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2018 SPECIAL COMBINED NEW YEAR ISSUE Vale grant-in-lieu dropping to $4.8 million this year and $3 million in the subsequent three years

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham A firefighter sprays water down onto the burning Interior Inn from his perch on the ladder truck Jan. 1. The Interior Inn caught fire around 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day and burned throughout the night, destroying the hotel. See story on Page 6.

The amount of money Vale’s Manitoba Operations will contribute to the City of Thompson, School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) and Local Government District of Mystery Lake will drop by about 20 per cent this year from what it has been for the past five years under the terms of a grant-in-lieu agreement approved by council in a 7-2 vote Jan. 2.

In the new four-year agreement, which still has to be approved by Vale Canada’s board of directors, the city, school district and LGD will split $4.8 million in 2018, with about $3.36 million going to the city and $1.44 million to the school district, as the LGD receives only a tiny fraction. In 2019 through 2021, Vale will contribute $3 million – about $2.1 million to the city and $900,000 to SDML – though there is a chance another $1.2 million could be added to the 2019 amount if Vale’s Manitoba Operations have positive cash flow of $20 million at the end of 2018.

If that benchmark is not achieved, the second, third and fourth years of the new agreement will see the amount contributed to the school district and city

by Vale cut to only half of the combined $6 million

Company had been paying $6 million a year to city, school district and local government district for past five years they paid in the previous grant-in-lieu agreement from 2013 to the end of 2017.

Mayor Dennis Fenske, who was attending the meeting by teleconference from Winnipeg, said he was not satisfied with the deal but that Vale was making a business decision. He said he planned to meet with Finance Minister Blaine Pederson Jan. 3 to ask the province for assistance in making up the difference from the previous grant-in-lieu.

“It is the best agreement that the City of Thompson could have gotten at this time recognizing that, under the 1956 agreement, I think what Vale is required to give us is only about a million dollars per year,” said Coun.

Blake Ellis. “We’re getting more than that. This puts a challenge for our city for the future but I know Thompson and the City of Thompson can meet that challenge.”

Coun. Ron Matechuk, one of two councillors to vote against accepting the new agreement, said that

he didn’t have confidence in the negotiating committee when the process began and nothing had changed since. He also pooh-poohed the idea of approaching the province for money to help make up the difference.

“We are going to sit here tonight and accept this offer and then say we made this deal but we don’t like it, we want you to cough up the money now,” said Matechuk. “That’s not going to happen.”

“Remember that Vale’s still taking the same amount of ore out of the ground,” said Coun. Duncan Wong, the other opposing vote. “Why are we allowing them to pay less?”

Deputy mayor Colleen Smook, who chaired the meeting in Fenske’s absence, noted that Vale’s Manitoba Operations are being asked by their parent company to be self-sustaining.

“They have each division standing on their own two feet,” she said.

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Friday, January 5, 2018

City examining how to reduce spending by $1 million for 2018 in response to lower grant-in-lieu payments and other economic challenges

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Council is considering cost-cutting measures such as requiring city workers to take 10 unpaid days off per year in response to lower Vale grant-in-lieu payments in 2018 and beyond.

Implementing the 10 unpaid days off would result in annual savings of about 3.8 per cent of the overall budget, about half of which is used to pay wages and beneďŹ ts, says city manager Gary Ceppetelli.

A letter from Ceppetelli to city workers, which was posted in at least two Thompson Facebook groups, said that council has asked the city’s administration to identify internal and external measures to reduce costs in

2018 amounting to about $750,000 to $1 million. “One measure of reduction council identiďŹ ed is employee costs,â€? wrote Ceppetelli. “Three options were discussed by council in budget meetings held to date: reducing all employees by 1 hour per day; reducing all employees by .5 hours per day; and implementing 10 unpaid days.

Council decided to consider 10 unpaid days as part of the overall cost reduction for 2018. This information was relayed to USW [United Steelworkers] and IAFF [International Association of Fire Fighters] leadership on December 13 and 14, 2017. At no time was USW or IAFF told that they had to vote on an option or that there

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would be layoffs. As indicated at the meetings USW and IAFF were told that council still had to ďŹ nalize what they were willing to reduce. Council is still in deliberations and has not conďŹ rmed the value of cost reductions that they will implement in 2018.â€?

