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Volume 57 Number 12

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Thompson, Manitoba

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After 45 years in entertainment, Fred Penner still creating new music

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Fred Penner, who will be performing in Thompson’s Letkemann Theatre on April 8 in a performance sponsored by the Thompson Public Library, is already midway through his fifth decade as a professional musician and entertainer and plans to continue as long as he can.

“As long as my health maintains and my creativity is there then I’m prepared to continue as long as I can,” said Penner, who was in Thompson earlier this month to take part in the Dreamcatchers Workshop at the Boys & Girls Club.

Penner made a choice to pursue music and entertainment as a career in 1972 and performed in many of Winnipeg’s theatres. He recorded “The Cat Came Back” in 1979 and then had a long stint on TV with “Fred Penner’s Place,” which began in 1985 and continued until 1997, reaching nearly 1,000 episodes.

“It was quite a huge body of work,” he told the Nickel Belt News March 6, the same day that his latest CD went on presale.

By now, Penner says, his audience isn’t just children, but also the adults who remember singing along to his songs and watching his show from their own childhoods.

“That generation of baby boomers’ children are now the young adults affectionately know as Fredheads and they’re now having their own children,” he said. “There’s this multigenerational thing that has been happening for me where there’s a new group of children who are coming into the world and the parents really want them to experience what they had, which is not an uncommon path, so I’m being carried along by the generations.”

It isn’t always easy to come up with new material but the benefit of being older is having more experience to draw on.

“It can be challenging sitting down and actually getting it to fruition,” Penner said. “This CD is sort of an example of that. We started about a year ago here in Toronto with Ken Whitely, my producer, and I had many songs and pieces of songs that I needed to flesh out and get into a completed level and now that is done. I know that it’s al-

ways possible for me. I trust my creativity and eventually it will step forward and take me to a finished product.”

With musical influences ranging from his parents’ favourites to those of the ensuing decades, Penner said his range is not limited to any one genre.

“I grew up with a lot of classical, orchestral opera music from my mom and dad’s side of the world and they loved the swing era from the ‘40s,” he said.

“I have an older brother and sister who brought in the early rock’n’roll in the ‘50s and then when the sixties came, in the ‘60s was the folk scene and the protest world. I have this vast array of musical styles that are at my disposal basically, so when I’m writing a song I don’t feel like I’m tied to one particular genre or pattern of music. It’s quite broad so I can create things that have different directions and imagination.

I’m not limited in my creative process.”

And no matter what changes on the outside, Penner says inside people are the same as they were when he got his start.

“The external can change and things can progress around you,” he says.

“You’ve got a fancier car than you did 30 years ago but still, what I try to relate to is that positive inner spirit, the love that you can have for yourself and the people around you, the cooperation that can happen. The songs that I do are all about that, they always have been, about home and family and pets, certainly, and that doesn’t change.”

“What people are, bottom line, is loving, caring, creative human beings and trying to make it all work in his absolutely insane world – and I think it is an insane world - what we try to do as individuals, as families from day to day in just making positive communication within our family units and with the people in our work world, you really have to develop a strength inside of you, a courage, just that positive energy that will allow you to go through life without hurting yourself or others,” says Penner. “That’s the constant. That’s what it always is like in life.”

Penner performs at 2 p.m. on April 8 and tickets are available at the library and CHTM.

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Children’s entertainer Fred Penner, who was in Thompson to take part in the Dreamcatchers Workshop at the Boys & Girls Club March 11, will be back in the city and on stage at the Letkemann Theatre April 8.

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Council passes resolution to cover any Manitoba Games deficit

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Council unanimously passed a resolution that the city would cover any financial shortfall incurred as a result of hosting the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Games at its March 13 meeting.

“The agreement be-

tween Sport Manitoba and Thompson and the host society is a standard practice in games,” said Mayor Dennis Fenske. “It ensures the Manitoba Games will happen without incurring a deficit. If so, the host community, which is the City of Thompson, would agree beforehand to cover that

deficit. In the history of the games there’s never been a deficit but it is a standard protocol that Sport Manitoba requires the City of Thompson to pass the resolution as they have asked every other community that’s hosted the games to pass a similar resolution to cover any deficits.”

