February 5 2016

Nickel Belt News

Volume 56 Number 5

Friday, February 5, 2016

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RCMP Const. Sandy Deibert Insp. Dave Shuttleworth, RCMP Manitoba North District operations officer, left, presents a service appreciation award to Manitoba Crimestoppers board member Katherine Hinds, centre, accompanied by long-time board member Norma Leahy during the Thompson Crimestoppers Feb. 1 meeting. October 2015 marked the 30th anniversary of Crimestoppers in Manitoba.

NCN family services fear $600, 000 provincial clawback could result in deficit and layoffs

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation’s (NCN) child and family services have been put into a tight spot as the end of the fiscal year approaches, with the province’s Northern Authority declaring it will be clawing back roughly $600, 000 in federal children’s special allowance funding, the entirety of which the agency has received for the year.

With March 31 marking the end of the fiscal year, most of the budget has been exhausted.

Speaking with the Winnipeg Free Press, Family and Commun-

ity Wellness Centre CEO Felix Walker noted, “It’s going to lead to some tough decisions,” and speculated that this will mean plunging the centre into a deficit during the next fiscal period, potentially meaning staff layoffs and reduced capacity come springtime.

NCN’s family service agency receives direct funding from both provincial and federal sources, based on whether the services being funded are run on or offreserve. In this case, the funding in question is the children’s special allowance, which provides child welfare agencies with a

federal allowance paid directly to the agency in question on a per-child basis. In announcing the clawbacks for the first time in 2013, the province stated that the funds would be requisitioned to offset the costs of its own supports for off-reserve programs.

However, NCN authorities are unsatisfied with the reasoning, stating that the province has never sufficiently clarified its justifications for claiming the tax.

Speaking with the Nickel Belt News, Premier Greg Selinger acknowledged the front-line role which NCN’s family services play

within the community: “It’s fundamental that we have a proper funding model from the federal government for child and family services agencies in First Nations communities. NCN is one of the more innovative agencies in making sure children get the support they need in terms of delivering service and making sure children stay stable at home while receiving the support they need.” Selinger noted that Family Services Minister Kerri IrvinRoss was working with NCN and the Northern Authority to ensure no critical staff were laid off.

NCN offers several off-reserve

family services, such as early intervention programs geared at resolving family crises before provincial authorities need to intervene and remove children at risk. Near the end of 2015, NCN was also cleared by the City of Thompson to open two shortterm group homes for transitioning children apprehended by child and family services agents, as part of the province’s efforts to eliminate children housed in unsupervised hotels following the death of Tina Fontaine. Clients remain in the homes for up to two weeks, while foster homes or alternative solutions are found.

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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) 778-1550 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 204677-3464 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.

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All politicians must disclose basic financial information – including First Nations politicians

BY TODD MACKAY There are two options when trouble appears on the horizon: find a way to avoid it, or make a plan to endure it. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett is facing such an issue, and she has only a few months to address it.

Bennett recently suspended enforcement of The First Nations Financial Transparency Act. The act requires First Nations leaders to publish their salaries, expenses and the band’s basic financial information online. More than 90 per cent of First Nations have complied. The previous federal government withheld non-essential funding from the few who did not and took legal action to enforce the legislation, but Bennett has handed back the money and called off the lawyers.

The deadline for the next disclosure is at the end of July, so time is short.

“We will work in full partnership with First Nations leadership and organizations on the way forward to improve accountability and transparency,” wrote Bennett in a statement released just before Christmas. She did not say how she hopes to improve upon the three key pillars of the current legislation.

First, the legislation requires First Nations chiefs and councillors to disclose their salaries. Those disclosures show that Boneparte Indian Band Chief Randy Porter served without any pay and Kwikwetlem First Nation Chief Ron Giesbrecht received $930,793 in 201314. The legislation could be expanded to include salaries from regional and national chiefs’ associations, but Bennett has to, at the very least, maintain the current salary disclosure requirements.

Second, the legislation also requires First Nations leaders to disclose their expenses. Many First Nations leaders didn’t have any expenses, while some racked up significant bills, such as O’Chiese First Nations Chief Darren Whitford, who claimed more than $100,000 worth of expenses. Again, there’s room for improvement ,as the current legislation

doesn’t require leaders to justify their expenses or show receipts. But again, Bennett will have to ensure expense totals are publicly tallied.

Which leads to the third requirement: the disclosure of the band’s basic financial information. The Assembly of First Nations criticized the legislation because it “forces First Nations to disclose details about own source revenue from band-operated businesses and enterprises that hurt their ability to compete with other businesses.”

The chief who led the legal fight against Ottawa makes his point more bluntly. “It’s always about this discrimination and sorry to say, for me it’s racism,” said Chief Wallace Fox of the Onion Lake First Nation. “It’s discriminatory legislation because no other race is subject to this legislation in Canada except Indian people.”

