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per cent of sales.”

While Tanner-Spence does feel bad about saddling the City Centre Mall with another empty space, especially after the closing of Don Johnson Jewellers in January, she maintains that Thompson is still rife with business opportunities.

In particular, she believes that the closing of Myleen’s Treasures will give others the chance to sell speciality items like musical instruments.

“If you looked at how many [instruments] I sold in a year and someone dedicates themselves to that I think it would be something that could carry its own weight.”

Otherwise, Tanner-Spence wanted to thank her customers for all their years of loyal patronage, and wishes other northern business owners well on their future endeavours.

“I feel sad that I’m leaving, for sure,” she said. “I lived in Thompson for years and years and it’s such a beautiful place to be and now there’s one less place for people to shop.”

The City Centre Mall in Thompson will be short another tenant in two months’ time, since Myleen’s Treasures is shutting down March 31.

Owner Marilyn TannerSpence said she isn’t pulling the plug for financial reasons, since the business is still turning a profit.

Instead, this decision was strictly personal. Tanner-Spence says she was forced to reevaluate her priorities after a second brush with cancer last summer almost claimed her life.

“I was in a lot of pain and had a lot of blood that shouldn’t be coming out,” said Tanner-Spence, who is in better health now. “So it was just pretty scary and I made plans to, if I didn’t live past the summer, get my things in order and one of them was looking at all of my leases. The lease for Thompson was up so I just Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson made arrangements to close.”

Myleen’s Treasures in Thompson’s City Centre Mall will be closing its doors permanently March 31.

To make life even simpler, the entrepreneur is also aiming to close her other business, Teekca’s Aboriginal Boutique, in Norway House sometime next year, although her location in Winnipeg will remain open under different management.

However, Tanner-Spence isn’t completely abandoning Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham the world of business, and is Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. currently drawing up plans to develop online store.

BY IANan GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say “I haven’t quite looked at to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET what I’m going sell 100 per when I get through.”

Though she’stonow written I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it cent, but it would be more gifta book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would waregrowing stuff that sells her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the ces up Iinknow Churchill, “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchthroughout north, so that’s Addictionsthe Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. what I’m focusing she North - Life in Churchill for Manitoba northernon,” director She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I said.

Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the opened ingTanner-Spence wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though Myleen’s Treasures in the you know what, this his- tory and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and always thought she would City Centre Mall around 15 tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson do. years a basic dollar head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go “In ago my asyouth I never store.

However, throughfelt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the out the“But years, her Ibusiness said. when moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on model graduallytoevolved to ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really to Thompson get into “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an encompass of and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so the school different of socialkinds work, products. at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” stores really have do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of Churchfor“Dollar university and realized, Now that she’s got a‘Holy, hard I’m timenot making money bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book under her belt, if you don’t have the volume many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things right?’

I certainly developed Though she’s not there They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try oflot people, so in weuniversity started to cause she always tells her she might not do again. a of skill any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. bring in other products like stories at Parks Canada in and came out of there with “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I have another book in the Manitobah Mukluks a very strong skill in and my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to me,” she says. “It’s a darker guitars different writingand and confithings dencethat in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personweren’t up thereI already,” she put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. my writing. write very said. made thethere. store for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. clear “So and that that’s it. It’s you somewhere else and all Maybe in the next five years more viable and our party secSome people say it’s kind of is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do.

Because of that, your loved ones and your it’s something I’ll focus on tion was the highest blunt or probably direct. I don’t tend never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to history is gone?’” doing.”

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15-year-old girl reported missing Feb. 1 in Thompson

Friday, February 8, 2019

Transit buses resume running Feb. 11

Single

Adult- $2.00 Student - $1.50 Senior - $1.50

RCMP photo Missing 15-year-old Theresa Miles was last seen at her residence on Westwood Drive in Thompson on the afternoon of Feb. 1.

Thompson RCMP are looking for a 15-year-old girl who has not been since since around 4 p.m. Feb. 1 at her residence on Westwood Drive.

Theresa Faith Miles was reported missing just after 11 p.m. that night and is described as 5’7” and 105 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information on Miles’s whereabouts is asked to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Secure tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Faculty of Social Work The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Northern Bachelor of for Social Work Program Thompson is now accepting applications the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March of 1, 2019.

The program is scheduled The University Manitoba, Faculty of SocialtoWork at Thompson begin September 2019.

Students may complete the is now accepting applications for theNorthern Northern Bachelor of Social WorkWork Program as a full-time part-timefor student.

Social Program.

The ordeadline submitting applications

March 1, 2007. The program is education scheduledfor to begin September Theisprogram provides post-secondary Residents of Northern in particular those as a full-time or 2007. Students mayManitoba, complete the NBSW Program whopart-time have not student. had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers The program provides post-secondary education for Residents or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had be required.

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the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack The Cityofof Thompson’s transit service will resume Feb. 11 with the same schedules and fares that were in place

Individuals can applylinguistic either under or in remote beforeareas. service was suspended Nov. 1, the city said in a Feb. 5 news release. formal education, barriersACCESS or residence EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for The buses will be operated by Maple Bus Lines from now until June 30 as the transit ad-hoc committee “re-evaluRelocation to Thompson will be required. mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 ates the structure of transit services in Thompson, with input from a broader range of stakeholders throughout the Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL credit hours of university level courses.

The EXTERNAL community” before making a decision on the long-term future of Thompson transit at the end of the school year. categories.

The ACCESS category for hours mature category is for regular students who have 30 is credit or students, 21 years moreorofover, university level under courses30 and are inhours good academic who have credit of university level courses. standing. both categories, applicants have resided The For EXTERNAL category is must for students who have 30 credit in Northern for 6 months or more prior to are the in good academic hours orManitoba more of university level courses and application deadline or have been a longapplicants term resident of have resided in standing.

For both categories, must the North.

Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application

For deadline information or applications contact the Faculty of North. or have been a long term resident of the Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/ at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 social_work/programs/northern/591.html

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Manitoba Blizzard lacrosse team playing two games in Thompson this April

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompsonites will have the opportunity to see junior B lacrosse this spring.

On April 27−28, the Manitoba Blizzard junior B lacrosse team will be in the Hub of the North to play two regular season games against the Saskatchewan SWAT at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

Thompson lacrosse coach Brad Ritchie made this announcement during the Feb. 4 city council meeting and said that he put this series together to give Northern Manitoba residents some exposure to the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League.

“What we want to accomplish with this weekend is we want to demonstrate lacrosse at its highest level for a lot of people: athletes who currently play lacrosse in Thompson, athletes who haven’t been introduced to the sport … to parents as well as other people in the community,” he said.

Ritchie went on to talk about Thompson’s connection to the Blizzard, and how a handful of local athletes have helped the Winnipeg-based team clinch a pair of league championships over the past couple

of years. The team’s roster last season included Ritchie’s two sons Evan and Taylor, as well as other homegrown talent like William Lutz, David Saunders and Isaac Babulic.

“So it’s a very strong program in a very strong league that has been the next level for Thompsonites who wish to continue playing lacrosse,” said Ritchie. “Last year the Manitoba Blizzard were even an overtime loss away from advancing to the gold medal championship in the national championships for junior lacrosse in Ontario.”

The coach also told council that he was able to convince both teams to compete in this weekend series partially because of the city’s growing reputation as a premiere host city, especially after the Manitoba Winter Games last March.

“Every time someone comes to Thompson for the first time they always have a great experience,” he said.

“I have no doubt that this will be the same with this event, and it will be a lot of fun.”

After Ritchie wrapped up his presentation, all eight members of council threw their full support behind

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Thompson lacrosse coach Brad Ritchie kicked off the Feb. 4 city council meeting by announcing that the Manitoba Blizzard will be playing two games in the C.A. Nesbitt Arena April 27−28. his initiative, referencing the city’s long tradition of developing lacrosse athletes.

