Building Up Eastman’s Workforce
The Beausejour Brokenhead Development Corporation is looking to better serve the construction industry of rural Manitoba with its plans for the Eastman Vocational Training Centre, an innovative new approach to delivering top-notch training and for filling the many vacancies found in high-demand vocations across eastern Manitoba By Paul Adair In 2013, the Beausejour Brokenhead Development [...]
South End Lumber – Timbermart
Growing to better serve Manitoba builders By Kim Biggar Brothers Scott and Tyler Norosky have worked at South End Lumber – Timbermart (South End), their family business, since they were kids. Their grandfather founded the company in 1954, and their father took over in 1978. In 2010, Scott and Tyler joined their father as co-owners. [...]
Partners in success
MLT Aikins brings a century of experience to the construction industry By Deb Draper No one construction project is the same as another, each carrying an almost endless number of unknowns that can affect success from the very beginning. An experienced construction lawyer can anticipate possible issues and help solve any difficulties that should arise [...]
A Marked Legacy
Brandon’s Accent Striping & Lettering Company has grown from a one-man operation to one of the area’s most well-known auto enhancement shops By Eva Wasney When Allen Grebinski leased a van and started offering door-to-door vehicle striping and graphics services in the Westman area 29 years ago, he had no idea what the industry had [...]
SteelDay 2018: A Big Success
For the past two decades, this annual national event has showcased the versatility, performance and sustainability of steel; in addition to its various innovative applications By Lisa Kopochinski Every fall, the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) holds SteelDay, a day-long interactive and networking event for members of the design, construction and structural steel industry. [...]
Growing Communities
CARM continues to support the creation of community spaces By Jim Chliboyko Asense of community. That’s one of the things industry associations around the world seem to do best, fostering a sense of community. Whether it’s bringing entire sectors together, helping people create their own networks or directly helping communities themselves, a vital business association [...]
Storied History
Rick Chrest, Mayor of Brandon On October 17, 1793, all of 225 years ago, the first mention of the term “Brandon” was formalized through the establishment of Brandon House as a trading post by the Hudson’s Bay Company. Seventy-four years before the confederation of Canada, the beginnings of Brandon were functioning as a hub of [...]
A Triumphant Year
Karen Roe, Executive Director, CARM This issue of Building Rural Manitoba is a celebration of CARM and the successes of many rural Manitobans within the industry. We cannot possibly capture all of the amazing work and contributions that CARM members and partnering organizations have accomplished throughout 2018, but please know, we are grateful for your [...]
Successful Year for CARM
By Jared Jacobson, President, CARM This issue of Building Rural Manitoba is dedicated to celebrating the success of CARM membership as well as the entire organization. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Membership and the CARM office for another successful year. In 2018, we remained very active [...]