Coun. Judy Kolada asked prior to the vote why the resolution is needed so far in advance of the games, which will be held March 4-10 of next year and what situations could possibly lead to a deficit.

“Personally I’m concerned about us coming up with the number of volunteers that we require and I’m wondering why we’re passing a resolution a year in advance,” Kolada said. “It seems as though we shouldn’t have to be passing that resolution this early in the process so if you can enlighten me on those questions.”

Fenske said the process was exactly the same as it was when Thompson

lasted hosted the Manitoba games in 1994 and referenced the previous week’s weather as an example of an event that could derail an event like the games.

“Knock on wood but the dates for next year’s games are the dates that we had for the blizzard,” said the mayor. “Had the games happened last week I’m sure that they would have been cancelled or deferred.

There may have been costs that were not recoverable and in that extreme case the City of Thompson would have had to cover if they were proven to be deficit numbers.”

Coun. Colleen Smook and deputy mayor Kathy Valentino expressed confi-

dence that the games would bring financial benefits to Thompson.

“Based on our experience with our own games in ‘94 and anything else that the City of Thompson goes for and the past few games of Sport Manitoba, I’m very confident that this will actually bring dollars to the coffers of Thompson,” said Smook.

“I am completely confident that not only the committee that’s in place and chairing these games but our city as a whole and all community members and our citizens will ensure that we won’t have a deficit and I believe it will be a very, very huge success,” said Valentino.

Province supporting 10 new childcare spaces in Thompson through capital funding Riverside Daycare in Thompson will get up to 10 additional spaces as part of the provincial government’s investment in capital projects to created 739 new licensed childcare spaces, combined with reducing regulatory barriers for operators, it was announced March 9.

“There are many opportunities for us to improve and modernize the system to ensure it is meeting the needs of Manitobans,” said Families Minister Scott Fielding in a news release. “This first step will reform the licensing process and build a service-oriented system that focuses primarily on the

needs of children, parents and childcare professionals, rather than on the administrative procedures that place an excessive burden on operators.”

The government plans to expedite licence renewals for daycares with a track record of complying with regulations and to implement a pilot project to have the licensing history of childcare centres factored into their licence application renewals to ensure that inspection visits focus on centres where they are more needed. Other plans include streamlining applications of certified early childhood educators who wish to open licensed

family childcare facilities, expediting the process for age exemptions to ensure uninterrupted care for children approaching preschool to move to vacant spaces within the same centre, and to improve access to information regarding the steps required to open a childcare centre.

The province also intends to complete a review of childcare legislation, regulations and procedures that began last fall.

Province-wide, the government will spend $6,181,500 for 15 community-based capital projects in Winnipeg, Morden, La Salle, St. Adolphe, Thompson and Anola.

Bell MTS officially in business Thompson is full of amazing volunteers that help build a safe & vibrant community & we want to celebrate them!

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their volunteering efforts?

Send your nominations to: City of Thompson, Recreation, Parks & Culture 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 P: 204-677-7952 F: 204-677-7925 Email: rec@thompson.ca

VOLUNTEER RECEPTION Thursday, April 27 th, 2017 5:30pm - 7:00pm VRCC Multi-purpose Room

All nominees will be recognized at our Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards

Nominations must be received by March 24th, 2017 at 4:00pm Groups are encouraged to send as many representatives as possible to this event.

Hosted by the City of Thompson and the Canadian Volunteer Initiative

Our potential lies in our present and our future, our residents and our plans for this city.

Bell MTS officially launched March 17 following the completion of BCE Inc.’s purchase of Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) in a multi-billion dollar transaction that sees Bell Canada gain approximately 710,000 new customers and become the biggest mobile phone service provider in Manitoba with 470,000 subscribers.

“Bell is proud to be a major investor in Manitoba’s future, enabling economic development with the most advanced network infrastructure and service innovations for consumers and business customers,” said Bell Canada president and CEO George Cope in a March 17 press release.

