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More than a hundred family, friends and concerned citizens of Thompson gathered on Nelson Road Oct. 23 to remember Bobby Lynn Lee Moose of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN), who was found dead in an overgrown lot a couple blocks from the City Centre Mall on Oct. 17. Moose’s body was discovered around 5 p.m. that day and she was identified a few days later, after RCMP spent the weekend combing the area for evidence after declaring her death a homicide. “We want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bobby,” said NCN vicechief Cheryl Hunter-Moore at the vigil, attended by many friends Moose had come to know while staying at the Thompson Homeless Shelter. “We all know that
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Thompson RCMP arrested three people fleeing from an attempted break-and-enter at a Silver Crescent residence just before 4 a.m. Oct. 23. Police were dispatched to a break-and-enter in progress at 3:49 a.m. and saw three males running from the residence on their arrival. The suspects attempted to flee in a vehicle but RCMP intervened and arrested them. The three suspects – a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds – face charges of breaking and entering, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, mischief under $5,000 and possession of break-in instruments as well as possession of cocaine. The 17-year-old is also charged with impaired driving and resisting arrest. All three were remanded into custody pending court appearances.
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Friday, October 25, 2019
Gender expression workshop and research project seeking school board permission to distribute promotional materials to students
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A University of Manitoba professor has plans to bring a gender expression workshop and research project for youths and young adults to Thompson and R.D. Parker Collegiate teacher Susannah Mueller appeared before the School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) board of trustees Oct. 22 to ask for permission to distribute recruitment materials to students via school counsellors. “It’s a workshop for youth to explore gender expression so there would be a drag queen that would come up and work with them on different gender play and costuming and then as they do that there is a researcher involved that would do surveys with them and talk to them one-on-one,” said Mueller. “The professor’s ethics committee is asking … if the school board would be OK with us asking for an open invitation for youth that want to be involved so that way we could have youth involved with it but not run the risk of having them out themselves in potentially dangerous or unsafe or uncomfortable situations.” Mueller, who is the chair of the Pride North of 55 board and also a teacher advisor to the GLOW (Gay, Lesbian or Whatever) student group, appeared with Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) physician assistant Heather Wittick and said the actual workshop itself, for participants aged 12 to 24, would be held in an NRHA facility. “That would help to foster a sense of privacy and anonymity for people who wanted to be involved because the health authority would not require consent whereas many other projects that we bring into the district require consent from parents. With the 12- to 14-year-olds they
require consent forms but with 14 to 17 when they did it in Winnipeg students could self-consent .. and then, of course, 18 and over would be a self-consent as well.” The 2016 Youth Behavioural Survey completed by Grade 7 to Grade 12 SDML students found that three per cent do not identify as male or female. Kathleen Kelson, Wapanohk Community School principal and a member of the adolescent health education committee (AHEC) that oversaw the 2016 survey, told the previous board of trustees in 2017 that, “a significant number of students – three per cent or 30 individuals – identified themselves as other than female or male in gender and the data shows that these students are more vulnerable to negative well being outcomes than their counterparts.” The survey said that 47 per cent of those students reported having attempted suicide and that 71 per cent of them had seriously considered it. The 2016 survey was the first to include a question about gender identity, then-AHEC chairperson Paul Fricker told the trustees in 2017. “I was hoping to send [information about the workshop] out to counsellors so they could inform youth who might be interested in that,” said Mueller. “One of the counsellors at the high school has come to me many times and said, ‘What is there for youth in Thompson besides GLOW, besides Pride?’ Hopefully that could help build some ties for youth that don’t want to come to my room in the school for GLOW or come out for Pride because that’s mostly for adults.” The trustees did not make a decision yet about whether to allow to materials like posters to be made available to students to recruit workshop participants.
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City announces new transit plan with weekday-only service Request for proposals from prospective transit operators will be ‘forthcoming shortly’ BY IAN GRAHAM
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Nearly a year after previous transit service supplier Greyhound Canada shut down its Western Canada operations and left the City of Thompson without local bus service, the ad-hoc transit committee has accepted a proposal from city administration for a new transit system in the community. The new system will see one main route operating through the city from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays with an express route during peak hours in the morning and afternoon focusing on student transportation. When the express bus isn’t running that route, it will provide on-call hand-transit services, the city said in an Oct. 23 press release. There were will be no weekend service and the buses used will be smaller than full-sized coaches, similar to the City of Calgary’s Crestline fleet. The new transit system is expected to cost about $212,000 annually and will provide improved information to users via GPS locators on buses and improved customer service for callers seeking route information.
