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Mine rescue team competing for world championship next week

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A mine rescue team from Vale’s Manitoba Operations is competing for the first time at the International Mine Rescue Competition in Sudbury, Ontario over the next week, facing off against 26 other teams from across Canada and more than 10 other countries.

The team, which won Manitoba’s provincial mine rescue competition in Flin Flon in 2015, includes Chris Matechuk, Joe Catarino, captain Kelly Edwards, Brad Sirman, Murray Keough, Todd Yuskow, Trevor Parsons, coach Warren Brass and Tomasz Bak. Edwards has been a mine rescue member for 19 years and says the competition will be a great experience for the members of his team.

“They’re going to compete against some of the best teams on the planet,” Edwards said Aug. 16 a few days before the competition, which gets underway today. “A lot of these teams are full-time professional mine rescue. That’s what they do.”

Coach Brass says the team captain is a great person to lead the Manitoba Operations team at the event.

“He’s probably been there just as often as I have to the provincials, if not more, so he’s done very well,” said Brass. “It’s always an opportunity to showcase what practical skills they have in a simulated event.”

The competition itself runs over three days and includes a mine rescue scenario, a first aid event and a firefighting event that will be a new experience for Edwards and the other team members, who

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham A mine rescue team from Vale’s Manitoba Operations will be competing at the International Mine Rescue Competition for the first time ever this week in Sudbury, Ontario. have four to a dozen years’ experience each in mine rescue.

“They’re actually doing that underground, which will be a first for me, probably anybody,” says the captain. “They’re going to actually light real fires underground. Usually we use a fire college somewhere on the surface so this will be very realistic and huge challenge, too.”

The team competing is just one of six mine rescue teams in Thompson, which are all made up either of volunteers or people selected for their skills.

“You’re put forward by your foreman or someone in your area that feels you’d be good at it,” Edwards says.

Regardless of how well

they perform, competing will benefit all the Manitoba Operations mine rescue teams.

“Practice always makes perfect,” says Brass. “The more you practice, the more of a skill set you get and then the more you can understand and relate to issues that you’re seeing underground. The more experience you get the better you become at those events.”

That’s important when the team is called upon to perform a real rescue scenario.

“Going to something like this we’re going to see some pretty incredible teams and hopefully we take back some good information that we can transfer to the other guys

that weren’t lucky enough to get to go to this,” says Edwards. “Hopefully we can pass on some knowledge that we gain and then it makes everybody better.”

The captain and coach know that, for them, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“It’s just a pleasure to be able to go,” says Brass.

That said, the team’s competitive streak means their sights are set high.

“Everything we do, we go to do well,” says Edwards.

“We’re hoping to show up and perform well, for sure.

You’ll get a trophy and you’re world champions if you win this. That’s basically what it pans down to which would be a pretty neat title to have.”

The competition events

will be held Aug. 23-25 and the competitors include six other teams from Canada, four from Poland, three from China, two each from

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Federal government apologizes for disastrous relocation of Sayisi Dene First Nation

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The federal government apologized to Sayisi Dene First Nation Aug. 17 for the forced 1956 relocation of its members to the Churchill area, where they remained for almost 20 years, with many of those who were relocated dying as a result of the poverty and violence that resulted from their being removed from their traditional lands.

The apology comes in the week of the 60th anniversary of the relocation.

There are 18 Sayisi Dene First Nations members sill living who were among those relocated. “The government of Canada apologizes for having relocated the Sayisi Dene people and recognizes that this relocation had a catastrophic impact on the Sayisi Dene community,� said Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, who travelled to Tadoule Lake, where the Sayisi Dene First Nation moved themselves in 1973, and Churchill to issue the apology. “We deeply regret the wrongs of the past and the heartbreaking legacy of shattered lives that continues to affect members to this day. Today we pay

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tribute to the victims and survivors of the relocation, as well as future generations, as we now take our first steps together on a path of renewal and healing.â&#x20AC;?

The apology is part of a $33.6 million settlement that the First Nation and federal government agreed to and that Sayisi Dene First Nation members voted to accept in March. The agreement also includes the conversion of 13,000 acres of provincial Crown land near Little Duck Lake, the area the Sayisi Dene lived in prior to 1956, to reserve status. The provincial government supplied that land in 2010 when it apologized for its role in the relocation, which was made in part because Manitoba ofďŹ cials believed the traditional hunting practices of the Sayisi Dene were contributing to a caribou crisis which was later determined to not even be occurring. The forced relocation was documented in Manitobaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aboriginal Justice Inquiry in 1991 and the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples of 1996, which both recommended an apology and compensation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sayisi Dene First Nation are a resilient and patient people,â&#x20AC;? said Sayisi Dene First Nation Chief Ernest Bussidor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Against all odds we have survived the years our people lived in Camp 10 and Dene Village in Churchill. We are resilient enough to reacquire our traditions, language and culture and patient enough to wait 60 years to hear the government of Canada admit their wrongs. Each generation has its task, and now 60 years after the relocation, we the survivors and our children will begin to plan and build a positive future for our First Nation. You can hear the drum again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; loud and proud.â&#x20AC;?

The settlement money will be held in a trust.

Within 30 days of the deposit of the payment into the settlement trust, trustees will establish a Churchill Generation Recognition Account of $5.7 million, which will be used to pay $20,000 to any person (or their estate) who was a First Nation member on Aug. 17, 1956, is listed on the ďŹ&#x201A;ight manifest of one of the planes that transported members to Churchill from Little Duck Lake, and was alive on Jan. 1, 2013. People who were members on Aug. 17, 1956 and alive as of Jan. 1, 2013 who were not listed on a ďŹ&#x201A;ight manifest will receive $17,500. Those who were born between Aug. 18, 1956 and Dec. 31, 1973 and alive as of Jan. 1,

2013 will be eligible for a $15,000 payment.

Another $100,000 will go towards the establishment of a Churchill Memorial Account to memorialize members who died during or after the relocation to Churchill. Money will also be used to support a healthy food program, an education support program, a major capital project account, and a community cabins program.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson attended the apology ceremonies in Tadoule Lake and Churchill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sayisi Dene are a resilient, kind and generous people and I was honoured to be present for such a historic moment and I would like to acknowledge the past leadership of Tadoule Lake and especially Chief Ernie Bussidor for his strong yet humble leadership during this important period of Dene historyâ&#x20AC;? said North Wilson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The apology was very emotional and heartfelt, and I commend Minister Bennett for accepting responsibility for the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mistake and for acknowledging the willful ignorance of past federal governments that led to the forced relocation. I acknowledge the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempts for redress and reparation; however, no amount of funding can adequately compensate for the language and culture losses and for the suffering experienced by the Sayisi Dene, which continue to negatively impact the Sayisi Dene inter-generationally and to this day. Although the Sayisi Dene people of Tadoule Lake continue, like all First Nations, to experience the effects of displacement and the legacies of colonial legislation, they at least now have their dignity back on their beautiful ancestral homelands in Northern Manitoba.â&#x20AC;?

