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Remembering sacriﬁce BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITZEN.NET

Thompsonites gathered at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Nov. 11 to remember the more than 117,0000 Canadians who gave their lives in wars and armed conflicts ranging from the Boer War to the First World War and Second World War, the Korean War, in peacekeeping missions and in Afghanistan. “The hostilities of the First World War ceased on Nov. 11, 1918 at 11 a.m., the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” said ceremony emcee Oswald Sawh. “The following year marked the first observance of the day to remember and to honour those who died as well as to give thanks for the sacrifice of those who came back from serving their country. Since then Canadians have fought other wars and many have given their lives so that we might enjoy freedom today.” Mayor Dennis Fenske took note of the many members of the Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and air cadets participating in the ceremony. “It’s always encouraging to see youth attending this service,” said the mayor. “Service to one’s community and country is an important lesson in life best learnt by the youth.” Fenske also emphasized that people should not take for granted what so many died for. “We must always re-

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Thompson Fire & Emergency Services Capt. Jim Lamb salutes after laying a wreath during Remembrance Day ceremony at Thompson C.A. Nesbitt Arena Nov 11. member the efforts of Canadian military personnel, past, present and future who will serve our country in foreign lands as brave soldiers in the defence of our shared values and beliefs at home. As Canadians it is our shared responsibility to remember them not only today, this Remembrance Day but every day through our daily actions

and commitment to peace. We must continue to uphold and demonstrate the values that define us as Canadians and not to take for granted what others paid the ultimate sacrifice for.” Churchill MP Niki Ashton reminded attendees that many of Canada’s first people served the country that grew up around them in war.

“Today we also think of the many First Nations and Métis veterans from our region that went off to ﬁght in wars past and who are currently serving,” she said. “As we speak the names of the fallen and as we stand up for the living we reafﬁrm the values for which they fought: peace, justice, dignity.” Remembrance is not lim-

ited to Nov. 11, said Thompson MLA Steve Ashton, nor reserved for those who never came back. “Remembrance Day is just but one day of the year when we can thank them for their sacriﬁce,” said Ashton. “Let’s commit ourselves to supporting not only our soldiers but our returning veterans. Let’s support our veterans’ organiza-

tions like the Legion and the Army Navy that do so much good work in our community and communities across Canada. Most importantly, as we beneﬁt from the freedoms that we have in this country, let’s remember not just today but 365 days a year that it didn’t just happen. It was very much a part of so many people that paid the ultimate sacriﬁce.”

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Nickel Belt News ﬁle photo Keystone Air Services Ltd., the airline whose plane crashed near Thompson Airport in September after being refueled with the wrong type of fuel, had its operator certiﬁcate suspended by Transport Canada Oct. 9.

Keystone Air’s operator certiﬁcate suspended for safety deﬁciencies BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Keystone Air Services Ltd., the airline whose plane crashed near Thompson Airport in September after being refueled with the wrong type of fuel, had its operator certificate suspended by Transport Canada Oct. 9. This prohibits the company from providing commercial air service. “This is a severe action that the department only takes when we identify serious safety deficiencies and must act to protect the public’s safety,” said a statement from Transport Canada. “Keystone Air Service may not resume commercial air service until it demonstrates to Transport Canada that it is in full compliance with aviation safety regulations.” A post-accident inspection conducted following the Sept. 15 crash, which injured eight people on board,

identified deficiencies in the company’s operational control and quality assurance systems, which include safety requirements for things such as pilot training and dispatching of staff, as well as ensuring that regular and routine maintenance on aircraft is scheduled and carried out. Quality assurance also ensures that non-compliant and unsafe aircraft stay on the ground. “Because these deficiencies collectively posed an immediate and significant threat to aviation safety, Transport Canada took swift and firm action to protect the public,” said the Transport Canada statement. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) confirmed in October that September’s crash was the result of a plane being refueled with the wrong fuel. The plane – a Piper PA31-350 twin piston-

engine aircraft that requires aviation gasoline (AvGas) was mistakenly refueled with turbine engine jet fuel, the TSB confirmed. The flight left Thomson Airport for Winnipeg shortly after 6 p.m. Sept. 15 and began having engine trouble shortly after takeoff, at which point the pilot informed the Thompson Flight Service Station that it was returning to the runway. The plane didn’t make it, crashing in the woods about 1.6 kilometres southwest of the airport. The impact with the ground and trees destroyed the plane, though the cabin remained largely intact. Keystone previously had its operator certificate suspended in 2002 and 2004. Six people have died and 11 people have been injured in seven accidents involving the company’s planes dating back to 1986, not including the most recent accident.

