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A new public safety communications system will benefit first responders such as police and firefighters while costing less than previously estimated thanks to a competitive bidding process, Premier Brian Pallister said at an announcement at Thompson’s RCMP detachment Aug. 8. Bell Mobility was awarded the $380-million contract to replace the outdated FleetNet system used by fire, ambulance and police services as well as the VHF radio system operated by Sustainable Development conservation officers and firefighting crews. “Practically speaking right now RCMP personnel could be up in Tadoule Lake and they’re out of cell service and they’re out of luck,” said Pallister. “With the new system that were going to have we’ll equip people in particular in northern communities to be better connected as they go about their work. Put yourself in the position of a firefighter or a police person that’s going out to work in the midst of the chaos of a disaster where every second counts, where every conNickelBelt BeltNews Newsphoto photo by by Ian Ian Graham Graham nection matters, and to be Nickel able to haveFoundation that interoperAddictions of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced Aug. 8 in Thompson that Bell Mobility had been granted a $380 million contract to replace the province’s ability where you can talk to public system thebad, nextright?’ three years. BY IAN GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to writesafety thingscommunications that you have ‘Oh, I’mover just as was not a very safe thing swallow when people say each other is really critical EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and to fi gure out. It’s pretty clear to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar and this will enhance that will be phased in in difence to do the job, having ity personnel and one anThe users of thesaid system 1962 vehicle and so it perThough she’s now written when I get through.” I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just fi nd somewhere bears, deMeulles if it ability. Sadly, disasters hapferent parts of the provother as one of the highest are eager to see the new installed these systems in forms like a 1962 vehicle. a book her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would pen andabout we know that. This ince at they different three started other provinces. they ‘Those hold sopeople for us have one moved in place, McIt needs be Whispers repaired ina because ces up in Churchill, her book, to titled will be times lost if they throwing the values “To say, back said to Churchwillgrowing save lives.” over the next three years, Pallister said the Fleetto kick this can down the Keen, saying RCMP oflot, it costs a lot in parts, it Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. I don’t.” Bell MTS Western CanMcKeen said the radios Net system has needed to road wasn’t happening,” ficers at the announcement doesn’t have the performManitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I ada vice-chair Dan McKeen be replaced he said, noting thatdisrethey miss were the asking him, “When area storyteller backwards compat- on thatofthe new one will as Gisele writcouple reasons. herself. a bomb.’”for a long time simplistic. It’s quite rock, I miss the said thedeMeulles FleetNet said system is aance ible so that the old system but that the previous NDP saved $40 million from do I get my radio that have. It’ll have better range, ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though the oldest in North America canpeople work spurred government make it what the NDP had been better, that I and can and and always thought shewill would you have knowbetter what,clarity this history new and Isystem would tell herdidn’t on was the same boat in another area works they’re very dangerous and the new system be a it’ll together until everybody a priority. willing to spend by awardhear better that helps, me most importantly it’ll have do. tory, this stuff that’s in my hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson stories and they would go, technological leap forward. is equipped with new ra“Our government feels ing the contract through do my job better because interoperability with other “In my youth I never ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go head, it’s going to be gone since the Hudson Bay Rail“The biggest difference dios. He also said that Bell that Manitobans value a competitive bidding that’s what they’re interagencies.” felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, have the option to do that? back home, standing on the way suspended operations is it’s new,” he said. “What experisafety of their secur- process. in.” While said. when ‘You didn’thas do the all that, did the “Mythe kidsnew are system not go- Mobility north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re ested Hudson Bay looking out on we’re “But driving nowIismoved like a said. to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university Garrison Settee has and came out of there with succeeded Sheil North as a very strong skill in my Manitoba Keewatinowi writing and confidence in Okimakanak (MKO) my writing. I write very grand chief after receivclear and that’s it. It’s there. ing 53 out of 89 votes Some people say it’s kind of cast on the second day of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

ing to get it if I don’t do it and it’s something I’ve always wanted my mom to do. My mom’s an elder and she’s an artist, she’s got so many wonderful stories because she always tells her the MKO annual general stories at Parks Canada in assembly in Opaskwayak Churchill and I’ve always Cree Nation Aug. 8. hounded her, ‘Please, just “I ran on a platform put it on tape, I will write it of transformational for you because your story change,” said Settee in a is going to be lost,’ and she’s press release. “I did not never done it and I thought,

you? You’ve got to be really old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually I did all that before I was 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” Looking back, some of those experiences are things she might not do again. run for the title, but for “I did some pretty bizarre the north. It will be my stuff like fuel hauls into the focus. Making Northern high Arctic at -35,” said Manitoba a better place deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn for First Nation families on me until after. That was a is my ultimate goal. That very dangerous thing to do. will mean that Canada Being on a plane full of fuel

“It used to be a really thriving large community and it’s just dwindled down to such a small population now,” deMeulles says. Though she’s not there any longer, her parents and will have to pay more her sister and other family attention to our treaties, members still are. to our issues and to our “My cousin owns the concerns. I want to thank hardware store there,” she Grand Chief Sheila North says. for all her contributions Because of that, to the Keewatinowi terrideMeulles ﬁnds it hard to

feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive. They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel tory. I also want to thank if someone came to you and my fellow candidate, Ted said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to Bland, for running an leave your home community honourable campaign. and we’re going to displace Thank you to all the you somewhere else and all chiefs who supported your loved ones and your me, including, those that history is gone?’”

the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.” Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another. nominated me. Now it is “I have another book in time to close the MKO’s me,” she says. “It’s a darker circle, present a united story, more about personfront and work towards al growth and struggles. a better future for First Maybe in the next ﬁve years Nation families in the it’s something I’ll focus on north.” doing.”

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OBITUARY PHILIP ROY MCGINNIS 1929 – 2018

Philip “Roy” McGinnis of Thompson, MB. Passed away on August 6, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Sylvia Lowe, granddaughters, Donna (Eric) Lowe, Joanne (Murry) Lowe and great grandson, Willson James, Parker James and Dawson James. Roy was predeceased by his wife Elsie, son-inlaw Rodger Lowe and grandson, Kenneth Lowe. As per Roy’s wishes there will be no service. His ashes will be spread in a private family gathering. Arrangements have been entrusted to Boardman Northland Funeral Home.

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Two deans and human resources co-ordinator position at UCN cut to reduce administrative costs Three senior positions have at University College of the North (UCN) were eliminated in April and June and four other employees took voluntary buyouts or were not replaced upon resignation over the 2017-18 school year. The moves were made as the post-secondary institution sought to meet the provincial government’s demand to reduce administrative costs by 15 per cent. The positions of dean of trades and technology and human resources and training co-ordinator were eliminated in April. The latter was vacant at the time while the trades and technology dean position was eliminated after UCN had met all its obligations to the person in the position and their duties were inherited by the associate vice-president of the College of Trades and Technology. When the director of career and workforce development retired in June, their job duties were reassigned to other positions in the College of Trades and Technology. “UCN fully supports directing resources to delivery of programming and servi-

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Nickel Belt News file photo Seven positions at University College of the North have been eliminated or left unfilled to reduce administrative costs by 15 per cent, as mandated by the provincial government. ces for students,” said UCN governing council chair Tom Goodman in a July 11 news release announcing the cuts. “I am pleased that UCN achieved this important objective in a manner that respected the outstanding service provided by the former incumbents in these positions.”   UCN says money saved from the seven jobs eliminated is being used to offset budget reductions for the

2018-19 academic year and to support programming and services for students. It also said eliminating positions the way it did spared it from additional costs associated with severance. “Staffing decisions … are the continuation of UCN’s ongoing efforts to focus resources on the delivery of programming to Aboriginal and Northern Manitobans,” said UCN president and vice-chancel-

lor Doug Lauvstad “UCN is committed to focusing on its education and research mandate, and our ongoing reassessment of our human resources is an important part of ensuring that we continue focusing on that mandate.”   The university college is reviewing its administrative structure and more organizational changes may be forthcoming in the upcoming school year.

