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Overcrowding and suicide attempts taking toll on residents of Shamattawa A fi re that destroyed Shamattawa’s only grocery store and the band office in September is only one of the difficulties that residents there have been dealing with, First Nations leaders said at a press conference in Winnipeg Nov. 15. The community is also struggling with a lack of housing and the problems that accompany overcrowding as well as mental health crises. “Our community has experienced many challenges for a long time and most recently it has become more pronounced,” said Shamattawa First Nation Coun. Liberty Redhead in a press release. “Suicide is a major issue. We do not want to lose any more of our people.” There have been 92 Mental Health Act complaints related to suicide attempts and mental health crises in 2016 and one completed suicide. There were 99 such complaints and six completed suicides in 2015 and there have been more than 1,000 Mental Health Act complaints and 22 completed suicides reported to the RCMP since 2009. “The community is doing its best, however they
need government support,” said Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson. “The community workers are also affected by suicide attempts and cannot help community members who come to them needing a place to live. We are doing what we can in terms of supporting the community with mental health and supporting youth with some immediate short-term solutions, however we also need concrete long-term solutions for the people of Shamattawa. This includes movement on a permanent building they’ve lost and housing.” Recreation space for youth has had to be sacrificed for a temporary grocery store housed in the school gym and recreation centre and the average number of people in one house on the First Nation is nine, as there are about 1,400 residents and only 161 houses. Chief Jeffrey Napoakesik says that medevac flights for people who have attempted suicide cost up to $11,000 each. Some of the actions the leaders say the community needs include immediate movement on replacing the grocery store/
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of MKO Manitoba Liberal interim leader and Keewatinook MLA Judy Klassen, Shamattawa First Nation Coun. Liberty Redhead and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson at a Nov. 15 press conference in Winnipeg highlighting the plight of Shamattawa, which has only 161 houses for 1,400 residents and lost its grocery store and band office to arson in September. band office building and development of a comprehensive housing assessment and a community housing action plan, as
well as replacement of equipment such as phones, computers and radios to communicate with emergency responders.
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OBITUARY QUENTIN MOSIONDZ May 7, 1975 – November 9, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Quentin was called home to be with the Lord Quentin was born in Thompson, Manitoba on May 7, 1975 to Hilbert & Elizabeth Mosiondz. He was raised in Wabowden, Manitoba.
RCMP officer finds boy in burning Garden Hill building Twelve-year-old and 13-year-old charged with arson
Quentin and Jolene grew up as friends and were joined in marriage on August 5, 2000. They had two sons, Tristen and Corbin, whom he cherished dearly. He also had his faithful companion, Tucker, who was the only one who would watch hockey with him and not bother him about his Leafs. He graduated from Mel Johnson School in 1994 and then worked for H. Mosiondz & Son logging with his father. He then worked for Mistik Hauling as a log loader operator. In 2003 he moved his family to Thompson but continued to work for his uncle until he was hired on at Vale in February, 2006 where he continued to work until his passing. Quentin loved hockey and baseball and was passionate about his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. He loved spending time with his boys, coaching Corbin’s hockey team. He enjoyed hunting, gaming with his boys and was recently learning to play guitar. He also enjoyed golf and spending quality time with those who were close to him. He was a real jokester, always cracking jokes and teasing. Quentin had many colleagues whom he considered friends and cherished each and every memory and laugh. At the age of 39, Quentin was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). Once diagnosed, he was passionate about raising PH awareness. His PH family will miss him. Quentin believed in the Lord and his faith kept his life together during the struggles he faced with PH. He faced this disease with dignity and strength and we are proud of him. Quentin leaves to mourn his wife, Jolene, sons; Tristen and Corbin and his faithful companion, Tucker. Parents; Hilbert and Elizabeth Mosiondz; sister; Cynthia (Kenneth) Jonasson, grandmother; Grace Mosiondz; grandfather; Carl Dram, father-in-law; Ronnie Mercer, sisters-in-law; Shirlene (Curtis) Morrisseau, Jackie (Shawn) Sangster; Berlinda Garrick. Nieces; Amy, Josie, Gracie, Kendall and Jordan, nephews; Derek, Cody, Rockey, Seth, Kenton, Payten, Lyndon and Greyson; great-niece; Taeva. He also leaves many aunties, uncles as well as many friends. Quentin was also a special uncle to Leah, Lexi, Beckett, Emerson and Karson who he affectionately called “the beans”. Quentin was pre-deceased by his mother-in-law; Jean Garrick, grandparents; Pete Mosiondz, Henry and Grace Garrick and Eva Dram. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 at the Kenanow Centre in Wabowden, Manitoba at 1pm. Of¿ciated by Pastor Dan Murphy and Pastor Enid Hall. Interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of Àowers, donations can be made on Quentin’s personal PH fundraising page at: https://phacanada.akaraisin.com/PersonalPages/Participant/Home.aspx?s eid=11871&mid=25&pid=3009988
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RCMP Two boys aged 12 and 13 were arrested and charged with arson after a fire at the Garden Hill First Nation band office Nov. 7. Two boys aged 12 and 13 were arrested and charged with arson after a fire at the Garden Hill First Nation band office Nov. 7.
An Island Lake RCMP officer on patrol saw the fire at the band office, which was unoccupied and under construction at the time. He
heard voices inside and entered the burning building through a window, finding one of the boys, whom he helped to get out of the
building. The other boy had already gotten out. The boys were released form custody and the investigation continues.
