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Dear Donors:

The generosity of SIAST student supporters continues to help Saskatchewan young people achieve their career aspirations by easing their financial burdens. It also sends a strong message of encouragement that helps them rise to the challenges of a rigorous educational environment.

Last year, through the SIAST Student Awards Program, more than 1,000 students benefited from donor support. Friends, businesses, organizations, alumni and members of the SIAST community enabled SIAST to provide $1.3 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries to students in the 2009-10 academic year.

Your financial commitment is more than an investment in individual lives – it’s an investment in the future of the province. High-quality post-secondary education is crucial to Saskatchewan’s future, and we thank you for making an investment in that future.

In this report, you will hear from some of the students who were the appreciative recipients of your support and who represent the future of Saskatchewan. Please accept my sincere thanks on their behalf.

Dr. Robert G. McCulloch SIAST President and CEO

2009/10 SIAST STUDENT AWARDS

Message from Dr. Bob

Advantage Collision Inc. and JG’s Collision Centre Award – Patric Alm

Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association Scholarship – Blaine Paluck

Alf Wilson Kiwanis Foundation Bursary – Kimberly McQuatt

AMEC Inc. Scholarship – Thomas Pocock

American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Scholarship – Thomas Pocock

Anavets Learning Proficiency Scholarship – Burton Ballantyne, Nohemy Galeano Ramirez, Warda Khatib, Betty Murchison, Hong Vu

Andy’s Transmission Service Ltd. Award – Jesse Winder

Aramark Canada Ltd. Scholarship – Brandy Johns, Joanne Schneider

Arbor Memorial Distinguished Graduate Award – Michael Lockwood

AREVA Resources Canada Inc. Centennial Merit Scholarship – Danielle Bader, Collin Boutin, Garrett Huebner, Kyle Moniuk

Associated Canadian Travelers’ Scholarship – Kendrick Ebbett

BakeMark Canada Award – Eleanor Berris

Betty and Jack Sharp Bursary – Braden White

Bob Welte Entrance Scholarship – Michelle Rollins

Bourgault Industries Ltd. Scholarship – Ryan Davis, Cory Hale

Breast Cancer Action Saskatchewan Scholarship – Jamie Boyle, Stephanie Weisbrod

Brier 2000 Legacy Award – Kyle Bernesky

CAA Saskatchewan Achievement Scholarship – Dustin Archdekin, Adam Julian

CAA Saskatchewan Centennial Merit Scholarship – Brittany Couldwell

Cameco Corporation Centennial Merit Scholarship – Adrienne Shewchuk

Canada Cutlery Inc. Award – Justice Dunn, Corey Lemaigre, Kristen Wells

Canadian Information Processing Society of Saskatchewan Scholarship – Holly Fyfe

Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating Scholarship – Jana Gallant, Justin Hay, Michael Morhart

Canadian Mental Health Association Centennial Merit Scholarship – Stacey Gedak

Carlson Body Shop Supply Ltd. Achievement Scholarship – Marco Portillo

Carol Ann Bursary – Katelyn Hauser, Sarah Litzenberger, Kristal Lockhart, Carrie Olynick

Carpenters’ Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund Award – Terrance Bast

Casino Moose Jaw Centennial Merit Scholarship – Lyndon Lapierre, Daniel Larsen, Amy Nokinsky

Change for the Better Centennial Merit Scholarship – Tanner Brotzel, Steven Coates, Amber Dartige, Katherine Dermody, Renee Dumont, Nicholas Englot, Drew Erbach, Andrea Gardiner, Aaron Gibson, Amy Gyorfi, Martin Hamp, Michael Holland, Maren Ireland, Curtis Keil, Brittany Knudsen, Brad Korol, Andrew Krieser, Laith Matlak, Rochelle Moore, Adam Moser, James Ranson, Shayne Rosom, Timo Rudolph, Brittini Ruhr, Peter Sanderson, Brendan Shaw, Natasha Sieben, Felicity Stonestand, Dorie Taylor, Emma Thiemann, Justin Thorpe, Brittany Yamniuk

Chef’s Hat Inc. Award – Christina Campbell, Shelby Carleton, Elizabeth Hoffman, Kyla Hurst, Darlene Wiebe

Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan Culinary Award – Carmen Davey, John Hamilton, Brent Kaul, Chris Weimer

Christine Boyczuk-Rensby Award – Whitney Bacon

Pam McLellan, Director, Donor and Alumni Relations

Do you ever wonder what kind of difference donor support can make in the life of a student? SIAST students tell you in their own words in this year’s Student Awards brochure. For many, a student award eases the financial strain of tuition and books. For others, especially those seeking to build a better future for their families, a student award helps make ends meet so they can focus on their studies.

Every student listed here has benefited from donor support. Without that support, many of these talented, determined people would not have the opportunity to learn the skills and gain the knowledge they need to build a career. And that would be a loss for all of us.

SIAST turns out more undergraduates than do either of Saskatchewan’s universities. Our programs serve every sector of the economy. We’re proud of our grads and the contributions they are making to communities all over the province. We’re equally proud to highlight the names of the generous donors who support our students. Their investment in SIAST students is an investment in our province’s future.

Our Association is committed to Building Homes, Building Communities and Building the Province. We value the quality of programming at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Wascana Campus. SIAST graduates are essential to the capacity of our industry, the well-being of communities and the growth of the province. The future of the housing industry in Saskatchewan is very bright. Alan Thomarat, Chief Executive Officer Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Saskatchewan

INVESTING IN STUDENTS IS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

CIC Asset Management Inc. Achievement Scholarship – Gabriel Chudleigh

CIC Asset Management Inc. Business Plan Award – Ambre Maurer

CIC Asset Management Inc. Entrance Bursary – Serena Just, Ambre Maurer, Aimee Mottershead

CIC Asset Management Inc. Entrance Bursary - Continuing Education – Jennifer Melenchuk

CIC Asset Management Inc. Entrance Scholarship – Kristen Jordison, Mykola Rostotski

CIC Asset Management Inc. In-Course Award – Jennifer Constant, Cuiyun Dong, Nancy Friesen, Xiao Gong, Noreen Hillsden, Crystal Larson, Jennifer Melenchuk, Gayle Peever, Natasha Stefaniuk, Ashley Woolsey, Xiaoyan Zho

CIC Bursary for Aboriginal Students (Entrance and Continuing) – Janet Araya, Rayleen Baldhead, Craig Banks, Barbara Desjarlais, Josh Frey, Ryan Hanna, Nicole Horse, David Humphrey, Malissa Joseph, Lyndon Lapierre, Tyler Lawrence, Pamela McArthur, Wesley Morin, Jennifer Nymann, Dayna Paquin, Alfred Ray, Jordan Shepherd, Stacey Slater, Chantal St.Dennis, Raymond Thomas,

