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Art display at museum the ﬁrst solo for a student BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The featured local artist at the Heritage North Museum in January was distinct from the others who have put on shows there, not because of the medium she works in but because of her age. Adira Carter, 14, has a collection of photographs, paintings and a clay sculpture up at the museum. She is the first student to have a solo show at Heritage North, though there have been student art collections in the past. “It’s really cool,” says Carter, who is homeschooled. “I’ve seen the guest book and now there’s more names that are in there and I’m like, ‘Wow, people have been here and they’ve seen all this.’ It’s really interesting to think about people liking everything that you do.” Carter was inspired to put her name forward as a potential featured artist at the museum by a poster she saw. “They pick the 12 artists for the whole year,” Carter explains. “Everyone said submit a portfolio with at least 15 pieces of artwork in it that they’d done and they picked me for January. I was really excited about that.” Carter’s interest in the arts began with painting when she was eight years old or so. “One of my first paintings I did was with my mom,” Carter says. “She helped me paint a fish for my grandpa and that was when I really started getting into a bunch of different kinds of art. I like to draw a lot, too. I always had sketchbooks everywhere I went.” Her artistic interests

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Fourteen-year-old Adira Carter’s art show at Thompson’s Heritage North Museum in January marked the facility’s first solo show for a student. widened several years ago when she got a digital camera at a garage sale. “I started taking pictures of everything,” she said, a habit that only intensified when she got a Sony digital camera a couple of Christmases ago. “I took a lot of pictures then because I had my new camera.” Now she also takes pictures with her iPhone, a few examples of which are among the 26 pieces Carter has on display at the museum. This isn’t the first time she’s seen her art hanging on a wall where people could see it. Carter has en-

tered pieces into the Northern Juried Art Show the past three years, earning a third-place award the ﬁrst time, a second-place award in Gillam the year after that and ﬁrst in the older youth category at the show in The Pas last year, where she also received the Call of the North award. “I was really happy,” she says of last year’s recognition, particularly because she was there to receive it in person. “We actually got to go that time. The year before I didn’t go because it was in Gillam.” Most of Carter’s work on display at the museum

consists of photographs, though she doesn’t actually have a favourite medium to work in. She does, however, have a favourite photo. “My favourite is definitely ‘Sapphire,’” she says. “It’s of my friend’s husky. I took it when I was watching the dogs for her because she was away for a while. I took it over the fence. I put my camera up. I couldn’t see the screen. I shot the picture and it turned out really good.” Carter is not one to take dozens of shots of a particular subject, saying she usually doesn’t take more

than ﬁve frames of anything except maybe a sunset from different angles on her street. And like all photographers, she can recall examples of the ones that got away. “One day we were at the soccer ﬁeld and there was this cloud,” she remembers. “I really wanted to take a picture of it so I could draw what I saw but I didn’t have the camera and I was just really upset about that.” Part of the fun of having her own show was setting up her artwork along with her mom and her grandpa. “We volunteer for the art

show here, the Festival of the Arts here, and I’ve always helped set up with that but I’ve never done all my own stuff,” she said. Though she only had a few paintings on display at the Heritage North Museum, Carter has many more at home. “All the paintings I’ve done, I’ve hung them up on one wall and it’s almost full,” she says. “I really want to ﬁnish that.” And what does she have planned when that day comes? “Maybe take it all down and start another one,” she suggests.

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Manitoba Arts Council seeks northern input BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) will be hosting consultations in communities across Manitoba throughout the month of February, including a session at the University College of the North at 2 p.m. Feb. 4. The consultations focus around structural changes planned by the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC), which seeking to consolidate the multitude of specialized programs

offered by the council into five broader categories. MAC chief executive officer Akoulina Connell noted that the arts council’s original practice was largely reactive, creating a new program with every new developing need in the arts community: currently, programming through the council is divided into 54 specialized support programs. Connell said that the council hoped to move towards a more flexible and permanent funding structure.

“There’s been acknowledgement that the funding model has hit a wall in terms of arms-length arts funding: the funding levels haven’t been moving up, but the number of programs was getting larger,” said Connell. “We want something that will be simpler and easier, with less blood and tears in the application process, and more energy going into the creative process.” The ﬁve proposed consolidated programs would include Create

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Date

Time

Location

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Cross Lake

February 6

1:00 p.m.

Band Hall

Thompson

February 6

7:00 p.m.

Vale Regional Comm. Center Mary Fenske Board Room

Wabowden

February 7

1:00 p.m.

Arena – Upstairs

Snow Lake

February 7

7:00 p.m.

Town of Snow Lake Reading Room

Chemawawin Cree Nation Easterville

February 9

2:00 p.m.

Community Hall

Misipawistik First Nation Grand Rapids

February 9

7:00 p.m.

Band Hall

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Pukatawagan

TBD (To Be Determined)

TBD

Marcel Colomb First Nation

TBD

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Nelson House

TBD

(direct support to artists and producers across nine different disciplines), Share (facilitating community engagement with the arts), Support (operations funding for arts organizations), Learn (education, residencies, and professional development), and Indigenous Perspectives (in order to develop and support indigenous deﬁnitions of artistic excellence). Connell hopes that Thompson will provide the council with much-needed perspective of

communities far removed from Manitoba’s urban centre; she also hopes that providing more ﬂexible programming will allow smaller and more remote communities more leverage to access higherend opportunities. “Its different when you’re working in a context where you don’t have the same access to collusions as in Winnipeg,” Connell said. “What are the speciﬁc needs for support and enrichment of the arts in that context?”

Vale Manitoba Operations performs well in aboriginal outreach but not in biodiversity conservation, says progress report BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Vale’s Manitoba Operation got high marks for its aboriginal and community outreach efforts in the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) 2016 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) progress report, but its biodiversity conservation management and greenhouse gas emissions management need work. Manitoba Operations received AAA ratings in the assessment of the four areas of aboriginal and community outreach, which include community of interest (COI) identiﬁcation, effective COI engagement and dialogue, COI response mechanism, and reporting. Its lowest grades, cumulatively and individually,

came in the biodiversity conservation management assessment, where Vale’s Manitoba Operations got Bs in biodiversity conservation reporting and in corporate biodiversity conservation policy, accountability and communications and its only C, in facility-level biodiversity conservation planning and implementation. C is the lowest grade given out in the TSM progress report assessment. Manitoba Operations received a B for energy and greenhouse gas emissions performance targets, along with As for energy use and greenhouse gas emissions management systems and energy use and greenhouse gas emissions reporting systems. The only other B for

Manitoba Operations came in the policy, commitment and accountability category of its safety and health assessment. It received a rating of AA for its safety and health assessment performance, and AAA ratings for planning, implementation and operation, monitoring and reporting, and training, behaviour and culture in the safety and health area. Vale’s Manitoba Operations received AA ratings for its tailings management policy and commitment, its assigned accountability and responsibility for tailings management, and its annual tailings management review. Its tailings management system and its operations, maintenance and surveillance manual both got ratings of A.

