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Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Happiness, pride and many other emotions were on display as the University College of the North Thompson campus celebrated its 2016 convocation June 14 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

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BOARD VACANCIES Norman AAA Northstar’s have the following board vacancies and are looking for volunteers for the 2016-17 season. VP Technical Secretary Program Chairperson Team Manager Should you be interested or would like further information please contact Brad Salamandyk 204.679.2251 bradsalamandyk@hotmail.com

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE TOWN OF LEAF RAPIDS 2016 BUDGET HEARING Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 8 pm Location: Town of Leaf Rapids Council Chambers At this time the proposed 2016 financial plan will presented. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection. Copies of the proposed plan are available upon request at the municipal office during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed by letter to our office. Donald Moose Acting CAO/Financial Officer Town of Leaf Rapids Box 340 Leaf Rapids, MB R0B 1W0 June 10, 2016

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Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre marks 40 years at annual assembly The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre celebrated its 40th Annual General Assembly on May 26. With approximately 100 people in attendance including dignitaries, elders, youth and community members, it was a very enjoyable and productive evening. Congratulatory remarks and greetings were brought from representatives of the City of Thompson, MLA Kelly Bindle, Vale, the School District of Mystery Lake, University College of the North, Manitoba Kewatinowi Okimakanak, Thompson RCMP and the Northern Health Region, with written greetings provided by the Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres, Keewatin Tribal Council and the Manitoba Metis Federation – Thompson Region. The following is as an excerpt from our historical records - The Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre (meaning “Gathering Place”) dates back to 196365 when a group of people worked together in search of a meeting place geared towards native culture and common interests to help alleviate the loneliness of young native people working for Inco and to provide a social club environment for those who were already here. The late Gordon Beard, then MP of Churchill, donated a space, which is now known as the Strand Building. Inco had also assisted in the purchase of items required for entertainment and social gatherings, etc. Ma-MowWe-Tak Centre became incorporated on June 15, 1976. In 1982 the centre changed its name from MaMow-We-Tak Centre Inc. to Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc. At the 40th Annual General Assembly, it was a time to reﬂect back on the past 40 years and think of how far the organization has come and how much has been achieved. The organization has grown signiﬁcantly, now employing more than 60 staff and operating a “one-stopshop” facility providing the community with programs, services and support to all ages from infants to elders. A total of seven staff were recognized for their years of service with the

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre held its 40th annual assembly May 26, where executive director Anita Campbell (inset), who has worked for the organization for 35 years, announced that she will be retiring July 31. organization as well as two members of the board of directors for their years of service and involvement with the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre. Every year the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre invites nominations for the Outstanding Aboriginal Student awards from each of the schools in Thompson. The Outstanding Aboriginal Student awards initiative is aimed towards recognizing aboriginal students in Grades 3, 6, 8 and 12 for their marks, class, school and community participation, attendance, etc. Teachers of each grade submit the names of students they feel should be recognized, and a selection committee of the Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre chooses the successful students. This year’s award recipients were: Egypt Cook – Grade 3 (nominated by Ms. McKay from Wapanohk Community School), Ereka McIvor – Grade 6 (nominated by Ms. Morrison from Westwood School), Nathan M’Lot –Grade 8 (nominated by Ms. McNish) and Ashley Obleman – Grade 12 (nominated by R.D. Parker Collegiate). In addition to the business portion of the meeting being conducted and awards being presented, there was a significant milestone that was recognized and achieved by

Anita Campbell, executive rirector, who after 35 years of service with the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre announced her upcoming retirement on July 31. Anita ﬁrst started her career at the friendship centre as a secretary/receptionist in 1981. Through hard work, dedication and perseverance, she became the executive director in 1993. After many years of long hours and countless miles travelling back and forth to Winnipeg to seek funding, the Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre went from a struggling organization to a vibrant community service delivery agent offering dozens of programs, services, activities and events. In 2011, Anita’s vision became a reality, when the new 20,000-square-foot friendship centre facility was built at 4 Nelson Rd. In addition to this, the MaMow-We-Tak Friendship Centre offers hostel and catering Services at their Hemlock location, postsecondary student housing at their Fox Bay location and a day care service at their Beaver Crescent location. Dee Chaboyer, director of operations, delivered a heartfelt speech identifying Anita’s passion, dedication and vision for the friendship centre movement and her ability to empower her

staff that enabled them to see their full potential, as well as build on their strengths and create that bond, to what made the friendship centre a second home for her staff. Over the years, Anita has worked with the board and staff to ensure that the principles of respect, responsibility, accountability and transparency are paramount in all that we do and that we exist to address the expressed needs of urban aboriginal people. Anita’s “give it your all” attitude over the years has been instilled towards her staff and it is these traits that make us proud of who we are, and what we have accomplished in the last 35 years. Indulging in a meal of pickerel, wild rice and all the ﬁxings, the community gathered to celebrate 40 years of success delivering vital programs and services to people within the community and surrounding areas, with a promise of 40-plus years to come. None of the Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre’s accomplishments or ability to do the work they do would have been achieved without the ongoing support of their volunteers, partners and community members. It truly does take a community to impact change towards a better tomorrow.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADUATING STUDENTS There was a typo in the email addresses in our reminders for submitting info for the 2016 Graduation Booklet. THERE’S STILL TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR CONGRATULATION MESSAGE! Please call, fax or email, or drop by our office to speak to a representative.

