Ranch Ehrlo Society prioritizes opportunities for staff to grow, evolve, and move forward in their careers. The organizational flow of the agency, combined with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, provides opportunity for employees to seek and gain experience, moving them toward goals and aspirations. Sean Forsythe is the latest staff to propel forward, being promoted from a youth…
Parents in Ranch Ehrlo’s family programs have found a sense of purpose and belonging in a moccasin-making workshop. What began as a structured group has evolved to become a beautiful community of heartfelt friendships. “This was a space where parents could have a community, engage in healing, and also have space to talk, visit, and process. We started to see an organic out…
Ranch Ehrlo Society is being recognized as a top place to work in the province. Ranch Ehrlo has been awarded the distinction of Saskatchewan’s Top Employer for the 14th consecutive year, celebrating the diverse and fulfilling opportunities and incredible rewards available to employees. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of the top employers in Saskatchewan,”…
Ranch Ehrlo Society has long encouraged employees to share their hobbies, interests, and cultures with participants to build bonds and introduce new experiences and growth opportunities. Through the exploration of new worlds, youth can further develop their own identity and understanding of others. Joy Joy Ogamune, a multiple program worker in the north, is helping do just this by sharing…
A Ranch Ehrlo teacher has been presented a special award of distinction. Scarlet Dawson, who teaches at Prince Albert’s Queen Mary Public School, has been presented the Métis Educator award by Métis Nation Saskatchewan Western Region II (WR2). Scarlet received special recognition during the fourth annual WR2 inspiration banquet on January 17th. The award, which…
One year ago, Ranch Ehrlo introduced Ukeru, a crisis management approach designed to prioritize comfort and safety over control. This innovative tool complements the agency's existing CARE principles and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques, enhancing the overall approach to trauma-informed care. As we reflect on the first year of Ukeru's implementation, the results show…
Programs are working collaboratively to enhance the lives of Ranch Ehrlo’s youngest participants. Prince Albert’s Fraser House has begun working with Ehrlo Early Learning Centre (EELC) to bring a more child-centred focus into the home. “The kids are always learning, changing, and growing and we need to do the same,” said Nicole Connolly, program manager at Fraser.…
We’re thrilled to unveil our updated strategic plan, developed collaboratively with our staff and senior leadership, and feedback from our referring agencies and our board of directors over the past months. What’s new? Our four core themes—program excellence, quality workforce, effective governance, and strong stakeholder relationships—remain central. However,…
Youth and staff have connected with Piapot First Nation to further infuse Indigenous culture into the lives of participants, providing more opportunity to enrich the cultural identity of Indigenous youth. More than 10 group living programs from Regina and Pilot Butte are now engaged in traditional sweat ceremonies at Piapot First Nation. The relationship first developed in May 2023 and…
It’s been tradition every year for Ranch Ehrlo to reflect on the past 365 days, taking inventory of the events, the designations, and the large-scale celebrations we’ve shared as an organization, but this year we’re looking back at 2024 with a wider lens – seeing a bigger and more beautiful picture. While it’s important to reflect on the incredible and…
Staff have found the key to unlocking the potential of two youth at the Corman Park campus. The girls, ages 12 and 14, were both unmotivated to attend school and participate in classes until staff introduced an unconventional course that played to their strengths and interests in aesthetics. “These two girls struggle immensely, and I wanted to do something that was special and…
Ranch Ehrlo is celebrating 20 years of Art from the Heart. The 20th anniversary Art from the Heart reception was held on December 18th at Ranch Ehrlo’s Schaller Education Centre in Pilot Butte. The venue was adorned with green and gold décor, and the room filled with special guests, staff members, board and senate members, and those at the very heart of the event –…
The community has rallied in support of Ranch Ehrlo’s family programs, donating gifts and making monetary contributions to make the season brighter for children and their parents. The family programs received approximately $4,500 in contributions, 10 Western Hockey League (WHL) tickets, and a plethora of children’s toys, games, and craft supplies. Kim Oberthier, realtor with…
Ranch Ehrlo has been awarded funding to give more participants and families the opportunity to grow and develop through the power of music therapy. The National Music Centre (NMC) Music Therapy Initiative has awarded Ranch Ehrlo Society with a grant in the amount of $65,000. This year marks the second that NMC, a non-profit museum, performance venue, and recording studio, has chosen to…
The Supported Employment Program (SEP) and Vocational Training Employment Program (VTEP) have relocated, bringing participants and staff together again. SEP and VTEP are two of five vocational programs offered by Ranch Ehrlo to provide meaningful education and work experience to people with developmental and cognitive disabilities in a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment. Plans for the…
