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Council takes Canada Goose CEO regarding Book a way to preserve and pass on Federal regulations marine first step towards donates $1 million towards mammalsofthreaten Churchill whale memories growing up in Churchill reducing their polar bear conservation facility Polar Bears International (PBI) received a $1 million donation towards the conBY IAN GRAHAM struction of a new facility EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET in Churchill during their Beluga whale-watching Polar Bear Affair galatour in operators new federal reguToronto say Feb. 27. lations interaction Daniconcerning Reiss, president with marine mammals could and CEO of Canada Goose, jeopardize businesses and as well astheir a current Polar

watching, tour operators say 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 Operthey are fighting them in court. noise risks disrupting their ac- tempts in 2017 and earlier this expected to begin at the vote of 6-3, with council- ations pays the city instead Members of the Churchill tivities and needlessly stressing year to discuss the regulations start of the 2018 polar bear lors Ron Matechuk, Dun- of property taxes, the counBeluga Whale Tour Operator the animals. Our impacts on with the DFO and the Coast season, will be built on do- can Wong and Judy Kolada cillors who negotiated that agreement could make it Association (CBWTOA) filed them must be minimized if Guard were not even acknow- nated land on Churchill’s opposed. Before the reduction possible for council to go an application for judicial re- we are to continue watching ledged by those agencies and main street and designed that association members first to be energy efficient and becomes reality, however, through a trial period with view with the Federal Court them.” Whale watching in Canada learned that the new regula- ecologically sound. It will the bylaw must be the fewer members. of Canada on July 19, about “If the three councillors a month after the new regula- has grown in popularity over tions had taken effect when serve as a site to educate subject of a public hearthe last few decades, from they were published in the visitors to Churchill about ing, currently scheduled that negotiated the GIL, this tions took effect June 22. “The tours operated by the about 185,000 people taking Canada Gazette. polar bears, climate change for March 12, and then miserable, this very poor “We are very troubled that and the urgent need to take receive second and third GIL, were to do the honmembers of the Churchill commercial tours in 1991 to Beluga Whale Tour Operator more than 1.15 million in 2008 the minister and his department action, as well as provide reading, which are tenta- ourable thing and resign Association both enrich the and there were an estimated put in place regulations affect- broadcast facilities for tively slated to occur March from council, we would habitat of the beluga whales 366 small- to medium-sized ing our businesses and our cus- media, support polar bear 12 and March 26 respect- have a couple of weeks to and protect the whales from whale watching companies in tomers without any consulta- research and outreach ef- ively. City manager Gary find out whether we want hunters. Sadly, the minister of Canada in 2015, nearly 200 tion with us,” Daudrich said. forts, and assist visiting Ceppetelli says the bylaw to proceed all the way to “Worst of all, the minister and scientists, educators and must be passed 180 days third reading on this,” said Fisheries and Oceans and the of them in British Columbia. “It is not possible for tour his department brought these other guests whose work prior to the election date Matechuk, who repeated Canadian Coast Guard want to shut down the operations of operators to keep 50 metres regulations into effect, without and support are critical to of Oct. 24. If it is, the next comments made Feb. 12 the beluga whales’ best friends: distant, let alone 100 metres, any prior notice, at the peak of polar bear conservation. election could be a bit of when council voted 5-2 the tour operators and their from the belugas,” said Dau- our beluga whale tour season The facility will include a a case of musical chairs, to amend the Thompson guests who travel to Church- drich, describing them as very serving guests who made res- workspace, bunkhouse, with the eight incumbent Charter Act, which stiputhat council should ill to view and to interact with social animals that approach ervations a year in advance. kitchen and storage space councillors, assuming all of lates Nickel Belt News file photo them decide to run again, have eight councillors and the belugas,” said association boats as soon as they leave the The tour operators have made for equipment. New federal regulations that require boats and swimmers to stay at least 50 metres from for only six a mayor, to the effect that dock. significant outlays of planning, chair Wally Daudrich. “Thiswhales is theinsingle lar- competing beluga the Churchill area put the existence of the whale watching industry of in The regulations also pro- recruiting and training staff, gest donation PBI has available spots, along with reducing the number Under the new regulations, the Northern Manitoba port town at risk, tour operators say. all the other candidates. council positions would hibit swimming with marine purchasing capital equipment which the Department of Fishreceived and it is an Eliminating two council prevent “new blood” from and bringing in supplies to amazing commitment to eries and Oceans (DFO) said mammals. appear to authorize the coming Daudrich these reguin 2005 and then published positions would save just intosays council. “The department is of the serve these guests, well in ad- drafted were made to ensure all boaters helping secure the polar minister to create an exemplations put as many as 200 lished in the Canada Gazette under $20,000 in salarDeputy mayor Colleen view that swimming with vance of the season.” are operating under the same bear’s future,” said PBI saidperhaps the CBWTOA. jobs and said up tothat $10 million of 2012 for a 60-day public tion,” ies and about Smook isn’t neThe department says the in set of rules, boats can not come whales constitutes a disturbexecutive director Krista Nickel Belt News photo byasIan Graham economic activity as risk in tourtooperators have period. A proposal “The $5,500 $16,400 in cessarily true she and within 50 metres of beluga ance… this is an activity that process of amending regula- comment Wright. “We’re humbled Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. a community that is already sent a letter to the minister to require whale watching whales in the Churchill estu- the department does not sanc- tions regarding marine mam- by this generous gift and travel expenses, based Valentino were among the this in respect of suffering operators to be licensed requesting on the amounts spent on top threeeconomically. vote-getters in because it leads to the mals began in 2002 through tour ary the GRAHAM Seal River between tion extremely BY or IAN For all the weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a grateful.” very safe thing swallow whenkayaking people say boat and 2014 “Sadly, the harsh government of was dropped because of the their travel bytours, the two lowestdespite having not habituation of marine maminformal discussions with June 1 and Oct. 31. For other EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar snorkelling, on the grounds Canada adds this burden to its unfair burden it would place spending councillors and been on council before, to vessels and human whale watching tour opertypes of marine and mals Though she’smammals now written when I get through.” I need to capture them for thought that exciting just fi nd somewhere deMeulles said if ita of tours’ enriching the be- bears, ongoing failurePenny to achieve Erica Dani Reiss do- should on oneand group ofwas boaters. thethetwo highest spending while Coun. Byer interaction. Swimming with ators and via formal discusin other Canadian waters, boats a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would habitat on2016. their role solution with OmniTrax on The regulations allow luga nated $1 million do towards in the fiscaland year said fresh faces don’t automarine mammals is discoursion in the subsequent two are required to stay 100 to 400 ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the in “To say, ‘Those people have movedBay back to Churchprotecting beluga Hudson Railway and the minister to authorize the Shrinking councilwhales to six the matically equate to differaged due to possible serious years, including meetings in Polar Bears International’s metres away, something the Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. hunting.” of Churchill, and new of marine mam- from would put Thompson in the entPort results. consequences for hu- Quebec and B.C. and via the disturbance DFO said isn’t possible in the negative proposed in ChurchManitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I wasfacility probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, “The presence of beluga owners to operate thesewhethassets,”I mals if it could benefit them, line with other similarly “I’m not sure that mans and animals alike.” internet and Canada Post in narrow confines of the Churchill during the organization’s simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” I miss the Daudrich said. “With a rail link whale tours and tour opertheir immediate sized communities said er you have new blood Daudrich said that could New Brunswick, Nova Scotia improve ill Thesomething department also Bear Affair gala inthat To- spectful. ingRiver. wasn’t she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied his- Polar Another thing If we were in the polar bears even though hunting of washed a year survival, con- ators Coun.discourages Blake Ellis, a commakes out thatmore greatthan a differforce one Churchill whale and Newfoundland and Lab- chances of said that while whale watching always thought she would you know what, this history and I would tell people spurred was the same boat in another area they’re very and ronto Feb. 27. on beluga whales … The threat ago portdangerous thata iscouncil now shuttribute to her their conservation ment reiterated by Coun. enceand ina what is tour operator to shut down if rador, with hunter and trapcan have scientific, educationdo. tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill Ito Churchill’s think we would scream Itered, really miss the Hudson beluga whales Churchill, Manitoba, can or protection,Nickel among Belt other News Kathy Valentino. able to do and accomplish an exemption isn’t granted. per organizations consulted al,“In environmental and sociomy youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she “When Iand go not come operill afford to says. lose these jobs “When youfrom looktour at every depending on what the ob“For at least one of our in Manitoba and Nunavut. reasons. economic benefits, “whale photooperations courtesy of does felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended have the option to do that? back home, standing on the hunters.” commercial activity.” “The regulations as pub- ators, other but cityfrom or municipality snorkelling with be- Proposed amendments were watching activities disturb members, Continued on Page 3 Bears last International said. “But whencan I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north Polar of Gillam spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” WE SELL for university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got • HOUSEWARE • ELECTRONICS ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so under her belt, Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book HELIUM • TOYSThough she’s not there • FRAMES right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try BALLOONS! a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. • CRAFT • LINEN and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I have another book in • the STATIONERY • CARDS a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into said, ‘I’m sorry, you WE have toARE me,” she says. “It’s a darker members still are. writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personTHE PARTY my writing. I write very put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. LOOK FOR “GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE THOMPSON” ON FACEBOOK! SPECIALISTS clear and that’s it. It’s there. for you because your story on me until after. 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Sustainable Development aware of wolf near Pisew Falls

