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Book a way to preserve and pass on Dog killed with machete High number of in afternoon home invasion in advance votes cast for memories of growing up in Churchill March 11 byelection Thompson’s Juniper neighbourhood indicate turnout should exceed dismal 7.5 per cent in 2009
BY IAN GRAHAM
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Turnout March 11 could be higher than is typical for byelections in Thompson if the number of people who came out to vote in the advance poll March 4 is any indication. Senior election official Dave Turpie said 365 people showed up at City Hall on Monday to have their say in the three-candidate race between former councillor Blake Ellis, Chiew Chong and Andre Proulx, the latter two of whom tied in the election night count last Oct. 24 as well as in the judicial recount that followed. It was one of the largest one-day advance voting turnouts that Thompson has had, Turpie said, and about 80 per cent of the total number of people who voted in advance polls for the Oct. 24 municipal election, which took place over three days. More people voted yesterday than on any of the advance polling days in the fall, when 215, 124 and 121 people turned out, respectively. “It was steady right from the get-go,” said Turpie. If the trend holds up and the byelection sees 80 per cent of the turnout of the fall election, that would mean more than 2,200 voters, or about 30 per cent of the electorate, which totals about 7,400 people. That would be a much higher turnout, both in percentage terms and in absolute numbers, than the most recent Thompson byelection in 2009, when only 7.5 per cent of voters – 673 Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham people – cast ballots in a five-candidate race that saw Erin Stewart win with 218 votes, be- Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director ing one of only three candidates to attract more BY IAN For all the harsh weather to per writecent things that you thanGRAHAM 100 votes. About 20 turned out have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and to fi gure out. It’s pretty clear to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar for a council byelection for two vacant seats in Though now written when I get through.” I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it 1991,she’s when two sitting councillors, including a book about her experienDeMeulles had been viable she would Bill Comaskey, resigned their seats tosaid seekshe thewrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. ces growing upmayor in Churchill, herthe book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchoffice of following death of Mayor Addictions Foundation thestill Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. Don MacLean whileofhe was holding office. Manitoba northernvoters director North Life inmember Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I Thompson will elect an-eighth GiseleofdeMeulles said writas a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the council March 11. a couple of reasons. ing wasn’t she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though Pollssomething will be open at the Thompson Regional always thought she would know this his- tory and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and Community Centre fromyou 8 a.m. to 8what, p.m. Modo. bile polls will be at Harmony tory, this stufffrom that’s scream I really miss the Hudson House 10in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would Nickel Beltthey News courtesy of says. Robyn“When Shlachetka “Ina.m. my toyouth I never ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, about that so why don’t Bay,” she I go head, it’s going to be gone since the Hudson Bay Railnoon March 11, at Rotary Place from 1 A dog died from injuries inflicted when three men forcibly invaded a home in Thompson’s Juniper area around 1 p.m. felt good writing,” if I don’t writeHospital it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the p.m. at to 2:30 p.m., she Thompson General Marchdidn’t 4, RCMP say.that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on said. from “But3when do all said. “MySpirit kids Manor are not go- ‘You p.m. toI 4moved p.m. and Northern to Thompson gettointo from 4:30to p.m. 5 p.m.ing to get it if I don’t do it the school of social work, and it’sonsomething I’ve alVoters who are unable to vote election day at that point I had to write waysatwanted myuntil mom to may apply in person to Turpie City Hall for university do. Myballot mom’s an elder and March 8 and for arealized, sealed envelope ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s Any Canadian citizen 18 or older who hasgot so right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful lived in Thompson or owned property instories the bea lot city of skill in university she alwaysdate tells her for six months prior cause to the byelection and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada is eligible to vote. Voters may be required to in a very strongone skill in my Churchill and I’ve always produce piece of government-issued photo writing and confidence her, ‘Please, identification such in as a hounded driver’s licence or a just my writing. very it on tape, I will write it passport Iorwrite at least two put other documents that clear and that’s it. It’s there. for you because your story provide proof of identity. Some people say it’s kind of is going to be lost,’ and she’s blunt or direct. I don’t tend never done it and I thought,
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 Three men are‘No, wanted by Thompson drop on his face. injuries to have been inflicted old.’ I was like, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s believed incredible sense. You feel so RCMP following a March 4 home invaTwo adults and a child were in their by the suspects. I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” sion and in the Juniper that resulted in a Ash Street home around 1 p.m. One of theNow home’sthat occupants saidgot on 27,’ they went area ‘What?’” to such small population think theMonday people of Churchshe’s theLooking death of back, one of some the residents’ dogs.deMeulles when the men knocked on thewant doorto Facebook that book the dog, a Great says. under her Dane belt, of now,” ill really thrive. one hacked with machete. Theexperiences first suspect described as and asked be let in.They’ve The homeowner those arewas things Though she’s nottothere built their puppy, worlds was deMeulles saysashe may try a young male, approximately six to let them but they RCMP and the Forensic she might not do again. anyfeet longer,refused her parents and enter there. Howforced would weThompson feel to produce another. tall“Iand 200 pounds, wearing her a grey The occupants Identification continue investidid some pretty bizarre sister their and way otherinside. family if someoneescaped came to you and “IUnit have anothertobook in tuquelike withfuel a white a greymembers jacket still out the called‘I’m police. The gate and with information on stuff haulsstripe, into the sorry, you have to anyone me,” she says. “It’s a darker are.back door andsaid, and winter The other were cousin suspects remained the your homehome for acommunity the incident is asked call Thomphigh Arcticboots. at -35,” said two “My owns the in leave story, more to about persondescribed only malesdawn dressedhardware in dark short before area priorto displace son RCMP 204-677-6909, Crime deMeulles. “It as didn’t store time there,” shefleeing and the we’re going al atgrowth and struggles. clothing. Witnesses said allathree were to RCMP arriving. you somewhere else Stoppers at 1-800-222on me until after. That was says. and all anonymously Maybe in the next five years Indigenous in appearance and thatBecause one Oneof of thethat, occupants’ dogs was found 8477 or toit’s submit a secure online very dangerous thing to do. your loved ones and your something I’lltip focus on of the on suspects a tear injured in hard the backyard and later died of at wwww.manitobcrimestoppers.com. Being a planehad fullaoftattoo fuel ofdeMeulles finds it to history is gone?’” doing.”