Large turnout at fentanyl forum in Thompson last week Through the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, in an effort to reduce the number of casualties and deaths from fentanyl overdoses, our new government is taking a proactive approach by rolling out a fentanyl awareness campaign throughout the province to educate the public. Through presentations and open panel discussions, we’re encouraging people to ask questions of doctors, healthcare experts and public-safety ofﬁcials, and to help spread the word on the real dangers of the unknown quantities of fentanyl in today’s black-market drugs. Because fentanyl is often cut in with and disguised as other drugs, law-enforcement and healthcare ofﬁcials are calling this situation a “game-changer” and cannot overstate the real dangers of uncontrolled quantities of fentanyl and carfentanil in illicit drugs.

MLA Report kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Kelly Bindle It was good to see a large turnout at a community forum on this issue in Thompson this week, and I want to thank AFM organizers, staff, doctors, RCMP, Thompson firefighters and the other agencies involved for providing displays, presentations and discussions, and for answering questions from concerned citizens. Nurses from Better Choices also provided information on how to administer naloxone to someone who has overdosed. Naloxone kits are available for anyone who believes they may find them-

selves in a situation in which an overdose can occur. We want to encourage those who attended the forum to continue the conversation and spread the word on the dangers of fentanyl, carfentanil and illicit drugs with people who weren’t able to see the presentations, and encourage them to also spread the word. For the latest information and resources on this critical issue, visit the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba website at www. afm.mb.ca and click on “Fentanyl.”

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Plan to pay back debt for new sewage treatment plant approved at special council meeting BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Second and third reading of a local improvement plan bylaw to pay back a loan for the city’s one-third share of a new wastewater treatment plant were approved by 6-2 and 5-3 votes at a special meeting of council called for that purpose Jan. 23. Councillors Ron Matechuk and Duncan Wong were the two votes opposed to approval of second reading. Coun. Judy Kolada voted in favour of second reading but opposed approval of third reading, after putting forward a motion to table third reading for seven days that was defeated 5-3, with Matechuk and Wong voting with her on the losing side. Mayor Dennis Fenske, deputy mayor Kathy Valentino and councillors Blake Ellis, Dennis Foley and Colleen Smook voted in favour of second and third reading and opposed the motion to table. Coun. Penny Byer was not in attendance. “I believe that a bylaw of this magnitude, we should have three meetings for the three readings,” said Kolada. “I know the Municipal Act allows for two readings at one meeting and that’s great when we have a housekeeping matter or something that’s not as important as this but I believe with the magnitude of this bylaw that we should have the second reading tonight and the third reading on Monday evening at our next council meeting.” Wong asked Smook, Ellis and Foley if they paid quarterly water bills and Foley replied that he did, while the others replied that they do not. “In my opinion, with a little bit of integrity, they

should abstain [from voting on] this resolution because they don’t pay a bill,” said Wong. “The water bill doesn’t impact their ﬁnancial bottom line.” Fenske warned Wong about questioning the integrity of his fellow councillors. “Integrity is not to be questioned from that perspective,” said the mayor. “Whether people rent or whether people own their own homes is inconsequential to this discussion, the same as when the city and the council determines the budget which determines the property tax. We don’t discriminate on council whether you rent or own when we’re deciding the rates for property tax so caution in regards to integrity based on renting our owning your own business.” “I don’t own a business yet I deal with decisions on business tax and other things of that matter,” said Foley. “It doesn’t mean that I’m less in a position that I should be doing it or I shouldn’t be doing it. We’re looking at the best interest of the city as a whole.” Smook noted that she pays city taxes despite not receiving many of the services that other city taxpayers do. “I don’t have a paved road, I don’t have grass for you to cut, I don’t have garbage pickup but I do not complain because that is good for the city so I think this is a very small portion of what I don’t pay for in the city that everybody else gets,” she said. “I pay my water bill through my rent,” said Ellis. “When the utility was introduced my rent went up accordingly and there are

many renters in this city and they are all impacted.” Wong also said that he would not support the bylaw because the frontage rate that that all Thompson properties will pay - 81 cents per foot of frontage per year for 25 years or $10.39 per foot up front – doesn’t take into account the varying water use of different types of businesses. “I compared the Thompson Auto car wash and The Brick,” said Wong. “Who uses more water but The Brick has to pay more for the frontage compared to the Thompson car wash. That’s my logic about why I’m not supporting.” The local improvement plan also includes rate rider of $0.58 per cubic metre of water consumption on top of regular rates for the period from 2019 to 2043. The frontage rate would be applicable to a minimum of 50 feet and a maximum of 80 feet for Class 10/11 residential properties with ﬁve dwelling units or less and to a minimum of 50 feet and a maximum of 500 feet for all other types of properties. The city expects that the water consumption rate rider will fund 75 per cent of the $12,167,000 it will borrow to pay its one-third share of the new sewage treatment plant, which is expected to cost $36,500,000 in total, with the federal and provincial governments having committed to paying one-third of the cost each. The frontage rate is expected to account for the other 25 per cent of that debt. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) approved in principle the city’s plan to fund 75 percent of the debt repayment through a rate rider

on water consumption via board order 148/16 issued Nov. 24. The city had previously sought to pay back its share of the cost of the new plant by charging either a onetime fee or instalments over 25 years based on the size of water meters. The Municipal Board shot down that local improvement plan Aug. 30 because the method of calculating how much individual property owners would pay wasn’t fair. The Municipal Board approved the city’s second version of the local improvement plan bylaw via board order E17-0005 on Jan. 20 and decided, having only received six objections to the bylaw, that it would not hold a public hearing. The city hosted its own public hearing Nov. 30 after ﬁrst reading of the bylaw and received 12 verbal objections and one written one, said city manager Gary Ceppetelli. “I’m very disappointed in the municipal board decision to not hold a hearing in Thompson as I see very little difference between this proposal and the original proposal that was rejected by the Municipal Board other than a bunch of smoke and mirrors,” said Matechuk. “I hope there is an appeal process as I fear it’s a disservice for the citizens of Thompson.” “We’ve had lots of opportunities to speak against this and ask questions when it was time to ask questions,” said Valentino. “This is the council meeting to vote on this, it is by no means a place where any of us should have to be defending ourselves onto whether or not we pay a water bill.”

Faculty of Social Work

Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2017. The program is scheduled to begin September 2017. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a fulltime or part-time student. The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North. For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html

School District of Mystery Lake Change in Location for Regular Board Meeting on January 31, 2017 The Board of Trustees of the School District of Mystery Lake will be holding the January 31, 2017 board meeting in the library at Burntwood School. Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.