Other spending reduction options the city is looking at include eliminating recreation and public works department seasonal staff, getting rid of one outdoor area attendant position, removing one wading pool, reducing the number of community safety ofďŹ cers, reducing the number of councillors by two, reducing the Norplex Pool’s operation hours to 11 hours every day, and reducing the hours of the Thompson Regional Community Centre reception area by two hours – one at the beginning and end of each work day. They are also considering eliminating summer day camps and no longer providing museum grants to artists who display their work there.

Reducing the amount

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of council and administration travel, as well as administration training and the provision of meals at lunchtime meetings are also on the table, as are reductions to operating funding to the library, recycle centre and zoo. The library operating funding could be reduced by three per cent – the amount the city is looking to shave from its budget – and the zoo and recycle centre could have their capital funding eliminated. Getting rid of grants to other organizations and external agencies like the Heritage North Museum and the homeless shelter is also under consideration, as is reducing the number of fee waivers or the amount of fees waived for non-proďŹ t organizations.

Ceppetelli told the Thompson Citizen before Christmas that, although negotiations with Vale regarding the grant-in-lieu – money the company provides the city as a substitute for property taxes – were still underway, that “Vale indicated that the

current value the city gets will not continue.�

Over the past ďŹ ve years, from Jan. 1, 2013 to the end of this year, Vale paid $6 million per year to the city and the School District of Mystery Lake, with about 71 per cent going to the city and 28 per cent to the school district, with the small difference going to the Local Government District of Mystery Lake.

By the letter of the 1956 agreement that governs the company’s responsibilities to the town, Vale could have limited the grant-inlieu to about $2 million per year based on a formula that takes into account the number of its employees with dependents and a residence in Thompson. “This summer 500 employees will lose their jobs,� said Ceppetelli – while about 60 who worked at Birchtree Mine were laid off effective Dec. 31 and another 60 have retired. “People would be naive ... to think that we’re not going to be impacted at all.�

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the city has the ability to undertake the option of having employees take 10 unpaid days off per year and that he believes similar measures were taken by the city and school district in the late 1990s, though it was only ďŹ ve unpaid days off per year. That said, the city wants to involve its unions in the process.

Reducing costs is not only being considered in light of next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, but with consideration to the fact that a new council will be voted in next October, Ceppetelli said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing nothing right now is likely to put them in a bigger hole,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just being prudent to start the discussions and planning.â&#x20AC;?

Budget reductions are just one part of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategy for dealing with the challenges it will face over the next few years.

Ceppetelli said other measures include Thompson 2020, which is attempting to retain as many skilled workers who lose jobs at Vale as possible, possibly by having them continue to reside in Thompson while ďŹ&#x201A;ying in and out to work at mines elsewhere.

Retaining soon-to-be retirees who have not yet made up their mind whether they are staying in Thompson or leaving is also a priority, as is encouraging businesses that are unsure about what is going to happen to invest in their operations by providing them property tax rebates through the recently passed ďŹ nancial assistance bylaw, which provides new construction with a 50 per cent rebate on the new assessment value of the property for ďŹ ve years and improvements to existing buildings with a 100 per cent rebate on the increased assessment value for the ďŹ rst two years and 50 per cent for three more years after that.

While the situation facing Thompson could improve if the price of nickel were to rise dramatically, Ceppetelli says having a more diversiďŹ ed economy than the city did 15 years ago means the impact of Valeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce reductions now will not have as big an impact as they would have had they occurred in the 1990s.

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MKO and Perimeter Aviation sign seven-year partnership agreement Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and Perimeter Aviation announced Dec. 21 that they have renewed their partnership agreement for another seven years.

“I am excited to announce this long-term partnership extension with MKO providing all of our community partners and their members benefits and access to opportunities,” said Perimeter president and CEO Nick Vodden. “Within this strategic alliance we offer programs such our aviation scholar-

ship for Indigenous members. Encouraging access to post-secondary education and careers within the aviation industry was an important new element to this agreement.”

“It is good to see Perimeter commit to a better path with the making of this agreement,” said MKO Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson. “The First Nations in the north are full of families and communities that have needs and dreams that sometimes mean a trip south.”

MKO, incorporated in 1981, is a non-profit political advocacy organization that represents 30 Northern Manitoba First Nations that are signatories to treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10.

