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Beluga whales are the stars of the Internet this summer
Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Zach Servideo Viewers capture beluga whales in the Churchill River on July 24. Webcams have recently gone live showing people all over the world the marine life. BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Summer in Churchill means beluga whales, and thanks to a partnership between explore.org, Polar Bears International and Frontiers North Adventures, webcams have gone live showing people all over the world the marine animals. John Gunter, president of Frontiers North Adventure, says there are two cameras set up on a Zodiac boat. One is above the water and has 360-degree ability to pan around, tilt and zoom. The
second camera is submerged at the back of the boat on a jib when the zodiac is going at trolling speed. The underwater camera is placed at the back of the boat, because beluga whales enjoy following boats and playing in the surf. The cameras went live earlier this week on July 27 and Gunter is looking forward to seeing the statistics from viewers tuning in. Last fall when the polar bear camera went live there was over 55,000 hours of live footage streamed across the world. The videos will be broadcasted for the
next month. Without the help of explore. org Gunter says this wouldn’t be possible. “This boat is out in the middle of the Churchill river, with high definition cameras. There’s a lot of technological hurdles we’ve had to overcome. It’s not something that’s been slapped together with shelf products from Best Buy. Explore.org are the best at managing these live webcams. The goal here is it’s a relativity non-invasive way to bring the wild to people from all over the world, for free.” To be a non-invasive experience, Gun-
ter says they do two things to ensure the safety of the whales. The first being there is a prop guard around the motor of the boat, so it would be extremely hard for the whale to get hurt, and the second one being the captain of the boat this summer. Hayley Shephard has worked with marine animals for more than a decade, says Gunter, and has a lot of experience with boating. “There’s no better person in the world to be doing this.” Gunter says there are hundreds or thousands of whales travelling and exploring the Churchill river this summer.
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Inquest report into 2009 suicide in Garden Hill First Nation holding cell released BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Ten recommendations relating to enforcement of band bylaws and detention of intoxicated individuals in Garden Hill First Nation were presented by Judge Tracey Lord in her report on an inquest into the death of 19-year-old Calvin Waylon McDougall in May 2009 while he was detained in a band-owned and operated facility. McDougall, who was lodged in a cell at 2:38 a.m. on May 7, 2009, was found seated and unresponsive four hours later, hanging from a door knob by a piece of fabric ripped from a blanket in his cell. His death was determined to be a suicide. Lord, who took over the inquest after the previous judge was no longer available to complete it, recommended that the province and Garden Hill First Nation establish a public safety program to deal with people who are a danger to themselves because of alcohol or drug intoxication or mental health reasons and that the program be staffed by trained peace offi cers with the authority to enforce provincial statutes and band bylaws. The judge also recommended the establishment of a community safety facility
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to detain such individuals and that the people working there be trained in first aid and that cells in such a facility should be safe and sanitary, easily monitored by video and in person, and that video monitoring and in-person checks be recorded and logged. The other recommendations included regular inspections of the facility, establishment of a community referral program to connect individuals detained there with medical assistance and support on their release, and that a mechanism for regular evaluation of the community safety program and facility be included in agreements governing them. The inquest was ordered by Manitoba’s chief medical examiner Dr. Thambirajah Balachandra in January 2010 and concluded in March of this year. Lord’s inquest report was completed on July 20 and released July 23. Waylon McDougall, whose grandfather gave testimony that his grandson’s girlfriend had committed suicide about 18 months before McDougall’s death, was removed from his brother’s residence sometime after 2 a.m. on the day of his death, according to his brother, though band constable Luke Keno, who detained McDougall, gave evidence that he took
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Thompson may be near the top of the nation when it comes to crime severity, according to Statistics Canada’s police-reported Crime Severity Index (CSI), but 2014 figures show that its score is dwarfed by those of many of the smaller communities surrounding it. The fi ve police services with the highest CSI in Northern Manitoba are Leaf Rapids, with an overall CSI of 615.28, Shamattawa (602.84), Pukatawagan (598.64), Chemawawin
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aged and one was not working. The RCMP offi cer who responded to the call about Waylon McDougall’s death noted that the log book at the public safety building did not document any checks that had been made on detainees. Officials with the federal and provincial governments who testified at the inquest said First Nations were not supposed to be using band-owned cells for the detention of people under any circumstances at the time of Waylon McDougall’s death and that band constables were not supposed to be detaining people in them. The band constable program ceased to exist as of March 31 of this year and its replacement, a province-run program, has yet to receive second and third reading in the provincial legislature. At least one other person has died in band-owned detention facilities since Waylon McDougall’s death. A 44-yearold man from Garden Hill First Nation was found dead after being lodged by band constables on Aug. 27, 2011. Garden Hill First Nation is located on Island Lake, about 300 kilometres southeast of Thompson and is accessible only by air, by boat from Island Lake and by winter road.
