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Fires burning near Cormorant and Sherridon in Manitoba’s northwest BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Dry windy conditions in northwest Manitoba have resulted in the cancellation of burning permits and the banning of daytime campﬁ res in several Northern Manitoba provincial parks. All burning permits in the region north of Flin Flon and Sherridon to Grand Rapids in the south from the Saskatchewan border in the west to Highway 6 in the east were cancelled by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship May 26.

Campfi res are currently banned between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in Bakers Narrows, Wekusko Falls, Grass River and Clearwater Lake provincial parks. A fire between Cormorant Lake and Clearwater Lake northwest of The Pas covers about 150 hectares and is close to roads and the railway. The fire is being fought by water bombers. Another fire is just north of Sherridon, northeast of Flin Flon, and burning approximately 500 hectares. Water bombers were being used on that fi re May 25

and remained on standby to fight the fire as needed. The Sherridon fire damaged an electricity transmission line but Manitoba Hydro expected power to be restored May 26. As of Tuesday morning, there were 14 active fires in the province and six water bombers, 14 helicopters and more than 52 firefi ghters were battling them, while heavy equipment was being used to create firebreaks. So far this year, there have been 114 fi res in the province, including 32 in the northeast re-

gion and seven in the northwest region. Four remained active in the northeast and three in the northwest as of May 26. The northeast region fires have only burned 41 hectares so far, while 637 hectares have been burned in the northwest. Five fires – two in the northeast and three in the northwest – started in the 24hour period prior to May 26 and all were caused by people. Five fi res were extinguished in the northeast region in that same time period. The four fi res burning in the

northeast as of May 26 were under control while two of three in the northwest were out of control. Forty-nine firefighters, three helicopters and two other aircraft were engaged in the northeast region, while 23 firefighters, fi ve helicopters, six water bombers and fi ve other aircraft were in service in the northwest. All but one of the 32 fires in the northeast so far this year were caused by people, while all seven fires so far in the northwest were classified as human-caused.

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Fire that destroyed Churchill’s Métis Heritage Hall considered suspicious

Rent protest causes eviction notice for one Wabowden man BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY to arse-kiss and that’s why I’m complaining,” Henry Bear has been Bear stated. “They only waiting for house re- gave me 11 days to pay pairs on his five-bedroom it, and I only work three house in Wabowden for days a week. I only make the past fi ve years, but $600 every two weeks.” he says Manitoba Hous- He owes $2,985. ing hasn’t done anything. Bear works at the “I’ve been going to them waste-disposal site, and and asked them to do has been renting his home things.” Bear says his for the past 15 years, and eavestroughs are falling has only missed two rent off his house, and there’s payments before the rent writing on the walls that protest began. “I want to hasn’t been cleaned up. keep this house because Last June, Bear stopped this is where all my kids paying rent in protest. grew up. It’s a big house Small repairs have since for the two of us, but my been done like paint- plan was after I owned it ing and fi xing walls with to move my daughter into putty, but the larger re- the house, and if anything pairs are up to Patricia happened to me, at least Fortin, his property man- she’d have a house.” ager, Bear says. Bear says that he’s tired Bear received a let- of waiting, and that it’s ter from the Wabowden time to start a conversaHousing Board saying he tion and complain. He athad to pay his outstand- tended a housing board ing bills by the end of meeting, about whether May, and his tenancy is they will allow him to terminated effective May keep his house. Bear says 5. The letter was received he would start paying rent on May 21, but was dated again if the renovations May 11. “I’m not the type and repairs were done. “I MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Churchill Métis Local Facebook photo RCMP are investigating as suspicious a ﬁ re that burned down the Métis Heritage Hall in Churchill early May 26. BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RCMP are investigating as suspicious a ﬁre that burned down the Métis Heritage Hall in Churchill in the early morning hours of early May 26. Churchill Fire Chief Leroy Whitmore told the Nickel Belt News that the department was informed of the ﬁ re at 10 Franklin St. at 5:33 a.m. on Tuesday. No one was in the building at the time

