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Council takes Goose CEO BookCanada afor way toraises preserve and pass on Relay Life over $100,000 first step towards donates $1 million towards to fund cancer research memories of growing up in Churchill reducing their polar bear conservation facility Polar Bears International (PBI) received a $1 million donation towards the construction of a new facility in Churchill during their Polar Bear Affair gala in Toronto Feb. 27. Dani Reiss, president and CEO of Canada Goose, as well as a current Polar

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

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ing them build a muchneeded facility which will serve as a launch site for that’s our size, we have the PBI’s research and educa- BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET most,” she said. tional activities on polar Council approved fi rst Matechuk said that bear habitat conservation reading of a bylaw to re- since the need to cut costs around the world.” The proposed Polar duce the number of coun- is partly due to the new, Bears International House, cillors from eight to six at lower grant-in-lieu (GIL) construction of which is their Feb. 26 meeting by a that Vale Manitoba Operexpected to begin at the vote of 6-3, with council- ations pays the city instead start of the 2018 polar bear lors Ron Matechuk, Dun- of property taxes, the counseason, will be built on do- can Wong and Judy Kolada cillors who negotiated that agreement could make it nated land on Churchill’s opposed. Before the reduction possible for council to go main street and designed becomes reality, however, through a trial period with to be energy efficient and ecologically sound. It will the bylaw must be the fewer members. “If the three councillors serve as a site to educate subject of a public hearing, currently scheduled that negotiated the GIL, this visitors to Churchill about polar bears, climate change for March 12, and then miserable, this very poor and the urgent need to take receive second and third GIL, were to do the honaction, as well as provide reading, which are tenta- ourable thing and resign March fromphotos council, weDarbyson would Nickel Belt News by Kyle broadcast facilities for tively slated to occur Right before the relay began on Saturday, RCMP Special Const. Robert 12 and March 26 respecthaveduring a couple of weeks to media, support polar bear Cancer survivors sport the Canadian Cancer Society’s signature yellow t-shirts the beginning of Cleveland stepped up to the microphone and told everyone his story about ively. City manager Gary find out whether we want research and outreach efthe 2018 Thompson Relay for Life. surviving stage three colorectal cancer. forts, and assist visiting Ceppetelli says the bylaw to proceed all the way to reading we on this,” scientists, educators and must be passed 180 days third team took turns walking “Because havesaid reBY KYLE DARBYSON prior to the election date Matechuk, who other guests whose work around the designated track layed during the repeated past five KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET comments made Feb. 12 and support are critical to of Oct. 24. If it is, the next years, an additional 33 In its 17th year, the in both the C.A. Nesbitt and election could be a bit of when council votedmade 5-2 polar bear conservation. clinical trials were Thompson Relay for Life Gordon Beard arenas. to Manitoba, amend the Thompson The facility will include a a case of musical chairs, in While both arenas were providing acshowed that it still has the with the eight incumbent Charter Act, which workspace, bunkhouse, cess to the very lateststiputreatpower to inspire people, clogged with a variety of lates that should kitchen and storage space councillors, assuming all of ments and council procedures for since this latest iteration participants, ranging from them decide to run again, the have eight councillors and for equipment. enrolled 282 Manitoba raised over $100,000 to help local business owners to a mayor, to effect that “This is the single lar- competing for only six patients,” members of Thompson Fire shethe said. fund cancer research. available spots, along with reducing the number of gest donation PBI has “We have survivors here According to Thompson & Emergency Services, a all the other candidates. councilthat positions would received and it is an big spotlight was placed on today without these Relay for Life commitEliminating two council drugs preventthey “new blood” from amazing commitment to would not be tee chair Donna Wilson, the cancer survivors thempositions would save just coming into council. helping secure the polar here with us. That is thanks this year’s event, which selves, who completed the mayor Colleen bear’s future,” said PBI under $20,000 in salar- to Deputy all of you and thanks to took place April 28 at the event’s inaugural lap in the ies and perhaps about Smook said that isn’t neexecutive director Krista all News of our sponsors. We Thompson Regional Com- Canadian Cancer Society’s Nickel Belt photo by Ian Graham $5,500 to $16,400 in have cessarily true as this she fight and Wright. “We’re humbled signature yellow t-shirts. to help keep munity Centre, attracted Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing travel up, mostly in Churchill. expenses, based Valentino were among the by this generous gift and Special Const. Robert going.” 28 teams, which is a step on the amounts spent on top three went vote-getters in wasthat part the ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ extremely Wilson onweather to say BY over IAN the GRAHAM For all the harsh to write things youofhave was not a grateful.” very safe thing swallow when people say up 24 groups that Cleveland travel by the two lowest2014 despite having not vanguard during this openthroughout 17 EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents that, and the dangersthe oflast polar signed up in 2017. spending councillors and years, been on council before, lap,I get not just because he’s ICancer the Thompson ReThough she’s now written when through.” need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just fi nd somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it Participation wasn’t lim- ing survivors weren’t alone during opening of the Relay for Life in while Coun. Penny Byer Erica andthe Dani Reisslap dotheApril two28 highest spending veteran the my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier lay Life has raised well a book herofexperienDeMeulles said she of wrote to live. hadfor been viable she would ited to about citizens Thomp- a seven-year Thompson, since their family members on hand to provide support. nated $1were million towards in the fiscal year 2016. said fresh faces don’tfor autoalso because million dollars the ces growing up in Churchill, RCMP, her book,but titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people over have amoved back to Churchson, since the top-earning Shrinking council to six matically equate to differPolar Bears International’s received the‘Holy way about funding an Canadian a survivor stage Cancer Society, Addictions the Wind: Stories of from the support off and Ialong realized, choosehow to live there. is They ill in a heartbeat. I don’t.” was crucial to his Ifuel group was Foundation comprised of he’s would put Thompson in ent results. proposed in Churchrecovery. friends and important of recovery cancer. for eventual makes on a perI Manitoba northern director three Northcolorectal - Life in Churchill She also has a reputation from cats, I family, wasfacility probably sitting should justpart leave,’ is quite which “I miss the it, shoreline, residents from Norway line with other similarly “I’m basis, not sure whethill during thedoctors, organization’s journeyherself. was more employers, nurses, as well, since most of the miss Duringofa reasons. short speech to as“My capita onethat the the top Gisele deMeulles said a storyteller on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disrethe rock, I of miss House, who raised anwritim- a couple sized communities said er you have new blood Polar Bear Affair gala inthat To- money just such abouta varied treatments staff and especially from in these Cleveland high- than earnersbears in theeven country. ing wasn’t something she the“Icrowd, just sort of thought, “I had his- support Another thing spectful.raised If we were the polar though pressive $9,560. Coun. Blake Ellis, a commakes that greatabout a differthe people thaton shared goes into they’re the what, importance of and To learn the always thought would you know this historyoperations,” and I wouldsaid tell Clevepeople spurred wastheir the events same boat in directly another area verymore dangerous and The relay itselfshe kicked off lighted ronto Feb.her 27. ment reiteratedand by clinicCoun. Relay ence in what aplease council is withfacing me. They were cancer like thethat’s Relay for land, life,the visit do. tory, this stuff in my hard times Churchill I thinkresearch we would scream I reallyfor miss Hudson storieswho and was they diagnosed would go, stories around 5 p.m. and ran until events Nickel Belt News Kathy Valentino. able to do and accomplish “ItI’dwas mentors.” trials that end up saving saying that receivCanadian Cancer “In Sunday. my youth I never Life, ‘That’s in not 2013. true, is it?’ go, my about that so why don’t they the Bay,” she says. “WhenSociI go head, it’s going to be gone back since the Hudson Bay Rail- al 2 a.m. Throughout “When you look at every ety’s depending onwebsite. what the obcourtesy of people’s all true.’ the support Of suspended course,photo Wilson talked suchwrite strong communal official felt at writing,” she ing if I don’t it down,” she about ‘Yeah it’s They’dthat go, way have the lives. option to do that? back home, standing on the operations this good nine-hour period, each other city or municipality Continued on Page 3 Bears last International said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did northPolar of Gillam spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” WE SELL for university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got • HOUSEWARE • ELECTRONICS ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so under her belt, Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book HELIUM • TOYSThough she’s not there • FRAMES right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try BALLOONS! a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. • CRAFT • LINEN and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I have another book in • the STATIONERY • CARDS a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into said, ‘I’m sorry, you WE have toARE me,” she says. “It’s a darker members still are. writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personTHE PARTY my writing. I write very put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. LOOK FOR “GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE THOMPSON” ON FACEBOOK! SPECIALISTS clear and that’s it. It’s there. for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. you somewhere else and all Maybe in the next five years Some peopleMON say it’s kind of is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do. Because of that, yourNORTH! it’s something I’ll focus on OFand THE - THU: 9 am - 9 pm • FRIDAY: 9 am - 10 pm • SATURDAY: 9 am - 9 pm • SUNDAY: 10 am - your 6 pm loved ones blunt or direct. I don’t tend never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to history is gone?’” doing.” Bears International board member and a former chairman of that board from 2008 to 2017, pledged the money, which represents about half of the money the organization hopes to raise for Polar Bears International House.

