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Premier Greg Selinger issues apology in Cross Lake BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Premier Greg Selinger visited Cross Lake Jan. 20 to apologize for the impacts of hydroelectric power projects in Manitoba’s north. Pimicikamak Okimawin Chief Cathy Merrick says the people of Pimicikamak forgave the premier after he spoke. “We accepted the apology. It’s a work in progress. We’re now able to establish a relationship with the government, with Manitoba Hydro, and we want to move forward in a positive manner.” Hundreds of Pimicikamak members travelled to Manitoba Hydro’s Jenpeg Generating Station on Oct. 16, and evicted Manitoba Hydro personnel from the housing complex. Protesters said they would not take the locks off until a process agreement was signed and Selinger came to Cross Lake. Selinger sent Merrick a letter on Nov. 25 committing to come to Cross Lake “as soon as practicable” to deliver the apology. The process agreement was signed on Nov. 27 and the locks came off the housing complex on Nov. 28. In attendance at the event were representatives from the government, Cross Lake, and Manitoba Hydro. Merrick says the agreement is a great first step. “What Cross Lake and Pimicikamak have done is sign a process agreement, between the province, Manitoba Hydro and Pimicikamak. This is the road map to where we want to go in terms of implementing the Northern Flood Agreement.” Selinger’s three-page written apology touched on changes residents saw due to hydroelectricity. “Hydroelectricity is a re-

liable, sustainable and secure source of energy for Manitoba. But as with all sources of energy, there are environmental effects of hydroelectric development. These effects include changes in water levels and flows on water bodies, particularly in Manitoba’s north and in areas where aboriginal people have lived for generations before European settlement and industrial development.” Selinger said the government now understands how changes in water regimes on lakes and rivers affect the aboriginal communities. “The effects of hydro projects include effects on transportation in summer and winter, effects on hunting and trapping, effects on fishing, effects on water quality and, in some cases, include significant flooding of First Nation reserve land and other lands traditionally used by aboriginal people.” “[C]ertain projects were developed before the recognition of the Crown’s duty of consultation with aboriginal peoples and before principles of environmental assessment and licensing were established in law,” the apology acknowledged. Looking back, the premier says the interests of aboriginal peoples, especially in the north, were not looked after, and on behalf of the provincial government he expressed his sincere apology to any persons affected by hydro development. Merrick says it was time Cross Lake was heard. “It did take a while for him to come here, but we felt his apology to his people and it gives us a reconciliation with the community and we want to move forward in implementing the agreement.”

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Will Braun Premier Greg Selinger was in Cross Lake Jan. 20 to apologize to Pimicikamak Okimawin members, represented by Chief Cathy Merrick, for the impacts of hydroelectric projects on aboriginal people’s traditional lands.

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Who are you? When we were little children most of us probably played “I’mthe-king-of-the-castle,” or another game like it. We’d find a big snow pile and as many of us as possible would scramble up to the top to be on the highest spot, and most important, to stay there while everyone else tried to knock us off. We used speed, flexibility, balance, strength and trickery. We would build alliances and sometimes after achieving the top turn on our once-allies, push them off, and become king. Gee, that sounds like politics, business, wars, and a whole lot of other stuff we’d rather wasn’t part of human life. The game would usually continue until someone got hurt or angry enough to yell, “You’re not my friend anymore! I don’t want to play with you.” And the king would end up alone on the pile of cold snow. Some time back I saw a drawing by a Brazilian cartoonist named Carlos that turned this game inside out. Instead of a hill, there was a hole filled with people. One by one

