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Thompson, Manitoba

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Proposed rates for Thompson’s water and sewer utility were presented at a public hearing Sept. 20 in advance of the city submitting a three-year rate application to the Public Utilities Board by Oct. 31.

Average water costs will hold steady next year, rise 15 per cent in 2018 and 11 per cent in 2019 BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson’s water and sewer utility rate application for 2017 to 2019 will see the average annual cost of water distribution and wastewater collection services increase about one per cent in the ﬁrst year, 15 per cent in the second year and 11 per cent in the third year if the Public Utilities Board (PUB) approves it as is. The application was outlined at a public hearing at City Hall Sept. 20 with about 15 members of the public in attendance. The water and sewer rate application study was pre-

sented by Derek Ali of DFA Infrastructure International, who indicated that the annual cost for an average residential user would rise to about $1,280 in 2017 from $1,263 this year, then increase to about $1,468 in 2018 and $1,627 in 2019. The rates were calculated to include a $278,000 annual contribution to the water treatment plant reserve in the second and third years, to cover onethird of the annual estimated equipment replacement cost of $834,000 that will become the city’s responsibility once it takes ownership of the water treatment plant over from Vale in

2017. It is also based on the city’s assumption that it will be able to convince the provincial government not to make the city pay land transfer taxes of $137,500 and provincial sales tax of $1,189,000 on equipment included in the sale. The proposed rates, which are subject to approval and/or alteration by the PUB, do not include the cost of the city’s borrowing to pay its one-third share of construction costs for a new wastewater treatment plant, other than some interest costs in 2018 and 2019. Council is still considering how to ﬁnance the $12,166,167 the city will need to borrow for

that project, which is expected to be repaid at a rate of about $952,000 a year for 25 years. That cost will be borne through property taxes, a rate rider or a combination of the two. The city faces “a perfect storm,” said Mayor Dennis Fenske, taking over the water treatment plant and its associated costs from Vale at the same time that it has to help pay for a new sewage treatment plant. In addition, water consumption will have dropped about 30 per cent from 2012, when Thompson residents used 1,780,000 cubic metres, to where it is expected to bottom out

around 1,230,000 cubic metres in 2019. The city is also assuming that the number of customers, currently about 4,000, will drop by about 250 when Vale closes its smelter and reﬁnery operations by the end of 2018. The transition of the water treatment plant from Vale to city ownership will result in new costs for the city’s water and sewer utility in 2017, when Vale will still own the plant and the city will pay 25 per cent of the costs of treating raw water. That will rise to 50 per cent in 2018, when the city assumes treatment plant ownership, and to

match the actual percentage of the treated water that is used to supply the city water system in 2019, which is currently estimated to be about 75 per cent. The city’s water and sewer utility is expected to use about 68 per cent of the treated water produced in 2017 and 2018. Vale will maintain ownership of the river pump house that supplies raw water to both its operations and the water treatment plant. The cost of supplying the city’s share of that water is expected to be about $50,000 in both Continued on Page 9

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MORTGAGE SALE The land and building known as 163 Westwood Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2221855/3, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on October 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Wayne Hall Auctions, 31 Elk Bay, Thompson, Manitoba.

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) and the City of Thompson will host a celebration Sept. 28 to mark the establishment of NCNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban reserve in the city, a 15-year-long process completed earlier this year.

NCN and Thompson to celebrate urban reserve establishment

The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a one storey dwelling approximately 1,204 square feet, built in 1966 with double detached garage on a lot with approximately 58 foot frontage. Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2015. Prior Charges: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 36723N/3, 37077N/3, 39915N/3. TERMS OF SALE A deposit of $40,000.00 by way of cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view at the Auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address above prior to the auction. The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $258,000 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 19th day of September, 2016 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale. Further information may be obtained from: FILLMORE RILEY LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3 File No. 406132-768/MLR/sw(ste) Attention: Mickey L. Rosenberg Phone: 204-957-8382

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) and the City of Thompson will host a celebration Sept. 28 to mark the establishment of NCNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban reserve in the city, a goal 15 years in the making. The process to convert the Mystery Lake Hotel property, which NCN bought in 1998 with funds from the First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1996 Northern Flood Agreement (NFA) Implementation Agreement, was completed earlier this summer when the federal Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development department designated the

kilometres west of Thompson, and has an on- and off-reserve population of about 4,800, most of whom live in Thompson and Nelson House, has used the NFA Implementation Agreement as a springboard for economic development initiatives including the Wuskwatim Project Limited Partnership, which saw it work together with Manitoba Hydro to develop the Wuskwatim generating station, the establishment of Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Foods supermarket, and partnership arrangements be-

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RCMP conducted checkstops in various locations on the evenings of Sept. 17-18, checking registration and identiďŹ cations, as well as assessing the

sobriety of motorists. In a post-action release, RCMP noted one impaired driver, one alcohol-related roadside suspension, one disqualiďŹ ed driver, one drug investigation, among several other minor tick-

ets and warnings administered throughout the evening. Along with the usual police inspections, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) was also conducting a voluntary survey to es-

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tween the Atoskiwin Education and Training Centre of Excellence (ATEC) and organizations such as Vale and University College of the North. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This celebration provides an opportunity to clearly demonstrate how co-operating and mutual respect can beneďŹ t all citizens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; indigenous and non-indigenous,â&#x20AC;? said Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is reconciliation in action and we look forward to collaborating further with NCN as this development opportunity takes shape.â&#x20AC;?

