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Manitoba Hydro presents bleak ﬁnancial reality to wary northerners BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba Hydro hosted a community consultation session Nov. 3 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Thompson regarding recent financial assessments that have found Manitoba Hydro in grave fiscal condition. The panel presented the public with information regarding the necessity of the Bipole III and Keeyask projects, and provided the audience with the opportunity to express their concerns and grievances to a panel of Manitoba Hydro board members. The panel included board vice-chair Steve Kroft, president and CEO Kelvin Shepherd, board members Jennifer Nepinak and Mike Pyle, and was emceed by Manitoba Hydro public affairs officer Bruce Owen. From the outset, Owen reiterated Manitoba Hydro’s grave errors in the mismanagement of the Bipole III project, admitting that a staggering $900 million could have been saved had Hydro constructed the line through the east of the province. Nonetheless, Owen stressed that with the project well under way, it makes lit-

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tle sense to scrap the project. Cancellation at this point would render the Keeyask generating project isolated and useless, and result in a combined $7 billion in sunk costs; an additional $1 billion would be required to execute the project’s cancellation alone. As it stands, the two projects combined will likely require an additional $4.65 billion to complete. In the meantime, it was noted that the aging infrastructure of Bipoles I and II poses a profound risk of failure: Owen cited an independent review by the Boston Consulting Group that described the current state of the Bipole system (along with the Dorsey Converting Station) as “the largest single-risk exposure they have ever seen in North America.” Owen estimated nearly $20 billion in societal damage should the network or converting station fail. In the event of a station failure, Owen noted it could be months before the grid would be restored. In the meantime, if nothing changes, Manitoba Hydro’s overall debt is expected to increase from $13 to $25 billion by 2023; Shepherd noted that this has meant a freeze on the majority of hiring, and a long-term reduction in Manitoba Hydro’s workforce. Shepherd noted that roughly 75 to 80 per cent of Hydro’s expenditures go towards staff wages. Shepherd also noted that the previously projected four per cent rate increases might not be sufﬁcient to sustain

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the corporation into the future. Nonetheless, he noted that hydroelectric rates were due to rise across the country, and as Manitoba’s rates were currently the lowest, rates would remain relatively competitive. Shepherd would also note later that rate increase would be the “last lever we pull.” Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske noted that while the north has always been critical to the development of Manitoba’s infrastructure and raw resources, northerners have never seen their fair share of the return on that investment. “I want to hear a commitment that there will be an increase. There are partnerships and programming, but what I want to hear is the protection of jobs in the north.” Fenske reminded the board that Thompson was not a community where individuals put considerable faith in ﬁnding employment, and that when jobs disappeared, so did people. He stressed that this would impact not only the regional economy, but the province’s entitlement to municipal transfers from the federal government come the next census. Shepherd noted that the Keeyask project would continue to provide northern employment during its construction and throughout its operation. However, he was hesitant to make any promises in the long term. He did note that the majority of northern hydro workers are front-line servicemen,

and Manitoba Hydro would seek to protect these jobs to whatever extent possible. Keith Fortin, a former Manitoba Hydro employee and member of the Sayisi Dene First Nation, echoed Fenske’s comments; he described how his father, the late Tom Fortin, had overseen the construction of the northern winter roads, and was one of the ﬁrst individuals to see the potential of the area near Taskinigup Falls. Fortin is certain his father died from stress, as he fought the province of Manitoba for compensation for the construction of the roads. Fortin noted that his father’s story was one of many, and that Manitoba Hydro could do more to ensure that Manitobans, especially northerners, were hired to work on northern projects. “In two months, I found myself without a job. Guys from Quebec were coming in, and Manitobans were coming home. They called it a ‘shortage of work’ for me.” Shepherd noted that 80 per cent of Hydro’s staff was composed of Manitobans, with indigenous people making up 40 per cent of Hydro’s workforce. However, he cited a lack of required expertise in the northern workforce as a common problem for regional recruitment. One resident was concerned that Hydro rates would face a two-stepped adjustment much like the City of Thompson’s water utility, with the incentive to use less of a utility rising along with its cost, poten-

Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski Manitoba Hydro hosted a community consultation session Nov. 3 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Thompson. tially leading to greater cost per customer than projected. He warned that this was particularly likely in the north, due to increased dependence on electricity due to heating. Owen noted that the board would consider the suggestion; he also noted that Manitoba Hydro regularly undertakes campaigns to minimize public use of electricity, such as the Power Smart program. Leslie Dysart also presented the panel with an information package regarding South Indian Lake, and the regulation of water levels as part of Manitoba Hydro’s augmented ﬂow program. He stressed that ﬁnancial practices were not the only behaviour hydro

was due to review in the coming years. “Having this board is a deﬁnite breath of fresh air, and I applaud you for coming forward. There’s a culture within hydro that’s goes back 50 to 60 years, of arrogance, of never being wrong, of ‘doing what we want, when we want,’ of silence and secrecy.” Dysart noted that Manitoba Hydro was in danger of breaching the agreements of the interim licence granted to the Crown corporation in 1973, and that compliance would require a dramatic reassessment of the currently projected revenues and power output. The panel noted that the matter could be discussed further in private.

