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Split Lake wins three or four in Norman bantam league hockey

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham The Split Lake Eagles’ Keenan Keeper, right, had 17 goals in four games in Thompson Dec. 11-13 to lead his team to three wins. BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Split Lake Eagles emerged from the Don MacLean Norman bantam hockey league tournament in Thompson Dec. 1113 in second place in the standings after winning three of four games and losing by one goal in the other. The Eagles got off to a quick start in the tournament Dec. 11, with Keenan Keeper and Gabriel Storli scoring in the ﬁrst 2:35 of their opening game against the Thompson King Miners, who fought back with goals from Ryan Monias and Armando Evans to tie the game by the late second period. Keeper’s second put the Eagles on top again brieﬂy before Monias got his second to tie the game 3-3. Jaden Osborne gave the Eagles their third lead of the game in the third period but Curtis Shymanski tied it up for Thompson before Kale Mayor scored for the King Miners on

a power play with 5:56 left in the game for the 5-4 win. Keeper continued to have a hot hand Dec. 12, scoring ﬁve times in an 11-7 win over Cross Lake Islanders 1, while Austin Kirkness and Albert Sinclair each chipped in a pair, with Osborne and Jason Ouskan adding singles. Julius Scribe had a hat trick for Cross Lake 1, while Dredyn Robinson got two and Drayden Garrick and Kadin Ross one apiece. The Eagles won their second game in a row later that day, hitting double digits offensively once again in a 10-6 victory over the Norway House North Stars. Keeper and Ouskan each had four goals, with Osborne and Sinclair adding singles for Split Lake. Richard Ducharme and Henry Muchikekwanape had two each for Norway House, while Tim Folster and Kaden Munroe each scored once. Split Lake ran their win streak to three

Dec. 13 when they shut out the Cross Lake Islanders 2 14-0. Keeper was once again an offensive force, scoring six times, while Sinclair and Storli both had hat tricks and Osborne two goals. Karson Neckoway made 20 saves for the shutout. The two Cross Lake teams had a go at each other Dec. 12, sawing off in a 4-4 draw. Charlton Beardy had three goals for Cross Lake 2 with Harold McKay recording the other, while Robinson and Creighton Sinclair each had two for Cross Lake 1. Cross Lake 1 picked up its only victory of the weekend on the last day of the tournament, beating Norway House 6-5. Morgan McKay and Scribe had two goals each for the Islanders, with Kadin Ross and Sinclair scoring the others. Muchikekwanape had a hat trick for the North Stars, who also got goals from Ducharme and Theorin Folster. Cross Lake 1 concluded the tournament with a 13-2 loss to Thompson. Garrick and

Kadin Ross were the goal scorers. Norway House won its opening game of the tournament 8-6 against Cross Lake 2 on Dec. 11, getting two goals each from Theorin Folster, Muchikekwanape and Troy Muswagon along with singles by Trent Hudson and Hunter Simpson. Beardy had three goals for the Islanders, with Ethan Halcrow scoring two and Christian Ross adding a single. The North Stars followed that with a 9-4 loss to Thompson Dec. 12. Theorin Folster, Tim Folster, Hudson and Muchikekwanape had the goals for Norway House. Cross Lake 2 lost its other game 15-2 to Thompson, getting both goals from Beardy. The King Miners lead the standings with eight points after the ﬁrst weekend of play, followed by the Eagles with six points, Cross Lake 1 with three points, Norway House with two points and Cross Lake 2 with a single point.

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Grand reopening

School District of Mystery Lake The schools will be closed from 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 and will re-open on Monday, January 4th, 2016. All students will return to school on January 4th, 2016. The School Board Ofﬁce will also be closed during this time for the holiday season and will re-open on Monday, January 4th, 2016. The Board of Trustees would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Success for All

LEGAL NOTICE To: DANIEL BORSE TAKE NOTICE that Small Claim No. 15-15-01177 has been ﬁled against you by Stittco Utilities Man Ltd. for $902.39, involving an unpaid account. The hearing of the claim will take place at: Thompson Court Ofﬁce, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson Manitoba on Wednesday, the 3rd day of February, 2016 at 10:00 am. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgement may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, Phone 204677-6761.