“This makes the sixth partnership agreement that has been entered into or extended in 2017,” said Perimeter’s vice-president of commercial operations Carlos Castillo. “We believe that our commitment to servicing our customers and supporting our communities as we have done

for decades were key factors in their decision-making.”

Under the terms of the partnership agreement, MKO identifies Perimeter Aviation as its preferred airline for all its transportation requirements. The airline has agreements with 16 remote communities that it serves in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

“Norway House Cree Nation and Perimeter recently signed an agreement that will ensure increased levels of service and a commitment to assist our community,

and those in the MKO region with social programs, programs that will work to address the social and health needs of our youth and membership,” said Norway House Cree Nation Chief Ron Evans, who is also a member of MKO’s executive council. “I believe this new agreement represents a true partnership with Perimeter who provide a much needed service to our membership.”

Established in 1960 and acquired by Exchange Income Corporation in 2004, Perimeter Aviation provides

daily scheduled service to more than 25 communities in Manitoba and Ontario, and has main bases of operations in Thompson, Winnipeg and Sioux Lookout. The airline has approximately 575 employees, about 20 per cent of whom are people of Aboriginal descent from the communities the airline serves. Perimeter also provides medevac operations and cargo flights as well as on-demand charter services and operates out of its own terminal at the Winnipeg airport.

‘Probably as generous as they can afford to be at this time,’ says Byer Continued from Page 1 have taken us and flicked us out the door for lots of money and dollars as they could of keeping us in the fold. I think we’re very lucky to be in the fold.”

Coun. Judy Kolada said that the grant-in-lieu has steadily declined over her 20-plus years on council while other costs have grown.

“I don’t think there’s anybody here who’s making the same wages that they made 22 or 23 years ago so I do believe that it’s unreasonable,” she said, though ultimately she voted in favour of the agreement, saying she didn’t see any point in opposing it.

Coun. Penny Byer said the disagreement over the deal was a consequence of Thompson being

too reliant on a single industry and employer.

“Ever since I moved to Thompson one of the things that I could never quite understand is how the city has always allowed itself to be so dependent on its major employer for its sustainability,” she said. “I believe for us to be healthy and sustainable for thee next 20, 30, 40 years we have

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Vale had initially offered.

“I believe we had Vale in a state of feeling appalled at what we started off with and what they came back with at first had us appalled as well,” she said. “Now we’ve reached a point that is, I think, given the business climate at Vale, probably as generous as they can afford to be at this time based on their current situation.”

TENDER INVITATION Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Friday, January 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #10118 – ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE. RFT #10218 – PLUMBING MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE.

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to learn to stand independent and not be as reliant and as needy of our major employer. I believe that we’re only going to be able to do that if we grow our economy, if we focus on building more commerce in the city, more business, whatever we need to do.”

Byer added that the agreement was an improvement on what

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #10318 – SUPPLY OF LOCKERS. Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email aadeyemi@thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify Proponents from the bidding process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any submission need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being proposed, whether or not such criteria have been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award tender to the bidder which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

Pet Registration The City of Thompson requires that all dogs & cats owned in Thompson be licensed & wear a city tag.

To register, please contact City of Thompson Animal Services at: 226 Mystery Lake Road 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Annual Registration Fees Spayed/Neutered $20.00 $22.00 Non-spayed/Neutered $68.00 $65.00

$5 discount for either if you register before February 1, 2018.

The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

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Health authority wants to take case of health care aide fired for off-the-job drinking to Supreme Court of Canada

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) applied Dec. 4 for leave to appeal a 2015 Manitoba Human Rights Commission decision regarding an employee fired for drinking outside of work hours to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Health care aide Linda

Horrocks lost her job at the Northern Lights Manor in Flin Flon in 2012 after her employer, then the NORMAN Regional Health Authority, accused her of drinking outside of work in violation of an agreement she signed.

Horrocks filed a complaint with the Manitoba Human Rights Commission claiming she was the

victim of discrimination on the basis of her disability of alcohol addiction.

Government-appointed adjudicator Sherri Walsh ordered in 2015 that Horrocks be reinstated, granted full back pay and awarded $10,000 “for injury to her dignity, feelings or self-respect.” Walsh further ordered the NRHA, the successor to NOR-MAN,

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to implement a policy to provide “reasonable accommodation” to employees who have an alcohol addiction.

