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| The Hon. Jack Wiebe Habitat for Healthcare |    John E. N. "Jack" Wiebe, SOM (May 31, 1936 – April 16, 2007) was a Canadian farmer and politician. He served as a provincial politician, the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and also as a Senator. Born in Herbert, Saskatchewan, Wiebe graduated from the University of Saskatchewan after which he founded a major farming operation in Main Centre and was owner and president of L&W Feeders Ltd. from 1970 to 1985. He was a third generation resident of Herbert. His great grandfather, Jacob Wiebe, a German-Russian Mennonite, emigrated from Russia to Kansas in 1874. His grandfather, John F.D. Wiebe, settled in Saskatchewan in 1905 and became Herbert's first mayor when the community was incorporated as a township in 1912. His father, Herbert Wiebe, was elected mayor in 1928 and held the post until 1954. He was elected as a Liberal in a 1971 by-election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Morse. He was re-elected in 1975 and retired from the legislature in 1978. From 1994 to 2000, he was Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, carrying out such duties as reading the Speech from the Throne, swearing in premiers and Cabinet ministers, opening legislative sessions, and bestowing honours upon Saskatchewan citizens. In 2000, he was appointed by Jean Chrétien to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Saskatchewan. It was highly unusual for a former vice-regal representative to return to party politics so quickly. He sat as a federal Liberal and resigned in 2004, seven years before the mandatory retirement age, for family reasons. Upon his retirement, Wiebe volunteered his time with the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation, helping to raise millions of dollars to furnish the new regional hospital in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Wiebe died on April 16, 2007, aged 71, following a battle with lung cancer. A state memorial service was held on April 24 in Swift Current. |
   
Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation invites out of town patients who are receiving treatments at the Cypress Regional Hospital and their drivers / care givers / families to stay in Swift Current Rotary House wing of our new complex, Hon. Jack Wiebe Habitat for Healthcare. Officially opened Wednesday July 19, 2007 (approximately 1158 days) Rotary House is located at 2051 Saskatchewan Drive, Swift Current just east of the Cypress Regional Hospital, it is very accessible for guests who are staying at the hostel to commute to and from both facilities. Rotary House is a six bedroom hostel, with shared amenities such as washroom facilities, a common living area for reading or watching TV and a small kitchenette, all the comforts to make you feel right at home. One room with 2 twin beds ($45.00/night), 2 rooms with 2 double beds ($45.00/night) & 2 rooms with a single double bed with one room that includes a hide-away couch at $45.00/ night designated for families with an adjoing door to one of the guest rooms. How do we know? Here's what our guests are saying:
"Kathy & Crew: Many thanks to all of you. You were a great help & support! God Bless!"-B.H. Climax, SK.
"You guys are super people! Mom & I enjoyed our visit at Rotary House so much. Thanks again. Also, thanks for your trust in letting us take over the place for the night. It's a beautiful facility. Not all people "go the extra mile," for strangers. Happy Valentine's Day."- M.P & J.B- Shaunavon, SK. "We would like to take the opportunity to thank the foundation for accomodating us at the Swift Current Rotary House on Thursday night January 21, 2010. E... was booked in at the Cypress Regional Hospital for knee surgery on the Friday and it was suggested to us ahead of time to make the required arrangements. Coming from Saskatoon, the first time visiting Swift Current, the stay was much more enjoyable. We can't express how thankful and impressed we were by the overall atmosphere that the complex had to offer. As well, the personnel were so receptive, very caring and supportive.
Thank you so very much,
L & E C- Saskatoon, SK.
"Thank you so much for everything. This truly helped us out tremendously!" - K.L.- Toronto, Ontario "We would just like to say a big thank you for the wonderful facility you have and the tremendous staff on hand. You have an excellent home here. It was great!"- M.P- Invermere, B.C. "Thank you for an outstanding place to come when such events arise."
Anyone wishing to stay at Swift Current Rotary House may contact the Foundation Office at (306)-778-3314 or toll free in Saskatchewan at 1-866-666-6123. Visa and MasterCard, Debit are accepted. Advance booking is recommended. Swift Current Rotary House is a barrier-free/ smoke-free/ pet-free environment. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 8 A.M.-12 noon and 1 P.M.-5 P.M. Our services are open to assist you seven days a week. After hours calls will be transferred to our on-call representative who will be happy to assist you until 8 P.M. Please, give us 30 minutes notice prior to your arrival.
On call services, unless a compelling reason for arriving after 5 P.M., are for Emergency Only.
If at all possible during week days please, check-in or call prior to your appointments. Please note that this is for accommodation only, no medical personnel are employed at this facility.
An Open Letter from C.F. (Clay) Thompson- Executive Director
Dr. Noble Irwin Healthcare Foundation Inc., Swift Current Rotary House staff and volunteers are pleased to have been in a position to serve you during your stay.
Nothing we can say about our service can improve on the happy experiences of our guests themselves. We list below a small selection of the comments we receive.
“This letter is to thank you for the fantastic effort you put in to make our weekend really special. I was very impressed with the way things went so smoothly and all the guests said the same; the accommodation, it was perfect. It is a very comfortable place to stay.”
“The warm personal greetings for our entire family set the right tone for the rest of our stay, and I’m much in your debt for the extra courtesies that helped me relax and enjoy the time at Swift Current Rotary House even during very trying circumstances.”
“All your staff should be congratulated. Would you please pass on our thanks to all your staff for their assistance in making the very difficult period in our lives so accepting of our needs. Thank you once again for all your help.”
The Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation Inc. goes to great measures to ensure that all Personal Information is kept in a secure location, be it a database or filing cabinet. Furthermore, we take steps to ensure that only designated individuals have access to this information.
In order to serve you better we also store certain guest information in our Guest Reservation System which is a secure customer database stored on a dedicated server. The stored information includes guest name, address, phone numbers and credit card number. We also store other transaction information including the number of stays you have had and the number of nights of each stay. We do not share this information.
We succeed because we put you first. Habitat for Healthcare is a home away from home for southwest residents & their families/ drivers, who need a place to stay while receiving treatment at Cypress Regional Hospital or other medical facilities in Swift Current. Yet, to survive and offer you the best surroundings your thoughtful support and contribution, will assist in developing our regional healthcare facilities into enhanced centers of health care excellence.
Your donation is much appreciated by the Foundation. Receipts will be issued for donations of $10.00 or more. Charitable Tax Number: 867152134 RR0001 Canada Revenue Agency www.cra.gc.ca
Sincerely, C.F. (Clay) Thompson
Executive Director
Room for One More Parkette-Habitat for Healthcare
  
The East Side Church of God with the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation
developed a small parkette area, built with the volunteer assistance of the members
of the congregation and the staff at Merivale Nursery, located directly between the
Habitat for Healthcare and the East Side Church of God. It will allow guests at the hostel to spend their time in silence and meditation.
In the Fall of 2010 there will be an outdoor garden gazebo erected in the park,
which plays over the surreal landscape of undulating prairie hills of the Great Southwest,
and to ensure comfortable surroundings.
Room for One More Park is an outdoor sanctuary for hostel guests staying at
Swift Current Rotary House in the Habitat for Healthcare complex that also includes
the offices of Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation Inc.. |
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