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Council takes Canada Goose CEOamong heterosexual More cases Book asyphilis way to preserve and pass on firstnumbers step towards donates $1 million towards population resulting in highest memories of growing up in Churchill reducing their polar bear conservation facility

of children born with the infection in decades

Polar Bears International (PBI) received a $1 million donation towards the construction of a new facility in Churchill during their Polar Bear Affair gala in Toronto Feb. 27.

Dani Reiss, president and CEO of Canada Goose, as well as a current Polar

“Over the least decade of working with PBI, I have seen firsthand the passion and energy that the team puts into their important research and efforts to ensure polar bears have a future,” said Reiss in a press release. “It is a privilege to be a part of help-

ranks in October

ing them build a muchneeded facility which will serve as a launch site for that’s our size, we have the PBI’s research and educa- BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET most,” she said. tional activities on polar Council approved first Matechuk said that bear habitat conservation reading of a bylaw to resince the need to cut costs around the world.” duce the number of counis partly due to the new, The proposed Polar Bears International House, cillors from eight to six at lower grant-in-lieu (GIL) their Feb. 26 meeting by a that Vale Manitoba OperSome of the infants were has changed and we wanted construction of which is vote of 6-3, with council- ations pays the city instead

BY IAN GRAHAM treated as a precaution. to make sure that providers expected to begin at the lors Ron Matechuk, Dun- of property taxes, the counEDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET “Some of those infants and the public know about start of the 2018 polar bear can Wong and Judy Kolada cillors who negotiated that A shift of syphilis infecthat have been treated in the that,” said Isaac. “Some of season, will be built on do- opposed. tions into the heterosexual agreement could make it nated land on Churchill’s population and an increase past six months had signs the risk factors that we’ve Before the reduction possible for council to go main street and designed in the use of injection drugs and symptoms of congenital identified is that in about 70 to be energy efficient and becomes reality, however, through a trial period with in Manitoba have resulted in syphilis and some didn’t,” per cent of the congenital ecologically sound. It will the bylaw must be the fewer members. a dramatic increase in the Isaac said. “If the mother cases the moms were using “If the three councillors serve as a site to educate subject of a public hearnumber of babies treated for had acquired syphilis in substances or injecting visitors to Churchill about ing, currently scheduled that negotiated the GIL, this the disease in the past six pregnancy but was not treat- drugs and also 30 per cent polar bears, climate change for March 12, and then miserable, this very poor months, acting chief prov- ed adequately then the baby, didn’t have prenatal care so and the urgent need to take receive second and third GIL, were to do the honincial public health officer once it was born, would be there is definitely a populaaction, as well as provide reading, which are tenta- ourable thing and resign Dr. Michael Isaac said at a treated at that point in time tion that we’re not reaching broadcast facilities for tively slated to occur March from council, we would news conference in Winni- as a precautionary reason.” that we need to do a better 12 and March 26 respect- have a couple of weeks to There was only one con- job reaching in terms of try- media, support polar bear ively. City manager Gary find out whether we want peg Feb. 25. research and outreach ef“Syphilis cases have genital syphilis case in 2015 ing to access prenatal care forts, and assist visiting Ceppetelli says the bylaw to proceed all the way to and one case in 2017.

Prior and providing good harm been rising in Manitoba scientists, educators and must be passed 180 days third reading on this,” said over the past five years, to that, Isaac said, there reduction services to them. other guests whose work prior to the election date Matechuk, who repeated from 118 cases in 2014 hadn’t been a case of con- Having said that, we have and support are critical to of Oct. 24. If it is, the next comments made Feb. 12 to more than 350 cases in genital syphilis in Manitoba had cases of congenital election could be a bit of when council voted 5-2 syphilis where those risk polar bear conservation. a case of musical chairs, to amend the Thompson 2018,” Isaac said. “The in- for years.

The facility will include a Other jurisdictions in- factors did not exist.” crease in women infected with the eight incumbent Charter Act, which stipuAt least one syphilis test workspace, bunkhouse, councillors, assuming all of lates that council should is noteworthy, rising from cluding Alberta, Quebec kitchen and storage space 16 in 2014 to 168 in 2018. and Newfoundland have is standard during a pregthem decide to run again, have eight councillors and for equipment.

This is of particular concern also seen increases in con- nancy in Manitoba and the “This is the single lar- competing for only six a mayor, to the effect that because historically when genital syphilis cases and rest of Canada, Isaac said. gest donation PBI has available spots, along with reducing the number of Prior to the current syphcases increase in women the Centre for Disease Concouncil positions would received and it is an all the other candidates. cases of syphilis in new- trol and Prevention in the ilis outbreak, which began Eliminating two council prevent “new blood” from amazing commitment to borns increase as well and United States is reporting in 2014, syphilis was more helping secure the polar positions would save just coming into council. this has unfortunately oc- the highest rates of congen- prevalent among men who under $20,000 in salarDeputy mayor Colleen have sex with men, but bear’s future,” said PBI ies and curred in Manitoba with ital syphilis in decades. perhaps about Smook said that isn’t neDr. Michael Isaac Belt News photo Graham Complications of con- now it is increasingly be- executive director Krista $5,500 to $16,400 Nickel more than 10 infants treated in cessarily truebyasIanshe and Wright. “We’re humbled genital syphilisdirector can include ing seen among heterosexfor congenital syphilis inofthe Addictions Foundation Manitoba northern Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing travel up, mostly in Churchill. expenses, based Valentino were among the by this generous gift and miscarriage, stillbirth, pre- ual couples. seeing in North America on andthe being in a long-term therethree rightvote-getters now and again past six months.” amounts spent on top in BYMost IANof GRAHAM all to the harsh weather write things youbirth have ‘Oh, I’m just bad,by right?’ was a grateful.” very swallow whenrelationship people say weFor mature birth,that low Syphilis is as caused bac- extremely so wenot still have safe very thing good travel monogamous need have good provthose suspected to by the two lowest- 2014 despite having not EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET have alleasily thesetreatable. stories and figure and out. It’s pretty clear Iteria do but Ifor jumped it. I that residents and dangers of polar weight death shortly and An to treatments it,” heatsaid. with Churchill someone who and has been incialthe response to work with cases of congenital syph- to spending councillors on council before, Though she’s now written when I get through.”

I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just fi nd somewhere bears, deMeulles said ifget it after birth.

Babies born with infant born with congenital Erica and Dani Reiss do- the Manitoba Health, Seniors beentwo tested for syphilis and while stakeholders try and ilis – when the infection highest spending Coun.and Penny Byer a book about hera experienDeMeulles said she wrote syphilis my grandchildren really nated untilActive the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would may have deformed would be admitand Living is collabdoesn’t have it are the most it under control,” Isaac said. is passed from pregnant syphilis $1 million towards in the fiscal year 2016. said fresh faces don’t autoces growing upbaby in Churchill, book, titled Whispers in because they will lost if they started throwing the effective “To say, ‘Those people have back to Churchbones, jaundice, brain and ted to hospital andbeusually orating with the federal First preventions.

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Bears International board member and a former chairman of that board from 2008 to 2017, pledged the money, which represents about half of the money the organization hopes to raise for Polar Bears International House.

Use of injection drugs and absence of prenatal care are risk factors that increase chance of baby being born with syphilis, province says

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OBITUARY ANN E. MORTON Ann Morton, beloved wife of the late Cliff Morton and beloved mom of Richard, Gerry & Diana and the late Kelly, died February 23, 2019 at Tri-Lake Health Centre, Killarney, Manitoba at the age of 78 years old.

In accordance with Ann’s wishes cremation has taken place and a public service will be held and announced at a later date.

Donations in memory of Ann may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society; 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7.