“I think people in Thompson don’t really know the history of lacrosse in Thompson,” said deputy

mayor Kathy Valentino. “I don’t know the numbers now, but it wasn’t too long ago they had a bigger membership than Thompson minor hockey, with the youth.”

Valentino also encour-

aged Ritchie to collaborate more closely with the city’s recreation and community services committee, who are holding their next meeting at noon Feb. 19 in the Mary Fenske Boardroom at the

Thompson Regional Community Centre.

To learn more about opportunities to play lacrosse locally, please visit the Thompson Lacrosse Association’s Facebook page.

Three-way council byelection race confirmed as deadline for candidates to withdraw passed Feb. 5

Nickel Belt News file photos Blake Ellis will be at the top of the ballot for Thompson’s March 11 byelection, followed by Chiew Chong and Andre Proulx.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A three-way race for the eighth and final seat on Thompson’s city council was confirmed Feb. 5 when none of the candidates who registered by the Feb. 4 nomination deadline withdrew before 4 p.m. the following day.

The field consists of two political wannabes who hope to become rookie politicians in the March 11 byelection as well as the only incumbent who ran in the Oct. 24 general election who did not win re-election.

Blake Ellis, who served on council from 2014 to 2018, will appear at the top of the

ballot, after having been selected first in a random draw.

A resident of Thompson for more than 20 years as well as a former reporter and editor at the Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News, Ellis said before the general election in the fall that he wanted to run again because the previous council had done a lot of good work and he wanted to ensure the city kept moving in the direction it had been going.

The priority local issues he identified at that time were economic diversification and inclusiveness.

Chong, a heavy-duty mechanic and owner of

a Chinese restaurant, has filed a court challenge of the results of the Oct. 24 municipal election – which saw him and Proulx tie for the final seat. He has lived in Thompson for more than 40 years and been a business owner for more than two decades. He said in the fall that he wanted to scrutinize the city’s finances if elected and make sure that there are things for young people to do so they don’t resort to vandalism for kicks.

Chong also said that another priority area for him would be improving the state of Thompson’s streets.

Proulx, who will be last on the ballot, is the newest

arrival to Thompson of the three candidates, having moved to the city in 2008.

He is a mechanic and has owned AMP Industries for the past four years. Proulx said that, if elected, he wanted to improve communication between the city, its residents and surrounding communities as well as to work with First Nations and other levels of government to address addictions, crime and homelessness issues in Thompson’s downtown area.

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It was also my pleasure last week to congratulate Laura Brass, Justin Mallet, Vincent Meredith, Daniel Stevens, Darryl Moose, Corey Munroe and Darien Munroe-Massan for their hard work and dedication in completing the 50-week Youth Build Program with the Thompson Boys and Girls Club. I wish them all the best in their current and future job placements.

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Nickelchoices Belt News photo Leonethat Jackson tion of his life! s ahead of the inbylife kes sored farewell tea. oner is(pagan hard Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui.

Sister Andrea Dubut Ireland being of will please him. Tell the ises that Lalor Mine since 2013 and e doctor has I asked ifPatrick she would hike mont is a member of ui isdrown. the was the first women in 41 After converting Ire- story of to St. to concerned. the road back.

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main focus of her work in adult education, which includes Columniststrain• Page 5 ing lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of different native tribes to cleanse Christian Initiation ofa the body and spirit. DMT is psychedelic drug that has historAdults).

Former Snow Lake resident seeking answers as he travels the world Musings Snow Lake from Maui

ically been prepared by various dying a varfactly. Leone and I looked cultures for ritual purposes and involved in mine rescue in res.

The their search at one another andshe ourhas conspiritual experience. San Pedro is 2014 and says that que comacement. gratulations seemed just a columnar cactus with hallucinobeen at it faithfully ever since. gy, topogg acknowmarc.jackson@post.com Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson genic properties. little hollow.

Anyway, off Brasch has participated in four ee ... lava, date, 28 Morozoff noted that the cereshe went and we met her doctor Eman Yousif and husband Musab at a Chamber of Commerce-sponlocal competitions, and one lleys, and he National Nickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson provincial monies can help people break out again (on her way back competition, where a. res/high gthe ceremony Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. of repetitive patterns of thinkup) about three-quarters her team was the runner-up. “I Marc Jackson AprilWhat 28 in vely. ing and gives the participant a Lalor Mine since 2013 and am honoured, excited, nervof the way down.

Oh, to be Lake t tellMiner you I asked if she would hike ous few hours of contrasting insight. was the first women in 41 and damn right stoked young!

By the time we hit oneroad of seven Canadian feters, sons, spouses and siblings be s that methe back.

“No, the “Sometimes you see things that turns into a look of surprise the trail wearing fl ip-fl ops to labour underground tothe have been asked to join trailhead, we were tired, sunny day of the workers lost in the dis- years male mine personnel waii share trail,” sherescue said matter-ofyou never thought of, and it sticks when they realize that I and questioned her sanity. for the company.

She became this first in a lifetime event,” sore and seeking a bit of many in in aster and the solemnness of who willLeone travel and to theI looked Interhose back factly. with you,” he said. “You don’t involved in mine rescue in said Brasch of her selection. don’t actually stutter!

On So, bright and early the next nourishment.

We stopped Through effective coeentage in shorts, national Mine Rescue Compethe event. of at one another and our conhave major revelations every time, and says that sheout hason She no idea thatLeoda’s HudbayPie topic ofBateman directions, we 2014 morning we at ahad place called United Steel- theAs tition being heldheaded between Sept. well, talked s writing, operation in a range of gratulations seemed just a but there is the potential, because been at it faithfully ever since. already made a decision to theand trail and we left Shop and outdid any good have found that people are 19 Local Oct....1 oh, in Ekaterinburg, about a trip he recently made e for 7106 five marc.jackson@post.com you think of things differently.” little hollow.

Anyway, off sponsor Brasch has participated in four her attendance at the sectors and services, our great about offering them our fl ip-fl ops at home.

Good we’d accomplished with a representto a Health and Safety confer- Russia. Snow Lake’s Jodi Braforecast Asked if he is a freethinker, she went and we met her local competitions, and one competition and her training, up, just not very accurate thing; it was a pretty rugged an opened piece of the best banana comin Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- sch and six others will kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com Manitoba government is chance of Ience Morozoff explains that he now recently had an interesting again (on her way back provincial competition, where when the announcement was with Trying to fiand nd pete trek.asLots ofthe steep inclines cream pie I’ve ever eaten. introducing part of “Diamonds vania.them.

“Canada is great hose days conversation tries to have an open opinion about with a young man, working with the federal up) about three-quarters her team was the runner-up.

“I made Saturday, April 28 at a on Costco inplace Kahului (kaaand rockmine fromrescue top to Checking out the trail on is the day the Constituency Office: thelava Rough” a wonderful to live, but in yet to see originally everything.

“One of the biggest from Snow Lake, who am honoured, excited, nervof the way down.

Oh, to be banquet held in conjunction ... workers see what I did bottom.

We hit the summit er all those who-louie team; to ready for the event, for every five that die government to improve the internet afterwards, it ther has has spent the last five years or soous differences how I was before and damn right stoked their annual local mine Unit 3-40 Moakabout Crescent young!

By over the time we hit with knd and never there), (1,600 2.5 miles) ended at be ofwe seven Canadian fewillfeet take part in training siblings in one Canada, only oneup dies ina they was noted to be challenging lives of people across our So same travelling and how I think now is that my ego and experiencing life in of surprise the trail wearing fl ip-fl ops to have been asked to join rescue event.