Record year for highway work, provincial government says BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The 2015 construction season was a record for provincial government infrastructure projects, Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton said Nov. 5, with more than $585 million spent on highways, bridges and ﬂood protection. Even more work was accomplished this year than in 2014, when the province’s construction budget was increased by 44 per cent using money from the one percentage point increase of the provincial sales tax. “We’re actually 10 per cent higher this year even

compared to the record last year,” Ashton told the Nickel Belt News Nov. 6. “One of the biggest increases is in paving. The previous year we were already the second-best year ever in terms of paving. This year is the best in history and I’m talking about in terms of tonnage, not dollar amount, because obviously there’s inﬂation. We’re 30 per cent higher than our best year ever.” More than 900 kilometres of highway were surfaced in 2015 as part of 2,700 kilometres of highway projects. More than a million tonnes of asphalt was laid down along

with approximately two million tonnes of gravel. Work was also done or will begin this year on 65 structures around the province. The government says infrastructure work created 6,650 person-years of employment in 2015 and boosted the provincial economy by $678.6 million. “Investments in major improvements to Manitoba’s highway system, such as the new intersection at PTH 59 and the Perimeter Highway, are welcome news to truckers who cover thousands of kilometres every year,” Continued on Page 4

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Election polls officially validated: AshtonChartrand margin shrinks, outcome unchanged BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Churchill-Keewatinook Aski riding election has been validated by officials, and though NDP candidate Niki Ashton remains the victor, the final results suggest a closer race than preliminary polls indicated. The final, validated ballot count was 13,487 for NDP candidate Niki Ashton, down from 14,469, and 12,575 for Rebecca Chartrand, down from 12,914, shrinking the gap from 1,555 to 912. The validation includes seven polls which had not yet reported on election night. It may seem unusual that a candidate’s validated results drop from their preliminary count. However, John Enright,

Elections Canada, reminds us that ballot counters are, after all, only human. “It’s not uncommon for the numbers to shift around a bit. The preliminary results are all done on the fly. Once all of the polls call in, the ballots are returned to a central office and validated. Occasionally, preliminary reports are misread: a one looks like a seven, a phone transcript is misunderstood, that sort of thing.” The final results are as follows: • Niki Ashton, NDP: 13,487 • Rebecca Chartrand, Liberal: 12,575 • Kyle G. Mirecki, Conservative: 3,090 • August Hastmann. Green: 537 • Zachary Linnick, Libertarian: 255

Westwood lockdown and search the result of false alarm, say police BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Westwood Elementary School was locked down just before noon on Monday as RCMP responded to a call that was later determined to be a false alarm. The school was searched by Thompson city and rural RCMP, gen-

eral investigation section members and the North District Major Crime Unit and was deemed safe. “Not knowing if the alarm was legitimate or not RCMP had to assume that it was, and responded accordingly based on safety protocols and training,” said Const. Sandy Deibert, Thompson RCMP police community

relations officer, in a press release. “This incident was dealt with in a professional manner by both responding officers and school staff who ensured the students’ safety at all times. The swift response by police and school staff confirm that the process put in place to respond to a school lockdown works.”

Suspicious death in Gods Lake Narrows BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Gods Lake Narrows RCMP are investigating a suspicious death after a woman’s body was found Nov. 9. The adult female, whose name is not being released, was found in an isolated

area around 1 p.m. Monday. Her death is being investigated by the Gods Lake Narrows RCMP with the assistance of the RCMP Serious Crime Unit and several other specialized units. “In order to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, no further

details are being released at this point,” said Manitoba RCMP media relations ofﬁcer Sgt. Bert Paquet in a press release. “Based on the initial steps of this case, ofﬁcers do not believe there is a risk to public safety.” Anyone with information regarding this death is being

asked to contact Gods Lake Narrows RCMP at 204-3352260 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-2228477. Secure tips can also be submitted online at www. manitobacrimestoppers. com or by texting TIPMAN plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

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Sterilization equipment at Churchill Health Centre getting upgraded BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Decontamination and sterilization equipment as well as the ventilation system at the Churchill Health Centre are undergoing $2.5 million in upgrades, the health minister announced Nov. 5. New and replacement equip-

ment being installed includes a steam autoclave, a washers and other items for disinfecting medical devices. “Investments in new equipment ensure health providers have the tools they need to provide safe care to patients,” said Health Minister Sharon Blady in

a press release. “These investments will ensure the facility continues to meet the needs of Northern Manitoba families.” Separate spaces will be constructed for clean and dirty equipment while counters, workspaces and storage areas for sterile supplies will be replaced.