and no injuries were reported, but the building and all of its contents – including local historian and storyteller Myrtle de Muelles’s collection of Métis artifacts used for cultural talks and presentations – were destroyed. “It was a total loss,” said Whitmore. Churchill RCMP are asking anyone with information about the ﬁ re to call 204-675-2551 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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phoned [Patricia Fortin] and asked about the letter and she said she’s still going through with the eviction. When I went to the housing board meeting, it was left up to her, to do whatever she wanted to do.” Bear says he sometimes doesn’t feel safe in his home because of worn down ﬂoorboards, and holes in the walls. Bear will be evicted on May 31 if the board doesn’t receive his payment. He says he will have nowhere to go, and will have to stay on couches with family. The Nickel Belt News contacted Fortin for comment, but Fortin said after speaking to Manitoba Housing and board members that she cannot comment on personal housing issues at this time, as they are conﬁdential. When asked about rules of eviction and housing repairs, Fortin again said she was unable to comment.

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Nelson House Medicine Lodge reopening after two-year renovation shutdown BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Nelson House Medicine Lodge (NHML) is set to reopen its doors May 30 after being closed since March 2013 because it had fallen into disrepair. The $2.5 million renovation project, which included a $200,000 contribution from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN), is substantially complete and a traditional Cree round dance ceremony will be held on the grounds this Saturday, with tours, dignitary presentations, a ribbon-cutting and feast on June 1. “This day has been long overdue,” said NCN Chief Marcel Moody in a May 27 news release. “But it was critical our facility be

upgraded to a standard acceptable to our community, staff and those we serve. Now we re-engage the healing journey for our people in a modern facility complete with amenities that others enjoy and one that is in line with our culture, traditions and philosophies.” Renovations included a new roof and improvements to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system as well as upgrades to ofﬁces, meeting rooms, and the foyer and hallways of the residential quarters. A staff and graduate recognition exhibit has also been added. The renovation and suspension of services was ordered by the federal

government after a Health Canada inspection of the facility. Along with the improved facilities is a new eightweek kNOw alcohol and drug addictions residential treatment program. “The shorter, more condensed, kNOw program is expected to be very effective going forward,” said NHML executive director Ed Azure. “It makes our services more accessible and requires less time commitment for participants. We expect to increase treatment capacity from 63 participants per year to over 126 each year. Our gender-speciﬁc program offers opportunity to improve participation for women and our new tele-

health video conferencing facility is a big attraction allowing residents to keep in touch with their families and broaden the network of support.” Established in 1989 to meet a growing need for counselling and residential addiction treatment services for Northern Manitoba’s indigenous people, the NHML is the only National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program treatment facility for adults in the province’s north. NCN is based in Nelson House, about 80 kilometres west of Thompson, and has nearly 4,800 members living in Nelson House, South Indian Lake, Thompson, Brandon and Winnipeg.

Winnipeg homicide victim from Norway House Cree Nation BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A woman who died in Winnipeg May 19 was a member of Norway House Cree Nation and a former employee of University College of the North (UCN) Kathleen Leary was found by emergency workers with upper body injuries in the 100 block of Cheltenham Cove in Winnipeg around 6 p.m. May 19 and she later died of those injuries.

