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Grand Rapids girls who rescued a five-year-old from on the Book a way to preserve and pass Saskatchewan River receive commendations in Winnipeg memories of growing up in Churchill

From left to right, Jaylynn Chartier, Phoenix Chartier and Eden Rose Walker were recognized with Lifesaving Society Rescue Commendations and met Manitoba Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham (back row, left) April 30 for their actions in July 2018 when they saved a five-year-old girl from drowning in the Saskatchewan River in Grand Rapids. Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. Three young girls from Grand Rap- Chartier, Phoenix Chartier and Eden ids who younger Rose arealldeserving recogBY IAN GRAHAM For the harshofweather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safesaved thingan even swallow whengirl people sayWalker drowning recognized withresidents nition,” said Lifesaving EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I from jumped at it. Iwere that Churchill andthe the dangers Society. of polar Rescue from the LifeThe girls havedeMeulles been recognized Though she’s now written when I get through.” I need to capture them for thought that was Commendations exciting should just find somewhere bears, said iffor it saving Society met Manitoba before, receiving Red a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed andandeasier to live. Lt- their heroism had been viable she would Janice the Filmon during an ‘Those April people Cross rescuer in November. ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they startedGov. throwing “To say, haveawards moved back to Churchceremony at Government House “They showed very good judgment Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and 30 I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. in Winnipeg. the way that they responded,” RedI Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ isinquite “I miss the shoreline, Chartier, safety Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” Eight-year-old Jaylynn simplistic. It’s quite Cross disre- swimming miss the and rock,water I miss the Chartier Manitoba, ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnothernine-year-old thing thatPhoenix spectful. If weand were representative in the polarfor bears even northern though 11-year-old Eden Rose Nunavut Brown said always thought she would you know what, this history and I would tell people spurred her on was the sameWalker boat inwere anotherOntario area and they’re veryChris dangerous and out skipping rocksI on the Saskatchat that time. do. tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill think we would scream I really miss the Hudson ewan River in July 2018 when sawdon’t they “All of Bay,” today’sshe honorees have dem“In my youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson about thatthey so why says. “When I go Bay Raila five-year-old floating in the moststanding powerfulonway felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended thefacedown option to doonstrated that? back home, the operationsgirl have in the One Iofthink the girls their commitment to others,” said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam lastwater. spring. rightmannow they’re Hudson Bay lookingsaid out the on five-year-old and pawns lieutenant-governor in a gives speechyou at the to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used aged to betoarescue reallythefeeling like they’re the bay, it just an the others found anin adult to go call anandceremony. “If the old saying true the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community a political game that’s incredible sense. You is feel so While waiting forfor medical that ‘actions speak thangreat.” words’ at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just ambulance. dwindled down really sad them because I small andlouder you feel personnel, two of the girlsthe performed these are people haveshe’s turned got the for university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think people of ChurchNowwho that CPR on the five-year-old, wasto thrive. volume upone to 11. Today’s recipients of ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so says. book under her belt, Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles ill reallywho want neithernot conscious breathing, rescue awards are asays cross-section of right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s there nor They’ve builtusing their worlds deMeulles she may try techniques seen How in a movie. Manitoba. were children when a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parentsthey and hadthere. would we feel toSome produce another. Theother girl who had been in the river wasto you they acted to“Isave life. Others were and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and family if someone came and havea another book in then health adults. acted winter and others a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to Some me,” she in says. “It’s a darker are.taken to the community centreowns for further attention. in summer. Theymore comeabout from north and writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin the medical leave your home community story, personBelt News photo courtesy the Lifesaving Society store She survived and made full recovery. south, cityalandgrowth country.and Whatstruggles. they have my writing. I write very put it on tape, Nickel I will write it deMeulles. “It of didn’t dawn hardware there,” she andawe’re going to displace Threeand girlsthat’s fromit. Grand Rapids who saved a five-year-old fromon theme Saskatchewan River among “For their quick thinking and bravin common is thatin when another clear It’s there. for you because your story until after. That waswere a says. you somewhere else and all Maybe the next fiveperson years severalpeople Manitobans honoured forgoing heroism theand Lifesaving Society during an April in undertaking a rescue they answered the call Some say it’s kind of is to beby lost,’ she’s very dangerous thing to 30 do.ceremony Becauseery of that, your loveddespite ones andneeded your them, it’s something I’ll focus on formal training, a life.” blunt I don’t House tend innever done by it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles fihaving nds it no hard to history is Jaylynn gone?’” and saveddoing.” hostedoratdirect. Government Winnipeg Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon.

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CMHA Thompson gets loud during mental health awareness week

Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson As part of this year’s mental health awareness week, students from Westwood and Riverside schools made tie-dye t-shirts and painted rocks outside Thompson’s Canadian Mental Health Association headquarters May 7. BY KYLE DARBYSON

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The Thompson chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) organized a series of free public events May 6-10 in honour of mental health awareness week. Since this year’s theme was all about encouraging people to “Get Loud” about what mental health really looks like, most of these events were designed to engage directly with the community and especially

local youth. CMHA members accomplished this through distributing cupcakes (Monday), inviting students to make tie dye t-shirts (Tuesday), organizing a dodgeball match (Thursday) and hosting a barbecue (Friday). There was also a Wednesday afternoon workshop aimed at helping people understand the complexities of living with schizophrenia. “My role in particular is to reduce the

Notice for Calling Special Meeting for the Boys and Girls Club of Thompson Inc. (BGCT) The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson’s membership give notice of a special meeting of the members of the BGCT to be held at 365 Thompson Drive North on the 17th day of June, 2019 at 12:00 pm noon. Please join us for a light lunch. The purpose of calling the special meeting of the members to consider the following; 1. A repeal of BY-LAW NO. 1 2. And any amendment to the said by-law and substitute a new by-law in its place.

stigma, so we can talk about mental health as easily as we can talk about a toothache,” said Katherine Rushton, education and training program co-ordinator for CMHA Thompson. “Because it’s that kind of ailment that is unseen, which makes it that much more difficult. It’s the secrecy and the shame and the silence that we want to eradicate.” For those who weren’t able to attend this week’s festivities, Rushton encourages these people to contact CMHA directly to find out

about the kind of services they offer, like psychosocial rehabilitation, self-help and workplace mental health solutions. “I always like to suggest that one of the greatest things we can do for ourselves is to begin the journey, to recognize that we have a challenge and be ready to tackle it one small step at a time,” she said. To learn more about CMHA Thompson, please visit their website or call them at 204-677-6050.