The committee continues to discuss fare pricing in the immediate and long term, the city said, as well as handi-transit and other options for improving transit serivce. “This new plan has been a long time coming and we apologize wholeheartedly for the interruptions in transit service over the last 12 months,” said Mayor Colleeen Smook in the press release. “Transit is an essential service for any city, and we quite literally could not afford to get this one wrong.” It has been nearly four months since there was last city transit service in Thompson. An indefinite transit suspension billed as a “hiatus through the months of July and August” when it was announced by the city back in June has now stretched nearly into November and likely will, given that the city has to put out a tender before selecting a new transit provider. Since the Public Schools Act requires that students who have to walk more than 1.6 kilometres to school have access to transportation, the School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) began fund-
ing a student bus service at the end of September. SDML trustees awarded the contract to Maple Bus Lines for a set daily rate at their Sept. 24 meeeting. Service began Sept. 30 and will run until June 30, though the district can end the contract earlier if city transit resumes before then, said SDML secretary-treasurer Kelly Knott. The bus service, available only to SDML students, operates two routes every weekday morning, lunch hour and afternoon. One route goes from Eastwood to R.D. Parker Collegiate with 12 stops, while the other goes from Burntwood to RDPC with 15 stops. Service begins on both routes at 7:45 a.m. beginning at Yale on one route and Giant Tiger on the other. The last morning pickup on both routes is at 8:45 a.m. Buses begin lunch hour pickups at RDPC at 12:25 p.m., operating in reverse order on both routes, then resume the regular routes at 12:50 p.m. heading back toward RDPC. Afternoon service on both routes begins at 3:15 p.m. at RDPC, with the last pickup from RDPC at 4:15 p.m. Afternoon buses
City down to three community safety officers until January One CSO on paternity leave and the timeframe is too short to bring in a replacement BY IAN GRAHAM
EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
After a couple of months with a full complement of community safety officers (CSOs) – the city’s budget allows for four – the number has dropped back down to three because one has gone on paternity leave. That position will remain open until January because it doesn’t make sense to hire someone to replace a person who will be only gone for a few months, Thompson fire and public safety director Mike Bourgon said at the public safety committee meeting Oct. 10. Currently, the CSOs are working seven-hour shifts, five days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, and from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. “The budget that we have and the constraints, we’re working with seven-hour shifts,” said Bourgon. In response to a question from committee member Coun. Duncan Wong about the statistics that CSOs compile, such as the number of bottles of alcohol being consumed in public that are dumped out, Bourgon said they were only tracked on a daily basis, not by the time of day when the incident occurred to have a better idea of when the busiest times are. “We don’t have the administration services to be
tracking all of that at this time,” he said But Thompson RCMP detachment officer-in-charged Insp. Brian Edmonds said that he felt the current schedule was good from the police’s point of view. “Their shifts do, for the most part, fall on our busiest schedule, our busiest times,” he said. Three CSOs were hired over the summer and began work in August and Edmonds said in September that having them had made a big difference compared to the months of May, June and July when there were only two CSOs. He told the public safety committee at their September meeting that RCMP were dealing with more nuisance-type crimes that normally could have been handled by CSOs. “It’s now being put back on us,” he said. When the CSO program was launched in Thompson there were eight CSOs and the provincial government paid half the costs of the program for the first two years. As the province has provided less funding for CSOs to Thompson, the city has responded by reducing the number of positions. “We’ve gone from eight safety officers to three,” Coun. Les Ellsworth said at the Oct. 10 public safety meeting, opining that Thompson had enough
work to keep double the 38 RCMP officers who are stationed here busy. “That’s the dilemma we find ourselves in. There’s a whole lot of work out there.” City manager Anthony McInnis said Oct. 10 that the city is also lobbying the provincial government to expand its institutional safety officer (ISO) program to Thompson. The province amended the Police Services Act back in March to enable ISOs – security guards in hospitals, post-secondary institutions and other government facilities – to enforce provincial statutes. This would allow them to, for example, take custody of mental health patients awaiting admittance to hospital, freeing up on-duty RCMP officers from having to wait around at the hospital. “We have to take custody of that person until they’re admitted,” said Thompson RCMP Staff Sgt. Chris Hastie. The night before the October meeting, two officers had arrested a youth suffering from mental health issues and waited with him at the hospital all night and then flown down with him to Winnipeg. ISOs are currently only at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, in Selkirk and in Brandon. McInnis said Thompson has the most mental health calls outside of Winnipeg.
Nickel Belt News file photo A Maple Bus Lines bus providing city transit service back in the spring. The city announced plans for a new transit system Oct. 23 after not providing bus service for more than seven of the past 12 months since Nov. 1, 2018. Maple Bus Lines provided city-funded bus service from mid-February to June 30 of this year. run in reverse order from the morning routes. The SDML board of trustees approved taking $35,000 from the district’s excess operating surplus to fund the student bus service for the current school year at their Oct. 22 meeting. The current suspension
follows four-and-a-half months of public transit service provided by Maple Bus Lines from the middle of February to the end of June, which had been preceded by a three-and-a-half month suspension of service that started Nov. 1 of last year. Maple Bus Lines received
$181,896.22 in payments from the city from February to June. SDML paid $7,839 to the city for bus fares on behalf of students who took the bus without paying in February and March. That works out to about 5,200 round trips at a cost of $1.50 each way.
