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Amateur astronomer in Northern Manitoba part of $200 million NASA mission BY LARS MIRANDA SPECIAL TO THE NICKEL BELT NEWS

An amateur astronomer from The Pas is part of a huge 13-year $200 million NASA project to study the aurora borealis across the Arctic, from Greenland to Alaska. He is Delwin Shand, the caretaker of the THEMIS mission’s ground-based observatory (GBO) in The Pas which works 365 days a year. “It’s a camera system,” Shand said. “The University of Calgary’s astronomy and astrophysics department, in junction with NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and the University of California at Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory are participating in a joint project. I look after their camera system and computer that controls it.” Shand is the president of the Northern Lights Astronomy Club, which meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at The Pas Regional Library. He is also the database administrator for the University College of the North’s support personnel’s record system in The Pas. “Every night, once the sun sets in The Pas, this camera system starts taking a picture of the sky every three seconds until dawn,” Shand said. The sun’s activity intensifies every 11 years, and 2013-14 was a peak time or solar maximum, when solar flares, coronal mass ejections and solar energetic particles coming out from the sun are at their highest frequencies. Auroras occur most frequently and are usually brightest during this solar maximum. The amazing St. Patrick’s Day auroral displays were from a severe (G4 level) geomagnetic storm caused by two big explosions (coronal mass ejections) from the sun. It’s the most powerful storm since 2013, and was so intense it moved south towards the equator, and was seen as far south as Oregon and Illinois in the

Nickel Belt News photo by Lars Miranda Delwin Shand uses a tablet to view a solar ﬂare captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory just hours after it erupted from the sun. Shand is an amateur astronomer and the custodian of the University of Calgary’s ground-based observatory in The Pas, Man. It is monitoring the effects of substorms on the Earth’s magnetosphere. United States. Shand said people know the auroras and the impact solar storms can have. A power outage in Quebec on March 13, 1989, left the entire province in darkness for over nine hours, because a substorm induced electric currents in power lines. Shand said: “The power went out due to the power grid being overwhelmed through induction by highly charged particles … Energetic bursts of particles from the sun

can damage and interrupt communication satellites and can make navigation impossible.” Auroras are caused by solar wind, the continuous ﬂow of electrically charged particles from the sun. Shand said: “The northern lights have been observed by astronauts in the International Space Station during their orbits. There is a belt, or circle, that goes around the North Pole and it usually is out a little ways into the

Northwest Territories and the Yukon.” Severe substorms can be hazardous to astronauts orbiting Earth in the space station. Energetic electrons can charge the surfaces of spacecraft, damage electronics on spacecraft and rip through molecules in the living cells of unshielded astronauts. Eric Donovan, a professor at the University of Calgary’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, is the principal inves-

tigator for the THEMIS cameras in Canada and a member of the University of Calgary’s Auroral Imaging Group. He is observing the aurora using ground and space-based digital imagers. “It’s a NASA mission,” Donovan said. “The first camera went in, in Athabasca in 2004. The satellites were launched in 2007…By the time the satellites were launched, we had 19 GBOs deployed: the four in Alaska, and 15 in Canada.” THEMIS started with five satellites which measure ions, electrons and electromagnetic radiation in space. “Three are still called THEMIS, two are Artemis,” Donovan said. “They took the two outer satellites and moved them out into orbit around the moon a few years back.” The University of California at Berkeley deployed the other GBOs in Alaska and Greenland, and there are now 17 in Canada. “There are now 22 ground-based observatories: one in Greenland, 17 in Canada, and four in Alaska,” Donovan said. Three of the 22 THEMIS ground-based observatories are in Manitoba in The Pas, Pinawa and Gillam. The GBOs take images of the aurora by shooting the night sky, and have magnetometers that record variations in the magnetic field at the Earth’s surface during auroral disturbances. The GBOs open their shutters together for one second, every three seconds, to get a complete picture of the whole night’s sky. Donovan said: “It’s GPS-timed. We turn them on at the same time across the whole array… We make movies every morning from last night’s data. We stitch together the mosaics to make movies.” To see the movies, go to rtemp.ca. The University of Calgary is responsible for all the GBOs in Canada, but the University of Alberta