Success for All

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON HUMANE SOCIETY IS IN NEED and would greatly appreciate the following: kitty litter, wet & dry cat & dog food, treats & bones, paper towels, Javex and old towels. Donations can be dropped off at 27 Nelson Road Monday - Friday, 3 - 5 pm. Phone 204-778-3513. FREE CURLING FOR SENIORS: Wed at 1 - 3 pm. Started Oct 19. Contact Wally at 204-778-7270. COFFEE HOUSE SERIES, LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Local musicians and a variety of styles. Snacks, coffee, friends & fun. St. Andrew’s Church, 249 Thompson Drive (across from RDPC). Everyone welcome. Donations collected at the door. Contact Lynn 670-1597 or Penny 679-0496 for info or to perform. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions. The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin. We offer an assortment of high quality assessments for adults interested in upgrading, making career choices or preparing for the GED exam. The YWCA Assessment Centre offers a full range of Career Development Services FREE of charge. For more information or to make an appointment call 204-778-1208. ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information. IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information. DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-6778322.

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No matter what you’ve done you have a clean new page in front of you What a gift! There is a clean white page of a new day before you. How you live it is up to you. Remember the two thieves on the cross? They

had only hours to live. One was cursing God and blaspheming. The other turned to him and said, ”We got what we deserved.” He couldn’t change his past but

he could live his life differently in the few hours left to him. He turned to Jesus and said, “Remember me when you come into your kingdom” And because he accepted what he had done with his life and on the clean page of the present moment turned to Jesus, he heard Jesus speak the words,”This day you will be with me in paradise.” When we surrender to God, we ﬁnd that he is not like those who accuse us, shouting, “Look, what you’ve done to me and to your mother or to yourself or to all those innocent people.” You cannot change your past. Accept it. But look at the fresh clean page of your life before you and hear God say, “Come to me and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28) “If today you trust in the Lord and do good then you will live in the land and be secure … Commit your life to the Lord, trust in him and he will act … The Lord will strengthen you if you obey him. (Ps 37) You may still stumble but God holds your hand and guides your steps. He will never forsake you when you turn to him.

Love cancels innumerable sins. I want to tell you about just two besides the good thief, who have written a whole different story on their clean white page. St. Augustine wasn’t always a saint. He was born in Africa in 354. Seeing the life her son lived, his mother must have almost despaired about where he was heading. She prayed for his conversion for years. He lived with a commonlaw woman for 15 years and had a son by her. He joined the Manicheans who abhorred the Old Testament and relied on reason, not authority. In Rome, at 30 years of age, he was attracted by the sermons of St. Ambrose, retired from teaching, renouncing marriage and career. At 33 he was baptized and later ordained. At 41 he was consecrated Bishop of Hippo and later became a Doctor and Saint of the Church. Closer to our time, look at Dorothy Day who died in 1980. She was a newspaper reporter who lived a hard bohemian lifestyle. She became pregnant and had an abortion. She was

Spiritual Thoughts educentr.dumont@gmail.com Sister Andrea Dumont

no saint! When pregnant a second time she kept the child and named her Tamara. When 30 years of age, she abandoned her lifestyle and she and her daughter were baptized. During the Depression, she embraced voluntary poverty and established a house of hospitality where she and her daughter lived and welcomed the destitute and others from all walks of life. With Peter Maurin she founded the Catholic Worker movement and started the Catholic Worker newspaper which championed a non-violent paciﬁst position. Augustine and Dorothy are only two very prominent well-known ﬁgures. There are many throughout history from many backgrounds. The point is

no matter what you have been in the past, you have a clean white page before you. You can’t change the past but you can accept it and go in a new direction as you start that new clean page of your life. Sister Andrea Dumont is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Roman Catholic religious order. She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since returning to Canada has lived in Grand Rapids, Easterville and Thompson. The main focus of her work in adult education, which includes training lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

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Canada has had 150 years to deal with a clash of civilizations between a pre-existing indigenous population and a massive influx of, initially, Europeans. With newcomers quickly out-numbering the indigenous population, spreading into lands occupied by hundreds of separate tribes, problems were to be expected. And, the lands reserved by treaties for the tribes were rarely choice agriculture land. A problematic situation was made worse by the slaughter of bison after the American Civil War. The slaughter was an effort by the American government to open up land for prospectors and settlers. In Canada, Riel’s success in dragging a few tribes into the 1885 rebellion didn’t help: a resentful Canada first left its indigenous people to a depleting hunting and fishing environment. The focus was settling Western Canada and avoiding absorption into the American empire. With no initial universal education, medical and welfare system, the tribes were dependent on religious orders. Intent on converting them to Christianity, they provided the education, healthcare and skills they thought aboriginals needed to thrive in a country they

had no role in creating. As a result of the approach taken, our aboriginal people have seen 150 years of poverty, misery, premature deaths, and shame. Unfortunately, there is little intelligent and open discussion on what to do to fix what developed. No federal government has truly tried to face the problem. In a nutshell, here it is. The reserves are now funded based on the numbers of people living there, about 50,000 in Manitoba. As funding is based on the headcount, with additional expenditures for education, housing and health care, aboriginal citizens are trapped on jobless reserves. As the money flows through the band and not directly to each member, leavers cannot take their funding with them nor obtain alternative funding (excepting for provincial welfare). As a result, most of those who come to Winnipeg remain in dependency, collecting welfare while struggling to find adequate housing, schooling, and employment. Fortunately, increasingly more aboriginals are becoming well-educated and find meaningful work off the reserves. They leave in search of a better life, as do many other poor rural inhabitants around the globe. We cannot dictate where non-ab-

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original Canadians live, yet we pay aboriginal Canadians to stay on reserves. Section 6.2 of the Canadian Constitution says: “Every citizen of Canada and every person who has the status of a permanent resident of Canada has the right a) to move to and take up residence in any province; and b) to pursue the gaining of a livelihood in any province”. It is time for First Nations people to have a real chance at a better life through choice, like every other Canadian. Treaty negotiations should be reopened, seeking to unshackle these first Canadians by giving them the same opportunities as other Canadians enjoy. Chiefs and councils should put aside the advantages of power the current system provides them and their families and engage in renegotiating the treaties. A century-anda-half of maintaining an apartheid system should end. If, at first, only a few altruistic chiefs and bands took up this challenge and left ruinous dependency, it would only be a matter of time before other bands followed. Graham Lane leads Manitoba Forward (manitobaforward.ca). This commentary first appeared in the Winnipeg Sun on Dec. 9.

