August 20 2021 by Nickel Belt News

Nickel Belt News Volume 61 • Issue 31

Friday, August 20, 2021

Thompson, Manitoba

Serving the Norman Region since 1961

Virtual psychiatric consultations expected to reduce need to transport rural and First Nations residents in need of mental health assessment

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Manitoba government is spending $342,000 to expand adult telepsychiatry services to all First Nations and to rural emergency departments in an effort to help people experiencing mental health crises get faster treatment without having to leave their home communities.

The expanded capability is expected to be in place by this fall and to support between 350 and 500 patients a year, Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery Minister Audrey Gordon said during an Aug. 12 teleconference. “This service is not always available in rural and northern communities, often resulting in people needing to move from one

place to another,” Gordon said. “This can be very hard on the patients as well as on family members and health care providers. For an individual who’s had a mental health crisis, delays can worsen their condition. What we want to focus on is reducing those delays.” Health care staff at a location where there is a person in need of a mental health

assessment can talk via a secure video teleconference to a psychiatrist who can lay out a treatment plan or prescribe medication as needed. The expansion should also reduce the amount of time police and emergency services personnel spend waiting with mental health patients and transporting them to another location

for an assessment. Similar services for youth are already provided to all First Nations and rural healthcare sites through the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre telepsychiatry program. Providing services closer to home is one of the goals of the province’s clinical and preventative services plan.

Manitoba Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery Minister Audrey Gordon

Two years planning for five days’ travel for a three-hour visit BY DAVID COOMBS In 1610 Henry Hudson entered Hudson Bay in search of a northwest passage to the Orient. The voyage did not go well. The crew mutinied and put Hudson, his son and seven crew members adrift. They were never seen again. In January 2020, my wife Sarah and I began to put in place a detailed plan to visit York Factory via the Nelson River, Hudson Bay and the Hayes River. Fortified with countless experiences harvested from visiting 99 countries and crisscrossing Canada in order to reach the western, eastern, southern and northernmost points, we were ready for York Factory. We knew how to travel. We first contacted Parks Canada in Churchill who is responsible for York. A lengthy discussion led me to contact Clint Sawchuk in Gillam. He is the owner of Nelson River Adventures. After a very informative and pleasant conversation, I told Sarah not to worry. “He seems like a great guy. We can rule out any thoughts of a mutiny. The trip is on.” Wrong. COVID struck the following month and by March we cancelled the proposed summer expedition. We reconnected with Clint in January 2021 and discussed dates, tidal levels on the Hayes, air schedules as we planned to fly from Ottawa to Winnipeg and on to Gillam, accommodation in Gillam, clothing and the duration of the voyage. The last item revealed it would be a 12-hour day including

a short drive to the boat launch, four to five hours on the water to get to York and the same to return, leaving about three hours at the site. We reviewed COVID issues and agreed to touch base in June when we felt we had to make our air reservations. Dutifully I called June 1. Clint was cautious but upbeat. Sarah and I are in our early 70s and had received two shots. We live in the bush seven kilometres from Barry’s Bay which is about two hours northwest of Ottawa. We are fit. We settled on Aug. 25 as the date for the voyage, taking into consideration tide times at York, optimum opportunities for fauna encounters and the blasted air schedules. We booked West Jet from Ottawa to Winnipeg Aug. 23, returning Aug. 27. I called Calm Air and had a delight-

David Coombs ful chat with the gal who booked us on the Winnipeg — Thompson— Gillam flight Aug. 24 returning Aug. 26, leaving the 25th as the big day. There was little room for a schedule change. Next I contacted Aurora Gardens Motel and Suites to ensure accommodation. The owner, Leanne Zelensky, was very nice and we talked about Gilliam and our trip. The room sounded great although the motel had no restaurant. It was also one to two kilometres from the airport. Leanne kindly offered to send someone to pick us up. Thinking of our stomachs, I hit the internet to scout the eateries in Gillam. I located them visa-vis the motel, checked their offerings and prices and then read all the comments. I presented the list of five to Sarah who said,