and Natural Resources Canada have their own magnetometers, which they are operating for some of THEMIS’s GBOs. “The people who led this mission in the United States, NASA, launched it,” Donovan said. “The Canadian Space Agency and NASA funded the ground-based program.” Magnetospheric substorms happen when the solar wind overloads our magnetosphere and causes the charged particles in its magnetic ﬁeld lines to stream into the Earth’s atmosphere near the north and south magnetic poles. These particles are protons and electrons, which collide with the atoms of oxygen, nitrogen and other molecules of gas in the atmosphere. The result is the luminescence of the atoms of the affected molecules. The electrons of their atoms are getting energized by the charged particles and causing the atoms to emit energy in the form of light. “The solar wind puts energy into the magnetosphere all the time,” said Donovan. “It’s always blowing by, and buffeted by, the Earth’s magnetic ﬁeld. There’s always magnetic reconnection on the day-side.” He said the energy coming in from the solar wind is being dissipated through electric currents in the atmosphere, through the motions of giant clouds of charged particles in the magnetosphere, through the aurora and other ways. But two or three times a day there’s more energy coming in than can be dissipated, and the extra energy is released explosively in the form of a substorm. We see the substorms as a sudden brightening and more dynamic appearance of the northern lights, or aurora borealis. But he said a storm is a much bigger event and a fundamentally different process, because you’re pouring much larger amounts of energy into the magnetosphere. Continued on Page 8

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Churchill studying potential to attract conferences BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The provincial government is providing $30,000 towards a study examining if Churchill can use the provinceowned Churchill Town Centre complex as a conference facility for up to 150 people. Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced March 20 that each of their departments would contribute $15,000 to the $35,000 feasibility study, with the Town of Churchill contributing the remaining $5,000.

The Churchill Town Centre houses the northern port’s hospital, high school, public library, an indoor playground, theatre, curling club, bowling alley, ice rink, swimming pool and municipal government offices. It is managed by the Town of Churchill via an annual operating grant administered by the provincial government. “While Churchill has become a premier ecotourism destination and is internationally recognized for polar bear and beluga whale viewing, the community is wise to seek ways to diversify its economy,” said Kostyshyn. “As well, the existing building is

pivotal to community life and adding new services to its roster may benefit area residents.” The feasibility study will be guided by a steering committee with members from the provincial government, the Town of Churchill, the Churchill Chamber of Commerce, tourism operators and the RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre, with information from other community stakeholders considered. “This partnershipbased approach will seek to continue our community’s ongoing economic diversification efforts while at the same time enabling a new use for Town Centre Complex,”

said Churchill Mayor Michael Spence. “We are pleased to undertake this necessary next step.” The study will look at other remote northern locations with successful meeting or convention business facilities and is expected to be completed by the fall. “We hope to improve Churchill’s economic sustainability by capturing business opportunities to build on its already successful tourism seasons,” said Lemieux. “Churchill potentially offers a highly unique experience for meetings and conventions, which could be attractive to certain user groups.”

Two arrests made in drug-related shooting in St.Theresa Point BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Two people have been arrested and police are looking for a third after a 26-year-old man was shot in a drug-related

incident in St. Theresa Point March 23. Island Lake RCMP responded to a report of a shooting and found the injured victim, a St. Theresa Point resident,

who was taken to the local nursing station and then transported to hospital in Winnipeg, where he remains in stable condition. Police arrested

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24-year-old Derek Mondo of Winnipeg and a 16-year-old male from the rural municipality of McDonald. They are still looking for 23-yearold Brent McPherson of Winnipeg. Mondo has been charged with various Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences, say police, who seized cocaine, marijuana and oxycodone as part of the investigation and believe the shooting is drug-related. Investigation continues and further charges may be laid. St. Theresa Point is one of three remote communities on the shores of Island Lake, accessible only via winter road and by air.

