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Third time’s a charm? Steve Ashton seeks once more to become Manitoba NDP leader BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
He didn’t get elected as Thompson MLA for the first time in a political career dating back to 1981 when the Progressive Conservative party swept into power in the April 2016 provincial election but Steve Ashton is taking another swing at a goal that has eluded him twice before: the leadership of the provincial NDP party. Ashton announced his third party leadership bid via press release June 28 and through Winnipeg media outlets the night before, making it official with an announcement at Winnipeg’s Concordia Hospital on Wednesday morning. He ran unsuccessfully twice before, losing to former premier Greg Selinger both times, in 2009 when Gary Doer resigned and again in 2015 when a cabinet revolt saw several high-profile NDP MLAs, not including Ashton, question Selinger’s leadership. Ashton said in his leadership campaign announcement that his goal was to reclaim the NDP’s roots as a progressive movement and to rebound in regions of traditional strength. “I am running to provide a clear NDP choice,” he said. “I believe our vision of social and economic justice, our concern for the environment has never been more valid. We must tackle growing inequality and the dramatic impacts of climate change. Fundamentally, we must be prepared to challenge the status quo and seek real change. We have traditionally been a party that represents all areas of the province. We especially need to win back the support of rural Manitoba, along with the
north and Winnipeg where we lost support in the last election.” Selinger took about twothirds of the delegates to beat Ashton in 2009. Six years later, Ashton finished third on the first ballot behind Selinger and Theresa Oswald and didn’t throw his support behind either of the two remaining candidates. Three NDP MLAs – interim leader Flor Marcelino, Jim Maloway and Ted Marcelino – expressed support for Ashton in his campaign announcement press release, saying he represented the true spirit of the NDP, can rebuild the party and has the ability to take on Premier Brian Pallister immediately. Wab Kinew, a rookie NDP MLA elected for the first time in April 2016, who was born six weeks after Ashton won his first election to represent Thompson, is the only other declared leadership candidate. The contest will be decided Sept. 16. Ashton was minister of infrastructure and transportation from 2009 to 2014, intergovernmental affairs minister from 2006 to 2009, water stewardship minister from 2003 to 2006, minister of labour and immigration in 2003, conservation minister from 2002 to 2003, minister of transportation and government services from 2001 to 2002 and highways and government services minister from 1999 to 2001. Prior to the NDP ascending to power in 1999, he was in opposition for 11 years. He was a backbencher in Premier Howard Pawley’s government for the first seven years of his career as an MLA. While infrastructure and governmental affairs minister in 2014, Ashton was at the centre of a controversy
Nickel Belt News file photo Nine-term former Thompson MLA Steve Ashton, who was defeated for the first time in the April 2016 provincial election, announced June 28 that he is seeking the leadership of the Manitoba NDP party for the third time. over the attempted awarding of a $5 million untendered contract for the purchase of flood-fighting equipment, a contract that was never awarded. An investigation by Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin released in January 2016 found that the department did not have sufficient reason to not follow the standard tendering process. Ashton stayed behind the scenes following his loss to Progressive Conservative MLA Kelly Bindle in 2016 but remained active in politics, working for the NDP caucus and hinting within a few months of his first
election night loss that he would likely seek office again. “I said to myself, there’s too much at stake on some of the things I’ve been involved in through the NDP in the north just to walk away from it and maybe I can contribute and probably the best thing to do is to decide sooner rather than later,” he told the Nickel Belt News in July of last year. The former MLA says he will position himself as the anti-Pallister. “I will be focusing on alternatives to the jobkilling austerity of the
Pallister government that also recognizes the growing precarious employment young people face, moving on a living minimum wage of $15 an hour at the beginning of our mandate, leadership on climate change, action to reduce and eventually eliminate tuition fees, immediately reversing the Pallister antilabour agenda and a major initiative to work with indigenous peoples and communities to improve infrastructure and provide real opportunities.” Ashton’s daughter, Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ash-
ton, is currently seeking the leadership of the federal NDP party for a second time. Ashton says the popularity and success of left-wing candidates like Bernie Sanders in the campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination in the United States and of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in the June 8 United Kingdom election, whose party increased its seat count by 30, has inspired him. “I believe we can, and we will, build a clear progressive movement that can provide Manitobans a clear choice in the next election,” said Ashton.
