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Missing, but never gone: KTC hosts walk for missing and murdered indigenous men and women BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) organized a march in honour of missing and murdered aboriginal men and women in Thompson Oct. 4, marching from the KTC offi ces to the southern bank of the Burntwood River. Family members of the missing and murdered stood in the October cold to share their grief and memories. Laura Wood-Labonte attended to speak for her cousin, Christine Wood, whose recent disappearance is currently the subject of an active police investigation (supplemented by a private detective, as well as searches by Winnipeg’s Bear Clan). Wood-Labonte noted that the reality of a missing person is difficult to grasp, until it happens to someone close to you. “It’s hard seeing my aunt and uncle every week, seeing the heartache in their eyes.” She said that the RCMP have been investigating thoroughly and have kept the family informed; however, she notes that the tips investigators have been receiving are often weeks old. Wood-Labonte noted that individuals with information should report it immediately. “Even if you’re unsure, time is precious.” Not everyone was satisfied with the RCMP’s performance, however. Marylin Flett of Tataskweyak Cree Nation, whose husband Raymond went missing in July 2015, had marched at a separate event earlier this year, near the anniversary of his disappearance. A year later, she and her family are still investigating the disappearance themselves, and continue to express frustration with local RCMP, who she states will not re-open the investigation. Nonetheless, she and her family continue to search for him to this day. “I was married to this man for 35 years. I didn’t give up on him, and I won’t give up now.” Hazel Mink of Chemawawin First Nation spoke on behalf of her sister Maggie, who had gone missing in Vancouver in 1985. Mink noted her sister had been in a tumultuous time in her life at the time of her disappearance, with a boyfriend going to jail, and his mother pushing her to move to Oshawa with his family. Mink abruptly lost contact shortly after. Mink notes that Chemawawin First Nation has hired a private investigator, and continue to await the results from this investigation. Not all the individuals honoured that day are missing due to suspicious activity. Pamela Wood was walking for three individuals that day, including her uncle, Douglas Bighetty, who is reported to have become lost in the wilderness after leaving for his fi shing camp. “I keep dreaming of Douglas,” said Wood, with tears flowing freely from her eyes. “Like he’s going to be right there, asking, ‘Did you miss me? ’ It hurts when I wake up, and he’s not there.” After speaking, the group descended to the bank of the river to release flowers into the river in memory of those missing or murdered.

Nickel Belt News photos by Kacper Antoszewski An Oct. 4 march in honour of missing and murdered indigenous people was headed up by a banner highlighting the Northern Grandmothers’ Council, represented by Isabelle Morris (front, centre of sign).

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Helping out Shamattawa BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET THE TOWN OF LYNN LAKE Notice of 2017 Board of Revision Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2017 Assessment Rolls for the Town of Lynn Lake will be open for inspection starting October 14, 2016 at Town Offi ce, 503 Sherritt Avenue during normal office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on: DATE: November 15, 2016 TIME: 6:30 p.m. PLACE: Town Office, 503 Sherritt Avenue A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgage in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxation; b) amount of assessed value; c) classifi cation of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2). An application for revision must: a. Be in writing; b. Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c. Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and grounds for each of those matters; d. Be fi led by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board. The final date on which the Secretary of the Board must receive applications is October 31, 2016. Secretary Board of Revision Town of Lynn Lake Box 100, 503 Sherritt Avenue Lynn Lake, MB R0B 0W0 Phone: (204) 356-2418 October 5, 2016

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Bobbi Montean and members of the Thompson RCMP were in the Giant Tiger parking lot Oct. 1 to collect food and goods donations to contribute to the Shamattawa relief effort, after the community lost several local services due to arson, including its sole grocery store. While the weight of individual donations was not recorded, Giant Tiger had also donated 440 kilograms of goods in addition to private donations. Supplies were ﬂown out courtesy of Perimeter Aviation, which is continuing to accept food donations.

Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski From Left to Right: RCMP Staff Sgt. Noel Allard, Special Const. Rob Cleveland, Const. Dave Shuttleworth, Giant Tiger employee Anna, and Bobbi Montean stand next to an RCMP van full of food and essential goods destined for Shamattawa.