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A conversation with Northern Manitoba MP Niki Ashton JONATHON NAYLOR FLIN FLON REMINDER

When Niki Ashton was first elected MP in 2008, her Northern Manitoba riding was performing fairly well economically despite a global downturn. Eight years later, the global economy is again weak – and unlike last time, there are very real concerns over job losses in her riding. In December, The Reminder conducted an email interview with Ashton, NDP MP for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, to discuss Flin Flon, the Northern Manitoba economy and a range of other issues. REMINDER: From your perspective, what are the main concerns facing Flin Flon? What role should the federal government play in addressing these concerns? ASHTON: Main concerns that have been raised with me are health care, jobs and seniors’ housing. It’s clear that recent announcements affecting jobs in our North are a concern for all of us. The potential job losses in mining are also a major concern. The federal government has a key role to play by coming to the table and working with industry, local leaders and northerners to keep good jobs in our communities. There is tremendous wealth in our region, and northern people must benefit from this wealth. Health care involves a clear federal role. We need the Liberal government to reverse the cuts made by the Harper government to health care transfer payments. Housing is also an area where the federal government must once again play a role. While commitments have been made, we have yet to see action. These are issues I will continue to fight for in Parliament. REMINDER: Northern Manitoba has been hit hard this year, from the Port of Churchill closure and the near-closure of Tolko in The Pas, to reminders of the pending smelter and refinery shutdown in Thompson. What impact, if any, might these decisions have on Flin Flon? ASHTON: These last few months have been very difficult for communities across our North. Our region is faced with significant instability and the potential long-term loss of good jobs. Job losses create a domino effect – including forcing families to leave our communities and the North. The fact is that we have incredible wealth, wealth that will continue to be extracted and processed – what matters is for northern people to benefit from the wealth in our region. I’ve also been disappointed about the way in which the provincial government is not contributing to solutions, but rather choosing to abandon northern people and communities who are struggling. I’m pleased to work with Flin Flon MLA Tom Lindsey and The Pas MLA Amanda Lathlin in fighting to have both levels of government work with our North to find solutions. REMINDER: Much has been said about reductions in Northern Manitoba’s mining workforce over the past generation, in Flin Flon and across the region. Do you worry that globalization has made our region less competitive in terms of the mining sector?

If so, what can be done to improve the situation? ASHTON: We need governments to stand up and ensure that mining benefits the people that live in communities across our north. REMINDER: The incoming US president wants to renegotiate NAFTA. What terms of NAFTA and other trade agreements, if any, would you change for the betterment of northern Manitoba’s economy? ASHTON: Successive trade agreements have led to the hollowing out of entire sectors in our economy, and job losses. We need our federal and provincial governments to protect good jobs and work to ensure that trade relationships, including with the US, protect and create good jobs in Canada. REMINDER: What involvement, if any, do you have in advocating for Flin Flon’s proposed North Central Canada Centre of Arts and the Environment? What are your thoughts on this project? ASHTON: I’ve been proud to support the proposed North Central Canada Centre of Arts and the Environment. Flin Flon is one-of-a-kind in terms of its support of the arts, something that is recognized across the country. I look forward to continuing to support the work with local visionaries and government to make this dynamic vision a reality. REMINDER: You have called on the federal government to save the Port of Churchill. How should that be accomplished? ASHTON: I’ve been proud to stand alongside leaders, port workers and the people of Churchill and across the north in calling for the federal government to nationalize the port and move to a port authority model where northern communities, First Nations and agricultural producers share ownership of the port. The privatization of the port was a mistake. The Liberal government first privatized the port in the 1990s and created the problem. It’s time they be part of the solution. We need the federal government to stand up to the American billionaire who owns OmniTrax and take the port back. REMINDER: You have been critical of Ottawa’s Temporary Foreign Worker program, which sees employers hire foreign workers instead of Canadians in cases where Canadians are said to be unavailable or uninterested. Do you worry, as some do, that this program has become a governmentsanctioned way for businesses to keep wages low? ASHTON: The Temporary Foreign Worker program has led to significant exploitation of workers in many ways. It has also been linked to creating downward pressure on wages, affecting many Canadians. Despite its commitments to improving the program, the Liberal government has not moved on fundamental recommendations, including the importance of allowing people who come as migrant workers to access citizenship status. REMINDER: Much has been written about remote First Nations that

lack any real economy, and how some believe the answer is for those residents to move to more urban centres where there are more jobs and hope. Your thoughts? ASHTON: Many First Nations struggle in our region and across the country. Many struggles are related to the level of chronic underfunding and systemic discrimination from the federal government. Investing in education and training would be key in creating opportunities. Investing in much-needed infrastructure would be key. Having governments work with communities to create sustainable opportunities in our region would be key. Forced relocations have been devastating and are part of our colonial past. We must learn to support communities. REMINDER: Has Justin Trudeau been better for Northern Manitoba than Stephen Harper? ASHTON: Well, I believe my answer will be seen as biased. Both the Conservative and Liberals have failed to address the uncertain economic times we are facing, in different ways. I will note that unlike Harper, Trudeau has yet to visit our north, or the far North in general. We need a prime minister that understands how difﬁcult our situation is and directs the government to work with us. REMINDER: The NDP favours decriminalizing marijuana, but we’ve seen no clear pledge on outright legalization. As much as the idea of legalization has been accepted by society, do you have any concerns about Justin Trudeau’s pledge to go that route with pot? ASHTON: During the election, Justin Trudeau promised to legalize marijuana but since he took government, that promise has all but vanished. The most recent task force report offers important recommendations – but there is no timeline or plan to decriminalize simple pot possession. This means that thousands of people, including young people, will continue to be arrested and charged. This is not in line with what many Canadians voted for. REMINDER: You said earlier this year that you were mulling another run at the NDP leadership. What factors will determine your ﬁnal decision, and when can we expect a formal announcement? ASHTON: I’m honoured to have been asked to run. I believe we have serious issues to grapple with both here in our region and across the country – and we need leadership. Having said this, it’s a big decision so I’ll be thinking about it into the New Year. I will be sure to keep you posted. REMINDER: You have shared your harrowing account of the 2014 shootings at Parliament Hill. How has the atmosphere at Parliament Hill changed since that tragic day? Is there any sort of complacency? ASHTON: The shooting in 2014 shook many of us up. Having said that, it was an isolated incident. Some measures of security have changed. We must continue to strive to make Parliament safe, but also open and welcoming to people.

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70th anniversary celebration planning continues The Snow Lake 70th Committee met again early in January 2017 with seven people in attendance. They were: chairperson Penny Roberts, secretary Brittany Hilderman, Canada Day Committee chairperson Margaret Yoder, Chamber of Commerce secretary Peter Purves, members Peter Roberts and Marc Jackson, and observer Keith Scott. Chairperson Roberts began the meeting by advising that the recent “Paint Night” fundraiser generated $500 in funds for the committee. As well, she mentioned the possibility of reprising the fundraiser, if the committee was in agreement. Members concurred that the event was good for the committee as well as for the community. In relation to corporate and business sponsorship, the chair stated that letters inviting this will go out in the coming week. As well, there was discussion about sponsorship banners and

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Marc Jackson boards. She said that she had yet to hear back from Hudbay in relation to them sponsoring a supper during the weekend. A lengthy discussion took place around funds raised and what they will be used for. The committee seemed in agreement that some seed money should be left in an account for the next celebration and that other money should go towards cost sharing for erection of a storage structure for use by groups who hold events at the beach. As well, UV “sails” were mentioned as a possibility to be strung above areas

IN MEMORY In In Loving Loving Memory Memory of of Our Our Dear Dear Son, Son, Brother Brother and and Uncle Uncle

Wayne Richard Zahayko October October 15, 15, 1973 1973 –– January January 29, 29, 2015 2015

The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me”. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again Wayne, We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you in Heaven.

