University of Regina Student Residence

The Newsletter of Alliance Energy
Fall 2014
University of Regina Student Residence
Inside this issue:
CEO’s Report
2
President’s Report
3
Employee Spotlight
6
Company Line
16
The University of Regina construction of a
new $73.7 million residence will provide
an additional 605 on-campus beds, 90 new
daycare spaces and 150 underground parking stalls to the main campus at the University of Regina.
The new residence complex is jointly funded by the Government of Saskatchewan
and the University. The Province is investing $10 million for affordable housing
from the 2013-14 provincial budget.
The new buildings are located east of the
Language Institute, across from Luther
and Campion Colleges.
These contemporary residences offer fullyfurnished one to four bedroom apartments
with shared kitchen, living room and washrooms. Additionally, the dorms have highspeed internet hook-up, cable access and
telephone, television lounges, large laundry
facilities, computer labs, study rooms and a
games room. The additional beds will increase the University’s on-campus housing
by 50%.
The Residence normal power is provided
by an interior 25 KV//600/347 volt dou-
ble ended substation. Emergency power is
provided by an exterior 25
KV/14.4/600/347 volt oil filled transformer. The normal power and emergency
power transformers are fed from two separate 25 KV loops and both distributions
are always fed from these transformers.
The University uses a centralized emergency power substation with centralized generation. Given a power failure, the emergency power 25KV loop is energized. The
fire alarm system will be a new computer
based fire alarm and emergency voice
communication system. Lighting will feature a combination of LED and fluorescent fixtures. Dorms and suites will have
receptacles with built in USB outlets to
conveniently charge a variety of USB devices eliminating the additional use of USB
chargers.
We are currently working on tender package 4A and 5B. Packages 4A covers the
base building, suites and dorms. Package
5B is completion of the main floor finishes
including the Daycare as well as exterior
lighting and parkade lighting.
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CEO’s Report
Predicting the future is not an easy task, particularly in the construction industry. We all see and hear the various
reports about construction permits and volumes of work being done, employment statistics and skills shortages
but what does it all mean? In our company’s situation, our operation depends on where the projects sit as far as
schedule, manpower requirements and equipment deliveries. This past summer has been very challenging on all
those fronts.
If you take a look at our work in hand, i.e. the Stadium and Agriculture Place Tower in Regina, the Agrium expansion and the Remai Modern Art Gallery in Saskatoon, you see that we will be very busy. However, the summer “monsoons” took a toll on the project schedules which, in turn, caused some work shortages. Interestingly,
this affected our whole industry.
I am sure you have all noticed the daily appearance of new start up companies throughout our industry and other trades as well. Many entrepreneurs are looking for the “greener grass”. They buy a truck, put a sign on it and
start bidding jobs. What we end up with is an over supply of contractors vying for the same jobs. Reports of 12
to 14 bidders for one job is not uncommon and you just know that one of the “rookies” will make a mistake and
end up with a price way below the rest!
The labour supply has changed as well. We’re not seeing ads for tradespeople like you did a year ago. The large
industrial projects such as the SaskPower Carbon Capture, CCRL expansion and PCS projects have been wrapping up. The new projects like BHP Jansen and K +S have been slower out of the gate than anticipated. The
decrease in housing starts and the commercial/retail space demand has meant more folks available for the current work requirements.
We still feel the future is very good. As mentioned before, we have quite a bit of work booked for 2015 and we
are lining up lots more. Presently, we are pursuing a number of the P3 projects, i.e. City Yards in Saskatoon,
North Battleford Hospital and the multiple Joint Use Schools These are projects that our company is uniquely
positioned to be a part of. Because of the P3 model, these pursuits will be built in the near future rather than
deferred for many years.
In the meantime, we have obtained some very good short term, labour only work. Our employees have to make
some concessions as this kind of work tends to be out of town or shift work. We understand that these conditions may not always be appealing but it provides the best alternative to those who want to work.
We recognize the hard work and dedication of all our employees and want you to know we appreciate all your
efforts this past summer and into the future.
Paul McLellan
Special Announcement!
Paragon Awards
Alliance Energy Ltd. was selected as a winner by the Regina Chamber of
Commerce 2014 Paragon Awards for Community Involvement! This
award recognizes a business or organization that has made an outstanding
contribution to the community in the past year by the donation of time or
services or by financial support to community activities.