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Ward 702, 706, 707 & 708 - The Board of Revision will sit on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Indigenous and Northern Relations, Rm 421, 352 Donald Sreet, Winnipeg MB R3B 2H8 to hear applications. The final date on which the Secretary of the Board must receive applications is November 12, 2019. Notice of Environmental Act Proposal Ward 700 & 703 - The BoardManitoba of Revision will sitDevelopment on Monday, 25, 2019 at 1:30 Sustainable hasNovember received a proposal pursuant to p.m. at Indigenous and Northern The Relations, 27 –Act 2nd AvenuetheSW, Roomoperation 428 Dauphin, Environment regarding following and invitesManitoba public R7N 3E5 to hear applications.participation The finalindate on which the Secretary of the Board must receive the review process: applications is November 12, 2019. THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY –WATER TREATMENT – FILE: 5964.00 Ward 701 - The Board of Revision will sitPLANT on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Indigenous and Northern Relations, 27 – 2nd Avenue SW, Room 428 Dauphin, Manitoba R7N A proposal has been filed by the Thompson Regional Airport Authority 3E5 to hear applications. The final date on and which the Secretary of thesystem Board must receive for the construction operation of a water supply to service applications is November 18,the 2019. Thompson airport. The system would consist of two wells, a reverse osmosis water treatment plant, and a reject water pipeline from the water treatment plant running southwest across airport property to PR 391, and Application for Revision: then northwest along PR 391 to Birch Tree Lake. The system would have 42(1) a person in whose nameaproperty hascapacity been assessed, a mortgagee in possession property treated water of 1.7 litres per second, and would reject of 0.34 litres under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under per second. Construction of the system would begin in the summer of 2018. the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessmentAnyone roll with respect the following matters: likely to beto affected by the above operation and who wishes to comment on the proposal should contact Bruce Webb, Environmental a) liability to taxation; Engineer, in writing or by email at bruce.webb@gov.mb.ca or by b) amount of an assessed value; telephone at 204-945-7021, not later than June 11, 2018. Further c) classification of property; or information is available from the Online Public Registry: www. d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2). manitoba.ca/sd/eal/registries/index.html Application Requirements: Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public and will be made available to the proponent and placed on 43(1) An application forinformation revision must: the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The a) be made in writing; Environment Act. b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; Environmental Approvals Branch c) set out which of the matters referredManitoba to in subsection 42(1)Development are at issue, and the grounds Sustainable 1007 Century Street for each of those matters; and Winnipeg MB R3H 0W4 d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 public notice given under subsection 41(2), or serving it upon the secretary, at least Fax:(ii) 204-945-5229 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. Website: www.manitoba.ca/sd/eal
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Nickel Belt News file photo The Sept. 23 fire at the north tower of Forest View Suites has resulted in more people staying in the Thompson Homeless Shelter and fewer fire department responses to Forest View Suites, public safety committee members heard at their Oct. 10 meeting. A displaced former tenant who appeared before council at their Sept. 30 meeting says she has not received her damage deposit back yet. BY IAN GRAHAM
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A month after a suspected arson forced the evacuation of the north building of Forest View Suites on Princeton Drive and a subsequent inspection by the fire depart-
ment led to it being deemed unsafe for occupation, the repercussions continue for the former residents and the city. “With the fire we’ve acquired some homeless individuals at the shelter now so now we’re over capacity
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again,” said Thompson Homeless Shelter executive director Paullette Simkins at the Oct. 10 public safety committee meeting, noting that there are only 24 sleeping mats available. “The ones that don’t get a mat we are just sitting on the floor.” Simkins also said that homeless people in general, not just those displaced by the fire, sometimes can’t submit applications to find a place to live. “For some reason [landlords are] having a problem accepting someone who’s on EIA [Employment and Income Assistance],” she said, as opposed to having a job or collecting Canada Pension Plan benefits. Applicants
without any housing history often need co-signers as well. Coun.Les Ellsworth said at the meeting that accommodations at the YWCA were also full. Fire and public safety director Mike Bourgon said Thompson Fire & Emergency Services were dealing with fewer calls to Forest View Suites now that one building is unoccupied but that he didn’t expect the overall number of calls for service would go down, even though the north tower accounted for about 25 per cent of the calls the department responded to over the first nine months of the year. “The people that were there pulling the alarms and setting off the extinguishers,
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they’ve moved somewhere out on Thanksgiving weekend else,” Bourgon said. were told they couldn’t use the Former north tower resi- back door into the parking lot. dent Cara Gulick, who ap“They said it was because kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com peared before Thompson city of the city,” says Gulick. “We Office: down council Sept. 30 seeking help Constituency had to haul everything 3-40 Moak Crescent for those displaced by the fire,Unitthe stairs [onto the sidewalk said as of Oct. 22 that she stillThompson, on Princeton Drive].” MB R8N 2B7 hadn’t received her security Armour Management has 204-677-2066 Kelly Bindle deposit or last week’s rent for not yet responded to an inSeptember back from Armour quiry from the Nickel Belt Management, the company News about whether damage that manages Forest View deposits have been returned Suites, which were taken or if money is available to over by a receiver in July be- return them. cause the owners, Polar Bear Finding a new apartment Properties Ltd., were unable is difficult, not only because to make payments on more of a lack of affordable housthan $23 million they owe to ing, but also because some RBC. Gulick says that Ar- landlords don’t want former mour Management told her tenants of the north tower she owes them money. moving in. “I always paid my rent “We’re all being lumped before the first of the month into one and it makes things every month for over three harder,” Gulick said. “I years,” Gulick said. “And no wasn’t even one of the bad major damage as I don’t drink, tenants. I was one of the good don’t party. It was just myself ones.” and my kids.” She said Manitoba HousShe is not confident that ing has said it would be faster she will ever see her damage to find apartments through deposit. them in Winnipeg, Portage “If they’re not paying their or Brandon. other bills how are we getting Gulick now has plans to our money back?” move in with a friend but Gulick had six hours on says she will have to sell or Thanksgiving weekend to give away some of her beretrieve belongings from her longings because she won’t apartment and has been prom- have room for them. ised another three, though she “I’m going to have to start hadn’tThompson been given them as RCMP of completely over,” she says. Oct. 22. Drug She says she “It’s ben a nightmare, this TiponlyLine got an additional six hours whole thing. I don’t have a because she went to the Resi- home to cook a meal for my dential Tenancies Branch. She family in. It’s not fun to lose also said people moving stuff your home.”
