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Book a waycelebrates to preserve first and pass Churchill trainon memories of growing up in Churchill in 17 months on Halloween night Regular service expected to begin by end of this month, visiting prime minister says 30 days in order to enable a train to travel to Churchill and that he believed this Churchill residents finally would be the start of a brightheld the party they’ve been er future. awaiting for more than a year “We believe through this Nov. 1, when the Northern investment we can, along Manitoba town celebrated with our partners … genthe first train to roll into town erate substantial economic since flooding suspended serprosperity for the Arctic revice on the Hudson Bay Railgion and Canada by building way (HBR) in June 2017. export and import activity The train arrived in the through Canada and North Hudson Bay port town Oct. America’s only rail-linked 31, exactly two months afdeep sea Arctic port, the Arcter a deal for former owners tic Gateway,” he said. “The OmniTrax to sell the rail line rail line and the port have and port to the Arctic Gatebeen dramatically underway group was announced. utilized by the previous Prime Minister Justin Truowners.” deau, who was in Churchill The federal government to announce nearly $4 milalso announced $3.8 million lion of economic developin economic development ment funding for projects for projects and organizaand organizations in Northtions in Northern Maniern Manitoba, said that regutoba through the Churchill lar passenger and freight rail Regional Economic Deservice is expected to resume velopment fund. by the end of November. “We’re looking forward “I know that things haven’t to continuing to utilize the been easy for the past yearand-a-half for the members Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office fund to help the dreams of the community. You all Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left with Churchill Mayor Michael Spence, centre, and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand of local entrepreneurs beknow too well the kind of far- Chief Arlen Dumas, right, in Churchill Nov. 1. Trudeau announced nearly $4 million of economic development funding for come a reality, and to help reaching consequences this projects and organizations in Northern Manitoba and said that regular passenger and freight rail service on the Hudson them capitalize on the opportunities that will arise has had on your community,” Bay Railway is expected to resume by the end of November. as Churchill’s access to the said Trudeau,. whose Liberal government committed $117 development for others to ceive a 10 per cent top-up to support of the government of was chief of Mathias Colomb world is expanded through Arctic Gateway,” said Commillion for the purchase and follow.” this climate action incentive. Canada. They have a bigger Cree Nation. News Futures photo by Ian Graham munity Manitoba repair of the HBR as well Trudeau also praised the “Everybody knows the picture vision of Canada’s “It is the people of Nickel the Belt Addictions Foundation of Manitoba director Gisele deMeulles hasour written a book about herThe experiences growing north up, mostly in Churchill. as the Churchill marine effortsnorthern of the Arctic Gateway challenges communNorth. prime minister who have come togeth- and Community Future tank farm and the Port of group to restore rail access. ity’s faced lately but our called me over a year ago er historically to provide for Saskatchewan executive BY IAN GRAHAM For allJason the harsh weather write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say director Denbow. Churchill, which were also to “They were more than up community was resilient,” and made a commitment to ourselves and this is another EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and to ﬁ gure out. It’s pretty clear to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of Approved projects polar from owned by OmniTrax since to the task,” said Trudeau, said Churchill Mayor Mi- our community. Your gov- example of how our comThough she’s now written when I get through.” I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just ﬁ nd somewhere bears, deMeulles said total if it fund to date 1997. “Our government was adding that the people of chael Spence. “We knew ernment has delivered.” mitment our tenacity and our the CRED a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would determined to restore land Churchill had seen firsthand that once we got through this The deal to acquire the refusal to accept no provides more than $4.6 million and ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the say, ‘Those people have moved back toasbestos Churchmould and access to Churchill. We the effects of climate change. we would be positioned for railway and port, which infor“To success,” Dumas said. “It include 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. know that nobody is more He said Manitobans would a greater future, not just for volves private companies, is through the sheer will of removal and heavy equipManitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite ment “I miss the shoreline, operator training inI vested in the future of this be receiving an average of usShe but also for Canada’s north. Churchill and First nations the people of the north comGisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the Churchill, as well as about rail and this port than the $339 per year for a family of as The infrastructure was not as partners, was also praised ing together in such a posiing 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 people who live here. The four to help them cope with just built for Churchill, it was by Assembly of Manitoba tive way that has allowed us $300,000 for the Boreal always thought she would you know what, this history and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re veryCentre dangerous and Discovery sturgeon rail line is now partly owned the costs of Canada begin- built for Canada, it was built Chiefs Grand Chief Arlen to be here today.” do. tory, this stuff that’s in my hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson stories and they would go, habitat and planned Wolf by the community. This has ning to tax carbon emissions for Canada’s North, let’s not Dumas, who first began tryArctic Gateway CEO “In my youth I never 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,” “When I go Excellence in been a model of community in 2019. Remote commun- forget that. We would not be ing to acquire HBR and the Murad Al-Katib said crews Centresheofsays. felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the empowerment and economic ities like Churchill will re- here today without the strong port from OmniTrax when he had repaired 29 washouts in Thompson. BY IAN GRAHAM