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Friday, August 10, 2018

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Anyone camping out this weekend won’t need to do anything more to entertain themselves than lean back in their lawn chairs and look up in the sky. The nights of Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 will be the peaks of the annual Perseid meteor shower with as many as 100 or more meteors per hour visible to those in areas away from light pollution, says Ottawa-area astronomer Gary Boyle, a former instructor at Algonquin College. The meteoroids are bits of debris from Comet 109P/ Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun once every 133 years and last rounded the sun in 1992, Boyle says. Comets are mainly made up of rocks along with ice, gases and chemicals and the bits that create the meteor shower are about the size of grains of sand. “Once the comet comes close to the sun the solar winds blow this stuff off just like putting a fan to paper confetti,” Boyle says. “Every year as we orbit the sun, just like a car goes past the finish line on a race track, we encounter this debris field around Aug. 11 or Aug. 12 every year and there are other meteor showers like that. The Perseids are one of the best ones.”

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Gary Boyle You won’t need any special equipment to take in the Perseid meteor shower this weekend. Because there is a new moon on Aug. 11 there is zero chance of interference and Boyle says the best way to view the meteor shower is to gather a group of friends in a wide open space away from the city and look in all directions for shooting stars. If there are any peasized bits of debris entering the atmosphere at a speed of about 60 kilometre per second, an even bigger spectacle may appear. “Some of these might even be fireballs and fireballs in the country can light up the ground and it’s quite

impressive,” says Boyle. In addition to the meteor shower, Boyle says this weekend is also a great time to check out planets. “As it gets dark look in the southeast, you’ll see Mars a bright orange colour. You also have Jupiter that’s way up in the west and Venus in the lower western sky. The Milky Way is riding high. In fact a lot of the Perseids travel through the actual Milky Way itself. It’s just a great weekend if it’s clear to really look up and soak in Mother Nature’s greatest show.” Boyle, who has an aster-

oid named after him, says he has been interested in the sky since he was eight years old in 1965 and can remember going to the drive-in on the border between Quebec and New York and being more interested in the stars than whatever movie was playing. “People like to stay at a five star hotel. I like a five billion star hotel,” he says. Find out more about astronomy at Boyle’s website www.wondersofastronomy.com or follow his @astroeducator Twitter account.

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Big lack for McDonald’s lovers until next month as Walmart location shuts down New restaurant on Mystery Lake Road set to reopen in mid-September

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson The McDonald’s location in Thompsons’ Walmart shut down Aug. 7 in preparation for renovations to convert the store into a Supercentre. The other McDonald’s across the street is set to reopen in September following completion of a new building. BY KYLE DARBYSON

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The Hub of the North is currently without a McDonald’s restaurant after the Walmart location shut down Aug. 7 to make way for the retail store’s upcoming renovations. “It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later,” said local McDonald’s owner Brett O’Meara. “Walmart is in the process of converting to a Supercentre and they’re bringing a lot of additional food offerings and groceries to their business, which is exciting for the community.” However, O’Meara went on to say that residents won’t be deprived of McDonald’s for long, since construction on the new 90-seat, 5,769-square-foot facility will be completed by Sept. 14. “Stay tuned for a lot of excitement at the new restaurant,” he said. “We’re bringing all of our new platforms, whether that’s dual lane drive-thru, selfserve kiosks, table delivery, mobile ordering, a brand new PlayPlace for the kids and family. I

can’t wait for that.” This whole process began back in mid-May, when the 20 year-old building at 217 Mystery Lake Road was demolished to make way for a larger, more modern facility in the same location. In the interim, Thompson’s McDonald’s employees moved to their Walmart location across the street. Even though they had significantly less space to work with, O’Meara said his staff performed admirably during throughout this transition and made the entire process “seamless.” Now, with both locations shut down and having to wait around a month before construction on the new restaurant is completed, O’Meara said

his employees are being financially compensated for their time off and will be undergoing training to prepare them for the grand reopening in mid-September. Additionally, O’Meara said he is still looking to hire 10−15 full-time and 25−30 part-time employees to fill out the ranks of this larger facility. O’Meara said construction progress on the new building has been steady throughout the summer, despite the fact that the contractors have had to contend with unusually rainy weather. And while some business owners are understandably weary about Thompson’s economic prospects moving forward, especially since

Vale just permanently closed their smelter and refinery and laid off another 127 workers July 31, O’Meara remains optimistic. “We would not be making this level of investment if we didn’t believe in the future of Thompson and I don’t see an economic downturn,” he said. “I see a very vibrant community with reinvestment happening all around us. Of course, we’re going through a period of struggle, with some of the changes at the mine, but I think we’re going to come through those, and the Walmart Supercentre conversion, the building of our restaurant and other investments that are happening only proves that.”

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and empowers us to accomplish the task. That’s why He is in us. This is not about being nice. This is an attractive resolution for those whose addiction is power who gets their kicks when they give pain on others by saying or doing things that put others down and keep themselves above. Make it your goal to make a change in others. You can see that you are

hearts. If Peter can walk on water, we can love one another; we can be peacemakers, and joy-givers. The same Holy Spirit who empowered Peter to walk on water is in you. But, do not attempt to walk on water please, use bridges instead, and enter into people’s heart through kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com bridges of love. Murat Kuntel is the pas-Constituency Office: tor of St. Andrew’s PresUnit 3-40 Moak Crescent byterian Church.

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House, Manitoba, Deceased.

All claims against the above estate, supported by Statutory Declaration must be sent to the attention of: Amanda Semenchuk, Estates Officer, at 155 Carlton St. Suite 500, Winnipeg MB, R3C 5R9 on or before the 2nd day of October, 2018. Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, this 27th day of July, 2018. DOUGLAS R. BROWN The Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba Administrator

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the Estate of JEREMY KYLE MALLETT, late of Thompson,Manitoba, Deceased. All claims against the above estate, supported by Statutory Declaration must be sent to the attention of: Marlene Klimchuk, Estates Administration, at 155 Carlton St. Suite 500, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 5R9 on or before the 13th day of September, 2018. Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, this 2nd day of August, 2018 DOUGLAS R BROWN Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba

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The campground area, like the one in Burge Lake Provincial Park, was inadvertently build on Crown land as well. If theses expansion proceed, hunting would still be permitted on the added lands provided hunters do not discharge firearms within 300 metres of developed areas. Whether trapping activities, currently banned in Manitoba’s provincial parks, would be allowed in the added areas has yet to be determined. The Sustainable Development department is also proposing to add 722 hectares of land to Pisew Falls Provincial Park about 70 kilometres south of Thompson, which would encompass the Kwasitchewan Falls trail and its associated non-modern bathrooms and

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backcountry campsites. Making this trail part of the park would ensure continued public access to it, though resource development would still be allowed under its designation in the recreational development land use category because of numerous existing mineral and mining claims in the area. Comments on the proposed expansions can be submitted via the department’s website at http://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/ parks/consult/index.html and must be received by Aug. 31. Public drop-in sessions regarding the expansions as well as the proposed park management plans for these three parks as well as Paint Lake and Sasagiu Rapids provincial parks are being held Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Paint

Lake Provincial Park. The Paint Lake Provincial The proposed management Park management plan calls plan for the 99.6 hectare Sa- for the maintenance of fish sagiu Rapids Provincial Park, populations and allowing a little south of Pisew Falls, water levels to fluctuate natcalls for it to be maintained as a urally. More backcountry natural –looking park and that campsites may be added to development not be allowed in the park but no new seasonal its forested northwest section. sites will be added, though Public access to the shoreline some of the existing ones and day use will be permitted, may be upgraded from basic though the privately operated to electrical. The plan also campground may be extended calls for the Liz Lake sports through the standard approv- field to be considered as the al process. The portage route site of a possible future group over the rapids will remain use area if there is demand for accessible for canoeists and one. Additional commercial othersThompson travelling on the Grass development in the park will RCMP River and improved signs at be considered on a case-bythe accessDrug and egress points case basis and the province Tip Line will be installed to clarify their may divest the marina docks location and prevent conflicts to a private owner though it between portage users and the will retain ownership of the campground. boat launches.

