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Council Canada Goose Cross Lake’s Brady KeeperCEO signs contract with NHL’stakes Florida first step of towards donates $1sophomore million towards Panthers after season with University Maine Former OCN Blizzard and Norman Northstars defenceman Brady Keeper Polar Bears International signed an entry-level con(PBI) received a $1 million tract with the National donation towards the conHockey League’s Florida struction of a new facility Panthers March 18. in Churchill during their Keeper, a member of Polar Bear Affair gala in Northern Manitoba’s Toronto Feb. 27. Pimicikamak Cree NaDani Reiss, president tion, recently completed and CEO of Canada Goose, his second season with the as well as a current Polar NCAA University of Maine Black Bears, playing 36 games and leading all of the team’s blueliners with seven goals, 15 assists and 22 points. That follows a freshman season in which the six-foot-tall, 200-pound Keeper scored six goals and set up 16 others for 22 points in 37 games. His first NCAA season also saw him record one three-point game, five two-point games and two game-winning goals, while registering 42 blocked shots and 96 shots on net. “Brady is a promising puck-moving defenceman

who possesses strong offensive instincts and plays a physical game,” said PanBears International board thers general manager Dale member and a former Tallon on the team’s webchairman of that board site. “He has been a leader from 2008 to 2017, for the University of Maine pledged the money, which and found success as one of represents about half of the team’s top defenders. the money the organWe are excited for Brady ization hopes to raise for to join the Panthers.” Polar Bears International “Brady Keeper possesses House. extraordinary feel for the offensive elements of the game,” said Black Bears coach Red Gendron in a press release. “He instinctively knows when to move the puck, when to hold it, where to move it, where and when to skate to space to get the puck from a teammate, and possesses an elite shot. He is a gritty competitor who defends at a very high level as well. He’s earned his opportunity and did so while also being a great teammate and quiet leader. We will miss all he brought to our team, but we are also very happy for him.”

Keeper played 161 games for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Bliz“Over the least decade of zard over four seasons, working with PBI, I have scoring 52 goals and 81 seen ﬁrsthand the passion assists for 133 points. He and energy that the team won the Steve “Boomer” puts into their important Hawrysh MVP Award and research and efforts to the Brian Kozak Trophy as ensure polar bears have the league’s top defencea future,” said Reiss in a man and was also named a press release. “It is a privfirst-team all-star after the ilege to be a part of help2016-17 season that saw him score 23 goals and 25 assists in 48 games. Keeper played one season with the midget AAA Northstars in Thompson, recording seven goals and 18 assists in 42 games in 2013-14, when he was recognized by the team for earning the most defensive player of the game citations over the course of the season. He was also a member of the Keystone Junior Hockey League’s Norway House North Stars in 2012-13, scoring six goals and 28 assists.

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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 most,” she said. tional activities on polar EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Council approved fi rst Matechuk said that bear habitat conservation reading of a bylaw to resince the need to cut costs around the world.” The proposed Polar duce the number of coun- is partly due to the new, Bears International House, cillors from eight to six at lower grant-in-lieu (GIL) construction of which is their Feb. 26 meeting by a that Vale Manitoba Operexpected to begin at the vote of 6-3, with council- ations pays the city instead start of the 2018 polar bear lors Ron Matechuk, Dun- of property taxes, the counseason, will be built on do- can Wong and Judy Kolada cillors who negotiated that agreement could make it nated land on Churchill’s opposed. Before the reduction possible for council to go main street and designed to be energy efficient and becomes reality, however, through a trial period with ecologically sound. It will the bylaw must be the fewer members. “If the three councillors serve as a site to educate subject of a public hearing, currently scheduled that negotiated the GIL, this visitors to Churchill about for March 12, and then miserable, this very poor polar bears, climate change receive second and third GIL, were to do the honand the urgent need to take reading, which tentaourableofthing Belt New photoare courtesy of University Maineand Blackresign Bears action, as well as provideNickel tively slated to occur March from council, we woulda Former OCN Blizzard andfor Norman Northstars player Brady Keeper of Cross Lake signed broadcast facilities 12 and March 26 respect- have a couple of weeks to media, polarcontract bear with two-yearsupport entry-level the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers March ively. City manager Gary find out whether we want research and outreach ef18 after completing his second season with the NCAA University of Maine Black Bears. forts, and assist visiting Ceppetelli says the bylaw to proceed all the way to be passed this,” said 2017 NHL drafts180 and days nine third patedreading in the on L.A. Kings scientists, educators Keeper was one ofand 30 must prior to the election date Matechuk, who repeated other unsigned, undrafted development camp in other guests whose work players, including 10 Oct.invites, 24. If itwho is, the next comments camp particiJune 2017.made Feb. 12 and support are2016 criticaland to of drafted in the polar bear conservation. election could be a bit of when council voted 5-2 The facility will include a a case of musical chairs, to amend the Thompson workspace, bunkhouse, with the eight incumbent Charter Act, which stipukitchen and storage space councillors, assuming all of lates that council should them decide to run again, have eight councillors and for equipment. competing for only six a mayor, to the effect that “This is the single larand 486 votes, respectively. Provincial court Judge Todd BY KYLE DARBYSON available spots, along with reducing the number of KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET “I’d just like to thank Rambow swore in March gest donation PBI has all the other candidates. council positions would A week after winning the everyone, the citizens and 11 byelection winner Andre received and it is an Eliminating two council prevent “new blood” from amazing commitment to March 11 byelection, Andre family, friends, volunteers, Proulx during the March helping secure the polar positions would save just coming into council. Proulx officially became the and everybody that helped Deputy mayor Colleen 18 Thompson city council bear’s future,” said PBI under $20,000 in salareighth and final member of me out,” he told the public ies and perhaps about Smook said that isn’t nemeeting. executive director Krista the 2018−2022 Thompson directly on Monday night. News photo Graham $5,500 to $16,400 Nickel in Belt cessarily truebyasIanshe and Nickel Belt News photo Wright. “We’re humbled city council when he of was “I’m northern really happy to beGisele able deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing travel Addictions Foundation Manitoba director up, mostly in Churchill. expenses, based Valentino were among the by Kyle Darbyson by this generous gift and sworn in by provincial court to serve Thompson.” on the amounts spent on top three vote-getters in BY IAN GRAHAM For all the harsh weather write things you have was not a grateful.” very safe thing travel swallow people say 2014 Judge Todd Rambow March to Proulx andthat Chong in- ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ extremely bywhen the two lowestdespite having not EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to figuretied out.for It’sthis pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I spending that Churchill residents and the polar 18. itially eighth and been on dangers council of before, say much during thought that was exciting should justcouncillors Though she’s written council when I get through.” I need to capture them for Erica fi nd somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it Following thenow ceremony, seat during Octo- didn’t and Dani Reiss dotwo highest spending while Coun. Penny Byer Monday’s meeting, he cast until the plane landed and the a book about DeMeulles saidmunicipal she wrote my grandchildren really nated easier to live.year 2016. had been viable she would Proulx took her his experienseat be- ber’s general $1 million towards in the fi scal said fresh faces don’t autoa pretty important vote on they started throwing the ces growing up in Churchill, her book, with titled both Whispers in because they will be lost if Polar “To say, ‘Those have moved back to tween councillors Brian election, candiShrinking councilpeople to six matically equate toChurchdifferInternational’s a resolution to hike bus fuel offBears Addictionsand Foundation of dates the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” and I realized, ‘Holy would choose put to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. Lundmark Judy Kolada receiving 1,009 votes. Thompson in ent results. proposed facility in Churchfares and eliminate monthly Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill fora She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting line should justother leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, inside council chambers for The city eventually called with similarly “I’m not sure that wheth-I ill the organization’s simplistic. Gisele deMeulles said writ- byelection a couple of when reasons. as a storyteller herself. onduring a bomb.’” It’s quite disremiss thehave rock,new I miss the Monday’s meeting. a judicial passes. sized communities said er you blood Coun. Jeff Fountain was Bear Affair gala inthat To- spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though ingThe wasn’t she recount “I justcouldn’t sort of break thought, “I had such a varied his- Polar Another thing localsomething mechanic and this Coun. Blake Ellis, a com- makes that great a differthe most vocal supporter spurred Feb.her 27. on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and always thought would deadlock. you know what, this history and I would tell people ronto business ownershe received ment reiterated by Coun. ence in what a council is of this resolution, saying do. thison stuff that’sfee in my I thinkValentino. we would scream able I really miss Hudson 578 votes in the byelection, tory, Vote transit in- stories and they would go, hard times facing Nickel Churchill Belt News Kathy to do andthe accomplish that the city’s current pub“In my youth I Chiew never crease about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When go head, it’s going to delayed be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Railbeating opponents resolution “When you look at every depending on what the Iobphoto courtesy of felt good writing,” don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ on They’d have the option to do that? back home, standing on the way suspended operations other Chong andat Blake Ellis byshe 46 if IEven though Proulx Continued Page go, 3 city or municipality Continued on Page 3 Polar Bears International said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” WE SELL for university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got • HOUSEWARE • ELECTRONICS ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so under her belt, Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book HELIUM • TOYSThough she’s not there • FRAMES right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try BALLOONS! a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents there. How would we feel to produce another. • CRAFT •and LINEN and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I have another book in • the STATIONERY • CARDS a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into said, ‘I’m sorry, youWE have toARE me,” she says. “It’s a darker members still are. writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personTHE PARTY my writing. I write very put“GREAT it on tape,CANADIAN I will write it DOLLAR deMeulles.STORE “It didn’t- dawn hardwareON storeFACEBOOK! there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. LOOK FOR THOMPSON” SPECIALISTS clear and that’s it. It’s there. for you because your story on me until after. 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Winter weather testing a competitive field BY IAN GRAHAM