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

said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out 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 cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. stories at Parks Canada in someone came to you and “ITAKOUT, have another book in DELIVERY, DINE-IN 10”“I did some pretty bizarre 12” her sister and other 14” family ifsaid, 16” Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. ‘I’m sorry, you have to me,” she says. “It’s a darker hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personTOPPINGS put it on tape, I will write it Salami, deMeulles. didn’t dawn hardware there,” she Tandoori and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. Pepperoni, Ham, Donair“It Meat, Italian Sausage, Bacon, store Beef, BBQ Chicken, Chicken PUBLIC for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. you somewhere else and all 1Maybe inROAD the next ﬁve years Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Cooked Tomatoes, Fresh Tomatoes, Pineapple, OPEN UNTIL 11 PMI’ll focus on is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do. Because of that, your loved ones and your it’s something Black Olives, Green Olives, Jalapeno Peppers, Hot Peppers, Feta Cheese (1 AM FRI-SAT, 12 AM SUNDAY) 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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Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net Today I feel exhausted. Columnists It was an incredibly busy weekend and the thought of the craziness to come this next week is enough to make my introverted heart panic. If it wasn’t enough to worry about this during Tomorrow on March says, “The love of God eventually all of Ireland the March day, 17, my 461 sleepand was was also 17, we will celebrate St. and his fear grew in me was converted to Chris- interrupted buried at with one worry. of theI how I will that have Patrick’s Day. People of more and more as did tianity after hearing Pat- worry manyabout churches energy talk in with people Ireland, North America, the faith…” Six years rick’s message. he hadtobuilt Ireland. all my meetand much of the world later in a dream, he was Patrick was a hum- in As youupcoming celebrate St. ings. I think back to will be wearing green, told to escape by go- ble, pious and gentle Patrick’s Day, bringpast the reports and conversations the national colour of the ing to the coast. There man whose trust in God spirit of Ireland’s paand beat myself up for sayemerald isle, having pa- he found sailors who should be an example for ing tronthe saint to your wrong thing prayor not rades, Irish music and took him back to Brit- each of us. He wrote the preparing ers. Patrick reached as I should have. celebrating with Irish ain where he was re- poem of faith called “The Amid out toallthe and this,poor however, traditions and dance. united with his family Breastplate:” downtrodden. apthese verses come He to mind. hipwas • knee cataract • MRIstudying • CT scan “Therefore I tell person you, do Who the •man and began for • emergency proached every Christ be with me, not worry about your life, for whom there is such the priesthood. After with compassion, reChrist within me, what willlove eat or whoop-la, the man for some time, he had a vispectyou and asdrink; well or your body,spirit what Christ behind me, whom the day is named? sion, which he recorded as about a missionary you will wear. Is not life Christ before me It’s time to fix wait time issues across the province – Patrick from the British in his memoirs, appealthat led him to bring more than food, and the Christ beside me, Islesand waswe captured by ing to him to return to the faith others. If are. body more to than clothes? Christ to win me Irish pirates when he Ireland. He was eventuyou believe in Christ, Look at the birds of the air; Christ to comfort was 14-plus years of age ally ordained bishop and thendolike St. orPatrick they not sow reap or Faster services are on the way for hip replacement, and restore me and taken as a slave to sent to take the Gospel to you have to store away ainmission barns, and Christ knee cataract surgeries as beneath me, yet your Father Ireland to replacement, work under Ireland. Patrick preachedas well pass on heavenly that faith. For Christ above me, feeds them. you pagans and druids. He there for 40 years. He parents, theAre first to not be MRI and CT scans. We are also improving emergency Christ in quiet, much more valuable than was an immigrant, out- often used the shamevangelized are your they? Can any one of you Christ in danger to beinbigger, better andplant faster. siderrooms and refugee Ire- rock, the little with children. Teach them by worrying add a single Christ in hearts land, having been both three leaves on its stem, about God, about his hour to your life?” (Matin all who love me kidnapped and badly to explain the Trinity. A love 6:25-27, for them, how to thew NIV). Christ in mouth of treated. The many refu- legend says that Patrick pray and how to make In the midst of today’s friend and stranger. gees of today might well drove the snakes (pagan the choicesI in lifefor that weariness, went a identify with him. While symbols) out of Ireland will please him. theI walk. Taking my Tell time, enslaved, he wrote his into the sea to drown. After converting Ire- story of St. Patrick to memoirs in which he Entire kingdoms and land, Patrick died there your young ones. In

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One of the main issues of concerns I hear from people Through effective coin our region is care. operation in ahealth range of Last week attended our the sectors and Iservices, annual general meeting Manitoba government is of the Northern Regional working with the federal Health Authority in Flin government to improve Flon to follow up on our the lives of people across health concerns of our province. An example of region. this partnership is our We investment are very fortunate to joint with the have so many dedicated federal government, anhealthcare professionals in nounced in February, of our region. But theytoface, nearly $47 million creand wetoas1,400 patients ate up newface, and many challenges. newly funded early learnWhether youcare live spaces in our ing and child urban centres or remote in Manitoba. Included in communities it is clear that this expansion are prepeople in our region face school spaces at Thompchallenges in World accessing son Children’s and healthcare that many other Early Learning and Child Canadians do not. as well Care Thompson, it isschool from the fact asPartly nursery spaces that many medical serviat Riverside Daycare in ces are not available in our Thompson. The agreement communities. Thisquality, means is about improved that people have to travel accessibility, affordability significant distances either and inclusivity in childwithin the region or outside care, with consideration of region to access forthe families that are medmost ical devices. in need of these services. The itself can the be Alsotravel in Thompson, aJoint major problem. Whether Action Group on Repeople under provinsource are Development met cial jurisdiction or of federthis week as part our al jurisdiction,Look I’ve North heard government’s from many people have initiative, which who is aimed

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been unable to get the travel priority. There are signs of economic development As well, this year’s support including the escort some progress, particularly strategy for growth and provincial budget increasthey need. with the announcement of prosperity in Northern es funding for health care I recently spoke out about the new hospital in Norway Manitoba. We are con- to its highest level ever in the tragic case of Abraham House but we have a long tinuing this work with Manitoba, further reduces Donkey from Nisicha- way to go. fees, creates 60 industry First Nationsre- ambulance Our and government’s together to isimprove the The otherparamedic key preventawayasihk Cree Nation, a full-time communities to unlock the poscently announced provlives of Manitobans. heart patient who died on tive health. So many of the economic potential in our itions, boosts spending for incial and joint health Many more such collabaregion. bus going tofederal a medical problems people the home cancer drug proorative projects willbeunfunding agreement appointment. He economic had been offace in ourinvests region in can These kinds of gram new $63 to million to bring high-prevented. foldand in the future, arising unable be sent by plane We are fortunandspeed service improvements schools, infrastructure and Internet access to from federal-provincial ate to priorities have some excellent or even to have an focused escort. areresidents what we are other such as of with northern, agreements in areasthe such After meeting the advocacy from healthcare on rural at theand Manitoba legisLook North initiative. remote Mani- professionals as housing, early learning and communfamily, I raised the issue legislative session lature, especially now that toba communities willityThis and child care, workforce in the House of Commons residents in ourcontinue region. thelift house is back in seswill allow us to limits, alterMinister prospectsWhat development, Indigenous directly with Prime they need is the supsion. week, our Minmaking our province a betandThis transform lives. Thisport initiatives and infrastrucJustin Trudeau. I asked him from all level of govister Finance, Cameron of terture placeinvestments. for generations is of just example Butto to follow upone with an investiernments recognizing this isour Friesen, introduced Budget in come, by stayingresponsibilon track more than 150 projects government’s gation to ensure thisreduces doesn’t crucial to our future. in ﬁ2018 thatour further which provincial gov- with ity improvements is toare represent thein best happen again in the future. Things different theernment provincial citfederal by nances, services and the anddeﬁ the interests of Manitobans. The longer-term solution our region. That will con$319 million while rais- economy in Manitobans order to pro-are government have more worked So to when is of course to have tinue be my clear mesing the basic personal vide stability, security and medical services available sage as I fight for improved exemption on income tax opportunity for families in in our region. This is some- health care for people in our and delivering the largest the north and throughout thing I have made as a top region. tax cut in our province’s Manitoba.

