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RCMP detachment head reports increased calls for service at Jan. 15 city council meeting

Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson Insp. Kevin Lewis runs through the RCMP’s quarterly report during the Jan. 15 Thompson city council meeting. BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Insp. Kevin Lewis was one of the main focal points of Monday’s Thompson city council meeting, where he walked city ofﬁcials through the local RCMP’s activity for the 2017–18 ﬁscal year. While his report mostly focused on the third quarter, from October through December 2017, Lewis also went over some “year-to-

date” ﬁgures, like how his detachment received 17,148 calls for service between April and the end of 2017. These calls for service include any event that requires an ofﬁcer to attend and/or take some type of action, and Lewis reported that they experienced a roughly 5.4 per cent increase in activity on that front since 2016-17. “Like I said before,

Thompson is the ‘mini Vegas’ for the north,” said Lewis. “Everybody comes here to party, right? You’ve got the liquor stores, you’ve got shopping, and you’ve got bars, and unfortunately we see all the repercussions of that in the downtown core, and this summer was by far the busiest summer I’ve seen in Thompson.” Lewis said the fall and winter months from Octo-

ber to December also saw their fair share of incidents, since his officers conducted 20 prolific offender checks, followed through on nine search warrants for drugs, and processed 53 impaired driving charges on top of issuing 243 regular traffic tickets. Outside of focusing on drug enforcement and organized crime, Lewis mentioned that much of their

Gun-pointing incident in St. Theresa Point leads to firearm and drug charges Police responding to a man pointing a gun at a woman in St. Theresa Point seized three ﬁrearms as well as illegal and prescription drugs Jan. 12. Upon arriving at the residence where the gunpointing incident took place, Island Lake RCMP found cocaine, marijuana, Percocet and Xanax as well as three guns and ammunition, prompting them to arrest two men. Zachary Wood, 24, is charged with seven ﬁrearms offences, while 33-year-old Lanny Mason is charged with three counts of possession of

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RCMP drugs for the purpose of trafﬁcking. Both were remanded into custody.

Island Lake RCMP seized three guns, cocaine, marijuana and prescription

drugs after responding to a report of a man pointing a gun at someone Jan. 12.

time and energy is dedicated to dealing with incidents that involve the homeless population and mental health crises, since they’ve received 2,240 harm reduction calls this fiscal year so far. Since most of these cases revolve around individuals who are dealing with addiction issues or health problems that require transferring to a hospital or housing program, Lewis said these calls eat up a lot of their time that could be spent on investigating more severe crimes. “Rather than just picking them up and kicking them out, we want to get something a little bit more stable, longer term so that we’re not doing the same thing five years [down the line] with the same people,” he said. “So if we can get the courts involved, dry them out a little bit, and make sure there’s some counselling there, we’re hoping to reduce the amount of times we’re dealing with these folks.” Lewis followed up this statement by praising the efforts of Thompson’s community safety officers (CSOs), since they are usually responsible for dealing

with a large chunk of these incidents in the downtown core. Currently, there are six CSOs on duty in Thompson, who are mainly there to support a police force that already has to contend with one of the highest crime rates in the country. While some residents raised questions about the long-term viability of the CSO program at the Jan. 2 council meeting, Lewis reaffirmed that these officers do make a substantial difference in the RCMP’s dayto-day activities, especially when it comes to disturbances in the downtown area. “Between the hours of 10 in the morning until 9 o’clock at night, CSOs are dealing with that and it’s taking a lot of work off our plate,” said Lewis. “I’d say about 40–50 per cent of our workload that was in the downtown core is significantly reduced.” To read the RCMP’s quarterly report in full, please consult this council meeting’s digital agenda, which is available on the city’s website. The next Thompson city council meeting is scheduled to take place Jan. 29 at City Hall.

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Look North steering committee members announced The committee appointed to guide the implementation of the provincial government’s Look North action plan includes a pair of Thompsonites and one Wabowden resident, a member of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) and a tourism business proprietor from Churchill. Eleven people were named to the steering committee by Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton in Flin Flon Jan. 15, including co-chairs Chuck Davison of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, and Opaskwayak Cree Nation Onekanew (Chief) Christian Sinclair, who also chaired the task force that created the Look North report and action plan for Northern Manitoba’s Economy. Other members include Mining Association of Manitoba executive director Andrea McLandress who will lead the mining and resources priority area, Freda Lepine of Wabowden who will lead Indigenous partnerships, infrastructure lead The Pas Mayor Jim Scott, Charlene Lafreniere of University College of the North (UCN) who will oversee housing, Becky Cianﬂone of Community Futures Greenstone in Flin Flon who is the lead on the enterprise priority area and UCN president Doug Lauvstad of The Pas, who leads the education and training priority area. Lepine is Manitoba Kee-

watinowi Okimakanak’s employment and training co-ordinator while Lafreniere, UCN’s director of institutional advancement, is also a former Thompson city council member. The steering committee also includes members at large Ron D. Spence, NCN deputy chief, as well as Thompson deputy mayor Colleen Smook and Wally Daudrich of Lazy Bear Expeditions in Churchill. “Look North represents the beginning of a northern-inspired movement to promote economic growth and change,” said Wharton in a news release. “The steering committee will lead the next phase of work to develop more detailed strategies and action plans to help unlock the tremendous economic potential that exists in this region.” Joint action groups will be established in each of the six priority areas to help develop strategies for action. “Of course, economic activity in the north and the new Look North initiative are of very, very big interest to people living in the north,” said Wharton at the announcement. “The fact that we now have local stakeholders that are going to be in the subcommittees throughout Look North, working in partnership with our communities, I think it’s going to make a wonderful difference for people here. You’ve got people that