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Fecal bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes found in water samples from fly-in Northern Manitoba community BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A study that found high fecal bacteria counts and antibiotic resistance genes in water samples taken from about 30 locations in a ﬂy-in Northern Manitoba community demonstrates that simply having a properly functioning water treatment plant does not ensure that the water coming out of taps is safe to drink. The study, which was published in the American Society for Microbiology’s Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal in May, indicates that something within the distribution system is contaminating the water from the treatment plant or quenching the chlorine it contains, says Dr. Ayush Kumar, an associate professor in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Microbiology, one of its authors. “It appears that as soon as the water gets into the distribution system there is contamination,” Kumar says. “Water tested at the treatment plant, post treated water, there were no bacteria and chlorine levels were as desired. Even if we went into tap water from households, chlorine levels went down and that would explain, at least partially, why bacteria numbers went up. For some reason chlorine concentration is going down, again we don’t know why, but that seems to be a correlation. There could be something in the pipes maybe that is actually quenching chlorine. Chlorine tends to be unstable so a little bit of concentration going down is expected but not to the extent that we saw.” The ﬁndings of the study, which is based on samples collected in June 2014, were surprising to the microbiologists who conducted it, revealing coliform counts as high as 10,000 parts per 100 millilitres, far exceeding the Health Canada guidelines of no fecal bacteria. “I think we expected

some bacteria in the water samples just based on what we have seen for a number of other communities across Canada,” said Kumar. “Only some houses have access to piped water so what we were expecting was that maybe households that do not have piped or running water, there might be a bit of a problem there. The extent that we found was certainly not expected. The fact that we found these bacteria in piped water was not expected at all.” And while the bacteria strain of e. coli they detected is not harmful to people - it is present in humans’ gastrointestinal tracts - its presence means that other bacteria that could cause illness are likely present as well. “I may be having a gastrointestinal tract infection which means that I’m releasing some of those pathogens in there as well,” Kumar says. “Even though we tested for e. coli what this suggests is potentially you can have disease-causing bacteria in the water sample. Water is one of the most common vectors for gastrointestinal infections so drinking contaminated water puts us at very high risk of getting gastrointestinal infection because somebody who has those infections is obviously releasing a lot of these pathogens into the environment. So that would be one of the biggest risks, you would think, somebody might be getting if they consume water contaminated with pathogens.” To ensure their testing method was giving them accurate measurements of the bacteria load, all the samples were collected and shipped to Winnipeg for testing within 24 hours. “If you have bacteria in water and they divide so fast, any delay would give you an overestimation of the number so it was critical for us to make sure that everything came back here on time, everything was analyzed within

time,” Kumar says. Ideally, the study’s authors would have liked to go back and collect samples at a different time to see if there were any differences but the community’s remoteness made that unfeasible. Regardless, he says, you wouldn’t want to be consuming water contaminated by feces in any amount. “If you’re drinking that water every day and if that water is contaminated for only a week in a year, your health is at tremendous risk.” Also concerning was the presence of antibiotic resistance genes in the bacteria contained in the water samples. “We were able to detect resistance genes in most of these samples,” says Kumar. “So it’s not just the mere presence of bacteria, it’s also the presence of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics so that adds another magnitude to the problem here, to the potential health risk.” Without clinical data from the community regarding what type of antibiotics are used there and how long infections typically take to go away with treatment, the actual risk posed by the antibiotic resistant bacteria is unknown. And while the presence of antibiotic resistance genes is a concern, Kumar says it wouldn’t matter if the bacteria were not present. “You get rid of bacteria from water, you don’t have to worry about resistance genes,” he said. “The bigger problem here is really

the presence of bacteria in water.” The community was notified of the results of the testing before the study was completed and its findings submitted for peer review and publishing. “We did not communicate our findings to the journal before we had talked to the community,” Kumar says. “They are obviously concerned and it was basically our responsibility to make sure that they were the first ones to know about what we found.” Given the amount of fresh water in Manitoba and in Canada, Kumar says it is surprising to think that people are drinking unsafe water. The study also shows that water treatment alone is not a solution. “I think it’s a nationwide problem and this is something that we need to start thinking about,” he said. “I think it’s really important to keep in mind the proper distribution system because this is a perfect example where if you go and test water from the treatment plant you’ll come back satisfied, they’re doing everything that needs to be done, this is perfectly clean water, but it seems like at least the houses that we tested, none of those houses had safe water. As we go forward trying to ensure that everybody in Canada actually has access to safe water we need to make sure access to safe water means access to safe water in my kitchen not in the treatment plant.”

