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Advance polling station 100 kilometres away irks Lynn Lake mayor BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

When you live at the end of a highway in Northern Manitoba, you’re used to driving a long way to perform tasks that other Canadians can take for granted, but the mayor of Lynn Lake is upset that residents of that town must make a 200-kilometre round-trip journey if they wish to vote in advance polls for the Oct. 19 federal election. Lynn Lake Mayor James Lindsay, writing as a private citizen for his blog at http://election42.blogspot.ca/, said that the advance poll location was brought to his attention by a friend of his wife’s after they had received their voter information cards (VIC) in the mail. “At that point, I dug out my own VIC and sure enough, my Advance Poll location was listed as, ‘Leaf Rapids Town Centre, Leaf Rapids.’ Here’s the thing: We do not live in Leaf Rapids. We live

in Lynn Lake ... 100km northwest of Leaf Rapids. This strikes me as a little bit of a journey. Likewise, it’s a bit of a journey for a number of people who already know that they will be unable to be in Lynn Lake on Election Day.” Lindsay’s Twitter inquiries to Elections Canada led to him being advised to contact his local Elections Canada ofﬁce. “I called the Toll-Free number on my VIC to see if there was anyone at the other end of the phone who could shed some light on this matter. The four different people I spoke to at the Elections Canada Ofﬁce in Thompson (330km away) were sympathetic, but were of limited assistance. The decision to have a single advance polling location 100km away from Lynn Lake was, according to them, not their decision. They suggested that I apply for a mail-in ballot, and also directed me to the Elections Canada website for further contact information regarding

‘who’ made the decision to have the only advance poll 100km away from a community of about 700 people.” According to the Elections Act, electoral district returning officers establish advance polling districts consisting of one or more polling divisions and establish advance polling stations in each of those districts. Returning officers may, with the permission of the chief electoral officer, combine two advance polling districts into one or change an advance polling station’s location in response to requests, but those requests must be made within four days of the election writ being issued, which is long before most voters will learn where the advance poll is to be located. Advance polling stations are usually in wheelchairaccessible locations but may be established in locations without such access if no such premises are available. The Leaf Rapids Town Centre location of the ad-

vance polling station does not offer wheelchair access, according to the Elections Canada website. Lindsay wrote in his blog that advance polling locations have been established in Lynn Lake in previous federal elections. He has also ﬁled a formal complaint about the situation with Elections Canada, which reads: “Advance polling for my Riding (ChurchillKeewatinook Aski) at Poll 007 is located 100km away in another community at Poll 601. All voters who require the need to vote in the Advance Poll may have no access to this location as there is no public transportation between the Town of Lynn Lake and the Town of Leaf Rapids. “In the past, Advance Polls have been available to citizens of the Town Of Lynn Lake and The Town of Leaf Rapids locally. The requirement to now undergo a 200km round-trip journey to vote in the Advance Poll is an affront to our Constitutionally

Guaranteed Democratic Rights and places us at an unfair disadvantage simply because of our geographic location. The deadline for the ability for myself and numerous other citizens of my community to vote by other means is shrinking rapidly and may end up disenfranchising myself and numerous other qualiﬁed voters. I would like Elections Canada to immediately change this decision and provide an Advance Polling Station within the Town of Lynn Lake.” Lindsay is also encouraging other concerned voters to register their own complaints about the advance polling location. He also notes on his blog that Cranberry Portage voters must not only make a 90-kilometre trip if they wish to vote in an advanced poll but that they must also travel that 180 kilometres round-trip in order to cast a ballot on election day.

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Churchill hero receives another honour BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Bill Ayotte of Churchill, who used a shovel to save a woman from an attacking polar bear in 2013, has another medal to add to his collection after being awarded a Carnegie Medal Sept. 24. Ayotte was one of 22 Americans and Canadians presented the medals, which are awarded to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree

while saving or trying to save someone’s life. The medals, awarded by the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Carnegie Hero Fund, also come with a financial grant for the recipient or their survivors. The fund has awarded 60 medals in 2015 and 9,797 since being established by industrialist-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1904. Ayotte previously received a Star of Courage,

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Canada’s second-highest decoration for bravery, from Gov.-Gen. David Johnston in May and the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, one of Manitoba’s highest honours, last October for his actions. Ayotte, 69 at the time, grabbed a shovel and began hitting the bear when it attacked Erin Greene on Nov. 1, 2013, distracting it long enough for her to escape. The bear then mauled him and neighbours shot at the bear to chase it away.

He was hospitalized for a week with injuries including extensive lacerations and a nearly severed ear but recovered fully.

Churchill’s Bill Ayotte, seen here during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa in May, has been awarded a Carnegie Medal for saving a woman being attacked by a polar bear in the Hudson Bay port town in November 2013.

On October 6, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. there will be an upgrade to the existing software on the telephone server at the Thompson General Hospital.

