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Blue Bombers urge students to speak out about violence and bullying

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Winnipeg Blue Bombers centre Matthias Goossen and linebacker Ian Wild were in Wabowden and Thompson Feb. 6-7 to meet with students competing in Frontier School Division’s Frontier Games at Mel Johnson School in Wabowden and to deliver presentations on violence against women and bullying to high school and elementary students in the two communities.

Speaking at R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson Feb. 7, Goossen presented sobering statistics on the problem of violence against women, including that half of Canadian women have experienced physical or sexual violence since the age of 16 and that one in five Canadian men living with women admit to having used violence against them.

He also noted that only about five per cent of sexual assaults are reported to police and that many of those do not lead to criminal charges or convictions because of the phenomenon of victim-blaming.

“Females constantly get taught that they have to avoid men who might hurt them but we rarely actually talk to the men and say, ‘Hey, you guys shouldn’t do this,’” he said. “Victim blaming is such a toxic kind of thing because it doesn’t offer support to the person who actually is assaulted and we need

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Winnipeg Blue Bombers centre Matthias Goossen, left, and linebacker Ian Wild speak to Westwood Elementary School students about bullying Feb. 7. to. If Ian got hit by a drunk driver, we wouldn’t blame Ian for being in that person’s way. We would blame the person who is driving.

When somebody does get sexually assaulted we should never blame them, we should be supportive of them and come alongside them because so often, I don’t know why it’s like this, we blame the person, we blame them for what they were wearing, what they were drinking, so it’s important to realize that we need to come alongside them and stop this kind of victim blaming mindset that is so common in this topic.”

Wild said men and boys especially needed to take

ownership of the problem of violence against women.

“A lot of the times women have been at the forefront of this and they’ve been leading the way on, ‘All right, we need to help each other,’ and stuff like that but really it’s a men’s issue,” he said. “We’re the ones committing this violence against our spouses and things like that so we need to work together with the women in order to create the change.”

The presentation to RDPC students touched on topics including consent and the definitions of terms such as criminal harassment and sexual harassment as well as some of

the ways that people who witness someone being assaulted or harassed can intervene without putting their own safety at risk.

Students were also urged to realize that some behaviours that are perceived as normal should not be.

“This happens in your school whether you think it does or not,” said Wild.

“It can be as simple as a guy slapping a girl’s butt as she’s walking by. That’s the kind of thing you think is normal to happen. A girl in the school should not go around and expect that to happen or think that it’s going to happen. As guys we need to put a stop to it.”

Similar themes were explored during an anti-

bullying presentation at Westwood Ele mentary School later on Feb. 7, including the different types of bullying like physical, emotional and cyber-bullying as well as the effectiveness of a witness to a bullying incident stepping in.

“Over half the time when somebody intervenes, bullying stops within 10 seconds or less,” Goossen said. “Ten seconds seems like a very short time and, like I said before, everybody in here has the power to help somebody, maybe tell somebody to stop bullying, or at the very least, tell a teacher and tell a trusted adult because they can get involved then.

You’re not tattle-taling if you talk about bullying because bullying is a real thing and it’s important that we help the person who is being bullied.”

They also laid out four rules that people should observe before posting anything about someone online: would they like it if somebody posted something similar about them, would they post it if they knew their parents or teacher would see it, would they like to see what they said on the front page of the newspaper, and would they say it if they had to say it right to person’s face?

“Unfortunately, people say meaner things because they can hide behind the computer,” said Goossen.

“It’s important to realize

that whatever we put online is the exact same as us telling it in person.”

Goossen is in his second year of travelling around and doing these types of presentations though this was the first time he teamed up with Wild.

“If you can help at least one kid in a situation and help one kid out and change their life in any way I think it’s worth it,” Wild said. “If I have the power to do that by being a football player then I’m going to do it because a lot of times if you get just anyone to come up and speak about it they’re not going to be listening. If we can get them to listen then that’s meaningful.”

It was the first such trip up north for Goossen, originally from Vancouver, and Wild, who grew up in Pittsburgh.