People are advised not to feed wildlife or approach potentially injured animals

if it may have an injury, should not be approached and that no attempt to capture it should be made. When animals are hurt,

for the situation,” said the spokesperson. Volker Beckmann, volunteer project co-ordinator with Spirit Way, which has

way 6 near Pisew Falls Provincial Park recently. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Vicki McNevin

Budget cuts deficit and increases health care Speaking ourfunding for our region Government i

Over the past few weeks the King Miner contest in Through effective coI have visited extensively Thompson, Canada Day in operation in a range of throughout our region. Flin Flon, Family Camp in sectors and services, our As Member of Parliament Cross Lake, grads in The for our region Igovernment have made Pas is and Wabowden, visits Manitoba keeping in touch my top to Churchill, Sagkeeng, working with the federal priority. By visiting I am Hollow Water, Manigogovernment to dirimprove able to talk to people tagan, Seymourville and ectly about their concerns. lives of people acrossLittle our Black River and It has been a busy time the Island Lake communprovince. An example of between Nickel Days and ities of Red Sucker Lake,

St. Theresa Point and even the most basic transWasagamack. portation infrastructure. In visiting I have heard If there is one comconcerns about economic mon message, it is that uncertaintykelly.bindle.mla.offi in communities manyce@gmail.com people feel our such as Thompson and Flin region is being ignored. Constituency Flon, the crisis in Churchill RegionsOffi likece: ours produce from the shutdown of the much of the wealth Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent of this port and rail line, the hous- country. When you talk ing crisis in communities people across Thompson,to MB R8N 2B7the rethroughout our region, and gion there’s a real sense 204-677-2066 this partnership is our of frustration about the Kelly Bindlespecific concerns in terms of health and education in degree to which we are KEEYASK HYDRO DAM PROJECT joint investment with the many communities. I have often ignored by the fedEQUIPMENT FOR SALE federal government, anheard about the ongoing eral government when it The Keeyaskin Hydro Dam Project is releasing certain pieces nounced February, of at developing a long-term history. concern about the need for comes to our legitimate

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of equipment, as they become available, for public purchase.

