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Neighbour entered burning Thompson trailer two days before Christmas and helped drag man to safety BY IAN GRAHAM

She pulled the man back because she was worried for his safety. “He didn’t seem OK,” she said, and had a visible burn on one of his eyelids. He told her that his brother was still in the trailer and she went to the back of the trailer where there was a door open by the back porch. The first time Walsh went in, she was forced back out by the smoke, but she returned and saw a person. “I grabbed that person and he wouldn’t leave,” she said. Walsh dragged him to the doorway but he held onto the frame, refusing to leave. That was when a man in an orange jacket showed up and helped Walsh drag the man out. Walsh had phoned the fire department prior to entering the trailer and when firefighters arrived, she left the scene and went to the hospital with her husband. “I could not stop coughing,” she said. Walsh was at the emer-

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A resident of the Burntwood trailer court disregarded her own safety and entered a trailer on Cree Road that caught fire two days before Christmas, dragging a resident out with the help of an unknown passerby who came to her aid. Lori Walsh, who lives on Ospwagon Road, was heading out a little after 6 p.m. Dec. 23 when she noticed a lot of smoke in the air and went looking for the location of the fire. “You could tell that there was a pretty significant fire,” she said. “I thought the fire was on Ospwagon.” She eventually discovered that the blaze was on Cree Road, where she observed a man without shoes throwing handfuls of snow at the building in a vain effort to douse the flames. “It was very visible that the trailer was on fire,” Walsh says, with the front door engulfed in flames.

Nickel Belt News file photo A resident of Ospwagon Road who saw a Cree Road mobile home burning Dec. 23 entered the building through the back door and helped drag out one of the residents with the help of an unknown man. gency room for about four or five hours but never saw the men from the trailer come in for treatment. Her rescue effort was not something she thought about much until afterwards, she said.

“It was just instinct,” Walsh said. “I was shocked at myself. You just kind of react and think about it later. Thank God the guy in the orange jacket came. I couldn’t have done it alone.” Her fingers were sore

for days afterward from dragging on the man inside so hard, she said. The men from the trailer have been on her mind since the incident, Walsh says. “I wish them well,” she said.

Walsh’s heroics were noted at the Jan. 6 council meeting by Coun. Duncan Wong. Coun. Jeff Fountain suggested the city may want to recognize her in the future for her extraordinary efforts and bravery.