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him to the public safety building the previous evening between 7 and 8 p.m. Allison McDougall, a band constable who began her shift with at 10 p.m. on May 6, testifi ed that she did not know Waylon McDougall had been brought to the building until, after returning to the office around 6:15 a.m. the next morning, guard Ernie Harper came running into the office saying there was an emergency and looking for a knife, which he used to cut the fabric the detainee had hanged himself with. Harper testified that Waylon McDougall was brought into the public safety building around 2:30 a.m. May 7 and that he seemed angry. Harper also noted that the door on the cell Waylon McDougall was detained in was the only one at the time with a door knob on the inside as the door had recently been replaced. Harper said guards were supposed to check on detainees every 15 to 30 minutes and noted that the radios and phones the guards used were not in the same room as the monitor of the cameras in the cells and that he had not received any first aid training or a manual explaining his duties. At the time of Waylon McDougall’s death, the cameras in the cells were dam-
(552.66) and Grand Rapids (462.18). By comparison, Thompson’s overall CSI was 212.2, third-highest in the country among cities with 10,000 or more people, behind North Battleford, Sask. (274.53) and Williams Lake, B.C. (235.23). Nationally, the CSI was 66.7 and decreased by three per cent, the 11thstraight year that the overall index score has dropped. For Manitoba as a whole, the CSI was 95.89. The violent crime severity index was also far beyond Thompson’s index
score of 221.04 in Pukatawagan, where it was 1,175.73, Shamattawa (1,124.06), Chemawawin (1,005.59), Leaf Rapids (994.54) and Nisichwayasihk Cree Nation (654.42). Manitoba’s violent crime severity index was 126.92. Leaf Rapids had the highest non-violent crime severity index – 475.99 – followed by Shamattawa (411.93), Grand Rapids (398.15), Pukatawagan (387.41) and Chemawawin (386.70). Manitoba’s nonviolent crime security index score was 84.40. Despite being second
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in Northern Manitoba in all three indices, Shamattawa’s 2014 scores were actually an improvement on the previous year, with all three scores down 24 per cent or more from 2013. Conversely, the scores for Leaf Rapids were up drastically from the previous year, with the CSI going up 45.1 per cent, the violent crime severity index increasing by 58.03 per cent and the non-violent crime severity index increasing by 36.6 per cent from 2013. The CSI is calculated by assigning various crimes different weights based on seriousness as measured by each crime’s incarceration rate and the average prison sentence courts mete out for each crime. The weighted offences are then added up and divided by population. The CSI is standardized to a base of 100 which is derived from the index values for the year 2006.
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Manitoba chiefs elect Kevin Hart AFN regional chief BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY honoured to have the MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Kevin Hart, a member of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, beat out five other candidates for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) regional chief postion at the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) annual assembly. Hart said he originally planned to run for grand chief for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) but was asked by different leaders and chiefs to reconsider his candidacy, and was asked to run for the regional chief instead. He noted that the support of women meant the most. “It felt good coming from the women. When I was nominated and endorsed I had three women chiefs from three different First Nations, so I was very
support of the women out there, who are the protectors of our circle and life givers.” Previously, Hart worked with MKO on files including the co-ordination of a regional conference of the western treaty nations, which focused on the Natural Resource Transfer Agreement. After two rounds of balloting, Hart was elected on July 23. Hart won the majority of the chiefs’ votes on the second ballet, which meant he won over Bill Traverse, the incumbent. For Hart it was bittersweet because Traverse was the person who inspired Hart to first get into the world of politics. “He’s been a man that has been involved in politics for 30-odd years. He’s known as a tough leader, and he was someone I ad-
mired growing up. He was one of the reasons why I got involved in politics.” In a press release, AMC Grand Chief Derek Nepinak mentioned what exiting chief Traverse accomplished. “With or without a title, Bill Traverse has a storied history of representing our people as a principled treaty leader in Manitoba. Regional Chief Traverse has stood with Indigenous leadership through very diffi cult times. From the challenges in Kanesatake Mohawk territory in the early 1990s, to the Manitoba Chiefs’ decision to not attend a controversial scripted meeting with Prime Minister Harper in early 2012, Bill Traverse has stood with us.” Priorities for the new regional chief include working with authorities to create good relation-
ships, as well as helping the families of missing and murdered indigenous women. “It’s getting tiresome seeing our young women going missing every week,” Hart explained. Another main priority involves the next federal and provincial election. “I want to make sure the numbers get out in the First Nations communities, so we’re a force to be reckoned with. I don’t want them to say First Nation people don’t vote. We’re going to let this current government know that First Nations people matter, and we mean business.” Hart says although he has pretty big shoes to fill, he’s excited for the new position, and thanks his family, elders and leaders who supported him during the race.