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President’s Message
As always, summer was too short again this year. The best way I know to forget about the miserable spring
weather and the impending Saskatchewan winter is to experience a glorious fall, and this fall has been amazing!
I was even able to golf twice in October which I have never done before in our province. Let’s hope all the
farmers are able to complete their harvest before the weather changes.
We have been very busy with many new customers and projects. The competition is significant but we are able
to get our share of the projects being tendered. The pricing has just been submitted on our latest P3 pursuit for
the City of Saskatoon Bus Storage Facility. The process consumes a significant amount of our management and
estimator time and we have yet to succeed but we are very optimistic. The next P3 will be for the North Battleford Mental Health Facility and then the New Joint Use Schools. We also expect to be tendering the Children’s
Hospital in the coming months.
Congratulations to everyone for making safety a priority in our lives, both at work and at home. This year, for
the first time, our total recordable frequency rate is less than 1 and was 0.8 for the last quarter. We have invested significantly in our safety program and the results are being achieved on every one of our sites. At the
Agrium VAULT project, we just passed 2 million electrical manhours without a lost time incident. Our goal is
Mission Zero and we are getting there by adopting best practices and planning our work to eliminate the risks.
This includes work around our homes. Just remember to “take care out there”.
Thanks to everyone for being part of our success and giving your knowledge and skills to benefit our customers.
Be sure to get out and enjoy the rest of the fall.
Bryan Leverick
Special Announcement!
Merit Awards of Excellence
Congratulations to Jonathan Beaudet who won the 2014 Award for Field Employee of the Year at the Merit
Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Awards Ceremony. The award is based on safety, leadership, communication, trade skills, continued learning and community contributions.
The 2015 Merit Awards are now open for nominations. What a great way to recognize one of your fellow employees for his or her hard work and commitment. You can submit a nomination for any of the following ;
Field Employee of the Year ($1000 award)
Project Manager of the Year ($1000 award)
Worksite Innovation Award ($500 award)
Community Builder Award ($500 award)
Outstanding Site Supervisor Award ($500 award)
Trade Excellence Award ($500 award)
Leadership and Mentoring Award ($500 award)
Merit Employer of the Year Award
Nomination for all categories close on March 27, 2015. For assistance or
information on how to submit a nomination please conatact Teresa in the
Regina office or René in the Saskatoon office.
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Special Announcements
SaskBusiness Top 100
It is with great pride and satisfaction that we announce that Alliance Energy
has moved from no. 69 in 2013 to no. 51 in 2014. This is a huge accomplishment and a suitable tribute to our team and everyone’s efforts. Congratulations everyone!
SCA Awards
Alliance Energy is a finalist in both the Community Builder and the Industry
Builder categories by the Saskatchewan Construction Association Member
Awards committee. The winner will be revealed at the SCA 50th Anniversary
Gala on October 23, 2014.
2014 Apprenticeship Awards
Congratulations to Ian Dutchak for winning the Saskatoon Electrical
Contractors Association apprenticeship scholarship. This scholarship is
awarded to the top student in Year 1 among the association’s members.
Ian finished with the top average of year 1’s in Saskatoon at 93%.
Good job, Ian!!!
Saskatchewan’s Top Employers
This special designation recognizes the Saskatchewan employers that lead
their industries in offering exceptional places to work. We are proud to be
a recipient of this designation.
2015 Winners of Canada’s Top 100 Employers will be announced in November, and Saskatchewan’s top 100 for 2015 will be announced February
2015.
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Website Launch
Check out the new design of our company website! This website has a brand new look that is now easier to
navigate and find information.
Stay up to date with company news, projects currently in progress, awards, and more! There are still some
areas under “construction” but work will be ongoing
Another new addition to the website is the “Sun Electric – Celebrating 100 Years” book. Search under
“About Us” and you can view an online version of the book to learn how Sun Electric (Alliance Energy) all
started.
Visit www.alliance-energy.com to view the new website!
Please “Like” our Alliance Energy Facebook page to receive updates and information about our upcoming
events and activities
A large group of ducks gather in a circle. One duck stood up and walked around the circle patting every duck
on the head chanting duck, duck, duck, GOOSE! The one that was patted on the head last started to cry. All
the other ducks asked why? The tearful waterfowl replied, "It's true!"
