Nickel Belt News
Volume 55 Number 43
Friday, October 30, 2015
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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Don Gutoski Don Gutoski’s award-winning photograph “A Tale of Two Foxes” was taken in Churchill.
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Ontario amateur photographer Don Gutoski was recently awarded the prestigious title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 by the Natural History Museum London, for his photograph “A Tale of Two Foxes” taken in Churchill. The photo features a red fox, increasingly common in Arctic areas, victoriously holding the carcass of an Arctic fox as it prepares to hide the remains for a later time. The photo is visually compelling, to be sure: as the red fox holds the Arctic fox in its jaws, their facial expressions are almost identical, the fallen fox a haunting afterimage of the other. However, National Geographic’s Kathy Moran notes that the image was selected for its symbolic power: “What might simply be a straightforward interaction between predator and prey struck the jury as a stark example of climate change, with red foxes encroaching on Arctic fox territory. It is one of the strongest single storytelling photographs I have seen.” “I found out that this was quite a rare event, and very few people had actually ever seen it,” Gutoski said in an interview with the National History Museum London. “At the time I took it I didn’t know it was anything special. But when I was reviewing my photographs at the end of the day, as soon as I saw it, I knew it was one of the best images I had ever taken.” A physician by profession, Don discovered his love of photography in high school: “When my mother couldn’t find me, I was off in the bush somewhere, looking at birds or whatever I could find, and photography developed from there. I’ve been doing it ever since.” For those hoping to one day take their own award-winning photo, Don says that patience and preparation are key: “Study your subject, study your destination, and when you get there, be patient, and you never know what will happen.”
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OBITUARIES CARL HERBERT WILLIAM JENSEN September 10, 1935 – October 22, 2015
Polar bear cubs taken to Winnipeg after mother accidentally killed
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Carl Jensen on October 22, 2015 at Carmen Memorial Hospital. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Lydia Jensen; sons Carl (Nickie) and David (Mary); grandchildren Mathew (Leanne), Erin, Christopher (April), Blair, Trista, and Kirstie (Josh); and great-grandchildren Myles, Zoey, Dean and Kale. He is also survived by his sister Doris Robbins and Sister-in-law Genevieve Jensen. Carl was predeceased by his beloved son Howard Scott Jensen, brother Harold Jensen and parents Carl and Blanche. Carl was born in Turner Valley, Alberta. He served in the Canadian Navy for ¿ve years. He resided in Thompson, Manitoba from 19592008 where he was employed with INCO as a miner for 32 years, retiring in 1991. Carl and Lydia moved to Sanford, Manitoba in 2008. Carl was a kind, loving, and gentle man who always put his family ¿rst. He was a hard worker who took pride in a job well done. He always had a glint in his eye and a cheeky grin. A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Carman Memorial Hospital for the attentive and compassionate care provided over the last weeks. THOMSON “IN THE PARK” 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
DON PARADIS
Dec. 14, 1954 - Oct. 15, 2015 On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Thompson General Hospital, Don, aged 62, passed peacefully with long time girlfriend Mary Savary by his side. Don is survived by his brother Gary (wife, Margaret) and niece Marlies. Predeceased by his parents Donat Joseph (1981) and Mary Jane (1986) Paradis. Don was born in Welland Ontario. Don was one of fourteen and moved with his family to Thompson in 1961. He worked up north as a heavy duty mechanic and small motors mechanic for several years at Nickel City Motors and more recently at Canadian Tire. Cremation will follow. No service.
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Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Assiniboine Park Zoo A pair of polar bear cubs have been transferred from Churchill to Winnipeg after their mother was fatally injured by someone attempting to scare her away from a building entrance.
