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Pride leader Colin Ratushniak mulls bid for La Ronge town council

BY MICHAEL BRAMADAT-WILLCOCK,

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, NATIONAL OBSERVER

Lac La Ronge regional pride committee advocate, former professional figure skater and television producer Colin Ratushniak is considering running for town council following unanimous approval of his submission to fly the Pride flag in La Ronge for the full month of June. If he ran and won, it would make him the only openly gay councillor in La Ronge and the first as far as we know. The council vote is significant because it marks the first time all members present have agreed to a motion regarding the Pride flag. Ratushniak, who was born in Thompson and grew up in Gillam, said the fact everyone on council voted in favour of the motion is in itself a win. “I think that it’s necessary for people to see that we’re viable. So this was a fantastic win for our organization,” Ratushniak told Canada’s National Observer after the town council meeting approved his bid on Thursday. Ratushniak is a pilot with Transwest and fitness supervisor at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre’s fitness centre where he manages the gym area. He had a successful career as a figure skater, having toured with “Disney on Ice” for five years. Ratushniak is known for his 2011 appearance in the TV show “Dancing on Ice” alongside skating partner, U.K. television presenter Laura Hamilton. From there, he moved into television production. “I did cruise ships, I did a TV show in the U.K. that was sort of like ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ I have a colourful past,” he said. Ratushniak toured in approximately 65 countries around the world for 13 years and moved into television, becoming a producer in the U.K. “I produced ‘Big Brother’ over there for about three years and then I moved back to Toronto, where I was working at CTV ... on their specialty programming like ‘etalk,’

and the Much Music Video Awards,” he said. That’s when he rediscovered his childhood love of flying and made an abrupt career change in his early 30s. “I was working 9-5 and it wasn’t what I wanted to be doing. I actually got my pilot’s licence when I was 17 and that’s what I wanted to do,” he said. “At 32, I said, ‘I’m going to go after my passion.’ And that’s what I did. So I went back and finished my training. Once I finished my training, I got a job here immediately and moved to up here about 13 months ago.” Ratushniak also got involved in Pride and started taking a leadership role in the solidarity movement to get the Pride flag accepted in La Ronge. “I couldn’t believe that in this day and age, things like that were still being struck down. Especially considering how far we’ve come.” Also in 2019, his group of about 10 volunteers involved the community and staged a walk-in at the La Ronge town council chamber, demanding acceptance for the Pride flag. “We packed the chamber with as many people as we possibly could. It was amazing to see the support from the community,” Ratushniak said. Pushing for equality on the La Ronge town council hits close to home for Ratushniak. “I grew up in Northern Manitoba in a town of 2,000 people and I left because I didn’t feel like my community was there. I was lost or didn’t know where to turn for support for that, so coming back to a small town, I felt like it’s very important to keep pushing that.” He said what makes it all worthwhile for him is when he sees the impact his advocacy work has on youth struggling with coming out in the community and to their parents. “As long as I continue to have that effect on people’s lives, I will continue to push for that equality that we deserve and need,” he said. He said homophobia

continues to be an issue in society and this can be especially hard in small communities like La Ronge. “We have parents here who have children who have dealt with suicide,” he said. Ratushniak said Coun. Jordan McPhail and Mayor Ron Woytowich were the only two who showed up to yearly Pride parades. “We might see more involvement this year because there’s an election coming up and people might want to save face … The only thing that we can do is try to educate people and that’s the win in this game,” he said. Ratushniak credits McPhail for making the first Pride parade four years ago possible. In 2017, McPhail’s motion to raise the Pride flag was defeated four votes to three. Prior to the vote, McPhail had famously raised the Pride flag at town council regardless. There was gradual progress on the issue in following years as Pride parades continued to happen. In 2018, town of La Ronge chief administrative officer Stephen Conway resigned and sent a letter accusing some council members of homophobia and misogyny as well as racist behaviour, violent drunkenness, corruption and conflict of interest. Conway alleged in his letter that “once the media leaves the room and provided there are no members of the public in attendance” members of council attacked people using highly offensive language toward sexual and racial minorities. The Pride flag motion was brought back to council in 2019 and passed six to one, with Coun. Dallas Everest voting against. This year’s motion, put forward by McPhail and seconded by Coun. Matt Klassen, saw full support for allowing the flag to fly for the month of July. Woytowich told the National Observer that while he cannot speak to whether or not any councillors are homophobic, the reasons given for objections to the Pride flag were more procedural. He said that

