Margaret Moran retired as new GM at Wakamow Valley Authority; Todd Johnson transitioned into new role
Todd Johnson came with 17 years of experience in non-profit organizations and officially started at Wakamow Valley Authority on January 15th.
Margaret Moran's official day of retirement at the Authority was on May 17.
Moran started working at Wakamow Valley Authority in 2006 and took up the position as General Manager in 2013.
Community Recovery Team (CRT) established to expand mental health support in Moose Jaw
A new Community Recovery Team (CRT) in Moose Jaw received government funding, enabling them to facilitate more intensive supports for people living with complex, persistent mental health challenges. The Government of Saskatchewan dedicated $4.2 million in targeted funding to launch the team in Moose Jaw and seven other communities.
Community Recovery Teams (CRTs) use a holistic, team-based approach to help clients manage symptoms, avoid hospitalization, achieve their individual goals, and thrive in the community. The 10-person Moose Jaw CRT includes an Assessor Coordinator, two Occupational Therapists, five Community Mental Health Nurses and two Mental Health Therapists.
There are also multidisciplinary activities with psychiatrists, an adult psychologist, adult services and counsellors who are part of Mental Health and Addictions Services in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw Co-op purchases Prairie Plains Agro
In March, the Moose Jaw Co-op acquired Prairie Plains Agro, an independent crop input and protection business based in Moose Jaw.
Prairie Plains Agro Ltd. was born in 2009 when Mark LaRoque, his wife Mary and business partner Lisa Martin launched the independent crop input retail business. They carry a range of products for producers, including fertilizer, seed, crop protection and agronomy services. The business also supports growers with crop input products and fertility planning.
Moose Jaw Co-op’s acquisition has complemented its existing Agro Centre, which offers small equipment, farm hardware, and bulk fuel to producers.
New GM of local Co-op
Geoff Anderson is the new general manager of the Moose Jaw Co-op Association Ltd., having taken over for Gerry Onyskevitch following his retirement after 27 years as general manager here in Moose Jaw.
Anderson spent the past five years in Regina working for Federated Co-op Ltd as a retail advisor.
2019 PRISM Awards highlight influential women at annual gala
The 6th annual PRISM Awards, presented by Business Women of Moose Jaw (BWMJ)celebrated the influence of 21 local women, highlighting their accomplishments and contributions to the community.
Award winners for each category were as follows: Emmy Barr, Perseverance; NIcole Radfelder, Role Model; Crystal Froese, Influential; Kyra Klassen, Successful; Bonnie Nelson, Mentor; Kaia Isenor, Youth Achievement; Betty Butler, Lifetime Achievement.
The PRISM Awards Gala acts as a fundraiser for the Moose Jaw Transition House, and has raised over $100,000 for the group over the years.