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In Greyhound’s wake, government should stay off the bus When governments run transportation services, more tax dollars make trips than people; let private business fill the gap

BY LEE HARDING Western Canadian bus riders have received an early Halloween scare: as of Oct. 31, Greyhound won’t offer ews • www.thompsoncitizen.net passenger routes west of Ontario. For the company, it means 415 fewer employees and two million fewer passenger rides each year. For bus riders in remote areas, a vital link has been cut. reland March 461 and Some 17, advocates wantwas the Chris- government buried at to one pickofupthe the ng Pat- slack manybutchurches that taxpayers should hope thisbuilt never he had in happens. Ireland. governments run St. the hum- When As you celebrate buses, more tax dollars make gentle Patrick’s Day, bring the than in God trips spirit ofpeople. Ireland’s paGreyhound Canada has mple for tron saint to your prayhad operating losses in the ote the West ers. since Patrick 2004 reached and riderd “The ship out there to the poor41and has fallen per downtrodden. He only apcent since 2010. (The proached person exception is aevery Vancouver-Seme, attle that’s run byreits withroute compassion, me, American and spect andcounterpart love as well me, will as acontinue.) missionary spirit Theled primary for me that him reason to bring this precipitous fall is actualme, the faith to others. If ly positive: consumers have me you believe in choices. Christ, more and better fort then include like St.more Patrick These cars, me you have a mission to more low-cost airlines and me, pass inter-regional on that faith. For more passenme, ger services. parents, the first to be et, Although veryare fewyour take evangelized ger the bus, they do squawk children. Teach them loudly. This has offered rts about God, about his left-leaning provincial gove me love for them, how to ernments the chance to step h of pray andvotes how to the make in and buy with votnger. theown choices life that ers’ money.inGreyhound will please him. Tell that the recognized in 2010 story of didn’t St. Patrick to ng Ire- Albertans want bus subsidized. Yet that d there service your young ones. In

didn’t stop Premier Rachel Notley from recently starting pilot projects to provide public transit to connect small communities before GreyFriday, March 16, 2018 hound even left. It’s not hard to imagine her following her NDP counterparts in British Columbia. When Greyhound stopped running buses to northern B.C. in May, the province started its own bus service as a one-year “interim solution.” Taxpayers beware. Government programs can stray far past their bounds of time, money and justification. Then tax dollars fill educentr.dumont@gmail.com the seats where people no longer sit. Such was the fate of Sister Andrea Dumont Saskatchewan Transportation Co. (STC), the Crown-owned bus seph of Toronto Roman your own behaviour entity launched by Pre- maintaining bus serviCatholic order. One religious limo company listen, love Douglas. and be ces. mier Tommy owner was excited to start She spent 14 years in humble. reach out STC ran Next its first buses busing, but he withdrew Guatemala and since to your on Aprilneighbours. Fool’s DayInin application followreturning to Canada 1946 and lost money in his vite them to come with ing opposition from the only one of its first 25 has lived in Grand you to church on SunAmalgamated Transit years service. But its Rapids, Easterville day orofask them to pray Union and even threats last profitable year was Thompson. with you. Be joyful in and some of his drivers.The By 1980. It took 37 years of to main focus hersettled work your encounters with now the dustofhas losses before the provinin adult education, others. Let Christfinally with- and eight companies fill cial government which includes trainin you,theshine pulled plug. through By then, the freight and passenger once held by STC, ing lay presiders for you. Celebrate Pat- market its ridership had St. dropped with more set to come on times when there is no rickper and learn from 75 cent, expenses board. The companies and priest available, organwere triple the revenues him. will pay taxes in to and every passenger was workers izing and instructing Happy St. Patrick’s the province, which alsubsidized ancelebraaverage the various ministries, Day! Enjoybythe ready expects to save $85 of $94. sacramental tion of his life! by not preparahaving to An outcry ensued over million tion and RCIA (Rite of Sister Andrea Du- subsidize STC. the demise of STC, but Initiation of mont is a to member of Christian The Manitoba governit proved be more Adults). the Sisters St.than Jo- ment has taken heed. Alabout union of jobs

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though its NDP predecessors subsidized Greyhound, the current Progressive Conservative government is staying clear. On July 9, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said, “We do not believe in giving subsidies and we’re not going to get into the business of business. … We would like to see individuals come forward and put a good business plan together.” Schuler balked a little after LeadNow launched a petition calling on the Manitoba and federal governments to ensure bus service. Suddenly, Schuler tried to rally his provincial counterparts to call for federal help

Public safety system Budget cutscommunications deficit and will assisthealth Manitoba’s first responders increases care funding It was my pleasure to host Through effective coPremier Brian Pallister along operation in a range of with Growth, Enterprise and sectors and services, our Trade Minister Blaine PedManitoba government is ersen and Municipal Relaworking with the federal tions Minister Jeff Wharton government to improve in Thompson this week to lives of people across our announce our government’s province. An example of investment of $380 million in this partnership is our an important upgrade of the joint investment with the province’s public safety comfederal government, anmunications service by Bell nounced in February, of Mobility. The new system will nearly $47 million to crereplace the outdated FleetNet ate up to 1,400 new and service and provide expanded newly funded early learncoverage over a more secure ing and child care spaces network, while significantly in Manitoba. Included in improving the safety of Manithis expansion are pretoba’s first responders. school spaces at ThompIt is essential that we have son Children’s World and reliable communications serEarly Learning and Child vice across the province, inCare Thompson, as well cluding in rural and remote as nursery school spaces areas, and especially during at Riverside Daycare in emergencies. This upgrade Thompson. The agreement will provide public safety is about improved quality, personnel such as firefighters, accessibility, affordability paramedics, police services, and inclusivity in childconservation officers and forest care, with consideration fire crews with superior comfor families that are most munications technology. in need of these services. Also in Thompson, the Joint Action Group on Re-

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The new system, to be imat developing a long-term plemented over the next three economic development years, will include radios with strategy for track growth GPS that can firstand reprosperity in Northern sponders to improve their safeManitoba. are conty. Advanced We encryption will tinuing this work with ensure police operations are seindustry First Nations cure whileand the equipment will communities unlock the be compatible to with systems economic potential in our outside the province. Five teleregion. communications towers will be These kinds ofcoverage economic added to expand in and service improvements Northern Manitoba, and new are what are mobile towerwe units willfocused provide on at thecoverage Manitoba legisadditional where they lature, especially now that are required on an emergency the house is back in sesbasis. The improvements will sion. This week, Minenable public safetyour services ister of Finance, Cameron to cooperate more effectively Friesen, introduced Budget and to remain safe while they 2018 that further reduces the provincial deﬁcit by $319 million while rais-

protect Manitobans. history. Separately, I want to conAs well, this year’s gratulate the Thompson Golf