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Bur Zone and Snow Lake Gold now Rockcliff options My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson With the signing of several recent option agreements, Rockcliff Copper Corporation has solidiﬁed its position as a major player and going concern in respect to the Flin Flon/ Snow Lake Greenstone Belt. As they did earlier in September, with the announcement of an option on Peter Dunlop’s Rex/ Laguna property, they closed the month signing an agreement on Hudbay’s Bur Zone. A little over two weeks later, they struck again, signing an option on Dunlop’s Snow Lake Gold Property. With these three properties added to their already vast holdings in the belt, Rockcliff has hundreds of claims and 450,000 hec-

tares of property within their Snow Lake Project portfolio. The Bur Zone, primarily a zinc deposit, is located 28 kilometres by road from the Town of Snow Lake. The property covers 86 mining claims, totalling 3,979 hectares. The Snow Lake Gold deposit is located adjacent to Hudbay’s recently purchased Snow Lake Mine property at the northern edge of the Town of Snow Lake. It covers 42 claims, totalling 5,304 hectares. The Rex/Laguna deposit is a gold deposit located on the east side of Wekusko Lake, some 20 kilometres southeast of Snow Lake. It covers 15 contiguous mining claims totalling 920 hectares. The company also owns or has

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Mental Wellness Crisis Responders Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is First Nation political organization that serves 30 First Nations in Northern Manitoba. As part of the Mental Wellness Coordination Initiative, MKO will be establishing a list of qualified organizations and/or candidates from which they will assign work in the area of Crisis Response; this may include major incidents related to for example trauma, suicide(s), or severe issues of a social matter, or after-care, follow-up and debriefing on major incidents. Crisis Responders will provide support, plan, develop, and/or respond to crises that arise in Manitoba First Nations. MKO may enter into contracts either short-term or Standing Offer, that specify scope of work, term and rates of compensation. MKO will cover travel, accommodation and food costs associated with community deployments according to MKO Financial and Administration Regulations. Expressions of Interest should summarize in one page following: • Defined interpretation of Crisis, and the spectrum of Crisis Incidents at the First Nation level • Highlight Education and/or Apprenticeships/Work with traditional teachers and/or • Highlight Years of Experience Working both with and in First Nations • Highlight key skills as a clinician, helper, carer, responder and/or spiritual advisor that fall in line with their definition of Crisis • Indicate their interpretation of the “cultural care” or “culturally grounded practice” • Expected rate of compensation • If organization submission: Please indicate names, resumes, and acknowledgement of checks, of each “team” member that will serve as a Crisis Responder Resumes should highlight: Professional Qualifications: • M.D in Psychiatry, Ph. D in Psychology, Social Work, Masters Degree in any Social Discipline, Post-Secondary Degree in Health related profession, with preference for Psychiatric Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Social Science degree; and/or Registration and member in good standing with the respective College governing practice, or • Other equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered- University Degree and/or College Counselling Certificate, OR; Cultural (Non-Professional) Qualifications: • Recognized traditional, spiritual, cultural leader or elder in the MKO First Nation Community • Include three (3) names for reference checks of spiritual and medicine teachers Other relevant Qualifications: • Proficiency in Microsoft Computer Programs • Must be willing and able to travel as required/requested • Excellent Verbal, written and communication skills • Ability to speak a First Nation language • Subject to criminal record, child abuse registry and vulnerable person’s checks How to apply: Submit cover letter, detailed resume application, contact information for 3 references and Expression of Interest responses CONFIDENTIAL to: Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator 205-55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M5 Phone: (204) 677-1600 or 1-800-442-0488 Fax: (204) 778-7655 Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: November 18, 2016 @ 4:00pm MKO respects the privacy of individuals and organizations sharing information; confidentiality of all submissions will be respected and information securely stored.