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NDP won’t let former MLA Steve Ashton seek Thompson nomination, supporters say BY IAN GRAHAM

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Supporters of former Thompson NDP MLA Steve Ashton say the provincial party denied him the chance to seek the candidacy once again to try to win back the seat he lost to Progressive Conservative Kelly Bindle in the 2016 election that swept the NDP out of power after 17 years. A May 6 news release from the Steve Ashton Support Group, emailed by Thompson NDP executive member Blair Hudson, said that the NDP’s candidate selection committee “which has no understanding of the north, has used petty rationalizations to deny the people of Thompson the right to choose their candidate.” “While there are other fine New Democrats running for the NDP nomination it seems clear that Steve has the support of the Thompson constituency, having the support of existing members and over 200 new members from across the constituency who would be eligible to vote at a nominating convention.” NDP provincial secretary Tim Johnston told the Canadian Press that prospective candidates have to go through an “arm’s-length, candidate-approval process that includes vetting and a candidate interview.” Ashton challenged the

candidate selection committee’s decision but his appeal was dismissed May 8 and that decision is final. Thompson Teachers’ Association president Cathy Pellizzaro is the only other prospective candidate who has publicly declared her intent to seek the nomination. Ashton, whose daughter Niki Ashton has represented the federal Churchill and Churchill-Keewatinook Aski ridings for the federal NDP since 2008, was first elected as MLA in 1981 and represented Thompson in the legislature for 35 years before finally being defeated. He served as a cabinet minister under premiers Gary Doer and Greg Selinger and lost the 2017 leadership race to current NDP leader Wab Kinew by nearly a threeto-one margin. Ashton ran for the leadership twice before, losing to Selinger both times, first in 2009 when Gary Doer resigned and again in 2015 when a cabinet revolt saw several high-profile NDP MLAs, not including Ashton, question Selinger’s leadership. Selinger took about twothirds of the delegates to beat Ashton in 2009. Six years later, Ashton finished third on the first ballot behind Selinger and Theresa Oswald and didn’t throw his support behind either of the

two remaining candidates. “The NDP must remember that if it betrays the word Democratic in its name that the people of Manitoba will lose trust in the party that is best able to represent the aspirations of all Manitoba,” said the news release sent out by Hudson. “Many of us have been NDP members for decades. We believe Steve should be allowed to contest the NDP nomination. Let the people of the north decide!” Bindle rode to victory in 2016 by winning all but nine polls in the Thompson area while Ashton won practically every poll in the outlying areas of the district. Almost 85 per cent of Bindle’s 1,712 votes overall were cast in Thompson polling stations, where he received a total of 1,447. Ashton received 1,047 votes in Thompson, about 70 per cent of his overall total of 1,527. Turnout in the Thompson electoral district was 37.36 per cent. Churchill, Gillam, Nelson House and communities along the Hudson Bay Railway in the province’s northeast were taken away from the provincial Keewatinook riding and added to the Thompson electoral division for the 2020 election by the Electoral Division Boundaries Commission in 2018.

Nickel Belt News file photo Steve Ashton has been denied the opportunity to seek the NDP candidacy in the Thompson riding by the party’s candidate selection committee, his supporters say.

One-third higher water consumptions rates leave Thompson residents thirsty for answers about increased bills BY IAN GRAHAM

Lutheran-United Church of Thompson at 52 Caribou Road is having its

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The pain of increased water and sewer rates is being felt by Thompson residents now that bills with usage charges for the first three months of 2019 have been sent out. Water utility customers complained in the Thompson Talk Facebook group May 1 about quarterly water bills some said had doubled, with many commenters saying they had received notices about having leaks or been told when calling the city with questions that their much-higher bills must be the result of leaks. The Public Utilities Board of Manitoba (PUB) approved the current water and wastewater utility rates just days before the end of 2018. In a Dec. 27 board order, the PUB approved 2019 water and sewer rates that see Thompson utility customers paying more for their actual consumption of water but a lower service

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Running the tap could be draining Thompsonites’ finances now that 34 per cent higher water and sewer consumption rates are included on quarterly water bills. fee and minimum quarterly payment. The quarterly service charge dropped from $84.23 to $23.74 effective Jan. 1, while the minimum quarterly charge, which includes 14 cubic metres of water, decreased from $135.61 to $92.76. The cost of bulk water went down from $4.90 per cubic metre to $4.03 while the recon-

nection fee remains at $320 and the hydrant rental fee at $125 per year. The rate per cubic metre of water above the quarterly minimum of 14 cubic metres jumped more than a dollar, from $2.39 to $3.42, a 43 per cent increase. Sewage rates went up from $1.28 to $1.51, or about 18 per cent. Since wastewater volumes are calculated based on the

number of cubic metres of water customers consume, effectively the new combined rate will be $4.93, about 34 per cent higher than the combined rate of $3.67 in 2018. The latest water bills received include the flat rate fees for April 1 to June 30 and consumption charges for water used between Jan. 1 and March 31.

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Trade show and Ducks Unlimited auction both successful