IN MEMORY Sharmein Dana Glenda Brown Feb. 5, 1980 - Nov. 2, 1995 In loving memory of daughter and sister Sharmein it’s been twenty years since you’ve been gone But seems like it was just yesterday We can sit here all day and list Everything you have missed And what we have missed But instead knowing the kind of Person you were The following poem sums it up From your perspective: When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not there to see If the sun should rise and ¿nd your eyes All ¿lled with tears for me. I wish so much wouldn’t cry The way you did today While thinking the many things We didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me As much as I love you And each time that you think of me I know you’ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand. And said my place was ready In heaven far above And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away A tear fell from my eye For all life, I’d always thought I didn’t want to die. I had so much to live for So much yet to do It seemed almost impossible That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays The good ones and the bad I thought of all the love we shared And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday Just even for a while I’d say goodbye and kiss you And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized That his could never be For emptiness and memories Would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow I thought of you and when I did My heart was ¿lled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven’s gates I felt so much at home When God looked down and smiled at me From his great golden throne. He said “This is eternity And all I’ve promised you Today for life on earth is past But here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow But today will always last And since each day’s the same day There’s no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful So trust and so true Though there were times You did some things You knew you shouldn’t do. But you have been forgiven And now at last you’re free So won’t you take my hand And share my life with me?” So when tomorrow starts without me Don’t think we’re far apart For every time you think of me I’m right here, in your heart. Author, David M. Romano
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A pair of polar bear cubs have been transferred from Churchill to Winnipeg after their mother was fatally injured by someone attempting to scare her away from a building entrance. The 11-month-old male cubs were taken to the Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre at the Assiniboine Park Zoo by the polar bear rescue team members Dr. Chris Enright , head of veterinary services, and general curator Gary Lunsford. “Both cubs are in good health and are adjusting well to their new surroundings,” said Enright in a news release. “Obviously this is a very unfortunate situation and we prefer that all polar bears remain in the wild, however we are happy that a facility such as this exists for polar bears who would otherwise not survive on their own.” The adult female was killed when it was accidentally hit by a cracker shell, which led to significant blood loss. Cracker shells – shotgun shells that explode with a loud bang – are often used to scare polar bears away from buildings and protect people in Churchill. Polar bear cubs stay with their mothers for at least two winters to learn how to hunt and avoid attacks from larger bears. Younger cubs have no chance of surviving if left on their own, said a press release from Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship. The cubs will be quarantined for 30 days. The Assiniboine Park Zoo Journey to Churchill exhibit is home to Hudson and Humphrey, polar bears from the Toronto Zoo, and five others – Storm, Aurora, Kaska, Blizzard and Star – which were rescued from Northern Manitoba.
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Quebec allegations of police sexual assault against aboriginal women shows need for inquiry, says MKO grand chief BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The allegations of sexual assault by provincial police officers raised by aboriginal women in Val-d’Or, Quebec last week underline why a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women is required, Manitoba Keewatinook Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson said in a statement of solidarity Oct. 27. “The allegations of abuse and sexual assault of Indigenous women by provincial police in Quebec have shocked me” said North Wilson. “I realized that a national inquiry is needed to raise the voices of our communities to disclose their stories of how some in the policing field have failed them.” She has heard concerns about policing in Manitoba First Nations without their own police forces as well. “Our women and men, particularly in our remote communities, have disclosed to me and our organization examples of how they continue to lose faith in how provincial police services are currently being held in our First Nation communities,” said the grand chief. “Our members who live in urban areas have shared similar concerns.” Examples of sub-par policing cited by North Wilson included failure to adequately share information about missing and murdered people with their families and community leaders, lack of support for local search and rescue efforts and negative attitudes of some police toward aboriginal people.