“With the talent and experience of the MTS team backed by Bell’s scale and proven broadband strategy, Bell MTS will lead the way in Manitoba’s competitive communications industry.”

Bell MTS has $1 billion in broadband expansion

planned for Manitoba’s cities, traffic corridors and remote and rural locations over the next five years and Winnipeg will be the headquarters of the company’s Western Canada operations.

The company announced that 4G LTE wireless service is now available in Churchill.

“I’m excited to announce that we’ve successfully delivered our first Bell MTS infrastructure project today: new 4G LTE wireless service for the town of Churchill,” said Dan McKeen, vice-chair for Bell MTS and Western Canada as well as senior vicepresident of small business, who will lead Bell MTS. “A growing ecotourism and research centre, the polar bear capital of the world is now served by the mobile network ranked faster than any in Canada and the United States, and will soon be connected with new broadband fibre con-

nections. It’s a great MTS plan to efficiently deliver the outstanding TV, Internet, mobile and business services to Manitobans.”

Other plans already completed or planned for Manitoba include continuous broadband wireless coverage along Highway 6 from Thompson to Winnipeg, expansion of mobile and wireline broadband networks in the mining centre of Flin Flon, and new wireless services for remote locations, including the indigenous communities of Easterville, Gods Lake Narrows, Gods River, Grand Rapids and Red Sucker Lake.

Bell MTS says it will maintain current MTS wirless price plans for at least one year beginning March 17. As a result of the acquisition, Bell MTS wireless services will become available at The Source, Tbooth Wireless and WirelessWave locations in Manitoba.

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Brochet School a finalist in Staples Superpower Your School contest

BY CAROLYN LAIDLAW Brochet School is one of 100 finalists in the Superpower Your School Contest. They will now wait until April 22, when 10 schools from five different regions of Canada will win $25,000 in new technology from Staples Canada.

Grade 1/2 teacher Tiffany McEachern and Grade 4/5 teacher Emily Sheety, who led efforts to enter the school in this contest, said winning the contest would improve students’ educational opportunities.

“Students would be ecstatic and appreciative,” McEachern and Sheety told the Nickel Belt News.

“We live in a fly-in isolated community so therefore this would provide more opportunities for students to access computers and the Internet providing an equal opportunity for further education as well as preparation for future educational goals.”

When it comes to helping the environment, Brochet School has an Earth Club, where students have learned to reuse many items including paper for a variety of projects and conservation of electricity. The school

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Brochet School Students in Brochet School’s Earth Club have been making paper out of otherwise discarded paper for the last three years. started recycling and composting, after learning about these practices through Recycle Everywhere and the Frontier School Division. “It has taken over two years to accomplish this. A group of teachers worked together to get the help of outside sources,” said McEachern and Sheety. Fundraising provided materials for

compost and outdoor bins that were built by Archie Halkett while Recycle Everywhere provided the indoor recycling bins and Perimeter Airlines provides transportation of their recyclable material to Thompson, where it is processed at the Thompson Recycling Centre. The school has been fundraising and has written many

letters to receive donations for their programs.

“We are extremely happy to reduce the amount of waste contributed by the school,” say McEachern or Sheety. “Our students have become more conscious about what is placed in garbage cans and about the effects of unnecessary waste on the environment.”

Vocational and industrial arts programs get money for new equipment Northern school divisions are getting about $190,000 for vocational and industrial arts program equipment, the provincial government announced in February.

The investments, part of $1.5 million in total funding for such new equipment across the province, include $39,488 for R.D. Parker Collegiate’s automotive technology and carpentry programs in Thompson, $115,964 for Frontier Collegiate’s welding and automotive programs and the fashion design program at Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Educational Resource Centre in Norway House, $20,522 for the Hapnot Collegiate Institute’s woodworking and metals programs in Flin Flon,

and $13,474 for the Mary Duncan School’s hairstyling and cosmetology program in The Pas. The funding comes from the Skills Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund (SSEEF), said Education Minister Ian Wishart in a Feb. 16 press release, and is intended to ensure programming is relevant to current and future labour needs, with an emphasis on supporting high school level programs that can lead to becoming accredited by Apprenticeship Manitoba.