Message of condolence may be made online at www.wheatlandfs.com Wheatland Funeral Service 204-523-7791 www.wheatlandfs.com

Friday, March 1, 2019

Thompson library still without heat, remains open

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The Thompson Public Library has been without heat since Feb. 11.

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Public Library has been operating without heat in its main area since the building’s boiler system stopped working Feb. 11.

While library administrator Cheryl Davies is still waiting to receive parts that will fix this problem, she said the library is remaining open to the public, albeit with modified hours.

“It’s sort of been an adjustment in terms of where we’re working from, and even the amount of interaction that we can have with people,” she said,

mentioning that the checkout area has been moved to the enclosed computer room. “That’s been a little bit of a challenge for us.

Story Time has had to go to the basement, which is always a concern if we have somebody that can’t go to the basement.”

Everything south of the checkout desk, like their offices and basement area, are heated by an electric furnace, since the two sections of the building were built years apart.

Because of this heating source, combined with working heaters in the crawl space that keep the pipes

Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson

from freezing, Davies said the library is being kept at a manageable temperature for visitors.

“So throughout the day, if the sun shines, we might get up to 16 degrees,” she said.

“When it plummets down to minus 36 at night it doesn’t help, but I think this week we likely will see temperatures in here going to 16 [degrees] during the day.”

In her 14 years of working at the library, Davies said she’s never had to contend with the building losing its heat for more than a day.

Even though Davies can’t predict when the boiler sys-

tem will be fixed, right now she’s aiming to restore the library’s regular operating hours next week and move ahead with the six events they have planned for the month of March.

Until then, Davies encourages local bookworms to consult the Thompson Public Library’s various social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and their website, since they will be posting constant updates until this issue is resolved.

“We’d still love it if people come in, because we’re still here for them,” she said.

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Free Public Awareness Forum on sexual exploitation in Manitoba, as part of the “Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week” March 14, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm March 15, 2019 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Location: Ma Mow We Tak Friendship Centre 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, Manitoba Please note: • This forum is free to attend • Each participant is required to fill in the registration form to ensure a spot.

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The Thompson Public Library first opened in 1962 and got approved for a massive expansion in 1976, which led to the completion of the 10,000-square-foot building residents know today.

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Current and former Manitoba Liberal leaders visit Thompson

Dougald Lamont and Jon Gerrard talk mining development, health care and the benefits of supporting a third party

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A lot has happened since Manitoba Liberal Party leader Dougald Lamont visited Thompson a year ago to host a public meeting on health care.

Following a July 17 byelection in Winnipeg, Lamont became the new representative for the provincial riding of St. Boniface and the Liberals’ fourth member in the Manitoba legislature, giving them official party status for the first time since 1995.

Lamont and River Heights Liberal MLA Dr. Jon Gerrard returned to the Hub of the North Feb. 25 to tour the University College of the North and talk with Mayor Colleen Smook and other members of the new city council.

“It was a fantastic meeting. It could have gone longer, just because there are a huge number of issues [to discuss],” Lamont told the Nickel Belt News. “We packed 90 minutes worth of a meeting into 45 minutes.”

During their brief conversation on Monday, these provincial and municipal representatives

discussed topics including health care and mining development in the north.

Lamont and Gerrard both took exception to the provincial government’s refusal to grant the city financial aid through the province’s Mining Communities Reserve Fund, despite the fact that Thompson’s mining sector lost its smelter and refinery and about a third of its workforce in 2018.

“One would have thought, given a [Progressive] Conservative MLA is here, that they would have done a better job,” said Gerrard, who occupied the role of provincial Liberal leader from 1998 to 2013. “But it’s actually pretty shocking and pretty disappointing to see the lack of attention by the provincial government to help people in Thompson.”

Lamont also criticized the Progressive Conservatives for prioritizing cuts to services over implementing practical solutions to the barriers that northern residents face when accessing health care.

“We’re spending huge amounts of money flying

MORTGAGE SALE The land and building known as 44 Sturgeon Crescent, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in certificate of Title No. 2453333/3, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on March 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Wayne Hall Auctions, 31 Elk Bay, Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a one storey dwelling approximately 1,020 square feet, with living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full finished basement, double detached garage on a lot approximately 55 feet x 120 feet.

people for treatments in Winnipeg, millions and millions of dollars, which would be much better off invested in expanding treatment and providing it here in Thompson,” he said. “These are steps that should be taken by the provincial government, but it’s not happening because they are too focused on cuts.”

Lamont believes that directly investing in communities like Thompson on multiple fronts is the only way to ensure a prosperous future for Northern Manitoba.

“You have to have strong education, strong health care and good infrastructure for your economy to work,” he said.

“That’s what we need to make a good environment for business, rather than just saying … we need to have less regulation and the lowest taxes.”

When the next provincial election rolls around in October 2020, the Liberal leader believes his party will offer people a viable alternative to voting for either the Progressive Conservatives or the NDP, who have both had turns as the governing party since 1958 (the last time the Liberals were in power).

And now that the province’s electoral boundaries have been redrawn, Lamont said Manitoba voters have the opportunity to break from this cycle and support a party that

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The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $243,000.00 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 20th day of February, 2019 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale.

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper*

Tuesday, March 5 Lutheran-United Church 52 Caribou Rd. 5-7 P.M.

All are welcome!

Adults $10.00 • 12 & under $5.

*In memory of Barb Mcintyre, all proceeds will go to EPES (Popular Education in Health), a mission dedicated to the health and quality of life of the people of the shantytowns in Santiago, Chile. Her cousin is a part of this mission.

ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA

Nickel Belt News Photo by Kyle Darbyson Liberal MLA Jon Gerrard, left, and leader Dougald Lamont, right, visited Thompson Feb. 25. doesn’t come bundled with decades of baggage and broken promises.

“We’re willing to listen to everybody and advocate for everybody, whether they voted for us or not, whether they live in one of our constituencies or not,” he said. “Because there are a lot of people who aren’t being heard or aren’t being listened to by the PCs and were often taken for granted by the NDP.” The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba will be back in session on March 6.

Along with Lamont and Gerrard, MLAs Judy Klassen (Kewatinook) and Cindy Lamoureux (Burrows) also represent the Manitoba Liberals in the legislature.

Dear Parents and Caregivers in the School District of Mystery Lake, you are invited to attend:

PARENTS INTERVENTION & SUPPORT PROGRAM

PIP is a program for parents, guardians and caregivers designed to provide information and support related to youth involvement with alcohol, other drugs or gambling (AODG).Your young person does not need to be actively involved with AFM for you to attend.

Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont and River Heights MLA Jon Gerrard, the party’s former leader, visit the University College of the North’s Thompson campus, including nursing classrooms and the Ininiwikiskinwamakewin Centre, during their Feb. 25 trip to the Hub of the North.

The purpose of PIP is to: • Introduce the AFM Youth Services philosophy in working with youth • Strengthen the understanding of how a youth’s AODG involement affects everyone • Introduce parent response strategies that may assist and support adolescents in making healthier choices • Re-introduce principles of self-care to aid parents in maintaining health • Decrease isolation of parents/caregivers by providing information about available community supports and a network or mutual encouragement and support Parents are not responsible for their child’s alcohol and drug use or gambling problems, but they are one of the most important influences in their child’s life. The guidelines offered to you through this program will assist you in supporting your child, while helping you establish a more manageable living environment.Your support and participation are key components of the change process for your child.

This program will be offered in Thompson over the course of two evenings on March 11 and 13, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. For further information and to register for this free program, parents and caregivers may call or email: Janey Dykes, School Based Community Addictions Worker at RD Parker Collegiate.

Phone: 204-677-6214 E-mail: jdykes@afm.mb.ca or jdykes@mysterynet.mb.ca

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Dougald Lamont Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont and River Heights MLA Jon Gerrard pose for a photo with members of Thompson’s municipal government, including, from left to right, Coun. Les Ellsworth, Mayor Colleen Smook and city manager Anthony McInnis.