are here day after day, they know what’s going on. They know the needs of the north, they know the needs of Flin Flon, Thompson, Churchill, The Pas and on and on. It’s a very exciting time. Even though we’re all north every community has its own needs and requirements. There’s a lot of synergies, but there’s also a lot of differences in different communities.” In addition to the work being done to put Look North’s recommendations and plans into action, Wharton said the government is also working on a new mineral development protocol with First Nations, which is being led by Norway House Cree Nation Chief Ron Evans and former Manitoba deputy premier and cabinet minister Jim Downey. They held an engagement session in Winnipeg Jan. 16 on the topic of themes and tools identiﬁed by First Nations and industry so far in the process to create and implement a mutually agreedupon framework to guide Crown-Aboriginal consultation through all phases of mineral development. “I’d like to thank the co-chairs of the mineral development protocol as well as all members of the new steering committee and joint action groups for their work on these important initiatives,” said Wharton. - with ﬁles from Eric Westhaver, Flin Flon Reminder

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Thompson fur tables saw prices and yields rebound in 2017

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson A fur trapper receives cold, hard cash during the opening day of the 2017 Thompson fur tables on Dec. 15. BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After a couple years of lower prices, the Thompson fur tables bounced back in 2017 by handing out $348,507 to northern trappers, which is more than double the amount paid out in 2016. According to a Jan. 9 press release from the City of Thompson, the 38th iteration of this event, which took place Dec. 15–16 at St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, is also noteworthy for the sheer amount of

furs that were sold on site. A timely seasonal freeze is partly responsibly for increasing the overall yield to 4,426 pelts, with individual marten furs alone toppling 2016’s total of 3,194 pelts. The release also said that last year’s event set a record harvest for wolverine fur with 24 pelts being brought in, the highest volume since the fur tables ﬁrst began back in 1978. Arctic fox fur also made a strong showing, with 156 pelts crossing the table at

$30 a pop. Outside of these big numbers, the fur market seems to be in a much healthier place in terms of overall value, since the most popular pelt type, marten, sold for an $92 a unit, compared to its $60 a unit selling price back in 2016. Mayor Dennis Fenske said the Thompson fur tables serve an important purpose beyond simply embodying “the culture and soul of traditional northern life.”

Teen arrested for robbing and stabbing taxi driver The Pas RCMP arrested and charged a 15-year-old with aggravated assault and robbery after a taxi driver was repeatedly stabbed by a passenger Jan. 8. Police responded to a report of a injured taxi driver on Young Point Road south of The Pas around 6:30 p.m. that day. The 30-year-old driver had picked up a male passenger near Bell Avenue. When they reached Young Point Road, the passenger told

the driver to pull over and let him out, then attacked the driver from the back seat, stabbing him multiple times and fleeing with stolen cash. Passersby stopped to assist the injured driver, who was being attended to by emergency medical services personnel by the time police arrived and was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accused remains in police custody.

“Not only do they help bring the traditional practice of trapping to the world, but they represent the integral partnership

between the economy of Thompson, and our neighbours in the outlying communities,” Fenske said in the press release. “The City

of Thompson is excited to see good fortune return to trappers in the North, and is proud to continue supporting this annual event.”

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Low registration forces cancellation of Hudson Bay Quest dog sled race BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Hudson Bay Quest, a dog sled race between Churchill and Gillam, is being cancelled for the second straight year, this time due to a lack of registrations and the logistical difﬁculties presented by the lack of rail service past Gillam. Race organizers announced the cancellation of the 2018 race on their Facebook page Jan. 16, saying that the registration deadline had passed and they did not have the minimum number of six teams they required in order to proceed. “As you all know we faced serious issues with the logistical portion of the race pertaining to the movement of mushers, handlers and committee members due to the closure of the rail line,” said the announcement. “We hope that these issues are fully worked out by July of this year and that we can then look forward to having a 2019 race. We will keep everyone in the loop on the progress of the rail line issues and the committee should meet in mid July to discuss the 2019 race.”

Organizers were facing logistical challenges due to lack of train service to Churchill Organizers had decided in early December to try to go ahead with this year’s race despite the lack of train service on the Hudson Bay Railway past Gillam. Rail service on that stretch of track has been suspended since last June as a result of spring flooding that damaged the track. “This will be our MOST self-sufficient race yet,” said a Dec. 1 Facebook post. “We are working on the logistical possibilities, but racers will need to get themselves to and from the start, the finish and back.” A few weeks later, organizers announced that they would need at least half-a-dozen registrations to go ahead and that nor more than 10 teams would be able to enter. The 2017 race, which was due to have taken place last March, was cancelled as a result of the massive blizzard that hit Churchill and much of the rest of Northern Manitoba beginning March 7.