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Derek Nepinak said the apology and settlement could not wipe out the suffering of the Sayisi Dene but can help them rebuild their community and reclaim their way of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the damages caused on the people cannot be wiped away with compensation packages, it will help inďŹ&#x201A;uence the peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; healing path to ďŹ nd closure,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too often we hear tragedies of the historical experiences of First Nations. It is not until after the fact these First Nations receive acknowledgement of the injustice they encountered. I am pleased that Canada has

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett ďŹ nally negotiated a settlement with the Sayisi Dene.

I am hopeful this renewed approach to First Nations continues with other First Nations in Manitoba who were relocated due to government decisions, including resolving outstanding Treaty Land Entitlement obligations. These impacts are everlasting and the consequences will always be with the families and communities who go through such tragedies.â&#x20AC;?

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin Hart said the apology and compensation were long overdue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must all acknowledge the truth of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history of forced relocations if we are to advance reconciliation,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sayisi Dene leadership and citizens have worked hard to reach this day and have approved the terms of the compensation, including the apology. I stand with them in their decision.â&#x20AC;?

AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde said reconciliation isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possible until the truth is acknowledged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why this apology is important,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It acknowledges the severe assault on their children, their families, their human rights and indigenous rights. This community was doing ďŹ ne until the government forced them from their territory and then abandoned them. I lift up the Sayisi Dene for their resilience over many years and honour them on this achievement.â&#x20AC;?

Flin Flon NDP MLA Tom Lindsey called the relocation of the Sayisi Dene one of Canadian historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shameful stories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than a third of the 250 band members died after the government moved them from their traditional land at Little Duck Lake to an exposed piece of tundra near Churchill,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The stories we hear of the suffering the people endured are gut-wrenching.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder the survivors continue to live with the ghosts of the past.â&#x20AC;?

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Statement of apology for the relocation of the Sayisi Dene The following are the speaking notes for Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, who apologized Aug. 16 on behalf of the government of Canada for forcibly relocating the Sayisi Dene First Nation from Little Duck Lake to the Churchill area in the 1950s and 1960s.

Chief, Elders, youth, Sayisi Dene community members, and especially the 18 survivors of the 1956 relocation and those who lived through the years in Churchill, I am honoured to be with you here today. I am here on behalf of the Government of Canada, the Prime Minister and all Canadians to apologize for the relocation of the Sayisi Dene.

Many of your community members who were affected by the relocation are no longer with us.

I would like to first pay tribute to those mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, grandparents and children who passed away before the Government of Canada delivered this apology.

Today, I stand humbly before all of you, and offer the following words: we are sorry.

Sixty years ago, the Government of Canada made a tragic and fatal decision that continues to impact all Sayisi Dene First Nation members to this day. Without proper consultation, without explanation and without adequate planning, the federal government took your people from the land and the waters that sustained you at Little Duck Lake and moved

you, first to Churchill and then to North Knife River. Not only was North Knife River far from your traditional lands, far from the caribou and far from the lakes and rivers where you had lived, but it was unsuitable for your community’s needs. Many Sayisi Dene had to leave their belongings behind. The Government of Canada did not provide proper food, shelter or support following the relocation. Decades later, we recognize that the impacts of the relocation were catastrophic.

This shameful chapter in Canada’s history is one that stemmed from the pervasive legacy of colonialism – a legacy of disrespect, lack of understanding and unwillingness to listen. From early on, the Sayisi Dene knew that North Knife River would not sustain community members. In September 1956, shortly after the relocation, Chief Artie Cheekie was adamant that the move to North Knife River had been a mistake: he told government officials that it was too close to Churchill and that there was insufficient fish and game to feed the Sayisi Dene for very long. However, the Government of Canada did not listen to Chief Cheekie’s wise words.

Without adequate shelter, supplies or game to harvest, the Sayisi Dene had no alternative but to migrate gradually from North Knife River back to Churchill, joining other Sayisi Dene families that were already living there.

In 1959, the federal government

moved the Sayisi Dene into Camp 10, where they lived in deplorable conditions. At Camp 10, families lived in poorly-constructed shacks without heat, hydro, running water or proper sanitation.

Further, Camp 10 was located on barren, rocky ground next to a cemetery – a site of bad omen.

Community members suffered from hunger and had to scavenge in the town dump for food.

Some children were neglected or abused. Others were sent to residential schools or adopted out.

Tragically, many Sayisi Dene people lost their lives during this time because of the terrible conditions in Churchill.

In 1967, the Government of Canada moved the Sayisi Dene once again, this time to Dene Village, outside of Churchill.

The situation there was no better than it had been in Camp 10.

The horrors of Dene Village – the violence, discrimination, poverty and despair resulting from this displacement – continue to haunt survivors today. Heartbreakingly, more Sayisi Dene members perished. In the early 1970s, some Sayisi Dene leaders and community members returned to the land, settling at Tadoule Lake. In going back to the land, the Sayisi Dene demonstrated remarkable courage, strength, resilience and determination.

It is unbearable to consider what you lost during the years in Churchill. The Sayisi Dene endured racism and disrespect from

all sides; many of you who lived in Churchill during these years have spoken about being treated as the “lowest of the low.” Your way of life was forever altered; the Dene language, culture and traditions that had been so strong prior to 1956 had to be retaught, relearned and rejuvenated. No one, and no people, should have had to experience such treatment in Canadian society. There is no way to undo the years of collective trauma your people have suffered. You have lived, breathed and felt the effects of the Government of Canada’s actions for six decades; you are the survivors of the sad legacy of the relocation.

All that we can do now is offer our most sincere and humble apology to the Sayisi Dene people.

We are sorry for moving you from Little Duck Lake. We are sorry for the hardship, indignity and racism that your community experienced throughout the years in Churchill. We are sorry for the families that were shattered and for the lives lost. And we are sorry that it has taken so very long for us to acknowledge and apologize for our actions.

There is no satisfactory explanation for our actions; they were bred out of misunderstanding, misperception and miscalculation. The Government of Canada did not appreciate that the Sayisi Dene had flourished for centuries without a Hudson’s Bay Post for supplies. We did not recognize that the Sayisi Dene had hunted

caribou sustainably since time immemorial, and that the Sayisi Dene posed no threat to the caribou herd. And we did not grasp the depth of the Sayisi Dene’s connection to their traditional lands at Little Duck Lake.

For the Government of Canada to say we are sorry today is not enough. No words can adequately express the pain, suffering, hardship and losses that your community has endured over the last 60 years. For many, the very idea of reconciliation between the Government and Indigenous people will seem far on the horizon. I respect and understand that. Nevertheless, in presenting this apology here today, I want to ensure that all Canadians learn about the relocation of the Sayisi Dene so that we can all make certain that what happened to the Sayisi Dene is never repeated.