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University of Manitoba student receives scholarship to fund her practicum in Norway House Cree Nation BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Sarah Olshewski is a student at the University of Manitoba studying to be a teacher. Olshewski is currently taking her northern practicum in Norway House Cree Nation, and was awarded the Fund the Future scholarship to help with her costs. “Travelling and living in the north can be extremely costly. Since teacher candidates are not provided with extra funding to cover the costs of food or travel, scholarships like this really help reduce monetary stress that is added to the already nerve-racking experience of teaching outside your comfort zone. I believe that I was selected for the reason being that I had sufﬁcient reasons for needing extra funding due to travel costs, and also that my passion for teaching in the north really came through in my application.” The application process consisted of a letter to student council of the Faculty of Education explaining why the student needed the scholarship. The hopeful applicant also had to include a budget in the letter. Members of the student council reviewed

Olshewski’s letter, and awarded her nearly $400 to go towards her stay in the north. During the northern practicum Olshewki will be working with cooperating teachers to help guide her and teach her how to become an effective teacher. Olshewski says the northern practicum varies a bit from teaching in an urban setting due to the isolation. “In the north, communities are much smaller and therefore teacher candidates run into their students on a frequent basis. In my opinion this makes your relationships with your students become much stronger. It has been my personal experience that knowing more about my students’ lives, playing against them in community sport leagues, and bumping into them every now and again, helps me transmit knowledge more effectively in the classroom. You can relate to your students to a higher degree, and I ﬁnd that the classroom ultimately becomes just another comfortable place where you can interact with your students, and help them acquire the information that will be beneﬁcial to them in their future.

They do not only see you as a teacher, but a mentor, friend, and member of the community.” Teaching in Norway House has allowed Olshewki to gain an immense amount of knowledge regarding the education system, and how it differs from an urban to a rural setting. “Teaching last year in an urban school, I found that students were attached to their cell phones, and rarely spent time participating in outdoor activities. In the north I ﬁnd that my students love partaking in activities related to the environment, and even had one high school student tell me that ‘no matter how old she is, she will always make time to play in the bush.’ I ﬁnd that in the north, students are more inclined to use their imagination, and this factor has made teaching here such a great experience.” Olshewki says she has learned how to take life at a slower pace, enjoy every moment that life has to offer, and has learned that there is no rush to get to tomorrow working in Norway House. “I would love to continue my teaching career in Northern Manitoba. It

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON REGISTRATION EVENT FOR ONEMATCH IN HONOUR OF CHANTELLE: Saturday, April 18, 6:30 pm - 11 pm at Relay For Life. You can be the one match to save a life. For more info visit onematch.ca. REGISTRATION FOR SCHOOL’S COOL: Tentative start date April 6. An entry to formal school for 4-5 year olds Monday to Thursday, 1 pm - 3 pm at Wapanohk School. Seven week run time. Contact Gary at Futures, 121 Commercial Place, 204-677-7824. SKATE THOMPSON PRESENTS: ONCE UPON A TIME. Sunday, March 22, 3 pm at the TRCC CA ice surface. Tickets at Anything Grows or at the door. Adults $3, kids under 12 $2. HOPE FORUM: Focus on reducing stigma associated with mental health. Featuring keynote speakers Theo Fleury and Kevin Lamoureux. April 15 & 16, 2015; pre-registration is required, contact Tanya North for registration information 204-778-6513 ext 0 or tnorth@nrha.ca.

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is evident that there is a gap between the academic strengths of students based in northern schools compared to those based in urban schools, and this is something that I want to change as an educator. As teachers we need to understand that we play an integral role to the development and the lives of our students. Teaching in the north has allowed me to see how much that role matters,” the student teacher said when asked if she would ever consider permanently teaching in Northern Manitoba. As for right now though, Olshewki is continuing to focus on her work in Norway House Cree Nation and her upcoming graduation in May. “Graduating at the end of May I am eager to begin my career as a teacher, and I am excited to see what opportunities the future has in store for me. Overall, I am very grateful to have been granted the opportunity to experience teaching in Northern Manitoba.”

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PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information. OPEN ADULT VOLUNTEER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every second Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive South. These sessions are free. For more info call 204-679-1660 or 204-679-6339. SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

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WHITEWATER KAYAKING CLINICS are starting up again for the 2015 season at the Norplex Pool in Thompson. These clinics run every second Sunday morning. No experience necessary - there are classes designed for beginners. Skill development includes basic paddling strokes, how to exit an over-turned kayak, kayak rescue techniques and for the more adventurous - the kayak roll. Children and adults are welcome. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up.