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Making safety underground a top priority BY CASSIDY DANKOCHIK FLIN FLON REMINDER
When a fire broke out at the Lalor mine camp near Snow Lake this past July, Richard Trudeau, the director of health and safety and Marshall Manns, chief of Hudbay’s in-house fire department and emergency preparedness and security officer, knew exactly what to do. “Proper notification to the Snow Lake Fire Department and evacuation procedures were followed when the fire broke out,”
they said in an email. “Emergency response procedures were followed, ensuring that all residents of the camp were safe and accounted for. As part of our continuous improvement process, we completed our internal investigation of the incident and are implementing several recommendations.” Some of the changes made at the mining camp include creating designated smoking areas inside the camp, and conducting monthly safety audits with
both Hudbay and Outland Camps employees. Hudbay lists safety as a top priority. Trudeau and Manns said they annually review their safety procedures and hold mock evacuations every year. “The departments review the safety risks and potential hazards in each of their areas, then put in controls to mitigate the risk to as low as reasonably achievable,” they said. “What may be the biggest risk at surface is not necessarily the biggest risk
underground.” The duo said response time is key for Hudbay, as is their work with unions to make effective plans. “Our priority is on prevention and the capacity to respond quickly and effectively, as we did in Snow Lake following the fire,” Trudeau and Manns said. “All Flin Flon mining operations have reviewed potential major incidents with the assistance of our union health and safety representatives. Once the major incidents or hazards
are identified, controls are put in place to mitigate the risk to as low as possible.” When it comes to an emergency, Trudeau and Manns said Hudbay has a network of support within the communities they operate in. “The magnitude of the event will determine the need for community resources,” he said. “Hudbay and our communities have mutual agreements to assist each other in the event of a major incident. Additionally, Hudbay has mutual aid agreements with the mine rescue stations in the province. Hudbay has its own firefighters and mine rescue personnel. Sometimes, those employees are dispatched to help in
community emergencies as well.” Hudbay’s mine rescue squads were recognized as the best in the province during the 2019 Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition, held at 777 mine this year. Hudbay Flin Flon finished first, while Hudbay’s Snow Lake team ended in second. “Part of overall emergency preparedness efforts includes having our individual mine rescue teams regularly tested against those from other mines across Manitoba,” Trudeau and Manns said. “In this year’s competition, Hudbay’s teams from Flin Flon and Snow Lake ranked first and second in the province, respectively.”
AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FIELD SUPERVISOR TERM: FEBRUARY - JUNE 2020 Vision: Healthy Communities, Healthy First Nations Children & Families Mission: To Develop and Provide Culturally Appropriate Child & Family Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba and its communities provide a range of services to children and families that promote health and well-being and facilitate the restoring of harmony and balance to the family unit. Awasis Agency is seeking a Field Supervisor for the 10 cohorts entering their final BSW field placement early in the new year. Four of the 10 cohorts are located in (mostly) remote communities and 6 are located in Thompson. Cohorts will be placed in a position within the agency that is not their usual job. Duties & Related Tasks: · Looking for the contracted Field Supervisor to assist the cohorts in developing their learning contracts · Supervise the field placement work · Meet at minimum weekly with the cohorts to guide them to meet their learning objectives · Read and sign off on the journals · Review the required 2 video interviews that each cohort will create · Complete the mid-term and final evaluations · Do field visits to observe the cohorts in/at their placement · Meet with the BSW Liaison for Awasis and also with the U of M’s Field Liaison person regularly throughout the contract · Provide coaching and assistance to the cohorts so that they finish the requirements for placement Qualifications: · Bachelor of Social Work Degree with many years’ experience in child welfare in Manitoba · Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and northern & indigenous issues · 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
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Tulip bulbs planted at RDPC to commemorate 75th anniversary of Canadian soldiers liberating the Netherlands from the Nazis BY IAN GRAHAM
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R.D. Parker Collegiate staff, students and guests planted tulip bulbs in a flower bed in front of the school Oct. 22 in honour of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi rule in May 1945. “On May 5, 2020, the Netherlands will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi oppression,” said R.D. Parker Collegiate teacher Teresa Jenkins. “The people of the Netherlands and Canada will never forget that 7,600 Canadians gave their lives to the effort to save the country of the Netherlands. During the Second World War, the Dutch royal family found safe haven in Canada. As an expression of gratitude for Canada’s hospitality, the Dutch royal family presented Canada with the gift of 100,000 tulips at the end of the Second World War.” As part of a goal to plant 1.1 million tulips in Canada in honour of the 1.1 million Canadians who served in the Second World War, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is repeating this gift of 100,000 tulip bulbs. “Our school has been proudly selected as one of the schools across Canada to be part of this special program,” said Jenkins, who will be travelling with 36 students and other chaperones to the