Bur Zone ﬁle photo by Marc Jackson; Ken LaPierre photo via LinkedIn Preliminary work done on the Bur Zone portal in 2006-07. Inset: Rockcliff Copper CEO Ken LaPierre a stake in the Tower, Talbot, Rail and Lon deposits. Contacted by email and asked about the company’s short- and longer-term plans for the area, Rockcliff’s president and CEO Ken Lapierre stated, “We are strongly committed to achieve our singular goal of becoming mine ﬁnders in the Snow Lake mining camp.” He said Rockcliff’s Snow Lake Project began around 2005 and since that time the company has raised over $25 million, with the majority of these funds spent directly in the Snow Lake camp. “Our recent property acquisitions of the Bur, Laguna, and Snow Lake Gold properties further consolidates our portfolio of the very best assets in one camp, regardless of the color of the metal,” said Lapierre. “We are one company in one camp exploring three high grade metals: copper, gold, and zinc. I’ve always believed that it’s never a bad time in this business to acquire great properties with tremendous upside potential.” Running through the large portfolio of area holdings, LaPierre says that his company is fortunate to

have in their project the highest grade unmined gold-rich copper deposit at the Talbot property, the highest grade unmined zinc deposit at the Bur, and the highest grade former gold producer at Laguna. “Presently, we are drilling on the Talbot property with a 5,000m, 10-12 holes program,” he explained. “The drilling at Talbot will focus on expanding the present resource and then test proximal high priority geophysical targets. After that, the program will shift to the Rail property, located about 40 kilometres from Snow Lake.” At the Rail Property, approximately 2,500 metres of the company’s drilling will focus immediately below the existing high grade copper deposit, where a large geophysical anomaly below has the potential to be copperbearing and would signiﬁcantly expand the deposit’s resource. Once drilling is completed at Rail, Rockcliff plan to move the drill to the Laguna property, which includes the Bingo, Moosehorn/Ballast, and Kiski veins. “We feel the potential at the Laguna

is to outline a minimum of 1.0M tonnes of high grade gold grading in the 20g/t [grams per tonne] range,” said LaPierre. “The former Laguna mine produced over 60,000 ounces of gold from one vein grading greater than 20g/t. Our initial surface work has uncovered many areas with visible gold and gold values from trace to over 20 ounces per tonne.” The CEO says findings at Laguna have been impressive thus far. They have identified narrow quartz veins associated within a larger quartz zone, which ranged up to 5.0 metres thick, with surface grab samples assaying over an ounce to the tonne gold, with significant silver and zinc values. “We will complete a geophysical survey prior to a drill program at Laguna and hope to be very active on this property in the summer of 2017,” he said. “At the Bur property, we are earning up to a 100 per cent interest from Hudbay.” That property hosts a high-grade zinc-rich deposit on which Rockcliff is presently compiling historical data. Their plan at Bur is to grow the present

historical resource through exploration programs that will include diamond drilling. Prior to concluding the interview, Lapierre had several things that he wanted to state about Snow Lake. “Rockcliff is an exploration company and its ﬁeld of operations has been in the Snow Lake area for over 10 years,” noted the CEO. “Most people in the community may not even realize that we live here, work, and hire here, and have spent millions of dollars in the area, slowly building our company with world-class exploration assets that have legitimate chances of developing into mines. It’s hard work and takes a great deal of money and time, but we want to be the next company to ﬁnd a big mine in this camp! I believe, in some small way, Rockcliff is a vital part of the community. Remote communities like Snow Lake need to continue to be open to prospectors, explorers, and miners and we are thankful that the town is receptive to listening to our needs as we continue to move or company forward in this world-class camp.”

Remembering those who died to protect freedom My mother was too young to remember her father after he was killed during the Second World War. Her mother, from Austin, Man., lost a brother at a POW camp after he was captured in Hong Kong in the early stages of the war, and a husband ﬁghting in Italy in the later stages. My father fought with the Canadian Navy on a minesweeper and survived the Second World War. War affects everyone, and memories of loss are felt for generations. Sol-

MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle diers and families have paid and continue to pay a heavy price for the freedom we enjoy, and we must never forget that. We show our respect every year on Remembrance Day. We

appreciate and we honour the freedom they gave us by striving to reach our potential, and by creating opportunities for others to achieve theirs. For as many people in the

world who envy our freedom, there are just as many others who want to take it away. The price of freedom is eternal vigilance, and on this Remembrance Day, northerners will gather to remember the men and women who have made incredible sacriﬁces for our country. As we remember and thank them for our freedom, we also thank those who continue to ﬁght to defend it. We will never forget. Because of them, freedom survives.

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MAPS announces expanded programming at AGM

Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski Men Are Part of the Solution (MAPS) board member Oswald Sawh heads the MAPS annual general meeting Oct. 31. positions of member-atlarge remains open and the board will continue to seek an engaged representative from an interested community organization to ﬁll this seat.

