In July the communications department (Andrea and Trudy) went on another road trip to Chitek Lake for the grand opening of the therapeutic summer camp. These are the events that followed. Bah bump. After picking up our sweet rental car, a white Camry, we were on the road, leaving Regina at 7:30 a.m. First gas stop in Blaine Lake (did I mention the Camry is awesome). Poor buggy Camry…
New grant funding has allowed for further development of Ranch Ehrlo’s therapeutic camping program. The agency received a grant from the Ehrlo Child and Family Foundation to develop leased property at Chitek Lake for summer camping. The Chitek Lake property was first leased by Ranch Ehrlo circa 1970. The space was used as a seasonal camping destination up until 2002, when significant…
“Everybody’s got a story that could break your heart.” The Amanda Marshall song released in 2001 has since fizzled on radio waves, but its message remains relevant. We’ve all heard the expression “don’t judge a book by its cover” and yet we continue to make assumptions and fulfill stereotypes as we watch one another walk down the street, shop in the store, or stand at the bus…
A staff from the Family Treatment Program is expanding her reach by exploring new horizons. Erica Gray is currently studying, working, and living in New Delhi, India completing her Masters of Social Work (MSW) practicum. She arrived in the eastern country in April and will stay until the end of June. Erica is working with Udayan Care, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that works to…
Ranch Ehrlo Society, along with the Government of Canada, Province of Saskatchewan, and city of Regina, celebrated the official opening of Chaz Court, a new housing development for youth in transition. The Honourable Donna Harpauer Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation; along with Canada Mortgage and Housing General Manager Fatima Barros, city…
Imagine a place to call your own after bumping around from household to household, or feeling like you don’t quite belong in the places you’ve been. For seven residents, Chaz Court brings new meaning to the word belonging and new feeling to the expression of home. “This is home for me,” 27-year-old Alex* boasted with pride. “I like it because it’s mine, and I think it’s…
Guest blog by Janice Friesen, former Ranch youth and current education assistant at Schaller school. I have been on both sides of the fence. I have lived at the Ranch, and I have worked at the Ranch. I moved to Ranch Ehrlo in 1999 as a 16-year-old Woodland Cree girl from the La Ronge area, north of Prince Albert. I wanted to come to the Ranch because my foster brother had been there and I…
Ehrlo Sport Venture is operating a summer Autism Camp in the city of Regina for the third consecutive year. The program launched in 2012 as a joint initiative between Ranch Ehrlo’s Sport Venture program and the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR). The recreation-based camp has filled to maximum capacity with 15 campers per week for an eight week period spanning July 2nd through August…
The Ranch is giving more families the opportunity to reunite and to live together. The Family Treatment Program (FTP) will expand its services in efforts to alleviate pressures on the program’s wait-list. The FTP will grow by three families, three rental units, and three staff (a clinical supervisor, a family preservation therapist, and a family treatment worker). The program will also…
Students at Schaller Education Centre have found their voice. The Saskatchewan Arts Board awarded Ranch Ehrlo’s Paper Crane Community Arts Centre with a $10,000 grant to finance an art project, benefiting the students of Schaller Education Centre. “Like all Paper Crane programs, this project was designed to foster positive identity, to elevate self-esteem, and to engage youth while…
Are you looking for opportunities to meet new people, make a difference, cushion your resume, or learn new skills? Have you considered volunteering with Ranch Ehrlo Society? Ranch Ehrlo Society offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of others. As a volunteer you will help children, youth, and families develop a brighter future. We are looking…
Ranch Ehrlo operates Avant-Garde, a beauty college that provides training to future hairstylists, estheticians, and nail technicians. Students receive theory instruction and practical application by providing client services to the public. Avant-Garde is a salon that allows students to work toward their professional goals while delivering quality services to clients at nominal fees. Check…
The Dr. Geoff Pawson memorial Golf Classic held on May 26, 2014 at the Wascana County Club was a resounding success, raising over $30,000 for Sport Venture and honouring the memory of Dr. Geoff Pawson. Ehrlo Sport Venture, a division of Ranch Ehrlo Society, believes strongly that all children, regardless of their financial circumstances, should be able to play sports. Sport Venture provides…
Guest blog by Krista Hill, housemother at MacKay House in Regina. Imagine the time, energy, and cost of feeding 10 hungry kids and cleaning a 10-bedroom house. The house mothers at Ranch Ehrlo know all too well what it takes to keep the kids fed, the shelves stocked, and the house in working order. The average monthly grocery bill ranges between $2,500 and $3,000. Cleaning supplies tally…
As the storyteller of the Ranch, I have the opportunity to sit and talk to many people affiliated with the agency, from house moms and unit managers to Ranch youth and international volunteers. The common factor in each of these discussions isn’t only the agency, but one small but very meaningful four letter word: love. The word love keeps popping up in conversation, whether I’m talking…
