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As I’m not in Snow Lake Ϳͷ-A Kelsey Bay – or the country – to gather Thompson, MB R;N ͷS͹ Servingthe theNorman Norman Region 1961 Ph: ͸Ͷͺ-ͽͽ;-ͽͶͺ; Fax: ͸Ͷͺ-ͽͽ;-ͽͷ͸ͺ news and events on the Serving Regionsince since 1961 community, the editor has allowed me a bit of licence with the column. My wife Leone and I will spend the next month in Hawaii, so for the duration of the stay, the column will be “Musings from Maui” rather than “My Take on Snow A resupply ship en route of work to do to continue scheduled. crew can run a locomotive. Lake.” from Quebec to Nunavut the reinvestment in the “The slight delay is due Via Rail cancelled some So without further ado ... andholiday a Canadian Coast Churchill port and Hudson to the delay of the train to passenger trains but Arcour didn’t getGuard off accompanying toicebreaker a great start. We arrivedit Bay Railway but today is a accommodate work crews tic Gateway continued to the first ships of the great day. We are pleased working on tie replacement ship freight while having a atwere the Edmonton airport season to dock at the Port that on Nunavut Day, the on the Thompson sub,” said supplementary rescue crew on time, got our boarding of Churchill July 9. tags, territory’s 20th birthday, Arctic Gateway’s post. “We in Churchill to relieve enpasses and luggage MVour Aujaq pickgoods from Churchill are apologize for any inconven- gineers, if necessary. Artic thenThe rolled bagsisup to ing up additional cargo inbeing exported north. We ience. We remain commit- Gateway said the July 2 Via the agent. She was chatty cluding trucks, boats and will continue to re-establish ted to track and infrastruc- passenger train made it beas she checked our ID and construction materials in these relationships for the ture improvements for the tween Gillam and Churchill put our bags through ... ofChurchill for transporta- benefit of our region.” safety of our workers and in 10 hours and 40 minfering up a few tips on what tion to Nunavut’s Kivalliq Arctic Gateway, which communities.” utes, about an hour faster to see at our destination. communitiessuch as Arviat, took ownership of the In late June, Arctic than prior to the additional Maybe a little too chatty, Whale Cove and Rankin Hudson Bay Railway, Port Gateway announced that slow order being issued, ‘cause Inlet.when we arrived at of Churchill and Church- it had identified track de- because of work by HBR customs, the folks “It is great to see there goods ill marine tank farm from fects requiring repairs and track crews. asked where bagstrain were.to former owner OmniTrax resulted in the slowing of arriving byour freight “We will continue our “Checked them when the port and loaded forwe ex- about 10 months ago, has trains in certain portions improvements to the track, got our said boarding passes,” port,” Churchill Mayor been encountering recent of the Herchmer subdiv- with much more to come as weMike toldSpence the lady. in a “Ah press ... re- delays on the railway and ision. As a result of this we spend substantial funds you can’t dolike that,toyou have lease. “I’d congratusaid on Facebook July 9 slowing, concern arose to replace railway ties, rail tolate check sheat that a freight train on the about whether train crews and add material to stabilize all them of ourhere,” partners Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of the Town of Churchill said. SheGateway got on the Arctic andphone, recog- way to Churchill this week could cover the section of the track bed,” said Arctic A cargo ship en route from Quebec to Nunavut was the first talked to the 10 nize the helpagent of theand governwill arrive in the afternoon track between Gillam and Gateway on their Facebook ship of the season to dock at the Port of Churchill July 9, minutes she rolled our ment oflater, Canada that got us or evening of July 11, Churchill in 12 hours, the page July 3. “All with safeaccompanied by a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker. hereuptoday. We have a lot rather than the morning as maximum time that one ty top of mind.” bags to customs. Funny, she wasn’t quite as chatty upon seeing us again! Nevertheless, things only got better from there. It was a smooth and uneventful flight that, believe it or not, Nickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson landed 58 minutes ahead of Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. schedule! Wikipedia The Snowadvises Lake Firethat DeI asked if she would hike the island of Mauiscreamed is the partment’s pagers the road back. “No, the second-largest of the in unison at 4 p.m. onHaJuly trail,” she said matter-of5, as thick black at smoke bilwaiian Islands 1,883 factly. Leone and I looked lowed from the rear portion square kilometres. The at one another and our conof the has Outland Camp kitchen. island a unique comgratulations seemed just a The Outland Camp is located bination of geology, topogmarc.jackson@post.com little hollow. Anyway, off at the northern extreme of the raphy and climate ... lava, she went and we met her communityand of Snow Lake; mountains valleys, andit again (on her way back houses and feeds a good porwarm temperatures/high up) about three-quarters tion of Hudbay’s Snow Lake Marc Jackson humidity, respectively. What of the way down. Oh, to be workforce. It burned to the Wikipedia doesn’t tell you ground Friday afternoon. young! By the time we hit about the climate is that mea looksays of surprise the trail wearing flip-fl ops the trailhead, we were tired, The community’s Fire Chief turns trucks and people with other into and Anaka that had pumper teorologists in Hawaii share they and questioned sanity. Cory Anaka advises that his when sore and seeking a bit of hauling lakeher water to the wind beenrealize coming that from aI tanks the same trait as those back actually stutter! On So,abright and early the next nourishment. We stopped pager went off halfway across don’t fill bladder and run through different direction, some of the home ... a low percentage of Wekusko Lake. Anaka, who the topic of might directions, we the morning wesystem headed on at a place called Leoda’s Pie pressure onout their dormitories have also accuracy. As of this