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Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of RCMP Thompson RCMP detachment’s Sgt. Joe Frizzley, left, with Delphine Bodnarchuk, who knitted hundreds of scarves, tuques and mitts for distribution to recipients of toys through the RCMP Toys for the North project. BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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RCMP “D” Division, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba teamed up to get toys and tuques to children in Northern Manitoba communities by Christmas through the Toys for the North project. Toys were delivered to three of the province’s northernmost communities – Brochet, Lac Brochet and

Tadoule Lake – as well as to Bloodvein, Poplar River. Berens River, Little Grand Rapids, Portage la Prairie, Shoal Lake, Dauphin and Swan River. Thompson resident Delphine Bodnarchuk added handmade extras to the Christmas deliveries, knitting hundreds of scarves, tuques and mitts to be distributed by the RCMP. Poor weather delayed the shipping of toys to the isolated northern communities

Thompson RCMP members unloading toys at the Thompson office of Manitoba Keeewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), which teamed up with the police force and other organizations to deliver toys to some of the province’s isolated northern communities.

chosen to receive toys this year, but RCMP and volunteers worked together to ensure the gifts would be in children’s hands by Christmas. RCMP “D” Division teamed up with varius partners, including the Canadian Forces, the Canadian Toy Association, Thomson Terminals, Gardewine Transport and Perimeter Air to deliver Christmas cheer in the form of 1,000 toys for children throughout

Manitoba. The RCMP received the toys, which were shipped from Toronto on a Royal Canadian Air Force plane, in Winnipeg and distributed them throughout the province via its detachments and in cooperation with MKO and Perimeter Air. The RCMP participates in Toys for the North to help give back to the communities in which its members live and work “Being involved in Toys

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OBITUARIES MACPHEE, NEIL GERARD, QC Passed away peacefully on December 18, 2014 in Victoria, BC at the age of 96. Neil was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba on October 26, 1918.

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Neil had a distinguished military and legal career. He served his country during World War II as a Lancaster bomber Navigator, Àying 34 ops over Europe. His legal career spanned 36 years, as a lawyer, judge, and coroner (Manitoba). He was a member of the Knights of Columbus (life). District Governor for Rotary in 1981-82, the Royal Canadian Legion (70 years), the Air Force Of¿cers of Vancouver Island, and the Caterpillar Club. A devout Catholic, he served the church in various capacities over the years. He married his soul mate, Fernande Pelletier in 1959 and they enjoyed playing bridge, golf, and travelling, and spent 15 years as winter Texans in McAllen. His other interests included history, politics, sports and the arts. Predeceased by his parents, brothers, sister, and loving wife Fernande, Neil leaves nieces Jamie Macphee, Gisele McMillan, Francine Noel, nephew Claude Grandmaison, and several other nieces, nephews, and their families in Canada and the US, as well as many friends. He will be dearly missed, and remembered as an intelligent, kind, and peaceful man with many interesting stories to tell. Thanks to Dr. Govender and the nursing staff at Parkwood Court for their excellent care. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM with cremation to follow. Interment will take place at Hatley Memorial Gardens next to Fernande at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family through www. sandsfuneral.com/colwood under Obituaries and Tributes. In lieu of Àowers, donations may be made in Neil’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul on Saturday, Dec 20th in Moncton, NB Paul grew up with his family in Thompson. He met is wife there and they raised their two children there. Paul worked for Inco for many years. The family spent many fun summers at Paint Lake. He loved his motorcycle and he loved to cook. He also loved ¿shing for and eating as much pickerel as he could get. He also loved playing harmonica. He will be sadly missed by his wife Flo, son Cole and daughter Jolene. He was predeceased by his parents Steve and Helen Wajda and brother Larry. He is survived by his sister Sharon and brothers Jim and Mark. Rest in peace Paul, you will be forever loved and missed.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby One trapper demonstrates how to properly skin a coyote paw during the 2014 Thompson fur tables. BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The 2014 Thompson fur tables have come and gone, and the numbers show a tougher year for trappers. A total of 5,246 furs came through the door, generating total sales of $239,421. Last year’s fur tables saw $618,852 change hands. Fred Fitzner from Wabowden says trapping has been hard this

season. “It’s been slow. The people I’ve talked to in different communities say it’s not as good as its been in the past. There’s one good reason it’s likely that it’s the snow last year. It was very cold, so a lot of animals probably died out.” Fitzner has been a member of the Manitoba Trappers Association (MTA) for the past 35 years. This year he just hopes the