City of Moose Jaw Award – Alysa Harron, Andy Hextall, Adam Moser

CN Scholarship For Women – Nicole Euken, Allison Korol, Laura Woloschuk

Coca-Cola Bursary – Nicole Horse, Malissa Joseph

Coca-Cola Centennial Merit Scholarship – Ryan Brown, Steven Dearing, Jael Hall, Andrea Hamre, Andrew Hextall, Philip Highmoor, Bruce Keeler, Letticia Smyth, Jenna Wilchuck

Colgate-Palmolive Dental Hygiene Admission Award – Dana Fergusson

Community Futures Economic and Community Leadership Award – Jordan Kostal, Michael Manley, Heather Zimmer

Conexus Credit Union Centennial Merit Scholarship – Andrew Anderson, Logan Baron, Shatleigh Benson, Tasha Cavanna, Kristen Jordison, Shane Pellerin, Joanne Schneider

Constable Brian King Memorial Scholarship – Kyle Bernesky, Megan Mann, Ruby Maquinay, Jamie Sondergaard

Construction Specifications Canada Award – Ashley Haider

Corrections Alumni Scholarship – Beth Berg

CTV Scholarship – Kyle Boyko

Dental Assisting Clinical Receptionist Award – Vanessa Cunanan

Dominion Construction Award – Melanie Hill, Jeffrey Spangenberg

Dominion Construction Centennial Merit Scholarship – Renea Cave, Bryce Wunder

Donahue Centre Faculty and Staff Bursary – Krista Johnson

Donna Phillips Memorial Award – Jocelyne Burwood, Noreen Moore

Doug Gibbens Memorial Scholarship – Nicholas Pratchler

Doug Primeau Memorial Award – Yu Li Wang

Dr. Art Knight Scholarship – Stacie Rose

Dr. D. W. Jurgens Health Sciences Award – Yu Li Wang

EBA Engineering Consultants Centennial Merit Scholarship – Clay Anderson

Econo Lumber Award – Adam Batiuk

EECOL Electric Ltd. Award – Kristian Watson

Elli Carr Memorial Award – Brody Bautz, Sam Goldstone

Cummins Western Canada LLP Award – Justin Lachance

Custom Truck Sales Ltd. Scholarship – Tyson Brown

Dale Tingley Hyundai Award – Logan Derksen

Darwin Schrader Centennial Merit Scholarship – Rory Head

Davidner’s Clothing & Western Wear Ltd. Natural Resources Award – Melissa Mushanski

Dennis Metheral Memorial Scholarship – Kristen Jordison

Dennis Morgan Memorial Scholarship – Corey Church

Dennis Noreen Award – Megan Kunz

Cameco is one of the world’s largest uranium producers and was named in 2010 as one of Canada’s Ten Best companies to work for by the Financial Post and one of Saskatchewan’s top 20 employers and as one of Canada’s best diversity employers by the Globe and Mail. The world needs energy. Energy needs nuclear. Nuclear needs Cameco. Cameco needs SIAST grads. Choose a career at Cameco. See cameco.com/careers Jodi Ledding, Human Resources, Cameco


Striving to do betterShyanne Parsons is finishing her final year in SIAST’s Early Childhood Education diploma program, and she’s eager to start her career working with young children. “I love working with children,” she says. “I love watching them learn and succeed. I’ve always known this is what I wanted to do.”

Student awards have helped Parsons achieve her goal. She received two awards: the Great West Life, London Life, Canada Life Bursary and the John & Helen Lockwood Entrance Bursary.

“Financially, the scholarships took away a lot of the stress of tuition and books,” she says. “But they also show students that high-school marks do count. I wanted to get good marks because I wanted to get a scholarship. Having scholarships available made me strive to do better so I could reach my goal.”

“ Winning the scholarships was a big accomplishment for me. It was good to know that people in the community care enough to donate.” Shyanne Parsons, second year, SIAST Early Childhood Education

Elmer Hicks Memorial Scholarship – Terri Feucht Fender

Enbridge Inc. Bursary – Justine Banga, Kyle Ganchar, Ryan Goeres, Aimee Mottershead

Energy and Mines Minister’s Conference Entrance Scholarship – Jacenda Lee, Wesley Morin, Alfred Ray

Energy and Mines Minister’s Conference Excellence Award – Katelynn Kimbley, David Merasty, Samantha Settee

Evraz Inc. NA Canada Aboriginal Bursary – Rayleen Baldhead, Wesley Morin

Evraz Inc. NA Canada Aboriginal Centennial Merit Scholarship – Dewey Johnston

Evraz Inc. NA Canada Aboriginal Centennial Merit Scholarship for Trades – Floyd Cook, Billy Poorman

Evraz Inc. NA Canada Aboriginal Graduate Award – Peter Wickett

Excellence in Human Resources Award – Melissa Greaves

Flynn Canada Ltd. Bursary – Tristin Barnsley

Flynn Canada Ltd. Centennial Merit Scholarship –Joshua Richard, Morgan Lipinski

Frank P. Remai Centennial Merit Scholarship – Scott Barrand, Cody Maas, Michael Seib, Sarah Strasser

Frank Sudol Memorial Scholarship – Jennifer Leslie

Freedom 55 Financial Centennial Merit Scholarship – Karissa Little, Jamie Usselman

Frontier Collision Center Ltd. Bursary – Justin Haapala

Frontier Peterbilt Sales Ltd. Heavy Equipment and Truck Transport Technician Bursary – Michael Seabrook

Garry Foss Memorial Award – Isiah Lazo, Alexander Torjusen

Garry Sharp Memorial Baking Scholarship – Brittany Lee

General Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Award – Jolene Joorisity, Gordon Neufeld, Brennan Wolf

General Motors ASEP Scholarship – Christian Allain, Scott Dickson, Jonathon Holovach, Scott Molnar

George Edward (Ted) Clayton Memorial Award – Gregory Lewis

JNE is one of the leading custom steel fabricators in Saskatchewan. Our people are some of the most skilled and qualified in the industry. JNE is proud of the role SIAST graduates play in our operations and the success of our company. Visit us online at www.jnewelding.com. JNE Welding

Governor General’s Academic Medal Recipients

Collegiate Bronze MedalOne Collegiate Bronze Medal is awarded at each of SIAST’s four campuses to the student who achieves the highest overall average upon graduation from a diploma-level SIAST program.

