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Thompson chemotherapy unit upgrades get the green light

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After much headache and heartache, the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) announced Jan. 11 that it has received the additional funding required for its new, state-of-theart chemotherapy centre at Thompson General Hospital. Initial funding for the unit of just over $100,000 was approved back in 2009, but the process was delayed when further assessment deemed that considerable outside consultation would be required, raising the required funding almost eightfold to $835,150.

Trevor Lowe, representing the cancer patient advocacy support group, formally announced, “The cancer support advocacy group is proud to announce that the new cancer care chemotherapy unit has been approved, and construction will commence in the very near future. Thank you to the cancer patient support advocacy group.

If not for you, this announcement would not be happening today. You, Ron Kerry, I only wish Shelly [Carey] was here today, to receive the recognition she deserves for the determination throughout this process.”

“I know this project has had its share of frustrations at times, and was a long process in the making,” Lowe added. “That was the past, and the future looks extremely bright. I cannot

Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski Thompson MLA Steve Ashton offered thanks to the cancer patient support and advocacy group, prior to the formal announcement of the Thompson General Hospital chemotherapy unit upgrades. He is joined by Roy Flett, Lorise Cablik, Sheri Ryan, Leona Mayer, Trevor Lowe and Shelly Carey’s family. put into words the benefit this unit will have for existing cancer patients, and patients of the future.”

The new unit will expand floor space to 1,150 square feet, offering not only more space for healthcare professionals to conduct their business, but considerably

more privacy for patients receiving a treatment that often comes with considerable stress.

Thompson MLA Steve Ashton expressed his pride in a community that’s always ready to come together and make things happen: “What I wanted to

do today is talk about the efforts that went into this, patients, and patients families, particularly Shelley, who was always pushing, in classic Thompson style.

If she was here today, as I was speaking, she’d probably be here telling us, ‘Get on with building it!’ When

it comes to healthcare, it really is a community effort, and this is an absolute model of how it’s supposed to be done. In the future, we should have a permanent acknowledgement of her efforts, and other patients’ efforts, so that in the future, when there’s

another healthcare need, people can take some inspiration in how to do it: you don’t stop.“ Lowe also extended his thanks to Ashton, Mayor Dennis Fenske and council, Manitoba Health Minister Sharon Blady and Continued on Page 10

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J.C. ROY ADAM Feb. 20, 1936 - Dec. 23 ,2015 On December 23, 2015 peacefully and surrounded by his loving family Roy passed away after a courageous struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Roy was predeceased by his parents George and Ruth (St. Vrain) Adam, his wife Grace Lavallee, sons Richard and Tony, and siblings Ellen, Eugene, Yvonne, George, Lucy, and his nephew Leo Campbell.

He is survived by his wife Faye, his children Derek (Jeanne Benson), Marie Adam, Anna (Dean) Fontaine, Tara Hickey, Lucy (Allan) Nickel, Kellie (Jason Carroll) Hickey, and Jo-Ann (Doug Sime) Adam; fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Cecile Arpin and Marie (Arnold) Luke, and his brothers-inlaw Alex Bartlett, John (Diane) Neal, Gary (Flo) Neal and numerous nieces and nephews.

Roy spent his early childhood in Skownan and moved to Winnipegosis in 1945. He graduated from Winnipegosis Collegiate and after working in Winnipeg he returned to Skownan as owner and manager of the trading post which became Roy Adam’s Store. He loved working with the people there and eventually sold the business to them.

In 1985 Roy and Faye moved to Thompson, MB where he became a valued employee of Skyward Aviation until his retirement in 2003.

Following his retirement he and Faye moved to Winnipegosis and spent some winters travelling in Canada and the U.S. with their RV. Roy was a member of the B.P.O. Elks and enjoyed volunteering especially with the Winnipegosis Historical Society. He was an amazing, loving father, husband, and friend.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Winnipegosis Hospital, the Dauphin Palliative Care Unit and Doctors Sheila Menard and Sandra Clark for their care and compassion. We would also like to thank all who came to visit Roy in the last few weeks.

There will be a celebration of his life on February 20, 2016 in Winnipegosis at the Elks Hall at 10:30AM. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba or the Winnipegosis Historical Society Box 336, Winnipegosis, MB R0L 2G0

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NDP election complaint targeting Fairford taking precedence over more important matters, Liberal candidate contends

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Rebecca Chartrand, who finished a close second in the Churchill KeewatinookAski riding as a Liberal party candidate in the Oct. 19 federal election, says NDP MP Niki Ashton’s complaint about the conduct of the election at a polling station in Fairford is hardly the most important issue she could choose to address in that community.