“It’s really neat because it’s different,” Wild said.

“I grew up in the city so it’s totally different with all the nature and trees and everything like that.”

When they weren’t presenting to students, the two Blue Bombers got a chance to participate in some other northern experiences, like checking out the northern lights.

Afterwards, Wild said, he needed a hot shower to warm up.

“I’ve seen some cold but this is pretty cold,” he admitted. “This is the worst.”

“It was really cold but overall it was really good,” Goossen said.

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With the rise of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat and Instagram, how we interact with one another has also changed. Some have also used social media as a way to hurt and attack others. What we need to understand is how we as Christians are supposed to guard our tongue and understand the power of speech. We as followers of Christ need to guard what we communicate verbally and through the Internet.

We need to understand that what we say to one another verbally or through a keyboard can drastically hurt people. However, our conversations to one another can be used to build others up.

This past week Twitter has announced that they will be taking steps to help hinder hate speech on Twitter. It is a positive step that they are taking; however, it is sad this is even a problem.

We as follower of Christ

Spiritual Thoughts pastorcolton@thompsonchurch.ca Pastor Colton Murphy

need to follow His teachings and actions, including speech. I know Jesus never had access to the Internet.

However, I am sure that Jesus would not have said that you only need to only guard what you say to a person’s face and you can say whatever you want to on social media. It says in James 1:26, “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”

When we talk about our tongue we need to think of it as our communication even online. As believers our faith is more than just

pronouncing that we follow Jesus. A true follower of Christ is shown through their fruit. What we see in a person’s life can be either good or bad fruit. Speaking hate talk online is not producing good fruit in the life of a believer.

I am not trying to argue the freedom of speech.

What I am saying is all that you do online and in person shows your fruit, either good or bad. Just because you have said it online or maybe anonymously, it does not separate you from what you have just wrote. Behind every word written is a person, a person writing to build up

or tear down (or maybe it is just one of those random posts no one understands, but, that’s not what we’re talking about). Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” What we say has power and that is something we should never forget.

When we talk to each other, comment, post, share and communicate in whatever way remember this verse in Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Let us as believers follow the teaching of Scripture and use social media as a way to show the love of Jesus.

TLDR be nice on social media.

Pastor Colton Murphy is the youth and media pastor at the Thompson Pentecostal Assembly.

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Manitoba Hydro says 900 job cuts and five years of double-digit rate increases needed to restore financial footing Manitoba Hydro announced Feb. 3 that it was reducing its executive team by 30 per cent effective immediately and said it has plans to reduce its province-wide workforce by about 900 employees.

“Today’s announcement marks the first step in a process of significant transformation for Manitoba Hydro with changes in our executive leadership team and the realignment of our organizational structure,” said Manitoba Hydro president and CEO Kelvin Shepherd in a press release. “These changes are a necessary first step towards achieving cost reductions within Manitoba Hydro and positioning us to execute on our strategic priorities that we have identified as core to Hydro’s success. As a result, three members of Hydro’s vice

president team will be leaving the company.”

Shepherd noted that the Crown corporation had recently negotiated new four-year collective agreements with employees represented by Unifor, the Association of Manitoba Hydro Staff and Supervisory Employees and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

“These agreements, which provide for general wage increase restraints including zero per cent in 2017, combined with ongoing reviews of operating and capital expenditures, are all significant steps towards improving the financial stability of Manitoba Hydro,” said Shepherd.

Chris Mravinec, president of CUPE Local 998, which represents 1,100 clerical and technical employees at Manitoba Hydro, said the union wants further discussions with

the Crown corporation.

“Now that Hydro has announced drastic job cuts, it’s not too late to find a better way,” he said in a news release. “We are not satisfied that all steps have been taken by Hydro to protect the energy services we all rely on, and to protect the workers who provide them. CUPE Local 998 members have already made sacrifices on wages and through recent job losses – today’s announcement goes too far.”

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board chair Sanford Riley said in a Feb. 3 statement that the job cuts were painful but necessary.