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trappers can make some money. “Everyone hopes for the best, to get the best price they can get. Like I’ve said though, the economy is down, everything is down, and there are not too many people buying fur. I just hope the best for all the trappers here.” This year 211 trappers made the trek to St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church hall on Dec. 19-20. Marten, like last year, was the most trapped animal with 3,712 pelts coming to the tables. Mink came in second with 297, beaver was third with 285, and fourth went to muskrat with 232 brought to the tables to be sold. Money-wise, marten made up the bulk of the sales. Each fur sold for an average of $50, bringing in $185,600. Lynx was second, selling at an average of $120 for a total of $17,520. Wolf pelts sold for an average of $160 each and there were 34 sold for a total of $5,440. Lane Boles, director-atlarge for MTA, says the fur tables have changed over the years. “The last 18 years have seen little changes, but 25 years ago it used to be a huge thing. It used to be held in the Elks Hall, the fur part was upstairs. Downstairs it was crafters, all the ladies through the north brought in slippers, and gauntlets, beautiful fur and leather goods.” Boles says it’s getting tougher for a lot of

crafters because they make the items, then sit on them for awhile, and then don’t get enough money to buy more fur and materials. “The art of crafting and beadwork is slowly dying out.” During this year’s fur tables, two or three crafters set up to sell their items. Boles wants the trappers and buyers to be happy with this year’s fur tables. “There isn’t really a goal. We aren’t looking at numbers, the numbers are important to the business community. The numbers for us are, did people enjoy themselves, did they get a fair price, and are they happy the fur tables are continuing? That’s the numbers or the goal we look for.” Boles does have one personal goal for the fur tables. “My personal goal is to keep it in Thompson. Things are progressing with the businesses. The city may be able to get us some help financially. We did get an email through the Chamber of Commerce, via MKO [Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak], that the Nuclear Waste Management Organization has given us a donation to help us pay for expenses. It’s a one-time shot of $2,500.” The City of Thompson, the Thompson Chamber of Commerce, the Thompson Regional Airport Authority and Thompson Unlimited split the cost of coffee and tea for the two-day event.

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Marc Jackson After a year’s hiatus, the annual Snow Lake community Christmas concert was back … and if you listen to the buzz around the community, it was better than ever. Without a doubt, it was jam-packed with entertainment and featured several acts that have never before graced the stage of the Lawrie Marsh. Having said that, there are many who can barely wait for their return engagement. After going a year without this long-standing seasonal staple, the 2014 concert was resurrected by a local book club, made up of Joanne Bradley, Cathy Stabback, Bernadine Fourier, Mary Ann Otto and Leone Jackson. It came into being after Stabback brought it up for discussion one night during a book club meeting. All the ladies agreed that it warranted further discussion and as a result it became a topic each time they met and a goal that would bear fruit on the night of Friday, Dec. 5. The evening began with emcee Joanne Bradley welcoming an audience that looked to be close to 250 souls; she wasted little time in introducing the first performance of the 2014 Christmas concert’s lineup. They were the children of the Northern Tykes Day Care, singing ‘I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ and ‘Jingle Bells.’ It was a cute way to start off the event and you could tell by the sparkle in their little eyes and excitement in their voices that

Christmas was closer than we all think. The act that followed was comprised of the Joseph H. Kerr fiddlers who were accompanied by Denis Yates; they played ‘Boil Them Cabbage Down’ and ‘Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.’ Young, Christian Fisher led the ensemble in teacher Ryan D’aoust’s absence and did a fine job. But collectively, this group really shone! They have come a long way in a short time and proved once again what a great program this is for our school … or any school for that matter. Doing a reprise of his performance from the 2012 Christmas concert, Vaughn Deduke performed ‘The Huron Carol’ with accompaniment on guitar by Dennis Yates. Deduke’s pleasant baritone lends itself well to this selection. Tom Jackson would be proud of the way he sang it! Next up were Tara and Ricki Lee Semanuik singing ‘Deck the Halls.’ The voices of this mother and daughter melded well together and it was sweet to see wee Ricki Lee’s feet banging together in time with her fa-la-lala-las. Semanuik was right back up on the stage, this time accompanied by Marc Beaulieu and singing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah.’ The two sounded amazing together and this song is very well suited to Ms. Semanuik’s voice. Her pitch and tone were perfect! Prior to the next performance Bradley gave the