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The family of 38-yearold Kevin Anderson, the conductor who died in a Hudson Bay Railway freight train derailment near Ponton Sept. 15, wants inquest intowas his Marchan 17, 461 and death, which came hours buried at one of the after the crashed train was many churches discovered becausethat he he had built in Ireland. couldn’t be extricated from you celebrate St. theAs wreckage. Patrick’s Day, bring the The derailed train was spotted around 5:30 p.m. spirit of Ireland’s paby helicopter tronasaint to your flying prayoverhead. Anderson died ers. Patrick reached around 1 a.m. according out to the poor and to RCMP. downtrodden. He ap“That’s a huge window proached person of time forevery something to with compassion, rehappen that would have spect and love aseased well saved his life and as suffering,” a missionary spirit the Anderson’s mother Debbie told that led himLeeper to bring CTV News.to others. If the faith Thebelieve train’s 59-year-old you in Christ, engineer then likealso St. suffered Patrick life-changing injuries in you have a mission to the crash. pass that faith. Fora Theon province said in parents, the first to be statement that the remote evangelized are your location of the crash made children. them the situationTeach difficult for emergency responders, as about God, about his did that the train lovethe forfact them, how to was praycarrying and howdangerous to make goods, including liquefied the choices in life that petroleum gas. will please him. Tell the “Due to the level of enstory of the St. 38-year-old Patrick to trapment, your young ones. In

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patient could not be freed from the wreckage prior to him succumbing to his injuries,” the provincial statement said. “However every possible effort was made. Rescuers were however able to free the other 59-year-old patient and transport him safely to hospital.” Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES)educentr.dumont@gmail.com personnel were en route to the staging area more than 150 kilometres within six Sister Andreaaway Dumont minutes of being notified of the accident around 6 p.m. respond- seph of Toronto Roman yourEmergency own behaviour ers, including a hazardous listen, love and be Catholic religious order. materials response team, humble. Next reach out She spent 14 years in made their way to the scene to your neighbours. In- Guatemala and since with assistance from Hudreturning to Canada vite them to come with son Bay Hi-Rail. you to church on scene Sun- has lived in Grand RCMP at the day reported or ask them to pray had the smell of Rapids, Easterville propane in the which with you. Be air, joyful in and Thompson. The meant that rescue efforts your encounters with main focus of her work were delayed until the haz- in adult education, others. Let Christ withmat team determined it was which includes trainin you, shine through safe. Inside the locomotive, you. Celebrate St. Pat- ing lay presiders for Nickel Belt News file photo the province said, diesel times when there is no rick ruptured and learn from fuel from tanks Leaking fuel and unstable wreckage complicated attempts to rescue a 38-year-old conductor who died of his injuries priest available, organhim. had spilled, forcing first re- before he could be extricated from this Sept. 15 train derailment on the Hudson Bay Railway near Ponton, the provincial izing and instructing in HappytoSt. Patrick’s sponders work in a pool government said in a Nov. 3 statement. Day! the celebraof fuelEnjoy with power still run- the various ministries, sacramental preparaning overhead, the risk of the fuel, responders chose to Northern Regional Health incident that evening did tion to ofthe hislocomotives. life! Page 1 of “Regardless of Duthe wreckage further, tion and shifting RCIA (Rite of enter the wreckage and Authority medical super- their very best, under Sister Andrea risks, the riskInitiation of fire or exChristian of made every effort to res- visor from The Pas, Cus- extremely difficult and mont which is a included member unof and OF PUBLIC stable engine wreckage plosion due to the leaking cue the victims,” the prov- tomNOTICE Helicopters, StittcoAUCTION dangerous conditions,” the Sisters of St. Jo- Adults). SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS TAXES statement theOF province’s ince said, noting that 10 Energy, and Emergency TOWN OF SNOW RCMP officers, paramedics Response Assistance Can-LAKE said. “On behalf of all the Pursuant to subsection Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears fo and firefighters worked367(7) in of adaThe (ERAC) also assisted emergency responders the thehot designated year and costs with in respect of the hereinafter properties paid in full to th the zone, where only the rescue efforts. described province sends itsare condolMunicipality to the commencement of was the auction, Municipality will onofthe those with the prior appropriate Co-ordination assist- theences to the family the11th day o September, 2018, at the hour PM, at Town of Snow Lake,and 113wishes Elm Street training or most critically edofby1:00 provincial authordeceased a fullSnow Lake Manitoba, to sell by public the the following described properties: needed skillsproceed were allowed. ities auction such as Office recovery to the surviving In addition to TFES and of the Fire Commissioner employee.” Roll Description Assessed Amount of Arrears & The medical examiner’s RCMP, the Snow Lake Fire and Medical TransportaNumber Value Costs for Which that May be Department, Snow Lake tion Coordination Centre office told CTV NewsProperty a determination of whethEMS, the Wabowden Fire (MTCC). Offered for Sale Department, Wabowden “The emergency re- er or not an inquest will AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING: LOT 13 BLOCK 3 PLAN 646 kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com 2300Manitoba L -$12,200 EMS, Sustainprobably won’t be $7,210.8 sponders, and civilians be held PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM SUBJECT TO THE B -$58,100 Constituency Office: made until 2019. able Development, theCONTAINED who responded toLANDS this ACT RESERVATIONS IN THE CROWN 148 WILLOW CRESCENT Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING LOT 5 BLOCK 5 PLAN 646 3400 L -$12,200 $4,176.7 Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM SUBJECT TO THE 204-677-2066 RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT Kelly Bindle NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 145 WILLOW CRESCENT SALE OF ARREARS OF TAXES AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING PARCELLANDS ONE: THEFOR NWLY 30 15600 L -$12,200 $6,487.0 FEET PERP OF ALL THAT PORTION OF MAPLE AVENUE TOWN OF GILLAM Recreation, Parks and CulClass 1 driver training to be B -$18,800 at developing a long-term history. (NOW CLOSED) PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM ture. Another $20,744 in delivered by the economic development As well, thisNorthern year’s WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE STRAIGHT PRODUCTIONS Pursuant to subsection of The Municipal Act,OF notice that unless the tax arrears for the funding approved Sector Council OF367(7) THE NE SW LIMITS LOTis1 hereby BLOCKgiven 17 PLAN provincial budget increas- PUBLIC strategyhas forbeen growth and Manitoba NOTICE –SELY 2019 BOARD OFAND REVISION 646and PLTO EXC MINES AND MINERALS PARCEL designated year costs(NinDIV) respect of ALL the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality through the Community in Thompson, through our prosperity in Northern es funding for health care TWO: THE SWLY FEET PERP OF LOT 1 BLOCK prior to the commencement of the50auction, the Municipality will on 17 thePLAN 14th day of December, 2018, at the Places Program ThompPartnership to its highest level ever in Manitoba. Wefor are con- Employment 646 at PLTO IN 68-17 WPM EXC THEGillam, NWLYManitoba, 20 FEET proceed to sell by public auction hour of 2:00 PM, Town(NofDIV) Gillam, 323 Railway Avenue, son Ski Club Inc. to replace funding program. This proPERP SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN reduces tinuing this work with Manitoba, furtherPursuant to Section of the Municipal Act, NOTICE is the41 following described Assessment properties: THE CROWN LANDS ACT - 101 ELM STREET ski lift cables, andNations $4,088 ject will recruit trainindustry and First ambulance fees,eight creates 60 that the 2019 Assessment hereby given Roll for the Town of Gillam is AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING LOT 24 PLAN 749 PLTO (N DIV) has been approved under with preference 25900 at the L -$13,700 $14,161.7 Amount of Arrears & Costs communities to unlock the ees, full-time paramedic posopengiven for public inspection Administration Office, 323 Railway Roll SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINEDAssessed IN THE the Community Support affected Valespending workers Description for Which Property May be B -$44,800 economic potential in our to itions, boosts for Avenue,and Gillam, Manitoba, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Number CROWN LANDS ACT IN 68-17 WPM - 118 BALSAM Value STREET Offered for Sale Small and prowill region.Grant Program for northern the homeresidents, cancer drug The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: AT GILLAM AND BEING SELY 1/2 OF LOTS 11 AND 3500 L -$6,900 $2,787.69 Burntwood Curling Club. provide training as well as These kinds of economic gram and investsThe inpublic newis also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear 12 BLOCK 3 PLAN 603 PLTO (N DIV) IN 85-18 EPM I’m also pleased to con- driving required  on The purchaser of2018 the property will responsible for any property taxes not yet due. and service improvements schools,experience infrastructure and for revision applications September at 6:30 p.m. inbethe SUBJECT TO5th, THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN firm that our pass a Classsuch 1Town driver’s are what we government are focused to other priorities asofthe CROWN ACTAvenue, - 140 MATTONNABEE AVEto set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears an  Chambers, TheTHE Municipality may exercise its right Gillam Council 323LANDS Railway Gillam, is $62,400 for licensing test.initiative. on investing at the Manitoba legisLook North costs. 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Investments in northern Budget cuts deficit and recreation and care job training increases health funding