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Northern Manitoba MLA considering leap to federal politics to run against NDP’s Niki Ashton A Northern Manitoba MLA told the Canadian Press that she is considering jumping to federal politics in order to seek election in the Churchill-Keewatinook Aski riding, which has been held by NDP’s Niki Ashton since 2008. If Keewatinook MLA Judy Klassen does decide to run for the federal Liberals, it will put the Manitoba Liberal Party at risk of losing official party status, which it just regained last summer for the first time since 1995 when party leader Dougald Lamont won a byelection in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface riding to give the party four seats. River Heights MLA Jon Gerrard and Burrows MLA Cindy Lamoureux are the Manitoba Liberals’ other MLAs. Klassen told the Canadian Press she has been in contact with the federal party about running for them in Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, which includes Klassen’s Keewatinook riding in northeastern Manitoba. Klassen was elected in 2016, defeating former NDP MLA Eric Robinson as one of three Liberals elected in the election that brought Premier Brian Pallister’s Progressive Conservative government into power, breaking a 17-year hold on government by the provincial NDP. Official party status gives parties access to funding, research staff and a guaranteed presence during Question Period and on committees. Lamont told the Canadian Press that he knew about Klassen’s possible departure but expects that he will have his party’s full complement of MLAs at election time, because he believes the PC government will call it in the spring. Ashton beat Liberal candidate Rebecca Chartrand, who doesn’t live in Northern Manitoba, by fewer than 1,000 votes in the 2015 federal election, a much closer margin than in 2011, when she beat Conservative candidate Wally Daudrich by 5,000 votes.
Nickel Belt News files Keewatinook Liberal MLA Judy Klassen is considering running for the Liberals in the Churchill-Keewatinook Aski electoral division in the next federal election, the Canadian Press reports.
Thompson dietitians receive $1,000 for prize-winning video Winnings going to help Salvation Army and homeless shelter
Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals president Bob Moroz (far right) presents Thompson dietitians with a cheque for $1,000 on March 5. BY KYLE DARBYSON
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Canada Post Corporation is requesting Proposals for a mail transportation contract for the following service: THOMPSON (MB) & COMBINED URBAN SERVICES 4 Cargo Vans The service includes pick-up and delivery of mail within the City of Thompson, MB. The Contractor shall provide the necessary drivers and vehicles. Refer to the RFP’s Schedule “A” for the complete requirements. The proposed contract term would be for a two (2) year period with two (2) one year option periods, for a combined total of four (4) years and would commence as early as June 1, 2019. For further information with respect to obtaining the RFP package, please contact: CANADA POST CORPORATION SOURCING MANAGEMENT Attention: Anjeza Sheno 2701 Riverside Drive, Suite N0780 Ottawa, ON TELEPHONE: 613-734-3000 Ext. 55400 anjeza.sheno@canadapost.ca Interested Proposers must complete and submit the RFP in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth within the RFP package. All Proposals must be received at the specified location, not later than 14:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), in Ottawa on April 12, 2019.
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A group of Thompson dietitians started Nutrition Month off by placing second in video contest organized by the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP). Union president Bob Moroz dropped by the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) administration building March 5 to congratulate these women in person and present them with a cheque for $1,000. Even though Moroz admitted that the MAHCP didn’t wield any decision-making power in this contest, since the winning videos were determined by overall Facebook likes, he was still thoroughly impressed by all the information and personality these dietitians managed to squeeze into a video that’s just under three minutes in length. “They’ve made me laugh every time I watched that
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Melissa Pham A snapshot from the video “We are the Dieticians of Thompson, Manitoba” that won second place in the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals’ 2019 video contest. video through,” he said. “They also did such an excellent job of telling the world what it is they do and what it is they don’t do and dispelling some of the myths about their profession.” Public health dietitian Melissa Pham said they also wanted to use this video to highlight the amount of travel they have to undertake to nearby communities on a regular basis, which is remarkably different from their colleagues in the south. Moroz later explained that the MAHCP originally conceived of this new contest to give various health care professions in Manitoba the opportunity to showcase why their work is important.
“We are often overlooked both in media and in government, to be quite honest, as to the value of health care professionals,” he said “We do things that people don’t often think about across the board, with 160 different professions, so it’s really, really awesome to see that kind of exposure for us and our members.” As for the prize money itself, Pham said they are planning to put it right back into the local community by donating food to the Salvation Army and the Thompson Homeless Shelter. “What we’re gearing towards is making meal bags that … have all the ingredients for a meal for a family,
and packaging them all up and then bringing them to the Salvation Army,” she said. “The other part is that we will be talking with the homeless shelter to see what types of food they don’t have money for in their budget.” Pham thanked the NRHA and the community at large for helping them nab second place in the contest, since a local groundswell of support translated into over 600 likes on Facebook. The MAHCP received 14 different submissions for this video contest, with the top prize of $1,500 going to a group of medical lab technologists from Winnipeg who garnered 721 Facebook likes in total.
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Council increases firefighting pumper truck rates, greenlights mayor’s meeting with KTC in Winnipeg BY KYLE DARBYSON
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Thompson city council managed to squeeze a few notable resolutions into another short meeting March 4. After approving a general 1.9 per cent increase to their fees and fines schedule on Dec. 10 of last year, council still needed to amend parts of this document on Monday to accommodate changes in fees for a couple of services. They voted to change the maximum prize for a $6 lottery licence from $500 to $600 for the sake of consistency. Previously, a lottery licence for a contest with a prize of $500 or less was $6 and for those above that threshold it was one per cent of the prize value. Under that arrangement, a licence for a lottery with a prize of $501 to $599 would have had a cheaper licence fee than one that was $500 or less. Lottery licence fees for contests with prizes of $600 or greater remain at one per cent of the prize value Council also approved increasing Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) rates for the first hour of pumper truck, rescue vehicle and extrication services from $822 to $856 for basic calls and from $1,095 to $1,142 for complex calls. Director of fire and public safety Mike Bourgon said that these increases are in line with
Manitoba Public Insurance rate hikes effective March 1, and council passed this resolution unanimously. Council also approved covering expenses for Mayor Colleen Smook’s upcoming speaking engagement at the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) executive meeting in Winnipeg March 20. Smook will already be attending several Association of Manitoba Municipalities events in Winnipeg March 18-19, so this additional day out of town will only cost the city an extra $387.72. Coun. Earl Colbourne said that this spending is consistent with the city’s past efforts to develop good relationships with surrounding northern communities. “I support this kind of stuff, because the Keewatin Tribal Council is a very big part of our city and if they want to invest in our city I think we should support them and attend their meetings,” he said. “Because we need all the investment into our city that we can get.” Council passed this resolution unanimously. Coun. Jeff Fountain and Brian Lundmark were not present at Monday’s meeting. Following the March 11 byelection, Thompson’s next council meeting is March 18 at 7 p.m.
Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Fire chief Mike Bourgon was present during the March 4 Thompson council meeting to provide administrative support, especially when it came time for councillors to vote on increasing the rates of some firefighting services to align with new Manitoba Public Insurance rates.