Chief Fox is simply wrong. Even though more than 500 First Nations have disclosed these basic financial statements, no examples of economic injury have been cited. Further, it’s standard for government-owned companies to provide basic financial accountability to the people.

Canada Post’s annual re-

port is 142 pages and B.C. Hydro’s annual report is 106-pages long. Canada Post President Deepak Chopra makes about half a million dollars and B.C. Hydro’s entire executive team have their salaries posted online. It would be foolish for government-owned companies to attempt to limit accountability to just people who live within their borders.

Bennett cannot allow a few First Nations to hide basic financial information that every politician and Crown corporation releases as a matter of routine. Bennett has taken on a herculean task of appeasing Chief Fox and a few others who are trying to hide information, but she won’t succeed without capitulating on the three current accountability requirements. And the clock is ticking: there’s only a few months until the next deadline for disclosures.

There is only one realistic alternative: begin enforcing the current legislation. Bennett cannot allow weakened accountability requirements or endless discussions to leave people in First Nations communities in the dark after the disclosure deadline this summer.

Todd MacKay is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

School District of Mystery Lake Change in Location for Regular Board Meeting on February 9, 2016 The Board of Trustees of the School District of Mystery Lake will be holding the February 9, 2016 board meeting in the library at Deerwood School.

Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.

Success for All

Faculty of Social Work

Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The 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

If you’re a fan of James Bond, you may be surprised to learn that Ian Fleming, the creator of that notorious character, also wrote the beloved children’s book “Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang,” based on bedtime stories the author made up for his young son.

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Tourism North holds winter adventures photo contest KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Tourism North is hosting it’s 2016 winter Instagram contest, calling on photographers of all skill levels and inclinations to share their winter adventures, and have a chance to win some neat prizes, as well.

Instagrammers are encouraged to hashtag their photos #visitnorthernmb and #winteradventure, to be selected by Tourism North as part of a weekly crop of seven different photos. Those seven, along with selections from previous weeks, will be entered into a monthly draw of $100, as well as entered into a grand prize draw at the end of the contest (there’s no word on what this prize may be for now, except that it will have a minimum value of $500).

There is also a $100 prize available for the Instagrammer with the most likes at the end of the contest. For those that do not have Instagram, entries can also

be submitted via email, at info@visitnorthernmb.ca.

So, what do you take a picture of? “We’re looking for photos that might entice a visitor to consider the north for a getaway,” the contest description reads.

“We ask that all images be positive and respectful.” Beyond this, the sky is the limit: snowmobiling, winter landscapes northern lights, even local events or classic winter cuisine: If it reminds you of winter in the north, #hashtag it. There’s no limit to the amount of photos you can submit.

Of course, it can be difficult to create a compelling scene when everything is covered in a uniform blanket of snow, and daylight in the winter seasons is at a premium, especially for those stuck in the office during the week. The short days are only getting longer, however, and as long as the winter sun stays low, gorgeous sunsets are a dime a dozen.

Tourism North also provides us with a key starting point to making any photo more interesting: “We love to see pictures with people in them!” We are social creatures, after all, and we love to watch each other have fun. Seeing others taking part in events helps us place ourselves in their shoes and want to take part in any activity, which is, after all, at the core of effective tourism promotion.

Tourism North notes that while photographers will always be credited, it reserves the right to publish reshared photos in future publications or social media posts.

With Winterfest just around the corner, Thompson’s premier winter festival is an ideal time to take great photos, and to promote Manitoba’s north to the rest of Canada. Grab your phones and your cameras, and start snapping!

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Aboriginal Arts & Stories contest accepting submissions until March 31 Canadians of aboriginal ancestry - status, non-status, Inuit, or Métis - have the chance to take part in a contest until the end of March. The Aboriginal Arts & Stories contest, presented by Historica Canada, invites youth aged nine to 29 to submit written works or visual art exploring aspects of aboriginal history and/or culture.

The contest receives hundreds of entries from young writers and artists across the country. These entries are judged by a jury of accomplished aboriginal authors, artists and community leaders who select the winning submissions. Winners are published locally and nationally and have their works permanently displayed on the Aboriginal Arts & Stories website.

They also have the opportunity to attend a winners’ celebration where they receive cash prizes.

Xavier York of Thompson, a student at Westwood Elementary School, won the Aboriginal Arts & Stories emerging artist award in 2015 for his pencil self-portrait of himself grass dancing. There were more than 500 entries last year.

Aboriginal Arts & Stories accepts submissions on a wide variety of subject. Past entries have addressed themes of cultural identity, history and myth, spirituality, language loss and revitalization, the environment, family, and residential schools. This year, in honour of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Aboriginal Arts & Stories has created a feature category on the history and legacy of residential schools and is highlighting the importance of the topic by offering two additional prizes for entries addressing the theme of residential schools.