La Ronge councillor Jordan McPhail (left) with Valerie Barnes Connell, Viviana Ruiz Arcand, Alena Cawthorne, Stacia Selinger, Trinity Badger and Colin Ratushniak in front of the La Ronge council office in 2019.

he has personally always supported both the Pride parade and raising the flag, but in the past, councillors took issue with the way motions were put forward. Woytowich said his understanding was, in the past, councillors were concerned about the flag setting a precedent for other flags to go up in La Ronge, and also because at the time, they only had three flag poles — one for Canada, one for Saskatchewan and one for the town. The 2017 records show that he supported the Pride flag motion in 2017, when it was voted down. “I think it was absolutely necessary from the beginning in 2017. Ultimately, at the time, it did fail, but I think we’ve come a long way and that’s part of Pride celebrations — to raise awareness and to educate people. Colin has done an amazing job at educating the public and councillors,” McPhail said.

McPhail’s grandfather, Rex McPhail, who also sits on the La Ronge town council, previously voted for the flag, but was absent from Thursday’s meeting. “By raising that flag, it’s also saying that the community supports you and is not against you in any way,” Jordan McPhail said. “I think it’s a win for the tri-communities. I think La Ronge needs to continue to be a beacon in showing equality and showing that LGBTQ2+ people are viable and visible within the community. We’re your sisters, we’re your brothers, we’re your uncles, we’re your aunts, we’re taxpaying citizens,” Ratushniak said. Ratushniak said if he ultimately runs for council, he will continue to advocate for the community. “We’re seeing the Pride flag and the Pride movement happening in the tri-communities and

things are finally moving in the right direction. I want people to know that they’re not alone and that the communities are here to support them. It’s small steps and small wins that will show that,” he said. Because of COVID-19, the coming Pride parade was cancelled and is being reformatted. Ratushniak is looking at options to conduct a socially distanced Pride celebration, such as a parade where people stay inside their vehicles, and an online awareness campaign involving a choreography challenge. He suggested following the Lac La Ronge regional Pride committee Facebook and Instagram pages for updates on what will happen this year. This year the flag will be raised at the community flagpole in Patterson Park instead of in front of the town office as it was last year.

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Feds delay national action plan for missing, murdered Indigenous women BY NICOLE WONG, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

RCMP photo Aaron George Cook, 25, was arrested by Cranberry Portage RCMP in connection with a May 23 stabbing of two people.

Cranberry Portage RCMP arrested a 25-year-old man in connection to the stabbing of two people May 23. Police were called to a residence around 3:40 a.m. May 23 where a 25-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman had

been stabbed. Both were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries. Aaron George Cook is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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The federal government announced the national action plan to address violence against Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people will be delayed because of COVID-19. Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) president Lorraine Whitman said the government had nine months from last June till this year of February to start working on the national plan so using the pandemic as an excuse is unacceptable. “We have even provided (Crown-Indigenous Relations) Minister (Carolyn) Bennett with eight recommendations that would have a real impact on reducing the loss of life and start the healing process for those who are suffering. However, we have not been given any acknowledgment that they have received our report,” she said May 27. Whitman added that the action plan is needed more now because violence has increased during the

