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report of a man in distress near Spruce Road around 9:30 a.m. March 8. Officers began resuscitative efforts on Yellowback until paramedics arrived. He was then taken to Thompson General Hospital for medical attention and died there that evening. Yellowback’s death was investigated by Thompson RCMP, the RCMP “D” Division Major Crime Unit, the Manitoba North District Forensic Identifica-
tion Section and Police Dog Services as well as the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Thompson RCMP are asking anyone with information about where Yellowback was or what he was doing March 8 to call the detachment at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www. manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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RCMP photo Preston Yellowback, 21, from Gods River, was found unresponsive near Juniper Park March 8 and later died in hospital. Thompson RCMP are seeking information about what he was doing in the hours before he was found.
Thompson hotels experiencing significant drop in business due to COVID-19 pandemic stronger chemicals with peroxide that will kill bacteria Hotels in Thompson are and viruses in 45 seconds. We experiencing a significant are also giving our workers drop in business and taking personal protective equipadditional health and safety ment (PPE), especially our precautions following news cleaners, because they are of the first several COVID-19 the most vulnerable. We don’t cases in Manitoba. As of know if the guests are sneezMarch 18, 17 people had ing on the bedding, so PPE is tested positive for COVID-19 mandatory.” in the province. Buffet breakfasts have Ethel Timbang, manager of also been modified in order the Best Western in Thompto protect guests, explained son, has seen a massive drop Timbang. in business, and is deploying “So the buffet breakfast is health and safety measures to not recommended right now,” protect staff from infection. she said. “There will be por“We are down to 20 per tion control. We are also offercent occupancy,” she said. ing breakfast sandwiches. All “We still have guests, but are sealed. These are areas that not expecting this kind of ocThompson Citizen photo by James Snell could potentially spread the cupancy in March, because The Best Western Hotel and other Thompson hotels have seen business drop in the wake of the first positive test for the virus.” usually we are busy in the first COVID-19 virus in Manitoba, which was announced last week. Bedford said the Quality quarter of the year. We are Inn has closed its breakfast normally at 85 per cent. We she said. “The situation is March and April are canAlicia Bedford at the Qual- cent. That’s a huge hit for us.” room. will reduce our workforce for changing day by day. We celled,” he explained. “But ity Inn said she has experioffer a hot Timbang has taken major Nickel Belt“Normally News photowe by Ian Graham what the operation dictates.” buffet,” she explained. “It’s don’t know from one day to we are not laying anyone enced many cancellations. steps to protect customers and Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. Donna Bennett of the Mys- the next how this will affect off. Staff are staying with us. now just going to be a pre“We are seeing shortened staff from COVID-19. tery Lake Hotel said pandemic to bagged BY IAN GRAHAM For all the harshbreakfast. weather write things that you have ‘Oh, just as right?’ not very“We’ve safe thing when people say stays,” sheasaid. gone swallow “We have upgraded our packaged us.” We’reI’m hoping thatbad, things will was fears have hit her business to Ramandeep We have closed our EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have these and to figure out. It’s pretty do in but I jumped at defit. I that Churchill residents the dangers offitness polar Singhclear of pick upall soon. It stories all depends down occupancy most cleaning chemical,” she ex- and hard. centre. deMeulles Our housekeeping Though she’s now written Thompson’s when I get through.” to capture them like for thought that was exciting should find somewhere said if is it Best Value Inn & Ionneed the other businesses initely with this. [Normally] plained.just “Before we were bears, “Our about occupancy is 30 per Suites goingbeen to beviable by request only, a book her experienDeMeulles said are shealmost wrote my grandchildren really thetoplane live. she would says “sales contractors coming in, and until Monday Fridaylanded we areand be- easier using atochemical that would had centgrowing right now, dropping to her and shortened hours for our ces up in Churchill, theyand willwhether be lost or if they throwing the kill“To say,or‘Those moved back to Churchdeadbook, now.”titled Whispers in because conferences tweenstarted 90 and 100 per cent full. a virus bacteriapeople in 10 have three per cent next week,” staff.” Addictions Foundation of the“All Wind: from the fuel andwe I realized, ‘Holy live we there. They ill in a heartbeat. don’t.” the Stories reservations for Inot schools are open.” Rightoffnow are at 74 per choose minutes.toNow are using BY JAMES SNELL
