Kalix Recycling Center: NEW HOURS
Starting May 1st, the Kalix Recycling Center will no longer be open on Mondays. Our new hours will be Tuesday-Friday 11:00AM-5:30PM and Saturday 11:00AM-4:00PM.
Check out Recyclable Materials for the list of recyclables we accept.
Kalix Helping Local Businesses Recycle
Kalix was recently featured; alongside another local Minot business, by KMOT for our effort to bring easy, eco-conscious recycling solutions to the community and local business. To view the entire article and video, click here: https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/-Local-businesses-effort-to-recycle-in-Minot-508182111.html.
Employee Spotlight March 2019
Congrats to March’s Employee Spotlight recipient, Gail Ogden. Gail worked with staff to develop and implement communication supports that enable one gentleman to converse with people that he sees regularly. The system includes a book with phrases specific to his regular collection route for recycling, and allows him to independently make small talk and ask... Read More
Employee Spotlight February 2019
Adaptability Mickee Adams DSP, Minot Day Hab When plans to attend an event didn’t work out as expected, Mickee immediately created an alternate activity. Her quick thinking and positive attitude meant that the group was able to take advantage of their advance planning and enjoy the day out together. Teamwork and Collaboration Krista Opstedal Coordinator... Read More
Employee Spotlight January 2019
Congrats to Alyson Rupe for receiving January’s Employee Spotlight! Alyson excels at creating a positive environment and building relationships with people in order to provide better supports.
Employee Spotlight December 2018
Congrats to December’s Employee Spotlight, Christina Poitra. When a new person enrolled in the Rolla Day Hab program several months ago, Christina worked hard to get to know him through research, creativity, and encouragement. Christina used the principles of Active Support to encourage him to participate in his daily routine. He now responds to verbal... Read More
Employee Spotlight November 2018
Congrats to November’s Employee Spotlight recipients, Josh Nelson and Bev Halton. New experiences can be challenging, but Josh and Bev have been creative in finding ways to take advantage of natural incentives. They are also careful to pick up on cues that indicate when the person they work with is fulfilled with the new activity.... Read More
Kalix Sensory Garden – Fundraising 2018
Donations to the Kalix Sensory Garden, from now until the end of December, will be doubled by the “Twice Blessed” program through the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation (up to $5,000). For more information, watch the press conference or visit the Twice Blessed website to donate!
Employee Spotlight October 2018
Congrats to the October Employee Spotlight recipient, Sarah Boucher! Active Supports training has taught us the importance of making sure that everybody has opportunities to participate in life as much as possible, completing tasks or parts of tasks themselves instead of having staff do things for them. Sarah integrates Active Supports principles into finances! ABLE... Read More
Employee Spotlight September 2018
This summer, PreVocational staff maximized the training opportunities provided by tending a garden to incorporate many general work skills, even selling some of the produce, making signs to decorate the garden area, and building relationships with nearby gardeners. When staff organized an event to celebrate successful community employment for a year by two program participants,... Read More