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Employee Spotlight— Tyler Keyko
Tyler is home grown; born and raised in Hafford, Sk. Following
high school, he attended SIAST and took Parts Management. After
completion, Tyler worked with West Wind Aviation as a Purchaser
for a year and then decided to apprentice as an electrician.
He joined the Alliance Energy team in November 2002 and worked
on the Spinks Addition, Thorvaldson Building, Thorvaldson Basement, Swan River Hospital and U of S Toxicology Building.
Tyler received his Interprovincial Journeyperson license in the summer of 2006. In the fall of 2006, he transferred into the Saskatoon
office as a Purchaser and mentored under Darryl McCubbin. When
Darryl retired in 2012, after 42 years of service, Tyler became the
Senior Purchaser. He has done an outstanding job in this position
and continually strives to enhance our purchasing systems.
He received his certificate in Business Administration from the U
of S in 2013 and is currently working towards a SCMP (Supply
Chain Management Professional) designation.
Tyler and Colette married in 2010. He enjoys golfing, hunting and
fishing and is an avid hockey and football fan.
HR News
Merit Construction Association Employee Benefits
Best Doctors: Ask the Expert
When seeing a physician, patients may be allotted as little as eight minutes to discuss any health issues and to
have their questions answered. If questions remain, Best Doctors can help. Through its Ask the Expert service, a
leading physician in the appropriate specialty will provide answers to health-related questions from employees or
their dependents.
To initiate the Ask the Expert service, place a call to Best Doctors at 1-877-419-2378 (BEST). A Member Advocate (a registered nurse) will be assigned, and will collect a detailed medical history. The Best Doctors database is
then consulted to find a top specialist in the appropriate field who will provide the answers needed. A written
report is provided within five business days. It will include answers to any questions asked, along with advice
about further questions which should be asked of the treating physician.
Ask the Expert is part of the core Best Doctors services which are included in both the Hour Bank and Office
Supervisory Benefit Plans.
Welcome
In Regina, we would like to welcome Marcy Black as our new Safety Coordinator and Lindsay Cairns as
our new Administrative Assistant.
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HR News
Vacation and Benefits
Here are some tips about coverage while travelling and what you need to take with you when you go:
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Your Merit benefit plan includes 100% coverage of expenses to a maximum of $2 million for medical emergencies ONLY. Coverage is limited to 60 days of travel per trip. Your benefit booklet outlines the coverage
you have, so make sure you review that before you leave.
Please remember that coverage is only effective if you are IN BENEFIT while you are travelling.
You will be required to coordinate any medical services needed through the Global Medical Assistance Program. They will locate the care providers you require and obtain Great West Life’s approval of the covered
services.
Trip cancellation or baggage insurance is NOT part of the coverage.
Finally, please remember to look after your travel insurance needs WELL BEFORE you leave for your vacation. A Group Medical Assistance travel card is available by calling Mercon at 1-877-263-7266.
Enjoy your winter holiday; we certainly hope you don’t need to use any of your emergency medical coverage
while you’re gone.
Effectiveness On the Job
How effective are you while you're at work? Let's look at some
ways to increase your on-the-job effectiveness.
If you don't feel very effective or productive while you're at work,
it can lead to a downward spiral. When you don't feel effective, it
can lower your feelings of self-worth. This, in turn, leads to even
less effective performance, and down and down you go.
A downward spiral is the last thing you need. Chances are you can work far more effectively than you are now
and move yourself into an upward trend, instead. How? Well, start by getting control of your time and managing it as well as possible. Keep a log for a week or two and track every minute of your day at work, then analyze
it. Are you doing things that move you toward your goals (personal or professional)? Are you developing strategies for eliminating time traps and time wasters that are pulling you away from achieving your goals?
It's also important that you stay up to date with the technical innovations in your business or industry by reading and taking classes, if necessary. What classes are available in an online format that you can work on during
the evenings and weekends? Are you willing to put in the extra time and effort to get a certificate that proves
your commitment to an even better job? If you feel out of date and out of touch, your self-image and performance will suffer.
Finally, if you don't have a network of people who stimulate and support you, it's not too late to start one.
Make a point of developing cordial relationships with people who can serve as mentors or who are working on
challenging, leading edge projects. You'll be inspired and surprised by how quickly you'll be energized by just
being around them.
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Regina Service
Price and Value
The price we pay for service and the value we receive are often two different things.