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The death of a 28-year-old South Indian Lake resident, whose body was found July 23, has led to a manslaughter charge against an 18-year-old man. The victim’s body was found close to the South Indian Lake a day after he was reported mis-
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released the victim’s name, but he has been identified elsewhere as Mark Dumas. Vernon Robert Baker is charged with manslaughter and was scheduled to appear in court in Thompson on July 27. Dumas was a fishing guide for the Big Sand
Lake Lodge on O-PiponNa-Piwin Cree Nation, northwest of Thompson, and had been working there seasonally for about 10 years. The Thompson RCMP Major Crime Unit as well as Forensic Identification Services, and RCMP from Winnipeg are assisting Leaf Rapids RCMP in the investigation.
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A man with an outstanding arrest warrant for being unlawfully at large was apprehended by Opaskwayak RCMP following a foot chase though nearly a kilometre of dense bush July 26. RCMP on patrol saw the man riding an ATV southbound about 4:30 a.m. He made an abrupt left turn into a driveway and walked towards a residence, then fled when
the offi cers told him to stop. One of the officers pursued the man, stopping to secure items discarded by the fleeing suspect, and catching up with him on a trail. The man was arrested without incident. The man was identifi ed as 23-year-old Clayton McKay of Winnipeg, who has had a Canadawide warrant originating in Alberta for his arrest since Jan. 10 when he failed to report as ordered
by the court. The discarded items the RCMP recovered with the help of The Pas Police Dog Services included six envelopes containing cocaine and $400. McKay was taken into custody and faces charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, resisting or obstructing a peace officer and two counts of trespassing at night.
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Thank You We would like to thank our son Doug and daughter-in-law Barb for the beauǸiful get-together with friends. Also, thanks to Shelly for the beauǸiful dinner.
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It was a hard decision aDzter 30 years to move to the lake. Then aDzter 20 years at the lake we are leaving, and taking 50 years of beauǸiful memories and friendship with us which we will never forget. If you are ever in Roblin, MB please give us a call and drop in. Love you all.
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The water still whirls, rushes, and roils in the rapids … and walleye are more plentiful this season than many can recall. However, things just haven’t been the same around the Wekusko Falls Lodge since Jack Bruton stopped visiting three fishing seasons back. Bruton is a legend to the many who frequent this roadside ShangriLa. Eighty-seven years of age on his last birthday, 22 master angler awards under his belt, and 25 years a fi xture at Bryan and Elissa Bogdan’s camp. He was here long before the couple purchased the lodge and Bryan Bogdan jokes that Jack was sort of “grandfathered” to him by former owners Tony and Susan Brew. It is obvious that Bogdan thinks the world of Jack Bruton; one concludes this by his words as well as his actions. You see, Bogdan built a spacious new dock complex behind their lodge last year and this year, he and Elissa dedicated it to their longstanding and sorely missed tenant. In the face of a cool breeze, under a sprinkling of rain, and with the roar of the rapids in the background, guests from the lodge gathered on the dock at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. With Wadena, Minnesota’s Charlie Rowe elected their spokesperson, the short videographed dedication ceremony began. Noting that the day was in celebration of their friend Jack Bruton, Rowe said that even though he was unable to be with them … they would have a party for him. He then
Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson The friends of Jack Bruton gather on the deck of the Wekusko Falls Lodge dock named in his honour. Front, left to right: Kiley, Kolbey, Elissa, Bryan (and Maggie) Bogdan. Back, left to right: Tim Kunkel, Marnie Davis, Steve Kunkel, Wilf Davis, Lennae Kunkel, Della Adolphe, Renald Adolphe, Lee Ann Rikard and Charlie Rowe. proceeded to introduce Renald and Della Adolphe. Renald, Rowe explained, had written a 1996 story for the Fisherman’s Gazette on fi shing at the Wekusko Falls Lodge. Rowe said that story was responsible for bringing a number of people to the lodge for the first of many times. With respect and admiration, the Adolphes recalled the times that they had spent on the lake with Bruton, as well as back at the lodge, and how both the lodge and Jack had become so dear to them. Rowe then asked a good friend and fishing partner of Bruton’s, Wilf Davis, to speak. Davis recalled his 18 summers of fishing with Bruton and how he has personally logged