“To put the icing the trailhead, we were tired, ty male mine rescue personnel Aug. 19 toSome Sept. 1people at a in two hours. a Lowes, then a“IWalinto thereturn dis- Target, America,” he observed. was from and strenuous hike; recomThompson, MB 2B7 was once tiedR8N strongly to whatever ly countries and cultures. zegetting that and questioned sanity. firstand in on a seeking lifetime event,” theAn cake,example my dear old dad sore a bit of onmended province. of began.

“We who will travel toher thescary Inter-to this yet-to-be-disclosed mnness ofI other shocked … it is pretty Mart before finally pulling continue downlocation. the other for people in good I believed or thought, and if someorecast is Jesse Morozoff, now 34, grew Brasch of her selection. utter!

On into So, bright and early the was present to witness this nourishment.

We stopped talk about national Mine Rescue The a project initithink that we are thatCompefarnext be- said the Costco parking lot. side ofteam theismountain, andpartnership 204-677-2066 physical condition.

Hmmm, this is our one disagreed, I wanted to argue,” up in Snow Lake, one street over n getting Kelly Bindle She had no idea that Hudbay unbelievable event,” she said. tions, we morning we headed out on at a by place calledback Leoda’s Pie good thing we didn’t read usly at work tition held between Sept. I ated Denare Beach man talked hind them workplace health In being this fiin rst instalment, then hitchhike toSastheir Morozoff said.

“Now, that I have from us.

He was a tall, lanky boy forecast. already made a decision to “This experience is only gojoint investment with the the trail ... oh, and we left people are Shop and anytogood ed of illness 19 and Oct. in Ekaterinburg, KariaLentowicz ently made wanted and safety.” to 1minor mention a hikeandkatchewan’s vehicle.

Weoutdid had bite eat, that before we went. changed many of my opinions, I who played hockey dety imagine sponsor her attendance at the ing to take me farther and to a ing them our fl ip-fl ops at home.

Good we’d accomplished with work.”

Russia.

Snow Jodi Bruce Coleyourselves in an effort confer- my Prior to Lake’s the laying of and federal anwife and I took in.BraWe congratulated ona government, One final thing that stop and think, ‘Hey, I was wrong hung out on occasion with our son. competition and her training, whole other level in my mine yone vis- sch thing; itsix was a pretty rugged , accurate Bateman piece ofit,the banana and others will comraise the profile of women Pennsylwreaths, Bateman noted that to making andbest took in the rescue enjoy and had someboth my wife Leone and about that, I could be wrong about wasSteelworkers ahiking quiet kid, but on the ice,when nounced incareer.”

February, of I at developing a long-term history. the pie announcement was tices ng to fiare nd trek.

Lots of steep inclines the 25th an-Heone pete as part of the “Diamonds cream I’ve ever eaten. in industry and in mine rescue. great and the had lost six recommend the Lahaina panoramic beauty of the have noticed; when walkthis.’ I guess I listen to everyone’s young Morozoff had focus, great made Saturday, April 28 at a Of note, the team that won mmunity ului (kaaand lava from top to The estray Mine nearly million tobeaches cre- economic development in the Rough” mine project goal is to foster to live, but Pali members atrock work the As well, this year’s Checking out the trail on $47 Trail to us.

Ita during is arescue steep island before starting back ing the streets or opinions without getting defenskating ability and slapshot that held inafterwards, conjunction the local competition and will al Hawaiwhat I did bottom.

We hit summit 26 miners team; to ready forthe the event, the of atrail woman’s ers that die hike past year.

Hemountain named them and banquet thedevelopment internet it up a fi lled down the same we’d ate up to 1,400 new and provincial budget increasstrategy for growth and sive, because I don’t tie my own of Kihei (key-hi), everybelied his years.

Growing up in a with their annual local mine represent the Lalor Mine at nsists a up prevent(1,600 feet 2.5 miles) underground dne atof they takeofover part in training mine team dies ina with theirwill places work. was noted to berescue challenging power windmills, come up. “To Just before we the opinions to my ego anymore.” one you pass nods and small and sheltered community, rescue event. put the icing provincial mine rescue newly funded early learn- prosperity in Northern es funding for health care ve vowels explosion from Aug. 19 toSome Sept.

1people atbea to in Seven two hours. hen a“IWaladvance and retain therecomskill ved. wasat situated wreaths were laid and strenuous hike; between Lahaina did, acake, young lady her competition Since that first experience in was little need to ever leave. says hello.

I wasatthinking on thenecessary my to dear oldindad in May Lac du nts.

Most outh, Nova yet-to-be-disclosed location. level compete at tty scary to there fore the service closed with a ly pulling continue on down the other mended for people in good ing and child careBobspaces highest ever Manitoba. We are con- to its (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea 20spresent came up on us from the Bonnet Peru, Morozofflevel has spent muchin of There was work for anyone who it was because we were was to witness this is captain Forsyth, with arked consonTheofteam ismountain, a and project initian international level, in what hat far be-a side minute’s silence attendees arking lot. the and physical condition.

Hmmm, his time Wwoofing, CouchSurfing, (ma-ah-lee-ah).

We didn’t other side of the trail.

She wanted it, and a life in the outdoors unbelievable event,” she said.

Tyler Irving, Jenny Oleksuk, all from Canada, but then in Manitoba.

Included in Manitoba, further reduces tinuing this work with wtalment, Glasgow, seem toI ated by Beach Sastraditionally a male-dominlace health retired toDenare the Snow Lake Roythen hitchhike back toother their is good thingher we read Brandon exploring, and learning. WWOOF check into itcountless much, had parked car 2.5 miles people“This experience isdidn’t only govice-captain there isCook, the are odd aloha Bateman at-was katchewan’s Kari Lentowicz ated environment. alsomething Canadian Legion for coffee, hen this expansion pre-in industry and First Nations ambulance fees, 60 on a they hike vehicle.

We had a bite to eat, that before we went. is the World Widecreates Opportunities aspired to.

However, like many than with a couple we’d down the other side of the ing to take me farther and to a Jordan Galloway and director there for good measure. on Bruce in an effort Ms. Brasch hasthing been emlaying of and snacks, andColey fellowship. incapacity. there ok in.

We congratulated ourselves on One final that on Organic Farms and Couchschool spaces Thomphis for age group, finished to unlock theJackson full-time paramedic posasked at the whole trail, climbed toin the top, and of other level my mine operationsat Brian Shapka.

Nonetheless, it’s not too communities ng tosomedaughNickel Belt News photo by Marc to raise theit,adirections profile ofhe women ployed with Hudbay at the noted that from Finally, local woman will odd extra making and took inthey the rescue had bothheading my wife Leone and I tough being a tourist ... in Surfing is a non-monetary hosschool, packed up his belongings, career.” trailhead.

They said was down the side son Children’s World and economic potential in our itions, boosts spending for industry andbeauty in mine rescue. adLahaina lost six in Jesse Morozoff od meashe panoramic ofthe the have noticed; when walkpitality and social networking headed chasing Of had note, the team thatup. won had hikedwest, the 2.5 miles tobig we just come We a state filled with tourists!

The project goal is to foster during the and d isusually a steep island before starting back Early Learning and atChild the home cancer drug proing the streets orand beaches service that arranges homestays, him disgusted with the care be looking me colfunny. region.

I was just admittedly scaring everyone close local competition willhealth noted that her vehicle would the top of a mountain and the Editor’s Note: This the development of atrail woman’s dunciation themfilled and paycheques. tain down thesettled same we’dgotrepresent and offers lodging and hospitality. ofsystem.