“Kathleen Leary was a champion advocate for the right to education and turned her passions to actions to become very well known in the community for her work” explained Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Derek Nepinak in a May 21 press release extending condolences to her family and friends. “I have often spoken about the champions of education in our communities creating

space and opportunity for our young people to succeed despite the differential treatment and resources we receive to build educational opportunity; Kathleen Leary was certainly someone we will remember as a pillar of strength in our community.” Leary, who had four daughters, had done education-related contract work for the AMC in the past and was well-known to the organization’s staff through

Long-distance, Internet and cell phone service disruptions until June 4 in Northern Manitoba BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Northern Manitoba communities will have long-distance, Internet and cell phone service disrupted for up to a total of 40 minutes a day from May 26 until June 4 as MTS performs maintenance on the microwave radio system that serves the east side of Lake Winnipeg. The service will be out for ﬁve minutes at a time up to eight minutes a day between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., MTS announced in a May 25 news release. The service disruptions are because technicians must climb radio towers to conduct maintenance activ-

ities, which means they must be performed during daylight hours. Internet and long-distance service will be interrupted in Bigstone River, Cyrill River, Garden Hill, Gods Lake Narrows, Gods River, Goose Lake, McGill Lake, Oxford House, Red Sucker Lake, St. Theresa Point, Three Sister Lake and Waasagomach. CDMA and HSPA wireless telephone service may also be disrupted in Garden Hill, Oxford House, St. Theresa Point and Waasagomach. The maintenance being done is part of preparations for service upgrades scheduled to take place in the fall of 2015.

her career with UCN and at Norway House Cree Nation, an AMC member community. A Winnipeg youth who knew Leary was arrested and charged with seconddegree murder in connection with her death on May 21.

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book that described pop as “liquid Satan.” I had wanted to stop drinking it before but the cold bubbly deliciousness of diet Pepsi being poured over crackling ice was just too much temptation. Sure it had aspartame and other non-food items unfit for human consumption but I couldn’t seem to break it off until the liquid Satan descriptor set me free (though occasionally there is still a bit of a lure). I think it’s like giving up smoking or alcohol; you can never, ever have “just one” again (seriously friends, it’s a trap). So now I’m on the right track, dusting off the home gym and trading my no-fl ex body for a Bowfl ex body, gaining muscle instead of flab (at least I think those few extra pounds are muscle but they could be the result of this addictively crunchy organic peanut butter I keep eating straight from the jar). While I may not cut through the clear waters graceful as a dolphin, I can say I no longer have to roll out of the deep end and flop on the deck. And that, friends, is where the story ends; or rather where it should end, where we would like it to end. Like the ending of Maid in Manhattan with Jennifer Lopez (yes, I did just watch it again for the fourth time; no judgment please, it’s on Netfl ix and it goes well with peanut butter). Just to let everyone know, it truly was “happily ever after”

as the credits begin to roll you see that J-Lo and the senator are still together one year later. Ah, sweet. But what about two years later, 10 years later? Still together? Still working out? Still shunning liquid Satan? In my younger years I thought all my “endings” were a permanent state of achievement that I would easily maintain throughout the years. So when I failed to keep my own status quo the failing was rather spectacular, if only in my own mind. Like when you’re on some crazy grapefruit diet and you crack and eat the whole tub of Häagen-Dazs; or you smoke the whole pack of cigarettes; or charge a whole new wardrobe. Go big or go home, right? If you’re gonna fail, make it worth the guilt, isn’t that the mindset? You blew it once, so that day is shot, then the week, the month, and, holy smokes, there goes the whole year. It is hard to bounce back after eating the whole tub, especially if your standard is not even a bite. So I have begun to see life and my journey differently these days. I still have goals and things I want to accomplish but instead of pursuing them on a balancing beam without room for life’s missteps, I build into my plan those moments and seasons where things may be messy, where the carton of ice cream is polished off many weekends in a row and the snooze but-