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buried at one of the many churches that he had built in Ireland. As you celebrate St. Page 2 • News Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, May 4, 2018 Patrick’s Day, bring the educentr.dumont@gmail.com spirit of Ireland’s patron saint to your praySister Andrea Dumont ers. Patrick reached out to the poor and downtrodden. He approached every person your own behaviour seph of Toronto Roman with compassion, re- listen, love and be Catholic religious order. humble. reach out She spent 14 years in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Next at Nelson House spect and love as well to yourpage neighbours. In- Guatemala and since has up a GoFundMe crowdfunding to raise money as set a missionary spirit to pay led for the wake funeralvite costs of Keethan Lobster, them to come with returning to Canada that him to and bring 13, Mattheo Moore-Spence, 11, and Terrence Spence, 11, the faith to others. If you to church on Sun- has lived in Grand who were killed when they were hit by a vehicle driven day or ask them to pray Rapids, Easterville you in Christ, by an believe alleged drunk driver along 620 north in of and Thompson. The withHighway you. Be joyful then like Patrick Nelson HouseSt. April 28. your encounters with main focus of her work you mission “Ashave manyapeople haveto asked what they can do to help, in adult education, Let Christ withon that faith. For setothers. apass GoFundMe page has been up to accept donations for you, shine from through the family and community,” said a statement NCN which includes trainparents, thethe first to be in you. Celebrate St. Pat- ing lay presiders for Chief Marcel Moody and council on the First Nation’s evangelized are your rick and learn from website regarding GoFundMe page at https://www. times when there is no children. Teachthe them gofundme.com/3-young-lives-lost-nelson-house-mb, which priest available, organabout God, about his him. had raised nearly half of its $100,000 goal in one day as izing and instructing in Happy St. Patrick’s love for them, how to of the afternoon of May 2. “The funds will be used to help the various ministries, Day! Enjoy the celebrapraywake and and howfuneral to make with costs for theof three tion hisfamilies life! and to sacramental preparathe choices in lifeand that build safe bike trails obtain lighting atAndrea the site where Sister Du- tion and RCIA (Rite of willchildren please died him.asTell the the a memorial to them.” mont is a member of Christian Initiation of story of St. Patrick All three victims were to walking or biking along the road Adults). the Sisters of St. Joyour young ones. at the time that they wereInkilled. NCN’s chief and council also announced that, effective May 1, alcohol will be temporarily banned in the community and that community safety officers will enforce the ban through checkstops and will destroy all alcohol seized, A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay the funeral costs of three boys – aged, 11, 11 and 13 – hit by a vehicle and killed near Nelson House April 28. The money will also be used to build safe bike trails and install lighting in the the CBC reported. The CBC also said that Todd Norman Linklater, the place where the children were hit. 27-year-old driver of the vehicle that hit the three boys, who fled on foot after the collision before turning himself in to Through coRCMP abouteffective 90 minutes later, has a previous conviction operation a range of nine charges, including three for impairedin driving. He faces sectors of and services, our causing death. charges impaired driving kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Manitoba government is working with the federal Constituency Office: government to improve Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent lives of people across our Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 province. An example of Most Manitobans will be affordability of electricity potential future electricity Winnipeg. 204-677-2066 this partnership is our paying more for electricity for Manitobans and rec- rate increases once that tax “These additional Bipole Kelly Bindle joint investment with the come June 1 after the pub- ommends that the provin- takes effect Sept. 1. III costs should not be the federal government, anlic Utilities Board (PUB) cial government assume The PUB also recom- responsibility of Manitoba nounced in February, of at developing a long-term history. of Manitoba approved a 3.6 responsibility for develop- mended that the provincial Hydro ratepayers,” said the nearly $47 million to cre- economic development per Ascent well, year’s hikethis in rates for ing programs to assist low- government suspend the PUB in a press release. 22-year-old man Thompson takenand provincial ate upA to 1,400 new andfromstrategy for was growth 2018-19 onbudget May 1.increas- er-income customers and collection of about $900 The board has also recto hospital after newly funded with earlynon-life-threatening learn- prosperityinjuries in Northern es However, funding for thehealth PUB care also that a portion of revenues million in government ommended that Manitoba asleep behind the wheel and driving ing falling and child care spaces Manitoba. We off arethe con- to its highest level ever ordered the creation ofina collected from the Keeyask revenues from Bipole III Hydro reduce spending on highway south of Thompson April 28. in Manitoba. Included in tinuing this work with Manitoba, further reduces generating station be used over the next 13 years, an energy-efficiency programs First Nation on-reserve The single-vehicle occurred around this expansion are pre-collision industry and First Nations ambulance fees, creates 60 to pay for those programs. amount that represents the because some of the current residential customer class, 3 p.m. on Saturday about communities 65 kilometrestosouth of the full-time school spaces at Thompunlock paramedic who will not see their posrates The board also said that the cost of locating the trans- programs are not economic Highway when the man’s pickup sonThompson Children’son World and 6 economic potential in our itions, rise in boosts 2018. spending for province should transfer mission line to the west side and should not be pursued truck left the road off. He was transEarly Learning and after Childhe dozed region. theThe home cancer drugit proPUB said re- some carbon tax revenues of Lake Manitoba instead apart from those that assist ported to hospital treatment. Care Thompson, as for well These kinds of economic gram investsabout in new mains and concerned the to Manitoba Hydro to lower of on the east side of Lake lower-income customers.