Tolko paper operations in The Pas will continue under new ownership A joint-venture agreement between Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited (CKP) and Swampy Cree Holdings (SCH) combined with concessions by unionized workers and a regulatory change by the provincial government have resulted in the sale of Tolko Industries Ltd.’s pulp, paper and saw mill facility in The Pas to American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC). The deal was announced Nov. 10, less than a month before Tolko was scheduled to shut down the paper mill on Dec. 2, putting about 330 people out of work. CKP is an affiliate of AIAC and SCH is an economic development corporation owned by eight First Nations communities. “We want to recognize the vision and hard work of the Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC), through the leadership of the board of Swampy Cree Holdings,” said William Raedle, senior vice-president of AIAC, in a news release. “We are honoured by their collaboration with us and look forward to working with them to promote economic, cultural, environmental, and community objectives.” SCH board member and Opaskwayak Cree Nation Chief Christian Sinclair said the joint venture brought Manitoba into the 21st century reality of First Nations collaboration with industry. “We are pleased to welcome AIAC and CKP to Manitoba and look for-
ward to working closely with them for our mutual benefit,” said Sinclair. The government of Manitoba passed a statutory regulation after AIAC announced its intention to buy Tolko’s Operations in The Pas. It provides the company with a three-year exemption from making solvency special payments that would otherwise have been required under the Pension Benefits Act regulations for the Tolko pension plans. “Our government is extremely pleased by the successful completion of an agreement between Tolko Industries Ltd. and Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited that will preserve existing jobs and secure long-term, sustainable development through one of the primary employers in Northern Manitoba,” said Premier Brian Pallister. “We offer our congratulations to all those who have worked so diligently to bring this deal to a close in the best interests of all Manitobans. The collective efforts of both the purchaser and seller, Swampy Cree Holdings, the Town of The Pas and the mill’s past and present employees are to be commended.” The Town of The Pas agreed to provide a three-year hiatus on property taxes for AIAC and unionized employees agreed to a 10 per cent wage rollback. “Our government is committed to the creation of conditions throughout Manitoba that will encourage in-
vestment and economic development in all regions of the province, but particularly throughout those areas of the north that have either been neglected or have seen unsuccessful short-term subsidies and unwise taxpayer-funded bailouts provide little benefit for their communities,” said the premier. “We are pleased to have been able to play a part in facilitating an agreement that will allow for the preservation of jobs that might have otherwise been lost in The Pas and surrounding communities, supporting investment in job-creating businesses and fostering indigenous engagement and opportunities, while maintaining our responsibility to the taxpayers of Manitoba. This privatesector driven solution is consistent with our government’s commitment to the responsible use of taxpayer funds as well as our focus on longterm and sustained economic impacts and opportunities.” AIAC is a United States-based industrial group consisting of 63 manufacturing sites in 16 countries that have about 9,000 employees combined and annual revenues of about $1.6 billion. It was built up over the past 20 years by acquiring and operating former divisions and subsidiaries of companies including Boeing, Merck, Siemens, United Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Kodak, Johnson Controls, Raytheon, Moog, Novellis, Ahlstrom and Jabil Circuits.
Correction The article “Manitoba Hydro presents bleak financial reality to wary northerners” that appeared on Page 1 of the Nov. 11 Nickel Belt News misattributed comments regarding Manitoba Hydro’s finances and policies to public affairs officer Bruce Owen rather than board vice-chair Steve Kroft. It also identified Keith Fortin as a former Manitoba Hydro employee; he is actually a former employee of BBE Hydro Constructors LP, the company building the Keeyask Generating Station. The Nickel Belt News apologizes for the errors.
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Nisichawyasihk personal care home workers could strike at end of November BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) members at the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) personal care home could go on strike at the end of the month if their employer can’t meet their demands for wage parity with workers at other such facilities across the province. MGEU Local 367 members voted Oct. 13 in favour of giving their bargaining committee a strike mandate. The employees’ collective agreement expired on March 31 and they received a final offer from the employer June 30, which they rejected. They then allowed their employer time to seek further funding from the federal government but the union says they have not received an update on these funding efforts and the decision was made to prepare for job action. “The folks there are making 27 per cent less than others in Manitoba, MGEU president Michelle Gawronsky told the Nickel Belt News Nov. 7. “I know that these members, actually, they go out of their way. They have to go in to Thompson to be able to graduate from the health care aide program so they go out of their way to ensure that they’re meeting provincial standards and providing the care up there, just like any other nursing home in Manitoba. I just don’t understand how the band or the federal government, wherever the problem is, how they don’t respect these folks and pay them the same as every other worker in Manitoba.” There are about 30 MGEU workers at the care
home, about half of who are full-time employees, says Gawronsky. “We’re not talking a huge amount of folks,” she says. “It’s a couple hundred thousand dollars is what’s going to achieve parity with every other worker across the province so that’s how far behind they are. $200,000 to government these days is but a drop in the bucket and it means the world to these members.It will show them and their community that they are valued, that they’re respected. Living in Northern Manitoba isn’t cheap. We know gas and groceries and everything else you’re paying more than the rest of us so I don’t understand how they can be paid 27 per cent less than anyone else in the province.” NCN Chief Marcel Moody said in a Nov. 9 press release that he has written Terry Goertzen, associate regional director general of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), regarding the funding crisis that has given rise to the possibility of a strike. He said that chronic underfunding of the 24-bed personal care home has made wage parity with other workers impossible and that this has negatively affected the recruitment and retention of staff. He also said that repeated attempts to engage INAC and the provincial government to secure adequate funding have been unsuccessful and that, as with other social services like education and primary health care, First Nations people living on reserve are being discriminated against. Gawronsky said she recently spoke with federal Workforce Development and Labour Minister Mary-
Ann Mihychuk about the situation. “She’s going to try and help us out here so what we need is for the band and the federal government to figure out where the funding issue is, where the problem is, correct it, recognize these folks for the good work that they do in representing their elders in their community just like every other nursing home in the province and then we can stop this strike from happening,” said Gawronsky. The union is negotiating an essential services agreement with the personal care home that should be complete by Nov. 14 and the members say they will be prepared to strike at the end of the month if they cannot achieve wage parity. “The nurses [at the care home] went out on strike in 2015 and they were able to achieve parity so our members felt that that is going to be their only option. If they can’t get it through the federal government and through the funding and if the band can’t get it for them then the only other thing they can do is go on strike,” she said. Moody says he agrees with the union members that the situation is unfair. “There is simply no excuse for the chronic lack of funding for seniors residing in our community,” Moody said. “The home is licensed and provides care levels equal to any other personal care home in Manitoba, yet does not receive the same funding. We agree with MGEU - there is no reason their members should receive less than others doing the same work. but we simply don’t have the funding.”