ton is pressed repeatedly on weekday mornings. But the key is this: I am not giving myself permission to fail; I am giving myself permission to start again. Without guilt, without condemnation, without fear. I ﬁ nd that this same mindset can be applied to my spiritual life. I love the Lord and I want to please Him but as the song says, I am prone to wander, prone to leave the God I love. So I am grateful for the revelation that it is God who is faithful and that is why my aim is to point others to Him – albeit through the messiness of a life that is often just a little, or just a lot, off course – and not to me. A wise friend recently reminded me that when life is better I am not more powerful just because my circumstances look good. I would like to add that when life is difﬁ cult I am not less powerful because my circumstances look bad! Instead I look to the One who has the power to accomplish the good work that He began in me. (Phil. 1:6) Maybe I’m not bringing sexy back (though 40 really is the new 20) but I am bringing myself back on track more gently these days and I have far more inspiring company than Justin Timberlake. “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Phil. 3:12 Julie A. Desjardins has lived in Northern Manitoba for over four years and loves to encourage people to grow in their faith. You can follow her blog at: www. dosedependent.me or contact her by e-mail at dosedependent@hotmail. com.

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to the corporation’s strong financial capacity, saying their corporate revolving credit facility expanded to US$300 million, and that current liquidity and expected cash flows are sufficient to meet their 2015 needs. Updating Constancia more precisely, Garofalo said that the plant at the Peruvian venture was performing as designed and throughput has occasionally exceeded outlooks, with peaks of over 90,000 tons per day. Copper recovery in April at the mine averaged just over 65 per cent, in line with ramp up design and expectations and concentrate grade averaged 27 per cent copper year-todate. As of April 30, 2015, 42,575 tons of copper concentrate were produced, of which approximately 20,500 were shipped. He said that the mine’s ramp up was in line with expectations and even though January and February 2015 were impacted by normal commissioning issues at processing plant, it was operating at or

With 14 drill holes completed, totalling 4,537.6 metres, the second phase will see the underground exploration ramp extended 400 metres to the north in order to test down plunge potential of gold and copper-gold zones, as well some exploration step out drilling will be undertaken to the east and west in order to upgrade inferred resources. Completing his overview, the CEO said that the time was near to start harvesting returns from the company’s now completed capital investment. This would come by reaching the goals of generating free cash ﬂow from Constancia in Q2 2015; optimizing production and cost performance at Manitoba operations; continuing the exploration program at Lalor copper-gold zone; and advancing permitting and technical work at Rosemont in Arizona. “On a ﬁnal note, in 2015 we are celebrating 100 years since the discovery of the Flin Flon deposit,” said Garofalo. “The fact that we are still active in mining and exploration in the Flin Flon Greenstone belts speaks to the overall prospectivity of the region and is a tribute to the people who over generations built Flin Flon and developed Northern Manitoba … and who have also helped to build a strong foundation for our company.”

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above design capacity. In respect to Hudbay’s Manitoba operations, Garofalo stated the ore processed in the region was 14 per cent higher; due mainly to increased production at Lalor and Reed mines. Copper grades were 18 per cent higher, partly as a result of increased production and higher copper head grades at Reed and processed zinc and gold head grades were relatively stable. However, recoveries of copper, zinc, and gold on whole were marginally higher as a result of achieving a steady state of production at the two new mines. Here the CEO noted that 12 per cent of Manitoba employees were on strike as of May 2. Nevertheless, he said operations were expected to continue under a “comprehensive contingency plan.” He added that they recently closed a deal to acquire 100 per cent interest in the Snow Lake Mine and mill, which brings with it potential for 4,700 tpd of combined milling capacity in Snow Lake, but means construction of a new concentrator at Lalor is no longer on the table. Garofalo continued stating that the second phase of the underground exploration program for Lalor was primed to commence. Phase one showed that preliminary underground drilling supports surface drill results.