Liberal winner of Keewatinook MLA seat spent less than NDP incumbent BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Spending more didn’t pay off in the race to become the Keewatinook MLA in last April’s provincial election, as the winner, Liberal Judy Klassen, spent less than one of the rivals she beat. Klassen’s financial statements, fi led Sept. 15 after she received an extension to the Aug. 19 deadline, show that the Liberal MLA spent $32,408.70 in total during the campaign period, with $26,632.44 of that classified as election-related expenses. Her biggest expenditure by far was on transportation, accommodation and food, which accounted for $20,0005.68, far more than advertising ($4,248.76), signs and structural support ($1,848.74) and telephone bills ($1,455.44). She

raised $31,199.79, including $6,295.15 from donations, $22,024.09 from the Liberal party, $1,800 from fundraising and $1,080 from her constituency association. Progressive Conservative candidate Edna Nabess spent $24,473.08, $24,120.58 of which was classiﬁ ed as election expenses. Her biggest expense ($14,618.22) was also on food, transportation and accommodation, followed by honoraria/salaries ($4,500), ofﬁ ce rent and utilities ($1,826.80) and advertising ($1,825.84). Nabess raised $23,742.88 from donations and got

$270 from the PC party for a total of $24,012.88. NDP incumbent Eric Robinson spent $32,365.17 on election expenses and $2,254.06 on non-election expenses through the course of the campaign, with the bulk of that money ($22,124.30) spent on transportation, accommodation and food. Other major expenses included honoraria and salaries ($3,132.20), signs and structural support ($2,508.60), ofﬁce rent and utilities ($2,270.98), advertising ($1,719.53), and ofﬁce supplies and postage ($1,092.85). Robinson raised $21,759.71 overall,

with the largest portion ($13,430) coming from the NDP and $7,800 from his constituency organization. The election spending limit for the Keewatinook electoral district in the 2016 provincial election was $8,654 for advertising and $66,918 overall. Candidates are eligible for reimbursement of up to 50 per cent of eligible election expenses if they receive 10 per cent or more of valid votes in their electoral division. Parties qualify for reimbursement if they receive 10 per cent or more of valid votes in each electoral division where it endorsed a candidate.

Levelling the playing field for future elections MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle The House at the Manitoba legislature resumed sitting this past Monday, and our new Progressive Conservative government is focused this fall on fixing the province’s fi nances, repairing services and rebuilding Manitoba’s economy. Restoring and strengthening basic democratic rights and implementing a more open and accountable government are a part of achieving these goals. Fair elections are the key to any healthy democracy, and during a decade of NDP debt, decline and decay, Manitobans saw a steady erosion of their basic democratic rights. The previous NDP government took away the right of all Manitobans to vote on major tax increases. As well, for close to 10 years, the NDP refused the chief electoral offi cer’s recommendation to establish a set election period in order to “level the playing field” with other parties – instead putting its own political agenda ahead of the public interest. And in Manitoba workplaces, the previous government took away the right of

employees to secret-ballot votes on union certification. Our government has moved forward on the Elections Amendment Act because this legislation will strengthen democracy by setting a standard 28-day period for a fi xed-date provincial general election. It will also strike a balance between flexibility and increased effi ciency and fairness in the calling of byelections, with the understanding they do not occur on fixed dates. Elections Manitoba noted, as well, in its recommendation, that a “set election period would also assist in recruiting election officials.” Our new government is proud to put the public interest first, and to help level the playing field for future elections. Listening to northerners is a key part of deliberative democracy. Our new government is committed to making Manitoba the most improved province in Canada, and to making Manitoba families safer and stronger.

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Churchill gets federal money for economic development but MP and Manitobans support nationalization BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The federal government announced $4.6 million for economic development projects in the Churchill region Sept. 30 but did not commit to nationalizing the community’s port, a move supported by more than two-thirds of Manitobans, according to a recent poll. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains, whose portfolio includes Western Economic Diversiﬁcation Canada, said that organization would oversee the funding,

and that the federal government would work with the provincial government and the community to explore potential projects to bring good-paying long-term jobs to Churchill and other Northern Manitoba communities. Part of the economic development funding’s aim will be to ﬁnd new opportunities that build on local strengths like tourism, Arctic research and delivering services to the region. “Northern Manitoba is a unique part of our country, with its diverse peoples, history and economy,” said Bains. “Our government is committed to the long-term pros-

perity of Canada’s North. Through this fund, I’m excited to see the innovative projects that people in this region bring forward to create quality jobs and sustainability in the region.” Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton, whose constituency includes the Northern Manitoba port, said that federal action was long overdue but that the long-term answer to economic sustainability for Churchill was the nationalization of the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway, both owned by Denver-based OmniTrax, which laid off port workers in July