Love always and forever, Mom and Dad Jason, Lynelle, Sadie and Seth

In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband and Father

Wayne Zahayko October 15, 1973 – January 29, 2015

Deep in our hearts there’s a memory kept, For a husband and father we’ll never forget. To have, to love, and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance last forever. Although we’re not together, We will never be apart, Because you have that special place, Right here within our hearts. Love Always & Forever, Deveny, Ashley, Taylor, Carter & Hunter

where people could go in order to get out of the sun. In a discussion in regard to those who had already registered for the event, as of the night of the meeting, there was one, but she had yet to remit the fee. Additionally, the committee discussed whether they should have a webpage in addition to their presence on Facebook. It was decided that a site would be constructed and placed online prior to the next meeting. There will be links to events, registration and sponsorship included on the site. The committee will take on a fundraiser in the same vein as the Legion’s “Cheer for a Year;” they will call it “Beer for a Year.” Tickets should be on sale for this in the coming weeks. Ms. Roberts conﬁrmed a discussion with resident Adrienne Spence, who is in the process of organizing a mixed golf tournament that will take place on the Friday of the event. The committee will have to supply the prizes, Ms. Spence and others will do the rest. In respect to the “yard staking” initiative (lawn signage denoting everyone

Nickel belt News photo by Marc Jackson Snow Lake’s Main Street who has ever lived a given address), it was noted that the cost to search a single title at the Neepawa land titles ofﬁce is $23. Additionally, Town of Snow Lake records are quite limited, so the group made up of Cathy Stabback, Leone Jackson, MaryAnn Otto, Cheryl Turnbull and Sharon Meuse will rely on the memories of our pioneers, as well as posting speciﬁc addresses through committee social media and web resources in order to get the names of former residents. The chairperson stated that she had broached the subject of Main Street Days with the local Chamber of Commerce. Their secretary, Peter Purves, was in attendance and stated that the chamber is interested in getting involved in the celebration and that they could promote draws, sponsorship and other items to their membership through newsletters. It was sug-

gested that they could also be a part of, or involved in, the Main Street Days. Ms. Hilderman brought up the idea of the committee holding several “Ladies Nights” with a theme, dinner and entertainment. The idea of these would be to get people involved and primed for the 70th celebration. She will report more on the idea as it comes together. The next scheduled meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Town Ofﬁce. Also of interest, Reader’s Digest.ca has just reported on something Snow Lake’s residents have known for generations – the community has been named one of their “10 Charming Canadian Towns You Need to Visit.” It received the position of number four in the citation and was the only Manitoba community to make the list. The 10 communities are: O’Leary, PEI; Oka-

nagan Landing, BC; Fort Smith, NWT; Snow Lake, MB; Legal, AB; Port Coquitlam, BC; Manotick, ON; Ladner, BC; Williamstown, ON; New Westminster, BC. “They say good things come in small packages— and that certainly applies to these charming Canadian towns,” the site exclaimed! “You’ll want to add these 10 off-thebeaten-path towns to your Canadian travel bucket list in 2017.” The story that determined the selection was “History Remembered” written by Marc Jackson, upon the urging of Sandy Hawman. It was first published in the November 2016 edition of the Reader’s Digest sister publication Our Canada magazine. The endowment can be seen at: http://www. readersdigest.ca/travel/ canada/10-charmingcanadian-towns-needvisit/4/

Magnificent coconuts KYLIE MATECHUK I may be completely fitting the cliché of a “yoga-loving health nut,” but I’ll take my chances as I provide some user tips for coconuts, coconut milk, coconut water and coconut oil. I’m not one to follow fads but when it comes to food, I appreciate real information as opposed to the marketing of some of these products. Coconut oil is definitely a trendy product, but it really is useful in so many ways. For topical use, coconut oil is very thin and should be used more for anti-fungal or antibacterial purposes as opposed to softening dry skin or chapped lips, for instance. I use it as a facial moisturizer (nope – it will not clog your pores!) and also as a hair mask. Just remember, with any hair oil treatments, you want to apply the post-shampoo first before water when the oil is left on, otherwise it will be greasy for days! Coconut oil can be used in place of butter in baking, making icing or cooking. Since it has a sweeter taste, you’ll have to get used to the taste when frying with coconut oil. Purchasing coconuts: the hard brown coconuts are mature coconuts, meaning the milk inside has solidified.

Kylie Matechuk The cream coloured ones are young coconuts and will have the soft coconut meat inside as well as coconut water. Coconut water from a coconut is absolutely delicious. Coconut water is nature’s best electrolyte drink. Consume after heavy exercise or exertion, heat fatigue, or after a bout of digestive distress like vomiting or diarrhea, for adults and children alike. To open, just take a curved butcher knife and hack at the top. Create almost like a lid, and peel back. Stick a straw in it and enjoy. Scrape the meat off the inside as it is super yummy too! Alternatively, of course, you can purchase coconut water. Just be on the look out

for added sugar and preservatives. Healthy drinks should be refrigerated. Coconut milk: people often get confused when I send them recipes for their meal plans. “Do I buy the carton? Or the canned version?” If you need a substitute for cow’s cream (like in soups, alfredos, coconut ice cream, coconut yogurt or coffee creamers) then you’ll want to buy the canned version, preferably organic so that there aren’t any nitrates in it. You can mix it up or you can shake it. Some recipes like yogurt and icing will call for only the cream. If that’s the case, put in the fridge ﬁrst before you open it and scrape the cream off. Save the thick

coconut water on the bottom for smoothies. If you’re looking for a dairy substitute for your baking and everyday consumption, the unsweetened two-litre coconut milk is also great. I prefer Silk’s brand that can be purchased almost anywhere these days! There are so many great foods available to us now in grocery store refrigerators! Experiment with all of the different usages and just use trial and error while you research. After all, coconuts really are good for your health! If you’re heading to warmer climates this winter, look for vendors that will let you sample some of the many ways to enjoy a coconut. As always, check with your doctor or health practitioner for any medical-related questions. This information is to be used as a guide and not to replace medical advice. Kylie Matechuk is a certified, experienced yoga teacher, registered in gold status with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, and director of teacher training at Mo Tus Nua Wellness, the yoga studio she owns and manages in Northern Manitoba. She is also a registered holistic nutritionist with a passion for pediatric and digestive health.