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Violence against women a human issue In recognition of Women’s Equality Week, it was my pleasure to attend a Break the Silence on Violence Against Women presentation this week at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg with guest speakers Premier Brian Pallister and Winnipeg Blue Bombers player Matthias Goossen. The standard you walk by is the standard you accept, and violence against women is not just a women’s issue. It’s a human issue. Our government encourages everyone to be more than a bystander as we work to break the silence and stand with survivors. Half

of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16, and only ﬁve per cent of sexual assaults are reported to police. Attitudes on this issue need to change. Everyone deserves respect, and we all need to speak up against violence and sexual violence against women. For women experiencing violence or sexual violence, conﬁdential help is available through the provincial Family Violence Prevention Program at 1-877-977-0007. In other matters, our government has commit-

Flu Fighters Cold and flu season has arrived with record numbers of sick children and adults. There are antiviral medications available for the flu, but to be effective they must be taken within two days of the onset of symptoms. Antiviral medications don’t cure the flu, but may make the symptoms less severe. Your health-care provider can help you decide whether you should take antiviral medications. If in spite of all your efforts you become ill, take good care of yourself. Get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids and pay attention to your symptoms. The common cold, the flu and pneumonia can have similar symptoms. Mistaking one for the other can mean serious complications. Don’t gamble with your health. Contact your healthcare provider immediately! Of course, a flu shot is the best way to keep from getting some strains the flu, or to at least lessen its intensity if you do catch it. If can’t get a flu shot, a pneumonia shot can protect you against this potentially serious flu complication. It’s a one-time shot for anyone age 65 or older. Younger people with heart and lung diseases, diabetes or weak immune systems also should get this shot. Check with your or your child’s health care provider before you get any of these shots. While there are no guarantees, there are some things you can do to reduce your chances of becoming ill: —Wash your hands often, particularly when you are around people who have colds or coughs. —Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. This is a common way that germs spread. —Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. —Avoid close contact with people who are sick. And if you’re sick, stay home. Keeping your distance from others will protect them from

MLA Report kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Kelly Bindle ted more than $20 million in funding in 2017-18 through existing approvals and the recent single-window intake to support community development initiatives. To ensure value for money, we have reviewed our grant programs and the decision was made to eliminate administration duplication and to streamline

getting sick too. —Sanitize utensils, toys, equipment and furniture. This can help reduce the spread of colds, which then reduces your risk of developing more serious complications like pneumonia. —If you’re generally in good health, your immune system is better able to fight off illnesses. Get plenty of rest, exercise, eat right and learn how to manage your stress. —Chicken soup is an old remedy for fighting respiratory illnesses; however, some recent scientific tests show that it actually may have medicinal value. Chicken soup has been found to be more effective than other hot liquids to increase the movement of nasal mucus. It also improves the function of cilia, tiny hairlike projections in the nose that prevent contagions from entering the body. Eating chicken soup also inhibits the movement of a common white blood cell called neutrophils that defends against infection. By inhibiting the migration of these infection-fighting cells throughout body, chicken soup essentially helps focus the cells to reduce upper-respiratory cold symptoms. This recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon and Ginger will help you through this frigid flu and cold season! Be well!

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH LEMON AND GINGER 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley or basil leaves 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, halved and seeded 6 cups homemade or canned low-salt chicken broth 4 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles (look in the produce section of your supermarket) or 4 ounces dried vermicelli noodles 1 medium carrot, cut into small coins 1−2 tablespoons fish sauce

access to grants to ensure hard-earned tax dollars are used to their full potential. This decision primarily affects administration costs rather than funding. Grant funding to the Manitoba Community Services Council will continue, though it’s going through a budget review. Our new process has allowed for better plan-

boneless, skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1/4-inchthick slices (this is easier if the chicken is partially frozen) 1. Finely grate 1 teaspoon of zest from the lemon and put in a small bowl. Add the cilantro, parsley or basil leaves and the ginger, and mix together. Cut the zested lemon in half and squeeze it into a small bowl to get 3 tablespoons of juice. Thinly slice two of the chile halves crosswise. 2. In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the lemon juice, noodles, carrots, fish sauce and the 2 remaining chile halves to the boiling stock.

ning and better outcomes that help sustain community revitalization. A separate review has been undertaken by the Pension Commission of Manitoba, whose members represent organized labour, plan sponsors, the pension consulting industry and pensioners. A statutory review of the Pension Benefits Act is conducted by the commission every five years, with findings and recommendations reported to the provincial Minister of Finance. The commission has made recommendations focusing on new plan designs, solvency deficiency funding rules,

locking-in provisions and other issues. To update and strengthen the pension system, the provincial Finance Department is hosting online public consultations on the recommendations. The closing date for submissions is Feb. 21. For more information on the review and consultations, please visit www.gov/labour/ pension. Electronic submissions can be sent to pensions@gov.mb.ca and written submissions can be mailed to Ofﬁce of the Superintendent - Pension Commission, 1004-401 York Ave., Winnipeg, R3C 0P8.