when it announced that no grain would be shipped out of the Hudson Bay port this year. “The federal government stepped up after two months with short-term measures,” said Ashton. “These are useful. But we need long-term support and that means nationalizing the Port of Churchill.” A Winnipeg Free Press-Probe Research poll conducted in September found that 67 per cent of Manitobans supported the federal government taking over the port and railway, with 21 per cent opposed. Winnipeg residents and NDP supporters were even bigger

supporters of nationalization, at 71 per cent and 85 per cent respectively, while those least supportive of such a move included rural residents at 25 per cent and those with annual household incomes greater than $100,000, at 27 per cent. The poll found no statistical differences in support between aboriginal and non-aboriginal respondents. “Key community leaders and stakeholders are calling for nationalization,” said Ashton. “We know the privatization experiment failed. It’s time to develop a model that beneﬁts our north and Canada as a whole.”

Four Manitoba Communities newly eligible for Nutrition North subsidies might not see price reductions The expanded Nutrition North Canada subsidy program launched at participating stores Oct. 1, meaning that the program will be extended or have increased funding in 18 Northern stores from Alberta to Ontario, including four in Northern Manitoba. The Northern Manitoba communities of Tadoule Lake, Brochet, Shamattawa and Berens River are among those with new or increased Nutrition North Canada funding. However, a Sept. 30 North West Company news release notes that, because these communities were previously part of the

provincially funded AFFIRM (Affordable Food in Remote Manitoba) program, which has been replaced by the Nutrition North Canada effective Oct. 1, previously subsidized products such as milk, fortiﬁed soy beverages and fresh fruits and vegetables might not see a price reduction in those communities and could actually see the price of some of those items increase due to differences between the NNC and AFFIRM program subsidy levels. Items with NNC subsidies are marked on the shelves and subsidy amounts will be shown on receipts so customers can see how much the

subsidy is. “North West is a strong supporter of healthy living programs that promote nutritional wellness for our customers.,” said North West Company vice-president of sales and operations Christine Reimer. “Since inception in 2011, NNC has helped reduce North West’s nutritious food prices by an average of 9.83 per cent on Level 1 items tracked (as of May 2016). These customer savings have resulted in a 26 per cent increase in consumption of healthy food. We are very pleased with this positive outcome and anticipate continuing to see the positive

impact NNC has on healthy food consumption.” Tadoule Lake, Brochet, York Landing, Granville Lake and Shamattawa in Northern Manitoba are among 37 communities that the federal government made eligible for full NNC subsidies as of this month when they changed the eligibility criteria back in July. Previously eligible Manitoba communities Lac Brochet, Red Sucker Lake, God’s River, Oxford House, God’s Lake Narrows, Waasagomach, Island Lake (Garden Hill), St. Theresa Point, Negginan (Poplar River), Pauingassi and Little Grand Rapids will continue to be eli-

gible for the subsidies, which aim to reduce the high cost of groceries for people in isolated northern communities. The budget for the food subsidy program was also increased by $64.5 million over the next ﬁve years and $13.8 million each year beginning in 2021. NNC served 103 com-

munities in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, northern Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan as of June 2014. Some NNC communities receive full subsidies of as much as $16 per kilogram, while others receive partial subsidies of as little as ﬁve cents per kilogram.

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First-past-the-post electoral system has signiﬁcant disadvantages The following is the ﬁrst of a series of three columns on the subject of electoral reform in Canada. The second and third articles will be published in the Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 editions of the Nickel Belt News.

BY JAY FALLIS

Jay Fallis

If you have been following politics recently you may know that there is a debate currently waging over what type of electoral system Canada should use for the next election. As someone who studied electoral reform, I thought it may be valuable to give readers a taste of why our

current first-past-the-post (FPTP) system needs to be changed. Although there are advantages to FPTP – strong regional representation, a simple ballot, an efficient counting method – there are many significant disadvantages. First and foremost, the number of voters that are represented by FPTP is far below that of the average system. In elections past, support from just over a third of the country has given a party a mandate with 100 per cent of the power. In fact, in the most recent election, despite a