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Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisalways thought she would you know what, this his- tory and I would tell people do. tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, “In my youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was forThe university realized, do.toMy and they purposeand of this column is let mom’s you, an -19.elder We and intend27,’ to keep you went fully‘What?’” updated ‘Holy, I’m not bad we at this, she’s artist, 24/7 she’s on gotour so website: Looking back, some of our readers, know recognize theanchalwww.thompsoncitright?’ that I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things lenges the current COVID-19 pandemic izen.net a of skill cause she alwaysIttells herintention she might not do again. is lot creating forinalluniversity of us. is our to print and deliver and out of there with very stories at Parksour Canada in “I the did outlets some pretty bizarre Wecame are taking this issue seriously newspapers to that remain a very strong in my Churchill and open I’ve always stuff fuel hauls and remain 100 skill per cent committed to servin the City of like Thompson andinto to the writing and confi in hounded her, ‘Please, high Arctic at -35,” said ing the needs of ourdence community during this outlying just communities. Our papers will carry my writing. write very personnel put it on are tape, Iup-to-date will write it deMeulles. “It didn’tasdawn difficult time. IOur editorial COVID-19 information well clear and that’s(by it. It’s there. you with becauseasyour storynews. on me after. That was a fully engaged phone and for email) all other Ouruntil delivery personnel Some peoplenews say it’s kind of and is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous to do. community happenings particuhave been asked to be speciallything diligent in blunt events or direct. tendaround never done it and I thought, Being on a plane fuel larly andI don’t changes COVID providing social distancing for full ourofread-
cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the Another thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” to such a small population peopleoffice. of Churchshe’s box got ers. Please respect their wishthink for the social We will beNow placingthat a newspaper now,” deMeulles says. onedoor book under belt, ill really wantoutside to thrive. distancing as well. our front which willher remain Though not to there built their worlds deMeulles says she may try We haveshe’s decided createThey’ve work from stocked with papers. any longer, her parents weour feel to produce another. home solutions for alland of ourthere. staff. How This would It is sincere hope that all of you reher sister if someone to you and “I have another book in will affectand our other abilityfamily to provide personalcamemain safe and healthy during this outbreak said,offering ‘I’m sorry,of you have to me,” she practice says. “It’spersonal a darker members service at still our are. office. We are now COVID-19. Please “My cousin the leave homehygiene, community story, moredistancing, about personrestricted access owns to employees only. your Please maintain social and hardware store there,” she and we’re goingself-quarantine to displace with al growth call ahead to make arrangements if you wish the veryand firststruggles. symptoms says. somewhere elsematch and allthose Maybe in virus. the next five years to visit one or more of our staffyou as many of that of this Because of the that, and youryouit’s I’ll focus on them will be taking work your fromloved homeones Wishing all something well, deMeulles fiand ndswill it hard to available historyatisthe gone?’” doing.” opportunity not be Lynn Taylor, Publisher
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OBITUARY LAWRENCE W. HASSARD U.E. passed away at Northern Spirit Manor in Thompson, March 13, 2020. Lawrence was born December 7, 1923 at Valley River, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his wife, Lilian, infant daughter Dixie, his parents Edwin Hassard and Isabelle Secord as well as his younger brothers Delmer and wife Pauline, Garry and nephew, Terry. He will be greatly missed by his children; Linda Dutchak (Ken), Patricia Cheponis (Robert), Deborah Leonard (John) and Darcy Hassard (Chris and daughter Amanda). Grandchildren Jody, Jason, Jillian, Cynthia, Rebecca, Geoffrey, Brett and Timothy. Great grandchildren Andrew, Christopher, Greyson, Carter, Elsie and Lee as well as great great grandson, Harrison. Lawrence is survived by his older cousins Bernice and Lorna, sister-in-law, Leona Hassard and several nieces and nephews. A World War II veteran, Lawrence served overseas during the war in the Royal Canadian Airforce. He was stationed at Warrington, Lancashire when he met Lilian who was in the Royal Air Force. They met on the train platform in Warrington and later married after receiving permission from both the Royal and Royal Canadian airforce commanders. After the war ended, Lawrence returned home to Dernic, Saskatchewan along with his squadron on the Queen Elizabeth. Lilian, a war bride and their three month old daughter arrived in Halifax some months later. Lawrence left Buchanan, Saskatchewan and came to Thompson in 1960 to work at Inco. He retired in 1985. The first year was spent in camp living in a tent. When his family joined him in Thompson in 1961, they moved into apartment R on Fox Bay and later to Teal Avenue. Lawrence would continue to live there until approximately four years ago when health issues dictated a move to the care home. Lawrence loved the north, hunting and fishing were very important to him. Both of these activities were often shared with his good friend, Jim Hickey. He made a couple of trips to the Yukon, one with brother Garry and family and the other with grandson Jason. He continued to share those memories often and said more than once that “if I was 50 years younger I’d move there.” Lawrence always looked forward to visits and telephone calls with his family. He liked to keep “up with the news” and politics was a keen interest throughout his adult life. Lawrence was a descendent of several United Empire Loyalist families who came to Canada during or after the Revolutionary War. He enjoyed receiving two certificates that proved his lineage to his 4x great grandfather, Stephen Secord UEL and 6x great grandmother, Sarah Kast McGinnis UEL. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Chapel Lawn, Winnipeg, Manitoba will occur at a later date. Lastly, Lawrence’s family would like to thank the staff of the Northern Spirit Manor, Thompson General Hospital and especially Dr. Chaudhry for all their help and care.