Friends of Crystal Andrews saw her walking around 6 a.m. the day she went missing before being found dead, court hears assault while walking home drews phoned him around 4 Anderson, another one of That occurred after Bright- match with Brightnose. from a party in early Nov- a.m. and again just before 6 the community’s taxi driv- nose, who was Andrews’s “She stormed off,” a.m. from the house where ers, cleaning out his truck best friend, phoned NazBrightnose said. TheGraham group Three people who were ember 2015. Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Terry White, who was a party was happening and a few days after Andrews zie’s house to tell Crystal passed Andrews on the with 22-year-old Crystal Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. main road in Gods Lake Andrews of Gods Lake engaged to Andrews and that he started to become went missing, which he to come meet her. BY IAN GRAHAM For all the writewith things I’m justa as bad, right?’ notwas a very safe people say living herthat at you the have time ‘Oh, concerned couple hours was thought odd at thething time. swallow After when she arrived at Narrows andharsh askedweather her to Narrows on the last night to EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET havethe allsecond these stories gure out. said It’s pretty clear Iafter do but at take it. I Brightnose’s that Churchillhouse, residents thethe dangers polar of ﬁher death, she didn’t phone and call to The nextI jumped person to An- and get into vehicle,ofbut she she was seen alive testified to she’s now written when I get through.” need toshe capture for thought was exciting should just ﬁnd somewhere said if it know Okemow, who some- Ibecause hadn’tthem returned the stand that was Beverly Naz- drews accompanied her bears, refuseddeMeulles once again. in Though a Thompson courtroom a book aboutthe herfirst experienDeMeulles she wrote really the plane landed to live. beenwouldn’t viable she would gave said people rides my homegrandchildren after telling him she until zie, who also goes by and the easier best friend and some other had “She listen to Jan. 8 during day of times ces growing up in Churchill, book,town titled in Whispers in because theytowill be back. lost if they started throwing the people “To say, back to Churchlast name Wood, who said to a‘Those housepeople party have me,” moved said Brightnose. around his grey was leaving walk the trial of Michael William her Addictions Foundation of the Stories the I don’t.” I realized, ‘Holy choose live there. They in a heartbeat. SUVWind: as one of thefrom remote that off sheand invited Andrews before to leaving around 6 ill Okemow’s trial is set “That’s when I started to fuel Okemow, who is charged Manitoba northern director - Life ininformal Churchilltaxi for getShe also has a reputation I was probably sitting just leave,’ and is quite missupthe community’s a little worried,” said cats, into her house, which was should a.m. Brightnose the to “Iwrap byshoreline, Jan. 20 atI with second-degree murder North Gisele coupleWhite of reasons. a storyteller herself. a bomb.’” It’sAnderson quite disremisslatest the rock, I miss the and Andrews as White, who didn’t find out on close to the hall where the simplistic. others hired to the and the verdict for herdeMeulles death. said writ- adrivers. ingOkemow wasn’t something she went “I just sort of “I had a varied his-a social Another thingaround that spectful. were in but the polar though to a social onthought, the night until the such RCMP told him was held, give themIf awe ride home is duebears to be even delivered by was arrested always thought she would know what, hisand Ilater would people spurred the same boatrefused in another area they’re very dangerous and of Nov. 7, 2015 andthis then he tory few days thattell Andrews midnighther Nov.on8 was and that Andrews to go with Manitoba Court of Queen’s and charged in March 2018, you do. stuff that’s in my stories timesvodka facingbefore Churchill think we would scream IBench reallyJustice miss Chris the Hudson and theydead. would go, hard went this home alone because had been found White they drank she Ithem because of a personal Martin more than two years after tory, “In mydied youth never head, not true,that is it?’ go, since sothe why don’t That they Bay,” she says. “When Jan. I go it’s going be gone ‘That’s the Hudson Bayto Railshe wanted to tocontinue also testified heI’dtold walked with Andrews the about disputethat with driver. in Gods Lake Narrows Andrews fromIinjuries felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah true.’ They’d go, way theled option do that? back operations have drinking. White said Anpolice it’s he had seen Wallace homesuspended of Tessa Brightnose. refusal to ato shoving 24. home, standing on the sustained during a serious BY IAN GRAHAM

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said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and conﬁdence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there. Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there Contact Nelson 204-307-0281 cause she always tells her atshe might not do again. any longer, her parents and stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family pruderspropertyservices@gmail.com Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. hounded her, ‘Please, justproperty high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the to discuss your needs! put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do. Because of that, never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles ﬁnds it hard to

Yer snow gotta go!

I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive. They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.” Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another. “I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles. Maybe in the next ﬁve years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Hudbay’s 777 mine, mill, zinc plant in Flin Flon scheduled to close in April 2022 Exploration near Flin Flon cut entirely, company reveals ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

Hudbay has confirmed plans to shut down 777 mine and the Flin Flon mill, zinc plant and oxygen plant in April 2022. They will also be ending exploration spending around Flin Flon this year. In a business update published Jan. 6 by Hudbay Manitoba Business Unit vice-president Rob Assabgui, the company confirmed that most Flin Flon operations will either be closed outright or placed on care and maintenance in 2022. The last publicly released closure date for 777 and Flin Flon operations stated a shutdown would take place in the second quarter of 2022 and the company would explore other options to keep the zinc plant facility open. Assabgui and the company cited lower zinc and copper prices as a contributing reason for moving up the date. The development program for Hudbay’s highly touted 1901 project near Snow Lake has been deferred. In a business update for employees in October, Assabgui said the company could possibly extend the life of the zinc plant until 2025 if the 1901 deposit was fast-tracked into production. Those developments mean

the likelihood of an extension for the zinc plant is slim to nil. “The Zinc plant is designed to sustain a throughput of nominal 220,000 tonnes of concentrate per annum. With only Lalor ore, there would not be sufficient concentrate to operate the zinc plant once 777 mine closes,” reads the update, which also states that increasing Lalor production or purchasing concentrate to maintain operations at the zinc plant is not viable right now. “Copper and zinc prices have been depressed for some time now, and the future price environment remains uncertain. With current metal prices, we simply are not generating sufficient revenue today to fund all of the sustaining capital and growth projects in the Manitoba Business Unit,” said Assabgui in the update. The update lists the current plan for Flin Flon facilities is to shut down 777 permanently, along with the zinc plant and oxygen plant. The Hudbay mill and tailings facility will be placed on care and maintenance. Hudbay estimates the size of the company’s future workforce in Manitoba will be around 800 people, including company workers taking