“Ashton’s complaints have been lodged on hearsay and not facts,” said Chartrand in a Facebook post, noting that the community Ashton lodged a complaint about “overwhelmingly” voted Liberal.

“A number of community members have reached out to me asking me to respond to these allegations as this is being viewed by some as an abuse of power! Rather than defending her constituents, Ashton is choosing to attack the people she has been elected to represent by making issue of petty matters. To some, this is being viewed as bullying, and in effect may discourage people from voting in the future election.”

Chartrand told the Nickel Belt News that her campaign team also received reports of voting irregularities, including voter interference and a voting violation and that a vehicle belonging to a member of the Ashton campaign with a campaign sign was parked right outside a polling station while voting was taking place in Nelson House.

Under Elections Canada regulations, candidate’s representatives, such as election scrutineers, can not display partisan symbols or material, including colours or symbols that identify their candidate or party, in or near a polling place when voting is taking place, which includes the parking lot and sidewalks.

“This is one sample of the anecdotal information we received during advance voting and election night,” said Chartrand, whose campaign also forwarded complaints to Elections Canada.

“We look forward to Election Canada’s review of this election and the complaints we have sent forward.”

The high number of people voting in Fairford, also known as Pinaymootang First Nation, may be because of the hardships residents have suffered since being evacuated due to flooding in 2011.

“Is it possible the high voter turnout in this community and the concerns about more ballots being cast than electors is directly related to the neglect this community has experienced over the past four-anda-half years? ” Chartrand wrote on her Facebook page. “This would explain

the high voter turnout in this election. Niki Ashton won the election so why is she making this an issue?”

Rather than focusing on what happened during the election, Chartrand says, Ashton should be advocating for the people she represents.

“Members from the riding believe there are more pressing issues that need to be addressed throughout the riding in the house and wish those would be brought forward through her as their MP,” Chartrand wrote. “Stabilizing families and addressing real concerns should be Ashton’s

focus, instead I see her targeting Pinaymootang because members of the community were vocal about Ashton’s negligence of this very big displacement issue during the campaign period. In the surrounding communities, including Pinaymootang, the stress of displacement has caused family breakups with children often being taken away because they no longer have a stable home. Many have lost connections to their family and community supports, and their way of life.

Community members at a neighbouring community

have reported 30 suicides since being forced to leave their communities. Violence and community breakdown continues to escalate as members of the community are in limbo at the mercy of the provincial government to address this issue. It has caused a sense of helplessness and hopelessness for some members, leading to death, murder and suicide.

It’s a pandemic. Let’s reorient our focus and work to resolve the real issues at hand.”

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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

PURSUANT to The Consumer Protection Act (Act) (C.C.S.M.2006 c.2006 c.200) the Manitoba Public Utilities Board (Board) will conduct a public hearing to review charges and fees for payday loans and consider the impacts of possibly reducing the maximum allowable rate from $17 per $100 borrowed to $15 per $100 borrowed. Additionally, the Board will consider the impacts of reducing the proportion of a borrowers net pay, which is used to determine the maximum loan amount, from 30 percent to 25 percent. These considerations, and other related matters, will be included in the Board’s report to the Minister.

SPECIFICALLY SEC. 164 OF THE ACT PROVIDES: 164(2) Within three years after the first regulation under clause 163(1)(f.1) (maximum cost of credit) comes into force, the board must commence a review of (a) the meaning of «cost of credit» for the purposes of this Part; (b) the maximum cost of credit — or any rate, tariff or formula for determining the maximum cost of credit — that may be charged, required or accepted in respect of a payday loan; and (c) the maximum amounts, or the rates, tariffs or formulas for determining the maximum amounts, that may be charged, required or accepted (i) in respect of any component of the cost of credit for a payday loan, (ii) in respect of the extension or renewal of a payday loan, (iii) in respect of a replacement loan, or (iv) in respect of a default by the borrower under a payday loan.

Further, the Board will submit its report to the Minister which will include (i) a description of the board’s consultation and the results of the consultation, and (ii) the board’s recommendations about the matters reviewed under subsection (2); and (b) may include any other recommendations about the regulation of payday lenders or payday loans.

HEARING DATES AND LOCATIONS: A Public Hearing will be held on the following days: Date: Tuesday, April 12 to Monday, April 18, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Location: Board’s Hearing Room – 4th floor, 330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba

PARTICIPATION AND SCOPE OF HEARING: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS AN INTERVENER The public may participate in this review as an Intervener.