As I’m not in Snow Lake – or the country – to gather news and events on the community, the editor has allowed me a bit of licence with the column. My wife Leone and I will spend the This week’s column next month in Hawaii, so highlights three Snow Lake dmother, great grandmother/aunt/cousin for the duration of the stay, events, two of which have ald to those around her, went to meet our the column will be “Musready taken place; the third w reunited with her son Charles with educentr.dumont@gmail.com will take place next week. ings from Maui” rather all prayed so hard and we thank you all. than “My Take on Snow First off, at the wane of then suddenly the double pneumonia April outset of May, Lake.” body could not ¿ght itand anymore. Sister Andrea Dumont the Wilfred T. Lipton Arena So without further ado ... see her smilewas and hear her laughter is a hive of activity when our holiday didn’t get off early. the fifth-annual Snow Lake to a great start. We arrived h the heavensChamber our sweet of angel. Commerce trade at the Edmonton airport show was held the venue. on time, got our boarding ce on Friday, March 16, 2018 at in 1:00 Chamber treasurer ostle Anglican Church (10 Caribou Jill Arpin passes and luggage tags, theThompson April 30-May then rolled our bags up to oba. Intermentadvised to followthat in the 1 affair may have been the the agent. She was chatty most successful as she checked our ID and s is available chamber’s to view and leave yet. “We had 24 vendors (two put our bags through ... ofmanfh.com last-minute cancellations) oc- fering up a few tips on what al Home in care of arrangements, cupying 47 of our call 10-foot by to see at our destination. 10-foot booths in the Wilfred Maybe a little too chatty, T. Lipton Arena,” said Arpin, ‘cause when we arrived at noting the merchants filled the customs, the folks there arena floor to capacity. asked where our bags were. With items ranging from “Checked them when we furniture, bikes and ATVs to got our boarding passes,” BB guns, pontoon boats, and we told the lady. “Ah ... sunrooms, a steady stream of you can’t do that, you have people moved in and about to check them here,” she the location. If folks tired or said. She got on the phone, got hungry out on the floor, talked to the agent and 10 there was plenty of seating in the arena rotunda … with minutes later, she rolled our Memory of my Wife vendors selling sweets and bags up to customs. Funny, nuts and a more complete she wasn’t quite as chatty menu at the minor hockey upon seeing us again! March 16, 2015 concession. The event also Nevertheless, things only boasted a penny parade that got better from there. It was ran the width of the building a smooth and uneventful Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson and was stocked with items flight that, believe it or not, Nickelstaffing Belt News Leone Lake Jackson Town 58 councillor Fleming the photo Town by of Snow booth at the recent trade show. minutesTom ahead of discussing local issues with resident Bill Salahub Jr. while provided by the trade show’s landed Marc Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. schedule! participants. out for the mittee (SLHNC), with the action, there will be a Wikipediawere advises that Speaking about the show, attendees I asked from if shethe would hike ‘passport’ for all comoccasion that featured support Town island of Maui is thea Ms. Arpin advised that the the kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com the road back. “No, live auction, silent auction, of Snow Lake. It will bethe munity members who first day was busy. “We saw second-largest of the Hatrail,” she said matter-ofand eight raffles, which held free of charge and participate,” a ce: notice on Constituency Offi a large influx in people visit- waiian Islands at 1,883 factly.the Leone and I looked included some interactive offers opportunity forUnitthe event ing and ‘spending’ at the square kilometres. The 3-40 Moakadvised. Crescent “We at one another and our con- know that mental wellresidents to interact with games. The auctionscomwere tradeshow,” she said. “Ap- island has a unique Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 gratulations just a ness is connected to every held under the hammer local service seemed providers. proximately 300 people at- bination of geology, topog204-677-2066 marc.jackson@post.com The little hollow. Anyway, Kelly Bindle of DUC Mike SLHNC feel the dayoff part of our body, mind and tended the first day; our high- raphy and auctioneer climate ... lava, Melnychuck and the prime will provide a chance for spirit and this year’s expo she went and we met her est attendance to date. The mountains and valleys, and e goes by second and your rib meal was prepared and businesses and individwill have a mental health again (on her way back day petered off, which warm temperatures/high ies haven’tI can erased. uals showcase men- and wellness theme.” The served up by the capable only assume is because humidity, up) to about three-quarters Marc Jackson respectively. What beautifulwe moments hands of the local Legion tal wellness saw more the day before. Wikipedia of health the wayand down. Oh, to be organizers have asked that res I will never forget.were very happy Ladies. doesn’t tell you services to the community All vendors young! By time we hit participating providers about the climate is that mengs will change, Ms. Herana advised that turns into a look of surprise event the trail wearing flip-fl ops members. with the turnout and wish to teorologists the trailhead, we were tired, focus on ways their serHall. is being held under in Hawaii share be in my heart “In order to encourage approximately, $20,000 when returnforever. next year.” they realize that I and questioned her sanity. sore and seeking a bit of vices contribute to mental The community notices the auspices of the Snow the same trait as those back conversation After all the hard work was raised through the don’t actually stutter! On So, bright and early the next nourishment.and We interstopped health and wellness. for the occasion state the Lake Health North Comhome ... a low percentage of of organizing, setting up, auction and 66 pieces were the topic of directions, we morning we headed out on at a place called Leoda’s Pie of thisShe writing, won by As guests. noted have found that people are the trail ... oh, and we left Shop and outdid any good and operating the show, accuracy. we have been here for fi ve have chamber members had that the affair couldn’t great about offering them our flip-flops at home. Good we’d accomplished with a days. They have forecast nothing but thanks for been as successful as it was up, just not very accurate thing; it was a pretty rugged piece of the best banana to 85 per cent chance of community, sponthose who attended and 75without with them. Trying to find trek. Lots of steep inclines cream pie I’ve ever eaten. for each those days sorship, andof donor support. made purchases at the rain the Costco in Kahului (kaa- and lava rock from top to Checking out the trail on we have yet to Cansee “Ducks Unlimited tradeshow. They also ex- ... and who-louie ... see what I did bottom. We hit the summit drop; willthe be weather spending has $1.6 there), we ended up at a (1,600 feet over 2.5 miles) the internet afterwards, it pressed gratitude for the a ada was noted to be challenging wonderful. So same million in the boreal area many who donated to the been Target, a Lowes, then a Wal- in two hours. Some people and strenuous hike; recomback home, only getting Manitoba and event, the volunteers who as(Northern Mart before finally pulling continue on down the other mended for people in good when rain is forecast is Saskatchewan) over the helped out in many areas, sun years which into the Costco parking lot. side of the mountain, and physical condition. Hmmm, sightcouple better of than getting and the vendors who took a next In this first instalment, I then hitchhike back to their good thing we didn’t read includes on carpart. “I can’t wait until next snow whenresearch sun is forecast. wanted to mention a hike vehicle. We had a bite to eat, that before we went. bon effects year,” said Arpin. Likesequestration, us, I would imagine my wife and I took in. We congratulated ourselves on One final thing that onficlimate change, nesting The second event was the rst thing anyone visenjoy hiking and had some- making it, and took in the both my wife Leone and I $ areasHawaii and the notices like,” Herana the Ducks Unlimited Can- iting are added. adds up to one recommend the Lahaina panoramic beauty of the have noticed; when walkada supper and auction, the street“Which and community $ a lot more than have Pali Trail to us. It is a steep island before starting back ing the streets or beaches which was held the even- names. The official we Hawaihike up a mountain filled down the same trail we’d of Kihei (key-hi), everyraised. This also includes ing of May 4 in the Lawrie ian alphabet consists of with power windmills, come up. Just before we one you pass nods and the youth education that Marsh Community Hall. “It thirteen letters: five vowels was brought up to Snow was an amazing night,” is and eight consonants. Most situated between Lahaina did, a young lady in her says hello. I was thinking Lake start and more we can (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea 20s came up on us from the it was because we were how one of the organizers, names with that a conson(ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t other side of the trail. She all from Canada, but then at in the near future.” curity 7 Rowena days aHerana, weekdescribed antlook – K, P and H seem to The third local hap- check into it much, other had parked her car 2.5 miles there is the odd aloha in it. “Full of fun, laughs and be favourites, then they ipped figenerally tness room a great time gath- pening is the Snow Lake than with a couple we’d down the other side of the there for good measure. pack the vowels in there ering together for one night Health Expo, which is be- asked for directions at the trail, climbed to the top, and Nonetheless, it’s not too and throw in the odd extra ard onsite laundry raising funds for wetland ing held from 12 p.m. to trailhead. They said they was heading down the side tough being a tourist ... in consonant good 6 p.m. onforMay 16measat the had hiked the 2.5 miles to we had just come up. We a state filled with tourists! conservation.” ure. 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Play about teen’s mental health struggles performed in Thompson and other northern communities A Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) production of a play featuring a teenager struggling with mental illness was performed in Thompson May 8-9, in the midst of mental health awareness week. Still/Falling by Vancouver playwright Rachel Aberle tells the story of 15-year-old Nina, who starts feeling off and struggles with anxiety and depression. She created the show to try to normalize talking about mental health and to provide a way for youth and young adults to address these topics. “As we begin to acknowledge how common mental illness is, I hope that as a community we can begin to look out for each other, and create positive space for people who are struggling,” she said in an article on MTYP’s website. In addition to Thompson, the Still/Falling MTYP tour includes stops in Swan Valley, The Pas, Flin Flon, Opaskwayak Cree Nation and Snow Lake. The play has been performed in 64 Manitoba high schools since November. “I think the message will absolutely resonate with students here,” said Jacquie Mydynski-Arp, a high school in principal in Swan Valley, which MTYP is visiting for the first time. “The kids feel the same way as Nina. They feel like they can’t talk about what they’re

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Manitoba Theatre for Young People The Manitoba Theatre for Young People took Still/Falling, a play about a teenage girl struggling with a mental illness, on tour through Northern Manitoba, stopping at R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson May 8-9. feeling.” “Mental health is something you work on,” said Sandra Garinger, a guidance counsellor at Hapnot Collegiate Institute in Flin Flon, which offers workshops, Ad-

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dictions Foundation of Manitoba resources and health and safety nurses to assist students. “It takes time.” The subject material of Still/Falling can be intense but the message

that anyone can experience anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses regardless of their circumstances is important. “We want the students who see Still/Falling to take away that they aren’t

alone,” said MTYP artistic director Pablo Felices-Luna. “You’re allowed to feel sad, and you don’t need to keep it to yourself. It’s OK to ask for help.” The MTYP Still/Fall-

ing tour is supported by the Richardson Foundation, Vale and Hudbay, the latter two having operations in three of the communities where the play was performed onstage.