While our Manitoba Through effective government continuescoto operation a range of make recordin investments in sectors andhealth services, our education, care and Manitoba government is family services, we have working with thea federal again surpassed deficit government to on improve reduction target a pace lives of people across our to balance the provincial province. Ansecond example of budget in our term. this partnership is past our Public accounts for the joint year investment fiscal show wewith have the defederal government, ancreased the provincial sumnounced of mary deficitintoFebruary, $695 million, nearly $47 million to crewhich is $145 million lower ate up 1,400 new than theto budgeted deficitand of newlymillion. funded early learn$840 ing child care spaces Weand have increased spendin Manitoba. Included in ing in health care by $386 this expansion are premillion, in education by schoolmillion spaces and at Thomp$399 in the son Children’s World and Department of Families by Earlymillion Learning Child $288 overand what the Care Thompson, as well previous NDP government as nursery school spaces budgeted for these services at Riverside Daycare in in 2015. Thompson. Theprogress agreement This is real tois about improved quality, ward sustainability, and accessibility, in protecting affordability the services and inclusivity childManitoba familiesinrely on. care, such with service consideration One is the for families that Transporare most Northern Patient in need of these services. tation Program. Despite Also in Thompson, misinformation spread the reJoint Action Group Recently through the on media source Development by the opposition, thismet is this week partprogram of our exactly the as same government’s North that has been Look in place in initiative, which is aimed Manitoba for many years – including under the previous government – and remains unchanged. Separately, I am pleased to announce that our Manitoba government has approved $9,200 in funding for the City of Thompson in support of multidisciplinary arts programming ns of editorial andactivities advertisement content: The and co-ordinated pts to be accurate in editorial and advertising through the Department of

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This legislative session Ifpurchaser the purchaser intendswill to be bidresponsible by proxy, letter of authorization form must be presented prior t •  The of the property foraany property taxes not yet due. will allow us to continue A person in whose name property been assessed, mortgagee in the starthas of the auction. • The Municipality may exercise itsaright to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. •  If the intends bid aProperty letter of authorization form must whatsoever be presented prior to the making our province a bet- of property possession under subsection 114 to (1) of by Theproxy, Real Thepurchaser Municipality makes no representations or warranties concerning the propertie start ofwho thesold. auction. ter place for generations to Act, an occupier of premises is required under the terms of a being The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties to pay back the• taxes on successful the property, or the assessor make come, by staying lease on track The purchaser must,may at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified chequ being sold. application an assessment roll with respect to Lake as follows: with improvements in ﬁ- for the revisionorofbank draft to the Town of Snow • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or nances, services and a.the liability to taxation; i) The purchase if it is $10,000 or less; OR bank draft to thefull Town of Gillamprice as follows: b. amount of assessed value; economy in order to proIffull the purchase is greater i) ii)The purchase price ifprice it is $10,000 or less; than OR $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non or vide stability, security c. and classification ofii)property; refundable deposit in the balance of the purchase price mus If the purchase price is greater thanamount $10,000,of the$10,000 purchaserand mustthe provide a non-refundable d. in a refusal by an assessor the 20 assessment rollthe opportunity for families be to paid ofand the sale. deposit inamend thewithin amount of days $10,000 balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20(2). days sale. the north and throughout under subsection  The 13 risk for of thetheproperty lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. •  The riskpurchaser for the property lies with the for purchaser immediately the auction. Manitoba. The is responsible obtaining vacantfollowing possession. • Themust purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. An application for revision  If the be property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a a. in writing; a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. GST registrant, a GST Declaration. a. set out the rollThe number andprovide legal description of the assesspurchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office •  The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including able propertyincluding for which athe revision is sought; registration costs. the registration costs. a. state the grounds onthwhich the application is based; and Dated of October, 2018.2018. Dated this25th 17 day day of August, a. be filed by this (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office Managed by: Managed by: Clayton indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41 KenJackie Jenkins Chief Administrative Officer (2), or Interim Chief Administrative Officer Town of Gillam (ii) serving it upon the secretary Town of Snow Lake Phone: (204) 652-3150 at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the Phone: (204) 358-2551 for possible publication. Fax: (204) 652-3199 Fax: (204) 358-2112 All of the Nickel Belt News’s content is protected by Canadian Copyright board as indicated in the public notice (by August 20th, laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted 2018). lature, especially now that the house is back in session. This week, our Minister of Finance, Cameron Friesen, introduced Budget 2018 that further reduces the provincial deﬁcit by $319 million while raising the basic personal exemption on income tax and delivering the largest tax cut in our province’s