I believe that, in acknowledging the injustices of the past, we mark an opportunity to look forward, together, towards a brighter future, and to the next 150 years of Confederation. I believe there is hope. I believe there is a chance to rebuild our nation-to-nation relationship, on the principles of respect for rights, cooperation, partnership, and trust. The path of reconciliation is before us – a path that begins with healing; one that can ensure future generations are healthy and strong.

In saying we are sorry, it is my hope that I can walk this path with you.

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Most current boil water advisories for public municipal and community water systems are in Northern Manitoba

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Close to two-thirds of the municipal and community water systems under provincial boil water advisories as of Aug. 15 were in the area served by the Northern Regional Health Authority, according to a document on the province’s water stewardship division website.

Nelson House, Moose Lake, Ilford, Thicket Portage, Leaf Rapids, Lynn Lake and Sherridon are among the 11 public municipal and community water systems currently under provincial boil water advisories. Nelson House, Moose Lake and Ilford’s water systems are considered short-term advisories, which means that immediate steps are being taken to resolve the problems that led to the advisory being issued. Shortterm advisories are usually a result of minor operational issues that can be easily addressed in a timely manner. Ilford has been under the advisory since Feb. 22 of this year, Moose Lake

since April 4 and Nelson House since June 2. Thicket Portage and Sherridon are considered medium-term advisories, which means that they should be resolved within two to three years and are most likely due to treatment problems that can be rectified through the installation of basic treatment equipment. Thicket Portage has been under the advisory since June 2015 while Sherridon’s advisory has been in effect since October 2010.

Leaf Rapids and Lynn Lake are both under longterm boil water advisories, meaning that significant capital funding is required to address major operational and treatment problems, though Lynn Lake Mayor James Lindsay told the Nickel Belt News in February 2015 that he didn’t believe the problem with the town’s water treatment plant, which was put into use in 2011, was operational in nature. Lynn Lake has been under a boil water advisory since October 2012 and Leaf Rapids since Au-

gust 2013.

Norway House has been under a boil water advisory in the small co-operatively and privately owned systems with year-round operations category since Aug. 10 and the problem is considered a short-term issue.

There are also several semi-public water systems in Northern Manitoba under boil water advisories, including Granville Lake, where the advisory was issued in October 2000, and at several fishing lodges as well as the Wekusko Falls campground and day use areas. The campground advisory is considered shortterm and was issued July 7 of this year while the day use area has had its boil water advisory in effect since July 2012.

Boil water advisories are issued when bacteria and micro-organisms are suspected to have compromised water quality and people are advised not to drink the water unless it is boiled for one minute or otherwise disinfected.

Seven of the 11 public municipal and community water systems under provincial boil water advisories as of Aug. 15 were within the Northern Regional Health Authority.

Churchill mayor says efforts to save 2016 grain season moving forward Churchill Mayor Michael Spence says the northern delegation fighting to reopen the port shut down by owner Omnitrax has spoken with officials at the federal Western Economic Diversification department and that efforts to save the 2016 grain shipping season are cautiously moving forward.

“Federal officials now have a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that we face in making this happen,” Spence said in an Aug. 12 press release.

The northern delegation includes representatives from Churchill, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Gillam, War Lake First Nation, York Fac-

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Spence points out that the closure is not simply a Churchill problem, especially since OmniTrax also reduced the frequency of freight shipments along its Hudson Bay Railway from The Pas to Churchill from twice to once per week.

“The job losses over the past week, along with reduced freight services are impacting all communities along the Bayline,” said Spence. “They cannot be replaced by increased seasonal tourism alone. The Arctic seaport is a Manitoba asset not just a grain port at Churchill. This is a national issue and we believe the federal government recognizes the importance of keeping the port operating.”

Comments made by OmniTrax Canada CEO Kevin Shuba to columnist Dan Lett of the Winnipeg Free Press in the first interview by a company official since it announced layoffs and the shutting down of grain shipping operations July 25

indicate that the company is not as confident of government’s interest in keeping the port open. Shuba told Lett that he thinks the federal and provincial governments are trying to drive the company out of the province without paying anything for the railway and port. He also said the province is refusing to pay part of the money the previous NDP government agreed to provide for repairs to the port, subsidizing elevation fees and covering operating losses for the summer shipping season.

Shuba said the agreement would have provided the company about $2.5 million but that it has only received about $800,000. Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen told Lett that province will not make any further payments until a more thorough audit of the expenses is completed and that the province has no interest in subsidizing the company with taxpayers’ money. Shuba also said that the federal government was holding up OmniTrax’s

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efforts to sell the railway and port to a consortium of First Nations, but Arlen Dumas, chief of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation that is heading up the consortium, told the Free Press that the final proposal is not even finished yet.

Spence and the northern delegation he speaks for want all the parties involved to get together and find a solution.

“The current impasse benefits no one. Now is not the time to point fingers.

We are prepared to work with anyone who wants to see grain and other commodities continue to flow through the port. It is our position that at a time when prairie producers are expecting near record crops there will be more than enough grain available to be shipped through the port if an agreement can be struck. The port has lost one week of operation but the season is far from over.

Churchill has previously shipped grain late into November. It is believed there is currently enough grain in

the elevator for at least one ship and we know that with a co-ordinated effort on all parties the grain season can be restored.”

Communities that rely on the railway and the port are not asking for handouts, Spence said.

“Our solution going forward is taking a partnership that works with northerners to create good jobs and economic opportunities,” he said. “In a period of rapid climate change that has seen the ice-free shipping season grow by several weeks the potential of the port has never been clearer. From exports of grain and other commodities, to imports of a variety of products from copper to nitrates to others, resupply to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, defence of the Arctic, to tourism and Arctic research, the port and our region has a great deal to offer Canadians. We know we have a valuable economic and strategic asset in our region and it is our vision to turn this into a regional economic engine.“

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Province begins process of enabling Manitoba fishers to sell their products themselves Manitoba’s freshwater fishers will soon have the option of marketing their products outside of the province themselves following the province informing the federal government that it will be withdrawing from its participation agreement under the Freshwater Fish Marketing Act. Fishers will still have the option of selling their fish via the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, a federal Crown corporation, if they choose to.

“Our government will be pursuing consultation with all affected partners including the federal government, the commercial fishing industry as well as indigenous and Métis fishers from all regions of the province,” said Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox in an Aug. 16 press release. “This collaborative approach will en-

sure that Manitoba fishers have a seat at the table as we make progress on delivering marketing choice.”

Commercial fisheries, mainly on Lake Winnipeg, Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Manitoba, as well as some smaller operations, generate about $21 million of income for Manitoba fishers annually through the sale of walleye, goldeye, northern pike, sauger, lake whitefish and lake trout to buyers in the United States, Europe, Israel and China. The largest single commercial fishing operation in the province is the Norway House Fisherman’s Co-op, which includes nearly 50 full-time fishers and catches about one million kilograms of fish per year.