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Friday, Friday,March March 1, 16,2019 2018

SDML schools fail to achieve 90 per cent attendance in January, trustees hear Spiritual Thoughts

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) board of trustees hosted a large delegation of choir students from Westwood School at their Feb. 26 meeting and were treated to a rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror.”

However, co-superintendent Lorie Henderson later revealed in her educational services and programming report that SDML students in general had a tough time showing up to their classes throughout the month of January.

Henderson said that none of their institutions managed to crack the 90 per cent attendance threshold during this time, including Riverside (89 per cent), Deerwood (88.5 per cent), Westwood (88 per cent), Burntwood (81 per cent), R.D. Parker Collegiate (78.3 per cent), Juniper (76.8 per cent) and Wapanohk (72 per cent).

This represents a step down from her previous report about district-wide attendance in November 2018, when Riverside and Deerwood managed to stay above the 90 per cent benchmark.

In a follow-up interview, Henderson said this low attendance rate in January could be attributed to a var-

educentr.dumont@gmail.com Sister Andrea Dumont

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson A choir from Westwood School, comprising Grade 4-6 students, started the Feb. 26 school board meeting by performing of Michael Jackson’s 1988 hit “Man in the Mirror.” iety of factors, including increased bouts of extreme cold and illnesses that pop up at this time of year.

However, low attendance

was a recurring problem for the district throughout 2018, since Henderson reported that they registered 255 students who had over

50 absences back in April.

The SDML’s transfer rate is also quite high for their total student population of around 3,100. Now that

they are halfway through The next SDML board of the school year, Henderson trustees meeting is March said they’ve transferred a 12 in the ce@gmail.com district office kelly.bindle.mla.offi total of 362 students into at 408 Thompson Drive Office: and 298 out of the district. Constituency North.

Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 204-677-2066 Kelly Bindle

MLA Report

Call about man blocking Three arrests made in Nelson House murder Highway 6 and threatening and police are searching for a fourth suspect to shoot people results Threee men have been ar- 31-year-old Russell Sinclair tattoos of tear drops under rested in connection with from Nelson House was each eye and a tattoo on his the Feb. 20 killing of an arrested and charged with right cheek. Mckay should in drug charges Semi-trailer drivers blocked Highway 6 north of Grand Rapids while waiting for police after a man stood in the middle of the highway and threatened to shoot people Feb. 23 Grand Rapids RCMP received the report about the man around 9 a.m. Saturday.

Witnesses at the scene, about 68 kilometres north of Grand Rapids, said no firearm was visible but that the man became increasingly violent, at one point punching and banging his head on the cab window of a semi-trailer while threatening the driver.

Police say they observed an agitated man upon their arrival and that he refused commands to get off the road, so eventually they approached him and apprehended him without injury.

RCMP found the vehicle the man had been travel-

ling in about one kilometre further up Highway 6 with footprints in the snow leading into the woods.

Police saw a woman walk out of the woods and towards the vehicle and searched her, finding methamphetamine.

A search of the vehicle turned up a knife and some illicit pills. Investigation revealed that the man and woman had been travelling in the vehicle together.

Raymond Vidler, 44, from Brandon, was arrested and charged with mischief, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and three counts of possessing a controlled substance. A 42-year-old female from Brandon was also arrested and RCMP say charges are pending.

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18-year-old man in Nelson House and RCMP are looking for a fourth suspect.

Patrick Linklater, 27, and Gerald Lee Spence, 23, both from Nelson House, were arrested Feb. 23 and charged with first-degree murder. Two days later,

first-degree murder.

Nelson House RCMP are looking for 27-yearold Waylon Alfred Mckay from Nelson House, who is wanted for first-degree murder. Police say he may be in the Thompson, St. Laurent or Winnipeg areas. He has

Second-degree murder charge after stabbing in Easterville Feb. 23 A 20-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder after a 26-year-old man was killed in Easterville Feb. 23.

Chemawawin RCMP attended a report of a stabbing at an Easterville residence around 10 p.m.

Saturday, finding the

26-year-old victim dead.

A little over an hour later, Mason Scott of Easterville was arrested and charged.

Chemawawin RCMP, RCMP Major Crime Services and the Forensic Identification Section continue investigating.

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Elections • Page 5

If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again In the run-up to the Oct. 24 municipal election, the Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News printed condensed versions of interviews with all 20 council candidates, 11 school trustee candidates and four mayoral candidates.

With a March 11 byelection scheduled to fill the eighth council seat declared vacant when candidates Chiew Chong and Andre Proulx tied on election night, we are republishing expanded versions of the interviews with byelection candidates Chong, Proulx and former councillor Blake Ellis. New interviews will be published next week.

Blake Ellis Andre Proulx

Chiew Chong

How long have you been living in Thompson?

I’ve been here for just over 10 years now. Moved here in 2008 from The Pas. There’s a lot more happening here than The Pas. It’s quite quiet down there.

What do you for a living?

I’m a mechanic by trade and then I opened this business AMP Industries up going on four years now. I think my business skills would definitely be a positive to the city council just for not only the money management but the plans for how to generate more revenue and out-of-the-box thinking. Instead of just raising taxes for everyone how can we raise income? With the business came along the Chamber of Commerce and now I’m in Thompson 2020 and the Thompson Community Foundation, I’m the vice-president for that, so I think just having that general outlook on the business sector of Thompson and getting more feedback from other business owners. What do they want from the city? What can we do and just try to improve revenue for the city?

Why do you want to be on city council?

Mostly because I want to make some change and it’s hard to do it from the sidelines. I think I have a lot of good ideas and change and I just want to bring a fresh start to the city and I’ve always been interested in business and politics so it’s a good little entry for me.

What is the biggest local issue you’d like to address?

Communication needs to be improved. That means brining in more people like our surrounding communities, the First Nations, bringing the First Nation communities to the table, obviously the business sector more and the public because we need input from the public. If we don’t have input and help from the citizens of Thompson, then really there’s not much you can do. Nine people, in my eyes, cannot change a city. We could help guide a city, we can make it easier but we need the people that live here to pitch in. My goal is to bring them to the table, try to make it a little bit more appealing, to get citizens to the meetings and to get input and ideas because what I want might not be what everyone else wants so I think it would be good to get more input.

From there it stems to our downtown problem where we need to work with local First Nations and the federal and provincial governments to come up with a plan. The city of Thompson cannot just fix downtown. It’s a Northern Manitoba problem, not a Thompson problem. As far as business goes, with the major players – we’ll say Vale, Manitoba Hydro and that – I think they’ve been brought to the table but I think we do need to rekindle that relationship with them and work on, not just a four-year plan but work on 10, 20, 30, 40 years, look at the big picture and again work with the local business owners because they give jobs to the people in the community and supply goods. Our issues would be, in my eyes, the downtown, the business sector and there’s that shift, that paradigm shift from the doom and gloom to looking at what we’ve got and where we can be.

Why should someone vote for you over the other candidates?

I’m extremely hard-working. I’m extremely driven. If I say I’m going to do something I definitely do it. I just think I would bring a good positive change to council. I’ve got a good relationship with a lot of the people in town and the surrounding communities so I think it’d be a bridge to get everybody to the table. Again not saying I can fix everything but I think I could get everybody involved to fix everything Anything else you want to add?

I just want the public out there to vote and maybe start contributing more if they can so it’s not just a city council problem. I’m going to put the pressure on the citizens to actually do a bit more which usually isn’t the way it’s supposed to be but I think it needs to go that way because we need everybody’s help. It’s easier if 13,000 people do it instead of eight. Don’t vote for me because they know me or like me. Do it as a job interview. Dig into it and ask the questions. Why do you want this certain person on council?

I’m not looking at this just for me. I’m looking for the city so I want people to really do their homework before they vote and vote for only who they want instead of just picking people they know.