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Men Are Part of the Solution (MAPS) hosted its annual general meeting on Oct. 31, discussing the year’s accomplishments as well as 2016’s ﬁnancial audit. This year’s MAPS board of directors is made up of Oswald Sawh, Kristin Smook (Thompson Crisis Centre), treasurer Kim Hickes (YWCA), Penny Brenton, Dr. Nuwan Fonseka (Addictions Foundation of Manitoba), Heather Bonner (Ma-Mow-WeTak Friendship Centre) and therapist Michele Nichol. The board said goodbye to longtime member Angelina Perry. Sawh spoke to the continuing success of Phoenix House, a transitional housing facility for homeless men recovering from alcoholism and other addictions, under the oversight of MAPS. Sawh estimated the home’s success rate to be 50 per cent, though returning clients are accepted. Along with facilities like the Thompson Homeless Shelter, damp housing facilities, and the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba detox programs, Sawh believed that Phoenix House was part of a comprehensive recovery stream for men seeking to kick their addictions and get off of the streets. “If a man wants to really try and address their issues,” said Sawh, “I personally believe the facilities are there for them.” Nichol noted that the MAPS Phoenix House transitional program currently houses seven people, the minimum number of individuals required for the program to break even. She also noted that an

eighth individual was currently awaiting approval, and that the home would be increasing its outreach activities in order to expand the program. The home also hosted the practicum of two students of social work from the University of Manitoba this past year. While there is currently no waitlist for Phoenix House, there continues to be a five-month waitlist for the MAPS Healthy Relationships program, still a considerable reduction from the two-year wait in previous years. From the beginning of April 2015 until the end of March 2016, MAPS took in 45 new participants with 29 carry-overs, and 47 have completed phase one of the program. MAPS will also be opening a men’s forum program for participants that have graduated from the Healthy Relationships phase one program, to facilitate a discourse about the role of men and fathers, addictions, or domestic violence in a supportive environment. “MAPS is of the position that having an individual take 12 sessions as outlined in our program will most likely not change an individual’s behaviour,” declared Sawh. The men’s forum program will begin early 2017. MAPS also hopes to extend a condensed version of the Healthy Relationships program to residents of outlying communities, who would utilize Phoenix House while in Thompson attending the program. Hickes presented an unqualified financial report, with revenues reduced from $415,534 at the end of fiscal 2015 to $332,738, with a small deficit of $159 for 2016. One of the annual board

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A pilgrim under the Spanish sun BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

Moving to England from Canada has decidedly opened our eyes to considering yet more new adventures when our current U.K. experiences are over. That’s why we were fascinated with the “derring-do” of an old friend from Sudbury, Ontario, Terry Gray, who last year at age 64 walked an amazing 900 kilometres in 42 days across the legendary Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. The Camino is a 1,000-year-old pilgrimage that has inspired people to seek adventure and “ﬁnd

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themselves” in the process. Its origins are rooted in an ancient pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, traditionally known as “The Way of St. James.” It’s been portrayed in movies, books and magazines including National Geographic. Pilgrims leave their regular life behind and embrace the unfamiliar and the unknown, returning home usually with a different view of the world. This storied journey of discovery starts in southern France at the base of the Pyrenees, an expedition beckon-

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ing pilgrims to traverse gentle hills, imposing mountain terrain, rivers and streams and desert-like flatlands where the heat can be stifling. These pilgrims come from across the world from widely varying walks of life, including Canadians like Terry. About 40 per cent walk the Camino for spiritual reasons; others “do it as a lark.” About 180,000 people follow this trail each year, some seeking inner peace, others testing themselves physically and mentally under the Spanish sun. Some walk the entire trail, others just parts of it. It’s all highly organized where pilgrims dutifully register at a “Pilgrim Office” so they can stay at the many hostels or “alburgees” along the way. Signing up ensures they can take advantage of pilgrim rates for food and secure access to medical services. And at the end, they receive a certificate verifying how much of the Camino they have covered. Terry kindly shared his experiences about the Camino while visiting us in England with his wife Barbara. His is a story of discovery, enhanced self-awareness and heart-warming camaraderie. GETTING ‘OUTSIDE THE BOX’ Terry Gray is a retired business professor at Cambrian College in Sudbury. He also worked closely with Sandra over the years when she was in the midst of her career with Inco Limited in Thompson, Manitoba, now a part of the Brazilian mining giant ‘Vale.’ His 42-day trek over the Camino was something he had dreamed about 10 years earlier when he was 54 and had earned his MBA. Receiving that degree, he says, “took me out of the box academically,” and inspired him to explore walking the El Camino. His core motivation was overcoming fear of the unknown and the Camino fit nicely into that category of unfamiliarity. Terry was in fact quite athletic in his younger years – a cyclist, an avid skier and