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Federal food subsidy extended to Churchill as North West Company begins passing on additional freight costs to customers The federal government extended its northern food subsidy program Nutrition North to include the Northern Manitoba port town of Churchill June 26, the day after the North West Company began passing the costs of higher freight charges on to customers and the same day that ChurchillKeewatinook Aski MP and NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton said the Minister of Indigenous and
Northern Affairs should do just that immediately. The North West Company said in a June 21 press release that it had advised both levels of government as well as customers and community stakeholders that it could only keep subsidizing prices until June 25 and that prices will rise to reflect air freight costs effective that date. “The suspension of rail service to Churchill
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is a public infrastructure failing that is being borne 100 per cent by the citizens, businesses and other organizations in Churchill. If this crisis was in a rural or urban area, action would have been taken within days,” said North West Company CEO Edward Kennedy, saying that not passing on air freight costs to consumers would cost the company $700,000 if it continued for a full year. “The provincial and federal governments have tools they can use right now, including emergency relief funding agreements and food subsidy programs tailored to remote air access communities, which Churchill clearly now qualifies for. The long-term solutions may be complicated but the immediate ones are not.” The North West Company will continue to subsidize some food items, including, milk, and will provide a sealift order service to individuals and businesses, which is cheaper than air freight, but higher than rail. Churchill Mayor Michael Spence said in a June 27
Nickel Belt News file photo The federal government extended its northern food subsidy program Nutrition North to include Churchill June 26, the day after the North West Company began passing on the costs of higher freight charges resulting from the suspension of rail service on the Hudson Bay Railway north of Gillam to customers. press release that the extension of the subsidy was a good step in the short term. “The rail line to Churchill is our lifeline and we are pleased the federal government has announced a short-term measure to approve a partial food subsidy for our community while we are dealing with this emergency situation,” said Spence. “However, we continue to call on the provincial and federal governments to immediately step in to ensure repair work is underway to restore freight and passenger service for our region.” The last train to arrive in Churchill was May 23. Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) chiefs are urging the provincial and federal governments to take action to repair the Hudson Bay Railway between Gillam and Churchill. “The province is waiting for an assessment of the damage to be completed and says that repairs will not begin until the spring of 2018,” said York Factory First Nation Chief
Ted Bland in a June 23 KTC press release. “Our northern First Nations have the capacity to fix the railway and with support from governments and other major northern stakeholders can have the railway functioning and operational by the fall of 2017.” War Lake First Nation Chief Betsy Kennedy said that the Keewatin Railway Company, established by her First Nation in partnership with Mathias Colomb Cree Nation and Tataskweyak Cree Nation in 2006, has the experience, personnel and equipment to begin repairs to the Hudson Bay Railway right away and complete them by the fall. “We call on OmniTrax, the federal and provincial governments and other stakeholders to support our proposal to have the Keewatin Railway Company complete the required repairs by the fall of 2017 as opposed to the spring of 2018,” the War Lake First Nation chief said. “We are calling on all stakehold-
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ers in Northern Manitoba including the federal and provincial governments to work together to ensure that the Town of Churchill continues to receive essential supplies, goods and services through the rail line.” “The people of Churchill saw the price of basic foods skyrocket overnight,” said Ashton in a June 26 press release. “They continue to ask for help from the federal Liberal government and nothing is being done. Demands for action have been repeatedly raised over the last couple of weeks. Churchill has given a lot to Canada. It’s time for Canada to give back.” Ashton also wants the federal government to take advantage of the offer made by the First Nations-owned Keewatin Railway Company to begin the process of repairing the Hudson Bay Railway, owned by Denver-based OmniTrax, which also owns the Port of Churchill, which suspended the shipping of grain last year. “The line owner has stated in public that they don’t have the funds to undertake repairs, which is unacceptable and they should be taking action,” said Spence. “This is the beginning of abandoning the rail line and it is incumbent on both the federal and provincial governments to step in immediately.”
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UCN names Doug Lauvstad new president University College of the North (UCN) announced June 23 that Doug Lauvstad of The Pas will take over Aug. 1 as president and vice-chancellor from Konrad Jonasson. Currently the executive director of the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, an association of the northern mining, forestry and energy sector, Lauvstad worked in a senior administration role with UCN and its predecessor, Keewatin Community College, from 1998 to 2007 and holds a Master’s of Business Administration degree. Born and raised in The Pas, and currently living at Clearwater Lake with his wife Christine, Lauvstad was also chair of the board of the Northern Regional Health Authority and previously served as a member
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Cross Lake’s Brady Keeper, a former Norman Northstar and the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) MVP this past season with the OCN Blizzard, is one of 30 players, including 10 drafted in the 2016 and 2017 NHL drafts and nine other unsigned, undrafted camp invites, who participated in the L.A. Kings development camp June 27-30. Keeper, who committed to play for the NCAA Division 1 University of Maine in 2017-18 prior to the start of the 201617 MJHL campaign, won the Steve “Boomer” Hawrysh MVP Award and the Brian Kozak Trophy as the league’s top defenceman as well as being named a firstteam all-star after a season that saw him score 23 goals and 25 assists in 48 games. This was Keeper’s third season with the Blizzard. He recorded 16 goals and 28 assists for 44 points in the 2015-16 season and 13 goals and 28 assists in 2014-15 when he was named to the all-rookie team. He was also a first team all-star
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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of MJHL Cross Lake’s Brady Keeper is one of 30 players who participated in the L.A. Kings development camp June 27-30. and runner-up as top defenceman in 2015-16. He had seven goals and 14 assists in 22 playoff games with the Blizzard over three seasons. Keeper played one season with the midget AAA Northstars in Thompson, recording seven goals and 18 assists in 42 games in 2013-14, when he was recognized by the team for earning the most defensive player of the game citations through the season. As a member of the Keystone Junior Hockey League’s Norway House North Stars in 2012-13, he scored six goals and 28 assists.