Kihei (key-hi), everyHe began to look at living researching this stuff in my free to him with the sudden change in Morozoff in Leduc, the Lalor Mine at back down the same route be on the other side of the Care Thompson, as well These kinds of economic gram and invests in new umn was intended for the underground mine team sk. out, but into indmills, come up.

Just rescue before we the Morozoff also became fluent in “off grid.” time and I wasn’t talking to anyone the course of his life. one you pass nods and the pipe trade, eventuprovincial mine rescue in four hours. ..and adding trail when she arrived atnursery the March 9 Nickel spaces Belt News and service improvements to advance and retain the skill ere laid beas school schools, and k all that did, a young lady in her nme Lahaina Spanishinfrastructure and spent time teaching Morozoff became interested in about it.”

This changed, working With the money Morozoff had ally gained his Red Seal.

During says hello.

I was thinking competition in May at Lac du early that the only to thing they’d bottom and offered to give but got lost in electronic level necessary compete at osed with a ng things 20sdifferent came upis on us from the Bonnet English in a village in Guatemala. concept of Earthships.

For the with likeminded people, duringwhat his after house, he cleared in the west, the young it the was because we were captain Bob Forsyth, atlooked Riverside Daycare in are weselling arehisfocused other priorities such as the eMa’alaea Surgeryhisdo her a is lift back.

She wear antime international level, insomewhat dfor attendees limbo somewhere between direcHe has travelled throughout sevWe didn’t other side of the trail.

She unacquainted, an Earthship is a month in New Mexico. his debt and travelled for five man started to become aware of Tyler Irving, Jenny Oleksuk, all from Canada, but then Unit at the “I’m MauiThe thing more substantial than at her watch and said, traditionally a male-dominLake Royandagreement Manitoba, so on at the Manitoba legisThompson.

Look ech, have a theis eralNorth southerninitiative. states and much of brand ofthe passive solar earth Immediately after, Morozoff years, first hiking, camping and other had parked her car 2.5He miles world around him. wasBrandon vice-captain there isCook, odd aloha in shelal Hospital doing pretty good on time, tennis shoes.

They confi ded ated environment. for coffee, it’s appearing today. ir face as Central America. He session has lodged is about improved quality, ter that is made of both natural working on several Earthship journeyed to Sedona, Arizona This legislative lature, especially now that reading a variety of articles and uple we’d down the other side of the Jordan Galloway and director anks to the there for good measure.

Ms.they’d Braschseen has been ship. that a girlemon I think I’ll hike back to it.” and worked with a diverse populy, which and upcycled materials, such as builds in Western Canada, before where he stayed for week and watching videos that pointed out ons at the trail, climbed to the top, and of operations Brian Shapka. riends doNonetheless, it’s not too accessibility, affordability the house is back in ses- will lation, allow us to continue woman will ployed with Hudbay at the ranging from Hare Krishnas earth-packed tires and...bottles.

“I hiked with an old guide he’d heard moving on to Peru. The draw heheading believeddown was corruption saidatthey was the side tough sed theirwhat being a tourist in inclusivity This week, ourhemisphere Min- was making our province a betand old hippies to survivalists and quit my job with to goand to the Earthship about.in Thechildman knew of sion. numerous to the southern many life.

5party. milesThis to within we had justwalks comeofup.

WeHe a state filled tourists! circus performers, all the while in Taos, New Mexico,” landmarks and ruins that weren’t hatched listening to Joe Rogan looks upon views at the Academy onation bynow noted that her his vehicle would ntain and care, with consideration ister of Finance, Cameron ter place for generations to Editor’s Note: This colsaidwas Morozoff.

“It was athe fairly new on maps. Each day they would podcasts. During a guided tour expanding his knowledge, broadbutside it spurred ear a route dona-time ame beasonextreme, the other of thean umn intended for for families that are most Friesen, introduced Budget come, byhisstaying onbettering track ening interests, and concept, but there inshe himarrived that there was March to theawakening ..uted adding trail when at the 9 Nickel Beltwere Newsstudents hike sun up to sun down in the he spent a week exploring sites as a person. from all over the in world.”

His idea Red Rock Mountains. “The viewsthat such as Machureduces Picchu and a week a societal veneer, to andgive what but need of these services.

2018 further withhimself improvements in fin-invasive ng they’d in fact bottom and offered got lost in electronic Morozoff doesn’t yet claim to was to come back to Canada and were spectacular and there were no in the jungle also exploring, but below surface d ansomeinfantwasher a liftthat back.

Shewasn’t lookedne- limbo ear somewhere between Also in Thompson, the the provincial deficit by nances, services and the the same what was build one in B.C. But the trip pro- sounds, other than nature,” Moro- taking part in ayahuasca, kambo, have all the answers to life, but unit. Steve at her watch andas said, “I’m ntial than cessarily Maui and Manitoba, with the in same focus and ability JointofsoAction Re-like I $319 raiseconomy order to prosorts. It Group zoff said.on “I feel hit somemillion DMT, andwhile San Pedro ceremonies presented.

It got on himtime, asking vided him a revelation m the Emdoing pretty good y confi ded being it’s appearing today. he displayed as a young hockey was the first timesource he’d beenDevelopment sur- real momentsmet of claritying whilethe I under the guidance of a shaman. questions about his life and, more s agroup and basic personal vide stability, security and girl on I think I’ll hike back to it.”

Academyimportantly, it prompted a yearn- rounded by people who had the was up there. When I came back Ayahuasca is a psychoactive trad- player, he will keep searching. this week as part of our exemption onspiritual income taxbrewed opportunity for families in With a love of travel and continuI didn’t itional medicine, d a chequeing for answers. Around this time same awareness about society as to Canada, I decided that Citizen photo courtesy oftoKate Whittonliving the way I from an Amazonian vine. Kambo ally seeking new experiences, the want continue talked about it openly,” nager Katehe also developed a host of aller- him. “WeThompson government’s Look North and delivering the largest the north and throughout had been.”

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Star Gazing – The Gemini Twins Backyard Astronomy garyboyle@wondersofastronomy.com

Gary Boyle Castor and Pollux are Pollux we find Castor. This bright stars belonging to the white coloured spectral class constellation Gemini and are A1 star shines at magnitude part of the dozen bright stars 1.58 and is located 52 light that light up the winter sky. years from us. With a surThey represent the heads of face temperate about twice the twin which were actual- that of Pollux, Castor is a ly half brothers as stated in collection of three pairs of mythology. Located 34 light stars in a very unique dance. years away, Pollux is a mag- A telescope will show Casnitude 1.14 orange coloured tor’s close companion with star, It has a diameter of 9 both components Castor A or 10 times that of our Sun & B are themselves doubles with a surface temperature and possess a mysterious of 5,000 C and cooler than third double companion. our Sun‘s 5,600 C. Although components A & This star seems to have B orbit each other in 445 an outer corona comparable years, component C orbits to our Sun. The exoplanet A & B every 14,000 years.

Pollux b resides 1.6 astroOne of the best examples nomical units from the par- of an open cluster is M35. ent star and takes 1.6 years Found near Castor’s foot, to complete a circular orbit. this group of 200 stars glows To the upper right of at magnitude 5.2 and is a Kelly Bindle

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OBITUARY MORRIS SENKOWSKI March 16, 1951 - February 3, 2019 On February 3 Morris Russell Senkowski, aged 67 years, passed away peacefully at the Northern Spirit Manor Personal Care Home, with his loving wife and family by his side.

Morris was born in Ituna, Saskatchewan on March 16, 1951 and grew up on the family farm.

Morris obtained employment with INCO August 13,1971, retiring after 35 years with the company. Most of his years were spent in open pit mining operating heavy equipment which he enjoyed very much. He was a hard worker who took pride in a job well done.

