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Mayor Mike Spence: moving the yardstick BY LYNNE BEREZA Mike Spence begins his days much the same way most of us do – with breakfast and coffee, thinking about what’s on his todo list. The self-described news junkie will catch up on what’s happening in the world, and if time allows, he might check the sports scores before heading to

the ofﬁce. Of course, there are a few differences. Spence is usually breakfasting at a local hotel, the Seaport, which he owns with his brother. And his ofﬁce is in the Town Centre Complex in Churchill, also known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Oh, and he’s the mayor, a post he’s held for over 20

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years. Then there’s the fact that Spence’s town of 860 people has recently been dealt the devastating blow that its largest employer is shutting down, throwing 50 people out of work. It’s that last fact makes Spence, thankfully, part of a rather small club. But if anyone is equipped to cope

with it and see his community not only survive, but thrive, it is Mayor Michael Spence. Born in Churchill, Spence moved with his parents to York Factory until he was two. The family returned to Churchill and it has been home ever since. His dad was a trapper, and upon ﬁnishing high school, Spence

knew he wanted to be his own boss, too, so he’s been self-employed since he was 20. Along with the hotel (which is truly a family affair, as Spence’s wife Lawreen is the general manager), he and his brother own Wat’chee Expeditions, a wilderness lodge about 40 miles south of Churchill. His entry into local pol-

itics began the same way it does for so many – he was tapped on the shoulder not long after he became noticed for his business acumen. “When you’re younger like that and focused on business, there’s always somebody that comes along and encourages you to get involved in local Continued on Page 2

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Local politics is time-consuming Continued from page 1 politics,” he explains. “I wasn’t sure if I was ready for it but you’ve just got to roll with it once you’re elected!” The ﬁrst election was in 1989, and after two terms as deputy mayor, Spence ran for the top job in 1995. In six elections, he’s run uncontested three times, and with each term, he becomes better at what he calls “moving the yardstick.” “It’s a game of chess at times making sure you are making a difference for the community,” he says. “Those early years in politics, it was hard to know how to move things, but with years of experience you get a lot more comfortable and you’re a lot more focused on how to move the yardstick.” It is safe to say those years of experience are a distinct advantage when dealing with Churchill’s recent developments. On July 25, news broke that the Port of Churchill was being shut down and would not ship any grain for the foreseeable future. The announcement came via layoff notices to dozens of employees from the port’s owner, OmniTrax Canada. To date, a buyer for the port

has not been found. Thankfully, Spence has the ﬂexibility to deal with the heavy demands such serious situations bring about. “They become a priority over everything ... that’s just the responsibility that you take. I have the luxury of getting on a plane and going for four or ﬁve days, or a week. That’s commonly what I do.” He does admit there have been many days in recent weeks when “we’ve walked out of the hotel or meetings in Winnipeg at 11 at night. It’s been very demanding, very stressful, but at the end of the day this is what you have to do to resolve the issues.” In his years on council, Spence has learned a thing or two and his advice to those considering a run at local politics is simple – go into it with an open mind, and be prepared for the time commitment. “I think some people think it’s not very time-demanding, but it is. You’ve got to do your research on so many things. If you don’t do your homework, if you’re not focused on the job at hand, you’ll lose interest, you’ll get frustrated, you’ll think you can move agendas forward very quickly, but it takes time ... that’s

Mike Spence just the way the system works. Make sure that you have the time to do it because I’ll tell you – you can’t be half-baked, you have to be all in.” While that is good advice for the day-to-day business of council, the biggest challenge, says Spence, is staying focused when met with larger, potentially devastating challenges like the Port of Churchill situation. “Whenever we meet government we try to be solution-based,” he explains. “You’ve got to make sure you’ve done

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your homework, your planning is bang-on, and at the end of the day what you’re asking for is very reasonable.” The various moving parts of the situation mean there is no quick fix, unfortunately. “It’s not something that you can fl ip a switch and it will be fixed – it just doesn’t work that way. The ownership has to be on board in terms of finding a solution to this,” he explains. “We’ve had meetings with the federal government and the province in terms of a way forward. Do we have a plan? Sure we do. Are we focused? Of course we’re focused. But this is the biggest challenge that our community has faced. There hasn’t been another one like this.” Although Churchill is leading the charge, they aren’t going it alone. A Northern Delegation made up of communities from Churchill to The Pas quickly formed, and along with First Nations com-

munities, is “a real true partnership – we speak with one voice,” says Spence. The AMM, the Hudson Bay Route Association, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and various other groups have offered support, too. Spence continues to be cautiously optimistic. “There is a role for Churchill to play in trade, whether it’s grain or other commodities. The infrastructure that we have ... we’ve got the rail service, the port, a huge runway, land-linked with Nunavut. It’s quite remarkable what has been invested in this community. And it’s so important that we make sure that we’re reinvesting back into the infrastructure.” Thankfully, there are opportunities in other areas, such as research. Just weeks after the OmniTrax blow, a deal to build a $32 million marine observatory in Churchill to study Arctic oil spills was sealed between the governments of Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. Tourism to the area is also on the upswing, with Via Rail reporting a 20 per cent increase in passenger travel to Churchill in the past year, thanks to beluga whales becoming a major tourist attraction. And the chance to see whales is only one of many reasons to visit Churchill, according to Mayor Spence. “It’s truly important to see what you have in your own backyard. Here we are at the top of the province, and as we’re doing this interview I’m looking at the waves rolling on Hudson Bay ... it’s peaceful, and it’s beautiful. Ours is a coastal province as well,