“Patients expect that the medical devices used in their care are safe,” said Milton Sussman, president and CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, which oversees delivery of health services in Churchill. “This signiﬁcant investment in equipment will help ensure that we continue

to meet those expectations for our patients in the north.” Churchill Mayor Michael Spence said the work, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year, will help the Churchill Health Centre deliver quality care to the town’s residents and residents of communities in Nunavut.

New roads and ferry location being considered Continued from Page 2 said Terry Shaw, executive director of the Manitoba Trucking Association in a government press release. “But equally important are the smaller investments in roads and bridges across the province that enhance the web of commercial routes that allow businesses across the province to engage in critical economic activity. It’s also important to

note that these improvements allow the general motoring public to enjoy increased connectivity on higher quality pathways.” Work done in Northern Manitoba included improvements to the highways to Norway House and Cross Lake, preliminary work on Highway 280 to Split Lake, straightening of sections of Highway 39

west of Ponton and major work on Highway 10 south of Flin Flon. More work on northern roads is scheduled for the upcoming year, Ashton says. “We’ve already got the contract for the Split Lake access road,” he said. “It’s going to be surfaced.” Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation is also planning to look at the possibility of surfa-

cing sections of Highway 391 to Leaf Rapids and Lynn Lake and potentially surfacing the access road to Nelson House. “It’s already in our ﬁve-year program but given a lot of the work that’s going to be taking place in and around that area we’re going to see if we can accelerate that,” said Ashton. The Thompson MLA says the provincial gov-

ernment is also hoping that that federal government will cost-share some planned projects in the coming years. “We’re extending allweather road access to many of the communities that don’t have it right now,” Ashton said. “We’re looking at a link between War Lake and York landing, a direct link, which will get War Lake into the ferry which

gets onto the all-weather road system. We’re looking at a relocation of the ferry in York Landing, which would allow three and maybe even four trips a day instead of the current two. We’ve got a number of airport improvements because we also are responsible for remote airports. We’re going to be pursuing that with the federal government.”

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Way back in February, on a cold, snowy day, the students in Gillam School’s Garden Club were enjoying a unique treat - fresh lettuce they had grown indoors! All through the winter, the students learned about gardening while growing greens and herbs under grow lights. Their fresh produce was harvested throughout the winter and enjoyed by the club and the staff of Gillam School. Despite a slow spring, the Garden Club continued caring for their seedlings under the grow lights indoors. Once the snow melt-

ed, they got to on the outdoor garden beds. The club met many times in June to sow seeds and transplant the seedlings. They soon had more helpers joining from the playground, many of whom said they’d like to join the club next year. The Garden Club supervisors were not experienced gardeners before this adventure, but the students’ enthusiasm kept them motivated and they learned along with the children. The garden was successful thanks to community donations and the help of many parents who looked after the weeding and watering during summer vacation. Some of the par-

ticipants were so committed to their gardening projects that they took plants home with them over the summer. One student actually brought her cucumber plant with her on her summer vacation down south! Plans are already in the works for next year’s garden, including planting more strawberries, estab-

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Snow Lake folks ‘runneth over’ to see the cup During the afternoon of Oct. 20, Snow Lakers lined up for a glimpse of, and perhaps a chance to touch, the most pined-over possession in all of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Whether folks cheered for the Big Blue, were members of Rider Nation, or supporters of the “Johnny-come-lately” RedBlacks, on this day everyone was a fan of the Grey Cup. The cup arrived in Snow Lake at 11:30 a.m. and the celebration began in the Lawrie Marsh Community Hall immediately thereafter. Hudbay supplied lunch for the event, consisting of barbecued hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and beverages. Former Snow Laker Richard Trudeau, who is now Hudbay’s Flin Flon and Snow Lake mines manager, took up duties behind the grill

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fensive tackle. He played college football at Simon Fraser University. After which, he played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 2001 until his retirement in 2011, competing in three Grey Cups: 2001, 2007 and 2011 and was a CFL All-Star eight times. He also won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian Award in 2001. MacNeil is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the 1991 CFL draft by the Ottawa Rough Riders and played that year for the Ottawa Rough Riders, then from 1992-1997 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, in 1998 for the Edmonton Eskimos, and ﬁnished out his career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (from 19992002). He was a CFL allstar in 2001, a CBC Walby’s Warriors all-star in both 2000 and 2001, also won the Ed Kotowich Award in 2001, and was voted into Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame in 2006. Also accompanying the