MP Report Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca Niki Ashton needs. Over the next weeks and months I will be continuing to visit getting feedback from people is key to keeping in touch.

I will also be following up on many of these concerns. Our region deserves to be heard. Our region deserves better.

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nearly $47 million to cre- economic development As well, this year’s Currently we have the following items available for bid. ate up toA 1,400 newof and strategy for growth and provincial budget increasgeneral viewing the equipment Our government’s re- together to improve the will be available 2pm August 8,prosperity 2018. newly funded earlyat learnin Northern es funding for health care cently announced prov- lives of Manitobans. Please contact Dave Somerton (Dave.Somerton@bbehc.com) ing and child care spaces Manitoba. We are con- to its highest level ever in incial and federal joint Many more such collabor Mark Jupin (Mark.Jupin@bbehc.com) in Manitoba. Included in funding agreement of orative projects will untinuing this work with Manitoba, further reduces at least 48 hrs in advance for details and site access. $63 million to bring high- fold in the future, arising Burntwood Custom Builders now has 60 this expansion arewillpreindustry ambulance fees, creates Arrangements for site access not be granted the day ofand First Nations speed Internet access to from federal-provincial a LICENSED ELECTRICIAN on staff. school spaces at and Thompto unlock the full-time paramedic posthe viewing. Disassembly shipping is thecommunities responsibility of residents of northern, agreements in areas such the purchaser. All equipment will be sold “as-is”. All bids to bepotential in our rural and remote Mani- as housing, early learning son Children’s World and economic itions, boosts spending for FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS CALL couriered to address below via Purolator by August 10, 2018. toba communities will and child care, workforce Early Learning and Child region. the home cancer drug proQTY 1, SURGECRETE CONCRETE HOPPER/BELT lift limits, alter prospects development, Indigenous 204-677-4020 Care Thompson, gram and invests in new Minimum Bidas pricewell $96,000 CDN These kinds of economic and transform lives. This initiatives and infrastrucis just one example of ture investments. But our as nursery school spaces and service improvements schools, infrastructure and more than 150 projects in government’s responsibilat Riverside Daycare in are what we are focused other priorities such as the which our provincial gov- ity is to represent the best Inc. initiative. Thompson. The agreement on at the Manitoba legis- Juniper LookCentre North ernment and the federal interests of Manitobans. government have worked So when Manitobans are is about improved quality, lature, especially now that This legislative session accessibility, affordability the house is back in ses- will allow us to continue and inclusivity in child- sion. This week, our Min- making our province a betOne woman from RCMP said a Job Opportunity: CEO/ Executive Director Flin Flon and another 32-year-old woman care, with consideration ister of Finance, Cameron ter place for generations to CENTRE The Executive Director/CEO is theJUNIPER key management leader of The Juniper Centre. The Executive from Denare Beach, from Flin Flon and a for families that areQTY most Friesen, introduced Budget come, by staying on track is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of 6, GAR-BRO 4 YARDDirector/CEO Saskatchewan are 25-year-old woman ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces with improvements in ﬁPNEUMATIC CONCRETE BUCKETS charged with uttering from Denare Beach position reports directly to the Board of Directors. priceprovincial Will be held threats and public had been arrested Also in Thompson,Minimum the Bidthe deﬁcit by nances, services and the over $19,000 CDN each The Juniper Centre was established in 1975 and is a Non-Profit Organization that supportsincitement of hatred and charged but that 40 adults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Juniper Wednesday September 26, 2018 Joint Action Group on Re- $319 million while rais- economy in order to proafter they posted names would not be Purolator bids to: Centre employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students. The Juniper Centre has an source Development ing the basic personal vide stability, security and at over 6pm. comments on social released until the BBEmet Hydro Constructors operating budget of $4 million and oversees 10 cost centres. media threatening charges were sworn Polar Laundry this week as part of c/o our exemption on income for families in 108tax Nelsonopportunity Road Thompson, MB First Nations people, before a court of 56 Copper Road, Suite #7 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: government’s Look North and delivering the largest arethe northtoand throughout welcome attend RCMP say. law. A third arrest Thompson, MB R8N 0V61) Board Governance: Works All with board in order to fulfill the organization mission. initiative, which is aimed tax cut inResponsible our province’s Manitoba. T h e c o m m e n t s on the same charges for leading The Juniper Centre in a manner that supports and guides the •

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Women who posted ‘hateful, threatening’ messages charged with uttering threats and public incitement of hatred

were posted after a organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. wave • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and of vandalism accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and toand makemischief in Flin Flon on July 29. informed decisions. 2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization. Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Juniper Centre, to include submission to the Board • of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization. • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position. • Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support Juniper Centre’s mission. 3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is possible publication.

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70 per cent of Manitobans support ban on logging and mining in provincial parks, poll says A poll commissioned by the Wilderness Committee shows that 70 per cent of Manitobans moderately or strongly support banning industrial activities like logging and mining that are currently permitted in some provincial parks. Thirty-seven per cent of Manitobans surveyed said they strongly supported such a ban, while another third of respondents expressed moderate support. Twenty per cent of those surveyed moderately opposed such a ban and one in 10 respondents strongly opposed it. “From our years of working to preserve provincial parks we know people want nature in our parks protected, and this poll result confirms that,” said Eric Reder of the Wilderness committee in a press release. “Now we need the Manitoba government to demonstrate they care for our environment and permanently protect our parks.” Support for a ban was strongest in Winnipeg, where 78 per cent of respondents were in favour overall, while in rural areas the total support was 61 per cent. Women supported an industrial activity ban more than men – 75 per cent to 66 per cent – while people aged 35 to 54 were the strongest supporters at 72 per cent, compared to 68 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 and 66 per cent of those 55 and older. The Wilderness Committee says Whiteshell, Nopiming, Duck Mountain and Grass River provincial parks are threatened by ongoing mineral exploration. Duck Mountain Provincial Park is one of only two parks in Canada that have commercial logging oc-