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Cold-weather engine testing of the type done at MDS Aerotest’s GLACIER facility just south of Thompson, where Rolls Royce and Pratt Whitney test aircraft engines, benefits the city’s economy because it brings in visiting workers who stay in hotels and dine at local restaurants. MDS Aerotest general manager Troy Ramnath recently told the Thompson Chamber of Commerce that there are even hopes to expand the facility and the types of test conducted there. It’s a stable economic contributor, mainly because the facility can’t just be picked up and moved somewhere else, or a similar facility constructed elsewhere without incurring significant expense. But when it comes to other cold-weather testing, Thompson’s advantage – its weather – is not unique and numerous other locations are competing for the same piece of the pie – cold-weather testing by car and snowmobile manufacturers and helicopter companies. Ford cold-weather testers were recently in the Thompson area, taking cars for test drives across the frozen surface of Paint Lake, but stationary testing can be done at the

company’s McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where temperatures can be pushed down to as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit in as little as 10 hours. Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has a dedicated testing centre in Alaska, about two hours away from Fairbanks. In Canada, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is stepping up its game to try to attract more winter weather testers, with the Yellowknife Airport, the City of Yellowknife, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment and NWT Tourism having held discussions and created the Yellowknife Airport Cold Weather Testing Group, whose goal, as stated by NWT Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Wally Schumann last month, is to “ensure Yellowknife is recognized by global aerospace leaders as the number one Arctic cold weather testing destination.” Bell Helicopters held a news conference March 13 to talk about their recent testing visit to Yellowknife with 44 staff members for more than six weeks, and chief helicopter test pilot Pat Lindbauer was quoted by Yellowknife’s Cabin Radio as saying “The support we got was top-notch. There were no issues at all with the airport facility,

TO: Lillian Saunders TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claim No. 18-15-01445 has been filed against you by Community Futures North Central Development Corporation Inc. for $347.69 involving a loan of money on February 13, 2018. The hearing of the claim will take place at: Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson Manitoba, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:00 am. If you do not appear to defend this claim, Default Judgement may be given against you. Enquiries may be made to: Small Claims, Thompson Court Office, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, MB. Phone 204-677-6761.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of MDS Aerotest The MDS Aerotest GLACIER facility just south of Thompson, where Rolls Royce and Pratt Whitney test aircraft engines. the facilities here for the hangar space, and that sort of stuff. They definitely got that right.” Schumann said in a Feb. 12 statement that Bell’s testing was expected to inject $2.3 million into the local economy. “In recent months, Yellowknife Airport has also had discussions with Mitsubishi to test their medium-sized jets, and Korean Aerospace Industries has inquired about testing their helicopters here,” Schumann said. When you search “Thompson winter weather testing” online, however, most results are about the opening of the GLACIER facility, or old news stories from this newspaper about past winter weather test-

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ing. A link to information about Riverlodge Place’s extreme winter testing campus brings up an error message, while the old Thompson Subzero website is no longer active. Testing is still going on, but other locations may be co-ordinating their efforts better than in Thompson, where winter weather testing started out and has grown up as an accidental industry. Volker Beckmann and Curtis Ross spoke about cold weather testing at a Thompson Chamber of Commerce meeting last April, stressing that temperatures are only one piece of the puzzle. “Winter testers in a way are tourists,” Beckmann said. “They’re here for a short period of time,

they’re visitors, they stay in hotels, they eat meals in a restaurant. There’s a whole bunch of economic benefits to having a winter testing industry.” While services are important, trust is a key component of the industry, said Ross, who has facilitated testing in Thompson by Ford and Honda as well as other companies including Bell Helicopters. Unfortunately, that leads to specific people being the contact points for companies, which can pose problems in trying to establish longer-term relationships. “I’ve been in this industry now for 15 years and I’m getting to the point where I want to transition so you talk about succession planning and

the opportunity for those who want to take over,” he said last April. “It’s very much relationships with these companies. They feel very, very comfortable with that one person and that’s how it exists and that’s how it remains and you’re not going to change that culture because what happens within an organization is their faces are going to change 10 times but they say, ‘Curtis, he will help you in Thompson.’ Whether it was Ford, whether it was Honda, it was the same thing. We’re going to have to prepare ourselves for those changes within Thompson so we’re going to have to have those entrepreneurs take that on or we’re going to lose the industry.”

PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE

The building and land known as 25 Stanford Bay, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2302352/3 will be sold at auction by a licensed Auctioneer on Thursday, the 11th day of April, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at 31 Elk Bay, Thompson, Manitoba. To the best of the vendor’s knowledge, there is situated on the mortgage property a single family side-by-side dwelling consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, partially finished basement, electric heat, metal shed at back of property, with large front yard and fenced in back yard. Property taxes are paid in full to December 31, 2018. The property is sold subject to taxes and penalties accruing after that date, as well as Party Wall Agreement 165744N/3.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with subsection 162 (2) of the Municipal Act that the Council will present the proposed financial plan for the fiscal year 2019 for the Town of Snow Lake at a public hearing on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber, Snow Lake, Manitoba. Council will hear any person who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the proposed financial plan. Copies of the proposed financial plan will be available after March 25th, 2019 for review and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours of the Town of Snow Lake, MB. Questions and remarks may be directed by letter or email.

TERMS: Deposit of $22,000.00 in cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to MLT Aikins LLP and the balance according to conditions to be announced at the sale.

Dated at the Town of Snow Lake, MB, this 20th day of March, 2019

Sale is subject to Reserve Bid which will be announced at the auction. If the highest bid does not meet the Reserve Bid then there is no sale.

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Robert Hedley Town of Snow Lake

Further information may be obtained from: MLT AIKINS LLP Barristers & Solicitors 30th Floor, 360 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G1 Attn: Christine Becker (204) 957-4773 cbecker@mltaikins.com

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Running buses cost $30,000 in February while only $4,650 in fares were collected Continued from Page 1 lic transit rates of $1.50 for students/seniors and $2 for adults are unsustainable and must increase by 66 and 100 per cent, respectively. For 15 days in February, he said the city only collected $4,650 in fares even though the cost of providing bus service in Thompson throughout that period was over $30,000, which doesn’t include the money they put into maintaining bus shelters. “Four dollars for an adult fare is a significant increase, I understand that,” said Fountain. “However, this increase must be made now in order to avoid the disaster of designing a new transit system and then increasing fares only to watch ridership plummet with a new system in place and a long-term contract enabled.” The city’s five-month public transit contract with Maple Bus Lines is set to expire at the end of June. Fountain faced heavy opposition from Coun. Les Ellsworth, who mentioned that council should not be making a decision of this magnitude before the city’s holds a public transit meeting, scheduled for April 9. “In all fairness, I believe that at some point and time you should see an increase in transit, but I think we’re putting the cart before the horse,” he said. “We have not put out a report because we haven’t finished with

Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson Coun. Jeff Fountain was the most vocal supporter of the resolution to increase bus fares March 18, saying that the current model is unsustainable due to how low current ridership is. our research, we haven’t finished our homework, we haven’t consulted yet with a lot of stakeholders, which we are going to be doing in the coming weeks.” Lundmark piggybacked on Ellsworth’s testimony

by saying this resolution should be tabled until after the public transit meeting takes place. This motion to table passed by a 5−3 margin, with councillors Proulx, Lundmark, Ellsworth, Earl

Ban on alcohol cuts violent crime in half in Nisichawayaihk Cree Nation An alcohol ban instituted in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation after 18-yearold Marcus Spence was beaten to death Feb. 20 has resulted in a 50 per cent drop in violent crime in the community, the RCMP told the CBC. Spence had just found out that he was going to be a father a few weeks

before he was killed, according to his mother Kelly Spence. Four men from Nelson House – Waylon Alfred McKay, Patrick Linklater, Gerald Lee Spence and Russell Sinclair – were arrested in February and early March in connection with the killing.

Colbourne and Kathy Valentino voting in favour, while councillors Fountain, Kolada and Duncan Wong voted against it. Mayor Colleen Smook

was out of town on city business and did not attend Monday’s meeting. The public transit meeting April 9 will begin at 7 p.m. in the Thompson Regional

BUDGET 2019:

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making an additional $47.8 million investment in health care.

Rebuilding the economy by allocating $350 million towards highway maintenance and development.

Supporting our communities by providing $313.5 million in basket funding to support local governments.

Keeping Manitobans safe by designating an additional $2.3 million in funding to target drug-related criminal activity.

Fixing Manitoba’s finances by reducing the summary deficit to $360 million. To learn ALL the details of this year’s budget and what it means to you and your family, visit manitoba.ca.

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Thompson could get as much as $246,000 per year through province’s new infrastructure Spiritual funding program announced MarchThoughts 19

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Fenske complaining that the late notice about the lower funding meant that some of the roadwork projects the city had already been planning to complete could not go ahead. 102 Friday, March 16, 2018 municipalities co-sponsored a resolution at the AMM conference in November asking the province to resotre road and bridge funding. Wharton announced in late November that the province would be developing a new program to replace the old Municipal Road and Bridge Program, which dished out $14 million in 2017 but only educentr.dumont@gmail.com $2.25 million last year as the transition was made to a new funding model. Sister Andrea Dumont “The AMM appreciates the province of Manitoba listening to the concerns seph of Toronto Roman your own behaviour raised by our members Catholic religious order. listen,thelove and be about importance of humble. Next reach out investing in municipal She spent 14 years in to your neighbours. In- Guatemala and since roads and bridges,” said vite them to comeRalph with returning to Canada AMM president Groening in the province’s you to church on Sun- has lived in Grand March 19 press day or ask them release. to pray Rapids, Easterville “This funding is totally with you. Be joyful in and Thompson. The unconditional whichwith pro- main focus of her work your encounters vides greater flexibility in adult education, others. Let Christ withand more ‘fair say’ for in you, shine through which includes trainManitoba municipalities.” you. Celebrate St. Pat- ing lay presiders for rick and learn from times when there is no priest available, organhim. Happy St. Patrick’s izing and instructing in Municipal Relations Minister Day! Enjoy the celebra- the various ministries, Jeff Wharton sacramental preparation of his life! Sister Andrea Du- tion and RCIA (Rite of mont is a member of Christian Initiation of the Sisters of St. Jo- Adults).

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Government investing in critical life-saving Budget cuts deficit and services to home increases healthcloser care funding

It was my pleasure to once again welcome Premier Brian Pallister as well as Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen and Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke to Thompson this week. They were in northern Manitoba to announce that our government is making critical investments in expanding, modernizing and improving the delivery of health-care services in the north and throughout the province. We are investing nearly $5.2

million, including Through effective$2.4 comillion from Budget operation in a range of 2019, anservices, expansion sectors in and our of life-saving dialysis Manitoba government is working with services for the up federal to 72 government to improve patients province-wide lives of people across our while hiring more nurses province. An example of and other staff to supthis partnership is our port it. joint investment with the As part of this, dialyfederal government, ansis service expand nounced in will February, of at Thompson General nearly $47 million to creHospital to accommoate up to 1,400 new and newlyan funded early learndate additional six ing and child carepatients spaces patients. Having in Manitoba. Included in receive services closer to this expansion are prehome is integral to our school spaces at Thompgovernment’s approach son Children’s World and to improving ManiEarly Learning and Child toba’s health system, Care Thompson, as well and expanding as nursery schooldialysis spaces

at Riverside Daycare in Thompson. The agreement is about improved quality, accessibility, affordability and inclusivity in childcare, with consideration families thatLP,are most Published weekly by The Prairie for Newspaper Group a division of GVIC Communications Corp. of 141 Place,services. Thompson, in Commercial need of these Manitoba, R8N 1T1. The Nickel Belt News is owned and operated bythe The Also in Thompson, Prairie Newspaper Group LP, a division of GVIC Communications Joint Action Group on Corp. ReAdvertising rates are available upon request and are subject to change source Development met this week as part of our government’s Look North initiative, which is aimed

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at developing a long-term

in Thompson will make economic development it easier for northerners strategy for growth and living with in kidney disprosperity Northern Manitoba. We are conease and kidney failure tinuing work with to receivethis necessary care industryand and First Nations where when they communities need it most.to unlock the economic potential in our This week, our govregion. ernment also announced These kinds of economic the completion of a and service improvements

history.