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Licensed child-care centres in Manitoba shutting down March 21, but home-based child-care providers can continue to operate The Manitoba government announced March 17 that services at licensed childcare centres in the province would be suspended at the end of the day on Friday, March 20 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Home-based child-care providers are being allowed to continue operations beyond March 20 and the province is creating dedicated child-care options for front-line and essential services staff such as health care workers, police, firefighters or paramedics who can not find alternative child care. People included in this group can call 204-945-0776 or 1-888-213-4754.
The government also announced that all casinos were closed down as of midnight March 17 and that public health officials are recommending the immediate suspension of visitors to long-term health care facilities, except for compassionate reasons or in the event of imminent death. Public health officials are also recommending the cancellation of gatherings for more than 50 people and advising all Manitobans to cancel or postpone any non-essential international travel. All returning international travellers must self-isolate and monitor themselves for 14 days after returning to Canada and physicians, health-care providers and support
staff returning from international must self-identify to their organization or site’s occupational health services. A new online assessment tool to help people determine if they need to call health links is now available and can be accessed via the provincial COVID-19 website at https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/. More than 2,000 patients have visited dedicated testing sites in Winnipeg, Thompson, Flin Flon, The Pas and Brandon One hundred people were screened and 13 tested for COVID-19 in Thompson during the testing site’s first day of operations March 16, the Northern Regional Health Authority said.
Most scheduled court hearings being cancelled until May In-custody youth and adult matters still being heard in Thompson and elsewhere BY IAN GRAHAM
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Manitoba’s court system is cancelling hearings in order to reduce the risk of participants being exposed to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Effective March 16, all provincial circuit court sittings throughout Manitoba are cancelled up to and including May 1 and circuit court matters have been adjourned until the first scheduled sitting
of that circuit following May 1. All adult and youth out-of-custody appearances in Thompson and other locations between March 17 and May 1 have been cancelled. The Thompson court and other locations remain open to deal with in-custody matters and the provincial court is available to hear applications with respect to other urgent matters. Child protection sittings included scheduled hearings are cancelled up to
and including May 1. Protection order applications will continue to be heard by judicial justices of the peace. Court of Queen’s Bench general matters scheduled to proceed in Thompson between March 17 and April 17 are adjourned until a special administrative assignment list that will be conducted by telephone at 9:30 a.m. on April 16. Family division matters appearing on the April 6 list are adjourned to the May 4 list.
Canadian government expanding COVID-19 supports for individuals BY CASSIDY DANKOCHIK FLIN FLON REMINDER
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $82 billion in funding for Canadians March 18 to help fight the economic impacts of COVID-19. The money will be split between tax breaks and expanded federal programs. “We are focused on making sure that people who are not getting income or revenue because of this COVID-19 challenge, have the money to be able to pay for groceries, to pay their rent, to support their families through this difficult time,” Trudeau said. The measures include waiving the one-week waiting period for Employment Insurance (EI) for those in quarantine. They are also expanding the EI program to people it does not currently cover. According to the federal government’s website, the expansion will be available in April and ad-
ministered through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), providing $900 every two weeks to those eligible. Canada is also proposing a one-time Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Canada Child Benefit (CCB) rebate to be paid in May. “Together, the proposed enhancements of the GST and CCB will give a single parent with two children and low to modest income nearly $1,500 in additional short-term support,” the response plan reads. They’ll also be providing $305 million for a new Indigenous community support fund, a six-month moratorium on the repayment of student loans and reducing the minimum withdrawals from certain retirement plans. “This will provide flexibility to seniors that are concerned that they may be required to liquidate their registered retirement income
funds assets to meet minimum withdrawal requirements. Similar rules would apply to individuals receiving variable benefit payments under a defined contribution registered pension plan,” the plan reads. The government is also adding $150 million to a fund to help people fighting homelessness and another $50 million to women and children fleeing violence. The CRA is also pushing back the deadline for individuals to file their taxes to June 1. The plan also outlines what measures Canada’s banks are taking to help those who are struggling because of COVID-19 and its rippling effects. “Canada’s large banks have confirmed that this support will include up to a sixmonth payment deferral for mortgages and the opportunity for relief on other credit products,” it reads.
“These targeted measures respond to immediate challenges being faced across the country and will help stabilize the Canadian economy.” Trudeau said he is confident the Canadian economy can absorb a COVID-related hit. “We also know that the fundamentals of the Canadian economy are strong,” he said. “Once we get rolling again, the capacity of the federal government to invest in the economy, to support businesses and individuals will ensure that we bounce back strongly. We have the fiscal room to do this because of prudent decision making over the past five years. We will be able to ensure that our economy gets back up to speed very quickly.” Full details on the extra supports available can be found at www.canada. ca/en/department-finance/ economic-response-plan.
