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…
Ranch Ehrlo is celebrating the completion of the "mâmawi-pimohtêtân" pathway on the Pilot Butte campus. The path project was initiated in 2022 as part of the agency’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) Calls to Action. “It’s an important time in our country to stop and reflect on the truth, to learn, and to also reflect…
Ranch Ehrlo youth from Buckland, Prince Albert, and Corman Park had an inspiring afternoon at JAM STREET, on Sunday where Mercy Glover, and Josh Stumpf and his band The Boys Downtown not only performed a lively concert but also delivered a special gift — brand-new musical instruments. These instruments were purchased with funds raised at the third annual Sunset Music Festival this…
Support Ehrlo Sport Venture and kids in the community by kicking off the holiday season with a smile. The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign will return from November 18 – 24 with 100 per cent of smile cookie sales in Regina, Balgonie, and Emerald Park benefiting Ehrlo Sport Venture’s five free community sports leagues and the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. …
Former tenants of Ehrlo Housing have received the keys to their castle. Virgie and Cesar have purchased their first home after years of living in affordable housing geared to low-income families. The couple, along with their son Ryan, immigrated from the Philippines in December 2019. While they worked hard to find their footing and navigate a competitive housing market, Virgie and Cesar found…
The First Nations University (FNU) of Canada brought together staff from the Family Treatment Program and other community organizations in Regina to connect through ceremony. Paige Wells and Patti Petrucka took part in the FNU gathering on October 9th, strengthening their connection with the university and learning more about Indigenous ceremony. The FNU pipe ceremony was the first Paige has…
Ranch Ehrlo Society has released its 2023-2024 Outcomes report. The statistical and anecdotal data collected throughout the year and contained within provides the opportunity for evaluation of our program and service delivery and to identify key areas for improvement. Outcomes data is collected through various sources including participant surveys, client feedback, interviews, and follow-ups.…
Women and girls at Ranch Ehrlo took part in a day of teachings designed to honour, elevate, and highlight the important contributions and wisdom of Indigenous women. On September 21st, female youth participated in a day of iskwêw (women’s) teachings, with the help and guidance of local elders and knowledge keepers. Fifteen female participants from Ranch Ehrlo joined others from…
Ranch Ehrlo hosted its 58th Annual General Meeting celebrating a year of growth, continued strength, and accreditation – further enforcing our commitment to helping and meeting the needs of youth, families, and individuals across Saskatchewan and beyond. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) occurred on September 18, 2024. The AGM was hosted virtually to best accommodate its…
Youth at Ranch Ehrlo’s Lee House laced up, showed up, and conquered the Queen City Marathon on Sunday, September 8th. Staff at Lee House leveraged the group’s strong interest and abilities in athletics to engage youth in a six-month sequential plan with a primary focus on health and wellness. The Lee House sequential plan kicked off in early spring with a micro-goal to train…
Members of the community converged on Ranch Ehrlo’s Pilot Butte campus to take part in the 7th annual powwow, hosted on August 29th, on Treaty 4 Territory. The powwow is an annual opportunity for the community, as well as our participants and staff, to engage with Indigenous culture while learning more about the work Ranch Ehrlo does. The day began with a pipe ceremony, followed by a…
Hundreds of people converged on a family farm outside of MacDowell, Saskatchewan to enjoy live music and support the youth of Ranch Ehrlo. More than 450 people took part in the third annual Sunset Music Festival, an evening dedicated to talented artists and raising funds to support and inspire youth in their musical development. The evening featured Saskatchewan musicians Morgan Desjardins,…