Melissa Bolton, Dental Hygiene, SIAST Wascana CampusChase Davies, Resource and Environmental Law, SIAST Woodland CampusGregory Gatin, Business Human Resources, SIAST Palliser CampusRyan Wiebe, Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, SIAST Kelsey Campus

Bronze MedalOne Bronze Medal is awarded at each of SIAST’s four campuses to the student who achieves the highest overall average upon graduation from the Adult Basic Education Grade 12 program.

Pearl Auger, Adult 12, SIAST Palliser CampusJeremy Cyr, Adult 12, SIAST Woodland CampusKristen Leigh, Adult 12, SIAST Wascana CampusAngela Ratcliffe, Adult 12, SIAST Kelsey Campus

Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, Kim Campbell, Robert Bourassa, Robert Stanfield and Gabrielle Roy are just some of the more than 50,000 people who have received a Governor General’s Academic Medal. The medal was first awarded in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin, and it has since become one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive. SIAST is proud to recognize the outstanding academic performances of the following SIAST students, who were awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals in the 2009-2010 academic year.

Graduating with distinctionWhen Lyndon Lapierre graduated from SIAST’s Business Information Systems diploma program in 2010, he did so with distinction – a fact he credits, at least in part, to not having to balance work and school.

“The scholarships I received allowed me to go to school without needing to sacrifice valuable study time to work,” he says. Lapierre received several awards, including a Casino Moose Jaw Centennial Merit Scholarship, a Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) Bursary, a SaskPower Scholarship and a GDI Training and Employment Scholarship.

Lapierre has a short answer for anyone asking whether scholarships really make a difference: “Absolutely! So many people go to college every year, some with great potential that can be reached if they have the help they need. Scholarships let you focus on your studies and graduate your course in great standing, ready to enter the workforce.”

“ The scholarships I received helped immensely, and I hope donors continue to help SIAST college students.” Lyndon Lapierre, SIAST Business Information Systems graduate

Graham Shivak Memorial Scholarship – Holly Fyfe

Grand & Toy Centennial Merit Scholarship – Melissa Harris, Cheryl Heinrichs, Gerald McKenzie, Lindsay Sander

Great Plains Fishery Workers’ Scholarship – Steve Yanish

Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life Bursary – Marlene Bartel, Carolyn Buckles, Jacqueline Geis, Tara Goodfeather, Alanna Moynham, Shyanne Parsons

Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life Centennial Merit Scholarship – Michael Barclay, Brittany Eberle, Carolyn Fesyk, Nicole Moberly, Kailey Riche, Mykola Rostotski, Carmin Siwek-Gray

Gus Feitzelmayer Scholarship – Monica Ernst

Hamid Williams Memorial Award – Yoon Yon

Hawood Inn Professional Cooking Award – Nathan Welch

Heather Atkinson Memorial Award – Tiffany Eddy

Henderson Insurance Centennial Merit Scholarship – Whitney Bacon, Julian McLellan

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Small Animal Nutrition Award – Katelyn Seman

Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd. Award – Kyle Moniuk, Devin Reinhardt

Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd. – Centennial Merit Scholarship Jarred Beattie, Allison Korol, Dustin Pecusik, Maxwell Stanley, Sean Stephenson

Imperial Evergreen Casket Funeral Services Excellence Award – Renee Dumont

Imperial Group Leadership Award – Michael Lockwood

Interior Designers’ Association of Saskatchewan Award – Megan Kunz

International Facilities Management Association Scholarship – Neil Bird, Morgan Lipinski

IODE Provincial Chapter Bursary – Candice Minovitch

ISM Canada Centennial Merit Scholarship – Holly Fyfe, Richard Rumberger

Isobel Rice Memorial Scholarship – Angela Boen

I-XL “The Brick People” Award – Kohl Currie, Shane Harris

James P. Condon Merit Award – Megan Congram

Janet Arndt Memorial Bursary – Carolyn Buckles

JayDee AgTech/CWEDA Centennial Merit Scholarship – Kyle Svenson

JG’s Collision Centre and Advantage Collision Inc. Award for Aboriginal Students – Samantha Chimko

John and Helen Lockwood Educational Bursary – Leanne Boyachek, Kristine Martin, Andrea Scheske, Chelsea Scheske, Danielle Tataryn

John and Helen Lockwood Entrance Bursary – Marlene Bartel, Dana Fergusson, Shyanne Parsons, Tasha Pelletier, Cara Robb

John B. (Jack) Matheson Memorial Award – Nicole Kothlow

John Deere Foundation of Canada Ag Tech Scholarship – Kirby Longman, Terry Sheffield

John Norris Memorial Scholarship – Nasira Jahan, Jenna Reid

John Stratychuk Memorial Scholarship – Danielle Borix, Colby Gray

Kelsey Aboriginal Women’s Bursary – Alicia Lepine, Caitlyn Subchyshyn

Kelsey Alumni Association Participation Award – Katherine Schutzman

Kelsey Campus Basic Education Adult 12 Achievement Award – Gail McAdam

Kelsey Campus Basic Education Business Scholarship – Samantha Ananas

Kelsey Campus Basic Education Industry Scholarship – Shane McFarlane

Kelsey Campus Basic Education Student Leadership Award – Verna Ermine, Jennifer Kormish

Kelsey Nursing Students’ Association Award – Kelsey Foy, Crystal Kleppe, Kaylee Lowther


Our Association believes in building careers for life. The demand for skilled tradespeople in the residential construction industry and all industries in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan is very high and will continue to grow. The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology ensures that industry will have a highly skilled workforce to build homes, build communities and build the province. Young people need to consider the rewarding careers in the housing industry in Saskatchewan. Alan Thomarat, Chief Executive Officer Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Saskatchewan

Supporting the next generationHenderson Insurance Inc. and its predecessors have been serving the city of Moose Jaw since the early 1900s. Now in the second generation of its current ownership, the firm continues to offer personal and commercial insurance products to a wide range of individuals and businesses in Moose Jaw and Regina.

“We’re a growing company, and we want to do what we can to support the next generation of professionals in our industry,” says partner Dave Reidy. To that end, Henderson Insurance is supporting two Centennial Merit Scholarships: one for SIAST Business Financial Services students and one for SIAST Business Marketing students. The firm is also a sponsor of the SIAST Palliser Campus Business and Industry Dinner.

“Hopefully, the scholarships will allow students to focus on their studies rather than on part-time jobs. We also want to encourage students to broaden their business mindset to include careers in the insurance and brokerage industry,” Reidy says. “It’s a great career choice for people who are interested in helping others, because your work helps other businesses grow.”

“ The SIAST experience gives graduates a good mix of theory and practical, so they are able to hit the ground running.” Dave Reidy, Henderson Insurance Inc.