Interveners provide evidence to the Board and are subject to crossexamination. Those seeking Intervener status should file their application with the Board

by February 29, 2016. Intervener Application Forms are available on the Board’s website at: http://www.pub.gov.mb.ca/faq.html

Interveners must identify their reasons for intervention and be prepared to cooperate with other interveners to avoid duplication of interventions.

The Board may determine whether an intervener is entitled to costs for participating in the hearing and may fix the amount of those costs. Criteria defining the award of costs are described in the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedures which are also available on the website.

The Board will issue a procedural order dealing with scope, process and intervener status following the February 29, 2016 filing deadline.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS A PRESENTER The Public is welcome to provide written submissions to the Board. Written submissions should be received by March 11, 2016.

The public may also present their views orally to the Board during the Hearing. Anyone wishing to present oral submissions to the PUB should contact the Board Secretary by March 11, 2016.

Persons wishing to address the Hearing in French are required to notify the Board’s Secretary prior to March 11, 2016.

SCOPE OF REVIEW Interveners may also wish to make written submissions regarding the scope of the review and to address any specific issues, beyond the mandatory review requirements that they seek to have the Board consider.

FILING OF INFORMATION The Board will set out a timetable for the orderly filing of information and confirm the hearing dates in its Procedural Order.

All material filed by approved Interveners, as well as public presentations, will be provided on the Board’s website.

PROCEDURE The Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure will apply to the conduct of these hearings. All Interveners must familiarize themselves with the Board’s requirements. This document is viewable on the Board’s website or is available upon request to the Secretary of the Board at 400 - 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0C4 or by calling (204) 945-2638 or 1-866-854-3698 (toll free). The Board’s email address is publicutilities@gov.mb.ca.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has recently issued privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals.

The Board is mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the Application being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result personal information protections are reduced. The proceedings before the Board are transcribed and the transcript is posted on the Board’s website.

Names of Presenters and their written or oral presentations are included in the publicly available transcripts.

DATED this 14th day of October, 2015.

Darren Christle Secretary, Public Utilities Board

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All-weather road to Berens River will be complete within four years

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson announced at a meeting of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) chiefs in Thompson Jan. 13 that the Manitoba East Side Road Authority should finish an allseason road from Provincial Road 304 to Berens River First Nation by 2019-20.

“All-season road access is so important for the families who remain isolated in their home communities on the east side of Lake Winnipeg,” said Robinson in a news release. “This winter is proving to be very challenging for our winter road system due to above-average temperatures delaying the roads opening by as much as three weeks. This is yet another reason why we need that all-season road.”

Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve Ashton told the Nickel Belt News last week that ice formation is two or three weeks behind compared to a typical winter.

“I was talking to somebody from Tadoule Lake,” said Ashton. “There’s like only eight inches of ice on the lake there and that’s just unheard of for this time of year. This is one for the record books. The only thing that’s helping us is lack of snow but what we need is some pretty hard frozen -30 overnights. Either way we’re going to be in a shorter season but we’re not done yet. I wouldn’t say we won’t get a winter road season. The question is when it will be open and how long it will be and it could be a very abbreviated winter road season.”

Two new Acrow Panel bridges over the Hayes and Laidlaw rivers near Oxford House will be open for the first time this year, Robinson said, after construction began on them last March. Acrow Panel bridges are prefabricated and assembled on-site after shipping. The opening of these two brings the total number of Acrow Panel bridges on the future all-season road network to 11, with five of those constructed under the stewardship of the East Side Road Authority. The 11 bridges are worth $10 million all together and their construction has employed 42 residents from the area that will be served by the east side all-weather road.

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Thompson is one of three training sites in the province for more than 100 First Nations safety officers who will work closely with the RCMP and other law enforcement agencies in 31 communities, many in Northern Manitoba, the provincial government announced Jan. 13.

Training focused on topics including enforcement powers, arrest, searches and seizures, use of force and officer safety, among others, is being offered through Assiniboine Community College in Thompson, Dauphin and Brandon for students from 31 First Nations that received federal funding for the discontinued band constable program that this program replaces.

“First Nations communities deserve the same quality of policing and public safety that all Manitobans are entitled to,” said Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson in a news release. “We acknowledge this new program as a step toward public safety on First Nations that will provide safety officers Continued on Page 8

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Annual Boxing Day hockey game marks 50th year

Marc Jackson

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com The annual Boxing Day game was once again the “go-to” event on the 26th of the last month of 2015, at the old Wilfred T. Lipton!

This was not only because folks back for Christmas felt the need to get their feet moving and burn off a little of mom’s baking, but it was the 50th anniversary of the first game played, way back in 1965!

