Filipino Journal, Manitoba Edition - March 05 - 20, 2023

NURSES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Manitoba and Philippines' shared initiative cements more manpower hiring management in the future

RP DOH official airs concern on nurses "brain drain"

MANILA: Manitoba MLA Jon Reyes, Minister of Labor and Immigration, welcomed the guests from the different hiring stakeholders and the Canadian Embassy officials at the formal reception held at the Manila Peninsula, Makati, Philippines.

Another member of the Manitoba Nurses Recruiting Team, Monika Warren, Chief Nursing Officer, shared with Jon Reyes in the recruitment of nurses is part of a collaborative relationship established between Manitoba and the Philippines. Also, Ken Borce, chief of Clinical Operations at Cancer Care Manitoba, addressed the gathering.

Warren, in the Manitoba brochure published by Health Careers Manitoba CA, writes: "The contribution of health care workers is important and valued by Canadians and nursing is a highly respected profession in Canada." And she added:

MLA Jon Reyes with Manuel Joey A. Regala, 1st VP, Chief Security and Data Protection Officer, EastWest Bank

MLA Jon Reyes,Minister of Labor and Immigration Monika Warren, Shared Health, Chief Nursing officer

Manitoba Nursing Recruitment Team led by MLA Jon Reyes

Monika Warren, MLA Jon Reyes, Ken Borce, Chief Clinical Operation, CCMB; Rod Escobar Cantiveros, Publisher, Filipino Journal

Christina Dela Cruz, CEO/President, Chartreuse Prime Recruitment, MLA Jon Reyes, lady guest and Rod E. Cantiveros

AMS Group of Companies, from l to r, lady guest, Marc R. Capistrano, Managing Director, Staffhouse International Resources; Arnold Saulong, AMS Chairman and President; Manny Gomez, Managing Director, Staffhouse International Resources; guest, Jefferson Adora, General Manager, Andrews Manpower Consulting Inc.

Cel Rebullido, Franchise Consultant; Melodina P. Isaguirre, CEO, Tapa King; Rowena A. Santos, business development, Tapa King, MLA Jon Reyes, guest, Rod E.Cantiveros

Some members of the Manitoba Nurses Recruitment Team

Photos by Rod Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

see a future filled with hope and excitement for nurses in Manitoba. There is a place for you in Manitoba and I hope you will join us."

Among the prominent stakeholders present at the reception include Arnold Saulong, chairman and president, AMS Group of Companies; Jefferson Adora, general manager of Andrews Manpower Consulting Inc.; Marc R. Capistrano, and Manny Gomez, managing directors, Staffhouse International Resources.

Other guests include Christina

Manitoba hosts career information sessions at Peninsula Hotel

Dela Cruz-Frey, president and CEO, Chartreuse Prime Recruitment Inc; Richard Mcgonegal, Roger Dimmel and Rex Pio M. Castaneda, trustees of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines; Manuel Joey A. Regala, 1st vice president, Chief Operating and Data Protection Office, EastWest Banking Corporation; Melodina P. Isaguirre, CEO; Rowena A.Santos, business development officer, Tapa King; Corrie Layon, Air Canada Phils; Cel Rebullido, franchise consultant; and some Canadian embassy officials.

The Manitoba team headed by Hon. Jon Reyes arrived in the Philippines to do the recruitment over three days in Manila; then to Cebu and Iloilo.

Many incentives are offered for successful applicants upon acceptance of the conditional offer, and these include: 1) paid travel to Manitoba; 2) paid licensing; 3) accommodation and settlement allowance for 3 months; 4)paid immigration support and guidance throughout the move to Manitoba; 5) workplace onboarding, orientation and buddied mentorship; and 6) access to paid programming when additional bridging is required.

As of this date, there are 150 successful candidates who passed the interview.

Labor and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes said in an interview: "Manitoba is here because we are here on a mission to recruit nurses and health care workers. We are trying to get 300 nurses,150 this year and 150 next year."

Meanwhile, the Department of Health airs concern about the recruitment of nurses going on by rich countries like New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.

Meanwhile, Department of Health Officer-in-Charge (OIC)

Undersecretary Maria Rosario S. Vergeire, switched an alarm on the rising interest in the recruitment of nurses. She said: " It is quite alarming because of what is happening right

now, that we will lose many nurses in the coming days, weeks, months, and years and this will drain our country". Vergeriere suggested that in the future, a bilateral labor agreement must be implemented to develop conditions for the recruitment of nurses.

