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Feds say they will work to facilitate sale of Hudson Bay Railway if OmniTrax does not live up to contract After three months of inaction from Hudson Bay Railway owner OmniTrax with regard to repairs to the northern section of the rail line between Amery and Churchill, Manitoba’s Hudson Bay port town got some good news Sept. 8 when Nautral Resources Minister Jim Carr announced the federal government’s commitment to restore Churchill’s only land transportation link. “The government is deeply concerned that OmniTrax Inc. has not yet commenced repairs and that further delay may jeopardize the ability to complete repairs before winter,” said a press release from Natural Resources Canada. “As per its 2008 agreement, the Government of Canada committed to provide ﬁ nancial support to Hudson Bay Railway Company in exchange for their agreement to repair, maintain and operate the rail service through to Churchill until 2029. In the event that OmniTRAX Inc. is not willing to satisfy its contractual obligations, the government will work to facilitate discussion for the transfer of the rail line to a new owner and will work with that new owner to restore rail service. Canada is fully prepared to act quickly to provide such support, provided that: • The assets are transferred at a reasonable price taking into account OmniTrax Inc’s obligations. • The new owner has support from First Nations and other communities along the route. • The new owner has a viable business plan to operate the rail line safely, reliably and cost-effectively. “The government will also engage with the Province of Manitoba as a partner in supporting service restoration and go-forward operations.

Given the urgency, Canada is willing to explore any other options, including interim funding to enable restoration of rail service, should there be material progress on the conditions outlined above. Canada is willing to do its part to support a speedy solution with all partners.” “The Government of Canada remains committed to the people of Churchill and Northern Manitoba and is ready to do its part to restore rail service,” said Carr. “Time is of the essence here, and quick action from all partners is needed now.” The federal government also announced that it was appointing Wayne Wouters as its chief negotiator in ongoing discussions with OmniTrax, interested buyers, community leaders and Manitoba’s provincial government. Wouters was Clerk of the Privy Council, secretary to cabinet and head of the public service from 2009 until 2014, after being appointed by then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He had spent the previous ﬁve years as secretary of the Treasury Board and was the deputy minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Labour Canada between 1997 and 2004. He is also an Ofﬁcer of the Order of Canada. In a community update posted on social media Sept. 8, Churchill Mayor Michael Spence said the government’s announcement was an important step. “The federal government today announced it is prepared to work to facilitate the transfer of the rail line and port to a new owner and will work with that new owner to restore rail service,” said Spence. “This potential transfer will involve significant work, but the town is fully prepared and

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of AECOM An 80-foot long, four-foot-deep washed-out section of the Hudson Bay Railway in the Herchmer subdivision between Amery and the railway’s terminus in Churchill. willing to work with any and all parties to secure a strong and stable ownership group for the rail line. We will continue to press for an immediate plan to repair the rail line as this work moves forward. The federal government announced they are prepared to commit interim funding towards the repair and restoration of rail service and the town will work diligently to do whatever it can to help facilitate a solution. We agree with their view that the provincial government needs to be part of the solution.” Spence also said he welcomed the appointment of Wouters as the federal government’s negotiator. “He has a strong leadership reputation and is an individual of signiﬁ cant stature who can bring tremendous experience to the table,” Spence said.

The federal government’s announcement was welcomed by Flin Flon NDP MLA Tom Lindsey, who said it was a sign to the provincial government to get involved in ﬁnding a solution. “Today’s announcement by the federal government is an important ﬁrst step in providing real support that the people of Churchill have needed for over a year,” said Lindsey. “What is needed now is a provincial partner. Premier [Brian] Pallister needs to stop passing the buck and come to the table with real supports for the people of Churchill. It is about time both levels of government recognized the plight of Churchill and stepped up to ensure the rail line repairs begin immediately. The situation is urgent and serious – the window to complete repairs

is rapidly closing. The first step that Premier Pallister can take would be to pick up a phone and call the mayor of Churchill and the federal government so that the province assumes its rightful place in ensuring the continued viability of the town of Churchill.” The last train to arrive in Churchill was May 23. OmniTrax announced June 9 that severe flooding between Amery, which is 28.9 rail miles northeast of Gillam, and the end of the line at Churchill meant that train service between those points is suspended indefinitely. An Aug. 18 report on the damage caused to the Hudson Bay Railway by flooding that was prepared by AECOM for OmniTrax said there were 20 washouts and extensive damage in 130 locations in the 155-mile (250-kilometre)

Herchmer subdivision north of Amery to Churchill and outlined a 60-day plan to repair the line at a cost of $43.5 million. The plan requires a mobile camp car that can be moved to locations close to worksites and AECOM estimated the camp would need to house about 38 people for the duration of the repairs. Repair crews would work up to 12 hours a day. The cost estimate includes an allowance of 15 per cent for contractor proﬁt and a 30 per cent contingency allowance. AECOM said repairs would need to start in early September in order for essential repairs to be completed by November, at which time lightly loaded railcars would once again be able to travel the section of the Hudson Bay Railway between Amery and Churchill.