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Thompson snowmobilers raise over $500 during 2019 Ride for Dad event Spiritual Thoughts
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Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson
Thompson snowmobilers started the local 2019 Ride for Dad at Rick’s Marine at noon March 2. BY KYLE DARBYSON
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At this time the Council will present the proposed 2019 Financial Plan for the Town of Gillam. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection. Copies of the proposed Financial Plan are available on our website (www.townofgillam.com) at the Town of Gillam Administration Office (323 Railway Avenue) or can be requested via email through our Chief Administrative Officer (jclayton@town of gillam.com). Questions and remarks, prior to the hearing, may also be directed to our Chief Administarive Officer (see below for contact information). Consultation with our community is an important component of the Town of Gillam’s budget process. Council encourages you to attend. Jackie Clayton, CMMA Chief Administartion Officer Town of Gillam Box 100, Gillam, Manitoba, R0B 0L0 (204) 652-3152 or (204) 652-7047 jclayton@townofgillam.com March 8th, 2019 (In accordance with subsection 162 (2) of The Municipal Act)
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On March 2, Thompson snowmobile enthusiasts embarked on a roughly 100-kilometre trek through the surrounding wilderness to raise awareness and cash for prostate cancer research. At noon Saturday, the participants of the fifth local snowmobile Ride for Dad fundraiser started their journey
at Rick’s Marine and headed south to the Ospwagan Lake and Paint Lake areas before making their return to Thompson around 4 p.m. Kelly Martens, Thompson Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club president, said this year’s ride generated $540 in pledges, meaning they’ve raised a total of $5,000 for prostate cancer research over the last five years. Kelly Bindle While TELUS Ride for Dad events
usually take place later in the year, with motorcycles being the preferred method of transportation in other communities, Thompsonites prefer to raise awareness when the surrounding arkelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com ea’s extensive snowmobile trails are Constituency still in peak condition. Office: 3-40 Moakstarted Crescent SinceUnit these events in 2000, Thompson, TELUS Ride for MB DadR8N has 2B7 donated more than $33 million to the Prostate 204-677-2066 Cancer Fight Foundation.
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Senior girls basketball team cruises undefeated through zone championships to earn a trip to provincials BY IAN GRAHAM
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R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior girls’ basketball team went undefeated at the Zone 11 championships in The Pas March 1-2 to earn a spot in the AAA provincial high school basketball championships. The Trojan boys won one of three round-robin games to end their season. The RDPC girls beat the Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre (HBO) Huskies from Norway House 54-45 to claim the title in what was their closest game of the tournament. They had beaten the same team 77-49 in the round robin, which also saw them defeat Mikisew School from Cross Lake 9222 and the host Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) Spartans from The Pas 68-15.
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RDPC Athletics R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior girls’ basketball team earned a spot at the provincial chamRCMP pionships in Winnipeg March 14-16Thompson by going undefeated at the zone 11 championships in The Pas March 1-2. Drug Tip Line The boys’ only win of the tournament was 60-58 over Mikisew. They lost 70-44 to
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No charges against RCMP officer for incident that saw woman injured north of Cranberry Portage when her vehicle went into the ditch An investigation into an incident in which a driver wound up unconscious in a ditch along Highway 10 after being approached by a police officer has recommended that not charges be laid. An Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) probe was launched July 24 following the incident. The IIU says a member
of the Cranberry Portage RCMP noticed a vehicle that had been idling for awhile at a junction of two roads with its high beams on in the early morning hours of July 22. When the officer pulled up beside the vehicle and turned on her flashing lights, the 19-yearold female driver in the idling vehicle sped away north on Highway 10. The police officer lost sight of
the vehicle for awhile but caught up with it, off the road in a water-filled ditch, soon afterwards. The driver was unconscious and was transported to Flin Flon General Hospital and then to Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg for treatment. IIU civilian director Zane Tessler said that there was no evidence that the officer contributed to the woman driving into the
ditch and that the mandate of the IIU to investigate was tenuous at best, since the contact between the parties was limited to the RCMP officer pulling alongside the woman’s car. He also said there was no evidence about what caused the driver to go off the road and that doctors could not determine if she suffered a head injury as a result of the accident or if
she had suffered a neurological event before going off the road. The full IIU report on the incident is not being released yet because the driver is facing criminal
charges relating to this incident. The IIU has jurisdiction over serious incidents involving on- and off-duty police officers in Manitoba.
High school athletes of the week faced each other in zone 11 basketball championships A pair of northerners were named high school athletes of the week by the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association (MHSAA) March 6. Grade 12 student-athlete Tressa McDonald of Thompson was named the urban high school athlete of the week for her work with R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior girls’ basketball team. McDonald scored 29 points in the final of the zone 11 championships in The Pas March 2 to help her team land a sport at provincials. For the season as a whole, she has averaged 12 points, seven rebounds and five steals per game. “This squad relies heavily on Tressa’s leadership, and calmness on the hardwood floor. Tressa demonstrates resilience and a never-give-up attitude which is everything a coach could ask for,” said RDPC basketball coach coach Christine Sim. “When I first started working with Tressa, she was already an exceptional defender, moves her feet well and managed to get us lots of steals. She has worked hard to become more offensively inclined and it has paid off for her this season.” McDonald will attend the University of Winnipeg next year and hopes to become a chiropractor. The rural high school athlete of the week is Amanda Muswagon of the Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre Huskies in Norway House. Currently in Grade 12, Muswagon averaged 21 points per game at the zone 11 senior basketball championships to help lead her team to a place in the finals. “In the finals, she made big plays on both ends of the floor in a back-and-forth game that wasn’t decided until the final two minutes,” said Huskies’ coach Michael Knox. “She was dominant on offence, with opposing teams frequently double- and even triple-teaming her on defence. On these occasions, she was a willing passer and looked to set up her teammates. Amanda has been a pivotal part of the team all season. She will be missed.” Muswagon is attending the University of Manitoba next year to study kinesiology.
Amanda Muswagon Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of MHSAA Tressa McDonald
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It has been one year since you left us. John, you are sure dearly missed by family and friends. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. As we still grieve for you, we know that you are in a great place called heaven. We will forever cherish the great memories of you. We miss and love you John. Love Always, Brother Sam, sister-in-law Margaret, nephew Thomas, niece Michelle, Cook family plus family and friends.
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Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Jan Hall donated 35 of her homemade quilts to the Northern Spirit Manor personal care home in Thompson Feb. 15. Hall said it took her about six weeks, quilting six or seven hours a day, to complete the quilts, which are made up of about 3,000 squares collectively, including new material and scraps leftover from previous quilts. It took a couple of days for each quilt to be sewn together on a quilting machine. “I’ve been quilting for 50 years,” said Hall, whose gift was accepted by Northern Spirit Manor nurse manager Kristyn Wickdahl and a number of the care home’s residents.
From a shell of dust and gas, our sun grew to become the source of life on Earth My passion for the night sky began at the tender age of eight with an elementary school library book entitled “Stars.” I leaned from that faithful day that the sun is a typical star in the night sky and one of 200 billion stars of our Milky Way galaxy. But not all stars are the same. They come in an array of different sizes, ages, colours, temperatues, distances as well as a combination of chemical elements. But how diid our sun come to be? Some five billion years ago the sun developed from a shell of gas and dust in an interstellar cloud measuring hundreds of light years across. A light year is about 10 trillion kilometres in length. Most likely the shockwave of a nearby exploding star called a supernova sent pockets of material into a spinning motion. Over time these pockets began to condense and collapse upon itself, with this spinning motion drawing material towards its centre
Nickel Belt News image courtesy of Gary Boyle like a giant cosmic blender. The spinning also caused the cloud to flatten out and widen like pizza dough. Our protostar at the centre began getting hotter and larger with gravity pulling in more gas. This “snowball effect” continued until our sun grew to its present size of 1.4 million kilometres across or 109 earths lined up side by side like a string of pearls. There were most likely other sibling stars born from that same interstellar cloud so long ago. Once the sun reached a critical internal temperature of 15 million degrees Celsius, it lit up by nuclear fusion and the shock wave blew away some of the closer material outwards into the pancake of dust. Over time dust grains began sticking together to produce sand size particles. As more material stuck together and
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We refer the sun as our daytime star and we orbit it at an average distance 150 million kilometres or one astronomical unit (AU). An AU is used as a cosmic metre stick when measuring celestial objects close to their parent stars. This is a mere baby step compared to our closest night time star called Proxima Centarui at 4.3 light years (ly) away. This star is located in the Continued on Page 9
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Boreal Discovery Centre cochair Monique Lahaie shows off the habitat’s juvenile lake sturgeons that were acquired from the Grand Rapids Fish Hatchery.