MPI conducts voluntary DNA swabs alongside RCMP checkstops BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI

Please join Canadian Mental Health Association Thompson Inc/Thompson Homeless Shelter for our Annual General Meeting on October 5, 2016 - 9.00 am till 1.00 pm at the Meridian Hotel. Lunch will be served.

hotel as reserve land within Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geographical boundaries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The celebration on Sept. 28 provides an opportunity for us to acknowledge the signiďŹ cance of this historic milestone for our nation and the citizens of Thompson,â&#x20AC;? said NCN Chief Marcel Moody in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our dream is to develop state-of-theart facilities that will add to our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenue base, showcase our culture and the spirit and endurance of people living in the north.â&#x20AC;? NCN, which is based in Nelson House, about 80

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Auditor general reports on East Side Road Authority ﬁnd inadequate monitoring and ﬁnancial reporting BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A pair of reports from the auditor general on the nowdefunct East Side Road Authority (ESRA) that was in charge of constructing an all-season road east of Lake Winnipeg show that the organization was not adequately tracking financial and training information to ensure that it was meeting its objectives and abiding by procedures. Auditor general Norm Ricard released two reports on the ESRA Sept. 20 – one on the organization as a whole and the other focusing on a disclosure made under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act. The public interest disclosure investigation investigated five allegations related to delegated financial signing authority, segregation of duties, allocating overhead costs to capital, providing Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT) with required information about the East Side Road project and submission of progress claims for federal funding. The auditor general found that four of the allegations had merit, as the delegated financial signing authority chart had not been updated as required and overhead costs were allocated based on a percentage rate without any justification for the percentage chosen or analysis of the nature of the expenses. He also found that required monthly reports to the ESRA on capital asset values were anywhere from 17 to 103 days late in 10 of the 13 months examined and that progress

claims for a joint Manitoba/ Canada agreement were not submitted within the sixmonth deadline about half of the time. The only allegation found to have no merit was the one claiming that major signing authority was restricted to one position. The longer of the two reports examined how well the ESRA was managing its Aboriginal Engagement Strategy, Community Benefits Arrangements and related untendered contracts. Ricard determined that the Aboriginal Engagement Strategy did not have measurable objectives, making it difficult to objectively assess how much progress had been made towards those objectives. He also found that untendered contracts with community corporations intended to help those corporations develop their capacity to operate as independent businesses were not effectively tracked, which made it difficult to determine if the public was receiving good value for these expenditures, which increased the cost of the project. The auditor general also said that in five communities examined, the ESRA was tracking how many people were trained but did not have information about whether those people later found any employment related to their training. Premier Brian Pallister said in a news release that the auditor general’s report showed the previous NDP government was not ensuring that Manitobans got value for the money it spent. “The auditor general’s

assessment of ESRA is yet another example of the waste and mismanagement that was so prevalent under the previous administration which far too often put its own interests ahead of those of Manitoba taxpayers,” said Pallister. “Our government is moving Manitoba away from the politics of special interest and waste and toward a commitment to value for money in the public interest. We have taken steps to repair the damage and put our province back on a course that reﬂects the priorities of Manitobans and we will continue to pursue strategic initiatives that will make Manitoba the most improved province in Canada by the end of our ﬁrst term.” Interim NDP leader Flor Marcelino agreed with the auditor general’s recommendations that improvements to processes included

in the East Side Road project were needed but said that the Progressive Conservative government acted rashly when it absorbed the operations of the ESRA into Manitoba Infrastructure on May 30. “The Pallister government has ground this project to a halt without consultation with the First Nations communities,” she said in a statement to the media. “Of great concern is that the premier says he is ready to tear up community beneﬁt agreements for partisan reasons. There is no commitment to building the entire road and there is no commitment to the people who live on the east side. It is clear from Pallister’s words today that the only jobs for these 13 First Nations communities will be low-skilled jobs, and that the high-skilled jobs will go to outside companies.”

LEGAL NOTICE TO:

Marcel Caribou

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 15-15-01191 has been filed against you by Communities Economic Development Fund for $8,549.80 involving a fisheries loan. The hearing of the claim will take place at: the Court Office, Provincial Building, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgment may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1X4, phone no. (204) 677-6757.

LEGAL NOTICE TO:

Michael Bittern

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 15-15-01186 has been filed against you by Communities Economic Development Fund for $7,218.22 involving a fisheries loan. The hearing of the claim will take place at: the Court Office, Provincial Building, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgment may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1X4, phone no. (204) 677-6757.

LEGAL NOTICE TO:

Louis Pranteau and Caroline Pranteau

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 15-15-01185 has been filed against you by Communities Economic Development Fund for $10,000.00 involving a fisheries loan. The hearing of the claim will take place at: the Court Office, Provincial Building, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgment may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1X4, phone no. (204) 677-6757.

ADVERTISEMENT MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 40 Elm Street, in Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certiﬁcate of Title No. 2435601/3 will be sold at auction on Wednesday, the 12th day of October 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at 55 Selkirk Drive, Thompson, Manitoba. The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a single family, two-story house with a living area of approximately 1,200 square feet, more or less, with stucco and wood siding exterior. The house is heated by forced air, and contains 3 bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, one 2-piece bath, one 3-piece bath, and one 4-piece bath. The house also contains a fully ﬁnished basement. REALTY TAXES: The realty taxes with respect to the said land are paid in full to December 31, 2015 with the exception of any accruing outstanding water accounts as added or may be added to the tax roll.

LEGAL NOTICE TO:

Sean Clayton Colon

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 15-15-01230 has been filed against you by Communities Economic Development Fund for $10,000.00 involving a fisheries loan. The hearing of the claim will take place at: the Court Office, Provincial Building, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgment may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1X4, phone no. (204) 677-6757.

PRIOR CHARGES: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 34471N/3, 41313N/3 TERMS: Twenty percent of the purchase price in cash or certiﬁed cheque and the balance according to auction sale conditions.