NOTICE OF VOTERS LIST / PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION Notice is hereby given that a copy of the VOTERS LIST may be revised at the Town of Gillam Administration Building, 323 Railway Avenue, Gillam, Manitoba, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. At this time, the Senior Election Official (S.E.O.) will be available to update the voters list by: a. adding the names of voters who are entitled to have their names on the list; b. deleting the names of persons who are not entitled to have their names on the list; and c. making such other correction of errors to the list as required. VOTER ELIGIBILITY: A person is eligible have his or her name added to the Voters List if he or she is: 1. a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on election day; and 2. a resident of the Town of Gillam for at least six months prior to election day OR a registered owner of land in the Town of Gillam for at least six months prior to election day.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Wilderness Committee A Wilderness Committee-commissioned opinion poll found that 70 per cent of Manitobans support a ban on logging and mining in provincial parks such as Nopiming Provincial Park, seen here. curring, the committee says. “The wildlife and wilderness that Manitobans cherish are at risk because of this antiquated legislation, which allows logging and mining in parks,” said Reder. “Industrial activity in parks is a shameful desecration of the nature we love.” The Wilderness Committee wants Manitoba to ban new mining in parks and remove Duck Mountain Provincial Park from Louisiana-Pacific’s logging tenure area when the company’s environmental licence expires in 2019. “We know how to stop this ongoing travesty and Manitobans are ready to support action,” said Reder. “The government must follow this mandate.”

complain of an intoxicated man at a resident around 1:30 a.m. that day and said that force was required to restrain and control him before placing him under arrest and lodging him in cells at the Nelson House RCMP detachment. He

APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION: A voter may apply in writing to the SEO no later than September 5th, 2018 to have his/her name and other personal information omitted or obscured from the voters list in order to protect the voter’s personal security. The application may be submitted in person, by mail, by fax or email and must include your name, address and include proof of identity. All changes to the voters list must be completed on or before September 5th, 2018 – 4:30 p.m. Jackie Clayton, Senior Election Official Town of Gillam 323 Railway Ave, Gillam, Manitoba R0B 0L0 Ph: (204) 652-3152 or (204) 652-7047 Fx: (204) 652-3199 jclayton@townofgillam.com Dated at the Town of Gillam, this 30th day of July, 2018.

PUBLIC NOTICE – 2019 BOARD OF REVISION Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2019 Assessment Roll for the Town of Gillam is open for public inspection at the Administration Office, 323 Railway Avenue, Gillam, Manitoba, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A poll asked 1,000 Manitobans “Do you support phasing out industrial activities in Manitoba’s provincial parks?”

Broken hand suffered during Nelson House arrest triggers investigation Manitoba’s Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is examining an incident in which a 20-year-old Nelson House man had his right hand broken while being arrested by RCMP July 28. Police responded to a

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was later taken to the Nelson House nursing station for treatment of a hand fracture. Nelson House RCMP informed the IIU, which investigates serious incidents involving on- and off-duty police officers

throughout the province, of the incident July 29. IIU civilian director Zane Tessler determined that it was in the public interest for the unit to investigate, though it is not a serious injury as defined by regulations.

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by her side. Our wife/sister/mother/grandmother, great grandmother/aunt/cousin and most of all a great friend to those around her, went to meet our family in heaven. She is now reunited with her son Charles with Page 4 • Columnists Page whom she 4missed so. We all prayed so hard and we thank you all. She was winning the battle then suddenly the double pneumonia coupled with inÀuenza, her body could not ¿ght it anymore.

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OBITUARY Let your wings soar through the heavens our sweet angel. OBITUARIES Funeral Service to take place on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00

We will miss her greatly, to see her smile and hear her laughter is something we will all miss dearly.

PATRICIA YOUNG CONNIE THIBAULT

pm at the St. James the Apostle Anglican Church (10 Caribou Road) September in Thompson, Manitoba. Interment 14, 1943 – July 24, 2018 to follow in the Thompson Cemetery. February 15, 1940 – April 24,(Patsy) 2018 whom In memorial Patricia Young An online book of ofmemories is available to view and leave left us suddenly on Tuesday, July 24th,on dueApril 24th, 2018, Mrs Peacefully at the Lynn Lake Hospital condolences at www.boardmanfh.com to multiple long term complications. Connie Thibault, agedhealth 78, Beloved wife ofItRene. Boardman/Northland Funeral care of arrangements, call is with great sadness that Home I informinyou of her Funeral wasaway held from on Monday, passing.Service Pat slipped us in theApril late 30th, 2018 at Boardman/ 204-778-7982. Northland Funeral Home, 28aNelson evening while at home. After battle toRoad returnin Thompson at 10:00am. to us we lost her at Thompson General Hospital. Pat has struggled with a number of health problems is offavailable & on, overtoa leave periodcondolences of many decades. An online book of memories at www.boardmanfh.com Pat is survived by her husband (Clayton), by her son (Brad) & daughter Boardman/Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call (Leslie). 204-778-7982 Throughout many struggles our Pat endured, yet it did not stop her from being the best mother a son or daughter could hope for or from being a kind, understanding & caring wife. We are grateful for the pleasantness of your light in our lives: the memories we cherish & hold close. Your light, your presence returns to The Creator Eternal & to The Salvation in Eternal Authority.

