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Researchers seeking people affected by domestic violence to share their stories

BY IAN GRAHAM

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A pipe ceremony at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s (MKO) office in Thompson was held Nov. 25 to launch the third phase of a five-year research project that is seeking to hear the experiences of Indigenous, remote and northern people affected by domestic violence.

The Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative is funded by the Social Sciences Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and seeks to conduct research on domestic violence homicides in Canada in an effort to identify strategies to reduce the risk of being a victim and sharing this knowledge with communities that are particularly vulnerable to domestic homicide, including Indigenous people, immigrants and refugees, children exposed to domestic violence and rural, remote and northern residents.

The research in Manitoba is being led by Kendra Nixon of RESOLVE Manitoba at the University of Manitoba and conducted in partnership with MKO, Wahbung Abionoonjiiag and the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre.

“When I was approached to participate and become a partner on this project, I

so I hope that this is the beginning of a very good and gentle relationship that’s based on good faith, reciprocity and trust.”

MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee and Thompson deputy mayor Les Ellsworth said they have family members who have experienced domestic violence.

“I had younger siblings that later moved to Thompson and one of them ended up having a boyfriend here in the north, actually he was from Tadoule Lake,” said Ellsworth. “It was a very violent relationship.”

“We have to teach them when it’s OK to walk away and sometimes not walk, run,” said Settee.”You run away because you’re going to be a victim of homicide if you don’t walk away.”

Angie Hutchinson of the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre said it was important that research projects like this take the Indigenous worldview and knowledge into account.

“We may have a different form of application of rigour and different ways and that can absolutely be included within academic contexts,” she said.

Renée Hoffart of RESOLVE Manitoba is the prairie regional co-ordinator fo the CDHPI and said having Indigenous organizations

as partners helps researchers work more effectively.

“Part of this work that we’ve been doing with MKO, Wahbung and Ma Mawi is really looking at how we can hear the experiences of survivors and the friends and family of people who have been murdered in a way that is safe and supportive and honouring those stories,” she said. “It would not be possible to what we’re doing in that way without them.”

The CDHPI is seeking survivors of severe domestic violence and family and friends of victims of domestic homicides to share their stories in one- to two-hour interviews by phone, video conference or in person.

There is no payment for participating but interview subjects will receive a $50 gift card as a thank-you and the researchers will work with them to protect their privacy and safety. For more information or to participate, contact Hoffart at 204-4747410, 1-844-958-0522 or email her at renee.hoffart@ umanitoba.ca.

“I’m really looking forward to how the data is going to be used and then also really hopeful that it’s going to be used to influence change especially given the recent statistics for Northern Manitoba,” said Anderson-Pyrz.

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

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative researchers and Indigenous partner organizations held a gathering at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s office in Thompson Nov. 25 to discuss the current phase of the five-year research project, which involves interviewing survivors of severe domestic violence and the friends and family of victims of domestic homicide. shared with with our executive director and she immediately agreed that it was very important for MKO to be part of this project because far too often the voices of the north are forgotten,” said Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, MKO’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) liaison.

“I wanted to ensure that we had that opportunity to include voices from the north as well as from the children

who are left behind. Sadly, many times as Indigenous people our voices are not really heard until it’s included in research. We’ve got to be advocates but also include our voices in research. We’re trying to do both in this program.”

Nixon said having the cooperation of the partner organizations helps researchers to gather the information they need while also being respectful of the trauma par-

ticipants have experienced.

“This project will open up a lot of hurtful memories but it’s important that we honour those stories and don’t forget about people that have been impacted,” said Nixon. “We will take care of those stories as sacred stories and not simply data that researchers collect. You can’t talk about violence in this country this province without acknowledging the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples

Meth use on the rise in Thompson, says addiction clinic nurse

Cocaine sold in Thompson is often contaminated with methamphetamine Mary Beaudry Nov. 25, the first day of RAAM clinic.

Manitoba Substance Use and AddicMethamphetamines are a stimulant, RCMP news releases about seizures tion Awareness Week (MSUAAW). a class of drugs that also includes cafof methamphetamine are rare com- “I’m getting probably at least two calls feine and nicotine and one that makes Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham pared to those about busts for cocaine a week regarding people using meth. people feel energized, alert and funcAddictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. or marijuana – there have only been Meth has increased hugely in town. tional, the AFM’s Dr. Sheri Fandrey two in the north this year, one in Norhere. of people saypeople toldsay a Thompson 2018.