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MANITOBA HYDRO – KELSEY GENERATING STATION SEWAGE LAGOON – FILE: 5839.00 A proposal was filed by Manitoba Hydro for the construction and operation of a wastewater treatment lagoon that will service the Kelsey Generating Station. The wastewater treatment lagoon will be located in NW 24-81-6EPM. Two existing wastewater treatment plants currently serving the generating station will be decommissioned once the wastewater treatment lagoon is commissioned. Treated wastewater from the wastewater treatment lagoon may be discharged between June 15th and November 1st of any year into a swale that will direct it into a natural wetland that drains into a creek that drains into the Nelson River. Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to make a representation either for or against the proposal should contact the Department, in writing or by E-mail (robert.boswick@gov.mb.ca), not later than July 18, 2016. Further information is available from the Public Registries located at Legislative Library, 200 Vaughan St., Winnipeg; Millennium Public Library, 4th Floor, 251 Donald St., Winnipeg; Online Registry: http://www.gov.mb.ca/ conservation/eal/registries/index.html or by contacting Robert Boswick, Environmental Engineer at 204-945-6030. Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act.

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Payment in lieu ... an interesting new way of looking at it! My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson While in Winnipeg to take in the 2016 FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) convention, Coun. Brenda Forsyth says that she was surprised to learn that there was a seminar taking place that held some significance for Snow Lake and what the community is going through in respect to their “payment in lieu” negotiations with Hudbay. “I ran into Jeff Precourt (former Snow Lake CAO) along with his mayor and a councillor from Teulon after one of the sessions,” said Forsyth during a presentation on the conference at the Town of Snow Lake’s June 7 council meeting. “Jeff and I talked for a bit and then he asked me if I would like to sit in a meeting that they were having later with the CISAL group.” The CISAL (Sustainable and Inclusive Communities in Latin America) program is a $20 million, five-year initiative (201419) funded by the government of Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD). CISAL partners work to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Colombia and Peru to successfully manage the impacts and benefits of mining development and promote sustainable economic growth. Ms. Forsyth advises that Precourt has been working with the Canadian government and for the FCM within CISAL. He was chosen by FCM because of the knowledge he gained working on the Hudbay “payment in lieu” agreement while in Snow Lake. She says that CISAL is focused on benefit-sharing models for local governments in relation to the mining industry within Columbia and Peru. Giving her council an overview of the CISAL meeting’s proceedings, Forsyth noted that in addition to herself, there were 30 or so people at the gathering. Included among these were Precourt and other members of this FCM department, as well as the mayors from Fort St. John, B.C, Red Lake, Ont., Peace River, Alt., Teulon, Stonewall, Thompson and Flin Flon. There were also participants from Columbia and Peru and Hudbay’s Manitoba Business Unit vice-president Rob Winton was also in attendance. “What all of these communities are working towards are fair share agreements with the resource companies in their municipalities or regions,” said Forsyth. “Three of the communities gave presentations about what has happened in their areas, including the delegate from Peru.” Forsyth explained that Peace River Region (Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Hudson Hope, Pouce Coupe, Tumbler Ridge, Taylor, and the Peace River Regional District in northern B.C.) has a 30-year “fair share” agreement with the B.C. provincial government. The amount this region receives through the pact amounts to less than one per cent of the $20 billion in provincial revenue from

the area over the last 10 years, but in Fort St. John’s case it equates to just over 20 per cent of their budget. None of these funds are used for operational purposes, said Forsyth and she said they stressed that municipalities need to be operational without such funds. Moving on, she told council that Humboldt, Sask. has a “fair share” agreement which is a production-based tax within the potash industry. Forsyth said that that community is currently working towards a new agreement and has the province helping them along the way. The Humboldt delegation maintained that a strong relationship is needed with the company in order to get a sense of partnership. The company wants to keep families in the area, so they take an interest in what, if any, concerns residents might have and they work towards meeting common goals. Coun. Forsyth then provided an example of the financial aspects of BC Hydro’s contributions to the Fort St. John area in respect to the $8.3 billion, eightyear Site C hydro dam project. BC Hydro will provide $1 million per year to the city during construction, which will increase by 3.5 per cent each year. They will also contribute $100,000 per year for eight years to a community fund to assist non-profit agencies in the Peace Region another $250,000 to local non-profits that provide emergency and transitional housing services, and contribute $75,000 in 2016 to support local charities identified by the city. Furthermore, BC Hydro will fund one additional police officer to be based out of the Fort St. John RCMP detachment, and will also conduct regular traffic monitoring on local roads near the project. Forsyth added that it took over a year to negotiate the Site C fair share agreement. In Peru, Forsyth explained, companies pay royalties, 50 per cent of which go to the federal government, 40 per cent to the provincial government, and 10 per cent to municipalities. The royalties are used to fund economic and social growth. “They use the money for projects (65 per cent), infrastructure/roads (20 per cent), investing in business for the community (10 per cent) and also for sustainability studies (five per cent).” At the end of her presentation, Forsyth told her council colleagues that she felt they should begin the process of partnering with FCM and exploring this type of funding model. In an email the following day, she stated a personal opinion, “I really think that this is an opportunity for Snow Lake to grow a good working relationship with Hudbay; to get some sort of legacy/fair share agreement talks started. We have to begin working towards something and if we can get some help and advice from FCM, then we need to explore it.”

