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Book acouncillor, way to preserve on Two-term 40-year residentand Pennypass Byer thinks she has the right stuff to be Thompson’s next mayor memories of growing up in Churchill

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The race to become the next mayor of Thompson has its first official candidate: two-term councillor Penny Byer, who announced her candidacy May 7, about five-and-a-half months before the Oct. 24 election.

“I am honoured to have served two terms in office, one of them as deputy mayor, and I have learned much about the challenges of serving at a municipal level,” said Byer in a press release. “I feel I am ready to take a stronger position representing our city and helping us grow as a community.”

Byer told the Nickel Belt News in a May 9 interview that it had been 40 years to the day since she spent the first night in her Thompson home after having arrived in the community May 8, 1978 to start a job as the announcer-operator at the new CBC North Country Radio studio in Thompson. That history, she says, has given her a perspective about the challenges that face Thompson during the term of the next mayor and councillor and what she can expect the outcome to be.

“When we moved here Thompson was just getting

out of that bad time and the only thing that people could talk about was how people had been handing their keys in at the bank or, ‘Give me a dollar and you can take over my mortgage,’ or just up and leaving,” she recalls.

“I heard so many stories like that. The workforce at the mine went from 4,000 to 2,000. That was a 50 per cent cut. That’s not counting the businesses that were affected that serviced the mine and that’s not taking into account that the population was quite different than what it is now . The job losses [in 2018] are significant, there’s no question around that, but I think we’re much better positioned to grow out of it.”

Similarly, she says that her experience as a councillor during both the second term of former mayor Tim Johnston and the first and only term of current Mayor Dennis Fenske has given her ideas about what it means to lead.

“I’ve had an opportunity to compare two leadership styles and numerous styles of leadership from amongst councillors,” said Byer, who says her strength isn’t swiftness but thorough consideration of all the angles.

“I feel it’s important to get

all of the facts if you can and as many different interpretations … of those facts as possible to make the best choice possible. Sometimes I am a little slow to make a decision but that’s only because I want to weigh the evidence, so to speak, and I’ve seen what happens on council when you don’t take the time to do that and when you do take the time to do that and the results are generally much better when you take the time.”

For all the doom and gloom scenarios that have been put forth for Thompson with the permanent closure of Vale’s smelter and refinery this summer looing over the city, Byer says there are still signs that people in the business of making money believe that the economy of Thompson will navigate the troubled waters ahead.

“I think were’ very fortunate that we’ve had the number of people, the number of investors wanting to invest in Thompson,” she said.

“We didn’t chase after the liquor store, we didn’t chase after McDonald’s. These are people who believe in Thompson, and Walmart as well, these are people who are making huge capital investments or improvements in Thompson and they did

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Penny Byer Two-term Thompson councillor Penny Byer annoucned her candidacy for mayor in the Oct. 24 municipal election May 7.

it because, let’s face it, professional acquaintances I want to continue to grow they are major corpora- as well just to weigh things as a person which you certions, they do their home- out. I had to take a really tainly do when you take on work, they know whether good look at the things that leadership roles. I want to a place is worth investing I’m involved with now and help others grow, which is in or not so obviously they do they really need me or part of leadership. Everythink Thompson is worth are they just as good getting body says they want to give investing in.” in other people and develop- back to their community and True to her nature, Byer ing new people?”

I don’t want to just give back Nickel Belt Newscommunity, photo by Ian Graham said she’s been mulling over For Byer, the decision to my I want Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up,about mostlywanting in Churchill. the decision of whether or is to leave to make sure that there’s a not to put her name forth a good community for fu- fantastic community waitBY IAN GRAHAM the harsh weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say as a mayoral candidate for ture generations of Thomp- ingFor forallour grandchildren 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 and the dangers of polar about half of her second sonites, including her own and great-grandchildren. I Though she’s now written when I get through.”

I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it term on council. young granddaughter who just want to make sure that a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would “I’ve been thinking about lives here. we try to put those things in ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchthis for about two years “Different styles of place that, despite the difAddictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat.

A Churchill woman is charged now or maybe longer,” leadership are required at ficult financial times we’re Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I with multiples offences after she said. “I had to weigh certain times in history,” going to be facing, that we Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the RCMP executed a search warrant things carefully. I checked Byer said. “I just think that can still prevail over it and ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though May 5 on Radisson Street and with my family and no, not some of the skills that I do I’ve got every confidence always thought she would you know what, this his- tory and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and seized approximately 37 grams all of my family is thinking have, some of the successes we will. Thompson has been do. tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson of cocaine and 10 grams of mathis is a good idea. Some that I’ve had in the past, are in a much worse time than it “In my youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go rijuana along with cash and drug of them are. I checked with the skill set that we need is right now and it came out felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the paraphernalia. family and friends and a few right now in Thompson and of it so we can do the same.” said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on Rose Marie Lavallee, 46, faces 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 four charges of possessing a conthe 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 trolled substance and a charge of 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.” possession of a controlled subfor 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 stance for the purpose of traffick‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book under her belt, ing and was scheduled to appear right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try in provincial court in Thompson a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any parents there. would we feel A longer, womanher has been and charged withHow second-degree murdertoinproduce Oxfordanother.

House after a May 7. 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 died“Iof have another May book8.in 30-year-old man taken to the community’s nursing station his injuries a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to me,” to she says. in “It’s a darker still are. 30, was remanded Margaret Chubb, into custody and scheduled appear provincial writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said court “Myin cousin owns Thompson Maythe 10. leave your home community story, more about personChurchill RCMP seized cocaine, my writing. I write very put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” and we’re going to displace al 8growth Oxford House RCMPshe were called to the nursing station May around and 7:20 struggles. a.m. when marijuana and it. cash arrested clear and that’s It’s and there. for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. you somewhere else and during all Maybe in thewith nextafiweapon. ve years they received a report of a male with injuries suffered an assault aSome woman during drug raid 5. people say ait’s kind of May is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do. Police Because of andthat, yourboth loved ones House and your it’s something focus on say Chubb the victim, Oxford residents, knew each I’ll other. blunt or direct. I don’t RCMP tend photo never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard and to the history is gone?’” doing.” investigating.

Oxford House RCMP RCMP Major Crime Unit continue

Churchill RCMP seize coke, weed and cash

Woman charged with murder after man killed in Oxford House

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RCMP done reviewing video of people given ride in police pickup outside Thompson bar IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The RCMP has completed its review of an incident in which an on-duty member gave a ride home to several people outside a Thompson bar at closing time May 5, a video of which was posted on Facebook and has received more than 160,000 views as of the morning of May 9.

The video showed several women getting into the back of an RCMP pickup and one man placing something in the bed of the pickup and saluting the person taking the video before getting into the truck as well.