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Rev. LeslieElizabeth King they would try to climb the walls of the hole to get out. One by one they failed. One by one they tried to jump out. One by one they failed. Finally as a last resort they worked together and formed a human ladder. One person got out - and then turned around and helped the person next below to get out. One by one they climbed the human ladder that at the end, became a human chain to reach down and help the last person out. No one was angry. No one was hurt. No one was left alone. Everyone can understand these stories regardless of religion or where they come from in the world. Everyone can understand that one by one we fail. Together we can help each other out. There is a lot in this world that can divide people. We all identify ourselves in different ways. I’m a slightly more than middle-aged white female Christian with a British heritage (eight generations ago). I’m a Canadian whose body is made of the minerals and chemicals of the land, air and water of this country. I’m not a settler; I’m homegrown. I’m a feminist and a socialist. I’m a survivor and a dreamer. None of these characteristics need be the cause of division although some have been. I can be all these things while other people are other things and we can still help each other out. You don’t have to become like me and I don’t have to become like you. We are not playing kingof-the-castle. We are all trying to get out of the same hole. Our differ-

ences can work together; they do not have to divide. These days we are more aware of how interdependent every part of the globe is, and every person is affected by what happens in distant parts of the world. I didn’t care that Saudi Arabia decided to produce more oil (I’m not a very good socialist); however, that decision and reactions to it have had a serious impact on Canada’s economy. Yay! The cost of a tank of gas has gone down! But, I haven’t yet noticed the increased cost of other goods and no one in my family has lost a job yet. Those things will happen. The full impact is yet to come. None of us pose a threat to our community or any other, yet we all have to go through security before we can fly. Decisions made in one part of the world and carried out in another part by people none of us have ever known, have changed our lives. We all see the impact of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and we keep on seeing them. We are all connected. What affects one person affects us all. Every missing and murdered indigenous woman is us. Every sexually abused child is us. Every mentally ill person shot or tasered by a Canadian cop is us. “Hands up. Don’t shoot,” “I am Trayvon Martin,” “Je suis Ahmed” (one of the police officers killed in Paris), “Je suis Charlie,” “I am Palestinian,” “I am Nigerian.” We are all in the bottom of the hole. A hole

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we have dug ourselves as generation after generation of people and nations played “I’mthe-king-of-the-castle” because they quickly figured out that the only way to stay on top was to dig a big hole around their hill. Now we are all in the hole and the only way out is together. This is not a new idea. The author of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, wrote: “Then God said, ‘And now we will make human beings; they will be like us and resemble us;” “So God created human beings, making them to be like God, creating them male and female. . . God looked at everything God had made and God was very pleased.” (Good News Bible. Genesis 1: 26-31 paraphrased). There were no divisions. Jesus said that whatever we do to the least important person we do to him. The apostle Paul wrote to a group of quarrelling “king-of-thecastle” type Christians around the year 50 or so. He said that there is no difference between Jews and non-Jews, between slaves and free people, between men and women, “you are all one in union with Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:2629). The Gospel of John includes a prayer attributed to Jesus: “I pray that they may all be one. Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they be one . . .” (John 17:21). Think about that. Think about what it really means. Being “one” does not mean being the same. The United Church of Canada has used the slogan “united but not uniform.” Our differences do not have to divide us. And, Martin Luther King Jr. said that as long as one person is not free, no one is free. Teilhard de Chardin, a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest and palaeontologist working in China in 1926 wrote that he saw hope for the world only as people evolved into “whole human beings” who have broken free of everything that divides us and become what we are created to be - human beings created by God and being one with God. We know this is possible because it was revealed as Jesus lived and taught, healed and restored life. Well people. It’s time. The world can no longer survive lone kings on a pile of cold snow. Let’s help each other out.

