February 12 2016

Nickel Belt News

Volume 56 Number 6

Friday, February 12, 2016

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Columnists

Chamber holds candidates night We’re proud to welcome hygienists

My Take on Snow Lake

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Thank You On behalf of myself and Cindy we would like to express our sincere thanks to Tony and Jennifer Whalen for organizing a fundraiser benefit concert to help with ongoing medical treatment in Montreal.

We would also like to thank Kelly Scallion, Smitty and Wendy (Music Makers), Donna Wilson, Lois Cormier, Bev Blair (MacIntyre), Shaw Cable and the talented performers that put on a great evening of entertainment. This event would not have been successful without each and every one of you.

We would also like to thank our friends, family, and the public that came out to support this fundraiser.

We were unable to attend this event due to ongoing treatment in Montreal, but had the opportunity to watch it on television, and it was overwhelming to see such talent and generous support from our community.

It was impossible to thank each and everyone personally, but your generosity will never be forgotten and will remain in our hearts forever.

Thank you, from Karl Bennett and Cindy Soper

Citizens of Snow Lake got their chance to hear the positions of two candidates vying for the spot on council left vacant when former councillor Aldon Kowalchuk suddenly resigned late last year. The venue was the Lawrie Marsh Hall and over 40 people were on hand to take in the forum.

This is impressive, when one considers 80 souls sat and listened to the 11 candidates who competed for the seven seats that were voted on in October 2014.

The event took place on the evening of Jan. 31 and was planned and presented by the Snow Lake Chamber of Commerce. It began with an introduction and explanation by chamber president Gerard Lamontagne, prior to him passing the microphone to Mayor Kim Stephen, who addressed and welcomed the crowd of 43 potential electors.

With candidates Penny Roberts and Dave Mayer at the ready, things got underway shortly thereafter with chamber director Peter Purves acting as the moderator. In an interview on the event, president Lamontagne says that Purves asked the candidates three specific questions in rotation. After a coin toss, it was determined that Dave Mayer would go first and Purves asked him the first question. Candidates had five minutes to answer the fi rst two questions and three minutes for the third query; both aspirants took full advantage of these limits. The questions were: 1) tell us about yourself; 2) in your experience in busi-

ness, on boards or other executive groups; contentious and polarized issues arise from time-to-time.

Can you give an example of one of these situations you were involved with, how you were able to work with others to bring a more unifi ed solution forward, and how you would contribute these skills while working with the existing chief administrative officer, mayor and other council members? And, 3) what do you think the priorities should be for the mayor and council going forward for the next three years and how do you feel you can contribute?

“The obvious answer to that one is infrastructure, right,” said Lamontagne in reference to the candidate’s last question. “That and dealing with Hudbay. They varied in their answers, but both stated what they thought.” Lamontagne said that he wasn’t involved with the Q-and-A session, and during that portion he sat in the audience. Judging from his position there, he deemed the event a success. Noting that the Q-and-A session gave everyone in attendance a good reference point on where candidates stood on the issues, he said it also provided them with subject matter to further question the contenders later in the mingle session. “The candidates mingled well afterwards and stayed around for another 45 minutes or so talking with anyone who came forward,” said the chamber president. “So, I would say, in all honesty,

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Garry Zamzow Penny Roberts and Dave Mayer address the citizens of Snow Lake from the podium at the Lawrie Marsh Hall.

that the event went well.

Way better attendance than I thought there would be.” Lamontagne added that he felt anyone going into the forum wavering on whom to vote for was given ample opportunity to make up their mind.

Chamber director Peter Purves was also asked for his thoughts on the forum.

“As moderator of the event, I believe the candidates forum was a success and was very pleased to see such a strong turnout,” he said. “We will have to fi nd a way to get the

younger voters more involved next time … to get a better cross-section of the community at the event.

Both candidates took full advantage of their allotted time, and provided a great deal of detail on their positions related to the roles and responsibilities of a councillor.”

Subsequent to the candidates’ session, the Winter Whoot Committee put out coffee and dainties while electors took advantage of the opportunity to mingle and discuss issues one-onone with the candidates.

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Community liaisons and positive role models: Leaf Rapids RCMP help kids have fun

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Recreational opportunities are not a luxury in the North: long nights, cold temperatures, and high unemployment can already make life in Northern Manitoba psychologically challenging. Even the gruffest woodsman will tell you that boredom is a killer. Boredom saps the will, contributes to depression and social isolation, and encourages petty delinquency among disaffected youth and grown individuals alike. Such is the case in Leaf Rapids, a former mining town whose population has all but collapsed since the local mine’s closure in 2002. Today, the population has shrunk to 453, and has left local youth with little to do.