Kemper Sudom Memorial Award – Nicholas Pratchler

Kim Sayers Memorial Award – Courtney Bailey

Kinette Club Beauty Culture Award of Excellence – Jessica Fall, Amanda Mirasty

Kinsmen Club of Moose Jaw Award – Shannon Robinson

Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert Resource and Environmental Law Award – Kevin Harrison

Kramer Ltd. - Caterpillar Foundation Achievement Scholarship – Tyson Brown

Kramer Ltd. - Caterpillar Foundation Centennial Merit Scholarship – Tyson Brown, Tanner Cooke, Russell Martens, Michael Miller, James Peters, Jonathon Urton

Kramer Ltd. - Caterpillar Foundation Graduate Award – Joshua Belair, Tyler Misouri, Daniel Sanders

L. Jan McArter Award – Sarah Martin

Laurence and Lorraine Sirois Memorial Award – Haley Buswell, Alyssa Byrns, Samaya Katzman, Kayla Peterson

Learning That Works Award – Ryan Davis, Allen Furi, Riley Henderson, Daniel Ruesser, Cody Walker

Leslie Mitchell Memorial Award – Natasha Walker-Pasap

Lorna Dalziel and W.F. Johnson Memorial Bursary – Malory Meyers

Mabel R. Knelsen Memorial Scholarship – Amber Busta, Christina Craig

Madeleine Hoppenreys (nee Douville) Memorial Bursary – Jade Hutsel

Magna Electric Award – Tristin Dessert, James Eccleston, Daniel Georget, Adam Kreiser

Marcel Cancade Memorial Bursary – Courtney Bailey

Marg Parker Scholarship – Julie Adams

Marg Pyett Merit Award – Kimberley Duke

Marie Rose Huyghebaert Memorial Bursary – Clinton Ekdahl, Brenda Primeau, Yu Li Wang

Markusson New Holland / CWEDA Centennial Merit Scholarship – Aaron Poggemiller

Marty Lund Memorial Fund – Jennifer Pfeifer

Mary Belle Denis Memorial Scholarship – Braden Davie, Vicki Herasymuik

Mary T. McKenzie Scholarship – Brianne Boyer

Mechanical Engineering Technology Bursary – Hal Cooper

Mel J. Aide Memorial Bursary – Daniel Larsen

Mel J. Aide Memorial Centennial Merit Scholarship – Kaitlyn Hope

Meyers Norris Penny LLP Scholarship for Accountancy – Shauna Forrister

Mike Bohn Memorial Scholarship – Christopher Kuntz

Ministry of Advanced Education Employment and Labour Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Program Award – Kimberley Hanson

Moker & Thompson Implements Ltd. / CWEDA Award – Aaron Poggemiller

Moody’s Equipment / CWEDA Award – Michael Rempel

Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce Award – Bobbi Russell

Moose Jaw Engineering Society Award – Jennifer Pfeifer

Moose Jaw REDA Centennial Merit Scholarship – Amanda Lere, Rebecca Peters

Mrin Dasgupta Memorial Bursary – Lawrence Moyer

Murray GM Instructors’ Choice Award – Scott MacDonald

Murray Hidlebaugh Leadership Award – Chrisandra Simonson

Muttart Foundation Trust Centennial Merit Scholarship – Adam Rowley

Myrna Firman Memorial Bursary – Shahnila Channa, Nadiia Ivanyshuchuk

NAPA Apprenticeship Award – Justin Zelinski

Native Services Division / Gabriel Dumont Institute Award – Lindsay Greschne, Norma Sanderson, Peter Wickett

Our Lady of the Prairies / CWEDA Centennial Merit Scholarship – Jeremy Heidt, Allan Semmanda

Palliser Campus Development Foundation Legacy Entrance Scholarship – Steven Coates, Michael Vanice

Palliser Student Association Centennial Merit Scholarship – Christopher Bamford, Kayleen Cote, Logan Craig, Kara Engele, Scott Schmalenberg

Palliser Student Association Leadership Award – Whitney Bacon, Alison Chicoine, Michael Manley, Jolene Rousseaux, Bobbi Russell, Jenna Wilchuck

PARR Auto Body Award – Bernie Weekusk

Partners in Motion Achievement Scholarship – Brittany Knudsen, Paul Stabell

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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Saskatchewan is working to address the growing demand for skilled labour in Saskatchewan. The calibre of programs offered by the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the Woodland Campus ensures that our province has a highly skilled workforce to support industry and communities throughout Saskatchewan. Alan Thomarat, Chief Executive Officer Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Saskatchewan

Lowering the stress levelSIAST’s Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program is an intense two-year program of study. Classes and labs extend throughout the day, and students are expected to invest their own time in after-class study. With this kind of schedule, holding down a part-time job isn’t always possible. And that’s why SIAST student awards are so important to students like Ryan Goeres.

“I received an Enbridge Inc. Bursary in my second year that relieved some of the financial stress of going to school so I could focus on school work,” Goeres says. “Mostly, it helped me pay for my final project, which was out of my own pocket.”

Class projects are an important component of many SIAST programs. Each project is a chance for students to apply what they’ve learned to a real project and begin making the transition from class to real world.

“Scholarships like this are important. Some of us need help with the costly expenses of post-secondary education,” Goeres says. “Basically, scholarships help students succeed!”

“ Student awards help lower the stress level of worrying how the bills are going to be paid.” Ryan Goeres, SIAST Electronic Systems Engineering Technology graduate

Partners In Motion Centennial Merit Scholarship – Dustyn Taylor

Peter Fisher Memorial Scholarship – Sean Ferguson, Don Shrader, Robert Wright

PotashCorp Bursary – Rayleen Baldhead, Tyson Behiel, Collin Boutin, Kyle Boyes, Justin Coulson, Ula Crowter, Dallas Doherty, Joanne Durocher, Kara Engele, Dana Fergusson, Holly Fergusson, Jeffrey Harder, Katelyn Hauser, Desiree Hesson, Kylie Jackson, Jessica Knittig, Jessica Livingstone, Rita Mach, Russell Martens, Ambre Maurer, Skylar McGonigle, Jessica Neudorf, Kelsi Paul, Drew Richardson, Jennifer Rivard, Krista Sabo, Katherine Sanders, Alexander Saufert, Bonnie Skorlatowski, Kevin Stiller, Michael Taylor, Natasha Walker-Pasap, Nathan Walliser, Kristen Winfield, Brett Wirth, Gregory Wollf

PotashCorp Bursary for Aboriginal Students – Tara Goodfeather, Justin Lachance, Valerie Lalonde, Tasha Pelletier, Julienne Roberts, Jordan Shepherd, Stacey Slater