How long have you been living in Thompson?

I’ve been in Thompson for 43 years. And then I’ve been running the restaurant for over 24 years. So it’s a long, long time. I go through the ups and downs, everything, the economic downturn, upturn, the prime.

I remember years ago people getting $10,000 from a nickel bonus every three months. So I’ve gone through the prime and gone through the downturns. Now it’s a transition from integrated mining into milling and mining but the thing is talking about diminishing mining which is not true. It’s not really diminishing because there is maybe the same amount of ore coming from the ground and then maybe even more. It depends on the market conditions. All the people from the refinery and smelter that are being possibly laid off, they have a chance to transfer to the mine down there and learn new skills. I would say people still have a chance in the future. You never know, we might open up another underground mine or open pit mine. So there’s a lot of opportunity in Thompson that still has a future. That’s my opinion.

What do you for a living?

I’m a heavy duty industrial mechanic. I have a power engineer’s certificate from the province of Manitoba and also I took a course on occupational health and safety from the University of Manitoba. I’m also I’m running a Chinese food takeout business. I’m a busy person.

Why do you want to be on city council?

I’ve been attending the council meetings for the past four years. Some of the questions I ask I didn’t get an answer because I’m on the other side of the fence.

I won’t be able to get to the details they have in the municipality or the city administration. For example, I want to know about how this money’s spent and when I ask a question I’m not going to get an answer.

I found that some of the resolutions I might notice I don’t agree with because they didn’t do a further study.

Council should have discussed, found out the invoice, why it costs so much, why they have to pay, why this happened. By attending the council meeting, I know lots of things down there are not really transparent.

When you are there you know the whole story. When you’re not there, reading in the newspaper or listening to the radio, the story might change right because the details are not there.

What is the biggest local issue you’d like to see addressed?

To understand the finance, how money’s coming in, how the money’s spent. From there I will look at the public safety. We have a lot of people coming here, they’re roaming around, there’s vandalism going on, especially young people. They don’t have a lot of things to engage with after school. They don’t have a place for them to learn. They have lots of things to learn, like playing sports or participating in some of the cultural events. Those are important for young people. When you are young, you go and take up a sport like playing badminton and then you beat the other teams. It’s a lot of fun. You try to work hard so then you can have good skills in the sport. There are so many sports we can participate but because of lack of leadership, because people working for Vale, they work on a 24 -hour shift, a lot of the volunteers have disappeared. That’s one of the problems. It keeps them occupied, they don’t have a chance to go out and roam around and destroy so many things through vandalism. Those are big issues.

Other issues we have are our streets. How many years have we seen all those potholes down there? I’m sad to drive around in Thompson destroying my car, driving through a pothole, not knowing because it’s covered in water. I have to fix my brakes, fix my joints to drive.

Anything else you want to add?

Above all I believe in working hard to achieve the things we want in our own life and if I’m elected you can be assured that I will take my belief and my credentials with me so I can serve this community to the best of my ability. I truly hope the people will consider my name.

How long have you been living in Thompson?

21 years.

What do you do for a living?

I work for the Legion right now as a bartender.

How long have you been on council?

Four years.

Why did you decide to run for council again?

Because we’ve done a lot of good things in the last four years and I believe that we need to move in the same direction that we’ve been going in. The main thing that we’re looking at … we’re in a transition, this community.

Thompson has worked to diversify its economy and we’re definitely seeing the results of that. You can see the kind of investment even in 2018. I think they projected we’d have $160 million worth of investment this year. We have to keep pushing it. It’s a long-term goal. It’s been going before I got on council, but we’re pushing that. The other thing I’d like to see is inclusiveness. We need to include everyone in the community. From our Aboriginal population to our newcomers, the physically challenged, mentally challenged. Everyone’s included in the community and in the economy. We have the Aboriginal Accord and I think one thing we need to do is strengthen that. We have Aboriginal partners that meet quarterly and we have to be able to link the Aboriginal Accord table to the council table. So all the decisions that are made at the Aboriginal Accord table have a direct pipeline to the council table, because I think one of our drawbacks is that, if you look at the last council … our makeup wasn’t representative of our population. We need a way so that those concerns can come to the council table. One of the things we did in the last council is we looked at the Truth and Reconciliation and calls to action and we passed those. But it’s definitely a long-term project. With Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, I think that’s one of things that happened during our term when the urban reserve was created with NCN. So when you look at Family Foods, which is owned by NCN … we’ve got the potential Opaskwayak Cree Nation reserve so we’re looking to put that in the urban reserve. So that’s definitely something we can look at in terms of growing our economy. We’re definitely linked to the north. And I think we’re moving away from that mining community. When I moved here 21 years ago, we were much more of a mining community and I remember the downturn in 1997, ‘98 and the strike in ‘99 and the economy was definitely affected.

I think 20 years later we’re having another downturn, but it’s not as severe. And we see that we’re the regional centre of Northern Manitoba in terms of retail and health care and education and transportation and we have University College of the North now to strengthen our postsecondary education. There have been several things in our wheelhouse now in terms of our economy. It’s definitely linked to trying to include everyone in the community. We need to be able to attract people to Thompson and we definitely have a multicultural make-up for our population, so we need to look at different things. We need to have a discussion with our newcomer population. I think we have a large population that’s Indian, Filipino, different groups and I think they all have different needs and we need to bring them in and find out what are the gaps, what would make them more a part of Thompson.

Why should someone vote for you over the other candidates?

We’ve done a good job in terms of the last four years.

We’ re building a wastewater treatment plant, we’ve taken over the water treatment plant, we’ve taken over the landfill site, the urban reserve, there’s several things and we want to continue that momentum. In the last four years you’ve definitely seen proven leadership and we definitely want to continue that momentum that we’ve developed. And I think infrastructure is another thing we’ve got off the ground in terms of our multi-use paths and our water main renewal.

Anything else?

There’s definitely skill sets I bring to the table. Former editor of the Thompson Citizen, I worked there for 10 years.

I worked for the Burntwood Regional Health Authority for almost five years being their communications co-ordinator.

I also worked for the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation for two years and I’m now sitting on the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation board. I was a volunteer with the Manitoba Winter Games. I’ve been on the Thompson Community Foundation board, as well as the Thompson Homeless Shelter board. I bring a skill set to the council table and I’ve definitely been involved in the community during the 21 years I’ve been here.

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Far Resources announces ITUARY new discoveries and A heck of a hike financing agreement Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net

Friday, March 16, 2018

NE BRIGHTNOSE 9, 2018

As I’m not in Snow Lake – or the country – to gather news and events on the community, the editor has allowed me a bit of licence with the column. My wife Leone and I will spend the next month in Hawaii, so dmother, great grandmother/aunt/cousin for the duration of the stay, d to those around her, went to meet our the column will be “Musw reunited with her son Charles with ings from Maui” rather all prayed so hard and we thank you all. than “My Take on Snow then suddenly the double pneumonia Lake.” body could not ¿ght it anymore.

So without further ado ... see her smile and hear her laughter is our holiday didn’t get off early. to a great start. We arrived at the Edmonton airport h the heavens our sweet angel. on time, got our boarding ce on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 passes and luggage tags, ostle Anglican Church (10 Caribou then rolled our bags up to oba. Interment to follow in the Thompson the agent. She was chatty as she checked our ID and s is available to view and leave put our bags through ... ofmanfh.com fering up a few tips on what al Home in care of arrangements, call to see at our destination.

Maybe a little too chatty, ‘cause when we arrived at customs, the folks there asked where our bags were.

“Checked them when we got our boarding passes,” we told the lady. “Ah ... you can’t do that, you have to check them here,” she said. She got on the phone, talked to the agent and 10 minutes later, she rolled our bags up to customs. Funny, Memory of my Wife she wasn’t quite as chatty upon seeing us again!