The deadline for Aboriginal Arts & Stories submissions is March. 31.

Hopeful writers and artists can submit their work online, by mail or by fax. For more information visit www. our-story.ca.

Thompson Citizen file photo Xavier York of Thompson won an Aboriginal Arts & Stories emerging artist award in 2015 for his pencil self-portrait of himself grass dancing. This year’s contest is open for entries until March 31.

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Moving south won’t solve northern problems: MP

BY VALERIE DURNIN FLIN FLON REMINDER

An article published this week on Macleans magazine’s website draws the conclusion that the problems faced by remote northern communities can be solved by giving the people who live in them a viable option to leave.

Flin Flon-born Scott Gilmore authored the article, published under the headline “La Loche shows us it’s time to help people escape the North.”

Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, called the article unhelpful and offensive.

“Unfortunately, I find Mr. Gilmore’s piece off the mark and frankly unhelpful when it comes to the conversation we’re having with Canadians in the south about what our communities need in the north.”

Ashton pointed to the example of Tadoule Lake to show that relocations in the region have a “very dark history.”

The Dene community at Duck Lake was relocated

to Churchill in 1956, in part due to reports from Manitoba offi cials who believed the traditional hunting practices of the Dene were contributing to a perceived decline of area caribou herds.

The Manitoba government issued an apology in 2010 for the forced relocation.

“After the relocation it was determined there was no crisis and the caribou herd which the Sayisi Dene had relied upon for generations was in fact healthy,” stated the government press release. “Subsequent Manitoba decisions further compounded the suffering of the Dene living in deplorable conditions near Churchill until community members relocated to their traditional area at Tadoule Lake in 1973. In less than two decades, nearly onethird of the Sayisi Dene had died as a result of violence, poverty and racism experienced on the outskirts of Churchill.”

Ashton said Gilmore’s argument isn’t far off

comments she hears from people living in the south, comments like: “Why would you live up there anyway given the challenges that you face?”

“The answer isn’t move,” Ashton said. “The answer is: how can we make life better?”

Ashton said there is a double standard when it comes to services in the north, particularly among First Nations.

“There is a double standard in terms of funding; there’s inadequate funding. We know that to be the case in terms of education, in terms of housing, in terms of health care.”

In his article, Gilmore agrees that a lack of social services contributes to the problems in La Loche, a tiny Saskatchewan community 500 km northwest of Prince Albert.

“When you look closer at La Loche, with the highest suicide rate in the region, in a region with the highest crime rate in the country, the immediate explanations

are insufficient,” Gilmore writes. “It is true: the available social services are insufficient.

The schools are underfunded. The police could use more resources. The gang problem is intense.

Unemployment is high and opportunities are few. But even this is not enough to explain the constant violence, or how it is possible that one of the victim’s brothers was himself killed last year in a drive-by shooting.”

Gilmore goes on to say that violence is a condition of remote communities regardless of location, drawing parallels between Canada’s North and Australia’s Northern Territory, remote regions of Papua New Guinea, Russia’s Siberia and the state of Pará in Brazil.

Gilmore writes that the only thing these communities have in common is isolation.

“They are disconnected from the economy, from the government and from society. In each, efforts have been made to change

this … It all failed. To everyone’s dismay, remote regions remained remote.”

He speculates that similar efforts in La Loche will have similar results.

“Why do we keep doing it?” Gilmore wrote. “Why do we keep pretending that somehow we can make the reserve system, and communities like La Loche, work?”

His solution is to help northern Canadians move south.

“The only way we can ever truly help the people of La Loche and hundreds of other remote communities like it, is to give those who want it a viable option to leave, to build lives in southern Canada, integrated into one of the world’s healthiest, safest, most rewarding societies.”

Ashton said there’s no question that some people choose to leave northern communities, whether for schooling or to pursue other opportunities.

“So that’s always part of our experience,” she

said.

“But the idea of encouraging people to leave because we don’t think things can be better is off the mark, and … it certainly doesn’t contribute to finding solutions for La Loche.

“I think it’s actually offensive to bring up something like this and make this the conversation within days of this national tragedy. We should be listening to the voices of people in that community and what I’m hearing is the need for supports and services within the community rather than telling people that they should leave.”

Gilmore writes for Macleans on international affairs and public policy. He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada and is married to Catherine McKenna, the minister of the environment and climate change.

His full article can be found at www.macleans. ca/news/canada/la-locheshows-us-its-time-tohelp-people-escape.

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

manitoba.ca/census.