Accepting Expressions of Interest for the Development of Family Housing

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of the North West Company The St. Theresa Point Northern store held its grand reopening ceremony Dec. 4 after the completion of $1.7 million in renovations.

Steve Ashton MLA FOR THOMPSON

Manitoba Housing is seeking expressions of interest from those interested in partnering to create new housing options for families. The Request for Expressions of Interest is focused on the development of new multi-unit rental or co-operative housing that is affordable for low- to moderate income households. For more information and a copy of the Request for Expressions of Interest document please visit our website at: www.manitoba.ca/housing/mh/ progs/famreoi.html Phone: 204-945-4985 Or visit in person at: Manitoba Housing, Housing Delivery 200-352 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB Committed to working with community partners to create more affordable housing options.

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Parade donation drive brings in more than $1,000 in gift certiﬁcates

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Thompson RCMP Shoppers contributed generously to a toy and food drive organized by Thompson RCMP members on behalf of the Salvation Army Dec. 5, ﬁlling two cruisers and the bed of a pickup with 220 toys, 275 non-perishable food items and $365 in cash.

Community Christmas dinner looking for food and volunteers BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Donors contributed over $1,000 in gift certificates as well as well as food and clothing to Operation HNC (Homeless Need Clothes) during the Santa Claus parade Dec. 12. “It was amazing!” said Daniel Emerson, who assisted in the donation drive after helping to organize Jammin’ for Jackets at the Juniper Centre earlier in the month. “We had contributions coming in from all directions! We had volunteers come help from Project Northern Doorway and received $1,100 in Giant Tiger gift certificates to help within our community.” Parade spectators also donated “an impressive amount” of food and clothing to the cause while long-time homeless helper Owen Settee donated two new jackets and two new pairs of boots. “It’s been extremely touching to see how Thompson comes together to help our community,” said Emerson, who plans to organize more benefit shows in the future, details of which will be shared on the Thompson Guitar Facebook page as they become available. Thompsonites are also being called upon to display their generosity again next week for the community Christmas dinner, which takes place Dec. 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hall. “The dinner is open to anyone in Thompson on Christmas Day regard-

less of religious beliefs, race, or financial status,” says Emily Pruder, one of the organizers. “Various citizens in Thompson have contributed to organizing the dinner for over 20 years, with different groups stepping up throughout the years to ensure it continues to be one of Thompson’s holiday traditions. The Christmas dinner is meant to serve everyone in our community with open arms.” Organizers are seeking donations of groceries like hams, fresh vegetables, packaged gravy mix, mandarin oranges, fresh buns, coffee, tea, juices, and baked desserts, which can be dropped off at Wilson’s Business Solutions at 32 Seal Road or the Thompson Public Library. “We are also collecting donations like small puzzle books and crayons to make goodie bags for kids attending the dinner,” Pruder says. People power is also required to make the event a success. Volunteers are needed to help prepare food on Christmas Eve from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as to serve food from noon to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in donating or volunteering can call Emily Pruder at 204-679-5687 or Harlie Pruder at 204-677-1470. Other volunteers in Thompson are also doing their part to help make the Christmas season brighter for those who

Donors contributed over $1,000 in gift certiﬁcates as well as well as food and clothing to Operation HNC (Homeless Need Clothes) during the Santa Claus parade Dec. 12.

Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski

Volunteers for the Warm Your Heart, Make a Scarf campaign are knitting scarves that will be hung on trees by the Canadian Tire parking lot Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. where anyone who needs one can take one. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Donna Wilson are less fortunate, such as the third-annual Warm Your Heart, Make a Scarf campaign organized by Donna Wilson. “The idea came from an article in a Winnipeg online story where somebody tagged me on Facebook and said I bet Donna Wilson would organize this in Thompson,” Wilson recalls. “I replied and said I sure would and Stacy Ellingson and Marie Lambe jumped on board and have been knitting and crocheting for two years. Nadine Vokey also has joined and this year is teaching her guides how to make scarves. Wool or scarves can be donated at the Quality Inn & Suites or the Meridian Hotel.” The scarves will be hung on trees by the Canadian Tire parking lot Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. where anyone who needs one can take one. Warm clothing and socks are also being collected at 102.9 CHTM for the annual Socks for Santa clothing drive. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 19 and then turned over to the Thompson homeless shelter. Shoppers contributed generously to a toy and food drive organized by Thompson RCMP members on behalf of the Salvation Army Dec. 5, filling two cruisers and the bed of a pickup with 220 toys, 275 non-perishable food items and $365 in cash.

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Columnists

Reflections on the Wise Men At this wonderful time of the year as we think about Christmas let us consider what it means to be wise. In the Bible in Matthew 2:1-12 we find the record of the visit of the Wise Men from the east as they came to Bethlehem to see the new born King. This passage of scripture is one of the least understood in the birth account of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Matthew chapter two we are told they came form the East. The Bible does not give us a specific location. It does however give us a clue as to who these men were. The Bible uses the word “Magi” to describe these men. This refers to men who studied the stars,

or astronomers. These men would have been from the region of Babylon, or modern day Iraq. One has to wonder where and how they got the knowledge about this new star that would appear around the time of the birth of the King of the Jews, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is likely that they were the ancestors of other wise men who would have been taught the scriptures by Daniel the Prophet. Remember, in the Book of Daniel we ﬁnd the record that Daniel was a godly Prophet while a captive in the land of Babylon and had found great favour with the King of Babylon around the eighth century B.C. Because of this

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Rev. Lee Pickett favour he was appointed to be the head of all the wise men. Because he loved God he naturally would have taught them the Word of God. He likely would have taught them about the prophecy of a star arising out of Judah. In Numbers 24:17 we ﬁnd this prophecy “there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out

of Israel.” These men are the only ones we know of who identiﬁed the star and followed it to the land of Israel. Expecting to see this very special King, the Wise Men brought three gifts to present to Jesus. They brought gold, frankincense and myrrh. When they found Jesus, they worshipped Him and presented their gifts. I believe each of the gifts tell us about a different aspects of Jesus’ role in the purpose and plan of God Almighty. Gold was a ﬁtting gift for a King and

it speaks of His purity. Frankincense represented the sweet fragrance of the life that He would live. Myrrh was a spice used in the burial of the dead and identified His future sacrificial death to save all mankind from their sin. What I love most about the wise men in the Christmas account is the reminder that we don’t have to wait for the Christmas season to celebrate Christ’s birth in order to worship Him. We can give Him our worship all year long! If you have never placed your faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ then I invite you to be “wise” and do so today. It is as simple as trusting in His sacrificial death on the cross and believing in His resurrection from the dead. Then after your death you will one day be resurrected from death to life eternal

with God in Heaven. Christian, as the “wise men” brought gifts to honour the Lord, will you honour Jesus Christ by allowing Him to truly be the Lord of your life? Worship Him with a pure heart. Let your sacriﬁcial life be a sweet fragrance to a world that desperately needs Jesus Christ and the salvation He offers. Remember that one day those who believe on Jesus will pass from death to life. May the Lord bless you and keep you, not only through the Christmas holiday but in the year to come. Lee Pickett is the pastor of Burntwood Baptist Church in Thompson. He attended Fairfax Baptist Temple Bible Institute in Virginia and Bible Baptist Fellowship Bible Institute in New York, moving to Northern Manitoba in 1997.