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golfer. Time and lifestyle though took its toll on him, as it does for most people, his medium-height frame in 2015 weighing in at about 190 pounds and his size 38 pants struggling to contain his expanding girth. I asked Terry, “Would walking for a month and a half over rough Spanish terrain really be the tonic that he needed at his stage of life?” He assured me that the Camino de Santiago was just the remedy, although there were days he had serious doubts. “To be perfectly honest, I didn’t tell many people of my plans,” says Terry. “I worried what they might think if I didn’t finish it. Some of the folks I told though were quite positive and said things like ‘good on you, go for it Terry.” When he walked in his neighbourhood loaded down with a backpack, people were openly curious. “What are you doing?” they asked like he had two heads. “When I told them I was conditioning myself for a several hundred kilometre long walk across Spain, some questioned my sanity. I think a few walked away muttering under their breath, ‘he’s really lost his marbles.’” THE IMPORTANCE OF PREPARATION Terry is adamant that preparation for taking such a walk is crucial. When he went to Florida for his annual March golf trip, he walked 15 to 20 kilometres a day over relatively flat surfaces in the Sunshine State. And when he returned to Sudbury, he practiced over the much rougher terrain that is the rugged albeit beautiful landscape of northern Ontario. “Six weeks before leaving, I hauled around 25 to 28 pounds in my pack, increasingly adding weight with every walk.” He admits it wasn’t until two weeks before he left that he finally realized he could “actually do this.” And all through the physical preparation, he watched movies, read books, and surfed the Internet for information. It was, he says, all about being prepared, making the right plans for this challenging journey. Terry notes that people who walk the trail “as a lark” are often the ones who get into trouble. “They jump on a train or plane and hit the trail with little preparation. They soon head home with blisters, a myriad of aches and pains and wonder why they ever chose to attempt the trail.” In fact the vast majority of walkers only last between two and six days on the trail. Terry made sure he had all he needed in the way of supplies and, equally important,

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he left behind what was not essential. He started off with 42 pounds of gear and then cut it in half. He emphasizes the need for good hiking boots (about one and a half sizes larger than your normal size) because feet swell on the trail. He says casual, comfortable evening footwear is also essential when off the trail, allowing time for walking boots and socks to dry. He also stresses the importance of light nylon socks to wear inside heavy socks, a wonderful way of avoiding blisters that can be a killer on the trail. And without a doubt, he says a high-quality, properly fitted backpack with internal bladder to carry water is essential. Positioned properly in accordance with the wearer’s unique body configuration, “sometimes you hardly know you are carrying anything on your back.” He also says you need good quality trekking poles – and of course toiletries, medications and clothing essentials for both hot and cold weather. With all his gear and paperwork in place, he flew from Sudbury to Toronto and caught a flight to Madrid. From there he took a train to Pamplona followed by a cab ride to St. Jean where he registered as a pilgrim. And so his pilgrimage began. WHAT HAVE I DONE? “At the end of the first day, I was completely exhausted,” says Terry who had walked only eight kilometres, but had climbed some 900 metres over that distance. “That night I really questioned my sanity. I looked around and realized I was possibly the third oldest person there. I wondered. ‘Oh my, what have I done?’” And then the next day, trekking downhill was even worse with lots of clay, loose gravel and chunks of rocks. He likens that morning to skiing in the snow down a challenging black diamond run, only in slow motion. “You plant a pole here, take another step, and plant a pole yet and again.” Over the next few days, he got into the rhythm of the trail – some parts challenging, others simply relaxing and beautiful. “At times you walk up steep mountains, at other times you wander through picturesque valleys. You need to be always reading the sky and keeping an eye on changing weather conditions. If you don’t, you can get yourself into trouble like freezing to death on the trail or keeling over from heat exhaustion. Consider that when it rains heavily and the steep parts of the trail become slippery, you have to accept that

you must hunker down in a town or village until conditions improve. Terry says one of the best parts of walking the El Camino is meeting people from all over the world. One night in a hostel, he looked around the dining room and there were 40 people from 24 different countries. Everyone, he says, are part of “one big family” drawn together by the spirit of the pilgrimage. Not once, he added, did he feel uncomfortable with any of his fellow pilgrims; people simply took care of each other and were more than willing to lend a helping hand if someone encountered difficulties. “At one alburgee, there were 12 cell phones all left on a table being charged. Nobody thought anything of it. It’s all part of being pilgrims where there is a strong sense of fellowship on the trail.” The hostels, many run by former pilgrims, are “immaculately clean” including the washrooms. Pilgrims sleep together either in rooms or dormitories, facilities capable of bedding down 10 to 220 travellers. Rooms are inexpensive ranging from seven to 10 Euros a night. And the food, he says while gleefully rubbing his hands together, was delicious and plentiful. In spite of the trail bounty, Terry shed 35 pounds and increased his lung capacity by “something like 100 per cent.” He still struggles with a few foot problems but my sense is any painful twinges remind him of what a great time he had. He is quick to admit though that not every day was roses and chocolates. While edging down a decline, he slipped and twisted his ankle forcing him to stay put for a few days until it healed. And then one hot day on a 28-km long desert-like flatland part of the trail, a refill station ran out of water; and he and other weary pilgrims were parched in the 32-degree Celsius weather. “I can’t ever remember being that thirsty. I can say without hesitation that the remaining three kilometres were the longest I have ever walked.” The experiences that he ranks amongst the best are people-oriented memories of the wonderful friends he made; those he traveled with for days on end and others who appeared on the scene briefly and then melded into the pilgrimage Consider the ‘minstrel’ from Germany, the couple from South Korea in their mid-70s, the doctor who treated pilgrims’ blisters and told them to “smarten up” or Continued on Page 5

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Horoscopes

Congrats on 547th Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji being celebrated worldwide on 14th November ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to let that intrepid Aries temperament take charge. Your strong leadership will help settle those still-unresolved situations. Support comes from a surprising source.