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Vale’s community report looks to another 60 years of mining BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Corporate affairs and organizational development manager Ryan Land was the guest speaker at a special meeting of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce Nov. 9, organized due to his cancellation the previous week. Land updated the chamber on Vale’s recently released annual community report including the results of this year’s Mining Association of Canada (MAC) audit and some of the past year’s accomplishments. The community report presentation largely revolved around the results of Manitoba Operation’s Sustainable Mining Initiative audit, conducted by the MAC, which assesses member firms based on performance in tailings management, aboriginal and community outreach, energy use and emissions, safety and health, and
crisis management. The report places Manitoba Operations as AAA operators in the areas of aboriginal awareness, safety and health, and crisis management. More average is tailings management, floating in a grey area between A and AA ratings, along with A and B ratings in the areas of energy and emissions. Land does acknowledge Vale’s poor showing in the area of biodiversity conservation, where it was assigned scores of B and C (the latter being the lowest acknowledged rating). However, he insisted that this did not necessarily implicate Vale’s actual performance in conservation: “It means that we don’t have the systems to report on what they’re measuring yet.” Diversity protocols in line with the MAC, he notes, have only been implemented in the last few
years, and have yet to be fine-tuned. Otherwise, Land notes that Vale continues to fall well within compliance with regards to environmental standards, and plans to continue to exceed standards from an engineering perspective, with their award-winning contribution to the TEDWG process and an improved rating in tailings management for 2016. Land asserted that Vale would continue to ensure it exceeded regulatory standards, even as standards are continuously re-evaluated. The environmental hotline received 21 calls on the environmental hotline, with 17 related to sulphur dioxide emissions, and four related to noise. Vale’s northern hiring strategy has often been a point of pride for Vale’s leadership, but Land acknowledged the reality that
Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski Corporate affairs and organizational development manager Ryan Land was the guest speaker at a special meeting of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce Nov. 9. many of the process operators that have been trained over the last five years will now be re-entering the workforce in 2018. However, he noted that while some skill
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Town hears proposal on winter park At their last meeting, Snow Lake’s town council heard from a delegate who proposes to transform an area sliding hill known as Honker’s Hill into a winter park. Andrew Smith, the Town of Snow Lake’s new foreman, says with $3,000 from the town and numerous hours of donated time by fellow town employee Blair McLaughlin and himself, they can turn a neglected area into something everyone can be proud of. At the outset of the Nov. 1 regular meeting, Smith stated, “I have inspected this area (Honker’s Hill) with our assistant foreman and was disappointed to see the condition of the hill. Small trees, willows and protruding rocks have spoiled the hill, making this area unsafe for users and in my opinion may discourage families from using this area of town to its full potential.” Smith noted that over the years, McLaughlin has tried to landscape the hill on his own personal time, but that the men feel the job requires outside help. He said that he’d spoken to Gerald Strilkiwski in respect to assistance and
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age and fencing, discouraging snowmobile and ATV riders from riding on the hill.” This surplus money would also be used to make needed repairs to the warm up shack at the bottom of the hill and to place a new sign facing the roadway denoting it as “Honkers Hill - Snow Lake Winter Park.” Smith stated, pending council’s approval, Strilkiwski has a machine and operator available to immediately get started on landscaping the hill and that he could in turn get the proper signage in place for the upcoming season. Smith made it abundantly clear that any labour he and McLaughlin put in at the hill would be outside of regular work hours and donated in its entirety to this worthy project.
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CELEBRATING OUR 19TH YEAR IN NORTHERN MANITOBA!!! GROWING COMMUNITIES ONE IDEA AT A TIME. WHO WE ARE ..... Community Futures North Central Development (CFNCD) is a community economic development corporation serving north central Manitoba. At present there is a staff of eight that work in the CFNCD office, located at 3 Station Road in Thompson. CFNCD receives direction from a dedicated and hard working volunteer board of directors. For each community in the region, one board member is appointed by local government. There are currently 17 communities.
BUSINESS FINANCING .... CFNCD manages a variety of loan programs for new and existing small business owners. Loan programs include the Regular Investment Fund, Youth Entrepreneur Fund (entrepreneurs ages 18 - 35 are eligible), Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Loan Fund, Peer Lending Circles and the Micro Loan Fund (for youth under the age of 18). If you want to be your own boss and are looking for added business support, speak to a Development Officer today.
WHAT WE DO .... CFNCD staff work on a variety of programs and projects as set out by the board of directors on an annual basis. Current programs include: business start up and expansion support, business financing, Self Employment Program, Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services, Vision Quest Conferences Inc. strategic planning, youth entrepreneurship initiatives, research projects and Tourism North Manitoba.
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NEW THIS YEAR ....Community Futures launched an exciting new program this year – The ELEVATE PROGRAM was created to mitigate as many barriers as possible for youth and adults with disabilities and health conditions who wish to start and grow and business. Participant funding is available (on case-by-case basis and could include items such as adaptive technology, dependent care, disability supports, participant travel, living expenses, training/ mentorship, bookkeeping or administrative support). Contact us for more information today!
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Thompson Gas Bar CO-OP Ltd. A community-minded business in the city of Thompson.
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hompson Gas Bar Co-op Ltd. is very proud to announce the opening of our second location. Located at 179 Thompson Drive, our new location offers 12 pumps of regular, mid and premium gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, we have a well-stocked convenience store which also offers hot dogs, sliced pizza and Tornadoes, a Mexican style treat rolled like a taquito! Our original location at 722 Thompson Drive, has 16 pumps of regular, mid and premium gasoline in addition to diesel fuel. We have a great variety of convenience store stock and offer a wide selection of lottery sales. A Co-op is a business with a difference! The difference is that the Co-op is locally-owned. Anyone can apply for membership by completing an application available at the store. Locally controlled, the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members.
Savings generated by the Co-op are returned to members, proportionate to the amount purchased from the Co-op during the year. These member savings accumulate as equity in each member’s share account, so the more a member supports the Co-op, the greater his or her equity can become. At the discretion of the Co-op’s Board of directors, a percentage of a member’s equity may be returned to the member in the form of a cash refund at the end of each fiscal year. Thompson Gas Bar Co-op prides itself with great customer service and the cleanest washrooms in town! We promise to give you friendly service and appreciate your business. Both of our locations offer full service at 4 pumps at no extra charge! Supporting our community is very important to our Co-op. We are proud to have supported the following groups this past year: Kin Canada, Canadian Cancer Society Thompson Relay for Life, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Burntwood Curling Club, Hope North, Heritage North Museum, Boreal Discovery Centre, Thompson Public Library, Salvation Army, Thompson Playhouse, St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, and the NorMan Northstars. Our Board of Directors include: Marty Sanders, President – Les Ellsworth, Vice President – Gloria Jacobs, Treasurer – Brigitte Schwartz, Secretary – Jas Gill – Jasper Robinson – and Rob Ellsworth. We thank our members and customers for supporting the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op and look forward to continuing our support of Thompson and surrounding communities. You’re at home here! We look forward to serving you at both locations!
Over fourteen years ago Troy and Dolly Anand opened Robin’s Donuts in Thompson, and with every passing year the family business continues to get bigger. To start your morning off right visit the downtown location, or stop by the Thompson regional airport and enjoy coffees and treats at their second location. They use a premium blend of 100% Arabic beans from several of the world’s best coffee regions, which also contains no additives. Other than coffee, Robin’s also serves upgrade soups, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, cakes and donuts. All baking is made from scratch, and is removed from displays
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after 12 hours if not sold. At the Thompson airport location, which was opened because of the success of the downtown location in 2006, enjoy all the same treats with added specialties of burgers and other hot meals. Even though Robin’s is part of a huge chain of restaurants, when someone walks into the Thompson location they feel the family restaurant atmosphere automatically. Staff members greet customers with smiles, and the seating area is open and ready to be full with conversations. Their ice cream and photo cakes have become a popular necessity for
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any occasion. Cakes can range from birthdays, anniversaries, and any other ‘just because’ occasion. They’ve also added new designer cakes to the mix, for even more party options. Troy Anand loved his community, and has shown that by getting involved in city events. Robin’s has helped over the years with the annual spring clean up, Operation Rednose, and the Humane Society, just to name a few. His sudden passing affected the store and the people of the community, but he would be proud of the way Dolly, his kids Palak and Shiv, and Robin’s employees are continuing to run the business and support the community.