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Reduce heat, cover and simmer the soup until the noodles are almost cooked, about 3 minutes. 3. Remove the chile halves. Stir in the chicken and chile slices and return to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, making sure the chicken slices are just cooked through. Taste and add a touch more fish sauce, if you like. Divide the soup evenly among four serving bowls. Divide the cilantro mixture among the bowls, stir and serve. Makes 4 servings. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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In the afternoon of Jan. 9, 15 worthy Manitobans gathered at a ceremony in Government House with Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon and her husband Gary. On behalf Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, she presented each with a medal in recognition of outstanding Indigenous leadership. Eight of the recipients received the Sovereignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medal for Volunteers, and seven recipients were awarded Meritorious Service Decorations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Civil Division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These awards will honour some of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dedicated Indigenous and nonIndigenous leaders who are working to strengthen urban and rural Indigenous communities and create an environment in which reconciliation is possible,â&#x20AC;? a press release on the lieu-

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tenant-governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website noted. Among those honoured were two laudable Northerners from Herb Lake Landing: Hazel and Jim Corman. The Cormans have lived in and around the area all their lives and if you ask anyone who knows them, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you the couple works tirelessly at preserving and promoting the heritage of their tiny east shore of Wekusko community. The Cormans are stalwart defenders of the environment and advocates of growing and eating local, as well as physical ďŹ tness for every age. They work hard to instill a sense of community in each resident of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Landingâ&#x20AC;? and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just plain fun folks to be around! Jim Corman is in his early 80s and was born just up the shore at the nowabandoned gold mining community of Herb Lake. Hazel is in her late 70s and was born in Norway House. They settled in Herb Lake Landing in 1976, after selling a prosperous taxi business in nearby Snow Lake. They remained here, fishing, trapping, then building up and running a tourism venture, Tawow Lodge, before selling it several years back. They have kept themselves busy since then, helping neighbours and contributing their knowledge and sweat to the community they love. The Cormans are modest people and when asked about the honour, Hazel reluctantly noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim and I are very honoured to be the recipients of the Sovereignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medal for Volunteerism.â&#x20AC;? She says that they were made aware of their selection through a November 2017 phone call from the lieutenant-governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive assistant. Hazel admits to being a little shocked when she answered the phone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to say anything at ďŹ rst, she just waited on the other end,â&#x20AC;? she said in a recent interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just remember her saying we would be presented with the medals in a ceremony. I gave the phone to Jim, so he could hear the news. We were both surprised, this was so unexpected.â&#x20AC;? Hazel says that the event itself was special from the moment the couple walked up the steps of Goverment House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were greeted

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Cathy Erickson Hazel Corman, Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon and Jim Corman in Government House, after receiving their honours. and made to feel very welcome,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We met the other honourees in a separate room and were told the protocol. We were to each say our name and were presented to the lieutenant-governor and her husband. They were very gracious. So after meeting them we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as nervous when they called Jim and I together to come forward and the lieutenant-governor pinned on the medals. I was very impressed hearing what the other honourees were being recognized for.â&#x20AC;? The Cormans say that they will always remember this night. They were also grateful that some of their family and friends were able to attend. Their daughter Cathy and her husband Greg Erickson drove them down and attended, as did their granddaughter Ashley Erickson, who ďŹ&#x201A;ew in from Edmonton for the night. Daughter-in-law Brenda Corman came in from Gimli with her friend Janice Dey, and fellow Landing resident Margo McDougall and her sister Alice Tremblay were there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very proud moment for us â&#x20AC;Ś brought tears,â&#x20AC;? said daughter Cathy Erickson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know Mom and Dad do, and have done, a lot for their little community, but to be recognized in the same category as the Bear Clan Leader and the Bannock Lady, as well as other amazing selďŹ&#x201A;ess people, just brings it to a

whole new level of proud. They, at ďŹ rst, thought they might not attend; thinking they were not worthy. They are very grateful they did and came away feeling very honoured and proud of themselves in their quiet way.â&#x20AC;? Of note, the Sovereignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of ďŹ elds. As an ofďŹ cial Canadian honour, the Medal for Volunteers incorporates and replaces the Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caring Canadian Award, created in 1995 by former governor general Romeo LeBlanc. The medal builds on the legacy and spirit of the Caring Canadian Award by honouring the dedication and commitment of volunteers. The other Sovereignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medal for Volunteers recipients were: Michael Patrick Belhumeur of Winnipeg, Lucille Bruce of Winnipeg, David Chartrand of Duck Bay, Philip Chiappetta of Winnipeg, Greg Shedden of Stonewall and Harold Westdal of Winnipeg. Those receiving Meritorious Service Decorations were Mitch Bourbonniere of Winnipeg, Michael Redhead Champagne of Winnipeg, James Favel and Larry Morrissette (posthumous) of Winnipeg, Althea Guiboche of Winnipeg, Ry Moran of Winnipeg and Diane Louise Roussin of Winnipeg.

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Jesus’ Last Supper as a Passover meal What does it mean when we say Jesus’ Last Supper was a Passover meal? Quite a lot actually. Passover was a Jewish festival of freedom, celebrating God’s freeing the Jews from Egypt. The evening was divided into four sections, framed by four cups of diluted wine (four parts water, one part wine), each section having certain standard items. The first Cup of Sanctification opened the evening. Through six things: (1) through the preparation for Passover by casting out leaven or pride, (2) through the lighting of the festival candles, (3) through the washing of hands, (4) through the dipping of bitter herbs, (5) through the breaking of the middle matzah and (6) through the open invitation to come, the participants set aside or sanctified themselves and the time for an experience of God’s grace. Two points merit comment. First, the dipping of green herbs symbolized the brush used to apply the blood of the lamb to the lintel and doorposts of the home. The procedure was clear. A bloody red cross had to be made over the doorway of the home where the service was to be held. The brush would be dipped in the pail of blood,