Winnipeg man found guilty in 2016 murder of Oxford House woman Thirty-two-year-old Brett Overby of Winnipeg was found guilty May 8 of second-degree murder in the 2016 killing of 21-year-old Christine Wood from Oxford House. Overby admitted during the trial that he killed Wood but said that he didn’t remember what happened and hadn’t meant to hurt her, the Canadian Press reported. Jurors heard that Wood was stabbed 11 times and had her throat slit and her skull and legs broken. Overby and Wood met through the dating website Plenty of Fish and went for drinks before going back to Overby’s house and trying to buy some cocaine, the Canadian Press said. Overby claimed they had sex and that Wood began behaving erratically, punching him in the face and pressuring him to have unprotected sex. He claimed Wood came at him with a knife when he took her into his basement to show her a mouse skeleton and that he blacked out at that point. Wood’s body was found in the rural municipality of Springfield in June 2017. Overby had been charged with her murder a couple of months earlier after being arrested on an unrelated matter and Winnipeg police executing a search warrant at his residence. Wood was with her parents in Winnipeg to accompany another family member to a medical appointment at the time she went missing. The former University of Winnipeg student went out for the evening on Aug. 19, 2016 and never returned, with calls and texts to her cell phone going unanswered. Second-degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence in prison, though the number of years that must be served before applying for parole can vary from 10 to 25 years for adults.

A jury found Brett Overby guilty of second-degree murder May 8 in the 2016 killing of Christine Wood of Oxford House.

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Grand Rapids team second in mixed doubles at senior badminton provincials in Thompson

C.J. Halcrow and Tammy Mitchell from Grand Rapids School finished second in the mixed doubles division at the senior badminton provincials in Thompson May 3-4.

The Grand Rapids School mixed doubles badminton team of C.J. Halcrow and Tammy Mitchell fell one win short of a championship at the high school senior badminton provincials in Thompson May 3-4, losing the final 15-21, 1321 to the champions from Steinbach Christian School. Avery Dick, also from Grand Rapids, ended up sixth in boys’ singles after losing 9-21, 21-18, 19-21 in the fifth-place game.

The girls’ doubles team of Jurnee Bignell and Coral Chapman from Churchill’s Duke of Marlborough School wound up 11th in their division, while Tiffany Paul from Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre (HBO) in Norway House won two of six round-robin games to finish fifth in her girls’ singles pool and miss out on playoffs. Arianna Dare from Grand Rapids lost all her round-robin

games in the girls’ singles competition. At the junior badminton provincials in Winkler, Kendall Jonasson and Kyleigh Henderson from Wabowden’s Mel Johnson School were third in the girls’ doubles event, Sukhvir Sahota and Melissa Moran from Gillam School were sixth in the mixed doubles event, and Parker Apetagon from HBO finished eighth in the boys’ singles category.

Celebrating Irene Moore A celebration of life will be held

Thursday, May 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Saint Lawrence Hall

Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Avery Dick of Grand Rapids School was sixth in the boys’ singles competition at the senior high school badminton championships in Thompson May 3-4.

Forever loved & missed

1958 2019

for Irene Moore, who sadly passed away on March 3, 2019

Please feel free to drop by the Saint Lawrence Hall for dainties and coffee, and to look at some of the things that gave joy to Irene in life.

Kelly Bindle

MLA for Thompson Constituency Office: Unit 3 – 40 Moak Crescent Thompson MB. R8N 2B7 204.677.2066 Kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com

What do moms really want for Mother’s Day? Are you having trouble finding the perfect Mother’s Day present? If so, then perhaps you should consider that what your mom really wants is time — both to share with her loved ones and to enjoy by herself. Here are a few ways to give it to her. PLAN A DAY OF ACTIVITIES Plan a full day of activities for the family so Mom can sit back and enjoy spending time with her loved ones, without the hassle of having to manage itineraries, make reservations or organize any of the other details. DO THE SPRING CLEANING Deep clean the kitchen, organize the closet or wash all the windows. You can even hire a cleaning company to do the job; you’ll score the brownie points without having to lift a finger.

SORT THE FAMILY PHOTOS Many families have countless digital photographs on their computers that could stand to be organized. Others have piles of printed pictures that need to be sorted. Give Mom a reason to smile by tidying up the photos and presenting them to her in an album. Be sure to spend some time reminiscing with her as she flips through it. OFFER HER A DAY OFF If she’s got young kids, hire a babysitter for the day. This will give her a much needed break and the chance to do whatever she wants. If you really want to spoil her, send her to a spa to get pampered. Mom doesn’t really need things for Mother’s Day. What she really wants is a shorter to-do list, a bit of down time and to enjoy the company of her family.

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Karate club continues winning ways at national tournament After cleaning up at a regional tournament back in March, 17 members of the Thompson Karate Club returned to The Pas April 27 to compete in the JKA Canada National Karate Championship. These athletes walked away from this competition with 18 medals in the various kata and kumite events, an improvement over the 11 pieces of hardware they picked up last year. Member Gerry de Beer also received a trophy for sportsmanship. Karate club sensei Peter de Beer says this recent tournament represents the largest contingent of members the club has ever sent to a competition since he took over the group two years ago. While they might try to squeeze in one more tournament before the end of June, de Beer is already thinking about how to bring this club to the next level in the following school year. Now that the group has expanded to include over 30 members, the sensei said he’s thinking about even hosting a tournament in Thompson at the beginning of 2020. For more information about the Thompson Karate Club in general, contact de Beer at mushudebeer@hotmail.com.

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Members of the Thompson Karate Club pose with the various medals they won at the 2019 JKA Canada National Karate Championship during their May 7 class at La Voie du Nord.

OBITUARY

Record breaking mothers To celebrate Mother’s Day, here are some eyebrow-raising records set by mothers all over the world. OLDEST MOTHER TO CONCEIVE NATURALLY According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest woman to conceive naturally was Dawn Brooke from the United Kingdom. In 1997, she became pregnant at 59 years old, and went on to give birth to a healthy baby boy. SMALLEST MOTHER Stacey Herald, an American woman with a rare genetic condition measuring just 2 feet, 4 inches tall, became the world’s smallest mother in 2007. She gave birth to a total of three children, despite her doctors warning her that being pregnant could kill her.

LORNA MARIE HARVEY October 8, 1950 - March 22, 2019 Lorna passed leaving behind, Doug Funkner (spouse), April Harvey ( oldest daughter), Dennis Venn and Darryl Venn (April’s boys, Mom’s grandsons), Stacy Ellingson ( youngest daughter), Grant Ellingson, Tessa Ellingson, Jessy Ellingson (Stacy’s children, moms Grandchildren) And Princess her puppy. “To my dearest Family, some things I’d like to say, But first of all want you all to know that I arrived okay. I am writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God above, Where there are no tears or sadness, there is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy, just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you, every morning, noon and night” A service will be held on May 14 from 2 to 4 pm at Boardman Funeral home.