Horrocks had been a health care aide for about two-and-a-half years when a manager deemed her to be under the influence of alcohol while at work in June 2011.

She was suspended without pay pending further investigation. Less than three weeks later, NOR-MAN told her she could return to work if she signed an agreement to abstain from alcohol at all times – including non-working hours – and receive treatment for the alcohol problem she admitted she had.

The complete ban on alcohol concerned Horrocks, who refused to sign the agreement on the advice of her union, which called the

deal discriminatory toward a person with a disability.

NOR-MAN fired Horrocks on July 20, 2011.

Horrocks’ union filed a grievance. On April 5, 2012, to get her job back she signed an agreement similar to the one she had previously refused, agreeing to abstain from alcohol at all times.

She had not yet returned to work when, on April 30, 2012, NOR-MAN told her it had received reports that she smelled of alcohol at a grocery store and sounded intoxicated when reached at home by phone.

Horrocks denied both reports, but on May 1, 2012, was again fired.

Justice James Edmond’s 2016 review of the adjudicator’s ruling found that Horrocks had not had a grievance filed on her behalf by the union nor

submitted a grievance directly to the executive director of human resources or designate, as laid out in the grievance procedure of her union’s collective agreement. He set aside the adjudicator’s decision and said Horrocks could still file a grievance under the terms of the collective agreement that governed her employment by the NRHA. That decision was reversed by the Manitoba Court of Appeals last October, which sent the matter back to the reviewing judge to decide on the basis of whether the human rights adjudicator’s original decision was reasonable in regards to the merit of the discrimination complaint and the remedies that were ordered.

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NCN signs partnership to get into marijuana business in Thompson following legalization next summer Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) has signed an agreement with National Access Cannabis (NAC), which provides medical marijuana to Canadian customers, in hopes of opening a marijuana retailer in Thompson once the drug becomes legal, which is scheduled for July 1 of next year.

NAC announced Dec. 21 that it had signed a limited partnership agreement with the First Nation, which owns and operates businesses in Thompson already, including Family Foods in the Thompson Plaza and the Mystery Lake Hotel, to establish a recreational cannabis store in the city when it becomes legal

to do so.

“Situated in the ‘Hub of the North,’ the proposed Thompson location will provide much needed access to legal cannabis to broad group of Northern Manitobans,” said NAC CEO Mark Goliger in a news release. “Extending our First Nations’ relationships will not only provide better access, it also enables our partners to provide their members with better economic opportunities through the safe and secure operations of the new locations.”

NAC announced last week that it was establishing similar partnerships with Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Peguis First Nation and

Long Plain First Nation.

“Working with NAC, we can leverage their deep experience in effectively operating a clinical cannabis model to establish a safe, secure and legal retail location,” said NCN Chief Marcel Moody, who said that the proposed location would be staffed by NCN members who would be trained using NAC’s proprietary model to ensure safe and secure distribution of the product.

“Providing our band members with meaningful employment opportunities is a significant priority, we look forward to working closely with the NAC team as the new location is completed and opened for the summer 2018 legalization.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF THOMPSON REVISED WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY December 6, 2017 The City of Thompson (City) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for revised water and wastewater rates as set out in By-law No. 1945-2016, read the first time on October 3, 2016.

Rates were last approved on an interim ex parte basis in December 2014 in Board Order No. 146/14.

A public notice was issued on July 11, 2017. As a result of the significant response from the customers of the Water and Wastewater Utility (Utility), the Board will convene a Public Hearing.

A Public Hearing will be held: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 City of Thompson, St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Hall 140 Juniper Drive, Thompson, MB Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Hearing to begin at 6:30 p.m.

The current rates and proposed rates are provided:

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Reconnection fee

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Hydrant rental (annual)

$ 125.00

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125.00

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*Based on 14 cubic meter Note: Vale Canada Limited (Vale) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for approval to transfer ownership of the Thompson Water Treatment Plant (WTP) currently owned and operated

by Vale to the City of Thompson (City).

Arrangements for transferring ownership and operations: • • •

2017 – Vale will continue to own and operate the WTP, but will charge the city for potable water estimated to be 25% of the total cost of production in 2017 2018 – City will assume ownership and operation of the WTP. The WTP will be operated under a 50:50 cost share.