May the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (First Guru and Founder of Sikhism) reflect goodness and compassion in you; and bring the glow of happiness and prosperity in your life.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your problem-solving talents shine as you move to cool down heated emotions. You also inspire trust in all parties when you act with careful consideration of their feelings. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That long-delayed commitment begins to look better to you. But there’s still a crucial fact or two you need to know about it. A health problem needs to be taken care of. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t waste time trying to learn why someone you relied on is wavering in his or her support of your stand on a workplace issue. Move on with the help of more steadfast allies. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relationships enter a brighter period, both at home and in the workplace. Prospects also look good for single Leos and Leonas, who can expect a welcome visit from Cupid.

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THOMPSON We are now hiring for the positions of:

Glimpse of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Philosophy

FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING

God is one with different names across religions. Service to mankind is service to God. Honesty is the path of life. God believes that all are equal, irrespective of cast, creed, age and sex. One must have compassion for all living Beings. Live simple and do good deeds, the rest will fall in place.

FULL TIME GUEST SERVICES MARKETING AGENT

Dherdi’s Enterprises

Provider Paying Guest Accommodation-short and long term. Coming soon to serve delicious food.

204-677-8279

Hours are 9 am - 5 pm. Must be available to work any day of the week. Benefit Package.

Hours are 11 am - 7 pm. Monday - Friday

RESUME SUBMISSION Contact: Shannon Rothlander Drop off resume 205 Mystery Lake Road Thomspon Manitoba Email resume: srothlander@bestwesternthompson.ca

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Those mixed signals that were complicating your life are giving way now to clear, deﬁnitive guidelines. This makes it easier for you to weigh your options and make decisions. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it.

DJ WANTED We are looking for 2 part-time DJ for both the Burntwood Hotel and The Thompson Inn. The candidates must be friendly & outgoing. The position at the Burntwood entails running the karaoke on Wednesday nights and playing music Thursday – Saturday nights. The Thompson Inn would be playing music Thursday – Saturday nights between band sets.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an exciting promise for the future. But be aware of the fact that you haven’t been told about all the demands you might have to meet.

Apply in person or drop resumes off at 146 Selkirk Avenue or 1 Public Road You can also apply by e-mail to kwickdahl@yahoo.com (Thompson Inn) or pdicks@burntwoodhotel.com

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your ﬁnancial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals and those that are not reachable at this time. “Caution” remains your ﬁscal watchword.

We thank all applicants in advance who apply, however only those qualiﬁed will be contacted.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’re deep into your new project, and that’s just ﬁne. But don’t neglect your family and friends. Spending time with people you care for is always a wise investment. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened. This could make you emotionally vulnerable. Be careful about decisions you might be asked to make at this time.

Job posting

Full time Journeyman Plumber or Experienced Apprentice Plumber For a continually expanding business.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come to a place where you’ll be facing important decisions that can affect your future. Rely on your strong moral compass to guide you toward making the right choices.

• Competitive Wages • Benefits Resumes can be mailed to: Box 545 Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N4

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re gifted with both natural wisdom and wit -- a good combination for success as a writer or teacher and, most importantly, a parent.

Or dropped off to: 39 Weir Road, Thompson, MB Resumes are to include minimum of 3 references.

NORMAN

LET’S GO NORTHSTARS, LET’S GO!!! NORTHSTARS SATURDAY, NOV 12, 7:30 PM C.A. NESBITT ARENA & SUNDAY, NOV 13, 1:30 PM

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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501 • HOUSES FOR RENT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedroom side by side, recently updated throughout interior, electric heat. $1400 per month plus utilities. References required and no pets, Please call 204-677-3851. 39nb-tfn-nb

CASUAL PART TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

505 • HOUSES FOR SALE

We are looking for a part time person to work in our downtown office/service business. No experience or prior office training is required; we will give you training on site.

FOR SALE BY OWNER 4 Minago Bay. Reduced to $100,000. If interested, call 204-348-7493. 34nb-tfn-nb

Days of work are Mondays, Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays for a total of 20 hours per week. Hours of work are 9 AM to 6 PM on Mondays, 1 PM to 6 PM on Wednesdays and 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays.