MKO is also unhappy about not being involved in the discussions about the replacement of the former Provincial Police Act with the Police Services Act in 2012 or in the renewal of the Provincial Police Service Agreement (PPSA) for 20 years that same year. The PPSA is a 20-year federal-provincial agreement under which the RCMP provides policing services across Manitoba and in most of MKO’s 30 member First Nations in Northern Manitoba where there is no municipal police force, self-administered First Nations police force or Community Tri-Partite Policing Agreement. Under the terms of the PPSA, Manitoba pays 70 per cent of the costs of policing services and the federal government 30 per cent. MKO wants any national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women to recognize the crucial role special constables play in ensuring police forces working on First Nations have local representation among their ranks. “Having police service providers that are First Nation-led would lead to improved relationships with our communities and better address the public safety concerns of First Nations for the protection of our women, children and our families,” said North Wilson. MKO is urging the new federal government to hold an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. “MKO and the MKO First Nations have been knocking on closed doors for at least the past four years to try to make sure that the national inquiry is held,” North Wilson said. “With
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the recent election of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, we continue to press upon the federal government to act to ensure that a national inquiry is held that respects the participation of Indigenous communities, families and leadership.” That sentiment is echoed by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), which issued a statement the day after the election congratulating Trudeau and his party and calling for action on issues concerning First Nations. “Canadians from coast to coast spoke loud and clearly, and turned out in record numbers to put an end to fear based politics that was dividing the country and undermining democratic values and processes,” said AMC Grand Chief Derek Nepinak in an Oct. 20 press release. “Most apparent and perhaps most importantly, Canadians saw detrimental and purposeful steps taken to ignore a national crime against indigenous women and girls contributing to a profoundly damaged relationship between Indigenous peoples and the federal government.” The difference between the Liberals and the Conservatives, said the release, will be measured by how the Liberals act when it comes to calling a national inquiry, preserving indigenous languages, providing clean drinking water and putting First Nations in charge of First Nations education. North Wilson is seeking to meet with RCMP “D” Division commanding officer Asst. Commissioner Kevin Brosseau and Winnipeg Police Service Chief Devon Clunis to talk about solutions to policing issues.
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Truth has two legs “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free,” said Jesus. What is the truth about the things? Is it good to eat fast food? They say it is not good for your body. What do you say? If you eat your favourite kind once in a while could it not increase your happiness? Quite often not too many things are black and white, and the things in the grey require our time and thoughts to sort them out. In regards to the truth, there is a comfort though. Jesus did sort it out for us and made it black and white when he said, “I am the truth,” and Jesus has two legs, but that’s not the point. The point is Jesus being the truth is the one leg of the truth. We talk about Jesus, exalt His greatness. We know that the knowledge alone will not set us
free. Jesus Himself sets us free. Jesus must hold our hands and He will only do that if we approach Him admitting also the truth about us which makes the second leg. What is the truth about me when facing Jesus? There is a deception that quite a lot of people, agree in their hearts and believe as the truth. It is the idea that “If there is God, He would save good people,” (I used to be in this group). Here is something to test and see if you belong to this group. Those who believe in this cannot see that God would save Adolf Hitler had Hitler ever repented and asked Jesus to save him. Some of them are crushed by their own sins and they do not believe God can forgive them. Because they believe, for God, only good people are worthy to be saved, and good people
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Pastor Murat Kuntel go to church. They cannot forgive their own sins. They believe in their deception as the truth, which keeps them away from Jesus. Then, there is the opposite end of the pendulum, which I find in large numbers fi lling the churches. They are the ones which obey the 11th commandment (I mentioned briefly about it earlier, a church made, not written, not officially acknowledged, but in the tradition, in the air, duties of religion that defi nes what makes a person “a fine Christian
man or woman” such as church going, Bible reading, somewhat prayerful person, who is for example not drinking, not smoking, not doing this, not doing that… This package is different for each person or the group depending on their theological bias.) A typical Sunday morning message in some of these churches can be, “it is good to be good, nice to be nice.” They have a very finicky theological statement, “I am sinner, but I am a good person.” I speak English as a Second Language; I won-
der is this what you call an oxymoron? These folks are in the church, they say they know Jesus, but it seems like they are quite often puzzled that their prayers are not answered by God and wondering, why God refused to answer the prayers of such fine Christian people? Because “God helps fine Christian man and women” is not the saving faith. The saving faith is: ”no matter how crimson red are our sins, Jesus’ blood washes our sins, and by His wounds we are healed.” Therefore the second leg of the truth is about the awareness of the wickedness of our own hearts. I am talking about Christians. Those that are fascinated by their own goodness are trapped to have bitter hearts against God when they encounter unanswered prayer for legitim-
ate reasons. Jesus as the Truth is waiting with open arms all of us, all the time, provided that we put off our façade of “I am a sinner but a good person, worthy to save.” Instead we acknowledge the wickedness in us “all humanity, all of us” and throw ourselves to His feet. We appeal only to His grace and mercy for Him to rescue us from what is attacking us. So we ask Him to rescue us not because “being fine Christians we deserve to be healed from sicknesses,” but because He loves to rescue who trusts the power of His blood and in His goodness and grace. Then He lifts us up. What happens right at that moment is called “Wonderful Exchange” and I will write more about it the next time. Murat Kuntel is the pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
Thank you Thank you. Thank you for the honour to once again represent our North in Parliament. Over the 78 days of the election and over the previous four years I had the opportunity to visit throughout the ChurchillKeewatinook Aski riding on a regular basis. I have always been struck by the degree to which despite all the challenges in our riding there is so much potential. The key is our people.