“We recognize that the decision to reduce the ranks of Manitoba Hydro by 900 people will be very painful for those who are affected and we regret this. However, we believe that this is an absolutely

necessary first step in the process to revitalize the financial position of Manitoba Hydro and to protect the financial integrity of Manitoba. On their own, these reductions will not be nearly enough to restore Manitoba Hydro’s financial position. Even with these reductions, double digit annual rate increases would be required for at least five years in order to re-establish Manitoba Hydro on a proper financial footing.”

Flin Flon NDP MLA and labour critic Tom Lindsey said cutting 15 per cent of the workforce would put Manitoba Hydro’s longterm future in doubt by making it rely more heavily on contract and out-ofprovince labour. “[Premier Brian] Pallister has broken his promise to protect frontline services and to take a

balanced approach to the economy,” Lindsey said.

“Manitobans should be deeply concerned what

other wrongheaded steps Pallister’s hand-picked board has for Hydro.”

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Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Left to right, Jason Samborski, Robert Stoupe and Logan Stoupe at the Katimavik cabin near Herblet Lake.

We have hundreds of square kilometers of forest, lakes and pure spectacle around the community of Snow Lake and only those who paddle in the summer or snowmobile in the winter ever get to take in any more than a glimpse of it.

Those who paddle take the natural path … our exquisite waterways. The many that snowmobile do so mostly on a network of trails that are pared into our wilderness by a group of committed and concerned outdoor enthusiasts, members of the SnoDrifters Snowmobile Club.

This year, those area trails didn’t open till Thursday, Feb. 2. Reason being, a freak, fall snowstorm dropped close to a foot of wet snow on the area in mid-October. The storm left thousands of broken and bent trees in its wake; all but obliterating the area trail system. However, on Feb. 2, they were signed, groomed, and ready for action.

Robert Stoupe is the president of the club, and on the afternoon of the Feb. 2, he and fellow club member Bryce Henderson took me out to have a look at the results of the club’s efforts.

Stoupe noted it was a group effort to get the trails into riding shape. “We had several groups from town – the fishermen, and a lot of the guys who don’t ride all the time – they were all out cutting, and large groups of us who do, well, we were out cutting as well,” said Stoupe. “We also hired somebody to cut

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson (Lars Stoltz). It’s been a lot of work. I’ve never seen it like this. You always get downed trees, but I’ve been at this for almost 20 years and I’ve never seen it like this.”

The club president says area trees must have been saturated with moisture, because even after an initial clearing, more continued to bend, break and clutter the trail network. He is very appreciative of the depth and commitment of the people who volunteer for the club.

“A lot of people don’t want anything to do with meetings or any of the political stuff that goes on with a club,” said Stoupe. “They don’t want to listen to people argue, but put a saw in their hands and point them at the bush, they’ll go for days. Even though we don’t always get a lot of attendance at meetings, when it counts we get the support.” Stoupe also takes his hat off to the people who go out and do things without anyone even being aware of it. He says they do it that way for their own reasons, so he won’t name names … but he knows who they are and values their

selfless support.

Decked out for warmth and pointed towards a machine that Stoupe called the “club’s workhorse,” I noted several differences from the last time I’d drove a snowmobile – probably 15 years ago. It started with the turn of the key, had a reverse gear, heated handlebars, and was actually quite comfortable to sit on. And for a workhorse, it went about 40 kilometres per hour faster than my last machine.

We toured several of the club’s trails between Snow Lake and Squall, back onto Snow Lake to English Bay, then up to the Katimavik cabin on Herblet Lake. Near the powerline on the way up to Squall, we met up and travelled with Jason Samborski and Logan Stoupe.

Other than spilling the machine in a quad track near Squall (thanks for the help Bryce), it was an extremely smooth, warm and enjoyable ride. The club trails are made for touring. Wide, level, well-marked and nicely laid out … I’ve driven highways that weren’t this nice – lately!

It took a lot of physical labour to clear the trails for grooming, but operating the machine that puts the final touch on the trails is time consuming as well.