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TRAVIS WEBBER D’Arcy & Deacon LLP Barristers and Solicitors 2200 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X7 Telephone No. 204-925-5392

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 15-15-01239 has been filed against you by Communities Economic Development Fund for $2,130.55 involving a fisheries loan. The hearing of the claim will take place at: the Court Office, Provincial Building, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgment may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1X4, phone no. (204) 677-6757.

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Anthony Edward Spence

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 15-15-01237 has been filed against you by Communities Economic

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 15-15-01229 has been filed against you by Communities Economic

Development Fund for $4,158.52 involving a fisheries loan. The hearing of the claim will take place at: the Court Office, Provincial Building, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson,

Development Fund for $1,788.90 involving a fisheries loan. The hearing of the claim will take place at: the Court Office, Provincial Building, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson,

Manitoba on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgment may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1X4, phone no. (204) 677-6757.

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News Notice of Environment Act Proposal Manitoba Sustainable Development has received a proposal pursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following operation and invites public participation in the review process:

CITY OF THOMPSON WASTE DISPOSAL GROUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FILE: 5848.00 A proposal has been filed by the City of Thompson to continue to operate the Thompson Landfill site; a waste disposal ground located on part NW Âź 18, s Â˝ and NW Âź 19 in TWP 77-3 WPM and in part SE Âź 24-77-4 WPM, 4 kilometres south of the City of Thompson. The Development consists of landfill cells, a leachate collection and removal system, a petroleum contaminated soil remediation facility, a burn area, a weigh scale, evaporation ponds, storage areas for recyclables, and sludge drying beds for dewatered biosolids. The city currently accepts at the landfill: household garbage, metals, tires, white goods, and concrete/ shingles. Special wastes may be accepted provided documentation and proper handling is followed; for example; asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and contaminated soils. 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 (cory.switzer@gov.mb.ca), not later than OCTOBER 24, 2016. 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/ conservation/eal/registries/index.html or by contacting Cory Switzer, Environmental Engineer. Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act.

Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 123 Main Street, Suite 160 Winnipeg MB R3C 1A5 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Fax: (204) 945-5229 Website: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/eal

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government control. The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), part of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents Port of Churchill workers, said in a Sept. 20 press release that it has sent a policy brief to Transport Minis ter Marc Garneau and Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton raised the brief in the House of Commons as it reconvened this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been a tough summer for Canadians in terms of job losses and Northern Manitoba has been one of the regions hardest hit but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go back to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;97 when the Liberals privatized the port and the rail line in our region and sold it to a U.S. billionaire,â&#x20AC;? said Ashton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This summer that billionaire shocked all of us and shut our port down so will the government listen to the northerners, UCTE, PSAC and so many other and bring the port back under Canadian public control? Will this government stand up for good Canadian jobs and save this vital strategic Canadian asset?â&#x20AC;? Liberal MP Greg Fer-

gus, the parliamentary secretary for innovation, science and economic development, said the government was in talks with affected parties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My heart goes out for the people and the employees who have been affected in Churchill,â&#x20AC;? Fergus said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m deeply disappointed in the decision by OmniTrax to issue layoff notices. My minister has been in direct contact with local leaders from the Northern Delegation and our government has been in ongoing discussions with provincial and municipal leaders, businesses and the community as we monitor the situation closely and evaluate the situation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a real chance to save a community that faces an uncertain future,â&#x20AC;? said UCTE regional vice-president Teresa Eschuk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would benefit not just the community, but the whole country. The Liberals have the power to convert Churchill into a port authority but we are waiting to see if they have the will.â&#x20AC;? The policy brief argues that Churchill is becoming more strategically import-

ant as a result of melting sea ice making northern sea transport a reality and notes that the Canada Marine Act gives the transport minister the authority to amend the list of regulated port authorities via either an orderin-council or a regulation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in the north, it is time to bring the Port of Churchill back into national ownership,â&#x20AC;? said PSAC-Prairies regional executive vice-president Marianne Hladun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This can be a huge catalyst for the local community and make an impact internationally. This is the kind of real chance and leadership they need.â&#x20AC;? PSAC-Prairies has met with Ashton, Churchill Mayor Mike Spence and Flin Flon NDP MLA Tom Lindsey, the Opposition labour critic, since OmniTrax, which owns the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway, announced July 25 that no grain would be shipped from the Manitoba port in 2016. Attempts by the union to meet with provincial and federal government officials have not been successful.

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Too late to change route or cancel Bipole III transmission line, hydro board review finds Construction of Manitoba Hydro’s Bipole III transmission line and Keeyask Generating Station are both behind schedule and over budget but must proceed as planned because of export contract commitments, a review by the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board has found. Bipole III is expected to be delayed 12 to 15 months beyond its target completion date, while Keeyask will be finished 21 to 31 months behind schedule. The cost of constructing Bipole III is expected to rise from $4.65 billion to between $4.9 and $5 billion while construction of the 695-megawatt Keeyask Generating Station will likely end up costing between $7.2 and $7.8 billion, well above its current budget of $6.5 billion. However, given that 95 per cent of Bipole III construction contracts are in place and that $2.9 billon of the project funding has been committed or spent already, the board has decided that it should not be delayed or cancelled and that rerouting is not longer an option. “Our review began with a primary focus on the Bipole III project but quickly expanded in scope to include the Keeyask Generating Station, Manitoba Hydro’s capital program, and ultimately, the overall financial situation and operation of the utility corporation,” said chairperson Sanford Riley in a news release on behalf of the newly appointed board, which began the review in May with the assistance of the Boston Consulting Group. “Manitoba Hydro’s mounting and unprecedented levels of debt, the decision by the previous government to exclude Bipole III from the Public Utilities Board’s NFAT (Needs For and Alternatives To) hearings and the direct connection drawn by Manitoba’s credit rating agencies between Hydro’s financial situation and the province of Manitoba’s bottom line, were all cause for significant concern and a broader more intensive review.” The review found that Manitoba Hydro’s decision to build Bipole III and Keeyask simultaneously at a time when domestic demand for power is not increasing had placed a significant financial strain on the corporation but that Bipole III is also essential to reduce the risk of blackouts and service disruptions in the event of the failure of the existing Bipole I and Bipole II transmission lines that carry 70 per cent of the power produced