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landslide victory, the Liberal party only amassed approximately 39.5 per cent of support from the electorate according to Elections Canada. That means that essentially 60.5 per cent of Canadian voters in 2015 had no say in how their country is going to be governed over the next term. This problem is also evident in riding results. Each federal election, there are dozens of cases where an individual candidate will win with 30 to 35 per cent support, leaving the remainder of the voters out to dry. In the 2015 election, there were several instances where this occurred, most notably in the riding of Saint-Hyacinthe— Bagot, Quebec. According to Elections Canada, approximately 71.4 per cent of those who voted in that riding had no say in the result. Yes, our ﬁrst-pastthe-post system does an excellent job representing each individual region, but how well is it actually representing the voters within these regions? This seems like a relevant question when considering other systems have the ability to represent these regions more adequately. Along with misrepresentation, the presence of negative electoral rhetoric can be attributed to FPTP. Although in 2015 we did see the use of positive advertising surge, the reality is that each party used negative advertising. In our system, voters only get a single selection. It is logical for parties and politicians to use negative ads and sentimentality to show that other parties are not as viable, and that their party is the option to go with. In all other systems we could choose from, voters are given the ability to make more than one choice. In these alternative systems, politicians and parties no longer have

to prove that an opponent is the wrong choice because a vote given to the opposing party will not necessarily mean a lost vote for their own party. Furthermore there is incentive to eliminate negative advertising because it repels strong supporters of other parties who would have the ability to select more than one party under a reformed system. In essence, to adopt reform is to eliminate annoying election rhetoric. Finally, in the past, FPTP has produced flawed results. It is one thing for a party to be over-represented; it is another for an undeserving party to come to power. An excellent example of this is the British Columbia election in 1997. To make a long story short, the winning party received approximately two per cent less support across the province than did the party of the official opposition. With support more spread out across ridings, the governing party was able to win six more seats than the opposition and form a majority government. It is anti-democracy that a party can accumulate the most support yet still lack the ability to govern and have no input in passing legislation. Although a case like this is rare, introducing reform would eliminate such a case from reoccurring. Change can be unnerving, especially when it involves something as important as how a country is governed. However, when a system is so flawed that it is producing undesirable results to this extent, it should be found such a change is necessary. Jay Fallis recently graduated with a master’s degree in political science from the University of Toronto specializing in electoral reform. He can be reached at jjmfallis@ gmail.com.

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Leif Norman Playwright and actor Debbie Patterson performed her one-person play “Sargent, Victor, and Me” in Snow Lake Sept. 24.

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Sargent and Victor Streets. Patterson played a number of people who worked in or used the food bank over the two hours the play ran. She truly brought to life the tragedy of the inner city, as well as the personalities and problems of workers and food bank clients; however, the two characters who got the most exposure were (what the audience assumed was) herself and a 14-year-old street kid, named Alexis. Patterson’s words presented this child’s soul like an open wound and brought to life and to light her own struggles with multiple sclerosis. It focused on racism, religion, rage and resolution and a scene near the end, featuring a dandelion, was the perfect analogy to portray her spirit … something that is beaten back so many times but refused to die … it actually ﬂourishes. Talking with ABC member, Phyllis Verbeek shortly after the show, she informed me that the door count was 36 tickets sold. “Attendance was a big disappointment,” said Verbeek. “We don’t know what people want. Folks aren’t moving to town because, ‘Snow Lake has so little to offer’. When we offer (something) folks don’t show up. Go ﬁgure!”

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Hot times on the home front BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

Aug. 10, 2016; Bridgewater, Nova ScotiaÂ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ManyÂ Britons and others across the world seem to believeÂ Canada is the land of perpetual ice and snow. We get asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you get any warm weatherÂ at all over there?â&#x20AC;?Â Admittedly, those who have crossedÂ the pondÂ and enjoyed our summersÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Mari usque ad Mareâ&#x20AC;?Â know about the extreme nature of our climate, that weÂ can sometimes fry eggs on our vast stretches of searing hot Canadian asphalt usually covered withÂ snow during our frigid Canadian winters. In summer you canÂ even whip up a full English breakfast on the road in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame on Yonge Street inÂ Toronto, the iconic shrine to a rather cold icy game that ďŹ ts so well the cold weather image across the world of our great country of Canada. In fact, most places in Canada (excluding some in the far North) can beÂ damn Saudi Arabia hot!Â Blistering heat, long stretches without rain, long hot restless nights sweating in our beds and praying for the return of winter. Â (Well Â letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not go that far!)Â We are by all deďŹ nitionÂ a land of ďŹ re and heatÂ as well asÂ ice. This equation, though,Â just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ t the widely held perception that we areÂ long on cold and short on heat,Â that we can play hockey on backyard ice rinks all year long and that there are always snowploughs out there on Canadian roads. Perhaps the terrible forest ďŹ re disaster this year in Fort McMurray Â has helped change manyÂ nonCanadianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ perspective but certainly our experience shows

