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Vale’s head of Manitoba Operations believes there is an ore body equivalent to a new mine near Thompson said Gary Eyres, estimat- ever again, Eyres says. ing that the proposed invest“We’re not a smelting or a A proposed $1 billion in- ment would be equivalent refining operation anymore vestment in Vale’s Thomp- to opening a new mine in and the reality is we’re not son mines in the next five Thompson and saying that going to go back to being a years could generate near- it is possible another mine smelting or a refining operly $8 billion in economic shaft could be excavated ation because that really activity over the next 45 down to as far as 6,300 doesn’t make sense for our years, the company’s head feet. Right now, mining area or the region or the of Manitoba Operations told areas extend down to 4,800 operation,” said Eyres, saythe Thompson Chamber of feet below the surface. “We ing the capital investment Commerce Nov. 13. haven’t found the end of the required to create smelting “What we’re looking at is ore body yet. Somewhere and refining facilities is “abexploring our ore bodies,” close by, I believe, is the solutely massive.” next Thompson mine.”

That said, Eyres believes If the investment goes that there is a possibility in ahead, it would result in the long-term future for Vale could invest up to $1 $7.9 billion worth of eco- previously mined areas that billion into its Manitoba nomic activity between now aren’t currently utilized – Operations over the next and 2065, $7.4 billion more like Birchtree and Pipe Lake than putting the mines on – to be brought back into five years if exploration ac- care and maintenance until production as demand cretivities reveal large enough 2043 would create. It’s also ated by production of elecdeposits, head of Thompson $5.4 billion more economic tric vehicle batteries pushes operations Gary Eyres told activity than would be gen- nickel prices upwards. Curthe Thompson Chamber of erated by simply mining out rently, stainless steel prothe current areas of T1 and duction is the “bread and Commerce Nov. 13. butter” of most nickel operNickel Belt News photo T3 by 2043.

Vale has just started an ations around the world,

by Ian Graham aerial survey of the Thomp- but the expected growth of son Nickel Belt in hopes of the electric vehicle market validating some of the signs could spur demand for 50 that exploration activities times as much nickel as is have turned up. currently produced in the Right now, Vale Mani- world by as early as 2030.

“The world doesn’t have toba Operations has about 30 fewer employees than enough nickel now [for fuit wants, Eyres says, and ture electric vehicle battery there are no plans to cut any production].” Eyres says, more jobs. The reason some predicting that most of the jobs haven’t been filled, he people at the meeting would said, is because the mining be driving either an electric industry around the world vehicle or a hybrid within is short of skilled workers 15 years. and that makes it difficult “That really is the future to get people to come to for us here. It’s the future Thompson. for nickel.”

The key to convincing In order to take advanVale management to invest tage of that future, however, more in Thompson mines is Vale Manitoba Operations finding an area with 20,000 needs to upgrade its mining or more tonnes of nickel infrastructure. waiting to be mined. The “We‘ve got a really old company is also trying to in- mining and concentrating crease the nickel in the conoperation,” Eyres said.

“We Nickel Belt News photo

by Ian Graham centrate it produces from 14 can’t be mining in exactly Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. per cent to 18 per cent so the same way that we’ve that Vale smelting and refinmining for the last

BY IAN GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say been ing operations Ontario and 60 years.

We’re fixing the EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill inresidents the dangers of polar and Newfoundland can turn bears, operation in ordersaid to proThough she’s now written when I get through.”

I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere deMeulles if it it intoto99.9 ducebeen nickel for the 30 a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier live.per cent pure had viable shenext would which used have years.” ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the nickel “To like say, that ‘Those people moved back to Churchto be produced in Thomppresident Raj Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there.

They ill Chamber in a heartbeat. son before smelter and Thethy said informa-I RCMPsitting photo should Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably justthe leave,’ is quite “I miss thethe shoreline, refinery were permanently tion that Eyres presented Gisele deMeulles said writa couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic.