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Decades after starting, E.T. Blades continues to expand It started from a skatesharpening business in the northeast corner of the C.A. Nesbitt Arena, but E.T. Blades has expanded over the years, first to a building in the industrial area, then to the City Centre Mall and, early next year, into the Westwood Mall. Owner Earl Timmons says that the new location for sports equipment sales in the Westwood Mall will be open at the beginning of February in the latest evolution of the business that reflect his passion for sports. “Many are questioning my decision, but it’s my decision to make,” says Earl, who got his start in the sporting goods business sharpening skates with his father when he was 23 years old. “I’ll stand by it.” E.T. Blades grew organically, with new additions to their offerings of products and services arising out of gaps and opportunities he saw. Before the skate sharpening business was launched,
local figure skaters had to get their skates prepared out of town. From there, Earl and his father began renting skates out for public skating on Fridays and Sundays and when his father retired, Earl decided to grow, branching out into skate repair in 1986 as skates with plastic blade holders replaced the older style with tubular metal holders. Selling skates and gloves was the next step and in 1993 he bought the building on Hayes Road where the business remains today. The Hayes Road location will continue on after the sports equipment and clothing is moved to a 2,000-square-foot space in the Westwood Mall. Earl envisions it serving both as a warehouse and the headquarters of his custom embroidery business, which began 12 years ago with one embroidery machine and has since expanded to four. Without the sports equipment there, he will have more room to display blank shirts
and jackets for customers interested in having items embroidered. This won’t be the first time that E.T. Blades has split. It is also the precursor
161 Hayes Road, Thompson, MB PH: 204-778.8461 Fax: 204-677.3821 info@etblades.mb.ca Store Hours Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm
of Kicks & Threads in the City Centre Mall, the clothing and shoe store whose name was inspired by Earl’s first grandchild – Kyler Timmons – much the same as his
own initials are a part of his store’s name. “Now we’re taking another step,” said Earl. The business is a labour of love for Earl, who retired in 2010 after 36-and-a-half years as an electrician with Inco and then Vale, though like any business owner he likes to turn a profit. He says branching off is the result of a piece of business advice he received, which suggested looking at your business and determining if it should actually be more than one. “I saw I had two or three,” he says. Sports is in Earl’s blood and he’s been a big part of the local sports scene for decades since he first laced up his own skates to lay hockey at the Juniper outdoor rink as a five-year-old, continuing a family connection with the game preceded by his father serving as a hockey referee for 22 years. E.T. Blades presents a pair of skates to the Munn Cup MVP every year and the walls of his store
are plastered with newspaper clippings and photos of young athletes the business has sponsored over the years. “We’re involved with many groups that are out there,” says Earl, who counts hockey and golf as his two favourite sports and is currently the president of the Thompson Golf Club. “It’s been important to grow as a business but at the same time to be a good corporate citizen.” The business has always been a family affair. His wife Sandy, who spent 30 years as a Canada Post mail carrier, runs Kicks & Threads. Earl says part of their secret has been surrounding themselves with the right employees. “Good people are the key to your success,” he says. Earl says he’s looking forward to expanding into a third location and that he has no plans to sit back and take it easy anytime soon. “It’s been fun,” he says. “I don’t regret any of it. God willing, I’ll continue until somebody says, ‘Earl, you can retire now,’ and buys me out.”
City Centre Mall, Thompson, MB PH: 204-677-8001 kicks@mymts.net Store Hours Mon-Thur & Sat 9:30 am - 6 pm Fridays 9:30 am - 9 pm
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2016 – A YEAR IN REVIEW Dear Residents and Visitors, On behalf of Council, I am pleased to report on our progress for 2016 and share our City’s vision as the regional service center for northern Manitoba. 2018 Closure of Vale’s Smelter and Refinery This issue is of paramount importance to council. The City is undertaking the necessary preparations to address the challenges that the 2018 closure of Vale’s Smelter and Refinery will have on our community. We are currently developing strategies that will mitigate the impact this event will have on our community. The City is involved with a number of stakeholders formed to develop a mitigation plan called “Thompson 2020”. The stakeholders consist of: Vale, Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF), Community Futures North Central Development (CFNCD) and the City of Thompson. The project management team is tasked with guiding this process as we move forward. Presently, three areas of concern have been identified: • Workforce Utilization and Training for Employment Pathways • Third Quarter and Retiree Retention Strategy • Business (Re)Development Opportunities Thompson 2020 has reached out to senior levels of government to provide assistance in this endeavour. Infrastructure Capital Projects Infrastructure renewal remains the City’s top priority once again and residents will see a continuation of watermain and road renewal projects, including expanding the multi-use path system. These projects will be funded by grants and for the fifth year in a row will not require taxes. In order to thrive, the City continues to address fundamental issues for the provision of water and waste water for our community. As such, the City has developed a plan for the construction of the required new wastewater treatment plant. This vital facility will provide ongoing sustainability for our community well into the future. Sustainability Another critical component to ensure the City’s sustainability is the transfer of the water treatment plant from Vale which will take effect January 1, 2018. The City and Vale have been working in earnest on the transfer of this asset since signing a Letter of Intent on April 27, 2015. On the horizon for the upcoming year is the negotiation of a new Grant-in-Lieu agreement with Vale. The current agreement in place expires December 31, 2017. A new agreement will set the parameters for the annual grant we receive from Vale which in the past provided funding for the City’s operational and capital requirements. Public Safety We continue to address public safety issues and concerns to ensure a healthy and safe community with the development of the Community Safety Officer (CSO) pilot program. With the implementation of the CSO program, albeit only a component of the overall strategy, we have made inroads in reducing the City’s Crime Severity Index (CSI). The release of the 2015 CSI in July of this year saw an overall crime severity rate reduction of 19.5%. Specifically, the violent crime severity rate saw a reduction of 29.1% and the non-violent crime severity rate was reduced 14.7%. Celebrating Cultural Diversity Amid the challenges that the City faces in these uncertain times, we continue to celebrate the diversity and pride of our community. A multitude of events such as, National Aboriginal Day, Canada Day, Nickel Days, Winterfest, Pride Week and Munn Cup attract visitors from far and wide to experience our community. As well, tourist attractions, such as Spirit Way, diversify the experience our community offers. These events and attractions are integral to the economic well being of our businesses and the community as a whole. Urban Reserve 2016 saw the unfolding of a historic event for our community with the official designation of urban reserve status for the Mystery Lake Hotel property owned by Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN). This event is truly monumental for the continued development of our City. NCN’s present and future investment in our community will continue to enhance our goal of sustainability well into the future. Once again I recognize the efforts of Chief Marcel Moody and his Council along with previous leaders of NCN in making the urban reserve a reality. Council will continue to build on the valued relationship we have with NCN. In closing, together with our community and regional partners, the City will address the challenges that lay ahead as we continue to develop a path towards a healthy and inclusive community based on our values. Mayor Dennis Fenske
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Whenever we’re faced with difficulties, we find comfort in those we know and trust. People we can count on to do their very best to help us. This is especially true when a loved one has died. If, at this very moment, this is your experience, please know the members of our professional staff are your friends and your neighbors. Each of them care deeply about the people living in our community, and will become your ally during this time…and long after.