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Niki Ashton My key focus as MP will continue to be to speak out on the need to support and respect the peoples of our
North. I will be speaking out on health, education, housing, infrastructure, flood mitigation, protecting
our environment, saving the Bay line and Port of Churchill, the need for an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, support to our fishers, saving Canada Post, promoting economic development and many more issues. As MP my commitment is to continue to speak out for all our North. To continue to fight for social and economic justice for all Northern and Aboriginal people and all Canadians.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON? STORYBOOK BAGS: Want to get together to make Storybook bags for your children? Futures is holding an afternoon workshop session. No cost, and you take home a storybook bag with puppets included. Call Barbara at 204-677-7823 to register. WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Courses begin in October 2015, but you can join at any time. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up. THE NRHA PROVIDES FREE EVENING PRENATAL CLASSES throughout the year. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to learn about Labor, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care and tour our Hospital. Classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. All pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy and a support person are welcome to attend. Please telephone Michelle at (204) 677-5382 or PHN Angela at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information. ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information. THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is organizing a transportation service in Thompson to drive cancer patients to appointments. Volunteer drivers are needed. For more information call Judy at 204-679-0191 or Darlene at 888-532-6982, extension 239.
Notice Annual General Meeting 4033515 Manitoba Association Inc., also known as the Thompson Regional Airport Authority will be holding an Annual General Meeting at the Mystery Lake Hotel: Date: Friday, November 6, 2015 Time: 6:00PM For further information or to RSVP, please contact Ms. Melissa Lounsbury at 204-677-0720 or via e-mail at: melissa.lounsbury@fly-yth.ca
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IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Barb at 204-778-6494 for information. SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986.
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Boreal forest a focus at wildlife conference in Winnipeg BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The boreal forest that covers much of Northern Manitoba and the rest of Canada as well was the focus of two sessions at The Wildlife Society Conference in Winnipeg Oct. 17-21, a gathering of more than 1,500 wildlife and conservation professionals from around North America. Two sessions concerning the boreal forest were hold Oct. 20, one focusing on conservation of North America’s boreal forest and the other on balancing development and conservation in Canada’s boreal forest, which encompasses more than one billion intact acres and more than a quarter of the world’s wetlands and also serves as one of Earth’s largest storehouses of carbon. “Canada has made exceptional progress on boreal conservation over the last decade – it’s leading the world in forest
conservation and sustainable development,” said Steve Kallick, director of international lands conservation at the Pew Charitable Trusts, one of the presenters at the conference. “But there is a lot of hard work still to be done to ensure the boreal region’s long-term health. Striking a balance between conservation and sustainable development allows for healthier wildlife and it ensures smart and stable economic growth. If Canada can conserve its boreal forest, and do so in a way that respects the rights and aspirations of First Nations, it will likely be remembered as one of its greatest conservation achievements within the global context.” Ontario and Quebec have pledged to protect half of their boreal forest and more may be protected through First Nations land-use plans throughout the forest’s
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Ron Thiessen Canada’s boreal forest was one of the issues discussed at The Wildlife Society conference in Winnipeg Oct. 17-21, attended by more than 1,500 wildlife and conservation professionals from across North America. range. Polls have shown that Manitobans want even more protection for
their province’s boreal forest than in the two provinces to the east.
