Email Gary

The leader and mentor of our care team is Gary Thronberg, a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and capable administrator with many years of long-term care experience in the Moose Jaw area.

Gary graduated from University of King’s College in Toronto with a Bachelor of Health Services Administration. He worked for many years at Valley View Centre, where he rose to the position of Director, and then in the Transition Unit at Pioneer Lodge in Moose Jaw. He also serves as a Community Coroner with the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General in Regina.

Gary is responsible for all aspects of nursing and care at Chateau, including the development of resident care plans, recreation programming and resident/family relations. He manages our team of licensed practical nurses, continuing care aides and the activities coordinator, and oversees staff training and development.

Email Bonita

Bonita has worked with seniors in long-term care for her entire nursing career and actively advocates for senior health, safety and happiness.

Bonita graduated from the practical nursing program at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology in Regina, Saskatchewan in 2013.  Bonita also holds diplomas in rehabilitation therapy and massage therapy.  Prior to completing her nursing education, Bonita was a medic in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Reporting to the Director of Care, Bonita is responsible for ensuring that the highest standard of care and service is provided to the residents at Chateau St. Michael’s.

Email Jason

After a lifetime in the culinary arts, Jason Mord has discovered that cooking for seniors is his true passion. He’s been serving up delicious fare at retirement residences since 2015, and he loves listening to seniors’ stories and the cooking tips they share.

Jason has been cooking in some capacity ever since he was a young lad in his mom’s kitchen. Since earning a Culinary Arts diploma at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, he’s had many interesting  experiences, cooking for royalty and even a rock star. He believes food is the key to fellowship, and feels it’s a privilege to cook for seniors in their own home.

Email Krista

As Activity Coordinator, Krista Bakken creates an enjoyable and entertaining environment for everyone living at The Chateau. It’s the perfect role for Krista, who shares her compassion, enthusiasm and inspired ideas with our community every day.

In addition to her creativity, Krista is skilled at planning, organizing and multi-tasking. She perfected these qualities through 13 years of volunteer leadership with Girl Guides of Canada.

For Krista, nothing is more important than the mental well-being of people living at The Chateau. She nurtures the feeling of community that makes everyone feel welcomed.

With a well-rounded set of skills and experience, Travis can be counted on to keep Chateau warm in winter, cool in summer and in good repair all year round.

Travis trained in cabinet making, millwork and building construction in the 1980s, and then went on to teach woodwork at the Moose Jaw workshop for the handicapped for 20 years. He later took courses in boiler operation, earning his Fireman’s Certificate in 2010. He is also familiar with refrigeration and icemaking for hockey and curling.

Travis previously worked in seniors housing for the Moose Jaw Housing Authority. He enjoys interacting with The Chateau community and solving any building problems that may arise.

Email Manon

With a positive attitude and extensive business experience, Manon Caya can be counted on to keep our administrative functions running smoothly. Manon brings 25 years of office and managerial experience to The Chateau, as well as confidence and excellent organizational skills. She’s very approachable and is always looking for ways to make a positive mark.

Manon owns two businesses – a travel agency and RV rental company and she brings the same entrepreneurial spirit to her work at The Chateau, helping us provide responsive service in every situation.