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During this upgrade, Thompson General Hospital will experience a telephone outage starting at 11:59 p.m. on October 6, 2015. The outage is anticipated to take 1 hour, but could potentially be longer. During the outage, all calls to the Thompson General Hospital (204-677-2381) will automatically be transferred to a cell phone which will be housed in the Admitting Department. Any calls that are not an emergency will be asked to call back. The Northern Health Region regrets any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

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The Northern Health Region clinic located in the Thompson Plaza installed four check-in kiosks this past August. The cost of these kiosks were funded 100 per cent by the Manitoba Access Network with in-kind work being completed by NHR staff for the installation. Shamilla Thethy, clinic manager and JoAnne Lutz, primary care clinic director, say the main purpose of this project was to decrease wait times for people who have appointments booked at the clinic and alleviate the long line-ups that have been occurring at the reception area. The kiosks are only to be used by persons who have a medical appointment booked and they must have three identifiers with them which include their nine-digit peronsal health identification number (PHIN), their date of birth and the four last digits of their phone number that is on file at the clinic. Reception staff are nearby and will assist if anyone is having a problem getting their information in the kiosk. Staff at the clinic have been tracking the usage of the kiosks and collecting feedback from the users and in the two months since the installation 82 per cent of those surveyed advised they were satisfied with the kiosks and felt they improved the check in process with regard to wait time. Eighty-five per cent of those surveyed advised they will continue using the kiosks when visiting the clinic. Concerns expressed by users were that the font size was too small and the machines were too low. Staff are addressing these concern by making the font larger and two of the kiosks will soon be raised on a pedestal . Kiosks will also be installed in clinics located in The Pas and Flin Flon.

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Libertarian candidate wants power to revert to the people BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Former Flin Flonner Zachary Linnick knows he isn’t likely to end up as a Member of Parliament following the Oct. 19 federal election but he hopes to raise people’s awareness of a different political vision while simultaneously crossing one item off his bucket list. “Our leader has stated that getting elected would be nice but we’re about raising conversation and changing people’s ideas and viewpoints,” says Linnick, the Libertarian Party of Canada candidate for the Churchill-Keewatinook Aski riding who’s vying for a seat against the NDP’s Niki Ashton, Rebecca Chartrand of the Liberals, August Hastmann of the Green Party and the Conservatives’ Kyle Mirecki. Linnick was born in Flin Flon and lived there until age 17. He then attended the University of Manitoba, earning a bachelor of arts degree in political studies. He lived in Calgary from 2011 to 2013 before returning to Winnipeg and getting married. He is the father of ﬁve-month-old twins and works for the Canada Border Services Agency. Running for elected ofﬁce is something Linnick says he’s always wanted to do. “I always wanted to run in an election, just something on my bucket list, just to say we live in a democracy, I wanted to participate in it and I’ve been given that chance,” he says. Linnick is one of 71 candidates running across the country for the Libertarians, and says the party is about reducing the centralizing role that Ottawa plays and putting decisionmaking back into the hands

of the people who are the main financial contributors to the government. “People have a genuine interest in their ridings and I just feel there is a lot of discussion about things and ideas but I feel it’s very far removed from the actual constituents and ridings because everything’s on a national grand scale and they make one big promise and your riding might fit into that and you’ll get a small piece of that pie but that’s about as big as the discussion gets these days,” he says. “We want to give power back to the provinces and give power back to communities. Money goes to Ottawa and then it slowly makes its way back down to communities and we want to keep money in communities, thereby allowing people to make decisions locally. If there’s something going on that people want to make a choice to spend their money on that’s all up to them. We don’t know how to run people’s lives. We don’t know what’s best for people and in our democratic system if 50 plus one per cent of people vote for one system, 49 per cent of people - I don’t want to say suffer, but don’t get what they want for four years. We believe if you want to live a certain lifestyle or ideal, that’s your choice as long as you don’t do any harm to a person or affect their property.” Linnick’s campaign is the definition of low-key: his home is his campaign headquarters, his wife is his official agent and his primary way of reaching out to voters is decidedly 21st-century. “Social media pretty much 100 per cent,” Linnick says. “It was never my plan to run a full campaign.

I would love to get out and meet people and just listen to them and see what their concerns are but I’m just at a place in my life where my focus right now is my family. Voter turnout in Canada is low. I’m more than happy to talk to anyone. Young people are on the Internet. To engage old people you have to go through old-style media and so you just have to pick and choose your battles and I’m sure the big parties have campaign strategies for each riding and so on and so forth but I just want to have a discussion. I just want to challenge ideas and engage people.” The early election call had Linnick worried about the financial impact it could have, since he’s on leave from his job during the campaign, but he found out that he didn’t have to stop working until he had officially filed his nomination with Elections Canada. “I was very grateful for that because I had originally slated about four weeks off of work but when they called the election so far in advance it would have been a lot of lost wages for myself so I was glad I could still work it both ways,” he says. The Libertarians won’t be making any big spending promises to Canadians, which Linnick notes are a sort of illusion anyways, saying 48 cents of every dollar of government revenue comes from personal income taxes. “Whether you agree with the party’s stance or not, they can promise as much money as they want because they know Canadians are footing half the bill,” Linnick says. “In the system we live in you can promise the world to someone when they don’t realize

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Christianity a community of relationships Spiritual Thoughts kingleslie@commstream.net

Rev. LeslieElizabeth King

We can be alone as a Christian, but we can’t be a Christian alone. Jesus invites all people to be their best selves; the people God intends them to be. Those of us who accept the invitation and commit ourselves to living according to the way of Jesus (which was called the Way long before it was