Less than one-fifth of Canada’s boreal forest is permanently protected
while 30 per cent has been allocated for development.
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Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Aromas of tasty dishes – and one burning pot – wafted through Thompson’s City Centre Mall Oct. 17 as four teams competed to see who could create the best meal using non-perishable food and emergency kit supplies as part of the Walmart campaign to support the Canadian Red Cross that ran from Oct.1-23.
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Norway House skates thin line between winning and losing in Thompson BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The difference between two losses and two ties was less than two minutes for the midget AA Norway House North Stars in their two-game series against the Thompson King Miners to open the Norman Minor Hockey Association midget league season Oct. 24-25. The North Stars split the difference and ended up with one tie after both games at Thompson’s C.A. Nesbitt Arena were decided in the final minute. Only about 30 seconds were left in the first game and the North Stars had their goalie out for an extra attacker when a shot defl ected off a stick and right to Chance Queskekapow, who put it in the open side behind King Miners goaltender Cruz Mitchell to tie the score 5-5. Norway House nearly pulled off an unlikely victory with a shot that beat Mitchell but not the final buzzer as time ran out in the third period. The North Stars were trailing 5-2 midway through the third period before Roman Muminawatim beat Mitchell with a high slapper from just inside the blueline to cut the lead to two with 9:46 to play. There was just over four minutes on the clock when Ronald Muskego made it a one-goal game. The King Miners had taken control with four straight goals in the second period after being outscored 2-1 in the opening 20 minutes. James Cripps tied the score a little before the game’s midway
Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Marshall Mowatt of the Norway House North Stars carries the puck into the Thompson King Miners’ zone during a Norman Minor Hockey Association midget AA league game in Thompson Oct. 24 that ended in a tie. point. Jerome Linklater gave Thompson the lead when, after being stopped on a partial breakaway, he picked up his rebound and beat North Stars netminder Liam Hutchings on a wraparound. Justin Spence made it a twogoal lead and Kendall Anderson extended the lead to three with a power play goal 1:21 before the
second intermission. The King Miners’ Evan Ritchie opened the scoring on a power play in the first period. Kashtin Ducharme got the first goal for Norway House on a high wrister from the wing with less than three minutes to play in the opening period. Muskego put the North Stars ahead on a similar
shot just over a minute later. Shots in the game were 59-34 for the King Miners. Norway House’s Ashton Anderson opened the scoring Oct. 25 when he took a rebound off the back boards and put it past Thomson goalie Kenton Brass with 1:09 left in the first period.
That lead stood until Justin Spence tied it up midway through the middle frame. Chase Gurniak gave Thompson the lead when he scored from a scramble in front of the net about seven minutes into the third period, but Marshall Mowatt’s goal on from a similar scrum at the other end of the ice with 7:24 left in the
game knotted the score 2-2. It appeared the teams were headed to a second straight tie until Thompson’s Alex Murray broke in alone from the blueline and beat Hutchings with a deke and a high backhand with only 45 seconds to play for the 3-2 win. Shots in the game were 43-29 for Thompson.