IN IN MEMORY MEMORY

Yvonne Carcamo Leah Cruda

In Loving Memory of inmy Wife (The Anointed Principal Elect: The Savior) whom you loved with us & trust. Everyone that knew you would say that you made the world a stronger & better place. We live for each other now & carry your memory with us, thinking of you16, always. March 2015 Cremation hasApril taken place. 28, 1973

– May 5, 2017

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next month in Hawaii, so for the duration of the stay, the column will be “Musings Nickel from Maui” rather Belt Friday, August Nickel BeltNews News••www.thompsoncitizen.net www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, March 3, 16,2018 2018 than “My Take on Snow Lake.” So without further ado• ... Nickel Belt News www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, May 4, 2018 our holiday didn’t get off to a great start. We arrived at the Edmonton airport on time, got our boarding passes and luggage tags, then rolled our bags up to the agent. She was chatty as she our IDLakers and Aschecked they have for On April 28, Snow put our bags through ... ofseveral running, packed theyears local seniors’ cenfering a fewLake tips what tre a sendoff to aonbeloved theinup Snow Motor tocitizen, see at our destination. Dr. Eman Yousif. Aleducentr.dumont@gmail.com Inn and Legion Branch Maybe a little too chatty, though she only practised in #241 rolled three events ‘cause when wefor arrived at the community five years, into one in putting on customs, the folks there Sister Andrea Dumont Dr. Yousif has many fans, both the annual street party/ asked where ourNoted bags were. young and old. for her pig roast! Thenature, Legion “Checked we kind and them caringwhen as meat draw and Chase got our passes,” well as boarding her thoroughness, the the Ace, with doctor had people hugging we told thecombined lady. “Ah ... a car show andyou awith street and shedding tears her you can’t do that, have party, tothegive Snow Chamber of tothroughout check them here,” she Lakers one more reason Commerce-sponsored comesaid. She got on the phone, and-go Dr.and Yousif to celebrate summer talked to farewell. the agent 10in and Musab willour rethe husband North. minutes later, she rolled locate for a time, The big “all-in-one” bags uptotoWinnipeg customs. Funny, prior to settling on west she wasn’t quiteat asthe day started 2chatty p.m. coast. upon July seeing 28 withus an again! assemWith Yousif things leaving, only Snow Nevertheless, bly of cars and trucks Lake is without a full-time gottaking better from there.the It was part doctor and mustinrely oncar loa show smooth and uneventful Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson and ended at midcums until a new physician is NickelatBelt News photo by Marc Jackson flight that, believe it or not, Snow Lake’s only doctor Eman Yousif and husband Musab a Chamber of Commerce-sponnight, when at secured. Losingthe suchparty a wellNickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson Things getting wound up at the Snow Lake street party. landed 58 minutes ahead of sored farewell tea. street level shut down thought-of practitioner is hard Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. schedule! and people moved into enough to bear, but being studies. Wikipedia advises that Lalor Mine since 2013 and without a full-time has the motor inn doctor to close July I Also, asked ifon she would hike the island of Maui is the was the first women in 26 41 many extremely concerned. out the evening. the road back. “No, Rockcliff Metals Corsecond-largest of the Hayears to labour undergroundthe A local task force has been There weren’t as many trail,” she announced said poration for the company. Shematter-ofbecame waiian Islands at 1,883 formed andin is the studying a varvehicles car show factly. Leone and I looked they have entered into involved in mine rescue ina square kilometres. The iety of avenues in their search this year: seven cars and at one another and our condefinitive option agree2014 and says that she has island hastime a unique comfor a full replacement. gratulations seemed just a a Also, truck. and been at it(DOA) faithfully ever since. ment with KG bination of geology, topoginCategories a fitting acknowmarc.jackson@post.com little hollow. Anyway, winners were Brasch has participated in fouroff Exploration (Canada) raphy and climate ... lava, ledgement of theunavaildate, 28 she went and we local competitions, and oneher able at press time. mountains and valleys, and Inc., an affiliate ofmet Kinpeople attended the National again (on her way back provincial competition, where After the car show warm Day oftemperatures/high Mourning ceremony ross Gold Corporation up) about three-quarters her team was the runner-up. “I Marc Jackson ended and with tables held at 1respectively. p.m. on AprilWhat 28 in humidity, on the company’s Laam excited,Oh, nervof honoured, the way down. to be front thedoesn’t Snow Lake Miner and ofchairs and Wikipedia telldance you guna and Lucky Jack and damn right stoked young! By the time we hit Memorial. ters, sons, spouses and siblings be one of seven Canadian fe- ous about theinclimate thatparty mefloor place,isthe Gold properties locatturns into a look of surprise the trail wearing fl ip-fl ops to have been asked to the trailhead, we were tired, face, and covers well mining front, I wrote It was warm, sunny day of the workers lost in the dis- male mine rescue personnel ed on the east sidejoin teorologists Hawaii share was on!a in of when they realize that I and questioned her sanity. this first in a lifetime event,” sore and seeking a bit under five per cent of several weeks back and attendees, many in in aster and the solemnness of who will travel to the Inter- Wekusko Lake. Both of the same as those The trait meat drawback was don’t said Brasch of her selection. actually stutter! On So, bright and early the next nourishment. We stopped shirtsleeves, some in shorts, the project area. The Mine Rescue Compethe event.the maiden re- national about home ... a low percentage of fairly well-attended, gold properties arePie no idea thatLeoda’s Hudbay topic ofBateman directions, we morning we headed out on She at ahad place called stood stoically asthis United Steel- the tition being held between Sept. As well, talked kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com resource confirms and source designation on accuracy. As of writing, with six draws that have found that people are the trail ... oh, and we left already centered within the hismade a decision to Shop and outdid any good workers (USW) Local 7106 and Oct.upon 1 in Ekaterinburg, about trip he recentlyZoro made 19 extends a histor- Constituency Office: Far aResources wespread have been here for fithe ve out over her attendance atwith the a toric Herb Lake Gold great about offering them Russia. our flip-fl opsLake’s at home. Good sponsor we’d accomplished health and safety representSnow Jodi Brato a Health and Safety conferdays. 