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Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill look new again reducing their polar bear conservation facility

Canadian Transportation Agency says Council takes Canada Goose CEO Making Hudson Bay Railway has until Aug. 27 to somethingfi old rst step towards show they are complying with repair order donates $1 million towards

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Canadian Transportation (CTA) has PolarAgency Bears International informed the Hudson Bay (PBI) received a $1 million Railway (HBR) that it has donation towards the conuntil Aug. 27 demonstrate struction of to a new facility that it is complying a in Churchill duringwith their repair order issued in June Polar Bear Affair gala in or the agency will estabToronto Feb. 27. lish specific deadlines for Dani Reiss, president compliance steps and take and CEO of Canada Goose, orders as well to as aenforce current those Polar deadlines.

“HBR’s contention that a tendering process constitutes compliance with the Agency’s order to ‘initiate the repair of the railway line

by July 3, 2018’ is questionable, particularly in the absence of a concrete plan on how HBR will meet the requirement ‘to complete the

repair and resume operation of the railway as expeditiously as possible,’” the CTA in a document Bearswrote International board dated Aug. 21. member and“The a Agency former is of the preliminary view chairman of that board that HBR has failed to comfrom 2008 to 2017, ply with the the money, order and that pledged which the Agency should estabrepresents about half of lish for the specific money deadlines the organcompliance steps – taking ization hopes to raise for into the importPolaraccount Bears International ance of rail service over the House. winter period and limited construction season – and take action to enforce those deadlines.”

HBR president Sergio Sabatini told the CTA Aug. 1 that his company has begun soliciting bids to repair the section of the line between Gillam and Churchill but doesn’t have the money to

pay for the repairs itself.

A report to the CTA, which ordered HBR to begin repairs

by July 3, said “Over the least decade of that the process began with working with PBI, I have an inspection track seen firsthand of thethe passion June 11 and June 12 by AEand energy that the team COM, which was retained puts into their important by HBR to prepare a request research and efforts to for proposals (RFP).have The ensure polar bears RFP was issued June 28 a future,” said Reiss in to a six pre-screened contractors press release. “It is a privwith necessary ilege the to be a part ofexperihelpence to perform the repairs and four of those contractors sent representatives to a mandatory site visit July 12 and 13. Bids were due Aug. 3 and AECOM said it was “confident there will be multiple bids and methodologies to consider. “ HBR says it believes a Continued on Page 2

ranks in October

ing them build a muchneeded facility which will serve as a launch site for that’s our size, we have the PBI’s research and educa- BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET most,” she said. tional activities on polar Council approved fi rst Matechuk said that bear habitat conservation reading of a bylaw to re- since the need to cut costs around the world.”

The proposed Polar duce the number of coun- is partly due to the new, Bears International House, cillors from eight to six at lower grant-in-lieu (GIL) construction of which is their Feb. 26 meeting by a that Vale Manitoba Operexpected to begin at the vote of 6-3, with council- ations pays the city instead start of the 2018 polar bear lors Ron Matechuk, Dun- of property taxes, the counseason, will be built on do- can Wong and Judy Kolada cillors who negotiated that agreement could make it nated land on Churchill’s opposed.

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Before the reduction possible for council to go main street and designed On Aug. 22, wildlife artist Earl McKay took time away from hosting his local exhibit to try becomes reality, however, through a trial period with to be energy effiWay cientwolf andstatue restoring a Spirit that he first painted in 2006.

Along with this piece near bylaw must be the fewer members. ecologically provincial sound. It building, will the Thompson’s McKay also painted four of the other wolves town: one “If the threeincouncillors serve as a site to educate subject of a public hearby the hospital, one by North Centre Mall and two others just outside of the Ma-Mow-Wevisitors to Churchill about ing, currently scheduled that negotiated the GIL, this Tak Friendship Centre.

McKay, from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, will be selling his art at for March 12, and then miserable, this very poor polar bears, climate change receive second and third GIL, were to do the honthe Meridian Hotel until Aug. 25. and the urgent need to take action, as well as provide reading, which are tenta- ourable thing and resign broadcast facilities for tively slated to occur March from council, we would media, support polar bear 12 and March 26 respect- have a couple of weeks to research and outreach ef- ively. City manager Gary find out whether we want forts, and assist visiting Ceppetelli says the bylaw to proceed all the way to scientists, educators and must be passed 180 days third reading on this,” said other guests whose work prior to the election date Matechuk, who repeated and support are critical to of Oct. 24. If it is, the next comments made Feb. 12 2020 is pleased with this … some certainty in terms with having identified election could be a bit of when council voted 5-2

BY KYLE DARBYSON polar it, bear conservation. latest development, assist- of the land being available through multiple surveysa a case of musical chairs, to amend the Thompson KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET The facility will include having access to lake- with the eight incumbent Charter Act, which stipuDuring meetings July 16 ant project manager Harold and then what we’ll do is we that workspace, bunkhouse, properties and and Aug. 13, the Thompson Smith said that they don’t will seek a developer to take front kitchen and storagecottage space councillors, assuming all of lates that council should is one of the main rea- them decide to run again, have eight councillors and Planning District approved a know when they’ll get a re- over from there and we’ll do lots for equipment. whyisresidents staylarin competing for only six a mayor, to the effect that pair of land applications sub- sponse from the Manitoba some sort of a public call to sons “This the single identify that developer.” the north. mitted by Thompson 2020. government. gest donation PBI has available spots, along with reducing the number of council positions would “It’s a lengthy process,” Both of these applications received Smith also The first request was to and mentioned it is an all the other candidates.

