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BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

As the smells of the Thompson fur tables rushed through St. Joseph’s open doors, I took a mental note for some future dinner: game meat and cinnamon.

The last two winters have been unkind to trappers throughout Manitoba.

Once again, a perfect storm of market conditions, climate, and simple weather delays contributed to a reduced turnout and overall revenue for this year’s annual fur tables. Ninetynine trappers gathered at St. Joseph’s between Dec. 16-17, selling $166,928 worth of fur, $151,080 of which came from marten.

It’s a paltry sum compared to the $400,000600,000 that changed hands at the table only a few years ago, when fur prices were stellar and winter roads held firm under winter tires. Weather

cancellations by Perimeter Air also caused prevented several trappers from making the journey south, and delayed dignitaries such as Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson. Manitoba Trappers’ Association president Lane Boles estimated that turnout may have approached 150 if weather had co-operated.

But for all of its challenges, the fur tables were at the very least a perfect scene: the -30C day outside gave way to the rich scents of game and warm furs, blended with wafts of coffee and pastries sold at the door (including, yes, cinnamon buns). In the corner, Boles and fellow trappers gave trapping and skinning demonstrations to roughly 200 elementary-aged kids throughout the weekend, teaching time-honoured history and modern trad-

ition, while vendors sold trapping supplies and fur goods alike.

Among those demonstrating skills was Stanley Beardy, a lifelong trapper of 40 years, learning the craft from his father like many others there that day.

Beardy shared a common feeling among his cohorts surrounding the current fur market, the feeling that the price of fur is secondary to the experience. “It’s a chance to be with your friends and family near Christmas, to talk amongst other trappers and share what works. For me, this is just the first half of the season: the best fur is yet to come.”

“This is where the real trappers stand out from those who jump on the bandwagon,” said Beardy.

“When the prices go up, there’s many trappers.

When the prices go low, it’s the true trappers that stay.”

And a true trapper Beardy

“It’s great to be home, see everyone coming home, and spend time with family & friends, here in the North at Christmas.”

I’m proud to be from the North, and proud to represent Northerners.

“Northerners have many Christmas Traditions that bind us together, and whether it’s the Fur Tables, Santa Claus Parade, Prayer Services, or Christmas Feasts at Community Halls, it’s a special time for sharing memories and creating more.”

is: “It means everything to me. I was born and raised on a trap line.”

That’s not to say that the numbers have gone unnoticed: Wayne Lavallee’s face dropped noticeably as a fur buyer handed his offer to the full-time Easterville trapper. But the seasoned trapper understood the new realities of the market, and took it in stride. “It’s hard work when you’re all alone trapping, so you want the best price. But if it’s a low price, I still sell my fur, and if it’s a high price, I’m happy.”

Not all trappers inherited the craft from their fathers, however. With Lavallee was his former apprentice, Russell Chartier; Chartier studied under Lavallee for five years before gaining his licence, and has been trapping solo for 15 years since. “It was always interesting to me, all of the furs, the different Continued on Page 2

Manitoba Trappers’ Association President Lane Boles teaches a potential trapper how to clean a hide on a drying board.

Kelly Bindle MLA for THOMPSON Constituency Office: Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 Tel: (204) 677-2066 kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com

Merry Christmas and may all days hold for you the glowing warmth of this holiday season.

Yours Truly, Kelly

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The Manitoba First Nations Education resource Centre (MFNERC) and eight Manitoba First Nations, including Fox Lake Cree Nation, signed an agreement Dec. 16 with the federal government to create a Manitoba First Nations school board that will operate for the 2017-18 school year.

Other participating First Nations are Bloodvein First Nation, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Dakota Plains Wahpeton First Nation, Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nations, Lake Manitoba First Nation, Pinaymootang First Nation and Roseau River Anishnabe First Nation. Lake St. Martin First Nation, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Sagkeeng First Nation and York Factory First Nation have also indicated interest in joining the Manitoba First Nations School System, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) said in a press release.

“Today we are celebrating a milestone for Manitoba First Nations children

by revitalizing our culture, languages and traditions within schools on-reserve,” said AMC Grand Chief Derek Nepinak. “For years, First Nations were deliberately forced into a school system that took away their identify as a Nehetheo, Anishnaabe and Dakota. This left damaging effects within our nations and amongst our people that can still be felt today.”

The Manitoba First Nations School System will administer and manage elementary and secondary education programs and services for participating First Nations, the MFNERC says. The system will be the first of its kind in Canada – a First Nations designed school system with funding comparable to provincial school districts. It will also include enhanced funding for indigenous language, culture and programming to foster academic achievement and be flexible to allow for salaries, technology and support services for teachers and students comparable to those in

the provincial education system.

“We are honoured to accept responsibility for education from the First Nations that are signing this historical agreement,” said MFNERC executive director Lorne C. Keeper. “The future looks bright for our children and youth with the increased funding that will allow for culturally relevant and high-quality academic programming.”