$27-million renovation As well, this year’s and expansion of the provincial budget increashospital emergency dees funding for health care to its highest in partment in level Flin ever Flon. Manitoba, further reduces This vastly improved ambulance fees, creates 60 emergency department full-time paramedic poswill deliver better care itions, boosts spending for sooner for northern pathe home cancer drug protients, while ensuring gram and invests in new staff at the hospital schools, infrastructure and

are what we are focused other priorities such as the on at the Manitoba legis- Look North initiative. without notice. Conditions editorial and advertisement content: The This legislative session lature, especially nowofthat Nickel Belt News attempts to be accurate in editorial and advertising the house is back in ses- will allow us to continue content; however no guarantee is given or implied. sion. This week, our Min- making our province a betThe Nickel Belt News reserves the right to revise or reject any or all ister of and Finance, Cameron ternewspaper’s place for generations editorial advertising content as the principals see tot. Friesen, introduced Budget come, by staying onincorrect track The Nickel Belt News will not be responsible for more than one 2018 reduces improvements in ﬁinsertionthat of anfurther advertisement, and is notwith responsible for errors or omissions in advertisements occupied by such errors. the provincialexcept deﬁfor citthe byspacenances, services and the The million Nickel Belt News raiswill not economy be responsible for manuscripts, $319 while in order to prophotographs, negatives and other related material that may be submitted ing the basic personal vide stability, security and exemption on income tax opportunity for families in and delivering the largest the north and throughout tax cut in our province’s Manitoba.

have the most up-to- toba. While increasing date tools they need. the provincial healthIn emergency med- care budget this year ical services, as well, to $6.65 billion, the we are making signifi- largest it’s ever been, cant improvements. we are also purchasing With Budget 2019, our 65 new ambulances government has kept and devoting $3.8 mila promise by reducing lion to the hiring of 35 Manitoba’s ambulance additional primary-care fee to a maximum of paramedics. $250, less than half of Our government is what it was under the committed to providprevious NDP admin- ing all Manitoba paistration. The fee re- tients with better health duction is part of our care, and sooner. We Thompson RCMP commitment to better, are investing in criticmore affordable al life-saving services Drug TipandLine more timely ambu- closer to home, keeping lance service for fam- our promises and getilies throughout Mani- ting the job done.

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UCN formally commemorates co-op employers for the second year in a row

During a March 18 luncheon in Thompson, Kunal Mahajan and Ishwer Dherdi received certificates of appreciation for completing University College of the North’s 2018-19 professional development program. BY KYLE DARBYSON

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University College of the North (UCN) celebrated another successful year of their work-integrated learning program by hosting a pair of employer recognition luncheons at their Thompson and The Pas campuses.

During a March 18 ceremony at the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC), UCN coop education co-ordinator Krystle Paskaruk said over 75 northern employers from both municipalities chose to participate in the program last year by giving post-secondary students the chance

to gain practical workplace experience in their chosen field of study. Since UCN’s Thompson campus specializes in programs like early childhood education, facilities technician and nursing, the local organizations that were eligible for awards on Monday ranged from Light of the

Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson University College of the North co-op education coordinator Krystle Paskaruk (left) handed out awards to over a dozen local businesses and organizations like Sun Life Financial, the School District of Mystery Lake and Burntwood Custom Builders during a March 18 luncheon at the Thompson Regional Community Centre. North Daycare to Smook Contractors to the Northern Regional Health Authority. UCN’s campus in The Pas hosted the same kind of ceremony on March 20, which featured around 156 students and members of the local business community.

Since this is her second straight year of organizing these employer recognition luncheons, Paskaruk said she is going to keep this momentum going by setting up another UCN industry engagement night this coming November, which will

give students the chance to connect with an even larger pool of potential employers. For more information on this upcoming event or UCN’s co-op program in general, please contact Paskaruk at kpaskaruk@ ucn.ca.

Men’s open was last bonspiel of the season at Burntwood Curling Club

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Burntwood Curling Club Team Schumann won the A event at the 2019 men’s open bonspiel at the Burntwood Curling Club. Team members include skip Jared Schumann, third Trent Meston, second Dwayne Foreman and lead Wes Neepin.

The B event winners at the Burntwood Curling Club’s 2019 men’s open bonspiel was Team Miscavish, made up of skip Gary Miscavish, third Collin Rushton, second Steve Allen and lead Wally Chupka.

Team Brown won the C event at the 2019 Burntwood Curling Club men’s open bonspiel. Team members include skip Grant Brown, third Brian Lundmark, second Ken Allard and lead Guy Bodnaryk.

Team Kennedy won the D event at the 2019 men’s open bonspiel at the Burntwood Curling Club. The team consists of skip Shaun Kennedy, third Darren Queen, second Jeff Schultz and lead Jay McKenzie.

The Burntwood Curling Club held its last bonspiel of the 2018-19 curling season March 14-15. The men’s open bonspiel was won by Team Schumann, who beat Team Antila in the A event final.

format, which works for up to as many as 16 teams, seems popular as competitors don’t have to dedicate their whole weekend to curling. Curling leagues are wrapping up their playoffs this week and the ice plant

Team Miscavish beat Team Fell to claim the B event title. The C event final saw Team Brown defeat Team Adams, while it was Team Kennedy prevailing over Team Sime in the D event final. Twelve teams competed

in the bonspiel, says Sam Antila, about the same number as last year “Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves,” Antila said. “We had really good support from the sponsors.” He also said the two-day

will be shut down after the last set of games are completed March 22. Off-season work to be completed includes completion of new trophy cases, which still have to have glass installed.

“We’ll be able to display all of our trophy history for sure,” said Antila. One more fundraising fish fry will be held in April and the club’s annual general meeting will take place in May.

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Lutheran-United Church raises $1,000 For EPES in memory of Barb McIntyre

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store. Never put plastic bags in your curbside recycling bin. • When replacing the box of baking soda from your fridge, dump the old one into your kitchen drain and follow with a couple cups of white vinegar. After a few minutes, flush the drain with hot water to leave it clean and smelling fresh. • Is your silverware collection hanging around tarnishing? Well here’s a great tip from a friend up north: “Ketchup will polish silver.” — C.I. in Minnesota • “If you accidentally spill water on a book, separate the pages with pieces of wax paper. Then close the book. As it dries, the wax paper wicks moisture and prevents wrinkles. Also, wax paper is microwave safe and allows moisture to escape, so food doesn’t get soggy.” — A.W. in Idaho • Help prevent your socks from getting fuzzballs in the dryer by turning them inside out before washing, according to M. from Saskatchewan, Canada Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

who can in turn educate their communities regarding matters of health. Barb became very interested in this program through conversations with Sophie and, when back in Thompson, Barb and Doreen discussed plans for a fundraiser to support the cause. Unfortunately, Barb did not live to see their plan to fruition so Doreen asked if the church could do something in Barb’s memory. The resulting plan was