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OBITUARY MINNIE FORTNEY (BEEBE) March 10, 1920- January 31, 2016 Minnie passed away peacefully with family by her side.

Minnie was born and lived her entire life in Wabowden. She married Carl on August 5, 1950.

She is survived by her girl Betty Wolanski (Mike) Grand-Daughters Lisa Wolanski-McGirr (Pete) Carla Morris (Rick) Her Great Grand-Children Bradley, Jordon, Kassia, Megan, and Curtis. Many Nephews and Nieces, in-laws and extended families.

Minnie was predeceased by her Husband Carl (June 21, 1997). Parents Fred and Mary (Garrick) Beebe, brothers Roderick, Wellington, John, Sister Florence, Son-in Law Walter, Mother and Father-in law, Great Grand-Daughter Michalina, Brothers and Sisters in- law.

Minnie was a life long member of the St. Andrews Anglican Church, as well as the Anglican Church Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her family and friends. She spent many summers with Carl at the Pulp camps cooking great meals. She loved her flowers and looking out at the lake. They spent many hours at their cabin, cleaning the beach, fishing, swimming and barbequing. She enjoyed music and went to many dances. Minnie had many visitors, and made everyone laugh telling jokes and stories.

Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1 pm in Wabowden, Manitoba at the Kenanow Centre. Interment followed in the Wabowden Cemetery.

Minnie’s family would like to thank the staff at the Thompson General Hospital for their caring and compassion. A special thanks to Marina and Maryanne for their support and kindness at a time when it was greatly needed.

Thank you to all the people who stopped by to visit her when she was no longer able to get out. Thank you to all those who took such good care of her during her illness. She enjoyed all the care and attention and wanted to express her thanks.

Thank you to the ministers, Jean Arthurson and Abel Hall Jr., Lorraine and Russell for their beautiful music, Caroline and Diane for the church, Cindy and her helpers for the lunch. If we have forgotten anyone, please consider yourself included.

Memorial donations will be given to the Wabowden St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Repair Fund.

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Sidney Brown Sidney Brown standing on the wall of a castle overlooking Prague, Czech Republic.

A year abroad...

Word was recently received that a young lady with a Snow Lake connection is in the midst of a year-long overseas school and life experience courtesy of a Rotary Club sponsored exchange program. Sidney Brown is the 18-year-old daughter of Carla Brown (nee Fairburn). Carla and partner Chris Chell operate Snow Lake’s Chell’s Sled Shed.

Miss Brown set off on her journey to Bratislava, Slovakia in August of 2015, through the District 5550 Rotary Youth Exchange Program. I caught up to her via email following a week-long skiing/ snowboarding adventure near Bratislava.

Asked why she applied to be included in the program, Brown stated that her love of travel and a desire to experience things that are both new and out of the ordinary motivated her to apply for inclusion in the Rotary Club exchange. She states that her expectations prior to leaving were that she’d have fun, meet new people, build an international network, and experience a culture that wasn’t too complicated or hard. She adds that everything she expected has come to pass, other than that complicated and hard part! Brown admits that upon arrival,

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson she had few clues about what people were saying to her and was unsure of how to do much of anything.

Five months into her exchange, things have changed significantly; Brown has settled easily into her surroundings and has made a raft of friends.

“My friends, honestly it’s like I have a whole new family; they annoy me a lot, but I love them anyways and vice versa,” she said. “I love the new experiences, seeing castles everywhere, and just being essentially alone.” Brown says she appears to be the sole Canadian in her city and only one of four in a group of over 80 exchange students (who are primarily American or Brazilian).

On the weekdays, Brown attends school. At the end of classes, she hangs out with friends in cafes and restaurants. She walks a lot and, on weekends, spends time with friends, taking in movies and going out dancing.

However, in spite of her adventure and travel, she still yearns a bit for home … noting that many of her friends back in Canada are off to university or involved in other undertakings. “It sucks not experiencing that with them,” she said. “I also miss my freedom at home, I don’t have a car to go where I please and I can’t just leave my house and come back several hours later.

I’m in a capital city and my host parents don’t want to lose someone else’s child … even though they treat me as their own. It’s not like Snow Lake or Flin Flon where your parents know where you are going to be before you do. But I know I will miss everything when I come back to Canada, Slovakia is like a new home for me. The people, friends and family, will be the hardest to leave because unlike leaving Canada, I don’t know when I’ll come back.”

When asked what, if anything, was a pleasant

surprise about Slovakia, Brown replied, “Everything, I was just happy it didn’t suck. I love my (host) family more than I thought I would, but I miss my parents so much, even though my new host mom is great, I really miss my family.”

Miss Brown also related how she thinks the experience of a year in another country will serve her now and later in life. “I have the coolest stories to tell my friends back home,” she said. “And I will probably never need a hotel room ever again, because I know people from South Korea all the way to Australia and up to Alaska.”