The MFNERC is an AMC-mandated organization directed by the chiefs in assembly, who passed a resolution in 2012 for it to offer similar services to those provided by school boards in the provincially funded education system.

“It is timely for the signing of this agreement, as it is a move for Canada to follow up on some of the calls-to-action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report,” said Nepinak. “The AMC remains willing to assist the MFNERC and the 12 First Nations in carrying out the agreement. This includes

ensuring that they incorporate First Nations tradition, culture and language, and develop their own First Nations education law and standards, but also meet the needs of the provincial school standards. This will allow First Nation students to succeed in mainstream society while being proud of their First Nation heritage and who they are. I also want to congratulate the Manitoba Chiefs who provided this direction and the First Nation communities that are signed onto this agreement.”

“First Nations control over First Nation education is critical to support indigenous pedagogy and learning environments that foster the secure personal identity of its students,” said federal Indigenous and North Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, who signed the agreement on the federal government’s behalf. “Today we celebrate the vision and determination of First Nations in Manitoba by signing this historic education agreement.”

Fur quality still high despite warm November Continued from Page 1 Jason White was among the buyers purchasing furs this weekend, as director of furs with the Northwest Company. Despite this year’s challen-

ges, White notes that the quality of this year’s harvest has been better than expected. “With the warm fall that we’ve been having, we thought the skins would be a lot flatter than

what has come across the table. Compared to previous years, it’s about the same.”

Despite the market, White is confi dent that trapping in Northern

Manitoba isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

“It’s nice to see a lot of young faces. Trapping is alive and well, and I look forward to be a part of it for years to come.”

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Thompson Public Library to continue to receive rural library technology grant

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

On Dec. 16 at the Thompson fur tables, Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle announced that the Thompson Public Library would continue to receive funding under the Rural Library Technology Sustainability program for 2017. The program has awarded the TPL with $4,313.73 in 2016, to support the provision of information tech-

nology to its patrons.

“The province requires that we have a website and an online access catalogue; part of the money goes towards that,” explained TPL administrator Cheryl Davies, “and the rest goes towards offering patrons computer access.”

This includes maintaining up-to-date software and hardware for library computers, hosting the library’s online catalogue, as well as the library’s website.

Funding is assessed on a number of weighted criteria, including existing funding, population, and outlying municipalities served,.

In a statement released after the announcement, Bindle notes that he “is pleased to confirm funding to the City of Thompson for the Thompson Public Library. The Thompson Public Library is an important asset to the community and citizens of all ages and backgrounds.”

Occupants of speeding car busted for drug trafficking One man from Winnipeg and another from Beausejour are in custody and charged with trafficking drugs after being pulled over for speeding by Wabowden RCMP.

Wabowden RCMP were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 6 around 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 when they pulled over a vehicle travelling 96 kilometres per hour in an 80 kilometre per

hour zone. The officers smelt the odour of marijuana in the vehicle and conducted a search, finding marijuana, crystal methamphetamine packaged for sale and cash.

Forty-two-year-old Stacey Ford

of Winnipeg is charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of failing to comply with a recognizance. Christopher Pirart,

29, of Beausejour is charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Both men were remanded into custody pending an appearance in provincial court in Thompson.

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‘Chasing snow,’ Merry Christmas and many thanks

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

If anyone asked me to track down even one, single, solitary flake of snow in Solihull, England to help get us in the Christmas spirit, I’d tell them it’s as rare here these days as bird scatology in a cuckoo clock.

If we want to wade around in our English wellies in the white stuff, we would pretty much have to head for the snowy highlands of Scotland, which boast five ski resorts.

Here in the English Midlands, precipitation comes mostly as rain, the grass is still a deep green, the temperature is up in the double digits and I even saw a guy today wandering around wearing just a t-shirt; well pants too of course! When I walked Sandra to work early this morning, halfway there I had to remove my sweater because it is so warm. And as I drank my morning coffee, I could see from my window a guy on a lawn tractor cutting the grass. All the while, the radio station played traditional Christmas carols making it all seem so very, very strange.

Now for people who have lived here all their lives, no snow must seem very normal. But for Canadians who have seen Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” dream come all too true most years in the socalled ‘Great White North, we are feeling a bit “snow deprived.” That’s because snow is simply just an enduring feature of life in most of Canada, although, I might add it is “a love-hate relationship.”

In other words, snow is great for skiing and sledding. It’s also darn pretty at times in a Norman Rockwell Christmas scene kind of way. And making snowmen with your grandkids can be pretty special too.

But it’s admittedly lousy for driving, it’s a pain to shovel and, in the spring, its remnants hang around way too long and can look pretty grotty in a mixture of ice, sand and metaleating salt.