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Emergency group urges Snow Lakers to prepare Fifty or so people were on hand for an Emergency Preparedness session put on by the Town of Snow Lake at 11 a.m. May 31 in the Lawrie Marsh Community Hall. Mayor Kim Stephen opened the session with an overview of the proceedings, then introduced the community’s emergency co-ordinators: Ron Scott and Dave Kendall. The mayor then handed the floor over to Mr. Scott. Welcoming everyone to the presentation, Scott began by explaining that its purpose was to engage attendees as homeowners, neighbours and community members with information on the damaging effects of wildfires and the precautions that could be incorporated in mitigating some of its influence. He called attention to several devastating fires
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Marc Jackson over the past decade, in Kelowna, Great Slave Lake and Fort McMurray. These were places where thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed and the fires contributed to economic losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. He explained that living in the north, we have to be prepared and make our community as resistant to wildfire as we can and he hoped his presentation would help in accomplishing that goal. Mr. Scott proceeded to
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give some of his background with the fire department and as the community’s co-emergency co-ordinator prior to delving further into the presentation. With the aid of a PowerPoint, he noted that those who have lived in Snow Lake and Leaf Rapids were aware of the very real threat that fire poses to northern communities. “This threat cannot be resolved with more firefighters and more equipment,” Scott pronounced, pointing to how quickly forces were
overwhelmed in Fort McMurray last year. “In Snow Lake – with only one truck and 16 firefighters – we will be overwhelmed very quickly.” He said that there were, however, simple things that homeowners could do to make the firefighters’ job easier and make their home more secure in the event of a large uncontrolled fire. He brought up the acronym WUI or wildlandurban interface, which is defined as the area where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland. He said the town’s cottage subdivisions are a perfect example of WUI areas, adding that the biggest threat to development in these areas are firebrand, more commonly known as embers from active fires. He noted that many homes in Snow Lake are close to the forest and most are very close to each other. Observing that if one home caught fire, it is almost like a domino effect as others in close proximity yield to the flames from the first and whole neighbourhoods are consumed. “This is what happened in Fort McMurray; so what can we do about it? ” he asked rhetorically. He explained the forest renewal process (grow/ burn/regrowth) then pointed out that placing urban development within the confines of the forest – wooden homes, wooden sheds, wooden decks – provides fuel for the flames of renewal. Forests that haven’t seen a fire for 20-30 years, weather (hot/dry/windy) and topography can allow a fire to move quickly. Once it arrives on the outskirts of a community, the local fire department will be challenged and quickly overwhelmed by spot fires. Scott painted a rather bleak but realistic picture of a fire’s ravage on an unprepared community; however, he stated that this isn’t how it has to be, if people took precautions beforehand. He showed a video of the fire in Fort McMurray taken from a vehicle during the evacuation, calling attention to the period when the flames in a forest abutting a subdivision, raged then ran out of fuel. When the forest was consumed, there was
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Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson One of the Town of Snow Lake’s two emergency co-ordinators, Ron Scott. nothing left of the fire, but embers. They floated through the air – many died out, but some found brush, shrubbery and evergreen trees, and the fire was on again. Of course it wasn’t long before homes close to these sources of ignition became involved and one by one, they caught and burned. It wasn’t said, but everyone was likely thinking it … when several people make poor landscaping choices, a neighbourhood can burn because of it! It wasn’t so much the heat from the fire that burned the houses; it was embers landing on things that didn’t necessarily have to be where they were. “In order to protect our community, we have to break that cycle,” said Scott. Noting that the number of catastrophic fires is on the upswing, the co-ordinator said that there wasn’t much we could do to prevent natural fires from starting in the forest; however, when they reach a developed area, there are many safeguards that can be put in place. “It’s not just a wildland fire that sweeps through a community and burns everyone’s house down,” said Scott. “It is the small things - the bushes; the dried deck, maybe a bunch of firewood next to someone’s house. All these little things that a firebrand or ember can get into, start a new fire,
and then there goes your house.” He said if people can diminish the number of decks with debris on or under them, wooden shakes/shingles, shrubbery and evergreen/fir trees close to a house, wood piles next to the house, propane tanks, etc., it would go a long way to keep from overwhelming the community’s fire protection force. He then talked about the FireSmart Canadian Recognition Program. It is a system for people who live in regions susceptible to wildfires. It teaches how to decrease the risk of losing homes and how to best protect person and property in the event of wildfire. The co-ordinator explained that depending on how well the program goes over locally, the town could be recognized as a FireSmart Community and lower insurance rates could result. “The more you can do, the easier it is on us,” said Scott. “If you do nothing, we could be overwhelmed and lose it all. If you do even little things to reduce the fire hazard around your home or business, it reduces our workload and we may just save the community … but it has to start with individuals.” Scott hopes to hold another presentation at some point in July and he and Kendall are actively recruiting Community FireSmart leaders.
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God can help you with the spring cleanup of your life You are a child of God and God loves you. After all he made you, and he doesn’t make garbage! You are good and any garbage in your life was not put there by God. He’ll help you get rid of it if you ask him, but only if you are ready to do your part. It’s easy to collect garbage in your life and hard to get rid of it, but not impossible. It’s spring cleanup time! Garbage not only kills all the plants and oceans of our world, it also destroys your life and beauty as a child of God. To clean up our environment and oceans is a mammoth task. It won’t be easy. Nor will it be easy to clean up your own life. Don’t blame others for the garbage you keep collecting in your life.