BY IAN GRAHAM For allaudience the harshin weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not aIt’s very safeI know thing a lot swallow when House and stories the other Pasbut it’s not, butatit’s and Churchill it’s rearingresidents It boosts baseline by EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET have all these andin The to figure out. It’s pretty clear Iway to do I jumped it. Iherethat and thedopamine dangers levels of polar – but the drug is in Thompson, says its ugly head pretty badly.” as much as 1,100 per cent.

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I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it the nurse who worksreally at the rapid In the first month so oftothe clinic of comparison, eating a cheeseburger a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren untilacthe plane landed and or easier live. had been viable she would cess to addiction operating priorthe to its official opening are hungry a perces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will medicine be lost if (RAAM) they started throwing “To say, ‘Those when peopleyou have movedcan backboost to Churchclinic at the Addictions Foundation of son’s baseline dopamine level by 50 in October 2018, Beaudry saw one Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat.

Manitoba building. methamphetamine user and one who per cent, while having sex increases Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, itI meth has hit us pretty on bada so was injecting morphine.

Alcohol 100 per cent. cigarette Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as“The a storyteller herself. bomb.’” simplistic.

It’sand quiteabout disremiss theSmoking rock, I amiss the I’m dealing with those people coming cocaine use are the most common increases a smoker’s dopamine level ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though in,” said RAAM clinicspurred nurse her reasons people tratment Continued on Page 2 always thought she would you know what, this his- tory and full-time I would tell people on was theseeksame boat at in the another area they’re very dangerous and

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“In my youth I never felt good at writing,” she 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

tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson Mary Beaudry, the nurse at the rapid access to addiction medicine (RAAM) in the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go building Thompson, during the clinic’s grand opening in October 2018, said Nov.back 25 that shestanding is now getting if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’sintrue.’

They’dseen go, here have the option to do that? home, on the way suspended operations about two calls a week from people regarding use of methamphetamine.

Nickel Belt News fileout photo said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking on ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book under her belt, many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try Contact Nelson 204-307-0281 cause she always tells her atshe might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I have another book in pruderspropertyservices@gmail.com Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to me,” she says. “It’s a darker hounded her, ‘Please, justproperty high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personto discuss your needs! put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. you somewhere else and all Maybe in the next five years is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do.

Because of that, your loved ones and your it’s something I’ll focus on never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to history is gone?’” doing.”

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AFM and NRHA set up displays, screen documentary to kick off substance use and addiction awareness week

BY IAN GRAHAM

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The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM), the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) and the Safer Choices Northern Network (SCNN) held an information fair and screened a documentary on the overdose crisis in Canada at the Thompson Regional Community Centre Nov. 25 as part of Manitoba Substance Use and Addiction Awareness Week (MSUAAW).

AFM northern director Gisele DeMeulles said the collaborative nature of the event reflected the way substance use and addictions treatment is delivered in Northern Manitoba.

“Although we have a lot of resources in the north, we have really made an effort to work together to try and bridge some of those gaps” she said, reading a proclamation from Mayor Colleen Smook declaring Nov. 25-29 as MSUAAW in the City of Thompson.

“We’re very lucky and fortunate that our city council takes the issue of addiction very seriously as well and works with the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba in Thompson and in the north.”

Craig Hillier, the NRHA executive director of clinical services, said the health authority supports substance users and people with addictions in a variety of ways.

“Over the past three years… we’ve distributed about $100,000 worth of harm reduction equip-

ment,” he said. “We have helped fund the RAAM [rapid access to addictions medicine] clinic which to date has seen pretty close to 200 patients.”

He also said part of what the NRHA tries to do is provide avenues for people using substances and those with addictions to tell them what they need.

That represents somewhat of a shift in society’s view of addictions over the past few decades.

“We really used to be a culture of blame, a culture of fear and now we’re emerging into a much better culture of support, of caring, of providing services, of helping,” said Hillier. “Everybody here has known or knows somebody or has loved or loves somebody that has used drugs and we’ve really got ourselves on a much better path and we’re really looking forward to working together with all the partners that are assembled here to continue to help people in our communities.”

RAAM clinic nurse Mary Beaudry said the facility, which celebrated the first anniversary of its opening in October, has been busy.

“Last month I had 135 office visits,” she said.

“I’ve had over 200 patients in the whole time of RAAM so it’s been quite a few. It’s been busy but it’s a good thing. It’s good busy.”

Physicians are only physically present at the clinic for a few hours two days a week, but Beaudry says there are lots of services she can provide without

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Northern Regional Health Authority executive director of clinical services Craig Hillier speaks Monday during an information fair at the Thompson Regional Community Centre as part of Manitoba Substance Use and Addiction Awareness Week, which runs Nov. 25-29. them.