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Thompson Community Band on the lookout for new recruits

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Larry Hall BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

You’re never too old to revisit something you love. At least that’s the message brought forward by the Thompson Commun-

ity Band as they head into their 11th season. Since 2006, this instrumental concert band has simultaneously put on entertaining shows for the public and provided local

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musicians with a chance to keep playing well into their adult years. “We do get some people who are fresh out of high school, who just don’t want to lose the opportunity to play,” said band conductor Kevin Lewis. “And then you’ve got some people that haven’t played in a school band in 20 or 30 years and decided that they missed it and wanted

to get back into it and we provide them with that opportunity.” While the band does dabble in a selection of styles, from classical music to more contemporary hits, Lewis said they try to establish a decidedly more relaxed atmosphere amongst their members, even when it comes to big performances at events like Nickel Days and the

Thompson Community Foundation gala. This casual approach extends to the community band’s upcoming open house night at R.D. Parker Collegiate on Sept. 19, where Lewis encourages anybody to drop by and join the group. “It can be a little intimidating to come in and everybody else knows their parts,” said Lewis. “This

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night will be geared more towards making the band accessible and comfortable for those people who haven’t had a chance to play in some time.” Lewis revealed that recruitment events like this open house are especially important since the band’s membership drastically ﬂ uctuates from year to year. “Thompson being a pretty transient community, we often have changes in membership,” he said. “And so we do have members that have been here all 11 years, but the majority come for a few years … and then they end up departing.” In terms of upcoming events, Lewis said they plan to kick off the band’s 11th season at the Thompson Community Foundation gala on Oct. 14, while also leaving room for their usual rotation of performances like a Christmas concert series. But more than anything, Lewis said local musicians shouldn’t hesitate to sign up simply because there are a number of years sitting between now and their last public performance. “People often surprise themselves at how much they remember once they start doing it,” he said. “We’ve got a friendly group and a lot of musicians who have been playing together for quite some time who are always willing to help out and help you remember what you might have forgotten over the years.” The Thompson Community Band’s upcoming open house night is set to take place Sept. 19 at the R.D. Parker Collegiate band room starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information on the band in general you can contact Kevin Lewis at klewis@mysterynet.mb.ca.

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Humane society shakes up fundraising lineup with first-ever Comedy Night

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Our community came together on Saturday, August 26 to commemorate the dedication of our cemetery 50 years ago - 1967. A committee of Herb Armitage, Rowley Becher, Mamie Hendren, Deloris Robertson and Sya Gregovski prepared this occasion to show appreciation to Jim English, City staff, for creating this to be a place of honour and beauty.

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Alice Lavoie for the Popeye’s hot dogs and french fries. Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre for the delicious bannock and butter. McDonald’s for the great coffee and trimmings. Safeway for the beautiful cut ıowers placed on each grave. Doreen Lindquist for the awesome homemade jams. Paul Anderson (Shaw Cable) for taping the event. Thompson Citizen for the announcements. Jim and Chris from Boardman Funeral Home.

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After finding past success with fundraising events like the Woofstock concert series, the Thompson Regional Humane Society is trying something a little different this year with their first Comedy Night, which starts at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. “It’s been talked about for the last couple years,” said Oswald Sawh, the chairperson of the humane society’ s board. “We were actually going to do one last year and the problem is … trying to co-ordinate three comedians at the same time is not an easy thing.” This inaugural event will feature Jordan Welwood, Paul Rabliauskas and Mike Green, all of whom hail from Winnipeg. Each of these comedians have made their mark in the industry by performing at a number of high-profile events, including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Oddblock Comedy Block Party and a variety of programming for the CBC. However, Sawh also mentioned this event will feature a little local flavour in the form of comedian Tim Brewer, who used to work as an on-air personality for CHTM radio back in the early 2000s. In an interview with Nickel Belt News Sept. 12, Brewer, who is based in Winnipeg these days, said he is looking forward to emceeing this upcoming event, especially since this will be his first ever standup performance in Thompson. “It’s always nice when people from outside of this area, the southern part of Manitoba, get a hold of you and ask for you to do

50 years - so many to thank, especially: Alex “Suds” Sutherland, Tim Johnston, John Burrows, and many more. Thank you to all of you who came to share memories, to walk around and remember.