“Well done.” We had no worries. In the first week of August Sarah began to pack. She is an expert. First she waterproofed our shoes in case of heavy rain, gathered rain jackets, hats, bug gear, a medical kit, two sets of binoculars, a camera, spare batteries, sunscreen, masks, COVID documents, extra clothes and a corkscrew. She did not pack a gun as Clint assured us he had a rifle in case polar bears became too inquisitive. I drew up a detailed itinerary with timelines and a lengthy to-do list arranged under transportation, eating, accommodation and documents. We were ready on Aug. 7. Wrong again. I noticed I had no telephone numbers for the restaurants and I wanted to check business hours. I called Leanne on

August 8. She had never heard of one of the places and said three others were closed. She did say the one open likely served breakfast from 6:30 or 7 a.m. and closed by 7 p.m. Our 12-hour voyage looming before me, an early morning pickup and returning about 7:30 p.m. spelled trouble. Clint was to provide only lunch. As I was trying to process this bad news, Leanne then mentioned that our ride from the airport to the motel August 24 was in jeopardy as she was likely to be away. I was entertaining a vision of us wheeling a suitcase perhaps several kilometres in the pouring rain when she said if she was back in town and we could not get a meal on Aug. 25 we would dine at her house! Food solved, transportation iffy. I thanked her profusely and called Clint. He laughed, assured me that although he was away on Aug. 24 he would have someone pick us up at the airport. He then mentioned that he would use his satellite phone on the boat to place takeout orders from the one establishment in town that, although not a sit-down diner, did provide this service. I loved the idea of ordering an extra large pizza while cruising the Nelson River. He said, “David, you will not go hungry.” On Aug. 9, 14 days prior to departure, we notified family and friends as to our final itinerary with appropriate telephone numbers and email addresses. We had studied maps, and read Peter Neuman’s book on The Bay which provided

historical background for York Factory. The only chore left was to count down the final days. The telephone rang Aug.12, 11 days prior to launch. It was Clint. We cancelled the trip. The drought had forced Manitoba Hydro to alter the amount and juggle the timing of the outflow from the dams making it impossible to guarantee when Clint could safely cruise the Nelson. We discussed hiring a helicopter in Gillam but the wildfires made availability unpredictable. There are reasons why it is said that York Factory is Canada’s most isolated historical site. We understood the tenuous nature of the trip. It will not be our last effort to explore. Unlike Hudson, we were not set adrift, merely set back. Via the telephone we encountered two wonderful folks in Gillam so, Leanne and Clint, this article is for you. David Coombs has a PhD in Canadian history. After his retirement as a stockbroker in 2004, he began to write. His articles have appeared in The Country Connection, the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, and the Ontario Professional Surveyor journal. He is also the author of "Madcap Adventures in the Madawaska Valley" and “The Beckoning Land,” which is an historical novel set in his hometown of Barry’s Bay during the Depression and Second World War. Copies of the books are available for purchase at www.lulu. com. Enter his name and the title of the book to find it.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Road Trip Ideas Call of the North

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featuring an amazing collection of road trips to help you explore every corner of Manitoba. In this trip, discover the northern region’s natural beauty along

with its true hospitality in the places you visit along the way.

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The Caves Self-Guiding Trail

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Clearwater Lake

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DISCOVER THE NORTHERN JEWEL

Make your way north on Highway 10 to The Pas and Opaskwayak Cree Nation, neighbours across the Saskatchewan River. Start your exploration in the heart of The Pas – the former courthouse and current Sam Waller Museum. The oldest brick building in Manitoba now houses artifacts detailing the Indigenous history of the area along with Sam Waller’s amazingly eclectic collection. The jewel of the North is Clearwater Lake, the dazzling focal point of Clearwater Lake Provincial Park , less than 30 minutes from The Pas. The spring-fed lake is crystal clear and its beautiful turquoise colour is beyond impressive. Fishing excursions – either on your own or guided –

will likely see you set up near an underwater shelf where large lake trout like to gather. Follow a short self-guided hiking trail on the lake’s south shore and explore the deep rock crevices known as the “caves” from the trail, viewing platform and stairways. There are hotels in The Pas as well as the Kikiwak Inn in OCN. Rent accommodations at one of the lodges in Clearwater Lake Provincial Park, stay in one of the park’s campgrounds or opt for one of the yurts (wheelchair accessible options are available). Thirty minutes north from The Pas on Highway 10 is Rocky Lake, another favourite destination for water recreation with two resorts offering a range of options.