One of God’s greatest gifts to us is our free will. With it we make choices – simple ones such as throwing the candy bar wrapper on the ground or putting it in the garbage can. That’s a simple example but the same principle applies to all choices we make about our world and about our own life. Other choices are more serious in their consequences. Are you part of the problem of the garbage on our planet or part of the solution? Like the problem of cleaning up our world, the problem of cleaning up our act and life may seem overwhelming. God will help you if you ask him. That doesn’t mean that your part will be easy or the results immediate. After all, the amount of garbage
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collected in your life didn’t happen in a single day. Keep working on the cleanup. It is not impossible to achieve. I’m sure when the Thompson authorities looked at the non-degradable plastic bags filling our land site and blowing onto our gardens and back yards, they must have felt that eliminating further use of these bags would be impossible to achieve and
unacceptable by the general public. Now reusable shopping bags are a way of life in Thompson and taken for granted when shopping. No one thinks that the city cleanup is complete with no more to do. But it’s a start. Make a start on cleaning up the garbage in your life and keep working on it until the beautiful person that God made you becomes visible again to all who meet you.
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good. God loves you and he doesn’t make junk! Make him proud of you his child. Your goodness and beauty are there underneath all that garbage. It’s spring cleanup time. Sister Andrea Dumont is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Roman Catholic religious order. She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since returning to Canada has lived in Grand Rapids, Easterville and Thompson. The main focus of her work in adult education, which includes training lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
Congratulations on successful Nickel Days and to graduates of the north The northern tradition of Thompson’s Nickel Days Parade continued its huge success last week, thanks to the efforts of parade marshall Nick DiVirgilio and the Lions Club, as well as the Nickel Days committee, Steelworkers, Vale, sponsors and volunteers. After handing out candies to the many children and adults lining the parade route, I had the pleasure to take part in the King Miner contest opening ceremony along with dignitaries including Honorary King Miner Ray Compton, a former mine rescue teammate of mine from way back. Congratulations to Josh Forrest for winning
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Clean up one part at a time. Don’t let the occasional slipups discourage you. With God’s help you can do it. Getting rid of the garbage in your life will not only restore your self-esteem and bring you inner peace, but much more. Remember the good thief on the cross who recognized his “just” punishment for his crimes but speaking of Jesus said, “This man has done no wrong” and heard Jesus say, “This day you will be with me in paradise.” Remember the prostitute Mary Magdalen who was washing the feet of Jesus with her tears? In answer to criticism by the banquet host, Jesus replied, “Because she loved much, much has been forgiven her.” Remember, you are
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class of 2017: Brendon Campbell, River Rayne, Gabriel Ducharme, Kayla McIvor and Evan Nachbaur. Their celebration was a beautiful ceremony and wonderful feast, and I want to thank the community of Wabowden, Frontier School Division chief superintendent Reg Klassen, Mel Johnson School principal Roberto Romero, staff and students for welcoming
me to their graduation ceremony last weekend. In addition, congratulations go to R.D. Parker Collegiate’s new graduates who celebrated this week in Thompson, to the Chief Sam Cook Wahmuwee Education Centre new graduating class who celebrated this week in Split Lake, and to all the latest graduates of schools throughout the north. Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss. It doesn’t matter where you are or where you came from – all that matters is where you are heading, and I sincerely wish you all success and happiness as you pursue your next goals.
Cross Lake man charged after two-day Winnipeg armed robbery spree A 34-year-old Cross Lake man is charged with four counts of robbery and other offences after robbing four businesses in Winnipeg over the course of 24 hours June 23-24. Brendon Malcolm McIvor is also charged with four counts of wearing a disguise with intent and carrying a concealed weapon and was detained in custody by the Winnipeg Police Service June 24. The string of robberies began June 23 around 3:30 p.m. at a retail pharmacy chain on Osborne Street when a man with his face covered and carrying a blunt object approached an employee and attempted to rob the establishment but was unsuccessful and left empty-handed. About half-an-hour later, a man with his face concealed and carrying a blunt object
approached an employee and her child at a grocery store on River Avenue and escaped with an undisclosed quantity of cash and merchandise. The third robbery took place about 11:30 p.m. in a gas station on Taylor Avenue and the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. The Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit began an investigation and determined that the same suspect had committed all three robberies. The following day around 3 p.m. the suspect went into a beer vendor on Keewatin Street with his face covered and carrying a blunt object. He attempted to rob the business but was unsuccessful. A K9 officer responding to the incident saw the suspect on Notre Dame Avenue and placed him under arrest.
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Burntwood River, Manitoba, summer of 2016. By Alfred Szabo.
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Setting Lake, Manitoba, June 2017. Canada to us means camping in the summer and northern lights. By Tasha Hall of TNT IMAGES.
Near Lake Louise, Alberta, summer of 2016. By Kathleen Wells.
Thompson, Manitoba, June 2017. The beauty of Canada is represented in the symbol of the flag blowing in the wind. Freedom. We truly have freedom. By Elsie Ponask.
Sasagiu Rapids, September 2016. By Katherine McCallum.
Thompson, Manitoba. By Mckenzie Leslie.
Paint Lake, Manitoba, July 2017. By Pradeep Gamaetige.
The Mersey River in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, July 2016. By Sara Thorbourne.
Making the most of family time regardless of the weather! By Jon-Ross Merasty-Moose.
