I’ve come a long way to be living in Beausejour. I was born in Portugal and lived there till I was 14, when I came to Canada, (Winnipeg), with my parents.
Social work was my calling and I graduated from University of Manitoba in 1978—yes I know that’s a long time ago—don’t remind me. I’ve spent most of my professional life working for Child and Family Services, in Winnipeg, until I moved to Beausejour, with my family in July 1999. I’ve continued to work for Child and Family Services in Eastman.
I’ve had a great interest in supporting Fathers to be Better Dad’s and have offered the Better Fathering Group in Beausejour, a number of times over the last few years.
I’ve coached soccer, when my kids were younger, and have been a member of the Beausejour Community Resource Team.
I have a wife and 4 children and we’ve enjoyed getting to know Eastman and the fine folks who live here. My oldest child in now in University and my youngest goes to ESS.
I became a Board Member of Network 4 Change when it was first formed and its been gratifying to see it continue to grow to meet the needs of our community. I’m happy to contribute in any way I can to this wonderful Community Resource Centre.
As the Wellness Facilitator with the Beausejour-Brokenhead District of North Eastman Health Association, I have the pleasure of working with a variety of community groups and organizations, including Network 4 Change. My role is to help and encourage people to make healthy lifestyle choices, and to work with various organizations to create environments that support those choices. Our goal is to make the healthy choice the easy choice when it comes to healthy eating, getting active, being tobacco free, and reducing stress and injuries.
At home in the winter months, my two daughters and I enjoy the exhilarating on-ice game of Ringette. My husband Jay is a Ringette coach and our #1 fan. In the lazy days of summer, we all enjoy the fun that the lake has to offer and visiting with friends and family.
I am pleased to be the newest board member with Network 4 Change. I live in Beausejour with my husband Kevin, and our two children Sheyanne and Abby.
I bring to the table 20+ years experience working with people who have been labeled with an intellectual disability. I am currently employed with People First of Canada, a national organization that promotes human rights for Canadian citizens with disabilities, as well as raises awareness across the country to help build a more inclusive society.
I am member of the Board of Directors for Network 4 Change and have been since the creation of this community organization.
I was born and raised in Beausejour , graduating from Edward Schreyer School in 1987. And now, I am back at the school as the Principal. It is a unique and wonderful experience to be contributing back to my home community and I truly enjoy the staff, students and parents of our school.
My experience in the field of education started at U of M in 1987 where I received my Bachelor in Education in 1991. I began teaching at Silver Heights Collegiate in Winnipeg where I taught both French Immersion and International Baccalaureate Mathematics. After 8 ½ years there, I took a position at École Golden Gate for the next 2½ years. My role there was Assistant Principal and also teaching some Mathematics and Physical Education. Those first 11 years in St. James gave me the experience and expertise to land a job in Beausejour as the Assistant Principal. Three years later finds me in the role of Principal. I have obtained my Post Baccalaureate in Educational Administration as well as my level 1 and level 2 Administrator’s certificates along the way as well.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family who all live in either Beausejour or Oakbank. I am still active in many sports, including volleyball, curling, golf and canoeing. I love to read just about anything and am an avid traveler, always looking for that new and exciting destination.
Fred Kazina is a resident and businessman of Beausejour. He is married to
Denise, and has a son Chad and a daughter Stacey. He has contributed
to our community in many ways including owning a business here for the past 23 years. He has also been a part of numerous local committees including:
- Member of the Beausejour Beautification Committee & Daylily Park
- Member of the Beausejour Brokenhead Development Corporation
- Member of the Ethanol Committee
- Member of the Park Avenue Reconstruction Management Team
- Past Chairman of Just Training Corporation and active Board Member
- Fundraising Chairman for the 2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts held in Beausejour
- Event Coordinator for the 2008 Strathcona Senior Men’s Provincial Curling Championships to be held in Beausejour
- Past President/Current Director of the Beausejour & District Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the Board of the Beausejour Community Resource Team
- Mayor of the Town of Beausejour for seven (7) years 1995 - 2002
- Past President of the Association for Community Living - Beausejour Branch
- Past President of the Tyndall Fraternal Order of Eagles #3386 and current member
- Past Vice Chairman of the Beausejour and District Hospital and Ambulance Board of Directors
- Past Vice Chairman of the East Gate Lodge Board
- Past Vice Chairman of the Brokenhead River Planning District
- Past Chairman of the Brokenhead River Community Health Foundation
- Past Chairman of the Public Works Department for the Town of Beausejour
- Past Member of the Community Round Table
We (Denise, Doug, and children Kristin and Michael) moved to the Beausejour area from Winnipeg in 1975. Kristin and Michael graduated from school, are married with families, and residing in BC and Alberta respectively.
I worked for Safeway in Winnipeg from 1970 to 1982, attended the University of Winnipeg from 1983 through 1986 and attained a 4 year Bachelor of Arts degree with double majors in Sociology/Justice and Law Enforcement.