Naturally, people turn to us every day to assist them in planning a funeral. Sometimes it’s because a loved one has recently died, and their need is immediate. Other times, they turn to us because they wish to plan ahead; either for themselves, or for someone they love. We can n also help you learn to understand your grief and help yourself heal. We are available for you, 24 hours a day. Please contact us for more information.
Christopher Boardman and Brian White Phone: 204-778-7982 Fax: 204-677-9859 Email: boardmanfuneralhome@outlook.com
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We are your Employment Relocation and/or Transitional Housing Specialists We can assist you with either short or long term accommodations in our Extended Stay units while waiting for one of our apartments - or - if you are a contractor, fully equipped Suites at very reasonable rates, always negotiable, depending on your needs.
Every Suite is a full sized apartment consisting of a living Room (with a new leather Queen Size Sofa Bed and Lazy Boy), also a 42” Flat Screen T.V. With full Cable TV package & Sports Channels, DVD player, (both hard wired Internet and Wi-Fi), Separate Bedroom with Queen Size Bed and T.V., Renovated Bathroom, Full Sized Kitchen and appliances equipped with all you would have at your home, twice a week housekeeping (includes one sheet change), use of barbecue in the nicer months, coin operated laundry equipment on both ƥoors and more. Small amenities are also provided such as shampoo, soaps, hand cream, sugar, salt and pepper, whitener, coffee, tea etc... There is new ƥooring in every unit. We are continuously upgrading the suites.
Our location is just down from the hospital in one of the best locations in Thompson if you are looking for a CLEAN, QUIET, COMFORTABLE and SAFE environment. We at Friuli have been operating this small “Extended Stay”, consisting of 12 suites, since 1999 and are trying very hard to keep our little piece of the market by offering something unique and personal to our guests. Though there are several new “Multi-National” hotels in Thompson and so more of a selection than in the past, we hope that we continue to be supported as a small business- because small business is still the heart and soul of every great community and country.
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Your Northern Powersports Experience
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As many of you know, we are your local Polaris, Yamaha, Mercury, and Lund dealer. We carry Polaris Snowmobiles, ATVs, Rangers, RZRs, and generators. We carry a full line of Lund boats and new for 2017, Lund Pontoon Boats! e Yamaha line has Snowmobiles, ATVs, Outboard Motors, Generators, Pressure washers, and Water Pumps. We also carry the accessories you need to compliment products from each brand. As our business grows, we are bringing in more and more units so we have a larger selection on hand for our customers to choose from. We want to make this as easy as possible for you to get what you want, at a fair and honest price.
Our trained, friendly, and knowledgeable staff will do whatever they can to make your visit into our store a great one. Working at Rick’s Marine gives each staff member the chance to make their living surrounded by the lifestyle we love to live. Not only are we surrounded by the machines we love to use and play with, but we get to meet so many people with the same interests and many of them love to swap stories; and so do we. e team may be new to Rick’s, but all have a strong Powersports background. Our employees are dealership certified, as well as many of our employees being multi-brand trained. Some of our employees have well over 30 years experience in their area of expertise and some of our employees have had Grandparents work at Rick’s over 30 years ago, making it truly a family institution. Our philosophy here at Rick’s Marine is to continue to grow and expand our knowledge and experience, so we can be as armed and useful as possible to help our customers get the machines, parts, service, and accessories they want and deserve. We aim to be your first choice, the place you come to be among friends, and the place you continue to return to for years to come.
Rick’s Marine is constantly looking for areas to improve ourselves and this business, so that our customers know that the confidence they place within us is warranted. We believe that time spent outdoors is never wasted and we will do whatever we can do to get you there.
We are excited to meet new people and see old friends at the Fur Tables this year, so make sure you stop by our booth and say hi. Even if you’re not in the market for a new machine at this time, we still enjoy the conversation. As we continue to grow and develop, we will be looking for additional team members with similar values as us to join our long term family of staff here at Rick’s Marine. We are committed in creating an atmosphere that keeps employees wanting to come to work each day and really look at this as more of a career than just another job. is gives our customers the comfort in knowing they are coming back to deal with the same people and that these staff members are specialists in their areas.
Rick’s Marine is also excited to be hosting the Ride for Dad this year.
We are very pleased and thankful to have received the 2016 Outstanding Snowmobile Dealership of the Year for SNOMAN Inc. is only reinforces within us that we are making the right choices moving forward and that our early mornings and late nights are worth the time and effort spent.
is is an important cause to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer and to be hosting the event this year, means a lot to us. We will do what we can to raise as much money as possible. We’ll release more details at a later date, so stay tuned and make sure you plan on joining us!
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A sort of Indian renaissance has gripped the Thompson food scene, with two restaurants opening up almost simultaneously several months back. But while there’s been plenty of food to satisfy people’s appetites, Thompsonites now have more in the way of zesting up their pantries as well. Owned by Neeraj and Vikas Dhawan, Harry Ghai and Ashish Ghai, Thompson Food Mart is located in the rear of 79 Selkirk Drive (behind Domino’s Pizza); the small grocer sells a wide variety of staple Indian desserts, biscuits, and other canned and boxed goods that will offer a taste of home for those coming from India, and a new world for other Thompsonites to explore in their kitchens. Along with the frozen and prepared goods found at most corner stores, Thompson Food Mart also brings in a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables exotic to and otherwise difficult to find in the north.