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Canada 150 • www.thompsoncitizen.net Canada is a diverse and culturally rich place to live. The second-largest country by land mass in the world, Canada is comprised of 10 provinces and three territories. Canada is a relatively young country — around
90 years younger in founding than the United States of America, its closest neighbor — and will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2016. However, Canada experienced a rich history prior to its official founding. Here’s a look back at how Canada came to be. During the Age of Exploration, European nations sent out exploratory parties to find lands they could claim as their own. North America was an area rich in natural resources, and both Great Britain and France were interested in
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Page 10 capitalizing on those resources. In 1497, John Cabot was the first European to explore Canada. Cabot also was the first to draw a map of Canada’s East Coast. Jacques Cartier of France also explored Canada in the early 1500s, and claimed land for the king of France. Cartier heard two captured native guides speak the Iroquoian word kanata, meaning “village.” While the name of Canada began appearing on maps, the region was largely known as “New France,” thanks to French influence and claims. Prior to European influences in the 16th century, Canada was populated by aboriginal peoples who had been living on the land for thousands of years. Early interactions between settlers and natives were tense, with various wars springing up. In addition, life as natives knew it changed dramatically upon the arrival of European traders and colonists. According to the Government of Canada, large numbers of aboriginal inhabitants died after being exposed to diseases brought by the Europeans. Ultimately, natives and Europeans formed strong economic, religious and military bonds in the first 200 years of their coexistence in Canada, laying the foundation for the nation that exists today. While France maintained a heavy influence in North America, British colonies along the Atlantic seaboard
helped Great Britain establish a stronghold in North America. In the 1700s, France and Great Britain battled for control of North America. In 1759, the British defeated the French in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham at Québec City. The Seven Years War ended in 1763, and France surrendered its land in North America to Britain. Canada flourished, but it was a series of fragmented British colonies. Much like in the United States, Canadian colonial dependence began to give way to a desire for increasing autonomy. Colonists noted the conflict between French and English-speaking areas of the country, a need for a common defense, the desire for a national railroad system, and a need for more opportunities to sell Canadian goods, and ultimately a confederation was born out of these needs. Fearing more conflict with the United States after the American Revolution and support of the south during the Civil War, Britain didn’t want to have a separate colony it would have to defend on its hands. As a result, on July 1, 1867, the British North America Act established the Dominion of Canada as a self-governing entity within the British Empire. Canada began with four provinces. It would take more than a century to add the other six provinces and three territories that make Canada the vast nation it is today.
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Canada has wide swaths of wilderness, some of which can take weeks to explore. Roughly 30 percent of Canada’s total landmass is occupied by forest.
Thanks to its latitude, Canada can be a chilly place to live during much of the year. The lowest recorded temperature was recorded on February 3, 1947, when the village of Snag, Yukon endured temperatures that dropped to -63 °C (-81.4 °F).
Key Canadian facts Canada is comprised of 10 provinces and three territories, which are separated by region. These regions include The Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, The Prairie Provinces, The West Coast, and The Northern Territories, according to the Government of Canada. The provinces and territories in these regions are defined by geography and the people who reside in each region. The following are some key facts about each area. Newfoundland and Labrador: These provinces are the easternmost points in Canada and all of North America. In addition to fisheries, off-shore oil and gas extraction contributes greatly to the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador. Prince Edward Island: Known for its red soil and agriculture, Prince Ed-
ward Island is the smallest province. Novia Scotia: Novia Scotia is Canada’s largest eastern seaport, helping to shape a bustling shipping industry. It also has a strong Gaelic and Celtic influence and history that is celebrated with some very popular cultural festivals. New Brunswick: New Brunswick is home to the St. John River system, the second largest river system on North America’s Atlantic coastline. Québec: More than three-quarters of Québecers speak French, but that’s not the only unique thing about the province. Québec is also an industrial leader, serving as a home to pharmaceutical and aeronautics manufacturers. Ontario: Ontario is Canada’s financial centre. Many people here also work in
the service or manufacturing industries, which accounts for much of Canada’s exports. Manitoba: Manitoba is home to a large Francophone community and includes many Ukrainian settlers, while also boasting the largest Aboriginal population of any province. Saskatchewan: The province of Saskatchewan is shaped by the mining of uranium and potash and the production of grains and oil seeds. This province also serves as the training ground for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Alberta: Alberta is home to five national parks, including Banff National Park. Alberta is also the country’s largest producer of oil, gas and beef. British Columbia: About half of all the goods pro-
duced in British Columbia are forestry products. British Columbia is culturally diverse and home to a large Asian communities. English, Chinese and Punjabi are the most widely spoken languages in British Columbia. Nunavut: Nunavut is a recent addition to Canada’s territories. It was established in 1999 from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. The population is 85 percent Inuit. Yukon: Yukon holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada (-63 C). Mining remains a significant component of the economy. Northwest Territories: Running through the area, the Mackenzie River, at 4,200 kilometres, is the second-longest river system in North America.
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The story behind the
Canadian flag The Canadian flag, with its eye-catching red maple leaf, proudly flies over Canadian provinces and territories.