Eliminating two council prevent “new blood” from Thompson 2020 is inbuy 371 acres of land near he said. “They have to check fall under Thompson 2020’s that amazing commitment to positions would save just coming into council. in developing lots Ospwagan Lake, which the in with all the government overarching goal of helping terested helping secure the polar Deputy mayor Colleen hobby farms said near PBI the under $20,000 in salarThompson 2020 team plans departments and consolidate the community develop a for bear’s future,” ies and perhaps about Smook said that isn’t neGolf Club, which on turning into a cottage lot their response and I plan to more diverse, self-sustaining Thompson executive director Krista Nickel Belt News photo Graham $5,500 to $16,400 in cessarily truebyasIanshe and follow up with them in the economy during financially will require the amendment subdivision.

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“We’re humbled Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. travel expenses, based Valentino were among the of Thompson zoning bylaws The second application next month or so to try and turbulent times. by this generous gift and on the amounts spent on top three vote-getters in if I things can get a timeline.

Ever announced that asection land res- swallow was to lease a 130-acre see extremely grateful.”

BY IAN GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write that you have ‘Oh, I’msince justVale as bad, right?’ since was not very of safe thing when people say travel by the two lowest- 2014 despite having not it typically to drastic reductions of their limits. stretch of land just north But EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and ides to figure out. It’stakes prettysix clear to dowithin but I city jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar spending councillors and been on council before, nine months.” operations in Thompson as “Some people have potato of Though Paint Lake Provincial she’s now written when I get through.”

I need to capture them for thought that was exciting just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it Erica and Dani Reiss do- should the two highest spending while Coun. Penny Byer While the members of far back as 2010, city offifarms, people have dog kenPark for the purpose of dea book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would nated $1 million towards the fiscal year 2016. said fresh faces don’t auto2020 are eager have proposed horses, but in “To veloping seasonal camping Thompson ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in cials because they will be devellost if nels, they they’ve started got throwing the say, ‘Those people have moved ChurchNickel Beltback Newstofile photo Shrinking council to six matically equate to differPolar Bears International’s to move this process foroping cottage lots and other it’s in a residential area so grounds.

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Friday, August 24, 2018

CTA says Hudson Bay Railway failing to comply with repair order

Nickel Belt News files The Canadian Transportation Agency has directed the Hudson Bay Railway to show by Aug. 27 that it is complying with an order to repair its rail line to Churchill.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF SNOW LAKE Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 11th day of September, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at Town of Snow Lake, 113 Elm Street Snow Lake, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

Description

Assessed Value

2300

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING: LOT 13 BLOCK 3 L -$12,200 PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM SUBJECT TO B -$58,100 THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT - 148 WILLOW CRESCENT

3400

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING LOT 5 BLOCK 5 PLAN L -$12,200 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT - 145 WILLOW CRESCENT

15600

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING PARCEL ONE: THE L -$12,200 NWLY 30 FEET PERP OF ALL THAT PORTION OF B -$18,800 MAPLE AVENUE (NOW CLOSED) PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE STRAIGHT PRODUCTIONS SELY OF THE NE AND SW LIMITS OF LOT 1 BLOCK 17 PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS PARCEL TWO: THE SWLY 50 FEET PERP OF LOT 1 BLOCK 17 PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM EXC THE NWLY 20 FEET PERP SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT - 101 ELM STREET

25800

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING LOT 23 PLAN 749 L -$13,900 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM SUBJECT TO AN B -$77,900 EASEMENT AS APPURTENANT TO LOT 22 SAID PLAN 749 PLTO (N DIV) AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER AND UPON SAID LOT 22, BOTH RESPECTING SEWER AND WATER PIPES AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 121136 PLTO (N DIV) SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT - 117 BIRCH AVE

25900

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING LOT 24 PLAN 749 L -$13,700 PLTO (N DIV) SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS B -$44,800 CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT IN 68-17 WPM - 118 BALSAM STREET

41300

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING LOT 20 BLOCK 43 L -$16,200 PLAN 830 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM EXC ALL B -$108,600 MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT, BUT WITHOUT RESERVING A STRIP OF LAND ONE AND ONE-HALF CHAINS IN WIDTH, MEASURED FROM THE ORDINARY HIGHWATER MARK OR FROM THE BOUNDARY LINE, AS THE CASE IS 229 COPPER ROAD

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Town of Snow Lake as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

• The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

Dated this _____ day of _____, 2018.

Managed by:

Ken Jenkins Interim Chief Administrative Officer Town of Snow Lake Phone: (204) 358-2551 Fax: (204) 358-2112

Continued from Page 1 substantial amount of the work to repair the line can be done this year and the rest by mid-2019. Its goal is to restore limited service sometime this winter and full services after the repairs are complete.

“As the agency is aware HBR does not have the financial capability to undertake the full repairs of the damage to the railway caused by the spring 2017 flood,” Sabatini wrote.

“This is in direct contravention of the Agency’s order which explicitly required repairs to be undertaken and operation of the railway line to be resumed ‘as expeditiously as possible,’” the CTA wrote Aug. 21. “HBR’s response ignores the fact that in the Decision, the Agency made it clear that financial circumstances do not release a railway company from its service obligations, including the obligations established by the Decision. Any activities related to a sale of a railway line will not relieve HBR of its service obligation until the line has a new owner. While HBR negotiates for a potential transfer, HBR continues to be responsible for restoring service on the railway line.”

The Thompson Chamber of Commerce is urging the federal government to restore rail service between Gillam and Churchill before the upcoming polar bear tourism season to avoid further economic harm to the Hudson Bay port town and Northern Manitoba at large.