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friendly, accommodating and helpful, from the cleaning staff to the manager. Good job!” Wilson feels that it’s important to have a happy staff that enjoy what they do. She says when her team is happy, it comes shining through to the guests and it makes for a happy atmosphere that guests enjoy coming home to. The mission statement of the Quality Inn & Suites Thompson focuses on exceptional guest satisfaction and community involvement. “We are very proud to be involved in the community and I want to thank our investors because it would not be possible without their support” says Wilson. She invites you to the Old Fashioned Christmas Concert which will be held in the Letkemann Theatre December 21st. The Warm Your Heart scarf initiativeis also underway
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ment. With a huge fenced in parking lot there’s no problem finding a place to park and no stairs to climb unless you feel like getting a bit of exercise. The elevator is there for a quick flight up to the second or third floor. While Wilson and her team are proud of the awards they’ve won they feel the most pride in their exceptional guest satisfaction comments provided by their guests. One such guest, Judy Pearce, says “We have already made another reservation and will be returning to the Quality Inn after being treated like family first time. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, including making our grandson feel at home.” Judy’s husband, Dennis Pearce, adds “don’t forget the breakfasts were really good!” Brian & Sue Colli sum it up by saying, “The best thing about the Quality Inn in Thompson is the staff. Cheerful,
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Christmas is all about God’s love for us God has been banned from our schools, public functions, government buildings and meetings and is disappearing gradually from our society as a whole. It is just over a month until Christmas which has been robbed of its meaning and changed into a plain holiday season. The stores are filled with decorations, Santa Claus, the reindeer and greeting cards bidding “Happy Holidays.” The merchants are promoting sales in every way possible. It is their biggest financial push – holiday music plays, advertising is at its peak, and the message is “Bring happiness to your loved ones by giving them this or that,” which causes some to max out all their credit cards. People have forgotten the true meaning of what we celebrate – God coming to earth as one of us, born in poverty to bring light to our darkness, hope to despair, and love for everyone. This day is meant for remembering that God gave us his greatest gift, his only begotten Son to live among us. The angels rejoiced and the shepherds came to honour him. Wise men, led by a star, brought him gifts, which is why we gift each other this day. So Christ-
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mas is all about God’s love for us and our love for one another. That’s what we’re celebrating! This should fill us with joy and put a song in our hearts. In our present society, parents, families and teachers have a tremendous responsibility to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas, while reflecting on it themselves. Help your children prepare to give Jesus gifts of love, for example, shovelling snow for seniors, single moms and the handicapped, bringing wood for the fire, being a friend to a new student or one who is friendless, sharing candy or babysitting so that the mom could go Christmas shopping. Adults might choose to share time with the lonely, visit the sick, welcome immigrants to your home, spend extra time at prayer, read from the Bible, volunteer to deliver meals to
shut-ins, give to the food bank or just reach out to others in whatever way. It’s easy to give God gifts because God lives in each of us. Jesus told us, “Whatever you do for the least person, you do for me.” (Mt25:40) To make this happen, prepare a small box (about the size of a gift card box) for each member of the family plus some slips of paper and pencils. During Advent, which begins four Sundays before Christmas, ask each to prepare a gift daily for Jesus to honour his birthday. Before or after supper, or another time when the family could gather, take turns sharing your gift for Jesus that day, then write it on a slip of paper and put it in your special box. On Christmas Eve, wrap your gift box, write Jesus’ name and place it under the tree or beside the manger. On Christmas morning or whenever gifts
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2011 murder in Wabowden BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
A Northern Manitoba man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last year for killing a cognitively challenged 14-yearold girl in 2011 when he was 16 years old has been sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole for seven years. The man, who can not be identified because he was under 18 years old at the time of the murder and is referred to only by his initials B.J.A., admitted that he killed the girl, identified only by her initials H.M., in the woods in Wabowden after having sex with her in June 2011. He became anxious afterwards that she might tell people about it, as she had on a previous occasion when they had had sex, though nobody believed her. He then picked up a rock and struck her in the head and smashed it into her head four more times after she fell to the ground before concealing her body in the bush, hiding the rock in a
derelict car and returning home to dispose of some bloody clothes. The man was interviewed by RCMP in the days after her body was discovered, maintaining his innocence and giving the police a DNA sample. Three years later, when his DNA was linked to the murder scene, he was interviewed by police again and eventually confessed and also wrote a letter of apology to the victim’s family. Because he was under 18 at the time of the crime, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Chris Martin had the option of imposing a youth sentence, which is a maximum of seven years for second degree murder, or the adult sentence, which, for a second-degree murder committed while a person was 16 or 17 years old, is mandatory life in prison with no chance of parole for seven years. Though the judge said that a youth sentence would likely lead to rehabilitation and reintegration, he decided that a youth sentence would not
be proportionate to the seriousness of the crime. “Thus, that this murder was one of specific intent and was aimed at a vulnerable young person are important, as is the cruelty and hands-on nature of it and his senseless explanation of the crime,” Martin wrote in his Oct. 28 decision. “Especially critical though, is that B.J.A. by his own actions tried to, and almost did, get away with murder. Almost three years had passed. He had no intent to confess or accept responsibility. He did not do so until many hours into a gruelling interrogation, and then only when begged to confess by H.M.’s grandmother’s plea. His determination to get away with the murder highlights the need for a more meaningful consequence than any youth sentence can signify. Ultimately, weighing and balancing all of the factors that I must, I am not satisfied that a youth sentence will hold him accountable for this crime.”
are opened, collect the gifts for Jesus and together sing a carol such as ``Hark the Herald Angels Sing`` or any other that you love, and finish with a prayer. Place the gifts for Jesus in a place of honour for the entire season or at least until after the feast of the three kings Jan. 6. Each evening of the Christmas season, gather round and sing a Christmas carol. When I meet you during this season, my greeting will always be, ``Merry Christmas,” not happy holidays! And may your Christmas be one that remembers God`s great gift of love for you and the real reason why we celebrate. Sister Andrea Dumont is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Roman Catholic religious order. She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since returning to Canada has lived in Grand Rapids, Easterville and Thompson. The main focus of her work in adult education, which includes training lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
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Northern Health Region Accessibility Plan Public Consultation The Northern Health Region, in conjunction with Accessibility for Manitobans Act is reviewing their accessibility plan. We need your input on identifying any barriers you may have experienced with visiting any Northern Health Region facilities. You are invited to participate in a web-based online survey to share your experience. The survey is open to adults living in the Northern Health Region. Visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FH6RH8N to participate. If alternate formats are required please contact Keely Steele, Community Engagement Coordinator at 204-627-6803. The survey is open until midnight on November 18, 2016.
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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, Coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 New Pastor: Arnold (Arnie) Pedersen Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.
LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m
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Tea and bannock kicks off Addictions Awareness Week BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM), in co-ordination with community sponsors, served tea and bannock in the AFM Eaglewood Treatment Centre Nov. 14 to kick off Manitoba Addiction Awareness Week, with guests such as Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle, City of Thompson deputy mayor Kathy Valentino, AFM board member Clint Saulteaux, and elder Jack Robinson, as well as Gisele deMeulles, director of the centre. The event was an opportunity for community leaders and curious individuals to speak with facility organizers, tour the facility and find out more about the programs available through the centre.
Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba served tea and bannock in the AFM Eaglewood Treatment Centre Nov. 14 to kick off Manitoba Addiction Awareness Week.