Nevertheless, things only March 16, 2015 got better from there. It was a smooth and uneventful flight that, believe it or not, landed 58 minutes ahead of Far’s Zoro Property and its proximity to Snow Lake. schedule!

Wikipedia advises thatat Far Resources advise discovered, covering island of Maui the they have discovered five the least a third of theis3,005 the Hanew pegmatite dykes and second-largest hectares of theofproperty.

Islands at 1,883 significantly expanded waiian The five new dykes were kilometres.

The the pegmatite field at their square discovered by targeting Zoro Lithium Project near island geochemical anomalies has a unique comSnow Lake. It appears an- bination in the ofnorthern geology, portion topogother recent announcement raphy of the Zoro claims.

Each and climate ... lava, that they have secured a mountains are spodumene and tantaland valleys, and e goes by and your $12 million equity facility warm ite-bearing, and similar to temperatures/high ies haven’tshould erased. mesh well with the humidity, eight existing dykes.What respectively. beautifulnew moments discovery.

Earlier in the the Wikipedia doesn’tmonth tell you res I will never In forget. a Feb. 19 news re- about company advised that the climate is that me-it ngs will change, lease Far Resources Ltd. teorologists had secured a non-excluin Hawaii share be in my heart forever. announced that it has com- thesive drawdown equity fasame trait as those back pleted its fifth diamond home cility...of up to $12 million a low percentage of drilling campaign and accuracy. with New York-based priAs of this writing, discovered five new peg- vate equity firm Alumina we have been here for five matite dykes on the Zoro. Partners, LLC. days. They have forecast This makes 13 mineralized They note that in addito 85 cent chance the of pegmatites that have been 75tion to per strengthening rain for each of those days ... and we have yet to see a drop; the weather has been wonderful. So same as back home, only getting sun when rain is forecast is a sight better than getting snow when sun is forecast.

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Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui.

Nickel Belt News image courtesy of Far Resources Nickel Belt News photo

by Leone Jackson

My Take on Musings Snow Lake from Maui

marc.jackson@post.com

Marc Jackson turns into a look of surprise company’s balance sheet, when they will realize that the facility allow FarI don’t actually stutter! acOn to pursue exploration the topicatofZoro directions, we tivities and Hidhave found that people are den Lake, as well as take great about of offering them advantage new opporup, just not very accurate tunities in the technology metals sector. with them.

Trying to find terms of that agreetheThe Costco in Kahului (kaament will... allow FarI did to who-louie see what draw down capitalup at at willa there), we ended in a series of private Target, a Lowes, then aplaceWalments of up to $1 million Mart before finally pulling overthe each 24-month period. into Costco parking lot.

The objective is to provideI In this first instalment, Far withtomore flexible acwanted mention a hike cess to capital at the commy wife and I took in. We pany’s discretion. enjoy hiking and had some“This represents a sigone recommend the Lahaina nificant milestone for Far,” Pali Trail to us. It is a steep said Far president and CEO hike up a mountain filled Toby Mayo. “This partwith power windmills, nership and cornerstone situated between Lahaina investment from Alumina (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea will allow the company (ma-ah-lee-ah). didn’t to advance its We excellent check into it much, Canadian hard rockother liththan a couple we’d ium with assets—which are asked for directions at the trailhead. They said they had hiked the 2.5 miles to

the trail wearing flip-flops standing up to multiple and questioned her sanity. rounds of expansive exSo, bright and early the next ploration—and to pursue morning outin on its longer we termheaded strategies the trail ... oh, and we left the sector. The next 12 to ourmonths flip-flops at home.

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2.5 miles) respect the people new inIn two hours. to Some discoveries, while excontinue on down the other panding the pegmatite side of the mountain, and field approximately three then hitchhike back to their kilometres to the north, vehicle. We had a bite to eat, the company ourselves feels these congratulated on highlight the potential making it, and took infor the apanoramic major pegmatite field exbeauty of the isting below the till cover. island before starting back Moreover, Far says a new down the same trail we’d discovery to the south of come up. Just before we their Dyke 1, where 1.1 did, a young in her million tonneslady of Li2O 20s came up on us from the (Lithium) grading 0.91 other side the trail.

She per cent hasofbeen defined had parked herpotential car 2.5 miles so far, shows for down the other sidesouth, of the expansion to the trail, climbed to the top, and was heading down the side we had just come up. We

where no exploration has Inc., call for the issuance of I asked if she would hike yet taken place. There 2,250,000 common shares the road “No, the of Rockcliff to RNC. Rockhave been back. intersections she saidand matter-ofoftrail,” spodumene tan- cliff says that Red Cloud factly. Leone pegmatites and I looked Klondike Strike Inc. acted talite-bearing at onefrom another our conranged 0.2and metres to as their financial advisor. gratulations seemed just a Rockcliff now has the 13.4 metres in several hole. little hollow.

Anyway, Samples from these haveoff largest junior property she dispatched went and and we met been assayher portfolio in the Flin Flonagainare (on her way back Snow Lake greenstone results expected in the up) about three-quarters belt, which is the largest following month. of the way down. to be paleoproterozoic VMS “Once again, Far Oh, shows young!

By of thethis time we hit district (copper, gold, zinc, the potential exceptional project,” we saidwere Mayo. the trailhead, tired, silver) in the world.

“The is now un- of Still on mining, Hudbay sorescalability and seeking a bit questionable, with least Minerals’ senior managenourishment.

Weatstopped a at third of the property nowPie ment hosted a conference a place called Leoda’s known host mineralized Shop to and outdid any good call Feb. 20 in order to dykes.

Meanwhile, with the a discuss the company’s we’d accomplished property thebest westbanana and fourth quarter 2018 repiece oftothe south ofpie Dyke remains cream I’ve1ever eaten. sults and production and entirely unexplored.

Both Checking out the trail on cost guidance for 2019. As areas offer huge potential it the meeting is taking place the internet afterwards, for the discovery of addi- the day before this column was noted to be challenging tional pegmatite dykes.” was penned, I don’t have a and strenuous hike; recomIn other area mining report on what transpired. mended for people in good news Rockcliff Metals However, this may prove physical condition. Hmmm, Corporation announced to be an interesting event, thing we didn’t read ingood mid-February that they with prospects of Waterton that before went. have signed awe final agree- Global Resource Managefinal solidify thing the that ment running their own mentOne to further both my wife Leone and I slate of officers at the May Snow Lake Camp. have noticed; when walkOn Feb. 12 Rockcliff an- 2019 annual general meeting the the streets or beaches nounced signing of the ing, and management unof Kihei (key-hi), every- doubtedly being asked for formal purchase agreement oneRNC you Minerals pass nods and comments on their planned with to acsays hello.

I was thinking quire 14 properties located Feb. 28 special meeting of was because were the company’s shareholdinitthe area aroundwe Snow all from Canada, but then ers. Hope to have a report Lake.

These acquisitions there is the odd aloha from RNC’s wholly owned in on the call for my March subsidiary, there for VMS goodVentures measure. 8 column.

Nonetheless, it’s not too tough being a tourist ... in a state filled with tourists!

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High-grade mineralization with rich footwall gold zone discovered between Lalor mine and Chisel North mine site near Snow Lake, says Hudbay Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced Feb. 26 that it had discovered 35.6 metres of high-grade mineralization including zinc-rich massive sulfides and gold in the area between the old Chisel North mine and the currently producing Lalor mine in the Snow Lake area.

Exploratory drilling intersected a zone of high-grade zinc mineralization, a rich footwall gold zone and a third zone of sulfides with zinc mineralization. The gold zone in one of the drill holes, located less than 1,000 metres from the existing active ramp between Chisel North and Lalor, contains 38.9 grams of gold per tonne, according to assay results, and there is another zone with nearly 21 per cent zinc.