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believe it or not, so we’re part of the ‘third coast,’ so to speak. There is a lot of history. You need to explore it and once you get here, you’ll want to come back. If you’re here for the beluga season you’ll be thinking about coming back for the bear season. It’s a must.” During the months of February and March, Spence’s ecotourism business allows him to get out and enjoy ﬁ rsthand the northern landscape he loves. “We take people out looking for polar bear mothers and cubs, other wildlife, and the northern lights. Our customers come from all over the world, China, Japan, Europe – it’s quite remarkable meeting people from all over.” For Spence, it’s the people who make being on council worthwhile, too. “Sure it’s demanding, but it’s also rewarding because of the people you meet,” he notes. “The education process is irreplaceable. You would never get this experience going to college or university for political science. You become very creative. It’s a matter of understanding what people are thinking of and just borrowing a little bit from everybody so you can focus at the issue at hand. And hopefully at the end of the day the decisions you make are for the long-standing betterment of the community.” And as with any good leader, Spence truly believes in his community, and he is optimistic there are better days ahead for Churchill. “The fact of the matter is, there is a little bit of pain here,” he admits. “But I think there are benefits that will roll out of this. We have to get through this low to see a very successful community. I see an opportunity for a new era here.” Lynne Bereza is the communications co-ordinator for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM). This article first appeared in the fall 2016 issue of the Municipal Leader, AMM’s magazine.

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Woman charged with manslaughter in connection with Moose Lake death A 37-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter after a 35-year-old man died in Moose Lake Oct. 5. Edna McNabb of Moose Lake First Nation was also charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in relation to the same incident that led to the man’s death. The other victims included a 29-year-old woman, a 26-year-old woman and a 17-year-old woman. The 29-yearold and the 26-year-old were treated at the Moose Lake nursing station for their injuries while the 17-year-old did not

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receive medical attention. The two older women and the man who was killed are from Opaskwayak Cree Nation while the 17-year-old woman is from Moose Lake. Moose Lake RCMP were called to a disturbance around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 and found the man unresponsive when they arrived. He was transported to the nursing station where he was later pronounced dead. McNabb remains in custody pending a trial date and RCMP continue to investigate.

Your Province. Your Plan. Manitoba’s Finance Minister, Cameron Friesen, is holding a meeting in Thompson to hear your priorities for Budget 2017. Please make plans to attend this meeting and have your say.

Town of Snow Lake hopes over-the-air TV won’t fade to black FLIN FLON REMINDER A proposal to end over-the-air television in Snow Lake has received a bad reception from the town council. Council has passed a resolution opposing CTV’s application to close its television transmitter in the northern community in September 2017. Chief administrative ofﬁcer Jordan Willner has forwarded a copy of the resolution to broadcast regulator CRTC, which will consider council’s position in making a ﬁnal decision.

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CTV is the only television station available to Snow Lake residents who use a standard antenna rather than subscribing to a cable or satellite provider. CBC-Television, which used to offer over-the-air service in Snow Lake, pulled out of small communities in 2012. Bell Media, which owns CTV, is proposing to shut down 40 CTV television transmitters across Canada next year. CTV has not proposed to close its other Northern Manitoba transmitters in Flin Flon, The Pas and Thompson.

You can also share your ideas with us by visiting YourProvinceYourPlan.ca and completing the online budget consultation exercise, or writing the Minister of Finance, c/o Your Province. Your Plan. at Room 103 Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8.

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Watch out for blacklegged ticks Tick-borne diseases, such as Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Lyme disease, can be contracted through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Manitobans can reduce contact with blacklegged ticks by avoiding wooded or forested habitat, wearing long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, tucking in clothing, using an appropriate repellent (it should state â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;for use against ticksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the product label), looking for and removing ticks as soon as possible. For more information about tick-borne diseases, including symptoms and prevention tips, visit our website at www. manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/tickborne

You can help You can help in the study of tick-borne diseases in Manitoba by collecting and submitting blacklegged ticks for surveillance purposes. Blacklegged ticks are smaller than the more common wood tick. Unlike wood ticks, they do not have white markings on their bodies. If you ďŹ nd a blacklegged tick, remove it slowly from skin or clothing using tweezers and steady pressure; avoid twisting. Cleanse area with soap and water or a disinfectant. Place the tick in a small, crush-proof container (for example, a pill bottle) with a piece of slightly damp paper towel (to help keep the tick alive). Firmly tape the lid shut. Check the pictures and additional information on the website to determine if your tick might be a blacklegged tick. Hand-deliver or mail the sample to the address below. If mailing, place the container in a sealed plastic bag then in a cardboard box labeled: RESEARCH SPECIMENS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FRAGILE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HANDLE WITH CARE Include your name, telephone number, email address and information about where, when and on whom (ex: a dog, a person) the tick was found. Deliver or mail to: Passive Blacklegged Tick Surveillance Program Cadham Provincial Laboratory P.O. Box 8450, 750 William Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Y1

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Mixed member proportional system better represents votersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; preferences The following is the second of a series of three columns on the subject of electoral reform in Canada. The first was published in the Oct. 7 Nickel Belt News and the third will be published in the Oct. 21 edition.