“I can offer withdrawal management as long as we have a bed. I can offer treatment services. They have a counsellor with me. They can see me as many times as they want so people might not want to get into actual services but they just want the medications for their treatment and a little bit of talk therapy and they can do that with me.”

The documentary “The Flood” was shown at the TRCC at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and safe drug supplies were available at the information fair.

Two wolves spotted on Millennium Trail Nov. 27

Nickel Belt News file photo A wolf photographed along Highway 391 in May 2018.

The City of Thompson said two wolves were spotted on the Millennium Trail near Manasan Drive Nov. 27 and told residents to use caution in the area, especially if they are with their pets.

The City of Thompson and Manitoba Sustainable Development are working together to locate a pair of wolves spotted on the Millennium Trail near Manasan Drive around 8 a.m. Nov. 27.

The city cautioned residents in the area to be careful while using trails in the area, especially if they are with pets.

The city and Sustainable Development hope to relocate the wolves using non-lethal means if required and if possible. A commenter on the city’s Facebook post about the wolf sighting said they may have been attracted by deer carcasses that were dumped in the area.

‘People are going into the opiates and the meth’ Continued from Page 1 about 150 per cent, while drugs like morphine and cocaine boost it by 250 and 300 per cent, respectively.

Use of amphetamines, including meth, is rare among AFM’s youth clients in Thompson, with none of them having reported using them weekly or or more frequently in 2015-16 or 2017-18, though seven did in 2016-17. Four adult clients in Thompson reported weekly or more frequent use of amphetamines in 2015-16. That jumped to 11 the following year and remained basically unchanged at 10 in 2017-18.

Thompson RCMP said they had not encountered methamphetamine in the community as of September 2018.

“That is not to say it is not here in small quantities, but we have not seized it,” said then-Thompson RCMP detachment officer-in-charge Kevin Lewis at that time.

Beaudry says that some people who come to her weren’t intending to use meth.

“A lot of the cocaine is tainted with meth

in this town so that’s the other problem,” Beaudry says. “People may not think they’re using meth and then they get this weird high and I ask them if … it’s been weird to them and I drug-test them and they have meth and it terrifies people who don’t purposely use it because it makes you crazy. It does. It absolutely makes you crazy.”

The RAAM clinic, which opened in September 2018, has also seen more people seeking help for opiate use lately.

“Cocaine is still around but it seems it’s not as prevalent now,” Beaudry says.

“It seems like more people are going into the opiates and the meth and more crack over cocaine.”

The RAAM clinic had seen 99 patients between its opening and a May 9 public safety committee meeting, AFM northern director Gisele DeMeulles said at that time.

In the six-and-half months that have passed since then, the number of people who have sought treatment has climbed to over 200.

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Two councillors say cultural program funding agreement with Vale is a case of the city ‘buckling’ or ‘bowing down’

Nickel Belt News file photo An agreement approved by council Nov. 25 will see Vale provide the city with $30,000 for arts and cultural programming, like Canada Day celebrations, above, over the next three years in exchange for some advertising on arena rink boards and corporate discounts on gym memberships being extended to its employees and their families.

BY IAN GRAHAM

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A pair of resolutions regarding money being provided by Vale were both approved at the Nov. 25 council meeting, but one sparked far more debate than the other.

A resolution to allocate $528,00 of the $600,000 voluntary contribution that the company added to its grant-in-lieu amount last year towards the cost of designing a new pool was supported by seven of the nine councillors, with Coun. Duncan Wong opposed and Coun. Jeff Fountain abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

“We need a new pool and this money came along so I’m OK with using it for the design of the pool,” said Coun. Earl Colbourne.

Coun. Judy Kolada and Mayor Colleen Smook said improving the quality of life in Thompson is important both to the city and Vale.

“I’m certain that Vale would be in favour of us approving that funding toward initiating getting a new pool,” said Kolada.

“In conversation at the mining convention with [Vale Manitoba Operations head] Gary Eyres, he’s very

happy that this money has gone toward quality of life in Thompson,” said the mayor. “It’s very important to the company and it’s very important to the rest of the citizens of Thompson to show Vale’s support for our community so I’m definitely in favour of how this money is spent.”

A few minutes later, when it came time vote on a “gift” agreement that will see Vale contribute $30,000 over three years to arts and cultural programming like concerts and Canada Day festivities in exchange for the right to advertise its support, one rink board each in the Gordon Beard and C.A. Nesbitt arenas and the ability for Vale employees and their family members to pay corporate membership rates for the City of Thompson’s gym, two councillors said the city was giving away too much for too little.

Colbourne asked how much the items being provided to Vale were worth over the life of the agreement. The rink board advertising costs $1,000 per board per year, while the discounted gym membership would depend on how many people took up the

offer, said city manager Anthony McInnis.