Boreal Discovery Centre debuts refurbished sturgeon habitat BY KYLE DARBYSON
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On March 2, the Boreal Discovery Centre’s volunteer board invited Thompson residents to view the latest round of renovations they’ve made to their main building, the most notable of which is a revamped lake sturgeon exhibit. For around six hours on Saturday, residents got the chance to view these freshwater fish in their new habitat that consists of rocky decor and a giant model sturgeon suspended from the ceiling. Even though the tanks were installed back in 2017, Boreal Discovery Centre vice-chair Penny Byer said the display was pretty bare bones and they hired F&D Scenes Changes, a design firm out of Calgary, to pump up its visual appeal. “We didn’t want people just looking at tanks. We just wanted them to have more of an experience when they’re looking at the fish,” said Byer. “We live in a region that has rock outcrops and grass growing, and that’s what we wanted … something that would be a little bit like what you might find if you were out hiking in the bush somewhere.” Before this project was completed in November 2018, fellow Calgary-based company Gold Star Media also added an extra flourish to the space in the form of an interactive projector system that’s loaded with games and activities for kids. “There’s nothing like it for families in Thompson or in Northern Manitoba,”
said Byer. “It’s nice to be able to have something that is special with a ‘wow’ factor for the people who live in this region.” Elder Jack Robinson began Saturday’s open house by stressing the importance of conservation, mentioning that the lake sturgeon is categorized as an endangered species in Manitoba today largely thanks to overzealous commercial fishing in the past. To Boreal Discovery Centre co-chair Monique Lahaie, this new habitat also provides young students in this region with a unique educational experience, a sentiment that is at the core of the organization’s mission statement. “It’s a good outreach to encourage kids to go into the STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] fields, which there’s not a lot of up here,” she said. “So I think that’s a really unique feature that we have, as far as exposure goes, to be able to help the kids realize their potential.” While they still have a way to go before the full transition from the Thompson Zoo to the Boreal Discovery Centre is complete, Byer said the unveiling of this sturgeon habitat is a gratifying first step since they officially launched this initiative back in 2014. Throughout the rest of 2019, she said the volunteer board is hoping to wrap up other small renovation projects, including the clearing of their boardwalk and the installation of new accessibility ramps.
Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson The Boreal Discovery Centre’s new lake sturgeon habitat was designed and implemented by F&D Scenes Changes out of Calgary.
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Municipal and First Nations consortium that forms part of Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill ownership group holds first board meeting The consortium of First Nations and Northern Manitoba municipalities who joined forces with Fairfax Financial Holdings and AGT Food & Ingredients to purchase the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill from former owner OmniTrax last August held its first board meeting Feb. 28. The Missinippi Rail Limited Partnership board, which includes representatives of member municipalities and Northern Affairs communities, as well as of Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, War Lake First Nation, Peguis First Nation and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), elected its officers at the meeting. These include co-chairs and co-presidents Mayor Michael Spence of Churchill and OCN Onekanew (chief) Christian Sinclair as well as MCCN councillor Shirley Castel as vice-president and Flin Flon Mayor Cal Huntley as treasurer. “This is an unprecedented combination of the OneNorth on-line communities and First Nations
Nickel Belt News file photo Missinippi Rail Limited Partnership, a consortium of Northern Manitoba communities and First Nations that is part of the Arctic Gateway Group that owns the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill, held its first board meeting Feb. 28. with Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Peguis and the rest of the Manitoba Keewat-
inowi Okimakanak First Nations,” said Sinclair in a March 4 press release. “We
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have shown that an entire region can unite to accept an economic opportunity and challenge - to turn the Hudson Bay rail line and the Port of Churchill into a corridor of prosperity for Northern Canada.” “Churchill and the region endured a challenging time to where we’re now an equal partner in this relationship with Fairfax and AGT,” said Spence. “The Arctic Gateway Group defied the odds and were able to reopen the rail line last fall signifying a new era and a commitment to realizing the full potential of these strategic, nation-building assets. With the strong support of the federal government we were able to transfer these assets to
our ownership group and are now ideally positioned for a bright future.” The board also appointed Spence, Sinclair, War Lake First Nation Chief Betsy Kennedy and Arthur Mauro as Missinippi Rail Limited Partnership’s nominees to the board of the Arctic Gateway Group, the umbrella organization that owns and operates the rail and port assets. Mauro is a former chancellor of the University of Manitoba and of Lakehead University who began his career as a lawyer specializing in communications and transportation law and was named chairman of Royal Commission on Northern Transportation in 1967. “We are honoured that
Arthur Mauro has agreed to sit on the Arctic Gateway Group Board,” said Sinclair. “Art shares our passion for the potential of this project. He brings an unprecedented experience in all modes of transportation serving the region and has been a successful business leader at the highest levels.” “Chief Kennedy, Onekanew Christian Sinclair and I are excited to have the opportunity to join Arthur Mauro and the Fairfax/AGT nominees on the Arctic Gateway Group board,” said Spence. “We are all committed to achieve business and employment opportunities, excellent service and growth for the rail line, port and tank farm.”
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the past two years. In addition, our government has announced we will not charge PST on the federal carbon tax. The federal Liberal government has decided to charge GST on top of its imposed carbon tax, which means less money on Manitobans’ kitchen tables. As well, Manitoba’s NDP and Liberal leaders support the federal carbon tax, which amounts to a tax on home heating, travel and transportation. While our government works to fix Manitoba’s finances, it’s disappointing to see the NDP and Liberals support new taxes.