history of how their book club came to organize the Christmas concert (noted above). She also thanked the evening’s performers and the community for supporting the concert, before explaining that the proceeds from the event would be donated, in their entirety, to the Snow Lake Community Library. This amount came in at $989.20; the club made it an even $1,000. With that, the next group of performers took to the stage. They were school librarian Tammy Sass and the JHK actors performing a skit entitled: ‘Pete the Cat saves Christmas.’ The piece was humorous and engaging, and proved that the lead, a young and precocious Morgan Hiebert, definitely has a career in acting ahead of her! At this point, there was a 15-minute intermission, after which Bradley was back onstage to draw the winners of the evening’s twin door prizes. These were comprised of two box sets of

books, generously donated by former Snow Laker Jim Wooley. One set of books was for children; the other for adults. Paul Hawman’s name was drawn first and being the fine grandpa he is, he picked the children’s books for his grandkids. The second set went to a Snow Lake newcomer, Taylor Brown. Peter Roberts was onstage following the draw and after noting that it was tough playing without his ‘support group’ (Peter normally plays in a band), he delved into the beginning notes of ‘Thank God for Kids.’ Pete is a well-known performer around the area ‘campfire circuit,’ and it was nice for everyone else in town to hear what those who regularly attend such events have enjoyed for years. After the concluding notes of this tune, Pete’s son Zak joined him on stage and Pete introduced their next selection, crediting his Continued on Page 10

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In my own words: Family of branches To the Editor: “Family of Branches.” Togetherness are we! Yes! We never walk alone; look around as there is a treasure of love, respect and kindness. Families are never far away. Often we plan our lives in a way of surprising everyone with our own unexpected visits. Why not make it more grateful than originally planned like this time of the year? We laugh together, we suf-

fer together, we exist together and forever we will recreate each other. Difficulties do exist and we know today that challenges are not to destroy us (but to increase) and strengthen us a family. Our “family of branches” is a circle of kindness and love with every birth. Every crisis faced together makes this circle even stronger. Ken Ross Thompson

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Holiday spirit evident on social media With 2015 closing in on us I realize I didn’t get everything done that I wanted to. My scrapbooking room is still a mess and I didn’t quit eating chocolate. I’m not going to make any New Year’s resolutions this year because I won’t stick to it and who wants to quit eating chocolate anyways! All in all, it’s been a pretty good year. There have been tough times and fun times. Some friends have moved away and I miss them. I know lots of people complain about Facebook because too many people put too much personal stuff up, but I love Facebook for communicating with my friends across the miles, childhood friends, family and past co-workers. Thanks to email and Facebook I communicate with coworkers from my radio days like Corrine Moody, Gary Lelond, Brad Rusnak, and I watch Gina

Donna Wilson Snooks that worked for me at the Citizen photographing Newfoundland. I keep in touch with friends from my school days here in Thompson like Rod Hicks (some of you will remember him as Junior) and my best friends Cindy Harasymiw and Karen Andresen. I know we pick up the phone now and then but seeing their family photos going up at Christmas time and just knowing Karen is about to go on stage for her first performance in a play is

something I wouldn’t experience without today’s cyber world we live in. My parents came up from Newfoundland to spend Christmas with us and on their way spent a night in Winnipeg with my nieces and I got to see photos of them on

Facebook as they travelled towards us. First thing we did when my parents arrived was hang scarves across the street from the post office to help people warm up that needed them. As soon as we got home we saw plenty of photos up on

Facebook already thanks to Stacy Ellingson and Marie Lambe who made scarves all year long for the Warm Your Heart - Make a Scarf project. Thank you to all those that dropped off scarves at the Quality Inn & Suites and thanks to all

that donated wool! Wishing you all a Happy New Year, and may those that are cold find warmth. Let’s all send positive vibes for a prosperous and great year for Thompson and all the wonderful families living here.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Scarves were hung on Dec. 23 for anyone with a cold neck to pick up this winter. BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A group of Thompsonites have been busy these past few months knitting and crocheting scarves. The scarves, part of the Warm Your Heart – Make a Scarf movement were hung by the Canadian Tire parking lot Dec. 23. Any-

one feeling a little chilly was free to take a scarf, and wear is this winter. A total of 115 scarves, nine hats and nine pairs of mitts were knitted or donated for this Thompson-based project. Last year, a total of 71 scarves were donated. Stacy Ellingson, one of the knitters, says it’s great

seeing the people take the scarves that need them. “We will be continuing it again for next year, around the same time. Just being out there for those 45 minutes we were getting very cold. It really puts into perspective the people that don’t have a warm place to go. So if we can provide

even just a bit of warmth for them then it is a good thing.”