For the small team of RCMP officers stationed in Leaf Rapids, ensuring a safe and healthy community involves more than the usual police beat. Spearheaded two years ago by

Const. Cameron Moate and joined by officers Greg Redl, George Whelan, Mike Hogarth, Brooke Ostendorf, Kris Kohalmi, Shaun Sample, and Rahel Hamilton, Leaf Rapids RCMP have worked together to provide active and enriching programs the communities youth, hosting floor hockey, gymnastics, and archery for an average of 40-70 students, twice a week.

Redl, speaking on behalf of his fellow officers, explains how the program started: “When an RCMP candidate graduates from our program in Depot, part of his training in the field includes a community project, where they have to identify a need and come up with a solution to that need.

Const. Cameron Moate, who graduated two years ago, noted that there wasn’t a lot for the youth in the community to do, and felt that was probably contributing to some of the property crime rates in the area. His

solution to the problem was to come up with a youth activity involving the RCMP, and since floor hockey was something he enjoyed, he decided that’s what he would do, and we got on board.” Const. Brooke Ostendorf initiated the gymnastics program when she arrived a year later, filling a gender gap which emerged when the floor hockey program was first implemented: while no shortage of boys showed up to play hockey every week, the activity seemed to hold little appeal for the community’s female youth. Ostendorf drew on her background in university-level gymnastics and cheerleading to organize a gymnastics program more appealing to the majority of Leaf Rapids’ yougn women and girls, which has also proven to be exceptionally popular.

Redl himself also instructs students in archery, supplementing the Frontier School District’s Frontier

Games: “One of the events is archery, and the school didn’t really have anyone who knew much about it.”

George Pickett, a physical edcuation instructor at the Leaf Rapids Educational Centre, approached Redl to help teach the kids the fundamentals. The classes became a weekly event, hosted Thursday nights, as well as an occasional visit to local gym classes: Redlhosted four gym classes last week, teaching archery to Grades 4 and 5.

Being an RCMP officer places individuals in a unique position to be a profound role model for youth, and profoundly influence the way they will view society and authority for their adult lives. The program is more than a publicity stunt for local authorities, however, and the officers regularly involve other figures in the community whenever possible: “It’s to promote positive interaction between youth and RCMP, but also

just to provide positive role models for kids who may not have that in their own life. We also invite other adults in the community that we think would be a good infl uence as well.”

Last week, paramedics on rotation from Winnipeg were among those who were invited out.

The after-school programs aren’t the only programs which the offi cers take part in: many are regular co-ordinators of the local Terry Fox Run, and Redl noted that last week, Ostendorf was at the local school, reading to students as part of a literacy program. “Brooke in

particular, the girls in town just love her. You can see them following her around in the mall.”

Redl is realistic about the effect their efforts have in the community. “We’re a small team up here in Leaf Rapids, and we’re a small piece of the puzzle.”

Nonetheless, the programs have been a great success.

He jokingly lamented the amount of kids who showed up to participate every night: “We usually like to get out and play some fl oor hockey with the kids ourselves, but the program has gotten so successful, we don’t get as much time on the floor.”

Faculty of Social Work

Northern Social Work Program Th e University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. Th e deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2016. The program is scheduled to begin September 2016. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student.

The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories.

The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses.

The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North.

For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/ social_work/programs/northern/591.html

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For more information or to make an appointment call Community Futures North Central Development at 204-677-1490 or toll free at 1-888-303-2232 www.northcentraldevelopment.ca

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Reduction in freight train frequency to Churchill means higher shipping costs for Northern store

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The fate of the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway, which owner OmniTrax Canada is seeking to sell and Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is planning to buy, is not yet certain, but freight rail service from Winnipeg to Churchill is being reduced to once a week, which the North West Company says will

result in greater shipping costs to supply its Northern store in the Hudson Bay port town.

Many products that were previously shipped by rail – particularly perishable items like produce, fresh pastry and unfrozen meat – will now have to be sent to Churchill by air, but the company says it does not intend to increase prices to reflect its increased

costs immediately.