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As a victim, you are government to work with working to end violence, is in the same home as your NWAC and provide a def- a priority of the provincial abuser, so where would you inite date as to when they government. go for safety?” she said. are able to deliver the na“The Manitoba govern“In a perfect world, we tional action plan. ment recognizes the signifiwould stay home and it Manitoba’s Indigenous cance of the upcoming first would be safe but when and Northern Relations anniversary of the final reyou are in an environment spokesperson said address- port of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Notice of Environment Act Proposal and Girls (MMIWG), and remains committed to Manitoba Conservation and Climate has received a proposal kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com working with families, Inpursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following digenous communities and operation and invites public participation in the review process: Constituency Office: organizations to address its TOWN OF GILLAM – TOWN OF GILLAM WATER Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent calls for justice meaningTREATMENT PLANT – FILE: 6056.00 Thompson, MBspokesperson R8N 2B7 fully,” the An Environment Act Proposal has been filed by the Town 204-677-2066 said. Kelly Bindle of Gillam for the construction and operation of a new water “We are working on a treatment plant and associated facilities. The plant would be plan to commemorate the located near Stephens Lake northeast of the airport, near the day and recognize the anexisting water intake pumphouse. It would include dual intake niversary of the release of lines into the lake, a treated water reservoir, a new treated water the report on June 3.” pipeline connecting the plant and the existing community water “Indigenous women and supply system, a wastewater pipeline connecting to the existing girls as well as Two Spirit community wastewater collection system and a recirculation and gender-diverse people monitoring building on Gillam Drive North. The plant would continue to die by homihave a treatment capacity of 33.4 litres per second, using a treatment process of coagulation, flocculation, dissolved air cide and are experiencing flotation, filtration, pH adjustment and disinfection. Process violence at alarming rates,” Notice of Environmental Act Proposal wastewater would be discharged to the community’s wastewater Manitoba Keewatinowi Manitoba Sustainable Development has received a proposal pursuant to treatment plant. Construction the new facilities is and anticipated The Environment Actof regarding the following operation invites public Okimakanak Inc. Grand participation in the review process: to begin in the summer of 2020 and be completed by the fall Chief Garrison Settee said THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY –WATER of 2021. in a press release. TREATMENT PLANT – FILE: 5964.00 Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and “Immediate action and A proposal has been filed by the Thompson Regional Airport Authority who wishes to for comment proposal should tangible outcomes are imthe constructionon and the operation of a water supply system tocontact service the Thompson airport. The Engineer, system would consist two wells, a or reverse Bruce Webb, Environmental in ofwriting by perative. Minister Bennett osmosis water treatment plant, and a reject water pipeline from the water email at Bruce.Webb@gov.mb.ca byairport telephone at391,204treatment plant running southwestor across property to PR and has said the reason for then northwest along PR 391 to Birch Tree Lake. Theinformation system would have 945-7021, not later than JULY 3, 2020. 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Land treaty anniversary shines light on agreement, land still owed BY NICOLE WONG, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Last Friday marked an important anniversary for treaty land entitlements in Manitoba. May 29 was the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Manitoba Framework Agreement (MFA) on Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE). The MFA was signed on May 29, 1997, by the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee (TLEC) of Manitoba, Canada and the province to address and resolve the outstanding TLE claims. Manitoba Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke said advancing the TLE remains

a priority for the provincial government. “The recent provincial budget committed $500,000 in new funding to pursue innovative approaches that will lead to more land transfers under the agreement. The government recognizes there is significant economic and community benefit potential in these lands,” she told the Winnipeg Sun May 29. “Under the MFA, 21 First Nations are to receive 985,949 acres of unoccupied Crown land. To date, the First Nations have selected 760,625 acres of Crown land and have purchased 10,773 acres.” She added that since 2016, Manitoba has transferred 94,043 acres to the

federal government for the use and benefit of the First Nations. “Manitoba continues to work closely with the TLEC of Manitoba Inc., the individual Entitlement First Nations and the federal government to implement the 1997 MFA,” she said. “As part of the implementation, the three parties prepared an annual strategic plan to guide progress and meet the obligations in the agreement.” Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and President of the TLEC Chief Nelson Genaille said the anniversary is to acknowledge the TLE. “Twenty-three years have passed and yet, only 560,000 acres have been set aside as Reserve by Canada

instead of the 1.1 million acres that were originally intended,” he said. “My concern is that if it took them 23 years for them to fulfill half of the deal, would it take 23 more for them to keep up with their promise?” Genaille added that Sapotaweyak has made two land purchases in the Town of Swan River which host two economic development projects, one being a gaming establishment and the other a Petro Canada gas station. “We have the opportunity to buy and acquire land to improve economic development whether it is farming, commercial or industry. Land transactions are happening between other organ-

Rankin Inlet on track to have beer and wine store open this year BY MEAGAN DEULING, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, NUNATSIAQ NEWS