According to the OIC of DOH Vergeriere, there is a shortage of nurses. At present, there are 178,000 but the health system needs at least 350,000 need right now is more than 350,000 nurses.

Rod Escobar Cantiveros with Gina Trinidad, Amanda Pineda, and other members of the Manitoba Team

Guests of MLA Jon Reyes led by Winnie Macatangay of Winnipeg

Jon Reyes, Minister of Labour and Immigration

Ken Boyce, Internationally Educated Nurse and currently Chief of Operations, CancerCare Manitoba

Monika Warren, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Change Services, Shared Health

Photos by Jimmy Domingo, Supplied by Shared Health

Photos supplied by Shared Health

Photos by Rod Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

Do the early rumblings try to shake the foundation of BBM administration

Random interviews with ordinary people resulted in mixed views

And this popular adage, "utang ng loob" is so strong to hamper his effective and efficient management of the country's affairs? To some critics in a quiet mode, these people are puppeteers, holding the strings of a puppet to perform.

Two months before President Bongbong Marcos's one- year anniversary as the 17th president of the Republic of the Philippines, a few critics aired their concerns on what is happening in the country and added to this, many ordinary Pinoys, some had voted for BBM as president, have been voicing out that BBM promised for lower commodity price on the basic needs of the people seemed to be just an empty promise, just to get their votes. BBM failed them and considered another circus at the executive level.

Is it true that the group of men close to him, who helped him to win the presidential election, for those who voted for him in block voting are people who have tied BBM's arms to run the country as if these human forces are running the presidency?

President Bongbong Marcos needs advisers, consultants and confidant to run the presidency, and being so young to be the 17th President, he needs people to help and aid him to run the presidency effectively and efficiently.

Then came the horrendous price of onion which skyrocketed to PH800 per kilo due to the shortage of local supplies. And then the illegal importation and smuggling of sugar, both are basic needs of the people.

These increasing prices of onions and shortage of sugar brought suspicious concerns that tied up when President BBM had chosen to be the interim Secretary of Agriculture. The high prices of agricultural products inside Malacanang undertakings?

Agriculture has not progressed so fast as the government has intended, giving a glowing picture of problems

due to the marketing of agricultural products, like no syncronationzation of planting of vegetables, poor warehousing, and the presence of middlemen, and to top it all off, some natural disasters like typhoons which are the greatest enemy of the fishermen and farmers. BBM had chosen to be the Secretary of Agriculture to give him a closer look at the perennial problems facing the farmers and fishermen, and to implement initiatives to increase production.

"Why does BBM travel a lot to foreign countries? According to some I interviewed, they said that BBM must stay in the Philippines to solve the problems of the people.

"Travel nang travel, dapat tutukan niya ang mga problema ng bayan."

Many have noticed the many travels of BBM to foreign countries for the purpose of inviting investors to establish businesess in the Philippines which would lead to more jobs for the Filipinos; and to contrast former

President Duterte who had never traveled, BBM wants to re-establish friendships and economic cooperation.

"Wala ding nangyayari, katulad ng mga smuggling ng mga sibuyas at asukal, eh bakit nangyayari ito. Ibinoto ko siya dahil sa pangako niya," parang wala nang pag-asa ang bayan natin, marami pa din mahirap," my taxi driver told me while cruising along Aurora Blvd, at 11 pm, after I attended a function at the Manila Hotel.

My last interview is subject to debate. Carlos, lugaw vendor said: " Nothing is being done to help the poor, but for the sake of my support to BBM, I am happy that a man is the president of the Philippines. You cannot expect good government from a woman president."

Are these rumblings creating some cracks in BBM administration?

One guy said: "Wait for three years, if nothing happened, start shaking the BBM foundation."

Patience is a political game.

Photo source: pbbm.com.ph

Tech Thursday: The Power of Connection

Last month, I had the awesome opportunity to share recruiting insights at Tech Thursdays and a popular weekly event in Winnipeg's bustling tech sector event scene. Tech Thursdays take place at the Kings Head Pub and it's a great place to connect with peers and other industry players. In my talk, "The Power of Connections" was an opportunity to share the importance of building recruiting connections to advance one's career

Here are five reasons why connections with recruiters are important:

Access to Hidden Job Opportunities

Recruiters often have access to job openings that are not publicly advertised. By building a relationship with a recruiter, candidates can get access to these hidden job opportunities and potentially find their dream job.