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wished to take their photo with the cup was accommodated. Following this, other members of the public had the opportunity to do the same. Once lunch wrapped up, town councillor Brenda Forsyth-Flamand took the cup and it’s entourage over to the school and it visited each of the building’s classrooms. “A couple of the kids were celebrating birthdays,” said organizer Kim Stephen. “Well, that was the best thing that had ever happened to these kids on their birthday!” While in the school, entries from a colouring contest were handed in and some of these will end up being displayed at a Blue Bombers game. Various dignitaries were given the opportunity to speak at the event. Hudbay’s vice-president of its Manitoba Business Unit Rob Winton, Forsyth-Fla-

mand, Snow Lake Chamber of Commerce vice-president Medhat Geloa and past president Dennis St. Jean, Blue Bombers alumni Brown and MacNeil, all took a turn at the podium. “They really had a great message for the kids,” Stephen said of the Bomber players’ address to the school children. “Touching on staying in school, getting a good education, and keeping away from the inﬂuences of drugs and alcohol.” Following the speeches, Candice Carswell accepted hockey equipment for 22 local kids, which was donated through Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. The equipment will be passed on to the children privately. After the group left the school, Stephen took them on a tour of Snow Lake. She says that they were all very impressed with the beauty and quaintness of the town Continued on Page 8

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Thompson team gets attention at The Wildlife Society conference Attending any conference with over 1,500 attendees as a major sponsor can be a formidable challenge to a small group of volunteers, but as Rick Baydack, professor at the University of Manitoba and president of The Wildlife Society (TWS) said, “This conference will not come back to Canada for another 10-15 years. It’s a unique opportunity for Spirit Way Inc. to promote their region and their wolf initiatives.” With that thought in mind, a team of six people from Thompson attended the Wildlife Society conference at the RBC Convention Center in Winnipeg for ﬁve days. After being held in the USA for over 20 years, this professional wildlife organization with 10,000 members held the 2015 annual event in Canada and gleamed over the record attendance of 1,560 people. Ed Thompson, TWS CEO, welcomed the partnership of Travel Manitoba and Spirit Way that came to promote Thompson as the wolf capital of the world. Travel Manitoba had contributed the $10,000 fee for Spirit

Way’s gold sponsorship, which was instrumental in being able to send a team of enthusiastic volunteers to the conference. The Tourism Secretariat also approved an $8,040 grant to allow for professional marketing materials that were used to promote a “shopping list” of millions of dollars of research and eco-tourism wolf projects for Northern Manitoba. Several American organizations expressed interest and more dialogues will take place. Spirit Way ﬁrst presentation on “Building a Wolf Economy” attracted a standing room only crowd of over 100 people. The next day, Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff provided opening greetings from the province, and Colin Ferguson, CEO of Travel Manitoba, welcomed guests and showed a captivating promotional video on Manitoba’s great attractions as part of their “Manitoba’s Heart Beats” campaign. Spirit Way hosted three dedicated sessions to promote Thompson as wolf capital of the world. Some

259 people attended their presentations and work sessions. Each participant was offered a chance for a free travel prize to Thompson and Churchill in 2016. Representatives of the Boreal Discovery Centre were also front and centre in promoting their new facility and the boreal forest region that surrounds Thompson. Chairperson Keith MacDonald presented the vision and development of the project, which resides in Thompson and within the traditional territory of Nisichawayasihk First Nation. Dr. Alistair Bath from Memorial University was invited to the conference as a guest of Travel Manitoba. He is a world expert in the ﬁeld of human dimensions, which studies the relationships of wildlife and people and deals with wildlife management and environmental conﬂict issues. His master’s degree student, Bonnie Bishop, who has completed two years of human dimensions research in Thompson, presented the results of hundreds of public questionnaires she had undertaken in

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Spirit Way Inc. From left to right, Spirit Way Inc. president Marion Morberg, Spirit Way treasurer and Boreal Discovery Centre board chairperson Keith MacDonald, city councillor and Boreal Discovery Centre board member Penny Byer, Spirit Way volunteer project co-ordinator Volker Beckmann, Spirit Way board member Luke Robinson, Memorial University master’s degree student Bonnie Bishop and city councillor Colleen Smook at The Wildlife Society Conference in Winnipeg in October. 2014 and 2015. The majority of people, who were surveyed at random, expressed support for wolves and Spirit Way’s wolf initiatives. Bath stressed their quantitive and qualitative research techniques

provide accurate results for the population at large 19 times out of 20 with a small percentage or error. Bishop’s thesis will next be presented at an international human dimensions conference in Kenya

next year, which will highlight Thompson and the public’s willingness to co-exist with wolves. Bath indicated this attitude and approach to co-exist with wolves is rare in the world Continued on Page 10