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Paul Stapleton scored three times to capture the offensive player of the game award and bragging rights for the white team, who were 8-3 winners of the Norman Northstars alumni game Dec. 27 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena. The white team came back from a 2-0 first period deficit to earn the win, scoring seven unanswered goals before the blue squad finally got on the board again in the last few minutes of the third period. Recent members of the Northstars roster got the blue team ahead early in the first period, with Myles Bennett opening the scoring from the slot less than six minutes into the game. The lead doubled under a minute later when Tanner Hepp got in alone on a breakaway and beat goaltender Tyler Davis high with a between-the-thelegs shot from the edge of the crease. Stapleton got his first near the midway mark of the opening period, batting a rebound out of the air to make it 2-1. Steven Goran tied things up with about five minutes to go before the

first intermission. The white team took the lead on a goal from Greg Long in the second period and quickly doubled their lead when Stapleton set up Jeff Lapointe, who fired a high shot past goaltender Raymond Correia’s glove from the slot. The final goal of the middle frame went to Dylan Hykawy, who poke checked the puck away from an opponent on the boards before carrying the puck into the middle of the ice and shooting it past the screened netminder. Stapleton made it 6-2 with his second goal of the game early in the third and Goran got his second as well, getting in alone on goal and scoring with a deke to the backhand. Hepp cut the white team’s lead to four with three minutes to play and Stapleton concluded the scoring in the final minute. The game opened with the Northstars’ current head coach Doug Korman dropping the puck for a ceremonial faceoff. Korman was recognized for his 20 years as a coach with the Northstars at a reception following the game.

Trojans’ first tournament an exceptional start to ambitious high school basketball season BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior varsity girls’ basketball team got their season off to a good start in Winnipeg earlier this month, says their coach Sara Gillis, noting that the team will play a tough schedule to prepare for what she hopes is a championship season. “Overall, it was an exceptional start for the RDPC team who will be setting the bar high as they work their way through a competitive tournament schedule this season, aiming for top spot in the end,” said Gillis. The Trojans – an AAA team – started the Pembina Trails Classic tournament against an AAAA opponent with a loss before winning the rest of their games to emerge as winners of the consolation side of the bracket. “Miles Macdonell came

out very strong against the Trojans, who were slow to start their first game of the season,” said Gillis, whose team trailed 21-5 at the end of the first quarter. “The Trojans managed to recover and play a more competitive game through the remainder of the game, outscoring Miles Mac in the next three quarters, but could not make up the whole 16-point deficit they started with, ending in a 47-58 loss, sending RDPC to the consolation side of the tournament.” Adrianna Proulx had 18 points for the Trojans in the game while Caitlin Fennell added 12 points and hauled in 10 rebounds. The next two games were one-sided affairs, with RDPC beating Dakota Collegiate 59-32 and the Lord Selkirk Royals 71-48. “Proulx and Fennell shone again for the Trojans

in the Dakota game netting 15 and 17 points respectively and Justice Jackson controlled the paint with 16 rebounds and 10 points in the game,” Gillis said. “In the Selkirk game, Fennell and Proulx were sharp again with 16 and 15 points respectively, while starter Brianna Bourguignon came on strong with 11 points and some sound defensive play on Selkirk’s big posts. Finleigh Tucker-Titanich also had big contributions with eight points and 11 rebounds.” The wins booked the Trojans a spot in the consolation final against the Kildonan East Collegiate Reivers, another AAAA school from Winnipeg. “The teams seemed worthy of each other, playing competitively to 27-27 halftime score,” said Gillis. “At halftime, the Trojans refocused to make defence

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dolores Proulx The R.D. Parker Collegiate varsity girls’ basketball team beat Kildonan East Collegiate 67-35 in the consolation final of the Pembina Trails Classic tournament in Winnipeg Dec. 13. their primary focus, holding Kildonan East to only eight points in the second half and breaking open their own offensive opportunities

to roar to a 67-35 victory. Proulx was in fine form, dropping 27 points, while Jackson netted 12 points and again dominated the

boards with 15 rebounds. Fennell was also geared for a good final game with 11 points and 12 rebounds.”