“The lack of train service is a detriment to the north, with the town of Churchill being affected the most,” said an Aug. 21 press release from the chamber. “Jobs have been lost from The Pas to Thompson to Churchill and numerous businesses and many families

are suffering economically. The constant negative media coverage about Churchill’s plight will harm their tourism business for years to come, which also affects the entire province of Manitoba. Lack of rail service to Canada’s only deep water port in the Arctic for 18 months or more is unacceptable.”

The chamber has approved a resolution on the matter to be forwarded to the federal government.

“It is incumbent on the federal government to resolve this matter immediately so the communities affected can plan their recovery in 2018,” said the Thompson chamber press release. “We also encourage the Manitoba government to place all its effort to expedite the process for the benefit of all Manitobans.”

Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew told the Nickel Belt News Aug. 15 that he had sent a letter to the federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau asking for more action to be taken on the CTA order for HBR to begin repairs immediately.

“We haven’t seen shovels in the ground yet to fix the rail line so with only a few weeks to go before construction really has to begin if this rail line’s going to get fixed before winter, we appealed to the federal minister to take some action, to put some teeth in this order so it really forces OmniTrax to get moving on repairing the rail line,” said Kinew.

The NDP leader also said he’d like to see the provincial government do more to help Churchill and the North.

“We know the province is not going to act,” said Kinew. “They’ve completely abandoned their responsibility to help Manitobans living in Churchill and along the rail line.”

New Liquor Mart first proposed in 2016 under construction on City Centre Mall property

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The larger Liquor Mart that has been in Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries’ (MBLL) plans for more than two years is now under construction in the northwest corner of the City Centre Mall parking lot.

In presentations to council, the Thompson Chamber of Commerce and the public in March and May of 2016, MBLL representatives said there were many reasons for wanting to relocate from the current store, which was built in 1975, particularly sales volume and storage efficiency.

The Thompson Liquor Mart, which measures about 3,000 square feet, attracts

nearly 200,000 customers per year, and is only about a third as large as other Liquor Marts in Manitoba with similar amounts of sales, which usually exceed 10,000 square feet.

The new store, MBLL said in 2016, would be about 12,000 square feet overall, with two-thirds of the total dedicated to sales and the rest to receiving and storage.

The current Liquor Mart receives about 40,000 pounds of freight per week, which has to be moved from storage areas in the basement to the sales floor upstairs.

The cost of the project was estimated to be about $5 million when it was

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first made public in 2016 and MBLL expected that the project, which it said would be required to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver standard certification and exceed the 2011 National Energy Code for buildings under provincial government regulations, would create the equivalent of about 10 full-time construction jobs for a period of one year.

MBLL said it didn’t expect that the new store would have significantly more employees than the current store and that the old store would shut down permanently the day before the new store opened its doors.

Information presented to council at that time indicated that about 22,000 people were asked for proof of age in the Thompson Liquor Mart in 2015 and 840 refused sales because they didn’t have it. That same year, about 5,500 people were refused sales in Thompson because staff believed they were intoxicated.

The Nickel Belt News requested an interview with an MBLL representative Aug. 9 but was told that some of the staff with access to updated information were currently away from the office and that someone would likely be available to discuss current details sometime during the week of Aug. 20-24.

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Second cannabis retailer announces plans to open store in Thompson next year Garden Variety says 2,000- to 3,000-square-foot store will be in a shopping centre, offer pre-rolled joints

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BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A second marijuana retailer has announced plans to open a cannabis store in Thompson following legalization, with a projected opening date of early next year.

Garden Variety, a consortium of Avana Canada Inc., Fisher River Cree Nation, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, MediPharm Labs Inc. and Colorado-based marijuana retail chain Native Roots, says its plans to open two stores in Winnipeg this year and stores in Thompson and Brandon next year.

The goal is to open the Thompson store before the end of March, but no specific date has been set yet.

“We took time to learn what Canadians and especially Manitobans were looking for in a retail cannabis experience and developed the Garden Variety with the specific aim of aligning with those needs,” said Garden Variety and Native Roots CEO Ryan Brown in a press release.

“We know from our operational experiences with Native Roots over the past nine years in the U.S. that we must start by asking the right questions of our customers rather than assume we know what they want.

Garden Variety is the result of that investigation, and its concepts and design are inviting, comfortable and anything but ordinary.”

The company says Manitoba’s Growth, Enterprise and Trade department has reviewed the proposed locations and found them permissible and that work has

Subsection [41(1)] NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS THE TOWN OF CHURCHILL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: September 12, 2018 to September 18, 2018. between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at the following location: The Town of Churchill Administration Office.

Garden Variety, a marijuana producer and retailer licensed to sell cannabis in Manitoba following legalization, says it intends to open a store in Thompson in the first quarter of 2019. been done behind the scenes to ensure a welcoming and relaxed shopping experience offering cannabis flower, non-combustible oil and pre-rolled joints in their stores and through online ordering and home delivery.

“We are still finalizing leases so we can’t release the specific address [in Thompson] until that is complete,” said Kim Casey of Garden Variety. “Our location will be in a shopping centre in a pre-existing building. From the Native Roots experience in Colorado we find the ideal size of an adult retail location to be between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet for optimal efficiency.”

The company expects to have a staff of 15 to 25 employees, mostly from the community, Casey says.

Native Roots has 20 retail locations and more than 600 employees in 11 Colorado communities. It was founded in 2009 as an operator of medical marijuana dispensaries and expanded into recreational sales following legalization in 2014.

Avana is a licensed producer and retailer with a 27,000-square-foot flagship facility with the ability to

expand to over 350 acres in St. Thomas, Ontario, and a one-million-square-foot greenhouse in Kingsville, Ontario.

MediPharm, founded in 2015, was the first company in Canada to become a licensed producer for cannabis oil production under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) without first receiving a cannabis cultivation licence, Garden Variety says.

