THIRD SESSION – TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan N.S. VOL. 56 NO. 59A TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014,
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF SASKATCHEWAN
Speaker — Hon. Dan D’Autremont Premier — Hon. Brad Wall
Leader of the Opposition — Cam Broten
The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Saskatoon Riversdale.
Saskatoon Business Promotes Fitness in Schools
Ms. Chartier: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise in this House to recognize the collaborative work of Joel Pedersen and Fitness 2J2 with the students of St. Mary’s School in my community. Joel Pedersen owns Fitness 2J2, a community-based health and wellness business that organizes and facilitates inclusive exercise programs for all abilities and ages. Joel works with urban, northern, and rural groups as well as with individuals. Joel is originally from Fond-du-Lac and is a member of the Dene Nation. He has served as an infantry sergeant major with the Canadian Armed Forces and currently is a police sergeant with the Saskatoon Police Service.
Mr. Speaker, Joel has been an important community leader whose many programs include an after-school fitness program that turned into a running group at St. Mary’s School. When Joel started this program at the beginning of the year, many of the students were not able to jog the 125-metre track without stopping. Under Joel’s guidance, each student completed last year’s 5-kilometre Bridge City Boogie. This not only empowered the students, but promoted community interest and support. True to Joel’s business principles, many of the participating kids continue to run and remain active.
Starting in June, some of the students of St. Mary’s Wolf Pack running team will join other kids from separate and public school divisions for a summer running initiative which culminates in an honour run between Saskatoon and Batoche in July for Back to Batoche Days.
I ask all members of this Assembly to join with me in recognizing the important work of Joel Pedersen and Fitness 2J2, as well as congratulating the children of St. Mary’s school for their successful fitness initiative. Thank you.