“We are pleased with the Manitoba government’s decision to allow for and create flexible market-

ing options for commercial fishers,” said Norway House Cree Nation Chief Ron Evans. “We have been exploring options as of late, especially opportunities to sell rough fish to foreign markets. We look forward to working with the Department of Sustainable Development in developing a process that will provide the necessary supports and resources to create an efficient, viable and successful flexible option model. In the meantime, the Norway House Fisherman’s Co-op will maintain its relationship with and continue to work through the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, which has provided stability and security for our fishers.”

The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) also expressed its support for the province’s move.

“For our Métis commun-

ity throughout Manitoba, the commercial fisheries are the foundation of our economy,” said MMF president David Chartrand. “In some areas, it is the only source of income to support our Métis fishers and their families. I commend Minister Cox and the Manitoba government on their vision for a responsible approach with direct accountability to the fishers. The Métis make up a significant portion of fishers in the freshwater fish industry; a fishery in desperate need of renewal and investment. This new direction will give the industry a chance to survive and will open opportunities for fishers province wide.”

The Opposition wasn’t as supportive.

“We are concerned that this could have the same effect on fishers in Manitoba that the Harper government’s decision to end

the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) single desk model had on grain farmers,” said NDP MLA Rob Altemeyer, who is the Opposition critic for the environment and green jobs. “The FFMC has provided a stable marketing method and stable incomes for many years as did the CWB. We all know what happened when the CWB lost its authority to represent all grain growers.”

With most of the fish the FFMC sells coming from Manitoba, allowing the province’s fishers to sell their products via other avenues could threaten the FFMC’s existence, Altmeyer said, and that could hurt fishers.

“Some fishers may benefit from going alone, but many could find themselves struggling to get their fish to market without the corporation,” Altemeyer said.

“Small or isolated fishing

communities just don’t have the resources needed to reach out to foreign markets. What guarantee is the Pallister government offering to fishers who could lose their livelihoods?

And can they assure us that Winnipeg won’t lose a head office and the jobs it supports?”

The FFMC employs about 150 people and its head office is in Winnipeg.

The NDP MLA also questioned if the move would negatively affect the viability of Manitoba’s fisheries.

“If every fisher is competing to sell as much as possible, will that damage the sustainability of the fish stocks in this province?” Altmeye said.

The government says it will appoint a fisheries envoy to negotiate the terms of the opting-out process and consult with Manitoba fishers.

Universal newborn hearing screening taking effect in September Hearing screening of all babies born in Manitoba will be implemented as of Sept. 1, the province announced Aug. 16.

“Early detection and diagnosis helps children with congenital hearing loss get the treatment they need as early as possible,” said Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen in press release. “Manitoba families will benefit from a univer-

sal program with consistent screening services across the province, so children with congenital hearing loss have the opportunity to develop strong cognitive, speech-processing and learning skills.”

Hearing screening is available at 13 health-care facilities in the province, including Thompson General Hospital, Flin Flon General Hospital and St. Anthony’s General Hospital in The

Pas within the Northern Regional Health Authority. About 16,000 to 17,000 babies are born each year in Manitoba with about 17 to 102 of those born with some hearing loss.

Babies born at home or in facilities with fewer than 75 births per year will be referred to the nearest outpatient hearing centre for screening and a common database will be used to help en-

sure that babies born in on region but living in another will not be missed.

“The first two years of a child’s life are the most important for language development,” said Diana Dinon, regional manager of the universal newborn hearing screening program with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. “Providing hearing screening to all babies

Heading in the right direction Our new Manitoba government has taken strong steps in its first 100 days to begin making this the most improved province in Canada.

Our PC team has taken a careful approach in the north and across the province to protect all front-line services and the jobs of those who provide them, while beginning to eliminate waste. We’re putting Manitoba onto a responsible path.

We have launched a comprehensive value-formoney review to find efficiencies and have reduced the size of cabinet by onethird. We have also found savings for Manitobans in our first budget by indexing income tax brackets to the rate of inflation, and by reducing ambulance fees. As

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Kelly Bindle well, our new government has scrapped the “vote tax” subsidy for political parties and has committed to restoring Manitobans’ right to vote on major tax increases.

In these first 100 days in government, we have delivered the transparency that became lost under the previous administration.

Our Open Government Initiative has led to the release of ministerial mandate letters and we have introduced legislation for a six-month

limit for calling byelections.

We are giving municipalities the important “fair say” they have called for in strategic infrastructure investments by holding regular meetings with them, and by creating a single-window application system for cost-shared funding. Furthering our partnership with Manitobans, we’re building a foundation for a relationship based on trust with Indigenous leaders, which will involve our duty to consult.

To bring more prosperity

to Manitoba, our new government is moving toward joining the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with the other western provinces. In addition, we are consulting the tourism industry to develop a strategy for improved promotion and investment, particularly in the north.

We have begun to steer the province in the right direction, even with the difficult fiscal challenge left by the previous government.

However, much work lies ahead in the Thompson area and across the province. We will continue to build on our partnerships in the Thompson constituency and consult northerners on their priorities, as we fulfill our vision for a better Manitoba and a brighter future for all of us.

born in Manitoba and referring those at need for early intervention will help to ensure the best outcomes as they grow.”

The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Act

was passed in 2013 and the government has spent $3 million since then on equipment, staff, training and operating costs to make universal screening a reality.

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Southend marks 99 years When it rains it pours … there are several ways of looking at that time-honoured idiom. However, in the case of celebrating the 99th anniversary of Herb Lake Landing, it played out both literally and figuratively.

On the Saturday afternoon (July 30) of Pioneer Days, the skies opened up and the deluge sent people scampering in search of shelter and away from activities taking place on the beachfront near the McDougall, Roberts and Morrison homes. It rained hard for 10 or 15 minutes prior to people once again reassembling.

On the figurative front, attendance at this year’s Pioneer Days was down, as there were a number of other activities taking place in the area which had participants picking and choosing what they were physically able to attend. Nevertheless, those who headed out to the Southend were not disappointed.

Over the two days of the event, attendees took part in several new competitions, as well as the tried and true staples of the celebratory weekend.

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Roberts second followed by Lyndon Bartlett, Michelle Sicotte and Laura Bilcowski.

Still another addition was marble whacking, which saw contestants on hands and knees trying to move a marble along the Landing’s terrain. I’m thinking this one could be “Peewees and Soreknees.” Winners were Dionne Bartlett in first and Anthony Baker in second.

A new take on a longstanding event saw the canoe races give way to kayak races. This one involved a course around that

aforementioned Zodiac and the floating dock, navigated by two kayaks at a time. The winner was the first one back to the beach and winners of each heat raced against each other.

The name for this one is a natural … “Kayakattack!”

Winners were Ted Stabback in first and Kevin Sales in second place.