them as some of the best of his life. Bryan and Elissa Bogdan then walked forward and Rowe presented them with a black granite plaque. It was simply etched with the words “Jack Bruton – The Legend.” Bryan stated that life has definitely been different without him around … as even when the fishing wasn’t so good, they could always count on his stories to entertain. He also recalled losing a 36” walleye with Bruton in his boat and also reeling in over 100 walleye in an afternoon on their last fishing trip together. Elissa Bogdan added that they couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of having their name on the dock. “You are as much a part of
the history of the lodge as anyone who has owned it, ran it, or just come here to stay,” she said. “We hope it is something that people can see and appreciate and think about you for years to come.” Following the dedication, Bryan Bogdan installed the plaque and guests retired to the lodge for fellowship and to reminisce of their times with “The Legend.” In 2012, prior to Bruton leaving Wekusko Falls Lodge (for his home in Sacramento, California) for the last time, he spent four hours sitting on the old dock recalling his years at “The Falls” … it is only fitting that this new dock will live on and remember him.
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Vacation or rest? Life is busy or so it seems. At least we can take a break because it is summer or can we? Maybe a better question is “Do we? ” We long for a break from the routine of life’s often crazy schedule. We say, “Yes, it’s busy now but soon it will calm down.” But it often just fi lls up with other things that keep us moving at the same pace. Is there any other setting on this treadmill of life? Recently I read the book Static Jedi by Eric Timm, which is about mastering the noise of our life. Learning to recognize and prioritize life’s demands and distractions. It is a soul-searching book that
causes us to truly be honest about the amount of time that we spend on the distractions and even the insignifi cant things in our day and week. As a believer we are not immune from the demands and pressures that life brings even though Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.(29) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will fi nd rest for your souls.(30) For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” So what can we do about it? The first thing is
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being honest about how much time we dedicate to the noise of our life. We have to work, sleep and eat. Those are necessary. But what about all the other stuff. Timms asks, “How many hours in a day, collectively, are we on the Internet—clicking, checking, swiping, updating, posting. How much time do we invest
watching television and movies, searching YouTube for a laugh, or playing video games? Where do we choose to entrap ourselves in endless conversations scribed one text line at a time? How many hours, collectively, are we glued to a screen? With our phone in hand, bending our gaze toward my Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram accounts takes minutes at a time, but when the reality is compounded, it takes up much more, maybe even hours. This could include nondigital forms of distraction too, such as newspapers, magazines, board games, and romance novels. Your noise currents may be different from mine. Different generations and different people have different noises, but all of it is still noise. “ The reason for the evaluation is to recognize the amount of time that we have to spend with the One who can offer us peace and rest. We truly have more time than we need to look at
a Scripture, pray or just sit in His presence looking at the beauty and majesty of His creation if we turn off some of the noise. A vacation is a wonderful change of pace and summer is a great time of year to enjoy, but they only last a short time and come only once or twice a year. Time with God is the most refreshing thing we can do and it is available 24/7. Why don’t you take a minute right now and enjoy time with Him, He is always waiting and available. Pastor Dan Murphy is the pastor of Thompson Pentecostal Assembly on Goldeye Crescent.
