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- We Are Many: A Festival
Diefenbaker Park
Friday, August 22 at 12:00pm - We Are Many Global Justice & E...
We Are Many Festival Site
Friday, August 22 at 12:00pm - WeAreMany Volunteer Orientation!
Meewasin Valley Center
Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00pm - WAM Volunteer Blitz!
Meewasin Valley Center
Thursday, July 31 at 6:00pm - We Are Many: High School Volun...
7th floor, Bessborough hotel --> fo...
Saturday, June 21 at 3:00pm - April 22nd Free Show at the Gl...
The Gladstone Melody Bar
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm - WAM Earth Day Event
St Andrew's Lounge, U of S Campus
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm - An Extra Day to Dream Big
Amigo's Cantina
Friday, February 29 at 7:00pm - Our Love is Sustainable
The Gladstone Ballroom
Wednesday, February 13 at 8:00pm
- News:
- November 15- 30th 2009
CALL TO ACTION:
On October 16th, the tender went out for the new Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan, the provincially-funded pediatric facility slated to be built adjacent to Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital. Much to the chagrin of our city’s forward-thinking environmentalists and developers, the tender excludes LEED certification, failing to mention any “green” building specifications at all.
We are urging the WAM community to make a phone call or write a (friendly) letter to the Saskatoon Health Region’s Project Liaison emphasizing this egregious oversight. Some points to consider:
- LEED-standard buildings, though expensive initially, have significantly lower operating costs than non-LEED buildings over the course of their life span. Arguably the hospital could mobilize other "green" organizations--the Sask Green Building Council, for example--to help raise the funds to offset upfront costs.
- LEED buildings have lower GHG emissions and a reduced footprint overall. LEED certification holds buildings to certain standards of human and environmental health-- a priority for a hospital, wouldn't you think?
-If you are considering donating to the hospital, or have done so already, feel free to use this letter, written by a WAM supporter, for ideas:
“I recently made a donation to the Children’s Hospital. I was very surprised to read in the paper that the proposed
hospital will not be built to LEED standards. Isn’t it rather ironic that a hospital built with children’s futures in mind
doesn’t accord with environmental responsibility? Unfortunately, unless this changes, I will not make further donations.”
Address your calls and letters to
Chris Arnold, Project Liaison
#1005 606 Spadina Crescent
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 3H1
(306) 655-4019
ONLINE PETITION:
Recycling in Saskatchewan, or RiSK, is a volunteer organization dedicated to the implementation of public recycling services in the province. Take a minute to sign their online petition:
http://recyclinginsaskatchewan.yolasite.com/online-petition.php
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, November 19th—SHIFT Home Unveiling
The Shift Home: a Modern, Green and Affordable Home is ready to be shown to Saskatoon!
If you are interested in attending the Open House, please RSVP Daren with “Yes Please” in the subject line:
daren (at) deezine (dot) ca
The Open House takes place from 4:00- 5:00 pm at the Shift Home—
409 Avenue F South in Riversdale.
Friday, November 20th—EcoBash @ Louis’ Pub
Once again, the U of S Environmental Studies Student Association (ESSA) is hosting a rousing night of music in support and celebration of Saskatoon’s environmental achievements of the past, present and future!
All proceeds from this event, featuring local bands My Constant, Arms Up, Foam Lake and The Warbrides, will benefit Rooted (a WAM partner) and their campus sustainability endeavors.
Doors open at 7:30 and music begins at 8:30. Tickets are available in the Arts Tunnel for $10 all week, or for $15 at the door. This event is 19+ only.
Friday, November 27th—Youth Sustainability Conference @ U of S
From 9 AM to 4 PM in the College of Education building, local organizations from the Saskatoon community (including WAM!) will be giving presentations and facilitating discussions on topics of environmental responsibility and sustainability.
WAM’s session begins at 9:30 for those interested. Come on out and share your invaluable ideas!
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Thanks once again for your continued support and enthusiasm for a better Saskatoon!
Alison
WAM
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