writing, was on his way to an afternoon have the trail ... oh, and we left found that people are Shop and outdid any good become involved. “We wat- truck. This made for a more we have been here for five of fishing and relaxation, had great Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham about them time-consuming our flip-flops at home. cleanupGood of ered down theoffering other buildings we’d accomplished with a days. They have forecast to abort his plans, ask thatofthe Addictions Foundation Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles hasawritten a book about herof experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. up, just not very accurate thing; it was pretty rugged fire equipment and vehicles, to prevent further spread,” said piece the best banana 75boat to 85 per cent chance be turned around, andof he with those hauling waterinclines had no them. Trying to find as trek. Lots of steep Fourie. “That’s what happens, cream pie I’ve ever eaten. rain for each of those days BY IAN GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write things thatthe youfire have just as bad, not a very safe thing swallowNickel whenBelt people headed back to the communcontrol over what they right?’ sucked the Costco in from Kahului (kaaand I’m lava rock from top to was Newssay photos courtesy of Twila Saskowski radiated heat on ‘Oh, Checking out the trail on ...EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET and we have yet to see I have all these stories and to fi gure out. It’s pretty clear to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar ity to fight a fire he could see, who-louie out of the the metal siding in- up ... seeheats whatthe I did bottom. Welake. hit the summit Photos of the July 5 Hudbay it camp fire in Snow Lake. the internet afterwards, a even drop; theashe’s weather hasof when I get through.” Though nowpoint written I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just fi nd somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it from vantage Anakafeet saidover it isn’t official, side of nearby buildings 2.5 miles) was noted to be challenging there), we ended up very at a (1,600 been wonderful. same a book about away, herSo experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would 10 kilometres was siz- Target, people billeted in the communanimosity towards the camp to pre-fire state in a week or but he suspects the fire started quickly;awhen thethen temperature Lowes, a Wal- in two hours. Some people and strenuous hike; recomasces back home,uponly getting growing in Churchill, her titled Whispers in because they will be alost if they said started throwing the ity;“To say, people Churchable. Looking towards the Mart some of ‘Those the lodges have have from moved some ofback the to residents,” Brubacher. “We will by someone putting getsbook, high enough, there is igbefore finally pulling continue on downout thecigaother two,” mended for people in good choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. Addictions the Wind: Stories from the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy I don’t.” sun when rainFoundation is forecast community, Anaka notedisofa into been able to provide some he said. in temporary provisional rette without disposing ofand it bring nition, we blanketed the-soCostco parkingthose lot. side of thehas mountain, physical Hmmm, should just leave,’ is quite Manitoba northern director Life in Churchill for properly. She also reputation cats, I wascondition. probably sitting “I United miss the shoreline, a massive sight better than getting black plume rising North space, and some workers who A Steelworkers Lo-I accommodations, so if anyone “There aisback a container buildings to keep them cooled In this fi rst instalment, I then hitchhike to their good thing we didn’t read simplistic. Gisele deMeulles said writa couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” It’sspace quiteindisrethe rock,update I miss the snow suntreetops is forecast. highwhen above the as they down.” Anaka said that there on the backside where they put is without a place, they won’t have their own Snow miss cal 7106 worker on July to sort mention a hike vehicle. We had a bite to eat, that before we went.that spectful. ing something she wanted “I just of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing If we were in the polar bears even though Likewasn’t us, I would imagine headed back to shore. be for long, and I’ll be very Lake have been doubling up,” 7 advised union membership their cardboard boxes… waswife smoke toin.some anddamage I took We all congratulated ourselves on spurred final that he always thought she the would you know what, this history andfirst I would tell people her onthing was the same incompany another is area they’re veryhad dangerous Sitting downanyone after fire my said.boat “The so that Hudbay started toand call the fi rst thing visclear,One that we don’t expect the and the person to see the trailers, some melted doors and making it, and took in the enjoy hiking and had someboth my wife Leone and I Igrateful do. tory, this stuff that’s in my hard times facing Churchill think we would scream I really miss the Hudson stories and they would go, was put out, Anaka and Deputy to the community. The employees to make arrangeiting Hawaii notices are fire to have any material imfire said that it was the cardwindows brokenthe by Lahaina the heat. panoramic beauty of the recommend have noticed; walk- about “In myand youth I never not true, is it?’said I’d go, that so instant, why don’t they Bay,” “When I go head, it’s that going to be gone the Hudsonwhen Bay RailChief Bernard Fourie stated one response was helpful, ments she for says. accommodations the street community pact on production overall.” board boxes on fire,” the since “I suspect they’ll to ‘That’s Pali Trail to us. It is ahave steep islandit’s before starting back ing the streets or beaches felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah true.’ They’d go, have the option to do that? back home, standing onsaid the way suspended operations that three of the department’s really creative, and so kind … and starting work. They names. The official HawaiThere was no loss of life He admitted that things have get professionals in to clean the chief. hike up a kids mountain filled downdidn’t the same trail we’d said. “But when ‘You do all that, did said. “My are not gonorth of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on of Kihei (key-hi), every18 alphabet personnel wereI inmoved town we’re enormously grateful.” that some dorms did not sufbeen somewhat disrupted, but and no one was hurt seriously ian consists of dorms of smoke damage bepower comeYou’ve up. Just we there to Thompson ing get itcan if move Iwindmills, don’t doin, it you? got tobefore be really “It has used to be nods a really likethat they’re pawns the bay,damage it just gives an one you pass and feeling when the call went out,into and with It seems the company fer any from you the fire been nothing that during the event. thirteen letters: fito ve get vowels fore to anyone back did, a young lady in her between Lahaina the rest school ofeither social work, situated and it’s something I’ve alold.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so says hello. I was thinking the were working isn’t alone in their appreciaand are being cleaned, and Scott Brubacher, corpor- couldn’t be addressed and that but they are already building a and eight consonants. Most and Ma’alaea 20s came up on us from the at away that point I had to write (la-hien-a) ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” it was because we were or from the community. tion. Thirty-nine-year old Ryan that once power and water is they were adapting. temporary camp down the road ate communications director names start with a consonfor university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they ‘What?’” such a small population think the people of ChurchNow tothat she’s got (ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t other side ofwent the trail. for She toall “It was fully involved when from Canada, but then restored them they will be Denhard, who is from Pilot He added that local officials for Hudbay was contacted here (about 500 metres from ant – K, P and H seem to ‘Holy, I’m the nottotal badunderside at this, check she’s artist, she’s got so comments deMeulles says. underwill her belt, Looking back, some of now,” really to thrive. into it said much, other had parked herthe carcompany 2.5 miles arrived; Mound andwant is a remote scoop one readybook to go. “This provide there is the aloha in ill had opened the odd community from the firean hall),” the chief. bewefavourites, then they right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories bethose experiences are things Though she’s not there They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try than with a couple we’d down the other side of the of the kitchen was in flames,” operator at Hudbay’s Lalor 80 rooms that could be ready there for good measure. hall in Snow Lake and allowed The fire department fought on the fire and subsequent pack the vowels in there a lotChief of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. asked for directions at the trail, climbed to the top, and said Anaka. “We just Mine, stated that everyone as early as Wednesday,” the their contractor to prepare and Nonetheless, it’s not too damages. He confirmed the the fire for seven hours; it was and throw in the odd extra and out of stories at Parks Canada in loss “I did some pretty bizarre sister and other you and “I have another book in tried came to protect thethere otherwith ex- trailhead. They saidfinally they was heading downand thethat side her hesomeone knows incame SnowtoLake was circular noted. The tentative serve three meals dayfamily from tough being a atourist ... in if of the kitchen 11 p.m. when they were consonant for good measa very and strong skill Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to me,” she says. “It’s a darker members still are. posures put the fireinoutmy at had quick to offer up a place to stay date for opening the temporary hiked the 2.5 miles to we had just come up. We building andwith its kitchen. a state filled tourists! to turn their hoses off. damage to surrounding dormi- the ure. I found I could usuallyin able writing confidence hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personthe same and time.” for him and others he works kitchen and 132-room camp, noted that her vehicle would the top of a mountain and The school has also allowed tories was minor and repairEditor’s Note: This colBoth men noted that they exget thewriting. pronunciation my I contained write very put itdown on tape, will write it deMeulles. “It these didn’t dawn store there,” and she and goinghas to displace growth and struggles. Theright fire was to back with.we’re “Everyone made us al located on a piece of land just them use ofintended freezers be onHe thesees other siderepairs of the hardware theI same route able. perienced problems with town umn was for the if the I sounded things out,there. but clear and that’s it. It’s for you because story mewhen untilimmediately. after. That was a says. you somewhere else and all Maybe in the next five years kitchen; however, camp fridges. terms ofBelt accomin four hours. ..resorted adding trail she arrived at the happening “We water pressure andyour to on March“In 9 Nickel News feel very welcome, which is up from the current camp, is that doesn’t work all that Some people say it’s of that is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do. Because of that, your because loved ones andthere’s your July it’s something I’ll focus on buildings are close to kind one anI know 15. modation, I know that we have get everything thearea only thing they’d bottomtoand offered toback give but got lost in electronic nice, having contractors with expect well when sounding things blunt or direct. I don’t tend do never done itisand I thought, plane She full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to history is gone?’” doing.” her a on liftaback. looked different wear some- Being limbo somewhere between out while asking for directhing more substantial than at her watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, so tions. Most people have a tennis shoes. They confided doing pretty good on time, it’s appearing today. little smile on their face as