Officials monitoring HIV infection rates in Northern Manitoba BY JONATHON NAYLOR in Manitoba’s Northern
Health Region in 2014. Rising rates of HIV in- Confi rmed data shows the fection in northern Sas- region had an abnormally katchewan do not appear high number of infections to be spreading to North- – 11 – in 2013. ern Manitoba, but the latIsaac said that over the ter region’s medical officer past 14 years there has of health is closely mon- been “perhaps a slight initoring the situation. crease” in HIV diagnoses As of 2013, northern in Northern Manitoba, but Saskatchewan was re- it’s difficult to say because porting about 12 to 24 the numbers are so small. new cases of HIV a year, What is apparent, he according to data pro- said, is that Manitoba is vided by northern health experiencing a shift toregions, with rates on the ward more HIV cases in province’s reserves par- rural parts of the provticularly worrisome. ince. Historically HIV in Dr. Michael Isaac, med- Manitoba has been a preical offi cer of health for dominantly urban infecManitoba’s Northern tion. Regional Health Author“I think it’s probably a ity, said data to date sug- combination of things,” gests the trend is not Isaac said. “I don’t know replicating in Northern if you can pin it down to Manitoba. one thing. We have a lot of “We actually don’t have people that are transient a lot of HIV cases close to or move between the city the Saskatchewan bor- and rural areas, so they der,” he said. “In terms may go to Winnipeg and of it being a concern, I either have sex or inject think it’s something that IV drugs in Winnipeg and we really want to keep a then bring it back to their close eye on because we home region. do know that there’s a fair “In some cases [transamount of HIV in north- mission] is [happening in ern Saskatchewan. The the northern region], but border is a political one – not all the time. I think it doesn’t necessarily stop probably what’s hapcommunicable disease, so pened over time is we’ve we need to keep that in had a reservoir of HIV mind.” that’s now spreading out Isaac said the most into rural areas and we’re common ways people be- seeing more now in rural come infected with HIV areas.” differs between the two Asked whether this provinces. trend is significant enough In Saskatchewan – the to warrant concern, Isaac entire province, not just said it certainly deserves the North – the leading attention, as does the mode of transmission is matter of ensuring rural intravenous drug use, he Manitobans with HIV resaid. ceive proper care. In Manitoba, sexual ac“It can be tricky to protivity – gay sex for men vide adequate care for inand heterosexual sex dividuals with HIV when for women – is the most they’re living in really common mode, with drug geographically isolated louse further down the list, cations,” he said. Isaac said. Isaac said efforts are beAccording to tenta- ing made to improve care tive data, one person for those individuals, who was diagnosed with HIV currently work with public FLIN FLON REMINDER
health nurses to connect with the province’s Winnipeg-based HIV Program. Between 1985, the year records began, and 2013, a total of 59 people were diagnosed with HIV in Northern Manitoba. In Saskatchewan, the word “epidemic” has been used to describe HIV rates on First Nations communities in both the northern and southern parts of the province. An online CBC report published last month showed that in 2012 Saskatchewan reserves had an HIV infection rate of 63.6 per 100,000 people – almost 11 times the national rate from 2013. A separate CBC report noted the HIV rate in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, which is not a reserve, is 3.5 times higher
than the national rate. Even with available data, it is impossible to determine how many people in a region have HIV since someone can be diagnosed in one health region and move to another. Then there’s the fact that about 25 per cent of Canadians with HIV do not know they have it, according to a Public Health Agency of Canada estimate. HIV can be spread through sexual activity or through the sharing or needles and other drug paraphernalia that has had contact with blood, even if blood is not visible to the naked eye. Residents who wish to be tested for HIV may consult their doctor or primary health care centre.