It’s quite disremiss the rock, I miss the A gun, cash and cocaine were seized during a traffic stop in Norway House Nov. 8. closed in If2018. was good to hear. ingA wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. we were in the polar bears even though traffic stop in Norway House Nov. Norway House RCMP pulled a Josh Mink of Norway House is There’s no prospectarea fro they’re “Whenever Vale presents always thought she would you know what, this history and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another very dangerous and 8 led to a 26-year-old man being ar- vehicle over on Highway 373 at charged with possessing a prohibited Thompson to be anything there’s always hope and do. tory, this stuff that’s in my hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson stories and they would go, rested after police searched him and Paupanekis Point Road around 3:30 weapon, carrying a concealed weapon more that thansoawhy mining and Bay,” this isshe definitely very good “In amy I never ‘That’s one not true, is it?’and I’d possessing go, sincecocaine don’t they says. “When I go head, to be gone the Hudson Rail- about found .25 youth calibre pistol, cocaine andit’s going p.m. Friday and searched of the for theBay purpose concentrating operation news,” Thethy said. on the felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’

They’d go, have the option to do that? back home, standing way suspended operations cash. occupants. of trafficking.

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Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill

Norway House RCMP seize .25 calibre pistol and cocaine during traffic stop

said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and confidence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there.

Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there Contact Nelson 204-307-0281 cause she always tells her atshe might not do again. any longer, her parents and stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family pruderspropertyservices@gmail.com Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. hounded her, ‘Please, justproperty high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the to discuss your needs! put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do.

Because of that, never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to

Yer snow gotta go!

I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive.

They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.”

Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another.

“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles.

Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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City asking province to change and extend funding agreement so it can purchase three small buses instead of one standard-sized model

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson is asking the provincial government to change the scope and deadline of a transit infrastructure contribution agreement to enable it to purchase three mini-buses instead of one regular-sized bus.

They are also asking for the project end date to be extended from March 31, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020.

“It will take time to manufacture,” city manager Anthony McInnis explained at council’s Nov. 12 meeting.

All councillors present (Coun. Kathy Valentino was not in attendance) approved the resolution allowing city administration to seek the change of the project’s scope and end date.

“What we’re trying to do is streamline our bus service so that we can continue to have one and provide that service to the community,”

said Coun. Brian Lundmark. “I hope this gets to them quick and they’re in agreement with it.”

“I’m touching wood and crossing my fingers and sleeping with garlic and doing everything I can to hope this scope of change goes through and we get the money as we need it,” said Coun. Jeff Fountain.

“I know that many people contacted me with the exact same solution [of using smaller buses] way before this and I think they’re going to be pleasantly pleased if this goes through.”

The city announced a plan to establish a weekday-only transit system using smaller buses in late October, nearly a year after Greyhound Canada shut down its Western Canada operations and stopped operating the transit service in Thompson on Oct. 31, 2018. A request for proposals was recently posted on the city’s website

Impaired driving charge laid Thompson RCMP arrested a 43-year-old man in the Juniper area Nov. 11 after responding to a report of a possible impaired driver.

Police located the vehicle that had been reported to them around 1:30 a.m. parked at a residence

on Poplar Crescent. The driver failed a roadside screening test and later provided breath samples with more than twice the legal limit of blood alcohol content. He was released to appear in court at a later date.

Thompson RCMP seek man wanted for assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats

seeking municipal transit operation services with a closing date of Nov. 27.

Thompson has been without a municipal transit system for the last four-anda-half months. Prior to that, Maple Bus Lines provided city-funded transit service for four-and-a-half months from mid-February to June 30. There was also no city transit from Nov. 1, 2018 until Feb. 10, 2019.

The School District of Mystery Lake began operating a student bus service on Sept. 30 of this year.

It was in the spring of 2017 when the city of Thompson received $235,681 from the provincial and federal governments for transit-related projects including a handivan, a bus, two bus shelters and transit signs. Of this, about $120,000 was earmarked for the purchase of a new bus, representing about

Nickel Belt News file photo A Maple Bus Lines bus providing transit services in Thompson last spring 30 per cent of the total cost. Last November, the city passed a resolution o extend their contribution agreement with the

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province, under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, until March 2020.

The city did not proceed with the purchase of a new

bus, however, because the bids the city received were greater than the amount it had budgeted for the purchase.

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Student councillors hope to bring fresh perspective to council and committees

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A group of R.D. Parker Collegiate Grade 12 students will be injecting some young blood and fresh perspective into discussions at council and some of its subcommittees through an initiative known as Student Perspectives Expressed At City Council (S.P.E.A.C.C.).

