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Kitsaki Management expands footprint in downtown Saskatoon, buys former HSBC building

Oct. 2, 2024 SASKATOON, Sask.—Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership (KMLP), the economic development arm of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB), has purchased the former HSBC building at 321 21st Street East in downtown Saskatoon, further solidifying its presence in the city. The purchase represents a significant investment in the economic […]

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Ray Edwards’s Journey at Athabasca Catering

“He (Kevin Danchuk) was a guy that saw something in me, he brought me along. In Northern Saskatchewan, where mining camps and exploration sites dot the landscape, Ray Edwards has had quite a remarkable career journey powered by his determination, hard work and the opportunities provided by Athabasca Catering Limited Partnership […]

Kitsaki Spring 2024 newsletter

Glen Ertell reflects on a 25-year career at NRT

“And I think it’s a testament that we [NRT] must be doing something right to have drivers who have been with NRT for 37 years.” Glen Ertell, who’s been a staple at Northern Resource Trucking for 25 years, is retiring. Ertell’s journey in the trucking industry began 50 years ago when, […]

Prosperous Partnerships

*This story was originally published in the 40th-anniversary issue of CCAB’s Aboriginal Business Report. By Nikita Weiss DayInsights on how to build successful business partnerships that will stand the test of time. Many factors go into creating a successful partnership, whether it’s between individuals,businesses, organizations, or Nations. When a partnership is […]

From Aquatic Biologist to Division Manager: Kelly Wells’ journey at CanNorth

Joining Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) as an Aquatic Biologist was the dream job for Kelly Wells post-university, offering her summers in the field in Northern Saskatchewan. Now, fast forward 22 years, Kelly stands as CanNorth’s Environment Division Manager, where she finds joy mentoring budding biologists. Moreover, she is pivotal […]

Steering through challenges: Malhotra’s journey to the top at March

In 2012, an engineering manager at a well-established electrical engineering firm found herself at a career crossroads when approached for the position of Director, Power and Controls at March Consulting Associates Inc. (March). After numerous discussions with the then CEO and her family, Ritu Malhotra decided to take on the new […]

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Prudence McKenzie: Paving Progress at PLATO

The spring of 2023 was the start of a new chapter for Prudence McKenzie when she stepped into the room where PLATO Testing was launching its software tester training program in Prince Albert. “At the kick-off, PLATO co-founder Denis Carignan. was introducing me to some of the PLATO staff, and I […]

A happy family of five posing for a photo outdoors at dusk. From left to right: a young woman in a navy blue dress, a man in a white shirt and black tie, a young boy in a white shirt and gray trousers, a young woman in an embellished gray gown, and a woman in a navy blue dress with a tied waist. They are standing on a gravel path with trees and a soft sunset in the background, all smiling at the camera.

Two decades of growth at AGI with Andrea Harrabek

When Andrea Harrabek stepped into the role of AGI receptionist in August 2001, she had no idea it would grow into the dynamic, fulfilling career she has enjoyed for the last 22 years. “Looking at the date now, it seems like a VERY long time,” she laughs. Harrabek’s journey with AGI […]

Meet Sienna McKenzie, Kitsaki’s Co-op Student

Q: Tell us about your journey, what led you to your area of study for post-secondary, and when did you decide Kitsaki was where you wanted to be?A: My journey started in Stanley Mission and then moved to Air Ronge, where I finished high school. I was always involved, like being […]