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called Christianity) today call ourselves Christian. We often think of our life as a Christian as one in which all we need to do is to follow rules for good behaviour, or be baptized. Going to the church at Christmas and Easter, for baptism, weddings, and funerals is all most people are willing to do. As a minister in Thompson for 19 years well over 300 families came to the church for these ceremonies but most of them never come to the regular Sunday worship services. It seems as if most people believe that they can be Christians alone. Yet, once we accept the invitation of Jesus we are in a relationship with Jesus and just like we are connected with the friends of our friends on Facebook, so too we are connected with everyone else who is in a relationship with Jesus the original cosmic eternal network! So, while we are invited to be our best self we are not invited only to self-improvement. If all we want is help with selfimprovement there are a lot of other places we can go. Being Christian means being in a community of relationships. Christians believe that God’s Self is a community of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In non-gender speciﬁc language we say the same thing when we say Creator, Saviour, and Sanctiﬁer God is the one who creates all that is including us, who saves us from our worst self and its consequences, and who makes our lives holy and sacred. This is what in church language we call the Doctrine of the Trinity. When we enter into a relationship with Jesus we join that community of God and those who are also in relationship with God. We cannot be a Christian alone. We can say we accept as true things Christians believe without living in the community that gathers around Jesus. Part of the problem we have under-

standing this is the many meanings of the word ‘believe.’ Originally it meant to really love Jesus. Now it also means we accept statements about Jesus to be true. It is also used to mean we trust Jesus. The word faith is the best one to use when we talk about our relationship of trust with Jesus because it does mean that we trust him and is a word that connects more easily to our emotions. The word believe, as it is used today, is more about thinking and connecting with ideas. Perhaps this business of what word we use doesn’t matter to you and there is no reason for me to argue about that as long as each of us knows what word best describes what we are trying to say. So what does it mean when we say we really love Jesus? Can we love someone without staying connected to them? Prayer, singing hymns and gospel songs, dancing for the joy of being loved by God, reading the Bible and other devotional writings are all things we can do by ourselves to stay connected with Jesus. Doing all these things with other people who also love Jesus makes the connection even stronger. We can learn from each other’s spiritual journey. We can share our experiences. Every experience can bring us closer to God no matter what the experience is as long as we ask God to use it for good, either for ourselves or others. When I had cancer it wasn’t a great experience for me but because God helped me through it and I shared my struggle with other people, other people have told me that they beneﬁted. Even more than that, the faith and prayers and practical help other people shared helped me and made all of us stronger. The community of those who love Jesus – the church – strengthened me and made it possible for my body to use the skills of the medical people during

my treatment. The same exchange between experience and support happened when I had trouble with my children, when my grandchildren were apprehended, and when my parents and sister died. The people in the church help each other whatever happens in their lives. This is what being part of the community of Jesus is all about. During the ﬁrst year of my retirement the requirements of the church meant that I should separate myself from the congregation so the people would be ready to welcome a new spiritual leader. I did not go to church on Sundays. Now that a year has passed I am joining them on Sundays to worship God. I know the power of praying with other Christians, of singing with them, and of hearing them share their experiences and faith (because they are preaching now, not me) in a way I didn’t know it when I was preaching. It is a wonderful thing to share that which is most important in my life with others. So I invite everyone who thinks they can be Christian without other Christians, who feels alone, or who wonders what a Christian community really is, to ﬁnd a church where they can pray with others. Don’t be shy. Go. Introduce yourself. Say “Hi, I’m new here. How long have you been coming to this church? What do you like about it?” And those of you who are already in church on a Sunday morning will have an opportunity to share the welcome and hospitality of Jesus with others. Christians live and grow in the community of those who love Jesus. Without the community we weaken and fade away into the dryness of thinking rather than living our faith in God. I hope to sit next to you some Sunday morning. Rev. Leslie-Elizabeth King is the retired minister of the Lutheran-United Church of Thompson.

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Manitoba has most affordable utilities MLA Report ashton@mts.net Steve Ashton Manitoba remains the most affordable province in the country for basic household utilities and auto insurance according to a Deloitte LLP report showing Manitoba families spend $2,100 less per year compared to the national average. Hydro, home heating and auto insurance are top of mind for families when they make their household budget. That is why we have made it law that Manitoba families pay the lowest household utility

bundle in the country. It is part of our commitment to keep life in Manitoba affordable. Conducted by Deloitte LLP, the independent report found Manitobans paid an average of $2,965 for electricity, home heating and auto insurance in the ﬁscal year ending March 31, 2015, the lowest average total in the country. The average across Canada was $5,060 or $2,095 more than in Manitoba. After Manitoba, the next least expensive province

was Quebec, where families pay $599 more on average than in Manitoba. Families in Ontario pay $8,140 on average for these basic services, the highest in Canada and $5,175 more than families in Manitoba. The lower rates didn’t just happen. They are the results of the fact that we have low-cost, publicly owned utilities. Since 2012, by law the ﬁnance minister is required to submit a report each year showing the comparative costs of a utility bundle of electricity, natural gas and auto insurance rates for each province. Our government has committed to Manitoba families to keep the utility bundle the cheapest in Canada. That is why we have continued to reject the privatization of our utilities like Autopac and Hydro.

Incumbent throws down debate challenge BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Churchill NDP MP Niki Ashton wants the other candidates seeking to capture the expanded ChurchillKeewatinook Aski riding in the Oct. 19 federal election to put up their best arguments in real time. “As a northerner, I believe that people across our region have the right to hear from those that are running to represent us,” said Ashton in a Sept. 30 press release.