Province spending $450,000 on improvements to northern health facilities BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The provincial government will spend nearly half a million dollars on 11 projects within facilities operated by the Norman Regional Health Authority over the next two years. Thompson General Hospital will see $21,000 spent on a sewage lift station, while The Pas Health Complex will see lighting retroﬁtted, the main sewer stack and sewer lines re-

paired, and installation of new lights and plugs in the parking lot as well as supply water boosters. The Flin Flon personal care home will receive a replacement tub, while the Flin Flon General Hospital will have a water filtration system installed, terrazzo flooring restored and flooring, ceiling and lighting systems replaced. “Every year, we work with the regional health authorities to support projects that help maintain and improve the healthcare facilities throughout

the province,” said Health Minister Sharon Blady in a press release. “This helps keep our buildings healthy and safe so providers can continue to provide quality care to Manitobans when they need it.” “The Northern Health Region welcomes these investments, which provides the ability to maintain our facilities so we can continue to provide quality, accessible health services to the residents of the north,” said Helga Bryant, chief executive ofﬁcer of the NRHA.

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Tony Butt Tony Butt prior to laying Hank Morris’s wreath in honour of Fintan Lalor.

The wreath laid for Lalor My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson Those who attended Snow Lake’s 2015 Remembrance Day ceremony will recall later when the wreaths were being laid, Hudbay’s Tony Butt walked with determination to the cenotaph after being called to lay a special wreath. He turned when he reached the sidewalk leading to the memorial and stated that he was laying it in memory of Fintan H. Lalor, and on behalf of Hudbay’s risk and security advisor, Hank Morris. Most of Snow Lake knows that World War II casualty, Pilot Officer/ Navigator Fintan Howard Lalor of Pine Falls was the man Lalor Lake and the Lalor Mine were

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named after, but who is Hank Morris? Tony Butt was asked for some background on the man and some idea on why he felt obligated to lay a wreath in memory of Lalor. “After coming to visit Lalor Mine and hearing the story of who Lalor Lake was named after, Hank personally purchased a wreath to be placed on Remembrance Day in honor of Second World War causality, Pilot Officer Fintan H. Lalor,” said Butt. That certainly explains his inspiration for wanting to lay the wreath, but a look at Mr. Morris’s extensive background clarifies his inner motivation. After

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finishing National Service in the United Kingdom with Royal Fusiliers in the Middle East, Morris immigrated to Canada. He worked with Rio Tinto at Elliot Lake, and with the Geophysical Survey in British Columbia, as well as within the field of oil exploration in Venezuela. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1959 and was enlisted until 1992. During that time he served on five squadrons, flying in Canada, Venezuela, for NATO, and on exchange in the USA. Morris completed five United Nations tours in Central America and Angola and retired as a Wing Commander. From 1992 until 1999, he served as senior principal political officer with United Nations missions in El Salvador and Guatemala. Since 1999, he has periodically worked as a facilitator with the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre on Demobilization, Disarmament and Reintegration and with a travelling team of experts focusing on post-conflict resolution conducted in Guatemala, Kosovo, Bosnia Herzegovina, Colombia, Romania, Chile, Argentina, Ghana and Sweden. Morris also represented the Canadian Ambassador for Mine Action; verifying the destruction landmine stockpiles in Honduras and Nicaragua. Since 2000, he has worked as a consultant and advisor on risk, security, military relations, and the voluntary principles of security and human rights convention with

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Tony Butt Pilot Ofﬁcer/Navigator Fintan Howard Lalor oil and mining companies in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Central and South America. In addition to serving as the captain of the national biathlon team during 1964/65, Hank Morris has received a multitude of honours and awards over the years. These include: Order of Military Merit (Officer); Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal; Special Service Medal (NATO, Peace); UN Observer Group in Central America Medal; UN Observer Mission in El Salvador Medal; Canadian Centennial Medal; Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal; Canadian Forces Decoration (two clasps); Knight Commander, Order of General Estrada, Batalla de San Jacinto, Nicaragua; and the Military Cross of

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Tony Butt Hudbay’s risk and security advisor, Hank Morris Merit (Distinctive White Cross) Spain. It seems the homage Hank Morris paid Fintan Lalor with the laying of that wreath on Remembrance Day would have