“My friends and I, along with our

designated driver, waited in the parking lot for a text from a friend inside,” said Tori Yetman, who shot the video. “While we waited we saw the truck pull up and that group of people jump inside of it and put what is clearly an eight-pack of Budweiser in the back of the truck.”

“We have completed our review of the incident and have dealt with it internally,” Manitoba RCMP media relations officer Tara Seel told the Nickel Belt News May 9. “We expect our officers to have some degree of discretion in the communities we police that allows them to ensure the safety of persons who have been drinking and to prevent impaired driving.”

Friday, March 2, 2018

Columnists

We must work together for our kids’ safety

A video screen capture shows a man placing what may be alcohol in the bed of an RCMP pickup while women get into the back seat outside a Thompson bar May 5.

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May 4 Winnipeg brush fire kills Bunibonibee Cree Nation members found burned

Government increasingly out of touch MP Report Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca

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While the people of Churchill are facing skyrocketing food prices be-

Niki Ashton

rity chef with him on an eight-day trip that was for most of the time nothing more than a junket.

should be focussing on the kind of issues we face here in the north in terms of healthcare,

I will be fighting to bring this increasingly out of touch government to account.

Manitoba Metis Federation holding province-wide election 31 Standing up to protect Manitoba’s best May interests

This week Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation celebrated the lives of Keethan Lobster, Mattheo Moore-Spence and Terrence Spence.

These beautiful bright 13- and 11-year-old boys from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation died on April 28 and like Thirty-two candidates are Thompson Region direc- qualifications confirmed elections are required, adso many kids were cycling, enjoying the first warm days, theexpenditures. period for challentakeneed place to whenOur theygovernment’s were struck by rea drunk driver. to improve the running for 22 positions in tors – will not have to stand andcare together On the vance son polls this will week, ges expires. the Manitoba Metis Federafor election as there are no May 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 Unlike many other kids, they challenges all cently so announced provlivesfaced of Manitobans. latter issue, we have been explain to northerntion (MMF) province-wide additional candidates, but Incumbent David Charp.m. and May 25 from 3 tooincial common on First Nations.

Not just the gravel road and federal joint Many more such collabclear in opposing the fed- ers why they support election May 31, three of elections will likely be netrand is the only candidate p.m. until 9 p.m.

Regular kelly.bindle.mla.offi ce@gmail.com with no lighting. eral government’s reduc- Prime Minister Justin funding agreement of orative projects will unfor vice-president fortion president, while there polls will be open May 31 to Keethan’s mum committed year His grand$63 million to bring high-suicide foldain theago. future, arising them in the Thompson cessary to annual increases Trudeau’s decision Constituency Office: region. of the Winnipeg Region are four candidates for from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. mother had raised him since then in a trailer that was home speed Internet access to from federal-provincial in health spending - a cut annual increases in Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Winnipeg citizenstransfers who wish to to residents 18 people. of northern, agreements in areas such The Thompson region and for regional directors Southeast, reduction that willand cost Métis health-care MB R8N 2B7 in the Winnipeg, Southeast Northwest regional voteprovince. in the MMF elecKeethan hadremote a dream.ManiHis last words to his Uncle Curtis candidates – Julyda La- Thompson, rural and as housing, early learning Manitoba moredirector than $2 to our Metis coun- positions, and three candishouldManitoba ensure they govare Thompson and Northwest 204-677-2066 Lobster “I am going to graduate from college like gimodiere toba were, communities will and child care, workforce billion over 10 years, and tionsOur Kelly for Bindle Region vice-president and cil regions, though this will dates for Winnipeg Region on the voters’ list for the you, uncle.” lift limits, alter prospects development, Indigenous at a time when our resi- ernment will continue with which they are In Canada, one of the wealthiest countriesand in the world, Mildred Dorion and Vin- not be certain until all the vice-president. and transform lives.

This initiatives infrastrucdents’ health needs are local working in partnership cent Mark Parenteau for nominees have had all their For positions for which registered by May 9. conin is 2018, haveexample to ask ourselves why? justweone of ture investments. But our not well-served by a fed- which this approach has increasing. with Ottawa, while We need to work with First Nations to build communities eral government policy or been absolutely necessary more than 150 projects in government’s responsibilManitoba’s provin- tinuing to take action to that kids can safe in, from paths lights to roads. which our be provincial gov-bikeity is totorepresent the best approach, we will speak are the federal carbon tax, cial Liberals, who held protect Manitoba’s inKeethan, Terrence. interests of Manitobans. up for them. federal business tax chan- a town-hall meeting on terests and to make our ernment Matthew, and the federal We will not forget and weSo will workManitobans to build saferare Three key issues for ges and federal health- health care in Thomp- province stronger. government have you worked when communities for kids like you across Canada.

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High winds caused multiple power outages in Northern Manitoba May 9.

A Manitoba Hydro spokesperson said the first call about an outage came in at 6 a.m. regarding a loss of power to 400 customers including the Thompson Airport. Hydro staff found a tree on a power line and restored service around 7:15 a.m.

“Following the restoration subsequent calls were received with outages affecting the communities of Thompson, Wabowden, Paint Lake, Cross Lake, Lac Brochet, all caused by high winds,” said Manitoba Hydro media relations officer Bruce Owen.

Thompson had numerous power outages, with the largest – affecting 154 customers – on the southern end of town reported at 10:38 a.m. and another affecting 94 customers on the east side of Thompson reported at 11:08 a.m. That power outage resulted in the cancellation of afternoon classes at Wapanohk Community School, though power was restored in the area around 12:30 p.m.

Owen said about 20 staff in the Thompson region were dealing with outages, including additional crews called in from The Pas. Poles were broken and power lines down along Liz Lake Road at Paint Lake, multiple trees were on power lines along Cabin Road at Paint Lake, and crews were dealing with sparking wires in Wabowden.

Thompson had winds of 30 kilometres per hour gusting to as high as 70 kilometres per hour beginning 5 a.m. May 9, according to Environment Canada.

High winds May 9 knocked down trees, including two on Ashberry Place in Thompson, and caused multiple power outages in Thompson and other communities.

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City council passes budget, squabbles over water bills

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After going over the numbers at a pubic hearing, Thompson city council approved the 2018−19 budget during their May 7 meeting.

With deputy mayor Colleen Smook absent, council passed the resolution and levy bylaw to approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year by a decisive 6−2 margin. However, many of the councillors who voted in favour of the $31.5 million budget admitted that they had to make some hard decisions given the current economic climate.

“This was probably the most difficult budget deliberations this council has had,” said Coun. Blake Ellis.

“We made $470,000 worth of cuts, which were very necessary. And I think it also sets up our next council … for their first budget deliberations and there’ll probably be more additional cuts at that point.”

Outside of slashing funds to organizations like the Thompson Recycling Centre and the School District of Mystery Lake, the latter of which won’t be receiving any more grant-in-lieu money until 2022, this budget also outright eliminated summer day camps.