There was also a treasure hunt or a “Search-thru-theBirch” that took place over the weekend. Winners were Pete Roberts as well as Brett and Daria Donais in first and

Shawn Kopeechuk in second The staples were the ever-popular horseshoes, egg toss and the Courage Trail. Winners in the A and B events of horseshoes were (A) Ted Stabback and Ken Harrison in first with Davey and Dave Roberts placing second and (B) Hazel and Jim Corman in first with Brad Spencer and Brian Shapka coming second. For the egg toss and Courage Trail no one was saying who participated or who won … they left it all in the bush!

In addition to the wrapup of events on Sunday, the much anticipated Pioneer Potluck took place at the Landing’s Gathering Place.

It was a multitude of aromatic and mouth-watering main and side dishes, capped by 10 or so amazing desserts. After the supper, prizes were handed out by the incomparable Dawn Roberts and Jim Corman rose and asked everyone to applaud Dawn and Cathy Stabback for all their hard work in putting together the weekend of events.

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Inevitability of change

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY This past Sunday morning we wandered through a field of towering stone arches, remnants of an old industrial operation in the Welsh village of Ystradgynlais. While the iron works was abandoned long ago, the area has been transformed into a peaceful park-like setting. As we walked in the shadows of the arches, a couple of park visitors relaxed in the sunshine drinking coffee, settled comfortably on lawn chairs beside a shiny red replica of an English Morgan sports car. Nearby, a young Welsh mom delighted in watching her two-year-old son Jack kick around his soccer ball in the park’s playground. It was all so idyllic, more like Stonehenge than a now defunct industrial site.

We have family connections with this little Welsh community 15 miles northeast of Swansea. Sandra’s mother was born here almost 100 years ago, emigrating to Canada in 1919. Ten years ago we visited the village and Sandra knocked on a door hoping to find kinfolk. When the door swung open, we were met with warm smiles and an invitation into the home of a family so pleased to meet a couple of Canadian wanderers. And on this Sunday morning a decade later, Sandra’s second cousin Owen shows us around Ystradgynlais, once a center of coal mining, iron making and watch production.

In this peaceful setting, it’s hard to imagine that people worked here in a sprawling iron smelting operation and in nearby pits that supplied coal fuel for the iron works blast furnaces. It was a beehive of activity, too, on a canal where horse-hauled narrow boats once delivered iron

ore, coal and lime up from the Swansea area. Altogether 4,000 miles of canals were built across the U.K., an inland waterway system that was critical to the growth of emerging industrial areas. The canal in Ystradgynlais though is long gone, now covered by a roadway that serves as a major community artery.

The lure of industrial history is compelling because we are “industrial nerds” who spent most of our lives working at a nickel mining and processing complex in Northern Manitoba, Canada. We are flattered by this description. For while not involved in production, we held jobs that supported the men and women working in the mines and plants. That is perhaps why we are so intrigued by the remnants of the old Ynyscedwyn iron works on the River Tawe in South Wales. It is a remarkable place that was operating almost 400 years before the Manitoba nickel discovery. And quite clearly, this little Welsh community was a major player in the industrial revolution.

Pretty much all of Great Britain played a pivotal role in this radical 1800s period of unparalleled industrial progress. The U.K. had all the right ingredients: water, coal and iron ore. It was a time when the world began a rampant manufacturing binge that gave birth to everything from modern consumerism to socialism. Less expensive ways of smelting iron were discovered. New mechanical inventions proliferated.

The steam engine started to replace water and wind power. Britain enjoyed a strong entrepreneurial spirit; it had secure markets in the colonies and it ruled the seas. People were leaving the farm fields and were moving to towns, cities and

Daniel McSweeney villages to work in factories. It was the beginning our modern world. And this little community played an unexpected role in the industrial revolution that reached across the Atlantic into far-away America.

That’s because of two “iron men:” George Crane and David Thomas. Together they developed a way to use anthracite coal in the smelting process. This was important because most American coal reserves were anthracite. This development helped launch America as an industrial giant through a revolutionized iron production. David Thomas introduced the technology in the United States and became “the father of the American anthracite iron industry.” He might not be a household name but his contribution influenced America’s development as an industrial nation.

As I stared up at the remnants of factory walls and smokestacks, I thought of other communities that have experienced similar massive change. Consider Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and its once vast coal

resources and steel mill operations. They too faded into the mists of time and today the area continues to struggle in building a better future. Most of us find it difficult to accept change.

I am sad that the daily newspaper where my career started in the 1960s struggles with adapting to the Internet age. In Moncton, New Brunswick where I worked for the railway, CN once had more than 4,000 employees. Today there are fewer than 400 railway jobs in the entire province. And here in Wales, thousands of jobs at Port Talbot Steelworks in South Wales may soon disappear. The consequences of such a closure will be huge for the region and economy of the United Kingdom.

Over the years, I have visited once-thriving communities where massive factories, mining and logging operations were cornerstones of the local economy. Many expected these industries and resources would be there forever. Times change, though; a product essential in the past may no longer be needed in the future. So

too resources are eventually depleted. All kinds of variables come into play that bring about change.

Deep down in most people’s hearts, I believe they know change is constant; and it can be painful. As John F. Kennedy once said: “Change is the law of life.

And those who look only to the past are certain to miss the future.”

We are of course well past the industrial revolution. What followed was the electrical revolution although I am not sure I even noticed the latter. Now we are into the computer,’ electronics or Internet revolution.

What comes after that is anyone’s guess. What I do know is that the world will be different from the past.

In Ystradgynlais, smoke no longer lingers over the

Welsh countryside from the long ago shut iron works, no narrow boats ply the Swansea canal, and nary one watch is manufactured here. And yet while much has changed, the community of 10,000 is cherished by those who call it home.

I have a sense from talking to people here that this is what has not changed.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, fi rst worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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Hudbay’s new Manitoba head discusses Flin Flon, exploration and more JONATHON NAYLOR FLIN FLON REMINDER

The new head of Hudbay’s Manitoba operations says it’s too early to indicate what the long-term future may hold for the company in Flin Flon.

Andre Lauzon took over as the Flin Flon-based vice-president, Manitoba Business Unit, for Hudbay this month.

Fresh off a stint as technical director, mining base metals, with Vale in Sudbury, ON, he brings more than two decades of mining experience to the post.

Lauzon grew up in a mining family in the southeastern Ontario town of Kirkland Lake, located three-and-a-half hours northeast of Sudbury.

He succeeds Rob Winton, who was replaced in June after nearly two years on the job and almost two decades with HBM&S and its successor Hudbay.

The Reminder caught up with Lauzon this week.

Reminder: As the new head of the Manitoba unit, where do you see Flin Flon specifically fitting into the company’s plans following the planned closure of 777 mine?

Lauzon: The business unit is entering a new phase, obviously, with potentially big changes on the horizon in Flin Flon and a long life ahead at Lalor.

Having arrived August 10, it’s far, far too soon for me to give a definitive answer from my perspective.

