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CentrePort Canada Inc.

has announced Tim Feemster, a prominent U.S. site-selection consultant and leading logistics and supply-chain strategist, has been appointed to its board of directors. Feemster is one of the at‐large appointments to CentrePort’s 15‐member board, which has dedicated positions for directors from outside the province. CentrePort Canada is a 20,000‐acre inland port and foreign trade zone that connects to major national and international trade gateways and corridors. It is the only inland port in the country with direct access to tri‐modal transportation — extensive truck, rail and air cargo operations.

The MB Sign Association

is pleased to announce its newly elected board of directors: president, Peter Maconachie, Postime Signs; past president, Andrew Wrolstad, Signex Manufacturing; vice-president, John Karasevich, Electra Sign; secretary-treasurer, Rona Jackson, Belle Fosh; director, Tim Sehn, ND Graphics. The MB Sign Association acts on behalf of member companies to advance the sign and image-making industry in the province.

La chorale des Intrépides

is pleased to announce its board of directors for 2016-2017: Hélène Perreault, president; Monique Desrosier, vice-president; Lynelle Hébert, treasurer; Christelle Waldie, secretary; Michelle Bourgeois, past president; Sylvie Hébert, Véronique Villain and Robin Wiebe.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada — Manitoba Branch

has unveiled its board of directors for 2016-17: Pankaj Sharma, president; Brigitte Sandron, past president; Dan Ransom, vice-president; Tracy Solar, treasurer; Daryl Friesen, secretary. Directors at large are: Kevin Fontain, Donna Dzydz, Karen Goossen, Ian Goodall-George and Dr. Clara Bohm. The Kidney Foundation focuses on kidney health and improving the lives of people affected by kidney disease through educational initiatives that prevent kidney disease, screening for early detection, advocacy to assist those living with CKD and patient services.

The Health Sciences Centre Foundation

has unveiled its new board for 2016-17: Tina Jones, chairwoman; William S. Gardner, vice-chairman; Andrew Stibbard, treasurer and chairman of finance & audit; Megan Adams, chairwoman of marketing & communications; Paul Wiebe, chairman of grants & allocations; Tina Jones, chairwoman of donor development; Brian Lerner, chairman of nominating & governance; Dana Erickson, chief operating officer, HSC; Paul Wiebe, director of research administration, HSC; Richard Buchwald, chairman of lottery management. Directors are: Chris Watson, Daniel Chisick, Gord Lee, Jill Winograd, John Heimbecker, Mike Linton, Paul Challoner, Ryan Downey, Scott Lins, Scott Stirton, and Silvia V. De Sousa. Ex-officio member: Jonathon Lyon, president & CEO, HSC.

The Aulneau Renewal Centre

has announced its board of directors for 2016-17. The new board is: Richard Frechette, president; Annick Boulet, vice-president; and Gerald Simard, secretary/treasurer. Directors are: Nikketa Campbell, Fr. Robert Campeau, Mary Courchene, Marcel Gauvin, Mathieu Lafreniere, Caroline Piotrowskiv, Paul Rochon, Sr. Dora Tetrault and Andrea Winnemuller.

Dream Factory Foundation Inc.

is pleased to announce its 2016-17 board of directors: president Leilani Kagan, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP; vice-president Marc Simard, M.Y. Professional Planning Inc.; treasurer Amanda Yon, Qualico; secretary Lizette Grivicic, Diagnostic Services Manitoba; Don Grant; Kate Holden, De Luca Fine Wines; Doug Meacham; Don Smith, Vital Life Inc.; medical adviser Dr. Chris Hohl, Children’s Hospital; and executive director Howard Koks. The Dream Factory was founded in Winnipeg in 1983 as the first organization of its kind in Canada. It is dedicated to making dreams come true for Manitoba children suffering from a life-threatening illness and remains a 100 per cent Manitoba organization.

Manitoba Music

has unveiled its 2016-17 board of directors: Paul Jordan, The Forks Renewal Corporation, president; Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music; Erick Casselman, the Park Theatre; David “Bucky” Driedger, Royal Canoe; Cheryl Grewar, Frantic Films; Morgan Hamill, Winnipeg Folk Festival; Irina Ivanov Bissonnette, Winnipeg Folk Festival; Rachel Margolis, Aikens Law; Bob Somers, Scatliff + Miller + Murray; and artists Don Amero and Vanessa Kuzina. Manitoba Music is a member-based, not-for-profit industry association representing more than 750 members in all facets of the music industry. Through its programs and services, it provides information, education and industry development opportunities to nurture, develop and promote the growth and sustainability of the Manitoba music industry.

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