on duties in drilling and development at Lalor currently done by contractors. The company estimates that around 240 Flin Flon employees could retire from Hudbay between January 2020 and the expected operations closure date. “We should all be proud of the success we’ve had in Manitoba in 2019 – the 777 Mine performed well, Lalor production ramped up to 4500 tonnes per day, the surface plants processed all of the metals produced from the mines, and our exploration team discovered a new deposit in Snow Lake. While copper and zinc prices haven’t worked in our favour recently, we are hopeful they will soon recover, and we will be able to advance other growth initiatives in the region when the time is right,” said Assabgui in the letter. Exploration In the same update, Hudbay stated the company does not plan to explore further in or around Flin Flon in 2020, citing insufficient funding. Instead of exploring close to Flin Flon, the brunt of the company’s exploration budget will be centred around 1901 and other possibilities in the Snow Lake region. During 2019, Hudbay

Flin Flon Reminder file photo The 777 headframe towers over Highway 10 in Flin Flon. The community’s largest mine, along with the mill, tailings facility, zinc plant and oxygen plant are set to shut down in April 2022. carried out an exploration program around Flin Flon and northwestern Manitoba, seeking out any other sites of mineral potential. After drilling several targets near Moose Lake and Goose Lake south of Flin Flon, the company deemed those targets “unsuccessful in locating any new deposits.” Snow Lake plans Within Snow Lake, Hudbay also confirmed plans to restart the gold mill at the New Britannia site in the community and to maintain the Stall facility for the entire-

ty of Lalor mine’s lifespan. The New Britannia mill refurbishment will take place in 2020 and 2021. Once the New Britannia mill is refurbished, it will raise Hudbay’s total milling capacity in Snow Lake to 5,300 tonnes per day – several times larger than the minimal throughput of the Flin Flon mill. “We are also pleased to be continuing with our plans to refurbish the New Britannia mill in 2020 and 2021 which will significantly grow our gold business in Manitoba and create 60 new jobs in

the Snow Lake region. The investment in New Britannia will help to ensure that Lalor remains a strong, low cost producer and reliable employer for many years,” said Assabgui in the update. While exploration budgets in and around Flin Flon were cut completely, exploration will continue near Snow Lake, specifically for the 1901 project. Exploration spending for the site will be reduced, but a winter exploration program at the 1901 site will start later this month.

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Last-minute generosity helps Salvation Army Christmas fundraising top previous year’s total BY JAMES SNELL

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A Christmas fundraising miracle boosted the Thompson Salvation Army kettle campaign in December when it looked like donations would drop well below what the organization received in 2018. Roy Bladen, the Salvation Army’s Thompson director, said the first days of the campaign had good results compared to other years. “And then it dropped off,” he said. “The money coming in was very poor,

and by Dec. 21, I realized that we were not even going to make $25,000, because it was so slow.” But on the weekend of Dec. 21-22, “everything went berserk,” he explained. “By the time Monday came around, we had $48,000. So, we raised a lot of money in three days. Then we went on to collect another few thousand dollars – to bring us up to $51,144.” The December 2018 kettle campaign raised $50,099. Friday, March 2018 that “I just tell 2, everyone Columnists God will provide us every-

fluctuates. for next year, because we “We are in very good shape “It depends on the time must have those funds on- right now. We are probably of year it is,” he explained. hand in order to provide the good until Easter. It’s not “In the winter it’s usually hampers,” he explained. often that I can say that.” the highest time.” Despite the donation campaign’s success, the need for ongoing funding is a concern for Bladen. “We receive no money from the government,” he said. “We have to pay rent The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at like everyone else.” Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Bladen explained that Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting Christmas 2019 funds will applications is March 1, 2020. The program is scheduled to keep the food bank operatbegin September 2020. Students may complete the Northern ing throughout 2020. Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student. Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net “Of course, this will assist Relocation to Thompson will be required. us with Christmas hampers

thing that we’ll need,” said Bladen, adding that he does not believe in making budgets. “But I must have one in order to get a budget passed. So, I budgeted $50,000, knowing that we made that last year.” Bladen said the Thompson Salvation Army currently serves 115 families, and gave out 125 hampers over the holidays. “We are feeding around 650 kids,” he said. “That’s a lot of children.” He explained that the need for food bank and Salvation Army services