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE

We offer a starting wage of $14.00 per hour. Please fax or drop off your resume to A1 Financing and Loans, 73B Thompson Drive, Thompson MB, phone 204-778-7571, fax 204-778-7578 or email your resume to thompson@a1financing.com

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 ofﬁce 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 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB 100-701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB

Position: Acting Director of Services – Term Position (6 months up To 1-Year) This is a full-time term senior management position for 6-months up to 1-year and is based out of our Thompson ofﬁce. The Acting Director of Services will report to the Acting Executive Director and will supervise ﬁve (5) Service Delivery Managers. This position is required to be involved in panels related to hiring of new staff under his/her supervision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Church Services

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, Coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 New Pastor: Arnold (Arnie) Pedersen Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 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 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 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 THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent 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 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

• Receiving Quarterly Reports from Service Delivery Managers • Providing Quarterly Reports to Acting Executive Director on Service Delivery Managers • Receiving Child Death/Serious Injury/Missing CIC Reports from Service Delivery Managers and ensuring timely submission as required, while maintaining database and files regarding subjects • Reviewing Child Death/Inquest Reports, and preparing memo to all staff as to outcome(s) • Identifying areas of service delivery that require improvement, and develop work plan for implementation • Conducting quarterly team meetings with Service Delivery Managers • Responding to Northern Authority/Children’s Advocate/Province on behalf of Agency, as directed by Acting Executive Director • Providing advice to Acting Executive Director on Policy Development in area of Service Delivery • Providing strategy and vision regarding development of Agency and its service delivery to community • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 8+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability • 5+ years of CFS front line Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS legislation and issues • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Must demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset. Working Conditions: • • • •

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be able to travel Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Friday, November 25, 2016

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A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneﬁts package to employees. We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GEORGE COLON MEMORIAL HOME INC. “Compassionate and Supportive Caring with a Difference...”

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse George Colon Memorial Home Inc. is a 34-bed Personal Care Home located in the remote northern community of Bunibonibee Cree Nation (Oxford House Reserve). Qualifications • Current status with CLPNM • Holistic, resident-centered care philosophy • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to work as team player Generous benefits package and sign-on bonus included. Competitve salary plus Northern Living Allowance. Fully furnished apartments available and located next door to PCH. Daily flights from Winnipeg and Thompson. This position is worth inquiring about. Enjoy a unique northern living experience. Added Bonus: Beautiful lake, great sunsets, great fishing. Deadline: Until position filled. All inquiries and applications should be forwarded to: Administrator George Colon Memorial Home INC. PO Box 261 Oxford House, MB R0B 1C0 Tel: 204-538-2560 Fax: 204-538-2583 E-mail: agrieves@mymts.net mcgcmh@mymts.net

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

SOCIAL WORKER – PERMANENT POSITION Lynn Lake Ofﬁce

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Social Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems • Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving • Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied • Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up • Provides case management and support for children in care and families QUALIFICATIONS • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (is an asset) • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check • Cannot be active on a protection case • Maintain absolute confidentiality • Varied amounts of travel required • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license • Must be able to provide own vehicle for work • Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis • Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: November 16, 2016 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca

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Careers

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and existing clients x Collect client information, quote and sell insurance x Follow up on client accounts to resolve outstanding activities x Remain current on product knowledge and build relationships with insurance providers

INSURANCE ADVISOR THOMPSON x General Insurance Level 1 License preferred x Experience achieving individual and team goals x Proven professional communication x Experience navigating multiple computer programs simultaneously

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Full-Time Truck Driver La Furlane Construction Thompson, Manitoba

Well established company in the construction industry is accepting applications for a

FULL-TIME TRUCK DRIVER Class 1 driver’s license required. Successful candidate must be very responsible and be able to work with minimal supervision. This position offers a benefit 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 office, 176 Hayes Road

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FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE AFTER HOURS SUPERVISOR REFERRAL AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DEPT. Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Medical Transportation Coordinator and Director of Health, the After Hours Supervisor directs and supervises the activities of the After Hours unit by implementing regulations, policies and guidelines to ensure staff provides client centered service and maintain liaison between the providers of transportation and accommodations and First Nation and Inuit Health.

JOB VACANCY REFERRAL CLERK FULL TIME PERMANENT & FULL TIME TERM Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health Benefits; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties. Qualifications: • The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. • Must have knowledge of medical terminology. • Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification. • Should have good communications and organizational skills. • Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba. • Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba. • Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. • Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Word processing, etc.) • work well under pressure – fast pace environment A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy or Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca or lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday November 18, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.

Activities: • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the After Hours staff; • Coordinates and recruits according to policy as required; • Ensures Afterhours is adequately staffed at all times; • Ensure adequate, proper and most economical means of transportation is being utilized; • Resolve client and or service conflicts; collects and tracks information;(work order incident report; • Available to staff on an on call basis; • Participates in Health Team Leaders meetings; Qualifications: • Completion of secondary school or recognized post-secondary training in Business Skills that includes communication and written skills and or combination of experience in the related field. • Experience and Knowledge of the fundamentals of supervision and conflict resolution skills. • Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software i.e. Word processing, email, client records software. • Requires a thorough knowledge of the medical facilities in the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. • Requires a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. • Resolving issues concerns referred by service providers, clients/ escorts, staff. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. • Medical Terminology an asset. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy - Office Manager or Beverly Brightnose - Supervisor of Referral & Med Trans. Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 lbeardy@ktc.ca or bbrightnose@ktc.ca Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm Friday, November 18, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

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.