A bid by Colbourne to table the resolution was voted down 6-2, with Fountain once again abstaining.

“I can’t believe this council here buckles down to Vale just for a few dollars when we can’t buckle down to the people that need our help,” Colbourne said.

“This is the argument I put up previously about the naming rights,” said Wong.

“My question to the council and mayor: as a private corporate company, do I get this offer? We don’t.

It’s not a lot of money to me, $10,000, but I would never get this offer. Are we caving? Are we bowing down? That’s what I made the comment last time about the $50,000 name rights.

The value there is greater than what the money is.”

“We aren’t losing money by doing this deal,” said Coun. Kathy Valentino.

“It’s enhancing our programs, it’s enhancing our cultural events that we bring to the city for citizens. I once again take disrespect that a councillor would make reference to anybody being a puppet, especially our administration.

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Police investigating dead male found near Flin Flon school FLIN FLON REMINDER RCMP are investigating a possible suspicious death after a body was found Wednesday near École McIsaac School.

Manitoba RCMP confirmed an unresponsive male was found in a

wooded area near Princess Boulevard on the morning of Nov. 27, near Ross Creek and behind the school. Police closed the footbridge over the creek and some nearby roads.

The identity of the man is unknown, but he

was not a student or staff member at the nearby school.

Officers from both Flin Flon and The Pas detachments, including Forensic Investigation Services, are continuing the investigation.

or a business, you’re welcome to try and enter into an agreement with the City of Thompson for anything so I take offence to those comments greatly. Let’s keep in mind the previous resolution for this company

that gave us $600,000 that we just designated a portion of to build a pool.”

Wong and Colbourne opposed the resolution and Fountain abstained. The remainder of the mayor and council, three of whom

– Valentino, Smook and Coun. Andre Proulx – were participating by phone from Winnipeg where they were attending the Association of Manitoba Municipalities convention, voted in favour.

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Two officers being added to RCMP north district crime reduction team Spiritual Thoughts as a result of provincial funding

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Nickel Belt News file photo Manitoba Justice Minister Cliff Cullen, seen here during an announcement in Thompson last February, said Nov. 26 that the provincial government will spend $1.9 million per year to fund several RCMP crime reduction officers and other public safety initiatives.

OBITUARY RYAN DEAN ABELE April 25, 1984 – November 14, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Ryan Dean Abele on November 14, 2019 in Thompson Manitoba at the age of 35 years.

Ryan is survived by his parents Siegfried and Ruth Abele, brother Calvin (Danielle), Sister Janine (Tara) and his maternal Grandmother Catherine Rose Sayies. Ryan will be forever remembered by his spouse, Angela Marcinyshyn, his two children Siegfried (Siggy) and Nevaeh Abele. His niece and nephew Alexis and Lucas Abele. Ryan will be missed by his extended family including numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Ryan was born in Thompson, Manitoba on April 25, 1984. He lived in Lynn Lake for his early years until the family moved to Thompson MB in 1988.

Ryan really enjoyed the cabin life; fishing, boating and fireworks. Ryan’s true passion and love was riding his Harley on the open road, this love was only matched by the time he would spend with his family.

A celebration of Ryan’s life will be held at 5 pm on Friday November 29, at the St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 340 Juniper drive in Thompson Manitoba.

The RCMP’s north district crime reduction team will expand from four officers to six as a result of $1.9 million in annual spending by the provincial government.

The money, announced by Justice Minister Cliff Cullen Nov. 26, will also go toward the creation of five-officer crime reduction teams in the RCMP’s western and eastern districts and the addition of four officers to the “D” division enforcement team, which targets street gangs and organized crime involved in trafficking guns and drugs throughout the province.

Crime reduction teams focus on serious prolific offenders and drug dealers. The north district covers everything from Grand Rapids up to the Manitoba-Nunavut boundary.

“Our government is taking action in response to concerns from rural Manitobans who no longer feel safe in their homes and communities,” said Cullen. “This important investment will support more officers across the province, complementing many other initiatives already underway that focus on public safety and crime reduction. We are following through on our commitment to implement the Safer Streets, Safer Lives Action Plan and this support to the

RCMP is an important step.”

Funding for the two additional officers in the north was among the promises Premier Brian Pallister’s Progressive Conservative party made during the provincial election campaign last summer.

“We are pleased to be able to exKellyand Bindle pand our crime reduction enforcement teams to ensure there are dedicated resources throughout the province,” said Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy, commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP. “Those who produce and traffic illicit drugs destroy lives, homes and communities. We remain committed to dismantling the drug networking and drug traffickers that bring drugs to our towns and cities.”