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2020 can lead to real change Government increasingly out of tou 2019 was an eventful year in Canada politically. Canadians elected a very different Parliament, most notably with a minority government. I was honoured to once again able to put my name forward and be re-elected as your representative in Parliament. The message from our region was clear. People want real change. This is the message I took forward to Parliament with our brief sitting before the new year.We need real change on housing, health and education. We need real change in

MP Report Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca Niki Ashton terms of economic opportunities, ensuring that we in our north get the benefit of the wealth that comes from a region. We need real action on climate change that is already impacting our north. Our government’s re-

A minority government means there is a real opportunity for the government and all parties in Parliament to make a commitment to the real change that Canadians want and need. As I look ahead to 2020 I together to improve the

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Story of new Canadians learning to curl gracing stages in Thompson, Snow Lake and Flin Flon BY IAN GRAHAM

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Featuring both Tim Hortons and simulated curling onstage, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre play being performed throughout the province during the

company’s regional tour this month could hardly be any more Canadian. The New Canadian Curling Club tells the story of a fictional Canadian town whose curling club tries to diversify its membership

OBITUARY RAYMOND CLARENCE RIFFEL Raymond Clarence Riffel passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Riverview Palliative Centre on Jan 5th, 2020 at the age of 79 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ray was born Dec 17th, 1940 on a farm in Runnymede SK, the second youngest of 10 brothers and sisters. He worked many years as an underground miner in Thompson MB until moving to their retirement cottage near Lac du Bonnet in 2002. He was a strong, resilient, hard working man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Ray loved his family dearly. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 56 years, Rejeanne “Jean”, son Gilbert (Louise and grandson Devin), (Wpg) and daughter Lynn and Ron Jersak (Brandon) (grandchildren Scott, Megan, and Carter), sister Marlene, close friend Joel, and extended family. To honor Ray, in lieu of flowers/donations, just help a neighbor, be a friend, lend a hand.

by introducing the game to newcomers to Canada. Unfortunately, the person intending to spearhead the program suffers an injury and the task of teaching the new Canadians how to curl falls in the lap of her cranky racist ex-husband. “It’s about fish out of water and learning to understand each other and hilarity ensues as these newcomers try to learn to curl and the cranky old guy is cranky,” says actor Omar Alex Khan, who plays the role of Anoopjeet Singh, an Indian immigrant who is passed over for an assistant manager’s position after seven years working at Tim Hortons and is learning to curl alongside his boss. “He’s got some struggle in his life during this play, as all the characters do,” says Khan.”I think that’s actually where the comedy comes from is the real-life struggles and how these people deal with it.” The tour kicked off in Neepawa Jan. 7 and hit stages in Thompson and Snow Lake Jan. 9-10 and Flin Flon Jan. 11 and will be performed in 17 more communities in Manitoba and Ontario before wrapping up Feb. 6. Much of the humour

IN MEMORY

JOYCE TRAINOR

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All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part. God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.

springs from cultural misunderstandings, says Khan, who appeared in the play the first time it was performed in Blythe, Ontario. but is himself a native Winnipegger. “A lot of the laughs you’ll catch yourself laughing and then you’ll go, ‘Wait a sec, maybe I’m not supposed to laugh at that because it seems wrong that I’m laughing at that but it’s still really funny,’” Khan says. And despite featuring Canada’s second-favourite ice sport and people who

work at its most famous “The farthest north in coffee shop, the play re- Manitoba I have been flects Canada’s diversity is Snow Lake and I was as well. only in Snow Lake for “There’s a Syrian a couple of hours so it’s character and an Indi- very exciting to me to go an character and a Ja- to all these places that I’ve maican character and a never been,” he said. Chinese-Canadian and a Returning to familiar Caucasian-Canadian of territory in the form of the Scottish heritage all on the play is also a new experistage at the same time and ence for Khan. I think that’s a pretty good “That was one of the representation of who we draws was to be able to have living in Canada come back and revisit it right now,” says Khan,kelly.bindle.mla.offi for again and maybe find out ce@gmail.com whom this tour will be his something that I didn’t ce:and add first time in both Thomp- Constituency learn the firstOffi time Unitthat 3-40 Crescent son and in Flin Flon. toMoak the performance.” Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 204-677-2066 Kelly Bindle

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Mom, we are grateful to God for loaning you to us, and while we were still enjoying you He called you back home. We are able to go on because we know that your pain is over and you are at rest. But we still miss you all the same.