“Each of the Garden Variety partners brings something special to the table, which makes the company stronger as a whole,” said Chief David Crate of Fisher River Cree Nation, which is located about 200 kilometres north of Winnipeg.

“We are excited to bring both our perspectives as Manitobans and as an Indigenous nation to this partnership.”

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is an Ojibway community established in 1760 along the north bank of the Thames River approximately 20 kilometres southwest of London, Ontario.

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This is why we can’t have nice things Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson The Aug. 21 theft of Juniper Park wading pool parts has resulted in its closure until further notice, the city said via social media around 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22. “Yesterday evening, parts to the Juniper wading pool were stolen, rendering the pool unable to function,” the city announced. “The Juniper Pool will be closed until further notice. The City of Thompson apologizes for the inconvenience, and thanks you for your cooperation.”

cannabis companies conditionally approved by the province to offer retail sales of marijuana in Manitoba following legalization of the drug, expected by Oct. 17, announced plans July 3 to open four stores, including one in Thompson. The target date for the Thompson store to open is before the end of 2018, Delta 9 CEO John Arbuthnot told the Nickel Belt News in July, and the location of that store has not yet been publicly announced.

I will receive nominations for the offices of Mayor and Councillor of the aforesaid Local Authority.

The nomination deadline is September 18, 2018 at 4:30 pm.

Nominations cannot be accepted after this day.

All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.

Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by the prospective candidate.

To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number listed below.

Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected.

Gail Hodken, S.E.O Phone 204-675-8871 Fax 204-675-2934 Dated at The Town of Churchill on August 23, 2018

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“No, the of his background and second-largest of the Hayears labour underground A local task force has been trail,” she said then got into anatoverview for the company.

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Anyway, off Cummings and numerous Brasch participated in four raphy and climate ... lava, ledgement of the date, 28 she went and we met her Snow Lake’s only doctor Eman Yousif and husband Musab at a Chamber of Commerce-sponothers plied and sharpened local competitions, and one mountains and valleys, and people attended the National Nickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson provincial educentr.dumont@gmail.com again (on her way back their skills.

Battling bumpy competition, where sored farewell tea.ceremony warm temperatures/high Day of Mourning Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. roads and an uncooperative up) about three-quarters her team was the runner-up.

“I Marc Jackson held at 1respectively. p.m. on AprilWhat 28 in humidity, remote, Einarson was unLalor Mine since 2013 and am excited,Oh, nervof honoured, the way down. to be front of the Snow Lake Miner Wikipedia doesn’t tell you I asked if she would hike ous Sister Andrea daunted.

He brought to ters, sons, spouses and siblings was theoffirst women in 41 and damn right stoked young!

ByDumont the time we hit Memorial. be one seven Canadian feabout the climate is thatlife methe road back.

“No, the turns into a look of surprise the trail wearing fl ip-fl ops the clubs, many of which years to labour underground to have been asked to join the trailhead, we were tired, It was a in warm, sunny day of the workers lost in the dis- male mine personnel teorologists Hawaii share trail,” sherescue said matter-ofare now emptymany and overwhen they realize that I and questioned her sanity. for the company.

She became this first in a lifetime event,” sore and seeking a bit of and attendees, in in willLeone travel and to theI looked Interaster and the solemnness of who the same trait as those back factly. grown parking lots, and don’t inand mine rescue in said Brasch of herWe selection. actually stutter! On involved So, bright early the next nourishment. stopped shirtsleeves, some in shorts, national Mine Rescue Compethe event. home ... a low percentage of at one andshe our conspoke with excitement of theAs andanother says that has no idea thatLeoda’s HudbayPie topic ofBateman directions, we 2014 morning we out on She at ahad place called stood stoically asthis United Steeltition being heldheaded between Sept. well, talked accuracy.

As of writing, gratulations seemed just a already the countless shows he and been at it faithfully ever since. made a decision to the trail ... oh, and we left have found that people are Shop and outdid any good workers (USW) Local 7106 about a trip he recently made 19 and Oct. 1 in Ekaterinburg, we haveattended, been here for five marc.jackson@post.com little hollow. off sponsor others as well as great has participated in four her attendance atwith the a about offering them Brasch our flip-fl opsLake’s atAnyway, home.

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Trying to fi nd trek.

Lots of steep inclines the ceremony by introducing pete as part of the “Diamonds cream pie I’ve ever eaten. vania.

“Canada is great and rainEinarson for each is ofthe those days Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of John Einarson Buffalo Hunt in recognition author of the up) about three-quarters her team was the runner-up.

“I made Saturday, April 28 at aon Marc Jackson Costco in Kahului (kaaand lava rock from top to himself.

“Today is the day in the Rough” mine rescue a wonderful place to live, but Checking out the trail ...no and wethan have yet to see for his work in preserving less 14 books and am honoured, excited, nervof the way down.

Oh, to be banquet held in conjunction The Magical Musical History Tour Group at a stop in front ... workers see what bottom.

We hit that we remember all those who-louie to ready forthe thesummit event, for every five thatI did die team; the internet afterwards, itof the Guess Who mural on a over drop; the weather has Manitoba’s music history.

300 newspaper articles ous and damn right stoked with annual local mine young!

By the time we hit Winnipeg’s Main Street (John Einarson far left, and Marc Jackson far right). whosons, wentspouses to work and never there), (1,600 2.5 miles) wastheir ended at be ofwe seven Canadian fewillfeet takeover part in training ters, and siblings in one Canada, only oneup dies ina they noted to beLeone challenging been wonderful.

So same In addition to Einarson’s turns into a look of surprise the trail wearing fl ip-fl ops on the music scene within to have been asked to join rescue event.