“With many of Manitoba’s certified tradespeople retiring in the next decade, businesses throughout our province will be looking for skilled workers,” said Wishart. “These investments

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KGS Group has filed an Environment Act Proposal on behalf of the Manitoba Water Services Board and the Incorporated Community of Nelson House for the construction and operation of a wastewater treatment lagoon serving the community of Nelson House. The facility would be connected with a previously installed wastewater collection system in the community.

Currently, wastewater from the community is collected in holding tanks and hauled by truck to the nearby Nisichawaysihk Cree Nation wastewater treatment facility. The proposed facility would be constructed north of the community and east of the northern end of Footprint Lake. Discharges of treated effluent would be made between June 15 and October 31 to a new drain flowing southwest to a creek flowing west out of Footprint Lake.

Construction of the facility is proposed for the fall of 2017.

Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to make a representation either for or against the proposal should contact the Department, in writing or

by E-mail (bruce.webb@gov.mb.ca), not later than APRIL 24, 2017. Further information is available from the Public Registries located at: Legislative Library, 200 Vaughan St., Winnipeg; Millennium Public Library, 4th Floor, 251 Donald St., Winnipeg; Online Registry: http://www.gov.mb.ca/ sd/eal/registries/index.html or by contacting Bruce Webb, Environmental Engineer.

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Jogging werewolves and church service transformations among hard-to-believe tales in ‘Monsters Among Us’ REVIEWED BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

If ever there were a book perfectly suited to the current world of alternative facts, fake news and separating what is true from what is false, it is Monsters Among Us: An Exploration of Otherworldly Bigfoots, Wolfmen, Portals, Phantoms and Odd Phenomena by Linda S. Godfrey, published by Tarcher Perigee in 2016.

Whatever it is not, Monsters Among Us is nothing if not entertaining. No matter what you believe - and I am not predisposed to accept that there are monster among us, except for the ones who are us - this is a difficult book to put down because you never know what kind of outlandish claim will be found on the next page.

Clocking in at just under 350 pages, Godfrey’s book is divided into 26 chapters, most of which contain at least on account of an encounter with either a bigfoot/sasquatch - which may or may

not have glowing eyes and/or the ability to materialize and dematerialize at will - or some sort of dogman, similar in appearance to the Egyptian god Anubis, with the latter seeming to enjoy hanging out in people’s bedrooms and watching them sleep, or maybe just peering in the window.

The author is clear that readers are free to disagree with her assessments, pointing out herself that she is “a researcher, investigator, and writer, but I don’t have a degree in science.” Even if she didn’t say so herself, this could probably be gleaned from the fact that she notes that numerous episodes of the fictional TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” feature “giant hellmouths deep beneath the local high school that’s crammed chockablock with demons plotting to spill upward and wreak havoc on humanity.” Godfrey doesn’t claim that this is evidence for the actual existence of hellmouths, but some might say that relying on fictional reference points at all is walking on pretty thin ice, scientifically

speaking.

In the case of a werewolftype figure spotted running through Los Angeles’s MacArthur Park, which features a small manmade lake, Godfrey speculates that the creature could have emerged from an underground tunnel network, at least in theory. “I would imagine that a city park with tourist attractions such as a special pool for its resident pet seal would require massive subterranean areas for maintenance, and it seems logical that these would connect with other parts of the L.A. underground for easy access by workers and vendors.” Unfortunately, despite characterizing herself as an investigator, there isn’t any evidence that Godfrey went about investigating this claim to see if it might be true.

Of all the incredible claims in Monsters Among Us, undoubtedly the hardest to believe is an account of a woman in a Baptist church in an unnamed town somewhere in the American Midwest transforming into a wolf-like creature – or possibly a demon – in front of more than

200 people during a morning service in 1992. “It seemed like that Sunday was a weird Sunday,” one of the eyewitnesses, identified only as Sara, told the author in a textbook example of understatement. Unfortunately, despite that church’s practice of videotaping services, the recording of that particularly noteworthy service has been lost and the eyewitnesses said that other members who were there that day, perhaps mistaking their chapel for Las Vegas, told them they didn’t wish to talk about it because “what happens in the church stays in the church.”