Industry Insights

Recruiters often have a deep understanding of the industry they are recruiting for. By building a relationship with a recruiter, candidates can gain industry insights, learn about market trends, and identify areas where they need to upskill.

Feedback on Resume and Interview

Skills

Recruiters review numerous resumes and conduct many interviews daily. They are experts at identifying what makes a resume stand out and can offer valuable feedback on a candidate’s resume and interview skills. Candidate Advocacy Recruiters often act as an advocate for their candidates. They can communicate a candidate’s strengths and accomplishments to a potential employer, which can help candidates stand out from the crowd.

Long-Term Relationship Building

By building a strong connection with a recruiter, candidates can develop a long-term relationship that can be valuable throughout their career. Recruiters can offer advice on career progression, connect candidates with industry leaders, and provide guidance on navigating the job market.

In closing, I encourage candidates, recruiters and hiring managers to attend networking events, connect with recruiters on LinkedIn and don't hesitate to reach out for advice on career paths. Ultimately, we want to help job seekers land their dream jobs.

Tech Thursdays are put on by the Winnipeg tech community, with support from Neo Financial and SkipTheDishes. Our community sponsors are North Forge Technology Exchange, New

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Manitoba Technology Accelerator, Startup TNT, Tech Winnipeg and

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As a talent acquisition specialist, building relationships is one key part of my success. It's important for job seekers to understand the power of networking and building relationships with recruiters.

Warming up the Tech Thursday stage with my Walmart Global Tech recruiting colleague, Tamara Olson.

Reunited with my former agency recruiting colleagues - Chris Anderson, Talentry (left) and Kam Singh, Resolute Technology Solutions (right).

Delivering my "Power of Connections" presentation at Tech Thursday.

PBA Winnipeg 2022-23 Season Champions

The champion games for the 2022-23 Philippine Basketball Association (Winnipeg) are slowly wrapping up with playoffs and championship games in February and March. Here's a snapshot of the league champions. Full results on FilipinoJournal.com

CHAMPIONS

Senior B - Tropas

Master A - Munoz Silkscreen

Master B - Arlington Chiropractic

Veterans B - WMD Home Decor

Veterans A - Munoz Silkscreen

Ladies Open - Potato Corner

Senior 32+ - Casama Champion

Juvenile - NBTC Champion

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TELLING STORIES THAT REFLECT MANITOBA’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY. Our Reader Bridge program is strengthening the community through the power of words and pictures so that all Manitobans regardless of race or ethnicity see themselves in the pages and pixels of The Free Press.

Daniel M. Cleto B.A., LL.B. Gary M. Sarcida B.A. (Adv), LL.B.

Renato Y. Mamucud B.A., J.D.

Photos by Rhose Tañedo | PBA Winnipeg

PBA Committee

Dreams Come True: 23 High Schoolers Awarded Scholarships to Vancouver Film School

23 students from Sisler High School's CREATE program have been awarded substantial tuition scholarships to Vancouver Film School (VFS) to study animation, game design, programming, 3D and visual effects. The scholarships are provided by VFS and The Schroeder Foundation, representing an investment of over $677,000. Since 2015, over 100 students from the CREATE program have received VFS scholarships, and this year’s group of 23 will be the largest single cohort to date. The Schroeder Foundation has also provided over $600,000 in scholarships and $900,000 in equipment to CREATE since 2019, in addition to funding industry liaisons to coordinate partnerships, work

placements, and internships for students. CREATE provides students with industry and post-secondary pathways to creative industries and hands-on experience in media

production, offering both high-school and post-high instruction in animation, game design, film, motion graphics, and other digital media.

Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 31

Sa Úgoy ng Músika

One style of music that I really love, especially when I'm in a somber or romantic mood, is what many regard as Sophistipop--a portmanteau of 'sophisticated' and 'pop.' It is best characterized by its mix of Light Jazz, Soul, New Wave, and, of course, Pop. More often than not, the instrumentation is highlighted by or embellished with acoustic

guitar, piano, woodwind, horn, and/ or bowed string instruments--either organically or synthesizer-generated or a combination of both. The tempo of the songs are typically slow or, at the least, mid-range--New Romantic Pop balladry at its most classy and melodramatic.