“I am challenging all four of the registered candidates running to represent Churchill-Keewatinook Aski to a debate before Oct. 19. While efforts have been made to host debates, other campaigns have not stepped up.” Ashton, who won the Chruchill riding in 2008 and 2011, is up against Liberal Rebecca Chartrand, Green Party candidate August Hastmann, Libertarian Party of Canada candidate

Zachary Linnick (see article on Page 3) and Kyle Mirecki, who represents the Conservative party. “I realize that some candidates live in Winnipeg, and attending a debate in our north means coming into the riding,” said Ashton, one of two Churchill-Keewatinook Aski candidates who reside in the riding. “The fact remains that shying away from a debate means shying away from northern people on the issues that matter.”

September scenery Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Vipan Sikri and Jacqueline Grieves Shots from Thompson, above, and Tataskweyak Cree Nation, below, capture the colours of a Northern Manitoba autumn.

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Seminar will offer tips for successful crowdfunding campaigns At a time when the global economy is shaking, and businesses are nervous about their future, there comes an apparent solution for many here in Northern Manitoba, in the way of crowdfunding. This term is foreign to many of us, as it has only been recently that the federal and provincial governments have made changes to legislation that allows Manitobans to participate in this alternative funding source. Crowdfunding provides a structured and organized method of presenting your ďŹ nance-dependent projects to a wider audience. It is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via a campaign comprised of advertising, marketing, the Internet, and social media. This process has helped many businesses, musicians, filmmakers, charities and other ventures successfully raise

funds and foster awareness. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to this process than simply telling your friends and/or people on the Internet about your project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be fooledâ&#x20AC;? said Rodney Frost, a local entrepreneur and the host of a seminar being put on at the Letkemann Theatre this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not a get rich quick scheme, and many crowdfunding ventures have failed because they did not research what is entailed and what not to do when crowdfunding.â&#x20AC;? Done right, however, crowdfunding can be an extremely effective fundraising method. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crowdfunding is an access point to greater amounts of monies than we currently have in our region. On top of that, every local project is competing with every sports team, wedding social, and local charity that is manning a bingo table in the mall, and other businesses . . . for what monies there are.â&#x20AC;?

Crowdfunding started in 2008 and has been steadily climbing in popularity, to the point where it has passed venture capital as the number one funding source available. To date, it has become a $65 billion industry, and Manitobans are now able to get a piece of the pie. What is great about it is that anyone can crowdfund if given the right information to host their own campaign. The seminar is designed to give you that base information, so that you can decide if you want/ need to crowdfund your passion. Frost explains why heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s putting on this seminar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was looking for extended funding for my own project about a year ago,â&#x20AC;? said Frost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then in April of this year I spotted a newspaper article announcing that four provinces had recently been given the approval through legislation to participate in crowdfunding for start-up companies, with Manitoba

being one of those.â&#x20AC;? But awareness of the practice wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever I mentioned crowdfunding to people locally, I typically got the same response - what is crowdfunding? I soon realized it was easier for me to get everyone in a room and explain it once, than to keep repeating myself.â&#x20AC;? Crowdfunding has been used locally in Thompson, but on a limited scale. As Frost put it, you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a lot of funds to put your cat through university, but you could get people to support efforts such as the humane society, the Boreal Discovery Centre, Spirit Way, or goodwill projects such as raising money for medical costs for sick children. Businesses can expand their operations are fund a new innovation. Frost explained that most people in this region are connected to some organization or group with a great passion that needs funding. The trick

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providing everyone who attends with a package of resources, links to information, and even a free course on how to crowdfund successfully,â&#x20AC;? says Frost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see everyone there that should be there. But at least those who are there will have an advantage, and maybe even an alternative to riding a bingo table in the mall.â&#x20AC;?

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Former Snow Laker still has a love for the water Living in Snow Lake, the water is very important to us all. We reside next to the lake, so in summers we routinely gravitate to activities such as swimming, boating and ﬁshing. That was no doubt the case for Bryson Foy while a resident here, but his closeness to the water has evolved since leaving the community as a youngster. He now sits literally inches from the surface during most days throughout his active and exciting summers. Foy, the son of Stephanie Jeffrey and Neal Foy, is a bright and focused 15-year-old. He’s also a sailor, but not the swab the deck, or walk the plank type some might associate with the term. He’s a 2.4 Metre sailor … and a pretty darn good one from all indications! Contacted via email at his home in Winnipeg, young Foy had just returned from the Canadian 2.4 Nationals in Victoria, B.C., where he placed seventh. He explained that his involvement in sailing began several years ago through his participation in Sea Cadets, but later blossomed during a visit to Gimli. “I was at the marina in Gimli and I was talking to the sailing coach for Sail Manitoba,” said Foy. “She asked me to join her team.” He joined the Manitoba sailing team

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson last year and now he sails with both the Sea Cadets and the Manitoba sailing team. The boat Foy normally sails is called a 2.4 Metre. He says that it is a oneperson boat that the sailor sits inside of. “It has a four ft. long keel and is super heavy (650 lbs), usually need a crane to get it in and out of the water,” he said. “This cuts down on the number of places I can sail it. They told me that it is unsinkable but I have almost sunk it twice this year.” He has also sailed crafts called the 420, Echo, 29er and FJ. Foy notes that the mast on the 2.4 Metre is delicate and is 4.65 metres tall. The main sail and jib sail cover combined area of 7.5 sq. metres. “They often get damaged taking it in and out of the water,” he said. “The draft (how far it sits in the water) is one metre.” He says the boat he sails was made in Sweden. Asked if the sport was pricey, Foy says that at a cost of $15,000, the 2.4

