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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 18
ON THE HILL
As this will be the last newsletter before the New Year, I think it is a good time to reflect on what a wonderful year it has been.  I have had many opportunities as your Member of Parliament.  I am grateful for all of them.

These past two weeks I have been out in the community, attending many end of year events, as well as a few fundraisers like the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre and Rock 102 Stuff the Bus.  It is great to see so many people from our community come together during this time of year to help others.

Enjoy your time with family and friends, and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather.

On behalf of my staff in Saskatoon and Ottawa and my family, may your Christmas be filled with love, laughter and all the best that life has to offer! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Kevin Waugh
MP, Saskatoon-Grasswood
 
NEWS FROM THE HILL
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Above:  Premier Brad Wall came to Ottawa to meet with the Prime Minister and the Provincial Premiers to finalize the Canadian Climate Change Plan.  Premier Wall has made it clear that Saskatchewan will NOT sign any agreement that includes a forced national carbon tax on provinces.
IN THE COMMUNITY
KEVIN'S CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
Above: Some photos from our Christmas Party at the Saskatoon Office. 
Above Left:  Laurie O'Connor, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre accepting my donation at the 'Rock 102 Stuff the Bus' at the Co-op Food Store at The Centre Mall.
Above Right:  Chris Guerette, CEO, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association at the 2017 Developers' Forecast held at Prairieland Park.
Above Left:  Ann and I enjoyed the Elim Church 21st Annual Christmas Celebration.   The Elim Church Choir with a full symphony orchestra was beautiful!
Above Right:  Stopped in at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada.  Great artifact collection, Ukrainian clothing and textiles and the Gift Shop, a great place to get some of the last minute Christmas shopping done!
Above Left:  Chad Eggerman, Honorary Consul for the Republic of Finland in Saskatchewan and Minna-Riitta Eggerman and their son.  A reception was held at their residence to celebrate Finland's declaration of independence from Russia on December 6, 1917, as well as the relocation of the consulate.
Above Right:  Met with Eugene Paquin, Government Relations Chair, MS Society, supporting MS goals as well as moving forward the Accessible Canada Strategy.
Above Left:  Lloyd Isaak, CEO Meewasin, Jeff Miller, Brenda Miller, Colin Tennent University Architect and Master Planner.  Meewasin recognized the late Joanna Miller for her 1970's activism to stop riverbank development at their recent holiday reception at the University Club.
Above Right:  A Corporate Reception was held at Prairieland Park.  Great get together with the business community before the holidays.
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 a constituent of Saskatoon-Grasswood.  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.
GLUHWEIN RECIPE-FESTIVE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY DRINK
8 CUPS APPLE JUICE
4 CUPS CRANBERRY COCKTAIL
4 CINNAMON STICKS
20-25 WHOLE CLOVES
20-25 RED HOTS (CINNAMON VALENTINE HEART CANDY)

Make in a 12 cup coffee maker.  Put cinnamon sticks, cloves and red hots in coffee basket.
Pour liquid (apple juice & cranberry) through the coffee maker to brew.

Gluhwein is popular in German-speaking countries.  It is a traditional beverage that is offered during the Christmas Holidays.  Gluhwein is usually prepared from red wine but we have a non-alcoholic recipe that all can enjoy! 
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
SASKATOON-GRASSWOOD CONSTITUENCY OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
We will be closed for the holidays from
 December 23rd - January 2nd.
For any urgent matters, please call our office at 306-975-6472
CELEBRATE CANADA 150 ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
Image taken from: http://yxenye150.ca/
Come celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation with an afternoon of outdoor family fun and fireworks at the “YXE-NYE-150” event being hosted at Kiwanis Memorial Park (Spadina Crescent East) on Saturday, December 31, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Saskatoon will join 18 other cities across Canada, ringing in the New Year in a spectacular way.  Many exciting event activities are planned.  To cap off the celebrations, a fireworks show, set to music, will be launched from the Broadway Bridge at 8:17 pm. (20:17 in the 24-hour time clock).   Please click here for more information.   

A local radio station will broadcast the music live; attendees will be able to view the fireworks from up and down the riverbank and listen to the soundtrack on their radio or smart phone.

YXE-NYE-150 was made possible through a $106,000 grant from the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Fund.  This event will be a great kick-start to the many celebrations taking place throughout 2017 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. 

See you there!
 
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
BRIAN TOWRISS RETIRES
Above:  Long serving Huskie Football Player/Coach Brian Towriss retires after a successful career.  Having watched Brian as a player and a coach, I would like to wish him all the best!
CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM DEADLINE JANUARY 20, 2017
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.
SASKATOON LEADS NATION IN HEALTH AND COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
The Conference Board of Canada ranks Saskatoon first among ten major Canadian Cities overall in city health.  Saskatoon finishes in first place because it scores highest in life satisfaction and receives high marks for healthy people with healthy lifestyles.  To read the full new release please click here.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN SASKATOON'S COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
A Government of Canada Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) investment of $1.3 million was announced for five projects in Saskatoon.  The Saskatoon SPCA received $400,000 to assist in creating recreational trails and upgrade the SPCA facility in Saskatoon.  For more information please click here.
 
HERITAGE IN THE COMMUNITY
ALEXANDER RESIDENCE - 1020 SPADINA CRESENT EAST
Image taken from:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Park,_Saskatoon
Recognized as a Municipal Heritage Property in 2001 this house is known as the Alexander Residence.  The house was built during the pre-World War I boom in Saskatoon for settler Henry Bruce and was at a time owned by the Wilson Brothers who were active in the Riel Resistance of 1885.  The building is however named after its second owners, Dr. Harold E. and Edith Alexander.  Dr. Alexander was head of the Surgery department at St. Paul's Hospital and Edith served with a number of volunteer organizations throughout the city.

 
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