team consists of a teacher, administrator, two or three youth and a parent or community member. The team receives extensive training as well as the tools, resources and support needed to deliver the program. Our contribution will enable the Red Cross to train five “Bully Prevention Teams” at inner city and/or community schools in Regina.

Street Culture Kidz
Street Culture Kidz provides a variety of programs that encourage at-risk children, youth and young adults to strengthen their personal skills and make positive life choices. Street Culture is launching a new program called Doors Open Community Success (DOCS). The purpose of the program is to provide a home environment for at-risk female youth ages 14 to 20 who have no place to live. Each home will become a permanent residence for a supervising parent/guardian and a maximum of five youth. Two homes are scheduled to open in April 2008. Our contribution will help provide programming to the youth living in a home built by the DOCS program.

SCA Co-operative Youth Seminars
SCA Co-operative Youth Seminars provide a fun environment where teens can learn about co-operative philosophy and values. The camp experience leaves participants with increased leadership skills, self-confidence and the ability to co-operate with others. Our contribution supplements camp registrations for participants and will also help develop co-operative youth seminars for Aboriginal youth.

Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement is part of an international non-profit organization that provides quality business education programs for youth to promote and preserve the free enterprise system. The goal of the Junior Achievement program is to get young people excited about the world of business as they learn first hand about the role of business, government and consumers in our society. Programs are delivered to school children using standardized Junior Achievement learning modules which are facilitated by experienced business people.

The Regina chapter of Junior Achievement was formed in the fall of 2004. Its focus is to deliver programs to students from grades 3 to 12 through the public school system. Our sponsorship will help the local chapter increase their program delivery in Regina schools.

Art Gallery of Regina
The Art Gallery of Regina is a non-profit public gallery in Regina featuring contemporary art with an emphasis on Saskatchewan artists. In addition to the art exhibitions, the gallery offers an extensive public education program featuring lectures, tours, visiting artist events, seminars, hands-on workshops and demonstrations. Our contribution will sponsor the following events:

• Saskatchewan Flame Exhibition - an overview of contemporary wood fire ceramics, including works from Peter Rupchan. The exhibit is on display from April 9 to May 3, 2008.
• Feast for the Eyes Fundraiser – an edible art event featuring culinary creations by Regina’s top chefs. The event is hosted in November and includes beverage tasting, live music and a silent auction.
• Installation of several art exhibits in the SaskCentral building.

SIAST – Scholarship and Bursary
The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) is working hard to recruit students to its nursing programs in order to meet the ongoing need for health professionals in our province. For the past two years, SaskCentral has sponsored three Centennial Merit Scholarships for nursing students – two in the Nursing Education Program and one in Licensed Practical Nursing. Two scholarships were also presented to high school students of Aboriginal ancestry who entered a full time certificate or diploma program. We will continue to support these scholarships in 2008.

Patches of Hope Quilt Auction
Each year, quilters from across the province donate more than 100 quilted items to the Patches of Hope Quilt Auction to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. In the past few years, SaskCentral has contributed to the event by sewing patches on the celebrity quilt and donating a quilt sewn by employee volunteers. We will continue to support the auction in 2008.

Casual Fridays
SaskCentral matches employee donations to dress casual on Fridays. The program is administered by employees and a vote is held at the end of each year to determine which charities will benefit from each month’s donations.

Z99 Radiothon for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
This popular radiothon raises funds to purchase lifesaving equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital. Many SaskCentral employees have been touched by the NICU experience which makes this a popular cause for us to support.

First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow
Since it first began in 1978, the Pow Wow has been held every year to celebrate cultural diversity, to unify families and communities, and to demonstrate Aboriginal traditions through a wide variety of song and dance styles. SaskCentral is proud to be an Eagle sponsor at the 2008 Pow Wow.

Jibfest
Jibfest is an extreme winter sports festival that attracts experienced snowboarders from across Canada. Snowboarders perform tricks on obstacles that are set up on an artificial ski hill. The object of the contest is to jump onto the obstacle, slide or “jib” the snowboard along the top and then land smoothly. A panel of judges then scores each rider on how well the trick is executed. The festival takes place in Wascana Park in March. SaskCentral is proud to support the festival as a silver sponsor.

Holy Rosary Community School – Artrageous Minds
Artrageous Minds is a children’s art program that was developed to enhance creative self-expression through the creation of art projects that are simple and fun. SaskCentral provides sponsorship funding to Holy Rosary Community School to provide the Artrageous Minds program as an after school activity for children in kindergarten to grade eight throughout the school year.

Regina Aboriginal Professionals Association
The Regina Aboriginal Professionals Association (RAPA) is a non-profit networking organization that is committed to fostering opportunities for success in education, employment and economic initiatives in Regina’s Aboriginal community. SaskCentral is proud to contribute to the association.

Cathedral Village Arts Festival
The Cathedral Village Arts Festival is a celebration of the arts, life and the spirit of community. The festival takes place in Regina’s Cathedral area and features performing, visual and literary arts, crafts and performances. The Festival invites children, youth and adults to create, participate and enjoy the arts in all of its diversity. SaskCentral has been a contributor to the Festival for a number of years and is continuing its commitment in 2008.

University of Regina Cougar Athletics
The Cougar Athletics program at the University of Regina is a leader in Canadian interuniversity sport both in their competitive product and the experience they provide to student athletes. Men’s and women’s teams compete in hockey, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, track & field and cross-country running. There are approximately 220 Cougar athletes proudly representing the U of R and their community with their talent, winning attitude and leadership attributes. SaskCentral is proud to contribute to the Cougar Athletics annual fundraising dinner.

First Nations University of Canada Business Students Networking Dinner
The primary goal of the dinner is to provide networking opportunities for Aboriginal business/administration students with organizations from Regina. The relationships developed at the dinner may lead to summer, graduate or part-time employment for the students involved. SaskCentral is proud to be an Eagle sponsor at the dinner.

U of R Business Students Society - Business Job Talk
Business Job Talk provides the opportunity for local business representatives to present their company to a room full of business students. While enjoying a great meal, representatives can showcase who and what their company is all about. SaskCentral is excited about sharing its co-operative values and business experience with the leaders of tomorrow.

Leadership Regina
Leadership Regina is an experiential program that enhances participants’ leadership skills in a community-based learning environment. Each class participates in an Opening Retreat, monthly Leadership Learning Days and a Closing Retreat. Learning Days involve a combination of guest speakers and hands-on learning within the community.

Several SaskCentral employees have graduated from the Leadership Regina program. Our contribution will help support Leadership Regina programming.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Regina
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Regina were started in 2004 to provide free after-school programming for children and youth. The goal of the clubs is to provide a safe place where children and youth can channel their energies into positive, challenging activities that encourage personal growth, learning, community involvement and healthy living. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Regina currently offer programming at seven school and community locations. Our contribution will help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Regina strengthen and expand their community programs.

For more information about the SaskCentral Corporate Citizenship Program refer to our brochure, call 306.566.1260 or email communications@saskcentral.com.