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Assembled chiefs want to develop First Nations gaming strategy and law BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba’s chiefs-in-assembly passed a resolution to develop a Manitoba First Nations gaming strategy June 9, including continued pursuit of a First Nations gaming law and a Criminal Code amendment to eliminate provincial jurisdiction over First Nations gaming. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the provincial government agreed in 2005 to work towards the establishment of ﬁve First Nations-owned casinos in the province but the AMC has issues with how that has proceeded. “With the previous NDP provincial government, we witnessed the development of a two-tiered gaming economy in Manitoba by promoting commercial interest and limiting the expansion of First Nations faming in markets,” said

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AMC Grand Chief Derek Nepinak in a press release. “As First Nations, we are at a disadvantage. We did not have the same accessibility and opportunity to enter in potential markets predicated to succeed.” In addition to the legal changes, the gaming strategy would also include the development of a national First Nation gaming association and working with Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government on a proposed joint approach in all areas of gaming. “As First Nations leaders, we need to support each other when it comes to advancing our communities,” said Opaskwayak Cree Nation Chief Michael Constant. “I do see a uniﬁed position within Manitoba and I strongly believe the First Nations gaming strategy will reinforce that uniﬁcation.”

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Indian Act discrimination marginalized traditional women’s leadership, say Manitoba chiefs BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba chiefs discussed the Indian Act and how it reduced the traditional leadership role of indigenous women at a special chiefs assembly June 9. Prior to the arrival of Europeans, many First Nations were matriarchal societies in which women were respected leaders. The establishment of the Indian Act in 1867 deﬁned status Indians based solely on paternal lineage by specifying that women who married non-status men lost their own status while non-status women who married status men gained Indian status.

“As First Nation women, we were the ﬁrst to be abolished from the Indian Act,” said Norway House Cree Nation Coun. Samantha Folster in a press release. “Women play an important role in our communities. It is the women that need to stand up. We are the home ﬁres of our communities and are the life-givers. We need to be healthy so our communities our healthy.” Chiefs at the assembly agreed to continue educating people about the Indian Act through the Road to Niagara campaign. “When we talk about getting rid of the Indian Act, we need to revitalize the role of women in leadership positions,” said Assembly of Manitoba

Van carrying university students rolled after avoiding oncoming vehicle on Highway 6 BY IAN GRAHAM

Chiefs Grand Chief Derek Nepinak. “Today, we have a large number of women chiefs sitting at this table. It is encouraging to see that times are changing. Women hold the power in our nations. This is where we get our direction from in the most humble and kind way.” Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation elder Darcy Linklater said indigenous people never asked for much and did not ask to have the Indian Act imposed on themselves. “We were put in prisoner of war camps called reserves, stuck on the bottom of the economic ladder,” said Linklater. “We need to disengage from the Indian Act.”

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A car accident that shut down Highway 6 a little south of Paint Lake June 10 involved a van full of American university students returning from an educational trip to Thompson. The Grand Forks Herald reported that two vans were carrying students from the University of Jamestown who had been on an educational biology trip to Northern Manitoba homeward when a vehicle came towards them driving in the wrong lane while attempting to pass another northbound vehicle. One of the vans, carrying ﬁve students, was forced off the road and rolled. University of Jamestown vice-president of marketing and communications told the Herald that the students received medical attention but none of them suffered critical injuries.

Graduates making communities and region a better place Education is an investment in a better future, and students in Northern Manitoba are reaching milestones this month as part of their schooling. At University College of the North, students in numerous programs at campuses in Thompson and The Pas have graduated this week and are on their way to new careers. In Thompson on Tuesday and in The Pas on Thursday, these UCN students saw the results of all the hard work and dedication they had invested in creating better futures for themselves. The same kinds of achievements were reached earlier this month by students in the University of Manitoba’s Bachelor of Social Work program in Thompson. After four years of study, these mostly aboriginal students have completed their post-secondary education and are embarking on careers in social work, which is a particu-

included a barbecue at the high school on Thursday in advance of the graduation ceremony to be held on June 29. Our provincial government is helping Northern Manitobans prepare for their futures by increasing funding for education and training as part of our 2016 budget. In addition to raising funds for schools by 2.55 per cent and supporting children’s literacy initiatives, our new government is increasing operating funding for universities by 2.5 per cent and for colleges by two per cent. I congratulate every one of these graduates who are moving on from college, university or high school. Their perseverance and dedication to achieving their goals for themselves, for their families and for their communities are making Manitoba, and especially the north, a better place.

