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Katalin Ormay: Lifelong Love for Learning
Posted November 3, 2023
Katalin Ormay, a Library Technician at Northwestern Polytechnic, grew up in a small town in Hungary. From a young age, Katalin had a deep fascination with rocks and the natural world and was always curious and ambitious. On family hiking trips she would collect rocks, much to her father's amusement. "You can only bring back as many rocks as you ... Read Article »
Building Success on the Metrics that Matter
Posted October 21, 2023
When you think of a successful business owner and leader, you expect them to be ambitious, comfortable with risk, and highly attuned to the market. Eunice Friesen, this year’s recipient of the Board of Governors Distinguished Innovation Leadership Award, is certainly all those things. Upon meeting her, however, you quickly realize that sh... Read Article »
Celebrating the Return of top-notch Physiotherapist
Posted October 21, 2023
NWP's Young Entrepreneur Award is intended to recognize an outstanding professional, 30 years of age or younger, for their achievements and/or service contributions to the community and region. Fittingly, outstanding is a place that this year's recipient, Katie Gaucher (nee Boisvert), has come to know very well. Katie was born and r... Read Article »
The Accidental Entrepreneur
Posted October 21, 2023
If you were to create a living embodiment of NWP's current vision and goals, you'd likely end up with someone like Mariah Braun. Transforming individual interests into impactful skills and expertise? Check. Collaborative priorities and an ambitious vision? Check. Innovative, entrepreneurial and market-driven? Check, check, check. Ma... Read Article »
Connected to This Land, People and Place
Posted October 21, 2023
Connection is an enduring theme in Nikita Stamp’s life. Her childhood was spent on her family’s farm in Pipestone Creek, and from her earliest beginnings, she has felt deeply connected to and appreciative of the people, land and water of the Peace region. As it often does, her sense of connection has fostered a commitment to giving back, and... Read Article »