2019- Vale will be charged for potable water based on their metered usage.

Details of the City’s and Vale’s application are available for review at the City of Thompson office or at the Public Utilities Board’s office. Any questions concerning the application for revised rates, or the operation of the Utility, should be sent directly to the City of Thompson.

Interested parties may attend the hearing and make their views known to the board. In the interests of ensuring that people have the opportunity to be heard, the Board may set rules that provide time allowances for presentations. Any person wishing to make written representations regarding the City of Thompson’s rate application to the Board should write to: The Public Utilities Board 400 – 330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 Or, send an email to publicutilities@gov.mb.ca, on or before January 8, 2018.

Interested parties wishing to provide evidence should apply to the Board for Intervener status using the form on the Board’s website at www.pubmanitoba.ca.

Applications for intervener status must be copied to the applicant as well as the board. Intervener Applications should be received on or before January 8, 2018.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has recently issued privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The PUB 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 PUB advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced.

All concerns received by the Board will be considered in the Board’s decision on rates to be charged.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN CONSIDERING THIS APPLICATION, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD MAY OR MAY NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE RATES DIFFERENT FROM THOSE APPLIED FOR BY THE APPLICANT. Note: All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure which the Board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The Rules are available at www.pubmanitoba.ca.

“Original Signed By:” Rachel McMillin, B.Sc. Acting Assistant Associate Secretary Manitoba Public Utilities Board

NOTICE OF APPLICATION VALE CANADA LIMITED PROPOSAL TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THOMPSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO CITY OF THOMPSON December 6, 2017

Vale Canada Limited (Vale) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for approval to transfer ownership of the Thompson Water Treatment Plant (WTP) currently owned and operated by Vale to the City of Thompson (City). Vale has also applied for approval of the applicable pumping rates to be charged by Vale to the City under the Water Services Agreement.

The proposal is for Vale to donate and transfer to the City all assets directly related to the Thompson WTP, including the relevant land, buildings, plant and equipment. Vale shall retain certain process water supply lines and potable water services lines.

Arrangements for transferring ownership and operations: • • •

2017 – Vale will continue to own and operate the WTP, but will charge the city for potable water estimated to be 25% of the total cost of production in 2017 2018 – City will assume ownership and operation of the WTP. The WTP will be operated under a 50:50 cost share.

2019 - Vale will be charged for potable water based on their metered usage.

Details of Vale’s application are available for review at the City’s office or the Public Utilities Board’s office. Any questions concerning the application for transfer of ownership, or the operation of the Utility, should be sent directly to the City or Vale.

If you have concerns/comments regarding the application for transfer of ownership please go to www.pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment. Please note all comments will be forwarded to the City/Vale.

Questions or comments should be sent on or before January 8, 2018.

Note: All concerns received by the Board in response to the Vale Application will be considered in the Public Hearing for the City of Thompson Rate Application being held on January 23, 2018.

All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, which the Board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The Rules are available at www.pubmanitoba.ca.

The Public Utilities Board is the provincial regulatory agency that reviews and approves rates for water and wastewater utilities in Manitoba, with the exception of the City of Winnipeg. The Board also must approve all transfers of ownership for utilities. The Board’s review process involves: • • •

the Utility filing an application to the Board requesting approval to transfer ownership, the public notification of proposed changes, the Board’s review of the application through a public hearing or paper review process, and the issuance of a Board Order which outlines the Board’s decision on the application.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has recently issued privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The PUB 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 PUB advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced.

“Original Signed By:” Rachel McMillin, B.Sc. Acting Assistant Associate Secretary Manitoba Public Utilities Board

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Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) crews closed out 2017 and opened up 2018 in similar fashion – battling blazes in multi-unit buildings.

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alarm about 30 minutes after that, at which point it was all hands on deck.

The fire started in the back of the building on the corner of Thompson and Riverside drives.

“It went up one of the back windows on one of the suites and jumped right into the second window and then when it got into the vinyl siding it just went straight up the building underneath the soffits and got into the attic and with a steel-clad roof there was no way we could get at it other than just keep pouring water at it,” said Maskerine. “Our crews had gone in twice and got pushed back out again on account of heavy heat so by that time, when our crews can’t get in, you’ve got to take it from an interior attack to an exterior attack and take it from the outside.”