Both Stoupe and Henderson admitted to a few late nights getting things ready over the last week or so.

They could certainly use more snow, but they have done well with what they have … pulling it from the outside of the trails to build up the centre.

The SnoDrifter’s original groomer was bought when the club was in its infancy … Stoupe says that they paid $14,000 for it at the time and relied on the generosity of New Brit Mine and Bob and Connie Pohl to get it here and keep it trail-worthy. Their new groomer was purchased in 2016 from the Dauphin Club at a price of $35,000 and the drag and its (sidemounted) cutting tool came from Portage la Prairie and was another $25,000. In the four outings (25 hours) they have put on it already, the machine and drag appear to be well worth the investments.

Plans for future years will involve continuing to clear the current trail system, putting up three more area warm-up shacks and clearing a trail to Cranberry to link up to other northern trail networks. Till then, they are one group who will be continually hoping for “snow days.”

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Sandra Ross-Hitch and Murray Kissick were announced as the co-chairs of the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games host society in a City of Thompson press release Feb. 7 and will be responsible for selecting the society’s executive committee and board of directors.

Ross-Hitch has volunteered for various events and organizations

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Both co-chairs were involved in the previous Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson in 1994.

Thompson will welcome up to 1,800 athletes in early March of next year, having been announced as the new 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games host by Sport Manitoba Jan. 19.

The games were originally scheduled to be held in Virden but the host committee withdrew Dec. 12, citing a lack of confidence in being able to recruit the approximately 1,000 volunteers the games will require.

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Church Services 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 Pastor: Arnold (Arnie) Pedersen 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.

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Former Thompsonite Jennifer Saunders of Winnipeg was the winner of the women’s division at Racquetball Canada’s national team selection event Feb. 3-5 in Calgary.

Saunders, the defending women’s national champion and holder of more women’s national championships in singles and doubles than any other Canadian woman, defeated Regina’s Christine Richardson 15-7, 15-8 in the final to win the event.

She was also the winner of the season’s first national team selection event in November.

Saunders opened the

tournament with a 1510, 15-4 win over Danielle Drury of Saskatoon and then defeated Alexis Iwaasa of Lethbridge, Alberta 15-13, 15-13 to qualify for the final.

The national team selection event featured 24 of Canada’s best racquetball players and the results will be combined with those from the November event to help determine who will represent Canada at the 2017 Pan-Am Championship in Costa Rica in April.

Results also determine Sport Canada Athlete assistance Program nominations and positions on national teams.

ADVERTISEMENT MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 60 Ash Street, in the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba as described in Certificate of Title No. 2513165/3 will be sold at auction on Thursday, the 9th day of March, A.D., 2017, at 10:00 A.M., at Wayne Hall Delivery, 31 Elk Bay, in Thompson, Manitoba.

We are informed that the property is an older bungalow home of approx.

957 sq.ft. on a 50x125.ft. lot. Three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and full bathroom are located on the main floor. The basement has a family room with a wet bar, a bedroom and 4 piece bathroom. There is a 20x28 ft. detached insulated garage, deck and fire pit.

We offer courses and programs in:

TERMS: $31,000.00 in cash or certified cheque or bank draft or solicitor’s trust cheque on the date, place and time of auction and the balance in accordance with the conditions to be announced at sale.

• Business and Management

RESERVE BID: The exact bid will be announced prior to the commencement of the auction.

• Community Services

Net 2016 Property Taxes were $2,685.26. Property Taxes are paid to September 30, 2016.

• Education

Property is subject to: Caveat No. 33795N/3, Caveat No. 33796N/3, Caveat No. 41093N/3 and Caveat No. 43143N/3

• Health Sciences • Information Technology • Trades

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Further information and copies of Conditions of Sale may be obtained from: LEVENE TADMAN GOLUB LAW CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors 700 - 330 St. Mary Avenue Winnipeg, MB. R3C 3Z5 Attention: Phillip M.G. Chambers/Azra File No. 104367 Phone No. 204-957-6404

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Careers

Service Advisor needed: Seeking a bright individual to join our service team with computer experience.