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to be expedited to ensure that ectly from the community these services are restored to increased remarkably last our community. year. This is very alarming The December 2019, and speaks to the need for the Northern Health Region government to ensure that we Community Health As- have enough personal care sessment showed areas in home beds to attend to and which our health system is cater to our aging populafailing. One of the areas tion. Yet the provincial govwhere the province is lack- ernment has failed to build ing is in access to health care a single bed in the last four providers – 28.2 per cent of years. Northern residents should residents did not have access in their residential areas. Our not have to wait long perresidents should always have iods of time to receive the sufficient health care services essential services they need. with the required personnel They must improve Northern readily available to attend health care and tailor serviThompson RCMP to residents’ health concerns ces that can well support our close to home. residents. Drug Tip Line The report also noted that Feel free to contact me at personal care home admis- danielle.adams@yourmanisions from hospitals and dir- toba.ca or at (204) 677 2744.

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The holidays have been filled with many celebrations and have left many Northern residents in anticipation of what the rest of the year has in store. I believe many, like myself, hope for improved healthcare, community tailored social services, improved education, more jobs, and an overall better economic environment. However, the current government continues to dim the hopes of a better health system and better health services .They announced Phase Two of the health care overhaul and this appears to be the basis for more cuts to health care services in rural Manitoba. The extended closure of the three operating rooms at Thompson General Hospital means there have been and will be more delays and cancellations of various surgical procedures. From June to August 2019, 123 elective surgeries were cancelled. These are operations such as C-sections; there is a clear need for repairs of the operating rooms

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Spreading holiday cheer THOMPSON MIDWEST KARATE CLUB,

Thompson’s longest running martial arts club will be taking new members for the first two weeks in January. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. It is a traditional Japanese Karate style called Shotokan. Learn self defence, get in shape, increase flexibility and compete in local, national, and international tournaments.

Train at your own rate, skill, and level. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm7:30pm for kids and 7:30pm-8:30pm for adults. At the new French school. Come and check it out or call Colleen at 204-939-0554 or Zini at 204-679-3524.

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT THE FACEBOOK PAGE “THOMPSON MIDWEST KARATE “ Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of the Bianchini family Representatives of the Bianchini family, owners of Friuli Suites and Bianchini Warehousing, got into the Christmas spirit in December by providing donations to special needs programs at the IDEAL classrooms of Juniper School, Westwood School and R.D. Parker Collegiate, as well as to the Juniper Centre and the Thompson Crisis Centre.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) OR MCGEE SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB OR WINNIPEG, MB Position: Statistics Supervisor One (1) Full Time Permanent Position Summary of Position: Reporting to the Director of Foster Care, the Statistics Supervisor will oversee the Intake & Statistics Department functions to ensure efficiency and compliance. This includes supervising, supporting and effectively communicating with the Statistics team and maintain a positive working relationship when addressing problems and coming up with solutions. Responsibilities may include developing forms and spreadsheets, data entry, assisting with audits, identify/address training needs, etc. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Agency Policy & Procedure Manual. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and be able to locate inadequacies and discrepancies in the system. Time management skills are essential that will ensure work deadlines are met; reports are compiled and job responsibilities are performed in a timely manner. Qualifications: • Business Administration Diploma or related post-secondary certificate and/or experience will be considered • Knowledge and experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Knowledge and experience with Family & Child Tracking System (FACTS) • Previous Supervisory experience preferred • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset • Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must be willing to travel, including remote and northern communities Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 – Or Until Filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-002 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-002 701 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. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

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Council unanimously approved second reading of a bylaw to rezone land north of the Burntwood River as a recreational area at their first meeting of 2020 on Jan. 6. The land in question lies to the west of Highway 391 and is the site of popular cross-country ski trails. The rezoning was initiated by concerned cross-country skiers who felt that a move by council to open some land north of the city to residential development could threaten the future of those trails. Eight skiers spoke in favour of rezoning the area as recreational at a public

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would hope and encourage our community to see that that we want to work together and if we want to change things to make it work that we’re open to that,” said Coun Kathy Valentino Coun. Jeff Fountain said future councils could always reverse the decision but that it would be harder if other recreational activities were also developed north of the river “I had felt that some other small additions to that area such as a gardening area for community gardening would then cement that site, making it more difficult for a future council to change the zoning and make changes,” he said.