Morris loved the outdoors. In his younger years he enjoyed his motorcycle. He loved snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter; fishing, gardening, berry picking and doing yard work in the summer.

Morris was a loving husband and proud father. He was a kind and generous gentle man who always put his family first. He unfortunately did not get to know his grandchildren because of his early dementia diagnosis. They would have loved his playful and ‘teddy-bear like’ nature. He will be remembered as a strong man with a tender heart.

His soft smile will be lovingly remembered.

Morris is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marcella. Son Drayton (Erin) and their children Aiden & Owen; Daughter Arlynne (Colby) and their children Reid, Emmett’s & Anya; Son Durant (Jenn) and their children Nadia & Jack. Brother Orest (Angie) and sister Loriann (Bob).

Brothers-in-law Alfonse (Linda), Aloysius (Cathy), Anthony (Bettishia) and sister-in-law Monica (Wayne) as well as many numerous nieces and nephews.

Morris was predeceased by his parents, his father Russell in 2003 and his mother Anne in 2012.

Morris’ family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the Norther Spirit Manor for their support, care and love he received for the past 6 years.

As per Morris’ wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make a donation in Morris’ memory to Northern Spirit Manor or to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

Boardman Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, 204778-7982.

fantastic object in binoculars. When viewed with a telescope, the tiny cluster NGC 2158 is now revealed.

M35 is located 2,800 light years away while smaller NGC 2158 is four times farther from us.

The brilliant duo of planets Venus and Jupiter continues as Venus (brighter and left side of the two) keeps

sinking to the south-eastern horizon on its way to rounding the sun in its orbit. Venus passes the planet Saturn on the morning of the 18th.

Jupiter on the other hand is steadily climbing higher and rises just before 4 a.m. on February 1 and after 2 a.m. on February 28. Mars is still visible low in the western sky after dark moving from

Aries to Taurus and is much fainter than its summer time show. It passes one degree north of the planet Uranus on February 13.

Clear skies.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

He has been interviewed on more than 50 Canadian radio stations and local Ottawa TV. In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the International Astronomical Union has honoured him with the naming of Asteroid (22406) Garyboyle. Follow him on Twitter: @astroeducator or his website: www.wondersofastronomy.com

Trailblazing Indigenous doctor to be recognized with Indspire award Feb. 22 in Calgary A doctor from Northern Manitoba’s Misipawistik Cree Nation who was the first First Nations woman to graduate from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Medicine is one of 12 Indspire Award recipients from across the country this year.

Dr. Marlyn Cook became a nurse in 1975 but decided she wanted to become a stronger advocate for First Nations health and graduated from medical school in 1987. She then began to learn traditional healing, which she weaves together with Western medical practices to care for the bodies, minds and spirits of her patients.

Cook works at the Ongomiizwin Health Services of the University of Manitoba and provides medical services to her own First Nation in Grand Rapids. She previously served as chief of staff at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority and Weeneebayko Hospital in the James Bay region of Ontario and paved the way for hundreds of Indigenous doctors to follow in her footsteps.

Presented by Indspire, a national Indigenous-led registered charity, the Indspire Awards are intended to inspire young people and to educate all Canadians about the contributions Indigenous people make all across the country.

This year’s awards will be handed out at a Feb. 22 ceremony in Calgary.

Led by Indigenous people, Indspire disburses financial awards, delivers programs and shares resources with the goal of closing the gap in Indigenous education. In 2017-18, the organization distributed more than $14 million to Indigenous students through almost 4,900 scholarships and bursaries.

Dr. Marlyn Cook

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New sewage treatment plant expected to be ready to receive water by end of April The majority of processing equipment is now in place at Thompson’s new wastewater treatment plant, and commissioning of the plant is scheduled to take place at the end of April.

However, the city says, construction delays will not result in any additional construction costs.

“The plant site feels like another world compared to when I first visited the site in 2017,” said Mayor Colleen Smook in a city press release Feb. 4. “We’re excited to celebrate the commissioning of the plant this spring, and the commitment to preserving our environment that it represents.”

Smook and council toured the construction site Jan. 23.

The majority of the concrete foundation pouring was finished last June, a little behind the target date of mid-May that Sibal Basu of design engineer Stantec, which also provides contract administration services, estimated it would be finished when he addressed council last February.

Unlike many sewage treatment plants elsewhere, this one will have closed tanks, which will save construction costs because the building housing offices and operational machinery can be built on top of the tank instead of another foundation being constructed beside the tanks.

Basu said last Feb. 26 that delays would not increase the project’s cost because it is a lump-sum price contract and that, if the project is not substantially complete by the agreed upon date, the city, Stantec and the Manitoba Water Services Board could choose to enact a penalty clause for every day the project falls behind schedule.

Previously, it had been estimated that commissioning (when the plant starts receiving water) could begin

by January of this year, with substantial completion of The aerators in the sequence batch reactors allow the smallest of particles to settle at the bottom of the tank.

The resulting sludge is taken to digesters where it decomposes at an accelerated rate and is later hauled away to be disposed of off-site.

the sewage treatment plant having been hoped for by this spring.

The city’s one-third share of the plants construction costs, estimated at around $36 million, will be be paid for by a combination of frontage fees and water rate riders for 25 years. A rate rider proposed to be 58 cents per cubic metre of water that utility customers consume will be charged over that quarter-century to cover 75 per cent of the costs, with the other quarter coming from an estimated frontage fee of 81 cents per foot, which can be paid over the 25 years or in a one-time lump-sum payment up front. Under the plan, the average residential property will be charged an estimated $110.71 a year as a result of the water rate rider and $43.90 for frontage, the city said in November 2016, creating a total annual water and wastewater bill increase of $154.61. The average one-time payment for a residential home is estimated at $563.06.

The estimated cost to the city to pay back debentures taken out to fund the project will be a bit less than $1 million per year.

A previous plant to pay back the city’s $12 million share of construction costs through most residential property owners (who represent about 3,800 of approximately 4,000 metered connections) paying either a one-time payment of $1,625.52 or $127.16 annually for 25 years was rejected by the Municipal Board because payments were based on the size of

Nickel Belt Ness photos courtesy of City of Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook and council toured the new wastewater treatment plant construction site Jan. 23. property’s water meters, which meant that those with five-inch meters, the largest in the city, would have paid $276,338.01 up front or $21,617.02 for 25 years.

The city had told the Municipal Board during a public hearing in Thompson in June 2016 that it had chosen a local improvement bylaw to fund its share of the sewage treatment plant because paying back the borrowed money through property taxation would mean non-taxable properties connected to the water system bore none of the costs and that repaying the debt through higher water and sewer rates wouldn’t The new sewage treatment plant blower units will push air through the aerators in the result in guaranteed annual sequence batch reactor tanks. revenues because water consumption has dropped every year since the pay-per-use system was implemented in 2011.

In the UV room, the remaining water is exposed to ultraviolet light to destroy bacteria, amoeba and viruses in the last step of treatment before water flows out of the plant.

Hidden under the sheet metal to the right is the grit concentrator, which uses centripetal force to remove medium-sized particles from water entering the sewage treatment plant.

Larger waste is screened out before the water enters the grit concentrator.

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MKO hosts human trafficking forum in Thompson

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From Feb. 5−7, over 100 people squeezed into the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre to learn more about human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the province.

This three-day forum was organized by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and featured a laundry list of speakers ranging from police specialists to activists to survivors of sexual violence.

While each presentation varied in terms of its subject matter, the underlying theme was the same: to raise awareness about an illegal trade that exploits approximately 400 children and youth in Manitoba every year.

To close out the conference’s first day, speaker Joy Smith hammered home the importance of increased education around this subject, including how to spot signs that someone you know is being targeted.