The participation of the students in municipal politics was approved by council at their organizational meeting Nov. 6 but its genesis was during a transit meeting last April when a student from last year’s Grade 12 philosophy class stood up to provide a student take on the situation.

“He … spoke on behalf of our class and we got recognized and it escalated from there,” says Drew Heskin, the only Grade 11 in last year’s class, who will be the student representative to council this year.

The other students getting involved are Kendra Martinussen, Taylar Hanson-Oliveira, Karisma Vyas and Jasraj Kullar. Martinussen will be a student member on the recreation and community services committee, Hanson-Oliveira on the public safety committee, Vyas on the finance and administration committee and Kullar on the communications committee.

Philosophy class teacher Michael Thorbourne, who appeared before council in September to explain the initiative, says these students were chosen based on the recommendations of all RDPC staff and picked or were picked for the different committees based on their

interests or what teachers and staff believed they would be good at.

“I chose to be on the finance committee,” says Vyas. “Both my parents are accountants so I kind of have that background knowledge in finance and also I’m really interested in math. I thought it would be good to know the numbers of the city and how they budget their money and information like that.”

Kullar said he likes to argue using logic.

“It’s fun to debate, plain and simple,” he said.

“I think it’s important to have a student perspective on what’s going on in our school for safety issues, not just the city itself,” says Hanson-Oliveira.

Martinussen was chosen for the recreation committee because she’s passionate about Thompson getting a new pool to replace the Norplex Pool, which was shut down last February, and also because she is interested in and knowledgeble about infrastructure.

“With my dad working in construction I know infrastructure things, and how certain construction things work,” she says. “I grew up hearing about it all the time.”

Grade 11 students who will succeed this crop of student councillors will be chosen by their classmates in elections this February. “[They] will kind of shadow these guys for the second half of their year, take their positions over when they graduate and then we’ll repeat the process annually,” Thorbourne says.

The mayor and council-

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham From left to right, Grade 12 R.D. Parker Collegiate students Taylar Hanson-Oliveira, Drew Heskin, Karisma Vyas, Jasraj Kullar and Kendra Martinussen will be joining council and committees for the rest of the school year as non-voting members to bring student concerns and viewpoints to the city. lors were enthusiastic Nov. 6 about having the students join them in making decisions, though the students won’t have voting rights.

“I’ve always said we need to prepare for the future and you are the future,” said deputy mayor Les Ellsowrth.

Coun. Brian Lundmark said he tried to achieve something similar back when he was in high school. ”I tried to get youth council to meet with city council back then and I wasn’t successful so I’m really proud of you and happy that you’re here to

work with us and I’m looking forward to your great ideas and some out-of-thebox thinking.”

Martinussen said that just because students aren’t old enough to vote doesn’t mean that they can be dismissed “Youth are a very big voice within the city and sometimes we get brushed aside because we’re told we don’t know anything and we aren’t taken seriously and with us now being here we have the student voice and we can bring in fresh perspectives and give everyone a chance because our voice

is just as big as the council members’,” she says.

Heskin says the idea actually met with more support from council than she originally thought it might “We didn’t think it would go through that well. All of us had doubts.

We thought it’d be embarrassing, that we’d get shut down, that no one would want us really to have a voice in our community.”

Thorbourne said he had his doubts about how the proposal would be received but that last year’s class took time to prepare it and it’s paying off for this year’s group.

“This is unbelievable to see it taking shape now,” he says.

In addition to taking part in city council and committee meetings, the students are also organizing a camp for underprivileged youth next summer, thanks to a $15,000 grant from RBC. “Coun. [Andre] Proulx very much was a fan of them taking ownership of this as a council and making sure that this project goes over well while they also oversee the city meetings because it’s … a real money project that needs to get done,” says Thorbourne.

Birth service suspension in Flin Flon nears one-year mark Fate of suspended services tied to delayed provincial report: NHR, activists

BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

Nearly one year has passed since obstetric services were suspended at Flin Flon General Hospital and there are still more questions than answers about when (or if) services will return.

Since the morning of Nov. 16, 2018, expectant mothers in Flin Flon have been unable to access many obstetrical services, including birth service, in their home community. The services were suspended following an external audit ordered by the Northern Health Region (NHR). The audit found serious issues with the service tied to insufficient staffing levels and accompanying

concerns with the standard of care.