Council approved second reading of a bylaw to rezone land north of the Burntwood River where cross-country ski trails are located as a recreation zone during their Jan. 6 meeting.

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hearing that proceeded Monday’s council meeting. “During the [2018] Manitoba Games I talked to a lot of people that came up and asked them, ‘What do you think about our trails?’ and they were blown away,” Jeanette Kimball told councillors. “They were just really amazed at our trails and it’s a real gem.” The proposed rezoning must be approved by the province before council can proceed with third reading. Councillors present at Monday’s meeting said the proposed rezoning showed that coming to council with concerns can lead to positive change. “It really worked well working together and I

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Qualifications: Must have completed a certificate program in business application or an acceptable combination of education and direct work experience in a secretarial/administrative capacity. Hands on experience with productivity applications including word processing, spreadsheets, Outlook, Quick Books etc. Strong typing skills and the ability to draft/ compose and format correspondence, including memos, letters, forms, reports etc. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures. Must have general mathematical and bookkeeping skills. Applicant must have a valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/ her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communications skill and proven ability to work co-operatively in a term environment are essential. Duties: Reporting to the Airport Manager/ Financial Officer the incumbent will provide regular administrative and reception support to the management staff. Receive and screen all inbound telephone calls, emails, and visitors to the office. Receive and distribute mail. Prepare and submit bank deposits. Maintain daily appointment calendars. Coordinate office activities, filing, inventory, travel arrangements, Quick Book entries etc. Draft letters, memos, reports, forms, etc. Coordinate the logistical aspects of team programs, such as meetings, workshops, training and events. Maintain inventory and statistical data. Present a positive and professional image to all visitors, inquiries and other interactions. Applicants are requested to indicate in their cover letter or resume how they meeting the qualifications of the position. The Thompson Regional Airport Authority offers a competitive benefits package, Wage is $22.00 per hour. Closing date is January 27, 2020. Apply to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 jaclyn.cook@fly-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477

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Reporting to the Director of Technical Services the Housing Advisor will work closely with KTC communities to coordinate strategic Please as note that by only selected for anHousing housing planning and conduct initial capacity assessments following a phased approach outline thethose Manitoba Indigenous interview will be contacted Capacity Enhancement & Mobilization Initiative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Act as a liaison between the KTC communities at a community level and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Manitoba region. â&#x20AC;˘ Represent KTC as a member of the Manitoba Indigenous Housing Capacity Enhancement Mobilization Initiative (MBIHCEMI) working group and participate in the development of a Terms of Reference (TOR), vision, mission and goals based on consultation and feedback from communities and front line personnel. â&#x20AC;˘ Support KTC communities to enhance capacity of existing housing policies, procedures, governance structures pertaining to housing, etc. Provides recommendations to develop/improve policies, procedures and practices. â&#x20AC;˘ Support KTC communities in processes and provide information for best practices in the areas of: contractors, inspections, Ministered Loan Guaranteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (MLG), and project management. â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate & provide training and education: home/building maintenance, workshops, construction safety, building codes, etc. â&#x20AC;˘ Train and mentor KTC Communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;identified housing staff and community members. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop databases and input information as requested. â&#x20AC;˘ Inspects construction and demolition for compliance with approved plans. Building Codesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;referenced standards, applicable laws, and good construction practices, within the building, plumbing, and HVAC disciplines, within timeframes specified. â&#x20AC;˘ Inspects damaged or unsafe buildings to determine the extent of damage and the need for repairs/replacement. â&#x20AC;˘ Responds to enquiries concerning requirements of the Building Code and applicable laws affecting construction. â&#x20AC;˘ Attend meetings as requested. â&#x20AC;˘ Liaise with other agencies and organizations regarding regulations and compliance. â&#x20AC;˘ Prepare detailed and accurate reports as requested. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide instruction to contractors, architects, engineers and the First Nation on the regulations and required construction practices. â&#x20AC;˘ Investigate housing related complaints upon request of a KTC community. â&#x20AC;˘ Verify materials and methods of construction to meet approved standards and construction practices. â&#x20AC;˘ Inspect on-site materials and conditions to ensure compliance with Building Codes. â&#x20AC;˘ Review plans and specifications; organize workload, schedule inspections, and document inspection results. â&#x20AC;˘ Offer building code interpretation and advice when solicited. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL â&#x20AC;˘ Post-secondary degree or diploma in a discipline pertinent to the job function such as Architectural technology, building science or civil engineering technology, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in inspection, review and approval of construction as related to buildings. â&#x20AC;˘ Certified or willingness to work toward certification for a Manitoba Building Official Association (MBOA) certificate within a mutually agreed upon time frame, Thorough knowledge of the National Building codes, Manitoba Building codes, Manitoba Building Code Act. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to read and interpret plans specifications, codes and by-laws. â&#x20AC;˘ Able to travel when required. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have valid Manitoba driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and access to an insured reliable vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong knowledge/Excellent understanding and application of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding of Aboriginal Cultural Traditions and practices. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organizational skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form. â&#x20AC;˘ Team player and capability to work unsupervised. WORKING CONDITIONS â&#x20AC;˘ Willing and able to travel as required must have access to a reliable insured vehicle and valid Manitoba Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License. â&#x20AC;˘ Generally, working an office environment, construction sites at times. â&#x20AC;˘ Additional hours beyond the standard regular hours of work may be required at times. â&#x20AC;˘ Any work conducted after regular standard working hours will be banked at straight time. â&#x20AC;˘ Banked time will be taken off in lieu of. Please forward all applications and resumes, including two (2) references that KTC will contact with applicant written permission to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2020. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Thompson student achieves high note with National Youth Band of Canada BY JAMES SNELL