BY JAY FALLIS To start off the electoral reform discussion I will look at the mixed member proportional system, or MMP. In this system, each voter receives two ballots. One is used to select the local candidate of their choice, while the other is used to select the party of their choice. The ballots selecting the local candidate are tallied up in each riding, and the candidate with the most votes wins. This is the same as in our current system, except for the fact that most of the ridings are bigger. However, due to its large size, the riding of Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Keewatinook Aski would probably remain untouched. Once the local seats are decided, the ballots which indicate party preference are tallied and the popular support of each party is determined by adding up to a total percentage out of 100. In order to ensure that each party has a number of seats reflective of the popular support they received, there are a designated number of seats distributed in accordance with the percentage of each party. In our Parliament it would probably be about 100 seats. To give you an idea, let us pretend that instead of 338 seats in the House of Commons, there were 200. Of those, 100 would be designated for ridings and the remaining 100 would be designated to ensure that the popular vote is reflected in the Legislature. Let us say that the Liberals won every single riding, yet only amassed 50 per cent of the popular support. Additionally, the NDP and Conservatives were unable to win a single riding seat, but each amassed 25 per cent of the popular support. This would mean

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Jay Fallis that the remaining 100 seats would be divided evenly between the NDP and Conservatives. Thus, the legislature would be reflective of the popular vote because the liberals would have 50 per cent of the seats, leaving the other two parties with 25 each. Regularly there are more seats and parties to make it so that the equation is more intricate, but in essence the way that the seats are distributed is the same. This explanation begs the question: who will be selected to sit as members in these non-riding seats? One way is to allow voters to choose their favourite representatives of the party for which they voted. The candidates from each party that receive the highest approval ratings would then be selected to fill these seats. This concept of â&#x20AC;&#x153;listâ&#x20AC;? seats is probably one of the most controversial aspects of this system. Some support it as voters can elect qualified candidates who would otherwise fail in local ridings. Furthermore, voters of all political stripes throughout the country will most likely have a member that will represent their political interests. On the other hand, critics argue that extended ridings and lack of local affiliation will make it so that MPs will not be as accountable to the electorate. There is also the issue of conflicting jurisdiction

for each elected official. Initially in the Scottish Parliament, the MMP system led to disputes over which Member of Parliament had jurisdiction to handle particular issues thus creating two classes of MP. However, many of these problems could be resolved either through a change in political culture or through modified legislation. Although MMP is not perfect, its most profound advantage is that it ensures that all voters who support different party stripes are adequately represented in the legislature. In this system, almost all votes cast are taken into consideration leaving all parties accurately represented. As it stands, it seems difficult to perceive that MMP would be introduced without a hitch. It is not the system endorsed by our current prime minister, and there is much opposition over certain aspects, especially the presence of the list selection process. Nevertheless, implementing MMP would certainly produce a Parliament that better represents Canadian voters and be a marked improvement on our current system. Jay Fallis recently graduated with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in political science from the University of Toronto specializing in electoral reform. He can be reached at jjmfallis@gmail.com.

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Wolfden and Dunlop come to terms Wolfden Resources released some news on Wednesday, Sept. 21 that seems to have put an end to their disagreement with Peter Dunlop over the Rice Lake claims and as a result could bring further prosperity to the Snow Lake area. The company announced that they have acquired some key Dunlop property contiguous with their Rice Island nickel-copper-cobalt deposit with the acquisition of the Rice Island Tie-On property (RITOP) located adjacent to the Rice Island property (RIP). The deposit has seen Wolfden drills turning during 2015 and 2016 and they have returned highgrade nickel, copper, and cobalt values over mineable widths during these campaigns. Collectively, the 100 per cent owned RITOP and RIP encompass 2,611 hectares and are located 10 kilometres southeast of the Town of Snow Lake, both on and near Wekusko Lake’s Rice Island. Wolfden says that the RITOP conceivably contains the southwest extension of the deposit, as shown by the presence of a series of conductors corresponding with a magnetic high on the RITOP, which was distinguished by a VTEM airborne geophysical survey. The Rice Island deposit is located on the same geophysical trend. The area in question has never been drilled and will be given top priority in the company’s future diamond drilling programs. In addition to this drill target, the RITOP contains several other geophysical anomalies of interest. A parallel geophysical

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Marc Jackson trend nd located to the west wes of the Rice Island deposit contains a series of strong anomalies that have a similar geophysical signature with that of the Rice Island deposit; these anomalies do not appear to have been drilled. Under the terms of an option agreement with Dunlop, in order to earn a 100 per cent interest in the RITOP, the company must make cash payments totaling $250,000 and issue 500,000 shares of Wolfden over a fiveyear period ($25,000 and 100,000 shares of Wolfden on signing). In addition, the company must incur $1,000,000 in exploration expenditures over the same five-year period ($100,000 in year one). Upon earning a 100 per cent interest in the RITOP, Dunlop retains a 2.5 per cent net smelter return royalty on the RITOP as well as on the RI, of which Wolfden can purchase 1.5 per cent of the net smelter return royalty for the sum of $1,500,000 (0.5 per cent increments at $500,000 per each increment) for each of the properties. Wolfden also retains the right of first refusal on the remaining 1.0 per cent net smelter return royalty held by the vendor for each of the RITOP and RIP. A Manitoba Mines Branch publication on the