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All the news ﬁt to print Marc Jackson

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Long before the Underground Press and the privately owned Snow Lake News were staples of the Snow Lake newsstands, there was another publication that kept the people of the community informed. It too went by the name of Snow Lake News (SLN), but it was written, edited and published by the volunteers of the Snow Lake Community Club. Electronics weren’t a problem back in those days of Telex machines, rotary dial handsets, and four-digit phone numbers, although there were other struggles. Even though it seemed the old Gestetner would run forever, the people charged with printing the paper had to put up with the somewhat unpleasant smell of duplicating ﬂuid, the odd uncooperative stencil, and a fair bit of ink on their hands. When I ﬁrst moved to Snow Lake (from Thompson) in 1972, that old paper was the highlight of everyone’s week. There was a bit of anticipation in the air each Thursday ... when it rolled around to four o’clock and the schoolchildren who delivered it brought it around to Snow Lake’s homes and stores. I just recently came across a copy of the paper from Dec. 21, 1978. Local resident Chardell Tandy owns it and allowed me to peruse it for the task of writing this article. The paper is in very good shape and quite legible for its age. It was the Christmas edition – Volume 42, Number 50. Chardell’s old SLN is a whopping 28 pages! My guess is that this wasn’t always the case, but because it was the Christmas edition. As well, the paper was printed with festive red and green ink, and as with all issues of that old paper, there was the odd hand drawn or stenciled graphic, but there were no pictures ... the newspaper was meant to be read! There were lots of ads in the paper; again many resulted because it was the Christmas edition. Some of these were from Baird’s Grocery, Steelgas Utilities, Chell’s Store, Rupert’s Meats, M&M Hardware, Andy’s Esso, TJ’s Unlimited, Mona’s Boutique, and P&P Bakery. There was a small wellwritten article on the Snow Lake Spartans of the Nor-

man Junior Hockey League splitting a weekend home series with the Thompson Nickle (sic) Knights. Those scoring for Snow Lake during the series were Tom and Doug Bunn, Kenny Dahle, and Ted Sawicki! There were several Christmas greetings from community churches. The ministers were: the Anglican United Church’s Reverend Ken Ince, the Christian Centre’s Reverend Ken Neufeld, the Lutheran Church’s Pastor Bob Goos, and the Catholic Church’s Father Fluery. There was a “Home for the Holidays” column, where I noted that Earl Bradley was home for the holidays from his training course at Brandon General Hospital, and Joey Milburn was home for Christmas from Sault St. Marie, where he was playing hockey with the Greyhounds. Also, I learned from the classified ads that a small three-year-old girl had lost her red and white “finger lickin’ good” tuque at the Kinsmen Show on Sunday and that she would sure like it back! The finder was urged to call the Bartleys at 2576. Additionally, Scott McIntosh was looking for a firm $1,200 for his 1975 Ski-Doo TNT. I noted too, that Kim MacDermid was listed in the January 1979 Playroom Cookie List to bring her fare for the morning of Thursday, Jan. 4, and Bonnie Doak was to bring hers on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 11. However, the lion’s share of the paper was taken up by the Town of Snow Lake Council minutes. There were seven pages that covered the regular meeting held Dec. 13, 1978. They were taken by town secretary treasurer Marlene Doran. The mayor at the time was Mary Semanuik, and council was comprised of Gerry Charron, Dave Mayer, Dave McLeod, Bill Pleasance, and Ozzie Ahmad (Coun. Henry Wolf was on holidays). I noted that this council was dealing with construction of an industrial park even back then, and also that they requested in writing that HBM&S start using limestone to repair roads rather than “mine waste!” It seemed that the issue of the day was the federal government’s plan to begin taxing the HBM&S benefit of interest-free mortgages. Coun. Gerry Charron stated in the minutes, “It should be pointed out that interest-free mortgages are to attract people to the community and keep them here!” Anyway, that was pretty much it for the news ... just those minutes, but they were very detailed minutes (seven pages covering a two-hour meeting). The rest of the paper comprised “thank yous” and “meeting notices.”