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Lots of steep inclines last drilled in 1944 the ceremony by introducing pete as part of the “Diamonds cream pie I’ve ever eaten. vania. “Canada is great and rain for each of those days still remains open atto made erals made a similar Saturday, April 28 at aon picked “Today their packaged the Costco inplace Kahului (kaaand lava rock from top 204-677-2066 himself. is the day hosts Manitoba’s first in the Rough” mine rescue a wonderful to live, but Checking out the trail Kelly Bindle ... and we have yet to see depth and strike announcement onthat their banquet held inafterwards, conjunction cutsweand the Chase the who-louie ... workers see what I did bottom. 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The offi cial Hawaihomemade baked beans Explosion, where 26 miners hike development of atrail woman’s properties with a major past year. named themfilled and the up aHemountain down the same we’d represent of Kiheithe (key-hi), everypated to be the method Mt (metric tons)at 1.38 Lalor Mine at ian alphabet consists of and potato Once lost their livessalad. in a preventunderground team their places of work. global gold miner like with power come up. mine Just rescue before we the one you pass nods and of extraction. provincial mine rescue cent LbOwindmills, (lithium thirteen letters: five vowelsat per able underground explosion dishes were cleared to advance and retain the skill Seven wreaths were laid bea company’s young lady stratin her Kinross,” situated between Lahaina did, says hello. I wasatRockthinking insaid May Lac du The triborate), containing and eightnear consonants. aaway mine Plymouth, Nova necessary to compete at competition fore the service closed with a level folks put onMost their (la-hien-a) cliff ’s president and and Ma’alaea 20s came up on us from the it was because we were Bonnet is captain Bob Forsyth, egy is to develop the 86,940 tonnes of LbO Scotia. It was marked with a names start shoes with a consonminute’s silence and attendees an international level, in what CEO Ken Lapierre. dancing and got (ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t other side of the trail. She Tyler Irving, Jenny Oleksuk, all from Canada, but then project in a staged apceremony in New Glasgow, using a 0.6 per cent Li ant – K, P and H seem to is traditionally a male-dominretired to the Snow Lake Royup (and down) to DJ check into it much, other had parked her car 2.5 miles Brandon “The remainder of Cook, vice-captain there is the odd aloha in Scotia thatthen Bateman at- al proach, including addenvironment. Legion for coffee, beNova favourites, they 20Canadian (lithium oxide) re- ated “Jazzy Jordie” Daw2018 will be an active than with a couple we’d down the other side of the Jordan Galloway and director there for good measure. tended his unionincapacity. Ms.additional Brasch has tonnage been emsnacks, andcutoff. fellowship. pack theinvowels there ing porting son’s extensive and asked for adirections at will the ployed trail, climbed to the top, and of operations Brian Shapka. time on these properties Nonetheless, it’s not too Hethrow recounted talking to daughwithfurther Hudbay at the Finally, localthere woman and in the odd extra through walk As well, is a varied playlists. trailhead. They said they was heading down the side as we systematically tough being a tourist ... in consonant for good measup drilling, converting remaining The 50/50 draw had hiked theexploration 2.5 miles to we had just come up. We focus high-priority a stateon filled with tourists! ure. I found I could usually inferred retarget of athree to seven was sold throughout the noted that her mineral vehicle would top of mountain and the Editor’s Note: This coltargets in preparation get the right pronunciation sources to measured and Mt at between 1.3 and back down the same route be on the other side of the for the event and when umn was intended drilling. The for La-the if I sounded things out, but through 1.5 perhours. cent Li 20 in indicated in four .. adding trail when she arrived furat the guna the ticket was drawn March 9 Nickel Belt News and Lucky Jack thatChristmas doesn’t work all early that drilling, converting came the the immediate of ther that only thingarea they’d bottom and offered to give Gold around 11 p.m., Suzie but got lost in electronic properties have well when soundingSurgery things for the Medicine resources to thedifferent resource. her mineral a lift back. She looked is wear some- the limbo somewhere between Reid homedirecwith do excellent potential to out whilewent asking Pediatric (MSP) for Unit at the thing reserves, exploring for The company furat her watch and said, “I’m more substantial than Maui and Manitoba, so overMost $400people extrahave in her host significant and tions. a Thompson General Hospital tennis extensions to the exdoing pretty good on time, shoes. They confi ded ther advised that the it’s appearing today. pocket. Astheir is the little smile on face as high-grade gold minlast December thanks tocase the that mineral resourthey’d seen a girl on isting I think I’ll hike back to it.” is formed each yearintently, this event is resource they listen which eralization. We look Employees & Friends do-