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Tim Brewer The performers of the Thompson Regional Humane Society’s upcoming Comedy Night fundraiser (clockwise from top left): Tim Brewer, Jordan Welwood, Mike Green and Paul Rabliauskas. an event,” he said. “I’m pretty excited to get out there and see everybody again … and make some new friends and get everybody warmed up and laugh for the group of comedians that are coming up there.” While Brewer is able to mine plenty of material from his time living in the Hub of the North, he said that the performers who follow him on Saturday will deﬁnitely be able to hold their own, even if they aren’t as familiar with Thompson. “I don’t think they are at a disadvantage,” he said. “All three of them bring a certain brand of talent to the table, whether it’s

relating to hometown living or relating to Northern Manitoba.” Even though the humane society is entering untested waters with this Comedy Night fundraiser, Sawh is already confident that they will add it to their annual fundraising event calendar alongside staples like the property tax draw and the Woofstock concert series. Tickets for Comedy Night can be purchased at Don Johnson Jewellers or the humane society’s main offi ce on Nelson Road. All other inquiries can be directed to the humane society’s official Facebook page.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON THOMPSON AURORAFEST 150 CRAFT SALE: September 21, 6 - 9 pm at Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre, 4 Nelson Road. Thompson and region crafters wishing to participate may register at the Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre. There is a $10 fee for one table, payable at the time of registration. INVITING ALL BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS and their babies to come on out for the Annual Breastfeeding Challenge. The fun challenge is to have the highest number of mothers breastfeeding at the same time. Our results are compared with communities all around Canada as well as with other countries. This year we will be meeting at the Northern Health Authority Administrative Building, 867 Thompson Drive South. Doors open and registration begins at 10:00 am, Latch-on is at 11:00, snacks provided throughout. What a great way to start your weekend, breastfeeding with friends! Please contact the Public Health Unit at (204) 677-5350 if you have any questions. HUMANE SOCIETY IS IN NEED and would greatly appreciate the following: kitty litter, wet & dry cat & dog food, treats & bones, paper towels, Javex and old towels. Donations can be dropped off at 27 Nelson Road Monday - Friday, 3 - 5 pm. Phone 204-778-3513. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions. The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin. We offer an assortment of high quality assessments for adults interested in upgrading, making career choices or preparing for the GED exam. The YWCA Assessment Centre offers a full range of Career Development Services FREE of charge. For more information or to make an appointment call 204-778-1208. PRENATAL CLASSES are a great way to meet other new parents and learn about the birthing process, breastfeeding and skills needed in caring for your newborn baby. The Northern Regional Health Authority provides free evening classes every other month from September 2017 until May 2018. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Call PHN Angela at (204) 778-1550 or assistant Chantelle at (204) 6775382 to register or for more information.

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Snow Lake losing two pillars of the community Snow Lake is about to lose two residents who have been staples in the community since the mid1970s. With hearts as big as the hole they will leave in Snow Lake upon their departure, Betty and Chester Rudd have led rather than followed in nearly every aspect of the community’s daily life – Betty the consummate volunteer and Chester, her backup, her muscle and a man who could master most any job put in front of him. They never backed down from a challenge in all the years they lived in Snow Lake, and they never walked away from someone in need.

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My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson The couple plan to move south in the next month or so, in order to be closer to medical providers and facilities. They will be missed! Just how much was displayed in several venues over the preceding weeks. Firstly, the couple was celebrated at a luncheon put on by the Snow Lake Health

Auxiliary on Aug. 19, then Town of Snow Lake Coun.

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Jodi Wilson presented Betty with a thank-you certificate at the Aug 22 council meeting, and then again, on the afternoon of Aug. 26, Betty’s brainchild, the Second Glance (a community store that sells used items) held a come-and-go goodbye for their leader. In-store workers had the coffee and cupcakes flowing and the doors were swinging both ways all afternoon! Although aware that she will be missed, Betty stated that she and Chester will miss the community and people of Snow Lake more. On to another matter, last fall I mentioned in this column that the remains of prospector Kate Rice’s home were unearthed on the Wekusko Lake Island that bears her name. Word came in the spring of this year that some demented individual(s) had disseminated and burned those remains. Geological contractor Dave Koop was initially involved with their discovery (his employee Trevor Sewap made the initial find) and he was also the person who found and reported the destruction. “We found the whole area burned, torn up, and destroyed,” said a disgusted Koop back in