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Rice Island deposit notes that, “Kathleen Rice originally staked the property between 1922 and 1928. Rice and her partner Richard ‘Dick’ Woosey wanted to diamond drill it and agreed to form a company to explore and develop the claims in which Rice was to control 30%, Woosey 25%, and the remaining 60% interest was to go to C.E. Herman. Some of Rice’s prior expenditures were to be repaid by this company. Herman obtained controlling interest in return for ﬁnancing a drilling program. “Early in 1928 Herman began to drill. Nothing is known about that work other than Herman later claimed to have drilled at least 200 ft. called for in the agreement. The property was optioned to Ventures Limited in the summer of 1928. Ventures drilled seven holes. The ﬁrst hole reportedly found copper across 100 ft., with a 40 ft. high-grade section. Assays of this hole yielded 4.5% Nickel (Winnipeg Free Press, July 27, 1928). Drilling along the southeastern portion of the island cut 60 ft. of sulphides of which 29.5 ft. of gabbro assayed 0.93% Copper and 3.2% Nickel. A 1 ft. section, below the gabbro, returned 0.60% Copper and 2.55% Nickel. A massive sulphide vein yielded 0.54% Copper and 4.98% Nickel

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Plaque honouring Kate Rice on rock face at southeast corner of Wekusko’s Rice Island. (Wright, 1931, p. 101). By August 15, 1928 drilling brought up material which assayed $1.20 Gold; $0.66 Silver; 1.62% Copper; 4.46% Nickel; and 2.7% Zinc from approximately 100 ft. down the hole (Manitoba Basin, Mining Engineering File). By 1929 when Ventures dropped the option, 1 500 ft. of drilling had been reported on one of the company claims and $9,000 worth of drilling on the other. The drilling had “proved up to $15,000,000 worth of ore and indicated $65,000,000 over the property”. (Winnipeg Tribune, Nov. 11, 1929 and Northern Mail, Oct. 25, 1929). “However, difﬁculties arose between Rice and Woosey and Herman due to the monetary settlement on an offer by Ventures to purchase the claims. Another cause of contention was the original agreement between the three partners. Herman took the others to court. In 1930, the court awarded Rice 25% interest,

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Woosey assigned 1/25 of his interest in the claims to Herman. Herman organized a company with the above name. Apparently, Rice and Woosey refused to participate in the company.”

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Thanksgiving and Christmas I was not yet a follower of Christ when I was invited to my ﬁrst Thanksgiving dinner in a Christian home. There were eight people; we had our turkey dinner and then they did something which I had never seen before: each of us were going to have a few minutes to express our thankfulness to God for the past year. The man of the house began, his head bowed down. They all had the same beginning, “Father, I thank you for…” When it came to me, I could not use that beginning. I made a declaration, a statement. How could I? Not having faith in Jesus yet, I did not have the Fatherson relationship with God as my Father. So, I declared saying, “I thank God for…” In my ﬁrst Thanksgiving in a Christian home I had learned that Thanksgiving was about giving thanks to

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Pastor Murat Kuntel God for what He has done for us. One day, when I submitted myself and my life to Jesus, I began calling God, “My Father” and had the privilege and the right as an adopted son to express my gratitude to Him. Recently, I noticed that both Thanksgiving and Christmas were heavily inﬂuenced by the norms of the secular society. How, you say? I hear people saying, “I am thankful.” They will

not tell you to whom they are thankful. This is the secular culture. This is the secular people’s language. You hear, “I am thankful for the weather.” Someone else says, “I am thankful for my health.” Who gave you the health? Who are you thankful for your health? If people are thankful then they are “full of thanks,” that thanks must be emptied into the person to whom they are thankful by expressing the name of the person. It is like this: “I am thankful to God

for my health.” The secular culture understandably taught the world not to say the name of the person they are thankful to. Christians need to rebel to the secular culture and express to whom they are thankful. Giving thanks to God gloriﬁes Him because it means you have encountered Him in a positive way and you witness about His grace when you do so. Thanking and praising God brings us into God’s presence. Worship of God for what He has done for us is the proper response to His love and grace. Thanksgiving and Christmas give us wonderful opportunities to do that. But, this is half of the problem. The main problem is even bigger. Both Thanksgiving and Christmas testify God’s goodness and grace. In both times we

