When you think library you might think of rows and rows of books, a librarian with a bun, and of course that age old rule of ‘shhh’. Sport Venture Library is not quite like that. Located in the heart of north central Regina, the library provides sports equipment free-of-charge to groups and individuals in the inner-city. Over 100 groups currently access the equipment from the library. All…
Regina youth are providing the public with a snapshot of their perspective on community health. Local youth have captured their depictions of urban health and well-being through a new Photovoice project and exhibition. The “Our View: Perspectives on Health and Well-being” exhibit is a pictorial documentation of youth perspectives on the issues, strengths, and possible solutions to improve the…
Ranch Ehrlo Society has established unique cultural programming to expose youth to a variety of cultures, traditions, and practices in efforts to further their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Staff and students from Schaller School and the transitional and in-town schools had the opportunity to participate in a voluntary sweat, pipe ceremony, and feast at the Pilot Butte…
Frank Dornstauder travelled back more than 50 years to retrieve memories of working alongside Ranch Ehrlo Society’s founder, the late Dr. Geoff Pawson. The vivid memories provide insight into the inspiration for the beginning of an organization which has grown to encapsulate the diverse array of services for children, youth, families, and communities in need. Frank worked alongside Geoff in…
A study of love The artwork of a select group of Ranch Ehrlo youth was displayed at a public exhibit in Regina throughout the summer months. The Dunlop Art Gallery and Regina Public Library partnered with Paper Crane to present the work of youth (ages 10 to 14) who are enrolled in the education program at Ranch Ehrlo Society. The group explored the theme of love, because “it is…
Meeting with Director of Education Hayley Maurer at Schaller School The group started the week at RCMP depot investigating what new officers learn in training. In the middle of the week they went to Punnichy to see the youth cadet program for aboriginal youth and got to experience a pow wow and taste bannock. The group also toured head quarters and the White Butte detachment. “They all…
Many of us don’t realize how fortunate we are to have a safe place to call home; a place where we can lay our heads at night and rest our eyes in peace. Hundreds of single parents and low-income individuals struggle every day to find an affordable housing for themselves and their children. Terry-Lynn Triffo knows what it’s like to face adversity while searching for a place to call…
The Ranch has three campuses in Saskatchewan, which many people know, but what makes them unique? Buckland Well the northern campus, Buckland, just outside of Prince Albert is surrounded by trees. It really feels like you are at a camp. It is also the only campus with horses and a riding arena. It also has: 20 residential beds in two residential homes: Alex Guy House and Klassen…
Ranch Ehrlo is working to preserve families by delivering services designed to stabilize and strengthen the family unit. Intensive Family Preservation Services (IFPS) was developed in 2009 to act as a model of intervention. The Ministry of Social Services – South Region provides the Ranch Ehrlo IFPS with contracts to work with families who are at imminent risk of having their children removed…
Ranch Ehrlo Society will fill a void in child welfare residential services with the inception of a new emergency receiving services program. The program will exclusively provide temporary emergency care to youth awaiting placement, and will not be part of the Ranch Ehrlo residential treatment intake. “The Ministry of Social Services- South Region has entered into negotiations with Ranch…
Outcomes for 2012-2013 Because of confidentiality and privacy policies, the youth coming into the care of Ranch Ehrlo Society often remain nameless and faceless, but annual surveys and outcome reports help stakeholders understand who these children are, how they feel, what they think, and how they progress in treatment. Of course statistics are just numbers; they don’t show the face of a…
The second annual Youth Activity Fair was a success, bringing together more than 1,000 students and 29 community clubs and organizations in Prince Albert. Ranch Ehrlo partnered with the Prince Albert Optimist Club, SIGA, Source for Sports, Canadian Tire, Rawico Radio, and the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre to make this year’s event bigger and more boastful than last year's. The Youth…
Ranch Ehrlo Society solicits professional comment and consultation through various mediums. One of the greatest sources of independent review comes from the Ranch Ehrlo Society Senate. The Senate is a vital component to the structure of Ranch Ehrlo, providing years of combined professional experience and a link to several community contacts. The Senate is essentially an alumnus group of…
You may, or may not, be aware that the Ranch Ehrlo Society has initiated an archive project. This project requires the ‘tedious’ task of sorting through and organizing more than 45 years of print material and multimedia. Much to my surprise, this assignment has given me a greater understanding and appreciation for Ranch Ehrlo and its founder, the late Geoff Pawson. I’m not a history…
Ranch Ehrlo celebrated program excellence and a strong financial position during the Annual General Meeting held on September 24th. CEO and President Marion MacIver, along with board chairperson Jim Kenyon, reviewed the accomplishments and achievements of the agency over 2012-2013. “This past year has been another successful one for the Ranch Ehrlo Society,” said Marion. “The agency…