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Daniel McSweeney that someÂ people think we have winter all year round. I am back in Nova ScotiaÂ for a few weeks and the stiďŹ&#x201A;ing heat here in our little part Canada is transforming once green lawns into burntout patches of brown. Many rivers are drying up and some people are faced with hauling in truckloads of water to replenish their dried up wells. The little river that ďŹ&#x201A;ows by the edge of our property in Conquerall Mills is looking rather sad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up to waist level in wetter times and now just deep enough to get your feet wet. One of our neighbours who has lived here for several decades canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the water ever being this low. The odd time this summer the sky has darkened, a few raindrops have fallen and then the ďŹ re in the sky returns. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great for going to the beach but the heat is playing merry havoc on other fronts. In this prolonged heat of summer 2016, forest ďŹ res are raging in several parts of the province. The smokeÂ has promptedÂ government to issueÂ air quality warnings. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ gotten so bad that a twoweek ban on travel in Nova Scotia woodlands has been activated.Â Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no ďŹ shing, hiking, camping or use of off-road recreational vehicles allowed.Â Local outďŹ tters are struggling to cope with visitors who have bookedÂ wilderness hikes. Lighting ďŹ res anywhere is a no-no and government ofďŹ cials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; faced with $200,000 a day ďŹ reďŹ ghting costs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are down on their hands and knees praying for rain and cooler weather. They are doing so in a year that isÂ the hottest and driest in 15 years. The good news is that rain may be on the way; not for certain yet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but looking promising. My reason for coming back to NovaÂ ScotiaÂ is to take care of maintenance of our house here in the Bridgewater area. There have been decks to stain, weeds to be pulled and lawns to be cut.Â One of the most challenging jobs has beenÂ to ridÂ our gravel driveway of weeds. I usually employ aÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;ďŹ re wandâ&#x20AC;?Â to beat them backÂ but this year it is just too

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risky. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used some liquid weed killer, but for the most part I pulled them out by hand. We live in a forested community and inadvertently setting the woods on ďŹ re would not go over well with our neighbours. It might mean a quick exit from the country back to England where I would have to change my name. Perhaps I would have to seek asylum if I did something so stupid in this tinder dry environment. InÂ spite of the mythology of Canada as the land of ice and snow, we can be hot like the Sahara Desert.Â I tell our friends in England that Canada is a land of climate extremes. Where ďŹ res now rage and smoke ďŹ lls the air, cross-country skiersÂ and snowmobilersÂ will all too soon brave the brisk cold of aÂ Canadian winter wonderland. Brits shake their heads in amazement when I tell them about Northern Manitoba where we lived for almost 30 years. It was there temperatures plummet as low as minus 50 and as high as plus 40. They laugh when I tell them about square wheels and block heaters.Â They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine living in a place where the engine oil in your car can turn into sludge from the cold, that metal can become brittle and crack from the freezing temperatures. And they are equally amazed when I tell that that this is the same place where we experienced the hottest day ever in our lives. IÂ remember that day because we chose to build a backyard fence. And in that same area of Canada in 1989, forest ďŹ res raged forced thousands of people to evacuate. Huge black clouds of smoke ďŹ lled the forested horizon and when the smoke blew into town, day turned into night. Car headlights and street lampsÂ cast a strange orange glow throughÂ the choking smoke that had the local hospital emergency room ďŹ lled with people suffering from respiratory problems. The heat that year in this place known for its frigid cold winters was beyond stiďŹ&#x201A;ing and there was nary one hockey player skating on the ice of a backyard ice rink.