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Kelly Bindle larly important service for Northern Manitoba families. It isn’t only college and university students reaching their educational goals in the Thompson area. Over at R.D. Parker Collegiate, young adults from Thompson and surrounding communities are completing four years of hard work and receiving diplomas. Their celebration

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Four RCMP officers based in Thompson were among 65 province-wide who received the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, one of Manitoba’s highest honours, for their efforts while deployed in Alberta during the evacuation of Fort McMurray when a wildﬁre swept through the remote city. Const. Scott Cherney of the RCMP “D” Division Tactical Troop and Sgt. Colby Argue, Sgt. Joe Frizzley and Staff Sgt. Noel Allard were the Thompson-based ofﬁcers who received the

honour. The tactical troop members were deployed from May 9-18 as part of the emergency operations centre, performing duties such as controlling checkpoints and ensuring critical infrastructure emergency personnel could get into Fort McMurray, Anzac and Gregoire Lake. Uniformed RCMP members were also deployed from May 9-18 to assume control of daily detachment duties in the Wood Buffalo/Fort McMurray detachment area, including protecting property and infrastructure within the city, as well as working with ﬁreﬁghters

to assist the emergency evacuation of oil industry camps threatened by the fire. “These officers displayed exemplary conduct while recently deployed to Fort McMurray, at the height of the terrible wildfires that forced mass evacuations and the destruction of many homes and businesses,” said Premier Brian Pallister, who presented the honours at a June 7 ceremony in Winnipeg. “Their presence ensured the safe operation of checkpoints, the protection of property and businesses, and facilitated the emergency evacuation of

major oil industry camps under threat by the ﬁres.” Established in 1957, the Order of the Buffalo Hunt is the highest honour Manitoba bestows on people who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service and community commitment. “Too often we take for granted the important work of our members of law enforcement,” said Justice Minister Heather Stefanson. “These brave Manitobans were deployed on short notice and withstood difﬁcult circumstances as they served in Alberta. I am delighted we are able to honour them here today.”

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Paddle on Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RCMP The Cross Lake RCMP detachment secured $12,000 to provide the local Army Cadet Corps with four canoes for their program.

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301 • HELP WANTED

MAN’S RING found behind Thompson Citizen. Please call 204-677-4534. 24nb-2-d

BOARDMAN/NORTHLAND Funeral Home is looking for a full time funeral director’s Assistant/Apprentice. Individual must be a self-motivated team player who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in creating meaningful services. Ability to multitask, detail orientated, organized and strong time management skills are considered an asset. Computer proﬁciency is required. Individual must hold a valid Driver’s Licence and be available to work evenings and weekends on an on-call rotation. Please submit resume and cover letter ATTN: Chris Boardman, to 28 Nelson Road in Thompson, or by email at boardmanfuneralhome@outlook. com 23nb-tfn-nb

201 • SERVICES

Tire Sales & Service Passenger - Light Truck - ATV Trailer - RV - Golf Carts - Forestry - Retreads - Section Repairs - Tubes Wheel Balancing - Repairs

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Beaver Flooring will be in town until June 17, 2016. Are your hardwood ﬂoors water stained, looking in rough shape? Call for a free estimate. Toll free 1-877-287-3567. Cell 204-791-0032

202 • LEGAL ARE YOU STILL PAYING child support for a child over 18? maybe it’s time to stop. Call the ofﬁce of Mayer, Dearman & Pellizzaro discuss your options. 204677-2393. Visit us at mdplaw.ca. Serving all of northern Manitoba including Flin Flon and The Pas. 24nb-3-nb

301 • HELP WANTED HOLY SPICE (new restaurant) is looking for a sweet maker and a tandoor cook. Knowledge of east Indian cuisine will be an asset, but willing to train. Drop off resume in person at 146 Selkirk Ave. 24nb-1-nb

LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT and lounge, established in 1985 - restaurant seats 92, lounge seats 40. Presently has 22 VLTs. Call 204-307-0119. 22nb-gcd-27-d COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY & DRY cleaners. Coverall & mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Road. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. 9nb-tfn-nb

512 • CABINS FOR SALE HUNTING CAMP for sale 6 ½ acres alongside Woody River, located 6 miles east of Birch River Manitoba. Moose, Elk, Deer, Black Bear at your back door. Good ﬁshing nearby and hundreds of miles of groomed skidoo trails. 20x20 hunting shack, with new shingles, siding, windows included. Asking $10,000 OBO. Contact 204-236-4837. 23nb-GCD-28-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 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY It’s rewarding that so many people are following my writings from Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and even as far away as Thailand and Singapore. I am particularly pleased my grandkids are keeping up with the musings of “Canada Dan” in England, including my nine-year-old (almost 10) grandson Caleb in Nova Scotia. With that in mind, I promised to write a blog that Caleb, Ava, Jack and Oliver might enjoy – and today April 1, 2016, I just might have such a U.K. yarn. Pardon the pun, but the idea “jumped out at me” this morning from a story on the BBC that reported a rather smart little five-yearold girl in Durham, England wrote a letter to her local police force suggesting cats should be used in the fight against crime. Her reasoning is actually pretty sound – her premise that cats are “really good for listening out for danger,” great at finding their way home, climbing trees and hunting – innate skills that might be harnessed by law enforcement agencies in the U.K.. The canine crew is, of course, well represented in police forces across the world. They are invaluable in tracking down criminals, rescuing trapped people; sniffing out drugs, explosives, and protecting their handlers from the bad guys. Here in Britain, bloodhounds were called in to hunt for Jack the Ripper back in the late 1800s; Paris police employed them in 1899 against criminal gangs and Belgium actually formed an organized police dog service in 1899. And now in 2016, it’s possible that the United Kingdom will boast of having its first “police