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next month in Hawaii, so for the duration of the stay, the column will be “Musings from Maui” rather Nickel Belt News ••www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday,Friday, November Nickel Belt News www.thompsoncitizen.net March 9, 16,2018 2018 than “My Take on Snow Lake.” So without further ado• ... Nickel Belt News www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, May 4, 2018 our holiday didn’t get off to a great start. We arrived at the Edmonton airport on time, got our boarding passes and luggage tags, The atmosphere around then bagsCurling up to therolled SnowourLake theClub agent. She was chatty (SLCC) was noticeas ably she checked our IDLakers and this November, On upbeat April 28, Snow put our bags through ... ofcompared to last. The elevpacked the local seniors’ cenfering up a few tips on what enth of 2017 brought tre in month a sendoff to a beloved tocitizen, see at our destination. home the stark realization that Dr. Eman Yousif. Aleducentr.dumont@gmail.com Maybe little chatty,in if clubashe members wanted to though onlytoo practised ‘cause when we arrived at curlcommunity … they’dfor have head the fivetoyears, customs, the folks there outYousif of town do it.fans, The rink Dr. hastomany both Sister Andrea Dumont asked where ourNoted bags were. sustained near catastrophic young and old. for her “Checked them when we waterand damage in the offseason kind caring nature, as got passes,” ofour 2017 and during the subwell as boarding her thoroughness, the sequent renovation, more doctor people hugging we told had the lady. “Ah ... problems and shedding tears with her you can’t doarose. that, you have “The urinals in the upstairs the here,” Chamber of tothroughout check them she men’s overflowed Commerce-sponsored comesaid. Shewashroom got on the phone, and caused damand-go Dr.and Yousif talked to farewell. the significant agent 10 agehusband tolater, the she clubroom, the and Musab willour reminutes rolled basement, and interior locate for awalls,” time, bags uptotoWinnipeg customs. Funny, club president Terry Hornyak prior to settling on west she wasn’t quite asthe chatty stated in a November 2017 coast. upon seeing us again! interview on the lost season. With Yousif leaving, Snow Nevertheless, things only Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson “Because of there. this damage, Lake is without a full-time got better from It was walls had be rely takenonapart doctor and to must lo- From left to right, mayor-elect Pete Roberts, Snow Lake Curling Club (SLCC) president Terry a smooth and uneventful Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson and during thatphysician process isit Hornyak, SLCC directors Ross Schellenberg and Judy Petersen, SLCC secretary Chrissy cums until a new flight that, believe it or not, Snow Lake’s only doctor Eman Yousif and husband Musab at a Chamber of Commerce-sponwas determined there was Evans, SLCC treasurer Jodi Brasch, SLCC director Pam secured. Losing such a wellNickel Belt News by Leone Stoupe and photo outgoing MayorJackson Kim landed 58 minutes ahead of sored farewell tea. asbestos within them.” He Marc thought-of practitioner is hard Stephen in the bright new Gordon M. Rupp Rink Clubroom. Jackson on the Lahaina Pali Trail in Maui. schedule! said thattoonce disenough bear,that butwas being acknowledged putting Wikipedia advises that Lalor Mine sincefor 2013 and covered, it was a whole new without a full-time doctor has I asked if she would hike in some long hours on the island of Maui is the was the first women insev41 ballgame and people who many extremely concerned. the road back. “No, the eral finishing in the second-largest ofcertified the years to labourtouches underground trained had Awere local task and force has Habeen trail,” she said matter-ofclubroom. for the company. She became waiian Islands 1,883 to be brought in at to deal with formed and is studying a varfactly. Leone and I Maylooked Both the outgoing involved in mine rescue in square kilometres. The the of substance. Intheir spitesearch of the iety avenues in atKim one another and our conor Stephen and may2014 and says that she has island has a unique comsetback, Hornyak said he and for a full time replacement. gratulations seemed just a or-elect Pete Roberts arose been at it faithfully ever since. bination of geology, topogother club remained Also, in members a fitting acknowmarc.jackson@post.com Brasch and thanked the club foroff little hollow. Anyway, has participated in four raphy and lava, upbeat andclimate optimistic. ledgement of the ... date, 28 their work in respect to the she went and we met her local competitions, and one mountains and valleys, and a Rightfully so like people attended the… National renovation and commitment again (on her way back provincial competition, where warm phoenix rising from the ashes Day oftemperatures/high Mourning ceremony toup) the community. They also about three-quarters her team was the runner-up. “I Marc Jackson of the 2017 held at 1disastrous p.m. on April 28seain humidity, respectively. What spoke of the town’s ongoing am honoured, excited, nervof the way down. Oh, to be son, of members and executive front thedoesn’t Snow Lake Miner Wikipedia tell you work to facilitate repairs and damn right stoked young! By the time weonhit of the Curling Memorial. ters, sons, spouses and siblings be one of seven Canadian fe- ous about theSnow climateLake is that methe building’s roof. turns into a look of surprise the trail wearing fl ip-fl ops to have been asked to join the trailhead, we were tired, Club gathered insunny theshare newly It was a in warm, day of mine rescueyoung personnel the workers lostand in the dis- male teorologists Hawaii finishing touches thanked be used to show folks The president closed, notwhen they realize thatofI who and will questioned her sanity. this first in a lifetime event,” sore and seeking a bit renovated clubroom on the and attendees, many in in travel to the Interaster and the solemnness people too numerous to list the finer points of the sport. ing that membership was upof the same trait as those back Brasch of herWe selection. don’t actually stutter! On national So, bright and earlyCompenourishment. stopped evening of Nov. 3, kicking off shirtsleeves, some in shorts, Mine Rescue the event. here. He also singled out two He called attention tothe thenext ice said home ... a low percentage of dramatically for the season.Pie She had no idea that Hudbay the topic of directions, we morning we headed out on at a place called Leoda’s the curling and showstood stoically United Steel- young being between Sept. As well, gentsBateman – Kevin talked Slobo- tition surface andheld noted that another accuracy. As season ofasthis writing, ce@gmail.com They have eight teams made a decision to the oh, andpainted wekelly.bindle.mla.offi left already have found that people Shopwill and outdid any good ing off their shiny new (USW) Local Oct....1had in Ekaterinburg, about a Connor trip he recently made da and Coulson –are for 19 setand oftrail rings been weworkers have been here for 7106 fidigs. ve curling Monday night as well sponsor her attendance at the Constituency Offi ce: great about offering them Russia. our fl ip-fl ops at home. Good we’d accomplished with Close to 80 people gathhealth and safety representSnow Lake’s Jodi Brato a Health and Safety confermaking the ice this year. on the number one sheet to as eight teams on Wednesday a days. They have forecast competition and her up, just not very accurate thing; was a use. pretty rugged 3-40 Moak Crescent ered in the rink’s clubroom ative Ken Bateman opened piece of the besttraining, banana sch anditsix others will comence in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl“We missed last year, so facilitate their “We areUnit 75 to 85 per cent chance of nights, with curling starting when the announcement was with them. Trying to fi nd trek. Lots of steep inclines to socialize, view the renovathe ceremony by introducing pete as part of the “Diamonds cream pie I’ve ever eaten. vania. “Canada is great and obviously this year is a big looking at getting our junior Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 rain for each of those days on Nov. 7. “ItApril shows