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Canada undeniablyÂ gets tagged by many folks as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;winter country.â&#x20AC;? We as CanadiansÂ know that is far from the truth. We do though project a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cold countryâ&#x20AC;? image â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a leader in winter sports, we Â haveÂ snowy cold winters where blizzards close down highways and snowbanks can tower above our heads.Â We areÂ even a world-class centre for cold weather testing in the automotive and aviation industries. And one of our most popular restaurantsÂ is named after a legendary ice hockey player Tim Horton. How therefore could we not be pegged as a land of ice and snow?Â But if you had felt the burn of this summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s searingÂ sun,Â gazedÂ upon the dry river beds and smelled the smoke of nearby forest ďŹ res, you would, however, appreciate thatÂ we are a hot as well as cold country. This summer you probably could fried an egg or two on the hot asphalt of Highway 103 here onÂ Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Shore as well as other hard surfaced roads across the province. It is as I write still a hot place here on the home front that I will soon leave and return to ourÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;home for a whileâ&#x20AC;?Â in England. And the next time I return to Canada, my hunch is that Nova Scotia and the rest of the countryÂ will be on the ďŹ&#x201A; ip side of the climate coin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a return to the land of ice and snow for which we are principallyÂ known. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just part of the extreme nature of Canada when it comes toÂ all things climate. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great trip back to Canada and I have accomplished most of the work I had planned to perform during my more than two-week stay. Next monthÂ weÂ will travelÂ to the Isle of Skye in Scotland, the largest and most northerly major island in the inner Hebrides. Based on what I see, it will be a nice break from the 30-degree Celsius weather here in Nova Scotia. Daytime temperatures there in September averageÂ about 12 or 13 degrees. And from what I can determine, there is nary a forest ďŹ re or a dried up river bed anywhere. Meanwhile, here we are in Nova Scotia praying for rain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and knowing in a few months we will of course live up to our reputation asÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Great White North.â&#x20AC;? Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, ďŹ rst worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south shore in June 2007 after 27Â˝ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion. wordpress.com.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday school 9:45 am, Coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca Niki Ashton The banks have had record proﬁts. Just last week, RBC posted $2.7 billion in proﬁ ts. That’s a 17 per cent increase at a time when many Canadians are struggling with job losses, stagnant wages and slow economic growth. There have been huge

bonuses to CEOs. Last year, the big banks took their corporate tax cut and handed over $12 billion in bonuses to their executives. At the same time the banks are laying off workers. This at a time they made proﬁ ts of $973 mil-

JOB POSTING RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Full-Time Position ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre THOMPSON 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 behaviors. Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services. The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. • Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors. • Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings. • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. • Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Responsibilities: • Provide support and be present where clients are. • Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building. • Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way. • Conduct facility orientations. • Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings. • Performing light housekeeping/maintenance. • Building security duties. • Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies. • Copying program materials. • Responding to telephone calls. • Documentation according to role requirements. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. Qualifications: • Grade 12 education. • Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work. • Experience working from a client centred perspective. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment. • An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. • Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work. • Knowledge of the addictions field is required. • Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Service • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification. It is AFM 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:

2016-066 $16.55 - $20.72 per hour (plus remoteness allowance if applicable) October 14, 2016

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lion in the second quarter alone. The Bank of Montreal has revealed plans to lay off 1,850 people. That’s on top of the almost 5,000 workers the big banks showed the door last year. Our New Democrat caucus is leading the ﬁght to ensure that banks and proﬁtable corporations pay their fair share. Reversing decades of failed policies and getting the new government to do the right thing won’t be easy. But it is important. It is time that banks and corporations paid their fair share.

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WAREHOUSE--STORAGE SPACE for rent, 73 Hayes Rd., 600 sq. ft. of storage or work space. Available Sept. 1/2016. Off of main hallway with access to wash-room, next door Iron Fitness. Hydro included. Tenant cost shares water. For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516. Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing. Email: manager@ friulirentals.com. 28-tfn-nb COMBO WAREHOUSE/GARAGE/OFFICE Spaces for rent 16 - Beren’s Rd., Bay 2, 1380 sq ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Behind Eric’s Plumbing - garage space with washroom. Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door and 16 - 20 Beren’s Rd., Bay 3, 3840 sq. ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Next door to Public Works/ Water Survey Offi ce space in front garage/storage area in back with washroom. Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door. 2nd man door access at front to offi ce part of space. Tenant pays own hydro. Water cost/yard maintenance shared among all tenants. For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516 Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing email: manager@friulirentals.com. 28-tfn-nb 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 2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for rent. One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or offi ce Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-677-2957 or 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

Despite the change in government, Ottawa has continued with the same failed trickle-down economic policies of the past. The most obvious sign of this was the fact that in the ﬁrst Liberal budget not one cent of Stephen Harper’s $60 billion in wasteful corporate tax cuts was reversed. What has been the end result? It leaves less money for things that help families, like improving our health care system or expanding affordable childcare options. But it is helping Canada’s big banks.

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Salesperson Seeking a highly motivated permanent, full-time salesperson for busy retail store. Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing, personable and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology. Wireless Solution/MTS Connect offers an above industry average compensation package plus benefits plan. Must be available to work during store hours which are from 9 – 6 weekdays and 9:30 – 5 on Saturdays. Please apply in person with resume and cover letter. Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect Thompson 10 -50 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M7

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.