Council meetings can be held without the public physically present for safety reasons due to COVID-19 pandemic BY IAN GRAHAM
EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Manitoba’s Municipal Relations department is interpreting “public” as applied to city council meetings in a broader way to enable municipal governments to function without exposing anyone to undue risk as the COVID-19
pandemic continues. A department spokesperson told the Nickel Belt News that alternate methods of public participation in council meetings such as livestreaming, teleconferencing or providing recordings after the fact will enable public access to councils’ deliberations. The method
chosen should be comparable to public attendance at such meetings. In the case of public hearings, held to receive feedback from the public about specific decisions, municipalities can hold them if they can provide an equivalent level of public participation. Residents must
be able to make presentations, ask questions and register objections or voice their support. If municipalities can not meet these legislative requirements for public participation, public hearings should be postponed until it is safe for members of the public to be physically present.
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MKO First Nations asked to ban gatherings of 10 or more people, monitor comings and goings in response to COVIOD-19 pandemic BY IAN GRAHAM
EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 26 Northern Manitoba First Nations represented by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) are being asked to ban gatherings smaller than what the provincial public health department currently recommends due to the poorer living conditions and health of their residents. “We’ve asked our communities to stop all gatherings of 10 [people] and over,” said Dr. Barry Lavallee, a medical advisor for MKO’s Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin, at a March 18 press conference in Winnipeg.”We need to take more aggressive measures.” The provincial public health department is currently recommending no gatherings of 50 or more people. MKO First Nations are also being asked to cancel school day care and head start programs immediately, if they haven’t done so, and to monitor who is coming and going from their communities. “We’re asking the communities control their borders effective immediately,’
said Lavallee, adding that doctors or nurses who have travelled internationally should not be sent to work in First Nations until 14 days after they return to Canada. “We do anticipate there will be a reduction in some health services going forward.” MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee said northern First Nations have to go further than the overall public health recommendations because they have overcrowded housing, many residents with underlying medical conditions and fewer health services available. “First Nations are at a greater risk and they’re more vulnerable than the rest of Canadian society,” Settee said. “The living conditions in the north are very different. It will spread fast. Our response will determine the impact of the virus in our First Nations.” Chief provincial public health officer Brent Roussin said there have not been any positive tests for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, on any Manitoba First Nations as of March 18. The kits used to test for the virus are the same as those used to test for any other respiratory infection, Roussin said, so there’s no reason testing can
not be done in First Nations if that becomes necessary. Lavallee said if testing does occur in MKO First Nations, it may be done in an alternate location rather than a nursing station or health centre, such as a school building. Settee said the North West Company, which operates Northern stores in many northern First Nations, has assured him that they are taking steps to ensure an adequate inventory of food as well as sanitation supplies and that prices will not go up during the pandemic. There is a dire need for sanitation products in MKO First Nations at this time and Settee said he hopes federal funding for First Nations responses to the COVID-19 pandemic can be used to buy such supplies in bulk. “The situation is very critical at this time,” he said. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee said March 18 that northern First Nations are at a greater risk from the COVID 19 pandmiec than other Canadians. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
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RCMP officers checking for COVID-19 symptoms during calls and among prisoners BY IAN GRAHAM
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Thompson RCMP detachment Staff Sgt. Chris Hastie says officers are aware of the symptoms of COVID-19 and taking them into account when responding to calls. “If a person is set or were to be arrested and displays apparent symptoms of
COVID-19, Thompson Fire & Emergency Services will be contacted for immediate assistance and medical treatment,” he says. “The safety of the public is paramount in these sort of instances.” The same precaution applies to people being lodged in detachment cells and Thompson RCMP is at-
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tempting to house prisoners in cells by themselves when possible. Medical assessments of prisoners were already part of the standard operating procedure prior to the current novel coronavirus pandemic. Manitoba RCMP is asking the public not to visit their 80 detachments in Manitoba in person if
possible “For precautionary reasons due to COVID-19, effectively immediately, we are asking that the public only visit a detachment if it’s urgent,” said a March 17 news release from Manitoba RCMP media relations. People who wish to discuss a non-urgent matter are being asked to phone their local de-
tachment, while those with an detachment received over the emergency should call 911 first weekend since the first or the emergency number for positive test for COVID-19 their detachment - 204-677- in Manitoba last week and subsequent cancellation of 6911 in Thompson. Fingerprinting and criminvarious events and gathereducentr.dumont@gmail.com al record check services have ings but he expects any effect been cancelled until further resulting from people pracnotice. tising social distancing could Sister Andrea Dumont Hastie said there was no be evident in upcoming days. noticeable change in the vol“This weekend should be ume of calls the Thompson the tell-tale,” he said.
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Recreation staff removing ice and performing deep cleaning of TRCC now that it and other city facilities are closed to the public With City of Thompson facilities closed to the public as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, recreation department staff are removing ice from the C.A. Nesbitt and Gordon Beard arenas at the Thompson Regional Community Centre and working on refunds for cancelled gym passes and facility bookings. “They’re also completing a deep clean of the facility,” says city communications
officer Kacper Antoszewski. “We’re aware that some gym users have personal belongings stored at the TRCC, and staff are working on a plan to retrieve those as well.” In addition to answering phones and responding to public inquiries, clerks at City Hall are assisting with data entry, aiding communication between departments, preparing mail and keeping department
files organized, accessible and up to date. Work on the new wastewater treatment plant, which is still being operated by Bird Construction, the general contractor for the project, is unaffected by the pandemic shutdown. Community safety officers are following protocols similar to those of the RCMP to reduce the risk of exposure in the line of duty, the city says.