Club for hosting a successful event last weekend commemorating and celebrating its 50th anniversary. The club has sustained itself through dedicated volunteers, members, sponsors and donors, and everyone benefits from their hard work. We thank them for the lasting memories at the club’s picturesque location, and look forward to many more years of slicing, duffing and the occasional beautiful shot.

provincial budget increases funding for health care TO ALL to its highest level everNOTICE in Manitoba, further reduces HOMEOWNERS ambulance fees, creates 60 full-time paramedic pos-Utilities Man. Ltd. in Stittco itions, boosts spending for conjunction with Hetek Solutions the home cancer drug andproCorrosion Technologies will be gram and invests in new conducting their annual leak survey schools, infrastructure and and annual cathodic protection survey on properties other prioritiesMB such as the in Thompson from August 12, 2018 to August 26, Look 2018.North initiative. This legislative session will allow ushave to continue Should you any questions concerning this making province a betmatter,our please contact the Stittco office at ter place for generations to (204) 677-2304. come, by staying on track with improvements in ﬁnances, services and the economy in order to pro-

to delay Greyhound’s departure until the end of 2018. Entrepreneurs have already shown such intervention is unnecessary. As Greyhound pulls out on Oct. 31, Kasper Transportation Service will step in with trips from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg, Winnipeg to Thompson, and Winnipeg to Prince Albert (with stops in Regina and Saskatoon).

The company also plans to offer regular routes to Selkirk and rural areas, and charter buses to northern communities. On Halloween or any other day, bus riders don’t need government tricks to get their treats. Lee Harding is research fellow for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. © Troy Media

PUBLIC NOTICE – 2019 BOARD OF REVISION Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2019 Assessment Roll for the Town of Gillam is open for public inspection at the Administration Office, 323 Railway Avenue, Gillam, Manitoba, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on September 5th, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town of Gillam Council Chambers, 323 Railway Avenue, Gillam, Manitoba. A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114 (1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay back the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a. liability to taxation; b. amount of assessed value; c. classification of property; or d. a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13 (2). An application for revision must be a. in writing; a. set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; a. state the grounds on which the application is based; and a. be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41 (2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice (by August 20th, 2018). Dated at the Town of Gillam, this 30th day of July, 2018. Jackie Clayton Board of Revision Secretary Town of Gillam 323 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 100 Gillam, MB R0B 0L0

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It is with great sadness that our family announce the passing of our beautiful angel Bev Bee-Brightnose on March 9th, 2018 at 9:40 pm, with her husband Ernest Brightnose, brother Robert Bee, sister in law Beverly Bee and cousin Vivian Chubb by her side. Our wife/sister/mother/grandmother, great grandmother/aunt/cousin and most of all a great friend to those around her, went to meet our family in heaven. She is now reunited with her son Charles with whom she missed so. We all prayed so hard and we thank you all. She was winning the battle then suddenly the double pneumonia coupled with inÀuenza, her body could not ¿ght it anymore. We will miss her greatly, to see her smile and hear her laughter is something we will all miss dearly. Let your wings soar through the heavens our sweet angel. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the St. James the Apostle Anglican Church (10 Caribou Road) in Thompson, Manitoba. Interment to follow in the Thompson Cemetery. An online book of memories is available to view and leave condolences at www.boardmanfh.com Boardman/Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982.

IN MEMORY In Loving Memory of my Wife Attendees at the Cabin/Pioneers Days held August long weekend at Herb Lake Landing.

Yvonne Carcamo March 16, 2015

– or the country – to gather news and events on the community, the editor has allowed me a bit of licence with the column. My wife Leone and I will spend the next month in Hawaii, so for the duration of the stay, the column will be “Musings from Maui” rather than “My Take on Snow Lake.” So without further ado ... our holiday didn’t get off to a great start. We arrived at the Edmonton airport on time, got our boarding passes and luggage tags, then rolled our bags up to the agent. She was chatty as she checked our ID and put our bags through ... offering up a few tips on what to see at our destination. Maybe a little too chatty, ‘cause when we arrived at customs, the folks there asked where our bags were. “Checked them when we got our boarding passes,” we told the lady. “Ah ... you can’t do that, you have to check them here,” she said. She got on the phone, talked to the agent and 10 minutes later, she rolled our bags up to customs. Funny, she wasn’t quite as chatty upon seeing us again! Nevertheless, things only got better from there. It was a smooth and uneventful flight that, believe it or not, landed 58 minutes ahead of schedule! on Aug. 4 and Pioneerthat Day Wikipedia advises Aug. 5. Both place and the island oftook Maui isinthe around this small east second-largest ofhamlet the Haof SnowIslands Lake. at 1,883 waiian The Landing’s second-ansquare kilometres. The nual fish playedcomout on island hasderby a unique Cabin Day and anyone who bination of geology, topogwanted to participate had raphy and climate ... lava,to fish on Wekusko Lakeand and mountains and valleys, snap a photo of their catch. warm temperatures/high The longest walleye caught humidity, respectively. What would declare the winner, and Wikipedia doesn’t tell you Brayden Carswell, who came about the climate is that mesecond last year, learned from teorologists in Hawaii share the near miss … pulling in a the same trait as those back 28-inch pickerel to win the home a low percentage of 2018...event. accuracy. As of this writing, In between the wind and wethe have been here for five rain, some unorganized days. They games tookhave up theforecast majority 75oftothe 85afternoon, per centbut chance of the highrain forofeach of thosewas days light the evening the ...community and we have yethosted to see fish fry by a Dave drop;and the weather Dawn Roberts.has The been wonderful. same menu consisted ofSo deep fried homemade fries, asfresh backfish, home, only getting andwhen cornrain fritters. Attendees sun is forecast is in the praise a were sightunanimous better than getting of the mealsun andisthose who snow when forecast. worked it on!imagine Like us,toI put would Pioneer Dayanyone was held the the fi rst thing visfollowing day and kicked off iting Hawaii notices are with a pancake at the the street and breakfast community Gathering who names. The Place; officialthose Hawaiattended enjoyed pancakes, ian alphabet consists of sausages and plenty of hot thirteen letters: five vowels coffee. Following breakfast, and eight consonants. Most games began at the beach. A names start with a consonchipping contest (the art of ant – K, P and H seem to chipping a golf ball from the be favourites, then they edge of the water to a Zodiac pack the vowels therea anchored out in theinwater), and throw in the odd canoe poker derby and extra an egg consonant for good meastoss highlighted the afternoon ure. found I could … Iand sent many in usually search of get the right pronunciation clean clothing! if I sounded things out, but After games had wound that doesn’t all beach that down, folkswork left the well when sounding area, heading to theirthings cabin, out whileorasking fortogether direccamper tent to put tions. Most item people have a their menu for the evenlittle their face as ing smile meal. on Fifty-five people showed for the which annual they listenupintently,

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Another Snow Lake weekend trifecta I noted in last week’s column that the last weekend of July welcomed three events rolled into a single street party. Well, the August long weekend followed suit and hosted three separate parties

that drew from inside as well as outside of the town proper. Cabin and Pioneer Days at Herb Lake Landing, the Snow Lake Mud Bog and the Brown reunion played out over “August Long” and from all indi-

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cations they were enjoyed by those who attended. Herb Lake Landing’s Annual Pioneer Days took on a different look last year and split into two separately named days: Cabin Day

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Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui.

