About Us
Evelyn's studio offers:
- Manitoba's largest selection of European designer wigs and hairpieces – 100% Remy human hair, 100% natural hair, 100% European hair or high-tech synthetic fibers - Evelyn's wigs are truly natural looking hair. Clients often comment that the wigs are better than their own hair
- A large selection of exclusive designer headwear, including hats, scarves, wraps, turbans and fashion berets
- Wig maintenance products and accessories
- Wig restyling
- 'Aromas Naturales' – aromatherapy in a jar
- Gift items, Jewelry
Evelyn Valcourt has always been involved in her community:
- Women Business Owners of Manitoba (Winnipeg Chapter)
- Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
- National Alopecia Areata Foundation
- Manitoba Hairstylists Association
- Manitoba Best Service
- Manitoba Society of Seniors
- Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba
- Eastman Regional Development Corporation
- Catholic Health Association of Manitoba
- Psoriasis Society
- Mood Disorder Association of Manitoba Inc.
- Helping Hands Inc. for Manitobans with Breast Cancer
- Look Good Feel Better program (1993 – 2003)
- Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint-Boniface
- Plurielles (Manitoba) Inc.
- Réseau Action Femmes
- Le Radio Communautaire du Manitoba 91.1 FM CKXL
- Fédération des Ainés Franco Manitobain
Evelyn has been a guest on many radio and television programs and has been featured in numerous articles in various local and rural newspapers and magazines:
2007:
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Wigging In & Wigging Out - A One Day HAIR FAIR was held on September 27,
2007 at Canad Inns Club Regent Casino Hotel. The support received was tremendous, with many clients dropping in throughout the day.
Evelyn would like to express her sincerest thank you to:
- All the models who participated in this event;
- Judy who took time after her work;
- Rita, Rachelle and our volunteer cancer patient and Bambi, our instrumental and vocal entertainer for appearing on Citi-TV and Shaw TV before the September 27th event;
- Our relentless photographer, Eveline Foisy;
- Stephanie & Gisele, our greeting duo;
- Cecile, Nicole, Michelle who helped with fittings;
- Sharon who stayed behind at the office and helped with computer work to send e-mails for the event;
- Claude who was the packing and unpacking person responsible to bring everything to the CanadInn and back in the studio in one piece;
- CanadInn Club Regent Hotel for doing things in style and accomodating all guests and clients;
- The Winnipeg media for getting the message across in a timely fashion, and
- Of course, all our clients who were very supportive in coming out to see some of the latest styles of Hair available to wear.
- Interviewed by Production Rivard Inc. and featured on a national program, Via TVA Montreal, which was televised on French television on July 28, 2007.(Production Rivard Inc. was the 2007 recipient of the enterprise award given by Chambre de commerce francophone de St. Boniface)
- The WBO Tulips & Tea Fashion Show was held Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Fort Garry Hotel. Proceeds from the Fashion Show went to 'Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer Inc.', a charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Manitobans who require financial aid during their struggle with breast cancer.
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Theresa, our volunteer who is modelling a wig |
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| Nicole (Evelyn's daughter), and Evelyn, wearing one of her own wigs |
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Interviewed for Living Winnipeg by CBC Television which was televised April 3, 2007
2006:
- Interviewed by Ashley Officer for a Canadian Cancer Society production on hair donations
- “Hair-Raising Experience” fundraiser – proceeds and donated hair to assist children and young adults from Manitoba undergoing hair loss from cancer treatments or Alopecia Areata who cannot afford to purchase a properly fitted wig
- Dawson Trail Dispatch “Desperately seeking hair donation volunteers”, Marianne Curtis
- Dawson Trail Dispatch “A Priceless Gift From The Heart – A cut above the rest”, Marianne Curtis
- Winnipeg Sun “Small acts make world better place”, Laurie Mustard
- Winnipeg Free Press “Haircut an emotional journey”, Winnipeg Neighbours
- Winnipeg Sun “Boy flips wig, cuts a deal”, Laurie Mustard
- On Friday, January 27, 2006, Evelyn Valcourt was presented with an award for 'significant contribution to the community'. The award was presented by CDEM (Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities) at the Fairmont in Winnipeg, MB.
2005:
- The Carillon “Lorette wig shop offers hair-raising experience”, Doris Penner
- Dawson Trail Dispatch “Hair collection to benefit those in need”, Marianne Curtis
- La Liberte “La Petite Couette”, Prune Vellot
- First outlet to accept donations of hair to make wigs available for children and young adults in Manitoba
- “Fashion Show of Wigs & Hats” fundraiser for St. Boniface Cancer Research
- Featured in the magazine “Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities”
- John Ljungberg's guest on “A” Channel's Big Breakfast program
OÙ-LA-LA was a great success!
A PREMIERE FASHION SHOW OF DESIGNER WIGS AND HATS held on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at the Inn Seine Bar & Niteclub, Dawson Trail Motor Inn in Lorette, MB raised $1700.00 for St. Boniface Hospital & Research Foundation for cancer research.
Sponsored by Evelyn Valcourt of Evelyn’s Wig Sales & Service, Josette & Mike Roch of Dawson Trail Motor Inn – Inn Seine Bar & Niteclub and Dan Guetre at the Dawson Trail Dispatch, the event featured more than 20 models wearing the latest styles of wigs and hats. Approximately 125 people attended the event, which also included a Silent Auction, Door Prizes, and a BBQ Chicken Dinner.
2004:
- Featured in La Liberte for small business week
2003:
- Live interview on “A” Channel's Big Breakfast program
- Live interview on Radio CKSB's Vox Pop with Vincent Dureault
- Completed 10 years' volunteer work with Look Good Feel Better program
2001:
- Interviewed on French radio stations CKSB and CKXL
1999:
- One of 60 bilingual women from across Canada to be invited to a conference sponsored by “The Council for Canadian Unity” held in Calgary
1997:
- Instrumental in PST removal by provincial government on wigs, hairpieces and headwear for medical reasons
- Only Manitoba business owner featured in “Women Make Great Entrepreneurs” published by David Bryn-Jones
1996:
- Recipient of the first annual “Look Good . . . Feel Better Volunteer Recognition for the Quality Service Award”
1995:
- Featured on CBC Radio Show “Morningside” with Peter Gzowski and Fred McGuiness
- Recipient of the “Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Home Based Business Award”
1993 & 1994:
- Nominated by the Federal Business Development Bank for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
Evelyn is a Continuing Education instructor on hair loss and its related issues. She has participated in public education displays at hospitals, shopping malls, health conferences and cancer-related conferences, and has been a guest speaker for high school and hairdresser programs to educate students about hair loss. If you would like Evelyn to come and speak to an organization that would be interested in hearing about her service, she is always willing to do so. |
