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The door to opportunity in Manitoba


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Smart Work JCI Winnipeg rallies for replacement for Santa's sleigh 7 Good Work Lisa Cefali


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Armed forces credentials can be used as a pathway to Red Seal certification


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Manitobans have great stories to tell: self-publishing 8 Ain't nobody got time for that: enter InstaGroceries


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Smart Location Small town community stems from Sage Creek


Smart Entrepreneurs Oh Doughnuts elevates decadence in Winnipeg


Smart City Economic Development Winnipeg debuts SHEday Downtown Stefano Grande What's Good, Winnipeg? News Briefs


Resource Assistance for Youth, Inc.


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Lunch Bell Bistro measures up to any establishment 6


9 Skip shopping the aisles with InstaGroceries


Smart Schools Students' warming hut reflects well on U of M


Smart Life Note to Self Faye Armstrong


Young Money Vanessa Kunderman In Vogue Ally Champagne


Twist Me Toned Tannis Miller Alive & Aware Patti Sliwany


Taking the plunge: moving in with your partner Socially Smart Jon Waldman Bold Ideas Dorothy Dobbie


Financial Literacy Janice Desautels 10


Smart Detour All Fun & Games Stephan Bazzocchi Puzzles


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Indoor play centre for kids proves a winning concept 11 Kosmac Construction offers cut to charity of choice 12


Career Horoscope In the loop


Puzzle answers Foodies Ian Leatt


13 Mondetta Clothing returns to owners' former campus 13


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Tree for the money Hot job markets to watch in Manitoba this month 1 Calvary Place Personal Care Home


An 100-bed, faith-based facility, the Calvary Place Personal Care Home is looking for a recreation facilitator to offer creative and enriching pro- gramming to the residents of Calvary Place.


The successful candidate will help imagine pro- grams that will enhance the residents’ physical, social and mental well-being and will provide on- going assessments of their impact on residents.


A recreation facilitator for older adults certificate or similar education is desired, as with computer literacy and administrative knowledge. Singing and/or musical ability is an asset.


www.smartbizwpg.com 2 Changes


The not-for profit agency Changes works with high-risk individuals with a variety of physical disabilities and mental health issues at their homes and in the community. The company is expanding and is seeking staff for daytime


hours, evenings, weekends, and overnights on a full- and part-time basis.


Successful candidates will support individuals in a variety of community-based contexts while assisting them to develop social and recreation opportunities and relevant life skills.


A valid First Aid certificate, driver’s licence, and access to a vehicle is required.


3 Manitoba community service worker


The successful applicant will provide support and coordinate services for individuals with disabili- ties in their home and in the community using a person-centred approach.


A degree in social work or social sciences is preferred.


This is a Manitoba government position, and salary will be commensurate with experience and education, ranging from $51,765 to $71,794.


A six-month eligibility list may also be created for similar regular, term, or full-time/part-time positions.


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