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Marc Jackson commemorating the Landturns into a look of surprise ing’s 101 years of existence. when they realize that I The cake was made and dodon’t actually stutter! On nated by Brittany Hildebrand. the topic of directions, we Emcee Dawnthat Roberts closed have found people are out the meal, extending a great about offering them thank all who were up, justyou nottovery accurate involved making with them.inTrying to fithe nd weekend a success; as well, the Costco in Kahului (kaawinners of the day were anwho-louie ... see what I did nounced and invited up to the there), we ended up at a front to a pick a prize. Target, a Lowes, then a WalAs the sun set another sucMart before fi nally cessful celebration a pulling display into the Costco parking lot. of fireworks signaled the end In this fi rst instalment, I of the annual event. wanted to mention a hike The annual mud bog was my andthe I took in. We heldwife during day Aug. 5, enjoy hiking and had somebut results were not available one recommend Lahaina at press time … sothe you’ll have Pali Traila to us. It a steep to wait week foriswinners hike up a mountain lled and times. However, fi from with power on windmills, word received the Brown reunion … it too wasLahaina a memsituated between orable occasion. (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea Randy and Wanda Huff (ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t (nee into Laval) hostedother the check it much, weekend gathering of folks than with a couple we’d from her sideat of the the asked formother’s directions family. SheThey advised thatthey they trailhead. said had hiked a totalthe of 27 had 2.5attendees, miles to which included Wanda’s the top of a mountain and momdown Evelyn, Lisa back thesiblings same route andfour Tracy, as well.. asadding a host in hours. of second and third generathat the only thing they’d tion cousins, the majority of do different is wear somewhom were from southern thing more substantial than Manitoba. tennis shoes. They confided Early arrivals headed out that they’d seen anight girland on fishing on Thursday again Friday, but the event kicked off officially on Friday night Aug. 3r with a meet and greet in the Huff’s spacious Snow Creek yard.

Rain a planned the trailspoiled wearing flip-flops beach day on her Saturday and questioned sanity. but none were dissuaded. So, bright and early the next They lunched and toured morning we headed out at on Wekusko Falls and all met the trail ... oh, and we up left for laughs, and a Good potourgames, flip-flops at home. luck supper at the local Senior thing; it was a pretty rugged Centre later of thatsteep evening. trek. Lots inclines The following day (Sunand lava rock from top to day), everyone got their beach bottom. We hit the summit day. There were canoe races (1,600 feet over 2.5 miles) and jousting, a tug of war that in two hours.ended Somewith people unfortunately a continue on down the visit to the ER for one other parside of the mountain, ticipant, another potluckand at then hitchhike back to was their the Senior Centre, and vehicle.with We had a bite eat, capped stories andtoimcongratulated ourselves on prov around the campfire making it, and took in the back at the Huff residence. panoramic of the the Attendees beauty stayed at island before starting back Wekusko Falls Lodge, down theB&B sameand trailGold we’d Bluenose comeMotel. up. Just we Rush Huff before stated that everyone departed Monday did, a young lady in her with an excitement create 20s came up on ustofrom the aother tradition by this sidethat ofwas theset trail. She first had Brown parkedfamily her carreunion. 2.5 miles “My cousins down the otherfrom sidedown of the south have never to trail, climbed to thebeen top, and Snow Lake before,” was heading down thesaid side Ms. “Theycome couldn’t we Huff. had just up.say We enough good things about the noted that her vehicle would (Wekusko be on the Falls) other lodge, side ofthe the (Wekusko) falls,arrived Sunset at Bay trail when she the Beach, the Lady Bug Garden, bottom and offered to give the Snow Lake Mining Muher a lift back. She looked seum, the Goldrush (Motel) at her watch and said, “I’m and the Bluenose (B&B). doing pretty good on time, And they truly enjoyed the I think hikeCentre. back They to it.” use of theI’ll Senior mentioned many times how blessed we are up here, and more than a few are already planning a return trip for hunting and fishing.”

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Ace in the hole Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Ward Nevistiuk (centre) accepts his Chase the Ace prize money from Mystery Lake Hotel assistant general manager Donna Bennett (left) and Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation recreation superintendent Lou Moodie (right) at Trapper’s Tavern Aug. 7. Thompson resident Ward Nevistiuk is the most recent winner of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation’s (NCN) Chase the Ace fund-

raiser at the Mystery Lake Hotel, walking away Aug. 4 with a prize of $33,673.80. Half the money raised by the Trapper’s

Tavern Chase the Ace, which runs Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., goes to NCN’s parks and

recreation department, says the First Nation’s recreation superintendent Lou Moodie “If we reach capacity, or if you don’t

want to come into the bar, you can listen to it on the radio and you’ve got 10 minutes to come in and show your ticket,” he said.

“So there’s actually a lot of excitement. People getting together here, mingling, no matter who you are. People are just having fun.”

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Monias each scored Curtis Shymanski, com- and from Hale while Dallas andRyan We also offer developmental promotional opportunities a comprehensive benefit peting withwhich onlyincludes 12 playMuskego, Christian Ross twice for dental, Thompson, package paid vacation, extended health, health spending, drug, who long roster. term disability, employment program, maternity and parental and Kadin Ross responded were outshot 37-35 with ersvision, on the Isaak supportive leave, and a defined pension plan allow forWeenusk portability between the 32 making Weenusk made 21 saves for (some Cross pension Lake. plans Weenusk Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). in 74 minutes of play for made 34 saves to get the saves for Thompson and Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham If you’re interested a challenging career combines office Marcus work, theRoss outdoors and 31 in net for Thompson, while inPeter win in thatthat contest, which Drayden Spence, right, seen here in a midget AA playoff game against the Norway House North Stars in Thompson Feb. travel within the service region, a career as an Assessment Officer could be for you! Ross made the same num- saw Marcus Ross make the Islanders. 11, continues to have a hot hand for the Thompson King Miners, scoring a hat trick agains berDuties: for the Islanders. 45 saves for the Islanders, The series concludes in the Cross Lake Islanders in Cross 10 to give his team their only win thus far Thompson of the best-of-ﬁ playoff series between the squads that who were outshot 50-37. this ve weekend. The Lake gameMarch was the third This position inspects residential, farm and commercial property to record characteristics resumes this weekend in Thompson. for valuation, classification and assignment of liability to taxation. The incumbent is responsible for updating property and ownership characteristics using MAVAS (Assistant

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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s licence and reliable transportation are required. Prior OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the sales experience of advertising orrepresentative promotional materials everyone welcome Sundays grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. would anCopper asset, at 10 be AM 83 Rd but is not necessary. The Thompson We athank all who apply For more information, church Citizen is willing to tours train. We offer competitive wageand advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. or home visits call the missionaries at structure and health beneﬁts are also included. 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

Homeless Outreach Mentor

The Homeless Outreach Mentor will assist the homeless population to get back into housing, determine which options best fit their needs and connect them to other community resources. Outreach will include support to clients, family/natural supports, assessing a client's needs and case managing services.

OFFICE: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION:THOMPSON, MB

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Travel Clerk One (1) Full Time Permanent Position

Salary Range: $20.00 to $21.41 per hour Full-Time Position available

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Travel Clerk performs work of a considerable variety and/or moderate complexity. Tasks including assessing, processing and completing travel/travel related requests. Some responsibilities include but are not limited to receiving and reviewing documentation (travel authorizations/greenies/pinkies/memos) requesting travel arrangements; booking meeting rooms; Issuing and forwarding authorized purchase orders; responsible for issuing taxi slips, responsible for receiving and processing clothing/activity allowance requests, responsible to maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Agency Policy and Procedure Manual. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Time management skills are essential that will ensure work deadlines are met and job responsibilities are performed in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications: • Business Administration Diploma and accounting experience or a related post-secondary certificate and accounting experience will be considered • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

- Ability to interact with the homeless and develop trusting relationships. - A solid understanding of the dynamics of homelessness. - Must be able to plan and organize assigned duties. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Well developed communication, organizational and coordination skills with competency in community development and health promotion. - Ability to function as a member of a interdisciplinary team. - Ability to operate facsimile, photocopier, Microsoft Office and windows applications. - Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques. - Knowledge and good understanding of mental illness and addictions. - Knowledge of mental health support services in the region. - Must possess a certificate in a recognized first aid or CPR training course or be willing to acquire. - Must provide a vulnerable persons criminal record check. - Must have a valid class 5 Manitoba driver's license. - Knowledge of aboriginal culture and ability to speak an aboriginal language would be an asset.