Metre is an expensive purchase. “Many people do have to buy their own boats, but I sail one that belongs to Sail Manitoba,” he said. “The travel is what costs a lot, and to train. My mom often works bingos for Sailing Manitoba to cover some of the expenses.” It appears that the training the young man does has paid off. The past year was his ﬁrst period of full competition; as a result he was named top 2.4 sailor in Manitoba. “This year I trained in a lot of different places: Pelican Lake, Gimli, Victoria Beach, Regina, Kelowna, Comox, and Victoria,” Foy said. “I competed in May in the season opening regatta and placed third in Regina and I competed in July in the Western Canadians and placed fourth. Most recently in the Nationals in Victoria (Sept. 12-13), I placed seventh.” Foy says his goal is to place in the 2017 Canada Summer games. “I would like to become the top 2.4 sailor

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Stephanie Jeffrey Bryson Foy in his 2.4 sailboat during the Western Canadians in Comox, B.C. this past summer. in Canada,” he adds. Asked to explain what he really enjoys about sailing, the young man’s views are well thought out and as deep as the water he sails in. “I enjoy the fact that I get to be a problem solver,” said Foy. “It is very competitive, but not the way that other sports are. This sport is mentally challenging and even allows people with disabilities to race; it is not always about how fast you can do things. (Foy, has a congenital limb deﬁciency, which has left him without an arm below his left elbow.) When I am out on the water I am

thinking about what the other participants are doing and how I can learn from them, or beat them or even cut them off, so they can’t beat me. I am always thinking about strategy and how I can work to stay in front of people. I am always analysing wind speed and direction, and looking for wind shifts and being prepared for waves, gusts, swirls (only in the ocean), and other sailors.” It appears Bryson Foy has the right stuff to sail his way to victory … and there’s no doubt he’ll make a few waves in doing it. Bryson Foy is the grand-

son of Snow Lake residents Mike and Janet Botton and Sylvia and Garry Zamzow. When he isn’t sailing he is quite involved in school. This year he’s entering a Grade 10 French Immersion program at Miles Macdonell School in Winnipeg and hopes to someday earn a degree in engineering. He also hopes to eventually become a sailing coach and pass on much of what he’s been taught. If you would like to read more on the sport of sailing, check out the latest stories on the sailing Manitoba site, Canada24mr.com, and the Sail Canada website.

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302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY & Dry cleaners. Coveral & mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. 9nb-tfn-nb

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NOW HIRING Second level to red seal plumbers. Benefit package available, requires driver’s licence. mrplumb@mts.net. 204 677-2013 37nb-TFN-nb

Canada’s # 1 casual dining restaurant brand is looking for personable and energetic

Servers, Kitchen Staff, Daytime Delivery Drivers and Host/Hostesses Requirements: • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Excellent guest service skills • Performance driven We will consider candidates with or without hospitality experience Apply in person with a resume at: 4 Moak Crescent Thompson

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183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 FAX: 204-677-4087

Looking for full and part time kitchen helper and an additional part time cook. Apply at the front desk.

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McKay Chevrolet is accepting applications for a Parts advisor. If you are looking for a rewarding career, this might be what you have been waiting for. Starting wage is $13.00 plus incentives. Previous experience would be a deǞnite asset but not required. We offer the most modern facility in the north, factory training and very competitive pay plan. If you want a career and not just a job, join the McKay team. Please drop oǏ resume or apply in person to John Lougheed. 39nb-1-nb

PART TIME NANNY OR Daycare Required Requiring child care 1-2 days per week for two children aged 3 and 11 months beginning in October. Seeking an affectionate and nurturing individual who has considerable experience caring for young children. Basic knowledge of French would be fantastic, yet not required, as children are francophone. Please contact Julia for more information at 204-962-3835 or by e-mail at couture.julia@gmail. com. 38nb-2-d RAPID CLEANERS is looking for a driver to start as soon as possible. Will train, valid driver’s licence required. Phone 204-778-8393. 39nb-tfnb LOOKING FOR CLASS 3 with air endorsement driver. Fax resume to 204778-4168 or call Jason at 204-6774801. 39nb-2-nb CHICKEN CHEF is looking for 2 certiﬁed cooks. Food handling certiﬁcation required. Applicants should also be reliable and have some experience in the food industry. We are also looking for a delivery driver with their own vehicle and valid driver’s license. Interested candidates can drop off their resume at Chicken Chef. 38nb-2-nb

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501 • HOUSES FOR RENT 4 BEDROOMS, with appliances, available November 1. $1,600 per month plus utilities, no smoking, no pets, 1 year lease with references. Contact Darlene or Lyle at 204-679-0434 or email mulhollandct@gmail.com.

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb

2000 square foot store front space for rent. Comes with garage bay with 10’ x 10’ overhead door. Electric forced air/AC. mrplumb@mts.net. 204-677-2013.

Seasonal Truck Driver The ideal candidate must possess a Class 1 with Air Brakes Driver’s Licence. Drop off resume to: 31 Gay Street Thompson Manitoba 204-677-2304

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2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for Rent One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or ofﬁce Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-6772957 or 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

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JOIN US MONDAY NIGHTS FOR A GAME OR TWO OF 3-BALL! STARTING OCTOBER 5

A por̼ion of the proceeds will be given to the Thompson Humane Society. Details at Pub 55.