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Thompson teen biking over 700 km to support mental health and suicide prevention

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Rayden Seela BY KYLE DARBYSON

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Rayden Seela is spending his summer training for a charity bike ride from Winnipeg back home to Thompson. The 14-year-old is aiming to complete this 762-kilometre trek in five days, Aug.18−22, and will donate all the money he raises to the HOPE North Suicide Prevention Committee. The issue of mental health hits very close to home for Seela, whose sister Cheyenne Renee died by suicide in 2017. “She was a very upbeat person. She always liked to laugh with her family and friends,” he said. “But she had a drink-

ing problem, and drugs, and she suffered from postpartum depression from having a child, which she hid from her family.” After talking with family members and a former elementary school teacher, Seela decided that a marathon bike ride was one of the best ways he could honour his sister’s memory and raise awareness for others suffering from similar issues. “I like biking. It’s one of my favourite things to do,” he said. “So I thought about what fundraising I should do, and then my dad said, ‘You should do something close to home like suicide prevention and mental illness.’” The Thompson teen sought out HOPE

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Rayden Seela will pedal his way from Winnipeg to Thompson August 18−22 in memory of his late sister Cheyenne Renee. North specifically because of the outreach they do in Northern Manitoba, including remote communities. In preparation for this provincewide trek, Seela’s been busy riding around the city, since he needs to travel at least 150 kilometres a day in order to reach MacLean Park by Aug. 22. “My best [ride] recently was 112 kilometres. That was on a good day,” he said. “On average I do at least 30 to 50 kilometres.” While Seela is confident he can complete this journey, and will be escorted by his dad in camper van the whole way, he is a little bit nervous now that the campaign

has gone public and the spotlight is on him. “I feel like a lot of people are already looking at me and there’s a lot of pressure,” he said. “But I think I’ll have a lot of fun.” To raise money, Seela set up a Go Fund Me page which had raised over $1,400 of a $7,500 goal by July 10. Seela also hopes this bike ride will encourage others to open up about their own struggles with mental health issues like postpartum depression. “My sister really didn’t talk about her problems and … I feel like there’s a stigmatism to having those kinds of problems and I think it’s OK to talk about it.”

Manitoba First Nations Firefighters Competition being hosted in Thompson for the third time July 20 The Manitoba First Nations Firefighters Competition will be held in Thompson for the third time ever July 20, hosted by Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC). It is also the third time it has been here in the past five years, starting with the first time Thompson hosted the competition back in 2015. The event returned two years later. Nine teams competed in the event in 2015 and eight teams in 2017, including women’s teams from Garden Hill and St. Theresa Point. Last year the competition was hosted by the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council in Manitoba’s southwest and had 12 First Nations represented. “We were pretty adamant in our proposal that we needed this prestigious competition in the north and from what I know this competition has been around for 26 years and with our successful bid this will mark the third time this competition will be held in Northern Manitoba,” said

competition co-ordinator Ivan Hart of KTC in a press release. Competing teams must all be from a First Nation fire department and must have six crew members. Smaller fire departments with fewer than six participants can combine with other fire departments to compete but teams need to submit notices of interest by calling Hart at 1-204307-5752 or Kayla Bee at 1-204-970-0158 as soon as possible. The competition includes hose rolling, high-flow knockdown, endurance relay and self-contained breathing apparatus relay (SCBA) events and will be held at the Thompson Regional Community Centre. “This competition would not be the success it has been without the support of the City of Thompson and its fire department and the various fire chiefs from the different First Nations across Manitoba,” said Hart.

Nickel Belt News file photo The Manitoba First Nations Firefighters Competition will be hosted at the Thompson Regional Community Centre for the third time July 20.

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Northern Manitoba has second-highest rates of violent crime against young women and girls in Canada’s North Manitoba the only province in Stats Can study where northern female crime victims more likely to live in an urban area than a rural one BY IAN GRAHAM

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Northern Manitoba has higher rates of violent crime against women and girls aged 24 and younger than all but one other part of Canada’s north, which has a violent crime rate about three times higher for young women and girls than the country’s south as whole. That is among the information presented in a Statistics Canada Juristat study on police-reported violent crimes against young women and girls in Canada’s provincial north and territories, which was released July 4. For the purposes of the study, Northern Manitoba included all parts of the province from the southern shores of Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba to the Nunavut boundary. Northern Saskatchewan has the highest rate of violence against women aged 24 and under, with 13,886 victims per 100,000 people, while Northern Manitoba is second, with a rate of 9,025 victims per 100,000 people – just over nine victims for every hundred people. Both these Prairie provinces have higher rates than the most violent territory – the Northwest Territories, where there were 8,909 female victims of violent crime aged 24 and under in 2017. Northern Manitoba’s rate of violent crime against women 24 and under was 4.9 times higher than in the province’s south, the second-highest gap for any province in included in the study (B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador) behind only Saskatchewan. This is not a situation unique to young women, though. Northern Manitoba also consistently has higher violent crime rates for men and women of all age groups than both the south of the province and all three of Canada’s territories. Northern Manitoba was unique in one respect however, since the urban area of Thompson had more violent crimes against women and girls under 24 (10,053 per 100,000 population) than the rural areas of Northern Manitoba, where the rate was 8,881 victims per 100,000 people. In other provinces, northern rural areas had higher victimization rates than northern urban areas, if any existed. Northern women and girls aged 24 and under represented about seven per cent of the total young female population in Canada in 2017, but 17 per cent of the young female victims of crime. They were nearly three times as likely to be the victims of violent crimes than women under 25 years

old in the south and nearly four times more likely than the Canadian population as a whole. They were about twice as likely as males under 25 in the north to be victims of violent crime and the rates of violent crime against young women and girls peaked around age 15 and continued to be consistently high until the age of 30, much later than for women in Canada’s south. Northern women and girls under 25 were also more likely to have suffered a physical injury as a result of a violent crime and more likely to be victims of serious crimes like homicides and serious assaults. The people committing crimes against them were male in more than three-quarters of all cases and 44 per cent of the perpetrators were men five or more years older than the female victim. The study also indicates that spouses, boyfriends, acquaintances and family members were the perpetrators in 86 per cent of crimes and that female victims in the north were more likely to know, to be dating or to be related to their assailants than those in Canada’s south. Young women in the north were more likely than the same age group in the south to report offences against them on the same day they occurred but also more likely to ask that no further action regarding criminal charges be taken in cases where an accused person was identified but not charged. One-quarter of such cases in Northern Manitoba did not result in charges being laid.

