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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 17
ON THE HILL
This time of year is often used to reflect on those who are important and as your MP I would like to take this time to focus on those who are important to our community of Saskatoon-Grasswood.  Bill Waiser is one of those individuals, receiving the Governor General's ward last month for his book, A World We Have Lost: Saskatchewan before 1905 and his work researching the history of our province.  I also met with grade 6-8 students at St. Luke School, the younger leaders in our community.

If you know of an individual in the Saskatoon-Grasswood riding that you believe has made our community and Canada as a whole a better place, I encourage you to nominate that individual for the Saskatoon-Grasswood Canada 150 Citizen Award. Nomination forms can be found online or in the office in Saskatoon.

These past few weeks we have also been wrapping up our research for the Heritage Committee report on media.  As a Member of Parliament, my work in committee is important for contributing to informed government decisions. Our report will be available in the New Year.

Again, if you have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact or stop by my office.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Kevin Waugh, MP
Saskatoon-Grasswood
NEWS FROM THE HILL
**CORRECTION** WINTER 2016 PAMPHLET
The Winter 2016 pamphlet that you received recently has an error on the last page.  In the "Did you Know?" article there is a web address for an e-petition.  The petition number should have read 548 rather than 584.  We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. 
 
STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE ON GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD WINNER BILL WAISER
Above Left:  Enjoying the Grey Cup Game!
Above Right:  Kevin pictured with the Vanier Cup and RCMP while attending the Grey Cup weekend.     
Top L to R: Canadian Nurses Association, Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.
Middle L to R: Association of Canadian Publishers, Libraries and Archives Canada and Canadian Museum Association
Bottom L to R: Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters, TAM International, Via Rail, Saskatchewan Association For Community Living.
Above Left:  Attending the Shaw Rocket Prize Gala Awards for Children's Programming.
Above Right:  Attending The Mining Association of Canada annual reception.  Couldn't wait to get my hands on this 28 pounds, 400 ounces of gold!
Above Left:  Anita Lee, Executive Producer  and Tiffany Hsiung, Writer/Director of  'The Apology'.  The Apology follows the personal journeys of three former "comfort women" who were among 200,000 girls and young women kidnapped and forced into military sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII.
Above Right: On December 6th, I testified at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on behalf of builders, contractors and developers in Saskatoon-Grasswood who are affected by the staggering 325% tariff arbitrarily slapped on U.S. drywall by this government.  Canadian suppliers can't meet the demand and we rely upon non- domestic supply.  The tribunal will make its recommendations January 4th, 2017. Pictured here with: MP David Yurdiga, and MP Gerry Ritz.
Above Right:  Artist Xwalacktun Harry.  The Great Flood carving took over 5 weeks to carve!
Right:  Nice to see Steve and Cathy Hogle from Saskatoon and give them a tour of the Parliament buildings.
CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM DEADLINE APPROACHING
Canada Summer Jobs 2017 (CSJ) helps employers create summer job opportunities for students in their communities.  The application period is now open and the deadline for applications is January 20, 2017.  For more information or to apply, please click here. 
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND SPORT
Each year the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport (CAAWS) celebrates women who make an impact.  CAAWS will recognize 20 individuals on the Most Influential List for 2016.  Nominators can nominate an influential woman in one of five categories:  'athlete', 'coach', 'builder', 'media' or 'one to watch'.  
The deadline for nominations is December 16, 2016.
For more information or to nominate someone, please click here.
FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS
Would you like to contribute to the future of your community and your country?
Are you interested in decision-making and politics?
Who can participate?  Any 15-19 year-old Canadian students who are interested in politics and leaders in their communities
For more information please click here
IN THE COMMUNITY
SASKATOON-GRASSWOOD CANADA 150 CITIZEN AWARD FOR 2017
The Saskatoon-Grasswood Canada 150 Citizen Award is an opportunity to acknowledge members of our community who have contributed to the community and Canada as a whole in a meaningful way.  All individuals are welcome to nominate an individual, however, the nominee must reside in the Saskatoon-Grasswood riding.  The contributions of nominees can be in the past as well as ongoing.  This Award is intended to highlight the many individuals who are committed to making our community and country a wonderful place.  The nomination period is open throughout 2017.  Please visit my webpage at www.kevinwaugh.ca for an application and submit it online or return it to my office at  #5-2720 8th Street East.
CONSTITUENT APPRECIATION RECEPTION
 