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GoFundMe page set up to raise money for funeral costs of three boys killed by alleged drunk driver

Budget cuts deficit and increases health care funding

PUB approves 3.6 per cent hydro rate hike effective June 1

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as nursery school spaces and service improvements at Riverside Daycare in are what we are focused Thompson. The agreement on at the Manitoba legisis about improved quality, lature, especially now that accessibility, affordability the house is back in sesand inclusivity in child- sion. This week, our Mincare, with consideration ister of Finance, Cameron for families that are introduced is holding itsmost springFriesen, rummage sale.Budget in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces Saturday, May 5 from 9am - 1 pm Also in Thompson, the the provincial deﬁcit by at 52 Road. Joint Action Group on Caribou Re- $319 million while raissource Development met ing the basic personal Donations be dropped offon either this week as part can of our exemption income tax government’s Look North and delivering the pm largest Thursday or Friday evening from 4-7 initiative, which is aimed tax cut in our province’s

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schools, infrastructure and other priorities such as the Look North initiative. This legislative session will allow us to continue making our province a betPAW’S CORNER ter place for generations to BY SAM MAZZOTTA come, by staying track DEAR PAW’SonCORwith in ﬁNER:improvements I received a notice nances, services and that the from a city department economy in order to proI have to buy a license for vide security and each stability, of my cats. I get them opportunity for familiesand in vaccinated regularly, the north and throughout they’re purely indoor cats, Manitoba. so why should I bother to

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pay for two license tags? -- Kate J., via email DEAR KATE: As I’ve written before, indoor pets can escape to the outdoors, which is why it’s a good idea to vaccinate them on schedule, as you’ve done. In cities and municipalities that require them, license tags provide additional identification in case your cats do get out. Financially, it’s a good idea to go ahead and get the license tags. Several cities are cracking down on pet licensing. For example, Sacramento fines owners up to $300 for ignoring notices to

license their pets -- a steep increase over the initial cost of the license tags: $20 per year for dogs, $10 for cats. Broward County, Florida, also has a $300 fine in place. Chicago is sending out notices, as registration purchases dropped from 27,000 in 2011 to less than 13,000 in 2017. It offers licenses for 1- or 3-year terms. And Seattle fines unlicensed owners $125, with additional fines possible for offenses like “failure to display pet license tags” (an additional $54). Cities locate unlicensed

pets through vaccination records. It’s a bureaucratic necessity, and annoying, but the tags aren’t that expensive, while the fines for not doing so can be. Find out how to register and pay for your cats’ licenses at your city’s website. You may be able to do it all online. Check with your cats’ veterinarian as well to see if the vet’s office can help you obtain licenses. Send your questions, comments or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Summit about setting the stage for long-term economic growth in Manitoba NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF LYNN LAKE Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 28th day of May, 2018, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at Town of Lynn Lake, 503 Sherritt Avenue, Lynn Lake, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen, left, and Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle at the conclusion of the provincial government’s economic growth summit at Thompson’s Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre April 30. BY IAN GRAHAM