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To apply, please e-mail yourâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; resume to manitobarecruiting@hudbay. JOB OPPORTUNITY External Posting com or faxColomb to 204-687-2770. For more detailed job information or to Marcel First Nation apply online please visit our website hudbayminerals.com. 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 Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle- Child First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation The purpose of the newly funded Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 childrenFULL with TIME complex and special needs and their ADVISORY families, in partnership with other health and SERVICES COORDINATOR social professionals and agencies. These services should signifi contribute quality life ensuring Under thecantly general direction oftothe Chief of Executive Officer, that the Advisory children and theirprovides familiesadvisory are enabled to (provide experience a life Services Coordinator services information, that and is asmake full and as normal astopossible. advice recommendations) 11 First Nations of the Keewatin

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Tribal Council Communities in areas of governance, economic development, Position Summary: financial management and social development. Draft and compile briefings, formal letters, reports, news releases and other tasks as directed. The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive Job Qualifications community health service in conjunction with its health â&#x20AC;˘ carePost-secondary education in a business or social science discipline team. The Case Manager will provide supervision support to the Child Workers, â&#x20AC;˘ & peer 4-5 years of experience in aDevelopment mid to senior-level capacity in any Assistant to the Case Manager Workers, program-related occupation suchand as Respite a manager, advisor, in officer, each SCTC community to provide a model of service researcher for children with complex needs and their and related â&#x20AC;˘ delivery An acceptable combination of post-secondary education families. Provide elements in which services have a experience particular responsibility to take the lead in securing â&#x20AC;˘ Possess and demonstrate strong initiative and excellent judgment effective development, delivery and review of services. â&#x20AC;˘ Recognize Must possess and cits demonstrate strong systems report writing the defi with service andskills the need through intervention, â&#x20AC;˘ to protect Excellentchildren communication andearly interpersonal skills sharing effective co-ordination of services and â&#x20AC;˘ of information, Possess project management skills appropriate training. â&#x20AC;˘ Be familiar with the overall aspirations and goals of local member First Nation Communities QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Respect for and awareness of the customs, traditions and practices the local member First Nation communities â&#x20AC;˘ of RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing background in rehab care and must be in good â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness and ability to travel standing with CRNM; of Education or â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak Cree or Deneor anBachelor asset Bachelor of Social Work â&#x20AC;˘ Supervisory and case management experience; A detailed resume, including at least Principle 3 references with First writtenInitiative; permission â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child to â&#x20AC;˘contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be Child development background or equivalent submitted to: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working in First Nation Communities; â&#x20AC;˘ CPR and First Aide Certification; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent computer skills Lisa Beardy, Office Manager â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Cree language Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. and culture; â&#x20AC;˘ A 23 highly-motivated individual who is innovative and Nickel Road has a provenManitoba ability toR8N work Thompson, 0Y4with a very high degree of Fax: accuracy and attention to detail; (204) 677-0256 â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management and facilitation skills; EMAIL ADDRESS: lbeardy@ktc.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Effective verbal and listening communications skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2018. We thank and problem solving skills. those who submit their resume and only those applicants being considered â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, with ability to travel weekly. for the position will be contacted. â&#x20AC;˘ The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement. Please forward a resume with 3 references along with cover letter, in confidence, to:

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Heritage North Museum Administrative Assistant

Heritage North Museum has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. This position is a permanent part-time position working from Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the months of July and August and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (with possible extended hours) from September to June. Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 • Completion of a Business Administration Certificate would be considered an asset • A combination of education and experience will be considered • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a focus on customer service and public relations • Knowledge of the history and culture of Thompson and surrounding communities would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be considered an asset

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Ltd., a leading supplier of building materials & construction products, is currently accepting applications for the positions of Sales Associate in our Thompson location.

Sales Associate – Thompson Branch Get ready to build your career as we continue to build our company. We are currently recruiting for an individual to add to our team. Your duties will include: • Guide customers through their purchase process for lumber & building materials in a friendly and knowledgeable manner • Provide estimates to customers in timely manner • Accurately records sales transactions into point of sales system The successful candidate will: • Show a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service • Have great organizational & time management skills • Previous experience is preferred and knowledge of building materials is an asset but not required • The ability to work in a fast paced team environment is essential Displays a desire to expand their knowledge & skill set

Salary: Heritage North Museum offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume with cover letter, in confidence to:

Closing Date: Open until filled.

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Thompson Branch | 44 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Attn: Dave Krobel | Email: dkrobel@mcmunnandyates.com

Individuals interested in this opportunity please submit your resume in confidence to: Heritage North Museum, Inc. 162 Princeton Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 2A4 Email: hnmuseum@mymts.net No phone calls, please! We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Family Enhancement Worker (Thompson)

We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family function and problems. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluations, offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members. Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform on-call duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Willing to travel; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of various resources within the city of Thompson; • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must have own vehicle Responsibilities: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; • Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases assigned; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Knowledge of Family Systems; • Working knowledge of Child Abuse; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application. Salary: Based on qualifications Deadline for Applications:

August 10, 2018 @ 4:00 PM

Advertisement #NAA113 Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

Or for more information contact: Gloria McKay, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104

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

Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

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Classification: Program Coordinator Thompson, MB Part-Time Term Position: September 4/18 to June 14/19 Competition No: 18-080 Closing Date: August 8, 2018; however, will remain open until the position is filled. Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: : MANTO SIPI SUB-OFFICE GOD’S RIVER, MB

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (2) full time permanent Family Enhancement Worker in our Thompson Sub-Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Position: Family Enhancement Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Summary of Position: Under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Family Enhancement Worker will be responsible for providing supports to families in crisis, in order to address risk and strengthen family functioning. The Family Enhancement Worker undertakes thorough assessments and comprehensive planning with families, and follows a solution focused, strength based approach to making change. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize services, develop service plans, coordinate the services needed and arrange connections to community resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with provincial legislation and standards and that all programs and services are also in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directions/ directives of Awasis Agency. Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Closing Date: Monday, August 13, 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 2018-032 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2018-029 201-274 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K1 Fax: 204-987-9489 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DENTAL HYGIENIST – FULL TIME POSITIONS Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)” program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children. The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental decay among First Nation children; to reduce the need for children to undergo extensive dental treatment involving general anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs and schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations communities, and to improve families’ understanding of their role in promoting oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle DUTIES (SUMMARY): • Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/consent forms • Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral health status and preventive treatment needs of each child • Provide pit and fissure sealants for children • Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children • Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay • Refer children who require urgent care • Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction • Oral health education and promotion activities • Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie. Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) • Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.) • Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker Aide • Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive and health promotion programs • Travel within our Tribal area is essential. • Others as deemed necessary QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledgeable of First Nations cultural practices, traditions, and customs would be an asset. • Experience working in a First Nation community would be an asset. • Must have excellent oral and written skills. • Must be computer literate and have experience working with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access Database, and Microsoft PowerPoint. • Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems. Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental • Hygienists of Manitoba • Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists - Extended Practice Roster, College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba • Current CPR certification • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times. Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted. • A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2018. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Gun amnesty rounds up nearly 700 firearms Nearly 700 firearms and more than 22,000 rounds of ammunition were turned over to police agencies during a Manitoba Association of Police Chiefs (MACP) gun amnesty that wrapped up June 30, along with an explosives shell and a cannon ball. Those who turned guns in during the amnesty did not face criminal charges unless the gun had been used in a crime or was stolen, and no charges resulted from the program. “We take the safety of our families and our communities very seriously,” said then Justice Minister Heather Stefanson in an RCMP press release. “By encouraging Manitobans to turn in these unwanted firearms and ammunition we did our part in ensuring that illegal or stolen guns never make it into the wrong hands.” “Manitobans really Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, March 16, 2018 joined the cause during our gun amnesty program,” said RCMP commanding officer Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody, who is also Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RCMP MACP president. “This Nearly 700 guns were turned in during a month-long gun amnesty program in Manitoba in June. program was a great eventually all of Ireland March 17, 461 and was success! We exceeded was converted to Chris- buried at one of the the street and unable to any citizen. We thank itiative and participating and ammunition turned will be kept for historicour previous provincial tianity after hearing Pat- be many that the public for realizing wholeheartedly.” usedchurches in the offence over to police will be al, educational or training amnesty totals. These are he had rick’s message. built in Ireland. of any crime or to hurt the importance of this inMost of the weapons destroyed, though a few purposes. weapons areanow off Patrickthat was humAs you celebrate St.