Job description: Greet customers, and listen to their description of the problems or service needed, administrative and customer relations, prepare service orders, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, taking time to understand the points being made, handle the functions of the service department.

Please drop off resume to Minute Muffler 35 Moak crescent

Our full-service garage requires a FULL-TIME MECHANIC Full benefit package & competitive salary.

Apply in person or by email: 35 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B8 minutemuffler@mymts.net

Royal Canadian Legion Burntwood River Branch #244, Thompson, Manitoba

THOMPSON We are now hiring for the position of:

FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING Hours are 9 am - 5 pm.

Must be available to work any day of the week.

OPERATIONS MANAGER The Royal Canadian Legion is seeking an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the ¿nancial accounting functions including payroll, HR Management and coordinate organizational and program budgets in collaboration with the Executive. The primary responsibility is to ensure organization effectiveness by providing leadership for the Legion’s ¿nancial functions.

A job description is available at the Royal Canadian Legion main of¿ce or at the bar from staff Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm.

Benefit Package.

Submit your resume to the attention of the Hiring Committee/ President at the Royal Canadian Legion, 244 Elizabeth Drive, and Thompson, fax 204-677-1652 or email to BR244@mymts.net Subject: Operations Manager.

RESUME SUBMISSION

We thank everyone in advance for your interest, but only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

Contact: Shannon Rothlander Drop off resume 205 Mystery Lake Road Thomspon Manitoba Email resume: srothlander@bestwesternthompson.ca

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre RN Case Coordinator (Integrated Care Delivery Model) Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of RN Case Coordinator to work in a newly developed integrated care delivery model.

Job Summary The RN Case Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for client care coordination & case management; and integrated care team (ICT) support & administration. The RNCC is a key member of the ICT; is assigned key responsibilities; practices organizational & cultural competencies to the highest level; supports ICT members by picking up tasks as required (within a defined scope) in order to ensure smooth & efficient performance of the integrated care team; and provides scheduled coverage to other ICTs when required.

Position Requirements: • Baccalaureate Degree – Nursing • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba registration • 2 years of case management experience • 2 years of experience providing care to a First Nations population • 2 years of work experience public health / community health / primary care • Child abuse registry & Criminal record checks • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work • Chronic pain management training (preferred) • Motivational interviewing training (preferred) • Trauma informed practice (preferred) • 1 year of work experience in an integrated care delivery model (preferred) Closing Date: February 24, 2017 at 4pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Behavioural Health Consultant (Crisis Team) Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Behavioural Health Consultant to work in the newly developed crisis team.

Job Summary The Behavioural Health Consultant (BHC) is a key member of the crisis team; is assigned key responsibilities; practices organizational & cultural competencies to the highest level; supports crisis team members by picking up tasks as required (within a defined scope) in order to ensure smooth & efficient performance of the crisis team; provides support to the primary care integrated care team(s) as required; and carries a caseload.

Position Requirements: • Master’s Degree – Social work • 3-5 years of case management experience • 3-5 years of experience providing care to a First Nations population • 3-5 years of work experience in motivational interviewing • 3-5 years of work experience in social work, counselling or psychology • Child abuse registry & criminal record check • Motivational interviewing training • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook • Registration with the appropriate licensing body • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle Closing Date: Open until filled.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are looking for a lifestyle change in your nursing career, we can offer you the chance to work in a true community environment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise while building relationships with residents and staff in our twenty four bed long term care facility. You will also find that you will be encouraged to have greater input into decisions and policies affecting resident care, and varied leadership and educational opportunities to enhance your skills.

We have an ongoing need to recruit caring, skilled Registered Nurses and Registered Licensed Practical Nurses who share our commitment to delivering quality care in a home-like setting.

Applications are always welcome!