Canada has an extensive history with its national flags. While the widely recognized maple leaf flag is a universally recognized symbol of Canada in the 21st century, it took many years for Canada’s national flag to reach that status. Nearly 400 years passed before Canada officially adopted the Canadian Flag or Maple Leaf Flag (l’Unifolié). This flag consists of a red field with a white square (Canadian pale) in the center, upon which an 11-pointed red maple leaf sits. Although Canada was first explored in the 15th century, and declared a self-governing entity in 1867, the famed maple leaf didn’t come into existence until 1965. Through the years, various flags were raised above Canadian soil. The first flag used was the St. George’s Cross. This was flown when explorer John Cabot landed in Newfoundland. At the time, the cross was representative of England. When Canada was settled as part of France and dubbed “New France,” two flags gained national status. One was the Royal Banner of France. This featured a blue background with three gold fleursde-lis. A white flag of the French Royal Navy was also flown from ships and forts and sometimes flown at land-claiming ceremonies. Through the 18th and early 19th centuries, while under British rule, Canada went through a series of flags that bore the British ensign — the Union Jack. The “Red Ensign” and the “Royal Union Flag” were flown in various locations. By 1921, a “Canadian Red Ensign,” featuring the Union Jack and a shield of arms granted
to Canada, was authorized to fly on federal buildings in Canada and abroad until Canada adopted its own national flag. In 1925 and then again 20 years later, committees were appointed to resolve the national flag issue. People didn’t want to offend Britain with the removal of the Union Jack. A flag consisting of the British Union Flag in the upper left corner with a gold maple leaf in the bottom right corner was suggested in 1945. However, legislators could not commit, and many Canadians were split on the flag debate. Many still held ties to the Union Flag. Others liked the Red Ensign. Also, Québec viewed its provincial flag, the Fleurdelisé, as its national emblem. In 1960, the flag issue again was brought to light, as Canada was threatened by a growing separatist movement in Québec. Many thought a national flag may unite the country during this time. An all-party committee was established in September of 1964. Seven Liberals, five Conservatives, one New Democrat, one Social Crediter and one Créditiste were part of the committee. According to Library and Archives Canada, some 2,000 flag suggestions were submitted in 1964 and examined by a committee. Three flags were selected during a process of elimination. A single-leaf design presented by George Stanley eventually was adopted. On January 28, 1965, the royal flag proclamation was signed by Queen Elizabeth II. The flag was officially flown at Parliament Hill for the first time on February 15, 1965. Today, the maple leaf flag is one of the most recognizable national flags in the world.
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MILLWRIGHTS / INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS Announcer Operator (English Services) Location: Thompson, Manitoba What it’s like working at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we’re all about creating content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms and from coast to coast to coast. Want to be part of all this, and think you have the ability and drive to keep pace with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Then we hope you’ll consider this posting, check out our job-listings, and explore the possibilities of working with us. Whether it be in front of the camera, on mic, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making the connections and telling the stories that are important to Canadians. This is your chance to join CBC in Thompson, Manitoba as our next radio host. Are you passionate about everything that makes Northern Manitoba what it is - its people and its communities, its culture and its sports, its politics and its business? Are you deeply connected to Indigenous and diverse communities and their stories? Are you confident and fluent with digital platforms and social media? If you’re nodding your head, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Please note that this is a one year, full time contract. Some of the traits that make you the right person for this role: • You are passionate about Manitoba’s North. • You have a deep understanding of Thompson and Northern Manitoban Communities as well as a strong knowledge of the Indigenous and/or visible minority communities. • Have a proven journalistic track record. • Have a warm and confident on-air presence. • A strong interviewer in a live format. • You’re a critical thinker. • You’re a creative storyteller. • Ability to generate original and innovative material. • Self-motivated and ability to work independently. • Work effectively under pressure and respond to deadlines. • Excellent communication skills. • Strong understanding of the news world, an ability to work a variety of shifts and overtime is critical. • Ideally, these traits are underpinned with a journalism degree (or equivalent) and/or five years of comparable/relevant experience. Please include in your application an online link to your demo. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Talent and Diversity section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca. If this sounds interesting, please apply online! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=THO00011&lang=en https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=THO00011&lang=fr
WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers
to join our growing team. Competitive wages and good team environment. Please submit resume to FAX: 204-677-1102 EMAIL: doug@edamechanical.com or in person at 25 Severn Cres. or call 204-778-6171 to inquire.
Satellite and Security Installation Technician We are looking for a full-time Satellite and Security Installation Technician. The position requires responsibility for the installing, testing, and related customer training on assigned satellite or security projects; including small to large jobs that vary in complexity involving CCTV Installation and Network and IT Infrastructure. Must have basic working knowledge with hand tools, be able to work independently, and have a valid driver’s license. Successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check and undergo a personal credit check. Preference will be given to candidates with background in electrical, IT networks, or general contracting. Prior skills are preferred, but willing to train a suitable candidate. Application deadline is June 30, 2017. Please apply with resume and cover letter to: Wireless Solutions, Thompson 10 – 50 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M7
Accounts Receivable Clerk The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants to submit a resume for consideration: The successful candidate will have Grade 12 or higher, have completed a recognized Business Administration or Accounting diploma program with a minimum of two years’ experience, or a minimum of 5 years training and experience in Accounting. This position requires demonstrated working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting software. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent public relation skills, be able to work accurately under pressure and within tight deadlines and adapt to quickly changing situations. The duties for this position include preparing and distributing invoices, accounts receivable statements and answering inquiries, receiving payments, recording, depositing, balancing daily, expediting outstanding accounts, preparing AR and all related AR duties. The City of Thompson offers an extensive benefits package for this full-time position, with a starting rate of $25.27 per hour. Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references by Friday, July 7, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.