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LARGEST GATHERING OF NURSING MOTHERS On May 4, 2006, more than 3,700 mothers gathered at a stadium in Manila, Philippines to breastfeed. The event was held to promote breastfeeding in the country and to break the previous Guinness World record. LARGEST NUMBER OF CHILDREN The record for largest number of children goes to the wife of Russian peasant, Feodor Vassilyev. She’s said to have given birth to 69 babies between 1725 and 1765. She had 16 sets of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

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Thompson library screening six short films as part of nationwide Indigenous archiving campaign

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After converting Ireland, Patrick died there

March 17, 461 and was buried at one of the many churches that he had built in Ireland. As you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, bring the educentr.dumont@gmail.com spirit of Ireland’s patron saint to your prayNickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Sister Andrea Dumont ers. Patrick The reached Thompson Public Library will hold a May 14 screening of six short documentary films that have been or will be shown in 11 other out to the poor and Canadian cities, including Toronto, Edmonton, Whitehorse and Fredericton. downtrodden. He apoffilmmaker Toronto Roman your own behaviour seph Cree Jennifer Dysart will be son, Dysart will also be running a workproached every BYperson KYLE DARBYSON Catholic religious order. listen, love and be KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET on hand to personally showcase her new shop on May 14 where she will show each with compassion, reShe spent 14 years in humble. Next reach out which fea- participant how to honour the memory of spect and love On as May well14 the Thompson Public Library short “Caribou in the Archive,” Guatemala and since to your neighbours. Inwill host a free screening of half-a-dozen tures rough VHS footage of a woman hunt- an object of significance. as a missionary spirit Canada documentary films that aim to with bring returning While the screening starts at 6:30 p.m. ing caribou into1990s Northern Manitoba. vite them to come that led him short to bring a personal lens to to Indigenous andSunother has From January to Grand June, these six films are on Tuesday, Dysart’s workshop will take lived in you church on the faith to others. If visible minority communities throughout being screened in 11 Canadian cities as part place earlier in the day from 4 p.m. to 6 Easterville day or ask them to pray Rapids, you believe in Christ, Canada. of the Thompson. Home Made Visible and The project, a cam- p.m. with you. Be joyful in then like St. While Patrick each movie’s content and themes main paign focus that aims to digitize The workshop is limited to eight spots, of her work as much home your encounters with you have a mission vary, theytoare all connected by a reliance video footage from Indigenous people and and all interested parties are asked to adult education, others. withon old For archival footageLet to Christ help tell their in visible minorities as possible. register in advance by visiting the “Tour” pass on that faith. which includes trainin you, shine through respective To hammer this point home in Thomp- section of the Home Made Visible website. parents, the first to bestories. evangelized are your you. Celebrate St. Pat- ing lay presiders for times no She received the York University master’s thesis prize in 2014 andfilmmaker learn with from Jennifer Dysartrick is a Cree family ties towhen South there Indian is Lake. children. Teach them priest available, organhim. for her short Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Jennifer Dysart about God, about his documentary “Kewekapawetan: Return After the Flood.” Happy St. Patrick’s izing and instructing in love for them, how to pray and how to make Day! Enjoy the celebra- the various ministries, sacramental preparathe choices in life that tion of his life! tion and RCIA (Rite of Sister Andrea Duwill please him. Tell the Christian Initiation of mont is a member of story of St. Patrick to Adults). the Sisters of St. Joyour young ones. In

It was nice to see lots of variety and vendors taking part in the CHTM trade show last weekend in Thompson. This northern tradition is a sign of spring, and plenty of hardy northerners came out in blizzard-like conditions to take it in. Thanks to all the service providers and vendors who travelled from near and far to answer questions and to offer unique goods, crafts, discounts and draws to all attendees, ensuring the show’s

success again this year. Through effective coAlso last week, operation in a rangethe of Manitoba Federsectors andMetis services, our ation heldgovernment its 31st-anManitoba is working with the federal nual regional meeting government to improve at the Ma-Mow We-Tak lives of peopleCentre. across our Friendship It province. An example of was very well attended this partnership is our with dignitaries and joint investment with the guests federal travelling government,from anacross the nounced inprovince, February,inof cluding MMF president nearly $47 million to creDavid It was ate up Chartrand. to 1,400 new and funded early learnanewly great opportunity to ing and child care spaces reconnect with friends, in Manitoba. Included in network and listen to lothis expansion are precal, regional and provinschool spaces at Thompcial concerns. I want to son Children’s World and thank MMF Thompson Early Learning and Child

Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me Christ beside me, Christ to win me Christ to comfort and restore me Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger Christ in hearts in all who love me Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

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Hydro transmission line to Minnesota will create jobs, generate revenue and reduce worldwide Budget cuts deficit and greenhouse gas emissions increases health care funding

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region vice-president at developing a long-term Julyda Lagimodiere for economic development strategy for and inviting megrowth to speak, prosperity in staff Northern and all of her and Manitoba. We convolunteers for are hosting tinuing this work with us. industry and First Nations Separately, our govcommunities to unlock the ernment has issued economic potential in our aregion. licence to Mani-

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gram and invests in new schools, infrastructure and other priorities such as the Look North initiative.

minimize the impact on the environment, landowners and Indigenous communities. We have let the experts do their work in determining a route that is the most cost-effective and that reduces the impact along the transmission line. Manitoba Hydro has signed contracts for exports to customers in the United States, including price guarantees. The MMTP will also reduce our risk of outages by giving Manitoba the ability to

import power from the U.S. in case of emergencies. Our government sees the advantage in harnessing our renewable resources as we move toward a reduction of our province’s environmental footprint. Manitoba has long been a clean and green energy provider. This transmission project will create jobs and generate revenue in Manitoba, and will make a significant impact in reducing emissions worldwide.

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MKO grand chief meets with premier for dicussions Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee met in Winnipeg with Premier Brian Pallister April 30, accompanied by Mosakahiken First Nation Chief Jim Tobacco. The trio discussed items include airport maintenance, provincial highways, Child and Family Services legislation Nickel Belt News and • www.thompsoncitizen.net First Nations business ventures in the gaming industry. The meeting was one of several for the premier, who also met recently with Association of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Arlen Dumas and Southern Chiefs’ Organization Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. “It was an honour to meet with each of you to discuss our shared priorities and the opportunities for partnership and collaboration moving forward,” said Pallister in a May 6 statement. “I believe our discussions economic opportunities, have helped form a path- increasing First Nations way forward on several participating in resource important topics includ- development projects, and ing advancing social and working collaboratively

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Settee said on Facebook that he looks forward to continued discussions with the premier and his provincial government.

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Job Opportunity: CEO/ EMPLOYMENT Executive Director OPPORTUNITY Position (Term): Residential Scheduling House Manager The Executive Director/CEO is the key management leader of The Juniper Centre. The Exe Hours of work: To be determined based on resident needs. and strategic p Director/CEO is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs The YWCA Thompson is a registered non-profit charitable organization key duties include Days, afternoons and alternating weekends. the organization. Other fundraising, marketing, and community outreac that has served Thompson for nearly 45 years. Our organization practices a Rate of pay: As per house manager contract. responsive, self-empowerment approach to client services.position reports directly to the Board of Directors. Qualifications: The Juniper Centre was established in 1975 and is a Non-Profit Organization that support We are currently recruiting for FOUR positions to join our dynamic team! Must have Grade 12 Diploma. 40 adults living with • developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Ju • A valid Class 5 Drivers license. Centre employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students. The Juniper Centre h • At least two years experience in the human services field. TRANSITION PROGRAM MENTOR FINANCE/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – operating budget of $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres. Strong computer skills (Word, excel, outlook, smart phone etc.) • Full-time hours, Salary dependant upon experience/qualifications SUMMER STUDENT