Provincial spending will also help fund positions for two new criminal analysts to identify criminal trends and hotspots to enhance law enforcement. The government also anticipates that it will provide more resources for its own public safety investigation (PSI) unit, which investigates confidential tips about properties where chronic crime takes place, support a new provincewide Crime Stoppers campaign with more cash to pay for drug-related anonymous tips, and make it easier to seize money

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“Targeted investments will help ensure police are placed where and when they’re needed, and be able to respond based on timely, accurate and insightful information,” said Cullen. “We are committed to investing in human resources, technology, and other tools at our disposal to address rural crime and other public safety issues affecting Manitobans. Partnerships with law enforcement, communities, service providers and other systems will help build healthier, safer lives for all Manitobans.”

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Positive spotlight shone on Thompson at Friday, March 16, 2018 Winnipeg mineral convention, says councillor News that Vale Manitoba Operations could possibly spend $1 billion over five years to deepen Thompson mines in anticipation of a growing demand for nickel as a component of batteries for electric vehicles made Thompson the talk of November’s mineral exploration conference in Winnipeg.

Gary Eyres, head of Manitoba Operations, told attendees at the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention about the proposed investment, first revealed to members of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce at their Nov. 13 lunch meeting.

“Once we get approved – and I really am confident we will get this approval – we are looking at nearly $8 billion in economic benefit to the region over the next 25 years,” Eyres was reported as saying in the Winnipeg Free Press.

Coun. Judy Kolada, who attended the convention, told her fellow councillors at the conclusion of their Nov. 25 meeting that Thompson was in the spotlight at the convention.

“Both [Mayor Colleen Smook] and Gary Eyres had a number of opportunities to be front and centre to speak about the activities in Thompson so it was very positive for

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A proposed investment of $1 billion over five years in Vale’s Thompson mines was a subject of much discussion at a recent mineral exploration convention in Winnipeg, Coun. Judy Kolada said Nov. 25.

183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Thompson,” said Kolada.

The City of Thompson said in a Nov. 26 Facebook post that ALCI Aviation and Vale would be conducting aerial surveys around Thompson beginning Nov. 27 using a DC-3T aircraft that would make repeated low-altitiude passes over the city and large parts of the surrounding area.

“The scientific equipment that the aircraft is carrying will not impact the safety of equipment or

individuals on the ground,” said the post.

Other good mining news for the north coming out of the convention included a Hudbay official saying the company is fast-tracking a potential mine near Snow Lake and Rockcliff Metals Corp. saying it planned

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Exploration spending Apply at the front desk was up 42 per cent in Manitoba last year and Vale is planning to spend $45 million on exploration in the next 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 fiveTollyears. free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 FAX: 204-677-4087

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL TREE SUNS TOWING is looking for a

TOBACCO REDUCTION STRATEGY COORDINATOR

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support services, and program planning in the area of tobacco control strategies for the 11 KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council directly, and through the delivery of future programs content ST. JAMES and ANGLICAN creation, contribute to other region’s efforts reduce tobacco 10to Caribou 677-4652 consumption as well.

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Position: File Clerk

One (1) Full-Time Term Position (Dec 2019-Dec 2020) Reporting to the Supervisor of Administrative Services, the File Clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining an accurate filing system at the Thompson Central Office by classifying, coding, crossreferencing, logging and storing records timely and appropriately. The file clerk is expected to take a lead role in ensuring an effective and up to date filing system is in place and in compliance with standards.

Qualifications: · High School Diploma · Previous experience as a File Clerk · Experience working in a child and family services environment is preferred · Must have excellent attention to detail · Good written and verbal communication skills · Organizational, time management and prioritizing skills · Demonstrated ability to problem solve and meet deadlines · Proficient 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 Working Conditions: · Must be able to work in a fast paced environment · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information · Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable · Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing date: Monday, December 2, 2019 - Or Until Filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-077 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition Number 2019-077 701 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.

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Awasis Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH The Islanders took the policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a 32 Nelson Road requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when series lead with a 7-6 GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. overtime victory in Cross Pastor Chris Lowe

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Lake March 11, getting 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Qualifications: three goals from Chris· Sunday Grade 12 school 10:00 am · Certificate in an administrative training program with CFS AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 tian Ross, two from KaPastor Dan Murphy statistics experience is preferred or a combination of education Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm din Ross and one apiece QUALIFICATIONS: Youth Pastor Colton Murphy and experience in a similar work setting can be considered to thePastor position or a • University degree in relevant area THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Children’s Karen O’Gilvie · OFAbility to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive combination and experience may be considered.

