CARG – Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group – We are an organization that promotes education, fellowship and exercise for heart patients in Saskatoon and the surrounding area.

Collection Dates for February

February 2026 Collection Dates:

Monday, February 2 from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. and 12:30p.m. to 2:30p.m.
Tuesday, February 3 from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.
Wednesday, February 4 from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.

Please be patient and respectful with our front table volunteers who collect your fees each month. The goal is fast and accurate service, but regrettably, problems sometime occur.

President's Message Focusing on Heart Month - Added Feb 1st

February is Heart Month!

As February arrives, we recognize that Heart Month is a time to pause, reflect, and recommit ourselves to heart health.

At CARG, heart month is more than a month-long journey built on education, movement, connection and support. Each day, we see the strength and determination of our members as they continue to take positive steps toward healthier lives following a cardiac event.

Heart month also reminds us of the important role of families, caregivers, and volunteers play in recovery. Your encouragement, understanding, and presence make a meaningful difference, more often than you realize.

Throughout February, we encourage everyone to take small but meaningful actions for their heart: stay active in ways that are safe and enjoyable, make heart-healthy choices at home, manage stress, and remain connected with one another. These small steps, taken consistently, lead to stronger hearts and better quality of life.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and all our dedicated volunteers, thank you for being part of the CARG community. Together we continue to support, inspire, and strengthen one another — this Heart Month and throughout the year.

Wishing you continued health and well-being

Cliff Marchuk

President, CARG

Christmas Donation Acknowledgement - Added Feb 1st

We received a thank you letter from The Salvation Army, and wanted to share some of their kind words:

“We want to express our sincere appreciation for your generous donation to our Christmas Campaign in Saskatoon.

Last year we provided food and toys for over 5000 household, which is approximately 15,000 people. We also supply breakfasts, food, and backpacks for children and have children’s programs here at Bateman Crescent. Your support allows us to do this. The Salvation Army Ministries in Saskatoon thanks you for trusting us with your support.

Please be assured that we keep our church and public donations separate; your contributions will be put towards our Community Services and will be used to support services here in Saskatoon. “

The CARG Board of Directors extends a huge thank you to members for their generosity and kindness during the holiday season. The willingness to give, support others, and make a difference in our community truly reflects what makes CARG so special. Because of you, real families and children were supported when it mattered most.

Globe Walk 2026 - Come Join the CARGonauts - Added Feb 1st

The SCOA Globe Walk is a fun way to get moving and connect with others.

The walk across Canada kicked off January 1, 2026, but it’s not too late to join the CARGonaut team!

Have questions? Chat with our Team Captain, Eva Shabits, or her right hand, Lyle Hettrick. If you can’t find them on the track, email ‘info@carg.ca’ and your message will be passed along.

Sign-up Form to Receive CARG Emails

Not receiving CARG Emails?
Use the “CARG E-Mail Signup Form” on the Home page. Your email address will be automatically added to our email list.

President’s Welcome

Welcome to the CARG website! We hope your visit is both informative and positive. Our goal is to help you gain a better understanding of what CARG has to offer and to answer any questions you may have. As part of this commitment, we continue to enhance our website to ensure our members have access to the most current and up-to-date information available. Thank you for visiting www.carg.ca

Cliff Marchuk

CARG President

Introduction to CARG

Saskatoon’s Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group Inc. (CARG) is an organization that promotes education, fellowship and exercise for heart patients in Saskatoon and the surrounding area. Working in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the City of Saskatoon, CARG provides cardiac patients an opportunity to continue their rehabilitation after they have completed the SHA LiveWell Program

Patients who join CARG are referred by an SHA Therapist from the Field House or Shaw Centre. For those who have coronary artery disease and have not gone through the LiveWell Program, you must contact the Chronic Disease Management Program – Nurse Clinicians at 306-655-2136. This is especially helpful for people who have recently moved into the area.

Since its humble beginning in 1985, CARG has had over 4000 members, including three original members who still attend at the Field House and the Shaw Centre. CARG is funded by membership dues, monthly fees and donations.

Some of CARG’s purposes and functions are:

To work with the SHA and its cardiac rehabilitation team to promote a continuation of patient rehabilitation programming and education.
To partner with SHA and the City of Saskatoon to provide our members with safe and secure facilities to participate in rehabilitation programming.
To encourage not only the patient, but their family members to participate in CARG activities.
To visit heart patients on the Cardiac Ward (6000) at Royal University Hospital (RUH) to talk about the benefits of CARG and give them encouragement and answer the many questions they may have.
To provide Heart pillows, made by CARG members and volunteers, to heart patients who have undergone heart surgery, upon their release from hospital.
To participate in group social activities and the support of Research and Development of treatment for patients with coronary artery disease.

Many more details about CARG are to be found within this website. Please take the time to explore!