07 Apr

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by Marcia Da Costa March 12th, 2014: Fourteen Hundred Hours Western Development Museum, Saskatoon, SK It was icy out. It was typical Saskatchewan mid-March weather that I have come to know well during my last eight years living in the province. Stumbling though the parking lot, I managed to remain vertical until I reached the front entrance of the museum. I laughed and remembered Brazil, my native country, with joy. No ice, no snow… but I repeat what I personally believe in: “-40 over +40 any day.” I like Saskatchewan weather. Posters at the front doors welcomed people to the event being held at the premises. I purposefully ignored the sign and asked my husband, who walked next to me, some ridiculously lame and out-of-place question, also known as my first attempt at avoiding embarrassing and unsolicited tears. I had been waiting for this day since the day I spent a good 25 minutes talking to a city council candidate who came to my door. It was a great conversation that ended with me giving him his flyer back, saying “Sorry, I can’t vote. I’m not Canadian.” Now it was here. Attempt number two at no tears happened after a chaperone congratulated me as I walked into the large room of McLeod Hall. I proudly held it together after quickly making a joke less than mildly funny (which currently escapes my memory). There was still hope for no tears. I had a system that worked. Emotional speeches went by, beautiful words, and examples of past generations...
 

04 Apr

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Oscar had a great time visiting the Magic Kingdom in Los Angeles! He was able to visit both Disney parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), and he also headed over to Universal Studios for a day, where he went on almost every ride. For a Saskatchewan resident to be able to visit L.A. in February was wonderful, although coming back to the minus 50 Celsius was bit tough....

14 Mar

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Oscar recently took a day trip to Yosemite National Park in California. He was accompanied by a few Insightrix staff and a wonderful local resident who showed him many sights including waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, and ancient giant sequoias. He did get a bit car sick on the winding roads but being the trooper he is, he managed to shake it off pretty quickly. At the end of the day, he relaxed at the Ahwahnee Dining Room and Bar. What a wonderful day! ...
 

20 Feb

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Oscar recently took a trip to Alberta and spent some time at Sunshine Village, which is about 15 minutes away from Banff. While he was there, Oscar enjoyed the views of the mountains, took several gondola rides, and went snowboarding, taking on the double black diamond trails. He ended his days by relaxing at the chalet and is looking forward to his next visit to the mountains. ...
 

24 Dec

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Like the last two years, Insightrix celebrated the 2013 holiday season by participating in the 12 Days of Christmas. We shared treats, made donations, and volunteered to help brighten the season for others. Donuts for the Neighbours: We delivered donuts to our neighbours at HyPower, Windsor Plywood, and Northern Strands. Cookies for the Saskatoon Police Service: We brought cookies to the Saskatoon Police Service as thanks for their service throughout the year. Donuts for Ronald McDonald House: We delivered donuts to Ronald McDonald House for the families who were staying there. Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation for families of sick children who travel to Saskatoon for medical treatment and is currently being renovated. Pay it Forward: We went to Tim Hortons and bought coffee for the next 20 customers. Treats for our Mail Carrier: We gave our Canada Post mail carrier a box of chocolates as a Christmas thank you. Flowers for Autism Services of Saskatoon: We delivered flowers to Autism Services of Saskatoon in appreciation of their contributions. Donations for the Children’s Crisis Nursery: We collected toys and monetary donations and delivered three boxes of toys to the Crisis Nursery. The Nursery gave us a lovely certificate of thanks. Donations for the Lighthouse Supported Living: Throughout December, we collected donations of gently used clothing, shoes, and household items and delivered them to the Lighthouse. Serve lunch at the Saskatoon Friendship Inn: Six of our staff went to the Saskatoon Friendship Inn and served lunch to over 350 people. It was a great opportunity to assist an organization that helps so many others throughout the year. Donations for the SPCA: We gathered donations of cat food, dog food, cat litter, liquid soap, and dog toys and delivered them to the Saskatoon SPCA. Donations for the Saskatoon Food Bank: We collected food donations for the Saskatoon Food Bank and delivered three boxes of food to help the Food Bank stock its pantry. Donations to Operation Smile: We collected monetary donations from staff members, which were matched by Insightrix, to donate to Operation Smile, a children’s charity for cleft lip and cleft palate treatment. The donations will be used to help bring a smile to a child. We really valued the opportunity to make these contributions, and we wish everyone a happy holiday and all the best for the 2014! ...
 

20 Dec

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As the holidays and the end of 2013 draw near, Insightrix has been busy celebrating the season. We hosted a family gingerbread house decorating night, and many of our staff proved that they have the skills to be the next Cake Boss. The office was full of families, decorating supplies, and, of course, sugar. Many colourful, candy-covered houses were created and several of the houses are currently adding to the office decor. We also had several potluck lunches and everyone brought in one of his or her favourite dishes to share. There was a great variety of food and lots of delicious treats for everyone to try. Our annual staff Christmas party took place last weekend, and the evening included staff trivia, awards, and karaoke. We held a silent auction, which raised over $500 for the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan. There was plenty of food and a table full of delicious desserts baked by Stacy. Everyone, even those of us without singing careers ahead of us, had fun! ...

01 Dec

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Insightrix staff members recently had the opportunity to share their experiences with MBA students at the Edwards School of Business. Over the course of the class, which focused on marketing, several Insightrix staff spoke on a variety of topics. Staff members presented on their areas of expertise and experience, and the topics addressed included corporate culture, new product development, differentiation, market segmentation, pricing strategy, branding, website usability, search engine optimization, and competitor analysis. The MBA students at the Edwards School of Business, who come from a range of businesses and backgrounds, were very engaged with all of the speakers and had excellent questions. Many students noted that they appreciated the practical application of the course material and real-life examples....
 

22 Nov

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Fans from across the province and the country are getting ready for the 101st Grey Cup, and Insightrix is ready to cheer on the Green and White as they take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Mosaic Stadium this Sunday. Many of us will be watching the game, from the stands or at home, and everyone will be rooting for the Roughriders. Even Oscar is getting ready for the big game and found himself some ’Rider gear. Go ’Riders Go!...
 

31 Oct

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This Halloween at Insightrix, the office had some unusual visitors, including Jack Skellington, Steve Zissou, some of the Mad Men cast members, a coven of witches, Willie from Duck Dynasty, a painter, and a few cats. The staff voted for the best costume, and everyone enjoyed some Halloween treats. Have a safe and happy Halloween!...