After the winter of 201415 in Nova Scotia, we never wanted to see snow again. We just didn’t have any place to put it. We even got one of our neighbours

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with heavy equipment to move 10-foot high drifts away from our driveway. I guess after a while it is like anything else – absence makes the heart grow fonder – although when it comes to snow for some people, admittedly that might not be true.

Snow here, though, is relatively infrequent unless you live up in the Scottish highlands and the Pennines, the mountainous region separating northwest England from Yorkshire and northeast England. And of course, there is lots of snow up in the Shetland and Orkney islands. In simple terms, places up north with higher elevations can get lots, while most of the U.K. either gets a bit, or hardly any at all.

Last year, we left Canada before old man winter threw much of a white blanket over south shore Nova Scotia. And here last winter in Solihull, we only saw one pitiful little snowman, a two-footer that melted away in a day or two into the green English lawn. So feeling a

little “snow-deprived” this Christmas, we are “chasing snow” by spending the holidays at Fieberbrunn in the Austrian Alps on the Austrian-German border.

It’s Austrian ski country and the average annual snowfall is 550 centimetres. The good news is that we will not drive in it, nor shovel it.

On that snowy Christmas note, Sandra and I wish all readers a safe and joyous Christmas season – and of course a happy and prosperous 2017. I am also bringing my mcsweeneysdiversion blog to a close.

Our “late life adventure” of living in England this year has been a slice, but in a couple of months it will be time to head back to Canada. There we will move on to other things like enjoying our property along the Petite Riviere, travelling in Canada and beyond. Perhaps I might create a new and completely different blog – or even write the Great Canadian Novel. It’s all part of staying busy and engaged with life – simply having fun – and distracting me

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Thank you to the wonderful people at the Citizen in Thompson, Manitoba who ran my blog as a newspaper column.

Thompson and its people have a special place in our hearts – and Sandra and I hope to return there to see old friends and colleagues.

To everyone – thank you for reading my meanderings about “all things British” – and again Merry Christmas!

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Snow Lake suffers a great loss Snow Lake has lost a famous son, a wife has lost her husband, and a family their father and grandfather.

Former Edmonton Oiler and Winnipeg Jet Ken Baird, 65, passed away in the early morning hours of Dec. 18 and this small community morns his loss.

In the past number of years, Baird was a fixture in Snow Lake. He was employed as a group leader in Hudbay’s Snow Lake Concentrator, retiring several years back. He was a humourous and steadfast friend to many, an avid golfer, an “honest” fisherman and a big supporter of minor hockey.

A fine family man, Baird was also known for his prowess on the ice. He got his start in minor hockey in Flin Flon, and when his family moved to Snow Lake in 1962, the 12-year-old continued playing at the midget level. It was in Snow Lake that he made up his mind to pursue a career in hockey. He played two years at the junior level, most of it with the Flin Flon Bombers; however, there was a one game stint with the Estevan Bruins.

He set a record with the Bombers for points by a defenceman, with 75 during the 1970-71 campaign.

He also made the 1970-71 WCHL all-star second team.

That second year of junior impressed NHL scouts, as he was selected in the sec-

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com

Marc Jackson

ond round of the 1971 draft, 15th overall by the California Golden Seals.

After the draft, he played with the Oklahoma City Blazers of the CHL and was called up a couple of times that first year, playing 10 games with the Seals in 1971. The following year he jumped to the WHA with the Alberta Oilers and spent five years with them.

Although Baird picked up a few assists in the NHL, he never did score a goal.

However, it was a different story In the WHA. He got 14 goals in his first season, 17 in his second, and picked up 30 in his third, all the while averaging 130 penalty minutes a season.

Injuries and sickness played a part in Baird’s career starting in 1973-74, when he missed several games with an inflamed sac around his heart. In 197576, he missed the final 33 games of the season as a result of a serious knee injury and subsequent surgery. In 1976, the then 26-year-old

Baird got sick and was diagnosed with diabetes. He missed pretty well the whole year; however, he returned to the pros in 1977 with the Winnipeg Jets and went out of the league a winner, potting 14 goals and setting up seven others that season, before hoisting the Avco Cup at its conclusion.

Ken leaves to mourn his wife Uschi, daughter Amber (Tyler) Samborski, two grandchildren, a brother Dave (Shirley), a sister Ellie and numerous nieces and nephews. A service celebrating his life will be held in Snow Lake at some point during January 2017.

The people of the community offer their utmost and collective respect and sympathy … as well as the profound wish that Snow Lake’s Golden Jet forever rests in peace.

One other item that should be mentioned… The Snow Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call at Hudbay’s Snow Lake Concentrator, just before 1

p.m. on Dec. 15. The department’s Chief Cory Anaka advised that nine members responded to a fire located in the mill’s crusher building and that it took three hours to extinguish. He said that he was unable to add anything further, as the fire was still under investigation.