The cause of the fire, which was burning for hours after firefighters arrived, is unknown as of yet.

“The Office of the Fire Commissioner is on the way up as we speak and when they get up our team will get in if it’s safe to do so and we’ll do an investigation on it,” he said.

Thompson RCMP are also investigating.

Firefighters were still on the scene as of Jan. 2.

“We’ll be there all day today,” said Maskerine, who told CTV News that all the

guests had been accounted for and that firefighters had removed one person from a room, who was taken to Thompson General Hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.

At the conclusion of the Jan. 2 council meeting, Mayor Dennis Fenske expressed his concern for the people affected by the fire and appreciation for the emergency personnel who responded to it.

“I would like to, on behalf of Thompson, offer thoughts and prayers to the owners and the guests that were affected by the fire least evening and today at the Interior Inn and the loss of that building and its contents,” he said. “I congratulate and commend the response of our firefighters and paramedics, the RCMP, the volunteer firefighters and Vale’s fire department.”

During the general inquiries earlier in the meeting, Chiew Chong asked deputy mayor Colleen Smook, who was chairing the meeting with Fenske participating by phone from Winnipeg, why efforts had not been made to drain water that had collected on Riverside Drive as a result of the firefighting response.

“It looks like a river running down there so how come I didn’t see any public works people down there trying to clean up the drain hole and let the water go down the drain?” he asked.

“There are some fire hoses that are buried in some of the sections across there so you can’t take the equipment and the second part of that is today we had a major water break on Berens Road,” said Smook. “Crews are actually still there working and the water was starting to run onto the highway so the equipment and crews were sent there. Tomorrow we’re hoping to get there and hopefully get some of the hoses out of the ice.”

Two days earlier, firefighters were on the scene of a fire in a third floor apartment at 45 Ashberry Place, fighting the fire from an interior position and limiting damage to the suite where the fire occurred and the one below it. All the other residents of the building were able to return to their apartments after the fire was extinguished and Maskerine said investigation concluded that it was likely caused by discarded smoking materials. The residents of the damaged apartments found places to stay with families and friends.

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RCMP holds info session for Punjabi residents Thompson RCMP held a policing information session for members of the city’s Punjabi community on Dec. 15 at the multi-purpose room in the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

The session was the brainchild of Thompson RCMP Const. Kirandeep Hira, who speaks Punjabi and recognized an opportunity to engage other Punjabi speakers in the city in order to strengthen the relationship between them and the RCMP. Hira’s Punjabi presentation answered policing questions pertaining to the community and Insp.

Kevin Lewis, the officer in charge of the Thompson detachment, also provided information regarding the detachment, crime prevention efforts and crime trends in Thompson. Questions about RCMP recruiting were also answered.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Thompson RCMP Thompson RCMP Insp. Kevin Lewis, left, and Punjabi-speaking Const. Kirandeep Hira, right, hosted a policing information session for Thompson’s Punjabi community Dec. 15.

Three Thompson busts yield more than 23 ounces of cocaine

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Thompson Health Auxiliary A girl born at 2 a.m. Jan. 1 to mother Marsha Andrews of God’s Lake Narrows was the first birth at the Thompson General Hospital in 2018. Mother and baby received congratulations and a basket of goodies from the Thompson Health Auxiliary to mark the special occasion.

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Three search warrants executed at three residences in Thompson Dec. 21-22 resulted in the seizure of nearly a pound-anda-half of cocaine and charges against two people.

The first two raids Dec. 21 turned up an ounce of cocaine, drug trafficking equipment and a collapsible baton at a Princeton Drive address and about a third of an ounce of cocaine and a large quantity of cash at a Waterloo Crescent address.

A 25-year-old male, Collin Burnett of Thompson, was charged with possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking and multiple charges are pending against an unidentified 38-year-old male from Thompson.

The following day, a search warrant was executed at a Yale Avenue residence, where RCMP service dog Egan helped locate 22.5 ounces of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Kevin Rutherford, a 33-year-old male from Thompson, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

He is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Thompson on Feb. 9.