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Thompson was the site of the provincial government’s third economic growth summit April 30 and the discussion of how to foster economic development couldn’t have come at a more opportune time, given that Vale’s Manitoba Operations recently began issuing layoff notices in preparation for the permanent shutdown of its smelter and refinery in August. “When the layoff notices begin, that’s when reality hits home,” said Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen, who was in Thompson for the summit, adding that, despite the challenges posed by Vale layoffs, they can provide opportunities as well. “It’s not just how to find employment for those people but how do you retain the people who are taking retirement packages? How do you get them to stay in Thompson? You have to provide the services here in Thompson. Is there an economic development potential in creating the services to make it attractive for people to stay in Thompson so you can keep your population base?” Participants in the summit included local business people as well as others with a stake in promoting economic development, such as the Thompson Chamber of Commerce and agencies like Communities Economic Development Fund and northern Community Futures offices. Part of the impetus behind the summits, which were also held in Bandon and Winnipeg April 26-27, is to streamline the provincial government’s economic development activities and ensure that money spent on them is being spent wisely. “We found when we came into government that there was a lot of talk about economic development but there was no concentrated effort in terms of return on investment, where we were getting the most gain from doing government programs, and there was a lot of duplication between departments,” said Pedersen. Dave Angus and Barb Gamey were appointed to consult with Manitobans and bring back recommendations to the government. “Rather than having government come down and say, ‘This is what economic development should look like in the province,’ we said, ‘No, let’s have Dave and Barb go out and talk to business, talk to individuals, what they feel economic development should look like,’ and then government can take that and co-ordinate it.” Talking to people directly involved in economic development is important, said Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Chuck Davidson, one of the summit participants and also co-chair of the Look North task force that concentrates specifically on growing the Northern Manitoba economy. “The challenge with any kind of economic development strategy is that you can’t just think, ‘I think this is what people think,’ and develop the strategy,” he said. It’s also important not to try to find a one-size-fits-all solution.

“I think the comments here, they’re going to be different than they are in southern Manitoba,” he said. “That came out as part of the discussion today and it was very clear that a vision for southern Manitoba is going to be different than a vision for Northern Manitoba based on what sectors they have.” Pedersen said Manitoba’s economy as a whole is doing well with record private capital investment and exports to other provinces and outside of Canada’s borders growing. As for the north, he said mining companies prize its mineral resources, even if they aren’t yet maximizing those resources’ potential. “I was at the mining conference in Toronto back in the beginning of March and I was surprised at the enthusiasm shown for Manitoba by both mining exploration companies and the mining companies,” Pedersen said. “We know it’s a long haul. To develop a mine takes a long time but the mining companies and exploration companies were calling Manitoba the untapped jewel of potential. That’s also why we have (former Norway House Cree Nation Chief) Ron Evans and (former provincial cabinet minister) Jim Downey doing our mining protocol because there’s been uncertainty with Indigenous communities and the mining companies as to what the protocol is for development, whether it’s just in exploration or whether it’s in actually developing a mine and we’re very close to seeing a final report on that. We want to create the certainty so that both Indigenous communities and the mining companies know their rights and responsibilities. There’s tremendous career potential for Indigenous communities there with training to get into the mining industry.” Davidson said while more needs to be done to make Manitoba mining and attractive venture for investors, it isn’t always about spending money. “Sometimes it means process, permits, and different things and how do we encourage that,” he said. He also said that Look North is getting closer to providing recommendations to the province after more than 18 months of consultations and discussions, but that the process should not just be abandoned once a report has been finalized. “The last thing we want to do is to say to northerners, ‘OK, here’s your strategy and see you later, we’re done.’ It needs to always be a process, that you’re continually having discussions, that it’s a living document, that you say, ‘OK, here’s the goal that we’ve set in six months. Have we achieved it? If not, what do we need to do to achieve it?’” Pedersen said the broader provincial economic development strategy is not about a quick fix either. “This is all long haul stuff,” he said. “It’s not just going to be instant. It sets the tone for a very positive future and that, as much as anything, that’s government’s role is to make sure that we can set the right tone for future development because if you don’t do that, then it doesn’t happen.”

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RESERVE BID

7800

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 22 BLOCK 8 PLAN 689 L -$1,000 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS B -$12,800 AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 254 ELDON AVENUE

$5,793.27

8100

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 3 BLOCK 9 PLAN 689 L -$1,100 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES MINERALS B -$12,500 AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 302 SHERRITT AVENUE

$6,186.40

8500

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 7 BLOCK 9 PLAN 689 L -$1,100 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS B -$12,300 AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) 322 SHERRITT AVENUE

$4,941.98

9200

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 5 BLOCK 10 PLAN 689 L -$1,200 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS B -$17,800 AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 360 SHERRITT AVENUE

$11,240.77

15700

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 19 BLOCK 13 PLAN 689 L -$1,100 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS B -$7,900 AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 443 SHERRITT AVENUE

$5,561.14

29300

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 3 BLOCK 26 PLAN 689 L -$1,000 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER B -$22,700 RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM - 537 HALSTEAD AVENUE

$10,426.69

33900

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 1 BLOCK 30 PLAN 689 L -$1,000 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER B -$9,300 MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM - 602 SHERRITT AVENUE

$6,118.60

35100

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOTS 13 AND 14 BLOCK 30 L -$1,300 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND B -$42,600 OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AND AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM - 654 SHERRITT AVENUE

$37,289.95

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AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 9 BLOCK 31 PLAN 689 L -$1,000 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS B -$4,400 AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 633 SHERRITT AVENUE