This set consists of albums containing songs that fit the Sophistipop

description. They may not be New Wave proper, but many enthusiasts of the genre love them anyway and regard them as part of the whole spectrum.

* Breathe - All That Jazz (1988) ("Hands to Heaven")

* Crowded House - Woodface (1991) ("Four Seasons in One Day")

* Cutting Crew - The Scattering (1989) ("Everything but My Pride")

* The Escape Club - Dollars & Sex (1991) ("I'll Be There")

* Level 42 - Level 42 (1981) ("Why Are You Leaving?")

* Everything but the Girl - Idlewild (1988) ("Always Was Your Girl")

*Love & Money - Strange Kind of Love (1988) ("Axis of Love")

*Lighthouse Family - Postcards from Heaven (1997) ("Lost in Space")

(Crossword) PALAISIPAN

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Horoscope

Start the month by putting yourself out there when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your sign on Wednesday. This is the best day of the year to ask someone out, go on a first date, or even hit up an old flame. It’s the perfect day to get lucky by making just the right first impression (*wink*).

If a lingering love affair ended long ago, you might have the opportunity to win them back when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your healing zone on Wednesday. Old love affairs can come back from the grave today. If they’re right for you, Taurus, welcome them back, but don’t ignore any red flags.

March begins on a very friendly note when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your social zone on Wednesday. It’s easy to make friends today, and new relationships can lead to windfalls. Allow yourself to be social and it can lead to success. It’s all about who you know, Gemini.

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Start a new month by doing some serious networking when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your career zone on Wednesday. This aspect makes it easy to make the connections that can lead to success. From promotions to high achievements, the contacts you make now can bring you some big wins.

Start the month of March by meeting people from all walks of life when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your expansion zone on Wednesday. You’ll be able to gain a better understanding of the world by meeting new people from different backgrounds. You can have luck finding a travel buddy or forming a long-distance relationship.

Start the new month by deepening your important bonds as Venus conjoins Jupiter in your transformation zone on Wednesday. If you’re looking to take an important relationship to the next level, now is the time to do it. From breathing new life into a faltering connection to getting a little naughty, you’ll get lucky in more ways than one, Virgo (*wink*).

The start of the month is ideal for relationships of all kinds when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your partnership zone on Wednesday. This aspect helps you feel the love. From going on the perfect date to taking a relationship to the next level, it’s an ideal day to come to an agreement, sign contracts, and fall in love.

If you want to make some healthy changes to your life this month, don’t be afraid to ask for help on Wednesday. Venus conjoins Jupiter in your health zone, encouraging you to seek help to create a better life. From finding a fitness buddy to developing good relationships with your coworkers, these connections can lead to success.

March begins on a delightful note when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your pleasure zone on Wednesday. This is a great day to start a spring fling, go on a creative date, and get lucky in more ways than one. The only rule is to have as much fun as possible, Sagittarius. Enjoy!

March begins with harmony at home as Venus conjoins Jupiter in your family zone on Wednesday. This is a great day to indulge in all the comforts of home as you spend time with your family and make some lasting memories. Enjoy yourself, Capricorn!

Communication in your important relationships can create success when Venus conjoins Jupiter in your communication zone on Wednesday. This is a great day to talk to your neighbors and friends, do some networking, and just make connections through bantering. A few words can lead to plenty of luck.

The “m” in March stands for “money” this week as Venus conjoins Jupiter in your value zone on Wednesday. This is a great day to form a dream team that can help you earn some serious cash. Valued relationships can really boost your self-esteem, leading to windfalls in your life.

Revisiting 'Electric Dreams' {in memory of Miles}

Sa Báwat Páhinâ ng Pánitikan

Aside from listening to music and reading books, watching movies is another of my favorite pastimes since I was a kid. I still remember many of the the movies that I first saw in the 1970s. The ensuing decade, however, has most of the films that had a lasting impression on my memory--primarily because that time was my teenage years. Here is one of my most-favorite films of the 1980s.

The time must have been the summer of 1985 when I first saw the film 'Electric Dreams' on Betamax--whose theatrical release was the year previous to that. It remains one of my Top 5 '80s Young Romance movies, along with 'The Last American Virgin' (1982), 'Valley Girl' (1983), 'Some Kind of Wonderful' (1987), and 'Can't Buy Me Love' (1987).