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Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson has EXTENDED the date for accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is April 17, 2015. The program is scheduled to begin September 2015. Students may complete the NSW Program as a full-time or part-time student. The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. 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 both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North. 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 umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html

SALE OF EQUIPMENT BY SEALED BID Community Futures North Central Development (CFNCD) will be accepting sealed bids for the following: • JBC 4 Post 14,000 lbs Automotive Hoist that includes JBC Space Saver 7000 lbs Wheel Lifts • John Beam (Prism) Wheel Alignment Machine – 2011 • JBC 2 Post 10,000 lbs Automotive Hoist • Hoppy Headlight Aimer • OTC Strut Tamer • Floor Model Transmission Jack with 3000 lbs Capacity • Transmission Jack Upright Model • OTC Genysis 3.0 Diagnostic Scanner Bids will be received by mail or in person up to and including Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. local time. All sales are final on an “as is, where is basis” on removal of this equipment. Payment must be made within 24 hours by certified cheque upon notification to successful buyer. No warranties are expressed or implied. The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Minimum reserve set. Bids may be considered for individual items, however seller prefers to sell as complete package. Please mail: Community Futures North Central Development Attn: Sale of Equipment P.O. Box 1208 Thompson, MB R8N 1P1 In person: Community Futures North Central Development 3 Station Road Thompson, MB

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Young Churchill artist second in Inuit To Me art contest BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Ten-year-old Mikayla McCullough of Churchill was one of six children to receive prizes for their submissions to the 2014 Inuit To Me art contest, put on by the Metis Child and Family Services Authority (MCFSA) with support from the RBC Foundation. McCullough took second spot in the 12-and-under category, which was won by 11-year-old Joel Bryant of St.-Lazare, with 11-year-old Jonas Kusmizkij of Douglas third. Natasha Fafard from St.-Lazare won the 13-and-up category, with Cheyenne Keeper from Komarno second and Elayna Paddock Thiessen of Brandon third. The winners received

The People who stepped up to help us out during the year Former Chief Jerry Primrose, James Warren, Kevin Beaver, Wendell Fitzpatrick, Barry Rempel, the TRCC Staơ and Team Fundraising Coordinator Kym Mitchell. The Replacements from the Bantam AA King Miners who just became part of the team, The Parents (With an Extra Big Thanks to the Parents that stepped up for Game Days), Grand Parents, Siblings, Friends and Fans (especially our “Little Fan”). The Coaches Mike Ross, Fred Goran, Steven Goran and also our Manager Kevin Barnowich.

Great year, boys, and Good Luck on your future hockey endeavours.

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“Artistic expression dynamically helps carry traditions and history forward and that is why RBC is honoured to support the Inuit to Me art contest,” said RBC’s Annette Sabourin, vicepresident of aboriginal markets and north of 60, in a press release announcing the winners. “We applaud the Metis Child and Family Services Authority and its agencies on this initiative to engage youth in learning about and expressing their vision of aboriginal culture creatively. We are proud to build on over 100 years of partnership we’ve had with indigenous communities, and are inspired by what lies ahead.” Rita Cullen, boar chairperson of the MCFSA, said

the contest was a tool to help educate young Manitobans. “This contest has helped promote a greater awareness of aboriginal cultures among young people, and demonstrated that understanding and appreciation of Inuit culture is prevalent across the province,” she said. The contest raised awareness that the MCFSA provides child welfare services to Inuit children and families in the province, said MCFSA CEO Billie Schibler. “It was therefore important that we challenge young people to create art that depicts the Inuit people and their way of life with this year’s contest.”

Norway House andThicket Portage harbours get federal funding BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A new breakwater in Norway House and a boat launch and wharves at Thicket Portage were among $7.5 million worth of spending on nine harbours announced by the federal government March 18. The spending was announced by Selkirk-Interlake MP James Bezan on behalf of Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail

Shea. “We are proud to continue to support the hardworking commercial ﬁshers of Manitoba,” said Bezan in a press release. “As always, we will continue to ensure safe and efﬁcient working conditions for those who earn their livelihood at these harbours.” A new rubble mound breakwater will be built at Playgreen Point in Norway House and a concrete

launch ramp and timber ﬂoating wharves will be installed in Thicket Portage. Other harbours receiving federal money for improvements include Balsam Bay, Berens River, Gimli, Dauphin River, Poplar River, Rabbit Point and Hnausa. The government says almost 90 per cent of commercial ﬁshers in Canada use small craft harbour facilities and their annual

production is worth about $1.6 billion. “For generations, Canadian hard-working men and women have made their livelihoods from our waters,” said Shea. “Without a question, small craft harbours are the cornerstone of the commercial ﬁshing industry. Today’s announcement is part of our government’s ongoing commitment to support harbours, local economies and foster job creation.”