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• “I use those individually packaged (usually 30 or 50 per box) eyeglass lens wipes to clean my glasses, and before they dry out, I use them to wipe down the touchpad on my microwave and stove. I use them to wipe down my phone screen, too.” — J.F. in Washington • Still getting your groceries in plastic bags? Make sure you are recycling them. To make it easy, simply gather all your bags when you put away your purchases and put them in your trunk. The next time you shop, drop them off in the appropriate container at the store. Never put plastic bags in your curbside recycling bin. • When replacing the box of baking soda from your fridge, dump the old one into your kitchen drain and follow with a couple cups of white vinegar. After a few minutes, flush the drain with hot water to leave it clean and smelling fresh. • Is your silverware collection hanging around tarnishing? Well here’s a great tip from a friend up north: “Ketchup will polish silver.” — C.I. in Minnesota • “If you accidentally spill water on a book, separate the pages with pieces of wax paper. Then close the book. As it dries, the wax paper wicks moisture and prevents wrinkles. Also, wax paper is microwave safe and allows moisture to escape, so food doesn’t get soggy.” — A.W. in Idaho • Help prevent your socks from getting fuzzballs in the dryer by turning them inside out before washing, according to M. from Saskatchewan, Canada Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

said that her daughter Barb lived there as well and a close friendship formed between Margaret and Sophie. Sophie’s daughter Karen Anderson founded the • “I use those individually packEPES in 1982 in Chile aged (usually 30 or 50 per box) eyeduring the military dictaglass lens wipes to clean my glasses, and before they out, I use Pinothem torship of dry Augusto to wipe down the touchpad on my chet. The program microwave and stove. I use themproto wipe down health my phone screen, too.” — motes and dignity J.F. in Washington for the poor through edu• Still getting your groceries in plastic bags? Make sure you are recycling cation, community mothem. To make it easy, simply gather bilization collective all your bags whenand you put away your purchases put them in your trunk.of action.and The main focus The next time you shop, drop them EPES is to educate women off in the appropriate container at the

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home for seniors in St. Paul, Minnesota. One day Margaret and fellow resident, Sophie Anderson, were in an elevator together when Sophie’s necklace broke and pieces scattered. Sophie exclaimed that now she would have to go to Thompson, Manitoba to get a replacement. Margaret asked her who she knew in Thompson and Sophie said her niece, Doreen Lindquist lived there and her necklace was from there. Margaret

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Doreen Lindquist mixing up batter in the kitchen. The Lutheran-United retired Thompson teacher Church of Thompson was Barb McIntyre last summer, the place to be March 6, a big void was felt in the also known as Shrove congregation. A cause that Tuesday. The congregation was very dear to Barb was held their annual pancake a program in Chile run by supper, which marks the the Evangelical Lutheran beginning of Lent, or the Church called Educacion period leading up to Easter. Popular en Salud (Popular This annual event is usually Education in Health) or casual and open to all, with EPES. Her interest in the proa silver collection being taken to cover costs. This gram came about in a very year was different as it was unusual turn of events. Barb a fundraiser. Following regularly visited her moththe unexpected passing of er, Margaret, who was in a

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Heather Todd From left to right, Wenndy Ritchat, Leona Mayer and Greg Stott dishing up pancakes and sausages. that all proceeds from the pancake supper would go to supporting EPES and $1,000 was raised as a memorial donation for this worthy cause. The congregation of Lutheran-United Church would like to thank all who came out to support the supper, as well as those who donated food or dropped off donations. Barb would be touched and pleased that so many cared enough to attend or donate!

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– or the country – to gather our family news and events on the r beautiful on March 9th, community, the editor has usband Ernest allowed me a bit of licence Bee, sister in with the column. My wife During the month of Vivian Chubb March 2019, two mile- Leone and I will spend the

Community celebrates two milestones a week apart

stone Snow Lake events next month in Hawaii, so

dmother, great grandmother/aunt/cousin were held within a week d to those around her, went to meet our of one another … the w reunited with her th son Charles with 30 -annual Winter Whoot all prayed so hard and we thank you all. th Festival and the 65 -anthen suddenly the double pneumonia nual Cordwood Bonspiel. body could not ¿ght it anymore.

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see her smileworthy and hear of hertheir laughter is longevity. early. The Winter Whoot is

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festivity. It is organized by several local ladies, two of whom have been around since its 1989 inception – Kim Stephen and Wilma Pockett. The 30th anniversary Whoot kicked off with the Freezie Toss on the afternoon of March 8; a colouring contest with 63 entries also got underway. The perennial favorite Ice Worm Hunt commenced onmy theWife Friday as well Memory of and the worm was found by Jesse Chell. The Ice Worm Hunt is just that March 16, 2015 … a worm that is hidden somewhere in the community and is searched for by the community’s children after clues are given at specific intervals. Saturday, March 9 began with the pancake breakfast, followed by the Scavenger Hunt, and a new event, the Pet Promenade. Organizers report that there were five entries, “each showe goes by casing and your their dog’s talents ies haven’tand erased. adorable costumes.” day concluded with beautifulThe moments a large dinner featuring res I will never forget. chicken and fixins, and ngs will change, a children’s be in my heart forever. show put on by The Bubble Man out of Brandon, Manitoba. Both the dinner and the show that followed were thoroughly enjoyed by young and old. Sunday started out with a relay race, as well as a bannock baking contest and a Footloose walking poker derby. There was a concession set up in the Lawrie Marsh Hall and bouncy houses, and draws added to the carnival-like atmosphere. $ Whoot organizers advise there were 75 prizes in the $ there was Penny parade, also a Candy Guess, a $5 winner-takes-all table, a 50/50 draw, and the $10 Big Raffle. Of the six curity 7 prizes days in a week the Big Raffle, Tammy Sass chose a big ipped ﬁbasket tness prize, room Margaret Yoder selected a Blueard onsite laundry tooth wireless speaker, Carol Kirton picked the ilities included two Calm Air tickets, Valarie Chartrand received a pair of men’s FXR mitts and a Manitoba Conservation hat. Tammy Leaman was drawn fifth and picked a men’s basket. And finally, Linda Hewlin sing2017@gmail.com got the FXR Jacket and a Ford tuque. “We have noticed a drop in participation

