My name is Chris (Christine) Fehr.
Work Experience
I retired from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in June 2023.
I worked at the CRA for over 35 years, starting right out of high school. I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up! I ended up spending my first decade at CRA (Winnipeg Tax Centre) processing personal tax returns and processing benefits (GSTC and CCTB).
Then I moved to the Tax Services Office and spent the next decade working in business and personal tax returns as an enquiries agent and appeals officer. During this time I decided that I wanted to be an accountant when I grew up! I worked diligently at completing my CGA (Certified General Account) courses, and I received my diploma in 2010 (it took 8 years!!! I started when I was on maternity leave with my youngest - who is now 23!!!). During that time I also earned a Bachelors in Business Administration in Accounting and Information Technology.
The next 13 years were spent as an income tax and then a GST/HST auditor and appeals officer. My last year of service (during the pandemic) was spent as a trainer. I trained GST/HST auditors across the country (from the Rock in Newfoundland/Labrador to Victoria on Vancouver Island) on GST/HST legislation and auditing skills.
I was still enjoying my work, but decided to retire when they wanted me to commute from Pinawa to Winnipeg twice a week.
Life in Pinawa
I moved to Pinawa in September 2021 with my dad and my adult son. I wanted my dad to move in with me and he was agreeable as long as we weren't living in Winnipeg. I had visited Pinawa previously and fell in love with the community. When I asked Dad if he was agreeable to moving here he said yes. So, we house hunted until we found the perfect house for our needs. The rest is history.
We love living in the Pinawa community. Since moving here in 2021 I have retired, joined the recreation, parks and culture committee at the LGD, and I'm the treasurer on the Pinawa Public Library board.
I'm enjoying getting to know my new community members - slowly but surely, and hope to get to know you soon too!