“North West has decided that we will not adjust our prices to reflect the extra shipping costs as we remain hopeful that a solution will be found to this current challenge,” said North West Company vice-president of Canadian sales and operations Christine Reimer in a press release. “We estimate prices on many perishable food items

could eventually increase by 13 per cent on average and even more on heavier items as a result of this service reduction. We will use our best efforts to ship heavier products using rail service to minimize shipping costs as we appreciate the importance of ensuring Churchill residents have access to healthy affordable food.”

“We are disappointed in the latest news and will

continue to work with the province of Manitoba and other stakeholders to address this situation for the benefit of our customers and all Churchill residents,” said Reimer.

“We recently collaborated with the province on the AFFIRM [Affordable Food in Remote Manitoba] subsidy program that resulted in lower dairy and produce prices in Churchill and will con-

tinue to work for our customers develop solutions to lower food prices.”

Social media users in Northern Manitoba report that a four-litre jug of milk in Churchill – one of the 10 communities included in the AFFIRM program – currently costs about $5.90, less than the price in road-connected Lynn Lake, which is not served by AFFIRM, where it is around $11-$12.

Cens us 2016 It Benefits Us All. Starting February 1, Statistics Canada canvassers will be visiting homes in the following northern communities:

• Brochet • Churchill (Tadoule Lake) • Garden Hill • God’s Lake • God’s River • Granville Lake • Ilford • Lac Brochet

• Little Grand Rapids • Oxford House • Pauingassi First Nation • Red Sucker Lake • Shamattawa • St. Theresa Point • Wasagamack • York Landing

Canvassers are visiting these communities to gather information for Census 2016 – information that will help the government plan housing, education and job creation needs in Northern Manitoba. It will also be of assistance to First Nation entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Do your part for the community Please take the time to invite these canvassers into your home so they can help you complete your census form. Remember to make sure everyone in your home is counted, including yourself because the census is important to Manitoba.

That’s because for every person who is ultimately missed, Manitoba loses $46,000 in federal transfer payments over the next five years.

The 2016 Census in other Northern Manitoba communities will be conducted May 10, 2016.

Additional information is available online at

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Scouts brave the cold weather for winter camp

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Humaid Razool A group of scouts from Thompson Scouts Group was learning more than they expected about winter survival at the Liz Lake camp last month.

Winter camping is an important part of scouting, especially if you live in Thompson. A group of scouts from Thompson Scouts Group was learning more than they expected about winter survival at the Liz Lake camp last month.

The winter camp provides the opportunity for Scouts to take part in tons of adventurous activities. During the day and night they kept warm with activities ranging from snowshoe hiking to an obstacle course, and there was also time for the traditional camp fire sing-song.

The scouts got stranded during some extreme cold weather, giving some extra urgency to their regularly scheduled weekend camp.

“The scouts didn’t take it too hard. Some of these scouts have been training for situations like this since they were Beaver Scouts,” said Humaid Razool, troop scouter with the group. “It’s great to see that our scouts

were going to get stuck into adventurous activities like climbing, night wire games and a long snowshoe hike, all in the coldest month of the year. They’re out collecting wood and getting water and making sure everything is good.

And once the work is done they’re all sitting down playing cards and singing

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Sports

Skate Canada Manitoba Norman Region Most Enthusiastic CanSkater of the Year Award: Lexie King Lexie is in her second year of skating and is the skater that gets on the ice and does not want to get off!

She attends two group lessons a week and an office session once a week.

On Saturdays she will attend her 45 minute lesson, then go to an off-ice session for half-an-hour and then come back on the ice for another hour!

Lexie can also be found skating during public skating sessions and out on the lake.

Her friendliness towards all other skaters is a wonderful gift. Once Lexie arrives at the rink she is jumping to be on the ice.

Standing at the boards waiting to enter the ice Lexie talks nonstop pumping up the other skaters.

Once at her lesson she is focused and determined to accomplish the elements

being taught and worked on.

Lexie encourage other skaters from her lesson group to stay after their lesson and practise all the elements that they are learning. The other skaters are now staying thanks to Lexie. When you watch her on the practice session she is leading the other skaters in elements to practise.

A program assistant or an older skater will help Lexie with her elements during the practice session and she is very respectful and appreciative of their time with her.

Lexie meet Brianne at Christmas 2014, when Santa brought them together. It was love at first sight, and the beginning of a beautiful skating relationship. Christmas morning turned into a homemade ice rink in the kitchen for Lexie to teach Brianne how

to skate.