It’s hard to go more than 10 pages in Monster Among Us without coming across something that either makes you scratch your head or suspend your disbelief, but for entertainment value along, it’s certainly worth the few hours it takes to read as you keep turning pages in anticipation of what might happen next.

Monsters Among Us is available at the Thompson Public Library.

Working to make Thompson more attractive to retirees MLA Report kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Kelly Bindle

Spring hockey Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham The Norway House North Stars and The Pas Huskies were among 16 teams of young hockey players competing in Thompson during the 26th-annual Jack Burden Novice Tournament March 17-19.

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First of all, I’d like to wish a happy birthday to my mother, Mrs. Grace Bindle, who is retired from teaching but still actively substituting and living in Thompson. Mom is celebrating her spring birthday today and throughout the weekend with family and friends, and we wish her all the best.

Working with our Manitoba government’s Minister of Families Scott Fielding, I’ve been actively promoting the north and working toward improving the attractiveness of Thompson as a retirement community.

I believe most northerners want to stay in this region after they retire, but some end up leaving for various reasons. We appreciate the hard work done by Nick DiVirgilio, Curtis Ross and all other volunteers promoting the construction of the 55+ Lions Manor. This project is now before the provincial Treasury Board for review, and we are hoping for some good news.

Our Progressive Conser-

vative government’s next budget will be introduced on April 11. In this legislative session, we have kept our promise to re-introduce balanced budget legislation whereby cabinet ministers’ salaries will be adversely affected if deficit reduction is not achieved on budgets for which they are responsible. The balanced-budget legislation under the NDP had been watered down during that previous government’s decade of debt, to allow its cabinet ministers to receive salary increases despite massive and growing annual deficits.

We know growing deficits are not sustainable. We will continue to keep the promises we’ve made.

After a decade of debt, decay, and decline under the NDP, our province is on the road to recovery.

As we continue to protect front-line workers, we will continue as well to fix the province’s finances, rebuild our economy and repair the services northerners depend on.

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SCREENING OFFICER The City of Thompson seeks a SCREENING OFFICER for a one-year contract.

The SCREENING OFFICER will be responsible for assisƟng members of the public through the quasi-judicial screening process under the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Act (MBEA). The role of a Screening Oĸcer is to ensure compliance with the requirements of the MBEA and applicable City of Thompson by-laws.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the principles of administraƟve law as it relates to municipal by-laws and the conduct of hearings and the consideraƟon of evidence presented. The candidate will possess demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, court / legal processes and procedures, as well as strong analyƟcal and decision-making skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and use discreƟon. The candidate will have the ability to perform under pressure in a high stress or emoƟonally challenging environment, and possess excellent listening skills, and the ability to eīecƟvely communicate both orally and in wriƟng. A cerƟĮcate, diploma or degree in the areas of Civil liƟgaƟon, poliƟcal science, public policy, public administraƟon, or business administraƟon would be considered an asset.

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Conduct reviews and screenings of By-Law Penalty NoƟces issued under the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Act. Ensure that required administraƟve processes under the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Act are followed.

Provide informaƟon to the public regarding oīences under various City of Thompson by-laws, which fall under the jurisdicƟon of the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Act. NegoƟate compliance agreements with the general public, where applicable

For a more detailed and full account of this contract opportunity, please visit www.thompson.ca under Employment OpportuniƟes.

Detailed resumes outlining education, relevant experience, qualiĮcaƟons and references will be accepted up to and including Monday, March 27, 2017. Those interested may apply in conĮdence to: Human Resources, City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Fax: 204-677-7981 dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is commiƩed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniƟes.

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy Dave Koop and Aerial Imaging Resources The Golden Vista block in fall 2016.

Golden Vista drops their down payments People contemplating a move into Snow Lake’s Golden Vista Block just got the news they needed to make their decision and those currently living there received something in their collective stocking as well.

Golden Vista president Dave Koop says that there has been a change in the lease agreement with block tenants, which will result in the incremental refund of the $50,000 down payments for current tenants. The same change will mean that new tenants to the block will no longer be required to put up the down payment. Koop and his fellow investors feel that the $50,000 upfront requirement has been a detriment to filling the block.