A Statistics Canada study released July 4 shows that young women and girls in Canada’s North are more likely to be victims of violent crime than those in the south. Northern Manitoba has the second-highest rate of violent crime against women aged 24 and under of any province or territory included in the study.

Police watchdog seeks witnesses to Thompson arrest that injured man

The agency that investigates actions by on- and off-duty police officers in Manitoba is seeking witnesses to a June 5 arrest in

Thompson that injured a 50-year-old man. Officers responded to a call about a man causing a disturbance at the Thomp-

son Inn around 6 p.m. that day. During the course of his arrest, the suspect received a laceration on his forehead and was taken to Thompson General Hospital where the wound was sutured. Thompson RCMP notified the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) of the incident June

21. The injury is not defined as serious under IIU regulations, but the civilian director decided that it is in the public interest to investigate. The IIU is asking anyone who witnessed the arrest or who has information or video footage that may assist their investigation to call them at 1-844-667-6060.

Another pool bites the dust Demolition of the Eastwood Park wading pool began July 9 as the city converts the facility into a splash pad. A July 10 news release said a review of the pool found that the foundation of the pool was severely cracked and aged and required significant upgrades to meet current standards. The decision to convert it to a splash pad also took into consideration that splash pads use less water than wading pools, which must be drained and refilled daily. The city says that the Eastwood ball diamond will not be affected by work on the wading pool area. The indoor Norplex Pool was shut down permanently Feb. 13 due to critical infrastructure and safety issues. The Juniper Park wading pool remains open and is the site of swimming lessons for children aged three to six until Aug. 9.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of the City of Thompson City staff began demolishing the Eastwood Park wading pool July 9, the first step towards converting the facility to a splash pad.

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Cross Lake Pride finally sees the light of day

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET After failing to get this event off the ground in previous years, Cross Lake residents hosted their first Pride celebration July 8. Monday’s festivities started off as a multi-pronged parade that originated from three different parts of town, with all participants eventually converging on the community’s band hall. “It was so beautiful when all these people started showing up,” said Kevin (Gaga) McKay, one of the event’s lead organizers. “There was people coming out their houses to wave, throwing candies, saying ‘Happy Pride,’ playing loud music.” After some opening remarks from Pimicikamak Cree Nation (PCN) Chief David Monias, the organizers handed the mic off to northern members of the LGBTQ2S community and their allies inside the band hall. PCN council member Noretta Miswaggon says one of the most powerful speeches came courtesy of Wabowden resident Melanie McKinnon, who talked at length about her transgender son’s journey of self-discovery. Miswaggon was also impressed with resource teacher Roy Folster, who discussed the

emergence of a new gay-straight alliance at Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre in Norway House. Putting the well-being of LGBTQ2S youth front and centre was one of the primary focuses of this inaugural event, since Miswaggon said bullying played a big role in six youth suicides that took place in the winter of 2016. “We had to address this and we had to just let young people know that it’s OK. There are people who will love you,” she said. “I’m hoping it brings a lot of wellness and understanding and comfort knowing there are people that love you, there is a leader that understands.” The organizers also made room for more lighthearted activities throughout the day, like live music and a karaoke singing contest. For McKay, Monday’s Pride event was very satisfying on a personal level, since the 27-yearold LGBTQ2S advocate has been trying to put this kind of celebration together in Cross Lake for a while now. “I already had that vision about four years ago, way before, but I just didn’t have any support,” said McKay. “I kept going, I kept fighting and I kept telling them that we cannot keep saying

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Noretta Miswaggon Cross Lake Pride organizer Kevin (Gaga) McKay said the July 8 event was very satsifying because it has taken a few years to finally make the dream of a local Pride celebration a reality. that [the community’s] not ready. We’re not in the ‘80s and the ‘70s anymore.” Cross Lake’s current chief and council turned out to be much more open-minded than their predecessors, and gave this event the green light earlier this year.

Miswaggon and McKay were surprised with how many people showed up to the band hall in general, given the ambivalence they faced trying to set up this kind of event in the past. “Me and Kevin were in tears,” said Miswaggon. “We thought

we’d have half a hall, maybe a full row of tables if we were lucky. But it was full.” Miswaggon said they want to turn Cross Lake Pride into an annual event and make next year’s celebration even bigger by possibly moving it to the local

hockey arena and inviting people from Thompson to take part. Cross Lake isn’t the only Manitoba community to hold its inaugural Pride event this year, since Gillam and Gimli hosted similar celebrations on June 8 and May 25, respectively.