Scott Brubacher, director of corporate communications for Hudbay, confirmed the blaze, stating: “There was a fire in the Snow Lake Mill on Dec. 15. There were no injuries and the usual protocols were followed under the circumstances. It is believed the fire was the result of hot work being done in the mill, but the fire is under investigation so there are not a lot of confirmed facts at the present time.”

Unconfirmed reports state that the blaze was confined to belting and other combustibles and that there was no structural damage.

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Top: Former Edmonton Oiler and longtime Snow Lake resident Ken Baird wearing his commemorative Oilers jersey. Bottom : Recently deceased Snow Laker Ken Baird when he played with the Winnipeg Jets.

Bottom photo courtesy of the Original Winnipeg Jets Memorial Website

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Christmas traditions I’ve been through 54 Christmases. Seems like each one gets busier than the next. When I was a child, Mom and Dad made sure every holiday was special for us. We were always given gifts at Christmas and we were excited to run out Christmas morning but more importantly than gifts I really loved the huge family gatherings.

When my children were younger, I followed the same family traditions that my parents had for us. The excitement of watching them running to the tree in the morning was always great and we continued to have the huge family gatherings for supper. In our home it’s a Newfoundland-style jigs dinner with turkey and all the fixings, which we all eat too much of. It’s fun to see who piles the most jigs dinner on their plate. Usually my brother wins.

Eight years ago, I started a new tradition of organizing an Old-Fash-

ioned Community Christmas concert. The first couple of years we sold tickets and donated the money to worthy causes and then after finding out that some families couldn’t come because they couldn’t afford the tickets, I decided to not sell tickets and do a silver collection at the door in hopes that those families would attend. It’s always been a great turnout and the community has been giving and we’ve been able to help many organizations and families over the years. This year donations will go towards families in need, the Thompson Crisis Centre, the Salvation Army, the homeless and the Community Christmas Dinner.

This year’s entertainers were the Thompson Community Band, Les Moutons, Brownies, Sparks, Girl Guides, Pathfinders, Thompson Pentecostal Assembly, Brendan Rhodes, Mo Tus Nua Little Yogis & Little Gurus, Diamond Dance Academy,

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By Donna Wilson Aurora Dance Academy, Kevin Rolles, Tony Whalen, Serena Puranen, Smitty, Darlene Tsitos, Frankie Tsitos, Dennis Foley, Kevin Hopton, Little Nick, Santa Claus, Dami Wi and Brandon McDonald.

I especially would like to thank them all for their time and talents.

This year’s concert was dedicated in the memory of a very special young lady to me. Toni Guerra was an inspiration to so many people from young

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Donna Wilson Donna Wilson, left, on a Christmas morning past with her brothers Eric, centre, and Johnny, right. to old and we miss her terribly. It’s hard to believe that we are going into a new year without her.

I am thinking of all

families who are struggling through the holiday and recognizing that this is not a joyous time for everyone and know your hearts are aching. I also

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The Christmas story is retold in our own lives The first Christmas I remember was the year I was in Grade 1. The year before my father got a job in Hamilton, Ont. so we had driven the long way (longer in 1953 than today) from northern New Brunswick to southern Ontario with my baby sister in a basket on the back seat of the car. Couldn’t do that today either. My four grandparents, and all the aunts, uncles, and cousins I knew were back home. Our family was alone. I didn’t feel it like my mother did.

She never really got used to being so far away from everyone she loved, except us of course.

I didn’t feel alone. I was excited. I had asked for a doll, and I still believed in Santa Clause so I was expecting a baby doll.

Christmas morning I got a baby doll! Her beautiful head was made of papier mache. I gave her a bath.

She melted. My heart was broken.

Now the obvious “minister comment” is that God’s gift of baby Jesus lasts a lot longer than any gift a person can give. This is true.

I believe it. But my sixyear-old self didn’t know that yet.

I can’t remember my first church Christmas because it was in December 1948 and I was only one month old. The first church Christmas I do remember was when I was eight years old. I was an angel in the Sunday School Christmas

pageant and didn’t want to be an angel. I wanted to be Mary! So the angel was bored, tired and grumpy.

So much for praising God. Now, was this desire to be Mary a prima donna desire to be the star or the budding need to say to God “let it be to me according to your will? ” Probably the prima donna. But now as I look back 60 years (yeesh, that sounds old!) I can see thatI was beginning to understand the importance of the Christmas story.

Beginning to. It’s a much longer story than the one we hear on Christmas Eve. It starts many time. The Christmas story starts every time a woman, young or old, married or not, learns that she is pregnant, planned or not. Yes, we know how the ovum and sperm combine and the chromosomes mix and match. And we know that not every experience of getting pregnant is pleasant. Still, the miracle of the creation of life is repeated in all of its holiness and sacredness, bringing us closer to God’s way of being than at any other time in our lives. We share this coming into being with Jesus. This is why sex is sacred. This is why human lives are sacred.