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New corporal takes charge of Snow Lake detachment Marc Jackson
My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Snow Lake moved one more step closer to its full complement of RCMP officers with the arrival of Cpl. Eric Descoteaux, his wife Lindsay and their two-year-old son, Malakai. Cpl. Descoteaux is originally from SaintBarnabé-Nord (near Trois-Rivières), Quebec. However, he lived in Montreal for eight years before joining the RCMP in September 2007. My first posting was Inuvik, Northwest Territories and I joined the North District Relief Section while stationed there, said the amiable and articulate officer during a recent interview. During that time I worked in Inuit communities located near the Beaufort Sea and other aboriginal communities closer to Yellowknife. I then transferred to Behchoko, NWT and spent two years in this community located about 100 km north of Yellowknife. From there the corporal and his wife moved to Nipawin, Saskatchewan for a year, before transferring to Shamattawa, Manitoba. He was promoted to the rank of corporal in June 2014 while in the role of acting corporal within that community. The Descoteauxs spent two years in Shamattawa. Lindsay Descoteaux is a Manitoba girl, originally from Berens River. Asked what attracted him to police work, the corporal said it was the possibility of travelling around the country and meeting new people. “I’ve been fortunate to
Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Snow Lake RCMP detachment’s new commanding officer, Cpl. Eric Descoteaux. work in Inuit communities in the Northwest Territories and I learned a lot about their culture,” he said. “I love travelling, so this way of life really appealed to me.” What also appeals to the corporal is the prospect of spending the next three years in Snow Lake. “My first impression of Snow Lake was how peaceful and beautiful the community is,” said Descoteaux. “Everyone told us how beautiful Snow Lake was and they were right. This is a great community and my family and I fell in love with it.” The corporal adds that he enjoys the outdoors; specifically hunting, fishing, and golfing. “I’m also a runner and often go out with my dog Leela, who’s a purebred husky from the NWT,” he said. “We also fill our time cooking, watching TV and taking
walks with our son. We both live a healthy lifestyle and work out as much as we can.” As for the job, Descoteaux says he can’t wait to begin working with the detachment’s partners and other agencies towards building a stronger Snow Lake. “I truly believe that the RCMP must play a leadership role in a community like Snow Lake and we will do so by being present during community gatherings, school visits, and attending other activities,” the corporal said. “We will also be visible on the road to ensure public safety.” Having said that, the officer stated that he will miss co-workers from his last posting and the solid commitment they held for the people of Shamattawa. In conclusion, the Mountie stated, “My
family and I are grateful to be here and I can’t wait to meet everyone. We are very excited and blessed to be in Snow Lake and I look forward to serving this great community for the next three years.” Additionally, Const. Justin Huddle just recently pulled into town and took up residence in former constable Jason St.Pierre’s housing unit on Olson St. Const. Huddle and girlfriend Jo Traill moved to the community this summer and as Huddle took up his post at the detachment, Ms. Traill secured the office manager/program co-ordinator position at the Family Resource Centre. Huddle is originally from Acme, Alberta, which is a small town northeast of Calgary and Traill was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba.
Subsequent to his training at Regina, Saskatchewan’s Depot, Huddle’s fi rst four year posting was in Minnedosa, Manitoba, where he also policed the towns of Neepawa and Gladstone. Asked about his initial impression of the community, Const. Huddle didn’t mince words. “My fi rst impression of Snow Lake was better than expected,” said the officer. “The lakes, and trees and rocks were a welcome change from the flat prairies.” Huddle added that while in Snow Lake, he and Traill will undoubtedly enjoy the opportunity to explore the great outdoors, hoping to get into some fishing, hiking, kayaking, and camping. They also hope to try their hands at curling while they are here. Binge-watching Netflix, cooking, spending time
with their animals, gardening, travelling, visiting family, and socializing with friends will also fill up their time. Nevertheless, leaving their fi rst placement was also quite tough. “I will miss the people I worked with at my last posting,” said Huddle. “We had a great crew of people and I miss them already.” Asked if there was anything that he wanted to say to the residents of the Town of Snow Lake, Huddle stated, “It’s a real pleasure to be posted in Snow Lake, and we look forward to serving the community and making the most of our time here.” The fi nal cog in the three-person detachment has been named and will also soon arrive in Snow Lake … he is Const. Scott Naheim, who is currently stationed in Virden, Manitoba.