Volunteer efforts for Remembrance Day worthy of appreciation I wish to thank the Royal Canadian Legion Burntwood River Branch 244 for hosting another successful Remembrance Day ceremony, as well as the Legion and Army Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada’s branch in Thompson for the generous hospitality at their receptions after the ceremony on Nov. 11. Volunteers work selflessly planning, organizing and hosting these events every year and their tremendous efforts are very much appreciated. This past week has
been Manitoba Addictions Awareness Week and in recognition, the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, the Keewatin Tribal Council, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre, Safer Choices Northern Network and the Northern Regional Health Authority’s Aboriginal Liaison hosted events to raise awareness of their efforts regarding culturally sensitive programs for harm reduction through edu-
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MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle cation, prevention and treatment. I was pleased to attend a tea and bannock reception at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba building in Thompson with other dignitaries, followed by a tour of the facility. Thanks to Giselle Demeulle, Leslie Allard, Anita Lundie and Sharon Cordell for organizing this event, and to all those who help and offer hope to people in need. While attending the annual Manitoba Min-
ing and Minerals Convention in Winnipeg this week, I met with many junior and senior mining companies from outside our province, as well as local companies optimistically looking to invest more in Northern Manitoba. Promoting investment in the Northern Manitoba mining sector is one way our new government is working to fix the finances of the province, repair our services and rebuild our economy.
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Fisheries envoy hosting meetings in Northern Manitoba Signature Mediation, the company selected by the provincial government to act as the fisheries envoy overseeing the process of enabling Manitoba fishers to sell their harvests without going through the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) is holding meetings in Northern Manitoba and other regions in the latter half of
November. The first meeting was held Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Miner Room at the Burntwood Hotel in Thompson. This was followed by meetings at the town hall council chamber in Leaf Rapids Nov. 15, at the Fisherman’s co-op Building in Norway House Nov. 16, at the Chief Peter Beardy Memorial Centre in
Grand Rapids at Nov. 17, and there will be a meeting at the Wescana Inn in The Pas at 1 p.m. Nov. 28. Other meetings are scheduled to be held in Gypsumville, Swan River, Eddystone, Gimli and St. Laurent and planning is underway for meetings in Berens River, Poplar River and Island Lake. “We know fishers have
Four Thompsonites among seven new NRHA board members Four Thompsonites, including two members of city council, are among the new Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) board members announced by the provincial government Nov. 8. Councillors Judy Kolada and Duncan Wong are two of the new board members from Thompson along with Wayne Hall and Chris Matechuk. They are joined by new NRHA board chair Cal Huntley, a senior contracts administrator for Hudbay Minerals Inc. from Flin Flon, who was a member of the previous board. Other new board members include vice-chair Carrie Atkinson from The Pas, Elaine Kobelka from The Pas
and Leslie Oystryk from Creighton, Sask. Continuing board members include John Marnock of The Pas, Glen (Norman) Ross of The Pas and Ann Kenny Thompson of Lynn Lake. “Regional health authority boards are responsible for the resources and performance of the health-care system, and I know these knowledgeable and skilled Manitobans will work hard to ensure the future of health care in this province,” said Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen in a press release. “As we focus on improving and ensuring the sustainability of health care, these people
will help ensure the best possible care is available right across Manitoba.” Goertzen announced new board chairs for five regional health authorities including Prairie Mountain Health, Southern Health – Santé Sud, the InterlakeEastman Regional Health Authority and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. “As we move forward, I want to thank all those who have given their time and commitment to serve on the boards of the regional health authorities,” said Goertzen. “Their hard work and efforts on behalf of Manitobans are very appreciated.”
Norway House RCMP detachment guard arrested after sexual assault complaints A 21-year-old man who worked as a guard at the Norway House RCMP detachment was arrested Nov. 10 after police received complaints the previous day about inappropriate touching of female prisoners. The complaints alleged that a guard inappropriately touched two female prisoners through the cell door on separate dates over the past two months.
The guard, who was a contract employee hired through the Commissionaires, had been working at the detachment since December 2014 guarding prisoners lodged in the detachment cells. Charges are pending and his RCMP security clearance and building access have been revoked. “This is still very early in the investigation but we are asking anyone
who may have been a victim to contact the Norway House RCMP” said Supt. Will Tewnion, North District Commander for the Manitoba RCMP. “We acted immediately upon learning of the accusations and have arrested a suspect but it is important that our officers hear from anyone who may have information on this matter.” The investigation is being led by the Manitoba RCMP’s major crimes unit.
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many great ideas about how they can independently market their own harvest and we want to hear from them,” said Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox in a Nov. 4 news release. “These meetings will be an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to come together and share their ideas with the fisheries envoy about how we
can move this process forward and create a strong marketing system.” The fisheries envoy is responsible for consulting commercial fishing communities, indigenous groups and businesses to identify important issues and opportunities. The envoy will also identify new regulations, policies and systems needed to estab-
lish the new marketing system, as well as to establish a process for effective and sustainable fisheries management, and to make contact with private-sector interests that want to develop fish processing facilities or marketing co-operatives. The envoy will provide a final report with recommendations by next spring, Cox said.
JOB POSTING RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Part-Time Weekend Position (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre THOMPSON The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors. Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services. The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. • Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors. • Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings. • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. • Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Responsibilities: • Provide support and be present where clients are. • Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building. • Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way. • Conduct facility orientations. • Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings. • Performing light housekeeping/maintenance. • Building security duties. • Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies. • Copying program materials. • Responding to telephone calls. • Documentation according to role requirements. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. Qualifications: • Grade 12 education. • Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work. • Experience working from a client centred perspective. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment. • An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. • Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work. • Knowledge of the addictions field is required. • Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Service • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification. It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #: Salary Range: Closing Date:
2016-077 $16.55 to $20.72 an hour November 25, 2016
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Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca
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McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Ltd., a leading supplier of building materials & construction products, is currently accepting applications for the position of Contractor Salesperson & Sales Associate in our Thompson location.
Contractor Salesperson – Thompson Branch Reporting to the Store Manager, the Contract Salesperson is responsible for volume sales to our contractor & retail customer base. Responsible for the entire sales process, providing professional customer service, coordination of stock & pursuing sales leads. The Contract Salesperson is a key part of the overall store function & thus a close working relationship with all departments is essential.