cat.” It all started when Eliza Adamson-Hopper sent her letter to the Durham Police Constabulary. The reply she received was not dismissive in any way. And if I were the chief constable, I would be writing a policeman by the name of Mike Baton a letter of commendation for casting a rather positive image about police on his turf. Here’s the letter:

Dear Eliza, Thank you for suggesting the police should use cats as well as police dogs. I am going to ask my inspector who is in charge of police dogs to think about your good idea. I’ve always liked cats and I’ve drawn my cat Joey on the back of the letter. (I’m not a very good drawer though.) Signed, Mike Baton (Durham Constabulary) And from this, Inspector Richie Allen of the dog support unit confirmed it will consider using felines in “an as yet unspecified role.” Now before anyone dismisses the use of cats in police work as an April Fool’s Day kind of idea, consider that the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) once sent cats up into aircraft that flew manoeuvres simulating weightlessness. They used cats because of their remarkable ability to twist and turn in such a way that they usually land on their feet. The thought is such techniques could benefit astronauts. I also believe certain cats could be used to defend their handlers like

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Dan McSweeney police dogs do. I have one in mind that resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Its name is Artemis, one of two felines our daughter Jennifer, husband Bill and our two grandkids Jack and Ollie have as pets. We were there when they first acquired Artemis and I took great pains to warm up to the fluffy little kitten allowing it to nestle under my chin while it slept. When we returned a year later, Artemis was “all grown up” and took an instant dislike for me. I couldn’t even stretch out on the couch without my dangling feet being attacked by this feline pit bull. In pondering the possible use of cats in police work in the UK, I might be able to get Artemis a job as an “attack cat” in the U.K.. Let me know Jennifer – I’ll even write Artemis a glowing resume. Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, first worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES POSITION AVAILABLE The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre is seeking an interested individual for the position of

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Assistant Director shall assist in the administration of operations on a day to day basis. He/She must possess a proﬁciency of skills and the ability to assume responsibility and accountability of operations without direct supervision. The successful candidate must possess knowledge in the areas of community/individual needs, staff supervision, evaluation procedures and proposal writing. In addition, he/she be able to make decisions within assigned authority and exercise conﬁdentiality in all matters.

Church Services ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays 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 Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday Service at 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd.

at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm. LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent 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

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Job specifications: Under the supervision of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Executive Director, the Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director with the administration of operations; Assist in the preparation of proposals on behalf of the Friendship Centre as directed; Supervise and evaluate programs for quality in delivery of programs as directed; Develop fiscal budgets for programs to ensure adequate funds available for implementation of designated programs; Ensure all reporting is forwarded to appropriate funding sources; Assist in preparation of fiscal budgets/cashflows as directed; Prepare reports to funding sources as required; Assist the Executive Director in completing assignments/directives as instructed; Participate in community committees as directed. Qualifications: Post-secondary graduate with three years related experience preferred OR Grade XII graduate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience in proposal writing; Possess good managerial and administrative skills; Possess interpersonal skills with the ability to direct and supervise personnel; Possess an understanding of financial management; Ability to develop and organize program activities to related target groups; Computer experience with various software programs; Knowledge of the Aboriginal Culture and the ability to speak an Aboriginal language considered an asset; Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s license. Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and experience. Resumes may be submitted to: Natasha Mintenko, Office Manager Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0R6 Tel: 677-0963 Fax: 677-0970

It was 19th-century mathematician and philosopher William Kingdon Clifford who made the following sage observation: “It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.”

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It is time to move on pay equity MP Report Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca

Niki Ashton It is time for federal government to act quickly and introduce proactive pay equity legislation to ensure fair treatment for Canadian women. That is the clear message that needs to be sent after the tabling of the Special Committee on Pay Equity in the House of Commons. The committee was struck back in February after the NDP won the government’s support on this important

issue. We are glad that the committee acknowledges that pay equity is a human right, and that there is need for proactive pay equity legislation. However, we are disappointed that the committee does not recognize the urgency of the matter and has instead recommended extending the timeframe for the government to bring in much-needed legislation. It has now been 12 years

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since the Pay Equity Task Force submitted its report to the government and 11 years since the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women recommended that the government implement the report in its entirety, calling for proactive pay equity legislation by Oct. 31, 2005. Allowing the status quo to continue unnecessarily for another year-and-a-half is to actively deny justice to women who have already been waiting for far too long. Pay equity is a human right and Canadian women should not be made to wait any longer to see their human rights realized. We are calling on the Liberal government to act swiftly and introduce proactive pay equity legislation before the end of 2016.