Rankin Inlet should have a beer and wine store open by the end of 2020. The plan is to renovate the current liquor warehouse, which is attached to the Siniktarvik Hotel. “It actually used to be a RadioShack, I believe,” said Dan Young, the director of Nunavut’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission. “It is well set up for the public.” The exterior of the building won’t change, but the inside will be renovated — the walls, fixtures, counter and computer systems have to be built. There is also a request for proposal out for a new warehouse in Rankin Inlet, to replace the one where the store is being built, and to account for the higher volume of alcohol that will be stored in the community when the store opens. The RFP closes on June 16, and 17 companies have so far registered to bid for the job. The tender says the warehouse must be ready for occupation “on or within 30 days of July 1.” Right now the Government of Nunavut’s Human Resources Department is finalizing job descriptions for the new store. The hope is to hire nine new people in Rankin Inlet, Young said, including managers, administrators and cashiers. The store will operate “very, very much like the operations of the store in Iqaluit,” Young said. “There’s a single file line. You go to one of our tills.

You’re handed your product and you leave.” George Hickes, the minister responsible for the NULC, said in the legislative assembly in February that the store would open in 2020. Between a ransomware attack at the end of 2019 and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Young said that the NULC has faced “hurdles” in keeping that promise. “We are experiencing some delays so the date could be pushed later, but right now we are planning [for] 2020,” Young said. A key part of the store opening as planned is securing the warehouse space, Young said. He added that they’re having “a little bit of issues” with “players and partners outside of government” working from home and not being available, which accounts for delays and uncertainty. In May 2017, 372 people in Rankin Inlet voted in favour of the store opening, and 127 voted no. There were 1,311 people on the voter list, out of a population of nearly 3,000. Turnout was 38 per cent. Of those who voted, 75 per cent were in favour. Iqaluit’s beer and wine store opened in September 2017 and is nearing the end of its three-year pilot project. Young said they wanted to wait and work out any kinks in the Iqaluit store’s operation before opening more stores. He said they changed some things internally, in the store’s operation and organization, including boosting the number of

staff. The other thing they wanted to see was how the store’s existence affected the public. He said the NUCL finished a report, partly based on results from a public survey, partly based on feedback from different government departments and other organizations, and sent it off to Hickes for him to make a call on whether or not the store will stay open. “There’s not going to be any major changes as a result of that [report],” Young said, “because we’ve been making changes all along.” One change was allowing more flexibility in the total number of beer, wine and coolers someone can buy per day, while another was offering ciders and coolers as well as beer and wine. When the Iqaluit store first opened there were about 10 or 12 employees, Young said. “Now we’ve got over 30 approved positions once the [new] store opens.” Young said the NULC met with Rankin Inlet’s senior administrative officer at the end of 2019, and later met with hamlet councillors to answer questions and address concerns. “They were overall very supportive of having a store open,” Young said. Rankin Inlet’s mayor hadn’t responded to a request for comment from Nunatsiaq News by our publication deadline. Young said he didn’t know how much the renovations to the current warehouse, acquisition of a new warehouse, and hir-

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ing of employees will cost. They’re working with Community and Government Services to figure that out, he said, but won’t know how much the warehouse will cost until the RFP closes. He expects it to be cheaper than Iqaluit’s store, because it’s not being built from scratch.

izations, business owners and governments and here, we are left waiting,” he said. “By not fulfilling the agreement, the government is not allowing us to set up business opportunities and provide employment to the community.” TLEC executive director Chris Henderson said it is important to mark this milestone to remind the Crown government, Canada and Manitoba, there are still a

lot of lands that have yet to be processed. “The anniversary serves as a reminder to not forget about their legal constitutional obligations set up under the MFA,” he said. Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded program that supports the creation of original civic journalism.

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Behavioural Health Clinician – Community Wellness (4 positions) Behavioural Health Facilitator – Mental Wellness Clinic Admin Assistant (Integrated Care Team 1) Community Health Nurse – Maternal Child Health (Term) Midwife – Maternal Child Health (2 positions) Nurse Practitioner – Clinical & Primary Care Van Driver – various programs (1 full time, 1 part-time) These are preference competitions. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to current OCN employees, OCN members & Indigenous applicants. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application. All positions are open until filled. Please contact us to obtain a complete job posting prior to applying. 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.