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Reports To: Posted: Start: Salary:

Casual - Licensed Practical Nurse/or Registered Nurse Chief Executive Officer/Director of Nursing February 7, 2017 As soon as possible As per Manitoba Nurses Union Local 138

Please send your resume with a covering letter to: Melanie Wastesicoot E-mail: mwastesicoot@gmail.com Ph: 204-484-2350 Ext 2 Fax: 204-484-2011 Mail: Box 460 Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0

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Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Non-Insured Health Benefits Dispatcher (Term) Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Non-Insured Health Benefits Dispatcher - Term.

Job Summary Reporting to the NIHB Coordinator, the NIHB Dispatcher is responsible for NIHB medical transportation administration, NIHB vision administration & general administration. The NIHB Dispatcher works in a multidisciplinary team; and may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the program.

EXTERNAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY Health Care Aide Summary The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a member of the Nisichawayasihk PCH. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and or/Licensed Practical Nurse.

The HCA is responsible for performing and assisting with duties related to meeting the Residents personal needs in accordance with the established polices and procedures. The HCA must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Qualifications • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized Educational Institute • Current BLS / CPR or willing to obtain same within three months of commencing employment; maintenance of certification is required • Willing to obtain Safe Patient Handling within three months • Willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within three months • Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of patient/resident care related to activities of daily living LOCATION FACILITY DEPARTMENT JOB STATUS WAGE RANGE UNION AFFILIATION

NELSON HOUSE MANITOBA NISICHAWAYASIHK PCH LONG TERM CARE CASUAL Per MGEU MGEU

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST We thank all candidates for applying. For more information please contact: Deidre Primrose daprimrose@hotmail.com Box 460, Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 204-484-2350 nhpchome@mymts.net

Position Requirements: • Grade 12 or GED equivalent • 1 year related experience (preferred) • Knowledge of standard office equipment • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work Closing Date: Open until filled.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) • Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information.

To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE – March 6, 2017

Building Inspector The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a cover leƩer and resume for consideraƟon: The successful candidate will administer and interpret Manitoba Building and Plumbing Codes, City of Thompson Zoning By-Laws and regulatory by-laws. The incumbent will review and approve building and plumbing permit applicaƟons, variaƟons and zoning memorandums, and conduct rouƟne Įeld inspecƟons to ensure compliance with plans, speciĮcaƟons, codes and by-laws. The Building Inspector will prepare and submit reports and maintain records, including staƟsƟcs and reports and will issue summonses and noƟces, assist with land sales and inquiries and prepare required publicity on regulatory by-laws.

The incumbent shall have a relevant post-secondary educaƟon in Engineering or Architectural Technology (Civil or Structural) or be a qualiĮed tradesman in the Įeld of Carpentry or cerƟĮcate of competency in the Įeld of building and plumbing inspecƟons. The successful candidate will be cerƟĮed for Part 9 and Part 3 of the Building Inspector CerƟĮcaƟon Program, and belong or be eligible to belong to the MBOA. The candidate will have a valid driver’s licence, and demonstrated Ɵme-management, record-keeping and computer skills, including experience with database and word processing programs. The Building Inspector will possess an ability to interpret plans, speciĮcaƟons, policies, procedures, codes and applicable by-laws, and communicate eīecƟvely, both orally and in wriƩen format. The candidate must possess the ability to establish and maintain eīecƟve working relaƟonships with other staī, general public, contracts and uƟliƟes both consistently and tacƞully.

The City of Thompson oīers a highly compeƟƟve salary and beneĮts program. The starƟng salary for this 40 hour/week posiƟon is $61,110.

Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, educaƟon, qualiĮcaƟons and references by Friday, February 24, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. to: Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

Water UƟlity Operator In Charge The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon for a full-Ɵme posiƟon in the Department of Public Works: The Operator in Charge is responsible for overseeing the operaƟon and the tasks required for the safe and eĸcient operaƟons of the City’s water treatment operaƟons. The Operator in Charge oversees the operaƟon, maintenance and repairs of the equipment that processes water to acceptable standards in the Treatment FaciliƟes and holds a valid Operator CerƟĮcate for the Plant.