They know that people can see the benefits of living in the facility; however, the large outlay of cash is what is holding them back.

Hudbay, the company that initially came onboard to help move the project forward, is also involved in current efforts to allow it to become selfsufficient.

The mining company became involved in 2014 when southern lenders were not prepared to take a chance on a northern project in a single-industry town … regardless of the promise of the Lalor ore deposit. At that time, Hudbay held two of the suites in the block, but increased their holding to 14 in total ($700,000) and provided the financing to finish the project. They planned to use the building as a bridge for families of people hiring on with Hudbay and moving to Snow Lake. Suites would be used until people decided to stay and buy into

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson the community, or chose to move along.

The current situation resulted in the last year or so. Hudbay has not been using the facility as they had originally intended. They have also changed management and have been looking at ways to cut costs. They approached Golden Vista shareholders and asked how they could help entice local people into the block.

It was suggested that adding each suite’s down payment to the original Hudbay financing would make the block much more affordable to the people pondering a move.

Koop feels this move will entice those who were trying to sell their current home before moving into Golden Vista. He says it will allow prospective tenants to look at renting their property for a period until they can sell, knowing that they don’t have to come up with a large down payment to make the move. “People talk and those who are already in the block love it,” explained Koop “Their friends are saying that if they didn’t have to put the $50,000 down, they’d be in there too.”

In talking to current block tenants, they concur with Koop. “Can’t beat it… I don’t have to shovel snow. I don’t have to cut the grass, and I don’t have to pay taxes,” said 97-year-old Ben Foord

as he looked down from his second-floor window at Snow Lake. “You have a ground-level garage … what do you have to worry about?”

“We love our new pad,” said third floor tenants Cathy and Greg Erickson.

“The sunsets and view are amazing. We like the bush view as well; you don’t feel you’re in an apartment block. Having access to the common room for larger family gatherings is great or even just to gather all the residents for a visit like we did on New Year’s Eve. We are enjoying our new apartment, our neighbours and being back in Snow Lake.”

“With the convenience of an in-suite laundry, an elevator to the third floor and a ground-level heated garage, we are enjoying living at Golden Vista,” said third floor tenants Mona and Jack Forsyth.

“Friends and family gather in the spacious common room on the first floor. In the summer our decks are a great place to sit and relax. We are very happy that we chose to sell our house and move into Golden Vista. It’s a wonderful place to live and spend our senior years!”

“Our common room on the first floor overlooks our lake and lets in lots of natural light; it’s furnished with comfortable couches, a large TV, and electric fireplace and full kitchen facili-

ties,” first floor tenant Vi Wood added. “We have a very special custodian, always helpful, wearing his smile every time he comes around.”

The block itself features three levels, with six suites on each floor, all serviced by an elevator. On each floor there are two 914 sq. ft. one-bedroom units, two 1031 sq. ft. central two-bedroom units, and two 1133 sq. ft. lakeside two-bedroom units, for a total of 18. The lake can be seen, unobstructed, from the patio of all units and the view of the forest and subdivision is quite pleasing as well. Everything is included with the suites other than washer, dryer, parking ($100 per month), phone and cable. There is Wi-Fi on every floor and the building features a large common room on the bottom floor that is accessible to all tenants and available to book for tenant family functions. Plans for 2017 include landscaping to the lakeshore and a dock on the lake for tenant use.

Koop says that they look forward to people taking advantage of this new development.

“People will realize that with the cost of maintenance on their current property, taxes, insurance and whatnot, the cost of living in Golden Vista is no more than what they are paying already,” he said. “Add to this that there is virtually nothing to worry about as far as a lawn or snow, or even plugging in your car.”

Koop says they plan to hold a spring 2017 open house and that he is available by phone for walk-throughs.