in Manitoba. “Rerouting the Bipole III transmission line down the west side of the province was obviously a wrong decision, one forced on Hydro by the previous government, and has cost Manitobans an additional $900 million,” Riley said. “However, the review concluded that if construction is not completed, Keeyask’s export contracts will not be ﬁlled, making the new generating station an asset incapable of generating revenues for many years. The Board has been left with no choice but to move forward.” “The previous government’s decision to have Manitoba Hydro pursue simultaneous capital spending on projects of this size and scope now threatens the bottom line of the province of Manitoba and our relationship with bond rating agencies across North America,” said Finance Minister Cameron Friesen in a news release, but Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler said the provincial government accepted the ﬁndings of the board’s review. “We had committed to having the Public Utilities Board (PUB) review the previous government’s decision to route the Bipole III transmission line down the west side of Manitoba based on the information available to us at the time,” said Schuler. “The board’s announcement earlier today indicates the Bipole III project is much further along than we were initially led to believe, meaning that a review, delay or contemplation of rerouting would only increase the costs levied on Manitobans. While we are of course disappointed that Manitobans will not have

the opportunity to recoup some of the additional $900 million the previous government’s chosen route will cost, we understand the project must continue in order to avoid further losses associated with a delay in the completion of both Bipole III and the Keeyask Generating Station.” Ted Marcelino, NDP critic for Crown corporations, said the Progressive Conservative government was reneging on an election promise to have the Public Utilities Board independently review the Bipole III project and that the route that was chosen was the right one. “They promised during the election they would deliver an independent review of Bipole III by the Public Utilities Board,” said Marcelino in a statement. “Instead, they reneged on that promise and a U.S. consultant was hired. This has no credibility, and more importantly, it tells us a lot about how Brian Pallister intends on governing. Why did Pallister backtrack on his promise to do an independent review? It’s also bafﬂing that government ministers would publicly question the ﬁnancial data presented by Hydro every year to the Public Utilities Board. We’re glad that Bipole III and Keeyask will continue. The third line is critical to the reliability and security of our electricity supply. The Conservatives’ suggestion that Bipole III could have been built through the boreal forest is nonsensical. That would have tied up the province in years of legal challenges by environmental groups and lobbyists, and put our energy security at risk from blackouts.”

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More help needed to organize Snow Lake’s 70th anniversary events Snow Lake’s 70th anniversary committee recently sat down to their first meeting since May of this year and although things are progressing, the group appears to be struggling. Not so much on the planning side of things, but the committee is lacking in respect to the people making those decisions and the bodies needed to carry them out. There were only three people in attendance: chairperson Penny Roberts, Wilma Pockett and Peter Roberts. At this session there were no minutes from the previous meeting, as the secretary was not there, and no treasurer’s report, as the group is still looking for a person to take on the position. The hairperson noted that Coun. Richard Jones had offered to take on the task at the May meeting. Ms. Roberts moved on to registration and apprised attendees of developments being made by Flin Flon in relation to their Homecoming celebration, slated for the same weekend (Canada Day 2017). They are charging $60 to register, but entry to a number of events goes with it. She foresaw problems doing things this

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Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson 70th-anniversary committee members (from left to right) Wilma Pockett, chairperson Penny Roberts and Peter Roberts at a recent sparsely attended meeting. and future ﬁreworks displays, closing in the structure on the beach known as “Henry’s Hut,” a storage shed for tables, and perhaps upgrading the electrical service in the area. Chairperson Roberts then pivoted to unfinished business. She spoke of a letter that was to go out to area industries and businesses querying their interest in taking a

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sponsorship role in the event. As the secretary was not in attendance, she was unsure if the letters had gone out, but they were to offer advertising prospects in return for support. Another item discussed was the metal Welcome to Snow Lake sign on Highway 392. Prior to the last anniversary, someone welded “60th” and “2007” on the sign. The committee would like to replace this with “70th” and “2017,” but first need some background on the sign and someone able to fashion the letters and do the welding. Still on unﬁnished business, the group moved on to the festivities and venues. Tentative plans call for registration to begin at 6 p.m. (till 10 p.m.) on Main (Elm) Street, in addition to a street dance on the evening of Thursday, June 29, which will begin around 9 p.m. At 8 a.m. Friday, June 30 registration will once again take place on Main Street and a pancake breakfast will kick things off. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday is something called “Main Street Daze,” which is an open door event for all Snow Lake’s Main Street and home-based businesses. They would offer specials to customers and

there would be hot dogs and lemonade served on the street. A “Memory Lane” will be set up in J.H. Kerr School on Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and it is hoped that people will move from there over to tours of the Snow Lake Mining Museum. At 8 p.m. on Friday, the Canada Day social will take place in the Wilfred T. Lipton Arena. While the social is on, teen volleyball and basketball are planned for Sunset Bay Beach. Saturday, July 1 will again begin with a pancake breakfast. The parade, (as well as a pontoon boat parade), beach activities, food booths and beer gardens will follow. Plans also include a “Kids Glow Social” (up to 12 years old) at 6 p.m. in the Lawrie Marsh Community Hall. The fireworks display will follow at dusk. Sunday, July 2 will kick off with – you guessed it – a pancake breakfast. At 10 a.m. there will be a golf tournament. From 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. the group hopes to offer pontoon boat tours on Snow Lake. Senior Games of crib, darts, etc. are being considered in the Legion from 3 p.m. till 5 p.m., and a downtown spa-