CREE LANGUAGE ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Faculty of Arts, Business and Science Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 16-107 Closing Date: November 10, 2016

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.

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

GRADE 6 TEACHING POSITION Please note: This employer does NOT allow international applicants Summary Information: Employer: Nelson House Education Authority, Inc. Position Type: Teaching Categories: Aboriginal Education School / Org: Nelson House Edcuation Authority Location: Nelson House, Manitoba, Canada FTE: FTE No. of Positions: 1 Salary: As Per Collective Agreement Salary Grid Posting Date: 6 September 2016 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Details: The Nelson House Education Authority is accepting applications for a grade Six teaching position. This position is full-time, permanent. This position is available at Otetiskiwin Elementary School Applicants must be eligible for Teacher Certiﬁcation with the Province of Manitoba. Applicants must also present clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks. If interested in the above position, please email a cover letter, resume/CV and list of references to OK/NNOC at ok_school@ nhea.info or fax the information to: 204-484-2002.

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NURSING COORDINATOR HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER Please note: This employer does NOT allow international applicants Summary Information: Employer: Nelson House Education Authority, Inc. Position Type: Teaching Categories: Aboriginal Education School / Org: Nelson House Edcuation Authority Location: Nelson House, Manitoba, Canada FTE: FTE No. of Positions: 1 Salary: As Per Collective Agreement Salary Grid Posting Date: 6 September 2016 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Details: The Nelson House Education Authority is accepting applications for a High School Term Math Teacher for Grade 9 -12.

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position (0.5 EFT): August 1, 2017 to August 2, 2019 Flin Flon, Manitoba Competition No: 16-108 Closing Date: November 25, 2016 or until filled 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.

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This position is term-position from February to June, 2017.

Junior Clerk – R.C.M.P. The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon as Junior Clerk for the R.C.M.P. detachment: The successful applicant will possess the following quali ĮcaƟons: Grade 12 graduate, ability to obtain R.C.M.P. security clearance, typing speed of 50 w.p.m. (minimum), familiar and competent with computers and WordPerfect word processing soŌware, dictaphone experience (audio and digital) required, previous policing experience would be an asset, previous computer experience with the Police InformaƟon Retrieval System (PIRS), the Canadian Police InformaƟon Centre (CPIC) and the Police Report and Occurrence System (PROS) will be considered an asset, ability to communicate eīecƟvely with the general public, previous secretarial/clerical experience would be an asset, ability to work shiŌ work (days, aŌernoons, evenings, graveyard and weekends). DuƟes include researching, transcribing, preparing and typing reports, documents and correspondence, operates telephone, 2-way radio, answering queries, relaying messages and recording complaints. Receives visitors, directs them to proper o ĸcer and gives out authorized informaƟon. The City of Thompson oīers a comprehensive beneĮts program and compeƟƟve salary.

This position is available at Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate. Applicants must be eligible for Teacher Certiﬁcation with the Province of Manitoba. Applicants must also present clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks. If interested in the above position, please email a cover letter, resume/CV and list of references to OK/NNOC at ok_school@ nhea.info or fax the information to: 204-484-2002.

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Open to Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. For more information about this position, including all the screening criteria, and how to apply, visit http://jobs.gc.ca, or call Infotel at 1-800-645-5605 or TTY at 1-800-532-9397. You can apply on-line for all positions advertised through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Please quote reference number RCM16J-011498-000060 . The closing date for applications is 14 October, 2016.

Detailed resumes outlining educaƟon, experience, qualiĮcaƟons and references will be accepted up to and including Tuesday, October 11, 2016. 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.

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The City of Thompson is commiƩed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniƟes.

Personnes résidant au Canada ainsi que les citoyens canadiens résidant à l'étranger.

We are dedicated to suppor Ɵng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur ce poste, incluant les critères de présélection additionnels, et pour soumettre votre candidature, visitez http://emplois.gc.ca, ou composez le numéro InfoTel au 1-800-645-5605 ou l’ATS au 1-800-532-9397.

providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

Pour tous les postes annoncés sur le Système de ressourcement de la fonction publique (SRFP), vous pouvez faire une demande d'emploi en ligne. Veuillezindiquerle numérode référence 2016.

RCM16J-011498-000060 . La date limitede réceptiondes candidatures estle 14 octobre,

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Careers

McKay

NURSING INSTRUCTORS

Classification: Instructor 2 – Full-Time Term Positions: 1 – August 1, 2017 to May 17, 2019 1 – August 1, 2017 to July 26, 2019 Flin Flon, Manitoba Competition No: 16-109 Closing Date: November 25, 2016 or until filled 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.