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IPad minis and Inukshuk trophies for their submission, while the others in the top three got Inukshuk trophies and cash prizes. Overall, 130 young artists submitted their work for consideration, almost twice as many as in 2013, the contest’s ﬁrst year. Artists were asked to express what they believed to be Inuit and many schools used the contest as part of their curriculum to teach students about Inuit culture. Many submissions featured the Arctic tundra, wildlife, sled dogs, igloos, the northern lights and Inukshuks and others emulated Inuit art itself, including the Inuit style of stone block printing. The contest was open to Manitoba children and youth aged six to 19.

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Highways in Northern Manitoba are among those that will see major work in 2015.

PTH 39 will have work done on the base along with grading and paving on eight kilometres of a section that extends from eight kilometres west of

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Provincial Road 596 to 10 kilometres east of it. Ten kilometres of Provincial Road 373 from Jenpeg to Minago River will be graded, while 21.8 kilometres of base and surfacing work will be completed north of Minago River. Work scheduled for Provincial Road 391 includes bridge rehabilitation at the Burntwood River, grading of 17.5 kilometres from Thompson to Suwanee River and bridge replacement at Eden Lake. The projects are among more than $78 million worth of major infrastructure improvements val-

ued at more the $400,000 each that the province plans to complete this year. “The north is critical to the health of the Manitoba economy. These investments will ensure businesses and municipalities can continue to grow and prosper,” Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Kostyshyn said in a March 19 press release said. “This is part of the Manitoba government’s $5.5-billion, ﬁveyear core infrastructure plan and the long-term commitment to invest in roads, bridges and infrastructure throughout Manitoba.”

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Gogal Memorial draws crowd The third-annual Mark Gogal Memorial Main Street Road Hockey Tournament (MGMMSRHT) took place Friday, March 13 in front of the Main Street establishment that co-sponsors this crowd favorite – the Snow Lake Motor Inn (SLMI). With 10 teams and 60 players vying for the Mark Gogal Memorial Cup, Mark’s brother Brad led the Jets team of Karl Menge, Cory Lobert, Jackie Schollie, Rudy Pegg, Ross Schellenberg and Brad Hamilton to the championship game. Once there, it was a tight one against Bryce Henderson’s Miners made up of Danny Nagy, Jodi Bartlett, Danny Roberts, Austin Roberts, Ryan McKay and one other unknown player. In that ﬁnal, the sweet hands of Ross Schellenberg chipped in the winner in overtime to clinch it! Of note, a team led by Brad Gogal won last year’s tournament as well. “I’m sure there was a lot of fun had by all… a few sore shins and tail bones,” said Gogal the day after the tournament held in his brother’s honour. “We’re hoping to make next year’s a little better. Each year we’ve made a few changes, so eventually we will have a worldclass road hockey tourney, maybe even make it a two-day event.” As some may recall, on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, Mark Gogal, a well-respected pilot and friend to many, lost his life, and seven others were badly injured in a tragic plane crash near Snow Lake. This tournament is held in his honour. This year’s MGMMSRHT brought together players and those who were just there to support the cause. Owner of the SLMI, Gerard Lamontagne, says that there were people who paid as players and others who just paid to sponsor the event. He says that it began with all players’ names being thrown into a hat and the teams were made up by the luck of the draw. “We started picking the teams at about 8:30 p.m. and were done by 9:10 p.m., but there are always a few stragglers, so it was likely later before things got underway,” he said. Lamontagne added that Robert Stoupe and Dennis St. Jean kept things honest as well as on time, do-