Value is more of a perception of how we feel about the product or the service that we receive. Unfortunately
value, or lack of value, is often realized after the fact when price is used as the basis for a purchase. I can think
of a few tools I have purchased based on price that provided little value.
This formula is a great reminder of what it takes to create value and satisfaction:
Quality + Price + Customer Service = Value and Satisfaction 1
The key components of value and satisfaction include:
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Responsiveness -Services are performed in a prompt manner.
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Reliability - The service is performed right, the first time, and all subsequent times.
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Assurance - Knowledgeable and friendly employees are essential as customers will equate employees’ behavior with the entire company. If a customer has a great experience with an employee, they will be more likely
to purchase from the entire company’s offerings. Customers expect technical competence and professionalism.
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Empathy -Providing individualized attention to customers will make them feel special and keep them coming back.
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Tangibles - The services provide physical evidence that they occurred. For example, a completed project
with a signed work order.
We encourage our electricians to follow these suggestions to provide value for our customers. It is important to
keep current with new technologies to promote value to our customers.
As an example of a technology, I have been promoting is LED lighting. Customers often pay a premium for
products that will provide value in the long run. However, it is necessary to choose the correct products and to
clearly sell the benefits.
Keep up the great work Team!
Drew Tiefenbach
1 http://www.marketingteacher.com/value-and-relationship-quality/
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship
-Buddha
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Saskatoon Service
I’ve just recently learned that October 6-10 is National Customer Service Week.
The purpose is to raise awareness of customer service and the vital role it plays in
successful business practice and growth.
Customer service isn’t something that our department only pays attention to once a
year; it’s an ongoing process. We constantly receive accolades on our customer
service so obviously, we’re doing something very right. However, it never hurts to
reinforce the methods that we’ve found to work.
Our customers need to feel important; they need to have confidence in our abilities; they need to know that we
really listen, that we understand and respect their needs, that they have our undivided attention and that we’ll do
whatever it takes to make it happen. Be honest, personable and patient.
Service calls keep us hopping and our projects are on track. The new Sobey’s store in Stonebridge has been very
labour intensive but we’re progressing well thanks to an awesome crew. The Cineplex Galaxy VIP Expansion has
offered some challenges but again, we continue to persevere with a Foreman and crew that will make it happen.
Request for pricing and design build projects keep coming in – there’s a lot on the go.
Thanks to everyone!
Rob Istace
Alliance Energy Industrial
As summer comes to an end, we are very busy on site. We started shutdown on July 28th which was earlier than
expected and are on track to have it completed by mid November. At the end of shutdown, we will have completed the scope for the underground, head frame and hoist house, ore storage, increase in capacity in the belt
lines to the new concentrator building, the new slimes thickener, tailings trestle, the completion of the load out
renovation and a very substantial renovation to the existing mill.
Everyone should be very proud of the jobs that have been completed to date. Moving into winter, we will be
starting on the new compaction building 4 and 5 with expected completion in the summer of 2015.
We have accomplished a lot in the 3 ½ years that we’ve been on site. We have surpassed 2 million man hours
on the project and have used 340,000 feet of cable tray, 270,000 feet of strut, 194,000 Hilti pins and pulled over
1 million meters of cable!
Everyone’s hard work and attention to detail will be evident when we turn over a quality project to Agrium.
This will be a project that we will all be proud of well into the future.
Please continue to work safe!
Brian Stewart
Alliance Energy has joined Twitter! Please follow us @AllianceEnergy1
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Safety
Although we have two ongoing appeals with WCB, I am happy to report that for the period January 1, 2011 to
October 10, 2014, Regina and Saskatoon have worked 1,375 days without a lost time accident! In the second
quarter of 2014, we had 10 first aid incidents which is good, but 0 would be ideal.
In both of our locations, we continue to provide safety training and now have 28 employees who are deemed as
High Voltage Qualified Workers.
To date, we have not received any Summary Offence tickets from OH&S. Please continue to complete all the
work plans applicable to your project and follow all of the legislation.
Keep in mind that, when doing your Lock Out/Tag Out Plans, it may not just be the equipment you are working
on that could cause injuries. In Industrial plants, your job may involve working over rotating equipment, conveyors, etc. These would need to be locked out. As well, in Commercial warehouse areas, there may be ceiling fans
that should be locked out if you’re working on a scissor lift near them.