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We arrived at the Edmonton airport Let your wings soar through the heavens our sweet angel. on time, got our boarding Funeral Service to take place on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 luggage tags, The news of late has pmfast rode the it Apostle out. Durreturn. I have framed passes Lake’sand major employer. at theand St. James Anglicanwill Church (10 Caribou then rolled our bags up been filled with both the ing these low points, they this column like this, as it In a Feb. 26 news release, Road) in Thompson, Manitoba. Interment to follow in the Belt Thompson Page 4 Nickel News • www.thompsoncitizen.net to agent.announced She was chatty positive and negative in re- Cemetery. sincerely appreciated the is unpleasant to tout great the Hudbay the disColumnists as she checked our ID and spect to mining in Northern Anmoral support that was put news for one area, when so covery of 35.6 metres of online book of memories is available to view and leave our bags through ... ofManitoba, and the people condolences forth byatthe communities many others are suffering put high-grade mineralization www.boardmanfh.com of Snow Lake know too of Thompson, Flin Flon as we once did. including both fering up a few tips zinc-rich on what Funeral of arrangements,in calladdition massive sulfides and gold well the devastation that is Boardman/Northland and The Pas … we Home werein careNevertheless, to see at our destination. wrought when a company 204-778-7982. reminded by them that we to positive news from sever- Maybe in a deposit located between a little too chatty, is downsizing operations. live on the surface of one al companies searching for ‘cause the old Chisel mine when we North arrived at Over the community’s 72- of the most prolific mining lithium in our area, great customs, and the Lalor mine. the folks there Tomorrow March says, “The love ofthat God eventually all of Ireland March 17,zinc-rich 461 and was in the world, as news year existence,on it has suf- camps from Hudbay about asked “These and where our bags were. 17, we will celebrate St. long and his fear grew in me the wasstartup converted to Chrisburied intersections at one of we the fered through two complete as mining companof the Snow “Checked gold-rich them whenhighPatrick’sand Day. People of ies more more tianity afterMill, hearing Pat- got many churches that closures several masare and looking for as oredid … Lake Mine and optilight the ever prospective our boarding passes,” Rockcliff Met- wenature sive downsizes shook they will eventually and mism of the Ireland, North that America, the faith…” Six years rick’s from message. hetold hadthe built inFlin Ireland. lady. “AhFlon ... itand to itsmuch core. People find it. Corp. onwas several greenstone belt and demof the fretted, world undoubtedly later in a dream, he New was alsPatrick a fronts, hum- you As you celebrate St. can’t do that, you have en- toonstrate the floundered, spring by up goand there the value ofshe our willcommunity be wearing green, mines told towill escape ble, comes pious even andmore gentle Patrick’s Day, bring the check them here,” but remained as the we once knew it, couraging news frominSnow Manitoba assets,” said Alan the many national colour steadof the life, ing to coast. There man whose trust God said. spirit paShe of gotIreland’s on the phone, Hair, Hudbay’s president the agent and 10 emerald isle, having pa- he found sailors who should be an example for talked tron to saint to your prayand chief executive officer. Jobback Postingto Britlater, she rolled our rades, Irish music and took him each of us. He wrote the minutes ers. Patrick reached “The discovery of these to customs. Funny, celebrating with Irish ain where he was re- of poem faith called “The bags outupzones to thewithin poor and In Loving Memory my of Wife new close MAINTENANCE TRADES PERSON 1 she wasn’t quite asHe chatty traditions and dance. united with his family Breastplate:” downtrodden. approximity to our existing One Full-time Permanent Position upon seeingevery us atagain! Who was the man and began studying for proached person infrastructure and shallow Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Nevertheless, things March 16, 2015 Christ be with me, Eaglewood Addictions Centre depth very wellonly with for whom there is such the priesthood. After with aligns compassion, regot better from there. It was Thompson, MB Christ within me, our Manitoba strategy and whoop-la, the man for some time, he had a vispect and love as well a is smooth and uneventful Christ behind me, example ofspirit leverwhom the day is named? sion, which he recorded asanother a missionary flight that, believe it or not, The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributesChrist to the health and resilience aging our exploration exbefore me Patrick from the British in his memoirs, appealthat 58 led him to bring of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors. landed ahead of pertise tominutes realize additional Christ beside me, Isles was captured by ing to him to return to the faith to others. If schedule! value. We look forward to Christ to win me Irish pirates when he Ireland. He was eventuyou believe in this Christ, Wikipedia that continuing toadvises drill new Reporting to the Residential Supervisor, the qualified candidate performs work of a semi-skilled nature, up to Christtrades to comfort wasthe14-plus years of age ally ordained bishop and then like St. Patrick the island of Maui is the discovery, while advancing level of Journeyperson status. Incumbents are expected to possess certification in a technical field or experience restore me andand taken asinamany slave to take the Gospel to a varietyand you have a activities mission to proficiency relatedto areas.sent The successful candidate will also perform of maintenance, cleaning second-largest of the Haexploration in Christ beneath me, waiian and custodial work. under Ireland to work Ireland. Patrick preached pass on thatcopper-gold faith. For the gold and Islands at 1,883 Christ above me, zones at Lalor and in the pagans and druids. He there for 40 years. He parents, the first to be square kilometres. The Christ in quiet, broader Lake camp island hasSnow a unique DUTIES wasTYPICAL an immigrant, out- often used the shamevangelized are comyour Christ in danger as we pursue our strategy bination of geology, topogsider and refugee in Ire- rock, the little plant with children. Teach them over the next several years Christ in hearts raphy andGod, climate ... lava, land, beenmaintenance both and three onnotits stem, about about his • having Performs building minorleaves construction requiring Journeyperson status. to maximize the value of our in all who love me mountains and valleys, and • Performsand preventative maintenance constructionThe and work on A building structures, kidnapped badly to explain therepair Trinity. love for them, how to time goes by and yoursystems, services and Manitoba assets and extend warm temperatures/high components. Christ in mouth of treated. The many refu- legend says that Patrick pray and how to make memories haven’t erased. both base metal andWhat gold • Performs such cleaning functions as: dusting, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, washing walls, etc., waxing, humidity, respectively. friendfloors, and stranger. those(pagan beautiful moments gees of stocking todaylavatory might wellgeneral drove theAll snakes the choices in life that production at Lalor beyond supplies, housekeeping requirements. Wikipedia doesn’t tell you areout treasures I willgrounds neverkeeping. forget. identify with him.collects While symbols) of Ireland willcurrent pleasemine him.life,” Tell said the • Snow clearing, and disposes of garbage and recycling materials, its about the climate is that mewill • Performs maintenance and repairs as Things changing light bulbs,change, cleaning filters and ventilation louvers, enslaved, heminor wrote his work into thesuch sea to drown. story of St. Patrick to After converting Ire- Hair. teorologists in Hawaii share minorin repairs required to maintain AFM equipment in good order. but you’ll be in my heart The intersections ocmemoirs which he Entire kingdoms and land,forever. Patrick died there theyour ones. In same young trait as those back • May oversee and assist Trades Helpers, Labourers, Operating Engineers Fifth Class and Building Service Workers. curred less than 1,000 May take charge of maintenance for a building including the heating plant and its related servicing and maintenance. • home ... a low percentage of metres from the existing • Oversees related work done under contract. accuracy. As of this writing, ramp between Chisel North • Must complete all documents and reports as required. weand have been here for five Lalor, within trucking • Ensures necessary supplies are stocked and conducts minor repairs to related AFM equipment. days. They have forecast distance of a crusher at • Ensures that duties are conducted to reflect good communication to staff, clients, and general public. 