Councillors Ron Matechuk and Duncan Wong voted against the budget, with the former claiming that the city is “going deeper and deeper

into the public’s pocket for money.”

However, city councillor and mayoral candidate Penny Byer maintained that the finance committee came up with a sound budget given the parameters and time frame that they had to work with.

“The fact that we’ve been able to maintain our capital projects, which are not coming through tax dollars, primarily from grants and reserves, the fact that we can continue to grow and improve our infrastructure, in that way, I think is positive.”

Mayor Dennis Fenske wrapped up this section of the meeting by saying that the next couple of years will present even more financial challenges, especially since the provincial government has, to date, committed zero funds towards the Mining Community Reserve Fund.

“I’m extremely disappointed with [Trade Minister] Minister [Blaine] Pederson’s response to date on the mining reserve fund.

Extremely disappointed with the fact that he was in Thompson on [April 30] and would not meet with council to discuss this high priority issue. We will continue to lobby the government, to work hard to soften the blow that will come to this community over the next two, three and four years. And it will be a challenge. We can’t sugarcoat it. But, as with the [Manitoba] Games, we’re up

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Coun. Ron Matechuk uses visual aids to try and prove that the leak at Water X back in November 2017 came from their service line and not the city’s water main. to challenges and we have the people to do that job.”

To see the 2018−19 budget in its entirety, please visit the “files and downloads” section of the city’s official website.

Motion to rescind water main repair bills During the middle portion of the meeting, Wong and Matechuk brought up some old wounds from a April 9 council meeting by submitting motions to rescind two water repair bills that ended up costing the city $57,215.74.

Back in November 2017, two contractors had to fix a leak at the Water X Industrial Services building on Station/ Nelson Road after the original repair team discovered that the problem stemmed from the city’s water main line.

However, Wong and Matechuk contend that the leak originated from Water X’s service line all along, which made it the company’s responsibility to fix.

Matechuk attempted to make his point on Monday by using visual aids and stated that the city should

have dealt with the owner of Water X directly instead of taking their directions from the Manitoba Water Services Board.

Meanwhile, Wong believes that the administration deliberately withheld key information about this case in the time leading up to the April 9 meeting where council was asked to vote on whether or not they should pay these bills.

However, the rest of council felt they had enough information to make an educated decision and said that

they have an obligation to pay their local contractors.

“Our resident contractors should be paid, because, for some of them, especially facing an uncertain future, one bill that doesn’t get paid could really affect their bottom line and whether they can continue to do business or not,” said Byer.

In the end, both motions to rescind were shot down by the majority of council.

The next council meeting is at City Hall on May 22 at 7 p.m.

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British trailhead. in his memoirs, appealthat led him to bring they was heading down the side tough being a tourist ... in has lived in Grand you to church on SunmeasChrist beside me, during the initial day.

One, Another merchant I While looking at a large and I wasn’t disappointed you want in the paper bag The Snow Lake Chamber red by had ing to him to return to the faith to others.

If hiked the 2.5 miles to we had just come up. We a state filled with tourists!

Rapids, Easterville uallyhe an day ortinask them to pray open and personable stopped at was Arpin KitchChrist to win me collection of knives that in the of chocolate rum in front of the table item of Commerce should feel hen Ireland.

He was eventuyou believe in Christ, the top of a mountain and noted that her vehicle would Editor’s Note: col- brittle I took home with me you ation Thompson. merchant by the nameand of en. Jill Arpintoiscomfort a local lady were on sale, anThis affable interested in.The At satisfied with the job they with you. Be joyful in andare s of age back allydown ordained bishop thenwas like St. Patrick the same route be onChrist the other side of the umn forand the … other than there wasn’t the close of the show, they have done on the event t, but Marilyn was very interest- who sells Epicure, Tuppersellingintended chocolate andshe restore meat the gent fourtohours. .. Gospel addingto trail when arrived lave to ining sent take the you have a mission to your encounters with main focus of her work March 9 Nickel Belt News kelly.bindle.mla.offi to listen to.

She was ware, and Pampered Chef that enough ofLet it! Christ with- draw one ticket from each these pastce@gmail.com four years. nuts vied for my attenin adult education, Christ beneath me, early the Hempworx only thingpreached they’d bottom and offered to give but under that Ireland.

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Christ in hearts that are found in the canand again, I know this from me about this trader was a Penny Parade is a long still waiting for ourorgancall… little community for future Kelly Bindle n both three leaves on its stem, about God, about his which ds doizing and instructing in Happy St. Patrick’s in all who love me nabis plant and the oil is firsthand experience. his vast repertoire of nuttable stocked with a variety The annual trade show is shows. badly to explain the Trinity.

A love for them, how to t their Christ in mouth of refu- legend says that Patrick pray and how to make Day! Enjoy the celebra- the various ministries, y.y This sacramental preparafriend and stranger.

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Theodicy - The Book of Job Part 1 What is meant term Theodicy is by thethe attempt “Good Greek to findNews?” a singleThe reason that word literally might“evangel” justify God’s creation translates “good It of the world wenews.” find ourisselves fromin. this Greek word we get the four evangelists Traditional answers do Matthew, Mark, Luke and not seem to supply the John.

It is from this AugusGreek complete answer. word get the modern tinianwe theodicies focus on term the “evangelical.”

Book of Genesis and It is the good of punishment, but news stain and love. loves us to and breakGod in their attempt atcame to earth in natural the person tribute all the and ofmoral Jesusevils Christ bringto in thetoworld the God to men thelove acts ofofa single man and woman andintoa show how and women concrete thatthat deserved punishment way they could underis justly proportioned.

Irestand, accept and through neanbetheodicies focus on which transformed.

Mark the Epistles St. Paul and would use theof phrase “good character development, but news” 12 times in his gosthe The strain and gospels break in of the pel. other face of evil that and is soJohn great Matthew, Luke it destroys character more would be called gospels oftenMark’s than not.

Neither offrom use of the fer an explanation God’s phrase, as they toofor repeat general practice of notThat interthat basic storyline. vening the world love was in uniquely the either love to prevent evilservice or to explain that is service, even undeserved andMark, unremitted unto death. For that evil.would Both correctly the love find itsstate ultimimportance free ate expressionofinhuman the cross. will, but seriously Human beings mightstumble reject over but the fact human free love, Godthat would conwill to itself not require tinue love.does Nothing under God non-intervention heaven and earth, not even ain the areas prevention and cross, couldofseparate human explanation. beings from the love of God The BookinofJesus Job however as embodied Christ. does offer an Not even death interesting could trianswer: ess love umph overthe this selfl unconquerof human beings God. able love. This Jesusfor Christ It would seem to address would rise from the death problem an and unequal asthe proof of thatoffact his distribution of resurrecevils, the divinity.

After his common destruction tion, he would continue toof character through extend that offer of evil loveand to

Spiritual Thoughts robsutherlandlaw@gmail.com Rob Sutherland him that heorhas, on all thatand hadall literally metaevery side?

