Archives | 2019

Teacher’s pet. That’s me. I can’t help it. I can’t shake it. It’s just who I am. I have loved the schoolhouse, the front office, the classroom (especially the yearbook room) ever since I can remember. The excitement of learning something new, the anticipation of the first or last bell, the intrigue of uncovering little-known […]

Karen joins the history book team of Friesens after many years of working with students and educators helping them capture the  memories of their school year through their yearbooks.  “The history book opportunity is really exciting; if we don’t take the time now to preserve these memories be they family, community or corporate they will […]

Most of my early years were spent in Winnipeg. After finishing my BA in Economics at the University of Winnipeg and playing hockey for a year in Germany I started my career working for McGraw Hill Ryerson Publishing in their college and university division. One of my main competitors worked for Prentice Hall Publishing and […]

I love the variety of work that comes my way here at Friesens Packaging. No two days ever look the same. Plus, I get to work alongside a team of great people who work hard and have fun while doing so! It’s a privilege.   When I’m not at work, I like to spend time […]

While I’m new to the role of Production Manager at Packaging, I’m a lifer when it comes to manufacturing.  I began my career at Friesens in the Production.  My roles include operating various machines in production and eventually Shift Manager for Friesens Web/Yearbook Press and Bindery departments.   I thrive on leading a team and successfully […]

The containers we produce start out as flat material that must be cut and folded to form the correct shape, with the images properly situated and aligned. The digital files themselves (images, fonts, etc.) also need to be checked to ensure quality and suitability. That’s where I come in. I have more than 30 years […]