that made Saturday, 28 at aon the Costco in Kahului (kaaand lava rock from top to tions and toast the impending himself. “Today is the day in the Rough” mine rescue a wonderful place to live, but Checking out the trail one,” Hornyak continued. program going again with the Snow 204-677-2066 ... and we have yet to see Lake wants to curl and banquet held in conjunction Kelly Bindle ...to see what I did bottom. We hit summit success of the 2018/19 curl- who-louie that we remember all those to ready forthe the event, for every five workers that die team; thewant internet afterwards, it “We want make things little guys … ‘cause let’s face we a drop; the weather has to use this facility, with their annual local mine ing season. a short who went toInwork andaddress never there), (1,600 feet over 2.5 miles) we ended up at ina they will take part in training in Canada, only one dies happen … and they’re lookit, those are the people who was noted to be challenging been wonderful. So same so let’s use“To it,” event. putHornyak the icing before had the festivities opportunitygot to underreturn Target, Aug. 19 toSome Sept. at a rescue in hours. a Lowes, then a“IWalAmerica,” he observed. was from ing pretty good so far.” aretwo going to bring this1people club and strenuous hike; recomproclaimed. as back home, only getting on the cake, my dear dad way, club president Hornyak home,” Bateman began. “We Mart shocked …Lake’s it is pretty scary to yet-to-be-disclosed before finally pulling continue on downlocation. the other mended for peopleold Snow outgoing and this community forward,” in good In other news, a group of sun when rain is forecast is was present to witness this introduced the club’s also meet here to talk2018/19 about into a project initithink thatCostco we are that far was beside the parking lot. ofteam theismountain, and concerned Mayor Kim Stephen heThe said. physical condition. Hmmm, citizens organized a those sight better than getting unbelievable event,” she said. executive: vice-president injured seriously at work hind by Denare Beach workplace recognized for herhealth hardI ated Moving on,back Hornyak In them this fiinrst instalment, then hitchhike toSastheir and good thing werescue read came to the an snow when sundied is forecast. “This experience isdidn’t onlyofgoJenna Wiwcharuk, treas- wanted and those who of illness katchewan’s Kari Lentowicz and safety.” work and undying committhankedWe Laura Seth to mention a hike vehicle. had a and bite to eat, (apparently) that before we went. injured Canada Like us, I would imagine ing to take me farther and to a urer Jodiof Brasch, secretary my as a result their work.” Bruce Coley in generous an effort Prior to the laying of and ment towards bringing the Bilcowski for the wife and I took in. We congratulated ourselves on goose One thing that thisfinal past week. After whole other level in my mine theChrissy firsthisthing anyone visEvans, andBateman directors In address, raise theit,of profile of women wreaths, Bateman noted that to renovation project tosomecomdonation third-row making and took inJets the rescue enjoy hiking and had bothBurton my wife Leone and I Kim posted a photo career.” iting notices are RossHawaii Schellenberg, Jackie called attention to the 25th an- one industry in mine16 rescue. the Steelworkers hadKim lost and six in pletion. “Without tickets for and the beauty March game recommend the Lahaina panoramic of the ofhave noticed; when walkthe snowed-in honker on Of note, the team that won the street and community Jones, Pam niversary of theStoupe, Westray Kelly Mine Pali project goal is to members at us. workstuff the The her Trail support, this between them and thefoster Calto It during is couldn’t a steep island before starting back the ing thecompetition streets or beaches Facebook, a group consisting local and will names. The offi cial HawaiWiwcharuk, Janelle Grant hike Explosion, where 26 miners development of atrail woman’s past year. named them and the have happened,” theficlub gary Flames, plus a further up aHemountain lled down the same we’d represent ofofDennis Merber, Kaitlin Kiheithe (key-hi), everyLalor Mine at ian consists of andalphabet Judy lives Petersen. lost their in a preventunderground mine rescue team their places of work. president said. “Obviously $1,000 spending money from with power windmills, come up. Just before we the and Scott Meuse, Ron and one you pass nods and provincial mine rescue thirteen letters: fion ve vowels the many ableCommenting underground explosion at we to advance and retain the skill Seven wreaths were laid behad some major issues, the club. Tickets are $20 and situated between Lahaina did, a young lady in her competition Karen Doerksen, Rowena says hello. I wasat thinking in May Lac du and eight consonants. Most brought the renovation awho mine near Plymouth, Nova fore necessary to compete at service closed withthe a level and the without her and on sale. Heup also club (la-hien-a) andwork Ma’alaea 20s came onthanked us from the Bonnet Herana and Marcy Bast capit was because we were is captain Bob Forsyth, to reality, Hornyak stated, Scotia. It was marked with a minute’s names start with a consoninternational level, in what silence and attendees town’s help it wouldn’t have an sponsors foroftheir donations tured and cared for the goose, (ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t other side the trail. She Tyler Irving, Jenny Oleksuk, all from Canada, but then “There of work ceremony inbeen New Glasgow, ant – K, has P and Ha lot seem to traditionally a male-dominretired to the Snow Lake Roy- istowards been possible. We all know bonspiels: USW while setting up services for check into it much, other had parked her car 2.5 miles Brandon Cook, vice-captain there is the odd aloha and effort it … aatlot alhow Scotiaput thatinto Bateman environment. Canadian Legion for coffee, beNova favourites, then they important curling is to ated #7106 - $2,000, Snow Lake it in the south. Gardewinein than with a couple we’d down the other side of the Jordan Galloway and director there for good measure. of stuff has gone on, but Judy tended in his union capacity. Ms. Brasch has been emsnacks, pack the vowels in there us and and our fellowship. community, and Motor Inn - $1,200 , CornervTransport freighted it free for adirections at will trail, climbed to the top,the and of operations Brianit’s Shapka. Nonetheless, not of too and Kellyin Petersen …daughI can’t asked He recounted talking to with Hudbay Finally, localthe woman how important club isthe as ployed iew - $1,000, Hudbay -at$750, and throw the odd extra charge to the Wildlife trailhead. They said they was heading down the side tough being a touristRe... in say enough whatmeasyou’ve well … so thanks Kim.” Northern Esthetics – $500, habilitation consonant forfor good Centre, it hadHornyak hiked the miles the to we had just come –up. We a state filled withwhere tourists! done.” also2.5 thanked Koop Geotechnics $200, ure. I found I could usually will spend the winter under that her vehicle–would top Whoot of a mountain Editor’s Note: This colHeright also pronunciation spoke about a the Winter Committeeand for noted and Stittco Energy proget the care, before being reback down and the donating same route be onsmoker. the other sideCockle of the their umn was intended for the work bee that was held to purchasing a set pane Randy if I sounded things out, but leased into the wild. Nice in four hours. .. adding trail when she arrived at the clean things work up andall putthat down of junior rocks, which will and Keith Scott were also March 9 Nickel Belt News that doesn’t work, folks! Christmas came early that the only thing they’d bottom and offered to give but got lost in electronic well soundingSurgery things forwhen the Medicine do different is wear some- her a lift back. She looked limbo somewhere between out while asking for Pediatric (MSP) Unitdirecat the thing more substantial than at her watch and said, “I’m Maui and Manitoba, so tions. Most General people have a Thompson Hospital tennis shoes. They confided doing pretty good on time, it’s appearing today. little smile on their face as last December thanks to the that they’d seen a girl on I think I’ll hike back to it.” they listen intently, which Employees & Friends do-