$5,000.78

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AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOTS 15 AND 16 BLOCK 4 L -$1,300 PLAN 733 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM - 654 HALES AVENUE

$1,513.08

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. • The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction. • The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certied cheque or bank draft to the Town of Lynn Lake as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a nonrefundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale. • The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. • The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles ofce, including the registration costs. Dated this 9th day of April, 2018. Managed by:

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City reduces operating expenses by $470,335 for 2018−19 budget Spiritual BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson unveiled the finer details of its budget for the upcoming year during an April 26 financial plan meeting. Coun. Kathy Valentino walked members of the public through the city’s next fiscal year using a PowerPoint presentation prepared by members of the finance and administration committee. Reduction in expenses In light of the recent lay-

Thoughts

off notices at Vale, it didn’t come as a surprise that local government officials are planning to tighten their belts this year. While the city’s expenses are projected to total $31,549,798, a 2.67 per cent drop from last year, Valentino explained that they’ve also managed to cut $470,335 in operating expenses. This reduction in expenses comes with a cost, since the city will be trimming hours and services at key facilities

educentr.dumont@gmail.com Sister Andrea Dumont

Residential mill rates are up about one per cent from 2017 in the city’s proposed 2018 budget, which still has to receive second and third reading at the May 7 council meeting.

NOTICE OF SALE – Property stored at: Miller the Mover, 84 Berens Rd, Thompson MB R8N 1X2, will be sold by auction on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. in Thompson Manitoba. Auction location - Miller the Mover warehouse, 84 Berens Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1X2. Sale of household goods owned by Karen Ballantyne, Stephanie Fontaine, David Killen, Mac Labelle, Ian Shaoullie, and Alice McKay.

like the Thompson Regional Community Centre and the Norplex Pool, including outright eliminating the summer day camps program. This decision drew the attention of Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News publisher Lynn Taylor, who said that local parents already have a tough time finding after-school programs and daycare options in the community. “I really hope that you can take a second look at it,” she said during the public hearing portion of the meeting. “I’m really concerned about all the children that are going be left as latchkey kids for the summer and we want people to stay here in this community and if we don’t provide these kind of services [they won’t].” These cuts will also have a big impact on certain controlled entities and commun-

ity groups that normally receive funding from the city. Not only will organizations like the Thompson Public Library and Thompson Zoological Society be getting $7,500 and $25,000 less in 2018, respectively, but other groups like Spirit Way and the Thompson Chamber of Commerce won’t be receiving any funding at all. However, the Thompson Recycling Centre was hit the hardest by these reductions, since they will go from receiving $240,000 in 2017 to $160,000 in 2018. While Mayor Dennis Fenske admitted that this $80,000 cutback looks bad at face value, he informed the public that the recycling centre’s board has been able to reduce their operating costs annually over the last couple years. He also mentioned that this reduc-

c NOTICE N E To all O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation Band Members Elections for Chief and Council will resume on August 15, 2018. The T timeline is as follows: • Notice off Nominations – March 15, 2018 • Nomination Meeting – June 15, 2018 (Last day for Nominations) • Election Day – August 15, 2018 Nominations are for one (1) Chief and four (4) Councillors All off Reserve Members please call the OPCN Band ofﬁce to leave your name and address @

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tion in funding won’t result ber of Commerce and Travel in a reduction of recycling Manitoba, who’ve spoken services for the residents of at length about the merits of Thompson. turning the Hub of the North Valentino also reiterated into a tourist destination to that the city will be retaining help fill the financial void left the entirety of the grant-in- by the mining industry. lieu funds based on their The city also decided to new four year agreement sink another $150,000 into with Vale. This means that the Community Safety Offithe School District of Mys- cers (CSO) program, which tery Lake and Local Gov- is a substantial step up comkelly.bindle.mla.offi ernment District (LGD) of pared to thece@gmail.com $119,178 that Mystery Lake won’t be re- Constituency was put asideOffi in ce: last year’s ceiving any more GIL fundsUnitbudget. 3-40 Moak Crescent until at least 2022. Overall, protection serviThompson, MB R8Nthe 2B7 Investments ces still represent biggest 204-677-2066 The cityBindle set aside $400,000 chunk of the city’s total exKelly for the Thompson Hotel penses, eating up 32 per cent Association, an increase of the pie. of $200,000 over last year, The city will also be which will be funded by both undertaking a number of capthe accommodation tax and ital projects in the next fiscal the economic development/ year, including construction tourism reserve. on Station Road ($850,000), This decision falls in line drainage at the Burntwood with recent city council Trailer Court ($125,000) and meetings featuring speakers equipment upgrades to the from the Thompson Cham- Norplex Pool ($269,000). Business tax and mill rate For the second year in a row, the business tax in Thompson will be on the decrease, going from 4.24 per cent in 2017 to 3.99 per cent in 2018. Meanwhile, the 2018 residential mill rate has increased by 1.13 per cent, while the commercial mill rate has fallen by 0.55 per cent. The next step in the budget process will take place at the May 7 council meeting, which will feature the second and third reading of the levy bylaw based on the 2018 financial plan. Thompson RCMP To read this document Drug Tip Line in its entirety, please visit the “files and downloads” section of the city’s official website.

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The Government of Manitoba would like to end the practice of requiring municipal councils to provide public notice of proposed land, aggregate, water, highways and livestock use changes in newspapers. It is proposing to change the requirement to simply post such information anywhere on a municipal or planning district website for 27 days prior to a public hearing. Will you know when and where to look - if a new livestock operation is being proposed for your neighbourhood? - if your town council is debating a new subdivision or high-rise condominium overlooking your backyard? - if your municipal council is considering allowing a new gravel pit operation down your road? - if changes are being planned for the highway or roadway you travel everyday? Help us preserve the rights of Manitobans to be informed – and the obligation of governments to notify us all – of actions and activities that will affect our daily lives. Help us preserve the requirement to provide public notice through community newspapers.

