REGINA POLICEASSOCIATION In the last year, The Regina Police Association participated in numerous events and sponsorships. Those events not only benefitted our members, but the citizens of the community they serve. Policing in Regina, like the other locals in the province, has been very challenging. Despite the mounting pressures on the policing community, our sworn and civilian members were still active in the community, giving back and building relationships. This May, the RPA supported the KidSport Corporate Challenge Amazing Race to ensure all kids in our community get the opportunity to participate in sports. Many of our members volunteer in minor sports as coaches, managers, and assistants. The KidSport Corporate Challenge was an excellent way for the RPA to help provide everyone in the community with opportunities to participate and have fun. The Jon Cormier RCMP Hockey Tournament was hosted in Regina in January, 2025. This tournament began after the sudden passing of our colleague and friend, Cpl. Jon Cormier of the RCMP, in 2019. This hockey tournament was comprised of 8 teams, all police members from across the province, in support of the RCMP Benevolent Fund. The tournament was a great success with the Regina team coming out on top. Also in May, Directors of the Regina Police Association Board participated in McHappy Day, Canada’s largest fundraiser of the year. This fundraiser supports the Ronald McDonald House, and other local children charities, helping families with sick or injured children. During the event, our Directors engaged with McDonalds’ patrons, serving food and refreshments throughout the day. It was a wonderful way to see community through a different lens while helping to raise money for a well-deserved charity. The Regina Police Association has worked hard to build a solid partnership with our employer to address the mental health and resiliency of our members. For example, we were excited to be a part of the 1st annual Canadian Institute for Public Research and Treatment’s (CIPSRT) Conference this May, hosted in Regina. The Regina Police Association has been a major contributor to the success of CIPSRT, and sending 35 sworn and civilian members to the conference, was a great way to show our continued commitment to the health of all our members. Over the two day conference, there were discussions on improving and implementing employee mental health and wellbeing, strategies for peer support, and violence against public safety personnel - just to name a few. The conference keynote speaker was retired Regina Police Service Chief (and previous RPA President) Evan Bray. Retired Chief Bray spoke about a “practice what we preach” philosophy in policing - focusing on community and employee wellness. This inaugural conference for CIPSRT provided pivotal information for all first responders in Canada. The RPA Benevolent Fund continues to draw support from our members and community partners, and greatly assists any RPA member who is in a position of need. This past year, the RPA hosted a Cornhole tournament to supplement the fund. The tournament was a huge success with several members showing off some serious skills. The support for RPA Benevolent Fund within our membership has been overwhelming and we continue to seek out new ways to make the fund better. Yours sincerely, Colin Glas President Regina Police Association (306) 569-2991 13 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers
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