Pre-budget consultation coming to Thompson Oct. 24 MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle It was nice to be home in Thompson for the Thanksgiving weekend, and to see all the students and former northerners travelling “home” to visit and spend time with their families and friends. Even with the early return of wintry weather, the long holiday weekend brought a warm welcome. At the Legislative Building in Winnipeg, the session in the House continued to be busy this week. Following a decade of debt, decay and decline under the previous government, our new provincial government understands that Manitobans expect and deserve responsible ﬁscal management. As we move forward with the implementation of Budget 2016, Manitoba Finance is preparing for the 2017 provincial budget and is asking for input from Manitobans. Small businesses, nonproﬁt groups, Indigenous organizations, industry representatives, and individuals from every region

of Manitoba are invited to participate in this important process by making a submission at www.yourprovinceyourplan.ca. We encourage you to submit your plan, share your results on social media and use this interactive ﬁnancial tool to educate your community about the importance of a strong ﬁscal plan. Submissions will continue to be accepted into early 2017, and Fi-

nance Minister Cameron Friesen will host prebudget consultations on Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Thompson Regional Community Centre. Our government is committed to fi xing the finances of the province, repairing services and rebuilding Manitoba’s economy. Prudent financial management, strategic investment in infrastructure, strengthened front-line services and transparent, accountable budgeting will allow our Manitoba government to invest where it matters most to families, while steadily and responsibly returning our province to economic stability and fiscal balance. We understand the choices we make today

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are invited to reﬂect and remember who God is and what God has done for us, expressing the thankfulness of our hearts to Him and share this with our friends at some time in our gatherings. But, the main problem is that both times had become “family” times. They became “do not be alone; it is awful to be lonely in Christmas; everybody must be with some family in Thanksgiving; if you don’t have family, find some people like you and get together; you should not spend Thanksgiving or Christmas alone.” It is all right to be alone at Christmas and Thanksgiving. We are never alone in the ﬁrst place. “I am with you always,” said Jesus to His disciples after His resurrection. We don’t have to accept what the world im-

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posed on us that we should be with people in these times so that we can be in fellowship and eat together. It does not matter whether we are with family or alone. Let us stop excluding Jesus from our fellowship and eat with Him in Thanksgiving and Christmas with thankfulness of our hearts for what He has done for us expressed verbally to Him and to the people we are with and invite them to do the same at some part of our gatherings. Thanking God brings you to His presence. Doing that will give freedom to your soul! You don’t have to be with others anymore, you know whom you belong to, and who is with you now even when you are alone in a crowd. Murat Kuntel is the pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

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Manitoba Hydro public information session to be held in Thompson Manitoba Hydro’s CEO and the members of the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board will be in Thompson Nov. 3 for a public information session. The session, one of four planned, with the others taking place in Winnipeg, Winkler and Brandon,

will provide details on the board’s decision to complete the Bipole III transmission line as planned, the ﬁnancial challenges that the Crown corporation is facing and how those challenges are being addressed. A question-and-answer session will also be held.

“These public information sessions will allow us the opportunity to provide details on the current challenges facing Manitoba Hydro,” said board chair H. Sanford Riley in a press release. “More importantly, it’s our chance to hear directly from Manitobans

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Smook’s attendance – $344.96 for transportation, $287.26 for accommodations and a $100 per diem – at its Oct. 3 meeting. “Being the largest city in Northern Manitoba it’s important that we are represented there,” said Coun. Blake Ellis. “I’ve been on the rail line

committee since it was ﬁrst struck the day after Churchill announced its dilemma,” said Smook. The Northern Delegation includes representatives of Churchill, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, The Pas, Gillam, Thompson, War Lake First Nation and the Hudson Bay Route Association.

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regarding their questions or concerns.” CEO Kelvin Shepherd said the public sessions demonstrate Manitoba Hydro’s commitment to transparency. “We want to hear what our customers think as we serve their energy needs

Premier Brian Pallister has rejected a proposal to relocate northern Manitoba’s only casino to Winnipeg, but Manitoba chiefs say it’s not okay with them. Last month, Pallister told reporters that the First Nations-run Aseneskak Casino near The Pas would not be permitted to move to the

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ment that it “looks like a hasty political decision.” An NDP release neither favoured nor opposed the casino’s relocation. Aseneskak Casino officials had announced the casino would relocate in two years at a cost of about 150 jobs for The Pas-Opaskwayak Cree Nation. The law gives the provincial government the final say on any move.

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Shorthanded Wild have tough time in Morden BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The shorthanded Norman Wild had a tough weekend at the Pembina Valley Hawks showcase tournament in Morden Thanksgiving weekend, losing all four games with a roster that started out with just 11 skaters before an injury in the ﬁrst game reduced them to 10 for the next three contests. Megan Quesnel had the lone goal for the Wild in their Oct. 7 contest against

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The Cross Lake Islanders got off to a winning start in the 2016-17 Keystone Junior Hockey League with a 7-6 win over the OCN Storm in Cross Lake Oct. 7. Tyler Monias scored the game-winner just before the midway point of the third period, about ﬁve minutes after Harold Linklater of the Storm tied the game 6-6. The Islanders had gone up 6-5 three

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minutes into the ﬁnal frame on Keith Monias’s second goal of the game. OCN started the game strong, with Brandon Sinclair Martin opening the scoring less than five minutes after opening faceoff. Justin Dorion responded almost immediately for Cross Lake but Linklater and Tony Apetagon responded for OCN to give the visitors a 3-1 lead at the first intermission. The Islanders stormed back in the second period, getting four con-

Quesnel getting the Wild’s only goal again and Marley Quesnel making 35 saves. The ﬁnal game for the Wild on Oct. 9 was a 4-1 loss to the Swift Current Wildcats. Kali Cummings was Norman’s goalscorer and Moore made 33 saves. The Wild return to regular season Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League action in Flin Flon Oct. 15 and The Pas Oct. 16 when they take on the Westman Wildcats.