applied up ﬁrst to the lintel over the door, then down and side to side on the two door posts. The destroying angel only passed over those who had voluntarily put themselves under the sign of the bloody cross. The technical understanding was the death of lamb did not save; it was only the act of trusting God and the cross he had required that actually saved. Second, a special package called “unity” is brought out. It had a special three-in-one unity to it. Within the package were three identical pieces of unleavened bread or matzah, all of which were striped and pierced. It was understood in ancient times that this three-in-one unity was what made the Exodus possible. For the ancient Jews, it was the unity of God’s people: three classes, one society, their desire to be saved that made the Exodus possible. For Jesus, it was not just that; it was the unity of God: three persons Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, God’s desire to save that made the Exodus possible. Jesus would spend a lot of the evening talking about the three in one. But at this point, the second of three, the middle matzah is taken out of the “unity” package and broken in two. One piece of the broken second matzah

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Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2018. The program is scheduled to begin September 2018. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student. The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North. For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html

Spiritual Thoughts robsutherlandlaw@gmail.com Rob Sutherland is set aside to be eaten later in the service. The other piece of the broken second matzah, the Afikoman or dessert, is wrapped in linen and buried under a pillow. The return of this Afikomen that which was broken, and buried is the traditional high point of Passover. For the ancient Jews, this middle matzah was a symbol of the Passover lamb and the Messiah. For Jesus, this middle matzah was, as well, a symbol of his being the second person of the triune God, and his coming crucifixion, burial and resurrection as the Passover Lamb, the Messiah. The Cup of Instruction deepens the service through a retelling of the saving acts of God. Through four things: (1) through childlike questioning of what makes this evening different, (2) through a scriptural retelling of the stories of Exodus, (3) through a litany of gratitude and (4) through a review the symbolic foods of Passover: the Passover lamb, the unleavened bread, and the bitter herbs, the participants are encouraged to see how God’s grace, which was active in the past, could be active in their own present and future lives. They had all known bondage in one form or another. Now that they had a measure of freedom and could recline at the meal: how would they use their God-given freedom? The Cup of Redemption is the centerpiece of the evening. Through four things: (1) through a second washing of hands, (2) though a Passover sandwich or sop, (3) through the Passover

supper of roast lamb and (4) through the Afikoman dessert, the participants formally accepted God’s work of redemption into their lives. Four points merit comment. First, Jesus would wash not just the disciples’ hands but their feet as well. That job was exclusively the job of a slave. For Jesus, his God-given freedom clearly meant service without limit, service without regard to status. Second, Jesus would make each person a special Passover appetizer called a sop or sandwich. It was made by taking the two remaining pieces of unleavened bread left in the unity package, breaking them to form sandwich bread, that would be filled with bitter herbs and a sweet nutty paste called charoseth. The participants would dip their appetizers into a common sauce bowl. As they do this, Jesus starts talking about his coming betrayal. The disciples are all very upset, because Jesus goes on to say that those who will betray him are those who have dipped their sops in the sauce bowl with him. By that point in time, they all have. Shortly thereafter, Judas leaves the service (John 13:2627, Mark 14:20, Matthew 26:23). Quite literally, he is excommunicating himself from the Passover meal, the cup of redemption and the Afikoman which are still yet to follow. He goes out into the night of the angel of death, never to return. Third, after the Passover supper of roast lamb, children are sent out to find and bring back the

Afikoman that had been broken and buried. At this point in service, the highpoint of Passover, the dessert, Jesus said of the Afikoman, “Take, eat. This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Matthew 26:26; Mark 14:22; Luke 22:19) As the Afikoman is passed around, the participants would break off a piece and eat it, making what it symbolized their own. Fourth, Jesus then closed that section of the service with the cup of redemption saying “This is my blood of the (new) covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:28) The disciples formally accept the old and new covenants and drink their cups. Jesus however declines to drink his cup. He says he will drink it later when he comes into his kingdom in its fullness. The disciples have little inkling about what he’s talking about. But its clear, Jesus is thinking resurrection. In the next section which is now upon him, there is the hope and prayer that within the coming year Messiah of Israel will come in his glory and power. Jesus already has that thought in mind. The Cup of Praise ends the evening. Through five things (1) a symposium after the meal, (2) through psalms of praise, (3) through songs of praise, Psalms 113-119, (4) through dance, the participants thank God for his love for it’s God’s love that frees them from bondage and empowers them to be all they can be. One point merits comment. In the symposium, Jesus talks extensively about love. It is particular kind of love: benevolence aimed at union. He lays down new law of love that they should love another as he has sacrificially loved them. And he says as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit indwell

one another, all three will come to indwell, transform and empower all believers who choose to follow Jesus. (John 14:1-17:25). Transformation and empowerment are a natural subject for the discussion here. The participants normally turned their minds and talk to the next festival on the calendar. Liturgically, Passover, the sacriﬁce of the lamb, is followed 50 days later by Pentecost, the giving of the Spirit in Jerusalem. The moral law of Mount Sinai, enabling people to know right from wrong, will be followed up with the spiritual baptism of Pentecost, the actual indwelling of God in believers, empowering people them to do the right as opposed to the wrong. Both are necessary to secure the blessings of freedom. The participants look back and forward in this journey into freedom, say a blessing over the Cup of Praise, drink it and the service is over. The journey however is just beginning. Rob Sutherland is a graduate of University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School He is a criminal defence lawyer with 30 years experience, a member of the bars of Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Manitoba. He is a Senior Canadian Fellow at the Mortimer J. Adler Centre for the Studies of the Great Ideas, an American think-tank based in Chicago. He has published one book “Putting God on Trial: the biblical Book of Job,” a defence of God’s goodness in the face of his authorization of undeserved and unremitted evil in the life of Job and the world, which is taught at a number of Canadian, American and Indian universities and available through Amazon. He is writing a second book “Putting Jesus on Trial: the biblical Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,” a defence of Jesus’ divinity.