A decision from the NHR regarding whether or not obstetric services would be restored has been tied to the release of the Provincial Clinical Services Preventive Plan (PCSPP), currently under development by Shared Health Manitoba.

Slated to be released last spring, the release date of the report was pushed back to the summer of 2019, then pushed back again. An official release date for the PCSPP is currently unknown.

“At this time, there are no further updates or changes regarding the obstetrical suspension at Flin Flon General Hospital as we continue to wait for infor-

mation regarding the completion and roll-out of the PCSPP,” read a statement to The Reminder from an NHR spokesperson.

Kirsten Fritsch, co-chair of the pro-obstetrics group We Want Birth, is growing impatient with the lack of new information one year after the stoppage and the delayed release of the PCSPP. “We still don’t have it,” she said. “We’ve been thinking, ‘Why are we waiting for this plan? It keeps getting pushed and pushed and pushed. Just make a decision.

You’re the health region.’”

Fritsch and other We Want Birth members have scheduled a march down Main Street Nov. 16, the one-year

anniversary of the shutdown.

We Want Birth also plans to continue advocating for restoration of Flin Flon obstetrics in the coming year. The group has produced a form letter on their Facebook page for people wishing to express concerns with obstetrics care.

The group also has a petition open for signatures. Both are meant to be sent to the provincial Health, Seniors and Active Living department and Health Minister Cameron Friesen. Fritsch and fellow co-chair Jan Unruh each plan to reach out to Manitoba and Saskatchewan provincial legislatures and elected officials.

“It’s just to bring awareness to the hardship that this has brought to our com-

munity. We’re continuing to hear stories from women.

One person in particular had undiagnosed gestational diabetes. When she left here and met with her obstetrician in Winnipeg, the obstetrician was like, “Hey, how have you been handling your diabetes?’ She’s like, ‘I have diabetes?’” said Fritsch.

“Part of what’s happening is that we’re becoming more political than we ever have been. Part of the learning curve for our committee is learning to navigate the politics.”

Fritsch was adamant that We Want Birth is looking for a positive change. While the group has held discussions with NHR on the issue, Fritsch said the group is nei-

ther working with or against the NHR itself – the issue is with the suspension of services.

“We want to work with the province and the health authority. However, the only power we have is to bring awareness to our issue.

When we’re quoted or being presented as working with them, it’s misleading in that we are not a partner in this.

We are grassroots, trying to bring awareness to a very important issue that impacts our community,” she said.

“We are in that we’re opening lines of communication so we can get information to the public. In that sense, we’re working together, but in all other pieces, we’re powerless.”

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Skate Thompson receives Thompson Community Foundation grant

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Skate Thompson Skate Thompson received a grant from the Moffat Family Fund via the Thompson Community Foundation to help pay for construction of a new food booth for fundraisers during Nickel Days and other events. Money was also provided for inspection and retrofitting of the skating club’s overhead jumping harness. Skate Thompson says the club is very appreciative of the grant funding.

OBITUARY ALBERT VINCENT DOUCET With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Vince, at the age of 76 at the Thompson General Hospital on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Vince is survived by his wife Lynda, his children Michael, Debbie (Kelly), Michele, Dawn (Graham), his grandchildren Stephanie (Justin), Tyler (Jenilee), Aurora, Gage, Maxwell and his great grandchildren Kane, Maizie, Macgillvary and Ivy. He is also survived by Lynda’s children Jim (Angie), Myrna (Andy), Jo-Anne (Robert), grandchildren Jessica (Adam), Stephanie (Corey), Alana (Jeff), Jeffery, Vance, Zachary, Benjamin, Graham and great grandchildren Drayden, Cali and Olivia.

Vince is survived by his sister Carol Draper (Jerry) and family, sister in-law Lonnie Doucet and family.

Predeceased by his brother Edward and parents Peter and Edith Doucet.

Vince was born in Galt (Cambridge) Ontario in 1943.

He lived and attended school in Brantford. He later moved to Sudbury to start his career as a miner for INCO. In 1973 he moved to Thompson and continued working for the company until retirement after 34 years of employment. He later was employed part time at the Coop Gas Bar for 10 years.

Vince enjoyed fishing, woodworking, photography, family vacations and socializing. He also enjoyed time with his little dog Buddy.

As per his wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 16 as a Come and Go from 1:00-4:00 at the Royal Canadian Legion lounge.