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Missing youth from Northern Manitoba among cases highlighted by RCMP on International Missing Children’s Day BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba RCMP and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection highlighted a half-dozen unsolved missing children and youth cases from around the province in a news release marking International Missing Children’s Day, which was May 25. Among the missing people listed in the release was Dwayne Ross of Gods River, who has been missing since Oct. 1, 2003 and was last seen walking with his cousin down a path in the woods in Thompson. At the time he went missing, he was 5’8” tall and approximately 175 lbs with brown eyes and black hair. He was 18 years old. Another Gods River teen – 16-year-old Sunshine Wood – was last seen on Feb. 20, 2004 leaving the St. Regis Hotel at 285 Smith St. in

Winnipeg. Wood was observed on video surveillance exiting the hotel at 11:45 p.m., and has not been seen since. Just six months prior, Wood had moved to Winnipeg from Gods River to attend Gordon Bell High School. Police also highlighted the case of Jennifer Catcheway, who went missing June 19, 2008 after leaving Grand Rapids en route to Portage la Prairie. Catcheway was 5’7” and approximately 165 lbs with brown eyes and dark brown hair. Another one of the missing was Waylon Smith, who was last seen in the Lake St. Martin area before going missing Jan. 17, 2006. Smith was 5’9” tall at the time and approximately 166 lbs with brown eyes and dark brown hair, with missing teeth and circular scars on both his forearms. Police also provided

details on the cases of Marcus McKay, who went missing near Mallard on July 15, 200, and Amber McFarland, who was last seen leaving the beer vendor area of a nightclub in Portage la Prairie Oct. 18, 2008. “It’s critical that we keep missing children’s stories in the public eye because there’s always hope that someone will do the right thing and come forward with new information that could lead to a missing child being located,” says Christy Dzikowicz, director of missing children services at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection “It’s important for people to understand that they should not wait to report a child as missing,” said Supt. Garth Patterson of RCMP “D” Division. “Missing children investigations are our priority and remain our priority until they are solved.”

RCMP photos Jennifer Catcheway, left, went missing in June 2008 after leaving Grand Rapids bound for Portage la Prairie. Dwayne Ross of Gods River, centre, went missing in Thompson Oct. 1, 2003. Sunshine Wood, also of Gods River, went missing in Winnipeg in 2004 six months after moving there to attend high school. The three cases are among half-a-dozen the RCMP and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection highlighted in a news release marking International Missing Children’s Day May 25. Anyone with information about these missing children and young adults is urged to contact MissingKids.ca at 1-866-KID-TIPS (5438477) or the Manitoba RCMP. Tips can also be submitted online at www.missingkids.ca.

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Manitoba Hydro celebrates aboriginal awareness week BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY aboriginal MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba Hydro celebrated aboriginal awareness week, which is a nationwide week introduced in 1992, to increase awareness around aboriginal cultures, traditions and identities, It took place from May 1922. Manitoba Hydro celebrated the one-ﬁfth of theirnearly 6300 employees that are aboriginal. Scott Thomson, president and CEO of Manitoba Hydro, says he’s proud of how many

people are in management, supervisory and trades positions. Mark Sweeny, manager of Manitoba Hydro’s community relations department, is one of those in a management role. “One reason I really enjoy working for Manitoba Hydro is our ongoing commitment in strengthening relations with the very people that are affected by our actions,” Sweeny said. “As an aboriginal person one of my responsibilities is to enhance the under-

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Dumas says he’s thankful for opportunities he’s been given working with Manitoba Hydro, and the ability to move around to different areas of the company. Dumas has worked in Wuskwatim construction and operational positions, as well as two different roles within the aboriginal relations division. The ﬁnal aboriginal worker honoured in the document was Jesica Hadield, who’s been working with Manitoba Hydro for the past six years, and is

the ﬁ rst female powerline technician. “The Aboriginal Pre-Placement Program provided me with an opportunity that I would not have otherwise had to make a good wage and receive training at the same time.” Vice-president of cooperate relations Ruth Kristjanson says it’s rewarding to hear about the experiences aboriginal employees have had. “I look forward to seeing aboriginal representation within all parts of the company grow.”

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cent, which is over one per cent higher than Aboriginal representation in the Manitoba population. Gord Dumas, senior ﬁ eld supervisor, joined Manitoba Hydro in 2007, after a 20 year career as a natural resources ofﬁcer. “As a member of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, I had a vested interest in the partnership between my home community and the company to develop the Wuskwatim Project,” noted Dumas in a document given to Nickel Belt News by Manitoba Hydro.