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The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for a

PERMANENT BENEFITS CLERK (.50 FTE)/ DISTRICT CLERICAL SUBSTITUTE POSITION (.5FTE) at the School Board Office POSTING: #CL092915001004 The main focus of the position will be managing the benefits program, serving as primary backup to payroll, and providing clerical support within the district. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of formal education in general accounting and attained the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation from the Canadian Payroll Association. Applicants with a combination of work experience and partial qualifications will be considered. A high level of proficiency in working with Microsoft Office and a minimum typing speed of 45 W.P.M. are required. Working knowledge of CIMS software program is an asset. The successful candidate must have a strong sense of organization; the ability to work independently and with demanding deadlines. This position requires strong written and oral communication skills; as well as the ability to work within a team environment. The position will consist of a variety of functions relating to accounting and payroll including, but not limited to, reconciling of accounts, data entry, payroll backup, filing and other duties as assigned. The position will also include working with the staff, students and general public within the district. Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality. Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required. Please visit our website at www.mysterynet.mb.ca to review the job descriptions and complete your online application through “Job Connect”. This posting closes October 9, 2015. We thank all who may apply and advised that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Pub 55 is locally owned and operated. Specials are dine-in only. Prices in e̳fect weekdays at 4 pm, Saturday & Sunday all day. Success for All University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

CULTURAL COORDINATOR ININIWI KISKINWAMAKEWIN CENTRE Classification: Guidance Officer 1 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-097 Closing Date: October 12, 2015

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY

LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Ph: 677-2469 Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan Sunday services @ 7:00pm. 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Light of the North Church 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 7 pm 32 Nelson Road ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 159 Cree Rd. ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Pastor Dave Cook Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 114 Cree R. 677-0160 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton LATTER-DAY SAINTS Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD 126 Goldeye 677-3435 For more information, church tours or Service at 10:30 am home visits call the Missionaries at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 THE SALVATION ARMY, Pastor Murat Kuntel Thompson Corps (Church) Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service 305 Thompson Dr. CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Worship services every Sunday at 11:00 am Pastor Ted Goossen 204-677-3658 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Service Schedule 456 Westwood Dr. S. Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am 3:00 pm Sunday School LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF 7:00 pm Evening service THOMPSON congregations worship at Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 Phone 204-677-4495

IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED Stittco Energy Limited in Thompson, Manitoba requires a

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Full-Ɵme Instructor/Guard Term PosiƟon - Norplex Pool

The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon: The successful candidate will be 18 years of age or older, and must possess Lifesaving Society current NaƟonal Lifeguards Service Award (NLS), Lifesaving Society Instructor (LSI), Standard First Aid and Swim for Life. The candidate must have eīecƟve public relaƟon skills and good communicaƟon skills which prove an ability to give and receive verbal & wriƩen instrucƟons. Preference will be given to those applicants who also possess Instructor Trainer (IT) and NaƟonal Lifeguard Service Award Instructor (NLSI).

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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DuƟes include preparing, teaching and evaluaƟng lessons and classes; safeguarding and supervising pool patrons; cleaning, disinfecƟng and maintaining the pool deck and miscellaneous equipment. Ability to maintain Įtness level to perform duƟes and parƟcipate in schedules. EīecƟvely communicate with the public, supervisors, part-Ɵme staī and parƟcipates in staī training sessions. Other related duƟes as per the job descripƟon. The successful candidate must successfully pass a Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Self-Check. ApplicaƟons will be accepted up to and including Friday, October 9, 2015. Those interested may apply in conĮdence to: Deanna Kondakor, HR 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.

LUTHERAN-UNITED CHURCH, 52 CARIBOU ROAD SAT, OCT 3: 9 am - 1 pm 46 OAK STREET FRI, OCT 2: 4 - 8 pm & SAT, OCT 3: 7 am - 12 pm Miscellaneous household items, fresh garden produce, organic - locally grown onions, beets, potatoes and turnips.

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.

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Careers University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

BACHELOR OF ARTS INSTRUCTOR

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Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: February 2016 to June 2016 St. Theresa Point, Easterville, and Cross Lake, Manitoba Competition No. 15-091 Closing Date: October 9, 2015

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The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career. Environmental Officer 2 Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30870 Closing Date: October 13, 2015 Salary Range: $46,848 - $62,527 per year. Conditions of Employment: s -UST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN #ANADA s -UST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITH PERIODIC OVERNIGHT STAYS s -UST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID &ULL 3TAGE -ANITOBA #LASS DRIVERS LICENCE s 3ATISFACTORY #RIMINAL 2ECORD #HECK Essential: s $EGREE IN %NVIRONMENTAL 3CIENCE 3TUDIES OR RELATED DISCIPLINE WITH RELEVANT WORK experience in an environmental field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be also considered. s !BILITY TO UNDERTAKE COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INSPECTIONS s %XPERIENCE WORKING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND THE EFFECTS THAT CONTAMINATES MAY HAVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH IN EITHER A WORK OR ACADEMIC environment. s %XPERIENCE IN THE EVALUATION ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC DATA AND TECHNICAL REPORTS s %XPERIENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES IN A WORK OR academic environment. s !BILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND DISPLAY INITIATIVE s !BILITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS s %FFECTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %FFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %XPERIENCE WITH -ICROSOFT /FFICE APPLICATIONS OR EQUIVALENT SOFTWARE Desired: s %FFECTIVE #ONFLICT 2ESOLUTION s +NOWLEDGE OF AND OR EXPERIENCE APPLYING RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION IN Manitoba including The Environmental Act, The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, The Ozone Depleting Substances Act, and the Waste Reduction and Prevention Act IN EITHER A WORK OR ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT Duties: Reporting to the District or Regional Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the administration, inspections and enforcement of regulations, licences, orders and permits pertaining to The Environment Act, Contaminated Sites Remediation Act, Dangerous Goods and Handling and Transportation Act, Waste Reduction and Prevention Act, and Ozone Depleting Substances Act.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30870 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300 - 305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3308 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. 7E 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, resumĂŠ and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability. Find out about other current job opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