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Shoppers bought 20 per cent more healthier options since introduction of program at Northern stores last September The Northwest Company says the Health Happy program at its Northern and NorthMart stores has increased the sale of healthier food products by 20 per cent since its launch in September. “We have seen a tremendous response to the Health Happy program since our launch four months ago,” said North West Company CEO Edward Kennedy in Jan. 15 news release. “Health Happy clearly aligns with

northern shoppers wanting to embrace a healthy lifestyle and it reﬂects our efforts to ensure Health Happy items are comparably priced to the national brand and that options are available in every food category,” Between 300 and 800 Health Happy items have been placed on shelves, depending on the size of the store. Each of these has one to four attributes that contribute to a healthier diet: lower sugar, lower

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Home Care Nurse - External Posting Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse.

Church Services in Thompson

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495

LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm. LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome Sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am Burntwood baptist Church 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

fat, lower salt or lower caffeine content, the company says. One of the products is drink crystals with 50 per cent less sugar, half as many calories and half the shipping weight of other drink crystals. “This first of a kind product was spearheaded by our buying team working in collaboration with the manufacturer and will remove an estimated

200,000 lbs. of sugar from children’s diets in the North this year,” said Kennedy. The North West Company operates stores in Canada, Alaska, the South Paciﬁc and Caribbean. Its Northern and North Mart stores employ over 3,100 people, including many indigenous people, and have an annual payroll of more than $65 million.

JOB OPPORTUNITY – External Posting Marcel Colomb First Nation JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position)

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Job Summary Reporting to the Home Care Manager, the Home Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting & preserving the health of Marcel Colomb community members through services directed to home care clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses Act & in compliance with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs the overall care of clients; is responsible for advocating, providing information, educating & supporting clients to ensure that the highest possible standard of service is provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department. Position Requirements: • • • • • • • •

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical CRNM or CLPN – Active Registration Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License Daily access to a vehicle Criminal record & child abuse registry checks 2 years of related nursing experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Immunization record up to date

Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager (Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Social Work), funded under the Jordan’s Principle- Child First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation The purpose of the newly funded Jordan’s Principle Child First Project is to implement a comprehensive and integrated approach of coordinated services to help Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support and respond to children with complex and special needs and their families, in partnership with other health and social professionals and agencies. These services should significantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that children and their families are enabled to experience a life that is as full and as normal as possible. Position Summary: The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with its health care team. The Case Manager will provide supervision & peer support to the Child Development Workers, Assistant to the Case Manager and Respite Workers, in each SCTC community to provide a model of service delivery for children with complex needs and their families. Provide elements in which services have a particular responsibility to take the lead in securing effective development, delivery and review of services. Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need to protect children through early intervention, sharing of information, effective co-ordination of services and appropriate training. Qualiﬁcations: •

Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications Must Include: • • • • • •

A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements Resume Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) and contact information Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) Personal contact information (phone & email)

Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Email or drop off only Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca or Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing background in rehab care and must be in good standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Social Work Supervisory and case management experience; Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative; Child development background or equivalent Experience working in First Nation Communities; CPR and First Aide Certification; Excellent computer skills Knowledge of Cree language and 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. Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel weekly. The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement.

Please forward a resume with 3 references along with cover letter, in confidence, to: 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 ﬁlled. Only successful applications will be contacted for further interview.

* January Sales Items: Get great deals on leftover holiday decorations and cards, appliances and furniture, as well as linens, towels and other “white sale” items. * Keep a few fabric-softener sheets in the linen closet. It will keep the towels smelling fresh. If you have lots of extra bedsheets, it keeps them fresh-smelling, too. * “Whenever I have a casserole pan that has baked-on, hard-to-remove bits left behind, I ﬁll it with water, add a little dish soap and stick it back in the warm oven. I let it sit for several hours -- even overnight -- and the gunk just slides off the next day. Elbow grease is getting harder and harder to come by these days, so I try not to waste it.” -- I.S. in Pennsylvania

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Careers

Louisiana Pacific Swan Valley

General Labourers Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation. Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; • Good written and verbal communication skills • Physically fit to perform all duties • Ability to multitask and problem solve • Ability to operate equipment as required • Computer literacy will be considered an asset • Valid driver’s license • Shiftwork The successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing support to the facility located in 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. Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Lorraine Schneider Human Resource Generalist I Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com