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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB Position:
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The Receptionist will be responsible for a variety of clerical offi ce duties in support of offi ce administration. Some of the duties include but are not limited to: answering and referring incoming telephone calls, administering Agency correspondence, typing and formatting, fi ling, ordering offi ce supplies, coordinating and communicating offi ce activities, greeting visitors and scheduling boardroom meetings. The Receptionist is the fi rst point of contact and is expected to be punctual, professional, self-motivated and exercise initiative in determining work priorities. Qualifications: • A minimum of 2 years of reception experience; • Completion of an administrative offi ce certifi cate or secretarial course preferred ; • A combination of education and experience will be considered; • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment; • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Outlook; • Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Excellent organizational and time management skills; • Must be personable and have a positive attitude; And • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience Awasis Agency must conduct a Criminal Record Search, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to finalizing the appointment of the successful candidate. Closing Date: August 14, 2015 A cover letter indicating position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees. We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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603 • TENDERS NOTICE OF TENDER
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Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm. Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Service at 10:30 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org
APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003
TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JULY 29, 2015
301 • HELP WANTED CHILLAX FOODS (World’s Tastiest Food) Looking for two full time cooks Min 1-2 years’ experience in East Indian food cooking with specialization in curries. Reliable and capable of working with minimum supervision. Competitive wages and benefits. Send your resume to chillaxfood@hotmail.com 27nb-gcd-d
302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY & Dry cleaners. Coveral & mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. 9nb-tfn-nb
505 • HOUSES FOR SALE HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING about relocating? Come and check out the parkland Region, including the communities of Roblin, Russell, Grandview & Lake of the Prairies! We have a variety of homes, cottages and acreages for sale. Check out our website at www.north-star.ca. For more info call Karen Goraluk-Salesperson. 204-773-6797. Northstar Insurance and Real Estate. Looking forward to meeting you! 26nb-12-d
MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION Separate sealed tenders will be received by: Infrastructure and Transportation Region 5 11 Nelson Road Thompson MB R8N 0B3 (204) 677-6540 on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: AUGUST 7, 2015 C.O. X05942 Spot Grade Improvements PR 282 The work involves construction of embankment and placing traffic gravel on PR 282, commencing from 10.3 km south of the Jct. of PR 283 southerly for a distance of 2.0 km in the Rural Municipality of Kelsey. BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS PROJECT Tender forms may be obtained at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
508 • INCOME PROPERTIES 4 RENTAL PROPERTIES for sale in Birch River MB. Asking $32500 for all. All rented. Contact 204-2364837. 26nb-gcd-31-d
510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/ Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb 2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for Rent One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or office Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-677-2957 or 250491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. 2000 sq ft - store front, c/w overhead door. Bay 1 - 193 Hayes Road. Contact MR Plumbing 204-677-2013. 20nbn-tfn-nb
201 • SERVICES
Manitoba Family Services, Community Living disABILITY Services Program requires a House Manager to work as part of a team of Direct Service Providers and independently to provide care to an individual with physical and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. The position is casual with an opportunity for up to 80 hours/bi-weekly, requires on-call availability, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and nights as required. Training provided for successful candidate. Qualifications: • • • • • • • •
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Tire Sales & Service Passenger - Light Truck - ATV Trailer - RV - Golf Carts - Forestry - Retreads - Section Repairs - Tubes Wheel Balancing - Repairs
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90 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB Phone 677-3925 or Toll Free 1-877-677-9955
301 • HELP WANTED
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Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality Proven ability to work independently and as a team leader to interact effectively with staff, participants and agency Excellent organizational skills Grade 12 and/or suitable combination of knowledge and experience working with vulnerable persons Legally entitled to work in Canada Have valid driver’s licence Satisfactory Criminal Records check, Child/Adult Abuse Registry checks
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Burntwood Hotel and Thompson Inn are looking to hire part time Accounting personnel. The position entails working in both properties. Hours of work would range between 24 – 30 hours per week approximately. Must be willing to work some weekends as well. Wages are negotiable! Apply in person or drop resumes off at 146 Selkirk Avenue You can also apply by e-mail to tsollis@burntwood hotel.com We thank all applicants in advance who apply, however only those qualified will be contacted.
Term Position – March 31, 2016 CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR COLLABORATION, COORDINATION and COMMUNICATION KTC has successfully developed a community centered collaborative planning model, working with all stakeholders at the Tribal Council and community level; the incumbent will be responsible to assist the KTC area communities to further refine their integrated community health planning activities and develop their own community based models.