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Closing Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2018

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

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA OFFICE: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: 701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB Position: Finance File Clerk One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2018-033 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2018-033 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL FULL TIME ADVISORY SERVICES COORDINATOR Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Advisory Services Coordinator provides advisory services (provide information, advice and make recommendations) to 11 First Nations of the Keewatin Tribal Council Communities in areas of governance, economic development, financial management and social development. Draft and compile briefings, formal letters, reports, news releases and other tasks as directed. Job Qualifications • Post-secondary education in a business or social science discipline • 4-5 years of experience in a mid to senior-level capacity in any program-related occupation such as a manager, advisor, officer, researcher • An acceptable combination of post-secondary education and related experience • Possess and demonstrate strong initiative and excellent judgment • Must possess and demonstrate strong report writing skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Possess project management skills • Be familiar with the overall aspirations and goals of local member First Nation Communities • Respect for and awareness of the customs, traditions and practices of the local member First Nation communities • Willingness and ability to travel • Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance File Clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining an accurate filing system by classifying, coding, cross-referencing, logging and storing records timely and appropriately. The file clerk is expected to take a lead role in ensuring an effective and up to date filing system is in place and in compliance with standards. The Finance File Clerk will also crosstrain to be able to provide support within the Finance Department for coverage. Qualifications: • High School Diploma • Previous experience as a Finance/File Clerk • Experience working in a Child and Family Services environment is preferred • Must have excellent attention to detail • Good written and verbal communication skills • Organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and meet deadlines • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture • and values Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive • information • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Closing Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2018

A detailed resume, including at least 3 references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677-0256 EMAIL ADDRESS: lbeardy@ktc.ca Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2018. We thank those who submit their resume and only those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2018-034 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2018-034 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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Full time employment opportunity available for a highly motivated individual willing to explore a career in vision care. The ideal candidate will hold a grade 12 diploma, be motivated to further your education, have a flair for fashion, and enjoy working with the public. Knowledge of insurance and billing would be an asset. Job specifications are: All applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal record check. â&#x20AC;˘ minimum of valid class 5 drivers license with an Please drop off resume to City Vision Opticians in the Plaza. air brake endorsement t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSJFT t 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF â&#x20AC;˘ willing to train qualified individuals Only those selected will be contacted for interview.

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>bobsrp@mymts.net Dental Assistant PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 5IPNQTPO (FOFSBM )PTQJUBM o 0QFSBUJOH 3PPN 1-73 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB AWASIS AGENCY 1BSU 5JNF '5& OF NORTHERN MANITOBA 5IFSF XJMM CF BO PQQPSUVOJUZ UP XPSL QBSU UJNF GPS UIF %FOUJTU JO LOCATION: : MANTO SIPI SUB-OFFICE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RIVER, MB BEEJUJPO UP UIJT QBSU UJNF QPTJUJPO Child Abuse Coordinator Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking an

the position of Child Abuse Under the individual directforsupervision of the Patient Position: Care Manager or designate, assists Family Enhancement Worker Coordinator based at Cross Lake Office. A multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing aOne (1) Full-Time Permanent Position variety of patient care satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of activities and related non-professional services necessary Summary of Position: in caring for the employment. Under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Family personal needs and comfort of the patient.Enhancement Worker will be responsible for providing supports This is an integrated position that Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating to families in crisis, in order to address risk and strengthen family Child Abuse Coordinator is required to work independently and functioning. The Family Enhancement Worker undertakes thorough perform work (OR). of a considerable variety require and/or moderate complexity. in developing and maintaining excellent Room This will expertise assessments and comprehensive planning with families, and follows Tasks include the management of the program and ensure the a solution focused, strength based approach to making change. The working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The service delivery in functioning in accordance with the agency Family Enhancement Worker will utilize services, develop service policies/procedures, provincial legislation and standards for Nikan OR Dental Assistant will function within theplans, coordinate the services needed and arrange connections to provisions of the Vision, Mission, Awasisak Agency Inc., as required to service within its mandate. community resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will ensure Values, and the procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and The Child Abusepolicies Coordinator oversees process of investigations. that services are being delivered in accordance with provincial There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of policies, will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ legislation and standards and that all programs and services are also procedures and regulations of the organization. in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directions/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and directives of Awasis Agency. Qualifications: Development of and Self and Others, and Adaptability). A Collaboration, BSW degree is required or related experience. Knowledge understanding of current issues related to Child & Family Services, Child & Family Services Act, Adoption Act and the Child & Family Services Authority Act.

Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written and oral communication skills Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines â&#x20AC;˘ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook â&#x20AC;˘ Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting â&#x20AC;˘ BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field â&#x20AC;˘ Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal â&#x20AC;˘ Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset

The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere Knowledge of crisis intervention, child abuse, risk intervention and interpersonal communication.Health Region policies and procedures. to all Northern Respect of First Nations culture, traditional family and child rearing Qualifications: practices. Ability to speak Cree is a definite asset. t Grade 12 education or equivalent Duties include but not limited to: t Ensure Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required â&#x20AC;˘ effective and efficient delivery of intake investigations accordance with the legislation (Child and Family Services t inCurrent active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association Act), provincial standards and the direction of management; Excellent knowledge ofto Windows â&#x20AC;˘ t Develop an annual department service plan facilitate the on- based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, going developmentand and maintenance of services; Outlook, Internet) â&#x20AC;˘ Develop community-based protocol, standards and procedures Conditions: t inMinimum threeand(3)management yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ofexperience as aWorking Dental Assistant required relation to the investigation child abuse â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment cases; t Maintain Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable â&#x20AC;˘ a statistical monitoring system to ensure Agency â&#x20AC;˘ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive t effectiveness Abilityand toefficacy, speak Cree an asset monitor trends and identify areas of information â&#x20AC;˘

improvement; Monitor direct service activities to ensure consistency with department and agency goals; Must have the ability to work independently and the ability to work in a team setting; Provide consultation and liaison with all Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. staff, external Agencies and resources as required; Must have time management skills;

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Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee â&#x20AC;˘ Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. 867 Thompson Drive South Your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ must clearly indicate how you meet Closing Date: Monday, August 13, 2018 the qualifications. Please MB submit R8N three references Thompson, 1Z4 at time of application, along with Criminal Name Check, Child Abuse Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, Check and(204) Prior Contact Check. Fax: 778-1477 therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca Salary: Based on qualifications Competition Number 2018-032 on your resume/cover letter in $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF confidence to: Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘

Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Or for more information contact: Advertisement # NAA116 Competition #2018-029 Northern has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfGloria McKay, HR Coordinator Attention: HiringRHA Committee 201-274 Smith Street Fax: 204-676-3251 Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K1 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca P.O. Box 388 Fax: 204-987-9489 candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Phone: : 204-676-3902 ext 104 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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