The family would like to thank the Homecare workers who provided assistance.

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Northern voter turnout MLA drops, Report stays near historical average

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Voter turnout dropped back to earth in the recent federal election, regress-

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kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Constituency Office: Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent mates about 45.6 per centThompson, Ralph McLean of the MB R8N 2B7Green of total eligible voters cast Party received five per cent ballots the federal rid- of 204-677-2066 the ballots cast, while KellyinBindle ing of Churchill-Keewat- People’s Party candidate inook Aski, which covers Ken Klyne only received Flin Flon and the rest of 296 votes through the entire Northern Manitoba. Out riding. of 48,949 registered voters At press time, four of the in the region, 22,311 cast riding’s 155 polls had not ballots. yet reported results.

Elections Canada estiOver the previous sevmates around 87,000 people en federal elections, voter live in the riding, just over turnout in Churchill-Kee56 per cent of whom were watinook Aski has been all registered to vote this year. over the map. In the 2015 If the numbers prove cor- election, almost 62 per cent rect, barely one quarter of of eligible voters cast balall residents in Northern lots in the riding, the highest Manitoba actually voted. number since at least the In total, 11,133 votes 1990s. Usually, voter turnwent to the winner, NDP out in the riding is in the candidate Niki Ashton. range of 42 and 52 per cent.

Ashton came just short While the 2019 voting of receiving a majority of numbers are much lowvotes cast. Liberal candi- er than in 2015, they are date Judy Klassen finished higher than the percentage second with 5,125 votes, of voters who turned out in while Conservative Cyara 2008 and 2011, 40.2 and Bird received 4,648 votes. 43.4 per cent, respectively.

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Thompson RCMP nab five pounds of marijuana and several weapons in Nov. 12 raid

Thompson RCMP photos Thompson RCMP seized more than five pounds of marijuana while executing a search warrant at a Wuskwatim Bay residence Nov. 12.

A 20-year-old woman was arrested Nov. 12 after Thompson RCMP executed a Cannabis Act search warrant and seized five pounds of marijuana.

Police conducted the search at a Wuskwatim Bay residence around 11 p.m. Tuesday. In addition to the marijuana, they

also seized a number of bladed weapons, a taser, a butterfly knife and a pair of brass knuckles.

The woman who was arrested faces multiple charges of possessing marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as well as multiple weapons charges.

Sunday service to celebrate birth of Sikh religion’s founder will be the first in the Sikh Society of Thompson’s new permanent temple location

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A weekend worship service to mark the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of the Sikh religion, will also be a noteworthy first for the Sikh Society of Thompson.

The Nov. 17 worship service will be the first Sunday service for Thompson Sikhs in their new permanent home, the former Apostolic Church at 111 Goldeye Cres.

“We’ve taken over the Apostolic Church,” since about a month ago, said Raj Thethy of the Sikh Society of Thompson, thanking the organization that used to occupy the building for giving Sikhs the chance to make it their place of wor-

ship. “We’ve established a permanent home.”

The Sikh Society of Thompson is still in the process of collecting the money it needs in order to buy the building and property outright.

Sikhs have lived in Thompson since the 1970s, says Kal Singh of the Sikh Society, but never had a dedicated place to worship. At first, people would host worship services in their homes.

Later services were held in the Wildlife Association Building and then St. Lawrence Hall. Now that Sikhs have a permanent location, services can be held weekly instead of just once a month.

The actual anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth

was on Nov. 12 but the Sikh Society of Thompson’s big celebration is being held on Sunday so that more Thompsonites can come out and join them.

“We’d like to invite the community to come celebrate with us and see our new temple,” said Thethy.

Sunday’s services will begin with prayers at 11, followed by hymns at noon and then a community luncheon, which is free to attend, beginning at 1 pm.

The temple will be the furthest north in Manitoba and possibly the most northerly in the world and will also serve Sikhs in outlying communities like Gillam and Lynn Lake.

“Lots of local people have

donated,” says Kal Singh, as well as people in Winnipeg and Vancouver and elsewhere in B.C. “Whoever helped, we appreciate it,” says the Sikh Society of Thompsons’s Inderjeet Singh.

A Sikh clergy member

from Winnipeg will be coming up for the Nov. 17 celebration and there are plans to eventually hire a permanent clergy member or the Thompson temple, as well as to provide cultural classes and a place for Sikh elders to socialize.