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for the duration of the stay, the column will be “Musings from Maui” rather than “My Take on Snow Lake.” So without further ado ... our holiday didn’t get off to a great start. We arrived at the Edmonton airport on time, got our boarding passes and luggage tags, then rolled our bags up to the agent. She was chatty as she checked our ID and put our bags through ... offering up a few tips on what 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, she wasn’t quite as chatty upon seeing us again! Nevertheless, things only got better from there. It was Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson a Organizers smooth and anduneventful original curlers at Snow Lake’s 65th-annual Cordwood Bonspiel: From left to right, Teri Olafson, Cordwood Mascot, Jodi Lobert, Margret flight that, believe it or not, Fulmore, Millie McLaughlin and Tara Semaniuk. Nickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson landed 58 minutes ahead of Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. schedule! over the past few years were announced. Cousins, and Redmond Wikipedia advises that and have been debating First place winners were I asked if she would hike Morrison, while Calyn the of Maui is the onisland returning the Winter Kaitlin Rolles, Quinnthe Lobert, Gavin Deserre, the road back. “No, second-largest of the event HaCasey Strelezki, Ricky Whoot to a one-day Bernauer, Eva Turnbull, trail,” she said matter-ofwaiian Islands at 1,883 rather than a whole weekand Porter Meuse. Second Lee Semaniuk, and Violet factly. Leone and I looked square kilometres.ofThe end,” organizers the place went to Jesse Yoder, Trudeau received sportsat one another and our conisland hasadvised. a unique comWhoot “We are Ethan Hedley, Yanelle manship awards. Finally, gratulations seemed just a bination of geology, topoghoping to get more volunder Linde, and Jesse the winners of the 2019 marc.jackson@post.com van little hollow. Anyway, off raphy climate ... lava, Chell. The closest to the nametag event were Chloe teersand from the communshe went and we met her mountains andthis valleys, and button Grade 1-3 winner Cairns, Violet Trudeau, ity to keep event as again (on her way back warm temperatures/high successful as it has been was Jessica Bridgeman and Emmy Turnbull. up) about three-quarters Marc Jackson humidity, respectively. What in previous years.” The and for Grade 4-6, MatThere was also a disof the waytook down. Oh, to be play of memorabilia from Wikipedia doesn’t tell you committee also stated that thew Doak honours. young! By the we hit events past that was availabout meThe biggest endtime winners afterthe 30climate years isofthat service turns intonametag a look of surprise the committee trail wearing flip-fl ops the trailhead, we were tired, had the contest the began proteorologists in Hawaii to the event, Wilma share Pockwere Ethan Sambor- able for people to thumb when that I ceedings and questioned her sanity. sore and seeking a bit of wherethey yourealize got poster with Semaniuk the as those back ettsame has trait decided to retire. ski, Noelle Yoder, Katy through over the weekend. don’t On calling So, bright early theand next nourishment. We stopped paperactually and somestutter! of Mom’s forand attention home a low percentage of The...committee thanked topic fabric, of directions, we touching morning we out on at a place called Leoda’s Pie unused coloured onheaded the history her forAs allofher of the accuracy. this years writing, thethe trailbonspiel, ... oh, andbefore we left Shop and outdid any good have found that people are of pencils and Mark-a-lots, wededication. have been here for five about offering our flip-flops at home.over Good we’d accomplished with a then combined them them with thanking everyone The 65 thhave -annual Cord- great days. They forecast up, just not very or accurate thing; it was a pretty rugged a catchy slogan name the years for their hard piece of the best banana wood Bonspiel took place 75 to 85 per cent chance of Trying nd work trek. Lots of steep inclines and them. left the rest to to fithe and dedication. She cream pie I’ve ever eaten. over two of days ondays the with rain for each those March 8th was the Costco in Kahului (kaaand introduced lava rock from top to Checking out the judges. Well the rocks are then two local trail on of March ...weekend and we have yet to15-16 see who-louie ... see what I did bottom. We hit the summit all made for the particiladies who curled in the the internet afterwards, it the the goodweather old Wilfred a at drop; has International (1,600 feetevent, over 2.5 miles) was we ended pants now days, up but atthea inaugural sisters noted to be challengingWomen’s Day T. Lipton Arena. was there), been wonderful. So It same in two hours. Some people Target, a Lowes, then a Waland strenuous hike; recomto once again see nametag contest is still a Margret Fulmore and asgreat back home, only getting This year, in partnership with the Thompson Crisis Centre, Mart before finally pulling Millie continue on down the The other mended big part of the event. McLaughlin. for people good and girls by launching the the arena full and bustwe celebrated localinwomen sun when rain is forecast is th the 65 Costco parking lot. side ladies of the mountain, and physical convening of two cut and cake condition. Hmmm, Community members were their intoThe #sheinspiresme campaign. a ling sightwith betterkids thanand getting event special …I featuring an amazing deIn this firstisinstalment, then hitchhike back to their able thing to contact us at the YWCA Thompson to place an good we didn’t read parents. Assun many recall, it any snow when is forecast. of the and oneto organizer, order for a ‘special delivery’ that consisted of a personalized wanted mention a Tara hike piction vehicle. We hadCordwood a bite to eat, that before we went. used to be a nightly specLike us, I would imagine message and token of appreciation. In total, 127 messages before throwing the Semaniuk, wife and Ipointed took in. out We logo congratulated ourselves on One final thing that tacle, of anyone late it isvisoc- my the first but thing of inspiration were delivered community-wide on IWD. that Snow Lake’s Cordfirst rocks to get the 2019 making it, and took in the enjoy hiking and had someboth my wife Leone and I casions suchnotices as these are that iting Hawaii Later in the evening we hosted a free community feast at wood has been exist- affair underway. Twoof days recommend theinLahaina panoramic beauty the have noticed; when walkbring back thecommunity loud laugh- one the TRCC. the street and enceTrail 15 years than of curling andstarting fun began Pali to us. longer It is a steep island before back ing the streets or beaches ter and joyful jostling that names. The official HawaiSt. Boniface’s Festival du and all the rocks hike up a mountain filled downwhen the same trail we’d of Kihei (key-hi), everygoes hand inconsists hand with ian alphabet of were thrown, winners Voyageur. Nevertheless with power windmills, come up. Just before we one you pass nods and kids having fun! thirteen letters: five vowels situated between Lahaina did, a young lady in her says hello. I was thinking If folks think back to and eight consonants. Most (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea 20s came up on us from the it was because we were theirstart own names withchildhood, a conson(ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t other side of the trail. She all from Canada, but then preparations for the cordant – K, P and H seem to check into it much, other had parked her car 2.5 miles there is the odd aloha in wood began long before be favourites, then they the event itself took place. than with a couple we’d down the other side of the there for good measure. pack the vowels in there At one time you had to asked for directions at the trail, climbed to the top, and Nonetheless, it’s not too and throw in the odd extra make your own rock trailhead. They said they was heading down the side tough being a tourist ... in consonant for good measand that sometimes took had hiked the 2.5 miles to we had just come up. We a state filled with tourists! ure. I found I could usually weeks of peeling, carv- the top of a mountain and noted that her vehicle would Editor’s Note: This colget the right pronunciation ing, and preening till back down the same route be on the other side of the umn was intended for the if I sounded things out, but that old piece of spruce in four hours. .. adding trail when she arrived at the March 9 Nickel Belt News that work all thatat Over bottom 90% ofand colon or doesn’t poplar would look that the only thing they’d offered to give but got lost in electronic well when cancer cases occurShe in looked limbo somewhere between home onsounding any sheetthings at the do different is wear someher a lift back. out whileThen asking direc-a people over age 50. Brier. ya for banged thing more substantial than at her watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, so tions. Most into people have a big spike it and bent tennis shoes. 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who we marry, or our casephchoices, of Toronto Roman reer those aren’t so Catholic order. clearly laidreligious out in scripture. Or they? 14 years in Shearespent After completing Guatemala and universince sity in 2010 to I was living returning Canada in Victoria, B.C. trying to has lived in Grand decide what career path to Rapids, Easterville take. In a valley I sought and Thompson. God for guidance on The this main focus of and remained in her His work word. in adult education, Soon, through prayer and which includes trainpetition and reading his ing lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

word, it was clear that through that job and now he wanted me to address we have two beautiful chilthe sin in my life before I dren! Talk about a ripple could move forward. When effect, hey? Each decision I I walked in obedience to his made created a ripple leadword, and surrendered my ing to my wonderful family sin, he blessed me with a job and life in the North. I am in Northern Manitoba. So so thankful the Lord was with His peace in my heart with me every step of the I took the job and moved. way. Wherever you are in This all happened a year your life, don’t hesitate to after my baptism, I am so seek the Lord, He will meet thankful I continued to walk you where you are and he will guide you. The ripples in obedience to Him. Do not be anxious about of your life are in His hands anything, but in every situ- and HE LOVES YOU! ation, by prayer and petiWhitney Lennox works tion, with thanksgiving, for Vale in the lab, is an present your requests to active congregant of the God. Thompson Christian CenPhilippians 4:6 tre Fellowship, a worship The greatest blessing I leader and a member of later learned my job, the Thompson Christian Nickelwasn’t Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net it was meeting my husband Council.