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Careers

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: OXFORD HOUSE SUB-OFFICE BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION Position: Unit Supervisor Term Position The Supervisor will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the Oxford House Sub-Office. The Supervisor will ensure services are being delivered in accordance with standards, policies & procedures and specific directives. In order to strengthen community based services the incumbent requires good interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with children, families, staff and community collaterals. This position requires effective leadership skills, prioritizing skills, excellent written and communication skills, results management, critical thinking and self-management.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with supervisory experience in child welfare or combination of education and supervisory experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Conditions of Employment: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record Checks 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: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Qualified applicants may send a cover letter and updated resume to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 201 – 274 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K1 Fax #: (204) 987-9489 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

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

The School District of Mystery Lake FACILITIES MANAGER POSITION The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for the position of Facilities Manager.

The School District of Mystery Lake is situated approximately 800 kilometers north of Winnipeg in the ruggedly beautiful Canadian Shield, home to pristine rivers, lakes, wildlife and forest. The head office and only community within the School District is the vibrant city of Thompson, Manitoba, the Hub of the North. The School District has seven schools, 3100 students and an annual operating budget of $44 million dollars.

Due to a retirement we are looking for a Facilities Manager. A considerable component of this position will be to oversee major facilities projects. The Facilities Manager will develop and implement ongoing capital improvements and also lead our maintenance/custodial services staff.

The preferred candidate must possess: The successful candidate will have a record of success leading staff in the custodial, maintenance and construction fields, experience in managing small and large scale building projects, certification in and knowledge of building systems, particularly mechanical systems, comfort working in a unionized work environment and a service orientation that values our students and community. A professional engineering qualification would be an asset.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Comprehensive benefits package.

The school district will be pleased to accept all applications; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Superintendent of Human Resources and Policy.

Employment is conditional upon successful clearance through Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records Check. Responsibility for acquiring these lies with the employee.

Please send your cover letter, resume and references by Friday, April 14, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. to: Angele Bartlett. Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0X7 Phone: 204-677-6154 Email: employment@mysterynet.mb.ca

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Health Care Aide (Disability) – 4 Positions

Marymound is presently seeking: Program Coordinator - Marymound North Receiving Home - Permanent Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly, Days, Shift Work Competition # PC17-17 This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the program including client care, community-based service delivery, staffing and fiscal management. Experience working with high risk youth and experience in a supervisory position preferred with excellent physical and emotional health. Education and experience considered.

Job Summary Reporting to Disability Services Coordinator, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is responsible for providing personal care & home support services; and related general administration. The HCA follows OHA policies & procedures; provincial & federal standards; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department.

Position Requirements: •

Grade 12 or GED equivalent & Health Care Aide Certificate

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CPR, First Aid, Food Safety, Lifts & Transfers, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS (preferred)

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1 year of experience

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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

For more information about Marymound, visit www.marymound.com

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Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle

Submit cover letter and résumé quoting Competition # to:

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Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/ Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency first aid, valid driver’s license, and abstract. Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

Competition No. PC17-17 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 By 4:00pm March 30, 2017. e-mail: careers@marymound.com or online at www.marymound.com We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment opportunities are advertised on our website at www.marymound.com

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE SPLIT LAKE, MB. Position: Unit Supervisor One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The Unit Supervisor will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the Sub-Office. The Unit Supervisor will ensure services are being delivered in accordance with standards, policies & procedures and specific directives. In order to strengthen community based services the incumbent requires good interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with children, families, staff and community collaterals. This position requires effective leadership skills, prioritizing skills, excellent written and communication skills, results management, critical thinking and self-management.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with supervisory experience in child welfare or combination of education and supervisory experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Conditions of Employment: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record Checks and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Closing Date: April 4, 2017 at 4pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hiring a Pricing Clerk Location: Thompson, Manitoba Salary: $17.00 dollars plus mileage Do you like to shop? Are you looking for a part time position with flexible hours based out of Thompson - Manitoba? If so, the position is perfect for you!

In your role, you’re responsible for shopping and comparing prices of different retailers, maintain and validate data and provide reports to Merchandise Performance Services Department.

Call 204 934 1692 to Apply!

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Qualified applicants may send a cover letter and updated resume to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

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

Leo’s Home Decorating LTD. has one term position available starting April, 2017.

