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Nickel Belt New photo by Bruce Monk courtesy of Royal MTC Justin Otto as Corporal Michael Armstrong and Heather Russell as Halley Armstrong in Armstrong’s War. See related column on Page 2.
Boil water advisories an ongoing issue in Northern Manitoba BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
With the recent boil water advisory (BWA) in Winnipeg due to a positive test for E. Coli making headlines, many northern communities may be wishing their own drinking water issues could be solved so quickly. As of Feb. 4, there were four Northern Manitoba communities with public water systems under a BWA: Cormorant North, God’s Lake Narrows, Leaf Rapids, Lynn Lake, and Sherridon. Dr. Michael Isaac, medical officer of health for the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA), says the health authority issues a BWA when they believe there may be a threat to the public from the water. There are usually two main reasons one would issue an advisory. “The first would be with
water quality. That for example could be you do some testing on the water and you find there’s E. coli in the water. That would lead you to think there is some contamination in the water. That’s when we’d put a boil water advisory on, until such time we do an investigation and are able to rectify the water quality issues.” Isaac continued by saying the second is due to operational issues, meaning the water isn’t being treated properly in the water treatment system. James Lindsay, mayor of Lynn Lake, says his community has been under a BWA for years now. “The Town of Lynn Lake has had its municipal water system under a BWA since Oct. 12, 2012. This has been caused by ongoing equipment problems with our new water treatment plant, which first began to
cause us problems shortly after it was first turned on in September of 2011. The Town of Lynn Lake does not believe that the problems with the plant are operational issues.” Lindsay says he has been drinking tap water at home for the past 27 months, but not until it reaches a boil for at least one minute. Isaac says the NRHA is conducting tests on an ongoing basis to help lift the advisories. “We look at the presence of E. coli, total coliform and chloride residuals. So for the most part the testing in those communities is satisfactory from what we’ve seen.” If the water advisory is not due to water quality, it’s on the shoulders of the municipality or town to fix the problem. Isaac says however the NRHA is trying to help, too. “We never want to have a long-term boil water
advisory if we don’t have to. So the Northern Health Region would work with the Office of Drinking Water, which is through the Department of Conservation, who would work with the town to try and rectify the situation.” But with the extended BWA, some Lynn Lake residents have taken making fresh and safe drinking water into their own hands. “Prior to this last and much lengthier BWA, some residents chose to purchase water from a reverse osmosis filtration system at a local retailer. This was a practice some residents undertook even when our municipal water system was meeting provincial guidelines for drinking water safety. Others chose to collect water from a freshwater spring some distance out of town,” explained Lindsay. Some local businesses
and public facilities even bought their own reverse osmosis filtration systems due to the high volume of water being drunk at places like the local school. But this is not cheap, Lindsay noted. “There has been a relatively large cost associated with that, and the school is in the process of completing commissioning and certification/testing of their system.” Although Lindsay commends Winnipeg for the speedy recovery, he hopes the scare opens residents’ eyes to what others deal with. “Many small and even mid-sized communities in Manitoba have difficulties with the cost burden that provision of clean safe drinking water comes with. I felt relieved to know that the issue in Winnipeg was a relatively minor and very temporary inconvenience for them. Had it been a
major and long-term problem, I fear that a lot of current resources allocated to addressing problems Lynn Lake and other smaller communities face may have been redirected.” Lynn Lake’s BWA will not be lifted until the water treatment plant is operating the way it’s meant to be and the community passes three consecutive samples tested by an independent lab. But, Lindsay won’t stop fighting, and will continue talks with the government about the issue. “The town has been involved in numerous discussions with Manitoba Water Services, the original plant manufacturer, as well as sought the advice and assistance of several external drinking water specialists who were previously uninvolved with the Lynn Lake water treatment plant until we sought their further advice.”
