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Assiniboine has a wide reach

Continuing Studies at Assiniboine siniboine.net/ed2go.
Community College offers a wide range Not only can we assist with your per-
of programs, courses and workshops— sonal training and development, but we
whether you are looking to advance your also specialize in customized training for
career, keeping up with industry best teams. Looking to develop your team’s
practices, developing your job skills, or job skills? Continuing Studies at Assini-
starting a new hobby! boine is experienced in adult education
This fall, we are excited to launch and delivering results. Our facilitators are
our new Bookkeeping Certificate. This experts in their fields, and whether you
program provides students with the need a specific skill set or a team-build-
knowledge and skills necessary to set up ing session, we can customize training for
and maintain a complete set of financial your group, on your schedule.
records for small and medium enterpris- In addition to pre-employment and
es. Focusing on bookkeeping and com- professional development programming,
puterized business environments, stu- we offer fun, interactive and informative
dents will learn from instructors in the Electrical wires and the iconic peaks and domes of the Parkland Building on the Assiniboine Communi- personal workshops such as acrylic pour
business industry and Certified Profes- ty College North Hill Campus. (File) painting, cooking demos, wine pairing,
sional Accountants (CPAs). smartphone photography and more!
We continue to grow our program of- Manitoba. To meet the busy schedules of er. Ed2go offers 400+ interactive online For a full list of programs, courses and
ferings so that educational opportunities students, we have partnered with Ed2go, courses that are affordable, fun, fast and workshops visit us at assiniboine.net/cs.
are delivered to communities throughout an online continuing education provid- convenient. To find out more, go to as-
» Humble beginnings

Rich history of Shotokan Karate in Westman

Shotokan Karate began Westman, with all three leaders lasting several days. Westman gard to the level of instruction in and we look forward to many
in Westman in 1984 at the heavily involved with not only did very well in the tournament, our area. more years of growth and devel-
YMCA. Over the years, the the technical side of things but beating out many other students Many people have received opment for all.
club has flourished and has seen also the political side of kara- from all over the world. Inter- black belts under the instruc- We encourage everyone to
many students come and go, but te. Their time and efforts have estingly, there was a qualifying tion of the Flannigan family share their knowledge and ex-
one thing remains the same: seen karate grow stronger every tournament in Japan with more and have gone on to either run pertise with one another and
the level of instruction is al- year and has made a difference than 1,500 competitors. Only their own club or continue being learn from each other. The more
ways strong. There are currently in many people’s lives. the top three from each divi- strong members in the area. knowledge and skills that are
six clubs in the Westman area: In 1994, there were sever- sion were allowed to compete at Karate in Westman has shared in our area the stronger
Brandon, Carberry, Gladstone, al people from the Westman Worlds. Being able to compete changed many people’s lives and we become and continue to
Killarney, Minnedosa and Shilo. region that participated in with this calibre says a lot in re- will continue to grow as a sport, grow.
The Flannigan family has the Shoto Cup World Karate
been the contributing factor in Championships in Philadel-
the growth of the martial art in phia. It was a huge tournament Building Bridges

JAPAN
KARATE to healthy, harmonious relationships

ASSOCIATION OF BRANDON Tues. Sept. 24, 2019: A 12-week group counselling program for men who wish…
& AREA WESTMAN
• To develop healthy, respectful behaviours towards their partners
• To work toward peaceful and happy relationships with their partners
NEW STUDENTS: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 • To develop behaviours intended to support and encourage their partners
PRE-REGISTER: 9:30AM – 5:00PM • To develop self-awareness and improve self esteem
at the Shoppers Mall To access this free program, call:
Sensei Scott Flannigan, Chief Instructor THE COUNSELLING CENTRE
National and international competitor and medalist 204-726-8706
e-mail: wicec@mts.net
204-726-3967 • Knox United Church, 451 – 18 Street, Brandon
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(17 street door for gym access) Building Bridges is funded by the Province of
Manitoba, Family Violence Prevention Program
wflannigan@mts.net Look us up at Westman Traditional Karate