Clearwater Lake

FALL FOR WEKUSKO FALLS

About two hours northeast of The Pas is the town of Snow Lake. Learn about the history of this town at the Snow Lake Mining Museum. See exhibits of authentic mining equipment, including mock-ups of mining drifts and a mine rescue centre. Snow Lake is also

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just 15 minutes away from Wekusko Falls Provincial Park . In addition to the

next-door fishing lodge, the park has camping, beaches, hiking, fishing and scenic views from the suspension bridges over the Grass River as it tumbles down 12 metres – the impressive Wekusko Falls.

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FOLLOW THE GRASS RIVER

Head back east along Highway 39, this time stopping at Grass River Provincial Park . A top paddling destination, the Grass River connects First, Second and Third Cranberry Lakes with the park’s large Reed Lake. There are designated backcountry campsites along the routes, but the park also has three

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campgrounds and lodge options. Continue west toward Cranberry Portage. Going back 2,000 years, this was an important portage route connecting the Grass and Saskatchewan River systems. Learn about the area’s history at the carefully restored rail station, home to the Cranberry Portage Museum.

Flin Flon

WATER AND 4 THE THE WILD Bakers Narrows Provincial Park is centred

around Lake Athapapuskow. This clear blue lake is known for giant lake trout and walleye all year-round. A boat launch in the park provides easy access to the lake or you can opt for a guided trip. The lodge here also offers canoe and kayak rentals. While in the park, keep an eye out for wildlife, like moose, beaver or great blue herons. Next, head to Flin Flon, a charming city built atop volcanic rocks. Begin your exploration at the statue of Flin Flon’s namesake – the fictional Flintabbatey Flonatin. Follow Flinty’s Boardwalk along Ross Lake, an accessible

2.2-km path. Flinty’s Trail begins where the boardwalk ends – adding another two kilometres along with some amazing views of the city. Stop into the Flin Flon Station Museum, a former CN Rail station that features artifacts from the city’s mining and pioneering history. Visit the NorVA Centre – an artist-run studio and gallery cooperative. In addition to accommodation options at Bakers Narrows Provincial Park and lodges nearby, there is a campground just off Highway 10 as you enter town. Flin Flon also has a number of hotel and motel options.

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Manitoba encompasses Treaty 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Territory and communities who are signatories to Treaties 6 and 10. It is the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anish-Ininiwak, Dakota, Dene, Ininiwak and Nehethowuk and the homeland of the Métis. Acknowledging these original caretakers is a reminder of our unique heritage, our important relationships and our obligations to and shared responsibilities with Indigenous peoples.

Recycling Center will be shutting down on June 25, and re-opening after Canada Day. Here’s what that means for residents in Thompson who recycle their waste:

What is a baler?

Friday, August 20, 2021

The baler is the most critical part ofNews the Recycling Centre’s operation: it compresses the sorted material the centre receives and prepares it for Nickel Belt • www.thompsoncitizen.net transport. Without it, our Recycling Centre would not be able to reasonably process and transport our recycling to market.

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Hollow grenade washes up on riverbank on Grand Rapids Will my recycling still be collected?

What should I do with my recycling during the shut down?

During the shutdown, the Thompson Recycling Centre will not be receiving recycling materials for processing, so the City of Thompson will not be collecting recycling during the shutdown.

Residents with loaded bins are asked to drop their recyclable waste off to the Thompson Recycling Centre prior to the shut down, and to hold on to their recycling across the seven days if at all possible.

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RCMP photos An inactive modified pineapple grenade was found on the riverbank in Grand Rapids Aug. 1.

The crater left after the RCMP explosives disposal unit destroyed the grenade, which was hollow and not at risk of exploding.