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The Royal Manitoba Theater Centre’s production of Armstrong’s War opened its regional tour on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 28, playing to a large crowd assembled in Snow Lake’s Lawrie Marsh Hall. Locally sponsored by the Aurora Borealis Arts Council and Hudbay, the play tells the story of Cpl. Michael Armstrong who is recuperating in a rehab hospital when he becomes an unwilling participant in a young wheelchair-bound Girl Guide’s quest to earn her Community Service badge. Halley Armstrong is determined to read to him and he is equally determined she won’t. Nonetheless, reciprocal reading begins and through it the two develop a friendship strong enough that the corporal feels able to share his haunting war service, and Halley responds with her own troubling background. They eventually help each other to come to terms with their pasts. The play opens to strains of a piano and we see Cpl. Armstrong hidden under his bed as Halley enters his room in a bustle of energy and temperament. Once out from under the bed, you
My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson can see from Armstrong’s anxious nature and facial grimaces that he is suffering from a leg injury and perhaps Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He almost makes the audience squirm and you can feel his pain as he tries to make it clear to the young Guide that he wants nothing to do with reading or being read to. The two seem an unlikely pairing at first, but they eventually become civil as they feel one another out, asking about injuries. She suggests he has PTSD, which he vehemently denies and she tells him that a skiing accident has confined her to a wheelchair. As well, she talks of her problems making friends and how the only friend she has may soon move away. First she reads; then he reads … they read together and he reads
alone. He then starts to write and this is when his story begins to unfold. It gets to the point where the corporal waits and watches for his young reading partner. They begin to read the story that he wrote titled “Armstrong’s War.” Before delving into it he apologizes for the language in his writing. She comments that anyone can sprinkle a story with swears, but it takes a talented writer to make them sound necessary. He advises that, “I’m not that guy.” Cpl. Armstrong’s story reveals the reason for his PTSD. Citing a mutual pact he made with a friend and fellow soldier, he tells of how he aided in the man’s death after his body was obliterated by a roadside bomb. “You’re not ready, eh… you’re never prepared for that,” he says of
the carnage caused by the bomb. They discuss his mercy killing of the friend. She feels it was wrong to do and points out why. She then admits a secret of her own. It is then it seems that he sees her as a person, like himself … someone who is hiding something. They tear each other down; then slowly build one another back up again in a fine tale of hope, courage, and mercy. At the close of the final act, the audience rose and showed their collective appreciation for this exceptional story and the wondrous way in which it was portrayed. Of note, prior to the play getting underway, arts council member Janice Becking thanked the volunteers who helped put on this show and others. She introduced, sponsor Hudbay’s Tony Butt who thanked the ABC on behalf of the company for all that they do for the arts in Snow Lake. During the midpoint intermission, Halleigh Johnston –the daughter of Afghanistan vet Kelly Johnston – picked a 50/50 draw winner, which was for $100 and won by Sylvia Zamzow.
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Provincial fitness challenge gets Manitobans up and moving outdoors BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Tomorrow the Jack Frost Challenge starts up around the province. Jaret Olford, the commuter challenge coordinator for the Green Action Centre, says this challenge is in its fourth year. “It runs from the week of Feb. 7th to the 13th. The goal of the Jack Frost challenge is to get Manitobans outside and active. The secondary goal is to raise awareness for sustainable and active transportations in the province. This is one way we can lower our environmental footprint by commuting in a green way.” Participants can start a team with one to five teammates, and the goal is to reach 130 kilometres worth of outdoor fitness combined between the team. The catch is it has to be human-powered activities like skating, skiing, snowshoeing, running, biking or walking. Bruce Krentz has started a team in Thompson called the Raven Riders. Krentz says he’s most excited to see more people outside getting active. “As a participant I am most excited about having more people out and active in winter. As you know this really won’t be much of a step out of my regular routine but I am looking forward to the awareness it will raise for getting outdoors in winter. We are a winter city and we should celebrate that and not hide from it. The last few years have been an eye opener for me in terms of how enjoyable and easy it is to be outdoors and active
all winter long. I hope more people can share those good feelings.” Olford agrees that winter fitness is important for this province. “Manitobans have this sort of way of complaining about the winter a lot, and we want that to stop. Our winters may be cold, but it’s also a beautiful place to live. We’re lucky to have trees, fields, and all kinds of environments in Manitoba, so it’s important we get to be outside and connect with them.” This year the Green Action Centre is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and it’s been asked that participants collect pledges for the centre to help in the mission of sustainable programming. Josh Cain, the morning show host for CHTM, started a team called the Chili Dogs. Cain says he kickstarted his team because it’s so easy to stay inside in the colder months. “I wanted to get involved with the Jack Frost Challenge because it’s too easy to just hide away indoors all winter long. And this seemed like the perfect chance to break out of that habit for at least a week and really spend some time outside! Plus friendly competition locally makes it a lot more fun.” The Chili Dogs are working together to collect the 130 kilometres. “Our team has a few ideas to keep the kilometres happening, so far those include walks on the Millennium Trail as well as taking dogs at the humane society for some walks if possible,” says Cain.