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District Finance and Administration Officer Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Finance, The Pas, MB Advertisement Number: 35093 Closing Date: July 22, 2019 Salary Range: $52,181-$62,564 per annum, plus remote 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. This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Women, Indigenous people and Persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application. Qualifications: Related formal post-secondary education (accounting diploma or an accredited designation) or a suitable combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Experience with financial management, reporting, tracking and monitoring budgets, and preparing cash flows. Supervisory experience. Please see the website at http://www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for a full listing of all qualifications and conditions of employment. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for an underfill. Duties: The District Finance and Administration Officer is accountable for the delivery of Operations and Maintenance to the ASD owned facility portfolio. This includes administration of a District with staffing and employer responsibilities, as well as budgeting, contracting, and cost recovery of a significant budget. The requirement for tracking resource allocations, personnel and financial, across maintenance and project activities, across the District, with various funding models and cost recovery mechanisms, the position requires specific SAP role assignments and training.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE (TSDO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files. Conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: · Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered · Strong commitment to community based service delivery · Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham · Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) The District Finance and Administration Officer AA is responsible for managing theNorway day-to- House North · Stars Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills Drayden Spence, right, seen here in a midget playoff game against the in Thompson Feb. day administrative requirements of the District, as a significant and integral portion of · Excellent written and verbal communication skills 11,the continues to have a hot hand for the Thompson King Miners, scoring a hat trick agains the Cross Lake Islanders in Operations Branch and Accommodation Services Division. This includes co-ordination · Good organizational and time management skills Cross Lake March 10 toHR give his team their only of win thus farand of the best-of-ﬁ ve playoff series between the squads that of staffing and related activities, management education training budget, · Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines and tracking District expenditures. Working in close liaison with the District Property resumes this weekend in Thompson. · Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently Manager, District Technical management and financial staff, the incumbent plays a as well as in a team setting significant role in the annual estimates submissions, as well as performance measurement · BYprocess IAN GRAHAM from Braeden close match position in a row of the TheSensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture series opened with throughout the implementation period.Monias This is a and senior administrative and values EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET series, which began March a 5-4 Islanders victory, Julius Scribe to outdo the that requires leadership and the flexibility to work within a constantly changing · Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene The midget AA Thomp- efforts of the King Miners, 9. The King Miners evened on the strength of two environment. language would be an asset

son King Miners return who got a pair of tallies it at one game apiece with Apply home forto: their last game from Ryan Monias and a 5-3 win March 10, getAdvertisement No. 35093 – or two – of the 2017-18 singles from Cody Hale, ting three goals from Manitoba Civil Service Commission season trailing the Cross Matthew Lamontagne and Drayden Spence and two Human Resource Services Lake Islanders two games Curtis Shymanski, com- from Hale while Dallas 608-330 Portage Ave to Winnipeg, one in the peting with only 12 play- Muskego, Christian Ross MBbest-of-ﬁ R3C 0C4 ve league ﬁnals. Phone: 204-948-1271 ers on the roster. Isaak and Kadin Ross responded Fax: 204-948-2193 The Islanders took the Weenusk made 21 saves for Cross Lake. Weenusk Email:lead govjobs@gov.mb.ca series with a 7-6 in 74 minutes of play for made 34 saves to get the overtime victory Cross Thompson, while Peter win inyou that contest, Your cover letter, in resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how meet the which Lake March 11, getting Ross made the same num- saw Marcus Ross make qualifications. three goals from Chris- ber for the Islanders. 45 saves for the Islanders, We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will tian Ross, two from KaThe game was the third who were outshot 50-37. be contacted. din Ross and one apiece Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

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Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-044 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-044 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is recruiting for its Thompson and The Pas/Flin Flon office. The successful candidate(s) will have an educational background in business and/or equivalent experience in working with northern communities in the area of economic development. The successful candidate(s) will also have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Experience in social media platforms would be considered an asset. Experience in areas of consultation and delivery of workshops in communities would also be considered an asset. CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. Its legislative mandate is to encourage economic development in Northern Manitoba. CEDF offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Positions will be located in Thompson, The Pas, and the Flin Flon region. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to the following: CEDF Attn: Oswald Sawh 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB R8N 2B8 Phone: 204-778-4138 Ext 234 or 1-800-561-4315 Fax: 204-778-4313 Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Our government is taking Through effective conew measures to support operation in a range of Manitobans living with adsectors and services, our dictions and mental health Manitoba government is issues, and investing further working with the federal to improve clinics and exgovernment to improve pand treatment for women. lives of people across our Our new annual investment province. An example of of more than $2.7 million this partnership is our will expand service at Manijoint investment with the tobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rapid Access to Adfederal government, andictions Medicine (RAAM) nounced in February, of clinics and add 16 womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly $47 million to cretreatment beds, while also ate up to 1,400 new and increasing programming newly funded early learnoffered by the Strongest ing and child care spaces Families Institute. All three in Manitoba. Included in of these initiatives will come this expansion are preinto place by September. Our school spaces at Thomplatest investment will give son Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World and 176 more women access to Early Learning and Child treatment beds every year, Care Thompson, as well while allowing more families as nursery school spaces to receive early-intervention at Riverside Daycare in mental health services annu-