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Manitoba government is working with the federal government to improve lives of people across our province. An example of this partnership is our joint investment with the federal government, announced in February, of nearly $47 million to create up to 1,400 new and newly funded early learning and child care spaces in Manitoba. Included in this expansion are preschool spaces at Thompson 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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Manyprojects more such collaborative will unorative projects will unfold in the future, arising fold infederal-provincial the future, arising from history. from federal-provincial agreements areas such As well, in this year’s agreements in areas such as housing, early learning provincial budget increasas housing, early learning and child care, workforce esand funding health care child for care, workforce Indigenous todevelopment, its highest level ever in development, initiatives and Indigenous infrastrucManitoba, further reduces initiatives and infrastructure investments. But 60 our ambulance fees, creates ture investments. But our government’s responsibilfull-time paramedic posgovernment’s responsibility is to represent the best itions, boosts spending ity is to represent the for best interests of Manitobans. the home cancer drug prointerests of Manitobans. So when Manitobans are gram and invests in new So when Manitobans are 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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Quebec musher Martin Massicotte won the 2019 Hudson Bay Quest dog sled race between Gillam and Churchill. It was the first time the race had been run since 2016. It was cancelled due to a late winter blizzard in 2017 and due to lack of train service north of Gillam and low registration in 2018. Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Hudson Bay Quest

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Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Drayden Spence, right, seen here in a midget AA playoff game against the Norway House North Stars in Thompson Feb. 11, continues to have a hot hand for the Thompson King Miners, scoring a hat trick agains the Cross Lake Islanders in Cross Lake March 10 to give his team their only win thus far of the best-of-ﬁve playoff series between the squads that

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH/ FASD PEER SUPPORT WORKER The Keewatin Tribal Council is seeking a highly motivated individual with program development skills who will actively work with the SF- MCH Tribal Coordinator and member Bands in the planning, development and implementation of the Strengthening Families Maternal Child Health (SF-MCH) & STAR Prevention Program. The SF-MCH and STAR Prevention Program are home visitation, mentoring and case management programs delivering culturally safe and appropriate interventions and support services.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensed Practical Nurse • Current registration and in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM). • Two years recent community nursing experience with emphasis on health education, promotion, prevention and community development • Ability to function effectively with a regional team of health providers is essential • Strong communication skills • Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted • Knowledge and respect for the culture, traditions and customs of the local First Nation communities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Must have a valid class 5 Manitoba Drivers’ License at all times and be willing to travel • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset. A written application including a cover letter, a detailed resume and two (2) letters of reference from previous supervisors should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for Casual, District Clerical/ Secretarial Substitute & Support Positions

The School District of Mystery Lake is looking for energetic Celebrate Education Week: Clerical/Secretarial April 16-20, 2018 individuals for Casual, District Substitute and Support positions. The Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate Preferred Education qualifications Weekinclude: 2018 in our schools. • Grade 12 academic standing Happy Education Week to all of the District staff. successful experience secretarial or • Demonstrated It takes everyone to supportinour administrativestudents positionsinor combination their learning. of education and experience. Thank you for all that you do to • A keyboarding speed 50 of w.p.m. enrich the of lives our students. • Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and familiarity with accounting “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; applications is an but if you canasset. teach him to learn by creating • Proven organizational skills and ability process to work in a curiosity, he will continue thethe learning fast paced asenvironment. long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal and decision Thank you. making skills. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Board of Trustees • Ability toThe provide toMystery DistrictLake schools in a Schoolsupport District of wide variety of functions relating to reception, word processing, filing, mail, purchasing, student record keeping, first aid, library duties and secretarial support to school administration. • Ability to work well with school administrators, teachers, students and the public. • Ability to provide support for reception/clerical/secretarial/ accounting/print shop and library technician positions within the district as necessary. • Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality. • Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required. The rate of pay for positions covered is outlined in the 8223-00 Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the district website. For further information, please contact: Tami Bodnaryk, District Accountant at the School Board Office at 204-677-6113 Please apply on our website at www.mysterynet. mb.ca and select Job Centre. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

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Nickel Belt News file photo A January tailings dam collapse in Brazil has delayed Vale’s quarterly and year-end reporting and the City of Thompson has not yet been informed about whether it will receive $3 million or $4.2 million as a grant in lieu of property taxes from the company for 2019.

Determination of how much the city gets as Vale grant-in-lieu for 2019 hasn’t been made yet With less than two months to go before the municipal budget must be submitted to the province, the City of Thompson is still waiting for a definitive answer from Vale about how much they will be receiving as a grant in lieu of taxes for the 2019 budget year – either $3 million or $4.2 million “Our quarterly/yearend reporting was delayed due to the events in Brumadinho, but we should be informing the city soon,” Vale Indigenous and corporate affairs manager for Manitoba and Ontario Ryan Land told the Nickel Belt News March 18.

A Vale tailings dam collapsed at the Corrego do Feijao mine near Brumadinho, Brazil on Jan. 25, killing about 200 people and leaving more than 100 missing and also covering 270 hectares of land with mudflow. Vale Manitoba Operations need to have achieved US$20 million in cash flow for 2018 for the city to receive the higher amount, Land said in January. “If Manitoba Operations achieves that threshold, we pay an extra $1.2M Canadian by the end of Q1 2019. Based on that trigger, we either pay an additional $1.2 M or

we don’t.” The city is basing its budget planning on receiving the lower amount, said City of Thompson communications officer Kacper Antoszewski in January. “Because we’re required by the province to provide a balanced budget by May 15, we’re budgeting for the lower amount of $3 million out of caution,” said Antoszewski. “Capital projects have already been planned and received preliminary approval from council, and we’ll be holding consultations with employees, controlled entities, and the public in the coming

weeks.” In 2018 the city received $4.8 million as a grant-in-lieu, though $528,000 was allocated to the general reserve, leaving them with $4.272 million, which equated to about 13.5 per cent of the city’s projected 2018 revenues. If 2019 revenues are equal, Vale’s contribution could be almost the same percentage if the city receives the higher amount or about four percentage points lower (less than 10 per cent of revenues) if Vale Manitoba Operations does not achieve the US$20 million positive cash flow target.