DATE: November 15, 2016 TIME: 6:30 p.m. PLACE: Town Ofﬁce, 503 Sherritt Avenue A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgage in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxation; b) amount of assessed value; c) classiﬁcation of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

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Hinckley on a Saturday night BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

Hinckley, England — It’s Saturday night in Hinckley, an English Midlands town about 30 miles northeast of Solihull and just a quick hop, skip and a jump from Coventry. Strangely, we hear no roar of motorcycles rumbling through the streets, a din one might expect in a community that is home to the iconic British Triumph motorcycle factory. In fact, all seems quiet in this English market town of about 45,000 people, the second largest in the administrative county of Leicestershire. We arrived in Hinckley by train, a rather crowded trip indeed up from the big smoke of Birmingham. It was a journey that was about an hour late getting underway and was shared with a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed band of footballers heading to Leicester for a big rugby match between the Leicester Tigers and the Coventry Wasps. All the talk we heard though was about the Tigers, a team that boasts an amazing record 10-time English championship in the Premiership rugby union. Everyone was in high

spirits, many decked out in team jerseys and talking up their teams over a Carling or two. Team scores, player achievements and critiques of coaches and team management is the bubble and squeak of the day. “Is it usually crowded like this?” I asked the conductor (ticket collector). “No mate, it’s all about the big football game this afternoon – and I guarantee you that as we get further on down the line it’s going to get even more crowded.” He was absolutely right. As we got closer to Hinckley, footballers packed into the train like sardines in a can. “Where are they all coming from? ” we asked ourselves. The aisles were jammed, so much so that even Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn might not ﬁnd a place to sit. (Inside English joke about Jeremy’s recent train experience.) Getting off the train, too, might be a chore; although, as we approached Hinckley, our football mates graciously allowed us to reach the train doors. (And by the way, it turns out that on this day, the Wasps achieved what has been called “a stunning victory”

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Daniel McSweeney over the Tigers. Wasps 34, Tigers 22 – their ﬁrst victory at the Welford Road pitch in Leicester since 2008.) On this Saturday night in Hinckley, we are driving across town to a social club for a music night and wedding reception for a couple we have gotten to know through Sandra’s work. Derrick is a talented musician who performs at

pubs when he’s not doing his consultant gig, a remarkable musician with a wonderful voice. To celebrate his wedding to Tracy that took place earlier at the Eden Project, they gathered friends and family in this hall for a reception and music night. And we two wandering Canadians, who a year ago had never even heard of Hinckley, were

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Director of Human Resources Michif Child and Family Services 611 Main St. N Dauphin, MB R7N 1E2 or Email: hr@michifcfs.com Applications will be accepted until position is ϐilled. Please refer to http://www.michifcfs.com/careers.php for complete job ad. ǡ ǡ Ǥ Preference will be given to Métis, Inuit and Non-Status applicants.

Community Safety Oĸcer The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon for a full-Ɵme posiƟon in the Department of Fire and Public Safety: The Community Safety Oĸcer (CSO) is responsible for enforcing the provision of bylaws passed by Council and of appointed statutes. The CSO assists and works cooperaƟvely with the RCMP and other stakeholders, using a collaboraƟve enforcement model. The CSO is responsible for enforcement, prevenƟon, intervenƟon, and educaƟon of applicable legislaƟon, with an emphasis on the Downtown area. DuƟes include conducƟng patrols within the community, invesƟgaƟng and responding to by-law complaints, ensuring resoluƟon either by educaƟon and redirecƟon or ƟckeƟng, explaining and interpreƟng policies and regulaƟons to public and AdministraƟon, maintenance of documents and Įles, preparaƟon of noƟces, summonses, and legal documents, maintaining the conĮdenƟality of all informaƟon. In addiƟon to the minimum qualiĮcaƟons listed on the City of Thompson website, the right candidate will have superior interpersonal skills, with emphasis on eīecƟve communicaƟon and conŇict resoluƟon, excellent oral and wriƩen communicaƟon with a focus on customer service and public relaƟons, demonstrated ability to maintain a professional manner and make sound decisions under stressful public condiƟons, demonstrated knowledge of issues facing hard-to-serve populaƟons, including but not limited to: homelessness, addicƟons, crime prevenƟon, and public safety, demonstrated understanding of the social roots of crime, and knowledge of community resources. The City of Thompson oīers a comprehensive beneĮts program and compeƟƟve salary. Please review the detailed list of qualiĮcaƟons at www.thompson.ca under Employment OpportuniƟes. Detailed resumes outlining educaƟon, experience, qualiĮcaƟons and references will be accepted up to and including Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Those interested may apply in conĮdence to: Deanna Kondakor Human Resources Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Thompson is commiƩed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniƟes. We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