Starring Lenny von Dohlen

(Miles Harding) and Virginia Madsen (Madeline Robistat), 'Electric Dreams' is about the bizarre love triangle that develops among Miles, Madeline, and Miles's computer named Edgar. It is a prime example of an '80s romantic comedy--sprinkled with

GMA Pinoy TV delivers an unbeatable lineup of shows and movies for March!

lots of funny moments but also glazed with heartbreaking and tear-pulling scenes.

But, most of all, 'Electric Dreams' has a very awesome soundtrack! My favorites are "Love Is Love" by Culture Club, "The Duel" and

"Madeline's Theme" by Giorgio Moroder, and of course, the main song, "Together in Electric Dreams" by Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder. In Memoriam

Actor Lenny von Dohlen died on July 5, 2022, after a long illness.

Naikublíng Tálaarawán ni Sylvia Plath

Kahá-kahápon lang ay nakatáwa pa s'ya Kung ibabátay sa ngitî bakás ang sayá

Ang dámi pa nga n'yang nakáin sa hapúnan Ngúnit di na talagá nakipaghuntáhan

Matalínhagà ang kanyáng mga salitâ

Damá sa isinúlat na nobéla't tulâ

Báwat diín pumípintig na párang pulsó Damdámin binigyáng-búhay ang mga bérso

Ang tináhak ng útak ay masalimuót

Patí saríling baít tulúyang nalímot

Mga súliranin ang ísip ay minanhíd Hanggáng sa sumukò pintô ay ipinínid

Káhit sa tabí ng nagniníngas na apóy Di napígil ang lamíg ng dugóng dumáloy

GMA Network’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV continues to offer a lineup of iconic content for all global Pinoys.

Beginning March 6, expect a story filled with love, family drama, and intriguing twists as this generation’s soap opera superstars -- Shayne Sava as Ara and Althea Ablan as Bella -- banner the newest series “AraBella.” It revolves around Roselle (Camille Prats), a mother who has been searching for her lost daughter for 10 years. With the help of a TV show, she chanced upon a teenager, Ara, searching for her real mother. Both their narratives match and it gave Roselle hope that she finally found her daughter only to find out their DNA tests don’t match. Still, Roselle decided to adopt Ara. However, everything will change as the real daughter, Bella, returns.

GMA also champions inclusivity and acceptance through the first-ever ice-skating drama series produced by the network entitled "Hearts on Ice." Starring Ashley Ortega as Ponggay and Xian Lim as Enzo, the uplifting show follows the journey of a girl suffering from a leg impairment but desires to fulfill

her mother’s dream of becoming a figure skating champion. Her mother is skeptical about her capabilities as it could only make her condition worse, until she meets a man who will bring out the best in her.

Tune in also to the upcoming GMA Public Affairs romantic drama series “The Write One” headlined by Kapuso Action Drama Prince Ruru Madrid and Sparkle star Bianca Umali. It follows the story of a man who finds a mysterious typewriter that allows him to rewrite his love and life story.

GMA Pinoy TV viewers should also catch this month’s movie offerings featuring the Philippine Cinemas’ award-winning actresses, Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor.

Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita is about Gerry Paz played by Sen. Bong Revilla. He is a CIS agent wrongly accused of a crime and crosses paths with a government special prosecutor Atty. Vera Villaverde, portrayed by Vilma Santos. As Gerry tries to escape from the law, he accidentally takes Vera as his hostage. The two continue to run from the law enforcers and Vera realizes Gerry’s innocence and a relationship slowly blossoms

between them. Vera helps him clear his name as they continue their affair.

Isa Pang Bahaghari starring Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael De Mesa, and Sanya Lopez talks about forgiveness as a former seaman long presumed dead tries to reconcile with his embittered family with the help of his gay best friend.

Meanwhile, Rubia Servios is about the obsession of a man to a woman who will stop at nothing to possess her even though she is soon to be wed. The movie is bannered by Vilma Santos, Mat Ranillo III, and Philip Salvador.

Finally, the crime and drama movie Whistleblower talks about an accountant, played by Nora Aunor. She is found restrained inside a mansion and agrees to testify against her employer (Cherry Pie Picache) who heads a massive scam against the Filipino people.

Enjoy these upcoming GMA series that will tug at your hearts and watch your favorite movies this month on GMA Pinoy TV.