ghetti supper at 5 p.m. There was also talk of the Kate Rice play being scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and a talent contest that would follow. Members discussed setting tables up in the Lawrie Marsh Hall over the weekend (during times it is not in use) and putting the coffee on, so that those who want to sit and visit can come and go. There was also quite a bit of discussion on Cathy Stabback’s idea of every home in Snow Lake placing a sign on their front lawn denoting who had lived in the home since it was built. This will be a big job for several people to take on and research. Although those in attendance felt it was an exceptional idea, no one has stepped forward to bring it about. As well, there was talk around the table of holding block parties for current and past residents in various areas of town; however, organizers are needed for each area. One thing that was abundantly clear during this meeting was that if more people don’t start stepping up to be a part of the committee and take on some of the ever-growing responsibilities, the event itself is in jeopardy.

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Exercise to have fun! BY KYLIE MATECHUK There are so many reasons why people start an exercise program. The headlines “exercise to lose weight, exercise to build muscle” etc., catch our attention. But have you ever thought about exercising to just have fun? Our society is so wrapped up on having an end result with exercising that it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on people just starting out in their wellness journey. Or worse, you feel you aren’t good enough to start exercising because it’s intimidating being in environments with people who seem to know what they’re doing and you don’t. Change the way you think about exercise. Instead of thinking, “I should really start exercising because I’m overweight” think, “That sounds like a lot of fun and I’ll probably be really happy doing it.” I’m the queen of ﬁnding the fun in exercise. Really, it’s the only way I personally can commit to it. It’s September- the start of new activities here in Thompson. My challenge for you is to sign up for something that sounds like fun and will get you moving! Grab a group of friends and join an adult swim lesson or adult skating. Or grab your kids or

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Kristie Crate Thank you Jeff Wedge and Jordan Brunel from the City of Thompson. Nice job, guys!. spouse and do something fun with them. You won’t even know you’re exercising. Or get over your fear and try out a program by yourself. I promise, it’s only fear holding you back! If your kids have you tied up in activities, get moving while you’re waiting for their class or session. Walk the track at the rink – do walking lunges, squats, sprints etc.! Listen to your favourite music,

podcast, personal development, inspirational messages or audio training while you’re doing it. Something that is interesting so you begin to look forward to this time. When my kids were really small I accepted the fact that I might not make it to a gym or studio regularly and that was OK. Your kids are small only once, and not for that long of time. I turned to the outdoors

and our trips to the park to practise yoga. Using the play structures to exercise, and just play around with them. To me this was the best kind of exercise. While doing yoga pictures promoting our beautiful city, we asked two city employees if they’d like to do a downward dog pyramid with me. Before stark horror could set in, they agreed and I’m fairly certain they had fun – and

they didn’t even know they were doing yoga ;) Whatever you do, ﬁnd the fun in it! You’re more likely to commit and include exercise long term in your life. 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 cer-

tiﬁed, 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 studying at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition towards her designation as a Holistic Nutritionist with a passion for pediatric and digestive health.

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suspect the Queen probably looked in the mirror; tallied up all the setbacks and with a mournful sigh, sadly reckoned it to be a truly “annus horribilis.” It just seemed that no matter which way she turned, there was grief on the horizon. It all perhaps seemed like a neverending spiral downward where it was a challenge to keep things in perspec-

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tive. It happens to most of us at some time in our lives. In this state of mind, we wake up each day and wonder what next bad thing will happen. It can become a selffulfilling prophecy. And when the next distraction occurs, we proudly claim amidst our tears that “we knew this was going to happen.” 2016 ‘annus horribilis’ Now in 2016, the United Kingdom seems to have self-inflicted a broader kind of “annus horribilis.” It all came to a head of course with Brexit. British political parties are falling apart. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned and no new leadership will be in place until the autumn. And in the Labour Party, the knives are out for leader Jeremy Corbyn whose party critics claim he only halfheartedly supported the remain campaign. And of course, the pound has plummeted. Consumer spending and investment are on the downswing. And business pessimism has pretty much doubled. And while there might be a boost in tourism and a few other export bright spots from a lower pound, the other long-term term impacts of the currency issue seem to outweigh the positives. I have studiously tried to avoid writing much about Brexit but it is such a pervasive subject that spills out in conversations no matter where you go. Just yesterday, I spent a half-hour chatting with a man who wanted to talk about the crisis. He moved here from India 60 years ago and he worries that the country will spin off into isolation from nearby Europe where he and his family have enjoyed seamless travel. Young people he says see themselves both as British – and as citizens of the world. And there is such a huge enticing, opportunity-filled part of the world a few short miles across the channel. And like many people, he worries about uncertainty emerging from the leave decision. The U.K. steel industry is also in crisis mode, even before Brexit. It’s being sold off in pieces by corporate Indian giant Tata. And as I write, there are still thousands of steel and support jobs in peril. Port Talbot in Wales for instance will be devastated if the operations there shut down. And while all this is unfolding, there seems to be other reckonings in the British milieu. After seven years of investigation resulting in the 2.6-million-word Chilcot Report, it’s been concluded that the quickto-pull the trigger Amer-