OBITUARY VIRGINIA JUDITH FORTIN (NEE MACTAVISH) March 12, 1937 – May 2, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Virginia will be missed by her four children: Linda (Maarten Gerritsen), Keith (Evelyn), and Mark (Colleen); 11 grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren. She will also be missed by her sister Colleen Watkins and brother Grant (Bonnie) MacTavish as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was born in Winnipeg and lived there until the age of 14 when her family moved to Churchill. When she was nine, she made the most important decision of her life, she asked Jesus into her heart! Faith was important to her. In 1956 Mom attended Success Business College then she moved back to Churchill and was hired by the Department of National Defense working in Engineering Services. On December 27, 1960, 11 months after meeting our dad, mom married Tom Fortin. Mom had saved $6,000.00 and paid for their first house that dad built in 1963. In 1964 they were able to buy dad’s first plane. In 1969, our family moved to Thompson, where Mark was born, and we attended the Thompson Bible Chapel under Continental Mission. In 1975, our family moved to South Indian Lake. Mom took courses learning how to run the water and sewage treatment plants. In 1981 mom moved back to Thompson and got a job with the School District of Mystery Lake as an Attendance Officer. She helped many families whose children were missing or late to school. Sometimes the simplest solution was purchasing them an alarm clock out of her own pocket or taking a child for breakfast before taking them to school. Others were more difficult and meant getting a court order for a drinking family member to not come home. A school board decision in 1992 chose to pass the responsibilities from an Attendance Officer, to the school principals. Mom then transitioned into the classroom as an Educational Assistant.

At this same time, mom became a KTC house parent. Over the years she had many young people in her home. She endeavoured to live Christ and share Him, in hopes that it would make an eternal impression on them and they would also want to have Christ in their lives. When I had my plane crash mom was very blessed to have an understanding boss like Clayton Tompkins and so was I as mom was able to be in Winnipeg with me. Mom enjoyed travelling! She visited the United States, The Netherlands several times, France, and Belgium. Mom worked for Home Care for ten years retiring at the age of 76! She loved those she worked with and felt useful! When mom finally “retired” she kept busy. She loved to go sit in the mall selling Christian books and giving away Indian Life magazine. She would go to coffee shops with friends and give out Christian tracts to those who might be open to hearing the gospel. Mom had a difficult life, she had many struggles, as we all do but she handled them with grace as a true Christian. If you want to get a picture of my mother, please read Proverbs 31:10-31. Midway Bible Camp was an important and integral part of our lives during the summers growing up. My first time going to camp, I was three. Mom went to help in the kitchen. The importance of those summers to my Christian Life and foundation are something I will always cherish. Because of our long history with Continental Mission and Midway Bible Camp, I am asking that In lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to Midway Bible Camp: 151 Deerwood Drive Thompson, MB R8N 1E4 Thank you to Dr. El Sebaie, her GP, to all hospital staff for their love and care in her last week of life. A special “Thank you” to Amelia the Footcare nurse. Thank you to Angela, Cherish, Jane and Marcia at Home Care. We will have a Celebration of Life service at the Thompson Pentecostal Assembly when we are able.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE PRAIRIE LAKE LODGE, 5 lots, immediate possession. 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; frontage x 125â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Ready for RV/cottage. Six waterfront lots available soon. Hydro included. David, 204-7736819, Gerald, 204-773-0380.

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BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING! 50, 000 BATTERIES IN STOCK *Auto *Farm *Marine *Construction *ATV *Motorcycle *Golf Carts *Rechargeables *Tools *Phones *Computers *Solar Systems & design * Everything Else!

THE BATTERY MAN 1390 St. James St., WPG 1-877-775-8271 www.batteryman.ca TRAILERS, TRUCKBEDS & TIRES. Full Repair and Safeties. Vehicle Parts, Tires & Wheels. Vehicle & Trailer Parts & Batteries. Sales, Financing & Leasing. KALDECK TRUCK & TRAILER INC. Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB. 1-888-685-3127. www. kaldecktrailers.com

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AUCTIONS

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Built with Concrete Posts Barns, Shops, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Riding Arenas, Careers Machine Sheds and More sales@ Integritybuilt.com 1-204-596-8620 www. integritybuilt.com

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Norway House RCMP missing May 23 by family say a 17-year-old from the members concerned for his community last seen May well-being. RCMP Search and Res21 has been found dead and that the death does not ap- cue and Police Dog Ser& Bianchini Warehousing pear suspicious. vices assisted with the The teen was reported Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search. Biggest Little Secret!