In respect to the Rotary experience, she feels everyone should consider doing it. “I know there isn’t a Rotary in Snow Lake, but I’m being sponsored by The Pas and I don’t live there, and if you do go, don’t get too caught up and get your heart set on a place because everywhere is great.”

Sidney Brown will come home from her journey abroad in early July of 2016 … if anyone else is interested in the Rotary’s exchange program, info can be found here: http:// rotary5550.org/sitepage/ youth-exchange-programs/long-term-youthexchange/

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Unionized health care workers will vote on government offer over next two weeks

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Health care workers in Northern Manitoba will be meeting next week to vote on the province’s final contract settlement offer, which was presented Jan. 29.

The labour relations secretariat presented the government’s final settlement offer to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) central table bargaining committee last Friday on the condition that it be presented to members for ratification.

The ratification vote will include electronic voting Feb. 6-8, in-person meetings and voting in Northern Manitoba from Feb. 10-12 and in-person meetings

and voting in Winnipeg Feb. 16-18. A final tally is expected Feb. 19 if the union is successful in securing facilities for holding votes.

The central table bargaining unit – the largest group of members of the MAHCP – has been negotiating a contract to replace its previous contract, which expired in March 2014, for a yearand-a-half. The details of the offer will be pre-

sented to members prior to voting getting underway Feb. 6.

“Due to the nature of this final settlement offer, the MAHCP’s central table bargaining committee is not recommending either acceptance or rejection of this offer,” said MAHCP president Bob Moroz in a news release. “We are calling to all members in central table to study the offer closely and come to their own conclusions on

how to vote.”

MAHCP held information pickets in Winnipeg, The Pas and Flin Flon Jan. 25-29 after informing the provincial government of its intention to strike if an offer wasn’t presented

by Jan. 31.

The union voted 88 per cent in favour of a strike mandate in online voting and in-person meetings between Sept. 21 and Oct. 6.

The MAHCP represents

about 4,000 health care workers in 160-plus disciplines at several major hospitals and clinics in Winnipeg and Northern Manitoba.

MAHCP members in the Northern Regional Health Authority include audiologists, dietitians,

occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, diabetes educators, mental health clinicians and respiratory therapists, among others.

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Red Nose divvies up donations among organizations for youth Lucky Time Saturday: Six Lucky Time draws of $100 between 2 pm - 10 pm.

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Thompson’s Operation Red Nose donated money to seven organizations serving youth at its wrap-up party at the Burntwood Curling Club in Thompson Jan. 30.

The Boys & Girls Club of Thompson and the atom A Thompson King Miners hockey team each received $4,000.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak received $1,500, the Society of Manitobans with Disabilities got $1,000 and Albert’s Fund – named for long-time Operation Red Nose volunteer the late Albert Cater – received $750. The Kin Club and the Troy Anand Fund received $500 each.

“Operation Red Nose Thompson would like to thank all the local businesses that donated, and everyone who used the service, as it was their contributions that kept our community safe and raised money for local youth based organizations,” said Tony Chouinard of the local Operation Red Nose organizing committee.

Operation Red Nose received $6,161.65 in donations over the duration of its operations in Thompson this past holiday season, which began in late November and continued up until New Year’s Eve, with volunteers driving party-goers home in their own cars on Friday and Saturday nights and other dates like Dec. 31. The Operation Red Nose program in The Pas received $5,586.55 in donations while in Flin Flon Operation Red Nose users donated $2,773.25.

The Pas was tops in Northern Manitoba in terms of volunteers with 161 and rides given, at 451. Thompson was second in both those categories with 143 volunteers and 304 rides, while in Flin Flon there were 126 volunteers who gave 180 rides.

Out of 10 Operation Red Nose programs in Manitoba that raised $80,140.36, gave 3,949 rides and recruited 2,204 volunteers, Thompson was third in total donations, fifth in total number of rides, and sixth in total volunteers.

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510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE

Tire Sales & Service Passenger - Light Truck - ATV Trailer - RV - Golf Carts - Forestry - Retreads - Section Repairs - Tubes Wheel Balancing - Repairs

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. 204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306-477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb 2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for rent. One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or ofďŹ ce Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-6772957 or 250-491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

HAVE YOU BEEN unlawfully beaten and assaulted with your rights taken away? If so, send us your story. To: unlawfullybeatenandassaulted@gmail. com.5nb-gcd-10-d

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301 • HELP WANTED THUMPER AUTO SERVICE is looking for a mechanic/mechanic’s helper.

Must have experience. Drop resume off to Derek at 3-33 Severn Cres.

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CHICKEN CHEF FRANCHISE AVAILABLE. For more information contact Jeff at Chicken Chef Canada Limited.