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and area. “They couldn’t get over how such a small town could show so much power and make the event so meaningful … they were truly impressed,” said Ms. Stephen. That done, everyone returned to the hall around 4:30 p.m. and enjoyed a pickerel supper with the “Cup Crew” and those who worked on or were involved with the event. The Grey Cup group then travelled on to Thompson. Speaking as the mayor, Stephen says that overall, the Grey Cup was a good thing for Snow Lake. The townspeople got to show off their town and the ﬁne hospitality it is becoming known for. Having said that, the mayor admits the event did have its detractors. She had heard some thought that it was “petty” and she is at a loss to ﬁgure where that would come from; nevertheless, she states people are entitled to their opinions. However, there were many who couldn’t say enough about the cup visiting Snow Lake. “Who can say they got to take

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

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 159 Cree Rd. 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 Pastor Dave Cook ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC 204-679-9000 Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar Sunday School 10:00 114 Cree R. 677-0160 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Pastor Dan Murphy LATTER-DAY SAINTS Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy 83 COPPER RD 126 Goldeye 677-3435 For more information, church tours or Service at 10:30 am home visits call the Missionaries at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 THE SALVATION ARMY, Pastor Murat Kuntel Thompson Corps (Church) Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service 305 Thompson Dr. CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Worship services every Sunday at 11:00 am Pastor Ted Goossen 204-677-3658 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Service Schedule 456 Westwood Dr. S. Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am 3:00 pm Sunday School LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study THOMPSON congregations worship at followed by prayer time. Contact us at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 Phone 204-677-4495

tory … with all its dents, makes you wonder the stories it must hold.” The Grey Cup began its tour of Northern Manitoba in The Pas on Oct. 19, before moving on to Flin Flon that afternoon. The next day it headed to Snow Lake, and then arrived in Thompson on Oct. 21. The trophy travelled up to Churchill for Oct. 23-24 before proceeding south on the train. Fans along the way were offered the opportunity to get photos with the cup during stops in Gillam, Ilford, Pikwitonei, Thicket Portage and Wabowden. It will eventually end up in Winnipeg, when that city hosts the 103rd Grey Cup game on Nov. 29. The tour was sponsored by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Travel Manitoba, Greyhound, Frontiers North Adventures, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Tundra Inn, the Victoria Inn Flin Flon, Lakeview Inn and Suites in Thompson and the Kikiwak Inn in The Pas.

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a picture with the Grey Cup?” Jill Arpin asked rhetorically. “Probably not too many that you talk to, but Snow Lakers can! I was so excited that my children got to be part of such a rare opportunity. The lunch was very well attended; in fact there were not enough tables and chairs for everyone to eat at. The lunch Hudbay provided was delicious. The Grey Cup ‘entourage’ were informative and accommodating. All in all, I think it was a great week for Snow Lake. I even noticed the morale in town boosted a bit from such exciting happenings. Hopefully the signiﬁcant attendance will keep things happening like this in the future.” Deva Andrechuk concurred, “We have seen the Stanley Cup; my boys are big hockey fans, but the Grey Cup was really cool,” she said. “Cameron (Andrechuk’s son) found Wayne Gretzky’s name on it – from when he was owner of the Argonauts. It was awesome to see a part of Canadian his-

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Building an inner citadel If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea. -Antoine de SaintExupéry That’s how I see my job as an educator. To somehow spark in my students that inner drive to reach for their potential. To, ﬁrst of all, master the content of the course material; but then to grab hold to the joy of learning and in the process long for their goals and dreams. On the last Friday of October, I had the pleasure of teaching the CPR course to a group of Grade 10 P.E. students in Calgary. Typically, at the beginning of the course, I ask the students to introduce themselves. As part of that introduction, I also ask them to either say something interesting about themselves or tell us what their dream for the future

is. With this particular group of students, their future ambitions ranged from wanting to be a cardiologist, to a history professor, to a mechanic. As I got into the course content I attempted to infuse some humor into an otherwise serious topic – learning the skills to one day maybe save someone’s life. At one point in our discussion, we were talking about various risk factors that might predispose someone to having a heart attack or stroke. One of those risk factors is stress. On that topic, we brainstormed ways we can deal with excessive amounts of stress. Recently, I was doing a little research on the effects of stress. One source made the claim that 43 per cent of all adults suffer adverse effects from stress. The same source also asserted that 75-90 per cent of all doctors’ ofﬁce visits are from stress related ailments and complaints. Wow! That’s a staggering