“To put the icing the trailhead, we were tired, had the opportunity to return male mine rescue personnel Aug. 19 toSome Sept. 1people at a in two hours. a Lowes, then a“IWalof the workers lost in the dis- Target, America,” he observed. was from and strenuous hike; recomas back home, onlyand getting extensive and first person his city, province, counHouse on and be missed; it a little fry bread and some when they that and questioned her sanity. firstand inStafford a seeking lifetime event,” onnot thetocake, my dearcheck old dad sore aPembit of is home,” Bateman began.

“We who will travel to thescary Inter-to this yet-to-be-disclosed aster and therealize solemnness ofI Mart shocked … it is pretty before finally pulling continue on downlocation. the other mended for people in good comedy, then a half hour sun when rain is forecast is knowledge of his subject try.

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She no idea that Hudbay unbelievable event,” she said. of traditional dance that topic of directions, we morning we headed on at ahad place called Leoda’s Pie el.ca/book-a-tour/magicthose injured seriously at work held between Sept. by Denare Beach As well, Bateman talked hind them in workplace health In being this fi rst instalment, I ated then hitchhike back toSastheir goodexperience thing weisdidn’t read was both amazing and stops at the houses where snow when sun ispeople being member offorecast. theillness band I’m convinced that asgood already madeoutdid a decision toa al-musical-history-tour/.

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His musical meal and were with their annual local mine represent Lalor Mine at it Sands Trail. It had a ian alphabet consists of lost their lives in a prevent(1,600 feet over 2.5 miles) there), we ended up at a they takeofpart in training underground mine team in Canada, only one dies in with theirwill places work. was noted to berescue challenging power windmills, come up. is“To Just we thoroughly one you pass nods and few neat features: one Guess Who Bassist Jim ant the Manitoba Deknowledge boundless and entertained. rescue event. putbefore the icing the provincial mine rescue thirteen fithen ve vowels able for underground explosion at from Aug. 19 to Sept.

1 at a in two hours.

Some people Target, aletters: Lowes, a“IWalto advance and retain the skill America,” he observed. was Seven wreaths were laid beand strenuous hike; in recombetween Lahaina did, acake, young lady her Then Kale’s gold records area on saysthe hello.

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This tour where we enjoyed it was because we were was present to witness this Bonnet is captain Bob Forsyth, Continued on Page 7 Scotia.

ItCostco was marked with names start with a consonTheofteam ismountain, a and project initiinternational level, in what think that we are that far be-a side minute’s silence attendees into the parking lot. the and an physical Hmmm, (ma-ah-lee-ah).

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Irving,Canada, Jenny Oleksuk, all from but then ceremony in New Glasgow, ant – K, P and H seem to ated by Denare Beach Sasis traditionally a male-dominhind them in workplace health retired to the Snow Lake RoyIn this first instalment, I check then hitchhike back toother their had good thingher wecar read Brandon into it much, parked 2.5 miles “This experience isdidn’t only govice-captain there isCook, the odd aloha in Nova Scotia thatthen Bateman at- katchewan’s KariaLentowicz ated environment. and safety.” al Canadian Legion for coffee, be favourites, wanted to mention a they hike vehicle.

We had bite to eat, that before we went. than with a couple we’d down the other side of the ing to take me farther and to a Jordan Galloway and director there for good measure. tended histhe Bruce in an effort Ms. Brasch hasthing been emPrior to laying of and snacks, andColey fellowship. pack theinand vowels incapacity. there my wife Iunion took in.

We congratulated ourselves on trail, One final that for at will the climbed toin the and ofNonetheless, whole other level mytop, mine operations Brianit’s Shapka. not too Hethrow recounted talking tosomedaughto raise theit,adirections profile of women ployed with Hudbay at the wreaths, Bateman noted that asked Finally, local woman and inand the had odd extra making and took in the enjoy hiking bothheading my wife Leone and I tough being a tourist ... in rescue career.” trailhead.

They said they was down the side in industry and in mine rescue. the Steelworkers had lost six consonant for good measone recommend the Lahaina panoramic beauty of the have noticed; when walkOf had note, the team thatup. won hiked the 2.5 miles to we just come We a state filled with tourists!

The project goal is to foster members at Ius. work the had ure.

ITrail found could Pali to It during isusually a steep island before starting back ing the streets or beaches the local competition and will noted that her vehicle would the top of a mountain and Editor’s Note: This coldevelopment of atrail woman’s pastthe year. named themfilled and the get pronunciation hike upright aHemountain down the same we’d represent of on Kihei (key-hi), everythe Lalorside Mine back down the same route be the other of at the umn was intended for the underground mine rescue team their places of work. ifwith I sounded things out, but power windmills, come Just before we the one you she pass nods provincial mine rescue fourup. hours. .. the adding trail when arrived atand the March 9 Nickel Belt News to advance and retain skill Seven wreaths were laidthat be- in that doesn’t work all situated between Lahaina did, a young lady in her says hello.

I was thinking competition in May at Lac du Christmas came early that the only thing they’d bottom and offered to give but got lost in electronic level necessary to compete at fore the service closed with a well sounding things (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea 20sdifferent came upis onwear us from the Bonnet kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com it was because welooked were limbo somewhere between captain Forsyth, forwhen the Medicine Surgery her a islift back.Bob She do an international level, insomewhat minute’s andfor attendees out whilesilence asking direc(ma-ah-lee-ah).

We didn’t other side of the trail.

She Tyler Irving, Jenny Oleksuk, all from Canada, but then Pediatric (MSP) Unit at the thing more substantial than at her watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, soConstituency Office: traditionally a male-dominretiredMost to the Snow Lake Roytions. people have a is check into General it much, other had parked her car confi 2.5 miles vice-captain there pretty isCook, the good odd aloha in it’s appearing today. Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Thompson Hospital doing on time, tennis shoes.

