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A LIGHTHOUSE IN OUR STORM

Several years ago my oldest child was struggling with many issues. He was 17 years old and addicted to drugs, had been kicked out of several different schools, was in Kilburn Hall many times, he was in court constantly, he spent time in the psych ward at the hospital, he had serious behaviour problems, was very [...]

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Saskatchewan Order of Merit Award – Nomination

In 2004, the Administrator of Cedar Lodge, Suzanne Claire Olaski, was awarded the highest honour in the Province, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit for her outstanding contribution to the community and province. the Premier held a banquet at the Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina for the 7 recipients that year where many dignitaries attended. The award [...]

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Suzanne Claire Olaski – Saskatchewan Order of Merit Recipient, 2004 (S.O.M.)

Long Shadows on the Road SCN Premiere – A television documentary series produced exclusively for SCN, each episode focuses on influential Saskatchewan people who have made significant contributions to their community, to the province and beyond. You can learn about their lives and accomplishments through their conversations with veteran writer and broadcaster, Bruce Steele. Other [...]

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What is the Saskatchewan Order of Merit?

Established in 1985, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit is a prestigious recognition of excellence, achievement and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the province and its residents. It is the highest honour in the Province. The Order recognizes individuals who have made their mark in such areas as the arts, agriculture, business [...]

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Saskatchewan Centennial Medal – Recipient, Suzanne Claire Olaski, 2006

The Saskatchewan Centennial Medal recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society and honours their outstanding achievements. The Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan also called the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal is a commemorative medal struck to celebrate the first 100 years since Saskatchewan’s entrance into Canadian Confederation. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commemorative_Medal_for_the_Centennial_of_Saskatchewan) The Medal was created in May [...]

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Long Shadows on the Road

… influential Saskatchewan people who have made significant contributions to their community, to the province, and beyond … SCN Premiere Wednesdays at 8 pm, beginning March 14,2007 Featuring Suzanne Claire Olaski, May 16, 2007 A documentary series produced exclusively for SCN television, each episode focuses on influential Saskatchewan people who have made significant contributions to [...]

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Overview of Treatment Approach

Although we follow a ‘whole person’ approach with each individual, we are particularly interested in helping people to break through the barriers that have previously kept them bound. Cedar Lodge is both innovative and creative with its approach to treatment. We recognize that each person has specific needs and issues that require special attention. Each [...]

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Y.W.C.A. Women of Distinction Nomination/2004

Administrator of Cedar Lodge, Suzanne Claire Olaski nominated in the category of Lifetime Achievement by the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Committee. Taken in part from the Saskatoon Star Phoenix Wednesday May 5, 2004, Front Page of the Section LIFESTYLE. Twenty-seven women will be recognized at the annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards on May [...]

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Rehabilitation Services

Codependency was once the catch phrase to describe responses and behaviors developed as a result of living with an alcoholic or substance abuser. However, over the years, codependency has expanded into a definition which describes a dysfunctional pattern of living and problem solving often developed during childhood through a variety of circumstances that are sometimes [...]

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Food Distribution Services – Hats Off !!

“Reaching Out” from Cedar Lodge has been ongoing since 1997 (and even earlier) and in 2004, our Administrator, Suzanne Claire Olaski, received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit for her team’s outstanding contribution to the community and province as a whole. The S.O.M. is the highest honour in the province and a nationally recognized prestigious award. [...]

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