5 more Future 40 winners announced
Twenty winners have been already been named on TV, radio and online
You've already learned the names of 20 of CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40 winners.
This morning, we're introducing you to five more.
Christopher Cho
One of the men behind Ayden Kitchen and Bar, Christopher has helped put Saskatchewan dining on the national map. Ayden has been selected as Canada's Best New Restaurant by People's Choice and named Canada's Top 10 Best New Restaurant by enRoute. It's also claimed Top 10 Best Restaurant through vacay.ca. As well, Ayden has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 restaurants in Macleans Magazine.
Candyce Feissel
Candyce is the co-founder of Saskatchewan Fashion Week and owns several beauty and spa businesses in Regina. She is a significant creative contributor at major fashion shows and charitable events, including the 2011, 2013, and 2015 Power of Pink fundraiser for Pasqua Hospital’s Breast Assessment Centre in Regina. She has fundraised more than $15,000 for the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre with events at Shear Escape Salon and Spa, including Girl Space, in partnership with YWCA Regina, and Behind the Chair Monologues. Candyce is also a Big Sister with YWCA’s Big Sisters of Regina.
Lori Walsh
Lori is recognized as a leader and a woman of influence in the city of Yorkton. After serving as a director for a number of years, Lori was elected President of the Yorkton Exhibition Association in January 2015. In 2008 and 2009 she served as the President of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. The mayor appointed Lori to the city’s housing committee and economic development committee and she has served as the President of the Yorkton Rotary Club. Lori also lends her time to a number of other local organizations.
Erin McCormick
Erin McCormick is the owner and operator of Equilibrium Therapeutic Riding and has served over 1,000 youth and adults with various special needs in Saskatchewan. She is a pioneer in the growing field of Equine Assisted Therapy and Therapeutic Riding.
Brian Bain
Brian is a horticulturist and the founder/owner of Ecobain Gardens, an urban vertical hydroponic farm. He has spent the last 5 years developing a sustainable, environmentally friendly way to grow fresh produce for Saskatchewan all year round. Within 18 months of business, he has flown past all set expectations and is expanding his farm later this spring. After that expansion Ecobain Gardens will be the largest LED vertical farm in Canada and will produce enough local fresh living greens and herbs to supply a major section of Saskatchewan's market.
Check back at 6:15 p.m. CST for the next set of introductions.