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standing of how aboriginal people working for the company are viewed by others.” Sweeny joined Manitoba Hydro is 2003 when he moved to Thompson from Cross Lake. Sweeny started in an operational role, and eventually was promoted to community relations. In the north, over 45 per cent of Manitoba Hydro workers are First Nations, and as of April 2015, the aboriginal share of Manitoba Hydro’s workforce was greater than 18 per

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New emergency alert system in Manitoba A new emergency alert system, Alert Ready, is up and running. I was pleased as Infrastructure and Transportation Minister to announce that Manitoba is now part of this national alert system. We now have the ability to send more alerts to more people, faster, enabling them to take action and stay safe. Only alerts regarding an imminent or unexpect-

ed threat to life will be broadcasted and these will be based on criteria developed by government offi cials. The list includes a broad range of events such as tornados, flash fl oods, wild fi res and biohazards. The system provides authorized government agencies and broadcasters across Canada with a simple and easily accessible method to issue public safety alerts.

MLA Report ashton@mts.net Steve Ashton Cable and satellite companies, radio stations, over-the-air television stations and video-ondemand services will

use the Alert Ready system and transmit crucial emergency alerts to their audiences. Alert Ready was de-

veloped in partnership with federal, provincial and territorial emergency management officials, Environment Canada and the broadcast industry. I also announced a new Manitoba Community Emergency Preparedness Award to recognize communities that have created an emergency preparedness program meeting or exceeding standards. Knowing the risks in

your community, making emergency plans and creating a culture of preparedness can help Manitobans during emergency situations. We want to recognize communities that have taken the time to be well prepared for all hazards they face, Emergency preparedness starts at home and emergencies can strike at anytime and anywhere, often with little or no notice.

Detours and possible delays: highway construction season in the north ing base and surfacing on Highway 6 from SasaWith the snow and ice giu Rapids to 25 kiloﬁ nally gone, Northern metres north by Smook, Manitoba highways are and grading including being upgraded as part base on Provincial Road of the provincial govern- 280 – voted Manitoba’s ment’s ﬁve-year, $5.5 bil- worst road in an online lion infrastructure plan. CAA Manitoba poll – from Manitoba Infrastruc- 105 kilometres east of ture and Transportation is Provincial Road 391 to spending $25 million on 127 kilometres east of three highway improve- PR 391, a $12.5 million ment projects that began project being cost-shared in May. These include by Manitoba Hydro and grading on 10 kilometres undertaken by Moncrief of Provincial Road 373 Construction Ltd. from Jenpeg to Minago The PR 373 work will River by Smook Contract- require a detour and is ors Ltd., grading includ- expected to be completed

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by the end of August if the weather cooperates. It has a total budget of $6 million. The Highway 6 project has a $6.5 million budget and is expected to be done by July, weather permitting. Work on PR 280 – part of a multi-year project – is expected to be done by the end of fall with good weather and will require a detour. Drivers are required to slow down to specific speed limits in construction zones under the Highway Traffic Act.

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126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 service at 11 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

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MYSTERY SHOPPERS WANTED Nation al Market Research company seeks individuals to evaluate customer experience at local establishments in Thompson, MB. Apply FREE: shop.bestmark. com or call 1-800-969-8477.17nb-5-d LOOKING FOR A COOK with 2 years experience. Also looking for an assistant manager with 4 years of experience. Interested candidates can contact Chicken Chef at 204-6772331 or apply in person with resume. 21nb-2-nb TREE SUNS is looking for a class 3 driver with air brakes and is also looking for general labour. You can contact Jason at 204-677-4801 or fax resume to 204778-4168. 20nb-2-nb LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required. Full time for 3 children, ages 7, 5 and 6 months. $11 per hour. Housekeeping, meal prep and completion of highschool. Accommodation is free of charge. Email marcelino.ciara@yahoo.ca to apply. 19nb-4-d