75Chisel to 85 North, per centand chance • May participate on committees, teams or work groups at the local, regional, provincial or national level. closeofto rain each of those days • Abides by the AFM’s Code of Professional Practice and maintains professional conduct at all times. thefor Stall concentrator. The • Responsible for fully cooperating in efforts to improve client safety and eliminating potential risks. ...company and we have yetthe to minsee says that • Responsible for supporting and following established Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures. a eralization drop; the was weather has Through effective codiscovered • Responsible for protecting the health and wellbeing of staff, clients, visitors and community by following established been wonderful. So sameof operation in aup range by following drilling infection prevention and control policies and procedures. ascompleted back home, onlyand getting sectors and services, our in 2011 2012 sun when rain is forecast isis Manitoba government by Hudbay. QUALIFICATIONS working with thegetting federal a sight better than A drill hole, completed in government improve snow when2019, sun to isintersected forecast. February • Grade 12 education. of people across our alives series mineralized Like us, I of would imagine • Technical coursework, building technology and/or suitable combination of education and minimal three years province. Ananyone example of lenses assaying 20.76visper the first thing related experience. $ thisHawaii partnership is are our cent Zn, 0.20 per cent Cu, iting notices • Must have a valid class 5 driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. joint investment with the 0.56g/t Au and 24.2g/t Ag the street and community Good working knowledge of one or more trades, plant or building systems operation and maintenance, construction • $ federal government, anover 4.6 metres from 540.7 names. The official Hawaifunctions and techniques or specific knowledge and skills relative to job responsibilities. nounced in consists February, to 545.3 metres. Located • Ability to operate automotive equipment, machinery, hand or power tools in a safe and efficient manner. ian alphabet ofof nearlyletters: $47 million to creapproximately 10vowels metres • Must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to oversee contractors. thirteen five • Ability to communicate effectively in English including written and orally, French an asset. ateeight up the to 1,400 new and below high-grade zinc and consonants. Most • Must be physically capable of performing the duties of mechanical maintenance. newly funded early learnlens, a high-grade gold names start with a conson• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations. ing and child care spaces zone alsoH intersected • Onsite security 7 days a week ant – K,was P and seem to • Painting and custodial skills a must, with strong ability to understand mechanical systems. in Manitoba. Included in from 554.4 to 560.6 be favourites, then metres they • Ability to foster and work in a team environment. this expansion are pre• Fully equipped fi tness room assaying 6.34 g/t Au, 0.70 • Demonstrate the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communication. pack the vowels in there school at per Thompper centspaces Cu, 1.21 cent and throw in the odd extra • Smart card onsite laundry son and Children’s World and Zn, 38.9g/t Ag. ImThis position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours. consonant for good measEarly Learning mediately belowand the Child gold ure. I found I could usually It is an AFM practice to conduct criminal records and • child abuse registry checksincluded prior to finalizing the appointment of All utilities Care Thompson, well zone, another thickas lens of successful candidates. get the right pronunciation as nursery schoolwas spaces zinc mineralization also if intersected Iatsounded things out, butto Riverside Daycare in from 561.6 that doesn’t work all that Competition No.: 2019-029 Thompson. agreement 576.3 metresThe assaying 4.38 well when sounding things is about quality, Salary Range: $23.82 to $26.39 an hour plus remoteness allowance if applicable per cent improved Zn, 0.37 per cent out while asking for direcaccessibility, affordability Cu, 0.26g/t Au and 8.2g/t Closing Date: March 13, 2019 tions. peopleinhave a and Most inclusivity childAg. little onhole, theiralso facecomas care, with consideration Asmile second forestviewleasing2017@gmail.com APPLY IN WRITING TO: Director, Northern Area they which for listen families that are most pleted in intently, February 2019, Eaglewood Addictions Centre in need of these services. intersected 6.1 metres of Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Also in Thompson, the massive sulfide with visual Joint Action Group on Reestimates of approximately 90 Princeton Drive source Development met 50 per cent sphalerite from Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 this week as metres. part ofThis our 601.7 to 607.8 Fax: 204-677-7328 government’s North second drill holeLook intersection E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca initiative, which is aimed is located approximately 100
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Who was St. Patrick? Spiritual Thoughts
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your own behaviour seph of Toronto Roman listen, love and be Catholic religious order. humble. Next reach out She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since to yourgraphic neighbours. Hudbay showingInthe two new discovery holes (red returning to Canada vite them to come with circle) and their proximity to the Lalor and old Chisel Mines. Nickel Belt News you to church on Sun- has lived in Grand Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. day or ask them to pray Rapids, Easterville with you. Be joyful in and Thompson. The I aske your encounters with main focus of her work the r others. Let Christ with- in adult education, trail,” in you, shine through which includes trainfactly. at one you. Celebrate St. Pat- ing lay presiders for gratul rick and learn from times when there is no marc.jackson@post.com little priest available, organhim. she w Happy St. Patrick’s izing and instructing in again Day! Enjoy the celebra- the various ministries, up) a Marc Jackson sacramental preparation of his life! of the Sister Andrea Du- tion and RCIA (Rite of young Christian Initiation of mont isa alook member of economic metres from the first hole’s extraction to be turns into of surprise the trail wearing flip-fl ops the tra Adults). the Sisters Jo-I followed intersection in of the St. general by the necessary when they realize that and questioned her sanity. sore a interpreted up-dip plane of engineering work before we don’t actually stutter! On So, bright and early the next nouri the topic mineralization, but we in can publish anheaded update of the of directions, morning we outthe on at a pl estimates a lower position. Hudbay the trail ... oh, andand we of left Shop have found that people are reserves says that this lower relative the life of mine plan.” great about offering them our flip-flops at home. Good we’d position in the second hole thing; Brubacher alsorugged querup, just not very accurate it was was a pretty piece may be related to folding, ied about current plans with them. Trying to find trek. Lots of steep inclines cream faulting or a change in orien- for the Stall concentrator. the Costco in Kahului (kaa- and lava rock from top to Check tation of the sulfide lens … Hudbay has stated that who-louie ... see what I did bottom. We hit the summit the in or perhaps a different lens starting in 2022, Stall mill there), we ended up at a (1,600 feet over 2.5 miles) was n altogether. throughput will gradually in two hours. Some people and st Target, a Lowes, then a WalThe company advises that decrease from approximateMart before fi nally pulling continue on down other mend two drills will continue to ly 3,200 tonnes perthe day to kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com into the Costco lot. approximately side of the mountain, and physic operate in the parking immediate 1,800 tonnes Constituency Offiback ce: to their In this of first then hitchhike good vicinity theinstalment, initial dis-I per day. “If a new mineable 3-40deposit Moak Crescent wanted a hikeUnitzinc vehicle. We had a bite to eat, that b covery to in mention order to further is confirmed, my wife and took in. We congratulated ourselves on MB R8N 2B7 On confirm the Icontinuity ofThompson, that could extend the time making it, andwe took in the both enjoy hiking and hadand some204-677-2066 the mineralization its during which expect Kelly Bindle one recommend the Lahaina panoramic of the lateral extent, while testing to operate thebeauty Stall mill at have Pali Trail to us. It is a steep island throughput before starting back ing th a recently reinterpreted elec- higher levels,” hike up a mountain fiplate lled he down the sameistrail tromagnetic conductive noted. “There also we’d sigof Kih at developing a long-term history. with windmills, come up. Just before we one y west ofpower the two recent inter- nificant potential atyear’s Lalor economic development As well, this sections. Depending onand the mine maintain Stall a did, ato young lady inather situated Lahaina provincial budget increasstrategybetween for growth says h success of future the higher throughput for a (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea 20sfunding came upfor onhealth usrate from the es care prosperity in drilling, Northern it wa company expects to develop period.” (ma-ah-lee-ah). didn’t other side of level the trail. to its highest everShe in Manitoba. We We are con- longer all fro an exploration drift off the Manitoba, In parked a final question, he miles was check intothis it much, other had her car reduces 2.5 further tinuing work with there ramp fromand to asked surface drilling industry FirstNorth Nations ambulance fees, creates than with aChisel couple we’d downabout the other side of 60 the there the Lalor