126 Goldeye 677-3435 LATTER-DAY SAINTS information • Must be a non-smoker. thompsonchurch.ca everyone welcome Sundays · atFast and accurate keyboarding skills Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at • Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such 10 AM 83 Copper Rd · Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills am Churchand Service at 11:00 am as, community assessments, health10:40 promotion wellness, For more information, church tours · Must have good verbal and written communication skills ST. community ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN harm reduction, behavior change and capacity or home visits call the missionaries at · Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 development and team development.

204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org · Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System Murat Kuntel • Experience in delivering adult educationPastor styled workshops.

THE SALVATION ARMY Hours:collection 11 am Churchand service (CFSIS) • Knowledge of the principals of Regular statistics, Thompson Corps (Church) CENTRE FELLOWSHIP research projects and the role theyCHRISTIAN play in identifying best We are looking for someone to Working Conditions: 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 practices. · Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check Worship services every Sunday at existing sales team! This is a full-t Sun. School 9:45 am • service 11 am • Experience in completing reports. and Criminal Record Check 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation Applicant should be highly motivated, w · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with confidential BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. models. information 39 Beaver Crescent possess excellent people skills. He/she Ph. 778-8037 service @skills 11 am • Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational · Thompson Must be able to work in a fast paced environment MB R8N 1C5 LUTHERAN UNITED CHURCH starter who is capable of working wi • Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources. · Minimal travel required 204-778-4494 OF THOMPSON • Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco. deadlines. The successful candidate w Pastor Lee Pickett worship at Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee • Ability to work as a team member andCongregations independently.

Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m offering professional sales service to 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Basic computer knowledge is require licence and reliable transportation a Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, sales experience of advertising or prom therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. would be an asset, but is not necessa Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-075 on your resume/cover Citizen is willingletter and to train. We offer a in the subject line of your email in confidence to: structure and health benefits are also i Closing Date: Monday, December 2, 2019 – or until filled

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A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to:

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23 Nickel Road

Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4

Fax: (204) 677- 0256

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2019. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Open until filled.

Competition Number 2019-075 TheMB interest of all applicants is appre 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca those selected for an interview will We thank all applicants who apply, submit however,your resume and referen Please only those selected for an interview will be contacted. cover letter to: Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selectionLynn process.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Commercial Fishing Resource Development Officer

Are you passionate about the North? Do you enjoy the outdoors and the endless opportunities it can provide?

Are you motivated, energetic with an open mind? Would you like to help northerners and communities in the area of economic development? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is recruiting for its Commercial Fishing Resource position. The successful candidate will have an educational background in economic development and/or equivalent experience in the commercial fishing industry. This position will require you to travel throughout Northern Manitoba to engage northerners and communities in the area of value-added opportunities specifically related to the commercial fishing industry. The successful candidate will require a high level of written and oral communication skills, including but not limited to, engaging in areas of consultation and workshop delivery.

CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. Its legislative mandate is to encourage economic development in Northern Manitoba. CEDF offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. The position will be located in either our Thompson or The Pas office, but will be providing services to the region. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to the following: CEDF Attn: Chris Thevenot 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB R8N 2B8 Phone: 204-778-4138 Ext 239 or 1-800-561-4315 Fax: 204-778-4313 Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: BUNIBONIBEE OXFORD HOUSE) SUB-OFFICE Position: Receptionist

One (1) Full-Time Term Position (May 2020) The Receptionist will be responsible for a variety of clerical office duties in support of office administration. Some of the duties include but are not limited to: answering and referring incoming telephone calls, administering Agency correspondence, typing and formatting, filing, ordering office supplies, coordinating and communicating office activities, greeting visitors and booking boardroom for meetings.

The Receptionist is the first point of contact and is expected to be punctual, professional, self-motivated and exercise initiative in determining work priorities.

Qualifications: ¡ A minimum of 2 years of reception experience; ¡ Completion of an administrative office certificate or secretarial course preferred; ¡ A combination of education and experience will be considered; ¡ Ability to operate a variety of office equipment; ¡ Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Outlook; ¡ Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm; ¡ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ¡ Excellent organizational and time management skills; ¡ Must be personable and have a positive attitude; ¡ Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset Working Conditions: ¡ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with senior management ¡ Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable ¡ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information ¡ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Monday, December 2, 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 2019-059RR 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 #2019-059RR 315 McGee Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 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.

Friday, November 29, 2019

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Communications Officer Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is recruiting a Communication Officer for its Thompson office.

This position will develop marketing strategies, objectives and targets, as well as analyze the success of marketing campaigns and advertisements. The successful candidate will build brand awareness, support marketing tools, facilitate events and networking, social media support, as well as other duties assigned by management.