You have phorically betrayed himblessand ed him the work his hands, put on thatofcross. and possessions have Thehis phrase “good news” increased in the land.

But had the dimension of royal stretch out your now, proclamation to it.hand In Jesus’ andand touch all that he rouhas, time beyond, it was and heused will curse you toemyour tinely

by Roman face.”to(Job 1:9-11) Satan perors formally introduce says God is to wrong in his proclamations the people, judgment births, on Job.the Job comis not especially really “blameless, upright, ing of someone new into oneworld, who fears and turns the andGod ascensions evil.”the Jobcoming is a sinner. tofrom power, of While may intendnew the the reignJob of something he does These so for reasons ingood, the world. occaof selfi shness. lies sions were timesTherein for festive the motive throughout and therein the lies celebration the sin.

Job loves God only empire. A representative for what he get from illustration cancan be found in him: the good life, Priene, Turkey datedeternal to 9 life.which Job’s love for God not BC heralds theisantrue love, because it is not nual celebration of the birth essemperor love. It isAugustus manipulaofselfl the tion.

And God missed Caesar: “the birthdaythat. of Thegod consequences sigthe was for theare world nifibeginning cant. God has erred intidthe the of joyful simplest of matters.

God has ings which have been prothereforeon losthis his account.” authority to claimed judgeproclamations and should set were down Such from the throne of heaven. always historical events inAnd since something Job is humanity augurating new at its best, all human beings in world. are fundamentally selfish.

For Mark however, the Selfishness makes a meantwo kingdoms – the kingingful relationship between dom of Caesar and the

kingdom Jesus question of could not–bewere setdifferent kind.chooses The lordtled. Godinthen Job as his champion in ship ofpersonal Caesar was one efthis trial by ordeal and and God fected through conquest authorizes his destruction. preserved through violence.

(Jobthrone 1:13-19; God His was2:7-8) in Rome. cannot tell of Job reason The consent thethe governed toforit the did evil not that enterwill intobefall the him, lestCaesar’s that give Job a reapicture. subjects son or a motive shly were subjects in to theselfi worst love God. The merethe factsubthat sense of the word: Satan carries the planof is jugated.

The out lordship irrelevant. is causally Jesus ChristGod however was responsible the samelove way one effectedinthrough thatpreserved a godfather is causally and through love. responsible for aauthorizing His throne was cross, ulone of ahis lieutenants to timately throne in heaven. commit murder mayThe consent of theand governed even has tohem, it was at though the veryheheart notthe carried out the actJesus’ itself. of relationship.

The onlywere issuesubjects is whether subjects in God is morally blameworthy the best sense of the word:

those who hadwould voluntarily the plaintiff suffer surrendered submitted temporal andor eternal damto love.for In raising that respect, theit nation it. And political imagery rulwas not subject to of appeal. er-subject morphs into of a In his Oath, Job’s proof more deeply his claim is apsychological lengthy posiimagery of friend-friend tive and negative confession or lover-beloved. was (Job 29:2-25 andThis 31:1-40 something truly in the respectively).

He new is innocent world. of any wrongdoing in the The 20th Jewmatter that century would justify ish Montefiore had thescholar evil that has befallen this of deserving Jesus: that him.to Hesay is not of God would unquestionably punishment for sin. He is receive, from any nation, not deserving of character development forinimmaturall who sought him reity. The evil suffered is pentance washelong known undeserved evil at preceded the hand in the Judaism that of God. his Jesus; butHe thatasserted God would Redeemer Godout could actually seek the conunfirm that first testimony.

(Job repentant as a Good 19:25-29)seeks out a lost Shepherd Thirdly, it created sheep and bring themtwo to summary and default judgrepentance transformments: and ation wasvindication something new condemnation.

The into vindicathat Jesus brought the tion was a finding world: good newsoftocausal Jew responsibility.

The plaintiff and Gentile alike. was innocent of the evil and Rob Sutherland is a suspicion of that had befallen graduate University of him. Theand actual one whoHall had Toronto Osgoode inflicted wasHe deemed causLaw School is a criminally responsible. issued al defence lawyerItwith 30

God and human beings impossible both in this life or the next. God’s very plan in creation is a complete failure and should be scrapped. All humankind should therefore be destroyed. It was a charge that was both devilish in its origin and its design. In and through this charge, Satan puts God on trial in the court of heaven and in the court of public opinion.

The story then takes an unexpected turn. God does not dismiss Satan’s charge as false on the grounds of his own omniscience.

God accepts Satan’s challenge and will try to prove him wrong in the court of public opinion. To settle the question of whether righteousness in the sense of selflessness exists separately from reward, God authorizes the creation of the world in which we find ourselves. It is a world filled with undeserved evil and unremitted suffering. It is a world where evil triumphs over good more often than not. It is a world where suffering destroys character more often than it builds it.

It is a world where the very existence of God is in doubt.

For if there were certainty that God exists and rewards those who serve him, the

in doing so. The author pos- automatically. The conits a selfless love for human demnation was a finding NOTICE OFasSALE – Property stored at: Miller beings for God a morally of moral blameworthiness. suffi reason sendingRd,ItThompson attached blame, shame thecient Mover, 84forBerens MB R8N evil into the world, a reason and guilt on the one who 1X2, will be sold by auction on Saturday, May that makes him causally re- had inflicted the evil. It did 26, 2018 11 evil, a.m.but in Thompson Manitoba. sponsible foratthat not issue automatically. It Auction location - Miller the Mover warehouse, not morally blameworthy involved a formal curse that for84 it.Berens Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1X2.have to the plaintiff would The story shifts to goods Job. speak onby theKaren one who had Sale of household owned Tensions build and Job inflicted the evil.

Ballantyne, Stephanie Fontaine, David Killen, launches an Oath of InnoThis is high drama: an apMacagainst Labelle, Ian and McKay. God cence God to Shaoullie, know peal to Alice God, through the reason for evil in the and against God for crimes world. This was a cross- against humanity. Satan had cultural ancient lawsuit with prophesied Job would curse three dimensions, reserved God to his face. And Job has for difficult cases where the now set in motion the foroffender was not known mal legal machinery to do or if known, could not be exactly that, to curse God, compelled to come to court and to have God execute to answer for evil inflicted. that judgment on himself, if First, it was a summary no morally sufficient answer trial in absentia. No for- is forthcoming from God. mal court was required; Rob Sutherland is a the Oath itself made God graduate of University of himself the court. And God Toronto and Osgoode Hall had promised to hear the Law School He is a crimcase and execute judge- inal defence lawyer with 30 ment. (1 Kings 8:31-32; years experience, a member 2 Chronicles 6:22-23). No of the bars of Ontario, Alsummons was required. The berta, Newfoundland, Nova Oath was deemed service. Scotia and Manitoba. He is Job’s statement of claim is a Senior Canadian Fellow a simple one. God is the au- at the Mortimer J. Adler thor of undeserved evil in Centre for the Studies of the the world and must explain Great Ideas, an American himself. God has deprived think-tank based in ChiJob and humankind of the cago. He has published one reason why. (Job 27:2) It book “Putting God on Trial: is however a selfless act on the biblical Book of Job,” a Job’s part. The selfish move defence of God’s goodness would have been to remain in the face of his authorsilent, to say nothing, or, ization of undeserved and even worse, to falsely repent unremitted evil in the life of of sins he had not commit- Job and the world, which ted. The man of God must is taught at a number of speak the truth at all times, Canadian, American and even it involves confronting Indian universities and God. available through Amazon.

