2013 January - Prairieland Park

JANUARY - MARCH 2013In This IssueFront pageWestern CanadianCrop Production ShowPage 2Corporate Partnership ProgramPark Town HotelNew StaffGardenscapePage 3Long Service AwardsSask Equine ExpoAg CentreYouth LeadershipBack pageUpcoming EventsSports on TapSaskatoon Prairieland Park CorporationBox 6010 Saskatoon, SK S7K 4E4Physical Address:503 Ruth Street WestSaskatoon, SK S7M 0G7Telephone: 306-931-7149Toll Free: 1-888-931-9333Fax: 306-931-7886E-mail: contactus@saskatoonex.comWestern Canadian CropProducon ShowJanuary 7-10, 2013Growing with you for 30 years!As we celebrate our 30thanniversary, the Crop ProduconShow connues to be widelyrespected throughout WesternCanada as the best place forproducers to gather the most upto-dateinformaon for the upcoming crop year.Since its incepon, the focus of the show has remained very clear with bothexhibitors and aendees appreciang the fact that the Crop ProduconShow is the only one of its kind in Canada, focused exclusively and enrelyon the crop producon cycle.In addion to another sold-out trade show, features included SprayingInnovaons – Crop Protecon Technology clinic; Pulse Days events; and theBayer CropScience Informaon Theatre, where a premier line-up of wellknown and respected speakers presented a variety of topics.During the exhibitors mixer fieen (15) companies were recognized with anaward for parcipang in the show for the past 30 years.The 2013 show welcomed 328companies from across Canadaand the United States in 1008indoor booths which ulizedall available space in the tradeshow complex. This againreaffirms that the WesternCanadian Crop Produconshow is fulfilling a need to bothproducers and exhibitors.THE WESTERN CANADIAN CROP PRODUCTION SHOWIS PRESENTED BY:

PRAIRIELAND’S 2013 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMIn 2008 Prairieland embarked on a new project that focuses on community involvement. The Community Partnership programfeatures Prairieland Park working with one community organizaon throughout the year to create awareness of their servicesas well as provide opportunies for fund-raising for the organizaon. The Community Partner will have a presence at allPrairieland events.THE 2013 PRAIRIELAND COMMUNITY PARTNER IS:Cosmopolitan Industries offers day programs for adults with intellectual disabilies in Saskatoon. As much as is possible, dayprograms are focused on vocaonal acvies which challenge capabilies and build self-esteem. Cosmo’s goal is to enhancethe quality of life for each of their 400 program parcipants so they all may live a beer, more producve and more meaningfullife. Best known for being the pioneers of recycling in the city, Cosmo also hasa cerfied confidenal document destrucon operaon and provides variousservices for businesses through our Contracts division. By providing thenecessary supports, parcipants make a contribuon to their neighbours inSaskatoon through their efforts and dedicaon. Oen described as the “Miracleon 34th Street,” they explore ways for adults with intellectual disabilies to befully engaged in the vibrant life of our city. Knowing successful programs arethe result of collaboraon, encouragement and backing of a caring community,Cosmo recognizes the role that the community plays in achieving our goals bycommunicang, “Because of You, Opportunity Lives Here!”WELCOME - NEW STAFF OR STAFF WITH NEWPOSITIONS AT PRAIRIELAND PARK:Greg Monson - Food & Beverage SupervisorPatrick Laprairie - Custodial Services SupervisorGray Johnson – Operaons PersonnelAlfia Reis – Custodial ServicesFebruary 23 & 24, 2013The conference format for the Youth Leadership Program has been amost posive change. Senior 4-H members (14-21 years) are eligiblefor the full conference and Juniors (10-13 years) aend one day of theconference with their own acvies. The criteria includes individual andgroup acvies with the focus on leadership and communicaon.Prairieland Park is proud to introducethe PARK TOWN HOTEL AS THENEWEST CORPORATE PARTNER, ANDOFFICIAL HOTEL, beginning January1st, 2013. The Park Town is in the midstof renovang the enre main level inaddion to their recent guestroomupgrades that include the new ``ParkTown Dream Bed``. Convenientlylocated downtown the Park Town Hotelis an ideal place for Prairieland Park`sguests and clients to stay.AG CENTREThe winter boarding program has proven to be a huge success once again;from mid November to present we have in excess of 60 horses. Lessons areconducted on a regular basis as well as open riding in general.2 SASKATOONEX.COM FACEBOOK.COM/PRAIRIELAND PARK TWITTER.COM/PRAIRIELANDPARK

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2013 UPCOMING EVENTS AT PRAIRIELAND PARKJanuaryWestern Canadian Crop Producon Show .....Jan. 7 - 10Malanka 2013 ......................................................Jan. 12Lynne Yelich Open House ....................................Jan. 12Roller Derby Tryout .............................................Jan. 13Sexton Group ................................................Jan. 22 - 25Cubbon Building Centre ......................................Jan. 23WRLA Prairie Showcase ................................Jan. 24 - 25Castle Building Centres .................................Jan. 24 - 25Sexton Group ................................................Jan. 24 - 25Sysco .............................................................Jan. 29 - 31RV Show & Sale ....................................Jan. 31 - Feb. 10FebruaryTaboo Naughty but Nice Show ....................... Feb. 1 - 3CRNE ..................................................................... Feb. 6First Bus ................................................................ Feb. 6Hearts for Hope Gala ............................................ Feb. 7King of Kovbasa .................................................... Feb. 77th Annual Kidney FoundaonPlasc Bat & Ball Tournament ................... Feb. 8 - 9Saskatoon Wellness Expo .............................. Feb. 8 - 10Bey-Ann Heggie Womentorshiop ..................... Feb. 12Bourgault ..................................................... Feb. 13 - 14Saskatchewan Equine Expo ......................... Feb. 15 - 17Nutana Lions Flea Market ................................... Feb. 16Chef’s Gala .......................................................... Feb. 16Danae Friesen & Timothy Blum Wedding .......... Feb. 16Sysco ............................................................ Feb. 20 - 21Seedhawk .................................................... Feb. 19 - 26Midwest Buymart ........................................ Feb. 23 - 25Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference ... Feb. 22 - 24Bridal Showcase ................................................. Feb. 24Sports & Leisure ....................................Feb. 28 - Mar. 3MarchU of S Judging Clinic ..............................................Mar. 1Snow Drag Races ..................................................Mar. 2SK First Naons Science Fair ............................Mar. 4 - 5University of Saskatchewan Crop & Soils ........Mar. 5 - 6Spring Forum ........................................................Mar. 6Homestyles ....................................................Mar. 7 - 10SARM Convenon ........................................Mar. 11 - 14SMHI ...................................................................Mar. 12Collectors Show ...........................................Mar. 15 - 17Potash Corp University Cup Cabaret I.................Mar. 15Potash Corp University Cup Cabaret II................Mar. 16Canadian Rental Associaon ..............................Mar. 16Co-op Kids Carnival .............................................Mar. 18Sysco ............................................................Mar. 19 - 21Gardenscape ................................................Mar. 22 - 24The Hindu Society of SK 28th AnnualVegetarian Banquet ........................................Mar. 23NSBA Business Builders Awards .........................Mar. 26Gordon Food Service ..........................................Mar. 27Draggins Rod & Custom ...............................Mar. 29 - 30http://www.facebook.com/prairielandparkhttp://www.twitter.com/prairielandparkCorporatePartners