Don’t forget to complete your hazard/ site inspections, vehicle reports, tailgate sign off sheets, etc. These need to
be handed in on a regular basis. Negligence will have an adverse effect on your Safety Points as well as your performance review.
Let’s hope for a short, warm winter. Please remember that over half of disabling incidents occur on home projects so work and play safe.
On Behalf of the Safety Committee
Howard Leverick
A Bit of a Chuckle
Two hunters were dragging their dead
deer back to their car. Another
hunter approached pulling his along
too.
"Hey, I don't want to tell you how to
do something ... but I can tell you
that it's much easier if you drag the
deer in the other direction. Then the
antlers won't dig into the ground."
After the third hunter left, the two
decided to try it.
A little while later one hunter said to the other, "You know, that guy was right. This is a lot easier!"
"Yeah, but we're getting farther from the truck," the other added.
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Jobs In Progress
Saskatoon
U of S Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student U of S Heating Plant Chiller 2 & Ronald McDonald House ExpanCentre
3 Upgrade
sion Project
CN Yards - Intermodal Terminal Site
Jansen Mine Cold Storage
YIG Conversion
Remai Art Gallery of Saskatoon
Cyclotron Science
Warman Sewage Lift Station #9
CHS Early Works Phase 2
Agrium Controls
P&H Milling MCC Change
Impact Diesel Performance Inc
Prairie Plant Systems
Sobey’s Stonebridge T.I.
Innovation Place Data Centre
Streetscape West Building
72 Bed Expansion
Blairemore Liquor Store Expansion
RUH Electrical Upgrades
Saskatoon Cineplex VIP Theatre
Blairemore Co-op Liquor Store
Addition
Kinsmen Park Phase 1
PCS Cory Cable Pull for MCC 11-6
Co-op Attridge Drive Addistion & Ren- SaskTel—MW UPS Supply &
ovation
Install
SaskTel Electrical Distribution
Modernization
Regina
310 Henderson Lighting Replacement
K+S Camp
CGI Preventative Maintenance
Moose Jaw Hospital—AES Cabling
K+S Site Services EllisDon
K+S Camp Clean Harbors Contract
GTH Morguard
SaskTel, North Battleford
Cooperators Main Floor Reno
Regina Revitalization Initiative Stadium Legislative Powerhouse Switch
Gear Replacement
Project
ISM CRAC Unit Replacement
CPA Tenant Fit Up
U of R Residence TP# 4A
Stoughton WTP
SIAST Pkwy Bldg Transformer
U of R Loop #2 Feeder
Living Hope Alliance Church
K+S Admin & Maintenance Buildings
BMO Capital City
Pasqua CT
Enbridge Level Device Replacement
Casino Regina Maintenance
RRIS Electrical Contract #2
Walker Street Lift Station
Wascana CC Roadway Lights
Heritage Apts. Emergency Power
Upgrade
Legislative to Walter Scott
25KV Cable Replacement
Cromer Manifold Actuator Replacement
Leg Dome Construction Phase #2
K+S Site Services
RCMP B Block Training Facility
Lakeshore Tennis Club
RGH Pediatrics
EllisDon Bethune
Agriculture Place Tower
Cooperators 3rd SP Reno
RPCC Video Court Reno
Casino Regina Genset
Lloyd Place TP #4B
140- 10 Research Drive
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Corporate Chaplain
I chose to start my article with a story that I found on the internet. I
believe that it eloquently addresses both thankfulness and thanksgiving.
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet.
He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help."
There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and
dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it
around and wrote some words. He then put the sign back so
that everyone who walked by would see the new words.
Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon
the man, who had changed the sign, came to see how things were.
The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning?
What did you write?"
The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way. I wrote: "Today is a
beautiful day but I cannot see it."
Both signs told people that the boy was blind. However, the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second
sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign
was more effective?
Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and posi-
tively. When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile. Face your past
without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and
drop the fear.
The most wonderful thing is to see a person smiling. It’s even more wonderful when you know that you are the
reason behind it!
It won’t surprise you when I say that I pray and always give thanks for the prosperity we are enjoying in Saskatchewan; for the peace that we have in our part of the world; for health and my job; for family and friends.
Even though Thanksgiving Day has passed, let’s continue to be thankful for the many blessings that we enjoy!