Stabbing death in Red Sucker Lake being investigated A stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Red Sucker Lake is being investigated as a homicide, Island Lake RCMP say. The victim was brought to the Red Sucker Lake nursing station with a stab wound around 8:45 p.m. Aug. 11 and later died of his injuries. Island Lake RCMP and RCMP Major Crime Services are investigating. Employment Opportunity Thompson Office ISETS FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR (Full time Position) Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Incorporated (MKO) is seeking a highly motivated individual that will perform the functions of the Indigenous Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ISETS) Finance Administrator. The successful candidate will support the financial administration of ISETS programs with its MKO First Nation communities. Responsibilities: • Process and issue community advances, travel advances, accounts payable • Complete bank deposits • Ensure that all transactions incurred by the ISETS program are processed and recorded on a regular basis • Assist with the maintenance and review of general ledger accounts and Excel spreadsheets • Receive financial and activity reports for recording • Perform data entry for daily/monthly/quarterly transactions • Create, edit, maintain Word documents • Photocopying, emailing, faxing, PDFing, filing, and other forms of record keeping • Assist with team meetings, boardroom bookings, and minute taking • Assist ISETS staff with their financial and administrative needs Qualifications: • Formal training in the area of accounting and/or a minimum of two to three years related experience or equivalent combination of education related to the duties and responsibilities specified • Must be computer literate and be proficient with MS Office (specifically Excel and Word) • Working knowledge of accounting software, with Sage 300 an asset • Experience in reconciling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports • Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry • Strong organizational and problem-solving ability with a demonstrated commitment to deadlines, accountability, and details • Ability to work independently and with a team with minimal supervision • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively • Valid Class 5 Drivers License; must be willing to travel as required • Knowledge of the guidelines and reporting requirements of the ISETS Program an asset Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a cover letter with resume along with at least 2 work related references by: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday August 27, 2021 at 4:00pm Mark application CONFIDENTIAL to: Dorothy Smith Dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com Applications may be submitted by mail or facsimile (204) 778-7655 Only those applicants considered for further review will be contacted for an interview.

HELP WANTED

Equipment Operator – Permanent Fulltime/Shiftwork For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority Qualifications: Applicants must have experience operating heavy equipment. Incumbent must have a valid Class 3 licence with airbrake endorsement. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Knowledge in the aviation industry would be an asset. Incumbent must have a clean driver’s abstract record for seven years and provide a clean criminal record check. Duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, frontend loaders, graders, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment. Incumbent must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. The incumbent will also provide regular maintenance to airport grounds including brush cutting, lawn mowing, painting and minor repairs to buildings and fences as well as assist in road and runway maintenance, assist maintenance staff in various duties as required and operate small equipment and hand tools. The incumbent must be willing to work within and comply with all Transport Canada aviation related safety and security regulations. Applicants are requested to indicate in the cover letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. Incumbent will be subjected to shift work including weekends. Starting salary is $28.86 per hour. Closing date will be August 25, 2021. Apply by mail to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 Maggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Health Administrative Assistant Full-Time Position The KTC Health Department staff works collaboratively with First Nation Health service providers to provide integrated health services and planning assistance to member communities. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Health, the Administrative Assistant will provide secretarial services by taking and transcribing minutes of meetings; typing a variety of materials; making and keeping up to date confidential files. She/he acts as receptionist to the Indian Residential School & Nursing Program Staff, actions and screens information requests and greets walk in clients. The Health Administrative Assistant will also be required to initiate and provide input into the development and management of information systems. They will also be required to coordinate special events. This is a fast paced and busy role which is central to the coordination of Health Services at the Tribal Council. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of secondary school • Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program in office administration, special events coordination or a combination of experience and education will be considered. • Previous experience is required. • Possess initiative, judgement and respects confidentiality requirements. • Good and accurate note taking, typing and electronic/ paper file management skills. • Ability to work with others or independently with minimum supervision. • Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of various filing systems is required. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications. • Must have good communication and writing skills. • Respect for the customs, traditions and practises of the local member First Nation communities. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, and written permission to contact the references and latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Attention: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 E-Mail: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Deadline for Applications Wednesday, August 25, 2021 4:00pm Late applications will not be considered. We would like to thank those that apply but only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