They ded Brandon ated environment. al Canadian Legion for coffee, little smile on their face as than with a couple we’d down the other side of the Jordan Galloway and director last December thanks to the there for good measure.

Ms. Brasch has been emsnacks, and fellowship. that they’d seen a girl on I think I’ll hike back to it.”

Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 they listen intently, which asked for adirections at will the trail, climbed to the top, and ofNonetheless, operations Brianit’s Shapka.

Employees & Friends do- ployed notthat toothe key to success in today’s rapidlywith Hudbay at Working the Finally, local woman professionals know 204-677-2066 trailhead.

They saidatthey nating $4,650 raised their was heading down the side tough being a tourist ... in Kelly Bindle changing workplace is continuous learning.

We’ve responded by developing had hiked the 2.5party. milesThis to we had just come up. We a state filled with tourists! annual Christmas programs and courses designed to help you keep learning – with the highest is not donationand by noted that her vehicle would the top the of afirst mountain Editor’s Note: This colthis group. year a route dona- be on the other side ofquality back down Last the same the instruction flexible delivery umn was and intended for the methods. made contributed to the trail when she arrived at the March 9 Nickel Belt News intion four hours. .. adding purchasing non-invasive that the onlyofthing they’d bottom and offered to give but got lost in electronic thermometers infant her a lift back. She looked limbo somewhere between do different is and wearansomescale for the MSP unit. thing more substantial Steve than at her watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, so Change Management Certificate in Management Nakonechny fromconfi the Emtennis shoes. They ded doing pretty good on time, it’s appearing today.

Enroll in the only Change Management and Administration (CIMA) ployees & Friends group and that they’d seen a girl on I think I’ll hike back to it.” credential offered by an academic/postTake the next step in your management Diamond Dance Academy dancers presented a cheque secondary institution in Manitoba. career with an academic credential and Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Kate Whitton to patient care manager Kate a nationally recognized professional Quality Management donation towards upgrading lengthy hospital stays.

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Whitton and nursing staff Dec. close to their hearts and their designation to add the to hospital cribs and materistaff on the MSP team at Learn how lead the transition from quality 18. The Employees & Friends support is very much apprealsquality such asexcellence. colouringGraduates books, are Thompson General Hospital group has said pediatric health ciated by the Northern Health control to Human Resource Management crayons, and activities that aid would like to thank Employand the experience of pediatric Region staff at the Thompeligible for ASQ certification.

Become a leader in HR with innovative for their simply patients and families while in son General Hospital. This with growth and development ees & Friends courses that correspond with the HR the for children experience awesomecompetency contribution.

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Walmart keeping mum on upcoming expansion

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

It probably isn’t any surprise to anyone who has walked into Walmart in Thompson recently, given that there have been signs near the entrance, but it is expanding into a Supercentre, with work

recently having begun in the area that was previously McDonald’s.

Beyond the fact that the expansion is happening, however, the project is shrouded in mystery, with the media relations department of the retail behemoth unwilling

to let further details be known. Or, at least, not yet.

“We can confirm that Walmart Canada is currently renovating the Thompson store into a Supercentre,” said a spokesperson

for the company in response to a recent Nickel Belt News inquiry.“We’ll be happy to share further details on the renovation with you in the coming weeks.”

New Pisew Falls path

A new path to replace the existing staircase and walkway will make waterfall viewpoints at Pisew Falls Provincial Park accessible to more people, Manitoba Parks says.

“This path will feature a handrail and will allow for wheelchair access to the viewing platforms,” said Manitoba Parks in a Facebook post.

“This new pathway will also make snow clearing easier for staff. These upgrades will help make these spectacular falls accessible year round. The ex-

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isting boardwalk will remain open during construction.”

Pisew Falls, located about 70 kilometres south of Thompson, is a 13-metre (42-foot) drop on the Grass River and Pisew Falls Provincial Park also serves as the starting-off point for a backcountry hike to the province’s highest waterfall Kwasitchewan Falls. The falls are named for the Cree name for lynx because the sound of the rushing water resembles the hissing noise made by the wild cat.

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45insaves thethis Islanders, series aconcludes in freight Employment Equity is a factor selection for competition. The Consideration throughout Cross Lake March 10 third to give his team their only win thus farThompson of the best-of-fi ve playoff series between the Northern squads that tian Ross, two from Kawill game be given to the women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons withweekend. who were outshot 50-37. this The was Manitoba. Private-sector resumes this weekend in Thompson. disabilities. din Ross and one apiece investment is the key to Introduction: creation, and northBYManitoba IAN GRAHAM series opened with from Braeden Monias and close match in a row of the jobThe Sustainable Development is seeking a qualified individual to fill an erners welcome EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET victory, Scribe to outdo the series, which began March a 5-4 Islanders North Environment Officer position inJulius Thompson, MB. Air’sstrength commitment The midget AA Thomp- efforts of the King Miners, 9. The King Miners evened Star on the of two developing services Duties: son King Miners return who got a pair of tallies it at one game apiece with togoals from Christian Ross our singles region. from MusReporting to thelast Regional incumbent is responsible for the home for their gameSupervisor, from the Ryan Monias and a 5-3 win March 10, get- inand resumes this weekend in Thompson.