Second, it required only He is writing a second book the plaintiff’s sworn testi- “Putting Jesus on Trial: the mony. It was rarely used biblical Gospels of Matthew, because if that testimony Mark, Luke and John,” a dewas wrong in any aspect, fence of Jesus’ divinity.

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mostly importantly, God’s non-intervention to prevent and explain such evils.

The story opens with the judgment that Job is “blameless, upright, one who fears God and turns away from evil.” (Job 1:1) God himself will twice endorse that judgement (Job 1:8; 2:3) and even expand on it “there is no like him on the earth.”

(Job 2:3) Job’s blamelessness verges on sinlessness.

The Hebrew word “tam” for “blameless” is the same one word describing Satan prior to his fall (Ezekiel 28:13).

As God says, there is “no reason” in Job that merits the quantity and quality of the evil that befalls Job. (Job 2:3). The evil that befalls Job is not presented as punishment for his or anyone else’s sin. The evil that befalls Job is not presented as a means of character development, for some immaturity in his character. The Book of Job is all about character exposition, not character punishment or character development. That character exposition is in terms of Job’s selfless love for God. The story deepens with Satan’s challenge of God’s judgment on Job: “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have you not put a fence around

years experience, a member of the bars of Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Manitoba. He is a Senior Canadian Fellow at the Mortimer J. Adler Centre for the Studies of the Great Ideas, an American think-tank based in Chicago. He has published one book “Putting God on Trial: the biblical Book of Job,” a defence of God’s goodness

in the face of his authorization of undeserved and unremitted evil in the life of Job and the world, which is taught at a number of Canadian, American and Indian universities and available through Amazon. He is writing a second book “Putting Jesus on Trial: the biblical Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,” a defence of Jesus’ divinity.

Notice of Environment Act Proposal Manitoba Sustainable Development has received a proposal pursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following operation and invites public participation in the review process: THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY –WATER TREATMENT PLANT – FILE: 5964.00 A proposal has been filed by the Thompson Regional Airport Authority for the construction and operation of a water supply system to service the Thompson airport. The system would consist of two wells, a reverse osmosis water treatment plant, and a reject water pipeline from the water treatment plant running southwest across airport property to PR 391, and then northwest along PR 391 to Birch Tree Lake. The system would have a treated water capacity of 1.7 litres per second, and would reject 0.34 litres per second. Construction of the system would begin in the summer of 2018.

Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to comment on the proposal should contact Bruce Webb, Environmental Engineer, in writing or by email at bruce.webb@gov.mb.ca or by telephone at 204-945-7021, not later than June 11, 2018. Further information is available from the Online Public Registry: www. manitoba.ca/sd/eal/registries/index.html Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act. Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 1007 Century Street Winnipeg MB R3H 0W4 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 Fax: 204-945-5229 Website: www.manitoba.ca/sd/eal

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Deerwood School choral risers paid off thanks to two more donations

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Deerwood School’s Grade 2-6 choir performed the two songs that constitute their entries into this year’s Festival of the Arts as a way of saying thank you for donations that enabled them to buy a set of new choral risers May 3.

“They are something that is an asset, an investment in our school for many, many years to come and so we

hope that anybody who has a chance to use them will enjoy them and feel the difference and feel confident in their music making,” Deerwood music teacher Peter Frigo told students and invited guests from the Knights of Columbus and the Thompson Community Foundation before leading the choir through a song called “Ghost Ship” as well as a Gaelic lullaby on top of

the new risers.

Grand Knight Mario Leclerc of the Knights of Columbus presented Frigo with a cheque for $250, while the Thompson Community Foundation’s Colin Bonnycastle presented a cheque for $3,630.75. These donations, combined with an earlier donation of $250 from United Steelworkers Local 6166, means that the risers are now fully paid off, Frigo said.

Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Deerwood School Grade 2-6 choir students performed their two Thompson Festival of the Arts entries at an assembly May 3 to thank invited guests Mario Leclerc of the Knights of Columbus and Colin Bonnycastle of the Thompson Community Foundation for donations that helped the school buy a set of new choral risers.

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Thompson Hotel Association executive director brings past hospitality experience to new position

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Becoming the first executive director of the recently incorporated Thompson Hotel Association isn’t so much a new career for former City Centre Mall manager Keith MacDonald as it is a return to his roots.

Prior to managing the mall for the past seven years, MacDonald was involved in the Thompson hospitality business as manager of the Thompson Inn and Burntwood Hotel, a continuation of a career that began before he first came to the Hub of the North 13 years ago.

“I’ve worked across Canada in corporate and resort properties in big cities, in resorts like Banff National Park, so I have a feel for the different types of hospitality industries that are out there,” said MacDonald, who was hired from a pool of about 30 applicants to work on behalf of all Thompson hotels and short-term accommodation providers to increase occupancy and, therefore, accommodation tax revenues for the city, which has already committed $400,000 of that money to fund the association.

“We have 14 members, we have a board of directors that directs me of course,” said MacDonald in an April 27 interview at the association’s offices on Copper Road. “The idea is to put heads on pillows is basically how the mandate works. As long as I can increase the revenues for the hotels, they also will increase the revenues for the visitors coming and paying the hotel accommodation tax and the City of Thompson will collect more revenue.

It’s a win-win situation as long as I do well and I plan on doing very well.”

MacDonald started as the Thompson Hotel Association executive director at the beginning of April, the best of times and worst of times for the hospitality industry in the city. On the down side, Vale Manitoba Operations has begun issuing layoff notices to smelter and refinery workers in preparation for the permanent shutdown of those facilities and their operations this summer, which could mean fewer room nights at Thompson hotels from mining-related contractors in the immediate future. However, it also comes on the heels of a successful Manitoba Games hosted by Thompson in March, which exposed many new people to the amenities and attractions of the Nickel City.

“That was a very big

event, so the idea here is to capitalize on that marketing and keep that good feeling about Thompson going because that’s exactly what tourism’s about. It’s about branding yourself properly,” says MacDonald, noting that local hotels experienced a bump in business in a frequently slow time of year as a result of the games. “The hotels were basically full, I think. I haven’t talked to each and every one of them but the major players I know for sure were full.”