Daniel McSweeney icans suckered former Prime Minister Tony Blair into taking the U.K. into war. The general view is that Britain all to easily bought into the weapons of mass destruction story, that British troops were ill-equipped to join the fight – and the outcome was disastrous in loss of life and helped create the terrible state of world affairs today. It’s even been bad on the football pitch in a country so engaged in football that it boasts 40,000 association football clubs, 11,000 more than any other country. And yet this football nation of 64 million people lost to Iceland – a country of about 320,000 where football is a passion, but hardly like in the U.K. And even in this scenario, like the politicians who stirred up Brexit, the team manager resigned and reportedly left the country. (I doubt if Brexit had anything to do with the loss but the outcome has not improved the mindset here. Congratulations to Iceland though, a country where the first lady is actually a Canadian.What a great victory!) Brexit has brought a rather dark cloud to hover over the United Kingdom, one that can be expected to rain down heavily on the heads of Brits in the months and years ahead. And while we Canadians have had crises in our country, the magnitude of the troubles here is beyond my comprehension. It has already triggered so many negative outcomes, here and across Europe, in fact in places across the world. Only history will judge the merits (or lack thereof) in the “courageous” exit decision of the British people. In the meantime a growing crisis of uncer-

tainty envelopes the U.K. And with each passing day, the pain of this prolonged uncertainty etches deeply into the economy and ratchets up fear for the future. I believe people now have more questions than they did before the June 23 referendum. And I am convinced they are going to have to wait a long time to get answers. They ponder what will happen with the economy? Will the U.K. break up? Will other countries leave the EU and Europe fall apart altogether taking us back to a 1930s that eventually saw war break out? Or will all this lead to an EU reform and a stronger and more united Europe? From people I have spoken with, they are more concerned about “kitchen table issues” emerging from the leave vote outcome. Will I lose my job? Will my earning power be eroded? Will my power rates go up? Will my children be able to secure employment in continental Europe like in the past? Questions and more questions; and yet very few answers – and a tsunami of uncertainty eating away at the U.K. And it’s this growing climate of uncertainty that is the culprit, and only when answers become clearer will the healing process begin. Don’t hold your breath though! Be gone Hapless Joe! I am sure there are lots of Britons staring themselves in the mirror these days wondering if 2016 will turn out to be another annus horrbilis. In fact, I suspect most would claim we are well into such a year; precipitated by the most significant crisis since World War Two. And what makes matters worse is the spectre of the U.K. (and Europe) just beginning a series of such bad years.

Is this indeed the beginning of a losing streak for a nation that once ruled an empire, a country that in spite of losing so much far-flung real estate over the years has defiantly retained a certain greatness? Only time will tell. As a Canadian living in the United Kingdom, I am reminded of one of my favourite comic strips from my youth “Li’l Abner.” The strip character that that comes to mind is Joe Btfsplk – a little man with a perpetual black cloud over his head, the world’s worst jinx. In some ways, it seems like Joe has settled down in the U.K. for a while. The good news is that Joe doesn’t usually hang around for long. He was perhaps a house guest of the royal family in 1992. He eventually moved on to other places. With Brexit, he is back yet again. Unfortunately, the circumstances of retreating leadership and no clear answers about the future, means that Joe is unpacking his luggage and just might apply for a British concessionary bus pass, that like ours will not expire until 2020. Sorting out all this mess is undeniably going to take a lot of time. On that rather pessimistic note, I will simply say, “Be gone, Joe Btfsplk” – the sooner the better! And when you are gone, let’s hope Britain will have an even brighter future. Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, ﬁrst worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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Submit comments by Sept. 23 Continued from Page 1 2017 and 2018 and $80,000 in 2019. New water treatment plant costs that the city’s water and sewer utility will have to pay for through its rates over the next three years will total $486,636 in 2017, about $736,454 in 2018 and $1,118,026 in 2019. The $278,000 equipment reserve contribution is included in the latter two of those years. The total costs of water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection that the water and sewer utility will have to cover through its rates will be about $2.8 million for water and $1.2 million for sewer in 2017, $3.1 million for water and $1.67 million for sewer in 2018, and $3.6 million for water and $1.4 million for sewer in 2019. Under the rate application the city will submit to the PUB, the minimum

quarterly charge will rise to $82.58 in 2017 from $77.80 this year, while the water rate per cubic metre above the 14 cubic metres included in the minimum quarterly charge will increase from $1.45 this year to $2.14. The wastewater rate per cubic metre, currently $1.64, will go down to 95 cents, meaning that the only effective difference between 2016 and 2017 is the increase in the minimum quarterly charge. In 2018, the minimum quarterly charge would be $84.23, the water rate $2.40 per cubic metre and the wastewater rate $1.28 per cubic metre. In 2019, those charges would be $91.62, $2.92 and $1.17, respectively. Following the presentation, Ali, the mayor and city staff responded to public questions and comments. Chiew Chong asked how overall consumption was

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plant. City manager Gary Ceppetelli said in a worstcase scenario that the city would have to cover those costs through a debenture or payments over a period of time since the rates cannot be altered once the PUB approves them. Ali’s presentation can be viewed on the city’s website at http:// www.thompson.ca/modules/showdocument. aspx?documentid=887. The city is collecting public comments on the proposed rates until Friday, Sept. 23. They can be emailed to the city’s chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer Jenny Krentz at jkrentz@thompson.ca or to Ali at dfa. da@cogeco.ca. First reading of a bylaw approving the rate application is expected to take place at council’s Oct. 3 meeting. The deadline for submitting the rate application to the PUB is Oct. 31.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 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 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.

