Westman Communications Group Secures $8 Million from CRTC Broadband Fund
Brandon, MB - Westman Communications Group (WCG) has been awarded $8 million from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) Broadband Fund. This funding can potentially be used to bring fibre-based Internet to 16 rural communities in Manitoba, positively impacting nearly 1,500 households. “We are taking action to help ensure that all Canadians have access to high-speed Internet,” said Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, CRTC. “The projects announced
FWS Group of Companies: Celebrating 70 Years in 2023
Frank Wiebe Sawatzky founded the organization in 1953 under the company name of F.W. Sawatzky Ltd. At that time, the company focused its efforts on home renovations following the great flood of 1950 in Winnipeg. In 1960, the company expanded to include general contracting services for commercial construction projects like construction of restaurants, gas stations, banks, etc. The company continued to expand adding:- The Ag-Industrial division (building grain elevators, 1985), - Sunstone Resort
CentrePort Canada Inc. Welcomes New President and Chief Executive Officer
April 12, 2023 – WINNIPEG, MB – The CentrePort Canada Inc. (“CentrePort”) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Carly Edmundson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the inland port corporation, starting May 29, 2023. Edmundson is a tenacious and creative leader with a background in transportation, commercial and industrial real estate, investment attraction and strategic communications. She has a deep understanding of the complex inland port project, having been previously employed by
Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Artistic Director & CEO Stepping Down
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENTWINNIPEG, February 23, 2023 On behalf of the Board of Directors, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet chair Don Leitch is pleased to announce Artistic Director & CEO André Lewis, O.M. will step down in the spring of 2025 culminating a 50-year career with the organization – first as a student, then a dancer, and lastly, a leader. “The months ahead will be ones of celebration, transition, and renewal”, says Leitch. “André held the appreciation of the ballet world and our
Westman Communications Group Announces New President & CEO
BRANDON, MANITOBA – Westman Communications Group (WCG) is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has appointed E.J. (Bud) Keys as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 16, 2023. Keys brings 35 years of industry experience, including the roles of Senior Director, Commercial Market Development with WCG, and senior sales and technology leadership positions with Allstream/AT&T Canada along with Bell (Northwestel). “We look forward to our future with E.J. (Bud) Keys as our
Innovative Medical Supplies is happy to announce the opening of a new location in partnership with the Trucare specialty clinic at 1450 McPhillips Street!
IMS has proudly been serving the Winnipeg community with medical supplies and services since 1994. We are excited to share the news that our fifth location in Manitoba officially opened earlier this month. In partnership with Trucare specialty clinics, IMS will continue to provide the same convenient one-stop-shop environment for all of your medical supply needs, while also offering the services of Dr. Kevin Stockwell and Dr. Hartley Krulicki. Not only will this new location continue to provide top of the