“These zinc-rich and goldrich intersections highlight the ever prospective nature of the Flin Flon greenstone belt and demonstrate the value of our Manitoba assets,” said Alan Hair, Hudbay’s president and chief executive officer, in a news release. “The discovery of these new zones within close proximity to our existing infrastructure and at shallow depth aligns very well with our Manitoba strategy and is another example of leveraging our exploration expertise to realize additional value. We look forward to continuing to drill this new discovery, while advancing exploration activities in the gold and copper-gold zones at Lalor and in the broader Snow Lake camp as we pursue our strategy over the next several years to maximize the value of our Manitoba assets and extend both base metal and gold production at Lalor beyond its current mine life.”

The deposit is within trucking distance to surface and the Chisel North crushing station and within 15 kilometres of the Stall concentrator in Snow Lake.

Hudbay intends to continue operating two drills in the vicinity of this discovery.

Depending on the results, the company said it may develop an exploration drift off the ramp from Chisel North to the Lalor mine in order to drill the new discovery from an underground platform.

The Chisel North site was mined between 2000 and 2012, producing 3.3 millions tones of ore with nine per cent zinc.

Hudbay announced a week earlier that it expects gold production from its

Drilling between the Lalor mine and the Chisel North mine site near Snow Lake revealed a rich zone of zinc and gold mineralization, Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced Feb. 26.

Lalor mine near Snow Lake to more than double by 2022 after it reopens the New Britannia mill following a $124 million refurbishment. The refurbished New Britannia mill – a project the company intends to spend $10 million on this year – is expected to achieve gold recoveries of 93 per cent

from the copper-rich Lalor ore compared to current recovery rates of about 53 per cent at the Stall mill.

Drilling between the Lalor mine and the Chisel North mine site near Snow Lake revealed a rich zone of zinc and gold mineralization, Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced Feb. 26.

Kelly Bindle

MLA for Thompson Constituency Office: Unit 3 – 40 Moak Crescent Thompson MB. R8N 2B7 204.677.2066 Kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com

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Youth Science Canada regional science fairs hosted in St. Theresa Point and Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Schools in St. Theresa Point and Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) hosted Youth Science Canada regional science fairs in February.

St. Theresa Point high school hosted their event Feb. 7-8 while NCN’s Otetiskiwin Kiskinwamahtowekamik (Footprint School) hosted theirs Feb. 27-28.

They are among 102 regional science fairs hosted by the organization across Canada annually, with approximately 25,000 students competing in total. The fairs are open to Grade 7 to Grade 12 students, who present projects focusing on important societal issues such as health, the environment, innovation and energy, among others.

At each of these fairs, one project receives a Ted Rogers Innovation Award that acknowledges future leaders and their innovative accomplishments.

“Science fairs challenge youth to apply their STEM skills and knowledge to solve everyday issues through projects,” said Youth Science Canada executive director Reni Barlow, in a press release.

“We are grateful that Rogers supports our vision to help young entrepreneurs

Youth Science Canada hosted a regional science fair in St. Theresa Point Feb. 7-8. recognize their full potential and evoke change.”

Rogers also funds the Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund, which has provided more than 600 scholar-

ships across the country since launching in 2017.

“At Rogers, we believe there is power in coming together to make a brighter future possible

for generations to come,” said Rogers senior director of corporation social responsibility Peter King.

“We are pleased to partner with Youth Science

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Youth Science Canada Canada and support these regional science fairs to help make a significant difference in the lives of our young participants.”

Youth Science Canada

was founded in 1962 and its Canada-Wide Science Fair includes the top 400 projects in the country and attracts more than 10,000 visitors.

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11,“Pastor, continues to have hot hand Thompson KingGod Miners, trick agains the Cross Lake Islanders in b could you aplease prayfortothe God for me that may scoring help meatohat love others • Unless you were around on April Cross Lake March 10 to give his team their only win thus far of the best-of-fi ve playoff series between the squads that 17, 1964, you may not be aware of the as much as God loves me?” hullabaloo caused by the introduction resumes this weekend in Thompson.

And I said, “Aha, finally you have the idea.” of the Ford Mustang. In Seattle, a truck driver was so distracted by a display I said, “Sure I can pray for you that God may help you to love others. Not only that I of new Mustangs that he crashed his

BY IAN GRAHAM fromlet Braeden closewe’ve matchgot in a row the The series opened with myself can help you to love others, me tell Monias you how:and you know greatofGod cement truck through the window of the dealership. In Chicago, so many EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Scribe to outdo the series, which who loves us and answers ourJulius prayers and we can worship Him. So, first began of all, March I need a 5-4 Islanders victory, people were trying to crowd into the The midget AA Thompof the The King in Miners evened new members, come, become aefforts member andKing makeMiners, me happy9.my friend, this way you on the strength of two cars in a showroom that the dealer had son show Kingyour Miners return to lock all the vehicle doors. A dealer in who got pairare ofatallies it at one game apiece with goals from Christian Ross will love for me. Besides that athere lots of people in our church waiting New Jersey had only one Mustang, so home theirthem. last game Monias and and a 5-3 win March 10, getfor youfor to love They justfrom comeRyan Sunday after Sunday waiting for people like and singles from Mushe auctioned it off. The winner of the – or to two – ofand thelove 2017-18 auction insisted on sleeping in his new singles from Hale, three you come them, and so if you joinCody us and come ting I am sure theygoals will be from very kego, Kadin Ross and car that night, just to make sure nobody CAN season Also, trailing thedoCross Matthew Lamontagne and your two Scribe. Chase Gurniak and happy. please not forget to bring your moneyand whenDrayden you come,Spence you know, else got it before his check cleared.

LIVING WATER CHURCH 652 Lake Islanders two from Dallas tithes and offerings. games We have Curtis a deficitShymanski, in our budgetcomand you mayHale show while your love for Ryan Monias each scored • By Archie the time he was 5 years old, Pastor McKay Ph: 677-2469 19th-century French composer to one in the best-of-fi ve peting with only 12 playMuskego, Christian Ross twice for Thompson, who us this way as well.

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Isaak and Kadin Ross responded were outshot 37-35 with Sunday, God bless you.” posing waltzes.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Congratulations. Your wellthought-out proposal seems to be working. Someone who hasn’t agreed with you on most things in the past could turn out to be one of your major supporters.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Things seem to be going well.

However, you can still expect criticism — some of it pretty heavy. But as long as you can back up your position, you’ll be able to rise above it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Getting together with people who care for you is a great way to get that ego boost you might feel you need at this time. Things start to look brighter by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You should be able to continue with your plans once you get past those temporary delays. Surprise, surprise. An offer to help comes from a most unlikely source.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Prioritizing your tasks is important this week because of all those demands you have to deal with.

The pressure eases in time for you to enjoy the weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Save your energy and stay focused on what has to be done, despite all those distractions you’re likely to face. You should see some evidence of real progress by week’s end.

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It was my pleasure to once again welcome Hon. Cliff Cullen, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, to Thompson last week to make two very important announcements on how our government is distributing nearly $450,000 through the Proceeds of Crime Fund to police agencies across Manitoba. Provincially funded investments, including nearly $50,000 for our area, will be co-ordinated through the Thompson RCMP detachment to support programs to reduce youth crime in Thompson.

The RCMPeffective will provide Through co$25,500 to support the work operation in a range of of the Peace and Prevensectors and services, our tion Group which launched Manitoba government is in May 2018 and working with therecently federal hosted a verytosuccessful government improve family eventacross at Winterlives offun people our fest in Thompson this past province.

An example of weekend, and $23,600 this partnership is will our be dedicated to bringing joint investment with the members of the Streetfederal government, anReach program to Thompnounced in February, of son from Winnipeg.