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June after a visit to Rice Island. “What a shame! I am so upset … why would someone do this? ” Koop immediately offered $500 for actionable information on the person(s) responsible for the damage. Snow Lake’s Underground Press newspaper added $200 to that ﬁgure. Well, it appears there are a number of people besides Koop who are shocked and saddened by the vandalism. Don Hoy, president and CEO of Wolfden Resources, which is the company that now owns the Rice Island nickel claims, said that his company would also like to put $500 towards ﬁnding the perpetrator of this “crime against Snow Lake’s heritage.” Dave Koop further advised that Harold Hewlin of Wescore Drilling will also be putting up $200. With these amounts there is currently $1,400 available to the person providing information on the offence. It was also noted with a sense of sadness as well as Canadian pride that on Aug. 24, 2017, under military honour and in the presence of his unit, the 16th Canadian Infantry Battalion, the remains of

First World War Soldier Private Reginald Joseph Winﬁeld Johnston were laid to rest in Loos-en-Goehelle, France. Members of his family were present. Private Johnston’s great-niece Joanne Schuman and greatnephew Rupert Klyne currently reside in Snow Lake and his nephew Dale Johnston resides in The Pas. One ﬁnal item – this one dealing with the somewhat unpleasant subject of garbage. From the time the original NorAcme/Britannia Mine closed down in the late 1950s till 2011, garbage collection for the community of Snow Lake was a private contract. Six or so years ago, municipal politicians decided that the town should take it over. They purchased a spanking new truck with all the bells and whistles, new garbage carts for everyone in town, and placed one (sometimes two) designated employees on the garbage run. Word comes that the idea has been revisited and apparently reconsidered. The Town of Snow Lake is currently putting together an RFP (Request for Proposals) for reprivatizing the community’s garbage collection services.

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District has 43 new teachers this year, school board hears BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The trustees of the School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) met up Sept. 12 at the district headquarters on Thompson Drive to ring in the 2017–18 school year. COMMITTEE SHUFFLE Since the board hadn’t gathered together in an ofﬁcial capacity since June 27, this meeting’s agenda was jampacked, with over 20 items dedicated to electing trustees to different committees. The most noteworthy part of this process came at the very beginning, where trustees Don MacDonald and Janet Brady were elected as chairperson and vice-chairperson of the board, respectively. NEW TEACHERS Co-superintendent Angele Bartlett kicked off her policy report by welcoming 43 new teachers into the SDML fold. According to Bartlett, the bulk of this new group are relatively young (aged 25–30) and hail from across Canada, including places like Winnipeg, the Sudbury/North Bay area in Ontario and the East Coast. Bartlett went on to say that that this group represents the biggest inﬂux of new teachers that she’s seen in her eight years working for the School District of Mystery Lake. INDIGENOUS YOUTH SURVEY Co-superintendent Lorie Henderson presented a motion to distribute youth surveys to Indigenous students in the school district. Henderson said this online survey is part of the Indigenous Youth Voices project, which is an organization working under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. “Their mission is to seek the advice and support from Indigenous youth from across Canada in order to provide a report and recommendation to the minister of CrownIndigenous Relations and Northern Affairs,” she said. “They need the information to create a report, so they want to hear from as many views across Canada.” This survey contains 23 questions in total, which aim to gauge local youths’ perspectives on “What are some challenges faced by your community?”, “What does reconciliation mean to you?”, and “How do you think youth can be supported and empowered?” After several minutes of discussion, the motion to distribute this survey was approved by the board. This survey will be distributed online until Sept. 30 and will be made available to Mystery Lake students 18 years of age and older. The next School District of Mystery Lake board meeting is set to take place Sept. 26.

IN MEMORY IN MEMORY For a dearly loved grandson

NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER BROPHY September 11, 1996 - September 8, 2015

When I Lost You I wish I could see you one more time Come walking through the door But I know that is impossible I will hear your voice no more. I know you can feel my tears And you don’t want me to cry Yet my heart is broken Because I can not understand why Someone so precious had to die. I pray that God will give me strength And somehow get me through As I struggle with this heartache That came when I lost you. Ever missed, ever loved Nanny & Poppy Patricia & Wayne Brophy xxx ooo