With 28 players taking part in the game, there was ample opportunity for rest between shifts ... and unlike other sparsely attended years, there were actually shifts! Added to the 28 players taking part, Sadie Stabback and Tawny Eastman ran lines and from high on his perch above the player’s boxes, Terry Hornyak called the play. They weren’t too busy; this was actually a pretty clean crew. Don’t get me wrong, there was the obligatory hacking, slashing, and such … they were just a little more subtle about it.

The scoring wasn’t quite as high as it was in other years; 9-8 for the white team after three periods.

However, everyone was feeling so good after three, they decided to play a fourth. Smart move for the black team, but a decision that could have used a little more thought by the white crew … the score at the end of the fourth stanza was 1410 for the black!

This year was a bit of a family affair and it saw two generations of several families strapping on the blades and going head to head. There was Emile (Chart) Chartrand who did his best to try to score on his boy Lance. Mike Korchinski

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson (BACK-L): Sadie Stabback, Devon Teneycke, Jessie Stabback, Davy-Boy Smith, Mike Korchinski, Ted Stabback, Zach Berube, Derek Chrapun, Davy Roberts, Denis Chrapun, Dustin Lamontagne, Jason Young, David Bishop, Jonathon Young, Lance Chartrand, Glen Young, Terry Hornyak, and Tawney Eastman. (FRONT-L): Tanner Korchinski, Richard Gartley, Skylar Plante, Justin Francis, Mitchell Ried, Alex Francis, Tyler McMechan, Emile (Chart) Chartrand, Kyle McLaughlin, Rick Stabback, Riley Eastman, Nick Norlock, and Jordan Crone. faced off against son Tanner on several occasions.

Glen Young had two sons on the ice; Jason who was occasionally on his line and Jonathon who played defense for the opposition.

Also, in addition to having daughter Sadie whistle him down on the occasional offside, Ted Stabback partnered up with son Jessie and against his youngest boy Rick. Rounding things out; Alex Francis played against son Justin, Derek Chrapun lined up against father Denis, and Riley Eastman was called on the odd play by older and much wiser sister Tawny. If this game ever sees three generations on the ice at the same time … we’ll really have something to celebrate.

Out in the rotunda and in the stands, there was a good mixture of family, friends, and some who just wanted to watch hockey. It was the most people I’ve personally seen in the rink since last year’s squirts tournament.

Hey, it is always great to see the rink in use and packed to boot, and with the recent resurrection of minor hockey … it looks like a trend.

After the game had ended, there was time for photos on ice and a beverage or two in the dressing room … when all was said and done; it was a fine way to put a local stamp on 50 years of hockey fun between family and friends.

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human resources for Forbes Brothers Powerline Construction – made an appearance at the Town of Snow Lake’s regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 5.

Elniski entered the meeting at 6:45 p.m. and began his presentation shortly thereafter. Within it, he noted that Forbes Bros. Powerline Construction was the successful bidder on two of the first four Bipole projects, including the one in the Snow Lake area. Mr. Elniski gave a recap of the Forbes Bros company history, including the purchase of Interlake

Power Line Contractors Ltd. While working on the line, the company’s employees will be staying at a contracted 49-person camp located off of Provincial Road #596 into Wekusko Siding.

Elniski noted that preliminary foundation work has started for the Bipole project, but because of the lack of frost, the project is running behind schedule. The town provided Mr. Elniski with a list of available businesses in the municipality for distribution and thanked him for attending and meeting council.

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Dangerous Waterway Zone Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety.

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Former candidate for MKO grand chief and NDP party presidency will run for the Liberals in April

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Tyler Duncan of Norway House Cree Nation will carry the Liberal banner in The Pas constituency in this April’s provincial election, the party announced Jan. 12.

“I can’t express how important it is to have quality people running for our party,” said Manitoba Liberal leader Rana Bokhari in a press release. “We are ready to govern and to that end we are introducing candidates that will ensure a diversity of ideas and perspectives are brought to the table. Tyler is a leader in his community and a champion for the hopes and dreams of First Nations people throughout our province.”

Duncan, 19, served three terms as youth chief of Norway House Cree Nation and one term as Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) youth grand chief. He ran for the MKO grand chief’s position in September and

Construction of the new HVDC* transmission line to improve the reliability of Manitoba’s hydroelectric system will continue this winter.

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Tyler Duncan of Norway House Cree Nation will carry the Liberal banner in The Pas constituency in this April’s provincial election, the party announced Jan. 12. also for the presidency of the Manitoba NDP party in 2015.