“It’s a very peaceful place,” says Inderjeet Singh.

“Everybody likes it and appreciates it.”

There are about 100 Sikh families in Thompson, about one-third of the city’s total population of people of Indian descent.

Did you see BOBBIE LYNN MOOSE between October 1 and October 17, 2019?

AGE:

29

HEIGHT:

5’

WEIGHT:

110 lbs.

Last seen wearing these clothes:

Found deceased on October 17, 2019, near Nelson Rd.

PLEASE CALL RCMP 204-677-6909 Information can be provided anonymously to: CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham The Sikh Society of Thompson will host the first Sunday service at its new temple on Goldeye Crescent Nov. 17, celebrating the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh religion.

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Northstars earn season’s first point with overtime loss to the Parkland Rangers

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Northstars earned their first point of the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League season during a home game in The Pas Nov. 9, dropping a 5-4 overtime decision to the Parkland Rangers.

Taggert Plouffe scored the sudden-death winner to give the Rangers the win after they never held the lead

through regulation time.

Brayden Kohlman scored with 1:36 left to play in the third period to tie the game 4-4 and send it to extra time. Jordan Pfoh had scored a power play goal for the Northstars about six minutes earlier after Plouffe had scored for Parkland early in the third period to tie the game for the first time.

Dredyn Robinson opened the scoring for the North-

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Child & Family Services Team Leader/Supervisor (Thompson Sub-Office)

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking one (1) full time permanent Child & Family Services Unit Supervisor for our Thompson Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Protection Services, CFS Team Leader/Supervisor manages a case load of children in care and/or Family Services files including protection and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. Team Leader/Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services. Offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, child behavior’s management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Ability to take direction and provide appropriate service; • Willing to train; • Team orientated and self-motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak and understand Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the City of Thompson & Community of Cross Lake; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implementing the policies & specific directions as approved by the Board and directed by the Executive Director; • Coordinate the planning, development, and implementation and evaluation of programs & services delivered by CFS Unit; • Manages all aspects of service delivery & case management for respective CFS team; • Coordinates all court work related to statutory requirements & serving as Agency’s court representative; • Functions as an effective management team member; • Carry out personnel functions for respective CFS staff & assist in Agency relations; • Identify & assist in implementations of training needs and initiatives; • Providing direct services and other duties as negotiated.

• Ability to enter on an Information Data Base known as Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS).

Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

Salary: Based on qualifications Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA155 Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Gloria Mckay, HR Coordinator Phone: 204-676-3902 Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca 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 or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

stars with the only goal of the first period while his team was on a power play.

Pfoh’s first of the game made it 2-0 Northstars early in the second period but Mackenzie Menard got the Rangers on the board a few minutes later. Robinson’s second of the game re-established the Northstars’ two-goal lead but Hreckhka scored before the second intermission to draw Parkland within one with 20 minutes to play.

Shots in the game were 58-35 for the Rangers, and Northstars netminder Linden Gamblin made 53 saves in the loss.

The Northstars held their opponents scoreless through nearly the first half of the second game of the series Nov. 10 before Hayden Lacquette put the Rangers up 1-0 in the second period.

Hrechka added a short-

handed empty-netter with 39 seconds left in the game to make the final a 2-0 shutout for Parkland. Gamblin made 29 saves in the game, which saw the Northstars outshoot Parkland 33-31.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA OFFICE: SHAMATTAWA SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Regional Child & Family Services Worker

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: · Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered · Strong commitment to community based service delivery · Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues · Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) · Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Good organizational and time management skills · Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines · Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook · Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting · Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values · Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset Working Conditions: · Must be able to work in a fast paced environment · Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information · Must be willing 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: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019 – Or Until Filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-073 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-073 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

The Northstars are on home ice again Nov. 16-17 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena in Thompson, taking on the Southwest Cougars, who are currently fifth in the 13-team league, 16

points ahead of the Northstars, who are tied with the Kenora Thistles for the least points in the league, with each team having just one overtime loss and no wins yet this season.