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Qualifications: • ¡ We are looking for someone who is dedicated and ambitious to Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare develop management skills for long term future considerations. preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and • Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, training may be considered to pass criminal background check, have driver’s licence ¡ able Strong commitment to community based service delivery access to own transportation. ¡ and Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • ¡ Must have excellent communication/typing skills, experience Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping preferable. ¡ with Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • ¡ Preparing bank deposits, able to organize, prioritize and complete Excellent written and verbal communication skills by deadline dates. ¡ reports Good organizational and time management skills • ¡ Attention to detail, ability to work independently and within Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines team environment applying confidentiality in all matters. ¡ a Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • ¡ BeMust be self-motivated with the ability to work independently open to new ideas and changes that may improve efficiency inas well as a team setting day to day operations. • ¡ Ability to fill in for the manager when required/willingness to Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture carry and company values cell phone in case of emergency. • ¡ Training provided, flexible work environment, wages based Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene onlanguage would be an asset experience.

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Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Friday, August 31, 2018 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 2018-036 on your resume/cover letter in Home Care Nurse- External Posting confidence to: Human Resources Department Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba qualified individualCompetition to fulfill the#2018-036 role of Home Care Nurse.

701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Job Summary Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

Wetothank all applicants who apply,the however, Reporting the Home Care Manager, Home only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting & preserving the health of Marcel Colomb community members through services directed to home care clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & practices nursing as defi School District of Mystery Lakened by the Registered Nurses Act & in compliance with theTHE College of Registered SCHOOL DISTRICT Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice Canadian OF MYSTERY &LAKE Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs INVITES APPLICATIONS the overall care of clients; is responsible for advocating, FOR & supporting clients to providing information, educating Success for all ensure that the highest possible standard of service is SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; Celebrate Education Week: April 16-20, 2018 works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the Job Posting #TE072718001053 The Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate department.

Education Week 2018 in our schools.

Applications substitute teacher HappyforEducation Week positions to all of are theinvited: District staff.

Position Requirements: It takesinclude: everyone to support our Preferred qualifications in their learning. • Undergraduatestudents degree from approved university with a major • Registered Nurse orfor Licensed Practical you or minor inThank the subject areaall that you do to • CRNM orenrich CLPNthe – Active Registration lives of our students.

Substitute teachersClass must have a GradeLicense 12 academic standing •• Valid Manitoba 5 Driver’s or its equivalent from an approved jurisdiction. • Daily access to a vehicle “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; Experience working with students. •• Criminal record child abuse registry but if you can&teach him to learn by checks creating •• 2Proven yearsorganizational of related nursing curiosity, he will continue the learning process skills. experience •• Profi ciency in Word, Outlook asoral long aswritten he lives.â€?

ClayExcel, P. Bedford Excellent andMicrosoft communication skills. • Immunization record up to date • Strong interpersonal and decision making skills.

Thank you. • Ability to exhibit a high 5, level of confidentiality.

Closing Date: January 2018 at 4pm. No late Board of and Trustees • Successfulwill Criminal Records Child Abuse Registry Check submissions be accepted.

The School of Mystery Lake will be required prior toDistrict employment commencing.

Applications Must Include: Written applications including qualifications, experience with at •least three A cover letter that clearly indicatesto:how you meet references should be submitted the position requirements • Resume Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy •Angele Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) School District of Mystery Lake • Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) and contact information 408 Thompson Drive North Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks Phone: 204-677-6150 (or indication that they have been applied for) Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca • Personal contact information (phone & email) and select Job Centre We thank all who proceed may applyto andinterview advise that Your application will not without the those selected consideration will bejob contacted. aboveonly information.

Tofor obtain a complete description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Email or drop off only Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre

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Thompson Aviation is seeking a full time employee If you areShell looking for a career as a journeyman automotive technician, we have an opening for a first Duties include but not limited to: or second level apprentice.

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-Physically fit, ability to lift 50lbsOnly applicants considered -Basic computer skills for the position will be contacted.

-Flexibility required for various shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

-This job will require you to be on call during the evenings for which extra pay will be awarded.

- The ability to work with minimal supervision.

Work Environment: -Performed outdoors We offer a competitive compensation/benefits package Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to bdingJOB OPPORTUNITY – External wall@exchangepetroleum.ca or drop itPosting off at the Thompson Marcel Colomb Shell Aviation officeFirst at theNation airport between 8am and 8pm.

JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position) Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager (Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Social Work), funded under the Jordan’s Principle- Child First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation The purpose of the newly funded Jordan’s Principle Child First Project is to implement a comprehensive and integrated approach of coordinated services to help Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support and respond to children with complex and special needs and their families, in partnership with other health and CaseHealth Management Supervisor Public House should social professionals and Nurse-Nelson agencies.

These services significantly contribute to quality of lifeoffice ensuring that - Thompson Amalgamated SP4 1FT Permanent RN/BN children and their families are enabled to experience a life JOB SUMMARY that is as full and as normal as possible.

This positiona reports to thehealth Director of Operations and is Implement community program comprisedNorth of activities responsible for the supervision of Case Management staff whom such as immunizations, Position Summary: maternal and child health, infections and are providing services to CFS clients whoinare needtoofreduce Child high and disease control, and health surveillances order Family services.

This includes thetomonitoring of improve assessment, crisis morbidity and mortality rates and contribute to standards The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive intervention, supportive counselling, and development of service ofcommunity health in the community by maintaining a regular health service in conjunction withimmunizations its health plans, assists with basic needs, advocacy, and referralsupervision services program.

Employee will use current knowledge keep offered abreast care team.

The Case Manager will provide and by agency of& the new developments regarding environmentalWorkers, health issues in peer support to the Child Development the areas of to safety of any developments that may requireinany Assistant the and Case Manager Respite Workers, DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & and ABILITIES immediate warning.

SCTC community to provide a model of service • each Commitment to the FCWC service design

for children with complex needscompetent/sensitive and their • delivery Commitment to and knowledge of culturally DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES families.