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have a safe work procedure in place with respect to dunnage and the loading of trucks. Six other charges related to the January 2018 workplace death of the 22-yearold were stayed. Barry Swan, Maytwayashing’s father, said he’s faced discrimination while seeking justice. “If Todd were another race, this would have been handled a lot differently,” he said. “That’s what he [the lawyer] said.” “We feel like we’ve been sold out,” Swan said. “Quite honestly, no one cares about our family. What does this mean for other people’s kids moving forward? What message are we sending to the kids? I don’t want to see anyone laying dead at work like
Todd because someone is “I’ve written a letter to unsafe and just wants to the chief medical exammake money.” iner of Manitoba in hopes Swan alleges that Work- of starting an inquest, place Safety and Health but we’ve heard nothing relied on an investigation back.” done by Forbes Bros. “How Swan said that he “alcan anyone make up a lie most fell down and died about a story like Todd’s?” in Thompson when they he said. “Workplace be- announced charge number lieved them. We are wait- five was the only one, the ing for Forbes Bros. to file rest they got away with.” their defence in order for “What does that do movthings to proceed.” ing forward?,” said Swan. A spokesperson for “What does that do for Forbes Bros. said, “Mani- Manitoba?” toba Workplace Safety and A Forbes Bros spokesHealth did conduct their person said the company own investigation; it was sympathizes with the Maytheir investigation which twayashing family. the evidence for the char“We acknowledge that ges was based.” no amount of fine will Thompson RCMP Swan said he thought bring back Todd and Forbes Bros. was going to nothing can take away Drug Tip Line be prosecuted for a more the pain and suffering of serious charge than the one his family, friends and the they pleaded guilty to. community.”
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“They may be reassigned to alternative roles if our operations require them,” said Antoszewski. For more information about how they City of Thompson is dealing with COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, as well as general information about the pandemic, visit the COVID-19 section of the city’s website at http://www.thompson. ca/p/covid-19.
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The family of Todd Maytwayashing, a Lake Manitoba First Nation man who died in a 2018 workplace accident at Manitoba Hydro’s Limestone Yard while working on a transmission line from Manitoba Hydro’s Keeyask Generating Station to the Radisson Converter Station, is taking legal action against Manitoba Hydro and two Alberta-based contractors – Forbes Bros. Ltd. and GST Logistics. The civil suit, filed by Mary Maytwayashing, comes after Forbes Bros. pleaded guilty and were fined $150,000 in provincial court in Thompson Feb. 12 for one count under the Workplace Safety and Health Act of failing to
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RCMP looking for missing 15-year-old in Thompson Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Jersey Zander Moose of Thompson, who was last seen on the evening of March 11 near Hudson Bay in the Burntwood area. Moose is described as 5’3” and 115 pounds with a thin build, black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Moose’s whereabouts can call the Thompson RCMP detachment at 204677-6909 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Fifteen positive COVID-19 tests in Manitoba as of March 18 BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER
Thompson RCMP photos Fifteen-year-old Jersey Moose of Thompson was last seen March 11 near Hudson Bay in Thompson’s Burntwood area.
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The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is April 13, 2020. The program is scheduled to begin September 2020. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student.
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Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/ social_work/programs/northern/591.html
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Manitoba’s case load for COVID-19 more than doubled March 17-18, going from eight cases to 17 thanks to nine new presumptive cases. Most cases as of March 18 involved people in their 50s or older, with seven of the nine newest cases reported within Winnipeg. A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s, both in Winnipeg, were among the nine presumptive positive tests reported March 17-18. The two remaining presumptive cases involved a man and a woman, both in their 60s, from within the Southern Health Sante-Sud
Health Region. More than 2,000 tests had been completed in Manitoba as of March 18. Testing stations for COVID-19 are now open in Winnipeg, Thompson, Flin Flon, The Pas, and Brandon. All testing sites operate by referral only and are not to be used as walk-in clinics. Any Manitoban worried they may either have or have been exposed to COVID-19 is asked to call the Health Links-Info Sante hotline at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-3159257. Shared Health Manitoba also has an online tool to determine whether or not any reported symptoms demand action.
Parents urged to keep kids home BY IAN GRAHAM
EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) said March 18 that the minister of education was encouraging parents to keep children home from school before the official suspension of classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The province announced last week that classes would be suspended for
three weeks beginning March 23. Classes missed for the remainder of this week were not formally marked on student records and any examinations or assignments scheduled for the week of March 16-20 will not affect student grades. The Manitoba Teachers’ Society called on the province earlier this week to suspend classes immediately, rather than waiting until next Monday.