Nickel Belt News photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Bruce Krentz, leader of the Raven Riders, shows off Randy McKay’s fat bike. The 130 kilometres was chosen because the Jack Frost Challenge happens the same time as a winter bike race from St. Malo, Manitoba to the Forks in Winnipeg called Actif Epica. This race is 130 kilometres. Randy McKay is a member of the Raven Riders. McKay recently bought a fat bike, which is used primarily for winter cycling. “I researched that fat bikes are able to be driven in five inches of snow, on snowmobile trails, and go places a normal bike can’t go. That is what really caught my interest; more than just putting studded tires on
Two wins apiece for Norway House and Cross Lake midget AA teams BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The Norway House North Stars won a pair of games on the road in Norman Regional Minor Hockey Association midget AA league action Jan. 30-31, edging The Pas Huskies 6-5 and then blasting the OCN Blizzard 13-4. Michael Clarke, Keeston McKay, Marshall Mowatt, Matthew Robertson and Drew TaitReaume had the goals for the North Stars against the Huskies, with Mowatt adding two assists. Dylan Hart also had two helpers in the game. Goaltender Jared Gore made 38 saves. Mowatt and Corbin Tait both had hat tricks against the Blizzard on Jan. 31, with Robertson and Hunter York adding a
pair apiece, while Clarke and Keeston McKay had singles. Gore made 22 saves. Cross Lake’s midget AA teams were also in action over the weekend, with Cross Lake 2 defeating the Huskies 4-3 on Saturday and then knocking off the Thompson King Miners 5-2 the following day. Clinton Armstrong, Keith Monias, Dennis Scatch and Treymian Trout had goals for Cross Lake 2 against The Pas, while goalie Kris Wood made 40 saves. Scatch and Trout had two goals apiece in the win over Thompson, while Damian Ross added a single. Kevin Blacksmith and Drake Zimmerman were the only Thompson players to beat Wood, who made 40
saves for Cross Lake 2. Cross Lake 1 fell 10-8 to the King Miners on Jan. 31, getting four goals from Quinton Scatch, two from Carter Halcrow and one each from Tristen Halcrow and Vince Gill Scott. Blacksmith had four goals for Thompson, with Oscar Lafreniere, Alex Murray and Evan Ritchie potting two apiece. Cross Lake 1 goalie Jamie Anderson stopped 42 shots in the game while Kenton Brass and Cruz Mitchell combined to stop 48 shots for Thompson. Cross Lake 1 is third in league standings with a 10-5-2 record for 22 points, while Cross Lake 2 is in fourth with a 105-1 record and 21 points. Norway House is fifth with a 6-11 record for 12 points.
a regular bike, it gave me the ability to go wherever I want.” However, McKay can’t ride to and from work due to the type of work he does. “I’m always running around, dress wise it’s more complicated. I wanted something I could ride for half a day on trails, or snowmobile trails.” The $1,800 bike was an investment for McKay and his winter fitness. He hopes it becomes more of a popular thing in Thompson, and is looking forward to taking part in the challenge. “Everyone thinks it’s undoable, and it isn’t. It’s
amazing how simple it is to ride a bike in the winter, yet no one does it.” This year, Olford says Thompson has five teams already registered, and registration is going well
so far. “There is a good mix of participation rates from around the province. We have participants in Brandon, Steinbach, Thompson, Carberry, Winnipeg, so it’s quite province-wide.”
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Where do you place your faith, hopes and dreams? We are all people of faith. Why are many people afraid to include their faith openly in life? Faith is confidence and trust in something. As the Bible puts it in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Too often we try and separate each item or idea in our life into specialized fields of study that are mutually exclusive but consider the possibility that we either miss the whole truth or impoverish our understanding of any issue by defining it with a label of perspective. Con-
sider the following as an example. There is a large wind blowing across you face. Can you see it? Perhaps with the aid of some technology you can get down to the molecules of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and oxygen brushing past the skin cells of your cheek. Does that define the wind? Is everything we need to know defined by this one technological and scientific field of study? Yes, wind chill, general climate tendencies and much more can be but what of the human element? Perhaps this specific wind is there because of human interaction on the environment. Perhaps
Spiritual Thoughts generaldirector.mcl@gmail.com Morgan Serger a large forest fire is fuelling high and low pressure cells that cause the wind but what caused the fire? Was it a careless action or a “hurt person,” lashing out? Are there other factors beyond our ability to analyze, comprehend or even detect that put all of these things in to motion? You see therein lies the
primary point, “We are all people of faith.” What goes on around us is always beyond our comprehension. Yes, we can figure this or that out. Together in great universities and great associations of professionals we can feel like we have this great perspective on many things even to the point of
stating that certain problems are solved, cancers are cured and issues contained. Each one of us needs to come to a point where we know in what we put our faith. What can account for the great unknown? What is it that we cannot see that keeps us going when there is nothing left? From where do we find our hope? If you are alive and reading this you have hope, if only a little. There are many beautiful things in this life and many not so beautiful things. Is your hope for just one nice day? A week? A month? Perhaps you have dreams of some greatness or great
thing. What is the truth behind this world? For me my hope is in Jesus. My hope, based on unseen faith, tested by historical records and tried by careful witnesses is that this world is broken but will be remade new. My hope is that everything good will be perfected and everything bad made right again. In what or who do you put your faith, your hope and dreams? This is a thought worth thinking about. Morgan Serger is the general director of MidWay Christian Leadership on Cree Road in Thompson.