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Spiritual Thoughts

Five ministers trade portfolios and one new minister added in Manitoba cabinet shuffle

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Sister Andrea Dumont

your own behaviour listen, love and be humble. Next review reach out ate a through of to your neighbours. Kindergarten to GradeIn12 vite themintended to cometowith education enyou students to church onschool Sunsure leave prepared to compete today or ask them to in pray day’s economy. Brandon with you. Be joyful in MLA Helwer iswith now your Reg encounters the legislative assistant others. Let Christ withfor finance while Riding in you, shine through Mountain MLA Greg Nesyou.isCelebrate Patbitt the health,St. seniors rick and learn from and active living legislahim.assitant. tive Happy our St. election Patrick’s “Since in April 2016,the ourcelebragovernDay! of Enjoy ment focused tion has of his life!on fixing theSister finances, repairingDuthe Andrea services and rebuilding mont is a member of the economy of our provthe Sisters of St. Joince,” said Premier Brian

seph of Toronto Roman Catholic religious order. She spent years in Pallister in a 14 news release. Guatemala and since “Our team has made great returning to have Canada progress. Taxes been has lived Grand lowered, the in deficit has Rapids, come down, Easterville we are seeing record private investment and Thompson. The in our province, rating main focus ofbond her work agencies are education, giving Maniin adult toba a vote of confidence which includes trainand emergency room wait ing lay presiders times have come down. for We timesachieved when there is no have this through available, organapriest strong team. But there izing and in is much leftinstructing to do. Today, the announcing various ministries, I’m some key changes and preparaadditions sacramental to the team that build on tion and RCIA (Rite of the significant progress Christian Initiation of achieved Adults). over the first two years and position us for

further improvements in our finances, services and economy over the second half of our mandate. The energy, experience and enthusiasm these ministers will bring to their new portfolios will ensure progress continues on our task of making Manitoba the most improved province in Canada. We are harnessing key ministers to refocus on that work at this critical point in our mandate.” All other cabinet ministers remain unchanged with Pallister in charge of intergovernmental af-

fairs and international relations, Jeff Wharton the municipal relations minister, Eileen Clarke the minister of Indigenous and northern relations and Ron Schuler the infrastructure minister. Ralph Eichler continues in the agriculture portfolio, with Blaine Pedersen still the minister of growth, enterprise and trade, Cathy Cox the minister for sport, culture and heritage, and Rochelle Squires the minister of sustainable development and minister responsible for francophone affairs and the status of women.

AddictionBudget clinic coming will provide cuts defito cit Thompson and northerners with better health care increases health care funding To vastly improve access for Manitobans to substance-related addictions treatment, our government is establishing five front-line RAAM clinics across the province. Rapid Access to Addictions Medication (RAAM) clinics will provide more immediate treatment for individuals seeking help for any and all substance addictions, including patients struggling with

methamphetamine, Through effectiveopicooids and alcohol. operation in a range of Modelled on successsectors and services, our ful programs in other Manitoba government is provinces fundworking withand the federal ed through to Manitoba government improve Health, Seniors & Active lives of people across our Living, RAAM clinics will province. An example of combine treatment this partnership iswith our health-care services to joint investment with the help patients move easfederal government, anily between addictions, nounced in February, of medical specialists, nearly $47 million to creprimary-care ate up to 1,400 providnew and ers, and other support. newly funded early learnAssessments, counseling and child care spaces in Manitoba. Included in this expansion are preschool spaces at Thomp-

MLA Report

Kelly Bindle

kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Constituency Office: Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 204-677-2066

ling and prescriptions at developing a long-term of medication will be economic development provided as patients strategy for growth and are connected to treatprosperity in Northern ment and physicians. Manitoba. We are continuing this work with industry and First Nations communities to unlock the

The RAAM clinical team history. will also support other As well, this year’s health-care professionprovincial budget increasals with mentoring, es funding for health care re-assessments, and

to its highest level ever in Manitoba, further reduces ambulance fees, creates 60 full-time paramedic pos-

referrals. Manitoba’s RAAM clinics will be housed at existing clinic facilities – two in Winnipeg, others in Brandon and the Interlake, and one in Thompson – and give individuals with addictions to substances the assistance and care they need much sooner, closer to home, and with continued support. Clinics of this kind were strongly endorsed

during our government’s public consultations for development of our Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, and will build on other addictions services in Manitoba, including the Provincial Naloxone Distribution Program. This is another step in our government’s ongoing commitment to provide northerners with better health care, sooner.