Lexie brings Brianne to most of her skating sessions at the rink and stands her on the boards, so she can cheer her on. Brianne has also attended the off-ice sessions.

Lexie and Brianne attended their fi rst big skating adventure together by attending the 2015 Skate Canada Norman Regional Championships. Brianne watched from the stands as Lexie skated in the CanSkate Element event and then and with her CanSkateTeam events partner. From this event Lexie and Brianne travelled to their fi rst Stony Mountain FunSkate. Many a pictures of the two skaters have been taken.

Away from the ice Lexie is practicing her jumps and spins on the kitchen floor, outside, at school in the gym and classroom. Quote

from Lexie “I now have a spinner to spin better.”

Spare time at home is now spent watching YouTube skating videos that she has discovered.

Lexie is also involved in rhythmic gymnastics, Sparks and swimming.

Quote from Lexie at school to her classmate “I am a fi gure skater you know!” This was when she was four years old.

Lexie tells everyone that she loves skating so much because her mom (Daylene) went skating once when Lexie was in her tummy.

Her dad Ryan) says “She’s in her zone, and the happiest we ever see her when she put those skates on.”

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Robinson running for NDP again in Keewatinook

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Keewatinook MLA Eric Robinson, ďŹ rst elected to represent the new Northern Manitoba constituency in 2011 after having been elected MLA of Rupertsland in 1993 and re-elected four times, will represent the NDP in the riding once again in the 2016 election, NDP leader Greg Selinger announced Feb. 9. “Eric has been a strong voice for Indigenous peoples and the north for over 20 years, and we are proud that Eric is running to continue to make Northern Manitoba a better place,â€? said Selinger in a press release. “Eric understands the challenges that Indigenous communities face, and is focused on creating more educational and job opportunities so that young people can build a brighter future. Together, we will continue to listen to Manitoba’s ďŹ rst

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peoples and work in partnership with them in a spirit of respect and reconciliation.�

A member of Cross Lake First Nation, also known as Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Robinson was born in 1953 and has served in the provincial cabinet since 1999 as minister of aboriginal and northern affairs and of culture, heritage and tourism.

He has been deputy premier, minister of aboriginal and northern affairs, minister responsible for aboriginal education and minister in charge of administration of the Communities Economic Development Fund Act since 2009 and minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro since November 2014. “I have always stood up for Northern Manitoba and the First Nations communities in my community,� said Robinson. “We need to keep moving forward in a spirit of reconciliation and investment, not hurt communities through cuts to health care,

education, and front line services in the north. The Conservatives and the Liberals have the same plan to make deep cuts and give hundreds of millions of dollars away to wealthy banks and corporations, which won’t make any positive impact in our communities in Keewatinook.�

The Keewatinook riding covers the northeastern portion of the province and includes communities such as Churchill, Gillam, Shamattawa, Garden Hill First Nation, St. Theresa Point First Nation, Red Sucker Lake First Nation, Berens River First Nation, Bloodvein First Nation and Little Grand Rapids First Nation. It has a total population of about 15,000 people.

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Garden Hill First Nation males asked for DNA samples as part of murder investigation

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RCMP are seeking voluntary DNA samples from up to 2,000 men in Garden Hill First Nation in an effort to find evidence relating to the killing of 11-yearold Teresa Robinson last May. Male residents between the ages of 15 and 50 are being asked to provide DNA samples.

“We can confirm that investigators have collected DNA samples from males of Garden Hill FN as one of several investigative techniques,” said Manitoba “D” Division RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Bert Paquet on the RCMP Manitoba Twitter account Feb. 4, adding that investigators will continue to utilize all available resources and techniques to solve the crime.

Robinson’s body was discovered last May 11, six days

after going missing after attending a birthday party.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson, head of the organization that represents 31 Northern Manitoba First Nations, told the Winnipeg Sun she supported the DNA sweep, which is unusual on account of its scope.

Typically, police only use the samples they collect in such a sweep for the specific incident they are investigating.

Garden Hill First Nation, an Oji-Cree-speaking community, is located on Island Lake about 300 kilometres southeast of Thompson and comprises about 18,180 acres. It is only accessible in summer and fall by boat from Island Lake and Cochrane Bay, or by air, and in the spring and winter by air or ice road.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RCMP Manitoba “D” Division RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Bert Paquet updates media Feb. 4 on the investigation into the May 2015 murder of 11-year-old Teresa Robinson in Garden Hill First Nation.