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Two candidates each for vacant Lynn Lake mayor and councillor positions to be ﬁlled in Sept. 19 byelection BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Lynn Lake will have a byelection Sept. 19 to ﬁll the vacant mayor’s seat and one councillor position which were left empty when former mayor James Lindsay and former councillor Paul Grimmer resigned in June. There are two candidates for each of the positions, with Clarence M. (Botch) Dale and Darwin J. (Jim) Shortt seeking to become the next Lynn Lake mayor and Marie Lewis and David Campbell the candidates to replace Grimmer on council. Dale ran unsuccessfully

for mayor in the October 2014 municipal elections, receiving 79 votes to 116 for Lindsay, who ﬁrst became mayor in a byelection in 2012. Shortt was acclaimed as one of two incumbent councillors among four candidates for four council positions in October 2014 but resigned his position while serving as deputy mayor on April 19, 2016, the day after a special meeting of council. Lewis was formerly an administrative assistant with the Town of Lynn Lake, as well as its acting chief administrative ofﬁcer (CAO) up until April 18, 2016. Matthew Aequitus

was appointed as acting CAO the following day. Campbell is also a former councillor, having resigned while serving as deputy mayor in November 2015, a little over a year after having been acclaimed as the other incumbent councillor alongside Shortt, with Grimmer and Trevor Kruzer joining the body as new councillors. Kruzer is the only one of ﬁve elected ofﬁcials voted in or acclaimed in the 2014 election not to have resigned his position. Shortt and Campbell were replaced by Patricia MacDonald and Rex Osmond, respectively, in

byelections after their resignations. Non-resident landowners who are Canadian citizens, over 18 years old on election day and have been registered landowners within the town for at least six months on election day can vote. A maximum of two nonresident property owners per property can vote in municipal elections, if each of them have written consent from a majority of registered landowners and ﬁle them with the senior election ofﬁcial. Proof of property ownership may be required at the time that a ballot is cast.

St.Theresa Point wildfire evacuees began returning home Sept. 10, Red Cross says More than 1,000 people evacuated from St. Theresa Point First Nation due to a nearby wildﬁre began returning home Sept. 10 after the First Nation’s leaders determined that it was safe for them to come back. There were 1,068 evacuees from St. Theresa Point First Nation registered with the Red Cross, which has an agreement with the federal government to provide disaster

assistance to Manitoba First Nations. Most of the evacuees were sheltered in Winnipeg and Brandon, with a small number brought to Thompson. The Red Cross began facilitating air transport back to the ﬂy-in community in the Island Lake area of northeastern Manitoba on Sunday and hoped to have al the residents back home within a

couple of days. Residents of Wasagamack First Nation, St. Theresa Point First Nation and Garden Hill First Nation were evacuated beginning Aug. 29 due to a wildﬁre of about 23,000 hectares that was within a kilometre of Wasagamack First Nation, which was totally evacuated. People with health concerns were evacuated from St. Theresa Point First Nation and

Garden Hill First Nation. “It is great that the people of St. Theresa Point are able to head home and get back to their lives,” said the Red Cross’s Manitoba and Nunavut vicepresident Shawn Feely in a Set. 10 press release. “For those evacuees still outside of their homes, the Red Cross team continues to work with the communities leaders to provide necessary support.”

Northern Manitoba Walleye Championship a huge success

Church Services in Thompson ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am 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 Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca 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

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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 Chris Lowe 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 first-ever Northern Manitoba Walleye Championship was held at Paint Lake last weekend, and it was a huge success. I’d like to thank former Thompson resident Dino D’Andreamatteo, Eric Labaupa and all the sponsors, volunteers and competitors, including the Norman Northstars for helping to make this such a memorable

MLA Report kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Kelly Bindle event. A total of 46 boats entered and after fishing for approximate-

GARAGE SALES!

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 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

GIANT GARAGE SALE 57 Hayes Road. Bay 8 Saturday, Sept 16, 8 am - 4 pm Something for everyone! No early birds please

ly eight hours, each team could keep up to six live fish under 55 centimetres long. They were subsequently weighed by judges and released. A good time was had by all. Congratulations to first-place winners Troy Carlson and Glenn Boxell with an overall combined fish weight of more than 16 pounds, and to the second-place and third-place teams of Ed Hartigan and Devon Gurniak, and Wayne Skwarchuk and Russel Boxell. Thompson also held its 25th annual Health and Leisure Mart last weekend, and it was nice to see the high levels of northern enthusiasm, community involvement and volunteerism on

display again this year. There are many options available for youth and all ages alike to get involved with teams, clubs and organizations and to benefit from the wide range of experiences available over the coming winter months. It was also my pleasure this week to march with Thompson Fire & Emergency Services and Thompson RCMP in a show of remembrance of the victims and support for the families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks in the U.S. This was the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed 2,978 people, including 26 Canadians and about 400 firefighters, police officers and staff with the New York Port Authority. The anniversary of this tragedy shines a spotlight on the dangerous work that these professionals and all peace officers, firefighters and paramedics do to ensure our safety. We thank them and their families for their sacrifices and dedication.