blessed with an invitation to attend. As we head towards the hall, I ask the cabbie about Hinckley on a Saturday night. We get the impression it’s usually a pretty quiet place, much like any other English town where pubs are filled with weekend patrons celebrating life. It doesn’t take long to find out that Hinckley is like most British towns, steeped in history and folklore, a nice style of life that has made England so attractive to the rest of the world. Consider the name of the road where the social club is located: Hangman’s Lane. “You see right over there,” the cabbie tells us. “That’s where they used to hang people.” In response, I tell him that even in the New World, we have similar places. In my hometown of Halifax, a few pirate necks got stretched on Black Rock Beach in Point Pleasant Park. We even used to string folks up in the heart of town, most notably at a place known as “the Willow Tree.” I also tell him something he does not know about Hinckley and that is that in his town that dates back to Anglo-Saxon times, a St. Mary’s Church gravestone is said to “sweat blood” on the anniversary of a murder that took place in 1727. And I learned later that Hinckley even has a “ghostly pub,” where strange footsteps and shrill laughter rise from the pub cellar in what is the town’s oldest hotel. Thankfully, these ghosts are considered harmless, although turning off the beer taps in the cellar has not endeared them to the more committed ale drinkers in the town. This Saturday night in Hinckley though no one is thinking about gravestones or ghostly apparitions. We didn’t even hear one word about its magnificent Triumph motorcycles. It’s all about music and marriage. As we listen to Derrick and others who perform that evening at the hall, I reflect on how there are so many talented musicians out there in the world – and yet only a handful ever become famous. And remarkably these undiscovered people have so much talent. When we first arrived in Solihull, I met a young street singer up on The High Street, a woman with

the voice of an angel. And yet she will probably not achieve accolades for her talent. The same is true here at the hall – talented people performing perhaps just for the love of music. Some are OK, while others like our host Derrick are, in my view, exceptional and stand up with the best of them. No matter what, I am not sure if they really care that fame and stardom will be elusive. It is the joy of performing and making people happy that keeps their boats afloat. One of my passions in life is art. I sketch and dabble in paints. I told one of our newfound friends at the music night that I would relinquish any minor talent I might have if nature had blessed me with even a modicum of talent to sing or play a musical instrument. She buoyed my spirits by suggesting that while music does leaves a lasting impression, it is more a joy of “the moment.” Visual art like painting or sculpting is even more enduring. It was a nice thing for her to say, but as I watched the joy from the making of music, my fingers itched to grab a guitar and song sheet. It would, however, be a prayer unanswered – and if I tried, I would produce more the sounds of a cat with its tail caught in a vice. Hinckley on a Saturday night (apologies to Canada’s late, great Stompin’ Tom Connors) was a great English experience. Just a year ago while living thousand of miles away in Canada, we could not have imagined finding ourselves celebrating the wedding of our troubadour friend in a place like Hinckley, England. It is, however, one of those joys which is an outcome of taking diversions in life – like living for a while in another country. Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, fi rst worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

1-YEAR TERM CHILD CARE WORKER POSITION The Thompson Crisis Center is seeking a full Ɵme Child Care Worker for a term posiƟon November 5, 2016 to approximately November 4, 2017. DuƟes will include providing a safe, inviƟng healthy environment, planning and implemenƟng on-site and oī-site acƟviƟes, cleaning and saniƟzing child care area and compleƟon of required staƟsƟcal reports. This posiƟon requires applicant to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, child abuse and criminal record check. Please submit resume by October 20, 2016 By fax to 677-8376 - Or by email to tcc9668@mts.net

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED Stittco Energy Limited In Thompson, Manitoba Requires 1 Full Time Truck Driver. The Ideal Candidate Must Possess A Class 1 With Air Brakes Driver’s License. competitive wages and excellent beneﬁt package offered. Drop off resume to: 31 Gay Street Thompson Manitoba 204-677-2304

GRADE 6 TEACHING POSITION

HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Please note: This employer does NOT allow international applicants

Summary Information: Employer: Nelson House Education Authority, Inc. Position Type: Teaching Categories: Aboriginal Education School / Org: Nelson House Edcuation Authority Location: Nelson House, Manitoba, Canada FTE: FTE No. of Positions: 1 Salary: As Per Collective Agreement Salary Grid Posting Date: 6 September 2016 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Details: The Nelson House Education Authority is accepting applications for a grade Six teaching position. This position is full-time, permanent.

Summary Information: Employer: Nelson House Education Authority, Inc. Position Type: Teaching Categories: Aboriginal Education School / Org: Nelson House Edcuation Authority Location: Nelson House, Manitoba, Canada FTE: FTE No. of Positions: 1 Salary: As Per Collective Agreement Salary Grid Posting Date: 6 September 2016 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Details: The Nelson House Education Authority is accepting applications for a High School Term Math Teacher for Grade 9 -12. This position is term-position from February to June, 2017.

This position is available at Otetiskiwin Elementary School

This position is available at Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate.