Ray Sider
Corporate Chaplain
306-280-5001
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause
to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
-- Albert Schweitzer
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Tell Us What You Do...
Corey Harnett is part of our crew in Prince Albert. He and his girlfriend Colette Kadziokla will be going on a work tour with Global
Neighbors from November 6 to November 20, 2014. Their travels
will take them to Mae Sot, Thailand and Burma.
Colette was part of a group of volunteers in November 2012 so Corey
decided to accompany her on the 2014 tour. For two weeks, they will
be able to assist in helping people who have no means of helping
themselves. As well, Colette will be able to see the progress that’s
been made since 2012.
Global Neighbors is a non-profit organization that focuses on
people who have taken refuge in Thailand from Burma. They help build
schools, train teachers and provide a Safe House for young ladies who,
in their own villages, are at risk of being sold into prostitution. As
well, volunteers distribute donations of clothing, food, education material, medical equipment, etc.
Corey and Colette’s personal and financial commitment to this cause is
a true testament of “giving back”. Through Alliance Energy’s Matching Gift Program, the company was able to match Corey’s donation.
For more information on Global Neighbors and their work, visit their website at www.gnci.ca or
www.facebook.com/pages/Global-Neighbors-Canada-Inc/258411437566746. Good luck Corey and Colette!
And Then There Was Light…
In October 2013, Terri Jones was approached by the East College Park Community Association because the outdoor lights behind St. Augusta Elementary School were in need of attention. He went to the school and discovered that the lights were actually falling apart and that only 4 out of the 8 were working.
He pulled together pricing to install 12 new LED lights and by the time the Board approved the purchase, the
weather had turned cold and there was snow on the ground. With the help of Jared from CJ’s Landscaping, they
trenched in the new feeds in spite of the less than ideal weather conditions.
The light poles didn’t show up until December so he stored them in his back yard. Later this summer, Terri, with
the help of Jared from CJ’s, Josh MacDonald (despite his soft hands), Jon Beaudet and Jesse Ouellette returned to
site. The poles are standing and the school rink has light.
Way to go guys!
Many of you volunteer your time and services in your community, participate in charity fund raising, help with
sports teams, etc. You do this because it’s important to you; you’re not looking for accolades, you simply want
to make a positive contribution. We would like you to share your stories with us so that we can include them in
our newsletters. Who knows who you might inspire to follow your lead and take up the cause!
Everyone enjoys a “feel good” story, so please send Teresa or René yours. Include details of what you do and
why you do it. Please let them know if we can use your name or if you would prefer to remain anonymous.
Thank you to all for supporting our company value of "giving back to the communities in which we
earn our living".
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A New School Year With
Even Higher Goals
The Principal and Community Coordinator at Mayfair School haven’t changed from last year which is a really
good thing. Todd Berg is a very progressive and enthusiastic Principal. He has made major strides in guiding the
students at Mayfair School to a higher level. We met with the Todd and Tara to get a feel for what their goals
were for the 2014-2015 school year.
The Science program is in good shape after our contribution of $7,000 for lab equipment last year. The major
expenditures were taken care of and so the consumables for this year can easily be taken care of through the
school budget. With the success of the Science program, Todd shifted his focus to reading and literacy. Each student was tested and results were staggering in that the majority of the students were either just at grade level or
well below. With the support of his teachers, they focused on reading and writing. Towards the end of the school
year, the students were tested again. The students had improved by a 1.6 grade average! Their success has been
the focal point of many School Board meetings and presentations.
They will continue their efforts in this area and we’ve asked Todd to prepare a long-term budget. Once we receive
that information, we’ll see where Alliance Energy and our staff can be of assistance..
We will be participating in the electrical portion of their Science curriculum as well their Career Days. We also
discussed a mentoring program for the older students.
On the Community side, Tara and her group continue to feed breakfast, lunch and snacks to the majority of the
214 students. A commercial grade toaster and a replacement cooler are two things on their “wish list”. They continue to provide clothing, books, toys, etc. through donations to their Clothing Room. If you have items that you
would like to donate, you can drop them off at the school or bring them to the office and we’ll see that they make
it to the school.
If you are interested in helping out, the Care & Share Committee members are listed below. As well, if you have
any ideas for fundraising, programs, fun stuff to do with the kids, etc., your suggestions would be appreciated.