2013 JAYCO EAGLE 31.5 RLTS, VG condition, triple slide, fireplace, table and chairs, air mattress, new tires, $28,500 Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry OBO 204-723-0163. known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideÂŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas PROFESSIONAL operation.

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Qualifications: AWASIS AGENCY The successful candidate must possess the following OF NORTHERN MANITOBA qualifications; â&#x20AC;˘ Good written and verbal communication skills LOCATION: FAMILY â&#x20AC;˘ Physically fit to perform all duties ENHANCEMENT SUB-OFFICE â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to multitask and problem solve THOMPSON, MANITOBA â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to operate equipment as required â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literacy will be considered an asset Position: Receptionist/ Administrative Support Clerk license â&#x20AC;˘ Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position â&#x20AC;˘ Shiftwork The Receptionist/Administrative Support Clerk will be responsible for Th e successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing a variety of clerical office duties to support the Family Enhancement support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley Program, Staff and projects. Some of the duties include but are as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding not limited to: answering and referring incoming telephone calls, for a growing market. administering Agency correspondence, typing and formatting, filing,

ordering office supplies, coordinating and communicating office Louisiana-Pacifi c offers a competitive wage and benefit package in activities, greeting visitors and booking boardrooms for meetings. accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. LouisianaThe Receptionist is the first point of contact and is expected to be Pacifi c is an equal opportunity employer. punctual, professional, self-motivated and exercise initiative in We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for determining work priorities. interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background Qualifications: screening and health checks. â&#x20AC;˘ A minimum of 2 years of reception/administrative experience; â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of an administrative office certificate or secretarial Please forward your cover letter and resume to: course; Lorraine Schneider â&#x20AC;˘ A combination of education and experience will be considered; Human Resource Generalist I â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to operate a variety of office equipment effectively and Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. efficiently; P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office; Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm; e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organizational and time management skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Pro-active with an ability to work under own initiative with minimal direction, as well as within a team setting; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset Docket Media Working Conditions:

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ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER â&#x20AC;˘ We are looking for someone who is dedicated and ambitious to develop management skills for long term future considerations. â&#x20AC;˘ Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, able to pass criminal background check, have driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and access to own transportation. Executive Directorskills, experience â&#x20AC;˘ Must have excellent communication/typing with Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson is preferable. looking for an â&#x20AC;˘Executive PreparingDirector bank deposits, ablethe to organize, prioritize and complete to lead organization alongside the reports by deadline dates. Board. â&#x20AC;˘ Attention to detail, ability to work independently and within About This Role: a team environment applying confidentiality in all matters. This position requires the proven ability to work collaboratively â&#x20AC;˘ Be open to new ideas and changes that may improve efficiency with the community, partners, and donors in order to garner in day to day operations. support and secure the resources essential to fulfilling our â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to fill in for the manager when required/willingness to mission. carry company cell phone in case of emergency. Are you a creative thinker and inspirational leader who is â&#x20AC;˘ Training provided, flexible work environment, wages based experienced and passionate about building strong young on experience. people and communities? We are looking for a child, youth, and Start date: ASAP community building expert who is positive, innovative, and who Email resume toskills. Carolyn Turpie: to the Board of models exemplary leadership Reporting manager@friulirentals.com Directors, the Executive Director provides visionary leadership or fax and strategic direction to to: the204-677-3195 Boys and Girls Club of Thompson. or drop off at 31 Oak St.for Office. The Executive Director is responsible enhancing new and current revenue streams providing senior managerial Closing date:and February 16, 2018 oversight of key initiatives, human and financial We appreciate thedecisions, interest of all applicants, however only those resources, and child andfor youth program As leader, individuals selected interviews willdelivery. be contacted. the Executive Director models and promotes excellence, accountability, quality, respect, transparency, collaboration and empathy throughout the Club.

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For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

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Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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No late submissions will bePosition accepted. Full-Time Regular The Pas, Manitoba Competition 20-039 Applications No: Must Include: Closing Date: June 26, 2020; or until filled â&#x20AC;˘ Avisit cover letter for that clearly indicates how you meet Please our website more detailed information about UCN and this the position requirements employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and â&#x20AC;˘ Resume select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN. â&#x20AC;˘ Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) â&#x20AC;˘ Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) and contact information â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) â&#x20AC;˘ 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 Thompson (866) 677.6450 please contact or submit your application to: Email or drop off only Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre

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