The Christmas story continues in our lives when our pregnancies are questioned by other people and organizations that think they have authority over us.

They say we’re too young or too old, not married,

Spiritual Thoughts kingleslie@commstream.net

Rev. LeslieElizabeth King have too many children already, can’t provide a good quality of life for the child, can’t afford a child.

The Christmas story continues in the stories of refugees who can’t find a safe place to stay and deliver their babies and who have to risk secret travels through deserts and seas to find a safe place to raise their children, their sacred holy children. Regardless of the angels’ songs, the shepherds’ adoration, and the worship of the wise men, Mary and Joseph had to flee from Israel across the desert and the Red Sea to Egypt because the ruler of Israel killed everyone he thought was a threat to him, including babies. Baby Jesus just barely escaped.

The Christmas story continues every time a man accepts a child not his own, as his own, the way Joseph did.

The Christmas story continues every time a mother or father dreams of a stable, secure, prosperous future for their children when the world around them is in-

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secure and the future is uncertain.

The Christmas story continues every time a parent cherishes their child and ponders the miracle of this little one’s live that is so loving, forgiving and accepting. No child asks to be conceived.

They have no choice in the matter. Life is foisted on them. We who bring them into the world are

responsible for them like Mary and Joseph were responsible for Jesus and trained him in the way of the Lord until he was old enough to say “not my will but Thine be done.”

After that it’s no longer the Christmas story. It is

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May you know the miracle and blessedness of the Christmas story in your own life today.

Rev. Leslie-Elizabeth King is the retired minister of the Lutheran-United Church of Thompson.

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204-677-6995 MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 44 Grass River Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2358282/3 will be sold at auction by a licensed Auctioneer on Thursday, the 19 day of January, 2017 at 10:30 am, 31 Elk Bay, Thompson, Manitoba.

To the best of the vendor’s knowledge, there is situated on the mortgage property an approx. 952 square foot mobile trailer on a 50 foot frontage lot. Mobile home has been gutted inside and requires extensive work to be habitable. An approx. 121 square foot deck is located off mobile home as well as an approximately 96 square foot shed on property.

Property taxes are paid in full to December 31, 2016. The property is sold subject to taxes and penalties accruing after that date as well as Caveat No. 48571N/3 filed by Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board et al.

TERMS: Deposit of $15,000.00 in cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP and the balance according to conditions to be announced at the sale.

Sale is subject to Reserve Bid which will be announced at the auction. If the highest bid does not meet the Reserve Bid then there is no sale.

Further information may be obtained from: AIKINS, MacAULAY & THORVALDSON LLP Barristers & Solicitors 30th Floor, 360 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G1 Attn: Jacqueline Ingrilli (204) 957-4779

Try protecting and guiding a rebel who is rebelling against your ways and bullying you. Or try loving, caring and looking after a warrior who finds you a pretty soft prey.

God chooses us and He gives us free will to respond.

Beginning with Adam, God gave him His wisdom by telling him not to eat from a certain tree, and left him alone to decide, to trust and submit to God and be blessed or to do as he saw fit and suffer the consequences.

The same rules apply to Mary. She gets the credit for being an ordinary virgin. God does not need our abilities, skills, our edge over others.

He uses ordinary folks and turns them into extraordinary people by the power of the Holy Spirit as He did by choosing the feeble Moses over the able Aaron.

Mary was caught by surprise. God’s angel greeted Mary with great respect. Being comforted by the angel’s peace giving words and presence, Mary felt empowered by learning that God was with her and felt honoured by hearing that God had chosen her and had honored her with a special favor. Yet she was somewhat lost and had questions for the angel.

She freely expressed her concerns by questioning the angel about the pregnancy when she had no man in her life to accomplish that.

The angel explained to her

Spiritual Thoughts mkuntel@shaw.ca

Pastor Murat Kuntel that the Son of God was going to be conceived without any sexual involvement, but by the creative power of God through the Holy Spirit just the way God created the world. Feeling great honour in serving God, she rejoiced and freely made herself a servant of God. Mary realized that since God was with her, she was from then on strong in the strength of God and submitted to God to please Him. There is freedom in submission to God. God never forces His ways on us. He waits with patience for our submission to Him. Only the strong can submit to God. God-centred submission requires commitment, determination, faith and perseverance. Mary displayed all that and we are talking about submission to God, not to a guru or to a socalled spiritual leader.

Weak people are insecure, beaten by their anxieties, they become control freaks to subdue their own fears and force others to submit to them and that is evil.

Quite often these people are incorrectly recognized as “strong leaders” as it was with Hitler. And the rest of the people struggle to follow them in their footsteps in a smaller scale; in this world submission is considered a weakness.