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COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY & DRY cleaners. Coverall & mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Road. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. 9nb-tfn-nb

502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 11 FOX BAY APARTMENTS

603 • TENDERS NOTICE OF TENDER

Quotation No. 05 – 2016/17 - Thompson Hourly Rental Rates for Various Equipment (Includes: Lynn Lake, Gillam, Thompson, Wabowden, & Norway House Areas) Intent – To establish pay rates and a hiring order for various equipment types and groupings for the 2016/17 construction and maintenance season.

TENDERS MAY BE OBTAINED AT: Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Construction & Maintenance 11 Nelson Road Thompson MB R8N 0B3 Phone: (204) 677-6540 BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12:00 noon MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 Public bid opening will be held at the Bid Submission Location immediately after the Bid Submission Deadline.

Keeping in touch As MLA for Thompson I have made it my top priority to keep in touch in between elections.

It is why I visit door to door throughout the Thompson constituency on a regular basis.

I do a lot of the visiting at this time of year

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB Position:

90 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB Phone 677-3925 or Toll Free 1-877-677-9955

Statistics Clerk – Shamattawa Unit One (1) Maternity Leave, Term-Position

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Statistics Clerk is responsible for coordinating and recording the receipt of month end statistics reports on Agency case categories. The incumbent must possess excellent computer skills and be adaptable to software applications used by Awasis Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identiďŹ ed in the system.

QualiďŹ cations: • Grade 12 • CertiďŹ cate in an administrative training program with CFS statistics experience is preferred or • A combination of education and experience in a similar work setting can be considered • Ability to adhere to conďŹ dentiality when working with sensitive information • Fast and accurate keyboarding skills • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills • Must have good verbal and written communication skills • ProďŹ cient using Microsoft Word and Excel • Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS) 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, if requested • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Ability to adhere to conďŹ dentiality when working with sensitive information • Fast and accurate keyboarding Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to:

For more information please call after 5 pm:

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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Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great beneďŹ ts package to employees.

Bachelors, one and two bedrooms for rent.

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because we are not sitting in the Legislature plus it is also winter road season.

This year, the winter road season has been delayed because of the mild weather but I am looking forward to visiting York Landing, Ilford \War Lake, Thicket Portage, Pikwitonei and Oxford House soon.

I have been able to visit extensively throughout Thompson again. I have received a lot of positive feedback about the work that is being done on our highways in the North.

I also received a lot of positive comments about the R.D. Parker\University College of the North Trades Centre that will soon be under construction I have received a lot of feedback about health care. People commented on the improvements to treatment facilities but also identiďŹ ed areas where we need to do better. This includes increasing the number of personal care

Steve Ashton

MLA Report ashton@mts.net home spaces and MRI access in our region I have also received a lot of feedback on the economy. People have stressed the need to support Thompson and the North during the current uncertain economic times. I will be continuing to visit in the upcoming weeks.

I always appreciate the comments about visiting when it is -30 C but while the weather may be cold, I always appreciate the warm reception!

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LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Ph: 677-2469 Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

10 Caribou 677-4652 Light of the North Church 11 am Sundays 32 Nelson Road 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.

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Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumĂŠs.

Full job descriptions are available upon request. Positions will remain open until filled.

For more information, please contact: Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

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Assistant Coordinator

Term Program Manager (Ending February 22, 2017 with the potential of becoming permanent) Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2500.01.16

Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2501.01.16 SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services requires an Assistant Coordinator for the Kisewatisiwin program located in Thompson, MB. At the direction of the Program Coordinator the Assistant Program Coordinator provides operational leadership for the Kisewatisiwin Community Based Healing Homes and LIFE programs (Thompson Operations). The Assistant Program Coordinator ensures that the service area operates in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, philosophy, and policies of the Agency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As an Assistant Program Coordinator: •In consultation with the Program Coordinator, establishes plans, objectives and policies to guide program operations and development; •Motivates, leads, and supervises the employees reporting to the position in order to achieve the aims of the program; •Promotes program, and liaises with the external environment to determine the service needs and that requests are being met; •Represents program externally and internally; •Other duties as assigned or assumed to meet the needs of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: PostSecondary degree/training, several years’ experience in managing/ supervising staff, experience working in a clinical environment, must be able to operate from a systematic framework, valid driver’s license, 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.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: B.S.W or M.S.W, knowledge of systems for children in care, school, family functioning and child welfare, knowledge of Aboriginal Culture and language would be an asset.