measured and Ali told him that it is the cumulative total recorded by individual water meters and does not include water breaks. Keith MacDonald of the Chamber of Commerce asked if the city was conﬁdent that infrastructure funding to cover two-thirds of future water treatment plant equipment replacement costs would be available and Fenske said they were. Randy McKay asked why repayment of costs for the wastewater treatment plant was not included in the rate application and Ali responded that until the city received approval to incur the debt from the Municipal Board the PUB would consider that a speculative cost. McKay also asked what the city would do if the provincial government does not forgive the $1.3 million potential tax bill related to transferring ownership of the water treatment

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Under the direction of the Supervisor the Regional Foster Care Worker will perform a full range of foster care activities for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba; this includes recruitment, home assessments, orientation, training, foster home licensing, places of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents. The Foster Care Worker provides temporary and long term placements for children as directed by the Child and Family Services Act and the Program Standards Manual. The Regional Foster Care Worker will also ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the policies, procedures and speciﬁc directives of Awasis Agency. Qualiﬁcations: • • • • • • • • • • •

BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related ﬁeld 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 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

Working Conditions: • • • • •

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be willing to travel 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:

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources 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.

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Part-Time LifeGuards for the Norplex Pool The successful candidates will be 16 years of age or older, and possess Lifesaving Society current NaĆ&#x;onal Lifeguards Service Award and current Standard First Aid/CPR â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;?. The candidates must have eÄŤecĆ&#x;ve public relaĆ&#x;on skills and good communicaĆ&#x;on skills which prove an ability to give and receive verbal & wriĆŠen instrucĆ&#x;ons, willingness to parĆ&#x;cipate in ongoing training, courses and regular staÄŤ meeĆ&#x;ngs and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Some of the duĆ&#x;es include: safeguards and supervises pool patrons, cleans, disinfects and maintains the pool deck and miscellaneous equipment and other related duĆ&#x;es as per job descripĆ&#x;on. Must be available for a variety of shiĹ&#x152;s. ApplicaĆ&#x;ons will be accepted up to and including Monday, September 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may apply in conÄŽdence to the address below. Interested in working as a Lifeguard or Instructor? Please contact the Norplex Pool to sign up for the next set of Lifeguard and Instructor training at (204) 677-7963.

My dad is a real smart guy. I love to brag about him, I learned so much from just hanging around and working with my dad. He has a small business ďŹ xing up old John Deere garden tractors. He would buy them for a few hundred bucks, repair everything that was wrong with them and sell them. I remember working on some aspects of these tractors was like a foreign concept for me. Taking the transmission apart, replacing certain parts of the electrical system, putting all the parts back in the proper place. That is confusing. Finding a few extra parts in the bin and wondering, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What were they for?â&#x20AC;? I have since improved slightly in my mechanical abilities. Working on these old tractors was like speaking a different language for me. Trying to wrap my mind on how it goes together or how to ďŹ x it was challenging. Sometimes the service manual

Spiritual Thoughts harmst@live.ca Travis Harms would help and other times it would not. This was my reality at the time. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth in our Christian lives. We never have to try to ďŹ gure out how to follow God. When Moses was leading Israel, there were many other groups of people in the area who worshipped their own gods. It was assumed that the gods were angry and no one knew what needed to be done to appease them. It would be very hard for me to try to settle the wrath of an unknown god. As a result, the relationship that people had with their gods

was appeasement and manipulation. There was no real relationship present. People simply did whatever they came to think was necessary or helpful to appease the wrath, including animal and human sacriďŹ ce. This was the reality of many people in the ancient world. The God of the Bible is kind to His people. Beginning with the Ten Commandments, He gave precise speciďŹ c instructions on how to follow Him. We have these laws in the ďŹ rst ďŹ ve books of the Bible. God was gracious in giving His people these laws. The greater speciďŹ cs, the

greater grace it was for Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people. God tells His people what they should do in the case of an unsolved murder, how to handle mildew and how they are to present sacriďŹ ces to take away their sins. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people do not have to wonder if they are heard or forgiven when they pray to Him or obey His commands. Imagine if we were one of the people of the land in Biblical times. Imagine the burden it would be following these unknown and confusing gods. Imagine how envious they might be of the people of God. God made following Him attainable and possible. Following God is meant to be a joy of living in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grace and not a burden of keeping rules. Following God is living how we were meant to be. Travis Harms recently started working at Midway Bible Camp and looks forward to what God will do in the coming year.

Developing north is key to strengthening Manitoba economy Statistics Canada released its latest job numbers last week, and the figures include some good news here in Manitoba. Since April, the month of our provincial general election, Manitoba has led Canada in the number of privatesector jobs created. This is another sign that, under our new government, Manitoba is once again open for business investment. It has been a busy week here in the north, as our

MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle government continues to fix the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances, repair services and rebuild the economy. Several communities in Northern Manitoba hosted stakeholder COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FULL TIME, TERM, Ending November 30, 2017 (MATERNITY LEAVE)

The Community Development Officer will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the community development program of the Corporation. DUTIES INCLUDE: plan, organize and implement community development committee activities. Travel within the North Central region. Other duties and tasks as assigned. The successful applicant will be a graduate from a postsecondary program offered by a University or College, or have a minimum of 1-year related experience, and possess strong communication, organizational, leadership and research skills. Salary $39,604 to $48,402. Respond in writing along with resume and references no later than September 26, 2016. Community Futures North Central Development Tamy Burton, Administrative OfďŹ cer PO Box 1208 Thompson, MB R8N 1P1 Or Email: tburton@northcentraldevelopment.ca

meetings with a number of cabinet ministers and MLAs, as our government keeps working to address economic concerns in the north with long-term, sustainable solutions. Deputy Premier Heather Stefanson was joined by Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen and Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler for a meeting in The Pas with a large and diverse group of stakeholders. The message of working together with a focus on a long-term plan for the north was well-received, and was noted as a refreshing departure from the years of the debt, decline and decay approach of the previous govern-

ment. In addition to their meeting in The Pas, the ministers toured communities including Dauphin, Swan River, Flin Flon, Thompson, Split Lake and Gillam. Our government will soon launch a targeted program for Northern Manitoba to facilitate partnerships for the attraction of new companies, the development of opportunities and the expansion of existing businesses. We have begun exploring opportunities in resource development starting with mining, fisheries, tourism and other sectors in which the north can capitalize. The keys to strengthening Manitobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy are, in large part, in diversification and development of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north. To this end, our new government has a goal to develop Manitobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indigenous, northern and rural tourism industry, and is significantly increasing its investment in this sector.