The first thing I’m doing is to get around to the sites and operations, meet the people, understand their jobs and working environments, and be informed by

Andre Lauzon that.

Reminder: What are your thoughts on exploration? Would you like to see more exploration take place in the Flin FlonSnow Lake area? Are you optimistic that other mines could be found near Flin Flon to replace 777 mine, either by Hudbay or another company?

Lauzon: I understand that of this year’s [exploration] budget, $5 million was designated for Manitoba, the lion’s share among the business units.

Hudbay is known, too, as a company that works with and invests in juniors out in the field, so there’s that activity as well.

This is a highly prospective part of the world.

It’s world-famous for that, like the Sudbury Basin, where I come from most recently. Today prospecting and exploration relies on science and technology more than on guesswork, so in terms of the future we’ll look at what the data tells us.

Reminder: What changes, if any, do you foresee making at Hudbay Manitoba? What is the reasoning?

Lauzon: The mandate

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Most times when change occurs on my watch, it occurs because the people on the job have put the idea to me. I listen to the ideas of people and then I lead the effort to work together to prioritize and implement.

So at this point change is in the process of being identified.

Reminder: What motivated you to accept your new position?

Lauzon: In the job I had right before joining Hudbay, I travelled the world, providing Vale with advice and ideas on how to operate better mines.

I’ve never seen a perfect mine. I’ve never run a perfect mine. There’s always the opportunity to find something that can be done safer, better, more efficiently or effectively.

When you’ve improved it, keep an eye to see how you can improve it again. That strengthens mines and strengthens performance. It builds a healthy business. The Manitoba business unit is at a point in its history where I think that experience can be put to good use.

Reminder: On paper, Lalor mine has another 15 years remaining, but many people believe that’s a low estimate. What do you see as the future of Lalor and, more broadly, Hudbay’s presence in Snow Lake?

Lauzon: Lalor was a big part of how the business unit increased its production last year. As you said, Lalor has a lot of years ahead of it and it’s just at the beginning.

Underground exploration is underway on the gold zone.

As I said earlier, improvement is an opportunity waiting to be tapped. How can we make Lalor more efficient, an even more modern mine?

For Snow Lake, it is usually inevitable that where there’s mining activity, the area evolves with it. We’ve got a lot going on in terms of the fundamentals. The task at hand is to keep one eye on production and the other on opportunity, and always safely.

Reminder: How would you describe your approach as a manager?

Lauzon: I’ve spent about half my career in technical roles and the other half in operations. In operations I wanted to understand the work for myself. How to use a jackleg or drive a scoop. I won’t say I’m the best at either, but I can do it.

Which is key to managing. You need to understand the work. I believe in the value of being visible

and listening to the people doing the work, running the equipment, operating at the sites. They’re the ones who know what needs changing or improving and how to do it, or at the least they can point in the right direction.

I’ve been telling people they can expect to see me where the work gets done – day and night. I ask a lot of questions. I always will.

Reminder: It’s still a bit early, but what are your thoughts on Flin Flon as a community?

Lauzon: It is quite similar in many respects to the parts of Ontario where I grew up, in the Kirkland Lake area, and where I worked in and around Sudbury – the rock, the water, the bush. And like Sudbury, it’s a mining community in its bones and in its history. It looks and feels familiar to me in many respects.

A lengthy resume As the new head of Hudbay’s Manitoba operations, Andre Lauzon brings more than 22 years of experience in the technical, operating and leadership aspects of the mining industry.

Prior to joining Hudbay, he was most recently technical director, mining - base metals, for Vale in Sudbury, ON. In that role, he reviewed, analyzed and assessed Vale’s global base metals mines and provided guidance to senior executives, focusing on optimization, operational efficiency and strategic direction.

Lauzon’s prior positions with Vale ranged from chief mine geologist to general manager of six mines and mill operations. According to a bio provided by Hudbay, he has experience in capital allocation, research and development funding, due diligence, mine planning, safety auditing and analysis, continuous improvement and contract negotiations.

He has also served as chair of Vale’s Ontario All Mines Standards Committee and as a board member of SNOLAB, an underground science laboratory in Sudbury, among other board duties.

Lauzon has worked in Ontario and at mines and projects across the globe, including in Brazil, Africa, the South Pacific and Indonesia.

In addition to his time with Vale, he has worked for Canadian miners that include Kinross Gold Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation and Placer Dome.

Lauzon holds a bachelor of science in geology and an master of science in geostatistics from Sudbury’s Laurentian University.

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

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KENANOW BACHELOR OF EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS

Classification: Library Technician 1 Full-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P to June 30, 2017 Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-090 Closing Date: August 26, 2016 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Qualifications: The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Must be available for shiftwork • Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

• Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Should have good communications and organizational skills.

Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within • the Province of Manitoba.

• Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba.

• Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

• Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Wordprocessing, etc.)

• work well under pressure – fast pace environment A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy or Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca or lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday August 26, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.

Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre POSITION AVAILABLE: DAYCARE COORDINATOR

The above duties are not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. A detailed job description is available at 4 Nelson Road.

Qualifications ECE II with three to five years experience in a licensed daycare facility; Other combinations of education and experience may be considered; Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to direct and supervise personnel; Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non profit organizations; Knowledge of the Manitoba Early Learning and Childcare Standards; Knowledge of the Aboriginal culture, values and traditions is an asset; Must possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License; Experience with Microsoft Office; Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary: Competitive wages dependent on qualifications and experience.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: Natasha Mintenko, Office Manager Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0B4 Tel: 677-0963 Fax: 677-0970 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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Are you interested in making a posiƟve diīerence in the lives of people experiencing family violence? Are you seeking the Ňexibility of casual employment? The Thompson Crisis Centre currently has CASUAL emergency Ňoor posiƟons available: QualiĮcaƟons • • • • • • • • • •

Knowledge of family violence and its eīects Interested in providing support to women/men dealing with family violence, abuse and trauma Ability to complete assessments and intake SensiƟvity in dealing with women, men and children in crisis Ability to relate to women/men from diverse backgrounds Excellent oral/ wriƩen communicaƟon skills Excellent problem solving, analyƟcal, Ɵme management and organizaƟonal skills Working knowledge of community resources SaƟsfactory Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Check Current Emergency First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain

This posiƟon is perfect for those who are able to work a variety of shiŌs in a 24 hour facility.

Please submit your cover leƩer and resume by email to tcc9668@ mts.net or by fax to 204.677.8376 ApplicaƟon Deadline Monday August 29, 2016

Louisiana Pacific - Swan Valley

Ticketed Tradesman, 4th Level, or 3rd Level Industrial Millwright/HD Mechanic Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking a full time ticketed tradesman, 4th level, or 3rd level Industrial Millwright/HD Mechanic at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Minitonas operation.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; • Journeyman certification, 4th level, or 3rd level • Grade 12 • Working knowledge with computer software • 5 years in an industrial setting • Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting mechanical equipment • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner • Competent, defined as the demonstrated ability/fitness to perform the duties of the job The successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing Mechanical service/support to the facility, located in the beautiful Swan River Valley as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding for a growing market.

Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wage and benefit package in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Louisiana-Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Shelby Robb, Human Resource Generalist II Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 Phone: (204) 525-2479 ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 E-mail: shelby.robb@lpcorp.com

Thompson RCMP Drug Tip Line 204-677-6995

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre is seeking an energetic, responsible and highly skilled individual for the position of Daycare Coordinator for the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Mini Muks Daycare Centre located at 23 Beaver Crescent, Thompson, Manitoba.

Job Specifications • Under the direction and supervision of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Executive Director assumes responsibility for the development, organization and implementation of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Mini Muks Daycare Centre program; Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children in accordance with the Provincial Child Care Regulations and M.M.W.T.F.C. policies and procedures; Supervise staff members; Ensure that activities are age appropriate and consistent with meeting the physical, emotional, intellectual, educational, nutritional and social needs of the children in the Day Care Centre; Monitor and report cost of equipment, supplies and other expenses; Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential files; and Provide a safe, welcoming and secure environment for children (and families) to feel comfortable.

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 29, 2016 to January 6, 2017 Competition No. 16-092 – Norway House 16-093 – Grand Rapids 16-094 – Split Lake Closing Date: August 26, 2016

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Experience working with students.

Proven organizational skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and decision making skills.

Ability to exhibit a high level of conďŹ dentiality.

Successful Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required prior to employment commencing.

Written applications including qualiďŹ cations, experience with at least three references should be submitted to: Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 Phone: 204-677-6150 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre We thank all who may apply and advise that only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) is seeking an Essential Skills Instructors with a demonstrated interest and ability to provide workplace Essential Skills development supports for individuals employed in a remote industrial work setting.

Position Description: The Essential Skills Instructor will be responsible for; facilitating Essential Skills Assessment, development of customized learning plans, delivery of Essential Skills training supports for individuals and small groups and reporting outcomes, as directed. Instruction is grounded in Essential Skills, using authentic workplace examples and experiences to address identiďŹ ed learning needs. Working with Apprentices is the priority activity.

QualiďŹ cations: Experience and qualiďŹ cations in education, adult education, workplace training and/or the trades/industry is required.

Understanding of the nine Essential Skills as deďŹ ned by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is also required.

The successful candidate must be highly skilled at communicating effectively and working as part of a team.

This is a contract term position, with potential for extension.

The hourly rate will be based on qualiďŹ cations and experience.

Transportation from Thompson to the site and accommodations will be provided.

If you are a creative and energized individual who can spark learning and motivate adults to achieve their potential, then please forward your resume and cover letter, including a list of references, by email to Marlene Gogal, Northern Operations Manager at mgogal@wem.mb.ca Deadline for application is August 22, 2016.

Applications will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information about Workplace Education Manitoba and Essential Skills, please visit: www.wem.mb.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre is seeking an interested individual for the position of

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE SPLIT LAKE, MB Position:

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Child & Family Services Worker Two (2) Full Time Permanent Positions

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and speciďŹ c directions/ directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the ďŹ eld 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, and networking with collateral resources/services.

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JOB VACANCY Full Time & Casuals OVERVIEW: Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) will provide local transportation for registered, eligible and approved First Nations seeking medical services in the City of Thompson, Manitoba on behalf of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch.

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Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing date: Open Until Filled 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 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneďŹ ts package to employees.

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

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Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of clients to and from a variety of First Nations Indian Health Branch (FNIHB) approved destinations in the city of Thompson. Applicants must have a valid class 4 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

QualiďŹ cations: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; Must possess a valid class 4 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a clean abstract; Must possess a Manitoba driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license for a minimum of ďŹ ve years; Minimum of two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in transportation industry or a related ďŹ eld; Cree or Dene an asset; Candidate must be willing to be submit to a criminal or child abuse registry check; Must have CPR and First Aid training; Must be able to work rotating shifts in a twenty four service, seven days a week; Ability to work independently, must be friendly, courteous and excellent customer service orientated, high degree of attention while operating vehicles on public road.

Must be able to maintain conďŹ dentiality at all times.

Lisa Beardy or Bev Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca or bbrightnose@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose at (204) 677-0311

The Assistant Director shall assist in the administration of operations on a day to day basis. The successful candidate must possess strong writing skills and have extensive knowledge in proposal development. Candidates must have experience in staff supervision and evaluation procedures. The Assistant Director must also be able to make decisions within assigned authority and exercise conďŹ dentiality in all matters.

Job speciďŹ cations: Under the supervision of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Executive Director, the Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director with the administration of operations; Review all proposals prior to submission to the Executive Director to ensure inclusion of all relevant information and support documentation; Prepares and submits proposals on behalf of the Friendship Centre as directed; Supervise and evaluate program and special project staff for quality in delivery of programs; Supervise and monitor program department activities and special events; Develop ďŹ scal budgets for programs to ensure adequate funds available for implementation of designated programs; Oversee the budget process for all operations to ensure adequate resources are available; Ensure all ďŹ nancial reports are forwarded to appropriate funding sources; Examines monthly ďŹ nancial statements to ensure proper input of data; Assists Executive Director in preparation of ďŹ scal budgets as directed; Prepare reports to funding sources as required; Requisition for approval and purchase of program material and equipment as required; Assist the Executive Director in completing assignments/directives as instructed; Issue directives and instructions to staff for improvements in services delivered; Research potential funding sources for ďŹ nancial support of programs and activities; Participates in the selection and hiring process of the Friendship Centre staff; other duties as assigned.

QualiďŹ cations: Post-secondary graduate with three years related experience preferred OR Grade XII graduate with a minimum of 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience; Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience in proposal writing; Possess good managerial and administrative skills; Possess interpersonal skills with the ability to direct and supervise personnel; Possess a basic understanding of ďŹ nancial management; Ability to develop and organize program activities to related target groups; Computer experience with various software programs; Knowledge of the Aboriginal Culture and the ability to speak an aboriginal language considered an asset; Must possess a valid Manitoba Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

Salary: Dependent upon qualiďŹ cations and experience.

Resumes may be submitted to: Natasha Mintenko, OfďŹ ce Manager Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0R6 Tel: 677-0963 Fax: 677-0970

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CommunicaƟons Oĸcer The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a résumé for consideraƟon: The successful candidate will develop, implement and deliver eīecƟve internal and external communicaƟons products and services in support of the strategic and operaƟonal objecƟves of the City of Thompson and management of the City’s Place Branding strategy.

The successful candidate will have post-secondary educaƟon, preferably in the area of CommunicaƟons or MarkeƟng, in addiƟon to a minimum of 3-5 years in markeƟng or communicaƟon management.