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Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Quality & Safety Clerk
Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Medical Assistant (JPCFI-ICT)
Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Quality & Safety Clerk. Job Summary Reporting to the HR Manager, the Quality & Safety Clerk is responsible for completion of tasks as assigned in the areas of accreditation & quality improvement, client safety, training & workplace health & safety. The Quality & Safety Clerk works in a multidisciplinary team; follows OHA policies & procedures; develops high organizational competencies in client focus, teamwork, communications, quality of service delivery, quality of performance & cultural competencies based in the Seven Sacred Teachings; and may assist with other duties within the department. Position Requirements: • Certificate or diploma in patient safety, quality management or workplace health & safety • 1-2 years of experience in accreditation, quality improvement, client safety or workplace health & safety • Experience in training / group presentation • Knowledge of accreditation, quality improvement, client safety, workplace health & safety • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check (or receipt for application) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to:
Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Medical Assistant to work in a newly developed Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative Integrated Care Team. Job Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers in delivery of quality health care to clients & families; and assisting providers to provide high quality health care. The Medical Assistant is a key member of the integrated care team (ICT), is assigned key responsibilities; practices organizational & cultural competencies to the highest level; supports ICT members by picking up tasks as required (within a defined scope) in order to ensure smooth & efficient performance of the team; & provides scheduled coverage to other ICTs when required. Position Requirements: • Health care aide certificate, medical terminology & phlebotomy certificates • Registration with applicable governing body • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle • 1 year of work experience in phlebotomy; 2 years of work experience as a health care aide • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check (or proof of application) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to:
Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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A united Canada without the monarchy BY JEFFREY J. CUNNINGHAM Canada and England would fit seamlessly into the international community without the monarchy! It is not accidental that the great majority of nations are republics. It has been the result of humanity’s long groping in the dark, tribulations and sacrifices. Its first and greatest benefit for Canada is that it will deliver a forceful disincentive to the separatist movement in Quebec because after the disposal of the monarchy, everyone
Jeffrey J. Cunningham across the land will take the oath of allegiance to Canada itself. We will pledge allegiance to one another and that per se will awaken
a great sense of commitment, responsibility and belonging in all of us. Let us for the duration of time that it takes to read this article set aside the fact of the aboriginals’ existence on this continent from time immemorial and state another fact that the French came here before the English and later on lost the colonial war to England and England unilaterally declared sovereignty over the entire land and dumped the monarchy on it. Wars are not any different from sports in the sense that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose and to
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take the oath of allegiance to the English monarch simply does not bring out the best in our French Canadians; it only perpetuates
FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-time employment opportunity available for a highly motivated individual willing to explore a career in vision care. The ideal candidate will hold a grade 12 diploma, be motivated to further your education, have a flair for fashion, and enjoy working with the public. Knowledge of insurance and billing would be an asset.
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All applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal record check. Please drop o≠ resume to City Vision Opticians in the Plaza. Only those selected will be contacted for interview.
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Child Care Coordinator Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Families, Early Learning and Child Care, Northern Region, Flin Flon, The Pas, MB Advertisement Number: 32936 Closing Date: July 10, 2017 Salary Range: $48,834 to $62,886 per year plus remoteness allowance, if applicable. A 6 month eligibility list may be created from this competition for similar regular, term, full-time or part-time positions. The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary civil service that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in the cover letter, resumé or application if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application. The Child Care Coordinator is responsible for duties relating to the delivery of the Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program (MELCC), in the Community Programs and Corporate Services.
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary civil service that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in the cover letter, resumé or application if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle to travel for business purposes.
The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, and a defined pension plan (Some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).
Conditions of Employment: • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including the vulnerable sector search), Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Essential: • Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Developmental Studies and Early Childhood Educator III certification. Other suitable combinations of education maybe considered at an underfill or commensurate classification and salary level. • Experience working in family child care, nursery schools and/or a child care centre with related supervisory experience.
Qualifications:
• Effective observation skills in a child care setting.
Completion of a financial accounting program from a recognized post secondary institution and/or a suitable combination of related experience with accounts payable processing, preparing and maintaining financial records in an automated environment. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with timekeeping would be considered an asset.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with both individuals and groups. • Ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies. • Effective conflict resolution skills.
Conditions of Employment:
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to a variety of diverse audiences.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and the ability to travel as required for training.
• Effective written communication skills including the ability to write reports.
For a full list of required qualifications, please go to our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment dealing with competing demands.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered on an underfill basis.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook) with emphasis on word processing.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
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Duties: Reporting to the Financial Officer, the Financial Clerk is responsible for processing the Region’s day to day financial and timekeeping transactions and comptrollership related functions working independently on a variety of complex tasks. This position provides financial, timekeeping and payroll related support and advice to program managers. This position acts as a liaison/resource to all program staff within Regional Operations regarding financial and timekeeping transactions, policies, procedures, processes and guidelines as they relate to timekeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable and recoveries.