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• Good team leader with exceptional communication and Term Position–30 hours/week, Salary $15.00/hour organization skills. Reports to: Finance Manager GENERALNickel RESPONSIBILITIES: The ability to direct a workforce in an efficient and professional Belt• News photo by Ian Graham to clients within 24 rooms in the transition program. oking for a The Finance/Administrative Assistant will support the Finance ManagerGovernance:manner. 1) Board Works board inFeb. order to fulfill the organization mission. Drayden Spence, right, seen here in a midget AA playoff game against the Norway House North Stars in with Thompson • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 7-4801 for with day-to-day operations. Must have: • Responsible for leading The Juniper Centre in a manner that supports and guide The use of own vehicle for work purposes with third party 11, continues to have a hot hand for the Thompson King Miners, scoring a hat trick agains the• Cross Lake Islanders in b • Experience with, or openness to, working with the homeless population Must have: organization’s mission as defi ned by the liability insurance. • Clear verbal and written communication skills March 10 to give his • Cross Lake team their with, onlyorwin thus to, farusing of the best-of-fi ve playoff series • between the squads that Board of Directors. Experience openness SAGE (Simply Accounting) Valid First Aid Certification • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a time • Excellent interpersonal skills resumes this weekend in Thompson. software • Completion of “Foundations in Disability and Community accurate manner,Support” from Red River College or a similar program, is a all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to • Ability to work independently and as a team Duties: • Ability to respectfully deal with conflict and crisis informed decisions. benefit, but not required. The successful candidate must be accounts payable,and accountsclose receivable and general financial • Process BY IAN GRAHAM The series opened with from Braeden Monias match in a row of the • Knowledge of anti-oppressive practices willing to obtain the “Foundations” certification within a year 2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the fin functions EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET series, which began March a 5-4 Islanders victory, Julius Scribe to outdo the • Valid driver’s license of their date of hire. health of the organization. • Various admin duties such as scanning, sorting documents and filing The midget AA Thomp- efforts of the King Miners, 9. The King Miners evened on the strength of two • Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends candidate will a teamCentre, leader responsible • Organize and maintain common areas Responsible forThe thequalified fiscalChristian integrity ofRoss thebe Juniper to includefor: submission to the son King Miners return who got a pair of tallies it at one game• apiece with goals from Duties: Preparing schedules, completing requests for time off, updating • Provide secretarial and communication support as needed of a proposed • annual budget and monthly fi nancial statements, which accurately home for their last game from Ryan Monias and a 5-3 win March 10, get- and electronic scheduling program and reviewing time sheets. • Daily client interaction singles from Mus• Provide administrative support to all departments as needed the financial condition of the organization. • Ensuring home is up to RCL standards. • Maintain records; client files, case notes, etc.– of the 2017-18 – or two Kadin Ross and singles from Cody Hale, ting three goals from kego, • Covering for residential managers at all residential homes. discharge of new or potential clients • Complete assessment, intake andseason • Responsible for fi scal management generally anticipates operating within the app WOMEN’S PROGRAMS ASSISTANT – SUMMER STUDENT CAN trailing the Cross Matthew Lamontagne and Drayden Spence and two Scribe. Chase Gurniakthat and • Screening, Interviewing and Orientation of new staff. LIVING CHURCH • Be WATER available to the public to discuss the programtwo and games provide Term Position–30 hours/week, Salary $15.00/hour 652 budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organizatio Lake Islanders Curtis Shymanski, com- from Hale while Dallas Ryan Monias each scored • Scheduling, organizing, training, directing, and disciplining staff. Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 presentations Reports to: Women’s Programs Coordinator positive financial position. to one in the best-of-fi ve • Responsible for HR filing, scheduling staff for training. peting with only 12 playMuskego, Christian Ross twice for Thompson, who Sunday services 7:00pm. • Set goals,@plan and follow up with clients CATHOLIC Women’s Program Assistant: The successful candidate will provide support • fundraising All areas of resident care and supervision in a high needs • responded Responsiblewere for and developing league finals. outshot 37-35 with other resources necessary to support Ju ers on the roster. Isaak and Kadin Ross 8-7547 LIGHT THE NORTH CHURCH • OF Assess need and refer to community services services to the Women’s Resource Center. residential house. Centre’s mission. The Islanders took the making 32 Weenusk made 21 saves for Cross Lake. Weenusk Weenusk • 32 Provide CATHOLIC Nelsoninformal Road one-on-one and group peer support • On-call duties in rotation and short notice coverage of all fill-in Must series lead with a 7-6 in 3) Organization and Works la and to get the Mission savesshifts for all houses. for Strategy: Thompson andwith board and staff to ensure that the miss 74have: minutes of play for made 34 saves • Foster an independent, environment GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH supportive • Friendly, welcoming demeanor overtime victory in Cross Thompson, fulfilled which through programs, strategic planning • Assisting residents with medical appointments and medications. Marcus Ross 31 in net forand community outreach. while Peter win in that contest, Pastor Chris Lowe HOUSEKEEPER • Ability to interact and engage with the public 160 • implementation Assisting residents with person-centered planning and Lake March 11, getting Ross made the same num- saw Marcus •RossResponsible make the Islanders. 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 for of Juniper Centre’s programs that carry out the organiza Full-time hours, Salary dependant upon experience/qualifications • Ability to problem solve with clients 10 am development of relationships within the community. three goals from ChrisSunday school 10:00 am ber for the Islanders. 45 saves for the Islanders, The series concludes in mission and the VPA. Reports to: Head Housekeeper • Assisting with, reviewing, and reconciling resident and house OSTAL Duties: AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7is responsible tianforRoss, two from KaThe game was the third who were outshot 50-37. Thompson weekend. finances.this • Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the Juniper Centre can successfull This Housekeeper position general cleanliness of public hy • Create a warm, welcoming environment Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 pm din Ross and one apiece • General care and cleanliness of Juniper Centre Inc. property Murphy areas and rooms. its Mission into the future. • Assist with general inquiries such as; filling out applications, (owned or leased). THEMust CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST O’Gilvie have: referrals, etc. Responsible for• the enhancement of Juniper Centre’s image by being active and visible • Assisting with meal preparation and meal planning. 435 OF • LATTER-DAY Experience SAINTS with, or openness to, general housekeeping duties • Organize donations community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organiza • All other duties as assigned by senior management or their ca everyone welcome • Clear verbalSundays communication skills • Maintain tidiness designate(s). 4) Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure th ffee time at at• 10Excellent AM 83 Copper Rd interpersonal skills • Develop and/or deliver programming at 11:00 am Submit letter of intent by May 21, 2019 at 16:00 to: operations of the organization are appropriate. 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HELP WANTED Heavy Duty Mechanic/ Equipment Operator For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority Qualifications: Applicant must have an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be willing to obtain a class 3 license with airbrakes. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Must be proficient in computer use and be familiar mechanical/maintenance type programs. Knowledge in aviation industry would be an asset. Duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent will maintain and repair all heavy equipment. Order, control and issue all equipment parts. Communicate with suppliers and contractors on warranty and other problems associated with airport equipment. Maintain control of inventory of mobile equipment, tools, instruments and other associated shop equipment. Recommend replacement of all maintenance equipment. The incumbent will schedule and record preventative maintenance requirements in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures. Incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. Salary starts at $39.53 as per the Collective Agreement. The Thompson Airport offers a competitive benefits package. Closing date will be May 10, 2019. Applicants that are not certified as a mechanic need not apply. Apply by email or mail to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 Maggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca

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Insurance System Support Specialist Responsibilities: Will be primary point of communication with Brokers on issues related to company systems Develop expertise in company strategy, systems & processes in order to troubleshoot broker and internal technology issues and identify potential solutions Collaborate with external vendors to identify technology issues, develop solutions. Provide professional, informative, timely customer service Become fully licensed in General Insurance & Autopac – licensing requirements and training will be provided. Qualifications: Knowledge of Broker Management Systems an asset

Responsibilities: - Counselling clients on Autopac, Driver Licensing & General Insurance needs. Experience in insurance field would be an asset but we will provide training for successful applicant. Must have good communication skills, a pleasant personality, and enjoy working with the public. A pension and benefits plan is available. Salary based on experience. Only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted but we thank everyone for their interest. Deadline for submissions: May 24, 2019 Please send resume to: Cook & Cooke Insurance Brokers Box 600, 314 Edwards Ave. The Pas, Mb R9A 1K6 Attention: Sandra Kotz Email: Sandra.Kotz@CookandCooke.com

Problem solving & troubleshooting skills Able to analyze data with high accuracy Salary based on experience. Only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted but we thank everyone for their interest. Deadline for submissions: May 24, 2019

TITLE: Case Manager – Full Time Permanent Nelson House

Job Summary This position reports to the Case Management Supervisor and is responsible for providing services to families and children who are need of Child and Family services. This includes assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counselling, development of service plans, assists with basic needs, advocacy, and referral services.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities • To organize, present and record information in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and timely manner which allows a third party to understand the reason for a decision or the need for further action; maintain case files in compliance with the standards, policies and procedures of the Child and Family Services System. • To prepare documentation to support special needs applications, out of home placements, services to families, and all other documentation requirements to serve the needs of the child and Family. • To assess risk for child safety and conduct child development and family functioning assessments. • To implement, evaluating and adjusting case plans in collaboration with the client and others to establish goals and meet diverse client and family Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work, other combinations of education and experience will be considered • Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches with children and families • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent crisis intervention skills • Basic computer literacy • Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team • Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure • Demonstrated experience and skills in working with various ethnic/racial backgrounds with specific focus on the aboriginal issues • Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s License & be able to provide a clean Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact & Criminal Record Check upon hire

SALARY RANGE: CLOSING DATE: Submit All Applications to:

56, 557 – 78,422 Inclusive of NLA 4:30pm May 9th, 2019 Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB amanda@ncnwellness.ca Phone: 204-84-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351

Please send resume to: Cook & Cooke Insurance Brokers Box 600, 314 Edwards Ave. The Pas, MB R9A 1K6 Attention: Sandra Kotz Email: Sandra.Kotz@CookandCooke.com

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Administrative Support Clerk (Family Enhancement Program) One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The Administrative Support Clerk is responsible to provide administrative support services to the Family Enhancement Program staff and projects. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgement in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on matters. Qualifications: · Relative post-secondary education such as a diploma or certificate in an administrative/office course or a combination of education/experience will be considered · Minimum of 2 years in administration required · Effective written and verbal communication skills · Computer literacy, including effective working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required · Ability to use general office equipment efficiently and effectively · Superior time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision · Pro-active with an ability to work under own initiative with minimal direction, as well as within a team setting · Willingness and ability to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job · Motivated individual with proven initiative Working Conditions: · Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and Driver’s Abstract · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information · Must be willing to travel · Must have a valid driver’s license and access to vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Closing Date: Monday, May 13, 2019

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Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-023 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-023 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

TITLE: Foster Care Worker – Full Time Permanent Nelson House

Job Summary The Foster care worker reports to the NCN CFS Supervisor and combines both case management responsibilities for a Agency licensed Foster homes and coordination of Foster Care Placements. The incumbent will develop a strong working relationship with collateral placement resources, both internally and externally. In addition the successful applicant will assist in developing additional needed resources. Demonstrated Skills & Abilities • must be knowledgeable in the Child & Family Services Act and Foster care standards. • Recruit, train, license and support foster families. • Provide educational needs to foster homes by way of workshops, seminars and various resources. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines • Must be able to handle difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, independent judgment within specific guidelines and regulations • Ability to develop a rapport with collateral groups to convey information & communicating client needs effectively to supervisor, foster parents & co-workers • Maintain an up to date record of licensing and renewals of foster home and Place of Safety’s. • Assist in securing placement Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work, other combinations of education and experience will be considered • Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches with children and families • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent crisis intervention skills • Basic computer literacy • Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team • Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure • Demonstrated experience and skills in working with various ethnic/racial backgrounds with specific focus on the aboriginal issues • Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s License & be able to provide a clean Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact & Criminal Record Check upon hire

SALARY: 56,557 – 78,422 DEADLINE DATE: May 10th, 2019 SUBMIT RESUMES TO: Attention: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Fax: 204-484-2351 Phone: 204-484-2341

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School District of Mystery Lake Grade 2 Cree Bilingual Teacher Wapanohk Community School Permanent Position Start Date: September 2, 2019 Posting #_TE20190430-004

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The ideal candidate will have: The Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate â&#x20AC;˘ A Manitoba Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certificate or eligibility for Education Week 2018 in our schools. teacher certification in the Province of Manitoba. Education Week to all of the District staff. â&#x20AC;˘ Happy Fluent in Cree with strong speaking and writing skills It takes everyone to support our and writing Cree Syllabics. students in their learning. â&#x20AC;˘ A strong academic background and previous successful Thank you for all that you do to Cree Bilingual teaching experience. enrich the lives of our students. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of K-8 Manitoba Curriculum and crossâ&#x20AC;&#x153;You can teach a student a lesson for a day; curricular planning but if you can teach him to and learn by creating â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability experience in the curiosity, he will continue the learning process differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of as long as he lives.â&#x20AC;? Clay P. Bedford all learners. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to build a program with a northern perspective. Thank you. â&#x20AC;˘ A knowledge and sensitivity to the traditions and aspirations of students with diverse abilities and Board of Trustees background. The School District of Mystery Lake â&#x20AC;˘ A commitment in the instruction and assessment of provincial curricula. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent classroom management. Please direct applications stating qualifications, experience and references by Thursday, May 9, 2019 Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0C5 Ph. 677-6154 and/or Fax: 677-9528 You must apply online to be considered at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: IT Support Technician One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Director of Statistics & Technical Services and working closely with the IT Systems Analyst, the IT Support Technician is responsible for providing IT system support services for the Thompson office and community locations with travel as required. He or she will be responsible for hardware installation and set-up, computer maintenance and troubleshooting and communicating with users to address needs. This position may also assist with IT project management and other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary. Qualifications: Âˇ Grade 12 Âˇ Post-secondary education or diploma in computer science, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience is an asset Âˇ Knowledge of IT networking, operating systems, and servers Âˇ Knowledge of web design/application principles and tools Âˇ Good overall knowledge of programming concepts, software development cycles, and associated tools and platforms Âˇ Knowledge and experience working with databases Âˇ Knowledge of VPN networks, firewalls, encryption, and other aspects of network security technologies Âˇ High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, adaptability and prioritization Âˇ Effective communication skills both verbal and written with individuals at all levels of the Agency Âˇ Knowledge of applicable IT laws and regulations Âˇ Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills Âˇ Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills Âˇ Proficient with Microsoft Office products Âˇ Superior time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision Âˇ Motivated individual with proven initiative Working Conditions: Âˇ Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract Âˇ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information Âˇ Must be willing to travel Âˇ Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and access to vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Closing Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-024 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-024 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 19-032 Closing Date: May 17, 2019; or until filled Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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General Labourers Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently Thompson (866) 677.6450 seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideÂŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation. Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; â&#x20AC;˘ Good written and verbal communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Physically fit to perform all duties â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to multitask and problem solve â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to operate equipment as required â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literacy will be considered an asset EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY â&#x20AC;˘ Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ Shiftwork DENTAL HYGIENIST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FULL TIME POSITIONS