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Assist with personal care and daily living activities (including bathing, toileting, dressing, eating/feeding, administering medications) Monitor health services for individual including medication, regular appointments, etc. Manage physical environment and regular house routines Provide leadership and support to staff to facilitate the coordination of daily operation of home Act as liaison between staff and agency and maintain adequate records and files as required Prepare staffing schedule to ensure coverage including providing on-call duties as required
Salary: $16.12 - $21.99 per hour Application Deadline:
The client centered Case Management model is an effective tool to coordinate, deliver and evaluate client service outcomes based on the client’s participation, assessed needs and coordinated service provision. The KTC Case Management Coordinator will work with the KTC area community’s front line services providers to implement and evaluate a successful case management process which reflects each community’s uniqueness. To be successful in this role, the Case Management Coordinator should have the following qualifications: • Degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, Social Work or a related discipline plus 5 years minimum work experience or an acceptable combination of post-secondary education and related work experience • Knowledge and familiarity of First Nations Health and Social issues • Knowledge and familiarity of the programs and resources available to First Nations citizens and communities • Knowledge of and or experience in collaborative, integrated program and community planning • Experience in using Client Centered Case Management as a service delivery tool • Knowledge and familiarity of the various First Nations in Northern Manitoba • Knowledge of the culture, traditions, attitudes and socioeconomic conditions of the First Nations communities The successful candidate will be required to provide a recent criminal record and child abuse registry check. Closing Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Late applications will not be accepted Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204-677-0256 We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply to: Manitoba Family Services Barbara Korman, Resource Coordinator Box 5 Room 107-59 Elizabeth Drive Thompson, MB R8N 1X4 Fax: 204-677-6517 Tel:204-677-7280 Email: Barbara.Korman@gov.mb.ca
Teekinakan Day Care is currently hiring for a position to start August 25, 2015. This position is for an ECE level II. Other applicants may also be considered. This position involves directly working with children and families. The successful applicant will be required to do a Child Abuse Check and a Criminal Record Check.
NOW HIRING 2nd level plumbers up to red seal plumbers. Requires drivers licence, basic tools, benefit pack available. mrplumb@mts.net 204-677-2013 17nb-tfn-nb
Experience working with children would be an asset. Please send your resumes, addressed to AnneMarie Bosters, to P.O. Box 471 Thompson, R8N 1N2 or email to teekdc@mymts.net
40 SANDPIPER CRES. Saturday, August 1, 8 am - 1 pm. White china cabinet, bedding, 12 piece dinner set, clothes, books and mags, area rugs, kitchen odds and ends, large home made book shelves.
91 GREENWAY CRES. Friday, July 31, 5 - 9 pm. video/games/electronics, lots of books, tire, vacuum, quality brand name clothing & shoes, scrap booking supplies, kitchen & misc household items..
BLOCK 3 LOT 14, LIZ LAKE SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 9 am - 1 pm. gardening tools, planters, small black tables, snow blower, furniture & miscellaneous items.
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Your search is over. The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.
Facility Manager Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30621 Closing Date: August 10, 2015 Salary Range: $46,769.00 – $60,668.00 per year plus remoteness allowance Must have satisfactory security check, including a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Qualifications: Must have a Technical Certification with a major trade designation, such as a 5th Class Power Engineer certificate, post secondary certificate/diploma in facility/property management or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in facility management, operations, and maintenance is required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience in the supervision of staff is required. Experience and knowledge with budgets and cash flows is desired. Please see the website at 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: Under the direction of the District Property Manager, the Facility Manager is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Provincially owned and leased buildings and grounds, including human resource, budget and capital assets, ensuring that the client departments have a safe, clean, and comfortable area in which to carry out their programs.
Apply to: Advertisement No. 30621 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resources Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-948-1271 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Your cover letter, résumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.. Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.
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.
Requires 1 full-time Factory-Certifi ed Small Engine & Equipment Mechanic to repair, test, and service gas powered small engines and equipment. You offer • 3-5 years of experience in repairing and testing small engines (inboard-outboard) of motor boats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) snowmobiles, and other equipment. • Must be familiar with Mercury G3, CDS, Polaris digital wrench, Yamaha YDS diagnostics system • Duties include diagnostic, rigging testing & repair of gas-powered units • Factory (Mercury, Yamaha, or Polaris) certification required • Must be willing & able to work on all our product lines • Must have your own tools • Valid driver’s license We offer • Wage starts at $30.00-$40.00 per hour depending experience • Disability, medical & dental benefits. Please apply at: 3 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB, R8N 0B3 or call 204-677-2952 for more info.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS INSTRUCTOR Classification: Sessional Instructor Stipend 3 credit hour course: January 4, 2016 to April 24, 2016 Flin Flon, Manitoba Competition No. 15-070 Closing Date: August 10, 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.
Due to our rapidly growing business Twin Motors Thompson requires the addition of one Customer Service Representative. Automotive experience an asset but not required. Long term career position with one of northern Manitoba’s fastest growing companies. Great wages, benefits and a friendly work environment. Please apply to Nick Jewell, nick@ twinmotors.ca or drop a resume off at Twin Motors Thompson 40 Station Road.
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