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3 BEDROOM HOUSE Available July 1, $1300 per month plus utilities. For more info call 204-677-3633 or 204-679-0478. References required. 21nb-2-d 3 BEDROOM HOME on Eider Bay, available July 1. $1500/month plus utilities. Non smoking home, no pets. For more info and rental applications call 204-677-9113. 21nb-1-d 3 BEDROOM 104 Yale. $1300 per month. Available July 1. Call 204307-0092 or email smiles409@hotmail.com. 21nb-1-d

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/ Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb 2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for Rent One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or ofﬁ ce Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-677-2957 or 250491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

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Rollover kills one near Moose Lake BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A 52-year-old man died and a 26-year-old man was injured when they were ejected from a vehicle that ﬂipped over about 32 kilometres west of Moose Lake May 21. Moose Lake RCMP arrived on the scene on Provincial Road 384 about 3:30 p.m. Thursday and found the 52-year-old and 26-year-old men outside a minivan, which was in the ditch on the south side of the road and appeared

to have ﬂ ipped more than one. The older man was pronounced dead at the scene and the 26-year-old was transported to hospital with serious but non-lifethreatening injuries and remains in hospital in stable condition. There were two other occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident – a 24-year-old male and a 23-year-old female – who had already been taken to hospital by a passing vehicle prior to the police

arriving. The male has been released from hospital and the female remains in hospital in stable condition. All four occupants are residents of Moose Lake. RCMP believe speed and alcohol were factors in the accident and at least two of the minivan’s occupants were not wearing seatbelts. An RCMP forensic collision reconstructionist attended the scene and is involved in the ongoing investigation.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information. THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is organizing a transportation service in Thompson to drive cancer patients to appointments. Volunteer drivers are needed. For more information call Judy at 204-679-0191 or Darlene at 888-532-6982, extension 239 CUT-A-THON In support of Nico. Sunday, May 31 at R.D Parker Collegiate, 272 Thompson Dr. Thompson MB. Come on down and get a hair cut and help out a good cause. All proceeds go towards Nico’s hip surgery. Adults $15 Children 12 and under $10. IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information. ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS at University College of the North. Registration is every Thursday, at 5:30 second floor room 213 at UCN. Talk to us about our classes. PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information. SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

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Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm. Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986. DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322. FORK IN THE ROAD COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP – free bike repair workshop! Sat May 30th 123, and Sunday May 31st, 12-2. Come learn how to fi x bikes. All welcome. Contact Lynn 204 670 1597. Shop opens Tues, June 2 , 6-8 pm, every 2nd Tues.

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RUMMAGE SALE AND BAKE SALE Long forgotten, hidden, garage and attic ﬁ nds. St. James the Apostle Anglican Church. Sat, May 30, 8 am - 1 pm. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at St. James the Apostle prior to the rummage sale on Wednesday May 27, Thursday, May 28 or Friday, May 29 between 6 and 8 pm. Proceeds to Raise the Roof project. Beverages (coffee, tea) and mufﬁ ns available for purchase as you browse. 20nb-2house INDOOR MOVING SALE 19 Rainbow, Fri, May 29 4 pm - 8 pm, Sat, May 30 8 am - 2 pm. IKEA loft bed,

bunk bed, kitchen table and chairs, organ, exercise equipment. Something for everyone. HUGE YARD SALE 456 Westwood Dr. Sat, May 30 8 am - 12 pm. All proceeds going to Midway Bible camp. 155 CENTENNIAL WEST Friday, May 29, 4-8 pm, Sat, May 30, 9 am - 1 pm. Christmas decor, household items etc. 67 HUDSON BAY Fri, May 29, 4-8 pm, Sat, May 30 8-4 pm. Clothes, video games, movies, shoes, etc. 4 MINAGO BAY Sat, May 30. 8:30 - 12 pm..