Looking ahead, however, the key to increasing the number of people staying in Thompson hotels and the amount of accommodation tax they generate is not so much about massive one-time events as it is about attracting more small groups of short-term visitors.

“Tourism is a fickle thing because it takes a long time to develop,” MacDonald admits. “You have to have the product, right, and that’s what we need. We have to have a real drawing card and product development’s really important so that’d be part of my mandate.”

Apart from trying to capitalize on Churchill-bound tourists by getting them to spend a day or two in Thompson on either or both ends of their polar bear- or beluga-viewing excursions, MacDonald says that Thompson has amenities like a ski hill and cross-country trails that can appeal to visitors from elsewhere in Manitoba, as well as recreational and

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham After seven years as manager of the City Centre Mall, Keith MacDonald has returned to his hospitality industry roots by joining the fledgling Thompson Hotel Association as its first executive director.

wilderness opportunities that locals know all about – like Paint Lake and exceptional fishing – that haven’t been positioned to draw in as many visitors as they could.

“It will create jobs once we establish a good product and we start advertising more about our natural pristine beauty and the natural things that we already have that not a lot of people know that we have,” he says. “We want to help develop any entrepreneur business type even with the First Nations communities. This is an option for them too

as well because they have a lot of history in this area, a lot of culture and there’s a lot of people in the world that are interested in different cultures and like to learn about things and they will spend a good chunk of their money to come here. We have all the natural tools here we just have to get the people together to believe that this is a viable product and we can

market it to the world.”

Although it is his job, MacDonald says helping to diversity Thompson’s economy and improve its image beyond city limits isn’t just about paying his bills.

“Every time I went anywhere in this world I’ve been promoting Thompson and saying, ‘You know what, it’s not all that you think it is,” he says.

He also says the municipal government deserves credit for agreeing to work as a funding partner with the Thompson Hotel Association.

“They actually did do us a huge favour for the tourism industry going forward and it was good to see that we can finally communicate that this is important and can be an important economic driver for the community,” MacDonald says.

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Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson The 2018−19 board of directors for Spirit Way Inc. pose for a photo following their April 25 annual general meeting at the Meridian Hotel. From left to right: Keith MacDonald, Heather Bonner, Nick DiVirgilio, Marion Morberg and Edward Palmer. The board also includes Duncan Regier.

Spirit Way reviews hits and misses of 2017

BY KYLE DARBYSON

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During an April 25 annual general meeting at the Meridian Hotel, the various members of Spirit Way Inc. celebrated one of their busiest years in recent memory.

According to project co-ordinator Volker Beckmann, Spirit Way spearheaded nine different initiatives in 2017 to help promote Thompson’s culture, history and overall potential as a tourism destination.

This included the second Wolf and Carnivore Conference in October and brand new ventures like AuroraFest 150, which featured 52 different events over the course

of 10 days in September.

One of these 52 activities even garnered national attention when 2,033 Thompsonites gathered at Red Sangster Ball Field on Sept. 21 to shatter the Guinness World Record for group wolf howling.

As of right now, the members of Spirit Way are still in the middle of putting together their official submission to Guinness, which isn’t due until September 2018.

“We have to be very careful … that we’re submitting the right information,” said Beckmann. “Because 30 per cent of Guinness attempts worldwide get rejected because of technicalities, so that’s why we’re taking so

long.”

While these kind of events were designed to make a big splash, Spirit Way also took on smaller beautification projects last summer, like updating their historical displays around town and installing a new wolf statue at the local RCMP detachment.

However, this increased level of activity did come at a cost.

Even though Spirit Way did end the year with an overall surplus of $3,957.04, they lost money on some of their larger-scale activities.

According to report from CHTM, AuroraFest 150 ran a deficit of $12,721.74

while the Wolf and Carnivore Conference went $2,115.94 over budget.

During the AGM, Beckmann explained that Spirit Way ran a deficit for AuroraFest because they ended up having to pay $26,000 to set up the wolf display that was one of the event’s main attractions.

“At the time we were hoping that the fencing could be done with $200−$300 from a Northern Manitoba [company] that would save us the cost for mobilization and transportation. We couldn’t do that and it turns out, two weeks before, we had to call a company all the way from

Winnipeg just for us.”

Spirit Way’s finances still ended up in the black at the close of 2017, thanks in large part to funding they received from the city, the province and the federal government.

After recently receiving another sizable federal government grant, Beckmann said Spirit Way is already moving forward with its main project for 2018: developing a Wolf Centre for Excellence.

In a follow-up interview with the Nickel Belt News on May 8, Beckmann said this money will go towards hiring architects, engineers and consultants to help them

figure out how much this new facility will cost and how it should be managed going forward.

Beckmann said this consultation process will take place over the next three to four months, at which time Spirit Way will set up a capital fundraising steering committee to take this project to the next level.

Whatever this group gets up to in 2018, they’ll have to make due without any local government support, since the City of Thompson recently revealed that they won’t be putting any money aside in their 2018−19 budget to fund Spirit Way’s various activities.

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Badminton Manitoba The badminton team from Grand Rapids School displays the school’s first-ever AA provincials banner in any sport at the conclusion of the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association badminton provincials in Brandon May 5. Grand Rapids picked up 30 points as a team to beat out Steinbach Christian School with 22 team points and Lac du Bonnet Senior with 18 in the A/AA category. Ashelle Dick and Avery Dick of Grand Rapids captured individual medals as well, receiving bronze in the girls’ singles and boys’ singles categories respectively.

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Education & Training Program Coordinator The Education and Training Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and delivering the educational and employment programs at CMHA Thompson Inc. This includes the social, recreational, educational, and employment rehabilitation services for CMHA clients in the Connections Clubhouse and the Second Chance Thrift Store.

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Manitoba First Nations School System Employment Opportunity George Saunders Memorial School, York Factory Cree Nation Anticipated Teacher Positions Manitoba First Nations School System has the following anticipated Teacher positions located at George Saunders Memorial School for the 2018-2019 Academic Year: GRADE 1/2 TEACHER: Literacy, Numeracy and Classroom Management CREE IMMERSION – GRADE 1/2 TEACHER: Fluency in Swampy Cree Language (Kische Waskahigan Ininewak dialect) and Syllabics PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH TEACHER: Physical Education & Health Specialist RESOURCE TEACHER: Resource Administration Skills GRADE 7/8 TEACHER: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Applicants must have a Bachelor of Education Degree, valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for) and current satisfactory Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry Checks.