RCMP photo Thompson RCMP seized more than 23 ounces of cocaine in three separate raids Dec. 21-22, including 22.5 ounces located with the assistance of police dog Egan at a Yale Avenue residence.

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Far Resources enters into MOU, announces drill results and plans winter drill program On the morning of last Nov. 27 Far Resources Limited announced that the company had entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Quantum Resources Limited, which is another exploration company prospecting for lithium on the east side of Wekusko Lake.

Quantum holds the right to earn an interest in the Thompson Brothers lithium project, which is adjacent to Far Resource’s lithium holdings in the same area.

Under the MOU, the two companies agreed to exchange information and work together to assess the viability and potential collaborations in developing their area lithium assets together over the course of a one-year period.

The memorandum may be extended or terminated by either party on written notice to the other party. During the period of the MOU, the parties will explore the most effective and mutually beneficial way to move their projects forward.

“I am excited about the potential that can be unlocked by working together with Quantum on our lithium projects in Manitoba,” said Far Resources President and CEO Keith Anderson. “The MOU represents the possibility for operational synergies and development options that will benefit Far Resources and our shareholders. We will be actively proceeding to investigate these possibilities to the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.”

My Take on Snow Lake marc.jackson@post.com Marc Jackson Two days later, on the morning of Nov. 29, the company announced it had received final assay results for core samples from its recently completed drill program A total of 207 drill core samples were shipped to Ancaster, Ontario for multielement assay. Analysis confirmed multiple narrow intersections of lithium are present in all five drill holes.

Wider intervals with elevated Li2O include 1.43 per cent Li2O over 20.6 metres and 1.15 per cent Li2O over 12.4 metres. Higher grade intervals are present including 2.19 per cent Li2O over 4 m and 3.12 per cent Li2O over 1 m.

Tantalum and niobium range between 32 and 152 ppm and 88 and 408 ppm, respectively.

The company says that they are intrigued by a recent high-grade drill intercept of tantalum accompanied by elevated tantalum and niobium in samples of drill core, outcrop and soils. “At this point in the exploration of the Zoro property the significance of elevated tantalum and niobium is unknown but will be closely assessed as exploration proceeds,” read the release.

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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, 2018. The program is scheduled to begin September 2018. 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 1-866237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html

Furthermore, interpretation of soil geochemical data from the company’s first phase of soil surveys documented strongly elevated lithium, tantalum and niobium responses adjacent to pegmatite dykes and in areas where highly prospective ground is buried beneath soil cover. “Based on the success of Phase 1 soil geochemical surveys field crews are currently expanding the program on the property,” the company said. “Their goal is to continue prospecting for new, exposed pegmatite dikes and expand the soil surveys on newly optioned ground.”

In respect to drilling, a winter program is planned to assess deeper levels (>150 m) of Dike 1 for the extension of lithium spodumene and to test historic drill intersections as well as recent assay results from trench and outcrop sampling.

“The completion of this phase of drilling, including receipt of our continued highgrade lithium assays from all drill holes, has encouraged us to test the deeper levels of Dike 1 for continuity of the high-grade lithium intersected to date,” said the CEO. “We are also ecstatic about the potential for tantalum mineralization on the property based on our 0.117 per cent Ta2O5

Nickel Belt News image courtesy of Far Resources Map showing Far’s Zoro and Quantum’s Thompson Brothers Lithium Projects on the east side of Wekusko Lake.

(927 ppm Ta) drill core assay.

Although the geologic significance of tantalum in Dike 1 is not fully understood, we shall continue to work on patterns of mineral zonation to provide possible vectors to additional zones of tantalum in Dike 1.

Our drill program planning also includes aggressive testing of additional high-grade lithium-bearing pegmatite dikes defined on our option ground and new drill targets based on the results of our ongoing prospecting and soil geochemical surveys.”

Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, corrosion-resistant metal that is widely used as a minor component in al-

loys. The chemical inertness of tantalum makes it a valuable substance for laboratory equipment and a substitute for platinum. Its main use is in tantalum capacitors in electronic equipment such as mobile phones, DVD players, video game systems and computers. Tantalum occurs together with the chemically similar metal niobium. Tantalum sells for approximately $128,000 USD per metric ton.