Juniors roll over Islanders and North Stars

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Cross Lake Islanders suffered a 9-3 loss to the Peguis Juniors in Keystone Junior Hockey League action at home Feb. 7.

Dennis Scatch had a pair of goals for the Islanders in the loss. The fi rst came shorthanded late in the second period with Cross Lake already trailing 7-0. Scatch added another at even strength early in the third period and Derian Duncan had the final goal for the Islanders on a power play with 3:58 to go in the game.

Shots were 39-33 for the Juniors and Kris Wood-Ross made 30 saves in the Islanders’ net.

The Juniors steamrolled the Norway House North Stars 18-0 in Norway House the previous day, outshooting their opponents 66-14. Matthew Cameron, Waylon Neault, Devon Garson and Dylan Stevenson all had hat tricks for Peguis, which also got goals from four other players.

The Islanders are third in the KJHL’s North Division with a 14-18 record and 28 points while the North Stars are last in the division with a 1-31 record.

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Tender InvitaƟon Sealed bids are invited for the Purchase of Two (2) 2016, ½ ton Regular Cab Two Wheel Drive Trucks from all eligible bidders on the prescribed bid form as provided in the bid documents.

The detailed scope of work and terms and condiƟons of the contract are given in the Bid Documents and can be downloaded from the City of Thompson website www.thompson.ca or picked up from the Purchasing Agent’s Oĸce.

The bids, completed in all respect must be submiƩed on or before 11.00 A.M. Central Time February 17, 2016 to the Purchasing Agent, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson R8N 1S6. The bids submiƩed cannot be withdrawn for a period of 30 calendar days from schedule date of closing bids.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Contractor from bid process if they have failed to complete their obligaƟons under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has been involved in liƟgaƟon with the City.

The lowest or any Bid need not be accepted by the City of Thompson.

The City shall have the right to evaluate compeƟng bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluaƟon applied to the speciĮc item or work being Proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Bid which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON? A TIME TOGETHER: MARRIAGE WORKSHOP. Feb 26 - 27. Fri, 7 pm - 9 pm and Sat, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (dinner at 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm). $50 per couple. Contact Pastor Dan at 204-677-3435. 126 Goldeye Cres, Thompson Pentecostal Assembly. “For couples wanting more for their relationship.”

HELPING YOUR ANXIOUS CHILD - by Dr John Walker, Psychologist. Free presentation on Wednesday, Feb 24 at TRCC Multipurpose Room.

2 - 4 pm for education and health professionals, 6:30 - 8 pm for parents and the public. Register by phone at 204-677-7823 or email burntwood@ adam.mb.ca WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Courses begin in October 2015, but you can join at any time. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up.

THE NRHA PROVIDES FREE EVENING PRENATAL CLASSES throughout the year. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to learn about Labor, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care and tour our Hospital. Classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. All pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy and a support person are welcome to attend. Please telephone Michelle at (204) 677-5382 or PHN Angela at (204) 7781550 to register or for more information.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information.

THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is promoting Radon testing in your home. Radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. Your local Canadian Cancer Society rep is available to give presentations on radon.

For more information contact her at 204-677-3464 or visit the Cancer Society website at www.cancer.ca/radon.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Barb at 204-778-6494 for information.

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help?

Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986.

Submit your own community events to events@thompsoncitizen.net

• It was columnist and editor Doug Larson who made the following sage observation: “Few things are more satisfying than seeing your children have teenagers of their own.”

• If you’re a fan of football, you’ve probably seen the leaping lion logo on the helmets of Detroit Lions players. You might not realize, though, that the lion has a name: Bubbles.

• The first volume of the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published in 1884, 30 years after the Philological Society of London came up with the idea for a dictionary that traced the way the language had developed from Anglo-Saxon times. It was estimated that the entire project would take 10 years, but in half that time they’d completed just a single volume, covering A to Ant. • Those who study such things say that your brain takes about 0.0004 seconds to retrieve a memory.

• You might be surprised to learn that the person who has been nominated for more Academy Awards than any other living person is neither an actor nor a director. American composer John Williams -- who created scores for such memorable films as the “Star Wars” series, “Jaws,” “Schindler’s List,” “Jurassic Park,” the “Indiana Jones” series, “Fiddler on the Roof” and the first three “Harry Potter” movies -- has (so far) been nominated for a whopping 50 Oscars, and he has taken home five of the statuettes. He’s also received three Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes and 22 Grammy Awards -- with an astounding 65 Grammy nominations to his name.