Provide elementshealth/public in which services a service delivery issues • Experience in community health have with emphasis toastake lead securing Knowledge of best practices they the related to in CFS service delivery • particular in health responsibility protection/illness prevention, health and community effective development, deliverythis and review ofwithin services. models or the ability to acquire knowledge 60 days development. the defi with service systems the need Knowledge ofthorough the cits CFSknowledge environment inskill Northern/Southern • Recognize Must possess of and in and the application toRegion through early sharing orchildren the ability to acquire thisintervention, knowledge within 60 days ofprotect nursing theory, practices, principles and techniques employed effective co-ordination of services • ofKnowledge CFS Act and legislation relatedand to CFS ininformation, the field of the public health andother related programs. appropriate training. services or plan, the ability to acquire this knowledge with days • Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of 60 others. • Must havetowell developed analytical skills, solving skills, Ability work independently and problem as a member of a QualiďŹ cations:skills organizational and written and oral communication skills multidisciplinary team. • Must beto fair, flexible and ableand to adapt to a cross setting Ability prioritize needs organize workcultural to accomplish RN BNtopreference for someone with and a nursing • • Must beorable make independent judgments consistent workload. background in rehab care and must be in good and decisions • judgments Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education • Must be able to work co-operatively with members of theorunit QUALIFICATIONS: Work and Bachelor other areasofofSocial the FCWC Active Registration withcase College of Registered Nurses Manitoba • Must Supervisory management • • have a highand level of personal integrityexperience; and professional Registration and of experience public health. • initiative Knowledge Jordan’sinPrinciple Child First Initiative; • of community based programming • Knowledgeable Child development background or equivalentand First QUALIFICATIONS: culture, traditions & First values. • Nations Experience working in Nation Communities; MUST HAVE A BACEHLORS SOCIAL WORKrecord DEGREE • Driver’s license, CPRCertifi & OF satisfactory criminal check • Valid CPR and First Aide cation; • • 3-5 yearsabuse experience as check a Program Assistant Program & child registry uponManager, hire.

Excellent computer skills or • Manager Knowledge of Cree language andtoculture; Transportation is available from Thompson Nelson House or Daily • • supervisor in a child and family service A highly-motivated individual who isenvironment innovative andan appropriate SALARY 72,673 – 79,467 has RANGE: a proven ability to work with a very high degree • combination of education and experience CLOSING DATE: 4:30pm – to August of accuracy and attention detail;31st, 2018 • Ability to speak an Aboriginal language be anskills; asset Submit All • Excellent time management and would facilitation • • A valid Manitoba’s driver’s license Applications to: Amanda LeDrew Effective verbal and listening communications skills; • • Successful ofcritical a Criminal Child Abuse making Registry Director of Human Resources Strongcompletion leadership, thinking, decision Check is a requirement upon hire.

Family & Community Wellness Centre and problem solving skills. • • Work in aDriver’s multi-disciplinary setting.

Nelson House, MB. Valid License, with ability to travel weekly. • • MustThe haveposition good writing, public relations andFax: communication skills.

Phone: 484-2351and is subject to484-2341 satisfactory criminal • Computer literacy a definite asset. amanda@ncnwellness.ca other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions • ValidinManitoba Driver’s License a proposed written agreement.

SALARY RANGE: 65,295 – 85,174 along with Please forward a resume with 3 references th CLOSING DATE: cover letter, in confidence,4:30 to: pm – May 10 , 2018

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Friday, August 24, 2018

West coast brewery teams up with Spirit Way to boost Wolf Centre of Excellence efforts

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Vancouver-based beer company Two Wolves Brewing recently partnered with Spirit Way Inc. in an effort to promote and fund one of the group’s local tourism projects in Thompson.

According to a July 30 press release, five cents from the purchase of every bottle or can of Two Wolves beer will be donated to the development of Spirit Way’s Wolf Centre of Excellence, a proposed facility that aims to promote best practices for human and wolf co-existence through education, ecotourism, science and research.

“What Spirit Way is doing with wolf initiatives and promoting respect for wolves in Thompson is inspiring,” said Two Wolves CEO and founder David Chadwick in the press release. “Wolves were always very important to us, and we knew, when this business was started, that there was going to be a charitable component to it.

Supporting the prevention of wolf extinction in Canada just made sense.”

Spirit Way project co-ordinator Volker Beckmann says Chadwick came to this decision after visiting Thompson in late June and getting a full rundown of what the organization has in store for its wolf centre.

“They’re very environmentally aware, very environmentally conscious and for different reasons they wanted to support a wolf protection conservation cause,” said Beckmann.

Spirit Way is going to return

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Two Wolves Brewing was established in November 2016 and launched in British Columbia markets in August 2017. Today, the company has licensed operations in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, and contract brewing operations in Manitoba. the favour by promoting Two Wolves beer as much as possible.

Not only is the Thompson Liquor Mart currently stocked with their products − Artic Blonde Ale and Great Plains Brown Ale − but Beckmann also said that in

they are in the process of lobbying Thompson hotels and bars to carry the Two Wolves brand as well.

“We’re also going to have a beer fest in Thompson later on in October,” he said. “We’re plan-

ning that as we speak and it’ll be a unique event and it’ll be a fundraiser and something a little different. So all those details will be worked out in September.”

As for the Wolf Centre of Excellence, Beckmann said they are

still in the development stages, although he’s certain that it will be built in close proximity to the Boreal Discovery Centre on UCN Drive.

“We’re working out the governance model and how the

facility will be used and we’re working with different consultants to work that out over the next few months,” he said. “Between now and the end of the year, all those consultants will finish their work.”

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The City of Thompson and the School District of Mystery Lake will be hosting an information session for candidates regarding what to expect during and after the election process.

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