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Kendra Martinussen, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student at R.D. Parker Collegiate, has been selected to perform in the prestigious National Youth Band of Canada for the second year in a row. This year’s event runs from April 26 to May 3 in Halifax. The musicians, aged 16 to 22, are from across Canada. The National Youth Band program has been running since 1978, and provides students with an opportunity to network, perform with other highlevel musicians, and receive mentorship. Martinussen, whose favourite type of music is jazz, has dedicated six years of hard work to the bass clarinet. “It’s been the love of my life,” she said. “Then I started playing saxophone and jazz, which are the other loves of my life.” Speaking of her first-year audition and application, Martinussen said that she had little idea about who she was competing against. “You never know if you don’t try,” she explained. “My best friend Abbey and I were up against people in university. We were so proud of ourselves, and so amazed that we got in.” RDPC band teacher Stev-

ie MacPherson, who played in the National Youth Band of Canada before becoming an educator, is overjoyed with Martinussen’s ongoing success. “If you’re up against students who are in university across the whole country, this is a big thing to shoot for,” she explained. “We’re totally overwhelmed in the band department.” Speaking to Martinussen, MacPherson said, “Your perseverance over the last two years to make it into this ensemble has blown us away.” Martinussen is eager to begin her week-long adventure in Halifax. “Last year we didn’t know what we’d be walking into,” she explained. “It’s been a life-changing experience. I felt so accepted there…to be myself.” Meeting like-minded musicians has been pivotal for Martinussen, who is eager for intellectual Nickel Belt News photo by James Snell expansion and broadened Bass clarinet musician Kendra Martinussen, who became one of the first R.D. Parker Collegiate students to be accepted horizons. into the National Youth Band of Canada in 2019, is returning for a second time this year. “It’s just really amazing,” said the born-and-raised INSTRUCTO success. played a 20-minute piece Hopkins, spent the whole Thompsonite. “People from in her own skin. Kunal Maha “The other players just “My family is super called I Lost My Talk, which year prior arranging it for all over Canada is a super cool thing. You can really scoop you right in,” she proud,” she said with smile. is derived from a poem by wind band. I Lost My Talk get into discussions and de- said. “They are some of “My parents are very excit- Mi’kmaq poet and residen- is about reconciliation, ADDRESS: the nicest people I’ve ever ed to see a different part of tial school survivor Rita Joe. and our entire repertoire bates about things.” met.” Canada. They are planning “I lost My325 Talk was ori- was about being Canadian, Being one of the youngest Room Martinussen explained a whole trip around it.” ginally for an orchestra,” which gave us a sense of members of the ensemble UCN, 55 UC Last year, the Nation- Martinussen explained. pride. It’s important that we has not fazed the prodigy, that family support has been Thompson a critical component of her al Youth Band of Canada “My director, Dr. Mark express that message.” who is clearly comfortable

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