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

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University of thein North (UCN)or is committed to building Full timeCollege (2 Positions) Thompson Winnipeg Sub-Offi ce workforce that isSocial representative of the populations serve. Areayou a Psychologist, Worker or Psychiatric Nurse whoweis seeking invited from individuals who have a demonstrated an Applications opportunity toare make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous people interestofand abilityAre to work with Aboriginal and flmature students. at times crisis? you willing to travellearners to remote y-in First Nation communities Manitoba? If so,candidates. let’s talk! Preferencethroughout will be given to Aboriginal YOUR OPPORTUNITY: INSTRUCTOR • NURSING You will be part of a Mobile Crisis Response team. Instructor • Classification: You will work with others like yourself who are dedicated to work which has real value and meaning in the lives of others. The Pas, Manitoba • Full-Time You will applyRegular your education, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit Position of others while learning from the expertise of your team. Competition No: 18-081 • Closing You will enjoy the August satisfaction comes from knowing Date: 24,that 2018 or until filled your work is much more than just a job. ASPlease A MOBILE INTERVENTION MEMBER, YOUabout WILL: UCN visitCRISIS our website for more TEAM detailed information • and Provide sensitive and safe crisis intervention and trauma thisculturally employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select support “UCN in the priority of from suicide other tragic loss life. Thank you for Careers”, and area select theorlist of positions to ofview. • your Deploy to remote fly-in communities throughout Manitoba, usually up interest in UCN. to three days and on short notice • Provide an organized crisis response with support services to those impacted in the community. • Work as part of a dedicated regional team • Contribute to a broader strategy to strengthen relationships and provide greater capacity within First Nations communities to respond locally to crisis. YOU BRING: • A Degree in psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing or health related post-secondary education. • Thompson 3-5 years’ experience working in a mental wellness crisis response (866) 677.6450 environment • Proficient computer skills • A valid driver’s license • A sensitivity and understanding of culture, language and issues relevant to Indigenous communities • Preference will be given to those who speak or understand an Indigenous language • A willingness to travel • A satisfactory background check

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com DENTALEmail: HYGIENIST – FULL TIME POSITIONS

Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI (COHI)” program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay OKIMAKANAK INC.and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children.

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The overall goals of the COHI are: To SUPERVISOR reduce and delay dental decay among PROGRAM First Nation children; to reduce theHEALER need for children to undergo extensive TRADITIONAL PROGRAM dental treatment involving general anesthetic; to work Permanent Full time in Winnipeg Sub-Offiwith ce community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs Are you are an experienced Administrative Program leader with a good and schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations communities, knowledge of the delivery of Non-Insured Health Benefits? Are you intrigued and to opportunity improve families’ understanding ofatheir role in promoting oral health by the to set up and supervise newly transitioned NIHB program as of a healthy lifestyle If so, let’s talk! forpart Indigenous Manitobans? YOUR OPPORTUNITY: • You will support the implementation and on-gong delivery of the Traditional DUTIES (SUMMARY): program • Health Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/consent • You will work with a team of others like yourself who are dedicated to work forms which has real value and meaning in the lives of Indigenous Manitobans. • Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral health • You will apply your experience, education, skills, talents, and passion andtpreventive for status the benefi of others. treatment needs of each child • pit and sealants children • YouProvide will enjoy the fissure satisfaction thatfor comes from knowing your work is • much Apply as required, more than just afluoride job. varnish to children • Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay AS THE NIHB PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, YOU WILL: • Refer children whoprocessing require urgent • Oversee the review, and care adjudication of NIHB requests by • stakeholders Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction • Oral health education and promotion activities regarding the NIHB • Develop and recommend policies and procedures • program. Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie. Dental Screening and Dental Services Records)regarding NIHB • Provide inputforms and advice to senior MKODaily employees • program Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.) • Traindirection, and provide indirect supervision the DentaltoWorker Aide guidance recruitment andof supervision NIHB employees • Provide • Provide budget and operating plan input and advice to the Mental Health • Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive Wellness Manager and health promotion programs • Travel within our Tribal area is essential. YOU BRING: • Othersknowledge as deemed of necessary • A good on Non-Insured Health Benefits delivery to Indigenous clients • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the administration of health services QUALIFICATIONS: that integrates traditional healers • Knowledgeable of FirstinNations culturaladministration practices, traditions, and experience social sciences, or equivalent. • Post-secondary customs wouldorganizational be an asset. and Supervisory skills • Strong initiative, • Experience working in aincluding First Nation would an asset. • Profi cient computer skills MS community Office, Internet andbeEmail • Must have excellentprotocol oral and written skills. of cultural in working with Elders, Traditional Healers, • Knowledge • Indigenous Must be computer literate and have experience working with computer knowledge keepers. • A sensitivity understanding culture, language issues relevant programsand such as MicrosoftofOffice, Word, Excel,and Access Database, to Indigenous communities and Microsoft PowerPoint. • Current and satisfactory background checkCare withSystems. security clearance to • Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health withbevulnerable clients Must a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental • work

Manitoba If this Hygienists sounds likeofthe right ﬁt for you, please email your resume and cover • Must be listed on the letter by 12:00 pm April 3, Registered 2018 to: Dental Hygienists - Extended Practice Roster, CollegeOliver of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba Veuillot, HR Coordinator • Current CPREmail: certification oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times. Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted. • A written application with aUS detailed including at A leastCAREER two references WORK WITH &resume,GROW with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to:

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We are looking for someone to join our existing sales team! This is a full-time position. Applicant should be highly motivated, well organized, and possess excellent people skills. He/she should be a selfstarter who is capable of working within and meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will be capable of offering professional sales service to his/her clients in order to develop and maintain business relationships. Basic computer knowledge is required. A valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation are required. Prior sales experience of advertising or promotional materials would be an asset, but is not necessary. The Thompson Citizen is willing to train. We offer a competitive wage structure and health beneﬁts are also included. Open until ﬁlled. The interest of all applicants is appreciated, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your resume and references, along with a cover letter to: Lynn Taylor, Publisher, Thompson Citizen, P.O. Box 887, Thompson, MB R8N 1N8 Drop off: 141 Commercial Place, Thompson, MB Email: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net Fax 677-3681

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Child & Family Services Worker

Child & Family Services Worker (Winnipeg Office)

If this sounds like the right ﬁt for you, please email your resume and cover letter by 12:00 pm April(Cross 3, 2018Lake to: Office) Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (4) four Email:Nikan oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (2) two Child & Family Services Worker in our Winnipeg Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions

Child & Family Services Worker in our Cross Lake Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the CFS Team Leader, the Child & Family worker manages a case load of children in care and/ MANITOBA or Family Services files including protectionKEEWATINOWI and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. The worker isINC. responsible OKIMAKANAK for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY and evaluation. Offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR emotional well-being of their family members. (FULL-TIME)

TITLE: PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR/ Under the direction and supervision of the CFS Team Leader, the NELSON HOUSE Child & Family worker manages a case load of children in care and/ or Family Services files including protection and voluntary service JOB SUMMARY: cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. The worker is responsible Under supervision of Chief Financial Officer assessment the Payroll and for case the planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing Benefits Administrator is responsible for developing andthrough maintaining and evaluation. Offer assistance to children and families the accounting computer system, processing organizational basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empayroll as well as entering, updating and maintaining an accurate power families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional administration base with our benefits provider. Commuter well-being of their family members.