Through submission to God, Mary partnered with God and gave Him permission to use her for building His kingdom. By yielding to God’s desire, Mary empowered God to keep going on according to His plans.

Our God is Holy, which means He is entirely free from evil and therefore separate and different than all beings and therefore He is trustworthy. Our God still has plans for this world, which includes you and me.

God uses human beings to accomplish His plans. God takes delight when we trust Him to submit to Him. By submitting, we put God in a position to protect, guide, and look after us.

But when you submit to God you become a threat to the world. They can’t con-

trol you. When you submit to God, fear does not crush you down but charges you up into His arms, into the palms of His hands to rest in His peace.

Nothing is safer than resting in the palms of God’s hands.

We are all submissive beings. We begin this life positioning ourselves against God and submitting to what is acceptable in the world, following the course of the world so that we may be in and accepted (Ephesians 2:1ff; Romans 5:10; II. Corinthians 5:18ff; I. John 5:19).

The world encourages us to submit to our own desires and work towards satisfying our own cravings and ambitions. In spite of all our undesirable nature, God loves us greatly. In His compassionate heart He feels pity for us and by His grace He calls us and gives us the opportunity to respond like Mary did. It requires a rebel to rebel against the world, a strong warrior to dismiss his or her own hang-ups, and follow Mary’s example of submission to God to fulfill God’s plans. This is to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness where then God promises that all these things shall be added unto you! What can be smarter and more honorable than that?

Murat Kuntel is the pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

Be present this holiday season

BY KYLIE MATECHUK This week’s message is simple, but powerful. Try to be present. Be all here in whatever you’re doing at each present moment. It will help you to feel more grateful for each moment we have been gifted with.

1) Stay focused on what you are doing.

2) Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings and pass no judgement.

3) Take time alone to just sit and breathe deeply.

4) Be outside. Sunshine and fresh air re-energize

us on so many levels. Take a walk through the forest, or stand beside a body of water and just breathe.

5) Observe your present state. Are you dreaming about the future or thinking about the past? Look around you and try to really be all here.

Merry Christmas and happiest of holidays in whatever you are celebrating this season. Be all here and spend time with people you love.

As always, check with your doctor or health prac-

titioner for any medical related questions. This information is to be used as a guide and not to replace medical advice.

Kylie Matechuk is a certified, experienced yoga teacher, registered in gold status with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, and director of teacher training at Mo Tus Nua Wellness, the yoga studio she owns and manages in Northern Manitoba.

She is also a registered holistic nutritionist with a passion for pediatric and digestive health.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 201 • SERVICES

FOR SALE BY OWNER 4 Minago Bay. Reduced to $100,000. If interested, call 204-348-7493. 34nb-tfn-nb Tire Sales & Service Passenger - Light Truck - ATV Trailer - RV - Golf Carts - Forestry - Retreads - Section Repairs - Tubes Wheel Balancing - Repairs

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301 • HELP WANTED RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT requires 1 full time chef to cook menu items, create new recipes, and manage our kitchen.

Min. 3 years of experience with cooking certiďŹ cate, experience in Szechuan or Cantonese cuisine is an asset. Starting $20/hour for 40 hours a week. Apply within, or email your qualiďŹ cations to laboursolutions@yahoo.com 47nb-5-nb

501 • HOUSES FOR RENT

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505 • HOUSES FOR SALE

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

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Full Time Term Mentor – MYTEAM (ending March 31, 2017) Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2624.12.16 Macdonald Youth Services requires an experienced full time Mentor for a term position within the MYTEAM program of Kisewatisiwin (KISE) services in Thompson, MB. The MYTEAM (Manitoba Youth Transitional Employment Assistance & Mentorship) Program provides a range of services intended to identify and address participants’ (aged 16-21) strengths and needs.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, current (within 3 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Child abuse registry Check , or willingness to obtain.

Please

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q. per annum (prorated to the length of the term). This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

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Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume quoting competition number by 12:00 noon December 27/16 by fax 204-778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB

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MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about this and other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedroom side by side, recently updated throughout interior, electric heat. $1400 per month plus utilities. References required and no pets, Please call 204-677-3851.

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The Community Health Developer is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team. Using a Population Health and Community Health Development model, will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs and services specific to the health needs of the region.

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Lead Hand Maintenance 1 year Term with the Possibility of Permanency Kisewatisiwin (Thompson, Manitoba) COMPETITION NUMBER: 2622.12.16 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: of the Lead Hand include, but are not limited to: Responsible to provide and/or oversee preventative and regular maintenance/renovations to MYS owned and rented buildings. Perform work or hire qualified trades people to repair, maintain or renovate facilities in Thompson to ensure they are in compliance with all relevant codes, by-laws, licensing requirements and Agency standards, plan, budget and schedule facilities modifications including cost estimates, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions in consultation with the Facilities Manager, Coordinate annual service inspections as needed (e.g. AC units, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting , furnaces, etc), ensure alarm and security systems are operational in all agency owned and rented facilities, participate in the development of the annual capital budget for the Maintenance Department ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum grade 12 education, or equivalent, minimum 5 years’ experience in building, renovations and/or facilities maintenance, trades certificate in carpentry would be an asset, valid driver’s license, emergency First Aid and CPR Level C Certification, experience working with a database.