Water and Sewer General Labourer I

Job Vacancy

The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants with Level 1 and 2 Water DistribuƟon and Level 1 and 2 Wastewater CollecƟon cerƟĮcaƟon to submit a resume for consideraƟon: The successful candidate will be a Grade 12 graduate or equivalent and hold a valid Class 5 MB Driver’s License, have experience with plumbing repair or maintenance, ability to work with hand tools; grinders, compressors, Įƫngs and pipes. Candidate must be able to communicate eīecƟvely with the general public, deal eīecƟvely with co-workers and work a variety of shiŌs as required. The duties include performing construction, repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water distribuƟon systems, assisƟng in the operaƟon, repair and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant, sewage lagoon and liŌ staƟons. Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, educaƟon, qualiĮcaƟons and references by Friday, January 26, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. to: Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Thompson is commiƩed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniƟes. We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

Full Time After hours Referral Clerk

Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health Benefits; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties. Qualifications: • • • • • • • • • • •

The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Must be available for shiftwork Must have knowledge of medical terminology. Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification. Should have good communications and organizational skills. Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba. Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba. Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs. Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Wordprocessing, etc.) work well under pressure – fast paced environment

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy or Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca or lbeardy@ktc.ca

JOB VACANCY Casual/Part time

Health Administrative Assistant

Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) will provide local transportation for registered, eligible and approved First Nations seeking medical services in the City of Thompson, Manitoba on behalf of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Transportation will include referrals for elective, diagnostic and non-urgent medical services.

Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of clients to and from a variety of First Nations Indian Health Branch (FNIHB) approved destinations in the city of Thompson. Applicants must have a valid class 4 driver’s license.

The KTC Health Department staff works collaboratively with First Nation Health service providers to provide integrated health services and planning assistance to member communities. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Health, the Administrative Assistant will provide secretarial services by taking and transcribing minutes of meetings; typing a variety of materials; making and keeping up to date conﬁdential ﬁles. She/he acts as receptionist to the Indian Residential School & Nursing Program Staff, actions and screens information requests and greets walk in clients. The Health Administrative Assistant will also be required to initiate and provide input into the development and management of information systems. They will also be required to coordinate special events. This is a fast paced and busy role which is central to the coordination of Health Services at the Tribal Council.

Qualifications: -Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; -Must possess a valid class 4 driver’s license and a clean abstract; -Must possess a Manitoba driver’s license for a minimum of five years; -Minimum of two years’ experience in transportation industry or a related field; -Cree or Dene an asset; -Candidate must be willing to be submit to a criminal or child abuse registry check; -Must have CPR and First Aid training; -Must be able to work rotating shifts in a twenty four service, seven days a week; -Ability to work independently, must be friendly, courteous and excellent customer service orientated, high degree of attention while operating vehicles on public road. -Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications: 1. Completion of secondary school 2. Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program in office administration, special events coordination or a combination of experience and education will be considered. 3. Previous experience is required. 4. Possess initiative, judgement and respects confidentiality requirements. 5. Good and accurate note taking, typing and electronic/ paper file management skills. Ability to work with others or independently with minimum 6. supervision. 7. Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of various filing systems is required. 8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications. 9. Must have good communication and writing skills. 10. 1Respect for the customs, traditions and practises of the local member First Nation communities. 11. Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset.

Full Term Position

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VEHICLE OPERATOR/DISPATCH JOB SUMMARY:

Lisa Beardy or Bev Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca or bbrightnose@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2018. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose at (204) 677-0311

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, and written permission to contact the references and latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Attention: Lisa Beardy, Ofﬁce Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 E-Mail: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Deadline for Applications Friday, January 19, 2018 4:00pm Late applications will not be considered. We would like to thank those that apply but only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday January 24, 2018. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.

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Full-Time Truck Driver

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Please email your resume to isabel.lafurlane@mymts.net or fax to 204-677-4540 Resumes may also be dropped off at our office, 176 Hayes Road

Administrative Clerk Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Families, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 33656 Closing Date: January 29, 2018 Salary Range: $40,398 to $46,337 per annum, plus remoteness allowance, if applicable The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary civil service that is inclusive and reﬂective of the population it serves. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in the cover letter, resumé or application if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Women, Indigenous People, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created to ﬁll similar regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions within the Northern Region and will remain in effect for 6 months.

SERVICE ADVISOR

Are you looking for a career and not just a job?

We have an opening for a service advisor committed to customer service excellence. Candidate must be able to build customer relations and listen and understand their problems, concerns and service needed, prepare work orders, be organized, possess the ability to multi task, work unsupervised and work in a team environment. Previous automotive experience is an asset, extensive training will be offered to the appropriate candidate We offer competitive wages and benefits package. Resumes only please.

Qualifications: Conditions of Employment: • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. • A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Essential: • Experience working in a finance/accounts payable role, including reviewing, assessing, coding and processing payments. • Experience maintaining confidential financial and client records in electronic and hardcopy format. • Ability to plan and organize workload in a high volume fast paced environment in order to meet established deadlines. • Effective verbal communication skills.