Netherlands for liberation celebrations in the spring. “Today we honour those who have fallen in the line of duty, those who have perished under Nazi oppression and those who have survived to keep our history alive.” Former School District of Mystery Lake school board trustee Sya Gregovski planted the first bulb and gave students a living history lesson based on her memories as a little girl in the Netherlands during the Second World War. “I was five, six and of course the Germans had taken over Holland so we were under their rule,” she said. “We played outside. All of a sudden our mothers would yell because we would hear the planes come over. ‘Kids, come on into the basement!’ because that’s when the bombs would drop from the planes. A day came where no one yelled. We would hear the planes coming and our parents were outside and they were looking at these planes and they were happy. As these planes went over there were big red crosses on those planes. Afterwards we saw that they were dropping things but we didn’t have to go inside. It was great.” Gregovski’s father retrieved one of the packages that the planes had been dropping and opened it up to reveal white bread, real
R.D. Parker Collegiate students who are taking a trip to the Netherlands in the spring to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazis plant tulip bulbs Oct. 22 in what will become the school’s Liberation 75 Tulip Memorial Garden. butter and chocolate. “I had never seen white bread,” said Gregovski. “I had never seen chocolate. My father divided it for all of us and we had some. When they looked at the parcel it said, ‘From your friends in Canada.’ All the travels that you will ever do, if you say you are from Canada, especially to the Dutch people, you will be loved and respected and honoured. It’s going to be a wonderful experience.”
Jenkins said a plaque identifying the flower bed as the Liberation 75 Tulip Me-
morial Garden will be erected in the spring after RDPC students have returned from
their educational trip to the Netherlands for liberation celebrations.
LOOKING TO PLAN YOUR NEXT FUNCTION?! Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Sya Gregovski holds a tulip bulb Oct. 22 before planting it in what will become R.D. Parker Collegiate’s Liberation 75 Tulip Memorial Garden commemorating the liberation of the Netherlands from the Nazis by Canadian soldiers in 1945.
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Candlelight vigil remembers 29-year-old Bobby Lynn Lee Moose of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, found dead in an empty lot in Thompson Oct. 17
Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham More than 100 people gathered Oct. 23 at an empty lot on Nelson Road in Thompson for drumming, songs and a candlelight vigil to remember Bobby Lynn Lee Moose of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, who was found dead there Oct. 17 in what police are investigating as a homicide.
Continued from page 1 Bobby and there must also be a call to end the violence against women, against Indigenous women. As a woman, as a member of this community, what happened to Bobby sent a chill down my spine. This makes people here in Thompson feel unsafe. It shouldn’t be like that. I appreciate that there’s an investigation going on and we must continue to keep the pressure and ensure that that investigation goes as it should but we know that sometimes these investigations might take too long. The pressure must go on. We demand answers and we demand justice for Bobby Moose, for her family, for NCN and for Thompson, for all our north.” Thompson MLA Danielle Adams said that statistics show that Moose was more likely to have her life end in violence because she was Indigenous. “Indigenous women and girls are four times more likely to experience violence in their lifetime and 2.5 times more likely to have their lives cut short due to violence than non-Indigenous women and girls,” she said. “I am not prepared to shrug off Bobby’s loss as an unfortunate random event.” Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook said the city
is working on its own as well as with the federal and provincial governments as it attempts to cope with a high number of violent crimes that have taken place in the community recently. “We need to make our town safe again,” she said. “We will get this under control. We will take back the night. We will take back our city, our community, Nisichwayasihk, we will take back the whole area.” Hilda Anderson-Pryz of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, who advocates on behalf of missing and murdered Indigenous women and their families, said the words of the politicians need to be backed up by action. “This has been happening for decades,” she said. “We need to change that. We need to bond together regardless of our race or where we came from. Bobby was vulnerable, she needed supports. There were many systems that failed Bobby. If those systems had been there for her we don’t know what would be happening today. We need to come together to ensure we lobby for those supports that Bobby needed. If we don’t do that we’re going to continue having statistics, our statistics are going to keep climbing. When one of sisters falls, we all fall.”