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am 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 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 Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm

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Grand Rapids girls’ Miners quick thinking Midget AA King must saved five-year-old girl from drowning win next game to keep league championship hopes alive

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Three Grand Rapids residents who received Red Cross rescuer awards Nov. 2 for plucking a fiveyear-old girl from the Saskatchewan River may not have had any previous lifesaving experience but they did everything right, a Red Cross water safety expert says. Eden Walker, 10, Jaylynn Chartier, 8, and Phoenix Chartier, 9, were near the river in July when they saw the younger girl floating facedown in the water. One went to find some adults to help, another stayed on the riverbank and the third Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Canadian Red Cross went into the water and Rescuers Jaylynn Chartier and Phoenix Chartier at the Grand Rapids School assembly pulled the five-year-old where they received their Red Cross rescuer awards from Shawn Feely, Canadian Red to shore. Once that was Cross Manitoba and Nunavut vice-president. accomplished, Phoenix In addition to recognizChartier began performing smart in that one of them tended for non-profesCPR on the girl they had did stay onshore nearby in sionals or for off-duty first ing the three girls’ heroism, rescued until adults arrived case they needed extra help responders who go out of Brown said this incident or in case something went their way to save a life, said shows how important it is to to help. educate kids about the dan”[The adults] took the wrong. One of them went Brown. “We also specifically gers of water and to learn younger girl to the nurs- and found adults right away. ing station and she was The other thing that’s really look to recognize children to swim and to administer successfully resuscitated,” remarkable is, once they who provided help without first aid. “We would absolutely said Chris Brown, the Red got the smaller girl back to training so that’s where Cross’s swimming and shore, they performed CPR this scenario fit perfectly encourage everyone to take water safety representative on the riverbank while they into our awards program,” some form of first aid or Nickel Belt News photo[and] by Ian… Graham CPR training with for Manitoba, Northern On- waited for the adults and Brown said. “We certainly Drayden Spence, right, seen here in a midget AA playoff game against the Norway House North Stars in Thompson apparently Phoenix, the girl congratulate them on their the bodies of water thatFeb. we tario and Nunavut. 11,“They continues to have avery hot hand forwas the doing Thompson scoring a hatand trickgood agains have, the Cross Lakesome Islanders in who CPR,King saidMiners, quick thinking to take sort of showed Cross Lake March give his theiritonly winwatchthus far judgment of the best-of-ﬁ ve playoff between instruction the squads that sheteam learned from swimming and and we’re gladseries good judgment in 10 thetoway ing a TV show.” that there was a positive water safety education,” that theythis responded,” said resumes weekend in Thompson. Rescuer awards are in- outcome.” Brown said. Brown. “They were very BY IAN GRAHAM from Braeden Monias and close match in a row of the The series opened with EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The midget AA Thompson King Miners return home for their last game – or two – of the 2017-18 season trailing the Cross Lake Islanders two games to one in the best-of-ﬁve league ﬁnals. The Islanders took the series lead with a 7-6 overtime victory in Cross Lake March 11, getting three goals from Christian Ross, two from Kadin Ross and one apiece

Julius Scribe to outdo the efforts of the King Miners, who got a pair of tallies from Ryan Monias and singles from Cody Hale, Matthew Lamontagne and Curtis Shymanski, competing with only 12 players on the roster. Isaak Weenusk made 21 saves in 74 minutes of play for Thompson, while Peter Ross made the same number for the Islanders. The game was the third

series, which began March 9. The King Miners evened it at one game apiece with a 5-3 win March 10, getting three goals from Drayden Spence and two from Hale while Dallas Muskego, Christian Ross and Kadin Ross responded for Cross Lake. Weenusk made 34 saves to get the win in that contest, which saw Marcus Ross make 45 saves for the Islanders, who were outshot 50-37.

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

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a 5-4 Islanders victory, on the strength of two goals from Christian Ross and singles from Muskego, Kadin Ross and Scribe. Chase Gurniak and Ryan Monias each scored twice for Thompson, who were outshot 37-35 with Weenusk making 32 saves for Thompson and Marcus Ross 31 in net for the Islanders. The series concludes in Thompson this weekend.

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL NATIONAL NATIVE ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (NNADAP) ADVISOR FULL TIME POSITION Under the supervision and general direction of the Keewatin Tribal Council Director of Health and in collaboration with the Keewatin Tribal Council Mental Health Team, the NADAP Advisor will assist KTC member communities by providing advisory services in the field of alcoholism and/or addictions. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of post-secondary school training or specialized training in area of chemical dependency. • Experience in activities related to alcohol and addictions and in the development of community based prevention and support programs. • Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. • The ability to work as a member of a team or independently. • Knowledge of and experience in Case Management. • Knowledge of prevention resource, FN Community resources and Treatment options. • Previous experience in the NNADAP program an asset. • Knowledge of the Cree/Dene cultural teachings • Basic ccomputer skills essential. • Must be willing to travel. • A valid driver’s license would be an asset. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be 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 Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm Friday, November 9, 2018. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: File Clerk One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position 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: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 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 2018-057 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition Number 2018-057 701 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.

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Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of health and reporting to the Tribal Nursing Officer, the Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is seeking nurses for the recently announced foot care program. This is a new program focusing on providing foot care service directly within the KTC communities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse • Current registration and in good standing with respective regulatory body in the province of Manitoba • Graduate of a certified foot care course or willing to obtain on commencing employment • Current BLS certification • Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted • Knowledge and respect for the culture, traditions and customs of the local First Nation communities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office–Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Must have a valid class 5 Manitoba Drivers’ License at all times and be willing to travel • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset. A written application including a cover letter, a detailed resume and three (3) letters of reference from immediate supervisors should be submitted to: Closing Date: Friday, November 9, 2018 Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Friday, November 9, 2018. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. UCN is seeking resumes for both part-time and full-time work for future anticipated vacancies in various positions located in Northern Manitoba. The positions may include administrative, clerical, and academic (Health, Trades, Business Instructors, etc.) employment opportunities. We are also seeking to develop a pool of candidates for clerical positions on a casual or temporary basis. Please note that this generic posting is not an actual job posting and your application will not be submitted for any specific job posting without your request. We encourage individuals to check our website at www.ucn.ca for our job postings. Please apply directly to a competition that is of interest to you. If there is no specific job posting you wish to apply for, you can submit your application noting “General Application”. Any general application must identify in the subject line which positions are of interest to you (i.e. administrative) and which locations you are interested in working (i.e. The Pas or all locations). Representative Workforce (formerly employment equity) is a factor in the selection process. Applicants are invited to indicate in their covering letter or résumé if they are from any of the following groups: Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, or women and men in non-traditional roles. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Competition Number: General Application Attention: Human Resources University College of the North P.O. Box 3000 The Pas, MB R9A 1M7 Fax: (204) 623-4414 Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca (preferred format) We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba). For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE (TSDO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB

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Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files. Conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services. Qualifications: · Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered · Strong commitment to community based service delivery · Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues · Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) · Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Good organizational and time management skills · Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines · Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting · Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values · Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset Working Conditions: · Must be able to work in a fast paced environment · Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information · Must be willing to travel within the city · 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

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA OFFICE: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Executive Assistant One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant provides executive support services to the Executive Director and Board of Directors for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba. The Executive Assistant will assist in special projects for the Executive Director. The Executive Assistant requires knowledge of policies, procedures and CFS legislation. The incumbent must possess qualities of an individual who is confident in their analytical and organizational skills, and enthusiastic about applying these skills towards innovative purposes. A high degree of maturity and confidentiality will be required of this position. Qualifications: · A combination of related post-secondary education and experience is required · Experience in Child & Family Services would be considered an asset · Strong interpersonal skills · Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills · Excellent oral and written communications skills · Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, 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 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.