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Former resident and country artist Nelson Little discusses new album and building artist presence BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Nelson Little was travelling Northern Manitoba in support of his latest album, Ain’t Afraid of the Truth released on Oct. 22. Little came in to the Nickel Belt News office to talk roots, community-building and music. Though today he lives in Portage la Prairie, Nelson is native to Thompson and the north, and with tracks like the “Diamond Driller Song,” it’s clear that the north is deeply rooted in his music. Nights spent playing country classics with his uncle blended with the hard-rock sound that resonates with many in our small community, bringing a distinctly modern country character to a time where flannel shirts and fitted caps come hand in hand. In speaking with Little, it’s clear that community among artists stands prominently in his priorities as an artist. Little’s first recording was a live album he recorded with his first band – 100 Years Rising – whom he played with for two years before they went their separate ways. Yet when askedwhether he preferred life as a solo artist, Lit-

tle pointed out that the distinction is finer than one might think: “It’s my name on the album, but really, every recording is a team effort. I’ve even thought about just changing my artist name to just Nelson, something more abstract, that sounds less like an individual.” And what a team it is: for Ain’t Afriad of the Truth, Nelson recruited the likes of producer Dale Penner, who produced Loverboy’s “Heaven In Your Eyes”, featured on the soundtrack for the 1986 film Top Gun. Penner was also produced Nickelback’s second studio album, The State, which would help earn them their first Juno Award for Best New Group. Also featured on the album are Joey Landreth and Ryan Voth, frontman and drummer, respectively, of the Juno Award-winning countryfolk band The Bros. Landreth. Unity in the arts extends beyond the artist community, of course, and bringing dedicated opportunities for artists to perform in the North. Last year, Little was pivotal in organizing Shake at the Lake at Setting Lake, in collab-

oration with Wabowden town council: “It got such a conversation going that we actually brought in seven bands, a full production team, full stage, while the town brought in a bunch of food vendors. We came under budget last year, but just by a few hundred dollars, so it inspired us to do it

again for 2016. It also struck interest in other communities, so we’re ready as a group to go ahead, and make sure bands get a chance to play at an all-out venue that’s strictly for music, rather than a town event where the entertainment is a side note. This is a music venue, and

that’s why you’re there.” Returning to Thompson, Little is rarely disappointed with the arts scene he sees developing here, from country, hiphop and punk to everything in between. For more information, visit www.nelsonlittle.com, or ﬁnd his music on iTunes and CDBaby.

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Cross Lake 1 still atop midget AA hockey league standings BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Cross Lake Islanders 1 won one of two games Dec. 13-14 to remain in top spot in the Norman Minor Hockey Association midget AA league standings. Quinton Scatch had a pair of goals in a 9-3 win over the Norway House North Stars Dec. 13 while seven other Islanders – Justin Dorion, Derian Garrioch, Carter Halcrow, Julien Monias, Megwan Muswaggon,

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Michelle Muswagon and Theo Osborne – had one goal apiece. Jamie Anderson made 27 saves for the win, allowing goals by Kashtin Ducharme, Theoren Munroe and Chance Queskekapow. Lenny Balfour stopped 23 shots for the North Stars. Norway House got its revenge in Cross Lake the following night, riding a hat trick by Roman Muminawatim and two goals each from Chance Queskekapow and Hunter

York to a 7-6 win over Cross Lake 1, which got four goals from Scatch and one each from Durell Rots and Tristen Muskego. Balfour made 35 saves to get the win and Anderson stopped 45 shots for the Islanders, who were outshot 52-41. The Cross Lake Islanders 2 also won one of two games last weekend, beating the Cranberry Portage Winterhawks 15-6 Dec. 12 before losing 18-6 to The Pas Huskies the next

day. Dennis Scatch had four goals for Cross Lake 2 in the win, while both Aston Garrioch and Damian Ross recorded hat tricks and Braydon Whiskey had a pair. Michael Blacksmith, Magnum MacMillan and Magnus Cody Ross were the other goal scorers for the Islanders, who outshot the Winterhawks 15-6 and got 30 saves from goaltender Peter Ross. Mitchell Reid had two goals for Cran-