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Ashton took most votes in student mock election, as she did in the real one BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER
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One of my priorities for the upcoming session in the legislature will be to advocate for increased funding for education in the North. Education is one of the major stepping stones in providing a better future for all. If our children have STIMATE the best education possible, they will be Section better equipped on NBN Careers to promote socio-economic growth for our communities and to achieve their own personal dreams for success. To achieve excellence, adequate funding must be available to allow school districts to make choices based on regional and student needs rather
than “making due with what limited resources we have”. Whenever I am out door Prepared by the REP. Glen HR ADWORKS knocking I hear concerns Service Team DESIGNER Carly PROOFED Danielle.Adams@leg.gov.mb.ca from parents over class Glen ESTIMATED size. The removal of the Glen “20 kid cap” has made SENT Glen it more difficult for both Danielle Adams All prices exclude taxes teachers and students. The Prices do not include 5% GST Pallister government has Insertion Date Ad Size are currentlyPrice waiting for though, they made an ignored that smaller Oct proof 25, 2019 2 col x portable 4.125 $0.00 Port- absolute cut to education classrooms. class sizes gives teachers ables provide $0.00 a short-term funding by a million dollars more one-on-one time with solution to shortages of last year alone. If this trend $0.00 students, which significant- classroom space, but the continues, our children will $0.00 ly benefits their learning. portables should have been be lacking the essential ma$0.00 Last week I had the in place for the start of the terials and environments PRICE $0.00 honour of visiting withTOTAL school year and, more im- they need in order to thrive. the Grade 8 students at portantly, they are not a Now with the current Wapanohk Community long-term solution. Sadly education review underSchool in Thompson who
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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 Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 – Or Until Filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-069 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-069 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process
way parents and teachers fear what other cuts are to education will come from the Pallister government. The minister of education has not ruled out the idea of amalgamating school districts. This would have a negative impact on the education system as a whole because it would lead to a reduced focus on the specific needs unique to their particular community which could result in children not getting the best out of their K-12 experience. In addition, provincewide bargaining for teachers will
make it more challenging to recruit certified teachers for the north, where we already struggle to retain staff. We all know that we need more investments towards education in the North. The Pallister government’s failure to provide that investment fails our society as a whole and our children in particular. My colleagues of the North, our critic of education, and I will work for you to shine light on the government’s current cuts to education and any changes that are to come.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: AGENCY WIDE LOCATION: WINNIPEG OR THOMPSON Position: Child Abuse Coordinator One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Director of Winnipeg Services or Director of Services (North) the Child Abuse Coordinator is responsible for reviewing reports of alleged child abuse, providing consultation in the investigation and management of child abuse cases and working with the Joint Northern Child Abuse Committee. This position arranges, attends and facilitates child abuse committee meetings and acts as a resource to agency workers and case managers to ensure all referrals of child maltreatment are appropriately investigated. The Child Abuse Coordinator must be knowledgeable and have a strong understanding of The Child and Family Services Act and Child Abuse Regulations. Qualifications: · Bachelor of Social Work Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ child welfare experience · Strong commitment to community based service delivery · Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues · Proficiency with the 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 knowledge of the issues/needs of First Nation northern communities · Demonstrated competence in providing consultation to professionals · Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Excel and Outlook Requirements: · Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle · Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract · Adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information Working Conditions: · Fast paced environment child welfare environment Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-062R on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-062R 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 1M7 Fax: (204) 790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).
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ob Opportunity: CEO/ Executive Director Are you looking for work? Are you looking for a change? Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking qualified individuals to fill the he Executive Director/CEO the key management of The Juniper Centre. The Executive JuniperisCentre is looking for staffleader to support individuals rector/CEO is responsible forinoverseeing administration, plan of positions: our day andthe residential programs.programs and strategic following e organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The Dispatcher – Jordan’s Principle (Term) Fulltime/Casual positions available. osition reports directly to the Board of Directors. Event Planner you are looking for a and fulfilling gratifying career, he Juniper Centre wasIfestablished in 1975 is a and Non-Profi t Organization that supports over Home Care Nurse come join our Juniper Centre Team. 0 adults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Juniper Midwife We offer a rewarding work environment with competitive entre employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students. The pay Juniper Centre has an Quality & Safety Coordinator – HR (Term) and benefits. We are willing to train, so no previous experience is perating budget of $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres. RN Case Coordinator – Home Care (Term) necessary. If you are compassionate and hard-working Telehealth Clinical Technician this might be the place for you!
The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check,25, and adhere Friday, October 2019 to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. Qualifications: t Grade 12 education or equivalent t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association t Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred t Ability to speak Cree an asset For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.