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McKay Is hiring a professional car detail person. Full time position, wage based on experience. $13.00 To $15.00 hr. Valid Driver’s Licence Required. 40 Hour week, will train

THOMPSON We are now hiring for the positions of:

FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING/ LAUNDRY PERSONNEL HOUSEKEEPING Hours are 9 am - 5 pm. Must be available to work any day of the week.

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RESUME SUBMISSION Deadline: October 10, 2016 Contact: Shannon Rothlander Drop off resume 205 Mystery Lake Road Thomspon Manitoba Email resume: srothlander@bestwesternthompson.ca

ǡ Ǣ ǡ ǣ Director of Human Resources Michif Child and Family Services 611 Main St. N Dauphin, MB R7N 1E2 or Email: hr@michifcfs.com ͳʹǣͲͲ ǡ ǡ ͵Ͳǡ ʹͲͳ͸Ǥ Please refer to http://www.michifcfs.com/careers.php for complete job ad. ǡ ǡ Ǥ Preference will be given to Métis, Inuit and Non-Status applicants.

KEEWATIN HOUSING ASSOCIATION FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Keewatin Housing Association is currently seeking to secure a full time Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician to provide repairs & maintenance. The Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician will be responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of repairs and/or upgrades needed to 67 housing units throughout Thompson. The Maintenance assistant’s primary role includes but is not restricted to ﬁxing and replacement of all necessary home repairs ie. Interior & exterior work on doors, windows, bathrooms, kitchen & bathroom vanities, drywall, painting, installation of carpet, linoleum, etc A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor also a criminal record & Child Abuse check should be submitted to:

Equipment Operator II Full-Ɵme PosiƟon, Seasonal Term (for Winter Season)

The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon: The successful candidate will have Grade 12 or higher and hold a Valid Class 1 MB Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement, and have the ability to operate all equipment as per the job descripƟon. The successful candidate requires demonstrated experience operaƟng a variety of equipment, with speciĮc emphasis on loaders, garbage truck, semi-truck, roller and sweeper.

Mildred Osborne, Property Manager Or Lisa Beardy, Ofﬁce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: mosborne@ktc.ca; lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne at 677-2341.

The City of Thompson oīers an extensive beneĮts package for this full-Ɵme posiƟon, with a starƟng rate of $25.82 per hour. Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, educaƟon, qualiĮcaƟons and references by Monday, September 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. to:

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. We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

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Must have Grade 12 Experience in Counselling experience in accounting Sage Accpac Should have good knowledge of the Urban Native Housing Program. Must have an understanding of the mechanical functions of a house. Should have strong public relations skills. Should have good communication and organizational skills. Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs. Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset. Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Mildred Osborne, Property Manager Or Lisa Beardy, Ofﬁce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: mosborne@ktc.ca; lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or for a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne, Property Manager 677-2341.

The School District of Mystery Lake Invites applications for the

STUDENT MONITOR position at R. D. Parker Collegiate effective immediately. Duties and Responsibilities • During school hours the priority is patrolling and monitoring the school building (interior and exterior) to maintain a safe environment for staff and students during and after school hours. • Patrols building, property to prevent ﬁre, unlawful acts, ensures safe secure environment. • Makes frequent rounds, opening and securing rooms for authorized persons are required, questioning unknown visitors regarding authorized access to various areas. • Immediately attends to any emergency situation in the building and communicates with school administration and Emergency Services. • Assists and maintains contact with school administration as required. • Completes accurate, thorough reports of all safety issues as required. • Adheres to all safety, health regulations, and safe work practices. • Develops positive relationships with the students and staff of R. D. Parker Collegiate. • Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Service • Days of Service are Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.) with a 45 minute lunch hour lunch when students are in attendance or as required. Salary • This is a ten month (September to June) salaried positon that has a salary of $32,956.00.

The seasonal operator will have demonstrated experience operaƟng loaders and semis.

Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager, City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: cmaclean@thompson.ca

Under the general direction of the Keewatin Housing Association Property Manager, the primary role of the tenant counselor includes, but is not restricted to organizing the ongoing activities to ensure a good working relationship between tenant and sponsor in aiding and assisting housing needs and promoting and enhancing the tenants= social and economic status. Additional Administrative & Accounting duties such as collecting rent, financial data entry (AR & AP), monthly updates on tenants’ rent balances and office filing etc, and other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS:

This is a weekend position.

Invites applications for a FAMILY SERVICE SUPERVISOR Full time permanent position SP5 $31.60 – $42.90 per hour Thompson, Manitoba Competition Number: 2016058-FSS-T

TENANT COUNSELOR PART TIME POSITION JOB VACANCY

is looking for a SEPTIC DRIVER • Class 3 driver’s licence with air required • Beneﬁts available • Wages $20 - $27 per hour depending upon experience Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

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The successful candidate will have: • Minimum Grade 12 diploma. • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff and school administration. • Successful experience working with youth. • The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry form. Please direct applications stating qualiﬁcations, experience and at least 3 references by Monday, September 26th, 2016 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

Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre

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