• It’s not clear why, but the incidence of left-handedness in twins is significantly higher than it is in the general population.

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Skate Canada Manitoba Norman Region Most Enthusiastic Program Assistant of the Year Award: Jill Sawchuk

Jill started to help as a program assistant at the age of 13 in her home club of Foxwarren.

FOR RENT 2000 square foot store From there Jill has been front space for rent. Comes a program assistant in with garage bay with 10’ x Russell, Yorkton, and 10’ overhead door. Electric Brandon and now with forced air/AC. Skate Gillam.

As a program assistmrplumb@mts.net. ant Jill takes the lead 204-677-2013. with any group or skater 37nb-TFN-nb that she works with. Jill works with the CanSkate and STARSkate programs within Skate Gillam. When we have extra FOR RENT events on Jill always of1400 square foot bay. fers assistance.

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2957 or 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb from the skaters: “I want to look like Jill when I ska 606 • GENERAL te.” “She holds her head so high.” “How does Jill NOTICES just bounce off the ice HAVE YOU BEEN unlawfully beaten into her jump and make it and assaulted with your rights taken look so easy.” away? If so, send us your story. To: unJill has a soft gentle lawfullybeatenandassaulted@gmail. manner with lots of posicom.5nb-gcd-10-d

tivity while carrying a smile where ever she goes. Jill is such an inspiration to all the skaters that she helps in our club.

Jill’s comments: I love volunteering with figure skating clubs. I am always grateful that my mom allowed me the opportunity to figure skate and encouraged me to stick with the sport (even when I wanted to trade

my fi gure skates in for hockey skates). I feel that skating is a stress reliever and I hope that the current members of Skate Gillam feel the same way. It is important to have something that allows you to forget the stresses of home/school/ work/life and skating does this for me (running in the summer), even if it is just a temporary stress

reliever, the sounds and smells of the rink always make me smile.

Seeing the looks on skater’s faces when they set and achieve their skating goals is priceless.

Helping figure skaters achieve their goals and gain confi dence in their skating skills which then creates life confidence and goal setting is the reason I enjoy volunteering.

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Church Services

CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY

LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 159 Cree Rd. 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 Pastor Dave Cook ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Pastor Dan Murphy LATTER-DAY SAINTS Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy For more information, church tours or 126 Goldeye 677-3435 home visits call the Missionaries at Service at 10:30 am 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN THE SALVATION ARMY, 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Thompson Corps (Church) Pastor Murat Kuntel 305 Thompson Dr. Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service Worship services every Sunday at 11:00 am CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 204-677-3658 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Service Schedule 456 Westwood Dr. S. Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am 3:00 pm Sunday School LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF 7:00 pm Evening service THOMPSON congregations worship at Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 Phone 204-677-4495

TRAILBLAZER. The University of Manitoba is a place where you can define your future and your career. Our commitment to discovery and community encompasses everything we do, from the education we offer students to the workplace we create for staff.

The University of Manitoba offers excellent benefits, world-class facilities and an inspirational environment where you can shape your career and make a positive impact every day.

Receptionist Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work in Thompson, invites applications for the position of Receptionist (Office Assistant 2 Level). This position is primarily responsible for reception duties and office assistance to program staff.

Applicants must have completed a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institution plus have one year of directly related experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. We are looking for candidates with excellent keyboarding skills and a proficiency in introductory applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Desktop Publishing are essential. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to prioritize work and handle a varied workload as well as be self-motivated and able to work independently.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, particularly by communicating professionally and diplomatically while guarding confidentiality at all times.

Applicants are also required to demonstrate good judgement in serving the needs of the program and its customers. Knowledge of, contact with, or a certain understanding of Aboriginal culture and issues would certainly be considered an asset when applying for this position.

This position is part-time, 17.5 hours per week to start as soon as possible. Further information on this available position, as well as detailed instructions on setting up an account and submitting an application may be found on our Employment Opportunities site, www.umanitoba.ca/employment.ca under Requisition Number: 1040.CTA4. This position will close on February 19, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

For more information on this and other opportunities, please visit: umanitoba.ca/employment

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Careers

Trade Centre a major boost for Thompson and the North

Steve Ashton

MLA Report ashton@mts.net The feedback I received when I have been visiting as MLA has been clear.