berry Portage, with Trevor Head, Dawson Okemow, Wade Richardson and Shane Thomas adding singles. Brodie Bear made 30 saves in net. MacMillan had a pair of goals in the Dec. 13 loss to The Pas, with Kirby Agecoutay, Clinton Armstrong, Dallas Muskego and Damian Ross each scoring once. Peter Ross made 31 saves on 49 shots in net, while Jaxson Mayer and Brandon Sawchyn combined to stop 35

of 41 shots in the Huskies net. Cross Lake 1 leads the midget AA league with nine wins and 18 points. The Thompson King Miners are second with an 8-2-2 record for 18 points, while the North Stars are third at 7-71 for 15 points and the Huskies fourth with a 7-2 record. Cross Lake 2 is 4-8-1 for nine points and the Winterhawks have a single win in 13 games for two points.

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Islanders sandwich wins over Hawks and North Stars around loss to Peguis BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Cross Lake Islanders continue to improve their record in the Keystone Junior Hockey League thanks to two wins in three games Dec. 10-13. Braedan Boschman led the Islanders with four goals in a 12-6 road win over the Norway House North Stars Dec. 10, a game that saw Cross Lake build up a 4-0 ﬁrst period lead and lead for all but 13 seconds of the game. Ken-

ley Monias also had a pair of goals for the Islanders, who went 2-for-4 on the power play while killing seven of eight penalties. Cross Lake’s other goal scorers were Austin Ross, Tristen Halcrow, Kirk Robinson, Tie Braun, Joshua Mallet and Tyrell Armstrong. Kris Wood-Ross made 50 saves for the win, while his counterpart Jarred Gore stopped 55 of 67 shots for the North Stars, who got two goals apiece from Hunter York, Clin-

ton Apetagon and Kelton Queskekapow. The Islanders’ winning streak was stopped at three games by the Peguis Juniors Dec. 12, who doubled Cross Lake in a 12-6 win. Boschman had a hat trick for the Islanders, while Armstrong had a pair and Jameson Scott scored the other. Wood-Ross allowed seven goals on 35 shots before being replaced partway through the second period by Brendan McLeod, who

let in five goals on 23 shots in just under 27 minutes of relief. Cross Lake got back into the win column the following afternoon, however, coming back from a 5-2 first period deficit to outscore the Fisher River Hawks 9-2 over the last 40 minutes for an 11-7 victory. Armstrong had three goals and four assists to lead the Islanders, scoring a power play goal in the second period that

made it a 6-5 Hawks lead and then adding a shorthanded tally a little over three minutes later to tie the game, before assisting on Scott’s go-ahead goal and Mallet’s insurance marker early in the third and then notching his third goal on a power play to give his team a 9-6 lead. Boschman had two goals and four assists in the game, while Scott also had a pair. Ross, Braun and Arnel Evans were the other scorers for Cross

Lake, which got got 14 saves on 16 shots from Wood-Ross in the last 40 minutes after he replaced McLeod, who allowed five goals on 20 shots in a wide-open first period. The 11-8 Islanders are now eight points behind the second-place Juniors in the KJHL’s North Division and 12 points ahead of the fourth-place Hawks. The North Stars remain stuck at one win on the season and are fifth in the North Division.

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Key investments in infrastructure key to our economy MLA Report ashton@mts.net Steve Ashton

The premier recently gave his state of the province address. His message was clear. We have the lowest unemployment rate and one of the highest growth rates in Canada but we need to continue with our economic strategy. The key is investing in infrastructure. That is why

we are ramping up our provincial infrastructure plan and extending it beyond 2020, for a total investment of $10 billion. It is only by continuing to invest and not by putting forward risky cuts that we can continue to build Manitoba for years to come. We are building on previous investments to continue

to construct a strong and resilient province, especially with an unstable global economy. These investments create jobs today and set the stage for economic growth in the future. There is a lot of optimism for the future of investment in Manitoba with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business noting

that small business conﬁdence is at a record high in the province. The record conﬁdence in Manitoba and its business climate didn’t just happen. It is clearly a result of an economic strategy that is working. We need to continue to build Manitoba especially here in the North.