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family in heaven. She is now reunited with her son Charles with whom she missed so. We all prayed so hard and we thank you all. She was winning the battle then suddenly the double pneumonia coupled with inÀuenza, her body could not ¿ght it anymore.

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We will miss her greatly, to see her smile and hear her laughter is something we will all miss dearly.

OBITUARIES

Let your wings soar through the heavens our sweet angel. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the St. James the Apostle Anglican Church (10 Caribou Road) in Thompson, Manitoba. Interment to follow in the Thompson Cemetery. February 15, 1940 – April 24, 2018 An online book of memories is available to view and leave Peacefully at the Lynn Lake Hospital on April 24th, 2018, Mrs condolences at www.boardmanfh.com Connie Thibault, aged 78, Beloved wife of Rene. Boardman/Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call Funeral Service was held on Monday, April 30th, 2018 at Boardman/ 204-778-7982. Northland Funeral Home, 28 Nelson Road in Thompson at 10:00am. An online book of memories is available to leave condolences at www.boardmanfh.com Boardman/Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982

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IN IN MEMORY MEMORY Yvonne Carcamo Leah Cruda In Loving Memory of my Wife March 16, 2015

April 28, 1973 – May 5, 2017

ings from Maui” rather than “My Take on Snow Lake.” So without further ado• ... Nickel Belt News www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, May 4, 2018 our holiday didn’t get off to a great start. We arrived at the Edmonton airport on time, got our boarding passes and luggage tags, then rolled our bags up to the agent. She was chatty as she our IDLakers and On checked April 28, Snow put our bags through ... cenofpacked the local seniors’ fering up a few tips on what tre in a sendoff to a beloved tocitizen, see atDr. our destination. Eman Yousif. 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It was doctor and must rely on loa smooth and uneventful Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson cums until a new physician is flight that, believe it or not, Snow Lake’s only doctor Eman Yousif and husband Musab at a Chamber of Commerce-sponsecured. Losing such a wellNickel Belt News photo by Leone Jackson landed 58 minutes ahead of sored farewell tea. thought-of practitioner is hard Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. schedule! enough to bear, but being Wikipedia advises that Lalor Mine since 2013 and without a full-time doctor has I asked if she would hike the island of Maui is the was the first women in 41 many extremely concerned. the to road back. “No, the second-largest of the Hayears labour underground A local task force has been trail,” she said for the company. Shematter-ofbecame waiian at 1,883 formed Islands and is studying a varfactly. Leone and I looked involved in mine rescue in square kilometres. 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We didn’t other side of the trail. She Tyler Irving,Canada, Jenny Oleksuk, all from but then ceremony in New Glasgow, ant – K, P and H seem to retired to the Snow Lake Roy- is traditionally a male-domininto it much, other had parked her car 2.5 miles Brandon vice-captain there isCook, the odd aloha in Scotia thatthen Bateman at- check al Canadian Legion for coffee, ated environment. beNova favourites, they than with a couple we’d down the other side of the Jordan Galloway and director there for good measure. tended his unionincapacity. Ms. Brasch has been emsnacks, and fellowship. pack theinvowels there asked for adirections at will the ployed trail, climbed to the top, and ofNonetheless, operations Brianit’s Shapka. not too Hethrow recounted to daughwith Hudbay at the Finally, local woman and in talking the odd extra trailhead. They said they was heading down the side tough being a tourist ... in consonant for good meashad hiked the 2.5 miles to we had just come up. We a state filled with tourists! ure. I found I could usually the top of a mountain and noted that her vehicle would Editor’s Note: This colget the right pronunciation back down the same route be on the other side of the umn was intended for the if I sounded things out, but in four hours. .. adding trail when she arrived at the March 9 Nickel Belt News thatChristmas doesn’t work all early that came that the only thing they’d bottom and offered to give but got lost in electronic well soundingSurgery things forwhen the Medicine do different is wear some- her a lift back. She looked limbo somewhere between out while asking Pediatric (MSP) for Unitdirecat the thing more substantial than at her watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, so tions. Most General people have a Thompson Hospital tennis shoes. They confided doing pretty good on time, it’s appearing today. little smile on their face as last December thanks to the that they’d seen a girl on I think I’ll hike back to it.” they listen intently, which Employees & Friends do-

Snow Lake bids a reluctant farewell to the community’s only full-time doctor

My Take on Musings Snow Lake from Maui

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Memories grow dearer as time goes on, when we long for a face memories haven’t and a voice that is gone. No wordserased. we speak could ever say how we miss her every day. A tender smile, Allmuch those beautiful moments a loving face and ournever hearts aforget. special place. are treasures I in will

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nating $4,650 raised at their annual Christmas party. This is not the first donation by this group. Last year a donation made contributed to the purchasing of non-invasive thermometers and an infant scale for the MSP unit. Steve Nakonechny from the Employees & Friends group and Diamond Dance Academy dancers presented a cheque to patient care manager Kate Whitton and nursing staff Dec. 18. The Employees & Friends group has said pediatric health and the experience of pediatric patients and families while in the hospital is a cause that is

close to their hearts and their support is very much appreciated by the Northern Health Region staff at the Thompson General Hospital. This year the unit plans to put the

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Kate Whitton donation towards upgrading lengthy hospital stays. The the hospital cribs and materi- staff on the MSP team at als such as colouring books, Thompson General Hospital crayons, and activities that aid would like to thank Employwith growth and development ees & Friends for their simply for children who experience awesome contribution.

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Thompson Tumblers end season with success

From left to right: Katie Stewart, Michaela Roeckenwagner, Nadia Wilson, Charlotte Ham and Dawn Lundrigan.