SALARY RANGE: $33,707.76 - $50,060.03 d.o.q. per annum: salary will be pro-rated to the length of the term position. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. 40 hours a week Monday-Friday.

Resumes maybe faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon January 3, 2017.

MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www. mys.ca.

ADVERTISE WITH US!

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

Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

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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 New 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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Careers

Pleasure taking part in community Christmas events

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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.

INDIGENOUS CURRICULUM SPECIALIST Classification: Curriculum Specialist Full-Time Regular Position Thompson or The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 16-136 Closing Date: January 4, 2017

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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Northern Manitobans have many Christmas traditions, and as a member of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Association, it was my pleasure to be invited to attend the annual seniors’ Christmas dinner at our hall in Thompson this week. It was a well-attended, entertaining evening with surprise visits from Christmas carollers and Santa, and a hearty Christmas dinner. I want to thank the Ladies Auxiliary, the youth bowling team, ANAVETS volunteers and prize donors for making this wonderful holiday celebration possible, and for ensuring another trad-

MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle ition continues.

The Society for Manitobans with Disabilities also held a Christmas open house this week, welcoming guests, giving tours of its facility and explaining the many programs it has and is developing to educate the public and to create opportunities for

employment for people with disabilities. I want to thank Brenda Davidson at the society for inviting me to this event, and for previously facilitating my visit with Keegan Sinclair at his workplace at Mystery Lake Body Shop in Thompson on Bring Your MLA to Work Day

this past fall. It is heartwarming and fulfilling to see first-hand the results of the amazing and inspiring work done by this organization.

These kinds of community events and successes make me feel fortunate to be from the north, representing northerners in our new provincial government and being part of a team with strong leadership as we work to fix our finances, repair our services that Manitoba families rely on, and rebuild our economy in the Thompson constituency and across Northern Manitoba.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Building Inspector

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDICS

The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a cover leƩer and resume for consideraƟon:

The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking those unique

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 report 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, January 6, 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.

individuals with a passion for both ĮreĮghƟng and paramedicine.

Our department provides EMS and Įre protecƟon to Manitoba’s fourth largest City. The City of Thompson oīers a compeƟƟve salary and extensive beneĮts package. Join our team for a challenging and rewarding career in emergency services, with the ability to make a diīerence.

We invite qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon: QualiĮcaƟons: • • • •

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FireĮghter Level 1 (NFPA 1001).

Licensure with the Province, MB Health as PCP at the Ɵme of applicaƟon or ability to achieve licensing prior to start date.

Valid Class IV MB driver’s license with air brake endorsement.

Proven ability to make decisions, iniƟate appropriate acƟon and perform safely and eīecƟvely in stressful, demanding and hazardous situaƟons and ability to deal and communicate eīecƟvely with the general public.

Good interpersonal and communicaƟon skills and a commitment to a team oriented approach.

Excellent physical health, mentally able to fulĮll the Fire/Medics duƟes. Applicants must be able to pass a medical examinaƟon, including vision meeƟng department standards.

Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addiƟon to the foregoing, hold: Įeld experience in EMS and ĮreĮghƟng, current ACLS, NRP, BTLS and proven EMS skill progression and performance; FireĮghter Level II (NFPA 1001), NFPA 1031, NFPA 472, NFPA 1006, NFPA 1035.

Candidates considered will be invited to Thompson to parƟcipate in a 2-day on-site recruitment process tentaƟvely scheduled for January 2017.

Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, educaƟon, qualiĮcaƟons and references by Friday, January 6, 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

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

Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full Time Permanent Position Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of 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, and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication 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 • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture • and values Ability to speak 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 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

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 whileproviding our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

Closing date: Open Until Filled A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume 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

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Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

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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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

McKay McKay GM is accepting applications for the following positions:

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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.

IT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

TERM POSITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Classification: Computer Programmer 2B Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 16-138 Closing Date: January 6, 2017

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.

Service Department Parts Department YOU YOU YOU YOU

are looking for a rewarding career! have a valid driver’s license want to beneďŹ t from factory training want to work in the most modern facility in the north YOU want a competitive pay plan Apply in person to John Lougheed or to jlougheed@mckaygm.com

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EMPLOYER: Nisichawayasi Nehetho Culture and Education Authority Inc. Nelson House, Manitoba POSITION: High School Physical Education Teacher to June 30, 2017 DEADLINE: January 18, 2017 at 4:30 pm INTERVIEWS: Week of January 23, 2017 START DATE: February 3, 2017 - June 30, 2017 NNCEA is currently seeking a high school Physical Education teacher to teach S1-S4 courses for Semester 2, February 6 - June 30, 2017. Successful candidate will be required to teach the courses & manage/participate in the high school sports program.