I got to wondering about the volunteer aspect of the paper ... how it was organized, who worked on it, how they did it? I recalled from my earlier years in the community that Lois Charron had a lot to do with the old community club. I called in mid-December to chat with Lois about her time at the hall and she advised that she worked as a recreation director for probably a 10-year period in the 1970s and had occasion to work on the “old” Snow Lake News with a number of the people who put it out on a regular basis. Lois said that the paper was running when she came to Snow Lake in the early 1960s and had been operated by the community club under Britannia Mine prior to that. “There was always a paper as far as I know,” said Charron. “Bob Thompson (a former recreation director) and all of them would have been involved... he would have been at the community hall then. Father Fluery and Darlene Pleasance also would have worked on it.” Asked who would have written the sports stories or news items, Charron said that everyone just contributed. “They just brought things into the hall for the paper and everything went in.” Ms. Charron said that the paper went out on Thursday, so everyone would gather on the Wednesday before, “Because it was all run off on that Gestetner ... the one where you had to turn the handle,” she said with just a hint of disdain. “Then we would staple it together; then put them in piles for the kids who delivered them.” The community edition of the Snow Lake News was a free paper – asked how many papers they would print, Charron advised there would have been at least one for every home, or family, in Snow Lake; they were delivered by schoolchildren. “I don’t think they were paid to deliver it, but maybe they did,” said Charron. “There were some put in stores, but they delivered them to the doors as well.” Asked how the paper was transferred from the state of being a community-produced paper to the paying proposition that Mona and Jack Forsyth eventually owned and ran until its demise in 2007, Charron wasn’t sure, but said that the expense of the paper used to produce the SLN, as well as associated costs very likely would have caused this. “I think maybe it’s possible that the Gestetner was starting to wear out,” she said. So it seems, the community of Snow Lake has always been served by a paper of some sort... for the near future (2015) anyway, it appears that won’t change.

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Volume 42, Number 50 of the original Snow Lake News.

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GIRLSPACE IS BACK! We will be offering this program to young ladies 12-15 years old every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Wapanohk. We will talk about relevant issues, host guest speakers and have fun activities. No cost to attend.

CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET OR PHONE 204-677-4534

Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service

NRHA HEALTHY LIVING CLASS: A free how-to class series for improving your physical activity and nutrition habits, includes strength training evening. Registration required in advance and participation in all 5 sessions suggested. Wed evenings Jan 21, Feb 4 & 18 and March 4 & 11. For info contact: Lynn Watkins, Health Promotion Coordinator, lwatkins@nrha.ca, 204-677-1788 or Kathleen Hodgins, Registered Dietitian Khodgins2@nrha.ca, 204-677-1780.

Applicant must have a valid drivers license. Duties include driving service Customer to and from the Dealership. Some building Maintenance and misc duties Competitive wages

249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel

OPEN ADULT VOLUNTEER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every second Thursday evening starting Thursday, December 11 from 6-8 pm at the Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive South. These sessions are free. For more info call 204-679-1660 or 204-679-6339.

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The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors. Reporting to the Residential Program Supervisor, the Rehabilitation Counsellor provides individual and group counselling to adult/males/females experiencing concerns related to alcohol and drug use. This position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services. The Rehabilitation Counsellor will work as a member of the Residential team and will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. • Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors. • Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings. • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. • Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. • Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure. • Awareness of the unique circumstances and needs of adults in addictions treatment. Responsibilities: • Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill. • Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs. • Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances. • Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files. • Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills. • Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization. • Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor. • Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset or a Diploma in applied counseling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability working within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. The ability to communicate in Cree will also be considered an asset. The Competencies for the Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Teamwork and Cooperation • Client Centred Change • Case Management • Continuous Learning • Counselling • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Crisis Intervention • Effective Communication • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Dependency • Planning and Organizing This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours. It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. When applying, please indicate which position you are interested in. Competition No.: 2015-001 Salary Range: $51,538 - $61,865 per annum ($27.25 - $32.71/hr) under review (Potential to move to a maximum of $35.21 per hour with specific qualifications) Closing Date: January 28, 2015 APPLY IN WRITING TO: Client Services Manager Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca

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News

Southbound train cancelled, northbound train delayed BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Trains to and from Churchill were cancelled and delayed this week. Via Rail said in a Jan. 17 press release that train 692, scheduled to depart from Churchill for Winnipeg on Saturday evening was cancelled due to an equipment shortage and that customers with reservations would be provided with alternative transportation or booked to travel on a future train. Via was expecting normal southbound service to resume Jan. 20 when train 690 was scheduled to depart for Thompson and The Pas and Jan. 22 when train 692 was scheduled to leave for Thompson

and Winnipeg. The equipment shortage did not affect northbound trains, but train 693 from Winnipeg to Churchill on Jan. 19 was ﬁve hours behind schedule by the time it departed from The Pas. The northern portion of the route, which operates on a track owned by Hudson Bay Railway, had numerous delays and cancellations in 2014 due to derailments, debris and track conditions. There was no Via passenger service between Gillam and Churchill from early June to mid-July of last year due to “severe permafrost issues and its effect on railway surface conditions.”

Teen charged with murder in 13-year-old’s death BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A Pukatawagan teenager has been charged with murder in relation to the death of another teen from the northern community in December. RCMP arrested a 17-year-old male on Jan. 12 in connection to the homicide, which police identiﬁed as “ﬁrearm-re-

lated.” The 13-year-old male victim’s body was found on an outdoor trail in Pukatawagan on Dec. 2. The accused and the victim knew each other, RCMP say. The 17-year-old was remanded into custody and appeared in provincial youth court in The Pas on Jan. 14.

Bomb threat brieﬂy clears out Keeyask Dam site BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba Hydro’s Keeyask Dam site was evacuated for a few hours earlier this week after a bomb threat. Gillam RCMP received the report of a bomb threat at about 8 a.m. on

Jan. 19 and attended the site, which was evacuated as a precaution. No explosives were found in any of the buildings at the site and workers were back on site by the afternoon. Police continue to investigate.

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Riverside Day Care Inc. is seeking a child care assistant for a 1 year term position.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER & DUTY MANAGER The Thompson Inn is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work in the hospitality industry. The positions will entail both day & night shifts. Experience in the hospitality industry would be a great asset. Resumes can be dropped off at the Thompson Inn or the Burntwood Hotel or e-mailed to tsollis@burntwoodhotel.com We thank all applicants but only those qualified will be contacted. 146 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson, MB R8N 0N1 Tel: (204) 677- 4551 ext 433 Fax: (204) 677-8247

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Record and Child Abuse registry checks. Duties to include providing supervision and guidance to school age children and assisting in housekeeping duties. Experience would be considered an asset however training will be offered. Resumes can be dropped off at 60 Copper Road or faxed to 677-3868.

McKay

We are currently seeking Automotive Technicians to join our expanding service team Join Thompson’s longest established automotive dealership in Thompson.

Successful applicant will need to be outgoing and personable. Applicants should possess a positive attitude and be professional in appearance and demeanor. Applicants must have previous automotive repair experience. Lakeview Inn & Suites Thompson, Man requires an

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER

The executive housekeeper will be in charge of overseeing and directing the cleaning activities for the hotel property Be capable of planning a work schedule for employees Must be well organized in inventory control. Great beneﬁts and a fun atmosphere. Apply in person or drop off your resume to: Lakeview Inn & Suites 70 Thompson Drive, North Thompson, Man

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.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK Classification: Accounting Clerk 1 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-004 Closing Date: January 30, 2015

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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ACADEMIC SPECIALIST

Classification: Curriculum Consultant Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, MB (Thompson Campus may be considered) Competition No. 15-003 Closing Date: January 29, 2015 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.