Due to the upcoming Canada Day holiday, some of our deadlines have changed. The deadline for ads for the July 1 edition of the Nickel Belt News will Friday, June 23 at 3:00 pm

School District of Mystery Lake Senior Years Apprenticeship Facilitator (.50 FTE) Career Development Coordinator (.25 FTE) Start Date: September 6, 2016 End Date: June 30, 2017 Posting #AD053116002021

Generating bright futures

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Education & Programming the Career Development Coordinator will assist in the Career Development Consortium Plan and will work with existing Consortium Programs to further Career Development with the School District of Mystery Lake. This position is also involved in the development, coordination and implementation of the Career Development Plan set forth by the Consortium.

Community Relations Coordinator

Duties/Responsibilities • Develop a Career Development Plan focus on 5/6, 7/8, 9-12 to be implemented during the 20162017 school year. • Identify trade and industry partners to engage in school/community presentations. • Perform administration functions directly related to carrying out the Consortium Plan and work with industry partners to ensure program implementation.

We are seeking a Community Relations Coordinator to join the Community Relations Department in Thompson, Manitoba. As a Community Relations Coordinator, you will provide advice, counsel and create plans, processes, and tools to support the effective management, implementation, and enhancement of activities arising from contractual obligations in the Northern Flood Agreement, related Comprehensive Implementation Agreements and other arrangements for offsetting impacts to Indigenous communities along regulated waterways. You will have a four year degree from a university of recognized standing in a related discipline such as Political Science, Business Administration, or Economics, plus three years of directly related experience, OR a two year diploma in a related discipline from an institute of recognized standing plus ﬁve years of directly related experience. To learn more about this position or apply online, visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca/careers. The deadline for applications is June 24, 2016. We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Manitoba Hydro offers a competitive salary and beneﬁts package and working conditions that provide for a balanced approach to work, family life and community, including a nine day work cycle.

Manitoba Hydro is committed to diversity and employment equity.

The primary responsibility of the Senior Years Apprenticeship Facilitator is to assist school and district personnel with the promotion of the Senior Years Apprenticeship Option, and to assist in developing and strengthening connections between school/district and local business/industry. The Senior Years Apprenticeship Facilitator reports to the Superintendent of Educational Services and Programming. Duties and Responsibilities: • Facilitate Senior Years Apprenticeship program awareness, promotion and public relations. • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing student apprenticeship practicum placements. • Act as the primary point of contact for apprenticeship opportunities. • Liaise with secondary, post-secondary education, apprenticeship, government and appropriate district staff. • Assist in the implementation of programs and projects that promote the apprenticeship option. • Facilitate opportunities for school personnel to collaborate with other school divisions in the province to share programming ideas. • Advise schools of funding, program supports and provide assistance with grant proposals. • Serve as a liaison for the high school and be knowledgeable in the needs of our community. • Monitor, report and advise on programs; initiate research, track student and business/industry participation. • Partner with organizations and agencies outside of the District to identify and coordinate professional development training. • Develop links with the local community agencies in order to provide consistent and complementary services to students. • Conduct relationships with representatives of the Department of Education, Apprenticeship Manitoba and other provincial, federal, municipal, private and community based agencies as are necessary to the accomplishment of his/her function. • Develop and maintain close working relationships with parent/guardians, and district staff working at all levels within the organizations as necessary to the performance of his/her function. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time that are consistent with the role. The successful candidate will have: • • • • • • • • •

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Red Seal Certification in a Vocational field (automotive, heavy duty mechanic, industrial/millwright mechanic, carpentry etc. Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts Degree will be an asset. Background in economic, community and workforce development. Demonstrated experience working with students and apprentices in trade related fields. Experience and design of educational programs related to career development. Demonstrated experience with establishing industry relationships in order to connect students and recent graduates with potential employers. Ability to coordinate and prioritize in an environment where there are multiple stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills and able to work with minimum supervision. Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff and school administration. Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project. A valid driver’s license and vehicle. Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

This position is a one year term commencing on September 6, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The successful candidate’s compensation package will include a competitive salary, ofﬁce space, cell phone, equipment & supplies. Please direct applications stating qualiﬁcations, experience, at least 3 references and by Friday, June 24, 2016 to: Jolene Brown, A/Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake Phone: 204-677-6154 Email: asuperhr@mysterynet.mb.ca Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre and/or email employment@mysterynet.mb.ca We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

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Careers JOB POSTING COMMUNITY ADDICTIONS WORKER FULL TIME-TERM POSITION TO JUNE 3, 2017 ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA EAGLEWOOD ADDICTIONS CENTRE, THOMPSON, MB 90 PRINCETON DRIVE

JOB POSTING COMMUNITY ADDICTIONS WORKER YOUTH SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES FULL-TIME PERMANENT SEASONAL THOMPSON, MANITOBA The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

The focus of this position is to conduct individual assessments; individual and group counselling; development of interventions, treatment plans and continuing care services targeting a youth population. Incumbent will also be responsible for developing and delivery of educational workshops for students, parents and school personnel. This position interacts extensively with students, school personnel, social services, other professionals and parents/guardians. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services. This is a permanent seasonal position which breaks at the end of each school year.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Community Addictions Worker provides treatment services to individuals with severe alcohol, drug and/or gambling problems in a community-based environment. The position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.