Fax resumes to Kayla at 204-778-6700

• Effective written communication skills.

kayla@thompsonford.ca

• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy.

or email

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

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Classification: Training Consultant Full-Time Term Position: ASAP to June 29, 2018 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 18-004 Closing Date: January 26, 2018 (or until position is filled) Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

• Effective interpersonal skills. • Experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word). Desired: • Administrative/office experience, including reception. Duties: This position is responsible for processing all accounts payable related to InFact system, operating expenditures for the Thompson office as well as all payments related to Child and Family Services for Thompson/Churchill. Responsible for timekeeping function for staff in the Thompson Office as well as Direct Support Providers. The incumbent of this position reports to the Administrative Officer and requires an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Commitment Accounting, InFact, SAP.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 33656 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 608-330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4 Phone: 204-945-4394 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON THE MOM AND BABY GROUP meets every Friday afternoon between 1:00 and 3:00 pm at the Northern Regional Health Authority, 867 Thompson Drive (beside the hospital). Come meet other breastfeeding mothers and chat about a variety of topics such as the development of your baby, safe sleep habits, immunizations and starting solids. No registration is necessary and all sessions are facilitated by a Health Care Professional. Please phone the Public Health Unit at (204) 677-5350 for more information. FUTURES IS BRINGING BACK “SCHOOL’S COOL!” This is a free pre-kindergarten program. If you have a child who is 4, getting ready for kindergarten, this program is for you. Please give us a call or come see us. School’s Cool is free, education-based, and lots of fun for your little one. 117A Commercial Place, 204-677-7822. WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Join at any time. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up. FREE SENIORS CURLING. Wednesdays, starting October 18 from 1 - 3 pm. Contact Wally at 204-778-7270 for more info. HUMANE SOCIETY IS IN NEED and would greatly appreciate the following: kitty litter, wet & dry cat & dog food, treats & bones, paper towels, Javex and old towels. Donations can be dropped off at 27 Nelson Road Monday - Friday, 3 - 5 pm. Phone 204-778-3513. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions. The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin. We offer an assortment of high quality assessments for adults interested in upgrading, making career choices or preparing for the GED exam. The YWCA Assessment Centre offers a full range of Career Development Services FREE of charge. For more information or to make an appointment call 204-778-1208. DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322. BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post-natal new moms Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm 1:10 pm. Phone 204-677-4431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson. ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL or drugs? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information. IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204778-7841 for information.

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Province funding roof repairs for Churchill Town Centre The provincial government announced Jan. 14 that it will spend an as-yet undetermined amount of money for roof repairs and restoration of the Churchill Town Centre Complex and its theatre. “Churchill is a unique and valuable asset, not only for Manitoba but to Canada as a whole,” said Finance Minister Cameron Friesen, who was in town for the announcement along with Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton and Minister of Sustainable Development Rochelle Squires, in a news release. “We are pleased to invest in major repairs to the town centre complex and we’ll continue to stand with the community of Churchill during these challenging times.”

The Churchill Town Complex covers 225,000 square feet and houses the community’s school, hospital, personal care home, arena, theatre, bowling alley, curling rink, child-care centre, gymnasium, radio station, industrial arts centre, library, playground, pool and ﬁtness centre. “This centre is an important hub for Churchill residents and those from surrounding communities, providing everything from recreation activity to hospital and personal care,” said Wharton. “Due to harsh weather conditions and storm damage, extensive maintenance is required to stabilize and protect the centre, and ensure a clean and safe environment.” The work to be done

includes refurbishment of areas where work to remove mould and asbestos forced the closure of the theatre. “I would like to thank the government for investing in important improvements to the Town Centre Complex,” said Churchill Mayor Michael Spence. “We’re pleased to be working with our partners to position Churchill for a bright future and investing in the Town Centre Complex that houses the regional hospital, school and other facilities helps us along that path.” The total budget for the work will not be known until the province issues requests for tenders and receives and reviews bids but the work is expected to be ﬁnished by the fall.

Finance Minister Cameron Friesen, Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton and Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires were in Churchill Jan. 14 to meet with Mayor Michael Spence and announce provincial funding for repairs to the Churchill Town Centre Complex. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Jeff Wharton

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Getting the Bandit to drop that loot DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Bandit” will eat anything he ﬁnds on our daily walks. He’s really fast, and by the time I try to stop him he usually has it in his mouth. He will not follow my command to drop it. Yesterday, he snapped up a pork chop bone that had fallen from our neighbor’s trash can, and I could not pry it from his teeth. He ended up chewing it to splinters, which I know is really dangerous. How can I stop him? -- Gayle in Winter Garden, Florida DEAR GAYLE: You’ll have to work hard on his basic obedience training, and reinforce the “leave it” command. This can take awhile and be especially frustrating with strongwilled dogs, but as you know, the consequences of eating unknown stuff off the ground can be deadly. Not to alarm those who are new to the dog training game: Dogs often eat things we would never come close to as humans, and most of the time these things pass through their systems with little to no trouble. But a splintered chicken bone or a piece of cloth -- these can cause a lot of problems with the digestive system and send your pet to the emergency veterinarian. During his refresher training, keep Bandit on the leash during your walk and when training. Work on the “sit” command. Dr. Sophia Yin recommends treat-based training as you

move into the “leave it” command training. While the process would take too long to explain here, you can ﬁnd details at her website: drsophiayin.com. Search for: Dogs Who Eat Things Off the Ground. Remember to work with Bandit in a calm manner, away from other dogs and distractions. Send your questions, comments and tips to ask@ pawscorner.com.

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Welcome to our world ANNA LISA SMITH! Born October 4, 2017. We are so blessed to have you in our lives! Love and hugs and kisses, Mommy and Daddy