Applicants must have a valid drivers license. Competitive compensation package along with group insurance beneﬁts. Work week consists of Monday – Friday, 8:30AM5:30PM with some overtime. Please drop off resume to reception in our showroom or email to info@mckaygm.com McKay GM 121 Nelson Road Thompson, MB, R8N 0B7 Attn: Randy McKay

Build Your Career With Us Contracts Purchaser DĂŶŝƚŽďĂ KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ The Pas, Manitoba ZĞƉŽƌƟng to the ZĞŐŝŽŶĂů WƵƌĐŚĂƐĞƌ͕ DĂŶŝƚŽďĂ KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ WƵƌĐŚĂƐĞƌ ŝƐ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ŶĞŐŽƟĂƟŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƌĂǁ ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐ͕ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŵĂũŽƌ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĂĐƋƵŝƐŝƟŽŶƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ǁŝůů ĞŶƚĂŝů Ăůů ĂƐƉĞĐƚƐ ŽĨ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƌ ƐŽƵƌĐŝŶŐ͕ ĐŽŵƉĞƟƟǀĞ ďŝĚĚŝŶŐ͕ ŶĞŐŽƟĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƟŽŶ͕ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƌ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͘ Ɛ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ĂŶ ĞǆƉĞĐƚĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĨŽƌ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŝŶŐ ďĞƐƚ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ ĨŽƌ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŽƌŐĂŶŝǌĂƟŽŶ͘ YƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ͗ ͻ tŝůů ŚĂǀĞ Ăƚ ůĞĂƐƚ ϯ ǇĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ Ă ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐŝŶŐ ƌŽůĞ Žƌ ĞƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚ͖ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ͘ ͻ WW ĚĞƐŝŐŶĂƟŽŶ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ W͘D͘ ͘ Žƌ ĞƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚ ǁŽƵůĚ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ ĂŶ ĂƐƐĞƚ͘ ͻ ZĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ Ă ƐĞůĨͲƐƚĂƌƚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ĞǆĐĞůůĞŶƚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝǌĂƟŽŶĂů͕ ŝŶƚĞƌƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů͕ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ƟŵĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŵƵƐƚ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŶƚĞƌƌƵƉƟŽŶƐ ǁŚŝůĞ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĂůůǇ ƌĞĂƐƐĞƐƐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƟĞƐ͘ ͻ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ĂƩĞŶƟŽŶ ƚŽ ĚĞƚĂŝů͕ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĂĐƵŵĞŶ͕ ĚĞĐŝƐŝǀĞŶĞƐƐͬũƵĚŐŵĞŶƚ͕ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ƐŬŝůůƐ͘ ͻ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƚŽ ŶĞŐŽƟĂƚĞ ŵĂũŽƌ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ďĞ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ŽƉĞƌĂƚĞ ŝŶ Ă ƚĞĂŵ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ ͻ ďůĞ ƚŽ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉ ǀĞƌǇ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ƌĞůĂƟŽŶƐŚŝƉƐ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂů ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƌ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟǀĞƐ͘ Tolko Industries Ltd. ŝƐ Ă ĨŽƌĞƐƚ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚƐ ĐŽŵƉĂŶǇ ǁŝƚŚ ŵĂƌŬĞƟŶŐ͕ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŶƵĨĂĐƚƵƌŝŶŐ ŽƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ ĂŶĂĚĂ͘ ĐĂƌĞĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ dŽůŬŽ ŵĞĂŶƐ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ ƚŚĂƚ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞƐ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͘ tĞ ŽīĞƌ Ă ǁŽƌŬƉůĂĐĞ ǁŚĞƌĞ ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ ƉůĂǇƐ ĂŶ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ƌŽůĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ŽŵƉĂŶǇ ĂŶĚ ǁŚĞƌĞ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ĞīŽƌƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂĐŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞĚ͘ KƵƌ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĞǆĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ŝƐ ďƵŝůƚ ŽŶ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ĐŽŵƉĂŶǇ ǀĂůƵĞƐ͕ Ă ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐŝŶŐ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƟŶƵŽƵƐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͘

Riverside Day Care Inc.

tĞ ĂƌĞ ĂŶ ĞƋƵĂů ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ĞŵƉůŽǇĞƌ ŽīĞƌŝŶŐ ĞǆĐĞůůĞŶƚ ƉĞŶƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŇĞǆ ďĞŶĞĮƚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ͘

is seeking an ECE II or Child Care Assistant.