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‘From This Valley’ an enjoyable ride through a slice of Western Canadian history REVIEWED BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

From This Valley, the first novel by The Pas author Murray Harvey, not only takes you on a journey with the main character but also through some of the history of Western Canada and the United States, from Custer’s last stand to the Riel rebellion with several other stops along the way. Following the adventures of Ryan Meade, a U.S. army deserter who makes his way north into Canada after witnessing the slaughter of a Native American village as a member of Lt.-Col. George Armstrong Custer’s 7th Cavalry regiment, From This Valley includes cameos by everyone from Sitting Bull and legendary North West Mounted Police officer Sam Steele to “Buffalo Bill” Cody and the son of Charles Dickens. It touches upon historical events and themes ranging from slavery and the American Civil War to the fur trade, mistreatment of First Nations and Métis people and the efforts of the Mounties to maintain law and order in the Canadian west and ensure that the American empire didn’t expand further north. Occasions on which it is best to suspend your disbelief and just sit back to enjoy the ride include the climax, when a most unlikely encounter at Northern Manitoba’s Cedar Lake ensures that almost all of the main characters end up happy at the novel’s conclusion. Inspired by the somewhat murky origin story of Harvey’s great-grandfather, who lived in the Red River settlement in the 1870s and was believed by the family to have been American despite being identified as from Upper Canada in a census, From This Valley joins Meade’s journey when he is a young man engaging in taboo behaviour with a servant at his father’s home in Boston, which results in him being disowned and sent to join

the Union army. Following the Civil War, Meade moves west to serve in the Indian Wars and then under Custer at the Battle of Washita River and beyond, before deserting when he hears that more campaigns against Native Americans are planned, thus sparing him the fate of meeting his death with the famous commander at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Fate plays a big role in Harvey’s novel, with Meade meeting and later marrying a woman he saved from a fellow soldier at Washita River when she was a young girl, and then – following her death – another woman that he ﬁrst encounters in a dream. While coincidences like these and the aforementioned one at the conclusion somewhat undermine the believability of Harvey’s tale, it is entirely possible to overlook them and enjoy his highly readable if sometimes overly expository prose as it weaves a tale that includes shootings, lynchings, disease, drinking, drugs and even a fair bit of tastefully understated sex between Meade and the various women in his life. Harvey paints a good picture of frontier Canada at a time of great change not long after the birth of the nation and offers up sufﬁcient material to argue against the commonly held perception that Canada’s history is dull, as vanilla and bland as the modern-day idea of Canadians being nicer versions of Americans. At just under 300 pages, From This Valley is an easyreading tale that meanders through familiar territory including Norway House, Manitoba’s major lakes and rivers and even Winnipeg during its early years. The author isn’t one to let the historical context stand in the way of the story, however, and, at its heart, From This Valley is just a good old-fashioned retelling of a classic North American staple, a hero’s journey to happiness through a not-yet-tamed and potentially forbidding

landscape where survival depends upon absorbing the lessons taught by the those who’ve been there longer and, of course, a little bit of luck. Murray Harvey’s From This Valley is published by Friesen Press and is available to borrow from the Thompson Public Library. Find out more about the novel at the author’s website www.murrayharvey.com.

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Church Services ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Pastor: Arnold (Arnie) Pedersen Sun. School 9:45 am • service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome Sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday school 7:00 pm evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

We thank all applicants in advance who apply, however only those qualiﬁed will be contacted.

Administrative & Client Service Assistant We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to support the administrative needs of an independent insurance and financial services office. He or she will be a proven self-starter with a high level of professional business practices, strong communication skills (verbal and written), be extremely organized and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Formal administrative training, general office experience, excellent interpersonal skills, mastery of MS Office Suite, and experience in the financial services industry will be distinct advantages to the successful candidate. Please send your resume to connie.couvier@sunlife.com We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Conservative MP concerned CBC’s online effort hurting local newspapers DEVAN C. TASA EDITOR@TISDALERECORDER.CA

A Saskatchewan Conservative MP is saying the CBC’s online efforts and advertising sales are harming local newspapers. Kelly Block, who represents Carlton Trail— Eagle Creek, has sent out a flyer to her constituents that states the “CBC has become print media’s #1 competitor” and that “with its $1.1 billion subsidy, the CBC can’t lose.” The MP said there were a few reasons she sent out the flyer. The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage is studying the Canadian media and a recurring theme is the financial impact CBC has on both large and small publications. “As a member representing a rural riding with a number of small publications, this is concerning to me,” she wrote in an email, adding the CBC, with its large radio and television presence, needed to be held accountable on how its funding is used. “Finally, the Minister of Canadian Heritage is in the process of holding consultations on new media and I wanted to solicit the opinions of my constituents on this issue and the role that the single largest cultural entity in Canada should play over the next decade,” she wrote. The CBC denied that it’s having a negative effect on local newspapers. “The challenges facing media in Canada are many but they are not being caused by the public broadcaster,” wrote CBC spokesperson Marie-Eve Desaulniers in an email. “Large newspaper companies responded to their challenges by merging and reducing the content offered by their smaller papers. This has made CBC’s presence more important than ever.” Desaulniers said the CBC exists to serve all Canadians on every platform they use, including online. She also said that at a time where media are struggling to adapt to tremendous change and with global digital companies like Google and Facebook crowding the online Canadian market, media needs to be focused on how Canadians get information about their community and the world. “Limiting what public broadcasting does will

only mean fewer services for Canadians,” she wrote. “It won’t help private companies become more profitable. It won’t increase news coverage or the diversity of views, especially in smaller communities.” Block said Conservative policy supports CBC’s role in radio and television, but it’s concerned about its online expansion. “Over the past year, the public broadcaster’s increasing expansion of its online presence, which has traditionally been the domain of private news organizations, warrants a discussion on its mandate.” Desaulniers said the CBC is expected to generate some of its own revenue. It made $600 million last year, with $253 million coming from advertising. Ten per cent of that, $25 million, came from digital advertising. In Canada, total digital advertising revenues are $4.6 billion a year, with three-quarters of that going to Google, Facebook and Yellow Pages. “It is difficult to believe, as some media have suggested, that if only CBC was prevented from earning $25 million, their problems would be solved,” she wrote. The spokesperson added that CBC would stop all advertising if its perperson funding was increased by $12 to $46 per year. The public broadcaster estimates that $158 million dollars in advertising would go to other Canadian media if that were to happen. Block had no specific suggestions as to what could be done to even the playing field for digital advertisements so that local newspapers could compete against the U.S.-based Google and Facebook. Newspaper publishers have suggested that advertising from foreign owned and operated media companies shouldn’t be able to be written off as a taxdeductible expense. “A Conservative government would lower the small business tax rate to nine per cent and would be opposed to additional payroll taxes like increased CPP contributions,” she wrote. “Anything that could be done to reduce the financial burden that businesses, including local newspapers, face would be considered.”

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Careers

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Marymound is presently seeking: Youth Care Practitioners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three positions available: Permanent Part-time, 32 hours bi-weekly, Weekend afternoons; Permanent Part-time, 16 hours bi-weekly, Days, Weekends (Competition # YCP16-142); and Permanent Part-time, 32 hours biweekly, Overnights, Weekends (Competition #YCP16-143) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marymound North Receiving Home Youth Care Practitioners are part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for supervision and safety of youth through daily interaction and care. Participate in planning, assessing, and implementation of treatment strategies. Experience working with youth; ability to relate positively & therapeutically to youth; and must have excellent physical & emotional health. Education and experience considered. Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/ Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency first aid, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and abstract. Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

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e-mail: careers@marymound.com or online at www.marymound.com

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MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBER Full time (6 positions) Are you a Health Care or Crisis Professional or maybe a Spiritual or Cultural leader who is seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous people at times of high risk? Are you willing to travel to remote First Nations communities in Manitoba? If so, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk!