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Times have changed, but children still need discipline, guidance and love As I read Matthew’s Gospel that talked about wine and wineskins (Mt.9:17), I began to reﬂect on the meaning for us today. What is the meaning and what were the wineskins that I lived as a child when I was the new wine? As children, we walked to and from school and no adult ever came with us. No one ever arrived by car or bus. Every teacher had a leather strap in her desk which she used on the outstretched hands of naughty children. That same teacher would hug and comfort you if you were upset. When we came home from school, mom was always there to give us a hug and a snack. Afterwards we went outside to play with our friends – baseball, hide and seek, tag , hopscotch – or did our chores until dad came home for supper. When we were bad or disobedient, we were spanked on our bottoms and maybe sent to bed without supper. Sundays were always special days. We went to church as a family with the girls wearing their best dresses, hats and white gloves and the boys in long pants and white shirts. Mom cooked special meals on Sundays. As teenagers, none of our friends were on drugs, smoked or drank alcohol

even at parties. As young adults attending university, the papers we had to hand in to the professor had to be typed without mistakes. Even for one error or misspelled word, the whole assignment had to be typed over again. If you couldn’t type, you paid someone to do it for you. Our life as adults also had different norms. Our parents didn’t pay babysitters, but took us with them and we slept wherever they went until they picked us up and carried us home with them. They knew all their neighbours and reached out to them in friendship and with support if they were in need or sorrow. Today is a whole new reality. We knew nothing of home computers, cell phones, iPads, digital cameras, space ships, technicolour movies or television. Today’s generation is the new wine. Matthew’s Gospel tells us, “People do not pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins burst, the wine spills out and the skins are ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins and in that way both are preserved” (Mt.9:17). It follows, if today’s new wine is poured into our wineskins, both will be lost. What will these new

Spiritual Thoughts educentr.dumont@gmail.com Sister Andrea Dumont

wineskins look like? They must be formed by the reality which gives strength and does not change. The leather must be cut according to God’s pattern. The stitching is to be guided by God’s teaching found in Scripture. Parents and teachers must teach how to make good choices and help them learn personal discipline as well as to accept external discipline when appropriate. The way you guide the children will be different. Their use of

technology may be new for many of you. Be open to learn about everything in their reality. This is also your new reality. Don’t worry about how to raise your children. Put your faith in God’s guidance. Accept the fact that that you and your children live in a new and different world from the one that formed you. Acknowledge your story but welcome the new wine and don’t attempt to put your children in the wineskins of the past.

MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ASETS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (PERMANENT FULL-TIME) LOCATION: THOMPSON SUB-OFFICE Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc (MKO) is seeking a highly motivated individual that will perform the functions of Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will support the administration of ASETS programs with its MKO First Nation communities. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Under the direction of the ASETS Financial Administrator, the duties of the ASETS Administrative Assistant: • Assist the ASETS Financial Administrator to ensure that all transactions incurred by the ASETS program are processed and recorded on a regular basis; Assist with the review of general ledger accounts and Excel • spreadsheets on an as-need basis; Perform data entry for daily transactions, and for monthly or quarterly • financial reporting as required by the ASETS/MKO Contribution Agreement; • Ability to copy, cut and paste in Word documents; • Photocopying, emailing, faxing, scanning, creating pdfs, filing and other forms of recordkeeping; • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be computer literate and be proficient with MS Office (specifically Word and • Excel); • Working knowledge of Sage 300 Advanced (ACCPAC Version 2016) or the willingness to learn computer software, is an asset; • Ability to work independently and with a team; • Attention to detail; • Ability to speak a First Nation language is a definite asset. A comprehensive benefits package is provided. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a cover letter with resume along with at least 3 work related references by: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 22, 2017 @ 4:00pm Applicants should forward a cover letter, resume and three references to the attention of: Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator 205-55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M5 Phone: (204) 677-1600 or 1-800-442-0488 Fax: (204) 778-7655 Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com Only those applicants considered for further review will be contacted for an interview.

Most parents have not had a course on “How to Raise Your Children,” and they have done a good job. Rely on God, your love for them and your instincts. Be open and listen to them. They need discipline, guidance, a value system, a sharing of your faith and your love. Help your children develop their full potential and to become responsible, mature, honest and caring adults, equipped to meet the technology and challenges in today’s world. This same message applies to every setting, whether it be family life, religious life or that of a committed group. Don’t