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CleanFARMS is a not-for-profit organization that works closely with pesticide and fertilizer companies. They have submitted a new stewardship program plan for recycling empty pesticide and fertilizer containers. This program will collect and recycle such containers from Manitoba farms and commercial generators in an environment friendly manner.

We Want to Hear from You Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship wants to hear what you have to say about this new plan from CleanFARMS. The plan is available for you to review at Manitoba Conservation’s public registry: www.manitoba.ca/conservation/ eal/registries/index.html You may request a printed copy of the plan by calling 204-945-0578 or 1-866-460-3118. Please provide any feedback via email to: stewardship@greenmanitoba.ca. Comments on the plan will be accepted until January 18, 2016. Feedback may also be sent in writing to: Green Manitoba Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Box 50, 160-123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

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Setting priorities CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 201 • SERVICES

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It is all about priorities. In my first questions in the new Parliament last week I talked about how important it is to address the challenges facing Canadians. I called on the government to move beyond a tax cut that will only benefit 30 per cent of Canadians, specifically those who are the wealthiest - and to take measures to support the

MP Report Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca Niki Ashton majority of Canadians who are struggling to make ends meet. I pointed to the continu-

ing pressures faced in terms of childcare in terms of both rising cost and availability. I called on the government to

support quality, affordable, accessible childcare for Canadian families. In the last few weeks there have been hopeful commitments on the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women as well as fulﬁlling the recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. I will be working to make sure that these priorities are acted on as we go forward.

501 • HOUSES FOR RENT LARGE HOUSE for rent in the Juniper area. 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, large backyard. No garage. Near school and hospital. $1700 per month plus utilities. References required. Call 204-677-9779. 49nb-2-d EXECUTIVE HOUSE for rent in the Burntwood area. 3400 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath, $3100 + utilities per month. Please call 204679-0828. 50nb-gcd-55-d

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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb 2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for Rent One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or ofﬁce Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-6772957 or 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

Church Services CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY

LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm. Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 159 Cree Rd. 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 Pastor Dave Cook ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC 204-679-9000 Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar Sunday School 10:00 114 Cree R. 677-0160 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Pastor Dan Murphy LATTER-DAY SAINTS Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy 83 COPPER RD 126 Goldeye 677-3435 For more information, church tours or Service at 10:30 am home visits call the Missionaries at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 THE SALVATION ARMY, Pastor Murat Kuntel Thompson Corps (Church) Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service 305 Thompson Dr. CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Worship services every Sunday at 11:00 am Pastor Ted Goossen 204-677-3658 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Service Schedule 456 Westwood Dr. S. Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am 3:00 pm Sunday School LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study THOMPSON congregations worship at followed by prayer time. Contact us at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 Phone 204-677-4495

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Help Wanted Full Time & Part Time Positions Security Guards For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority Qualiﬁcations: Must have valid Manitoba Security Guard Training or be willing to obtain it. Must have computer skills and experience working with Microsoft applications including word, excel, outlook and simply accounting. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures. General mathematical and bookkeeping skills would be an asset. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/ her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Applicants must be bondable, have a clear criminal record and provide a child abuse registry check. Duties: Reporting to the Airport Security Manager or designate the incumbents will carry out all aspects of the security requirements at the Thompson Airport including watchperson, traffic / parking patrols, cash collection and daily reconciliation, assist in emergency situations, as required. Applicants must present a positive and professional image to all customers, inquiries and other interactions. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. The Thompson Regional Airport Authority offers a competitive benefits package. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Closing date is December 18, 2015.