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ﬁgure. Of course, a certain degree of stress is healthy and is just our body’s normal reaction to events occurring around us. One strategy for stress mitigation that I proposed to my students would come under the umbrella of life perspective, or attitude. In that regard, I mentioned a book I had just ﬁnished reading. It’s called The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday. The book’s subtitle is “The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumphs.” In this very interesting book, the author uses case studies of famous people throughout history (as well as the teachings of the

philosophy of Stoicism) to make a point. That is, the potentially stress causing challenges of life can be better managed by leaning into the trial or obstacle in our way. By dealing proactively with our challenges, the author suggests that we can build up our armor, or “inner citadel,” as the Stoics called it. Mr. Holiday deﬁnes this inner citadel as “that fortress inside of us that no external adversity can ever break

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unfamiliar with this ancient school of thought. After I had provided some background information, one of the students was keen to ask if I could tell her the essence of Stoic thought. What a great question. I was glad to respond by saying that the Stoics were all about achieving a balance in life – to not be buffeted by the inevitable ups and downs of our existence. Their modus operandi was to remain calm and use life’s obstacles as fodder for the forge, if you will, to lead them to a higher level of character reﬁnement. Leonard Quilty is a guidance counsellor with the Centre for Learning@ Home in Okotoks, Alberta. He can be reached by e-mail at lquilty@ gmail.com.

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down.” In this regard, the book also contains a quote by the Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius: “Choose not to be harmed, and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed, and you haven’t been.” To make the point more salient for my students, I referenced the rigour of a Grade 10 math or English course. My suggestion there was for the students (if they’re feeling challenged in that subject area) to lean into the course content. In other words, make a decision to become really interested in the course; spend more time on skill development; and ask the teacher as many questions as needed to master the content. Our discussion also segued into the philosophy of Stoicism. All but one of the students were

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Carpenter Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB, or Winnipeg Advertisement Number: 31086 Closing Date: November 23, 2015 Salary Range: $1,879.20-$2,148.00 bi-weekly plus remoteness allowance if applicable The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. Conditions of Employment:

OPEN HOUSE – RESCHEDULED

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All-Weather Road from Ilford to York Landing and future connection to PR 280 Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation will be hosting an Open House to present the recommended route for an all-weather road connecting Ilford to York Landing and Aiken Point and to recommend a future corridor to PR280. Come learn about the study’s early findings and provide your feedback.

The open houses have been rescheduled due to poor weather and will now be held at the following locations and times: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Ilford, Laliberty Memorial Centre 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2015 York Landing, George Saunders Memorial School 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Tataskweyak (Split Lake) Band Hall 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact David Duncan, P.Eng at 204-945-3646 or email: David.Duncan@gov.mb.ca Tim Stevens, P.Eng at 604-662-3555 or email: Tim.Stevens@snclavalin.com

Must have a valid Interprovincial Journeyman Carpenters licence. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence; physically able to perform duties of position; must be able to travel within the province. Qualifications: Extensive experience in building carpentry maintenance and the carpentry construction environment. Experience working with other trades (electrical, plumbing) with the ability to oversee contractors. Experience working in northern and remote sites is considered an asset. Experience with Microsoft Office. For a full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please go to our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs. Duties: Under the direction of the Maintenance Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for performing duties at a journeyman level in the carpentry trade. Specifically responsible for the maintenance and repair of building structures, foundations, roofs, walls, windows, doors, locks, flooring, woodwork, cabinetry, furniture, and fencing at 23 remote and northern airports including 5 marine sites throughout the province of Manitoba. Advertisement No. 31086 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: (204) 948-1271 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability. Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

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Spirit Way booth one of most visited Continued from Page 7 where the top apex predator is often maligned or feared. The Thompson team hosted an attractive exhibit booth that outlined the vision of developing a best practices model in “all things wolf.” It became one of the top booths for visitations at the conference. Nearly 200 comprehensive information packages on Thompson, the Wolf Capital, and the Boreal Discovery Centre were handed out to interested people. The Thompson group was kept extremely busy hosting their own presentations and attending many science sessions on wolves, caribou, lynx, etc. An incredible 500+ presentations on wildlife and the environment, as well as on policies and programs were offered to the audience. The conference held two plenary ses-

sions on “Why do Wildlife Matter? ” and conservation and development in the boreal forest. Guest speakers included many well-known individuals in the wildlife and conservation world and included greetings from Premier Greg Selinger and former Grand Chief Ovide Mercredi. The premier was able to give examples of numerous environmentally friendly initiatives in Manitoba that his government supports. The province of Manitoba is unique with its variety of great wildlife and various biomes from grasslands to pristine boreal forest to the rugged arctic coastal region. The conference was well-rounded with a gamut of activities that included numerous receptions, social events, a meet-and-greet at the Manitoba Museum, ﬁeld trips to Assiniboine Park