Applicants must be eligible for Teacher Certiﬁcation with the Province of Manitoba. Applicants must also present clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

If interested in the above position, please email a cover letter, resume/CV and list of references to OK/NNOC at ok_school@ nhea.info or fax the information to: 204-484-2002.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOSTER CARE WORKER (Cross Lake Oﬃce) Macdonald Youth Services requires both casual (YCP) Youth Care Practitioners (Community Based Healing Homes) and (RSW) Respite Support Workers (Northern Alternative Parent Home Program) in Thompson, MB. These positions work with high-need adolescents. Essential Requirements: Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification; possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search); possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check; A valid driver’s license is preferred; ability to provide care in own home is preferred (Applies to RSW position only). Duties and Responsibilities of the YCP/RSW include, but are not limited to: Helps to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for youth; provides care and assists youth in their daily routines; supports youth in meeting their placement goals; acts as a healthy role model and ensures that the needs of the youth are the primary focus; participates with youth in activities and interests; provides accurate daily documentation. Apply online at www.mys.ca; fax resumes to 204-7787778; or in person at 102-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson MB R8N 0L6. Visit our website at www.mys.ca for more information on this, and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

Nitrogen Fertilizer Manufacturing Opportunities Nationally Competitive Compensation Packages Supportive Work Environment Great Opportunities for Growth We are located in Brandon, Manitoba, a growing city of close to 50,000 residents with a trading area of about 150,000 people, 200 km west of Winnipeg and 100 km north of the United States border. Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba and offers sports, arts and outdoor attractions, a variety of shopping amenities, a university and college, and boasts a high quality of life. We are a leading manufacturer with a team of 270 employees, offering nationally competitive salaries, full extended beneﬁts packages, pension and subsidized investment options, and performance-based bonuses in an environment committed to success! Relocation assistance is also available for selected roles. We are looking for top performers who can embrace our guiding principles and want to make a difference as part of a winning team. If you have the qualiﬁcations that put you above the rest, apply for a rewarding career with us today!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RESOLUTION SUPPORT WORKER (RSW) Working under the general direction of the Director of Health, the Resolution Health Support Worker (RHSW) provides services and support to Indian Residential School Claimants who are involved in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP). The RHSW provides for the broad needs of a caseload of individuals through a process of direct contact, situational evaluations and needs assessments, and the formulation of remedial strategies to meet the overall constituent needs in an effective and respectful manner, and the objective monitoring of the overall effectiveness of these activities. THE (RHSW) shall take a leadership role in initiating and facilitating community outreach designed to increase awareness of the Independent Assessment Process in the Northern Manitoba region. The RHSW shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC). Qualifications: • Must have experience providing mental health services. • Possess a current Province of Manitoba Driver’s License and a suitable vehicle for work-related transportation. Ability to travel extensively in the Province of Manitoba and nationally, as required. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. • Efficacy in the operation of a personal computer, including the use of word processing software and spreadsheet applications and other general office equipment. • Demonstrated proficiency in general program or project management, financial management and control. • Ability to write monthly and quarterly program activity reports. • Excellent communication, both written and oral skills as well as interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated proficiency in conducting individual / group counseling, leading group presentations and dealing effectively with situations of conflict and stress. • Demonstrated capacity to function effectively in a working team environment as well as be self-directed and able to work independently. • Demonstrated ability to develop a holistic personal wellness plan. • Demonstrated experience and ability to plan, perform, and assess independent fieldwork development and maintenance of effective direct constituent relations and maintaining accurate case records. • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently within a fast-paced, high stress environment. • Ability to communicate in an Aboriginal language(s) and/or previous exposure to Aboriginal communities and cultures would be a definite asset. Position will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal record Check Closing Date: Friday, October 21, 2016 at 4:00PM Late applications will not be accepted 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 We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking Two (2) Full Time Permanent Foster Care Workers at our Cross Lake office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment. Under the direction and supervision of the Foster Care Coordinator, the foster care worker will perform a full range of professional foster care activities for the agency including phone intakes, recruitment activities, orientation, training, home assessments, foster home licensing, places of safety, and support services to foster homes and foster parents Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Post-secondary degree in related field; • Minimum two years direct experience in the field of Child and Family Services along with additional experience in the area of foster care; • Knowledge of the Manitoba Child & Family Act; • Knowledge of Licensing Standards and Authorities Act; • Knowledge of all other relevant Legislation; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available • Must be proficient at Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, etc ; • Must have good oral and written communication skills; • Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license; Responsibilities: • To Recruit, Select, Train and Support Foster Families; • To provide temporary and long-term placements for children as directed by the Child & Family Services Act and Program Standards Manual; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application. Please include your Criminal Records Check, Prior Contact Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Salary: Based on qualifications Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m. Apply to: Advertisement # NAA85 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Noelle Halcrow, HR Coord. Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Fax: 204-676-3251 “We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.” Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

We are seeking candidates for roles including: 1st Class Power Engineer Controller Red Seal Millwright Red Seal Insulators Logistics Coordinator Apply at www.kochcareers.com Visit www.wearekoch.com to learn more Please note that third party submissions will be treated as if submitted by the candidate.

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Vale Manitoba Operations would like to inform the community of upcoming traffic changes at their main plant site. As of October 12, new stop signs will be added for incoming Main Plant Road traffic, (also known as Vale Road) where it crosses the Birchtree ore truck haulage road. All vehicles travelling the Birchtree ore truck haulage road (highlighted on map) will now have the right of way. Additional signage will be added to alert travelers of these changes. Please exercise care when entering and exiting the plant site as traffic patterns will change and there may be delays.

Manitoba Operations Main Plant Site

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