As a Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Member, you will: â&#x20AC;˘ Provide rapid crisis intervention and support in the priority area of suicide but also mental health, trauma, family violence or other crisis. â&#x20AC;˘ Travel to remote communities throughout Manitoba, usually at very short notice â&#x20AC;˘ You will be quick to respond to assess the level of risk and immediate needs, and then provide a safety plan. â&#x20AC;˘ Work as part of a dedicated team â&#x20AC;˘ Contribute to a broader strategy to provide greater capacity within First Nations communities to respond to crisis. You bring: Indigenous traditional healing practices as a traditional elder or â&#x20AC;˘ spiritual leader or a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in related social sciences or health related â&#x20AC;˘ post-secondary education; a minimum of a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Social Work or other related social sciences or health related postsecondary education. â&#x20AC;˘ 3-5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience working in a crisis response environment â&#x20AC;˘ ProďŹ cient computer skills â&#x20AC;˘ A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ A sensitivity and understanding of culture, language and issues relevant to Indigenous communities â&#x20AC;˘ A willingness to travel If this sounds like the right ďŹ t for you, please email your resume and cover letter for conďŹ dential consideration. Closing date: February 3, 2017. Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. 205-55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0M5 Phone: (204) 677-1600 or 1-800-442-0488 Fax: (204) 778-7655 Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com

HELP WANTED Full Time Security Guard For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority QualiďŹ cations: Must have valid Manitoba Security Guard Training/License or be willing to obtain. Must have computer skills and experience working with Microsoft applications including word, excel, outlook and quick books. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures. General mathematical and bookkeeping skills would be an asset. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/ her workload and work in a fast paced environment. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English. Applicants must be bondable, have a clear criminal record and provide a child abuse registry check. Duties: Reporting to the Airport Security Manager or designate the incumbents will carry out all aspects of the security requirements at the Thompson Airport including watchperson, traffic / parking patrols, attending to the ATB as required including cleaning and garbage removal, cash collection and daily reconciliation, assist in emergency situations, as required. Applicants must present a positive and professional image to all customers, inquiries and other interactions. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. The Thompson Regional Airport Authority offers a competitive benefits package. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Closing date is Feb 3, 2017. Apply to:

Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Melissa.Lounsbury@ďŹ&#x201A;y-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

Thompson, Manitoba

Well established company in the construction industry is accepting applications for a

FULL-TIME TRUCK DRIVER Class 3 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence required. Successful candidate must be very responsible and be able to work with minimal supervision. This position offers a benefit package as well as competitive wages.

Please email your resume to dale.lafurlane@mymts.net or fax to 204-677-4540 Resumes may also be dropped off at our office, 176 Hayes Road

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Thompson Citizen Location: Thompson, Manitoba Description The Thompson Citizen has an immediate opening for a journalist in Thompson, Manitoba. The Thompson Citizen is a part of the Prairie Newspaper Group, which is a division of Glacier Media. This position would be a great starting point for an enthusiastic graduate as well as it would be a great opportunity for an experienced reporter looking for an exciting change from the regular day to day workload. The successful applicant will be expected to cover a wide range of topics spread between two publications. He or she will ďŹ nd himself or herself reporting on current events, writing Q & Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos.

MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Your opportunity: â&#x20AC;˘ You will work on one of 2 newly created 3-person Mobile Crisis Intervention teams located in Winnipeg and Thompson Mb. â&#x20AC;˘ You will work on a team with others like yourself who are dedicated to work which has real value and meaning in the lives of others. â&#x20AC;˘ You will apply all of your education, skills and talents and passion for the beneďŹ t of others while learning from the expertise of your team. â&#x20AC;˘ You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing that your work is much more than just a job.

La Furlane Construction

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For more information about Marymound, visit www.marymound.com Submit cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ quoting Competition # to: Competition No. YCP16-142 and YCP16-143 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 Deadline to submit: February 3, 2017.

Full-Time Truck Driver

QualiďŹ cations This editorial position requires an organized individual who works well on his or her own as well as with a team. They need to be dedicated and diligent with a strong work ethic. He or she must have a degree or diploma in journalism or have at least ďŹ ve years experience in newspaper journalism. Experience in photography is necessary. He or she must have a valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle. Kilometers are tracked and the journalist will be reimbursed. Please send resume with cover letter to: Lynn Taylor, Publisher Thompson Citizen, P.O. Box 887, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N8 or email generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net Deadline for resumes is January 31, 2017.

Help Wanted Part Time Security Guard For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority QualiďŹ cations: Must have valid Manitoba Security Guard Training/License. Must have computer skills and experience working with Microsoft applications including word, excel, outlook and quick books. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures. General mathematical and bookkeeping skills would be an asset. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload and work in a fast paced environment. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment are essential. Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English. Applicants must be bondable, have a clear criminal record and provide a child abuse registry check. Duties: Reporting to the Airport Security Manager or designate the incumbents will carry out all aspects of the security requirements at the Thompson Airport including watchperson, traffic / parking patrols, attending to the ATB as required including cleaning and garbage removal, cash collection and daily reconciliation, assist in emergency situations, as required. Applicants must present a positive and professional image to all customers, inquiries and other interactions. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Closing date is January 27, 2017. Apply to:

Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Melissa.Lounsbury@ďŹ&#x201A;y-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477

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Careers

Our full-service garage requires a FULL-TIME MECHANIC Full beneﬁt package & competitive salary. Apply in person or by email: 35 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B8 minutemufﬂer@mymts.net

We have an immediate opening for an

Automotive apprentice If you are looking for a career as a journeyman automotive technician, we have an opening for a first or second level apprentice. Thompson Ford offers competitive salaries; complete health care benefits and a workplace that supports growth and development in your profession.

Service Advisor needed: Seeking a bright individual to join our service team with computer experience. Job description: Greet customers, and listen to their description of the problems or service needed, administrative and customer relations, prepare service orders, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, taking time to understand the points being made, handle the functions of the service department.

Please drop off resumes at

Thompson Ford Sales 15 Station Road Attn: David Green Only applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

Parts Person

We have a parts counter position open for you if you have a commitment to work in a team environment and also deliver top level customer satisfaction. Automotive knowledge is an asset. Competitive wages and benefits package. Resumes only please.