North Stars win two of three on the road BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The Norway House North Stars won two of three Keystone Junior Hockey League games on the road to close out January, beating the OCN Storm and Fisher River Hawks and losing to the Peguis Juniors. Braedan Boschman led the way for the North Stars on Jan. 29 in OCN,
scoring four goals, including the last three for his team, in a 9-4 victory. His first goal put Norway House up 4-1 just before the first intermission, while his second and third made it an 8-1 lead in the second. His final tally was the North Stars’ only goal of the final frame, in which they were outscored 3-1 by the Storm.
Kenley Monias had a hat trick for the North Stars, including two of the first three goals and a power play marker that made it a 6-1 game in the second. Austin Ross scored twice for Norway House, opening the scoring on a power play in the first minute and then scoring shorthanded in the first minute of the second. Brendan McLeod made 43 saves to get the win for Norway House, who were
edged 47-46 in shots. Boschman had two goals Jan. 30 in a 13-4 loss to the Juniors, both tallies coming in the latter half of the third period, by which point the game was out of reach. Monias got Norway House on the board with a power play goal midway through the final period, with his team trailing 11-0. Jameson Scott also had a goal for the North Stars, who were outshot 48 to 35. McLeod made 35 saves in the loss.
Ross got four goals to lead the North Stars in a wild 13-6 victory over the Hawsk on Jan. 31, including three in the opening 20 minutes, which saw his team outscore Fisher River 4-0, with Glen Paupanekis contributing a shorthanded goal. The Hawks stormed back with five goals in the second period, making it a 6-5 contest before Harley Muminawatum got his first of the game, Sam McKay Jr. his second of
the period and Monias a goal as well to make it 9-5 through 40 minutes. Boschman got a pair in the third period, with Muminawatum and Scott also scoring for Norway House. McLeod stopped 30 shots in the game, while the North Stars pelted Hawks’ goalie Jarrett Hogue with 71 shots. The North Stars are seventh in KJHl standings with a 12-14-2 record for 26 points, one behind the St. Malo Warriors.
Man charged in death of 20-year-old woman BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
A 23-year-old man is charged with manslaughter after the death of a woman in Thompson Jan. 31. Thompson RCMP responded to
a call about an injured woman at an apartment about 2:40 a.m. on Saturday and discovered a 20-year-old female dead. Ronald Lee Clark Spence of Thompson was remanded into custody and is set to appear in
Thompson provincial court on March 6. The name of the woman, Thompson’s first homicide victim of 2015, is not being released. This is the first homicide in Thompson since Dec. 30, 2012.
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On the path to success and significance People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them. -George Bernard Shaw Last week I gave another speech to my local Toastmasters group. The title of my presentation was “How to Take Charge of Your Life.” It was a fiveto seven-minute persuasive speech that I plan to develop into a longer talk. What’s that? You’d like to know what my speech was about. Sure, I can share the jist of it with you! In the brief time allotted, I was only able to make one main point. That point was: in order to take charge of our life, we have to get a “GRIP” on our potential. I used the word “grip” as an acronym. The “G” stands for gratitude. The famous stress doctor, Dr. Hans Selye, said that “gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions.” I remember reading in Rhonda
From the Teacher’s Desk lquilty@redeemer.ab.ca Leonard Quilty Byrne’s great book called The Magic that practising gratitude does indeed improve our health. On the topic of gratitude, I really like the words of the Persian poet Rumi. “Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.” Isn’t that a beautiful thought? The “R” stands for react or respond. Author and preacher, Charles Swindoll, when writing about the importance of attitude, had this to say: “I am convinced that life is 10 per cent what happens to me and 90 per cent how I react to it.” That’s so true, isn’t it? In this regard, I’m reminded of one of the four agreements (in the book by the same name) by Don Miguel Ruiz. The second agreement is, “Don’t take anything personally.” The “I” stands for invest – that is, invest in
our own self-education. We can do this by reading great books, like How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. What a great book! It’s filled with wisdom and strategies that, if utilized, will really grease the wheel of life and put us on the path to success and significance. The “P’ stands for protect. Motivational speaker and author, Jim Rohn, advised us that every day we need to stand guard at the door of our mind. In other words, we need to regulate the intake of negative influences and corral our thoughts around more positive ideas and outcomes. Related to Mr. Rohn’s point, while I was preparing my speech, I came across (on Twitter) an interesting quote by the founder of Taoism, LaoTzu. Lao-Tzu was refer-
encing how, in order to better the world, we need to work on our own selfawareness. “If you want to awaken all humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.” Wow! Those are powerful words. Yes, indeed, as I told my audience that night, we can really take charge of our life if we get a “grip” on our potential. As my speech drew near its close, I wanted to leave my listeners with a personal call to action from Wallace D. Wattles, the author of the book, The Science of Getting Rich. Mr. Wattles’ words are echoed in the above quote by Lao-Tzu. “The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.” Leonard Quilty is a guidance counsellor with the Centre for Learning@ Home in Okotoks, Alberta. He can be reached by e-mail at lquilty5@ gmail.com.