Council approves agreement with consultants to help develop public safety strategy BY IAN GRAHAM
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At their March 16 meeting, Thompson city council voted unanimously in favour of entering an agreement with the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance (CSKA) to develop a community safety strategy. Established in 2015 and based in Saskatoon, CSKA is a government-supported non-profit corporation that facilitates research and knowledge development to improve professional practices in the community safety system and improve safety and well-being outcomes. The provincial government announced March 2 in Thompson that it was providing $35,000 to the City of Thompson to pay for CSKA to help existing community organizations come together and develop a comprehensive community safety strategy. CSKA executive director Cal Corley, a former RCMP assistant commissioner, and research associate Janos Botschner, a behavioural scientist with a joint doctorate in social and developmental psychology, were in Thompson March 12 for meetings with safety strategy steer-
ing committee organizations and also spoke to the city’s public safety committee at their meeting later that day. Corley said that CSKA supports the design and implementation of new approaches to community safety that involve more than just policing. “The traditional view of community safety was really a police-centric one,” he said. CSKA’s role with Thompson’s safety strategy is to pull interested parities together and help establish terms of reference. “There’s lot of disparate, very good activities, programs, services being provided. Our role now is to work with the parties. The plan is important but it’s not as important as the process.” Responding to a question from deputy mayor Les Ellsworth during the March 12 public safety meeting about whether actions can be taken before the strategy is complete, Botschner said, “As people come together
… they may see that they can start to act on things very, very quickly.” City manager Anthony McInnis said at the March 16 council meeting that the plan was to have public consultations in April facilitated by CSKA, though those plans may be derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as gatherings of 50 or more people are currently being discouraged. The funding from the province has not yet been received, McInnis said, but the provincial government told the city it can go ahead and pay CSKA using existing funds from reserves and that the money from the province will arrive by the end of the month. Coun. Jeff Fountain asked if the $35,000 was only for the information-gathering phase of the strategy development. “The funds for the public safety meeting are included,” said McInnis.
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Fighting the potential spread of COVID-19 in our communities and workplaces Government increasingly out of touch Friday, March 2, 2018
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Thompson’s Operation Red Nose holiday season designated driver program brought in the thirdhighest donations in the province in 2017, behind Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. Total donations in Thompson were $9,364.50, with Portage la Prairie bringing in $13,498.05 and WinNiki Ashton nipeg $37,349.62. Last
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The Thompson Golf Club is seeking a General Manager for its operations for the 2020 season. He/ she will be responsible for the daily operations of the club. Duties include HR management, customer service, daily bookings, cash outs and deposits, and administration of facility rules and regulations. This is a seasonal position from May 7th to October 7th inclusive. The GM may be exposed to adverse weather and stressful situations, and will have irregular working hours and days. Qualifications: • Completed high school diploma or equivalent. College or university degree preferred. • Valid driver’s license. • Computer Literate – experience in Microsoft Office and POS systems used in golf operations, Golf Now is an asset. • Must possess excellent intrapersonal skills and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service with strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • At least 3 years of Pro Shop managerial experience, or equivalent managerial experience. • Must have significant retail sales experience. Submit your application with resume and references to macauley@mts.net or mail to Box 1205 R8N 1P1. Deadline for applications is March 31st 2020 We thank everyone in advance for your interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Or for more information contact: Ramona Tkachuk, CA, CPA, CAFM Director of Finance/Administration Phone: 431-230-2930
Duties: Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts receivable such as statements using computerized and manual systems. Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile A/R payment transactions in a subledger or computer system. Prepare period reports. Respond to tenant inquiries, maintain good tenant relations and issue work orders. Act as support for other finance positions when required. Perform other related duties as requested. Qualifications: Certificate in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and two years of finance experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be bondable. Experience with SAGE 300 (ACCPAC) modules, Microsoft Office programs with emphasis in Excel spreadsheets. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in a fully integrated office environment. Ability to work under sporadic stress and/or pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. A written application with detailed resume, including minimum two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your most recent immediate supervisors should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 Late applications will not be accepted
We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications: • Grade 12 or GED • Carpentry and mechanical skills • Valid Manitoba driver’s licence • Preference will be given to those who hold current valid Water Level 1 or 2 certification. Applicants who do not already possess this certification must be able to get certification within 6 months of hire • Obtain other certifications as required The starting salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Please drop off your resume with the Community Administrative Officer or email your resume to thicketportagecc@outlook.com. Deadline for applications to be received at the council office is Friday, March 27, 2020. Council reserves the right to repost for the position where no qualified applications are received.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Foster Care Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Golf Course Turf Maintenance Person
Reporting to the Keewatin Housing Association Inc. Property Manager, the Tenant Relations Officer/Accounts Receivable is responsible for providing tenant services, performing data entry and related duties in posting accounts receivable payments. The Tenant Relations Officer/Accounts Receivable will also provide support with monthly bank reconciliations, daily transactions processing, and other monthly financial processing procedures as requested.