People see the new R.D. Parker Collegiate/ University College of the North Trade Centre that was announced in November as a major boost for Thompson and the North. The new facility will provide trades and technology training for up to 60 high school and 126 college students each year. It will have a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanics shop . It will also have a ďŹ&#x201A;exible component that will allow us to offer other trades on a rotating basis. This would

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.

VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH Five Year Term Position The Pas or Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 16-018 Closing Date: April 4, 2016

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

include electrical/electronic, instrumentation, carpentry, plumbing and facilities technician. Currently, people have to leave our region to receive the training for these trades.

I have talked to numerous people in Thompson who talked about how much

of a difference this facility will make to them and their families. What the Trade Centre is all about is giving young people in the North the chance for good jobs with a future. This is key to their future and our future here in the North.Â

The beautiful Town of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba centered in the Northern Boreal Forest, offers a unique place to live and work. The Council of Leaf Rapids is looking for an enthusiastic team player to help guide the work of the Town as it seeks to reach its full potential.

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$BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM 5PMM 'SFF Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Part-Time Term Position: 9 hours per week A.S.A.P. to July 22, 2016 Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-012 Closing Date: February 19, 2016; or until the position is filled.

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3 to 5 years proven experience as a senior government administrative leader, preferably within municipal government. â&#x20AC;˘ University degree in public administration, business or a directly related field would be an asset. Certification in Local Government Administration or the ability and willingness to take the necessary university courses. Mentor will be provided. â&#x20AC;˘ Superior ability to lead, motivate and manage a unionized team of employees. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organizational, supervisory and time management skills.

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Is looking for house parents in the Thompson area for the 2016 School Year House parent(s) must be willing to accept responsibility in supporting the student(s) success in high school and must also encourage the student to participate in activities that may be beneďŹ cial for the student both academically and socially.

The prospective houseparent(s) should be culturally sensitive and be willing to maintain a cooperative relationship with the student and parents.

All houseparent(s) must complete a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check, these forms are available at our ofďŹ ce.

23 Nickel Road Thompson, MB R8N 0Y4 For applications and more information please contact Janelle Spence-Laliberty PHP Education Counselor, (204) 677-0398 Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri 8:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM.

Salary negotiable and dependent on municipal experience.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience fit the position until filled in confidence to: Mayor Leslie Baker Town of Leaf Rapids Box 340 Leaf Rapids, MB, R0B 1W0 Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2491.01.16

If you have a passion for retail and want to be directly involved in creating A UNIQUE AND FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND DISCOVER Then this opportunity is for you!

POSITION: Assistant Store Manager LOCATION: Thompson, MB OVERVIEW: We are looking for an individual with a passion for retail who wishes to build their management skills. Your strong people skills in motivating, leading and engaging store associates will lead the store and team to success and bring our brand essence of FUN, SMART, SAVINGS to life! â&#x20AC;˘ 3 years store management experience in retail POSITION: Fashion Manager LOCATION: Thompson, MB OVERVIEW: Our Fashion Managers are involved in the selection of exciting new fashions and accessories for ladies, men and children as well as the latest styles for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior customer. This is an ideal career opportunity for someone with a strong fashion sense and a passion for merchandising. â&#x20AC;˘ 2 years supervisory experience, preferably within a fashion retail environment A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. This offer is complimented by an equal opportunity work environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who to contact about the job: Nadia Harrison Contact phone number: 1-204-934-1225 Contact email address: nharrison@northwest.ca

Macdonald Youth Services requires Youth Care Practitioners, two full-time, one part-time, one full-time term to work within the Kisewatisiwin Services, working with high-need adolescents with multiple treatment issues. The successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for youth in a residential setting and must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. As team members, duties may include, but are not limited to: administrative responsibilities, crisis management, maintaining health standards as directed by residential licensing requirements, budgeting, and contributing to treatment programming. Sound judgment, stress management, and good role modeling skills are required. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is mandatory, willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification, minimum of 18 years of age, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits plan. Term positions are not eligible for benefits.

Resumes may be 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 February 15, 2016.

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.

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing.

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

Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω, ★ The Cold Days Hot Deals 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 February 1, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $30,495 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 bi-weekly payments of $195 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $30,495. Ω$9,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 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 February 1, 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 transaction. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. ★The Make No Financing Payments for 90 Days offer is available from February 1-29, 2016, and applies to retail customers who finance a new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Viper and Alfa Romeo) at a special fixed rate on approved credit up to 96 months through Royal Bank of Canada and TD Auto Finance or up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract but not until 90 days after the contract date. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. )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. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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