The Operator in Charge (OIC) will oversee the operaƟon of the City of Thompson Water Treatment FaciliƟes, ensuring compliance with all related legislaƟon, assist in the preparaƟon of recommendaƟons for Council regarding the Water UƟlity Department, parƟcipate in the supervision of subordinate staī, maintain records, service and repair, monitor, test and maintain all related records. The OIC will make decisions based on licence and regulatory guidelines.

The successful candidate will possess Operator qualiĮcaƟons as described in the Province of MB Water and Wastewater Facility Operators regulaƟons for Level 4 Plant, including Water Treatment Level 3 and Water DistribuƟon 2. In addiƟon, the candidate will have the ability to make analyƟcal decisions, and evaluate, interpret and recommend soluƟons to process issues, be computer proĮcient, and work in a cooperaƟve and consultaƟve manner with other employees, departments and external agencies. The candidate must possess a valid driver’s licence and have the ability to work shiŌ work.

The City of Thompson oīers a comprehensive beneĮts program and compeƟƟve salary for this out-of-scope posiƟon.

Detailed resumes outlining educaƟon, experience, qualiĮcaƟons and references will be accepted up to and including Friday, February 24, 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 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Thompson Citizen Location: Thompson, Manitoba

Description The Thompson Citizen has an immediate opening for a journalist in Thompson, Manitoba.

The Thompson Citizen is a part of the Prairie Newspaper Group, which is a division of Glacier Media. This position would be a great starting point for an enthusiastic graduate as well as it would be a great opportunity for an experienced reporter looking for an exciting change from the regular day to day workload.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover a wide range of topics spread between two publications. He or she will find himself or herself reporting on current events, writing Q & A’s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos.

Qualifications This editorial position requires an organized individual who works well on his or her own as well as with a team. They need to be dedicated and diligent with a strong work ethic. He or she must have a degree or diploma in journalism or have at least five years experience in newspaper journalism. Experience in photography is necessary.

He or she must have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle.

Kilometres are tracked and the journalist will be reimbursed.

Please send resume with cover letter to:

Lynn Taylor, Publisher Thompson Citizen, P.O. Box 887, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N8 or email generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKERSHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB Position:

Regional Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education/ networking with collateral resources/services.

The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Previous Experience in child welfare is preferred • Knowledge of CFS legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: February 22, 2017 A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Northernmost competitors Skate Gillam members, seen here during Friday’s opening ceremonies, were in Thompson Feb. 3-4 to compete in the 2017 Skate Canada Manitoba Norman Regional STARSkate Competition & FunSkate.

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Partnering with northerners to improve Manitoba MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle I had an opportunity to spend some enjoyable time this week reading together with Mrs. DeRose’s Grade 2 class at Wapanohk Community School. Thanks to all the kids for the hospitality, and for helping to promote I Love to Read Month in Thompson.

I’m also grateful for the hospitality I was shown last weekend during my visit to Pikwitonei, and want to thank Vern Cordell for the tour of the water treatment process plant and deep well intake facility located on the Pikwitonei River.

Thanks to Keith MacDonald and the Thompson Chamber of Commerce for hosting me at their luncheon meeting last week to respond to questions, to update them on issues affecting northerners and to discuss our new government’s plans to fix the province’s finances, repair our services and rebuild our economy.

As discussed at the chamber meeting, after a decade of debt, decay and decline under the previous government, we continue to keep our promises. In health care, in particular,

our government’s Wait Times Reduction Task Force is working to improve access to health care for northerners by finding ways to reduce waits for emergency department care and priority procedures. We will also continue to lobby the federal government to abandon its plan to reduce health-care transfer payments to the provinces and to commit to a level that is sustainable for all Manitobans.

Thanks to Cathy Pellizzaro for introducing me to the Thompson Teachers’ Association at its meeting last week at my former high school, R.D. Parker Collegiate. It was a pleasure taking the opportunity to reiterate much of the discussion from the chamber meeting, and to respond to concerns specific to the association.

By listening to residents and organizations in the Thompson constituency and by keeping everyone informed and engaged, our government will continue to partner with northerners as we work together to make Manitoba the most improved province in Canada.