As a former member of Parliament, and now the head of her own self-titled foundation, Smith is one of the world’s leading advocates against human trafficking and said school curricula aren’t doing enough to protect children from predators.

“We need to go into the schools and talk to the kids and we need to make sure that the kids are supported,”

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Host Hilda Anderson-Pyrz (left) and speaker Joy Smith (right) closed out the first day of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s human trafficking and sexual exploitation knowledge exchange forum at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Feb. 5. Smith served as a member of Parliament from 2004 to 2015 and is currently the head of the Joy Smith Foundation, which works to combat human trafficking worldwide. she said Feb. 5. “I always tell the kids, you always have to pay attention to your friends, because the kids will know what’s going on with their friends far before teachers will or anybody else.”

Even though the vast majority of Manitoba’s illegal sex trade is concentrated in Winnipeg, event organizer Hilda Anderson-Pyrz said this issue affects Northern Manitoba as well since so many its young people even-

tually move down south.

“For MKO, it was really important to bridge the gap between the north and the south,” she said. “Because a lot of women and girls who go to major urban centres have been exploited or have become victims of human trafficking.”

As the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls liaison for MKO, Anderson-Pyrz also pointed out that Aboriginal women

are disproportionately represented as victims of sexual exploitation in Canada, which should give local groups extra incentive to learn more.

“When you look at all the resource development around Thompson we thought that when we arm individuals with knowledge and different tools then they’re able to do their work from an informed approach,” she said.

Over the next two days, the conference also showcased a variety of other perspectives on the subject, from members of the Winnipeg Police’s Counter Exploitation Unit to human trafficking survivor Rachel Willan.

For those who couldn’t attend the three-day event, Anderson-Pyrz said she plans to post most of the conference’s PowerPoint presentations to their web-

site www.mkonation.com/ mmiwg/ and continue this conversation by organizing similar events in the future.

“I would like to continue to bring forums like this to Thompson, whether they look like this or they look like something else,” she said. “I would like to partner with other agencies and subject matter experts to bring it into our First Nations schools and even schools in Thompson.”

NDP motion to address ‘housing crisis’ on First Nations defeated handily in House of Commons

BY IAN GRAHAM

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A motion by the NDP asking the federal Liberal government to commit funds for completing 250,000 housing units in the next five years was defeated 248 to 46 in the House of Commons Feb. 5.

NDP MPs from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec hosted a press conference Jan. 30 as Parliament resumed sitting to demand government action on what they called a housing crisis in Canada’s First Nations, many of which have homes and other buildings infested with mould.

“The crisis in Cat Lake is a national disgrace, and it’s just the tip of the iceberg,” said Timmins–James Bay MP Charlie Angus, referring to an Ontario First Nation that requested government help to address their immediate housing challenges. “Mould in on-reserve housing has been an invisible crisis that the government has known about since at least 2003, when the auditor general blew the whistle. We’re 15 years, one national strategy, and countless crises later now. Communities are still losing homes and people are getting ill.”

Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Re-

gan said Feb. 5 that he had spoken with the Cat Lake chief and that a second meeting was planned for this week to continue planning to address their housing situation.

“I know that residents of Cat Lake need immediate action, as well as long-term solutions,” aid O’Regan. “Our government will continue to work in partnership with community leadership and the Windigo Tribal Council on this critical work.”

Quebec First Nations also have housing issues, Abitibi-Baie James-Nunavik-EEyou MP Romeo Saganash said Jan. 30, and the federal government has a responsibility to alleviate them.

“Canada has signed many international human rights treaties and other instruments that it is obliged to fulfill,” said Saganash. “The prime minister has already acknowledged the right to adequate housing, and he must realize that Canada is obligated to provide housing to certain vulnerable or marginalized people.

Certainly, given Canada’s history, this applies to northern and Indigenous communities. This Liberal government must stop discriminating against Indigenous Peoples.”

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pi-Churchill River MP Georgina Jolibois from northern Saskatchewan said mould had become the standard in many Indigenous communities.

“People have stopped reporting the mould in their homes simply because they know nothing will be done about it, so it’s not worth trying anymore,” said Jolibois. “Homes in the North are built to the standard of homes in the south, but there are very different climate and housing needs.

The Liberal government need to be proactive. We have solutions and need funding, not new studies.”

Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton said Northern Manitoba First Nations are seeing their housing situation get worse because Indigenous populations are younger and faster-growing than the Canadian average, and already-crowded homes are getting more overcrowded.

“The demands on housing, on services are growing and yet the housing stock is stagnant,” she said Jan. 30. “The investments are not taking place the way they need to and as a result the pressure on the system is becoming greater and things are getting worse.

It is a direct result of chronic underfunding of First Nations year after year by

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of the NDP NDP MPs Georgina Jolibois, Charlie Angus, Romeo Saganash and Niki Ashton held a press conference Jan. 30 to demand that the Liberal government build 500,000 affordable housing units over the next 10 years. A motion calling for that was defeated by more than 200 votes in the House of Commons Feb. 5.

Liberal and Conservative governments.”

Following the defeat of the NDP’s housing motion, which also called for an additional 250,000 housing units to be built over the next 10 years in addition to the same number over the next five years, Ashton said the Liberal government is more concerned about rich cronies than suffering Indigenous people.

“The truth is, Liberals are quick to give billions in corporate tax giveaways and spend billions more on a pipeline,” she said. “But what people in Northern Manitoba need right now

is safe and affordable housing. They can’t wait any longer.”

The Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP brought the subject up once more in question period Feb. 6.

“My question to the prime minister is, does he not know that this housing crisis is literally making people sick and when will his government go from talking and move to action to address the housing crisis on First Nations now?”

“When we got elected in 2015 we heard loudly and clearly from Canadians that they wanted a renewal of the relationship and

investment in Indigenous peoples that would begin to close the gaps and the inequalities that exist within Canada and that’s something we set about doing from the very beginning,” replied Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We have since lifted 78 long-term boil water advisories in Indigenous communities.

We have opened hundreds of new schools we’ve invested in new health centres and yes, we are investing in hundreds and even, indeed, thousands of new housing units right across the country in Indigenous communities.”

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Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences, or a suitable combination of education and experience relevant to the position Louisiana-Pacifi c, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry • Valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel throughout the region known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally • Experience in strategic and operational planning • Experience in performance measurement and the acquisition of regional, friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently provincial and national seeking Labourers at our data Swan Valley SmartSideŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas • Experience in conducting a Community Health Assessment operation. • Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet Qualifi cations: • Two (2) years’ experience in directly related position preferred The successful candidate must possess the following For complete list of qualifications, please visit our website: qualifi cations; www.northernhealthregion.ca. • Good written verbal communication skills Please submit resumeand

by February 21, 2019 to: • Physically fit to perform all duties Holly Rousson, RPR Recruitment Officer Box• 240, The Pas MB. R9A 1K4 Ability to multitask and problem solve Fax: 627-6810 • (204) Ability to operate equipment as required Email: recruitwest@nrha.ca

General Labourers

• Computer literacy will be considered an asset Call us today! Local 204-623-9229 or Toll Free 1-866-758-7871 • Valid driver’s license Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self• Shiftwork declare.

Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all

candidates for applying.

Only those selected interview will be contacted.

Th e successful candidates will for join a dynamic team in providing support to the facility located inwww.northernhealthregion.ca the beautiful Swan River Valley as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding for a growing market.

Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wage and benefit package in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. LouisianaPacific is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.

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An example ofwho is dedicated and ambitious to • We are looking for someone cial political system, anto all five health regions 204-677-2066 thisdevelop partnership isskills ourfor long term Kelly Bindle management future considerations. swer their questions and across the province later joint investment with the • Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, We have an immediate opening for an read them a book.