Community Corrections Worker Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Justice, Community and Youth Corrections, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30713 Closing Date: October 13, 2015 Salary Range: $43,388 - $51,506 per year. Plus remoteness allowance, if applicable. Conditions of Employment: s -UST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN #ANADA s 3ATISFACTORY )NTERNAL 3ECURITY #HECK INCLUDING A #RIMINAL 2ECORD #HECK AND A #HILD AND !DULT !BUSE 2EGISTRY #HECK s ! VALID #LASS -ANITOBA DRIVER S LICENCE OR EQUIVALENT s !BILITY TO TRAVEL s !CCESS TO A PERSONAL VEHICLE s 4HE ABILITY TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS Essential: s $IRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH VULNERABLE OR AT RISK YOUTH AND ADULTS IN A supportive or supervisory role. s 0ROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING SKILLS s %FFECTIVE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS s %FFECTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %FFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %XPERIENCE WORKING INDEPENDENTLY s %XPERIENCE WORKING AS PART OF A TEAM ENVIRONMENT s 0ROFICIENCY IN THE USE OF VARIOUS COMPUTER SOFTWARE INCLUDING -ICROSOFT /FFICE 7ORD %XCEL AND /UTLOOK OR EQUIVALENT APPLICATIONS Desired: s 0OST SECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE 3OCIAL 3CIENCES FIELD OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE s +NOWLEDGE OF !BORIGINAL CULTURE AND HISTORY s 4HE ABILITY TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AT RISK YOUTH AND adults. s +NOWLEDGE OF APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT IDENTIFIED INTERVENTION plans. For a complete listing of qualiďŹ cations and duties, visit www.manitoba.ca/govjobs

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30713 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300 - 305 Broadway 7INNIPEG -" 2 # * 0HONE &AX %MAIL GOVJOBS GOV MB CA 7(%. !00,9).' 4/ 4()3 0/3)4)/. 0,%!3% ).$)#!4% 4(% !$6%24)3%-%.4 .5-"%2 !.$ 0/3)4)/. 4)4,% ). 4(% 35"*%#4 ,).% !.$ /2 "/$9 /& 9/52 %-!), %MPLOYMENT %QUITY IS A FACTOR IN SELECTION !PPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO INDICATE IN THEIR covering letter, resumĂŠ and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability. Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the QUALIFICATIONS 7E THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL be contacted. Find out about other current job opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

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Water and Sewer General Labourer I The City of Thompson invites qualiÄŽed applicants with Level 1 Water DistribuĆ&#x;on and Level 1 Wastewater CollecĆ&#x;on cerĆ&#x;ÄŽcaĆ&#x;on to submit a resume for consideraĆ&#x;on: The successful candidate will be a Grade 12 graduate or equivalent, have experience with plumbing repair or maintenance, ability to work with hand tools; grinders, compressors, ÄŽĆŤngs and pipes. Candidate must be able to communicate eÄŤecĆ&#x;vely with the general public, deal eÄŤecĆ&#x;vely with co-workers and work a variety of shiĹ&#x152;s as required. The duĆ&#x;es include performing construcĆ&#x;on, repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water distribuĆ&#x;on systems, assisĆ&#x;ng in the operaĆ&#x;on, repair and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant, sewage lagoon and liĹ&#x152; staĆ&#x;ons. ApplicaĆ&#x;ons will be accepted up to and including Friday, October 9, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may apply in conÄŽdence to: Deanna Kondakor, HR 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 commiĆŠed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniĆ&#x;es. We are dedicated to supporĆ&#x;ng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliĆ&#x;es.

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Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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JOB POSTING SECRETARY II Permanent Full-Time Position Eaglewood Addictions Centre Northern Area