EssenƟal skills include: strong oral and wriƩen communicaƟon skills, with experience creaƟng content for websites, printed collateral, social media, community events, and media releases. The successful candidate must have the ability to think strategically and possess excellent Ɵme management skills. Experience working with graphic and web design professionals would be considered an asset.

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Ltd., a leading supplier of building materials & construction products, is currently accepting applications for Contractor Salesperson & Sales Associate positions in our Thompson location.

is looking for a SEPTIC DRIVER

Contractor Salesperson – Thompson Branch

• Class 3 driver’s licence with air required

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Contract Salesperson is responsible for volume sales to our contractor & retail customer base. Responsible for the entire sales process, providing professional customer service, coordination of stock & pursuing sales leads. The Contract Salesperson is a key part of the overall store function & thus a close working relationship with all departments is essential.

• Benefits available • Wages $20 - $27 per hour depending upon experience

Sales Associate – Thompson Branch

Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

Sayisi Dene First Nation Relocation Settlement Trust

Reporting to the Store Manager, your duties will include: Professional customer service, paint & flooring sales, lumber & building materials sales, estimates & product ordering. Knowledge of building materials & construction is an asset but not required.

Job Description:

The City of Thompson oīers a compeƟƟve salary and extensive beneĮts package. This posiƟon falls within the ExecuƟve Staī Terms and CondiƟons.

We are looking for individuals who have great organization & time management skills, works well independently & in a team environment & values professional customer service.

Detailed résumés outlining experience, educaƟon, qualiĮcaƟons and references will be received by the undersigned unƟl 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume with cover letter, in confidence to:

The Sayisi Dene First Nation is the beneficiary of a Trust as a result of the settlement of a Relocation Claim with Canada. The community is located at Tadoule Lake, Manitoba, which is a fly in community accessed from Thompson Manitoba. The Trust was settled May 16, 2016.

Deanna Kondakor Human Resources 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.

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Attn: Store Manager – Dave Krobel 44 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Fax: (204) 778-8640 Email: dkrobel@mcmunnandyates.com We thank all candidates in advance; 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.

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Home Support Worker Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Home Support Worker

Background

The Trust has three Trustees who are members of Sayisi Dene First Nation and one independent Trustee. In addition to a Trust Administrator there will be a Trust Community Coordinator who will assist the Trustees in implementing the programs and services funded by the Trust. The Trustees also have a legal and technical team to provide expertise and advice.

The Sayisi Dene First Nation Trustees require the services of a Trust Administrator to assist them in managing the day to day business of the Sayisi Dene First Nation Relocation Trust. Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered: i.

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Job Summary

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SHAMATTAWA UNIT 100-701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB Position:

Unit Supervisor One (1) Full-Time Permanent

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within a specific unit of the Shamattawa unit in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services.

This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, selfmanagement, critical thinking and problem solving.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 5+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS Legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • 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 and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will 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 willing 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: August 24, 2016 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 100-701 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.

Reporting to the Home Care Manager, the Home Support Worker (HSW) is responsible for providing assistance & / or support through supervision or direction, to individuals so that they may managing their own care needs. The HSW functions as an integral part of the health care team & performs all duties in accordance with Home Care program as well as mission, vision, values, policies & procedures of OHA; ensures all processes follow OHA policies; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department.

Position Requirements: • • • • •

Grade 12 or GED equivalent Home Support Worker Certificate (preferred) Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License 1 year related experience Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work

Closing Date: Open until filled.

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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 (or indication that it has been applied for) Child abuse registry check (or indication that it has 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.

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Trust Administrator

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a person who has a Chartered Professional Accounting designation or an accounting designation from the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada, or a professional services firm which provides as its primary service advise on accounting though persons who have a Chartered Professional Accounting designation or an accounting designation from the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada; or an entity which can provide administrative book and record keeping services and which employs individuals with who have a Chartered Professional Accounting designation or an accounting designation from the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada;

The specific duties of the Trust Administrator include: a. participate in all meetings of Trustees, a minimum of two (2) of which each Fiscal Year must be attended in person at Tadoule Lake Manitoba; b. maintain adequate records of all transactions affecting the Trust Property; c. maintain adequate records of the Churchill Survivors Distribution Account and the identity of Members in receipt of such payments; d. provide monthly statements regarding each account of the Trust to the Trustees and to Council e. ensure Council and the Trustees receive quarterly investment reports when received from the Investment Manager; f. maintain the contact information for all Trustees; g. together with the Trustees, the Trust Community Coordinator and the Financial Advisor, provide orientation and training with respect to this Trust to newly appointed Trustees and to Council after each general election; h. immediately notify the Council and the Trustees of any breaches of the Trust of which the Trust Administrator is aware; i. upon direction from Council, obtain, at the expense of the Trust, bonding or security for the due and faithful administration of the Trust and/or errors and omission insurance; j. maintain a copy of all Trustee Resolutions required for the administration of this Trust; k. accept any notice that may be required to be served on the Trustees; l. notify Council that a Trustee(s) has ceased to be a Trustee as a result of any of the events set out in Article 9.0 and of the requirement to replace that Trustee(s) in accordance with Article 10.0; m. upon request, provide Council with access to the minutes of the meetings of the Trustees; n. provide Council and the Trustees with a copy of all ledgers, registers and documents or recordings of transactions affecting the Trust Property upon request; o. make payment of Authorized Expenses; and, p. ensure the Financial Advisor has access to the reports and information required for him/her to fulfill the terms of his/her engagement.

Remuneration: commensurate with experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who have previous experience in working with remote First Nation communities.

Interested applicants are invited to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and a current resume to: Sayisi Dene First Nation Relocation Trust c/o Myers Weinberg LLP Attention: Kelly Olson kolson@myersfirm.com 204-926-1509 Applications must be received no later than Friday September 9, 2016

Wise customers read the fine print: Ω, *, §, «, ^ The Summer Clearout Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after August 3, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,795) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. Ω$14,000 in total discounts includes $12,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before August 3, 2016. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible truck transaction. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. &Based on Automotive News full-size pickup segmentation. 2015 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 11.3 L/100 km (25 mpg) city and 8.0 L/100 km (35 mpg) highway on Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x2 HFE model with 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 and 8-speed automatic. «3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4X4 with a Purchase Price of $30,495 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $168 with a cost of borrowing of $4,475 and a total obligation of $34,970. )Based on 3500/F-350 full-size pickups and competitive information available at time of publication. Based on max towing comparison between 2016 Ram 3500 - up to 31,210 lb, 2015 Chevrolet 3500 - up to 23,200 lb and 2016 Ford F-350 - up to 26,500 lb. ^Lease Loyalty/Conquest Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash is available to eligible customers on the retail purchase or lease of select 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or FIAT models at participating retailer and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. LIMITED TIME OFFER. Eligible customers are individuals who are currently leasing a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, or competitive vehicle with an eligible lease contract in their name on or before August 3, 2016. Proof of Registration and/or Lease agreement will be required. Trade-in not required. See your retailer for complete details. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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