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Also this month, our facilities. trained EMS professionals From extensive for 60 full-time paramedic Thompson Ford offers competitive salaries; ing and child care spaces Manitoba.

We con- to its highest level ever in • Attention to detail, ability to work independently andare within Manitoba government has to use complete health care benefitscontinue and a workplace thatthe most consultations with front-line positions in rural Manitoba. in Manitoba.

Included in tinuing this work with Manitoba, further reduces a team environment applying confidentiality in all matters. supports growth and development in your profession. announced a purchase of 65 modern and proper equiphealth-care providers, this We are putting these this areand preindustry and First Nations ambulance fees, creates 60 • Beexpansion open to new ideas changes that may improve efficiency new ambulances to modment to support the excelpurchase builds on our conchanges in place gradually, school spaces at Thomp- communities to unlock the full-time paramedic posin day to day operations. ernize our tofleet. lent work they do to care tinuing work to implement developing a consistent • Ability fill inParamedics for the manager required/willingness son Children’s World and when economic potential intoour and itions, boosts spending forPlease off resumes at care forLearning hundreds of patients for drop Manitobans. carry company cell phone in case of emergency. recommendations of the and integrated EMS system Early and Child region. the home cancer drug pro- Thompson Ford Sales provided,as flexible wages based • Training Care Thompson, wellwork environment, These kinds of economic gram and invests in new 15 Station Road on experience. as nursery school spaces and service improvements schools, infrastructure and Start date: ASAP LIBRA 23 toLafreniere October at Riverside Daycare in are what we are focused other priorities (September such as theAttn: Kayla

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Closing date: February 16,This 2018 week, our Mincare, with consideration ister of Finance, Cameron We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those for families thatselected are most Friesen, introduced individuals for interviews will be contacted. Budget in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces ARIES (March to provincial April 19)deďŹ Some Also in Thompson, the 21the cit by Joint Action Group on Re$319 million while raisunsettling facts about a past situation source Development met ing the basic personal could come to light. And while you’d this week as part of our exemption on income tax love to deal with it immediately, it’s government’s Look North and delivering the largest best to getismore supinitiative, which aimed information tax cut in our to province’s

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Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Lorraine Schneider TITLE:Public Health Nurse-Nelson House Human Resource Generalist I 1FT Permanent RN/BN Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. port your case.

P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position) Job Summary Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com Home Care NurseExternal Posting Cree Nation Tribal Health Inc. is seeking 21) ACenter calmer, less-tense Implement a community health program comprised of activities straightforward approach to a baffling December applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager such as immunizations, maternal and child health, infections and atmosphere prevails through much of situation is best.

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The Nickel Belt News will not be responsible for manuscripts, Advertisements or thereof may not be reproduced or assigned without • Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others. ary 18) Someone who gave you a lot of providing information, educating & supporting clients to personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that esty,�thatand up to claim the credit The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive available upon request and are to subject to independently change of dental photographs, andofother may bestep submitted the consent of the publisher. • Ability work and as negatives aformember a related material includes coordination and scheduling procedures the Operating ensure that the highest possible standard of service is grief might ask for a conjunction chance for the two community health service in with its health Room (OR).

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Registration and experience public health. gossamer upcoming decision could affect your Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need • CRNM or CLPN – Active Registration Qualifications: • Knowledgeable of community based programming and First stance.

Get an expert’s advice to help judgment.

Better toearly make yoursharing choict Grade 12 education or equivalent to protect children through intervention, • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License Nations culture, traditions & values. t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required of information, effective co-ordination of services and you check it out. • Daily access to a vehicle es based on what you know now rather Valid Driver’s license, CPRwith & Manitoba satisfactory criminal record t • Current active practicing registration Dental Association appropriate training. • VIRGO Criminal record & child abuse registry checks t Excellent Windows based programs (Microsoft checkknowledge & child of abuse registry check upon hire. Word, Excel, (August 23 to September than on what you might learn later.

Outlook, and Internet) • 2 years of related nursing experience 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required QualiďŹ cations: • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is available Thompson Nelson House Daily BORN THIS WEEK: You have a t Transportation Previous experience workingfrom with Pediatric casestopreferred even rude attitude from someone close • Immunization record up to date t Ability to speak Cree an asset way of orseeing the forbest in people and • RN BN preference someone with a nursing to you. Asking for an explanation helping background in rehab care and must be in good For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. them live up to their potential.

SALARY RANGE: 72,673 – 79,467 Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late could reveal a misunderstanding you standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education or submissions will be accepted.

Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Bachelor of Social Š 2019 King Work Features Syndicate were completely unaware of.

Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer4:30pm – February 20th, 2019 CLOSING DATE: • Supervisory and case management experience; 867 Thompson Drive South Applications Must Include: Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 • Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative; Submit All Applications to: Amanda LeDrew Fax: (204) 778-1477 • Child development background or equivalent Director of Human Resources • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca • Experience working in First Nation Communities; Family & Community Wellness $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

the position requirements • CPR and First Aide Certification; Centre • Resume • Excellent computer skills Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage applicants to selfThompson, Manitoba Nelson House,allMB. • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all • Knowledge of Cree language and culture; Phone:will484-2341 candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview be contacted.Fax: 484-2351 • Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) • A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and amanda@ncnwellness.ca and contact information www.nrha.ca has a proven ability to work with a very high degree • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks of accuracy and attention to detail; (or indication that they have been applied for) • Excellent time management and facilitation skills; The Administrator is responsible for& the accurate • Regional Personal contact information (phone email) • Effective verbal and listening communications skills; • Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and timely processing of invoices and customer payments, and problem solving skills.

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Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre

This position is 40 hours per week. Salary will be based on 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas experience.

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Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth. ca Street, or Please bring resume to 31 Gay Thompson, Manitoba

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Email or drop off only Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca OR Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca Deadline to Apply: Open until ďŹ lled.

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Town of Snow Lake Career Opportunity Transportation and Utilities Manager The Town of Snow Lake has created a new management position within its team. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) the Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Transportation and Utility operations within the Town.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities shall include but not limited to the following: • Must possess a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and manage staff.

• Level Two Water and Waste Water Certificates.

• 3A Driver’s License.

• Effectively utilize the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Shall be a Team Leader and Team Player • Ability to establish priorities and action work objectives.

• Ability to coordinate, organize and problem solve.

• Ability to communicate effectively: verbally and in writing.

• Ability to deal with the public and your team in a respectful manner.

Preference shall be given to an applicant with the above noted skill sets but the Town is also willing to train a suitable candidate who may be lacking some of those skills.

The Manager will be experienced in operating heavy equipment and when required as work conditions dictate; will operate heavy equipment. On call work is required.

There is an attractive Benefits Package and the salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

Application: All applications shall include a cover letter, valid criminal records check, resume and three references of which two are work related.

For more information and to apply please contact: Peter Roberts, Mayor – Town of Snow Lake (431-201-3996) P.O. Box 40 Snow Lake, MB R0B 1M0 Email: snowlake@mymts.net

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY TERM POSITION THOMPSON CARGO MANAGER Perimeter Aviation Do you want to build your career with a dynamic and progressive regional airline in the Manitoba market? Are you ready to commit to your own professional success and join an equally committed organization? Are you seeking competitive compensation and benefits? If so, Perimeter Aviation is currently accepting applications for a rewarding career as a Thompson Cargo Manager.

Reporting to the Cargo Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be a highly skilled, motivational leader, who has demonstrated success in leading dynamic work teams with proven leadership skills. The individual is the leader of sales and service management within the department and is responsible to coach, mentor and develop a team of employees ensuring all sales and service standards are maintained and policies and procedures are adhered to. The Thompson Cargo Manager provides support, back up and works closely with the Cargo Operations Manager Winnipeg and Customer Service Manager Thompson to ensure business plans are met and that customers receive seamless and high quality service at all times.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 2 years Supervisory experience. Customer Service training and good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word is an asset.