The Community Addictions Worker will work as a member of the Youth School and Community-Based team and will demonstrate the following:

The Community Addictions Worker will work as a member of the Community Based team and will demonstrate the following: •

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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-centered care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. Demonstrates 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 youth in addictions treatment.

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Responsibilities: •

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 incumbent will be required to travel, therefore, must have a valid driver’s license and supply own mode of transportation.

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.

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Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year related supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in applied counselling 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 work 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. A valid driver’s license and travel to outlying communities will be required. The Competencies for the Community Addictions Worker opportunity are:

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

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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 request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to ﬁnalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition No: Salary Range: Closing Date: Apply in writing to:

2016-040 $53,637- $64,380 per annum ($28.36-$34.04/hr) (Potential to move to a maximum of $36.64 per hour with speciﬁc qualiﬁcations) Plus remoteness allowance if applicable. June 30, 2016 Director Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca

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

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to ﬁnalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition No: Salary Range:

2016-041 $53,637- $64,380 per annum ($28.36-$34.04/hr) (Potential to move to a maximum of $36.64 per hour with speciﬁc qualiﬁcations) Plus remoteness allowance if applicable.

Closing Date: Apply in writing to:

June 30, 2016 Director Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCEwww.afm.mb.ca

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Careers 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.

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.

GENERAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR

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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 23, 2017 Oxford House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-062 Closing Date: July 5, 2016 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..

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 29, 2018 Oxford House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-059 Closing Date: July 4, 2016

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 15, 2018 St. Theresa Point, Manitoba Competition No. 16-056 Closing Date: July 4, 2016

Thompson (866) 677.6450

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 28, 2019 Pukatawagan, Manitoba Competition No. 16-061 Closing Date: July 4, 2016 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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 22, 2016 to June 28, 2019 Grand Rapids, Manitoba Competition No. 16-060 Closing Date: July 4, 2016 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.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE SPLIT LAKE Position: Family Enhancement Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Summary of Position: The Family Enhancement Worker will be responsible for providing supports to families in crisis, in order to address risk and strengthen family functioning. The Family Enhancement Worker undertakes thorough assessments and comprehensive planning with families, and follows a solution focused, strength based approach to making change. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize services, develop service plans, coordinate the services needed and arrange connections to community resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with provincial legislation and standards and that all programs and services are also in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency. Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date:

Until Position is Filled

A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to:

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 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.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR(S)

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: August 29, 2016 to June 15, 2018 (Looking for one or more individuals to instruct) Churchill, Manitoba Competition No. 16-055 Closing Date: July 4, 2016 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.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SETTARC WELDING is looking for the following: Welders - Must be red seal or CWB certiﬁed. $35-$40.00/hr - depending on experience Millwights - Must have red seal. $40-$45.00/hr - depending on experience. Health beneﬁts and Full time hours offered. Please send resume to settarc@outlook.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKERSHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB Position:

Regional Child & Family Services Worker Two (2) Full-Time Permanent Positions

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, 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/ networking with collateral resources/services. The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor. Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in child welfare • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Open Until Filled A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wise customers read the fine print: †, ★, ^, *, «, *, §, 5 The Zero Percent 90 Day No Payment Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after June 1, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP/2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $24,595/$26,995 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 84 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $135/$149 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $24,595/$26,995. ★The Make No Financing Payments for 90 Days offer is available from June 1-30, 2016 and applies to retail customers who finance a new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Viper and Alfa Romeo) at a special fixed rate on approved credit up to 96 months through Royal Bank of Canada and TD Auto Finance or up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract but not until 90 days after the contract date. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. ^Lease Loyalty/Conquest Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash is available to eligible customers on the retail purchase or lease of select 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or FIAT models at participating retailer and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. LIMITED TIME OFFER. Eligible customers are individuals who are currently leasing a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, or competitive vehicle with an eligible lease contract in their name on or before June 1, 2016. Proof of Registration and/or Lease agreement will be required. Trade-in not required. See your retailer for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. «3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $26,995 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $149 with a cost of borrowing of $3,962 and a total obligation of $30,957. *3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Chrysler 200 LX (28A) with a Purchase Price of $23,995 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $66 with a cost of borrowing of $3,513 and a total obligation of $27,508. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. 5Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a purchase price of $27,595 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $240 for a total obligation $31,207. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your retailer for complete details. ˇBased on Canadian 2015 calendar year sales. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

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