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ALL ARE WELCOME! If you have questions, please contact Louisiana Pacifithe cThompson Recycling Centre at Swan Valley 204-677-7991

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Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation. Qualifications: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The successful candidate must possess the following Tribal Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker qualifications; Under the written general and direction Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) • Good verbal of communication skills Tribal Nursing Officer (TNO), the Tribal Harm Reduction Peer • Physically fit to perform all duties Support Worker will be responsible program enhancement • Ability to multitask and problemfor solve and Harmequipment Reductionas activities • coordinating Ability to operate requiredfor Keewatin Tribal Council communities. • Computer literacy will be considered an asset

• •Engage and collaborate Valid driver’s license with internal and external partners NNADAP, BF/BFI, RHA). •(e.g. Shiftwork with community leadership, attain for a • eConsult Th successful candidates will join a dynamic teambuy-in in providing targeted approach STBBI, and River readiness. support to the facility to located in HIV the awareness beautiful Swan Valley • it Conduct promotion and capacity initiatives as embarkshealth on a new and exciting journey building of producing siding communities. for in a growing market. • Identify clients in need and provide appropriate referrals, Louisiana-Pacifi c offers clients a competitive wage and benefi t package in including assisting with accessing support services accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Louisianaand providing access to local testing and treatment centers. Pacifi c is an equal KTC opportunity employer. • Representing as directed by the Health Director(HD)/ WeTNO thank all applicants, however, onlyand those selected for on different health related boards committees. interviews be contacted. Candidates will be subject • Maintain will awareness of community program needs and to opportunities. successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.consultations and readiness community • Conducting assessments for the development of harmto: reduction programs Please forward your cover letter and resume as required. Lorraine Schneider other Resource First Nations and other health care • Working with Human Generalist I agencies and service providers to ensure adequate communityLouisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd. based health services developedMB and supported. P.O. Box 189,are Minitonas, R0L 1G0 • Phone: Advocate for525-2479 First Nation the delivery of health care (204) Ext.in 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 servicese-mail to ensure quality programs are delivered within : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com the communities. • To communicate regularly with the HD/TNO and KTC member communities Health Directors as well as providing a monthly written report.