Other northern candidates for the Liberals include Judy Klassen in the Keewatinook constituency and Leslie Beck in Flin Flon.

Klassen is an accountant

with a degree in commerce while Beck serves on the Flin Flon city council and worked for the RCMP for 25 year before starting her own business. She also works as an educator for the health region.

The provincial election is April 19.

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Work crews will be active in all project areas this winter.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the project, please call 1-877-343-1631 or visit hydro.mb.ca/bipole3.

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Province wants input on draft beluga habitat sustainability plan

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The public has 60 days to review and comment on a strategy for beluga whale habitat sustainability developed by the provincial government in association with other organizations.

The draft plan concerns the Seal, Churchill and Nelson river estuaries, which are under provincial jurisdiction, where a large number of migratory belugas from the Western Hudson Bay population gather from mid-June until September.

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The plan says an estimated 57,000 belugas – the largest population in the world – are found in those estuaries in the summer, though the number may actually be as low as 41,000 or as large as 91,000.

“We need to work together with all our partners, communities and First Nations to ensure we do all we can to protect this important habitat,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff in a Jan. 8 news release. “We want to see the population thrive and ensure future generations have a chance to see these majestic creatures in their natural environment.”

The sustainability plan says beluga-related tourism contributes $5.6 million annually and is expected to continue growing.

Scientists do not know exactly why the white whales – which are pink, brown or grey when born – congregate on the western shore of Hudson Bay, but hypothesize that it may be to give birth and care for

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Nickel Belt News file photo The public has 60 days to review and comment on a strategy for beluga whale habitat sustainability developed by the provincial government in association with other organizations. newborns, to help calves stay warm, to promote skin-molting, to protect themselves from predators, to feed, to socialize, or a combination of these factors.

Although they are not a species at risk, their slow swimming speed of about four kilometres per hour when travelling in a straight line makes them vulnerable to predation by orcas (killer whales) or strikes from fast-moving boats and even large ships.

They are also susceptible

to noise exposure, but tourism boat traffic in the Churchill and Seal rivers is not believed to have a significant impact on the belugas right now because tourism operators obey self-imposed rules of conduct to minimize disturbing the whales.

Other potential threats to the Western Hudson Bay beluga population include pollution – particularly fuel and oil spills – and climate change, with longer ice-free time allowing new predators such

as orcas to enter the bay, and increasing the length of the shipping season at the Port of Churchill.

The draft plan – which was developed with Oceans North Canada and with input from other groups such as the Town of Churchill, the Churchill Chamber of Commerce, Manitoba Hydro, Travel Manitoba and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – can be viewed online at www.gov. mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/belugahabitat.html.

Safety officers enforce band bylaws and some provincial laws Continued from Page 4 from the communities with the necessary training to achieve that goal.”

Communities that the program will serve include Barren Land First Nation, Cross Lake First Nation, God’s Lake First Nation, Manto Sipi First Nation, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Misipawistik Cree Nation, Northlands Denesuline First Nation, Norway House Cree Nation, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin First Nation, Red Sucker Lake First Nation, Sayisi Dene First Nation, Shamattawa First Nation. St. Theresa Point First Nation, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, War Lake First Nation, Wasagamack First Nation and York Factory First Nation.

“The First Nations Safety Officer Program is an important milestone in our province and we are excited to see this partnership with First Nation communities and the federal government move forward,” said Attorney General and Justice Minister Gord Mackintosh. “Officers who are well-trained, and who know and understand their own communities, are critical to improving public safety for First Nations people.”

First Nation safety officers’ duties will include crime prevention, enforcing band bylaws and some provincial laws.

“Safety is a big concern in many of our communities, which is why the First Nations Safety Officer Program has been established to replace the Band Constable program cancelled by the previous federal government,” said Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson. “I am pleased that we are moving forward to ensure safety officers will be equipped with the training they need to help keep their communities safe.”

The program was created by the province in November 2014 to help replace the old federal band constable program.

Manitoba and the federal government are providing $2.7 million in funding to support the new service.

“We look forward to this new partnership with the First Nation safety officers,” said RCMP “D” Division commanding officer Asst. Commissioner Kevin Brosseau.

“They will be an important resource for communities and will work closely with RCMP officers across Northern Manitoba to prevent crime and enhance public safety.”

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Much accomplished, more to do in the North We have made signiďŹ cant progress in recent years through historic investments in the North.

In recent months we have made a clear commitment to taking those investments to the next level. In recent years we have made major investments in new and existing highways. We have committed to further upgrades to Highway 6, Highway 280, the Split Lake access road, the Nelson House access road and much more.