Church Services ST. JAMES ANGLICAN 10 Caribou • 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper • 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree Rd • 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Mel Versluis Associate Youth Pr Colton Murphy Associate Children’s Pr Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye • 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday School 9:45 am Coffee Time at 10:30 am Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Dr • 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel 11 am Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Mario Buscio 328 Thompson Dr N • 677-4457 Sunday school 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr S • 778-8037 11 am Service LUTHERAN–UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON 52 Caribou Rd • 677-4495 10:30 am Sunday service

LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay • 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00 pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd • 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 83 Copper Rd Everyone welcome Sundays at 10 am For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit churchofjesuschrist.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr • 677-3658 Worship services 11 am Sunday BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver • 778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 am Sunday evening service 7:00 pm Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 pm

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE Tribal Home & Community Care Coordinator

Under the general direction of the Director of Health, the Tribal Home and Community Care Coordinator will actively work with the member Bands in the planning, development and implementation of the First Nation & Inuit Home & Community Care Program. The Tribal Home & Community Care Coordinator will provide consultation and recommendations for the establishment of processes to support the delivery of second level services and activities required for the operation and safe delivery of Home & Community Care services to member First Nations communities.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL 23 Nickel Road Thompson, MB Ph: (204)-677-2341

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY JUNIOR IT TECHICIAN – TERM POSITION REGIONAL OFFICE

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Special Needs Advocate Off Reserve Case Manager

The Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong case management skills for a full-time position role of Special Needs Advocate Off Reserve Case Manager, funded under the Jordan’s PrincipleChild First Initiative Project.

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the Special Needs Advocate Off Reserve Case Manager will be responsible to plan, implement care plans, deliver and evaluate the Jordan’s Principle CFI program at the Keewatin Tribal council level, and support the program in each of the area communities.

Registered Nurse diploma, degree in nursing preferred and demonstrate knowledge and experience.

Combined Role Position Summary: 2. Active nursing registration with CRNM. The Special Needs Advocate case manager offers support for 3. Demonstrated expertise in home and community care children and adults with special needs, disabilities, and or planning, programming and community development. mental health issues off reserve by navigating the system to 4. Knowledge of scope of practice issues, liability & standards access services in the Urban centres. They will support First of the nursing profession.

Nations people by accessing those services needed based on 5. Knowledge of other linkages with the Home & Community their medical need/disability, make referrals, offer short/long Care program, i.e. diabetes strategy; AANDC’s Adult Care, term respite and finding resources to ensure needs are met both etc in the medical and school settings. Receives and prioritizes intake and assessments, file review and information sharing 6. Previous working experience with First Nations and Inuit with the family and team, and on-going monitoring of knowledge and a demonstrated understanding of the particular health by the skills.REP. Provides a safe and supportive environment both in and social issues encountered and experienced by First Prepared and Carly HR ADWORKS the community and schools. The combined role recognizes the Nations is desired.

DESIGNER Service Team deficits with service systemsCarly and the need to protect children 7. Ability to work well with others and in team settings PROOFED through early intervention,Glen sharing of information, effective 8. Proficient computer skills co-ordination of services and appropriate training.

ESTIMATED Carly 9. Must be able to travel SENT Carly 10. Respect for the customs, traditions and practices of the Qualifications: local First Nation communities BN, RN, BSW, Teacher • All prices exclude taxes and LPN from a recognized 11. Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset.

Prices do not include 5% GST education institution.

Current Registration and in good standing with respective • Section Insertion Date Ad Size Price A written application with detailed resume, including at least two regulatory body in the Province of MB $0.00 n Nickel Belt News Careers Nov 2019 2 col x 3.8621 (2) references with written permission to 15, contact the references Case management experience; and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: $0.00 working with First Nation Communities; • Experience $0.00 • CPR and First Aide Certification; Closing Date: Friday, November 22, 2019 • Knowledge of First Nation language and culture; $0.00 Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a • $0.00 Lisa Beardy proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy 23 Nickel Road and attention TOTAL PRICE $0.00 to detail; Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 • Excellent time management and facilitation skills; Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 • Effective verbal and listening communications skills; Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and • Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Friday, November problem-solving skills.

22, 2019. We would like to thank those that apply for the Valid Driver’s License with driver’s abstract. Travel based • position but only those being considered for an interview will on need. Minimal. be contacted.

• Clear criminal record check, child abuse registry check and vulnerable persons check.

