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A giving heart, a happy heart

A giving heart, a happy heart

April 10, 2018 In 1988, Judy Balabas’ mother flew from Flin Flon to Winnipeg to receive two heart valve replacements at St. Boniface Hospital. Nearly 25 years later, in May of 2012, Balabas herself also had to have a heart valve replaced at the Hospital. From...

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“NICU graduates” give back

“NICU graduates” give back

Small hands can do big things – and Addysyn and Brynn Gobeil are a prime example of just this. When Addysyn was three years old, she learned that she had been born premature. While looking at her baby photos, Addysyn asked her parents about all of the tubes and wires...

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Paul Albrechtsen invested into the Order of Canada

Paul Albrechtsen invested into the Order of Canada

Winnipeg entrepreneur and founder of transport giant Paul’s Hauling Ltd., Paul Albrechtsen, was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, January 24, 2018. At a ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Mr. Albrechtsen was recognized as one of Manitoba’s outstanding...

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