We have committed to a new road connection and ferry landing for York Landing and the all weather road connection between War Lake and York Landing. In terms of education we have established the University College of the North and built the new Thompson and community campuses. We are now going to build a new R.D. Parker/UCN Trades and Technology training centre. We have made significant investments in our schools

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MLA Report ashton@mts.net Steve Ashton and opened the new La Voie du Nord school. We have now brought in the biggest-ever increase in funding for the School District in Mystery Lake. In terms of health care we have worked with the community and the regional health authority on hospital improvements and new mental health and addictions treatment. We have recruited new doctors and nurses. We are now building a new youth crisis centre and focusing on needs in terms of Personal Care Home spaces and additional medical services. In terms of the economy we have built Wuskwatim and are now building Keeyask in

partnership for First Nations. We worked with the community, Vale and the federal government

to extend the life of the smelter and refinery.

We are now focusing on supporting further economic development, including tourism. We have accomplished a lot by working with Northerners but there is much more to do. That is why we will continue to invest in Northern health, education, infrastructure and economic development.

On behalf of the Prince-Berscheid Tournament rnament Committee, I would like to give a big thank-you ank-you to all of the volunteers, arena staff, coaches, aches, managers, players, and parents who made the weekend a huge success.

I would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make the Prince-Berscheid Tournament possible: AAA Norman Northstars, ET Blades, Can-Do Plumbing, Domino’s, McKay GM, Doug’s Source for Sports, Heritage North Museum, Sapach Trucking, Vale, Safeway, Canadian Tire, The City of Thompson, Best Western, Gardewine North, Welders Supply Ltd., Thompson Airport Authority, All Season Parts, Hayes Auto Body, Robin’s, Boston Pizza, Lakeview Inn & Suites, Burntwood Hotel, Walmart, M&M Meats, Thompson Auto Wash, Nickel City Motors, Eecol Electric, Pizza Hut, Anything Grows, Corner Deli, KFC, A&W, The Brick, Sunset Gourmet, Thompson Water Factory Ltd., RA Distributing, Arctic Beverages, and UCN. Brandi Jeske, Tournament Co-ordinator

Correction In last week’s Nickel Belt News, the Great Canadian Dollar Store ad (left) ran in the wrong section. It should have been under “Business Opportunities. We apologize for the error.

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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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News Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc., invites qualiϐied candidates to apply for the following position:

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Churchill mayor and council investigate potential for refugee intake

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The mayor and council of Churchill is investigating the potential to accept Syrian refugees in the remote community. A statement issued December 29 reads: “Many Canadian municipalities have become involved in this effort. Communities that have accommodations and employment opportunities are highly sought after. Mayor and Council are currently conducting research to determine if Churchill could be a suitable destination for Syrian refugees. As always, your thoughts, ideas and concerns are most welcome, and you are encouraged to contact any member of

Council to discuss.”

It’s a surprising announcement, one sure to have raised a few eyebrows. Churchill Mayor Michael Spence was unable to be reached for comment prior to print; the proposal is an intriguing one, however, and comes with the potential for a much-needed economic boost to the remote community. It will however, come with its own significant challenges.

In February 2015, thendeputy mayor Shane Hutchins reported to the CBC what he called a “struggling” local economy.

Population-wise, the 2011 census reported an 11.9 per cent drop in population since 2006, and residents

Local funeral home requires Marymound is presently seeking:

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Case Manager – Full-time term position ending February 2017 – Marymound North Treatment Foster Care - Competition # CM15-128 (Days, One year term in Thompson)

Must be self-starter and goal-oriented. Successful applicant will be comfortable using various computer programs, particularly Microsoft Word and have experience with accounting programs.

Willingness to learn new skills an asset.

Clinical Case Managers are responsible for the total caseload management working with children and adolescents in treatment foster care homes, clinically supporting treatment home providers in their delivery of care plans while providing therapeutic services to clients. Education and experience considered.

Competitive wages and some flexibility in hours to the right candidate.

Submit resumes to Boardman/Northland Funeral Services, 28 Nelson Road, Thompson R8N 0B4, ATTN: C. Boardman.

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency first aid, valid driver’s license and abstract. Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

For more information about Marymound, visit www.marymound.com Submit cover letter and résumé quoting Competition # to: Competition No. CM15-128 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4

By January 26, 4:00pm - anything submitted after the deadline will not be considered e-mail: careers@marymound.com or online at www.marymound.com Marymound is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants are encouraged to self-declare.