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TELEHEALTH FAMILY EDUCATION SEMINARS: Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive S. February 10 - Advocacy Skills for Family Caregivers; February 17 - I Want to Stay Home (In-home solutions to maximize safety and independence). To register for any one, two or all three seminars email: cmignon@alzheimer.mb.ca or phone: 1-800-378-6699. Please use reference code: “Thompson” PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information. OPEN ADULT VOLUNTEER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every second Thursday evening starting Thursday, December 11 from 6-8 pm at the Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive South. These sessions are free. For more info call 204-679-1660 or 204-679-6339.
FARM FOR SALE in Pine River MB. 459 acres consisting of: crop land, hay and pasture. 1500 square foot bungalow with attached garage. 30 x 42 heated shop. 46 x 50 machine shed. 28 x 30 hip roof barn. Very good water supply. For more info call 1-204-263-2636. 3nb-4-d
NRHA HEALTHY LIVING CLASS: A free how-to class series for improving your physical activity and nutrition habits, includes strength training evening. Registration required in advance and participation in all 5 sessions suggested. Wed evenings Feb 4 & 18 and March 4 & 11. For info contact: Lynn Watkins, Health Promotion Coordinator, lwatkins@nrha.ca, 204-677-1788 or Kathleen Hodgins, Registered Dietitian Khodgins2@nrha.ca, 204-677-1780.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S.
THE RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF will be held at the Quality inn on Saturday, February 21 from 1 – 3 pm. Register your team or just come find out more information about relay which will take place April 18. You may also register online at relayforlife.ca. Call Donna Wilson for more info at 204-939-1576.
SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.
Pastor Ted Goossen Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am
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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 306477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb 55 SELKIRK 280 1st fl & 910 2nd fl, 79 Selkirk: 400 & 2000 storefront, 23 Nelson: 1000 industrial call : 204-778-5511/204-679-0915. 36nb-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 204-677-2957 or 250491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb
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IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information. DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322. BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:303:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204-6774431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson. GIRLSPACE IS BACK! We will be offering this program to young ladies 12-15 years old every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Wapanohk. We will talk about relevant issues, host guest speakers and have fun activities. No cost to attend. THOMPSON TRAILBREAKERS CANCER AWARENESS RIDE will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 starting from the Quality Inn. To register or sponsor call in to the Quality Inn or phone 204-670-1014.
WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers
NOTICE OF TENDER
For other Manitoba government tenders, please visit www.manitoba.ca
TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON February 4, 2015 MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION Separate sealed tenders will be received by: Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation 11 Nelson Road Thompson MB R8N 0B3 (204) 677-6540 on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 Quotation No. 05-15/16 Thompson Hourly Rental Rates for Various Equipment. Northern Region (Includes: Lynn Lake, Gillam, Thompson, Wabowden & Norway House Areas) Intent - To establish pay rates and a hiring order for various equipment types and groupings for the 2015/2016 construction and maintenance season. BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS PROJECT Tender forms may be obtained at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
Join Vale As one of the largest mining companies in the world, Vale’s mission is to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. At Vale’s fully-integrated Manitoba Operations, we produce some of the best nickel in the world, in some of the safest operations in Canada. Located in Thompson, Manitoba, in the heart of the northern boreal region, we are deeply committed to our people, our communities, and our planet. We employ approximately 1500 people in a wide range of highly-skilled, innovative and challenging surface and underground roles, from process operators to technical and trades-related positions. Our Manitoba Operations is currently seeking: Mechanical Engineering/Technology Summer Student – 743826 Civil/Structural Engineering/Technology Summer Student – 743828 Electrical Engineering/Technology Summer Student – 743827 Your career awaits... apply at vale.com/canada Multiple recipient of the John T. Ryan Award for outstanding mine safety. Vale is an equal opportunity employer.