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Th e successful candidates will joinof a Health, dynamicthe team in providing Under the direction of the Director Dental Hygienist support to the facility located in the Swan River Valley will be responsible to implement andbeautiful deliver the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oral as it embarks on a(COHI)â&#x20AC;? new andprogram, exciting journey of producing siding Health Initiative which focuses on children for a growing from ages 0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; market. 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay improvewage oral and health among the 11 Louisiana-Pacifi c off ers aand competitive benefi t package in KTC First Nations accordance with thechildren. Collective Bargaining Agreement. LouisianaPacifi c is an equal The overall goalsopportunity of the COHIemployer. are: To reduce and delay dental decay among First Nationhowever, children;only to reduce need for for We thank all applicants, those the selected children to undergo dental treatment involving general interviews will beextensive contacted. Candidates will be subject anesthetic; to work with community partners such background as Aboriginal to successful completion of comprehensive Head Start and and health Maternal Child Health programs and schools to screening checks. bring proven toresume First Nations communities, Please forwardearly yourinterventions cover letter and to: and to improve familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding of their role in promoting Lorraine Schneider oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle Human Resource Generalist I

DUTIES (SUMMARY): Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. collection of Minitonas, appropriately completed â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure the P.O. Box 189, MB R0L 1G0permission/ consent(204) forms525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 Phone: â&#x20AC;˘ Providee-mail dental :screenings and surveys to determine the oral lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com health status and preventive treatment needs of each child â&#x20AC;˘ Provide pit and fissure sealants for children â&#x20AC;˘ Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children â&#x20AC;˘ Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay â&#x20AC;˘ Refer children who require urgent care â&#x20AC;˘ Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction â&#x20AC;˘ Oral health education and promotion activities â&#x20AC;˘ Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie. t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSJFT t 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF t $POUJOVJOH &EVDBUJPO t 3FNPUFOFTT "MMPXBODF t &YDFMMFOU #FOFĂśUT Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.) >Dental Assistant â&#x20AC;˘ Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker 5IPNQTPO (FOFSBM )PTQJUBM o 0QFSBUJOH 3PPN Aide 1BSU 5JNF '5& â&#x20AC;˘ Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain 5IFSF XJMM CF BO PQQPSUVOJUZ UP XPSL QBSU UJNF GPS UIF %FOUJTU JO preventive and health promotion programs BEEJUJPO UP UIJT QBSU UJNF QPTJUJPO â&#x20AC;˘ Travel within our Tribal area is essential. Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists â&#x20AC;˘ Others as deemed necessary

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

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The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge ofRegistry Federal/Provincial Health Care check, Systems. Person, Child Abuse check and Adult Abuse Registry and adhere â&#x20AC;˘ allMust be aHealth Registered (RDH), College of Dental to Northern RegionDental policies Hygienist and procedures. Hygienists of Manitoba Qualifications: t â&#x20AC;˘ Grade equivalent Must12 beeducation listed onorthe Registered Dental Hygienistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Extended t Successful of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required Practice completion Roster, College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association â&#x20AC;˘ Current CPR certification t Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet) â&#x20AC;˘ Outlook, Must have a valid Manitoba Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License at all times. t â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum (3) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as a Dental Assistant required Criminalthree Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred be submitted. t Ability to speak Cree an asset

A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references Please submit resume by Februarysupervisor, 2, 2018 to: should be submitted to: and your latest immeditate Lori Recruitment Officer Rasmussen, Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 867 Thompson Drive South Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 (204) 778-1477 23 Nickel Road Fax: Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.

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Telescopes and binoculars Gary Boyle

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Telescopes have come a long way since their invention in 1608. The simple refracting telescope consisted of two small lenses located at each end of a long tube. This “spyglass” was a great tool to magnify approaching enemy ships from a distance. Galileo Galilei heard of this new instrument and in 1609 constructed his own without seeing the original. By 1610, Galileo began pointing his refractor to the heavens, changing astronomy forever. This lowpower instrument revealed the four brightest moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, the crescent phases of Venus (at certain times in its orbit) and, of course, the heavily cratered moon. Sir Isaac Newton created the first reflecting telescope in 1668 which incorporated

a silvered mirror at the back of the optical tube instead of a front lens. Using a mirror was always in the minds of previous inventors and even Galileo after the refractor was created. The concave mirror of the reflector is curved like a makeup mirror and concentrates incoming

light to bring faint galaxies and other objects into view. Both optical designs are still used today by amateur astronomers and major observatories but much larger in size. If a telescope is not in your immediate future, a pair of binoculars is a

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great start, especially when introducing children to the night sky. I would suggest purchasing a wide angle variety of binoculars such as 7X35. This translates to 35mm wide front lenses that magnify seven times. Binoculars show large areas of sky and are great in locating some of the 110 objects on the Messier list. On the other hand, telescopes can magnify 80 times or more depending on the telescope size and eyepiece used. The fun is in the search and the adventure of star-hopping to distant treasures. But if a telescope is a must, I suggest starting with a six-inch or eightinch reflecting telescope. You now have the capability of viewing distant galaxies millions of light years away from dark skies. Although the optical tube design is the same, various models come with a heavy computerized mount and heavy tripod. The

best and least expensive way to learn the sky is with the Dobsonian type mount that relies on push power and operates like a tank turret – up, down, left, right. They can run from $500 to $600 compared to the eight-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain design computer automated telescope (CAT) costing towards $5,000. To track the sky, a computerized telescope requires a few input settings at your nightly setup such as location, date, time and a couple of known star positions. Finding a celestial object is as easy as punching a catalogue number on a keypad and watching the telescope move to the target. Keep in mind these are much heavier scopes that weigh about 33 kilograms or 73 pounds and up while the Dobsonian mount is about half the weight and very portable. I built my eight-inch f/6 Dobsonian in 1977 (above

photo) and it is a perfect portable scope when lecturing at provincial parks and campgrounds. I cannot stress enough to search out reputable telescope dealers online that know telescopes and love astronomy while staying away from camera shops and big box stores. Till next time, clear skies. Known as “The Backyard Astronomer,” Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He has been interviewed on more than 50 Canadian radio stations and local Ottawa TV. In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the International Astronomical Union has honoured him with the naming of Asteroid (22406) Garyboyle. Follow him on Twitter: @ astroeducator or his website: www.wondersofastronomy.com.

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Thompson, MB to Winnipeg, MB Departure: 6:00 AM- Friday running 6 days a week from Sunday Charters, Freight and Passengers Thompson, MB to Winnipeg, MB Book your ticket online purchase person at thestarting depot. from areorrunning 6 in days a week

Sunday to Friday

Thompson, MB Address Charters, Freight and Passengers Unit #8 Thompson Plaza Phone: 204-677-4181 Fax: 204-778-7661 Book your tickets online Email: or thompson@mahihkanbuslines.com purchase in person at the depot Find us on Facebook: Mahihkan Bus Lines

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Thompson, MB Address UNIT # 8 Thompson Plaza Telephone Number

www.mahihkanbuslines.com Fax # 204-778-7661 Email: thompson@mahihkanbuslines.com

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