Retail Sales personnel and other applicable duties.

Full time, 40 hrs per week.

Thompson RCMP Drug Tip Line

204-677-6995 Success for All

Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Health Care Aide to work in a newly developed disability program area.

Please E-mail resume to leos@mts.net, or drop off resume at 137 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB between the hours of Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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Careers JOB POSTING REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Thompson Citizen Location: Thompson, Manitoba

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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 find himself or herself reporting on current events, writing Q & A’s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos.

Qualifications 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 five years experience in newspaper journalism. Experience in photography is necessary.

He or she must have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle.

Kilometres 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

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PHONE 204-677-4534

Your search is over.

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Service Supervisor Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Education and Training, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 32532 Closing Date: April 3, 2017 Salary Range: $56,210 - $70,187 per year (plus remoteness allowance) Manitoba Education and Training is recruiting a leader to be responsible for the provision of services, matching Manitobans and Canadians with hydroelectric generating station construction project employment opportunities. The position provides leadership to staff, and expertise in the area of labour exchange services, financial administration, and community/government/employer public relations.

The Job Referral Service (JRS) program is delivered from the Thompson Employment Centre; the Service Supervisor manages the front facing JRS Service across Manitoba and Canada. The incumbent manages an annual operating budget of $28,000.

The successful candidate will have experience providing leadership and supervision to staff; experience working successfully with First Nation communities and Indigenous organizations; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships; and is able to manage change effectively.

Please refer to competition Ad No. 32532 on our website www.manitoba.ca/govjobs for a complete list of qualifications and conditions of employment.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 32532 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB , R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-4394 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary civil service that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in the cover letter, resumé or application if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Full Time-Permanent ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Thompson, MB Eaglewood Addictions Centre 90 Princeton Drive The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

Reporting to the Residential Program Supervisor, the Rehabilitation Counsellor provides individual and group counselling to adult/males/females experiencing concerns related to alcohol and drug use. This position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.

The Rehabilitation Counsellor will work as a member of the Residential team and will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

• Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

• Awareness of the unique circumstances and needs of adults in addictions treatment.

Responsibilities: • Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.

• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

• Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.

• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset or a Diploma in applied counseling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability working within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. The ability to communicate in Cree will also be considered an asset.

The Competencies for the Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Teamwork and Cooperation • Client Centred Change • Case Management • Continuous Learning • Counselling • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Crisis Intervention • Effective Communication • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Dependency • Planning and Organizing This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.

From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition No. 2017-017 Salary Range: $54,716 - $65,666 per annum ($28.93 - $34.72/hr) (Potential to move to a maximum of $37.37 per hour with specific qualifications) Closing Date: April 7, 2017 Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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News

Young scientists participate in Wapanohk Community School science fair

BY CAROLYN LAIDLAW Wapanohk Community School’s Grade 4 through Grade 8 students participated in a science fair Feb. 24.

The students presented their projects to judges and those who won gold and silver medals are going to Flin Flon on April 7-8 for the regional science fair.

Gold medallists were Grade 4 students Tia Osborne and Hannah Harper, Grade 5 student Kasey Fourre, Grade 6 student Lilian Paupanekis, Grade 7 students Aimee Ouskun and Hannah Sigurdson, and Grade 8 students Bukannon Cook and Boston Cook.

Silver medallists were Grade 4 students Nora Helgason and Ashton Antesen, Grade 6 students Hayle Merasty and Melanie Kematch and Grade 8 students Melleyna Kematch and Jayda St. Pierre Bronze medallists were Grade 4 students Curtis Osborne and Jayden Henson, Grade 6 students Gage Cordel and Lester Spence and Grade 8 students Paige Mckenzie and Shelley Cook.

The young scientists’ projects included Traffic Light Egg, Bouncy Polymer Chemistry, Bubbleology and many more.

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Wapanohk Community School

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1. Pick up one of our colouring pages 2. Do your best colouring 3. Bring it back to us (with your name, age and phone number) You’ll be entered into a draw on April 7!* Pages available at our office (141 Commercial Place) or download at thompsoncitizen.net *Full rules available at thompsoncitizen.net