ADVERTISE WITH US! CALL 204-677-4534 OR EMAIL- CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
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Faculty of Social Work
Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March 2, 2015. The program is scheduled to begin September 2015. Students may complete the NSW Program as a full-time or part-time student. The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North. For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No charge dial 1-866237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html
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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REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST The incumbent should possess: • CompleĆ&#x;on of Massage Therapy program from accredited school • RegistraĆ&#x;on and in good standing with MTAM ResponsibiliĆ&#x;es include: • Direct paĆ&#x;ent care • CharĆ&#x;ng in accordance to professional standards Horizon OHS is a mulĆ&#x;disciplinary OccupaĆ&#x;onal Health Clinic that employs numerous medical professionals. We are looking for one more professional to join our team. RĂŠsumĂŠs, together with the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, with permission to contact them, can be forwarded to: Horizon OHS Second Ňoor, Westwood Mall 436 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0C6 Fax: (204) 677-2695 Email: candres@HorizonOHS.com DEADLINE: open unĆ&#x;l ÄŽlled
Are you looking for work? Are you looking for a change? Juniper Centre is looking for staff to support females in our residential programs.
FULLTIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE If you are looking for a ful¿lling and gratifying career, come join our Juniper Centre Team. We offer a rewarding work environment with competitive pay and bene¿ts. We are willing to train, so no previous experience is necessary. If you are compassionate and hard working this might be the place for you! Prior to employment: must have clean criminal record check, positive reference checks and not be on the Child Abuse or Vulnerable Person registry. Priority will be given to the applicants who have a high school diploma and a class ¿ve driver’s license. If you are interested please drop off a resume at 108 Nelson Rd. Attn: snjci@mymts.net If you require more information Call Sabrina Norman 677-2970 or drop by the Juniper Centre
CAREER OPPORTUNITY t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSJFT t 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF t $POUJOVJOH &EVDBUJPO t 3FNPUFOFTT "MMPXBODF t &YDFMMFOU #FOFĂśUT
> Regional Manager - Materials Management 'VMM UJNF '5& t 1PTJUJPO DBO CF CBTFE JO 'MJO 'MPO PS 5IF 1BT .# "DIJFWJOH UIF QFSGFDU CBMBODF TUBSUT XJUI UIF SJHIU FOWJSPONFOU The Northern Health Region offers opportunities to grow and flourish in nature’s playground. Enjoy four seasons of activities to challenge the most ambitious lifestyle in Manitoba’s North. We are seeking a dynamic Regional Materials Manager who will lead the Northern Health Region’s Materials Management and Logistic Department. Reporting to the VP-Corporate Services and CFO, the successful candidate will enhance efficiencies and develop a collaborative work environment amongst the three major regional centers. The candidate is expected to be current in new developments relative to material and supply management to enable designed reduction in supply costs and improve product quality and value to the organization. This position requires provision of service and travel to outlying communities. Qualifications: t $FSUJÜFE 1VSDIBTJOH 1SPGFTTJPOBM $11 PS SFMBUFE EFTJHOBUJPO JO QVSDIBTJOH or business with extensive experience in Material Management. t .VTU IBWF B WBMJE $MBTT 7 .BOJUPCB %SJWFS T -JDFOTF XJUI BDDFTT UP B WFIJDMF and willingness to travel the region year round. t .JOJNVN ÜWF ZFBST QSPHSFTTJWF NBOBHFNFOU FYQFSJFODF XJUI TQFDJÜD IFBMUIDBSF FYQFSJFODF B EFÜOJUF BTTFU t 'PVS ZFBST TVQFSWJTPSZ FYQFSJFODF t .VTU CF DPNQFUFOU XJUI 8JOEPXT CBTFE QSPHSBNT .JDSPTPGU 8PSE &YDFM 1PXFS1PJOU 0VUMPPL BOE *OUFSOFU 'PS DPNQMFUF MJTU PG RVBMJÜDBUJPOT QMFBTF WJTJU PVS XFCTJUF www.nrha.ca. Please submit resumÊ by February 20, 2015 to: Holly Rousson, RPR, Recruitment Officer Box 240, The Pas, MB R9A 1K4 Fax: (204) 627-6805, Email: recruitwest@nrha.ca Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
www.nrha.ca Northern OfďŹ ce Manager Term ending May 2016 with possibility of permanency Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson and The Pas/OCN, MB Competition No. 2339.01.15
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Grade XII; Additional administrative support or secretarial courses (or equivalent); Proficient in the use of MS Office and Windows are required for this position; 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: $42,325.92 - $58,605.98 d.o.q per annum. MYS offers a competitive benefits and pension plan. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. February 11, 2015. MYS is committed to developing an 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 thos or other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.
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Classification: Administrative Officer Full-Time Regular Position Flin Flon, MB Competition No. 15-006 Closing Date: February 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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Macdonald Youth Services requires an experienced Northern Office Manager to work as an extension of the Manager of Agency Administration to ensure that business continuity is maintained across the Kisewatisiwin Service Area by coordinating administrative support through established procedures for coverage when required for administrative positions and/or duties while maintaining consistent administrative standards, processes, resources and expectations throughout the Kisewatisiwin Service Area. Travel to The Pas on occasion will be required.