HEALTH CARE AIDE INSTRUCTOR

HEALTH CARE AIDE CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: January 3, 2017 to July 5, 2017 Flin Flon, Manitoba Competition No: 16-119 Closing Date: November 21, 2016, or until position is filled 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.

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Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: May 8, 2017 to June 30, 2017 Flin Flon, Manitoba Competition No: 16-118 Closing Date: November 21, 2016, or until position is filled

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.

Full-Time Term Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2608.10.16 Macdonald Youth Services requires full time Youth Care Practitioner to work within the Kisewatisiwin Services in Northern Manitoba, working with high-needs adolescents with multiple treatment issues. The successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends. This is a three month term position with the possibility of permanency. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: 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), 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. Resumes maybe 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 November 14, 2016. 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.

Program Manager – Learning Independence Fosters Empowerment (LIFE) Program Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson, MB Competition No. 2606.10.16 Macdonald Youth Services ~ Kisewatisiwin Services requires an experienced, Full-Time Program Manager for the Transition Home within the Kisewatiswin Services in Northern Manitoba. Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for the overall coordination and case management for all the youth in the program, creating a therapeutic environment within the program through the development of specific treatment plans for the youth using the strength based treatment approach, provides the overall supervision of the Youth Care Practitioners working within the program. QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth, minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role, degree in an Applicable Human Services field, a combination of experience and education will be considered, minimum of 18 years of age, willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Level C certification, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) – required before employment begins, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check – required before employment begins. SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits and pension plan. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. November 14, 2016. MYS is committed to developing an 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 this or other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

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‘Tremendous high and tremendous low simultaneously’ Continued from Page 4 they would not be treated again. Then there was lady from France with an exceedingly “strong fashion sense” that “only lasted a week.” And then there was a memorable evening of sitting around a

campﬁre singing songs with a group of Germans who welcomed him into their gathering as if they had known each other forever. Terry harbours feelings of perhaps ambivalence about one of his fellow pilgrims, someone who inspired him

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to ﬁnish the journey. He learned later that his friend had a rather colourful past. He was even the focus of an investigative journalism program on television – a showdown in front of the cameras between his friend and a room full of women allegedly “done wrong.” “I don’t know where he is now, and in spite of all that’s come out about him, he was a good friend to me. He clearly had some medical training and prescribed exercises that really helped me complete the journey. I couldn’t have done it without him.” As for the Spaniards along the way, Terry says they were wonderful. “They couldn’t do enough for you. They understand the importance of the trail and welcome pilgrims with open arms. One hot day, an elderly lady in this little town spotted me coming down the hill. By the time I got to her, she

had come out of her house with a plate of fruit and some lemonade. In Spanish, she says, ‘Have a seat. Have some shade. It looks like you need some food.’ And when I was ﬁnished, she gave me a big hug.” Terry also notes that people worried about insects, snakes and the quality of water along the trail need not fret. “There were lots of animals of course, including dogs and such, but not one came out chasing after me. Bugs also were not a problem and the quality of drinking water was excellent. It is by no means an easy journey; it is one, though, that if you go prepared with eyes wide open, it can be the experience of a lifetime.” Terry was ofﬁcially credited with completing 775 kilometres, although he logged a total of 900. At the end of the trail, he was overwhelmed by what he

describes as “an E and O experience.” “The ‘E ‘is for ‘empty’ because of sadness that the walk was over; and the ‘O’ for ‘overflowing’ because I was ﬁlled with satisfaction about what I had accomplished. I was basking in both a tremendous high and a tremendous low simultaneously.” He says without reservation that walking the Camino was the best experience in his entire life. “It allowed me to kick out the sides of my box, something everyone should do if at all possible. I would go back in an instant. I get excited every time I talk about it.” I don’t know if we have the energy to walk in Terry’s Camino footsteps, but listening to his stories gets us excited, too. It tempts us to throw caution to the wind, and wander the Camino. If that doesn’t happen, we might don our backpacks and hike the trails of Scot-

land or Wales. (There is a wealth of literature available on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Check out other blogs written by Camino pilgrims. I highly recommend watching the Hollywood movie “The Way” starring Martin Sheen. It’s a compelling story that also provides spectacular images of the landscape pilgrims encounter on their journey of discovery under the Spanish sun.) Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, ﬁrst worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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Dangerous Waterway Zone Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety. Watch for signs, buoys and booms marking the dangerous waterway zone and avoid the area at all times during construction. Be alert, don’t get hurt.

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