What MFNSS has to offer at the George Saunders Memorial School: • • • • • •

Competitive salary & benefits Northern allowance Travel & relocation expenses Professional Development Free housing & hydro Wi-Fi Internet available

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter stating the position(s) applying for, along with (3) professional reference listings including a most recent employer reference to: Human Resources Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. 2-1100 Waverley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9 Email: hr@mfnerc.com | Fax: 204-942-2490 Closing Date: Open until filled Please visit our website www.mfnerc.com for more information on the Manitoba First Nation School System.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA STATISTICS CLERK

LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE THOMPSON, MB Position: Statistics Clerk

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Responsibilities: Reporting to the Stats Supervisor the Statistics Clerk is responsible for coordinating and recording the receipt of month end statistics reports on Agency case categories. The incumbent must possess excellent computer skills and be adaptable to software applications used by Awasis Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system.

Qualifications: · Grade 12 · Certificate in an administrative training program with CFS statistics experience is preferred or · A combination of education and experience in a similar work setting can be considered · Ability to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information · Fast and accurate keyboarding skills · Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills · Must have good verbal and written communication skills · Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel · Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS) Working Conditions: · Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with confidential information · Must be able to work in a fast paced environment · Minimal travel required Salary:

Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018 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 2018-014 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2018-014 701 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.

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building OKIMAKANAK INC. a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve.

Applications are invitedEMPLOYMENT from individuals who have a demonstrated OPPORTUNITY interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students.

MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBER

Preference given to Aboriginal candidates.

Full timewill (2 be Positions) in Thompson or Winnipeg Sub-Office AreKENANOW you a Psychologist,BACHELOR Social Worker or Psychiatric OF Nurse who is seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous people EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR at times of crisis? Are you willing to travel to remote fly-in First Nation Full-Timethroughout RegularManitoba?

PositionIf so, let’s talk! communities Thompson, Manitoba YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Start Date: August 20, 2018 • You will be part of a Mobile Crisis Response team.

Competition No: 18-042 • You will work with others like yourself who are dedicated to work which Closing Date: June 11, 2018 or until position is filled has real value and meaning in the lives of others.

• You will apply your education, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN of others while learning from the expertise of your team. and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN • You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing your work is Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for much more than just a job. your interest in UCN. AS A MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBER, YOU WILL: • Provide culturally sensitive and safe crisis intervention and trauma support in the priority area of suicide or other tragic loss of life.

• Deploy to remote fly-in communities throughout Manitoba, usually up to three days and on short notice • Provide an organized crisis response with support services to those impacted in the community.

• Work as part of a dedicated regional team • Contribute to a broader strategy to strengthen relationships and provide greater capacity within First Nations communities to respond locally Thompson (866) 677.6450 to crisis.

YOU BRING: • A Degree in psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing or health related post-secondary education.

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a mental wellness crisis response environment • Proficient computer skills • A valid driver’s license • A sensitivity and understanding of culture, language and issues relevant to Indigenous communities OPPORTUNITY given to those who speak or understand an Indigenous • Preference will beEMPLOYMENT Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator language • A willingness to travel the direction of the Director •Under A satisfactory background check of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support Ifservices, this sounds the rightplanning fit for you, email your resume and cover andlike program in please the area of tobacco control letter by 12:00 3, 2018 to strategies for pm the April 11 KTC communities.

The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com 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.

MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources OKIMAKANAK INC.and training to community health resource workers. To promote EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the

communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support PROGRAM SUPERVISOR of any and all community based programs that addresses the following TRADITIONAL but not limited to HEALER cessation clinics, interactive PROGRAM information Permanent sessions utilizing anyinand/or recently distributed Full time Winnipeg Sub-Offi ce resources, lifestyle coaching, etc.

Are you are an experienced Administrative Program leader with a good knowledge of the delivery of Non-Insured Health Benefits? Are you intrigued Qualifications: by the opportunity to set up and supervise a newly transitioned NIHB program for Indigenous Manitobans? If so, let’s talk!

• University degree in relevant area to the position or a YOUR OPPORTUNITY: combination and experience may be considered.

•• You Must will support the implementation and on-gong delivery of the Traditional be a non-smoker. program and demonstrated skills in specific areas such • Health Knowledge will community work with a team of others likehealth yourself who are dedicated to work • You as, assessments, promotion and wellness, which has reduction, real value and meaning in the and livescommunity of Indigenouscapacity Manitobans. harm behavior change • You development will apply yourand experience, education, skills, talents, and passion team development. benefit ofinothers.

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NIHB PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, YOU WILL: •• Oversee the review, processingreports. and adjudication of NIHB requests by Experience in completing • stakeholders Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation • Develop and recommend policies and procedures regarding the NIHB models.

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Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills •• Provide input and advice to senior MKO and employees regarding NIHB Aware of tobacco control strategies resources.

• program Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco.

•• Provide direction, guidance recruitment andand supervision to NIHB employees Ability to work as a team member independently.

•• Provide budgetcommunication and operating plan and advice skills. to the Mental Health Excellent andinput interpersonal • Wellness AbilityManager to prepare Powerpoint presentations.

• BRING: Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an YOU asset.

• A good knowledge of on Non-Insured Health Benefits delivery to • Indigenous Willing clients to travel extensively.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the administration of health services A written application with ahealers detailed resume, including at least two that integrates traditional with written permission to contact the references and •references Post-secondary experience in social sciences, administration or equivalent. latest immeditate supervisor, be submitted •your Strong initiative, organizational andshould Supervisory skills to: • Proficient computer skills including MS Office, Internet and Email Lisaprotocol Beardy, Office Manager • Knowledge of cultural in working with Elders, Traditional Healers, Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Indigenous knowledge keepers.

23 Nickel Roadlanguage and issues relevant • A sensitivity and understanding of culture, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 to Indigenous communities Fax: (204) 677-check 0256with security clearance to • Current and satisfactory background work with vulnerable Email: clients lbeardy@ktc.ca If this sounds like the right fit for you, please email your resume and cover Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, letter by 12:00 pm April 3, 2018 to: 2018. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com

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KEEWATINOWI University College of the MANITOBA North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations serve.

OKIMAKANAKweINC. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students.

BENEFITS ANALYST Preference will beHEALTH given to Aboriginal candidates.

NIHB PROGRAM

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC/MILLWRIGHT Permanent Full time in Winnipeg Sub-Office AreINSTRUCTORS you are an experienced Administrative Professional who is intrigued by

the2-opportunity to work withinPosition a newly transitioned Health Benefits Program Full-Time Regular forThe Indigenous Manitobans? If so, let’s talk!

Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 18-044 YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Date: May 25, 2018 • Closing You will process Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) decisions and payments to eligible clients and service providers. ouraswebsite more detailed UCN • Please You willvisit work part of aforteam with othersinformation like yourselfabout who are dedicated and this employment opportunity.

At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN to work which has real value and meaning in the lives of Indigenous Careers”, select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for people inand Manitoba. in UCN. • your You interest will apply your skills, talents, and passion for the benefit of others.

• You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing your work is much more than just a job.

AS THE HEALTH BENEFITS ANALYST, YOU WILL: • Review and process requests for accuracy and eligibility.