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JOB VACANCY Referral Clerks (Part time/Casuals) Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health Benefits; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties.

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

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believe that the population has dropped below 800. Accepting refugees is likely an enticing scenario for a community which has been struggling to maintain its numbers for the past decade.

While a rapid drop in population may suggest a surplus of housing available to refugees, Churchill’s employment prospects for newcomers unfamiliar to life in Canada represent a far greater challenge. A brief search on mainstream job boards finds roughly six positions advertised, most of which are trained/ educated positions (something which Hutchins noted Churchill was lacking). It’s true that small communities often hire on a personal basis, and job boards are not always an accurate representation of the jobs available in a community.

However, entry-level employment in Churchill also tends to surge and fall with the seasons, as tourism outfitters set up shop in the summer months, and slump off after peak polar bear season in November, creating only a temporary solution to settlement and normalization among arrivals.

The other question is

ultimately whether refugees will want to come to Churchill at all. An article from the Globe and Mail on Dec. 2 noted that despite invitations, only 6.3 per cent of refugees contacted

by Canadian authorities in Jordan and Lebanon have expressed interest in coming to Canada at all; war zones and camps aside, those who have escaped the violence in Syria and Iraq seem reluctant to travel far from home, for fear of permanently losing contact with their communities and family, still trapped in camps and battlegrounds.

No doubt, with these challenges in mind, the community council will require considerable community consultation to ensure locals don’t feel frozen out. The Town of Churchill invites residents to become involved with the process, and ensures the community will remain informed: “As always, your thoughts, ideas and concerns are most welcome and you are encouraged to contact any member of council to discuss. If you are interested in becoming involved, we encourage you to contact the Administration Office at (204)-675-8871 and provide your contact details.”

Announcement tinged by sadness Continued from Page 1 provincial Finance Minister Greg Dewar. He also thanked the past and present nurses working in the current chemotherapy unit. “I would not be here today if not for the outstanding care I received over the last three years.”

Judy Kolada, Canadian Cancer Society community representative, also thanked the Relay for Life for their focus on the lack of chemotherapy in Thompson for their awareness and fundraising campaigns.

Also present to speak was Roy Flett, chair of the NRHA board, and Marion Ellis, executive director of clinical services for Thompson. Flett spoke to his history working with the regional health authority, from its roots as the Burntwood Regional health Authority to its expansion to include Northern Manitoba as a whole: “The reasoning behind regionalization was to enable the residents of communities in the north to access care closer to home. In Thompson now, residents are going to be able to access chemotherapy in an expanded unit, with more comfortable and timely access to this important service. Not only

for Thompson, but for the whole region.”

But the excitement that was felt was tinged with a sadder note. Shelly Carey was given a terminal prognosis for her cancer back in December, and had made it a personal mission to ensure the chemo care unit became a reality, and was a leading voice in the push for to secure funding and approval for the unit. Her resilience was well-known; speaking with reporters during a rally on Dec. 11, Carey smiled as she said, “They gave me 90 days, but lets not kid ourselves; I’ll be around a lot longer than that.”

Carey died on New Year’s Day, but not before knowing that the dreams and efforts of patients and advocates had been realized.

“Every cloud has a silver lining, and the silver lining here is that patients took control and made their voice heard,” said Ellis. “I think that’s really encouraging and empowering for all of us, especially when we get discouraged when we’re perfectly healthy. If someone who is unwell and is in the palliative stage of their life can make that effort and sacrifice, that’s the message we should take from this.”

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Northern Juried Art Show 40th edition will be hosted in The Pas Northern Manitoba artists from north of the 53rd parallel will once again have the chance to enter their creations and have them judged by professional artists during the 40th annual Northern Juried Art Show (NJAS), which

will be held April 7-9 at the University College of the North gymnasium in The Pas. Prizes will be awarded to the top three artworks in each of the 10 categories – oil painting, acrylic painting or mixed media,watercolour painting,

drawing and printmaking, three-dimensional art (two categories), ďŹ bre art, youth aged 9-12, youth aged 13-17 and digital art, photography or paint-enhanced photography – along with prizes for best in show, a people’s choice award

and a special “Call of the North� award. Youth prizes include a scholarship to the International Music Camp visual arts program at the International Peace Gardens.

This year’s adjudicators are Tom Andrich, Leona Brown

Islanders win big and lose big in KJHL

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Northern Manitoba teams were involved in a pair of lopsided Keystone Junior Hockey League games last week, with the Cross Lake Islanders experiencing both the sweetness of victory and the bitterness of defeat.