mine order to planned forparamedic thetoSnow Lake communities to in unlock full-time posasked for directions at the trail, climbed the top, and None drill this new discovery from area. “Yes we have been economic potential in our itions, boosts spending for trailhead. They said they was heading down the side tough an underground platform. thecome WIM and region. the cancer drug prohad hiked the 2.5 miles to drilling we home had at just up. We a stat byeconomic email, deposits this winThese of gram and invests in would new notedIIthat her vehicle theContacted top ofkinds a mountain and PEN Edi Hudbay’s corporate comter to collect more samples and service improvements schools, infrastructure back down the same route be on the other side ofand the umn w munications Scott for testing,” arefour what wedirector are.. focused other priorities such asatthe in hours. adding trailmetallurgical when she arrived the March Brubacher was asked Brubacher explained. “We on at the Manitoba legisLook North initiative. that the only thing they’d bottom and offered to give but g if the new discovery also legislative drilling in the vicinThis session lature, especially now that are her a lift back. She looked limbo do different is wear someis proved up with further ity ofallow the New Britannia the house is back in seswill us to continue thing more substantial than at her watch and said, “I’m Maui drilling ... week, will the life of mine (Snow Lake Mine) sion. This Minour province betdoing pretty good ona time, tennis shoes. Theyour confi ded making it’s a mine be updated in a near to forgenerations shallow gold ister of Finance, Cameron terexplore place for to that they’d seen a girl on I think I’ll hike back to it.” subsequent quarter? “It’s mineralization. In on addition Friesen, introduced Budget come, by staying track too early speculate on we continue in in 2019 2018 that to further reduces withwill improvements fithe impact regional program to the potential provincial defion cit the by our nances, services and the life mine plans,” said explore $319ofmillion while raiseconomyfor in new orderdeposits to proBrubacher. “If results are (gold and basesecurity metals)and in ing the basic personal vide stability, positive, theon first step will most prospective parts exemption income tax the opportunity for families in be estimate the claims in the Flin andtodelivering themineral largest of theour north and throughout resource with for Flon-Snow tax cut in ourpotential province’s Manitoba. Lake belt.”
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Lorraine Schneider Human Resource Generalist I Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION MEMBER P.O. Box 189, Minitonas,TEAM MB R0L 1G0 Thompson or Winnipeg Sub-Office – Full Time Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 Are you a Mental Wellness or Crisis Professional, Spiritual or e-mailHealth, : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com Indigenous Knowledge Keeper or maybe a Psychologist, Social Worker or Psychiatric Nurse who is seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous people at times of crisis? Are you willing to travel to remote, rural, and fly-in First Nation communities throughout Manitoba? If so, let’s talk! YOUR OPPORTUNITY: • You will be part of the MKO Mobile Crisis Response Team. • You will workt $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSJFT t 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF with others like yourself who are dedicated to work t $POUJOVJOH &EVDBUJPO t 3FNPUFOFTT "MMPXBODF t &YDFMMFOU #FOFÜUT which has real value and meaning in the lives of others. • You will apply your education, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit >Dental Assistant of others while learning from the expertise of your team. 5IPNQTPO (FOFSBM )PTQJUBM o 0QFSBUJOH 3PPN • You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing your work 1BSU 5JNF '5& is much more than just a job. 5IFSF XJMM CF BO PQQPSUVOJUZ UP XPSL QBSU UJNF GPS UIF %FOUJTU JO BEEJUJPO UP UIJT QBSU UJNF QPTJUJPO AS A MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBER, YOU WILL: • Provide culturally sensitive and safe crisis intervention and trauma Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists support in theteam priority area of suicide or other tragic loss ofcare life. multi-disciplinary personnel in performing a variety of patient • Deploy remote, rural, and fly-inservices communities throughout Manitoba, activities andtorelated non-professional necessary in caring for the personal needs comfort the on patient. is an integrated position that usually for and up to three of days shortThis notice. includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures the Operating • Provide an organized crisis response with support for services to those Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent impacted in the community. working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The OR Assistant function within the provisions • Dental Work as part ofwill a dedicated regional team. of the Vision, Mission, Values, policies and the Northern Health Region (NHR) and and to procedures a broader of strategy to strengthen relationships • Contribute will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ provide greater capacity within First Nations communities to respond Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and locally to Development crisis. Collaboration, of Self and Others, and Adaptability). YOU BRING: The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable • Traditional healing practices as Adult an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Abuse Registry check, and adhere to allorNorthern policies and procedures. Elder orHealth have Region a Degree in related social sciences, social work or health related post-secondary education. Qualifications: t • Grade 12 education or equivalent 3-5 years’ experience working in a mental wellness crisis response t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required environment t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association Proficient computerofskills t • Excellent knowledge Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet) • Outlook, A valid driver’s license t • Minimum threeand (3) years’ experience asofa Dental Assistant required A sensitivity understanding culture, language and issues t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred relevant to Indigenous communities t Ability to speak Cree an asset • Preference will be given to those who speak or understand an For complete list language of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. Indigenous • A willingness to travel Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: • ARasmussen, satisfactoryRecruitment background Officer check Lori 867 Thompson Drive If this sounds like theSouth right fit for you, please email your resume and Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 cover letter by 4:00 pm March 15, 2019 to: Fax: (204) 778-1477 Dorothy Smith at dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), MKO isRHA a has non-profit, political advocacy provides Northern a Representative Workforce Strategy,organization we encourage all that applicants to self- a declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks areand required. We thank collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, aboriginal human rightsall candidates for applying. Only30 those selected forFirst interview will bewe contacted. for the citizens of the sovereign Nations represent. 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SALARY RANGE: – 77,008 Home Care Nurse- 70,201 External Posting CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm – March 14, 2019 Submit all Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a Applications to: Amanda LeDrew qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse. Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Job Summary Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Reporting to the Home Care204-484-2341 Manager, the Home Phone: Fax: 204-484-2351 Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting & preserving the health of Marcel Colomb community members through services directed to home care clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses Act & in compliance with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs the overall care of clients; is responsible for advocating, providing information, educating & supporting clients to ensure that the highest possible standard of service is TITLE: Home and Community Care Nurse – provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; LPN orteam RN/BN works in a multidisciplinary & may be called Full Time/Permanent) upon to assist(1 with other duties within the scope of the department. Job Summary
PROFESSIONAL Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager (Registered Nurse, Bachelor AWASIS of Education, Bachelor of AGENCY Social Work), funded under the Jordan’s PrincipleOF NORTHERN MANITOBAChild First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation The purpose of the newly fundedCentral Jordan’s Principle Unit: Thompson Office (TCO) Child First Project is to implement a comprehensive and Location: 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB integrated approach of coordinated services to help Position: Accounting Clerk II Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support and respond to children with complex and special needs Full-Time Permanent and their families, in partnership with other health and Responsibilities: social professionals and agencies. These services should significantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Accounting Clerk II is responsible children and their families are enabled to experience a life for assessing, processing, preparing and completing accounts payable that is as full and as normal as possible. and receivable documents, journal entries, and sharing with the