PotashCorp Bursary for Women in Trades or Technologies – Tristin Barnsley, Erin Case, Stephanie Dimen, Tracey Dyck, Shawna Holmes, Nicole Horse, Bryn Nusse

PotashCorp Centennial Merit Scholarship – Shane Aadland, Kale Baiton, Brandon Casavant, Cortlin Daniels, Kyle Ganchar, Carly Godwin, Damen Goodsman, Courtney Howes, Dylan Lougheed, Ryan Magel, Matthew Morgan, Blaine Paluck, Dayna Paquin, James Peters, Brayden Phillips, Alfred Ray, Scott Sawin, Wade Tipper, David Tramer, Randy Wiens

PPG Canada Refinish Apprenticeship Scholarship – Jeremiah Shaw

PPG Canada Refinish Scholarship – Nathan Senko

Prince Albert & District Community Futures Small Business Leadership Award – Shatleigh Benson

Prince Albert and District Electrical Contractors Award – Chris Galloway, Glen Lund

Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce Business Marketing Award – Jennifer Udey

Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce Cartography Award – Michael Taylor

Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship and Small Business Award – Grace Lanoie

Prince Albert Construction Association Award – Lance Lamothe

Prince Albert Council for the Arts Award – Kyle Boyko

Prince Albert Crime Stoppers Entrance Award – Ryan Albert

Prince Albert Optimist Office Education Award – Vicki Bouchard

Princess Auto Foundation Centennial Merit Scholarship – Sean Booth, Jonathan Doucette

R. J. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship – Mykola Rostotski

Ralph Schuler & Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Inc. Memorial Scholarship – Justin Hughes, Andrew Mario, Michael Morhart, Ryan Unruh

RBC Foundation Achievement Scholarship – Karissa Little

RBC Foundation Centennial Merit Scholarship – Gregory Boechler, Tyler Griffith, Ambre Maurer, Trista Mullin, Mark Rumancik, Brandon Tendeck

Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association Achievement Award – Christopher Bamford, Rob Day, Weston Dennis, Frederic Sauter

Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association Bursary –Erin Case, Kaitlyn Hope, Julian Levy, Shayne Sebastian

Rotary Club of Saskatoon Meewasin Bursary – Ula Crowter, Kimberly McQuatt

Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Regina Branch 001 - Aussie Alzomal Bursary – Frederick Marean

Royal Canadian Legion Moose Jaw Branch #59 Scholarship – Michael Manley

Royal Canadian Legion Scholarship – Kaitlin Lichtenwald

Ruth and Dwight Quiring ESL Continuing Education Scholarship – Young Hur

Samuel McLeod Media Arts Production Award – Kyle Boyko, Nicole Bremner, Dustyn Taylor

Sask Gaming Aboriginal Award – Barbara Desjarlais, Jefferey Hamilton, Chantal St. Dennis

Sask Gaming Family Award – Ashley Dennison

Sask Pork Award – Stephanie Jones

Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association Centennial Merit Scholarship – Nicole Euken, Paige Mitchell, Angela Remmen, Jeffrey Spangenberg

Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association Graduate Award – Jolene Joorisity, Robert Murchie, Sheldon Panchuk

Regina Engineering Society Award – Kerri Webb

Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Centennial Merit Scholarship – Vicki Znidaric

Remco Award – Lisa Bos

Richard Wiest Award of Excellence – Randy Wiens

Rosemary Nemeth Memorial Scholarship – Jennifer Leslie

Rotary Club of Saskatoon Centennial Merit Scholarship – Alanna Sparks


Diverse opportunities in a growing industry By supporting SIAST student awards, the Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association (RRHBA) is investing in the future – not only of the home-building industry, but of the province as a whole.

“The customized scholarship program SIAST developed with us helps students access our industry in a very real way,” says Stu Niebergall, executive director of the RRHBA. “Regina builds some of the best-quality housing in the world. The residential construction industry provides great opportunity for diverse, qualified, accomplished and ambitious people.”

The RRHBA supports awards for students enrolled in applied certificate or certificate carpentry programs and the Architectural Building Technology diploma program at SIAST. The annual scholarship program includes four Centennial Merit Scholarships, four bursaries, four achievement awards and three graduate awards.

“Through these scholarships, we can support individuals as they build successful, sustainable careers in the industry, while also continuing to ensure the high quality of housing for individuals and families in our community,” Niebergall says.

“ SIAST grads who enter the home-building industry have the passion and skills necessary to build great careers. They are the builders and contractors of the future.” Stu Niebergall, Executive Director, Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association

In our home province, PotashCorp is investing almost 5 billion dollars to expand potash production capacity, creating approximately 14,500 direct and indirect jobs which will be sustained over the operating lives of our mines. Highly skilled SIAST grads will be an extremely important part of that future workforce. Aaron Fornwald, Director Employee and Industrial Relations, PotashCorp

8Saskatchewan Association of Architects Centennial Merit Scholarship – Kayla Carr

Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers Centennial Merit Scholarship – Samantha Chimko, Ty Rettman, Ashley Shiplack

Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals Award – Tasha Cavanna, Crystal Johns

Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Award – Tiffany Cyr, Lorna Erb, Lenoard Gabriel, Brandy Johns, N’Tanis Kay, Charles Tourangeau

Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists Inc. Award – Katherine Schutzman

Saskatchewan Electrical League Electrician Award – Andrew Ashton, Daniel Currie, Blair Knowlton

Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management Employees Scholarship – Lance Lamontagne

Saskatchewan Forestry Expo Achievement Award – Jason Boutet

Saskatchewan Forestry Expo Entrance Award – Sheila Lindskog

Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association Award – Blaine Paluck

Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Plaque – Megan Congram

Saskatchewan Public Works Association Scholarship – Jeffrey Harris

Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Memorial Award – Kelsey Foy, Jenelle Ott

Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Award – Laura Ostrander

Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Centennial Merit Scholarship – Elizabeth Lewis, Dayton Weisgerber

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board Centennial Merit Scholarship – Jasmine Birch, Jessica Miskolczi, Lanah Teigrob

Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association Centennial Merit Scholarship – Sheldon Riess, Dwight Whitehead