/Ĩ ǇŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĞĚ ŝŶ ĞǆƉůŽƌŝŶŐ ƚŚŝƐ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ ďĞŝŶŐ Ă ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ƐĞŶĚ ǇŽƵƌ ƌĞƐƵŵĞ ďǇ February 1, 2015 to: dĂŶǇĂ ĂƌƌŝĞƌĞ͕ ŵĂŝů͗ dĂŶǇĂ͘ ĂƌƌŝĞƌĞΛƚŽůŬŽ͘ĐŽŵ

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Record and Child Abuse registry checks. Duties to include, but not limited to providing supervision and guidance to school age children and assisting in housekeeping duties. Experience would be considered an asset however training will be offered. Resumes can be dropped off at 60 Copper Road or faxed to (204) 677-3868.

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We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

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Friday, January 23, 2015

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Careers

McKay

Safety and Rigging

We are currently seeking for someone to join our Fixed Operations Management Team.

Join Thompson’s longest established automotive dealership in Thompson. Successful applicant will need to be outgoing and personable. Applicants should possess a positive attitude and be professional in appearance and demeanor. Current or previous automotive service or parts experience a deﬁnite asset. Applicants must have a valid drivers license. Competitive compensation package along with group insurance beneﬁts. Work week consists of Monday – Friday, 8:30AM5:30PM with some overtime. Please drop off resume to reception in our showroom or email to info@mckaygm.com McKay GM 121 Nelson Road Thompson, MB, R8N 0B7 Attn: Randy McKay

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator -

Inside Sales and Service Representative – Thompson MB Established in 1975, Sling Choker Manufacturing has grown to become a well established, strategically located Manufacturer/Supplier of a wide range of Industrial and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operating) products for the Mining, Forestry/Pulp and Paper, Construction and other Industrial sectors. Sling Choker is also an original member of the procurement E-Commerce Group, Quadrem which is a buying consortium of the world’s largest Mining companies. Our Thompson Manitoba branch is growing and we are seeking an Inside Sales and Service Representative – 35 hours per week KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Sell a diversiﬁed line of Safety and Rigging products by accepting incoming phone calls and conducting over-the-counter sales • Process customer orders on computer system • Provide pricing and inventory information to customers • Maintain existing accounts and manage customer relationships • Communicate with other branch staff to resolve customer issues; follow-up with customers in a timely manner • Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of products sold • Perform branch support duties as required REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of Industrial and Safety products developed through formal education or prior work experience • Proven customer service, communication skills and pleasant telephone manner • Ability to work in a computerized environment • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team setting as well as individually • Proven skills in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks within a fast-paced environment • Sling Choker Mfg (Thompson) Ltd offers Health and Dental beneﬁts as well as a comprehensive Pension Plan.

Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources and training to community health resource workers. To promote awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc. Qualiﬁcations: • • •

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University degree in relevant area to the position or a combination and experience may be considered. Must be a non-smoker. Knowledge and demonstrated skills in speciﬁc areas such as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, behavior change and community capacity development and team development. Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops. Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and research projects and the role they play in identifying best practices. Experience in completing reports. Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation models. Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources. Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco. Ability to work as a team member and independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare Powerpoint presentations. Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset. Willing to travel extensively.

