The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $200,000 for the construction of a new group home for Prairie Branches in Wilkie. Once complete, it will be home to five people with intellectual disabilities. “Our community partners play a large role in creating inclusive and accessible communities in Saskatchewan,” Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Ryan Domotor said on behalf… Continue reading New Group Home to be Built in Wilkie
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Child Care Facilities To Receive Nearly $2 Million for COVID-19 Safety Measures
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced nearly $2 million in funding for licensed child care centres and family child care homes across the province. “Saskatchewan’s child care facilities have been an exceptional support to Saskatchewan families since the pandemic began,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. “We are pleased to deliver nearly $2 million in funding… Continue reading Child Care Facilities To Receive Nearly $2 Million for COVID-19 Safety Measures
Kindersley Jobs: Personal Support Worker – Home Support
Personal Support Worker – Home Support Job Order #: 5744983 Employer Name: Prairie Branches Wage/Salary Info: $15.97 hourly Location: BIGGAR # of Positions: 1 Employment Terms: Casual Length of Employment: Casual, 3 to 40 hours per week Education: No Formal Education Experience: No Experience Apply By: 22-Jul-2020 How to Apply?: Visit the job on the… Continue reading Kindersley Jobs: Personal Support Worker – Home Support
Visitation Guidelines Broaden
By Mallorie Rast: On July 7th, guidelines for visiting inpatients and outpatients in hospitals; residents in long-term care facilities, personal care homes, and in Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Homes broadened as a part of Reopen Saskatchewan in the wake of COVID-19. When COVID-19 swept into Canada and the Saskatchewan province, SHA moved quickly to protect… Continue reading Visitation Guidelines Broaden
A Voice Crying Out in Our Canadian Wilderness
It’s been said that common sense is like deodorant; those that need it most don’t use it. Yet, much to my amazement, a man described as “a warrior for common sense and plain speech”, and “the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now” is also a proud Canadian. Jordan Peterson is a… Continue reading A Voice Crying Out in Our Canadian Wilderness
What Does Rejection Feel Like?
The joke for this week goes like this: “My ex got into a bad accident recently. I told the doctors the wrong blood type. Now she will really know what rejection feels like.” This week I’m going to tell you a rejection-related story of a different type. A movie I just watched called “Instant Family”… Continue reading What Does Rejection Feel Like?
Grief and Loss Support Group
Are holidays a difficult time for you? You are not alone. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 14 6:00PM – 7:00PM FREE Pharmasave, 301 Main St, Kindersley, SK REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED We are a confidential group offering support, understanding, and acceptance. You will be provided with education on grief and loss, learn new coping strategies, and connect with others… Continue reading Grief and Loss Support Group
Saskatoon programs aim to help keep children out of social services system
Source: Danny Kerslake, CBC News, November 2, 2017 Sweet Dreams and Baby Steps help mothers, children, families The number of children under the care of social services in Saskatchewan remains high, but two programs in Saskatoon hope to make a difference by giving mothers the skills they need. “We look to the community to help raise… Continue reading Saskatoon programs aim to help keep children out of social services system