From left to right: Dawn Lundrigan, Kayleigh O’Handley, Sadie Frost, Madison Jackson and Brooke Thomas.

From left to right: Katie Stewart, Morgan Johnson and Dawn Lundrigan.

From left to right: Karianne Beardy, Keiryn Robertson, Brooke Thomas and Chloe Halcrow.

CEDAR LAKE CFDC

Boe Brooks, left, and Brooke Thomas, right.

Dawn Lundrigan, left, and Hannah Ricketts-Slack, right.

BY DAWN LUNDRIGAN

floor earning her a 14th placement all-around. Chloe placed sixth on both vault and floor, 12th on bars and eighth on beam earning her an 18th placement all-around. Karianne placed sixth on vault, eighth on both bars and floor and fourth on beam earning her a seventh placement all-around. Up next and the final session for the day was Morgan Johnson for pre-provincial age 13. Morgan placed fifth on both vault and floor and 10th place for both bars and beam, earning her a ninth placement all-around. Sadie Frost, Madison Jackson and Kayleigh O’Handley started off our first session Sunday, April 22, Sadie for intermediate 10 years old, both Madison and Kayleigh for intermediate 12 years old. Sadie placed 14th on vault, 11th on bars, ninth on beam and 12th on floor, earning her a 24th placement all-around. Madison placed fifth on vault, sixth on beam and fifth on floor. She swung her way to the podium, receiving a bronze medal for bars. She received a fourth placement all-around. Kayleigh placed eighth on vault and fourth for bars, beam and floor. She earned a seventh placement all-around. Our final session of the competition was Hannah Ricketts-Slack for advanced age 13. Hannah received sixth place on vault, bars and floor and fourth place on beam, finishing with 13th place all-around. All of our gymnasts did a wonderful job at this competition, some doing skills for the first time this season and some competing in a new level this season. They should all be very proud. Thank you to all of our coaches and board members for their hard work and dedication. We had a wonderful season.

THOMPSON TUMBLERS HEAD COACH

On April 20 the Thompson Tumblers Gymnastics Club travelled to Swan River to compete in the final competition of this season. Two beginners – Colbie Pennell and Brooklynn Halcrow – started off the weekend competing on Friday, April 20 in a beginners-only competition. Colbie received a bronze medal all-around and Brooklynn Halcrow finished with a silver medal all-around. Saturday, April 21 was the start of the Regional Stream Provincial Championship. Michaela Roeckenwagner, Nadia Wilson and Charlotte Ham were first to compete, Michaela for advanced 11 years old and Nadia and Charlotte both for advanced 12 years old. Michaela placed seventh on vault, sixth on both bars and floor and ninth on beam earning her a 15th placement all-around. Nadia Wilson found her way to the podium for both vault and bars. She received a silver medal for vault and a gold medal for bars. She placed sixth on beam and eighth on floor earning her a ninth placement all-around. Charlotte Ham placed seventh on both vault and floor and 10th place for both bars and beam, earning her a 16th placement all-around. Next up was Boe Brooks for intermediate 8 years old. She placed fourth on vault and 11th on bars. She earned her way to the top of the podium, winning a gold medal for both beam and floor, finishing with a silver medal all-around. Our next session included Chloe Halcrow and Keiryn Robertson for intermediate 11 years old and Karianne Beardy for intermediate 13-plus. Keiryn placed ninth on vault, fifth on bars and 10th for both beam and

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Back row, left to right: Brooke Thomas and Dawn Lundrigan. Front row, left to right: Brooklynn Halcrow and Colbie Pennell.

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Big Wreck announced as headline performers at Nickel Days social Big Wreck, a band formed in Boston in 1994 by Canadian vocalist and lead guitarist Ian Thornley, have been announced as the headline act at the Nickel Days social June 23 in Thompson. The band, which also features original member Brian Doherty on guitar as well as Dave McMillan on bass and Chuck Keeping on drums, was together for eight years in its original incarnation, with Dave Henning as the bassist and Forest Williams as drummer, until it disbanded in 2002. Thornley and Doherty reunited for a cross-country tour in 2010, performing songs by Big Wreck and Thornley, the self-named band formed by the vocalist following the demise of Big Wreck. The band has released three albums since getting back together, including Grace Street in 2017, Ghosts in 2014 and Albatross in 2012. Their debut album In Loving Memory Of… was released by Atlantic Records and included the singles “The Oaf (My Luck is Wasted),” which reached the top 10 of the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart in 1995, and “That Song,” which made the top 40 on the same chart. In Canada, the band had four top-40 hits on the Canadian Singles Chart. Their follow-up album The Pleasure and the Greed was released in 2001 but none of its singles made the charts in either the United States or Canada. Ghosts reached fifth spot on the Top 200 SoundScan chart in Canada and number 25 on the U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and earned Big wreck a 2015 Juno Award nomination for rock album of the year. Former members of Big Wreck include Brad Park, who played drums from 2010 to 2012, and Paulo Neta, who played guitar from 2010 to 2017.

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Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support services, and program planning in the area of tobacco control strategies for the 11 KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption as well. Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources and training to community health resource workers. To promote awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc. Qualifications: • • •

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University degree in relevant area to the position or a combination and experience may be considered. Must be a non-smoker. Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, behavior change and community capacity development and team development. Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops. Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and research projects and the role they play in identifying best practices. Experience in completing reports. Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation models. Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources. Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco. Ability to work as a team member and independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare Powerpoint presentations. Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset. Willing to travel extensively.