If you believe you can make a strong contribution to this organization in the role of Thompson Cargo Manager, interested parties may submit their resume and cover letter to: HRAdvisor@perimeter.ca

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities • Knowledge of acute and chronic disease management in First Nations Communities • Advanced nursing assessment and care plan maintenance skills • Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community settings • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team • Ability to prioritize needs and organize work to accomplish workload • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, ability to speak Cree would be an asset Qualifications • Active Registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba or College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba Registry.

Two years’ experience as a Home Care Nurse or an equivalent • combination of training, education and experience.

• Knowledgeable of community based programming and First Nations culture, traditions & values.

• Valid Driver’s License, BLS/CPR & satisfactory criminal records check & child abuse registry check.

• Wound Care Certification would be considered an asset • Foot Care Certification would be considered an asset If you are a resident of Thompson transportation is provided daily to and from Nelson House. Hours of operation are Mon – Fri 0830 – 1600 SALARY RANGE: CLOSING DATE: Submit all Applications to:

70,201 – 77,008 4:30pm - February 20th, 2019 Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: 204-484-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351

Applicants should have business administrative training, accurate keyboarding skills, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel computer applications, and familiarity with general office equipment. Applicants should also have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and staff.

CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. It offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. The salary scale for this position ranges from $39,570.92 to $42,106.55 annually plus Remoteness Allowance.

Please submit a résumé to: Chris Thevenot CFO and Manager of Fisheries Loans CEDF 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson, MB R8N 2B8 Fax: 204-778-4313 Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

Applications Deadline: Open until filled.

Job Summary The Nisichawayasihk First Nation is seeking a Home & Community Care Nurse. Working within the context of a client & family centered health care delivery model; based on a philosophy of self-care management and in accordance with the vision and values of the Family and Community Wellness Centre Inc. and in accordance with CRNM/CLPNM, Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics and Manitoba Health. The nurse will comply with the practice standards, service delivery plans, delivery and evaluation of the care needs of acutely, chronically and terminally ill clients in the community settings, initiating referrals to other professionals or agencies where required.

This position provides administrative secretarial support to our Fisheries Loans program, general reception duties, and other clerical services.

Application deadline Tuesday, February 15, 2019

Family Enhancement Worker (Winnipeg Office) Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent position Family Enhancement Worker in our Winnipeg Sub Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

The Town of Snow Lake wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.

TITLE: Home and Community Care Nurse – LPN or RN/BN (Full Time/6 Month Term)

Communities Economic Development Fund is recruiting an Administrative Secretary, based in Thompson, for a term position of one year with possibility of extension.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Family and Community Wellness Centre – NELSON HOUSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKER – Full time/Permanent The Family and Community Wellness Centre is seeking applications for full-time Child Development Workers.

The purpose of the newly funded JP-CFI Project is to help provide support and respond to children with complex needs and their families in partnership with other professionals and agencies. These services should significantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that children, young people and their families are enabled to experience a life that is as full and as normal as possible.

Position Summary: The Child Development Worker position will provide a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with its health care team.

The Child Development Worker under the supervision of the Case Manager will provide a model of service delivery for children with complex needs and their families. Such as developing tools to help the child learn life skills, assist families who have children with developmental and/or physical disabilities, provide respite services to families. Service is intended to strengthen families and support parents to care for their children at home in their own community where children grow and thrive.

Qualifications: • Health Care Aide or a ECE/Child Development background preferred; • Minimum 3 years working experience; • CPR and First Aide Certification; Valid Manitoba Driver’s License; • Knowledge of First Nations culture; • A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; • Excellent time management and facilitation skills; • Effective verbal and listening communications skills; • Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

Under the direction and supervision of the Winnipeg Unit Supervisor, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family function and problems.

The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluations, offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform oncall duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; Willing to travel; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self-motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak and Understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Knowledge of various resources within Winnipeg and elsewhere; • Must have a valid driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Management of cases as assigned by supervisor; • Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Knowledge of Family Systems; • Working knowledge of Child Abuse; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal resources

Please forward your resume and a cover letter and indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for :

Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

SALARY RANGE: CLOSING DATE: Submit all Applications to:

Salary: Based on qualifications

33,378 – 38,693 4:30pm - February 20th, 2019 Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: 204-484-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351

The successful candidate must undergo and provide a Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Check upon hire.

TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FROM THOMPSON TO NELSON HOUSE

Deadline for Applications: February 19, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA130 Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Gloria Mckay, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902, ext. 104 “We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.”

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Codeine, cocaine, nicotine: Churchill Drive traffic stop results in bust of mobile pharmacy Driver charged after police find drugs and more than 30,000 illegal cigarettes in vehicle A 50-year-old man from Winnipeg is facing multiple controlled substances charges after being found with cocaine, oxycodone, codeine, marijuana and more than 30,000 unstamped cigarettes in Thompson Feb. 1.

Thompson RCMP stopped a vehicle on Churchill Drive around 9 p.m. last Friday as part of an ongoing investigation, arresting the driver and seizing the contraband after a search of him and his vehicle. They discovered 186 flaps of cocaine and crack (about 85 grams in total) as well as more than 1,900 pills including 387 oxycodone pills and 326 codeine pills. Forty-one grams of cannabis, edible cannabis products, about 32,000 cigarettes and cash were also seized.

Paul Kettler is charged with five counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking as well as with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling under the Can-

Heart-y Family Living for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while thoughts naturally turn to heart-shaped candies and cards, it’s an ideal time to nudge one another to take a closer look at how we care for our hearts.

Friday, February 8, 2019 — Try some healthier cooking techniques: stir-fry, microwave, roast, grill, broil, bake, poach, saute and steam.

—Reduce stress: When you’re feeling stressed, ask yourself, “Will this matter a year from now?” And a good laugh can increase blood flow and relax the lining of blood vessel walls.

If reducing stress is your biggest challenge, take a break and have a laugh while you enjoy this relaxing activity with your family. Make beautiful heart-shaped suncatchers out of ice to hang from a tree branch on a cold day.

If you live in a warm climate, place an edible version in a punch bowl for a Valentine’s Day party with friends.

Here’s what you’ll need:

— A heart-shaped cake or small cupcake pan with a rim, or the base of a heart-shaped candy box lined with aluminum foil so water can’t seep through — Dried flowers, leaves and rose petals for suncatcher — Decorative edible items such as thinly sliced oranges, limes and strawberries — Strong string or wire for a hanger — Water

Here’s the fun:

RCMP photo Thompson RCMP seized cocaine, marijuana, illegal cigarettes and nearly 2,000 pills after stopping a vehicle on Churchill Drive Feb. 1.

nabis Act, transporting and delivering unstamped tobacco, possession of unstamped tobacco under

the Excise Act and possession of unstamped tobacco under the Tobacco Act.

The Nasseff Heart Center of United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, encourages hospital employees as well as people in the community to live heart-healthy lives during February, which is American Heart Month. Here are a few of its suggestions for a hearthealthy lifestyle: — Know your ABC’s: A) avoid tobacco; B) be more active; C) choose good nutrition.

— Exercise together: Regular exercise improves your circulation. Take a walk with your family after dinner tonight.

Set some decorative items into the pan or lined box. (For punch-bowl ice, add edible items only.)

Set a portion of a 20-inch length of twine or wire in the water, making sure it is submerged near the top center of the heart. Fill with water and set in the freezer.

When the temperature outside is freezing, remove the heart from the pan and hang from a branch where a glimmer of sunlight will shine through. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” © 2019 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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