A new program coordinator's at the helm of the Family Resource Centre in Portage la Prairie.

Allison Ritchie started in the position at the end of May, and acknowledges she's been on a learning curve since then.

Allison Ritchie

"I started off working at a day care. So just a little bit of a change for me, going to program coordinator. It's been good. I've been enjoying meeting with the families and working with the staff at the centre, learning about the programs that they do offer."

Ritchie's confident her 23 years at West End Day Care will help her in the new position.

"It gives me an understanding of the needs of children -- different activities that I can do with them. And then I can use that for parents, if they have any questions with regards to their children, and their development, then I can hopefully provide them with some insight."

Ritchie says she's still learning the ropes and getting a feel for what the program coordinator's position is, and looks forward to continuing that process.