A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Be strong, take heart and wait for the Lord How can we have confidence? Where does our strength come from? Our city is currently filled with a lot of uncertainty. People have lost their jobs, others have tragically lost family members. David also faced much uncertainty in his life. In Psalm 27 we see that wicked people advanced against him to devour him (27:2, all quotes taken from Psalm 27 in the NIV), he was besieged by an army (27:3) and he was accused falsely (27:12). Even one of these trials could be enough to send most people into a cycle of worry or worse. However, David remained confident. His heart did not

fear (27:3). In fact he was able to sing and make music to the Lord (27:6) How did he do this? Beyond all of his struggles, we see that David’s first desire was to know God. “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” (27:4). At first glance it looks like he has his priorities in the wrong place. It doesn’t seem practical to stare at God’s beauty while we are being pursued by people that want to kill us …or while we are un-

Spiritual Thoughts cherrytomatozing@gmail.com Kyla Plett sure of our employment … or mourning the loss of a loved one. However, following God rarely looks practical at first. In the next verse, we see the effect of David’s actions “For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter

of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock” (27:5). In God we have safety and freedom. As we seek to know him, he guides us. Even when everything else in our lives is falling apart, God is there. “Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me” (27:10).

This can easily sound trite in the midst of uncertainty though. “Just follow God more,” and “just read your Bible” are easy answers that are too often given to struggling people. In this Psalm, we see that David was not yet in a place of feeling God’s presence or protection. “Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Saviour” (27:9). While he trusts God, David still begs him to stay. He doesn’t know what

will happen yet. Though he is still unsure and his life is on the line he finishes with these words “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD” (27:1314). This is a call for us also. May we seek to know God, to trust in his character and turn to him with our uncertainty. Finally, let us be strong, take heart and wait for the Lord. This is how we can have confidence to face the days to come.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY SERVICE MANAGER – PERMANENT DESIGNATED INTAKE OFFICE

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY SOCIAL WORKER – PERMANENT POSITION (Family Enhancement Worker) THOMPSON OFFICE Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Social Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems • Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving • Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied • Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up • Provides case management and support for children in care and families QUALIFICATIONS • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check • Cannot be active on a protection case • Maintain absolute confidentiality • Varied amounts of travel required • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license • Must be able to provide own vehicle for work • Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis • Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: May 9, 2018 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DENTAL HYGIENIST – THREE FULL TIME, PERMAMENT POSITIONS Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)” program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children. The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental decay among First Nation children; to reduce the need for children to undergo extensive dental treatment involving general anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs and schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations communities, and to improve families’ understanding of their role in promoting oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle DUTIES (SUMMARY): • Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ consent forms • Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral health status and preventive treatment needs of each child • Provide pit and fissure sealants for children • Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children • Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay • Refer children who require urgent care • Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction • Oral health education and promotion activities • Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie. Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) • Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.) • Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker Aide • Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive and health promotion programs • Travel within our Tribal area is essential. • Others as deemed necessary QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledgeable of First Nations cultural practices, traditions, and customs would be an asset. • Experience working in a First Nation community would be an asset. • Must have excellent oral and written skills. • Must be computer literate and have experience working with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access Database, and Microsoft PowerPoint. • Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems. • Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba • Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists Extended Practice Roster, College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba • Current CPR certification • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times. • Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted. A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Management team and reporting to the Executive Director, the DIA Service Manager will be responsible to lead, manage, and direct assigned staff in in the delivery of agency programs and services within the service unit. The DIA Service Manager will also be assigned responsibilities for specific liaison, special projects, policy or reporting functions. As a member of the Management team, the DIA Service Manager participates in the establishment and review of the agency strategic plan. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Leadership & Planning • Service & Delivery • Financial & Operational Requirements • Human Resources • Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE • 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment • Workplace Safety and Health • Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Understanding of child development theory and practice • Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) • Knowledge of Family Systems theory • Working knowledge of child abuse • Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems • CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and • prior contact check. • Cannot be active on a protection case. • Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. • Varied amounts of travel required within this position. • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license. • Must be able to provide own vehicle for work. • Other duties related to the position may be assigned. Deadline: May 11, 2018 @ 4:00 PM SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resources Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email:hr@creenation.ca

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Music students jazzed up about performances with junior and intermediate provincial honour bands this weekend BY KYLE DARBYSON

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While the Manitoba Band Association (MBA) provincial honour band program is sometimes short on northern representation, this year’s intermediate and junior concerts will feature five Thompson band students. The Thompsonites picked for the junior honour band (for students up to Grade 8) said they were both excited and terrified at the prospect travelling down to Winnipeg this weekend to play with some of the best student musicians in the province. For Grade 8 students Abi Deibert (bass clarinet), Danica Ryan (trumpet), Emma Fitzpatrick (flute) and Nicole Cruda (percussion) one of the biggest concerns going into this concert is only having a short amount of time to gel with their new bandmates. “The pieces they get would normally take an ensemble months to learn,” said music teacher Stevie MacPherson, who helped these students put together their audition tapes for the program. “These guys

are expected to do that in a few days when they’re at honour band.” This kind of pressure goes double for Grade 9 student Madyson Caldwell. Outside of being the only northern musician accepted into this year’s MBA intermediate honour band (for Grade 9 and 10 students), she’s also the only one who is going to be playing the bass clarinet. However, Caldwell finds comfort in the fact that she at least has experience on her side, having already participated in the junior honour band the previous year. “It was a really good experience, because I came back and I could just play my instrument way better. I had a way better tone,” she said. “It was amazing to hear the top people in the province playing.” MacPherson advised these students to just have fun, embrace the experience and start making connections throughout the weekend, especially if they are serious about pursuing a music career in the future. “Make friends with all

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Thompson students performing in this year’s Manitoba Band Association intermediate and junior provincial honour bands are, from left to right, Abi Deibert (Burntwood School), Madyson Caldwell (R.D. Parker Collegiate), Nicole Cruda (Riverside School), Emma Fitzpatrick (Riverside School) and Danica Ryan (Westwood School). the kids from Winnipeg and Brandon and the surrounding areas. Get to know your conductors,” she said. “The

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