I started my “Probations” career in July 1984 as an Honorary Probation Office (HPO) while attending university and later while on contract to the Attorney General’s Department. Here, I spent a year touring the Province for the Roadside Breathalyzer Survey and subsequently the Northern Justice Survey. The next thirteen years were spent travelling to First Nations communities within the Eastman Region to provide Probation serives. Early on, it became apparent, especially in the remote communities, there was an issue with the lack of resources for perpetrators and victims of domestic violence. This sparked an interest in developing local resources, “group work” and eventually Provincial training of others (Probation/Correction/Police Officers/CFS Workers) to spread awareness and the skills to deal with their DV clients. Next was a year-long secondment to Headingley Correctional Centre to train/mentor the officers in the DVU (Domestic Violence Unit) and, in 2001, I returned to teh Beausejour office. In January 2992m I became the Area Director of the Eastman Region.
My interest in volunteer activities led to participation in a variety of community organizations: I have been on the Board of Directors with CPTC (Canadian Power Tobogga Championships) since 1988. In 2002 I became a member on the Board of Directors for NERIC (North Eastman Regional Intersectoral Committee) and was elected co-chair for 2006-2007. I attended my first Network 4 Change meeting and was elected to the Board of Directors October 15, 2007 and in January 2008 joined the Board of Directors for the Service to Seniors Committee.
Retirement is on the horizon (but distant)…I’m still having too much fun doing what I’m doing!
I live in Garson with my husband Gerrit. I retired after 32 years of working for a Storage & Distribution Company with my last 10 years in a management position. I spent ten years as CAO for the Village of Garson and have volunteered for many years at the Garson Community Club and two years with the Justice Committee.
I enjoy spending time with my family: two sons, one grandson & wife, and my three great-grandsons. I also enjoy travelling.
I really enjoy helping to develop a better quality of life for myself and others.
I have been on the Network 4 Change board since it first started.
My husband Bill and I have lived in Beausejour for 36 years. We have two children, Andrea and Craig, and three grandchildren.
I have been a school trustee since 1985, during which time I have served as Chair of the Board, Vice-Chair, chair of the Finance Committee, trustee rep on numerous committees as well as Regional Director of MAST. Over the course of these years I have enjoyed the opportunity and continue to enjoy making a difference in the lives of youth in my community.
I have been in the teaching profession for thirteen years at Edward Schreyer School in Beausejour which is a grade 6-12 school within the Sunrise School Division. Education-wise I have my Bachelor of Education., Post-Bac. in Education. and prerequisites for Masters in Counseling and currently working towards my Level One Admin Certificate.
I started working with youths who had social and behaviour issues within the school setting. I spent two years teaching all core subjects at the grade 7 & 8 levels and three years teaching at the highschool level, including grade 11 & 12 pre-calculus, grade 9 math and phys ed. health components. The last five years have been in the Counselor role.
Provincial, Divisional, School and Community Involvement:
- Provincial-Alternate Facilitator for the Future to Discover Project with the Dept. of Education and Youth.
- Divisional-The Achievement, Behaviour and Citizenhip Committee, Convenor for the Highschool Zone 13 Curling Playoffs.
- School-Teacher Advisor for South Interlake Credit Union Student Branch, Highschool Curling Coach, AAA (Aboriginal Academic Acheivement) leader for Edward Schreyer School, Student Groups (TADD, Nat. Helpers/Peer Tutors)
- Community-Hockey Coach (4 years), Lacrosse Coach (2 years), Soccer Coach, President of the Beausejour Curling Club (Past)
I enjoy curling, camping and playing golf. But the loves of my life are my wife Tracey of 11(and a half) years and my two sons; Brayden (7) and Jarvis (4). All of my “spare” time is spent with them.
As Principal of École Beausejour Early Years School I have the pleasure of partnering with a number of community organizations including Network 4 Change. Working together Network 4 Change and ÉBEYS has successfully implemented and sustained a Breakfast for Learning Program school-wide.
Educationally I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Winnipeg, a Masters degree in Educational Administration from the University of Manitoba and a Post Baccalaureate in Special Education also from UofM.
I live in Oakbank with my husband Mike and three daughters Kristen, Sarah and Jennifer. In my spare time I enjoy walking or snowshoeing at Birds Hill Park with our two dogs Maggie and Bud and heading back to the Maritimes to visit family and friends.
Well when asked to talk about yourself it is so hard to do because I have so much to tell!!! Ha ha. I will try hard not to bore you…..
I work for the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba in the North Eastman Area with my office being in Beausejour. I have had the pleasure to work here for the last three years…it is a wonderful agency to work for…I am very fortunate. I have a background in Mental Health …
I am a Register Psychiatric Nurse…having taken my training at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre and was able to worked there for many years. I have also been provided with the opportunity to work in Mental Health as part of the Community Mental Health program in South Eastman.
My family consists of my husband Fred, who works for Manitoba Hydro in Grand Rapids,Man.and we have one son Gareth, who goes to school in Pinawa. We live in the Area of Seven Sisters and have been there for almost 20 years…. We take full advantage of the area..we love to swim, fish, boat, ride snowmobiles, curl and watch the deer….I don’t really like the bears or skunks in my yard but that too comes with the area.
So that is me in a nutshell…..
I’ve come a long way to be living in Beausejour. I was born in Portugal and lived there till I was 14, when I came to Canada, (Winnipeg), with my parents.
