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Unexpected Opportunities Result in Life Altering Decisions for Mannville Resident and Business Owner Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Some of the best laid plans aren’t plans at all. Just ask Jocelyne Lanovaz. A brief stop over in Mannville in 2015 while she was getting her motorcycle repaired in Lloydminster marked the beginning of new relationships, which in turn developed into other opportunities in the community for the former Edmonton resident. Jocelyne wanted to have a breather from her hectic life in Edmonton and soon after her stop over purchased a property in Mannville, a place where she could retreat to during weekends. One thing led to another and the certified professional accountant decided to take on a few clients during her down time. That led to her putting out her own shingle, and opening a permanent business in former MP Leon Benoit’s office. One thing led to another and she decided to open another business, Confectionery 881, with her partner Alfred St. Jean. The convenience store has been open seven days a week since it opened more than four years ago. If Jocelyne wasn’t busy enough, she decided to get involved with the Mannville & District Chamber of Commerce, serving as president for three years. She believes there’s power in numbers and enjoyed advocating on behalf of members, about 40 in total, during her time in that role. “We are a very entrepreneurial com-
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