pour new wine into old wineskins or both will be lost! Sister Andrea Dumont is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Roman Catholic religious order. She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since returning to Canada has lived in Grand Rapids, Easterville and Thompson. The main focus of her work in adult education, which includes training lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ASETS PROGRAM MANAGER (PERMANENT FULL-TIME) Thompson Sub-Office Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated individual that will perform the functions of the Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) Program Manager. Under Supervision of the MKO Executive Director, the ASETS program Manager will be responsible for the management, coordination and implementation of the ASETS Program. The Program Manager will work in continuous consultation with the Executive Director to ensure all objectives of the program are satisfied. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Organize the program and establish policies and procedures to meet objectives of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc.; • Ensure that Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is kept abreast of current issues effecting employment training. This will be accomplished by providing the Executive Director with written reports detailing accomplishments, annual operational plans and amendments; • Identify, implement, support, monitor and evaluate community initiatives and training strategies; • Initiate a process of planning to cultivate best practices, identify barriers and change requirements, create linkages and develop capacities in MKO Communities; • Supervise ASETS staff to ensure they are utilized to their maximum potential; • Manage the day to day operations of the project and be accountable for financial expenditures, work plans and deadlines; • Ensure the terms and conditions of the Contribution Agreement are met; • Attend meetings with other governmental departments on related matters; • Coordinate and organize conferences and regional meetings as required; • Attend community meetings, training sessions, workshops and conferences that will improve and strengthen skills and job performance required by the position; EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Business Administration Diploma and/or combination of training and experience in a related field; • Experience in employment and training programs; • An understanding of First Nations/government policies, procedures, programs and services; • Strong management skills, including budgetary and human resource management; • Computer experience, specifically with Outlook, Word and Excel spreadsheets; • Must have excellent writing, oral, inter-personal skills; • Must be able to meet deadlines within short time lines; • Must be able to travel and have a valid class 5 license; • Ability to speak/understand a First Nation language is a definite asset. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 26, 2017 @ 4PM Submit detailed resume with three (3) written references, with written permission to contact references. Mark application CONFIDENTIAL to: Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator 205-55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M5 Phone: (204) 677-1600 or 1-800-442-0488 Fax: (204) 778-7655 Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com “Only those applicants considered for further review will be contacted”

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THOMPSON’S FINEST FULL SERVICE HOTEL Join our team of hospitality professionals. We seek exceptional candidates only. We offer our guests the friendliest, fastest service, the most beautiful, luxurious guest rooms and the finest foods & wines in the North. We offer our staff great wages and benefits, a positive and supportive work place and the opportunity for advancement. • Dining Room Servers – Days & Nights, Full-time & Part-time • Night Dining Room Supervisor Apply in person with resume, or by email/fax: hr@mysterylakehotel.ca Fax 204.778.4193 58 Cree Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0N2

Juniper Centre Inc.

HELP WANTED Are you looking for work? Are you looking for a change? Juniper Centre is looking for staff to support individuals in our day and residential programs.

FULLTIME/CASUAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE If you are looking for a fulfilling and gratifying career, come join our Juniper Centre Team. We offer a rewarding work environment with competitive pay and benefits. We are willing to train, so no previous experience is necessary. If you are compassionate and hard-working this might be the place for you! Prior to employment: must have clean criminal record check, positive reference checks and not be on the Adult Abuse Registry. Priority will be given to the applicants who have a high school diploma and a class five driver’s license. If you are interested please drop off a resume at 108 Nelson Rd. Attn: daymanager@junipercentre.org If you require more information call Sabrina Norman at 677-2970 ext. 1 or drop by the Juniper Centre.

School District of Mystery Lake FAMILY OUTREACH COORDINATOR OUT OF SCOPE TERM CONTRACT POSITION Start Date: September 2017 End Date: June 30, 2018 Job Posting # AD053117001100 Major Emphasis of Position: The Family Outreach Coordinator would serve a cluster of schools as assigned. The Coordinator would work with the Community Connector, school and divisional staff and community agencies to identify coordinate and establish a menu of resources, learning opportunities and workshops that help build capacity in ways that address family-school-community assets and needs. Facilitate programs and services that would be aligned with school and divisional goals, connect families to teaching and learning goals for students and help them assume greater involvement in their children’s’ healthy development and learning. Develop programs and services that would draw upon natural support systems and existing organizations and resources in our community. Duties and Responsibilities • Facilitate home visits particularly for those families least connected to the school and whose children are struggling academically, socially and emotionally. Visits are not designed to be assessment of families rather they are relational in nature and specifically designed to be respectful of families’ assets and strengths and to build the home capacity of the family to support the overall well-being and academic and social success of every student. • Identifying, establishing and coordinating the delivery of workshops, training, academies that support family well-being and capabilities for parental involvement. This can include sessions on child enrichment activities, physical and mental health development, nutrition, supporting school transition, adult learning, foster parent support groups and working with families with children in care. • Assist school staff, new teachers and guidance counsellor better understands family dynamics and backgrounds to better support student learning as well as help/advocate for families at IEP meetings and making arrangements for speech/physiotherapy referrals for children in the 0-4 age group. • Develop partnership and connections in the community with agencies, service providers and community supports. • Support volunteer/work placement requirements for students on probation. • Work cooperatively with school and divisional administrators to help identify capacity training opportunities for school staff in the areas of culturally and socially responsive practices. • Identify and establish, coordinate supplemental after school, evening and summer educational programming for underperforming students and to help address summer learning. • Building networks of volunteers. • Provide summary reports due in March and July 2018. • Maintain a close liaison and effective working relationship with district personnel such as the central office administrators, principals, classroom teachers and district personnel. • A knowledge and sensibility to the traditions and aspirations of students with diverse abilities and backgrounds. • The coordinator will maintain a trusting and caring relationship with students, parents and families and support them with school and community based opportunities. Qualifications: A Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent. Term/Salary of Position: This is a term contract position salary will be based upon qualifications and experience. The start date for position is September 2017 with end date of June 30, 2018. For further information please contact Lorie Henderson, Superintendent of Educational Services at 677-6130. Please direct applications stating qualifications, experience and at least 3 references by Friday, September 22, 2017 to: Lorie Henderson, Superintendent of Educational Services & Programming School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0X7 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre and/or email employment@mysterynet.mb.ca We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