Saskatoon Auto Body Association Achievement Award – Patrick Alm

Saskatoon Auto Body Association Centennial Merit Scholarship – Patrick Alm

Saskatoon Auto Body Association (SABA) Tool Award – Kyle Clark

Saskatoon Beta Sigma Phi Memorial Scholarship – Kelsi Gotchia

Saskatoon Light & Power Award – Mingliang Qian

SaskCanola Scholarship – Samaya Katzman, Sara Schatz-Plag

SaskEnergy Aboriginal Award – LeRoy Bunnie, Aaron Little

SaskEnergy Share the Warmth Student Volunteer Award – Ashley Allin

SaskEnergy Technology and Business Award – Alexandra Bolan, Stacey Fries, Spencer Hindmarsh, Daniel Lam, Renae Lehouillier, David Russell, Kelly Therrien, Brody Wiens, Kelbey Woytowich, Andrew Zylak

SaskEnergy Trades Award – Eric Chapman, Dustin Critchlow, Yveon Hunter, Landon Kuschak, Kamilio Lodongi, Cory Lukan, Preston Mack, Miranda Rivers, Julian Smith, Travis Wandler

SaskEnergy Women in Trades and Technologies Award – Jody Craig, Carla Schwartz

SaskPower Business Information Systems Award – Lyndon Lapierre

SaskPower Industry Award – Devin Dirk, Nicolas Glaude, Aaron Maclennan, Bryn Nusse, Melanie Pawluk, Shawn Prier, Clayton Surine, Benson Wambululu

SaskPower Safety Award – Kimberley Hanson

SaskPower Trades Award - Apprenticeship Level 1 – James Baillie, Denise Bougie, James Gorin, Nathan Larson, Conway Mecas, Marilyn Morin, Jody Wallster

SaskPower Trades Award - Apprenticeship Level 2 or Level 3 – Jenna Brochu, Brandi Day, Twyla Dayman, Amanda Domres, James Gorin, Logan Gorst, Gille Henri, Brent Kyplain, Jon Norris, Brennan Pewapisconias, Corey Rowse

SaskTel Pioneers Achievement Award – Jose Gonzalez

SaskWater Bursary – Neil Hodges

Scotiabank Financial Services Scholarship – Karissa Little, Jamie Usselman

SED Systems Award – Ashley Mouly

SERCO Aviation Services Centennial Merit Scholarship – Wade Grassing, Scott Mueller

Service Corporation International Canada Distinguished Graduate Award – Owen Plohr

SIAST Achievement Scholarship – Roxanne Aantjes, Destin Ash, Scott Barrand, Justin Bell, Stephanie Blanchard, Sarah Block, Denise Blondeau, Melissa Bolton, Vicki Bouchard, Julie Bowman, Brianne Boyer, Ryan Buller, Xiao Yan Chen, Megan Congram, Logan Craig, Chase Davies, Rhonda Day, Kendra Delmage, Logan Denet, Kyle Diederichs, Stephanie Dinsdale, Andrea Dorosh, Diana Downie, Brittany Eberle, Lorna Erb, Leann Evans, Cari Evenson, Kate Evenson, Ryan Forsberg, Alicia Forster, Rebecca Friesen, Holly Fyfe, Leonard Gabriel, Malerie Gabriel, Richard Garratt, Gregory Gatin, Stacey Gedak, Adam Greaves, Shawn Hall, Stetler Heather, Hilda Henderson, Angela Hipfner, Courtney Howes, Michelle Husak, Rebecca Isaak, Brandy Johns, Elise Johnson, Della Joinsons, Colin Jones, Stephanie Jones, Curtis Kalyn, Samaya Katzman, Angela Kayter-Dequier, Kenneth Keating, Shane Koolloos, Walter Korvemaker, Kyle Kuervers, Christopher Kuntz, Adam Larson, Kristen Leigh, Michael Lockwood, Brett Lund, Rita Mach, Heather Maltman, Brittany Marshall, Katelyn Matsalla, Ambre Maurer, Dennis McCabe, Katelin McKelvie,


The Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) wishes to congratulate all 2009-2010 award recipients, including the winners of the SALPN awards. These graduates of the Practical Nursing program will become important contributing members of Saskatchewan’s health care provider community. Colin Hein, SALPN Executive Director Kim Kehrig, SALPN President The Members of the SALPN Council

A well-earned ‘pat on the back’A past chair of the SIAST board of directors, Christine Boyczuk believes “SIAST is Saskatchewan’s best-kept secret in terms of the opportunities available both to young people and to others returning to school. As a board member, I had the opportunity to observe the dedication of staff and management to making SIAST an excellent learning institution, one that is second to none in Canada.”

Boyczuk has demonstrated her support by personally sponsoring a variety of student awards through the years. Recently, she created an award especially for members of the SIAST Palliser Campus Students’ Association executive.

“Students on the executive of the student association often do triple duty – school, part-time job and executive. I think they should be recognized for the dedication they show in contributing to the quality of life on campus.”

She says the award is a “‘pat on the back’” that could also encourage others to get involved in the student association. “The benefits of getting involved are many, but most important, the experience contributes to participants’ development as leaders, team players and contributors,” Boyczuk says.

“ I believe scholarships can be a ‘pat on the back’ for hard work.” Christine Boyczuk, Moose Jaw

SIAST Achievement Scholarship, cont’d

Kimberly McQuatt, Tracy Mercier, Alison Michaliew, Warren Morash, Melissa Mushanski, Ali Naddaf Dezfulli, Deborah Nelson, Melissa Neubuhr, Lara O’Grady, Jodi Olchowy, Laura Ostrander, Linden Paine, Angela Paskiw, Sandralee Paul, Michael Pearen, Matthew Perkins, Jennifer Pfeifer, Thomas Pocock, Chad Propp, James Ranson, Angela Ratcliffe, Donald Reddekop, Lowell Reid, Jacqueline Reimer, Michael Rempel, Matthew Robertson, Stacie Rose, Mykola Rostotski, Amber Sauer, Grant Sawa, Scott Sawin, Sara Schatz-Plag, Joanne Schenstead, Gillian Schindel, Carla Schwartz, Carol Scrivener, Michael Seib, Jesse Selkirk, Joel Sims, Alanna Sparks, Sean Stephenson, Laura Stewart, Roberta Strickland, Dustyn Taylor, Brandon Tendeck, Dan Tochor, Christa Tomyn, Devon Trail, Lisa Trinidad, John Tumbach, Jennifer Udey, Jennifer Warkentine, Megan Warwaruk, Varina Warwaruk, Kristen Wells, Kevin Wenaus, Daniel Weselowski, Michael Westphal, Ryan Wiebe, Steven Willems, Annette Willis, Megan Wilson, James Zorn

SIAST Alumni Centennial Merit Scholarship – Cheryl Amendt, Amanda Ausmus, Rachel Barrington, Jennifer Boechler, Jaclyn Cliff, Allison Eley, Patricia Gendron, Kaitlyn Granger, Randie Gunn, Brandy Johns, Lisa Materi, Joel McFarlane, Melissa Peters, Amy Rasmussen, Chelsea Sutherland, Brittney Walz