NORTHERN MANITOBA MINING ACADEMY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE CASUAL CUSTODIAN Positions:
Casual Custodian, on-call basis
Responsibilities: The Custodian will be reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator – North. To carry out the normal duties and responsibilities of a Custodian. QualiďŹ cations: • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in related ďŹ eld • A combination of education and experience in a similar work setting can be considered • Ability to adhere to conďŹ dentiality when working with sensitive information • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills • Must have good verbal and written communication skills • Must be available on short notice to fulďŹ ll vacancy 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 ďŹ nalizing the appointment of the successful candidate. Closing Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2014 A cover letter and resume 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 We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Classification: Clerk 2 Part-Time Regular Position: 5 hours day Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-009 Closing Date: February 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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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Administrative Assistant Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking One (1) Full Time Administrative Assistant in our Cross Lake OďŹƒce. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment. QualiďŹ cations: • Minimum Grade 12 and/or post-secondary education in clerical/receptionist ďŹ eld • Three (3) Years Direct experience in a clerical/receptionist capacity; • Excellent verbal, communication, grammar, organizational & computer skills; • Must be punctual, self- motivated & multi task oriented • Exceptional Work ethic & Flexibility; • Ability to take direction, Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • ProďŹ cient in Microsoft OďŹƒce, Word, Excel & Outlook • Ability to speak & understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Must be willing to travel; Responsibilities: • Provide administrative support to various departments (Associate Director & Human Resources); • Scheduling & Coordinating meetings, interviews, events and other similar activities; • Coordinating between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems; • Managing inventory of assets & supplies; • Managing ďŹ les; • Preparing Correspondence using various Microsoft OďŹƒce Software Programs; • Preparing meeting minutes, meeting notes and internal support materials; • Operation of Various OďŹƒce Equipment • Be professional, exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities. Your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ must clearly indicate how you meet the qualiďŹ cations. Please submit three references at time of application. Salary: Based on qualiďŹ cations. Deadline for Applications: February 13, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m. Apply to: Advertisement # NAA64 Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0
Or for more information contact: Noelle Halcrow, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902
“We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.� Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
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Careers Full time position Class 3 driver with airbrakes Hours are 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Starting wage is $15.00 per hour with six months probation. Fully trained, $17.00 per hour plus $75.00 per call out. Must have own vehicle and able to work alone unsupervised. Please drop resumes off at Mara-Tech Aviation (Esso Station) at Thompson airport or call 204-677-4920
Thompson Unlimited (the City of Thompson’s economic development corporation) is seeking a:
GENERAL MANAGER
T H O M P S O N Now hiring full and part time
Your search is over. The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.
Mechanical Supervisor Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson and The Pas, MB Advertisement Number: 29693 Closing Date: February 17, 2015 Salary Range: $52,842.00 - $63,381.00 per year plus applicable remoteness allowance
Guest Service Agents We are looking for outgoing energetic individuals to join our team. We offer competitive wages, Àexible working hours, and a great working environment. If that’s you, drop your resume to the Days Inn & Suites Thompson
Your search is over.
The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan (Some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).
The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.
Qualifications: Essential: Extensive experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Truck Transport Mechanic at a journeyman level. Experience using a computerized equipment management system. Management experience in the operations of heavy duty fleet. Experience using computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and diagnostic software.
Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Licence, Truck Transport Mechanic Certification or Agricultural Mechanic Licence. Minimum Class 5 driver’s licence with the ability to obtain a Class 3 with Air Endorsement. Ability to obtain truck/tractor and trailer/semi-trailer signing officer certificate. Physically able to perform all the duties of the job. Please see the website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for a complete list of qualifications.
Duties: The Mechanical Supervisor provides direction the daily activities of VEMA equipment repair shop to ensure safe, timely and cost effective repair and servicing of equipment. The successful candidate for this position may be considered for relocation after (5) five years of service, subject to operational requirements. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and remain in effect for 12 months. Please indicate which location you are applying for.
Apply to: Advertisement No. 29693 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Recruitment Support Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-2608 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: Govjobs@gov.mb.ca When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your e-mail. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/ or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability. Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.
Facility Manager Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 29706 Closing Date: February 17, 2015 Salary Range: $46,769.00 – $60,668.00 per year plus remoteness allowance Must have satisfactory security check, including a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Qualifications: Must have a Technical Certification with a major trade designation, such as a 5th Class Power Engineer certificate, post secondary certificate/diploma in facility/ property management or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in facility management, operations, and maintenance is required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience in the supervision of staff is required. Experience and knowledge with budgets and cash flows is desired. Please see the website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for a full listing of all qualifications and conditions of employment. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for an underfill.