Please Join Us for our
Constituent Appreciation Reception

Date:  January 18, 2017
Time:  3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Place:  Saskatoon-Grasswood
Constituency Office
#5-2720 8th St. E.

Refreshments will be served
Above:  Had a great visit with the grades 6-8 students of St. Luke School on 'Bring your MP to School Day.'
Above Left:  Vaughn Wyant, Wyant Group and Peter Stoicheff, President U of S announcing $500,000 Home Ice Campaign donation from Wyant Group.  Thank you Vaughn for being a great community leader!
Above Right:  Allan Gibb, Hilltop Director and Project Manager at the ground breaking ceremony for the new $3.2 million Hilltop Clubhouse Facility.
Above Left:  Celebrating with Anna Kluckmann at her 90th Birthday party at The Willows.  Happy Birthday Anna, you look great!
Above Right:  Peter and Elaine Zakreski with MLA Ken Cheveldayoff at the Hope For Malawi Foundation brunch.  The Hope for Malawi Foundation is a non-profit charity whose hope is to make a difference in the lives through medical clinics, pre-school safe house and porch for community grandmother's to come together to socialize. 
Above Left:  Saskatoon resident Bob Anderson visited Peru this past summer.  Our constituency office was pleased to be able to provide his group with Canadian Flag Pins for their trek.  Bob wrote and thanked us and let us know that they presented the pins to the Peruvian people that they encountered on their trip.  Most of the recipients were indigenous children of the Andean Mountains.  All were proud to wear our flag, which is very much like their Peruvian National Flag.
Above Right:  Preston Park I Retirement Residence 'Festival of Wreaths'.  The residents were busy preparing holiday wreaths that were auctioned off and proceeds went to the SCOA (Saskatoon Council on Aging).  Carl Melnyk from our office was proud to represent Kevin as a judge of the 100 wreaths!
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
IN MEMORY OF ROGER PARENT
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Roger Parent, MLA Saskatoon Meewasin.  Roger was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 2011.  Prior to entering politics, Roger was a business consultant working with a variety of organizations developing aboriginal businesses around the province.  Roger was a tireless volunteer and he walked many miles and knocked on many doors for me in the 2015 Federal Election contributing to my successful campaign.  I could always count on him.  Heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies for his family at this time.
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
Carl Melnyk represented Kevin at the Orange Campaign rally held at the Prairie Wind Sculpture River Landing, marking the 16 Days of Activism, calling for the end of violence against women and girls.  This event was organized by Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN).
For more information please click here to visit the Status of Women Canada website.
STAND TALL THIS FALL
FALL PREVENTION COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Above Left:  Display of information at the 'Stand Tall This Fall' Fall Prevention Community Health Fair.
Above Right:  Daphne Kemp, Regional Fall Reduction/Injury Prevention Coordinator, Saskatoon Health Region addressing the participants at the Fall Prevention Fair.
HERITAGE IN THE COMMUNITY
SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO
The Forestry Farm Park and Zoo first opened in 1913 as Sutherland Forest Nursery Station.  It received designation in 1990.  New settlement on the prairies prompted the Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior to open a tree nursery station and model farm at the location.  Until 1966 the nursery station tested shrubs, distribued millions of seedlings to new farmers and demonstrated horticulture techniques to new settlers on the prairies.  The property housed staff residences, a greenhouse, a blacksmith shop and a barn, which have all been converted for use within the Saskatoon Zoo today.
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