McKay GM is accepting applications for the following positions:

T H O M P S O N Now Hiring Full and Part Time

Guest Service Agents & Housekeeping

We are looking for outgoing energetic individuals to join our team. We offer competitive wages, Àexible working hours, and a great working environment. Thompson (866) 677.6450

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

SOCIAL WORKER – PERMANENT POSITION Family Enhancement Worker – Mosakahiken Ofﬁce Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems • Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving • Responsible for all ﬁ le documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied • Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up • Provides case management and support for children in care and families QUALIFICATIONS • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) • Ability to converse ﬂuently in Cree (preferred) • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • • • • • • • •

Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check Cannot be active on a protection case Maintain absolute conﬁdentiality Varied amounts of travel required Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license Must be able to provide own vehicle for work Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: October 12, 2016 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca

If that’s you, drop your resume to the Days Inn & Suites Thompson

Lube bay technician Courtesy shuttle driver Journeyman technician YOU are looking for a rewarding career! YOU have a valid driver’s license YOU want to beneﬁt from factory training YOU want to work in the most modern facility in the north YOU want a competitive pay plan Apply in person to John Lougheed or to jlougheed@mckaygm.com

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Invites applications for a

FAMILY SERVICE SUPERVISOR

Service Manager

Full time permanent position SP5 $31.60 – $42.90 per hour Thompson, Manitoba Competition Number: 2016058-FSS-T

PERMANENT POSITION MATHIAS COLOMB OFFICE Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Management team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Service Manager will be responsible to lead, manage, and direct assigned staff in Mathias Colomb in the delivery of agency child welfare and foster care services and programs. The Service Manager will also be assigned responsibilities for specifi c liaison, service areas, special projects, policy or reporting functions. As a member of the Management team, the service manager participates in the establishment and review of the agency strategic plan. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Leadership & Planning • Service & Delivery • Financial & Operational Requirements • Human Resources • Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE • 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment • Workplace Safety and Health • Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Understanding of child development theory and practice • Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) • Knowledge of Family Systems theory • Working knowledge of child abuse • Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems • CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and • prior contact check. • Cannot be active on a protection case. • Must maintain absolute confi dentiality in accordance with agency requirements. • Varied amounts of travel required within this position. • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license. • Must be able to provide own vehicle for work. • Other duties related to the position may be assigned. Deadline: October 14, 2016 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resources Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca

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

Nitrogen Fertilizer Manufacturing Opportunities Nationally Competitive Compensation Packages Supportive Work Environment Great Opportunities for Growth We are located in Brandon, Manitoba, a growing city of close to 50,000 residents with a trading area of about 150,000 people, 200 km west of Winnipeg and 100 km north of the United States border. Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba and offers sports, arts and outdoor attractions, a variety of shopping amenities, a university and college, and boasts a high quality of life. We are a leading manufacturer with a team of 270 employees, offering nationally competitive salaries, full extended beneﬁ ts packages, pension and subsidized investment options, and performance-based bonuses in an environment committed to success! Relocation assistance is also available for selected roles. We are looking for top performers who can embrace our guiding principles and want to make a difference as part of a winning team. If you have the qualiﬁ cations that put you above the rest, apply for a rewarding career with us today! We are seeking candidates for roles including: 1st Class Power Engineer Controller Red Seal Millwright Red Seal Insulators Logistics Coordinator Apply at www.kochcareers.com Visit www.wearekoch.com to learn more Please note that third party submissions will be treated as if submitted by the candidate.

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News

Celebration time The excitement was palpable at the Mystery Lake Hotel on Sept. 28, when Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation threw a sizeable community celebration to celebrate the ofﬁcial establishment of the Mystery Lake Urban Reserve, located on the edge of Thompson’s downtown core.

Former chief and Morris Shannacappo, MC and selfdescribed “big mouth”.

Nickel Belt News photos by Kacper Antoszewski Charlie Major was the ﬁnal act of the evening.

Manitoba Métis Federation Justice Minister Julyda Lagimodiere said it was fi tting that the Métis Federation’s offi ces were just down the street from the new urban reserve: “Wherever you find a First Nations community, you’ll find a Métis community close by.”

Vale Manitoba Operations would like to inform the community of upcoming trafﬁc changes at their main plant site.

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

Manitoba Operations Main Plant Site