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Council approves multi-use path guidelines BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Bruce Krentz, Northern Regional Health Authority health promotion co-ordinator, seen using the multi-use paths. City council recently passed guidelines for these routes throughout the city.

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The multi-use pathways around the city of Thompson now come complete with guidelines to help residents know what is allowed on these walkways. Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) health promotion co-ordinator Bruce Krentz and Michael Isaac, medical officer of health in Winnipeg, spoke about active transportation during the Dec. 15 council meeting. “I firmly believe we need to write the good news story that we want to read someday. So I’ve written a news story that I hope to read in the Thompson Citizen on Dec. 15, 2024, 10 years from now.” Says Isaac. In the make-believe article, Isaac touched on areas that Thompson currently, in 2014, is succeeding at. This included the first health summit. “What the community told us that we needed to work together to create a community where making the healthy choice is the easy choice and create opportunities for every resident to be healthy.” Isaac says Thompson was one of the first communities in the region to recognize the importance of active transportation, such as the multi-use pathways. Since then, active transportation has become the number one recommendation in the master parks plan, and it’s one of the key themes in the sustainable community plan. “These active transportation networks allow people to use their own power to get around, decreasing the amount of time they are sitting. They also separate car and truck traffic from cyclists and pedestrians, reducing the chance of injury.” These pathways, Isaac says, are well-connected, well-maintained, easily navigated and lead to all major sites in the city. The newly approved guidelines say active transportation uses human power. This includes anything without a motor, with the exception of motorized wheelchairs, such as walking, cycling, in-line skating, skateboarding and skiing. All users should keep to the right while using the path, and pass on the left, just like a road. There is a speed limit of 20 kilometres an hour, and cyclists must have front and rear reflectors, and warn pedestrians when approaching. A cyclist can do this by using a bell, a horn or the use of a vocal warning. Krentz said about a year-and-a-half ago, active transportation became a talking point in Thompson. After presentations to the recreation and public works committee, a citizens committee was formed that helped guide it into what it stands for today. “We started to look at our active transportation network on a bigger scale. We were seeing what pieces were maybe missing, what could we change, and stuff like that. We spent a fair bit of time talking about that, and we have since met with the committees. What we’re committed to now is working together to make a five-year plan for the city, so if funding becomes available through the budget process, it’s easy to see where we get from Point A to Point B.” Isaac says it’s about changing the trajectory of health in the region, all by working together to prevent disease. “We want people to wear out the soles of their shoes, the chains on their bikes, and the wheels on their rollerblades. Thompson is giving the residents every chance to do that with their active transportation networks and commitment to healthy city planning.” Krentz finished the presentation by saying the active transportation committee wants to work on two major areas - snow clearing and creating bike lanes for this upcoming summer.

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Thompson RCMP is appealing to the public for information about the theft of Christmas gifts and groceries from the City Centre Mall on Dec. 23. The victim left a cart full of approximately $400 worth of Christmas presents and groceries unattended and two suspects absconded with it. The male suspect is aboriginal in appearance and was wearing all black clothing as well as a black hat. The second suspect was female and aboriginal in appearance with a heavy build and was wearing a black coat and beige pants. Anyone with information on this theft can call Thompson RCMP at 204677-6909 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-822-8477. Tips can also be submitted securely online at www. manitobacrimestoppers. com or by texting “TIPMAN” plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy RCMP Thompson RCMP is appealing to the public for information about the theft of Christmas gifts and groceries from the City Centre Mall on Dec. 23.