Salary Range: $55,000-$68,340 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits and pension plan. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

Hours worked: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to: Northern Office Manager MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program 204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB

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Fax: 1-204-778-7778 E-MAIL: northern.careers@mys.mb.ca

SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services ~ Kisewatisiwin Services requires an experienced term Program Manager for the Community Based Healing Homes. The Program Manager must have the ability to promote, develop and sustain a strength based approach to youth care, and create an environment that promotes openness and acceptance for a model of supervision that advances both youth and the performance of the Youth Care Practitioners that support them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for the overall coordination and case management for all the youth in the program. The Program Manager is responsible for creating a therapeutic environment within the program through the development of specific treatment plans for the youth using the strength based treatment approach and provides the overall supervision of the Youth Care Practitioners working within the program.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth; Minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role; Degree in an Applicable Human Services field, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Willingness to obtain First Aid/ CPR certification, must possess a valid driver’s license, 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: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum.This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to:

204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB

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Please submit resumĂŠ by February 16, 2016 to: Holly Rousson, RPR, Recruitment Officer Box 240, The Pas MB R9A 1K4 Fax: (204) 627 6805, Email: recruitwest@nrha.ca

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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.

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Fax: 1-204-778-7778 E-MAIL: northern.careers@mys.mb.ca MYS is an equal opportunity employer, Aboriginal Persons, Women; Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by 12:00 p.m. on February 10, 2016.

Town Administrator / Chief Administrative Officer 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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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 driver’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.

MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program

CLOSING DATE: Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by 12:00 noon February 8, 2016.

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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.

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MYS is an equal opportunity employer, Aboriginal Persons, Women; Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2491.01.16

The position of Town Administrator/Chief Administrative Officer is a full time, permanent position with some evening and weekend hours necessary.

Responsibilities: • • • •

• • •

Provide exceptional leadership and strategic direction to the municipal organization.

Inspire excellence in the delivery of public services to residents and businesses.

Continue to develop collaborative relationships with the community and with other levels of government.

Consult with Council, Directors, Local boards and Committees to assist in determining effective programs and ensuring efficient operation within approved budgets and with other levels of government.

Make policy, program and business planning recommendations.

Monitor the fiscal and legislative requirements of the Corporation.

Foster positive employee / employer relations and a productive workplace environment.

Qualifications: • •

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3 to 5 years proven experience as a senior government administrative leader, preferably within municipal government.

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.

Superior ability to lead, motivate and manage a unionized team of employees.

Strong organizational, supervisory and time management skills.

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 – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

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.

FACULTY OF ARTS, BUSINESS AND SCIENCE Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: April 18, 2016 to June 10, 2016 Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 16-017 Closing Date: February 15, 2016

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

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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Manitoba women led the way On January 28, 1916, Manitoba women became the first in Canada to win the right to vote and the right to hold provincial office. A historic achievement, the result of decades of struggle led by women like M. J. Benedictssen, and later on Nellie McClung. Unfortunately, First Nations women fought much longer to receive the right to vote in our province and country.

As we acknowledge the women who fought decades ago we must recognize the need to fight every day to achieve equality.

This week, for example,

MP Report Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca Niki Ashton we introduced an opposition day motion urging the federal government to do everything it can to tackle the unacceptable wage gap between men and women. There’s no excuse for the fact that women in Canada contin-

ue to make substantially less than men. Canada is lagging far behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to pay equity. That’s why New Democrats are putting forward an opposition day motion to take

145 countries.

Our opposition day motion would recognize pay equity as a right, and appoint a special committee to conduct hearings and put forward a plan to implement a proactive federal pay equity regime.

Working together, we can, and must, finally achieve wage equality for women.

Let’s be inspired by the strength of Manitoba women one hundred years ago and take action to make gender equality a reality for all of us today.

JOB POSTING Community Addictions Worker Full Time-Permanent ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre, Thompson, MB 90 Princeton Drive The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Community Addictions Worker provides treatment services to individuals with severe alcohol, drug and/or gambling problems in a community-based environment. The position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.

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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

action to address this problem.

Women working full time, year round, in Canada make only 77 per cent of what men earn for equal work. The World Economic Forum ranks us at 80th out of

The Community Addictions Worker will work as a member of the Community Based team and will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

• Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

Responsibilities: • Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.

• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

• Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.

• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year related supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in applied counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required.

Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability work within and contributing to a positive team environment is required.

Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset.

A valid driver’s license and travel to outlying communities will be required.

The Competencies for the Community Addictions Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Teamwork and Cooperation • Client Centred Change • Case Management • Continuous Learning • Counselling • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Crisis Intervention • Effective Communication • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Dependency • Planning and Organizing This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.

From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition No: Salary Range:

Closing Date: Apply in writing to:

2016-003 $51,538 - $61,865 per annum ($27.25 - $32.71/hr) Plus Remoteness allowance if Applicable (Potential to move to a maximum of $35.21 per hour with specific qualifications) (Under Review) February 8, 2016 Director Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

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

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Grand Rapids well represented at Eastman Open badminton tournament

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Grand Rapids badminton players were all over the leaderboard at the 2016 Yonex Eastman Open tournament in Steinbach Jan. 29-31, winning ďŹ ve ďŹ nals in various divisions.