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CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INFORMATIONAL SYSTEM DATA ENTRY CLERK (CROSS LAKE OFFICE)

Position: CFSIS DATA ENTRY CLERK One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Responsibilities: Reporting to the Child Abuse Coordinator the CFSIS Data Entry Clerk provides administrative secretarial and support services to Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. in combination with operating several types of office equipment. The incumbent must possess excellent computer skills and be adaptable to software applications used by Nikan Awasisak Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. Qualifications: Grade 12 • Certificate in an administrative training program with CFSIS statistics experience is preferred or • A combination of education and experience in a similar work setting can be considered • Ability to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Fast and accurate keyboarding skills • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills • Must have good verbal and written communication skills • Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel • Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Must have a valid drivers license Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Must have satisfactory Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check. Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application. Salary: Based on qualifications Deadline for Applications: Friday, September 22, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. Apply to:

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ADMINISTRATION DEPT. (2 POSITIONS)

Looking for 2 highly motivated individuals who are interested in joining the Thompson Ford Administration department. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefit package, and a work environment where employees are encouraged to develop and learn new skills. Successful applicants will be quick learners, able to work independently and have a commitment to providing the best customer service. Resumes can be dropped off to the attention of Mary Lafreniere or call 204-778-6386 for more information. Thompson Ford thanks all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-time employment opportunity available for a highly motivated individual willing to explore a career in vision care. The ideal candidate will hold a grade 12 diploma, be motivated to further your education, have a ﬂair for fashion, and enjoy working with the public. Knowledge of insurance and billing would be an asset. All applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal record check. Please drop o≠ resume to City Vision Opticians in the Plaza. Only those selected will be contacted for interview.

Community Safety Oĸcer The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon for a full-Ɵme posiƟon in the Department of Fire and Public Safety: The Community Safety Oĸcer (CSO) is responsible for enforcing the provision of bylaws passed by Council and of appointed statutes. The CSO assists and works cooperaƟvely with the RCMP and other stakeholders, using a collaboraƟve enforcement model. The CSO is responsible for enforcement, prevenƟon, intervenƟon, and educaƟon of applicable legislaƟon, with an emphasis on the Downtown area. DuƟes include conducƟng patrols within the community, invesƟgaƟng and responding to by-law complaints, ensuring resoluƟon either by educaƟon and redirecƟon or ƟckeƟng, explaining and interpreƟng policies and regulaƟons to public and AdministraƟon, maintenance of documents and Įles, preparaƟon of noƟces, summonses, and legal documents, maintaining the conĮdenƟality of all informaƟon. In addiƟon to the minimum qualiĮcaƟons listed on the City of Thompson website, the right candidate will have superior interpersonal skills, with emphasis on eīecƟve communicaƟon and conŇict resoluƟon, excellent oral and wriƩen communicaƟon with a focus on customer service and public relations, demonstrated ability to maintain a professional manner and make sound decisions under stressful public condiƟons, demonstrated knowledge of issues facing hard-to-serve populaƟons, including but not limited to: homelessness, addicƟons, crime prevenƟon, and public safety, demonstrated understanding of the social roots of crime, and knowledge of community resources. The City of Thompson offers a comprehensive benefits program and compeƟƟve salary. Please review the detailed list of qualiĮcaƟons at www.thompson.ca under Employment OpportuniƟes. Detailed resumes outlining educaƟon, experience, qualiĮcaƟons and references will be accepted up to and including Wednesday, September 20, 2017. 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

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