The Care & Share Committee members are:
Josh MacDonald – 306-242-5802 ext 110; joshm@alliance-energy.com
Terri Jones – 306-229-7203; terri.jones@alliance-energy.com
Randall Dyck – 306-229-2133; rddyck@alliance-energy.com
Penny Smith – 306-242-5802 ext 106; penny@alliance-energy.com
We are all capable of change and growth; we just need to know where to begin.
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We CAN Make a Difference
The North Central Family Centre is located at 2931 – 5th Ave. in Regina. They provide meals to approximately 80
children daily. They also provide programs to help end illiteracy in the neighborhood as well as several other programs to help the kids of the North Central area live up to their potential.
We are so happy to announce that the Senior Management at Alliance Energy have committed their support for
the North Central Family Centre in Regina as well as the Care & Share Program in Saskatoon for two more years.
These two programs do so much to help the kids in their communities and the continued support of these programs is truly making a difference.
In Regina our support helps fund the Literacy Program as well as their Anti Bullying and Girls Self Esteem Programs. Reports from the teachers at the neighborhood schools tell us that what we are helping with really is making a difference. The reading levels of the kids that attend the Centre are at a much higher level than the kids who
don’t attend the Centre’s Programs.
We had a Spring Clean Up initiative at the Centre this May where our staff donated their time and money to buy
and plant flowers and a tree at the Centre as well as a general clean up of the yard and building. The neighborhood people were amazed at the transformation of the yard at the Centre. A local TV news crew came out and
did an interview with us about our efforts.
We have undertaken an initiative to upgrade the exterior lighting at the Centre this fall. The existing lighting is not
adequate and there are safety concerns for the kids and Centre staff. This is a high crime area and the Centre is
open until 8 pm. The new lighting is being donated by Jim Modjeski from Titan Marketing and Randy Hass from
Eecol Electric. It will be installed by volunteer staff from Alliance Energy within the next few weeks. Huge
thanks to everyone for making this happen.
Look for information coming soon about our Christmas project for the Centre. If you are interested in volunteering at the Centre or helping with Special Events or fund raising, contact Daryl Day in the office. If you are interested in dropping by the Centre, stop in and ask for Sandy. She will be happy to show you around so you can see
the good work they are doing first hand.
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United Way, Regional Food Bank, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Cancer Society, Hospitals of Regina/Saskatoon
Foundation. Non-eligible organizations include Athletic teams, booster clubs, or support organizations, Bequests,
memorials, Religious or political organizations, Professional membership associations, school choirs, bands, and
fraternal and social organizations. Applications and information regarding eligible organizations for the Employee
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Kirk Baillie and Ang Strand and their
son Sam Howard Russell, born
June 17
Richard and Raissa White and their
son Ryan Paul, born April 15
Mathew and Tricia Boutin and
their daughter Emily Jane, born
April 21
David and Kelsey Lyons and their
daughter Millicent Beverly, born
June 19
Braden & Carrie Olynick and their
daughter Nora Paige, born
April 21
Jason and Kendra Goodwin and their
son Owen Charles, born July 17
Aaron Nowosad and Danielle
Diagneau and their daughter Evan
Elizabeth, born April 27
Kevin and Jessi Lewis and their twins,
son Bennet and daughter Nyana
born September 1st
Devin and Lori Hyrwkiw and their
son Mason Cooper, born May 6
Brian and Briana Koop and their son
Dane Paul born September 16th
James and Sienna Huck and their
son Pierce, born May 17
Garry Stephens and his son Jaxson
born September 17th
Jason Hillcoat and his marriage to Samantha on August 9th
Lindsey Opfergelt and his marriage to Danielle on September 12th
Justin Palazzo and his marriage to Nikola October 11th
Christmas Parties
Regina – December 5th at the Ramada
Saskatoon – November 29th at Prairieland Park.
Saskatoon Children’s Party – December 7th at the Saskatoon Office
Details for all parties will follow soon.
Our offices will be closed Nov 11th, Dec 25th, 26th and Jan 1st.
Job Well Done… Congratulations!
Saskatoon - New Journeypeople - Jesse Ouellette, Greg Holmen
Industrial - New Journeypeople - Andew Emmott, Kaden Prete, Russell Perenteau,
Matthew Flynn, Mark Crilley, Jamie Haynes, Gregory Callaghan