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woman from St. Theresa Point requires unbiased police investigation,â€? read the Oct. 27 statement. “Such would alleviate further tensions and provide security for all concerned in Island Lake as a whole. “There are many questions raised by the St. Theresa Point First Nation community and the other surrounding communities of Island Lake. Many unanswered questions are still out there and people in Island Lake are getting frustrated over the progress of the alleged incident.â€? The statement also urged the public to relay concerns to chief and council before making statements to the media. A woman said she was walking home around 3 a.m. on Oct. 20 when one man grabbed her by the hair and another man threw her into a boat that contained garbage bags, rope, rocks and an anchor. She said she jumped out of the boat and swam underwater while the men search with her for ashlights before motoring away. She then swam to shore and went to a house where she was picked up by constables and taken to the nursing station. St. Theresa Point First Nation Chief David MacDougall, a cousin of the woman, told CBC that 10 extra people were hired to do spot checks and report suspicious watercraft or suspicious activities. Contractors doing renovations on the Northern Store in St. Theresa Point and others working in nearby Garden Hill First Nation were told that work was suspended and it would be best for them not to be in the community right now. MacDougall told CBC he had heard two other reports from people about boats trolling the shoreline at night and that the Garden Hill chief had heard of incidents involving women and young girls being followed by someone in a truck. He also said there is a lot of trafďŹ c between St. Theresa Point and Garden Hill, where 11-year-old Teresa Robinson was found dead in May in what RCMP are considering a homicide. That killing is still unsolved. The Island Lake RCMP detachment on Stevenson Island is about 20 minutes from St. Theresa Point and McDougall told the CBC that police don’t patrol on the water after sunset. The chief wants something similar to the coast guard to patrol the area not only for crime prevention but also search and rescue.
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Plan, develop and deliver ďŹ re equipment training programs in the use and maintenance of ďŹ re extinguishers, smoke detectors, pumps and auxiliary equipment and the coordination of courses affecting volunteer ďŹ re department’s training and effectiveness. Conduct inspections in homes and all KTC’s First Nation’s owned assets. Conduct inventories of existing ďŹ re equipment and identify future requirements.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB
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A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy - OfďŹ ce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Harvey Weenusk - Director of Technical Services or Lisa Beardy – OfďŹ ce Manager.
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As a member of the Administrative Staff, the Scheduler is responsible for the coordination of day-to-day staff replacement, assisting with staffing needs, performing required payroll functions, processing reports and ensuring compliance with all collective/employment agreements. The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/ Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. Qualifications: t (SBEF FEVDBUJPO PS FRVJWBMFOU t 1PTU TFDPOEBSZ FEVDBUJPO JO #VTJOFTT .BOBHFNFOU PUIFS DPNCJOBUJPOT PG education and experience may be considered. For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumĂŠs. Full job description is available upon request. Closing date: October 30, 2015 For more information, please contact: Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca
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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.
Under the general direction of the Director of Technical Services, the Fire Safety OfďŹ cer located in Thompson, Manitoba, will be promoting all aspects of Fire Safety with emphasis on ďŹ re prevention to the Keewatin Tribal Council and associated First Nations.
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Relative post-secondary education such as a diploma or certiďŹ cate in an administrative/ofďŹ ce course or a combination of education/experience will be considered. Minimum of 2 years in administration required. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy, including effective working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. Ability to use general ofďŹ ce equipment efďŹ ciently and effectively. Superior time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. Pro-active with an ability to work under own initiative with minimal direction, as well as within a team setting. Willingness and ability to undertake training needed in order to fulďŹ l the changing requirements of the job. Motivated individual with proven initiative.
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To be considered for this role please send a cover letter along with an updated resume and three references to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100 – 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneďŹ ts package to employees.
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Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Plus shown: $34,490.§
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• Remote start • Power sunroof • 2ND row overhead 9-inch video screen • ParkView ® rear back-up camera with Park-Sense® rear park assist • And much more
Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $31,785.§
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