Co-written blog by Cheyenne and Trudy For the uninitiated, a meme is defined as a humorous image, video, piece of text, etc., that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users. They’re basically the newest form of entertainment and have taken over the Internet – they can be found en masse on blogs and social media, and even a Google search will bring up a…
In each of our group homes, there are signs everywhere! Some have obvious purposes, like establishing a routine or explaining the rights and responsibilities of everyone who lives there, some are there to inspire and uplift our clients as they work toward their goals, and some are there to make our houses feel more like home.
Submitted by Faron Potts, supervisor at Imperial Ehrlo Early Learning Center Sometimes the best lessons are the ones that can’t be planned. During the frigid temperatures in January, our staff turned a discussion about the weather into a very cool science experiment. Our discussion included what the temperature was outside, which sparked conversations about wishing the snow would melt.…
Ranch Ehrlo is welcoming a new but familiar person to the executive team and saying goodbye to another. Bree Effective June 1st, Bree Fiissel will be joining the executive team as the new vice president of clinical services. Bree has spent the last 23 years working in the residential, clinical, and community programs at Ranch Ehrlo, and for the past ten years has been a clinical director,…
You might have noticed that on this site we don’t often show photos of our clients. You will see the same thing in our brochures, annual reports, and newsletters – stories about our clients but no accompanying pics. The reason isn’t lack of photos, or that our clients are vampires whose reflections don’t show up in mirrors or camera lenses. We are simply respecting their right to…
Guest blog by Scott Landry, Ranch Ehrlo vice-principal, programs south Ranch Ehrlo Society provides many services for young people, all with distinct and unique aspects. One of these aspects is the emphasis we put on education; so much so that it is one of the agencies’ four cornerstones of our treatment model. The model of work, education, treatment, and recreation is a holistic…
It’s official! For the sixth year running, Ranch Ehrlo Society has been named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers. While some who receive this designation for six straight years may rest on their laurels, we do not! We are continuously striving to make our agency an even better place to work, but in the meantime – here are some of the reasons you may consider joining us! If you’re…
Guest blog by Charlotte McCrimmon, human resources generalist at Ranch Ehrlo. While we try to keep our content fresh and engaging all over our website, it’s no secret that the jobs page of our website gets the most traffic. Our most common job openings are for youth care workers (YCW) or personal support workers (PSW). These are staff positions that can be found in every one of our…
Andrea Brittin and George Marshall, is CEO of the SHSA We are proud to announce that Ranch Ehrlo CEO and president Andrea Brittin has been awarded the 2016 Safety Centered Leadership Award from the Saskatchewan Health and Safety Association (SHSA). This award is the highest honour bestowed by the SHSA and is given to individuals, who, through their leadership, have made an impact on the…
March 19th was a pretty special birthday in the Family Treatment Program (FTP). Shanae That morning, FTP client Geri* welcomed her first child, a baby boy. Geri didn’t even make it to the hospital; her son was born right in the unit with a midwife, two doulas-in-training, and FTP therapist Shanae Harvey assisting – a first for the program! Geri began feeling contractions very early…
Hopefully you know what a Goonie is. If you don’t this blog might not be for you. But if you do, then you can relate to the important life lessons that the 80's movie teaches us - lessons that can be shared not only with our clients but with our staff and the community. Be nice to everyone. Even if someone seems scary, looks can be deceiving. When Sloth is introduced in the movie, he is…
On March 15th, 14 students from Ellen Gunn Education Centre in Corman Park had the opportunity to visit Saskatoon for WE Day Saskatchewan, an event that brings together world-renowned speakers and award-winning performers with thousands of young people and families to celebrate and inspire another year of incredible change. WE is a movement that brings people, particularly youth, together and…
We are pleased to welcome Judy Bidyk to the executive team at Ranch Ehrlo. She will be taking on the role of vice-president of human resources. Judy comes to the agency from Supreme Office Products Ltd., where she was the vice-president of HR for the past seven years. She has over 17 years of senior human resources experience and has led a large organization through several key HR initiatives,…
On March 16th, youth from Ranch Ehrlo’s Regina group homes had the opportunity to connect with the staff of Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth. Three informal sessions were held where youth learned about their rights vs. responsibilities and the difference between needs and wants while in care, with much of the information coming in the form of interactive games. “We thought these…
Well I did it again. I wanted to imagine Ranch Ehrlo’s senior leadership in a different yellow cartoon form. But this time as one of our favorite beloved TV families. Straight from the town of Springfield, let me introduce the Simpson inspired executive team.