Prime responsibilities include teaching, organizing sporting events, coaching. Due to current renovations of the high school building, high school staff work irregular hours from 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. These hours are temporary. Once the building is done, regular hours will apply. Housing is available.

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QUALIFICATIONS: • A Manitoba Teaching CertiďŹ cate and major in Phys. Ed. or eligibility for certiďŹ cation in Manitoba. • Well-versed in Phys. Ed/Health curriculum for Manitoba, various methodologies, differentiated instruction, safety and First Nations of northern Manitoba. • Experience teaching in secondary school setting • CertiďŹ ed in First Aid & CPR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: • An ability to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced, unique environment. • Excellent classroom management skills, exibility, a love for students/teaching. • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills. • A team player who works well with others.

Your search is over.

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Please send a cover letter, resume and vulnerable sector check to: NNCEA Selection Committee @ AMEC, Nelson House, Manitoba Phone: 204-484-2095 Fax: 204-484-2257 Email: gailm@nhea.info

Administrative Assistant

ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Indigenous and Municipal Relations, Finance and Administration Services Branch, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 32167 Closing Date: January 6, 2017 Salary Range: $39,528.00 – $45,183.00 per year

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QualiďŹ cations: Manitoba Indigenous and Municipal Relations – Finance and Administration Services Branch is seeking a qualiďŹ ed candidate to ďŹ ll the Administrative Secretary (AY3) position in Thompson, Manitoba.

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Essential qualiďŹ cations include: s %XPERIENCE PROVIDING SECRETARIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT INCLUDING RECEPTION DUTIES s 0ROlCIENCY AND EXPERIENCE USING -ICROSOFT /FlCE 3OFTWARE INCLUDING 7ORD /UTLOOK AND %XCEL OR EQUIVALENT SOFTWARE PROGRAMS s %XPERIENCE TIMEKEEPING INCLUDING TRACKING ABSENCES VACATION LEAVE AND OVERTIME s %XPERIENCE MAINTAINING HARDCOPY AND ELECTRONIC lLES AS WELL AS DOCUMENT TRACKING Conditions of Employment: s -UST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN #ANADA s -UST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AS REQUIRED s -UST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE PROVINCE IF AND WHEN REQUIRED Duties: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing a wide range of administrative tasks that support the work of the Finance and Administration Services Branch. This position is the ďŹ rst point of contact for the public and other clients, and must be able to respond to queries as well as direct them to the appropriate staff. The position receives, organizes, circulates, processes, prepares, updates information, and conducts record keeping in support of the Branch. The subject matter and scope of work encompasses ďŹ nancial comptrollership, ďŹ scal management, ďŹ nancial advice and administrative support services to the Department.

For a complete listing of the qualiďŹ cations and duties for this position, please see Ad No. 32167 at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs

Apply to: Advertisement No. 32167 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway 7INNIPEG -" 2 # * 0HONE &AX %MAIL GOVJOBS GOV MB CA WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. %MPLOYMENT %QUITY IS A FACTOR IN SELECTION !PPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO INDICATE IN THEIR covering letter, resumĂŠ and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

7E THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE contacted.

Assistant Power Engineer Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Finance, Accommodation Services Division, Brandon, MB Advertisement Number: 32353 Closing Date: January 3, 2017 Salary Range: $46,351.00 – $54,950.00 per year The Assistant Power Engineer assists in the overall safe and efďŹ cient operation of a 2nd Class Steam Heating Plant and ancillaries for buildings. The Assistant Power Engineer is also responsible to respond to ďŹ re alarms, preventative maintenance assignments, client requests, and emergencies. Accommodation Services Division is responsible for infrastructure owned and supported by the Manitoba Government, and is a large, dynamic department with opportunities for advancement. It is committed to providing ongoing professional and educational development for all of its employees. The Government of Manitoba also provides an excellent beneďŹ ts package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment, sick leave, paid vacation, and maternity/parental leave. This position offers reliable and full time employment with a deďŹ ned pension plan.

Candidates must have a minimum of a 4th Class Power Engineer CertiďŹ cate, with experience in Building Automation Systems including preventive maintenance.

Please refer to advertisement No. 32353 at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs for a complete list of qualiďŹ cations and conditions of employment.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 32353 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-4394 Fax: 204-948-2193 Please quote the Advertisement Number and the Position Name in the subject line of your email.

Your cover letter, rĂŠsumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, rĂŠsumĂŠ and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with a disability.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

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