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Pusò ay sinásakal ng kukó ng kwágo

Naráramdaman ay di káyang mabágo

Sa idád na tatlumpúng-táon ápat na b'wan

Piníling talikúran ang kinábukasan

Binásag ang bangâ pagtunóg ng kampanà

At sa húrno hinúgot ang hulíng hiningá

Note:

A poem consisting of five quatrains of 13-syllable lines

"A great muscular owl were sitting on my chest, its talons clenching and constricting my heart."--Sylvia Plath

Sa Pag-íhip sa Dáhon ng Kahápon

Winnipeg Jets celebrate Black History Night

The Winnipeg Jets celebrated Black History Month in February along with the NHL by honoring diversity in hockey, past and current players, and driving positive social change. Winnipeg Jets alumnus Ray Neufeld participated in a special ceremonial puck drop during the February 28th game against the visiting Los Angeles Kings. This game was recognized as Black History Night in partnership with Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba Inc. Jets players also wore Know Their Name T-shirts, designed by local Black-owned company Zueike, to bring more awareness to the initiative. Throughout the month, the Jets have share stories important to the sport and community, and Jets players join all other NHL teams in donning Willie O'Ree/Equality helmet decals in honor of Black History Month and the NHL's first Black player.

Photos by Danny Truong by Ron Cantiveros

HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, La Riviere, Manitoba: A REVISIT

by Gem and Lita Anis

Unseasonably warm temperature on Sunday, 12 February 2023 was sufficiently enough to be a valid reason for winter enthusiasts like us to go skiing, whether alpine or cross-country, and snowboarding.

Heading to Holiday Mountain Ski Resort roughly one and a half hours southwest of Winnipeg to quench the thirst to slide down the slopes is actually a revisit to the resort having been here several times before. As posted at Global News, the ski resort was forced to close last winter season due to Covid-19 restrictions and then reopened last 26 December 2022 under new ownership, Paul and Renee Warkentin.

Situated at Manitoba’s Pembina Valley, Holiday Mountain Ski Resort is nestled in La Riviere, a town of 228 people living in 110 of its 134 total private dwellings. Founded in 1886 by Metis Franco-Manitobans who are predominantly English speaking, La Riviere was previously

home to Hamm-tone Guitars and Mandolins and the Pembina Valley Guitar Building Course. However, travelers can still have their photos taken here at the Wild Turkey Statue, the icon of La Riviere, built to commemorate the community’s centennial in 1986.

Holiday Mountain Ski Resort was founded by Noel Later in 1959 becoming the oldest ski resort in the province of Manitoba. A prarie province of vast flat plains it may be hard to believe that the province has mountains or hills to downhill ski; however, there are valleys where slopes and hills are plenty. As the new general manager of the resort, Abe Sawatsky, says, “Holiday Mountain Ski Resort is an iconic place in Manitoba, a hidden gem in the valley that doesn’t really feel like you’re here in Manitoba – it’s so beautiful”.

Holiday Mountain Ski Resort boasts the first snowmaking system, the first chairlift and the first snow

camera in Manitoba. The founder’s favourite achievement though is the installation of the first Carpet Lift that may have revolutionized alpine skiers jus learning the winter sport. The Wonder Carpet Beginner does not require the new learner to hand- grab the rope tow to climb the bunny hill - just step onto the carpet and comfortably glide to the top of the hill. So great for beginners!

The resort offers alpine (downhill) and cross-country skiing and snowboarding, now the craze of the younger generation. Holiday Mountain has eleven (11) ski runs/ trails that are all named after the people who helped the founder with the creation of the resort – Deacon, Nowak Express, Irving, 4 Ridley (the green easy favourite), McCoubrey, Groff, Turner, Bunny Hill, Reid, Champagne Bowl, and Barclay Bow.

La Riviere is not only a haven in winter but also in summer for hikers, bikers and canoeists to enjoy the hills and the winding Pembina River.

Ski chairlift tickets, full day for adults, cost Canadian$51; youth (13-17), student (ID required), and military (ID required) $46.; Junior (5-12), Senior (65+) $32; and Tiger (1-4) is Free. Lift tickets are plus 5% GST. Helmets are optional. Should

you choose to wear one (for head protection) they have them available. Night skiing, 7-10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, costs $32. If you are skiing for more than a day, on-site accommodations at the A-Frame cabins located at the base of the resort can be booked in advanced. See you at the mountain. Have fun and enjoy safe SKIING!

Gem in front of Holiday Mt. trail map

The Anis Family skiers: Jimmy, Amy, Gem, Omar, Rico and Jerry