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July 1 PST reduction to seven per cent, and a re-elected Progressive Conservative government will bring even more kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com PST tax relief to Manitobans Constituency Office: by eliminating the provincial sales tax on home insurance Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent for homeowners and renters. Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 By reducing the PST to seven 204-677-2066 Kelly Bindle per cent, and eliminating the Careers PST from home insurance, ally. As well, the increased er collaboration between the average household of four at developing a long-term history.providers, and imfunding will enhance staff service will save approximately $570 economicat all development As well, yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources five RAAM proved supportthis for northern annually. With increasing provincial budget increasstrategy for growth and communities. clinics, which have greatly federal and Pacifi municipal Louisiana c -taxes funding fortime, health prosperity in Northern the same ourcare PC and rising interest rates, now improved Manitobansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; access esAt to its highest everthe in Manitoba. We are conSwan haslevel reduced to treatment for addictions to government more thanValley ever, Manitobans Manitoba, further reduces tinuing this work with methamphetamine, opioids, provincial sales tax from eight deserve a break. Eliminating industryand and First Nations per ambulance fees,per creates 60 alcohol, other substances cent to seven cent rethe General PST from home insurcommunities to unlock the duced full-time paramedic since they opened in 2018. ambulance fees byposhalf, ance will make life more Labourers economic potential our and itions, spending for We are moving in theinright we boosts are reducing the defiaffordable by allowing Maniregion. the home cancer drug prodirection for families, and cit and on track to balance in tobans to keep more of their Louisiana-Pacifi c, Employer Choice, a leader in the forest products industry These kindstooftake economic gram andterm. invests inofgovnew will continue strong our second Our PC hard-earned money. We are known forinfrastructure the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally and service improvements schools, and steps through more timely ernment is now giving $325 thein only team committed friendly building products and for excellence Safety and Quality is currently to are what of wepatients, are focused other priorities such as the treatment clos- million back to Manitobans providing new tax relief to seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideÂŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas on at the Manitoba legis- each Look North initiative. and every year with our Manitobans. operation.

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Thompson. The agreement is about improved quality, lature, especially now that accessibility, affordability the house is back in sesand inclusivity in child- sion. KEEWATIN This week, our Mincare, with consideration ister of TRIBAL Finance, Cameron for families that are most Friesen, introduced Budget COUNCIL in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces Also in Thompson, the the provincial deďŹ cit by Joint Action Group on Re$319 million while raisJOB VACANCY source Development met ing the basic personal NATIONAL NATIVE ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE this week as part of our exemption on income tax PROGRAM (NNADAP) ADVISOR governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Look North and delivering the largest FULL TIME POSITION initiative, which is aimed tax cut in our provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Under the supervision and general direction of the Keewatin Tribal Council Director of Health and in collaboration with the Keewatin Tribal Council Mental Health Team, the NNADAP Advisor will assist KTC member communities by providing advisory services in the field of alcoholism and/or addictions.

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Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinator willapplicants, provide the following services: ongoingselected support and We thank all however, only those for 1. Provide health services to the Keewatin Tribal Council member Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist counselling to staff in regard to personal development and cultural interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject bands on matters concerning alcohol and drug abuse by: will be responsible to implement and deliver the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oral awareness; support with crisis intervention and debriefing; grief to successful completion of comprehensive background â&#x20AC;˘ assessing and cataloguing community needs and services; Health Initiative (COHI)â&#x20AC;? program, which focuses on children support counselling services; as well as opportunity for cultural screening and health checks. â&#x20AC;˘ identifying resources which would interact and enhance from ages 0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative ceremonies for staff. Please forward your cover letter and resume to: program objectives; to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 Schneider â&#x20AC;˘ ensuring that member band project objectives and The Cultural Services Lorraine Coordinator will assist in developing ideas/ without notice. Conditions of editorial and advertisement content: The for possible publication. KTC First Nations children. Human Resource Generalist I agreements are adequately addressed; and programs in providing opportunities for families that want to utilize Nickel Belt News attempts to be accurate in editorial and advertising All of the Nickel Belt Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s content is protected by Canadian Copyright The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental Louisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd. referrals from â&#x20AC;˘ supporting the KTC First Nations communities to reduce cultural ceremonies as part of the case plan; accept content; no guarantee laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted decay among First Nation children; to however reduce the need for is given or implied. P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0Lfor 1G0 the incidence of alcohol and other substances Unit Supervisors to enhance the support network families in the The Nickelinvolving Belt News reserves the right to revise or reject any or all on the provision that the Nickel Belt News receives credit. Otherwise, children to undergo extensive dental treatment general Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 â&#x20AC;˘ Intervention activities provide assessments, referrals community. This includes accessing preventative/social/cultural and editorial andsuch advertising content as the newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principals see ď&#x192;&#x17E;t. any reproduction without the permission of the publisher anesthetic; to work with community partners as Aboriginal e-mailisin : prohibited. lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com to treatment centres. 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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES JOB POSTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full-time Permanent Position 90 Princeton Drive, Thompson MB Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us. Reporting to the Director of the Northern Region, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the design and development of administrative systems and office requirements for the department. Incumbents are expected to maintain independence in establishing work priorities and actions to be taken in non-routine varied work. This position is responsible for assisting with budget preparation and monitoring and for providing confidential administrative support to the leadership team. This position requires a thorough knowledge of AFM’s policies, procedures and practices. Incumbents must use a high degree of initiative to perform complex tasks in a competent, efficient manner. The incumbent will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with staff and clients and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Ability to provide a welcoming, safe and supportive atmosphere to all individuals inquiring about our services. • Understands and demonstrates a client centered approach. • Demonstrates effective active listening and communications skills. • Ability to take initiative in handling routine matters and inquiries, demonstrating common sense and use of past experience to develop potential solutions, understanding when to seek direction. • Ensures that the privacy and confidentiality of staff and client information and relationships are maintained. • Is coachable and adaptable — adjusts priorities and work goals as necessary while, maintaining a calm demeanor, when working under changing or unclear conditions. • Is able to manage multiple duties and tasks effectively and efficiently. • Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides administrative support to the Director and supervisors of the Northern Region. • Responsible for the coordination, efficient management and confidentiality of records including client files, office files. • Handles complex enquiries and/or concerns on own initiative or by referring to appropriate staff. • Responsible for assisting with budget preparation and monitoring. • Handles special projects including research, monthly and annual report preparation and recommendations as assigned. • Liaises with staff within the department to ensure that administrative requirements are met. • Encourages the ongoing philosophy of continuous improvement amongst staff and coworkers. • Ensures that duties are conducted to reflect good communication to staff, clients and general public. • Responsible for accounts payable. • Responsible for the completion of administrative tasks associated with confidential responsibilities, e.g., personnel transactions, recruitment activities, drafting correspondence. • Provides guidance, support and some supervision to office assistant in the department. • Provides coverage for office assistant. • May participate on committees, teams or work groups at the local, regional, provincial or national level. • Abides by the AFM’s Code of Conduct and maintains professional conduct at all times. • Responsible for supporting and following established Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures. • Responsible for protecting the health and well-being of staff, clients, visitors and community by following established infection prevention and control policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a recognized business or community college course in the secretarial/office administration area and five (5) years’ experience and/or a suitable combination of education and experience. Ability to handle a varied workload in an organized and efficient manner. Excellent communication skills including ability to compose routine correspondence on own initiative or non-routine correspondence with direction. Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently with general direction. Ability to handle reception duties and to deal effectively with staff, clients and the general public. Ability to organize work and to establish administrative systems and processes. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher.) Ability to handle confidential material. Demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of addictions and mental health an asset. Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Administrative Assistant opportunity are: • Effective communication • Adaptability/Flexibility • Attention to Detail • Analytical Thinking and Decision Making • Client Service Orientation • Continuous Learning • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration and partnership • Planning and Organizing It is AFM practice to conduct a criminal and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #: Salary Range: Closing Date: Apply in writing to:

2019-093 $24.33 to $28.12 per hour (under review) July 19, 2019 Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: hr@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

JOB POSTING REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR Full Time-Permanent Position ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre, Thompson, MB 90 Princeton Drive This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us. Reporting to the Supervisor of Residential Programs, the Rehabilitation Counsellor provides a wide variety of AFM services for Thompson and the surrounding area. The focus of this position is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered 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. A valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and travel to outlying communities may be required. The Competencies for the Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Change • Continuous Learning • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Case Management • Counselling • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours. From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification. It is AFM practice to conduct a criminal and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #: 2019-087 Salary Range: $55,813 to $66,990 per annum ($29.51to $35.42 per hour) under review plus remoteness allowance if applicable (Potential to move to a maximum of $38.12 per hour with specific qualifications) Closing Date: August 9, 2019 Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: 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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Popeye’s owner celebrates 75th birthday Alice Lavoie marked her 75th birthday July 7 with a party at Popeye’s, the summer restaurant she’s run in Thompson since 1971. Despite the rainy weather, dozens of people came out to wish Lavoie well and dance along to live music by The Average Joes.

Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson Alice Lavoie poses for a photo during her July 7 birthday celebration at Popeye’s, a business she’s run in Thompson for 48 years.

Thompson-based rock band The Average Joes provided live music during Alice Lavoie’s 75th birthday bash at Popeye’s July 7.

Thompson residents dropped by Popeye’s in droves July 7 to help celebrate Alice Lavoie’s birthday.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Volker Beckman A photo of Alice Lavoie from 1976, when she ran a concession stand at Mystery Mountain Winter Park.

JOB SUMMARY: This position reports to the Thompson Office Receiving Home Supervisor and is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical, administrative and in home support in order to ensure that the receiving home services for the agency are provided in an effective and efficient manner. DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Office Administration • An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures as they relate to CFS • An understanding of the Northern and Aboriginal Culture and Child and Family Services environment • Team player who is challenged by working in a fast moving and changing environment • Excellent oral and Written Communication Skills • Computer literacy • Ability to relate and assist the general public with inquiry’s • Preparing Child Abuse Registry Checks and Priors • Ordering and Maintaining Food Inventory

QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 diploma plus a minimum of one year experience as a receptionist • Other combinations of equivalent education and experience will be considered • Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills • Good technical (multi-line phone) and computer skills • Accurate typing skills of at least 40 wpm • Knowledge of various filling systems • Ability to set priorities and work in a team setting • Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic under stressful conditions • Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License • Must be able to successfully complete child abuse, criminal records check and provide upon hire Please apply in as requested with cover letter indicating the position you’re applying for. ALL RESUMES RECEIVED WITHOUT A COVER LETTER AND NOT IN THE MANNER AS REQUESTED WILL BE FILED UNDER GENERAL COMPETITION. SALARY RANGE: $36,381 – $41,227 CLOSING DATE: July 24, 2019 SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS TO: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB. Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted TRANSPORTATION INTO THE COMMUNITY FROM THOMPSON IS AVAILABLE.

We offer: Daycares, Nursery, Elementary & High Schools with many extra-curricular programs. *Medical with ER and Hospital, Dental Clinic, Wellness Centre, Pharmacy, Seniors’ Home *Skating & Curling Sports Complex, Playgrounds, Park with world class baseball diamonds, and Nature Trails. Enjoy those hot summer days at the Full-service campground & book swimming lessons @ 204-764-3050 ext. 106. Visit the 9-Hole Golf Course and Clubhouse. All amenities are within walking distance.

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