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My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com ing double duty as the refs and time/scorekeepers and the event saw a host of others come together to set up, tear down, and put on the tournament. This year’s event also witnessed a fair number of out-of-town players who came up just for the tourney. “Chad Vinkle came up from Sudbury, Gage and Chelsea Laurie were in from Moosehorn, Dustin Shaw came in from Flin Flon, Troy and April Carnegie and Wayne Anderson from The Pas, Dustin Lamontagne came from Edmonton, and Danny Nagy and Brent ‘Kirby’ Stiff came from Winnipeg,” Lamontagne said. Prizes for the event were sweaters and mugs donated by the Gogal family … and with Brad Gogal winning, some of them stayed in the family. The winning team also got to hoist and have their team name placed upon the Memorial Cup donated by the Wooley Family and The Underground Press. Lamontagne also noted that Chris Samborski from Cornerview donated several items that were rafﬂed off during the tournament – this brought in $690. Samborski stayed on and played in the event. Terry Hornyak, representing USW Local #7106, cooked and sold 80 cheeseburgers and the union donated the proceeds. Gerard’s wife Roxane advised that over $2,000 was made on the tournament overall, with more to come. She added that the Gogal Memorial was awesome and much more so than last year, because of the fact that that everyone now knows what it is about and they are here to support the cause, as well as have some fun (all proceeds go to a trust fund set up for Mark Gogal’s children, Sarah and Ethan). Gerard concurs, noting that there are a number of older

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Dennis St. Jean The tournament winning Jets team: back row, left to right, Jackie Schollie, Rudy Pegg, Gerard Lamontagne, Cory Lobert, Brad Gogal, Ross Schellenberg, Karl Menge; front, Brad Hamilton and Marc Jackson, who along with Lamontagne, presented the cup on behalf of the Wooley Family and The Underground Press. people who just come up to watch and enjoy others taking part. Plans for next year involve hosting more people from outside the community. The Lamontagnes say that those who attended from out-of-town this year were thoroughly impressed and they promise to round up others to make it their own annual event. The couple say that they will strive to make it bigger and better every year and that hopefully the tournament will see teams from other northern communities, as well as those from some of the northern industries (Vale, Hudbay, Manitoba Hydro, Tolko, University College of the North, Northern Regional Health Authority). “We’ll also try to have some salt on hand next year as well,” said Gerard in jest. “It got pretty slippery out there.” New to the Gogal Memorial this year was temporary fencing that was purchased by the Legion and SLMI. “We used that to set up boards in between the nets and behind the nets, and to set up boards and bring out the corners (of the playing surface),” said Gerard. “Then we put up snow berms with a bobcat on the other side… so the rinks were the best setup yet and the puck was kept in play better as well.” He says that they also got the outside drinking permit,

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which made everything better not to mention easier for the bar and staff. The couple also touched on the kids’ road hockey game that took place on the rinks the following morning; stating that it too was well attended and lots of fun. “We had over two dozen kids,” said Ge-

rard. “But there were kids turned away, because we had no (kids’) sticks for them,” Roxane added. “It would be great if someone could donate some.” Gerard says that he, Derek Bartlett, and Garnet Coulson split the kids up into even teams and let them go at it. They all enjoyed

a meal of chicken ﬁngers, hot dogs, fries and hot chocolate after the game. In closing Gerard Lamontagne says, “Hopefully, this is a tradition that will carry on long after we’re gone … hopefully whoever runs the hotel in the future will continue to make it happen.”

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Caterina Ferlaino Residents of Norway House Cree Nation gather to view the newly opened Quickstop. The store includes a Tim Horton’s and both gas and diesel fuels.

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St. St t James James Ja ames mes An A Anglican ngli gllican ca Ch C Church hurc urch ur 10 Caribou Rd. Wednesday, April 1 Mid-week Lent Service 7:30 pm - Holy Eucharist

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Good Friday, April 3 11:00 am - Service The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Sunday, April 5 10:30 am - Easter Communion Service

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PassionTheme: Week 2015 How? 1. March 29 Palm Sunday Murat Kuntel @ Christian Centre (328 Thompson Dr.) a. How does celebrating Jesus as King change our lives today? b. Luke 19:35-44 & Psalm 27 2. March 30 Monday Lawrence Stratton @ Salvation Army (305 Thompson Dr.) a. How does praying change our lives today? b. Mark 11:12-14, Psalm 25, Mat 6:9-13 3. March 31 Tuesday Ted Goosen @ First Baptist (456 Westwood Dr.) a. How can we grow in Christ today? b. Mark 11:20-25, Psalm 1 4. April 1, Wednesday Roy Bladen @ Presbyterian (249 Thompson Dr.) a. How do we give, watch and wait today? b. Mat 24 & 25, Psalm 40 5. April 2, Thursday Dave Krobel @ Christian Centre (328 Thompson Dr.) a. How does remembering the last supper affect us today? b. Communion focus: Planned by Morgan Serger 6. April 3, Friday Morgan Serger & Daniel Merasty @ Pentecostal Assembly (126 Goldeye) a. How does Jesus’ death change how we serve others? b. John 18:28-19:27, Philippians 2:5-11 7. April 4 Saturday Cohle Bergen @ First Baptist (456 Westwood Dr. S.) a. How does Christ’s death for His enemies change our attitudes toward others? b. Mat 27, Acts 1:18-19, Romans 5:1-11 8. April 5 Sunday Dan Murphy @ Pentecostal Assembly (126 Goldeye) a. How do we live with a LIVING Saviour? b. Luke 24:13-35 & James 1:2-25