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and Nelson House. 178 cm tall and 86 kg with Flin CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Flon RCMP are search- black hair and brown eyes. Manitoba RCMP’s most ing for 24-year-old Roger Paul Ronald Duclos, 31, wanted list for August has a Wesley Custer, who is wanted is wanted Grand Rapids 510 by • RETAIL/ 201 •ofSERVICES distinctly Northern Manitoba on charges robbery, assault RCMP for assault and failing OFFICE flavour, featuring wanted men with a weapon and possession to comply withSPACE release confrom Flin Flon, Cross Lake, of STRUGGLING a weapon forWITH a dangerous isfl182 cm tall 1990 and 7ditions. SELKIRKHe main oor offi ce area DEBT? will sub-divide. 79 Selkirk Grand Rapids, Moose Lake purpose.LETHe 85ft,kilos with brown eyeslower and isFAMILY described as sq OUR level office area, 4112 sq ft. J.B Johnston HELP YOUR FAMILY black hair. Understand the options Ventures Limited, call 204-679-0915 Moose Lake RCMP are WALTER ANTHONY available to assist with 39-TFN-nb on theSPACE lookout for 19-yearyour financial situation OFFICE FOR LEASE 500-5000 CARRIGAN (TONY) (Arrangements with oldft Keith Campbell. The 170 sq available. Cameron/Hoe building Nov 4, 1952 – Jun 15, 2021 Creditors or Bankruptcy) 83 Churchill Drive. Contactman Joe Aniceto. cm, 59 kilogram has It is with great sadness that FREE CONSULTATION 204-679-0490 or Neilbrown Cameroneyes 306black hair and the family of Tony Carrigan 477-5668. 20-tfn-nb KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. and is wanted for assault announce his passing at his Licensed Insolvency Trustee with a weapon and possessPhone 944-0187 home in Thompson, MB June 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb ing a weapon for a dangerous 15, 2021 at the age of 68, after purpose. ce@gmail.com a battle with lung cancer. kelly.bindle.mla.offi Christopher Norman Scott Tony was born is New Waterford, ce: Lake 301 • HELP WANTED Constituency is wanted byOffi Cross Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island on November 4, 1952. After Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent RCMP for assault causing hitchhiking across Canada he arrived in Thompson in 1977 where he MBand R8N 2B7 with bodily harm assault was hired on by Inco as an underground miner. Working there for 30 Thompson, a weapon as well as uttering years and retiring on his 55th birthday, November 4, 2008. “Freedom 204-677-2066 Kelly Bindle Fifty-Five” This was also the last day he shaved, growing his long threats. The 185 cm, 82 kg 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 beard that he was so proud of. Scott, 39, has brown hair and Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 FAX: 204-677-4087 brown eyes. Tony is survived by his loving spouse Marlene Rudolph. Stepdaughter Nelson House RCMP are Kim (Roman), stepsons Keith (Jennifer) andLooking Kelly (Leeann). Alsopart survived for full and time starting wage by son Curtis (Alayna) of Neepawa, MBhousekeepers daughter Celeste (Terry) of trying to locate ashton Elvis Brandon, MB, eight grandchildren plus four step $13.00/hr grandchildren. Two Swanson, 33, who is 171 cm Apply at theand front desk sisters Beverly and Marie, brothers Raymond, Jimmy, Mike, all in tall and 90 kg with black hair Cape Breton Island. They cherish many fond memories of his crazy and brown eyes. He is wanted antics in his youth when he was “young & restless.” for assault and assault with a Tony was predeceased by his parents Charles and Eileen Carrigan, weapon. oldest brother William all of New Waterford, NS and most recently Police say not to approach 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 in 2015 was the loss of his youngest son Scott (Scotty)PH:in204-778-8387 a tragic any of these people but to call Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 FAX: 204-677-4087 accident in The Pas, MB. the nearest RCMP detchment Looking 1 full 1 In the summer Tony absolutely loved staying at thefor cabin attime Paintand Lake. or police dpartment or Manipart time cook starting wage Sitting in the screened in deck looking over the lake enjoying a nice toba Crime Stoppers anonym$14.00/hr with experience cold Budweiser and listening to “Rock and Roll” onpreferred. the satellite radio. ously at 1-800-222-8477 with On occasion he could also be heard “Rockin and at Rolling” around any information about their Apply the front desk the firepit at night. In the winter he looked forward to going on a couple of whereabouts. Call 204-677-4534 BY IAN GRAHAM

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hot holidays a year to all-inclusive resorts. Along TOWING with some TREE SUNS is extended looking for a condo vacations in Mexico, Jamaica,general and Costa Rica. There were also labourer. Call 204-677-4801. 12-2-nb many memorable road trips including driving to BC and the whole Alaska highway and the Yukon. Another memorable road trip was 502 • APT/TOWNtravelling with his parents in the States, driving his Plymouth Reliant HOUSE FORtimeRENT (K-Car) that had no air conditioning. He had to stop from to time to fill up the ice buckets in the back seat so everyone could cool off 1 &the 2 bedroom with facecloths and ice water. Those were days. apartments available immediately Tony could not take a road trip to the city without visiting the casinos 9 - 35upAshberry Place where he would play the slots all while racking points to take him and his spouse to many, many “free” suppers. his younger years ForInapplications Tony could be see along the highway orphone down the Jonas road in the 204-677-5758 ditch or even in the bush (sometimes getting stuck and having to get or fax 204-677-5803 rescued). He always made sure he cut, chopped, and piled enough wood to heat the house for the whole winter so the furnace would not come on during the night and wake him up. Goodnight and goodbye Tony. May you forever rest in peace. Cremation has taken place and as per Tony’s request there will be no service. To remember him just raise up a Budweiser.

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