SIAST Building Success Bursary – Brandi Hansen

SIAST Business and Industry Centennial Merit Scholarship – Dustin Archdekin, Chelsey Archer, Janine Bainbridge, Baylee Brookes, Derek Dejaegher, Kari Dyck, Brittany Foot, Marissa Gaudreau, Matthew Greschner, Bailey Jensen, Trishia John, Amy Kiefer, Mercedes Kitz, Crystal Klassen, Amanda Krenbrink, Kylie Krieger, Mitchell Larsen, Bryan Lynch, Katelyn Matsalla, Ashton McLaughlan, Melissa Mushanski, Mishal Naqvi, Melissa Neubuhr, Lindsey O’Bertos, Alyssa Ogieglo, Tara O’Sullivan, Brenda Primeau, Crystal Renneberg, Braeden Restau, Bobbi Russell, Angela Smith, Braden White, Allan Yaskowich

SIAST CAD/CAM Merit Award – Jamie Sondergarrd

SIAST CEA Bursary – Kyle Bernesky

SIAST Centennial Merit Scholarship – Rebecca Bonokoski, Monica Bouvier, Brianne Boyer, Megan Calkin, Sheryl Camponi, Kristin Drummond, Mary Hodgins, Pamela Isaak, Chelsea Kawecki, Kristin Kozie, Ryan Luciuk, Allyza Mayerle, Alyssa Morris, Cortney Neuberger, Jessica Neudorf, Chelsey Petrie, Amber Ponak, Joanne Redekop, Michelle Rollins, Amanda Rosenberg, Brittany Schaan, Nicole Silver, Kaitlyn Sittler, Lindsay Sorokoski, Jennifer Tanasichuk, Jessica Tenkink, Orisha Wall, Stephanie Weisbrod, Starlight Winter, Kendall Zelinski

SIAST Civil Engineering Technology Alumni Centennial Merit Scholarship – Donald Booth, Etienne Fortier

SIAST Industrial Division Centennial Merit Scholarship – Riley Bzdel, Justin Vitkauskas

SIAST Libraries Arts Award – Kristin Hitchings

SIAST Nursing Division Kelsey Campus NEPS Second Degree Entry Option Faculty Trust – Melissa Worrall

SIAST Palliser Campus Co-operative Education Student of the Year Award – Gregory Gatin

SIAST Student Development Bursary – Kelly PeeAce

SIAST Students’ Association Kelsey and Woodland Campuses Inc. - Kelsey Campus Award – Adrian Knievel

SIAST Students’ Association Kelsey and Woodland Campuses Inc. - Woodland Campus Award – Stephen Roberts

SIAST Technology Division Reality Cheque – Kale Baiton, Cory J. Bashutski, Evan A. Becker, Brayden Bishko, Sean Booth, Darby Boyle, Jordan Buckingham, Christopher K. Burton, Kurtis Chaykowski, Michael T. Connolly, Drew Davies, Riley Dersch, Jordan Doucette, Drew D. Erbach, Robert Evans, Julien E. Fafard, Ryan Fahlman, Ryan Fink, Joseph N. Fleming, Travis Folk, Justin Gibson, Quinton Haeusler, Edwin Harrison,

Sean Hoff, Michael Holland, Philip Holtz, Nicholas Hughes, Dewey J. Johnston, Kirk A. Just, Christopher Kish, Austin Knittel, Chad Kryzanowski, Brett Kuglin, Vanessa Lambert, Derek Lazar, Dustin Lehne, Kevin Livingston, Derek Lozinski, Sethy Ly, Braden Macknak, Aaron Maclennan, Kelly Maguire, Kevin Martin, Skylar McGonigle, Adam Moser, Lawrence B. Moyer, Terence Munford, Ali Naddaf Dezfilli, Kyle Nagel, James Nguyen, Jeffrey Nybo, Spencer Olenchuk, Drew Prekaski, Shawn Prier, Ferlin Rands, Jordan Robertson, Zachary Sauve, Grant Sawa, Scott Schmalenberg, Martin Shaver, Daneil Stenko, Anthony Thoumsavanh, Nathan Tuplin, Benson Wambululu, Andrew Westermann, Michael Wharington, Dave Zotzman

SIAST Wascana Campus 25th Anniversary Bursary – Chris Jackson

Sid Diamond Award – Christine Hamel

Silver Birch Hotels Scholarship – Eleanor Berris, Courtney Blackstock, Dorie Taylor

South Saskatchewan Directors for Early Learning Inc. Fall Award – Melissa Perras, Jessica Wilton

Spartan Controls Instrumentation Award Semester 2 – Garrett Huebner

Spartan Controls Instrumentation Award Semester 3 – Dustin Debert

Spartan Controls Instrumentation Award Semester 4 – David Tramer

Spartan Controls Instrumentation Award Semester 5 – David Tramer

St. Joseph Social Justice & Peace Group Tool Award – Mitch Steininger

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Bursary – Rod Edworthy, Atasha Storey

Standard Machine Ltd. Achievement Scholarship – David Richards

Standard Machine Ltd. Centennial Merit Scholarship – Dustin Critchlow

Stephen Bray Memorial Award – Christine Hamel

Sutherland Automotive Auto Body Scholarship – Patrick Alm, Kyle Clark

Talisman Energy Inc. Aboriginal Award – Brandi Hansenm, Jennifer Murray

The residential construction industry is key to the growth and quality of life for everyone in the Moose Jaw region. Our industry strives to be the employer of choice for Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology students interested in pursuing rewarding careers for life. Alan Thomarat, Chief Executive Officer Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Saskatchewan


Scholarship helps make ends meetMonica Bouvier is in her final year of the Practical Nursing diploma program at SIAST Kelsey Campus and is looking forward to moving into the workforce. “I was already working in the health care field before I started this program,” she says. “I was an emergency medical responder in Ile-a-la-Crosse. I’ve always enjoyed helping people; now my education will help me make more of a difference.”

Small class sizes, an emphasis on hands-on learning and instructors who care about their students were all factors in Bouvier’s decision to enrol at SIAST. “I just knew SIAST would give me a quality education,” she says.

In her first year, Bouvier earned a Centennial Merit Scholarship. “I’m a single mom with two kids, so it’s sometimes hard to make ends meet. The scholarship took some of the burden off.”

As graduation day approaches, the future is looking bright for Bouvier and her children. “This is what I want to do,” she says.