Please forward your resume along with 3 references and a cover letter, in confidence, to: University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce Keewatin Tribal Council that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited Lisa Beardy Fax 204-677-0255 from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Deadline Friday, November 22, 2019 @4:00 pm

TIMATE

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 service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the IT Manager, the Junior IT Technician provides network and computer support to CNCFCA relating to all in house computer hardware and software. The Junior IT Technician will maintain confidentiality in accordance with Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s policy and procedure manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES: § Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories and storage in accordance with standard and projects/operational requirements § Support Active Directory, Exchange 2012/2019, Windows 2008/2016 server systems § Support Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 user operating systems EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification preferred § Network + certification § Minimum A + certification KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § 2 years Windows administration experience § 2 years Windows server 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019 experience § Knowledge of VPN and DNS basics § Troubleshooting/provisioning skills (workstations and servers) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case § Must be willing to travel § Provide on call support § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: Nov 21, 2019 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resources 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 be advised that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“Please visit our website at https://www.creenation.ca”

Indigenous candidates.

RECEPTIONIST/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full-Time Term Position December 9, 2019 to January 17, 2020 (with the possibility of extension) Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 19-096 Closing Date: November 19, 2019

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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204-677-6995

HELP WANTED CUSTODIAN POSITION THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT Qualifications: Must have ability and experience in cleaning commercial buildings. Applicants must have valid class 5 driver’s license.

Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload.

Effective interpersonal skills. Communication skills and proven to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential.

Duties: Reporting to Operation Manager the incumbent will provide regular cleaning of the airport terminal building. Cleaning will involve mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, washing windows, walls, bathrooms, offices, lunch rooms and emptying garbage cans etc. in air terminal building and maintenance shop. Incumbent will also provide backup for day or evening shifts, when required.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their cover letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. This position is part time, salary will be $21.27 per hour based on the collective agreement. Closing date will be November 25, 2019.

Apply to: Maggie Taylor Thompson Regional Airport Box 112 Thompson, MB, R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 Maggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca

Mystery Lake Motor Hotel is looking to hire an ASSISTANT MANAGER for Trappers Tavern/Mystery Lake Hotel, in Thompson MB • • • • • • • • • •

The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision; Ability to communicate both orally and written; Ability to manage and work with employees including hiring, training and releasing if necessary; Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office, computerized payroll and ability to learn new programs in a timely manner; Detail oriented; Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and taking stock; Ability to follow all company procedures in place, implement improvements; Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Ability to obtain Smart Choice Certification; Salary commensurate upon business experience and employment history.

Closing date: November 29th, 2019.

Send resume to donna@mysterylakehotel.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in the MLHM, however only those applicants that we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.

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Friday, November 15, 2019

You’re invited Vale’sHouse annual Vale’s annualtoOpen Open House at Dynamic Earth!

Please join us at the Thompson Regional Community Centre to learn more about our operations including: Please join Vale at Dynamic Earth to learn more about our operations, Environmental monitoring, tailings current projects and community initiatives.

Talkmanagement, with our experts on site and live chat with teamemployment members within our community operations. initiatives.

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You’re invited to Vale’s annual You canwill alsobe enjoy Dynamic Earth’sto outdoor Science Park and take There prizes, a chance provide feedback and Open House atto Dynamic Earth! specialty tours down thewill Vale be Chasm simulate suggestions, and we launching oura real underground mining experience.

2018/2019 Annual Update on Vale Manitoba Operations.

Please join Vale at Dynamic Earth to learn more about our operations, When: Wednesday, September 19,initiatives.

11:00am toTalk 6:00with pm our experts on site current projects and community Vale will be hosting our Open House in conjunction with our and live chat with team members within our operations. annual Vale Night the Norman Where: Dynamic Earth,with 122 Big Nickel Road Northstars. Enjoy free public compliments of Vale skating from 5:30 – 6:30 Earth’s p.m.

There will be bouncy face You canAdmission also enjoy Dynamic outdoor Science Park andhouses, take

painting anddown free admission to the 7:30 p.m.

Northstars game. specialty tours the Vale Chasm to simulate a real underground mining experience.

When: Saturday, November 16, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

When: Wednesday, September 19, 11:00am to 6:00 pm

Where: Thompson Regional Community Centre

Where: Dynamic Earth, 122 Big Nickel Road Admissionfood compliments of Vale Non-perishable items will be collected at the door for the food bank.

For a world with new values.

For a world with new values.