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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 2018-058 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2018-058 701 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

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 2018-054 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2018-054 701 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

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HELP WANTED Custodian Position Thompson Regional Airport Qualifications: Must have ability and experience in cleaning commercial buildings. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent will provide regular cleaning of the airport terminal building. Cleaning will involve mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, windows, walls, bathrooms, offices, lunch rooms and emptying garbage cans etc. in air terminal building and maintenance shop. Incumbent will also provide backup for the day or evening shifts, when required. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. This position will work Monday to Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Saturday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Salary will be $20.96 per hour based on the collective agreement. Closing date will be November 23, 2018. Apply to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax 778-6477 Jaclyn.Cook@fly-yth.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION: Executive Director - Permanent LOCATION: Cross Lake POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages and oversees the Child & Family Services Program of Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. This position requires knowledge of the field of Child and Family Services and the application, interpretation, and implementation of child welfare policy, protocol, procedures, programs standards and legislation. The individual must have current knowledge of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry- Child Welfare Initiative. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Personnel Administration â&#x20AC;˘ Fiscal Administration â&#x20AC;˘ Program and Development; consistent with the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic plan â&#x20AC;˘ Service Delivery â&#x20AC;˘ Public Relations and Liaison â&#x20AC;˘ Communications â&#x20AC;˘ Board Liaison QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ MSW, BSW and/or equivalent degree; a comparable combination of education and work experience of minimum of 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum of 3 years of Management and Leadership experience; â&#x20AC;˘ Fiscal and Operational Management experience with large budget; â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated experience and competence in Strategic Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation; â&#x20AC;˘ Aware and understanding of Child Welfare Act and CFS Authorities Act; â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to work and communicate effectively with Senior Management and Board of Directors; â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to liaison with Government and Funding entities; â&#x20AC;˘ Must possess excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge and understanding of the goals and aspirations of Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. and the community. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak Cree would be an asset. Your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application and Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Salary: Based on qualifications and experience Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Apply to: Advertisement # NAA124 Attention: Board of Directors Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Jacqueline Paupanekis, A/Executive Assistant Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: jpaupanekis@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902, ext. 129 ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED AND SUBJECTED TO PRIOR CONTACT, CRIMINAL CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECKS. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Person, Must be able to work Abuse in a fast paced environment check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere Child Registry Education â&#x20AC;˘ Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ High school diploma â&#x20AC;˘ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive â&#x20AC;˘ College diploma or equivalent experience in office administration information Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ t Must be willing12 to travel Grade education or equivalent Employment type â&#x20AC;˘ t Must have satisfactorycompletion Prior Contact, Child Abuse Successful of Registry a recognized Dental Assistant Program required Contract Criminal Record Check and Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract t Check, Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association â&#x20AC;˘ Must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and have access to a Values (Microsoft Word, Excel, t vehicle Excellent knowledge of Windows basedCorporate programs

Outlook, and Internet) our values drive our actions and behaviors to foster the most t (3)salary yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience asAt aMDS Dental Assistant required Salary: Minimum Awasis Agency offersthree a competitive and employee benefit positive and productive environment for our Employees, Customers, package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred and Partners. Candidates must demonstrate a proven ability to t Ability to speak Cree an asset demonstrate the following MDS values: Communication, Passion, Closing Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Accountability, Teamwork, Care and Respect.

For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families,

Candidates who consider themselves a team player are invited to therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals submit their resume in confidence to recruiting@mdsaero.com Please resume byreference February interested in thissubmit challenging opportunity please Competition2, 2018 to: Number on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Lori2018-056 Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate

against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, 867 Thompson Drive South Human Resources Department race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba or ethnic origin. Fax: (204)Competition 778-1477 #2018-056 701 Thompson Drive Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

eligible to work in the Canada and do not require sponsorship will be

Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfcontacted. declare. Criminal Record, Childonly Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all We thank all applicants who apply, however, those selected Please visitwill our web www.mdsaerotest.ca or www.mdsaero.com forfor an interview will beOnly contacted candidates applying. those selected for interview besite contacted. to view all open positions.

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Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net

Friday, November 9, 2018

RDPC students broaden horizons at country’s largest youth forum BY KYLE DARBYSON

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Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Gazi Rahman (left) and Zeenal Patel (right) are working through their final year of high school at R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson.

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Thompson students Gazi Rahman and Zeenal Patel met up with around 150 other ambitious high school students in Ottawa Sept. 23−29 to participate in the Encounters with Canada program. Throughout this actionpacked week, the pair got to stay at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre, tour the nation’s capital and explore potential career options in their chosen discipline. While Historica Canada, the group behind Encounters with Canada, organizes these events around a broad spectrum of themes like “Science & Technology” and “Global Affairs,” Rahman and Patel signed up for the week that dived into “Medicine & Health.” “It was like a conference,” said Rahman. “There was presentations, we went to places like the University of

Ottawa general campus for their hospital.” For Patel, these various tours, lectures and group activities exposed her to new possibilities in the area of medicine, since her main interest up until this point was mostly cardiology. “But going into this trip they focused more on the brain, more on neuroscientists and what they do to prevent diseases,” she said. “I have more options now. I know more about the brain, so for the future I have knowledge about both the heart and the brain.” Even though the duo from R.D. Parker Collegiate had the chance to hear from experts in the field of medicine, they both said the highlight of the trip was getting the chance to meet and interact with kids who share similar interests. “Staying in Thompson, I wouldn’t meet kids from across Canada,” said Rahman. “There were

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so many people. I can’t believe I have friends from everywhere.” Since these Grade 12 students are set to graduate in June 2019, this trip to Ottawa really helped strengthen their resolve to study medicine for their upcoming post-secondary careers. Patel told the Nickel Belt News that she’s already sent out applications to the University of Toronto and Waterloo to pursue a degree in biochemistry. Meanwhile, Rahman has set her sights set on becoming a family doctor or pediatrician, and would like to return to the site of this recent youth forum to start that journey. “I basically went on this trip just to see more detail about it,” she said. “I had no plan of going to the University of Ottawa, but after this trip I was like, ‘Maybe I want to go there.’”