Avery Dick of Grand Rapids defeated Zack GreenďŹ eld 21-15, 21-10 to win the under-15 boys’ singles title, while George Easton of Grand Rapids beat Carson Tufford of Steinbach 21-16, 21-10 in the C ďŹ nal. Luc Maxwell won 21-15, 21-15 over Isaak Halabisky of Brand Rapids in the D ďŹ nal.

Traytaen Halcrow of Grand Rapids teamed up with Emalia Sinclair of the

Interlake Badminton Club to defeat Easton of Grand Rapids and Paisley Poirier of Lac du Bonnet 21-15, 22-24, 21-16 in the under-15 mixed doubles ďŹ nal.

Easton and Halcrow of Grand Rapids fell 10-21, 21-9, 14-21 to Joseph Nardella and Tufford in the under-15 boys’ doubles ďŹ nal.

Ashelle Dick of Grand Rapids knocked off Sarah Miller 21-16, 21-11 to win the under-17 girls’ ďŹ nal, while Lyndie Beardy and Charisma Ferland, both of Grand Rapids, faced off in the under-17 girls’ B ďŹ nal, with Beardy prevailing 21-18, 21-19. The under-17 girls’ C ďŹ nal saw Brooke Berard of Steinbach beat Tammy Mitchell of Grand Rapids 21-7, 21-10.

Beardy and Ferland were on the same side of the net in the under-17 girls’ doubles ďŹ nal, defeating Brooke Berard and Noa Kauenhofen 21-18, 23-21.

Eugene Kakewash and Dreyson Walker of Grand Rapids beat Noah Koslowsky of Steinbach and Chris Wiebe of Interlake Badminton Club 16-21, 21-5, 21-19 in the under-17 boys’ doubles ďŹ nal. Walker was also the winner of the under-17 boys’ singles consolation ďŹ nal, beating Sebastian Gosselin-Boulet 21-14, 21-7.

He was also the winner, with Mitchell, of the under-17 mixed doubles consolation ďŹ nal, which saw them beat Cyrus Brandt and Micah Reimer 23-21, 21-19.

Brenden Bighetty and Draven Hayashi

of Grand Rapids played in the under-19 boys’ singles C ďŹ nal, with Bighetty winning 21-11, 21-23, 21-14.

Bighetty and Hayashi were the losers of the under-19 boys’ doubles ďŹ nal, falling 10-21, 9-21 to Tyler Humeny and Ryne Sitar of the Whitemouth Badminton Club.

Tori Lavallee and Trina Mitchell of Grand Rapids lost 19-21, 12-21 to Rachel Bochinski and Sarah Miller in the under-19 girls’ doubles ďŹ nal.

Kakewash and Lavallee beat Matthew Wong of the Winnipeg Winter Club and Bochinski 21-14,9-21, 21-16 in the under-19 mixed doubles consolation ďŹ nal.

Islanders close January with a pair of road losses

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Cross Lake Islanders wrapped up the ďŹ rst month of 2016 with a pair of road losses in the Keystone Junior hockey League.

The Islanders were in St. Malo to start the two-game road swing, falling 8-3 to the St. Malo Warriors. Jared Magne led the Warriors with a hat trick, with Jordy Hill, Robert Guimond, Riley Hunter, Dustin Wiebe and Bryden Johnson scoring singles. Rosaire McKay got Cross Lake on the board late in the second period, by which time they were trailing 4-0, while Kenley Monias and Brandon McKay, on a power play, added tallies in the third. Shots were 49-37 for St. Malo and Kris Wood-Ross made 24 saves on 30 shots to get tagged with the loss before being relieved by Brendan McLeod, who stopped 17 of 19 shots in the last 18:03.

Cross Lake came within a goal of extending the game to overtime Jan. 30 against the North Winnipeg Satelites, with Braedan Boschman scoring twice shorthanded in the ďŹ nal six minutes of a 9-8 loss. He ďŹ nished the game with a hat trick, having scored his ďŹ rst of the game earlier in the third period. Jameson Scott also ďŹ nished the game with a hat trick and Dennis Scatch scored twice. The Satelites got two goals from Parker Cassie and one apiece from Frank Daniels, Scott Douglas, Keilan Mott, Sean Murray, Ricky Crowe, Eli Caparros and Braden Sargent. Wood-Ross stopped 31 of 36 shots in 50 minutes of play after relieving McLeod, who had allowed three goals on 11 shots in the ďŹ rst period. Shots in the game were 48-45 for the Islanders, who are 14-17 and remain third in the league’s North Division.

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