Thompson Sub-Ofﬁce or Winnipeg Sub-Ofﬁce

Qualifications: Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Incorporated is seeking a highly • Bachelor of Social Work Degreethe or afunctions minimumofofHuman 3 yearsResource work motivated individual that will perform experience related Child Welfare; (HR) Coordinator. Under theto supervision of the MKO Executive Director, the • Excellent behavior management incumbent will beassessment responsible skills, for thechildren’s daily HR functions. skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, Establish policies and procedures to meet objectives of Manitoba • problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc.; Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation andor requests to internal and external HR related inquiries • • Respond Standards; and provide assistance; Must have workingcalls knowledge of the Child & Family Services HR arelated or distribute correspondence to the • • Redirect Act and Regulations; appropriate person or team; Must berecords availableoftopersonnel-related work after hours and on-callpayroll, dataperform (attendance, • • Maintain duties; information, request for leaves, etc); personal thetake recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, • • Support Ability to direction; checks, shortlisting; • performing Willing to background train; • • Execute employment Ability contractor to work as and a team member; contracts and letters of offer; • • Assist supervisors in performance management procedures; Self motivated; • • Schedule meetings, interviews, HR etc; traditional values Knowledge and understanding of events First Nation Perform orientations, onboarding andand update records with new hires; • and beliefs pertaining to families children; • • Produce andspeak submit reports on general HR activity; Ability to Cree considered an asset; • Assist with scheduling and taking minutes for staff and project lead • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available; meetings; • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license; • Other duties as assigned. • Must pass a Child Abuse Registry and Police Records Check; EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Responsibilities: Administration diploma, Humanby Resource Management • • Business Management of case loads as assigned supervisor; and/or combination training and experience in a related • diploma On-going assessment and of evaluation of families serviced; • field; Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest Proven experience as an HR Coordinator or relevant human resources/ • potential; administrative position; • Court preparation; • An understanding of First Nations/government policies, procedures, • programs Functions asservices; an effective team member; and Advocateexperience, for families and children; • • Computer specifi cally with Outlook, Word and Excel • spreadsheets; Referrals to other resources as needed; Network with external/internal collaterals skills; • • Strong organizational and time management Other duties as may be assigned • • Must have excellent writing, oral, inter-personal skills; • Must be able to meet deadlines within short time lines; coverbeletter résumé you meet • YourMust ableand to travel andmust haveclearly a validindicate class 5 how license; Ability to speak/understand a First Nation languageat is time a definite • the qualifications. Please submit three references of asset; • application. Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Salary: DEADLINE Based on qualifications FOR APPLICATIONS: April 3, 2018 @ 4PM DeadlineMark for Applications: Tuesday, August 21,attention 2018 @ 4:00 application CONFIDENTIAL to the of: p.m.

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transportation from Thompson is available if required.

Qualifications: DUTIES: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work Maintains and updates the payroll Database by entering, • experience related to Child Welfare; updating and removing employees from payroll and benefits. • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management • Processes organizational payroll, reviews error reports and skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment directs/participates in error correction with HR Clerk. issues; Prepares Monthly disbursements and reconciliations to Benefit • • Excellent grammar, and organizational, probCarriers communication, and for all premium deductions from employees. solving, and computer and evaluation Analyzes reconciles generalskills; ledger for all benefit • lem • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and premiums. Standards; • Designs and implements agency forms and time sheets. • • Must have aannual working knowledge of organizational the Child & Family Processes increments and T4’s,Services prepares Act and Regulations; manual checks, and issue ROE’s. within the federal/provincial • Must be available to work after hours and perform on-call legislated time frame. • duties; Assists in year-end audit preparation and reporting. • • Ability to take direction; Provides input towards improving service delivery. • Willing to train; • QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work as a team member; • • Self motivated;of the Payroll Management Certificate Program Completion • Knowledge andofunderstanding of First Nation traditional values or Minimum Grade 12 and completion of a recognized and beliefs pertaining accounting program.to families and children; • • Ability speak Cree considered an asset; Othertocombinations of Education and Experience may be • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the considered. of Winnipeg; Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, • City • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license; independent judgment within specific guidelines and • Must pass a Child Abuse Registry and Police Records Check; regulations •

Communicating effectively with co-workers, superiors, the

general public, representatives of other organizations and Responsibilities: others sufficient to loads exchange or convey information • Management of case as assigned by supervisor; Minimum of 2 yrsand experience a payroll clerk in a • • On-going assessment evaluation as of families serviced; computerized payroll • Empowers children and environment. families to develop to their fullest Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered • potential; Ability to set priorities and work in a team setting • • Court preparation; Ability toasremain positive and enthusiastic under stressful • • Functions an effective team member; conditions • Advocate for families and children; Well-developed written and communications • • Referrals to other resources asoral needed; Excellent organizational and collaterals time management skills • • Network with external/internal The duties successful completion of a Criminal and Child Abuse • • Other as may be assigned

Registry check are required of all FCWC positions upon hire.

Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet SALARY RANGE:Please42,895 49,071 the qualifications. submit–three references at time of CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm March 23rd, 2018 application. Salary: Based on qualifications Submit All Applications to:

Advertisement # NAA115 Or for more 1601-275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MBinformation R3B 2B3 Attention: Hiring Committee contact: Phone: (204) 927-7500 or 1-800-442-0488 Nikan Agency Inc. Bertha LePage Fax:Awasisak (204) 927-7509 Email: dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com P.O. Box 388 Fax: 204-676-3251 Crossthose Lake,applicants MB. R0B considered 0J0 Email: review blepage@nikanaa.ca Only for further will be contacted Phone: 204-676-3902, ext 107 Gloria McKay, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: : 204-676-3902 ext 104

Amandafor LeDrew Deadline Applications: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m. Director of Human Resources Or for more information Advertisement # NAA114 amanda@ncnwellness.ca Attention: Hiring Committee contact: Family & Community Wellness Centre Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. Susan Thomas, Team Leader Nelson House, MB. P.O. Box 388 Fax: 204-775-7116 Phone: 484-2341 Cross Lake, MB. R0B Fax: 0J0 484-2351Email: sthomas@nikanaa.caPhone: 204-775-4251 Gloria McKay, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: : 204-676-3902 ext 104

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

Dorothy Smith, Executive Assistant

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Friday, August 10, 2018

Five decades on the fairways

Event organizer Kelly Davis designed and built unique tee markers for the Thompson Golf Club’s 50th anniversary celebration Aug. 3−5.

The Thompson Golf Club organized a variety of activities to celebrate the half-century they’ve been open in the Hub of the North on the first weekend of August. Even though they

had to endure some spotty weather on Saturday, event organizer Kelly Davis said conditions were ideal for attendees on Friday and Sunday, which allowed them to soak in the club’s history and enjoy everything

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of the Thompson Golf Club Kelly Davis poses for a photo with members of his family during the final day of Thompson Golf Club 50th anniversary celebrations Aug. 5, which was dedicated to family golf activities.

that the organization has built since 1968. “Because of all the rain we’ve had this year the greens are really good and the golf course itself is in great shape, probably the best its been in seven, eight years.”

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TAKING TREATY EDUCATION TO THE LAND

David Platford, this year’s Million Dollar Hole-in-One winner, continued to rake in the cash Aug. 4 during the Thompson Golf Club’s Chase the Ace fundraiser.

Tanya Burnside provided free golf lessons during the Thompson Golf Club’s 50th anniversary weekend.

DAY 1 SPIRIT AND INTENT OF TREATY MAKING: TRADITIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF OUR TREATIES- Learning from our Elders DAY 2 CONTEXTUALIZING TREATY EDUCATION DAY 3 BRINGING TREATY EDUCATION TO THE CLASSROOM

REGISTRATION IS FREE. ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND DIVISIONAL CONSULTANTS WILL RECEIVE A TREATY EDUCATION KIT. CAMPING ONSITE IS ENCOURAGED. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL asimard@trcm.ca WE ARE ALL TREATY PEOPLE 400–175 Hargrave Street • Winnipeg, Manitoba r3c 3r8

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Local rock band Monalith performed at the Thompson Golf Club Aug. 4 as part of the club’s 50th anniversary celebration.