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Networking a part of new Chamber executive’s plans
BY GAIL JANSEN is hoping to change for next year’s AGM. Regier. “We just want to be able to introduce ourselves
SWIFT CURRENT “We need to reach out to our members even more,” and to allow business owners and members a chance to
Building on last year’s successes, the Swift Current
insists Regier. “Yes the AGM is a business meeting and socialize and relax with friends and colleagues.”
Chamber of Commerce’s new executive is brimming
as such isn’t the most exciting thing to attend, but if we Also in the Chamber’s future plans are more
with energy and enthusiasm for some of the tasks that
can get members to realize this is a chance for them to opportunities for members to meet face to face with
lay ahead — including one of their main focuses which
not only socialize and network with other members, government and official policy makers, such as the
is to get businesses to network more with one another.
but also a chance to have a say in the direction their recent meeting held directly after City property
“It’s easy to feel alone when you’re a business owner,”
Chamber will go, I think we can get more members to assessments were released.
says Jason Regier of Regier Honda, the Chamber’s
suffer through the business portion next year.” “The Chamber took the lead there, and had
newly-elected Chair. “It’s easy to feel like you are on an
To aid the Chamber in enticing members to network representatives from the City come out and meet with
island, that no one else can identify with. One of my
more often in addition to some of the annual Chamber members, providing them with the opportunity to talk
goals for this year is to provide new networking
events, such as the Business Excellence Awards and the directly to the City about any concerns they might
opportunities and to communicate those opportunities
2nd Annual People Awards Gala, Regier is hoping to have,” says Regier.
to our members so that they’ll know they’re not alone.”
provide some new opportunities for Chamber members Through this and other initiatives to meet the needs
Outlining these and other initiatives, as well as seeing
to get to know one another, including an upcoming of Chamber members, Regier is hoping during his
to the business aspects of the Chamber, the recently
cocktail reception on March 25th, where members can tenure as Chair to see the membership grow yet again
held Chamber AGM, which attracted only 10 Chamber
come out to meet the new executive. past its current 400 members.
members out of a potential 400, is precisely what Regier
“All of the new executive members will be there,” says “Swift Current and Saskatchewan as a whole is a
bright spot in this economy,” says Regier. “Through the
partnerships we have built and are continuing to build,
Alta. Blue Cross premiums increase
we are going to continue to actively promote our City
and the quality of life and business opportunities that
BY ROSE SANCHEZ • improving government-sponsored drug coverage for
exist here.
ALBERTA seniors;
“At the end of the day we are looking to highlight Swift
Albertans with Blue Cross coverage will pay more for their
• adjusting Non-Group Coverage premiums to reflect
Current not only as a great place to live, but as a great
premiums starting July 1 of this year.
current market rates;
place to do business.”
As part of the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy, premiums
• establishing a single, government-sponsored drug plan
For more information on the Chamber event to be
for the non-group coverage program will increase to better
with a common drug list;
held March 25th, contact the Chamber Office at 306-773-
reflect current market rates. The non-group coverage
• introducing a program to cover catastrophic drug costs
7268.
program is for people who don’t have coverage through an
for Albertans with extremely rare diseases;
employer or privately.
• and creating a more timely and transparent drug review
As of July 1, these premiums will increase to $41 per month
process.
for single individuals (up from the current, $20.50) and $82
per month for a family (up from $41).
Premiums will increase again July 1, 2010 to $63.50 per
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month for a single individuals, and $118 per month for a
family.
CYBERSAFE
Seniors will see changes to their coverage starting January
When it’s time to sell the farm, get the best price & exposure you
Cybersafe is for kids ages 8-11. The course covers the
1, 2010. As of that date, low-income seniors will receive free
deserve by calling Lane Realty Corp., specializing in farm &
topic of internet safety through interactive, non threaten-
drug coverage for eligible products while other seniors will
ranch property: Call Morley Forsyth your South West
ing and entertaining lessons. This class focuses on teach-
pay a deductible based on their income. As an example a
Saskatchewan representative.
ing kids how to recognize warning signs, safe and unsafe
senior who makes between $36,326 to $41,325, will have to
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situations, and the skills they need to make safe choices.
pay $1,017 to $1,157 for drugs before the government picks
This is not a technical or software computer course.
up any cost.
Swift Current Campus
Deductibles will be determined at the pharmacy where a
To view full color feature sheets for
Dates: April 4, 2009
prescription is picked up. Seniors will have to pay for their
all of our CURRENT LISTINGS -
Times: 10:00am - 12:00 noon
prescriptions until the deductible is reached, then there will
Visit our web site at Registration Deadline: March 27, 2009
be no charge for their medication.
Health Minister Ron Liepert said Blue Cross premiums
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have been the same since 1993 and they haven’t kept up Students will learn how to stay safe while at home alone and
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to respond to fi rst aid emergencies. Safety skills are learned
More than 145,000 Albertans are enrolled in the non-group
Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™
through interactive lessons, role play, and hands on training.
plan, which is administered by Blue Cross on behalf of the
Swift Current Campus
government.
“Now representing purchasers from across Canada,
Dates: April 4, 2009
According to the Canadian Press, the Friends of Medicare
and overseas buyers”
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Times: 1:00 - 5:00pm
has started a petition against the changes, which also Registration Deadline: March 27, 2009
include a new model for seniors drug coverage. More than
4,000 seniors have signed the petition asking for the
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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
government to cancel the changes and keep the current
Planning a yard project this spring? Then this is the
system in place.
course for you! Learn the proper techniques for building
Key components of the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy
fences, decks, and retaining walls; create different lighting
include:
effects; discover how to design and construct a pond; and
more. Lots of tips and ideas for your creative project.
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Dates: April 7 - 28, 2009
Times: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2009
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