Zoo, Oak Hammock Marsh, Fort White Alive, and a trip to see polar bears near Churchill. Job postings aimed at the 700 university students in attendance were displayed and student resume critiques were offered. For up-and-comers to experienced professionals in the wildlife and conservation ﬁeld, the information and connections available were tremendous. As Spirit Way president Marion Morberg concluded, “It makes one realize how fortunate we are to live in a modern city like Thompson surrounded by pristine boreal forest and countless wildlife. Several people asked me if they could ﬁnd a job and move there.” For Spirit Way, their legacy project included three interactive work sessions in Winnipeg and Thompson facilitated by Bath on developing a global Wolf

Centre of Excellence. Over 30 people such as university students, wolf biologists, Manitoba Conservation staff, Parks Canada, and Manitoba Beef Producers brainstormed for hours on ideas to develop a facility with programs in Thompson that would be unique in the world. Bath is preparing a draft report in a few weeks, which will then require a strategic, and business plan to proceed. The Spirit Way team consisted of Morberg, volunteer Project Director Volker Beckmann, board director Luke Robinson, and Thompson city councillor Colleen Smook who attended on her own cost and accord. MacDonald, treasurer of Spirit Way, attended in his capacity as chair of the Boreal Discovery Centre with director Penny Byer, who at the time was also deputy mayor of Thompson. Bath and Bonnie Bishop from

Newfoundland were kept busy helping to disseminate Thompson’s information to the massive conference crowd. The volunteer group raised and spent nearly $30,000 in hard and soft dollars to promote Thompson and Northern Manitoba to this captive audience. Everyone on the Thompson team took time off work as volunteers for ﬁve to seven days to promote their community in this new and refreshing manner. Many compliments were received from TWS management and many conference attendees. Positive online news stories on Thompson were picked up on social media and shared to thousands of people worldwide (Facebook/ Living with Wolves - Oct 27). To launch a new tourism initiative in Thompson, Spirit Way partnered with Frontiers North

Adventures in Churchill to offer a free “Wolves, Whales, Bears” prize trip from Winnipeg to Thompson and Churchill in August 2016 to those who attended their sessions. That trip will also be available for sale next year and could be the beginning of a new wildlife and wilderness adventure experience in northern Manitoba. Spirit Way’s next action steps will require consistent effort to bring all the great ideas and suggestions to fruition. “The response was overwhelming, and as volunteers, we can only do so much”, Morberg concluded. She encourages anyone anywhere who has a love for wilderness, boreal forest, wolves, and wildlife to contact Spirit Way to join the team in any capacity and help develop that best practices model in “all things wolf.” It is an exciting adventure all around.

Purchasing Agent The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon: Under the direcƟon of the Chief Financial Oĸcer, the incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of procurement for the City of Thompson. The successful candidate will have a University Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business administraƟon, commerce or a related discipline, Professional DesignaƟon from a recognized supply chain organizaƟon (or enrolled in at least the second level of a supply chain organizaƟon program), and a minimum of 3 years of progressive procurement experience and a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. This posiƟon requires demonstrated working knowledge of computer soŌware, including MS Word and Excel and supervisory or management experience. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and wriƩen communicaƟon skills and excellent public relaƟon skills, have an ability to establish eīecƟve working relaƟons with client groups and vendors. The incumbent will have strong analyƟcal and organizaƟonal skills, be able to work accurately under pressure and within Ɵght deadlines and adapt to quickly changing situaƟons. The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of inventory control, purchasing and producƟon management systems, and demonstrated knowledge and experience in tenders, RFP’s and evaluaƟon criteria. The duƟes for this posiƟon include negoƟaƟng prices, terms of contracts and bulk purchases to procure the best price, anƟcipaƟng organizaƟonal needs, analyzing wriƩen quotaƟons and tenders and making recommendaƟons, purchasing and contracƟng for supplies, equipment and services, ensuring proper purchasing procedures are followed, developing and reviewing of speciĮcaƟons for quotaƟons and tenders, preparaƟon and maintenance of Įles, obtaining Ňeet licensing requirements, handling liability issues and Autopac claims, including interpretaƟon of insurance coverage, working with legal counsel, organizing, supervising and Įnalizing an annual physical inventory, and supervising employees. The City of Thompson oīers an extensive beneĮts package for this full-Ɵme posiƟon, with a starƟng rate of $30.65 per hour. QualiĮed candidates will be required to write and pass an internal test. Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, educaƟon, qualiĮcaƟons and references by Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to: Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Thompson is commiƩed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniƟes. We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support services, and program planning in the area of tobacco control strategies for the 10 KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption as well. Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources and training to community health resource workers. To promote awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc. Qualifications: • University degree in relevant area to the position or a combination and experience may be considered. • Must be a non-smoker. • Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, behavior change and community capacity development and team development. • Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops. • Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and research projects and the role they play in identifying best practices. • Experience in completing reports. • Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation models. • Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills • Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources. • Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco. • Ability to work as a team member and independently. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations. • Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset. • Willing to travel extensively. A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