Memnearly $47 million to crebers of the ate up to Winnipeg-based 1,400 new and StreetReach team will also newly funded early learnreceive to spaces travel ing and support child care to Thompson Included every two in Manitoba. in months to work with this expansion areRCMP preand identify at-risk and vulschool spaces at Thomp-

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Working together to help young people creates Budget cuts deficit and opportunities and acare safer community for all increases health funding

son Children’s World and Early Learning and Child Care Thompson, as well as nursery school spaces at Riverside Daycare in Thompson. The agreement is about improved quality, accessibility, affordability and inclusivity in childcare, with consideration for families that are most in need of these services.

Also in Thompson, the Joint Action Group on Resource Development met this week as part of our government’s Look North initiative, which is aimed

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nerable youth. aThe team’s at developing long-term goal is to reduce the amount economic development of time spent lookingand for strategy for growth missing children who are prosperity in Northern at risk of sexual exploitaManitoba.

We are contion or involved in high-risk tinuing this work with behaviours, and helpNations ensure industry and First they are returned to places communities to unlock the

economic potential in our region.

These kinds of economic and service improvements are what we are focused on at the Manitoba legislature, especially now that the house is back in session. This week, our Minister of Finance, Cameron Friesen, introduced Budget 2018 that further reduces the provincial deficit by $319 million while raising the basic personal exemption on income tax and delivering the largest tax cut in our province’s

of safety. history.

“We are pleased to be As well, this year’s receiving funds that provincial these budget increaswill go to support two very es funding for health care deserving youth programs to its highest level ever in here in Thompson,” said Manitoba, further reduces Inspector ambulanceBrian fees, Edmonds, creates 60 officer charge ofposthe full-timeinparamedic

Thompson RCMP detachment. “This investment supports our youth and will help them make positive choices for bright futures.”

Our government is committed to keeping Manitobans safe and helping community leaders create positive change. During the minister’s visit we also met with City of Thompson councillors and officials to discuss justice, policing, and other issues Thompson is facing, and we met with Canadian Tire owner Mike Howell and his manager to better understand

the issues businesses face on a day-to-day basis in the Thompson downtown area. We also met with officers and toured the RCMP detachment, Thompson courthouse, sheriffs department, Crown office, probation services, the Hope North Youth Recovery Centre, and the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. When we work together to focus on the needs of at-risk young people, we create opportunities for individuals and a stronger safer community for all of us.

itions, boosts spending for the home cancer drug program and invests in new schools, infrastructure and other priorities such as the Look North initiative.

This legislative session will allow us to continue making our province a better place for generations to come, by staying on track with improvements in finances, services and the economy in order to provide stability, security and opportunity for families in the north and throughout Manitoba.

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Consumers deserve a break.

The reality is that consumers are facing fewer choices and have fewer rights in many sectors.

This is particularly the case with telecommunications, something that comes under federal jurisdiction.

In our region, consumers now have less choice with the sale of MTS to Bell. Despite objections about how this lessened competition, this was

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1. In Michael Martin Murphey’s “Wildfire,� who is Wildfire?

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2. Diana Ross, in 1973. It was her second solo No. 1 single, staying on the charts for a whopping 21 weeks.

3. Rupert Holmes, in 1974 on his album by the same name. Barbra Streisand discovered the album, and Holmes, and his career, were launched.

4. Donna Summer, in 1977. In a shocking move, the Library of Congress added it to the National Recording Registry.

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by Glen Campbell. The song was on the soundtrack for the 1980 film by the same name, the Clint Eastwood sequel to “Every Which Way But Loose.� The original role of Clyde the orangutan was played by two fill-ins, C.J. and Buddha.

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Then, slice and saute zucchini, and heat beans.

4 flour tortillas (10 inches each) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 medium zucchini (about 5 ounces each), each cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 can (15 ounces) Spanish-style red kidney beans 1 can (15 to 19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 (8-ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup) 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky-style salsa 1. Warm tortillas as label directs; keep warm.

2. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, salt and cinnamon, and cook until zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat kidney beans with their sauce and black beans just to simmering over medium heat; keep warm.

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Makes 4 servings. • Each serving: About 550 calories, 17g total fat (1g saturated), 25 mg cholesterol, 1,943 mg sodium, 77g carbohydrates, 29g protein.

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Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing a variety of patient care RESPONSIBILITIES: activities and related non-professional services necessary inby caring for the • Management of case loads as assigned supervisor; personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining • Empowers children and families to develop to theirexcellent fullest working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The potential; OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, • Court Values, policiespreparation; and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and Functions ancompetencies effective team member; will• incorporate NHRas core into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Awareness, Teamwork, and • Advocate for families andDiversity children; Collaboration, Development Self and Others, and Adaptability). • Referrals to other ofresources as needed;

Networkmust with external/internal The• incumbent fulfill the requirements ofcollaterals the Criminal Records/Vulnerable • Other duties as may beand assigned Person, Child Abuse Registry check Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

Your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ must clearly indicate how you Qualifications: qualifications.

Please submit three references at t meet Gradethe 12 education or equivalent of application. t time Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association on of qualifications t Salary: ExcellentBased knowledge Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, for andApplications: Internet) Deadline Monday, March 11, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m. t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required to:experience working with Pediatric cases preferred t Apply Previous t Ability to speak Cree an asset Advertisement # NAA132

Attention: Committee For complete list ofHiring qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.

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develop management skills for long term future considerations. together to improve the care e together to improve care • Fulloftime, permanent, 35 +the hours per week, must be bondable, We have an immediatelatter openie lives Manitobans. able to pass criminal background check, have driver’s licence lives of Manitobans. latter Job Posting Many more such collabclear i and access to own transportation.

Many more such collabclearg kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com eral orative projects will un• Must have excellent communication/typing skills, experience kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com orative projects will un- MAINTENANCE eral g TRADES PERSON 1 If you are looking for a career as a journe fold in the future, arising tion t Constituency Office: Microsoft Officearising and basic bookkeeping One Full-timepreferable.

Permanent Position technician, we have an opening foldwith infederal-provincial the future, tion t Constituency Offi ce: from in he • Preparing bank deposits, able to organize, prioritize and complete Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent or second level apprentic from federal-provincial in he Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent reduc agreements in areas such reports by deadline dates.

Eaglewood Addictions Centre Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 Thompson Ford offers competitiv reduc agreements in areas such as learning Manit • housing, Attention toearly detail, ability to work independently and Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 Thompson, MBwithin complete health care benefits Mani and a w as housing, early learning 204-677-2066 achild team environment applying confidentiality in all matters. and care, workforce billion Kelly Bindle supports growth and development in y 204-677-2066 and child care, workforce billion Kelly Bindle • Be open to new ideas and changes that may improve efficiency development, Indigenous at a ti The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience in day to day operations. development, Indigenous at a t initiatives and infrastrucdents of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors. • Ability to fill in for the manager when required/willingness to initiatives and infrastrucdents drop ture investments.

But our not well-served by a fed- which this approach hasPlease increa carry company cell phone in case not of emergency. well-served by a fedwhich this approach has ture investments.

But our increa eral government policy or been absolutely necessaryThompso government’s responsibilMa • Reporting Trainingtoprovided, flexible workthe environment, wages based eral government policy orof a semi-skilled been absolutely necessary the Residential Supervisor, qualified candidate performs work trades nature, up to government’s responsibilMa ity is to represent the best approach, we will speak are the federal carbon tax, 15 cial L Sta onlevel experience. the of Journeyperson status.

Incumbents are expected to possess certification in a technical field or experience approach, we will speak are the federal carbon tax, cial ity is to represent the best L up for them. federal business tax chaninterests of Manitobans. a tow Start date: Attn: Kay and proficiency in many related areas.ASAP The successful candidate will also perform a variety of maintenance, cleaning upThree for them. federal business tax chan- a tow interests of Manitobans. key issues for ges and federal healthSo when Manitobans are health Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: key issues for and custodial work.