Apply to: Advertisement No. 32957 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 608 – 330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3C 0C4 Phone: (204) 945-4394 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations. • Basic understanding of Early Learning and Child Care in Manitoba Duties: Duties include: The development, initial and annual re-licensing of facilities; the ongoing monitoring and reporting regarding compliance with program legislation and policies; assessment and quality enhancement of facilities; the development and delivery of child care resources and information to child care providers, parents and community groups; the development of new child care facilities; budget development, coordination and administration of the Inclusion Support Program.
Apply to: Advertisement No. 32936 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 608-330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4 Phone: 204-945-4394 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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.
Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.
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managing the day to day operations of the office managing staff (ie: cleaners, maintenance, trades, etc.) addressing any tenant inquiries or complaints collecting rent and processing payment posting entries under tenant accounts creating leases and subsequent renewals move in and move out condition reports
Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office and knowledge of Yardi is an asset. For more information please contact Neda at 204-982-7973 or email your resume to nuddin@ ashmanagementgroup.com.
A.S.H. Management Group Inc. is seeking a full time Leasing Agent for a residential complex located in Thompson, Manitoba. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
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A.S.H. Management Group Inc. is seeking a full time Site Manager for a residential complex located in Thompson, Manitoba. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
respond to calls or walk-in inquiries about availability showing units and making sure they are in proper condition before viewing handing out and receiving applications processing the application (ie: credit check, employment check, rental reference, etc) creating leases doing the move in report with the tenant addressing any tenant questions or complaints
Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office and knowledge of Yardi is an asset.
Call 204-677-4534
For more information please contact Neda at 204-982-7973 or email your resume to nuddin@ashmanagementgroup.com.
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Church Services ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.
LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome Sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent 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 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m
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Monarchy fuels separatism Continued from Page 15 the feeling of a past loss. France is a major world power and several generations ago with its revolution of 1789 it abolished the monarchy and the parasitism that went with it, ended the ancien regime (old system), and became the source of inspiration for the rest of the world. Now, what does it mean to a “free French citizen” to come all the way to Canada for a new life only to be labelled as “the subject” of the English monarch? Who is anyone else to decide for our French Canadians how they should feel about taking the oath of allegiance to the English monarch? As humanity’s experience has shown, a monarchy has never been a marketable system. All monarchies by their nature breed untold privileges based on someone’s birth and have been crumbling one after the other and, very fortunately, it is impossible to convince a republic to convert its system to a monarchy. What are we waiting for here in Canada? Are we waiting for the English to arouse from their coma to dispose of the monarchy before we decide to become a republic? The monarchy has always worked for Canadian politicians. One politician after the other has sought the highest office only for the sake of becoming the prime minister and the rest was to deal with the day-today routines of the office and at the end to collect a fat retirement paycheque! We must salute Australia for moving in the direction of a republican system. Its former prime minister, Julia Gillard, had the courage to make it her political platform during her campaign to end the monarchy in Australia and when the Queen visited Australia, she had the courage of her convictions and delivered the message by standing tall and graceful and refusing to curtsey. What a great and unforgettable moment it was for a nation moving towards a republican system! Unfortunately, a coterie of misguided and sexist politicians did everything they could to bring her down, but they cannot stop Australia from moving forward. The best living proof that the separatist movement in Quebec will evaporate and disappear after the monarchy is ended is the state of Louisiana in the United States. Very briefly, in 1804 Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned four prominent jurists to simplify and naturalize the Roman law, which was prevalent all over Europe. Their finished work became known as the French
Civil Code. In 1808 the state of Louisiana adopted it as the Civil Code of Louisiana. Even though the Code has undergone several amendments and revisions, it is still heavily influenced by the Napoleonic Code! Now, why is it that the early settlers in Louisiana, the Canadian Acadians, who were expelled from the Atlantic Canada by the British in 1755, and their descendants, the Cajuns, never wanted to separate from the United States to form their own independent French state? Obviously, because the United States is a republic and there was no trace of any monarchy to look down its nose at them and furthermore, they could identify with the United States because the United States itself revolted against the British and hence, the Fourth of July celebration! The secession of Louisiana during the Civil War (1861-1865) over a century after their settlement had only to do with the slavery issue, which was a completely different matter. English Canada is satisfied to think that the separatist movement will go away on its own while the monarchy is firmly in place, but the hard facts indicate that it is alive and well and only simmers down from time to time. Since Rene Levesque, the founder of the separatist party, the Parti Quebecois, and the first Quebec premier from that party, resigned from politics in late 1985 (he was premier from Nov. 25, 1976 to Oct. 3, 1985) to this date we have had five more Parti Quebecois premiers in Quebec and there will be more in the years to come. This leads us to the fair conclusion that it now only takes a great and charismatic French Canadian leader to rise to power and sweep them off their feet and give at least the majority of the voters, if not all of them, enough get-up-andgo to say yes to sovereignty! The dire consequences are that the cost to all of us will be astronomically high and unbearable and still worse is the fact that after the break-up the rest of Canada will become a bird’s nest on the ground for the United States. Time is marching on very fast and we must act decisively. We must stop once and for all falsely and complacently pointing fingers at our French Canadians. Instead, we must train our eyes and our united efforts towards removing the actual cause, which is the monarchy and its divisive effect on our lives in Canada. Jeffrey J. Cunningham is self-employed, lives in Vancouver, British Columbia and his dream is a united, strong and separatist-free Canadian republic.