The successful candidate will have a creative communications diploma or equivalent combination of marketing related education and/or experience. Experience in marketing and communications, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Creative Studio (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), graphic design, web systems, databases and google analytics. Hands on experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software would be an asset. The successful candidate will also have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Educational background in business and/or equivalent experience in working with northern communities in the area of economic development would be considered an asset.

CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. Its legislative mandate is to encourage economic development in Northern Manitoba. CEDF offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to the following:

CEDF Attn: Oswald Sawh 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB R8N 2B8 Phone: 204-778-4138 Ext 234 or 1-800-561-4315 Fax: 204-778-4313 Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MANITOBA Position: Family Enhancement Worker

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Summary of Position: The Family Enhancement Worker will provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by providing preventative service opportunities and resources, facilitating awareness and education, advocacy and counselling. The overall aim is to engage parents, extended family, and community partners in identifying problems and participating in services and supports that address family needs. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of resources, develop case plans, coordinate the resources and supports needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources such as day programs, respite services and other culturally-appropriate resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals.

Qualifications: ¡ Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards ¡ Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) is an asset ¡ Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills ¡ Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills ¡ Excellent written and oral communication skills ¡ Good organizational, time management and prioritizing 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 ¡ BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field ¡ Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal ¡ Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values ¡ Ability to speak the Cree language would 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 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: Monday, December 2, 2019 – Or Until Filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-076 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition Number 2019-076 701 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.

Employment Opportunities Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Dispatcher – Jordan’s Principle (Term) Wednesday, January 31,Event 2018Planner Family Visitor – Maternal Child Health (Term) Careers Midwife Quality & Safety Coordinator – HR (Term) Telehealth Clinical Technician Positions are open until filled. Please contact us to obtain a complete job posting prior to applying.

Louisiana Pacific Carol A. Buchberger, HumanSwan Resource Valley Manager

Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL�

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Labourers

Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideÂŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation.

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Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; • Good written and verbal communication skills • Physically fit to perform all duties • Ability to multitask and problem solve EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY • Ability to operate equipment as required DENTAL HYGIENIST – FULL TIME POSITION • Computer literacy will be considered an asset • Valid driver’s license Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will• beShiftwork responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)â€? will program, focuses children The successful candidates join a which dynamic team on in providing from agesto0the – 7 years age. COHI is a community based initiative support facilityoflocated in the beautiful Swan River Valley to tooth and exciting improvejourney oral health among the 11 as prevent it embarks on adecay new and of producing siding KTC Nations children. for a First growing market.

The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wage and benefit package in decay among First Nation children; to reduce the need for accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Louisianachildren extensive dental treatment involving general Pacific is to anundergo equal opportunity employer. anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal We thank all applicants, however, only those selected Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs and schoolsfor to interviews contacted. to Candidates will be subject bring provenwill earlybe interventions First Nations communities, to successful completion of comprehensive and to improve families’ understanding of their role background in promoting screening health checks. lifestyle oral health and as part of a healthy Please forward your cover letter and resume to: DUTIES (SUMMARY): Lorraine Schneider of appropriately completed permission/ • Ensure the collection consent formsHuman Resource Generalist I Louisiana-Pacifi CanadatoLtd. • Provide dental screenings and csurveys determine the oral P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB needs R0L 1G0 health status and preventive treatment of each child (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 • Phone: Provide pit and fissure sealants for children e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com • Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children

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The • Mustrelationships be computer and have experience working with OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and Database, Microsoft PowerPoint. willAccess incorporate NHR coreand competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, • Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health CareTeamwork, Systems.and Collaboration, of Self and Others, and Adaptability). • Must be aDevelopment Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental of Manitoba TheHygienists incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child and AdultDental Abuse Registry check, and adhere • Must beAbuse listedRegistry on thecheck Registered Hygienists–College to all Regionof policies and procedures. ofNorthern Dental Health Hygienists Manitoba Qualifications: • Current CPR certification t Grade 12 education or equivalent • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times. t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required • Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to t Criminal Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association t be Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, submitted.

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JOB POSTING RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Casual Position (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre, THOMPSON, MB 90 Princeton Drive This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

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 It is AFM’s practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition #: 2019-161 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable.

Closing Date: Open until filled Apply in writing to: 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

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

EIA Social Services Program Manager Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Families, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 35716 Closing Date: December 16, 2019 Salary Range: $64,721 to $87,851 per year plus remoteness allowance The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

For more information about Thompson, Manitoba, please visit the website of the City of Thompson Relocation allowance may be considered.