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Closing date: February 16, 2018 • appreciate Performs building maintenance and minor construction not requiring We the interest of all applicants, however only those Journeyperson status. • individuals Performs preventative maintenance construction and repair work on building structures, systems, services and selected for interviews will be contacted. components. • Performs such cleaning functions as: dusting, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, washing floors, walls, etc., waxing, stocking lavatory supplies, general housekeeping requirements. • Snow clearing, collects and disposes of garbage and recycling materials, grounds keeping. • Performs minor maintenance work and repairs such as changing light bulbs, cleaning filters and ventilation louvers, minor repairs required to maintain AFM equipment in good order. • May oversee and assist Trades Helpers, Labourers, Operating Engineers Fifth ClassJOB and Building Service Workers.

OPPORTUNITY – External Posti May take charge of maintenance for a building including the heating plant and its related servicing and maintenance. • Marcel Colomb First Nation • Oversees related work done under contract.

JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Ter • Must complete all documents and reports as required.

Home Care necessary Nurse- supplies External • Ensures are Posting stocked and conducts minor repairs to related AFM equipment.

Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is • Ensures that duties are conducted to reflect good communication to staff, clients,applications and general public. for a full-time term positio • May participate on committees, teams Authority or work groups at the local,a regional, provincial or nationalNurse, level. Bachelor of Educat (Registered Marcel Colomb First Nation Health is seeking • Abides by the AFM’s Professional maintains at all times. funded under the Jordan Social Work), qualifi ed individual to Code fulfillofthe role of Practice Home and Care Nurse.professional conduct • Responsible for fully cooperating in efforts to improve client safety and eliminatingFirst potential risks. Project for Marcel Colom Initiative • Summary Responsible for supporting and following established Workplace Safety and HealthThe policies and procedures. purpose of the newly funded Jorda Job Child by First Project is to implement a co • Responsible for protecting the health and wellbeing of staff, clients, visitors and community following established integrated approach of coordinated se infection andCare controlManager, policies andthe procedures.

Reporting toprevention the Home Home Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to p Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting and respond to children with complex QUALIFICATIONS & preserving the health of Marcel Colomb community and their families, in partnership with o members through services directed to home care social professionals and agencies. The clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & • Grade 12 education. significantly contribute to quality of life practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses • Technical coursework, building technology and/or suitable combination of education and minimal threefamilies years are enabled children and their Act & in compliance with the College of Registered related experience. that is as full and as normal as possibl Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian • Must have a valid class 5 driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle.

Nurses Association Codeofof for & directssystems operation Position Good working knowledge oneEthics; or more cares trades, plant or building and maintenance, construction • Summary: the overall care of clients; is responsible for advocating, functions and techniques or specific knowledge and skills relative to job responsibilities. providing educating & supporting clients to tools in a safeThe • Abilityinformation, to operate automotive equipment, machinery, hand or power and efficient manner. position provides a Case Manager ensure that the highest possible standard of service is • Must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to oversee contractors. community health service in conjunctio provided; Marceleffectively Colomb policies & procedures; care team. The Case Manager will prov • Abilityfollows to communicate in English including written and orally, French an asset. works in abemultidisciplinary & may called • Must physically capable ofteam performing thebe duties of mechanical maintenance. & peer support to the Child Developme upon to assist with dutiesto,within ofdiverse the populations. Assistant to the Case Manager and Re • Understanding of, other and sensitivity workingthe withscope culturally department.

SCTC community to provide a m • Painting and custodial skills a must, with strong ability to understand mechanical each systems. delivery for children with complex need • Ability to foster and work in a team environment.

Position Requirements: families.

Provide elements in which ser • Demonstrate the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communication. particular responsibility to take the lead effective development, delivery and rev • Registered Licensed Practical ThisNurse positionormay require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.

Recognize the deficits with service sys • CRNM or CLPN – Active Registration It is an AFM practice to conduct criminal records and child abuse registry checks prior totofinalizing thechildren appointment of protect through early interv • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License successful candidates. of information, effective co-ordination o • Daily access to a vehicle appropriate training. • Criminal record & child abuse registry checks •Competition 2 years of related nursing experience No.: 2019-029 QualiďŹ cations: •SalaryProfi ciency in Microsoft Word,anExcel, Outlook Range: $23.82 to $26.39 hour plus remoteness allowance if applicable • Immunization record up to date Closing Date: March 13, 2019 • RN or BN preference for someone background in rehab care and mu Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late standing with CRNM; or Bachelor submissions willTO: be accepted.

APPLY IN WRITING Director, Northern Area Bachelor of Social Work Eaglewood Addictions Centre • Supervisory and case manageme Applications Must Include: • Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle C Addictions Foundation of Manitoba • Child development background o 90 Princeton Drive • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet • Experience working in First Nation the position requirements Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 • CPR and First Aide Certification; • Resume • Excellent computer skills Fax: 204-677-7328 • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Knowledge of Cree language and afmnorth@afm.mb.ca • ThreeE-mail: references (colleague, supervisor or manager) • A highly-motivated individual who and contact information has a proven ability to work with a •We thank Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks Foundation of Manitoba of accuracy and attention to deta all applicants for their interest in employment with the Addictions however only those (orfor indication that they been applied for) • Excellent time management and f selected further consideration willhave be contacted • Personal contact information (phone & email) • Effective verbal and listening com • Strong leadership, critical thinking Foundation of Manitobawithout values diversity and problem solving skills.

Your application The willAddictions not proceed to interview the and lived experience • Valid Driver’s License, with ability above information. To obtain a complete job description, www.afm.mb.ca • The position is subject to satisfac for additional information or to apply for this position other checks, and is subject to te please contact or submit your application to: in a proposed written agreement.

Email or drop off only Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre

Please forward a resume with 3 referen cover letter, in confidence, to:

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Food inspection agency recalls Compliments chicken nuggets due to suspected salmonella contamination Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets have been recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection agency (CFIA) announced Feb. 27.

The recall is for Compliments Chicken Nuggets – Breaded Chicken Cutlettes, Uncooked (1.5 kilograms) with a best before date of July 18, 2019, an outer box lot code of 2019 JL 18 and an inner bag lot code of 1998M. The product was distributed in every province excluding Quebec.

The nuggets were produced by Sofina Foods Inc. The recall follows a Jan. 25 recall of Crisp & Delicious Chicken Breast Nuggets in 1.6-kilogram bags with a best before date of July 19, 2019, also produced by Sofina. This product was distributed in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and may have been distributed in other provinces or territories.

Currently, there are 59 cases of illness in 10 provinces linked to this outbreak, the CFIA says, including four in Manitoba. No deaths have occurred as a result of the contamination Consumers who have bought these products are advised to return them to the store where they bought them or to throw them out and retailers and restaurants should not sell or serve these products, the CFIA says.

Symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, chills, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache, nausea and vomiting and usually appear six to 72 hours after exposure to salmonella bacteria. They last about four to seven days.

Infants, children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to serious illness but anyone can get sick from a salmonella infection. Most people recover fully after a few days and it is possible for people who are infected to not show symptoms but still be capable of spreading the infection.

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Canadian Food Inspection Agency Compliments brand chicken nuggets with an outer box lot code of 2019 JL 18 and an inner box lot code of 1998M were recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to possible salmonella contamination Feb. 27. This follows a previous recall of Crisp & Delicious Chicken Breast Nuggets Jan. 25. Both products were produced by Sofina Foods Inc.

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The Job Fair is an opportunity to meet and greet the Kelsey Bus Lines 2014 staff and learn more about an exciting career as a Motor Coach Driver and a Bus Depot Representative. The job descriptions are available upon request.

For more information please contact: Kelsey Bus Lines 2014 Attention: Human Resources Box 10250 Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0

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