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THEMIS stands for Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms, and its primary objective is to identify the point of origin of the substorms within the Earth’s geomagnetic tail. There are two competing theories for their origin. Donovan published a paper in 2008 supporting the theory that it expands outward, rather than inward, starting 50,000 kilometres from the Earth. The THEMIS mission has made signiﬁcant progress and is a topranking NASA mission. Donovan said: “But it is also doing a lot of other things, very interesting and important science. It’s a very impressive mis-

sion. That data is used by hundreds of researchers around the world, to attack interesting science questions. The All-Sky imagers are a very scientiﬁcally productive project.” THEMIS researchers want to discover, explore and understand our environment. “That is what is driving the mission,” said Donovan. “What causes the substorm onset? How does the radiations belt work? These kinds of questions. The knowledge gained leads to all kinds of practical applications.” Donovan’s group is doing research with people who do GPS work, and with those who do space weather research with THEMIS’s all-sky images. He said this is funda-

mental research that is really benefiting Canada, which plays a big role in the mission. “The THEMIS mission cost $200 million,” said Donovan. “Canada has spent maybe $4 million on this, over 12 or 13 years. So we get a really good, big, international role in stuff, for a fairly inexpensive investment. We are getting a big bang for that buck on the international stage, in the international scientific community.” He said the THEMIS mission will go on for another four or five years, and they are now developing new observing systems. “We are bringing on different additional observations on the ground, such as radio receivers and dif-

ferent kinds of cameras,” Donovan said. He said another mission called Magnetospheric Multi Scale (MMS) was just launched. The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s MMS spacecraft onboard was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on March 12, and NASA has already begun commissioning and testing all their instruments in space. Their observations of magnetic reconnection will begin in September and the mission will unfold over the next few years. “It’s a $1 billion mission,” Donovan said. “It’s a NASA mission. I believe we will have a signiﬁcant role in that project, because of these cameras.”

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Careers

Don’t wait for a crisis situation to use the FROG principle Did you ever think, I just can’t do it anymore! The kids are sick, the bills have mounted, payment is due on the car, the house and the property taxes. There’s been no time for laundry or shopping. The freezer quit and all the frozen food is ruined. At work there is increasing pressure, the car battery has died, and all the credit cards are maxed out. You feel overwhelmed and paralysed. You just want to sit down and cry. You have nothing left to give. Have you been there? Felt that way? Then it’s time that someone told you about the little green frog. F = Forever R = Rely O = On G = God

Just give it all over to him. Tell him that you can’t do it anymore. Resign as the “Saviour of the World” and realize that that’s God’s job. I know, I’ve done it! When my calendar was full, there were insurmountable family problems caused by dementia of senior family members, which in turn upset everyone, my brother died in the midst of the turmoil and there weren’t enough hours in the day to meet all the challenges before me. I felt like I was drowning and cried out to God for help. You know what? He was just waiting to be asked because he will never impose himself on us. Suddenly my anxiety was replaced by peace. I just worked through one

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problem at a time according to priority, and didn’t even think about the other problems until it was their turn. The family members subsequently seemed to know how to handle the situations caused by the dementia, and what was needed at the moment seemed to fall from heaven. I go to him for everything including what

I should write for the Nickel Belt News. I just say, “God they’re your children. What do you want to tell them? ” And just in time, ideas pop into my head. Don’t wait for a crisis situation to use the frog principle. Make it your everyday choice. By inviting God into your everyday life, you forge a strong bond with him. You’ll ﬁnd that