The public works employee will be responsible for: • Caretaking in all the buildings and small carpentry repairs as required • Pick up, dispose and maintain garbage at a community waste site • Road clearing and maintenance • Maintain the water supply system to assure its continual operation in providing a safe community water supply • Providing direction and supervision to part-time support staff • Equipment maintenance • Wastewater systems maintenance • Other duties as required (Including Graveyard work/ maintenance)
OFFICE: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB
“We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.”
JOB ADVERTISEMENT KEEWATIN HOUSING ASSOCIATION INC. TENANT RELATIONS OFFICER/ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)
JOB POSTING
AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
Email: rtkachuk@nikanaa.ca
KEEWATIN HOUSING ASSOCIATION INC. / AUTHORITY
Thicket Portage Community Council Thicket Portage Community Council requires the services of a full-time public works employee for the protection and operation of its public works facilities.
Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking an individual for the position of Payroll / Payables Clerk.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Payroll experience is required • Some accounting training and/or college diploma in Business Administration; • Must be proficient at any Computerized Accounting Software, Word, Excel and data; a working knowledge of Sage would be an asset • Must have the ability to perform duties independently; • Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license; this is a condition of employment. • Must pass Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Records Check; this is a condition of employment. • Basic knowledge of the CFS Act would be an asset
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The Thompson Golf Club is seeking a Golf Course Turf Maintenance person for its operations for the 2020 season. This is a seasonal full time position that runs from the beginning of May through to the end of September which may involve working on weekends. We are looking for a team player who is enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable, and enjoys working outdoors. Duties and Responsibilities: • Daily mowing of Greens, Tees, Fairways and Rough areas using a variety of mechanical equipment and hand tools in a safe manner • Daily golf course set-up including hole changing, tee blocks, garbage collection • Bunker grooming with and without mechanical equipment • Assist with topdressing, aeration, brushing, dew removal and hand watering • Maintain esthetics of golf course through clippings collection, line trimming and cart path trimming and clearing • Maintain tidy working areas with regular cleaning of equipment, storage areas, and maintenance shop • Observes all safety standards and works in a safe manner at all times. • Performs all other duties as required Minimum Qualifications: • Ability to follow direction and work independently as well as part of the team • Ability to work outside in hot/cold conditions • Ability to operate various motorized vehicles (with training) • Ability to operate small hand held landscaping equipment in a safe manner (with training) • Must be reliable • Must display professionalism at all times and portray a positive image, in accordance with the company’s policies and expectations Thompson Golf Club will accept applications until April 15, 2020 Submit your application with resume to memgam11@mymts.net or mail to: Thompson Golf Club P.O Box 1205 Thompson Manitoba R8N 1P1 We thank everyone in advance for your interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Foster Care Worker will perform a full range of foster care activities for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba; this includes recruitment, home assessments, orientation, training, foster home licensing, places of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents. The Foster Care Worker provides temporary and long term placements for children as directed by the Child and Family Services Act and the Program Standards. The Foster Care Worker will also ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency. Qualifications: • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree and/or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – or until filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-019 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-019 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process
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Non-essential travel banned between Canada and U.S. BY CASSIDY DANKOCHIK FLIN FLON REMINDER
Restrictions on life in Canada due to COVID-19 are increasing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the partial closure of the Canada-United States border during a news conference in front of his home March 18. President Donald Trump confirmed the closure as mutual earlier in the morning on Twitter. Trudeau said essential travel between the two countries will continue to ensure things like food and medicine can flow freely.
“We understand that it’s very important for the border to remain open, because we’re talking about $2 billion worth of goods that cross that border every single day,� Trudeau said. “It is critical, not just for the health of our economy, but for the health of our citizens that that continues to be the case.� Cross-border trade between Manitoba and the United States was over $25 billion in 2018. No timeframe was announced for the closure, but Trudeau said the measure
would be enacted “very soon.� “This is something that we’ve been coordinating with the United States on over the past days,� Trudeau said. “Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister [Chrystia] Freeland reached out to [U.S.] Vice President [Mike] Pence to really advance these negotiations, and we’re able to announce it in a co-ordinated fashion on both sides of the border this morning.� Freeland later said that the closure could come within “hours or days.� The federal government
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
CHILD PROTECTION COORDINATOR – PERMANENT POSITION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – PERMANENT POSITION Mathias Colomb Cree Nation
DIA Office Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the DIA Service Manager, the Child Protection Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the day to day supervision of the agency Child Protection Investigators as well as the child abuse investigations as required under the Child and Family Services Act. RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • • • • •
General Supervision Child protection supervision Workplace Safety & Health Human Resources Training and Development Unit Activity and performance reporting Financial and operational requirements Other duties related to the position may be assigned
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: •
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 to 5 years of experience in Child and Family Service Delivery
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive Child and Family Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact for Agency clients, guests, visitors or others. The Administrative Assistant serves to receive and direct people, correspondence and contact/calls to the appropriate Agency personnel or department. The Administrative Assistant provides a professional and pleasant point of entry for the Agency and will maintain strict confidentiality in performing all duties. RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • • • • •
EXPERIENCE: • • • • • •
Minimum 3 years of experience in Aboriginal Child and Family Welfare service delivery Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) Prior supervisory experience in a child welfare agency Knowledge of the theory and practice of social work with particular emphasis on forensic child abuse investigations Analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate and deliver services to children in care Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: • • • • • • •
has not restricted travel inside Canada or enacted the Emergencies Act, an authorization of special temporary measures in case of disaster that has never been enacted. “We’re not taking any options off the table,� Trudeau said. “Every day, we’ve been announcing new measures that we’ve been able to move forward on and we will continue to look at measures as they become necessary.� Trudeau also announced $82 billion in new support for Canadians who are affected by the virus or not eligible for E.I.
Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check Cannot be active on a protection case Maintain absolute confidentiality Varied amounts of travel required Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license Must be able to provide own vehicle for work Other duties related to the position may be assigned
Deadline: March 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Types, edits, formats and transcribes reports, forms, correspondence, files, recordings, minutes, case planning notes and other material as assigned by the Unit Supervisor. Receives, screens, assesses, transfers telephone calls and takes messages. Assists with photocopying, faxing and other administrative duties as assigned. Manages incoming and outgoing mail. Coordinates meetings and meeting spaces and makes travel arrangements. Enters information on CFSIS Provides support to other office staff as needed. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the agency policy and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS • • • • • • •
Post Secondary Diploma or equivalent Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances Knowledge of customer service (preferred) Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred) Excellent oral and effective communication skills (preferred)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • • • • •
Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. Cannot be active on a protection case. Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. May be assigned to provide coverage or support for other office locations from time to time and as required. Other duties related to the position may be assigned.
Deadline: March 30, 2020 @ 4:00 PM SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL� TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca
SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL� TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply, and be advised that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca
Friday, March 20, 2020
Norman AAA Northstars Presently Wednesday, January 31, 2018 recruiting for the head coach position. Careers Development 1 coaching certificate is required Successful candidate must be willing to obtain the HP1 certification.
Louisiana Pacific Should you be interested in thisSwan positionValley please contact:
General Brad Salamandyk at 204.679.2251 or submit your application toLabourers bradsalamandyk@hotmail.com Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry
known for the development of innovative, aff ordable, environmentally Closing date for applications: March 22, 2020 friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation. Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following EMPLOYMENT qualifications; • Good written and verbal communication skills OPPORTUNITY • Physically fit to perform all duties Child Family • Ability to multitask and& problem solve • Ability to operate equipmentWorker as required Services • Computer literacy will be considered (Thompson Office) an asset • Valid driver’s license • Shiftwork Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Child & Family Serviceswill Worker our Thompson Office. A Th e successful candidates join aindynamic team in providing satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley Check are conditions of employment. as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding
for a growing market.and supervision of the CFS Team Leader, Under the direction the Child & Family worker manages a case load of children Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wage and benefi t package in in care and/or Services files including protection and accordance withFamily the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Louisianavoluntary cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. Pacifi c is anservice equal opportunity employer. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluation. Offer interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject assistance to children and families through basic counseling, to successful completion of comprehensive background advocacy and support as required. Works to empower screening and health checks. families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional Please forward and resume to: well-being of your theircover familyletter members. Lorraine Schneider QUALIFICATIONS: Human Resource Generalist I • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. work experience related to Child Welfare; P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 management skills and sound knowledge of separation e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform ont $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSJFT t 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF call duties; t $POUJOVJOH &EVDBUJPO t 3FNPUFOFTT "MMPXBODF t &YDFMMFOU #FOFÜUT • Ability to take direction; >Dental Assistant • Willing to train; 5IPNQTPO (FOFSBM )PTQJUBM o 0QFSBUJOH 3PPN • Ability to work as a team member; 1BSU 5JNF '5& • Self motivated; 5IFSF XJMM CF BO PQQPSUVOJUZ UP XPSL QBSU UJNF GPS UIF %FOUJTU JO • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional BEEJUJPO UP UIJT QBSU UJNF QPTJUJPO values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability tosupervision speak Cree an asset; Under the direct of theconsidered Patient Care Manager or designate, assists multi-disciplinary team in performing a variety of patientavailable care • Knowledge ofpersonnel resources and collateral services activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the in the City of Thompson; personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that • Must have own vehicle and validprocedures driver’s for license; includes coordination and scheduling of dental the Operating • Must pass a Child Abuse Registry and andmaintaining Police Records Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The Check;
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The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable potential; Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere • Court preparation; to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. • Functions as an effective team member; Qualifications: • Advocate for families and children; t Grade 12 education or equivalent Referrals to other as needed; t • Successful completion of aresources recognized Dental Assistant Program required t • Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association Network with external/internal collaterals t • Excellent Windows programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Otherknowledge duties asof may be based assigned Outlook, and Internet) t Your Minimum (3) years’ as a Dental Assistant required coverthree letter and experience rÊsumÊ must clearly indicate how you t meet Previous working with Pediatric cases preferred theexperience qualifications. Please submit three references t Ability to speak Cree an asset
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