DIABETES INTEGRATION PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - PART -TIME Employment Opportunity in Thompson, MB 0.4 FTE (16 hrs/wk) Under the auspices of the Diabetes Integration Project Inc., the administrative support position will work collectively with the Diabetes Integration Project staff in the Thompson office. Job Summary: The Administrative Support will be responsible for administrative office duties to support all staff. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating travel arrangements; completing travel claims, communicating with community health care providers, faxing/ mailing correspondence, maintenance of administrative and client files, ordering clinical and office supplies, arranging vehicle maintenance appointments and performing other related duties to support operations. Communication • Greets the public with courtesy and respect at all times • Communicates and relays messages and inquiries • Maintains effective lines of communications with communities Work Environment • Provision of administrative support to the Diabetes Integration Project staff • Maintains an inventory of office supplies/equipment • Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment Qualifications/Education/Experience: • • • • • • • •

Administrative Support Certificate or equivalent education/ experience Relevant experience in an office environment Proficiency in computer software programs Must be professional and must maintain confidentiality at all times Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills Must possess excellent organization and time management skills Must have valid Manitoba Drivers License Knowledge of First Nation customs, values and traditions

Salary: Based on qualiﬁcations, education and experience.

A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Ofﬁce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256

Please submit a resume with three references and a cover letter to the attention of: Ms. Caroline Chartrand Executive Director Diabetes Integration Project 301 - 338 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0T2 Application Deadline: January 30, 2015

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Feb 4, 2015. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Part-time Maintenance Assistant Keewatin Housing Association is currently seeking to secure a Part time Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician to provide repairs & maintenance. The Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician will be responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of repairs and/or upgrades needed to 67 housing units throughout Thompson. The Maintenance assistant’s primary role includes but is not restricted to ﬁxing and replacement of all necessary home repairs ie. Interior & exterior work on doors, windows, bathrooms, kitchen & bathroom vanities, drywall, painting, installation of carpet, linoleum, etc A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor also a criminal record & Child Abuse check should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Ofﬁce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: lbeardy@kt.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne at 677-2341.

Wage to be determined upon experience. If you feel you are the one for our team, please drop off a resume in person or e-mail resume to Steve Convery – sconvery@slingchoker.com

Term Position ending March 31, 2017 Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support services, and program planning in the area of tobacco control strategies for the 10 KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption as well.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for a interview to be held on February 6, 2015.

We are currently engaging with excepƟonal candidates interested in the following opportunity:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Thompson, Manitoba Full-Time, Permanent

As an AdministraƟve Assistant your iniƟal responsibiliƟes will include, but are not limited to: • FuncƟon as recepƟonist and front desk personnel • Greet all visitors and answer inquiries in person and over the telephone • Transfer calls to the appropriate department, taking accurate messages and providing proper follow-up • Scheduling appointments and preparing clinics • Intake of payments and issuance of receipts • Processing of incoming and outgoing mail • PreparaƟon of packages for courier service • Filing of medical charts and x-rays • Maintenance of oĸce supply inventory including ordering of supplies • CreaƟng and sending reports • Data entry • UpdaƟng of Policy and Procedure Manuals Your responsibiliƟes will ulƟmately also include, but will not be limited to: • Processing Accounts Payable Invoices • GeneraƟng Accounts Receivable Invoices • Processing and Applying Payments • Processing Employee and Corporate Card Expense Reports • Following Up on Accounts in Arrears • Preparing and CompleƟng Bank Deposits QUALIFICATIONS: • Medical Secretary/Oĸce AdministraƟon Diploma an asset • 1 – 2 years of progressively responsible administraƟve experience, preferably in the medical Įeld • Excellent working knowledge of MicrosoŌ Oĸce, including: Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and email • Must be organized with the ability to take iniƟaƟve and to prioriƟze workloads • Must have excellent interpersonal and communicaƟon skills • Must have good analyƟcal and interpreƟve skills • Must be able to work independently but must also be able to work harmoniously in a team seƫng Salary will be based on experience and qualiĮcaƟons. A comprehensive beneĮts package is oīered. Resumes together with the names and contact informaƟon of three (3) professional references who will be contacted can be forwarded to: Horizon OccupaƟonal Health SoluƟons Inc. 2nd Floor, 436 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0C6 AƩenƟon: Leslie Dubé Fax: 204.677.2695 Email: ldube@horizonOHS.com CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 We are thankful for your interest, but unfortunately, we can only personally connect with those selected for an interview.

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