The Nisichawayasihk First Nation is seeking a Home & Community Position Care Nurse.Requirements: Working within the context of a client & family centered health care delivery model; based on a philosophy of self-care • Registered or Licensed management and inNurse accordance with thePractical vision and values of the • CRNM or CLPN Wellness – Active Centre Registration Family and Community Inc. and in accordance • CRNM/CLPNM, Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License with Canadian Nurses Association Code of • Daily access toHealth. a vehicle Ethics and Manitoba The nurse will comply with the • Criminal record & child abuse registry practice standards, service delivery plans, deliverychecks and evaluation 2 years experience of• the care needsofofrelated acutely,nursing chronically and terminally ill clients in • community Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook the settings, initiatingWord, referrals to other professionals or where required. • agencies Immunization record up to date
Demonstrated Skills & Abilities Closing Date:ofJanuary 2018 at 4pm.management No late in First • Knowledge acute and5,chronic disease submissions will be accepted. Nations Communities • Advanced nursing assessment and care plan maintenance skills Applications Mustclinical Include: • Ability to adapt and professional skills to the home and community settings •• Ability A cover clearly indicates how you meetof a to letter work that independently and as a member the position requirements multidisciplinary team •• Ability Resume to prioritize needs and organize work to accomplish • workload Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) •• Ability Threetoreferences (colleague, supervisor communicate effectively, both verbally or andmanager) in writing, and to contact information ability speak Cree would be an asset • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks Qualifications (or indication that they have been applied for) • Active Registration with College of Registered Nurses of • Manitoba Personal (phoneNurses & email) or contact College ofinformation Licensed Practical of Manitoba Registry. Your application will notasproceed to interview the • Two years’ experience a Home Care Nurse orwithout an equivalent above information. To obtain a complete job description, combination of training, education and experience. for additional information or to based apply programming for this position • Knowledgeable of community and First please contact or traditions submit your application to: Nations culture, & values. • Valid Driver’s License, BLS/CPR & satisfactory criminal or drop off only records check &Email child abuse registry check. • Wound Care Certification would be considered an asset Nation Tribal Health Centre • Foot CareCree Certification would be considered an asset 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas If you are a resident of Thompson transportation is provided daily Singh, Finance toNoreen and from Nelson House. Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth. Hours of operation are Mon ca – Frior 0830 – 1600 Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca SALARY RANGE: 70,201 – 77,008 Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIALâ€? CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm – March 14, 2019 Submit all Please note that only those selected for an Applications to: Amanda LeDrew interview will be contacted Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: 204-484-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351
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Please see complete job application for additional assets Only applicants considered and details. for the position will be contacted. St. Amant provides: • Excellent ongoing training in teaching individuals with ASD • Regular team meetings for collaboration with coworkers • Exciting career plan in Applied Behavioural Analysis, specializing in ASD Thank you for considering the valued difference you can make in this rewarding career. Only those candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to: mhudson@stamant.ca or apply online at: bit.ly/StAmantMBJobs. JOB OPPORTUNITY – External Posting Marcel Colomb First Nation JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position)
Accounting Clerk III & Maintenance Clerk the posting functions on a Position Summary: daily basis into the Accounts Payable system.
The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with its health There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of the policies, care team. The Case Manager will provide supervision procedures and regulations of the agency. The position involves public & peer support to the Child Development Workers, contact which requires explaining or defending relatively complex Assistant to the Case Manager and Respite Workers, in or controversial regulations or procedures. There is a requirement each SCTC community to provide a model of service to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or delivery for children with complex needs and their discrepancies are identified in the system. There is a requirement families. Provide elements in which services have a to be a team player. particular responsibility to take the lead in securing Qualifications: effective development, delivery and review of services. • Recognize Post-secondary education in finance, accounting or related field the deficits with service systems and the need • to protect A minimum of 2 years of experience working in accounts payable children through early intervention, sharing / receivable effective co-ordination of services and of information, • appropriate Experience with accounting software training. • Exceptional attention to detail and assessment skills • QualiďŹ Experience with data entry cations: • Ability to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive • information RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills background in rehab care and must be in good • Must have good verbal and written communication skills standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Social Work Working Conditions: Supervisory and case management experience; • • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact Check, Criminal Record • Check, and clear Child Abuse Registry Check Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative; Child development background or equivalent • • Above average written and verbal communication abilities • required Experience working in First Nation Communities; CPR and First Aide Certification; • • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive • information Excellent computer skills • Knowledge of Cree language and culture; Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee • A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree experience of accuracy and attention to detail; • Excellent timeMarch management Closing Date: Friday, 15, 2019 and facilitation skills; • Effective verbal and listening communications skills; Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, • Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals and problem solving skills. interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition • Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel weekly. #•2019-012 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement. Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Please forward a resume with #2019-012 3 references along with Competition cover letter, in confi701 dence, to: Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Email or drop off only Fax: 204-778-8428 Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca Email: hr@awasisagency.ca OR We thank Cook, all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for Wilma TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca an interview will be contacted Deadline to Apply: Open until ďŹ lled. Only successful applications will be contacted for further interview.
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Minor injuries in plane crash near Little Grand Rapids Some of the seven people onboard a plane that crashed near Little Grand Rapids March 4 were treated for injuries at the community’s nursing station, RCMP say. Little Grand Rapids RCMP responded to a report of a plane crash on Family Lake, south of the Little Grand Rapids airport, around 2:35 p.m. Monday.
The plan, a Cessna Grand Caravan, landed about three to five kilometres short of the runway. A pilot and six passengers were on board. The Tr a n s p o r t a tion Safety Board and the RCMP continue to investigate. Little Grand Rapids is close to the Manitoba-Ontario boundary near the 52nd parallel.
RCMP photos A plane with seven people onboard crashed three to five kilometres short of the runway at the Little Grand Rapids airport March 4.
Thompson firefighters battle breast cancer with donation
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Thompson Professional Firefighters Association Thompson Professional Firefighters Association treasurer Joe Mirus presents Donna Laurin of Cancer Care Manitoba with a $1,500 donation raised by selling pink t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.