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is a nitrogen-based fertilizer production facility located in Brandon, Manitoba, a growing city of close to 60,000 residents with a trading area of about 150,000 people, just 200km west of Winnipeg and 100km north of the United States border. Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba and offers sporting, arts and outdoor attractions, a variety of shopping amenities, university and college, and boasts a high quality of life and a diverse population, ranking 26th on the MoneySense top best cities to live in Canada. We are a leading manufacturer with a team of approximately 300 employees, offering nationally competitive salaries, full extended beneﬁts packages, pension and subsidized investment options, and performance-based bonuses in an environment committed to success! Relocation assistance is also available for selected roles. We’re looking for top performers who can embrace our guiding principles and want to make a difference as part of a winning team. If you have the qualiﬁcations that put you above the rest, apply for a rewarding career with us today! We are seeking candidates for roles including: • • • • • • • • • •

Reliability Engineering Manager 1st and 2nd Class Power Engineers Production and Transportation Supervisors Red Seal Millwrights Instrument and Electrical Coordinator Buyer Field Safety Lead Industrial Electrical Specialist Logistics Scheduler Operations Trainer

If you have the qualiﬁcations that put you above the rest, please apply via www.kochcareers.com/kaes, forward your resume to HRBrandon@ kochind.com or fax to (204) 729-2944 Visit www.kochagenergy.com to learn more! Please note that third party submissions will be treated as if submitted by the candidate.

Apply to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Melissa.Lounsbury@ﬂy-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477

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Careers

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

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Classification: Clerk 1 Part-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P. to June 30, 2016 Pukatawagan, Manitoba Competition No. 15-127 Closing Date: January 6, 2016 or until the position is filled.

Classification: Administrative Officer 4 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 16-002 Closing Date: January 4, 2016

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

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY (TSDO), THOMPSON, MB Position: Family Enhancement Worker – Thompson Service Delivery Unit (TSDO) One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The Family Enhancement Worker is responsible to provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by creating preventive services, creating awareness and education, advocacy and counseling. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of services, develop service plans, coordinate the services needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with Provincial Legislation, Provincial Standards, Awasis Agency Policies & Procedures and speciﬁc directives. The incumbent is required to have good interpersonal skills to work with children, families, colleagues and community collaterals. The Family Enhancement Worker will be working with the Thompson Service Delivery Ofﬁce (TSDO) and will be required to travel at the request of the supervisor.

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BSW Degree with experience in child welfare or Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years and working towards a BSW Degree will be considered Must be professionally registered or already be in the process of acquiring registration Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) is an asset Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution 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 Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset

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Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be willing to travel Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date:

Position: Regional Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education/networking with collateral resources/services. The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneﬁts package to employees. We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full-Time and Part-Time Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2479.12.15 Macdonald Youth Services requires two Youth Care Practitioners, one full-time and one part-time, to work within the Kisewatisiwin Services in Northern Manitoba, working with high-needs adolescents with multiple treatment issues. Will include a variety of days, evenings, weekends and split shifts. Days and hours will depend on the specific position. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: The successful applicants will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for adolescents in a residential setting and must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. As team members, duties may include, but are not limited to: administrative responsibilities, crisis management, maintaining health standards as directed by residential licensing requirements, budgeting, and contributing to treatment programming. Sound judgment, stress management, and good role modeling skills are required. Valid driver’s license is mandatory, willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification, minimum of 18 years of age, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check. SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits plan. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. Salary will be prorated to the part-time position. Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon December 28, 2015. MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

Qualiﬁcations:

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BSW Degree with experience in child welfare Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution 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 Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKERSHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

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Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be able to travel Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB. Position: Accounting Clerk II Full-Time Permanent Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Clerk II is responsible for assessing, processing, preparing and completing accounts payable and receivable documents, journal entries, and sharing with the Accounting Clerk III & Maintenance Clerk the posting functions on a daily basis into the Accounts Payable system. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations of the agency. The position involves public contact which requires explaining or defending relatively complex or controversial regulations or procedures. There is a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identiﬁed in the system. There is a requirement to be a team player. Qualiﬁcations: • •

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Open until ﬁlled A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneﬁts package to employees.

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Post-secondary education in finance, accounting or related field A minimum of 2 years of experience working in accounts payable / receivable Experience with accounting software Exceptional attention to detail and assessment skills Experience with data entry Ability to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Awasis Agency must conduct a Criminal Record Search, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to ﬁnalizing the appointment of the successful candidate. Closing Date:

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

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A cover letter indicating the position applying for, updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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