Sales Associate – Thompson Branch Reporting to the Store Manager, your duties will include: Professional customer service, paint & ooring sales, lumber & building materials sales, estimates & product ordering. Knowledge of building materials & construction is an asset but not required. We are looking for individuals who have great organization & time management skills, works well independently & in a team environment & values professional customer service. We offer a competitive salary & beneďŹ t package. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume with cover letter, in conďŹ dence to: McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Attn: Store Manager – Dave Krobel 44 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Fax: (204) 778-8640 Email: dkrobel@mcmunnandyates.com We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Marymound is presently seeking: Home Support Worker, Permanent Part-time, 40 hours bi-weekly, Days (occasional weekend) – Babies Best Start – HSW16-130 This position is responsible for supporting prenatal and postnatal participants who require nutrition and lifestyle information related to pregnancy & parenting/breastfeeding infants. Knowledge and/or experience with the benefits of breastfeeding, along with ability to develop, organize, and implement programs considered assets. Education and experience will also be considered. Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency first aid, valid driver’s license, and abstract. Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset. For more information about Marymound, visit www.marymound.com Submit cover letter and rÊsumÊ quoting Competition # to:
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A1 FINANCING & LOANS CASUAL PART TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a part time person to work in our downtown office/service business. No experience or prior office training is required; we will give you training on site. Days of work are Mondays, Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays for a total of 20 hours per week. Hours of work are 9 AM to 6 PM on Mondays, 1 PM to 6 PM on Wednesdays and 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. We offer a starting wage of $14.00 per hour.
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.
OFFICE ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Part-Time Term Position: January 3, 2017 to April 28, 2017 Thompson, Manitoba Competition Numbers: 16-123 - Office Procedures 16-124 - Desktop Publishing 16-125 - Business Correspondence and Document Formatting Closing Date: December 2, 2016 or until filled
Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers�, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.
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Competition No. HSW16-130 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 By 4:00 pm, November 22, 2016 - anything submitted after the deadline will not be considered e-mail: careers@marymound.com or online at www.marymound.com Marymound is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare.
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Join Vale As one of the largest mining companies in the world, Vale’s mission is to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. At Vale’s fully-integrated Manitoba Operations, we produce some of the best nickel in the world, in some of the safest operations in Canada. Located in Thompson, Manitoba, in the heart of the northern boreal region, we are deeply committed to our people, our communities, and our planet. We employ approximately 1500 people in a wide range of highly-skilled, innovative and challenging surface and underground roles, from process operators to technical and trades-related positions. Our Manitoba Operations is currently seeking: Survey Technician (4) – 792982 Industrial Electrician, T.Q. – 792797 Industrial Welder – 792726 Human Resources Business Partner (2) - 792994 Your career awaits... apply at valejobs.ca Multiple recipient of the John T. Ryan Award for outstanding mine safety. Vale is an equal opportunity employer.
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Careers GEORGE COLON MEMORIAL HOME INC. “Compassionate and Supportive Caring with a Difference...”
JOB VACANCY REFERRAL CLERK FULL TIME PERMANENT & FULL TIME TERM Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health Benefits; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties. Qualifications: • The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. • Must have knowledge of medical terminology. • Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification. • Should have good communications and organizational skills. • Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba. • Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba. • Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. • Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Word processing, etc.) • work well under pressure – fast pace environment A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy or Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca or lbeardy@ktc.ca
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Qualifications • Current status with CLPNM • Holistic, resident-centered care philosophy • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to work as team player
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, December 2, 2016 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 LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB 100-701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB
Deadline: Until position filled. All inquiries and applications should be forwarded to: Administrator George Colon Memorial Home INC. PO Box 261 Oxford House, MB R0B 1C0 Tel: 204-538-2560 Fax: 204-538-2583 E-mail: agrieves@mymts.net mcgcmh@mymts.net
Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Medical Transportation Coordinator and Director of Health, the After Hours Supervisor directs and supervises the activities of the After Hours unit by implementing regulations, policies and guidelines to ensure staff provides client centered service and maintain liaison between the providers of transportation and accommodations and First Nation and Inuit Health. Activities: • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the After Hours staff; • Coordinates and recruits according to policy as required; • Ensures Afterhours is adequately staffed at all times; • Ensure adequate, proper and most economical means of transportation is being utilized; • Resolve client and or service conflicts; collects and tracks information;(work order incident report; • Available to staff on an on call basis; • Participates in Health Team Leaders meetings; Qualifications: • Completion of secondary school or recognized post-secondary training in Business Skills that includes communication and written skills and or combination of experience in the related field. • Experience and Knowledge of the fundamentals of supervision and conflict resolution skills. • Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software i.e. Word processing, email, client records software. • Requires a thorough knowledge of the medical facilities in the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. • Requires a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. • Resolving issues concerns referred by service providers, clients/ escorts, staff. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. • Medical Terminology an asset. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy - Office Manager or Beverly Brightnose - Supervisor of Referral & Med Trans. Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 lbeardy@ktc.ca or bbrightnose@ktc.ca Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm Friday, November 18, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted
WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings:
We thank all applicants in advance who apply, however only those qualified will be contacted.
This position is worth inquiring about. Enjoy a unique northern living experience. Added Bonus: Beautiful lake, great sunsets, great fishing.
AFTER HOURS SUPERVISOR REFERRAL AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DEPT.
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.
Apply in person or drop resumes off at 146 Selkirk Avenue or 1 Public Road You can also apply by e-mail to kwickdahl@yahoo.com (Thompson Inn) or pdicks@burntwoodhotel.com
Generous benefits package and sign-on bonus included. Competitve salary plus Northern Living Allowance. Fully furnished apartments available and located next door to PCH. Daily flights from Winnipeg and Thompson.
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We are looking for 2 part-time DJ for both the Burntwood Hotel and The Thompson Inn. The candidates must be friendly & outgoing. The position at the Burntwood entails running the karaoke on Wednesday nights and playing music Thursday – Saturday nights. The Thompson Inn would be playing music Thursday – Saturday nights between band sets.
George Colon Memorial Home Inc. is a 34-bed Personal Care Home located in the remote northern community of Bunibonibee Cree Nation (Oxford House Reserve).
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday November 18, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.
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Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse
Position: Acting Director of Services – Term Position (6 months up To 1-Year) This is a full-time term senior management position for 6-months up to 1-year and is based out of our Thompson office. The Acting Director of Services will report to the Acting Executive Director and will supervise five (5) Service Delivery Managers. This position is required to be involved in panels related to hiring of new staff under his/her supervision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Receiving Quarterly Reports from Service Delivery Managers • Providing Quarterly Reports to Acting Executive Director on Service Delivery Managers • Receiving Child Death/Serious Injury/Missing CIC Reports from Service Delivery Managers and ensuring timely submission as required, while maintaining database and files regarding subjects • Reviewing Child Death/Inquest Reports, and preparing memo to all staff as to outcome(s) • Identifying areas of service delivery that require improvement, and develop work plan for implementation • Conducting quarterly team meetings with Service Delivery Managers • Responding to Northern Authority/Children’s Advocate/Province on behalf of Agency, as directed by Acting Executive Director • Providing advice to Acting Executive Director on Policy Development in area of Service Delivery • Providing strategy and vision regarding development of Agency and its service delivery to community • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 8+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability • 5+ years of CFS front line Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS legislation and issues • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Must demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset. Working Conditions: • • • •
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be able to travel Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Friday, November 25, 2016 A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees. We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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