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Suspicious packages sent to courthouse not criminal in nature BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RCMP have concluded that 16 suspicious packages received at Manitoba law courts buildings between April 8 and April 23 were not criminal in nature. Suspicious packages that were found at court buildings in Thompson, Winnipeg, Brandon, Morden, Minnedosa and Churchill April 8 tested negative for harmful

chemicals, RCMP said April 20. The packages were tested by either RCMP or the Ofﬁce of the Fire Commissioner to see if they contained chemicals that could be dangerous to people. RCMP were called to the provincial building which houses Thompson’s court ofﬁ ces and courtrooms - when a suspicious package was found. Police and Thompson Fire

& Emergency Services (TFES) hazardous materials technicians searched the provincial building and found no other suspicious packages. RCMP “D” Division Assistant Commissioner Kevin Brousseau said at a press brieﬁng in Winnipeg April 9 that two people in Thompson suffered shortness of breath that was believed to be related to the large envelopes of documents that were

found, the CBC reported. Air quality was tested at the courthouses, which were all evacuated. The packages appear to have come from a Chinese national and contained court-related paperwork but had no standing in Canadian courts. Similar packages have been received at court ofﬁ ces in other parts of Canada and the national investigation continues, RCMP say.

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CWB Welder La Furlane Construction Thompson, Manitoba

Well established company in the construction industry is accepting applications for the services of a CWB welder to work with our experienced construction crew. Must have experience in fabrication and ¿eld work as well as able to work with minimal supervision. This position offers a bene¿t package as well as competitive wages. Please email your resume to dale.lafurlane@ mymts.net or fax to 204-677-4540. Resumes may also be dropped off at our of¿ce, 176 Hayes Road.

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

ADULT LEARNING CENTRE INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full Time Term: August 24, 2015 to January 29, 2016 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-042 Closing Date: June 8, 2015

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Busy collision repair shop needs a Detailer/Lot person. Must have general knowledge of vehicles and a driver’s license. This is an entry level position into the Auto Body ﬁeld. Email hayesauto@mts.net or drop off resume at:

Hayes Autobody & Glass 33 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB, R8N 1M3

Full Time, Part Time & Term Youth Care Practioners Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2387.05.15

REPRESENTATIVE WORKFORCE COORDINATOR Classification: Administrative Officer 1 Full-Time Term Position to April 22, 2016 (with the possibility of extension). The Pas, MB Competition No. 15-049 Closing Date: June 9, 2015; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is recruited.

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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 40 hours per week DĂǇ ϭϵ ƚŽ :ƵŶĞ ϴ͕ ϮϬϭϱ Available for Post-Secondary Students returning to school in the fall who are interested in gaining experience working in the social service field. This position will be responsible to plan, develop and implement a Summer Camp Program for children ages 6 to 12 and children ages 2 – 5 that are residing on the Emergency Shelter floor or living in on-site apartments. Other duties may include administrative tasks, light housekeeping, assisting in on-site daycare, management of donations received. If interested please submit your cover letter and resume by :ƵŶĞ ϴ, 2014 to Box 1226, Thompson, MB, R8N 1P1 or by email tcc9668@mymts.net or by fax 204.677.8376

Macdonald Youth Services requires full time, part time and term Youth Care Practitioners to work within the Kisewatisiwin Services, working with high-need adolescents with multiple treatment issues. The successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for youth in a residential setting and must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. As team members, duties may include, but are not limited to: administrative responsibilities, crisis management, maintaining health standards as directed by residential licensing requirements, budgeting, and contributing to treatment programming. Sound judgment, stress management, and good role modeling skills are required. Valid driver’s license is mandatory, willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification, minimum of 18 years of age, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), and possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check. SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits plan. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. Salary will be prorated to the length of the term and part-time position. Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by 12:00 noon June 5, 2015.

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Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern. careers@mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon April. 30, 2015. MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

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