E HEALTH TECHNICIAN Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, and the Tribal Nursing Ofﬁcer, the E Health Technician is a member of the Health Services Team. They will work in collaboration with the KTC Health Team and the KTC Computer Services Technician to provide support, education and computer services to the KTC health services department and member communities. They will represent KTC on the Regional Tele Health, E health, Panorama and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Advisory Committees and ensure KTC management and leadership are informed of Regional and National program developments. E-Health staff provide technological support and operational troubleshooting to the KTC staff and member communities. Qualiﬁcations: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Computer technician education and/or an equivalent of education and experience; Excellent technical knowledge and application experience; The ability to trouble shoot and resolve technological challenges with minimal assistance; Experience in facilitation and teaching; Knowledge and experience of social media and web site applications; Excellent interpersonal skills, communications skills; Knowledge of E Health applications is an asset; The ability to work with others or independently with minimum supervision. Knowledge and respect for the customs, traditions and practises of the KTC member First Nation communities; The ability to work ﬂexible hours, be on call and travel; Ability to speak Cree and or Dene is an asset; Ability to travel to Winnipeg and the KTC communities if required.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, and written permission to contact the references and latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Attention: Lisa Beardy, Ofﬁce Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 E-Mail: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Deadline for Applications Friday, November 20, 2015 Late applications will not be considered. We would like to thank those that apply but only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA MAINTENANCE CLERK LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position:

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Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Minimal travel required

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneďŹ ts package to employees. We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is a nitrogen-based fertilizer production facility located in Brandon, Manitoba, a growing city of close to 60,000 residents with a trading area of about 150,000 people, just 200km west of Winnipeg and 100km north of the United States border. Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba and offers sporting, arts and outdoor attractions, a variety of shopping amenities, university and college, and boasts a high quality of life and a diverse population, ranking 26th on the MoneySense top best cities to live in Canada. We are a leading manufacturer with a team of approximately 300 employees, offering nationally competitive salaries, full extended beneďŹ ts packages, pension and subsidized investment options, and performance-based bonuses in an environment committed to success! Relocation assistance is also available for selected roles. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for top performers who can embrace our guiding principles and want to make a difference as part of a winning team. If you have the qualiďŹ cations that put you above the rest, apply for a rewarding career with us today!

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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.

ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN COUNSELLING SKILLS INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term: January 5, 2016 to December 8, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-120 Closing Date: November 24, 2015

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

KENANOW ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

(2) Full-Time Regular Tenure Track Positions Full-Time Regular Positions The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-107 Closing Date: November 27, 2015 or until positions are filled. Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 A covering letter indicating the position applying for, updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resource Department

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Reliability Engineering Manager 1st Class Power Engineer 2nd Class Power Engineers Production Supervisors Transportation Supervisor Production Analyst Red Seal Millwright Logistics Scheduler Operations Trainer Instrument and Electrical Coordinator Buyer

Thompson (866) 677.6450

CO-OP COORDINATOR

Classification: Economic Development Consultant 2 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas or Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-119 Closing Date: November 25, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

If you have the qualiďŹ cations that put you above the rest, please apply via www.kochcareers.com/kaes, forward your resume to HRBrandon@ kochind.com or fax to (204) 729-2944 Visit www.kochagenergy.com to learn more! Please note that third party submissions will be treated as if submitted by the candidate.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR

KENANOW ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: January 4, 2016 to June 10, 2016 Churchill, Manitoba Competition No. 15-121 Closing Date: November 27, 2015

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: January 5, 2016 to December 31, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-114 Closing Date: November 20, 2015

$BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

www.nrha.ca

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Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω The All Out Clearout Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after October 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2015 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,495 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 bi-weekly payments of $190 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,495. Ω$10,000 in total discounts includes $8,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014 Ram 2500/3500 or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before October 1, 2015. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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