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Northern Regional Health Authority embraces Sinclair inquest recommendations BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Recommendations are being implemented by the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) following an inquest into the death of Brian Sinclair. Sinclair, a doubleamputee, was waiting in a Winnipeg hospital emergency room in September 2008. No staff members ever assisted him as he waited in the emergency room for 34 hours, which lead to the 45-year-old’s death. Provincial court judge Tim Preston wrote a 195page judicial inquest report. This report contained 63 recommendations for regional health authorities to consider. Helga Bryant, CEO of the NRHA, received these recommendations Dec. 12. “There were lots that caught my eye, many of them make very good sense. None of them came as a surprise, and as a region we welcome all of them.” Bryant says certain things within the NRHA changed immediately after Sinclair’s death. “Now that we have the actual recommendations we can really move forward with full haste

and organization. Some changes were keeping a much better eye on the waiting room. That was really a key gap in the system, and in Mr. Sinclair’s case.” Keeping a better eye on the patients meant turning the chairs towards the triage nurses. Bryant explained previously the chairs were facing televisions so the nurses and cameras could not see a patient’s face. Many of the recommendations apply to health regions throughout the province. Bryant is spearheading an implementation team within the NRHA. She says following what the other health regions do is important. “Many of those recommendations apply to all of the RHAs and many of them require funding and resources. We want to stay in step in the province so we do things similarly and in a co-ordinated fashion.” The implementation team will include nurses, physicians and all of the appropriate representation, Bryant says. The recommendations include that all vulnerable persons, including those with mobility issues, be assisted by staff, patients

be woken up at regular intervals, and staff must intervene when a person is vomiting in the ER. All patient information must be entered electronically so each citizen only has one single electronic health record. This way it can be accessible to all health care facilities. Many recommendations also include First Nations and aboriginal needs. The regional health authorities must plan with Manitoba First Nations to review the feasibility of the establishment of rural indigenous personal care homes, where deemed appropriate. Other recommendations include reviewing the feasibility of hiring and retention of aboriginal discharge planners, and recruiting an indigenous elder for emergency departments. Byrant wants to make these recommendations and changes in the name of Sinclair. “We’ve waited a long time for this inquest to be over. Judge Preston wrote the report very speedily. We welcome it, we embrace the recommendations, and I’m really excited about how we can turn this tragedy into a legacy for Brian and for the north.”

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looked and sounded like a large mandolin). They sang two selections: Joni Mitchell’s ‘River’ (some nice harmonies) and ‘Baby its Cold Outside.’ Tegan and Scotty proved they both have pipes; and this was particularly evident with the back and forth between them on the second selection. While the stage was being set up for the final acts, from behind the closed curtain, Cathy Stabback recited a Remembrance Day poem written by an Afghan soldier. The effect of hearing, but not seeing, her compounded the poignancy of the words. Well done! The second-to-last performance of the evening was a collaborative effort between Tony Butt, Bev Krul, Elissa Bogdan and Dennis Yates. One wondered how Tony would have the wind to sing after manag-

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Salesperson/Management Trainee Seeking a highly motivated, permanent, full-time salesperson for busy expanding retail store. Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing and personable, and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and procedures. Applicants should possess a positive attitude, and be professional in appearance and demeanor. A high degree of proficiency with new and emerging technologies is required. Wireless Solutions offers an above industry average performance based compensation package with benefits. Applicants must be available to work during store hours which are from 9 AM to 6 PM weekdays, and 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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Formal administrative training, general office experience, excellent interpersonal skills, mastery of MS Office Suite, and experience in the financial services industry will be distinct advantages to the successful candidate. Please send your resume to connie.couvier@sunlife.com We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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JOB VACANCY BRIGHTER FUTURES/ BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ADVISOR Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the BF/BHC Advisor will assist member First Nations in planning, development, coordination and evaluation of the Brighter Futures Initiative (BFI) and Building Healthy Communities (BHC) community-based programs. The BF/ BHC Advisor shall provide assistance to all KTC member bands as requested by the KTC Chiefs and community-based staff, to ensure programs within the Brighter Futures Initiative and Building Healthy Communities are meeting the needs of its First Nations communities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post Secondary education / training in the Social Services ďŹ eld. Should have demonstrated ability with the First Nation’s community development, community health planning, policy development and able to facilitate the transfer of skills to community based resources. • Knowledgeable of government agencies and various organizations. • Should have good communication and organizational skills. • Computer skills are needed for various input of reporting requirements. • Ability to speak Cree/Dene would be an asset. • A valid Driver’s license would be an asset. • Must be prepared to travel extensively. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy – OfďŹ ce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, January 9, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description contact John Spence, Director of Health or Lisa Beardy.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES Classification: Clerk 3 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 14-092 Closing Date: January 13, 2015 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.

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