Conditions of Employment • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada • Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba • Must be available to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays on occasion • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) • A satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check • A satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check Qualifications Essential: • Post-secondary degree in social sciences (BSW Preferred) • Leadership experience in a social service delivery environment which includes managing service delivery staff, managing administration of programs, managing service delivery to clients, and planning and evaluation of services delivered to clients. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered at a commensurate or underfill salary and classification level, such as leadership and/or supervisory training • Strong case management experience in a social service setting • Experience with interpretation, evaluation and implementation of policies For more information please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Duties The Social Services Program Manager is an integral part of the Regional Management Team and is responsible for providing leadership and support in a range of management and supervisory activities associated with the Employment and Income Assistance program.

The Social Services Program Manager will also be responsible for the following: service delivery including policy interpretation, integrated case management program recommendations; implementation and evaluation of services; operational planning; financial management and administration; human resource management; systems management; communication; and leadership support to staff.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 35716 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Service Centre 4 Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9 Phone: 204-9457518 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

People. Purpose. Progress. manitoba.ca/govjobs Any personal information provided including employment equity declarations will be used for employment and/or statistical purposes and is protected by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Friday, November 29, 2019

Student social justice group donates two truckloads of food to Salvation Army

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of H3 R.D. Parker Collegiate’s Hands, Hearts, and Hope, also known as H3, is a social justice group working towards positive local change. Despite their small size, the group collected two truckloads of non-perishable food items in October 2019 to donate to the Salvation Army Food Bank. H3 would like to thank the community for their continued support. H3 will be doing several more initiatives throughout the school year such as selling dog treats, bake sales, and sending Christmas cards and letters to residents from Northern Spirit Manor.

Students from H3 went to Northern Spirit Manor on Halloween to hand out candy bags to the residents. As H3 carries on their journey to better our community they hope to count on your support.

DECEMBER 2019 Sometimes it’s easy to lose the true meaning of Christmas in the excitement over twinkling lights and holiday dinners. But Christmas is all about honoring Jesus Christ.

Use this calendar whenever you need to remember the true reason for celebrating. If you miss a day, don’t worry! Serve when and who you can. And remember that you can #LightTheWorld all year round—every day is an opportunity to be a little more like Jesus.

SUNDAY 01 The next time you receive a text today, tell the person who sent it something you appreciate about them.

08 Share a scripture with a friend or a loved one who may need a boost today.

15 Invite someone to attend a Christmas worship service with you next Sunday.

22 Ask God how you can be an answer to someone else’s prayer today.

MONDAY 02 Think of someone who is an example of Christlike service.

Highlight their example on social media.

09 Think of a close friend or family member.

Invite them to do an ornament swap, so you have something to represent each other in your respective homes.

16 Learn about one of your ancestors and share their story.

Need help? Visit FamilySearch.org.

23 Think of a neighbor you don’t know very well. Bring them some homemade goodies or a thoughtful gift.

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TUESDAY 03 Donate blood today.

Your selfless service can save a life.

10 Cheer someone on!

Make plans to attend an event (holiday, athletic, cultural, etc.) to support someone you know.

17 Take a vow of positivity today. Greet everyone you see with a smile.

24 Deliver a “reverse wish list” to a parent. Write down all the wonderful, meaningful things they’ve provided you with throughout your life.

WEDNESDAY 04 Which one of your classmates or coworkers do you know the least? Eat lunch with someone new at school or work.

11 Call your parents right now and tell them how much you love them.

18 Think of someone for whom you’ve had negative feelings lately.

Try praying for them.

25 Merry Christmas! Think of all the things the Savior Jesus Christ has done for you, and share some of them on social media.

THURSDAY 05 Offer a prayer of gratitude for Jesus Christ and His mercy.

12 Interpret how you feel about Jesus Christ by creating art, a song, a poem, or some other creative outlet, and share it with a friend or loved one.

19 Make a list of all the things a mentor or teacher has done for you. Send it to them with a note of thanks.

FRIDAY 06

SATURDAY 07

Find a way to help someone in need by making a small donation. Consider the list of Giving Machines charity partners at LightTheWorld.org.

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Think of your family members. Offer to clean their room, or perform some other act of service.

14

Write an anonymous “thank you” to your boss, teacher, or leader and let them know what they do well.

20

Plan a one-on-one activity with a friend, a child, or a loved one.

21

Visit a small business and meet the owner. Consider, if appropriate, leaving them a positive review online.

Think of a single parent you know. Invite their child/children over so the parent can have some time to do Christmas preparations, or other errands.

26 Turn the challenge to Light the World one by one every day into a New Year’s resolution.

Want a daily reminder sent to your mobile phone? Sign up for text prompts at LightTheWorld.org.