Duties: Under the direction of the District Property Manager, the Facility Manager is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Provincially owned and leased buildings and grounds, including human resource, budget and capital assets, ensuring that the client departments have a safe, clean, and comfortable area in which to carry out their programs.
Apply to: Advertisement No. 29706 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3777 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Your cover letter, résumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/ or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.
The Opportunity: • Lead an organization tasked with growing and diversifying the economy of this vibrant Northern community. The Responsibilities: • Develop, implement and manage strategic plans and initiatives • Liaise with government, business and industry • Cultivate partnerships with relevant organizations • Report on Thompson Unlimited objectives and success Qualifications: • Extensive leadership experience • Strong understanding of economic development issues, tools and practices • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills • Proven track record in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders. • Creative. Energetic. Innovative. If you’re interested in a challenging but rewarding career living in Manitoba’s fourth largest city, please forward your resume with cover letter by mail or email: President Thompson Unlimited 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB, R8N 2B8 info@thompsonunlimited.ca Deadline for Applications: February 16th Salary is dependent on qualifications – for additional information direct emails to the address above. Phone calls are not accepted.
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.
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Classification: Building Service Supervisor Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition Number: 14-084 Closing Date: February 15, 2015 or until the position is filled Salary Range: $19.59 - $23.03 hourly, plus remoteness allowance Under the direction of the Campus Operations Supervisor, the Building Service Supervisor is responsible for the overall daily cleaning at the University College of the North, Thompson Campus. This includes the recruitment, orientation, training and employee relations matters related to Building Service Workers positions. Qualifications: &RPELQDWLRQ RI HGXFDWLRQ DQG H[SHULHQFH DV LW UHODWHV WR WKH SRVLWLRQ 0XVW KDYH SUHYLRXV FXVWRGLDO H[SHULHQFH $ELOLW\ WR GLUHFW DQG VXSHUYLVH SHUVRQQHO ZKR DUH SHUIRUPLQJ WKH ZRUN .QRZOHGJH RI DQG GHPRQVWUDWHG H[SHULHQFH ZLWK XVH RI FOHDQLQJ DQG small equipment. &RPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV ERWK RUDO DQG ZULWWHQ *RRG LQWHUSHUVRQDO VNLOOV &XVWRPHU VHUYLFH IRFXVHG DQG GHSHQGDEOH 'HPRQVWUDWHG LQLWLDWLYH LQ SULRULWL]LQJ WDVNV DQG EH VHOI PRWLYDWHG WR DVVLJQ and complete tasks. &DSDEOH RI ZRUNLQJ LQ DQ HQYLURQPHQW ZKHUH SULRULWLHV PD\ FKDQJH DV emergencies occur. $EOH WR ZRUN LQ FRQILQHG VSDFHV DQG DW KHLJKWV 3HUVRQDO H[SHULHQFH DQG RU NQRZOHGJH DQG XQGHUVWDQGLQJ RI WKH Aboriginal culture. Assets: .QRZOHGJH RI VDIH XVH DQG DSSOLFDWLRQ RI FKHPLFDOV L H :+0,6 3UHYLRXV VXSHUYLVRU\ H[SHULHQFH $ELOLW\ WR VSHDN DQ $ERULJLQDO ODQJXDJH Conditions of employment: 0XVW SURYLGH &ULPLQDO 5HFRUGV DQG &KLOG $EXVH 5HJLVWU\ FKHFN 9DOLG GULYHU¶V OLFHQVH &DQGLGDWHV PXVW EH OHJDOO\ HQWLWOHG WR ZRUN LQ &DQDGD &UXFLDO WR WKLV SRVLWLRQ LV WKDW WKH FDQGLGDWH PXVW EH ZLOOLQJ WR DWWHQG training and workshops. 0XVW EH SK\VLFDOO\ FDSDEOH RI SHUIRUPLQJ WKH UHTXLUHG GXWLHV Applicants must provide a cover letter, résumé and references with their application. Applicants must demonstrate on their résumé how they meet WKH TXDOLILFDWLRQV 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH :RUNIRUFH IRUPHUO\ HPSOR\PHQW HTXLW\ is a factor in the selection process. Applicants are invited to indicate in their covering letter or résumé if they are from any of the following groups: Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, or women DQG PHQ LQ QRQ WUDGLWLRQDO UROHV $OO TXDOLILHG FDQGLGDWHV DUH HQFRXUDJHG WR apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Apply to: University College of the North Attention: Human Resources P.O. Box 3000, The Pas, MB R9A 1M7 Fax: (204) 623-4414 Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca (preferred format) We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba). For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca.
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