• Audit accounts to verify costs and benefit eligibility in preparation for payment.

• Answer provider and client questions and billing inquiries.

• Maintain and update data bases and case files.

• Assist the Program Manager in supporting service agreements and funding tendering process.

Thompson (866) 677.6450 YOU BRING: • Excellent organization skills and the ability to set priorities • Strong initiative and the ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an office/administrative environment.

• Proficient computer skills including: MS Office; Internet; Word and E-mail.

• Post-secondary education in an administrative field or equivalent.

• A sensitivity and understanding of culture, language and issues relevant to Indigenous communities • Current and satisfactory background check with security clearance to EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY work with DENTAL vulnerableHYGIENIST clients – THREE FULL TIME,

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PERMAMENT POSITIONS If this sounds like the right fit for you, please email your resume and cover letter by 12:00 pm April 3, 2018 to: Under the directionOliver of theVeuillot, DirectorHR of Coordinator Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com 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 MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal ChildOKIMAKANAK Health programs andINC. schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations communities, and EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY to improve families’ understanding of their role in promoting oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle

POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR

DUTIES (SUMMARY): (FULL-TIME) • Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ Thompson Sub-Offi ce or Winnipeg Sub-Office consent forms Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Incorporated is seeking a highly • Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral motivated individual that will perform the functions of Human Resource health status and preventive treatment needs of each child (HR) Coordinator. Under the supervision of the MKO Executive Director, the • Provide pit and fissure sealants for children incumbent will be responsible for the daily HR functions.

• Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children • Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay RESPONSIBILITIES: • Refer children who require urgent care •• Establish policies and oral procedures meet objectives of Manitoba Provide one-on-one hygienetoinstruction Keewatinowi Okimakanak, • Oral health education andInc.; promotion activities •• Respond to internaland andsubmit externaldata HR in related inquiries or (ie. requests Collect, complete a timely fashion and provide assistance; Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) Redirect related calls or distribute •• MaintainHR appropriate records (ie. COHI correspondence lists, referral lists,to the appropriate person or team; etc.)

•• Maintain personnel-related (attendance, payroll, Train andrecords provideofindirect supervisiondata of the Dental Worker personal Aide information, request for leaves, etc); •• Support recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, Develop,the implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain performing shortlisting; preventivebackground and health checks, promotion programs •• Execute contractor and employment contracts and letters of offer; Travel within our Tribal area is essential.

•• Assist performance management procedures; Otherssupervisors as deemedin necessary • Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc; •QUALIFICATIONS: Perform orientations, onboarding and update records with new hires; •• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity; Knowledgeable of First Nations cultural practices, traditions, • Assist with scheduling andantaking and customs would be asset.minutes for staff and project lead meetings; • Experience working in a First Nation community would be • Other duties as assigned. an asset.

• Must have excellent oral and written skills.

• Must be computer literate and have experience working with EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, • Business Administration diploma, Human Resource Management Access Database, and Microsoft PowerPoint. diploma and/or combination of training and experience in a related • Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems. field; • Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of • Proven experience as an HR Coordinator or relevant human resources/ Dental Hygienists of Manitoba administrative position; • Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists • An understanding of First Nations/government policies, procedures, Extended Practice Roster, College of Dental Hygienists of programs and services; Manitoba • Computer experience, specifically with Outlook, Word and Excel • Current CPR certification spreadsheets; • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; • Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be • Must have excellent writing, oral, inter-personal skills; submitted.

• Must be able to meet deadlines within short time lines; • Must be able to travel and have a valid class 5 license; A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two • Ability to speak/understand a First Nation language is a definite asset; references with written permission to contact the references and • Salary based on qualifications and experience. your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: DEADLINE APPLICATIONS: April 3, 2018 @ 4PM Lisa Beardy, Office FOR Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Mark Roadapplication CONFIDENTIAL to the attention of: Thompson, Manitoba, 0Y4Executive Assistant DorothyR8N Smith, Fax: (204) 677- 0256 1601-275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 2B3 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Phone: (204) 927-7500 or 1-800-442-0488 Fax: (204) 927-7509 Email: dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018.

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In mid-June, five students from R.D. Parker Collegiate will travel to Austin, Texas to take part in “F1 in Schools,” one of the largest high school STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) competitions in the world.

This event pits teams from Canada, the United States and Latin America against each other in a series of races to determine which among them has the best engineering prowess.

But rather than using Formula One’s signature single-seat racing vehicles, this competition centres around small model cars made of balsa wood and powered by carbon dioxide (CO 2) cartridges.

“We have to design the cars with the wooden block they give us,” said team manager Ashutosh Agarwal in an interview with Shaw TV. “And you have to make sure that the CO 2 cartridge can fit … the wheels have to be according to their specifications and you have to make sure it is a minimum weight, which is 50g.”

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Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson The Spirit Wolves racing team display the names of the local sponsors that are funding their upcoming trip to Austin, Texas. From left to right: Fotis Tsitsos (manufacturing engineer), Miles Stillie (design engineer), Ashutosh Agarwal (team manager), Anna Krokosz-Boychuk (social media representative) and Madyson Caldwell (graphic designer).

Outside of these parameters, Agarwal said their team, dubbed the Spirit Wolves, were given free rein to come up with their own unique design for the competition. This includes using 3D printers to manufacture racing wings for the back and front of their car.

At the competition, which runs June 13−16, the Spirit Wolves will be facing an extra layer of pressure compared to most participants, since they are the only team representing Canada.

Despite this mental hurdle, several members of the team told the Nickel Belt News that they are still looking forward to the travel, meeting fellow STEM students and exploring the competition’s famous venue.

“It’s going to be an amazing experience to go down … to the Circuit of the Americas, which is the only F1 car track in the U.S. and North America,” said Fotis Tsitsos, the team’s manufacturing engineer.

While the Spirit Wolves have been working hard on this project since October 2017, and are now putting the finishing touches on their car, they still have raise another couple hundred dollars to make this trip a reality.

According to RDPC drafting teaching Dave Caldwell, who’s been with the Spirit Wolves every step of the way, the team is attempting to bridge that gap through organizing their own fundraising

TSpirit Wolves team manager Ashutosh Agarwal sits next to the Spirit Wolves’ first carbon dioxide powered prototype car during his lunch break at RDPC April 25.

Spirit Wolves’ manufacturing engineer Fotis Tsitsos (left) sets up a race between school board chairperson Don Macdonald (centre) and former R.D. Parker Collegiate principal and music teacher Wally Itson (right) at the high school May 6. events like raffles at the City Centre Mall and possibly even a car wash.

Caldwell remains confident that these hardworking students will make up the difference, especially with their local sponsors at their side.

“We pride ourselves on representing Thompson

and our community, because it’s the community and the businesses that are sponsoring us and allowing us to get there.”

To find out more information about the Spirit Wolves racing team, please visit their website at www.spiritwolves.net.

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