“ The Centennial Merit Scholarship helped me achieve my goal.” Monica Bouvier, SIAST Practical Nursing program

Standard Machine operates one of the best-equipped open gearing and mechanical power transmission facilities in North America. Our reputation for high-quality workmanship and an exceptional knowledge of our customers’ needs can be directly attributed to our employees. SIAST is instrumental in providing education and training opportunities in multiple disciplines relevant to our industry. We welcome SIAST students and grads to tour our facility and discuss the career paths we offer. Jodi Lant, CHRP, Manager of Human Resource Services Standard Machine

W. L. Smith and Associates Practicum Award – Lisa Bos

Wascana Psychiatric Nursing Award – Haley Brezinski, Stacey Gedak

Wayne Heshka Memorial Award – Dustin Moysey

West Wind Aviation LLP Scholarship – Aleasha Cruse, Michael Jasieniuk, Kenneth Keating, Kyle Trotchie

Western Association of Broadcast Engineers Award – Brandon Bean

Western Dodge Chrysler Jeep & Western Honda Centennial Merit Scholarship – Abdurahman Absher, Mariah Brown

Woodland Campus Adult Basic Education Subject Award – Jeremy Cyr, Dustin Greyeyes, Chad Hansen, Yazmin Higuera, Tyrel Locke, Justine Lofstrom, Tawna Natomagan, Barbara Powder, Olivia Smallboy, Roberta Strickland, Brittany Turner

Woodland Campus Award – Stephen Roberts

Woodland Professional Cooking Award – Patricia Gendron

Young’s Equipment Inc. / CWEDA Apprenticeship Scholarship – Justin Fry, Brian Neufeld, Michael Schaeffer, Wade Unger

Yvette Moore Heritage Restoration Scholarship – Katelynn Little

Thierman Financial Inc. Business Award – Tyler Kowalski

Tim Friesen Memorial Award – Daniel Lam

Tina Merasty Memorial Scholarship – Desiree Hamilton

Tom Joseph Memorial Award – Teryn Burgess

Travis Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship – Collin Boutin

Trinity Safety and Training Award – Erica Povhe

Viterra Centennial Merit Scholarship – Chad Lys, Steve Paulson

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Being a good corporate citizenOver the 40-plus years that Western Dodge has been serving Moose Jaw and area, it has retained its easygoing atmosphere and its reputation for excellent customer service. “We’re proud of our commitment to customers and our ability to provide exceptional service,” says Vaughn Taylor, Western Dodge’s service and body shop manager. “It takes skilled people to deliver that level of service.”

Commitment to customers is why Western Dodge sponsors two Centennial Merit Scholarships, one for students in SIAST’s Automotive Service Technician certificate program and one for students in SIAST’s Auto Body Technician certificate program.

“We do as much as we can to support SIAST,” Taylor says, noting the dealership also supports the annual Business and Industry Dinner at SIAST Palliser Campus. “By sponsoring the student awards, we hope to encourage more young people to recognize the opportunities in automotive service and auto body repair trades. It’s not just about supporting the trade; it’s about being a good corporate citizen.”

“ Every student we’ve sponsored through a SIAST scholarship, we’ve hired – and kept them here.” Vaughn Taylor, Western Dodge, Moose Jaw

Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) is the holding company for the province’s commercial Crown corporations. Its focus on Saskatchewan’s economic success was a driving factor in the creation of the CIC Aboriginal Bursary Program.The Honourable Tim McMillan, Minister Responsible for CIC, says, “With programs such as our CIC Aboriginal Bursary, we hope to see more Aboriginal students graduate and experience further career opportunities opening up to them, possibly in the Crown or government sector. We hope the bursary will help provide the boost they need to achieve success in their program of choice.” Between 2009 and 2013, the CIC Aboriginal Bursary Program is offering up to 20 bursaries a year to students at several post-secondary institutions, including SIAST. Aboriginal students can apply for a CIC bursary to help them pursue business, trade or technology programs at SIAST.

Scholarships help Aboriginal students succeed

“ The younger Aboriginal demographic continues to grow in Saskatchewan. We see great potential with these numbers,” McMillan says. “It’s in the province’s best interests to ensure Aboriginal people develop the necessary skills and training to participate in the workforce.”

Centennial Merit Scholarships In 2000, the Government of Saskatchewan established the Centennial Merit Scholarship (CMS) program. Through the Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration (AEEI), the provincial government matches every dollar that is donated in support of CMS scholarships at SIAST.

Centennial Merit Scholarships are awarded annually to full-time students who are Saskatchewan residents and enrolled in a program 20 weeks or more in length. Selection criterion is 100% academic achievement. The scholarships are valued at $2,500 for diploma programs and $1,500 for certificate and eligible applied certificate programs.

Since the program began, almost $4 million in Centennial Merit Scholarships have been awarded to SIAST students.

Funding awards Scholarships, bursaries and awards can be funded through contributions to the Growing Student Futures fund, or by establishing a trust or endowment. If you or your organization is interested in establishing a student award, or if you would like more information, please contact Tawnia Stephanson at (306) 691-8226 or email [email protected].

Calling all alumniSIAST’s Alumni Office is open for business! Provide us with your current contact information by going to www.siast.sk.ca/alumni.shtml and registering with us, by emailing us at [email protected] or by calling Mindy Herauf at (306) 775-7358. If you’re looking for a way to give back to SIAST, please consider supporting a student award or contributing to the Growing Student Futures fund. Contact the SIAST Alumni Office for more information.

Thinking of SIAST?If you are thinking of attending SIAST and would like more information about SIAST Student Awards or award applications, go to http://gosiast.com/admissions/scholarships_awards.shtml

Prince Albert and District Community Futures has provided small business financing to numerous small business owners since our inception in 1997. Many of those business owners have been graduates of SIAST. If you have a great idea and the bank is not listening, you can be assured we will. George R. Vass General Manager


Nurturing Saskatchewan nursesThe mission of the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) is an important one: to ensure that LPNs practising in the province serve society by providing professional nursing care.

In support of this mission, the association annually awards eight individual bursaries to Practical Nursing students enrolled at SIAST’s Wascana, Kelsey or Woodland campuses, or in a program brokered through SIAST at a Saskatchewan regional college. Recipients are judged not only on academic success, but also on clinical performance, interaction with clients and family, community or school involvement and leadership skills.

But there’s one more thing.

“One of our stipulations is that Saskatchewan graduates must intend to stay living and working in the province,” says Cara Brewster, LPN, registrar of SALPN.

“ Our hope is that by awarding these bursaries, we will assist to alleviate some financial hardship for our future members as they begin their careers as practical nurses.” Cara Brewster, LPN, Registrar, Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses

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