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you’ll walk with him and talk with him just as you would with anyone with whom you have an intimate relationship. Ask for his help with big things and small – forever rely on God. Tell him about your day, your hopes and dreams and give into his care the people that you love. Thank him for the gift of life which makes it possible to someday live with him forever. Thank him, too, for the many gifts he has given you throughout your life – your special talent, family, a close friend, and another day – just to mention a few. And don’t forget to give him a gift in return – remember “Whatever you do to the least, you do for me.” (Mt 25:40) Of course

being the best person you can be is a tribute to the God who created you. Just lean on the God who loves you. Sister Andrea Dumont is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Roman Catholic religious order. She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since returning to Canada has lived in Grand Rapids, Easterville and Thompson. The main focus of her work in adult education, which includes training lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

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Administrative Assistant (Fulltime position) Location: Thompson Sub-Ofﬁce

Regional Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education/networking with collateral resources/services. The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor. Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in child welfare • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 4 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 • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution 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 and/or understand the Cree 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 be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is inviting applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS). The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the delivery and implementation of the MKO ASETS Program. Knowledge of MKO Region First Nations’ culture and understanding of the challenges faced by First Nations communities is essential. The Administrative Assistant reports to and is directly supervised by the ASETS Program Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Communications: distribute correspondence, job orders, funding opportunities, and related ASETS Sub Agreement updates; • Assist with the coordination and organization of ASETS staff meetings; • Recording and transcribing meeting minutes in a timely manner; • Maintain well organized ﬁles for ASETS ﬁnances, agreements, contracts, etc. • Administratively assist MKO ASETS program coordinators with monthly, quarterly and annual ASETS program reporting cycles. • Maintain ASETS staff schedule of travel, monitors, training, and other critical dates. QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • •

Certificate in CBA, CBS, or Office Administration; Must have a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience; Excellent computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to set priorities, handle sensitive material in a confidential and professional manner; Valid Class 5 Driver’s license; Ability to speak a First Nation language is an asset.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 27th, 2015 @ 4:00PM Applicants should forward a cover letter, resume, and three references to the attention of: Oliver Veuillot, Payroll Administrator 200-701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 2A3 Phone: (204) 677-1600 or 1-800-442-0488

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Friday, March 27, 2015

Applications may be submitted by mail, facsimile (204) 778-7655 or e-mail oliverv@mkonorth.com

A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to:

Only those applicants considered for further review will be contacted.

Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneﬁts package to employees. We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Canadians have made it clear. It is time for the strongest possible action on rail safety. That is why we are so disappointed with the Transport Committee’s decision to throw out essential expert recommendations in its report on the review of the Canadian Transportation Safety Regime that was tabled in the House of Commons recently. The parliamentary committee ﬁnally conducted an investigation into the transportation of dangerous goods and railway safety management systems shortly after the LacMégantic tragedy. The Harper government threw out several essential expert recommendations. These could have helped

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sults public to ensure that we are mitigating the danger to Canadians. However, none of these analyses were carried out. To solve the many unanswered questions and gain a better understanding of the causes behind the LacMégantic catastrophe, we have called for an independent public inquiry into railway transportation of dangerous goods

Winter roads key to the North It is that time of year again. Over the past few months Manitoba’s winter road network has been open providing direct access to 22 communities in Northern Manitoba. Winter roads provide key access for everything from building supplies to groceries. It allows community residents to access everything from medical services to visiting family and friends. It provides the kind of access that people in other communities take for granted yearround. Every year I make the point of visiting the winter road communities by winter road. This includes York Landing, War Lake,

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ashton@mts.net Steve Ashton Thicket Portage, Pikwitonei and Oxford House in the Thompson constituency. As MLA I have worked hard to help improve our winter road system. This includes the relocation of existing winter roads, the construction of new roads as well as upgrading existing winter roads. It is also important to recognize the need to ex-

pand the all-weather road system. That is why the expansion of the road network on the East side of Lake Winnipeg that includes Oxford House is so important. That is why the road connection between York Landing and War Lake is so important. Winter roads. Important to the North. Important to Manitoba.

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Roy & Patsy Foss packed up an issue of the Thompson Citizen and celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on a Caribbean Cruise. If you’re going on vacation, why not bring along a Thompson Citizen or Nickel Belt News? Take a photo with it next to a landmark/interesting spot (or anywhere really) and send it to us at production@thompsoncitizen.net. Remember to include your name, the location, and maybe a few details of your trip!

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