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Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists QUALIFICATIONS: multi-disciplinary team of personnel in performing a variety of patient care First Nations cultural practices, traditions, â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledgeable activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the and customs would be an asset. personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working in a First Nation community would be includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Room This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent an(OR). asset. working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The â&#x20AC;˘ Must have excellent oral and written skills. OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, â&#x20AC;˘ Must be computer literate and have Health experience Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Regionworking (NHR) and with will computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative &and Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and Access Database, Microsoft PowerPoint. Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).

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â&#x20AC;˘ Must be a Registered Hygienist of Dental The incumbent must fulfill theDental requirements of the(RDH), CriminalCollege Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere Hygienists of Registry Manitoba to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Extended Qualifications: Practice Roster, College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba t Grade 12 education or equivalent Current CPR certification t â&#x20AC;˘ Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required Must have valid Manitoba License at Association all times. t â&#x20AC;˘ Current activeapracticing registrationDriverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with Manitoba Dental t â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent knowledge Windows based programs Word, Excel,to Criminal Recordofcheck and Child Abuse(Microsoft Registry Check Outlook, and Internet) be submitted. t Minimum three (3) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as a Dental Assistant required t A written Previous experience working Pediatric resume, cases preferred application withwith a detailed including at least t Ability to speak Cree an asset two references with written permission to contact the references

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JOB OPPORTUNITY CULTURAL SUPPORT PleaseFACILITATOR drop off resumes at The Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department seeking a Thompson FordisSales highly motivated individual with management skills for a full15 Station Road time position role of Cultural Support Facilitator, funded under Attn: Kayla Lafreniere the Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle Program. Under the general direction of Only Keewatin Tribalconsidered Council (KTC) applicants Director of Health, the Culture Support Facilitator will follow for the position will be contacted. the Land Based Healing Model for Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle Circle of Care and assist in the implementation of a healing and wellness program in the communities to deliver and strengthen the ability of participants to lead a healthy, fulfilling and resilient life. In our journeys with our FN elders and communities, there is a stress that the land and cultural traditions have healing power that can enable individuals in distress deal with pain and self-hurt.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ The Jordansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Principle Cultural Support Facilitator will work collaboratively, discuss and network with each community Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle-CFI Case Managers, cultural support JOB OPPORTUNITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; External Posting workers and community health staff in regards to their Marcel Colomb First Nation Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle-CFI goals, objectives and incorporating JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position) indigenous healing health models. â&#x20AC;˘ Traditional Teachings (e.g. Spiritual practices and ceremonies; Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking teachings about traditional values, beliefs, language and skills; applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager Storytelling, etc.) (Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of â&#x20AC;˘ Modern Teachings (e.g., Goal setting, Coping skills, Emotional Social Work), funded under the Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle- Child Regulation Skills, Relaxation, Yoga, Trauma Therapy, Dialectical First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation Behavior Therapy, Exposure therapy, Foundational Bars etc.) The purpose of the newly funded Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle â&#x20AC;˘ Cultural Activities (e.g., drumming, singing, sewing, making Child First Project is to implement a comprehensive and medicines, drum- making, rattle-making, traditional crafts, integrated approach of coordinated services to help making traditional clothing as in ribbon skirts/Moss bags, quilt Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support making and Traditional Service Delivery and and respond to children feasts/cooking. with complex and special needs Training, coordinating Annual Healing Gatherings. and their families, in partnership with other health Organize and Round Dances & other traditional ceremonial dancesshould at these social professionals and agencies. These services events. signifi cantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that â&#x20AC;˘ children Land-based (e.g. Fishing, netting preparing and Activities their families are enabled tofish, experience a fish, life harvesting medicine, camping, Some methods and teachings that is as full and as normal as possible. that promote personal, family and community wellness form a perspective rooted in your communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of life; Position Summary: â&#x20AC;˘ Assist the cultural workers, youth mentors, an elder to support theCase activities in theposition communities. Service Coordination and The Manager provides a comprehensive Case Management. Building capacity for each communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community health service in conjunction with its health identified support land-based workers. care team. Cultural The Case Manager will provide supervision â&#x20AC;˘ &Establish a Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elders Group-representative peer support to thePrinciple Child Development Workers, from the to 11the communities. Assistant Case Manager and Respite Workers, in â&#x20AC;˘ each The SCTC scope of treatmenttoincludes promotion, community provideprevention a model of&service intervention and post-tension /aftercare to ensure an effective delivery for children with complex needs and their continuum of care for clients; families. Provide elements in which services have a â&#x20AC;˘ particular The Tribal Council Coordinator involved in the responsibility to take the will leadbe in securing oversight and capacity delivery development of the activities. effective development, and review of services. QUALIFICATIONS: Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need â&#x20AC;˘ toApplied Certificate equivalent education protectCounselling children through earlyorintervention, sharing and ofexperience. information, effective co-ordination of services and â&#x20AC;˘ appropriate Knowledgetraining. and sensitivity of each communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural practises; â&#x20AC;˘ QualiďŹ Experience working with First Nation Communities; cations: â&#x20AC;˘ CPR and First Aide Certification; â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of First Nationfor language andwith culture; RN or BN preference someone a nursing individual is innovative and has a â&#x20AC;˘ A highly-motivated background in rehab care who and must be in good proven abilitywith to work withoraBachelor very highofdegree of accuracy standing CRNM; Education or andBachelor attention of to Social detail; Work â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management and facilitation skills; Supervisory and case management experience; â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Effective verbal and listeningPrinciple communications skills; Knowledge of Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child First Initiative; Child development background equivalent leadership, critical thinking, or decision making and â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Strong â&#x20AC;˘ problem-solving Experience working skills. in First Nation Communities; CPR and License First Aide Certifi cation; Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract. Willingness and â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Valid â&#x20AC;˘ ability Excellent computer skills to travel extensively. Knowledge of Cree language and culture; â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Clear criminal record check, child abuse registry check and â&#x20AC;˘ vulnerable A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and persons check. has a proven ability to work with a very high degree Please forward your resume along with 3 references and a cover of accuracy and attention to detail; letter, in confidence, to: â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management and facilitation skills; Keewatin Tribal Council â&#x20AC;˘ Effective verbal and listening communications skills; 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0Y4 â&#x20AC;˘ Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making Lisa Beardy, Office Manager and problem solving skills. Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, with ability to travel weekly. Fax 204-677-0256 â&#x20AC;˘ The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and Deadlineand Friday, Marchto22, 2019 @4:00 pm other checks, is subject terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement. Please forward a resume with 3 references along with cover letter, in confidence, to:

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Sledding to the extreme The Skills Manitoba extreme sledding challenge returned to Thompson March 13−21, as Grade 7 students from all six elementary schools got the chance to put their teamwork, problem-solving and industrial skills to the test. Throughout the entire school day, students were broken into groups of four to six and asked to design and construct their own custom sleds using materials like cardboard, string, duct tape and a pair of 2x4s. Once that step was completed, each team was given the chance the showcase their sled’s functionality and visual appeal by running it through an outdoor obstacle course in the hopes of getting the best time for their school. Similar to previous extreme sledding challenges in Thompson, this year’s event was meant to enhance the students’ science curriculum and promote skilled trades in the province.

Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson Grade 7 students from Deerwood School put their custom-built sleds to the test March 19 as part of the Skills Manitoba extreme sledding challenge.