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ENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: www.nrha.ca Positions are open until filled. Please contact us to obtain a complete Prior to employment: must have clean criminal record check, positive reference not be the Adult Abuse Registry. job posting prior to applying. Board Governance: Works with checks board and in order toon fulfi ll the organization mission. will beThe given to the Centre applicants have athat high supports school Responsible Priority for leading Juniper in who a manner and guides the Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager diploma and a class five driver’s license. organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. Opaskwayak Health Authority youcommunicating are interested please drop off a resume at 108 Rd in a timely and ResponsibleIffor effectively with the Board andNelson providing, Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Attn: daymanager@junipercentre.org Glacier Media Group is growing. accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Check our job board If you require more information informed decisions. Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIALâ€? regularly for the latest openings: Call Sabrina Norman 677-2970 ext.1 note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Financial Performance and Viability: resources nancial Or drop Develops by the Juniper Centre.sufficient to ensure the fiPlease www.glaciermedia.ca/careers ealth of the organization. Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Juniper Centre, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect JOB POSTING JOB POSTING the financial condition of the organization. RESIDENTIAL WORKER RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipatesCARE operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource One utilization, and maintenance of the organization Full-Time (1.0) Permanent Position in a One Part-Time (0.4) Weekend Position positive financial position. (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support Juniper ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Start date Nov. 12, 2019 ending June 28, 2020 Centre’s mission. Eaglewood Addictions Centre—THOMPSON MB ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is 90 Princeton Drive Eaglewood Addictions Centre, THOMPSON, MB lfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach. Responsible for implementation of Juniper Centre’s programs that carry out the organization’s 90 Princeton Drive This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning mission and the VPA. and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning ResponsibleManitoba. for strategic planning to ensure Juniper Centre canacross successfully fulfiby ll providing addictions AFM contributes to the healththat andthe resilience of Manitobans the province and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout its Mission into the and future. services supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions Responsibleservices for the enhancement of Juniper Centre’s image by being active and visible in the and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us. services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations. Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us. Organization Operations. Oversees implements ensure that the These positions require and a commitment to aappropriate client centredresources philosophytoand approach to the development and Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. perations of thesupport organization are appropriate. of AFM programs and client services. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and Responsible effective administration of Juniper Centre operations. The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: support of AFM programs and client services. Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff. • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered and friendly manner. into and on behalf of the organization. • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. and friendly manner. Five or more• years senior nonprofi t management experience Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, • Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. decision-making and reporting decisions within the role. • Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and in reciprocal learning decisions within the role. task facilitationexperiences with colleagues and supervisors. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning • Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings. Ability to convey a vision of Juniper Centre’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers experiences with colleagues and supervisors. and donors • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. • Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. • Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad Skills to collaborate and motivate board members volunteers • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. range ofwith challenging circumstances; think clearlyand andother stay focused under pressure. Strong written and oral communication skills • Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad Responsibilities: range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Ability to interface and engage volunteer and donor • Provide support anddiverse be present where clients are. groups Responsibilities: Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff • Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building.
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• speaking Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way. Strong public ability • Conduct facility orientations. • Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings. ob Responsibilities: • Performing light housekeeping/maintenance. Planning and operation of annual budget. Responsible for reporting to the appropriate • Building security duties. governing bodies. • Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies. Establishing• employment andmaterials. administrative policies and procedures for all functions and Copying program for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofi • Responding to telephone calls. t. Serving as the Juniper Centre’s primary spokesperson • Documentation according to role requirements. to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. Qualifications: Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the province and utilize those• relationships to strategically enhance the Juniper Centre’s Mission. Grade 12 education. Report to and work closely with of the Board and of Directors seek in their involvement policy related employment • Suitable combination education experienceto working a residential facility,inaddictions decisions, fundraising andand/or to increase thework. overall visibility of the agency throughout the region. experience volunteer • Experiencewith working from a client centred perspective. Supervise, collaborate organization staff. • Excellent skills. Strategic planning andinterpersonal implementation. • The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment. Oversee organization Board and committee meetings. • An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. Oversee marketing and other communications • Valid CPR-C with AED training and Firstefforts. Aid certification are required prior to beginning work. 0. Review contracts for services. • Knowledge of the addictions field is required. 1. Working collaboratively with the union. • Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: 2. Other dutiesThe as Competencies assigned by the Board of Directors. • Adaptability/Flexibility ommensurate with experience and other qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. • Client Centred Service ome join our team! • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication mail resumes and Criminal Record Checks no later than Nov 10, 2017, 4pm to: Rachel Templeton • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism eo@junipercentre.org • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification. It is AFM’s practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #: 2019-135 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable. Closing Date: November 01, 2019 at 4:30 pm Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca
• Provide support and be present where clients are. • Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building. • Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way. • Conduct facility orientations. • Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings. • Performing light housekeeping/maintenance. • Building security duties. • Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies. • Copying program materials. • Responding to telephone calls. • Documentation according to role requirements. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. Qualifications:
• Grade 12 education. • Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work. • Experience working from a client centred perspective. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment. • An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. • Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work. • Knowledge of the addictions field is required. • Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • • • • • • • • •
Adaptability/Flexibility Client Centred Service Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness Effective Communication Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Planning and Organizing Teamwork and Cooperation Crisis Intervention Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency It is AFM’s practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #: 2019-137 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable. Closing Date: November 01, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES JOB POSTING Casual COOK 1 ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre in Thompson, MB 90 Princeton Drive This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us. Reporting to the Residential Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for preparing and cooking meals for clients at Eaglewood Addictions Centre in Thompson. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision, and support of AFM programs and services. Hours of work will normally be 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position requires the ability to work weekends. Cooks will work as members of the team and demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for clients. • The ability to balance his/her needs with the needs of clients, other staff persons, and those of the organization. • Ability to model, teach and create opportunities for clients to enhance their interpersonal, problem solving, emotional management and daily living skills. • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely, and flexible manner. • Ability to contribute to an effective, positive team environment through an appreciation for an inter-disciplinary approach, solution focused problem solving, and open, direct communication. • A strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. Responsibilities: • Adhering to menu plan and recommended food portions. • Prepares or assists in the preparation of meals for residential clients with an emphasis on nutrition, freshness, attractiveness and variety. • Assists in preparation of meals for clients with special dietary requirements. • Assists in menu planning and recipe development, utilizing standard metric recipes. • May be responsible for checking supplies and groceries received in the work area. • Assists in the cleaning of the kitchen area and general maintenance of equipment and inventory control. • May participate on committees, teams or work groups at the local, regional, provincial or national level. • Abides by the AFM’s Code of Professional Practice and maintains professional conduct at all times. • Communicates effectively with clients, staff, suppliers and general public. • Responsible for fully cooperating in efforts to improve client safety and eliminating potential risks by adhering to food preparation in accordance with Food Safe guidelines. • Responsible for supporting and following established Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures. • Responsible for protecting the health and well-being of staff, clients, visitors and community by following established infection prevention and control policies and procedures. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Completion of a recognized cooking course at the technical or community college level. • Good knowledge and experience with the principles of quantity cooking especially for vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, baked goods. • Good knowledge and experience with food service sanitation standards, kitchen safety, and personal hygiene. • Must be physically capable of performing duties assigned including the ability to lift and carry weights of up to 40 lbs. • Good communication skills to work in a therapeutic environment. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Valid CPR and First Aid is an asset. • Food Handlers Certificate required. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. • The incumbent must have the ability to deal effectively with staff and clients. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. • Knowledge of the addictions field is an asset. • Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Cook 1 opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Crisis Intervention • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Client Service Orientation It is AFM’s practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #: Salary Range: Closing Date: Submit Cover Letter: and Resume to:
2019-136 $16.54 to $19.37 an hour (under review) November 01, 2019 Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Eaglewood Addictions Centre 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca
ST. JAMES ANGLICAN 10 Caribou • 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper • 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree Rd • 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Mel Versluis Associate Youth Pr Colton Murphy Associate Children’s Pr Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye • 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday School 9:45 am Coffee Time at 10:30 am Service at 11:00 am
ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Dr • 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel 11 am Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Mario Buscio 328 Thompson Dr N • 677-4457 Sunday school 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr S • 778-8037 11 am Service LUTHERAN–UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON 52 Caribou Rd • 677-4495 10:30 am Sunday service LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay • 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00 pm. LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road
Financial Clerk Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Families, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 35604 Closing Date: November 5, 2019 Salary Range: $41,212 to $47,283 per year plus remoteness allowance The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar term, regular, full-time and part-time positions in the Thompson office and will remain in effect for 12 months Conditions of Employment: • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada • Must produce a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check Qualifications: • Experience performing clerical/administrative functions including accounts payable, data entry, word-processing, reception duties and the tracking and distribution of files • Effective organizational and time management skills, including the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines • Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy when drafting, formatting, entering, editing and proofing • Experience with applying policies, procedures and regulations Duties: Reporting to the Administrative Officer, the Financial Clerk position is responsible for the processing of financial and administrative documents pertaining to the various programs within Families Northern Region’s operations. The successful candidate is required to understand and follow policies and procedures of the Government of Manitoba to ensure fiscal and administrative responsibility within the programs and operations of the office. They will also have working knowledge of financial and administrative software programs and other general office duties to support the region and fellow staff. For more information please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs Apply to: Advertisement No. 35604 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Service Centre 4 Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9 Phone: 204-945-7518 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.
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GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd • 677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting–Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 83 Copper Rd Everyone welcome Sundays at 10 am For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit churchofjesuschrist.org
THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr • 677-3658 Worship services 11 am Sunday BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver • 778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 am Sunday evening service 7:00 pm Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 pm
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Friday, October 25, 2019
Wine is fine but whisky’s quicker: it’s the north’s favourite liquor BY ERIC WESTHAVER
FLIN FLON REMINDER
A recent investigation by the Winnipeg Free Press has proved that, apparently, Northern Manitobans really like their whisky. Information obtained by the Free Press through a freedom of information request with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has revealed the biggest-selling item in each of Manitoba’s 63 Liquor Marts. Three of the four northern-based Liquor Mart locations report higher sales of whisky than any other form of alcohol. Shoppers in Flin Flon and The Pas preferred the 1.75 litre bottle ahead of other options, while more buyers in Thompson seem to prefer the 750 millilitre size. The sole aberration in the north can be found in Churchill, which reported its
highest-selling item as the classic Canadian two-four case of lager beer. Vodka was reported as the highest-selling product at 29 Liquor Mart stores, with beer following in second with 19 stores reporting either beer or light beer as their biggest seller. Of the 29 locations reporting the highest sales of vodka, only five are located outside Winnipeg. Other top-selling alcohol types include sherry, the most purchased liquor at the Hargrave and Ellice store in Winnipeg, and some forms of wine. Individual bottles of cabernet sauvignon were the biggest seller at Winnipeg’s Kenaston store, while shoppers in the provincial capital’s Tuxedo neighbourhood appear to enjoy a 750 millilitre bottle of pinot grigio above all other choices.
Nickel Belt News file photo Whisky, seen here in an RCMP photo after an alcohol seizure by Wabowden RCMP, is the best-selling type of alcohol in Liquor Marts in The Pas, Flin Flon and Thompson
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