The incumbent will support the designated leadership team, primarily providing administrative support for the Director and will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Ability to provide a welcoming, safe and supportive atmosphere to all individuals inquiring about our services. • Ability to take initiative in handling routine matters and inquiries, demonstrating analysis of information, common sense and use of past experience to develop possible solutions. • Ensures that the privacy and confidentiality of staff information and client information and relationships are maintained. • Adjusts priorities and work goals as necessary when working under changing or unclear conditions. • Is able to balance multiple duties and tasks effectively and efficiently. • Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides secretarial and administrative support as assigned in a professional manner. This includes responsibility for the formatting and lay out of work, accuracy, proofreading and editing. Handles assigned area job postings. • Compose routine correspondence on own initiative as well as compose non-routine correspondence by direction or within realm of knowledge of work unit. • Develop office procedures to provide efficient services to assigned area. • Ensures that duties are conducted to reflect good communication to staff, clients and the general public. • Be responsible for mail services including the sorting, sending, and maintenance of postage machine. • Participate in special projects as assigned. • Design and maintain filing systems, database record management. • Compile statistics for monthly and annual reports. • Provide reception services for staff, clients and general public including scheduling of client appointments. • Participates in regular office procedures including photocopying, faxing information, answering information requests. • Participate on committees, team or work groups at a local, regional or provincial level. • Abides by the AFM’s Code of Professional Practice and maintains professional conduct at all times. • Responsible for fully cooperating in efforts to improve client safety and eliminating potential risks. • Responsible for supporting and following established Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures. • Responsible for protecting the health and wellbeing of staff, clients, visitors and community by following established infection prevention and control policies and procedures. • Ability to attend to multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. • Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. • Maintaining Outlook Calendar for meeting room bookings • Schedules and sets up for MB Telehealth sessions • Collects program fees • Monitors and orders offices supplies as needed. • Provides secretarial and administrative support services to all program areas in the North. • May Keep record of employee attendance. • May Be responsible for handling area employees’ leave reports. • May Prepare accounts payable information • May Maintain Outlook Calendar for Director. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a recognized business or community college course in the secretarial/office administration area and three (3) years experience and/or a suitable combination of education and experience. Ability to handle a varied workload in an organized and efficient manner. Excellent communication skills including ability to prepare written information for reports and projects. Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently with general direction. Ability to handle reception duties and to deal effectively with staff, clients and the general public. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Ability to handle confidential material. Demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of addictions and mental health an asset. Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Administrative Support opportunity are: • Effective communication • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Adaptability/Flexibility • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Attention to Detail • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster • Analytical Thinking and Decision Making. collaboration and partnership • Client Service Orientation • Planning and Organizing • Continuous Learning It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates Competition #: Salary Range: Closing Date:

2015-063 $36,994 – $42,498 / annum ($19.56- $22.47/ hour) Under Review October 5, 2015

Apply in writing to:

Director, Northern Area 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

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

The world’s aviation industry is benefiting from the operation of a first class Global Aerospace Center for Icing and Environmental Research (GLACIER) in Thompson, Manitoba. MDS AeroTest is managing, operating and maintaining the GLACIER facility, providing employment opportunities for a variety of skill sets, including several disciplines in high-tech aviation. MDS AeroTest is currently hiring for the following positions: MAINTENANCE & SECURITY TECHNICIAN General Responsibilities Performing grounds and building maintenance, facility systems preventative maintenance, as well as ensure complete security of this world-class, outdoor aero-engine test site. CHIEF FACILITY ENGINEER General Responsibilities Manage the day to day maintenance and site upgrade modification projects of the GLACIER test facility. In addition, the individual will maintain the Health and Safety Management System including policies, procedures and training in order to promote health and safety and ensure a continuous safe workplace. QUALITY REPRESENTATIVE General Responsibilities The main areas of responsibility for this position are internal and external auditing, participation in continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of AS 9100 / ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Management Systems. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT General Responsibilities To assist in maintaining administration and financial records. To work closely with both the General Manager and the Administrative Coordinator. Liaise with customers, suppliers, visitors and other MDS offices. Execute all aspects of the site administration in accordance with Company procedures. For complete job descriptions of these exciting opportunities, please visit our website at www.mdsaerotest.ca Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward their resumes by email to recruiting@mdsaero.com We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Norwest Manufacturing DIVISION OF PRENDIVILLE INDUSTRIES Prendiville Industries requires a Plant Manager who will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and overall administration of plant operations located in the beautiful northern community of Thompson, Manitoba. He or she will drive the growth of production, revenue and the quality of manufactured products in the facility by managing recruitment, production, development and direction of plant. The Plant Manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, vendors, and department supervisors, ensuring the integration of strategic plans, and compliance with all applicable people relations, safety, environment, policies and regulations for plant. Other duties will be assigned as necessary. Speciﬁc Job Duties and Expectations for this position include: • Lead the plant production team in day to day manufacturing activities to meet production demands. • Develop and implement new business strategies and operating methods for creating or improving processes and quality of manufactured products. • Develop, monitor and maintain operational and capital budgets against performance goals ensuring progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary. • Meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments. • Review and maintain appropriate employment levels to meet production requirements and goals. • Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, terminations, overall performance management and planning of the workforce. • Cultivate positive plant morale by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic and fairness when dealing with employees, suppliers and customers. • Analyze and report on the plant’s daily, monthly and annual key performance indicators and industry trends. • Other duties and responsibilities as required. What we offer: • Competitive salary • 100% Company-paid Group Beneﬁts • Company-matching RRSP’s • Incredible work environment • Career advancement opportunities. Qualified applicants should contact Prendiville Industries at:

bgreen@prendiville.com or by FAX at (204) 694-7232

204-677-6995

Reporting to the Director, the Secretary is responsible for the provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Northern Area. The Secretary is expected to handle a variety of work assignments in a professional and efficient manner which will include such duties as correspondence, reports, mail duties, compilation of statistics, file systems set up and management, and reception. The incumbent is expected to carry out assignments with limited direction following normal office routines and AFM guidelines and to seek direction on matters that are not of a routine nature. The Secretary may be required to orient and train staff and to serve as ‘back up’ for other administrative support positions.

WE’RE GROWING!

Thompson RCMP Drug Tip Line

The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours.

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