Fax Amanda at

Thompson Ford Sales 204-778-6700 or email amanda@thompsonford.ca

Please drop off resume to Minute Mufﬂer 35 Moak crescent

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SUPERVISOR (Winnipeg Sub-Oﬃce)

FAMILY ENHANCEMENT WORKER (Cross Lake)

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking one (1) full time permanent Child & Family Services Unit Supervisor for our Winnipeg Oﬃce. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Family Enhancement Worker in our Cross Lake Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the Associate Director, CFS Supervisor manages a case load of children in care and/or Family Services ﬁles including protection and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services. Oﬀer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

Under the direction and supervision of the Family Enhancement Coordinator and Associate Director, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family function and problems. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluations, oﬀer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

Qualiﬁcations: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, child behavior’s management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Ability to take direction and provide appropriate service; • Willing to train; • Team orientated and self-motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak and understand Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the City of Winnipeg & Community of Cross Lake; • Must possess a valid driver’s license;

Qualiﬁcations: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform on-call duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Willing to travel; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of various resources within Cross Lake and elsewhere; • Must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities: • Implementing the policies & specific directions as approved by the Board and directed by the Executive Director; • Coordinate the planning, development, and implementation and evaluation of programs & services delivered by CFS Unit; • Manages all aspects of service delivery & case management for respective CFS team; • Coordinates all court work related to statutory requirements & serving as Agency’s court representative; • Functions as an effective management team member; • Carry out personnel functions for respective CFS staff & assist in Agency relations; • Identify & assist in implementations of training needs and initiatives; • Providing direct services and other duties as negotiated. • Ability to enter on an Information Data Base known as Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS). Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

Responsibilities: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; • Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases assigned; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Knowledge of Family Systems; • Working knowledge of Child Abuse; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an eﬀective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals • Ability to enter on an Information Data Base known as Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS). Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualiﬁcations. Please submit three references at time of application.

Salary: Based on qualiﬁcations

Deadline for Applications: Friday, February 3, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. Apply to: Advertisement # NAA89 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

Deadline for Applications: February 1, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Apply to: Advertisement # NAA88 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA CASE AIDE LOCATIONS: SHAMATTAWA UNIT, THOMPSON CENTRAL

Position: Case Aide One (1) Full Time Permanent position Summary of Position: Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Case Aide is responsible for facilitating case-related activities (on behalf of their unit) when working with families and children in the field of child protection and must follow all guidelines related to clients’ safety and privacy. The duties would include, but not limited to assist with case management administration, provide administrative support to case workers/Unit, including developing strong relationships with clients, acting as a liaison for Agency and clients, preparing reports, check progress and reports about cases, conducting interviews, assisting with compiling case particulars for Court, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, assist with developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services. Qualifications: • Combination of education and experience in related field • Previous experience in child welfare is preferred • Knowledge of CFS legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent assessment skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: January 30, 2017 A covering letter indicating the position applying for, updated resume can be sent to: Human Resource Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

Or for more information contact: Edith McKay, Associate Director Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: emckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902

Or for more information contact: Ron LePage, FE Coordinator Fax: 204-676-4799 Email: rlepage@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-4411

“We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.”

Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneﬁts package to employees.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Sports

Wild down Lightning twice on road trip BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Wild won two of three games in a road trip to Winnipeg and the Interlake Jan. 20-22, dropping the opener to the Winnipeg Avros 2-1 and then beating the Interlake Lightning 3-2 and 5-1 on consecutive days. The wins push the Wild’s Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League record to 9-16-1 for 19 points, five back of the 10-7-4 Eastman Selects, who are fifth in league standings. Carlin Hamilton, Annaliese Meier and Carrigan Umpherville were the scorers against Interlake Jan. 21, when the Wild

scored twice in the second period to take a 2-1 lead and then traded goals with the Lightning in the third for the 3-2 win. Shayna Moore stopped nine of 11 shots in net for the Wild while her teammates pounded 39 shots on former Wild goaltender Kerigan Dowhy in Winnipeg’s goal. Meier and Emily Daniels each had two goals for Wild in their 5-1 win over Interlake Jan. 22, with Brittany Johnson adding the other. Norman took a 3-1 lead in the first 20 minutes and then added one goal in each of the remaining two periods while holding the Lightning scoreless for the 5-1

victory. Marley Quesnel made 25 saves for the win while Dowhy stopped 44 shots at the other end as the Wild outshot Interlake 49-26. The road trip opened in Winnipeg where the Avros got one goal in each of the first two periods and then held the Wild to just a single tally by Megan Quesnel in the third to earn the 2-1 win. Sophie Vandale had both goals for the Avros, who outshot the Wild 34-20. Moore made 32 saves for the Wild. The Wild conclude the MFMHL regular season Feb. 10-11 when the host the Pembina Valley Hawks in Thompson.

Nickel Belt News ﬁle photo Norman Wild goaltender Shayna Moore, seen here during a game in Thompson in November, made 32 saves in her team’s 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Avros in Winnipeg Jan. 20 and nine saves in a 3-2 win over the Interlake Lightning the next day.

King Miners maintain perfect season record with wins in Cross Lake and Norway House The King Miners have yet to lose this season and are 20-0 for 40 points, eight ahead of The Pas Huskies, who are 15-2-2 and second in league standings. Thompson hosts the Huskies for a pair of games at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Jan. 28-29 and concludes the regular season on the road in Cranberry Portage Feb. 11-12.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The midget AA Thompson King Miners stretched their winning streak to 20 games with a pair of victories over the Norway House North Stars 1 and the Cross Lake Islanders 1 on the road Jan. 20-21. Armando Evans, Logan Evans, Chase Gurniak, Sheldon Howard and Trent North each had goals in a 5-1 win over the Islanders Jan. 20, with Howard assisting on three of his teammates’ tallies and Armando Evans also adding a pair of helpers. Dallas Spence assisted on all but one of the King Miners’ goals while goaltender Kruz Mitchell allowed the Islanders’ only goal to Morgan McKay. Things were a little more lopsided in Norway House Jan. 21 as Thompson skated to a 13-1 win. Armando Evans had four goals and North scored three,

with Oscar Lafreniere adding a pair and Gurniak, Jordy Pachkowski, Saunders and Spence each adding singles. Elvis

Balfour had the only goal for Norway House, which got 25 saves from netminder Edward McLeod.

The midget AA Thompson King Miners’ Armando Evans, seen here in a game against the Cross Lake Islanders in Thompson in December, had ﬁve goals in two games Jan. 20-21, four of them in the second contest, as his team extended its winning streak to 20 games since the start of the season. Nickel Belt News ﬁle photo

Manitoba-roasted coffee fuelling northern research

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Churchill Northern Studies Centre A Winkler-based coffee-roasting business has provided a custom blend of coffee to be served and sold at the Churchill Northern Studies Area. Other Brother Roasters from Winkler is keeping researchers and learners at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) caffeinated and alert with their Birdfish Blend, named for the centre’s mascot, which is being served in the CNSC

cafeteria and sold in its gift shop. “As a research station, coffee is an important part of our days which can start early and end late,” said CNSC executive director Grant McNeil. “We are always searching for new ways for our operations to

be more sustainable, and this partnership does that while supporting others here in our province. The opportunity to work with Other Brother provides us with a delicious, ethically sourced product we are proud to serve!” The Birdfish Blend is

made from ethically and sustainably grown coffee and buying it from Other Brother Roasters will enable the CNSC to save money that can be put towards research and education projects instead. “We were so excited

to be providing coffee for the Churchill Northern Studies Centre,” said Erin Plett of Other Brother Roasters. “Knowing that a researcher is going to fill their thermos with our coffee before they jump in a helicopter or drives out into the field is really

great!” The CNSC is a notfor-profit education and research facility 23 kilometres east of Churchill in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Other Brother Roasters was established in Winkler in 2011.