On Jan. 7, the Islanders came out on the short end of a 10-1 score, falling to the OCN Storm at home.

Austin Ross, on a third

period power play, had the only goal for the Islanders, while Mitchell Tilley and Lodie Ipeelie led the way for OCN with three goals each. Islanders’ netminders Kris Wood-Ross and Brendan McLeod teamed up for make 49 saves on 59 shots, with McLeod tagged for the loss after giving up four ďŹ rst period goals before being replaced by Wood-Ross. Luke Penner turned aside 47 shots in

net for the Storm.

Two days later, Cross Lake came out on top in a 9-1 win over the Norway House North Stars in Norway House. Ross, Braedan Boschman and Joshua Mallet each had two goals for the Islanders, with Brandon McKay, Arnel Evans and Quinton Scatch adding singles. Jeremy Folster was the lone goal scorer for the North Stars, who were outshot 45-27.

and Tim Schouten.

The deadline for the artwork to reach the drop-off depots is March 21. Free shipping to The Pas is provided from the depots located throughout the north.

For further information

about the NJAS please contact The Pas Arts Council at Box 1409 in The Pas (postal code R9A 1L2), by phone at 204-623-3790, by email at pasarts@hotmail.com or via The Pas Arts Council Facebook page.

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Community Service Worker 2 Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Family Services, Rural and Northern Services, Northern Region, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31485 Closing Date: February 2, 2016 Salary Range: $51,765 to $71,794 per year plus remoteness allowance, if applicable Relocation allowance may be considered.

An eligibility list may be created to ďŹ ll similar part-time and full-time, term and regular positions within Thompson, The Pas and Flin Flon and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

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s -UST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN #ANADA s -UST PRODUCE A SATISFACTORY #RIMINAL 2ECORD #HECK #HILD !BUSE 2EGISTRY #HECK AND !DULT !BUSE 2EGISTRY #HECK s -UST HAVE A VALID DRIVER S LICENCE AND THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL ON GOVERNMENT BUSINESS WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF -ANITOBA s -UST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVENINGS WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS WHEN REQUIRED

QualiďŹ cations: Tax Clerk Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31467 Closing Date: January 25, 2016 Salary Range: $44,975-$51,960 per year, plus remoteness allowance An eligibility list may be established for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months

Essential: s 0OST SECONDARY DEGREE IN 3OCIAL 3CIENCES PREFERABLY "37 s 2ELATED #ASE -ANAGEMENT %XPERIENCE INCLUDING COUNSELLING PERFORMING ASSESSMENTS

PLANNING RISK ASSESSMENT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND SERVICE COORDINATION IN A SOCIAL SERVICE SETTING /THER COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MAY BE CONSIDERED AT A COMMENSURATE OR UNDERlLL CLASSIlCATION AND SALARY LEVEL s !BILITY TO PRIORITIZE AND ORGANIZE WORK DEMANDS

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an under ďŹ ll basis

s %FFECTIVE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MEDIATION AND CONmICT RESOLUTION

QualiďŹ cations and Duties:

s %FFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Reporting to the Municipal Audit and Tax Manager, the incumbent manages the property tax system as per the requirements of applicable legislation and is responsible for providing advice to clients and stakeholders on property tax matters.

s %FFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have accounting experience in general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries and bank reconciliations and will possess a strong client service orientation. The successful incumbent will also have strong computer skills including experience using accounting software and/or MS Excel and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of clients and stakeholders.

For the full list of required qualiďŹ cations and conditions of employment, please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/

Apply to: Advertisement No. 31467 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-948-1271 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

s !BILITY TO ASSESS AND MANAGE CRISIS SITUATIONS

s !BILITY TO WORK WITH MULTI DISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBERS s 0ROlCIENT IN -3 /FlCE APPLICATIONS 7ORD %XCEL /UTLOOK Desired: s +NOWLEDGE OF THE #OMMUNITY ,IVING $IS!BILITY 3ERVICES 0ROGRAM s +NOWLEDGE OF THE #HILDREN S DIS!BILITY 3ERVICES 0ROGRAM For more information please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs

Apply to: !DVERTISEMENT .O Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway 7INNIPEG -" 2 # * 0HONE &AX %MAIL GOVJOBS GOV MB CA WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

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

Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the QUALIFICATIONS 7E THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED

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

%MPLOYMENT %QUITY IS A FACTOR IN SELECTION !PPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO INDICATE IN THEIR covering letter, resumĂŠ and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: WOMEN !BORIGINAL PEOPLE VISIBLE MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY

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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 January 5, 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 January 5 – February 1, 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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