Niobium is used mostly in alloys, the largest part in special steel, such as that used in gas pipelines. Although these alloys contain a maximum of 0.1 per cent,

the small percentage of niobium enhances the strength of the steel. The stability of niobium-containing super alloys at high temperatures is important for its use in jet and rocket engines. Niobium is also used in various superconducting materials.

These superconducting alloys, also containing titanium and tin, are widely used in the superconducting magnets of MRI scanners. Other applications of niobium include welding, nuclear industries, electronics, optics, numismatics and jewelry. Niobium metal sells for approximately $41,000 USD per metric ton.

Happy New Year I hope everyone in Thompson and Northern Manitoba had an opportunity to spend time this past Christmas with family and friends, and that their holiday season was joyful and relaxing.

I want to express appreciation to members of the RCMP, firefighters and emergency services in Thompson who served in the bitter cold to ensure everyone was safe, and that neighbouring properties were protected, during the major fire at the Interior Inn on New Year’s Day. Northern Manitobans appreciate the hard work, dedication and professionalism that go into the jobs of police and emergency responders in our region as they protect the public every day.

I want to thank Brenda Davidson and Natalie Lagace of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities for inviting me to “Bring Your MLA to Work Day” to meet with Kristopher Blake as he performed his duties at Riverview Restaurant in Thompson.

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Kelly Bindle Kristopher is very grateful to Shane and Li Kripps for hiring him over a year ago.

Initially, they made a few small adjustments to accommodate his wheelchair at the checkout counter, and soon discovered he was capable of increased responsibilities. Kristopher is an ambassador for breaking down barriers, and his high-profile position at the restaurant encourages other employers to consider the valuable contributions that persons with disabilities can bring to businesses.

I was pleased to welcome trappers and fur buyers to the Thompson Fur Tables hosted by the Manitoba Trappers Association last

month. Thanks to Trappers Association president Rob Andrushuk and all the Manitoba Sustainable Development staff and volunteers who contributed to making this another successful year for trappers.

The fur table event started in the late 1970s to bring fur buyers and trappers together, and it’s the only one of its kind still operating in Canada. The event has grown into an annual social occasion for trappers and their families. I would like to congratulate elder Phillip Bighetty of Brochet for his award of the Manitoba Trappers Life Membership in recognition of his many years supporting the organization. I also want to con-

gratulate Russ Chartier of Easterville for winning the Oswald Hudson Award for most valuable furs traded at the event the previous year.

It was also my pleasure to meet and discuss northern issues with members of the Sikh Society of Thompson.

I want to thank them for their incredible hospitality at their cultural and religious ceremony, followed by a delicious traditional meal.

I wish to extend condolences to the family of elder Sarah Harper of Bunibonibee First Nation who passed away at Oxford House last month. I am happy to have had a chance to meet Sarah at her community birthday celebration last summer, celebrating her 111 years.

She was a respected matriarch of a large extended family, and she will be missed.

Best wishes to everyone celebrating Ukrainian Christmas this weekend, and may all days hold the glow and warmth of the holiday season throughout this new year.

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Students attending R.D. Parker Collegiate will be able to take the bus to school in the morning and back home at the end of the day at no cost. Grades 7 & 8 students attending R.D. Parker Collegiate for Practical Arts will be able to take the bus in the morning, noon hour and the end of the day at no cost.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

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

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome Sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am Burntwood baptist Church 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

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Thompson’s Operation Red Nose had third-highest donations in province

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson’s Operation Red Nose holiday season designated driver program brought in the thirdhighest donations in the province in 2017, behind Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie.

Total donations in Thompson were $9,364.50, with Portage la Prairie bringing in $13,498.05 and Winnipeg $37,349.62. Last

year, Operation Red Nose in Thompson received $6,771.70 in donations Thompson’s Operation Red Nose was fourth in the total number of teams who provided rides, with 49. Winnipeg had 237, Portage la Prairie had 115 and La Broquerie had 59.

Thompson was tied for fourth in terms of rides, with 380, the same as Brandon. Winnipeg was tops with 1,522, followed

by Portage la Prairie with

593 and The Pas with 382.

Thompson’s Operation Red Nose had 200 volunteer-nights in total, fourth-highest behind Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie and La Broquerie.

Province-wide, 10 Operation Red Nose programs gave out 4,428 rides and raised $95,483.61, both higher totals than in 2016.

Operation Red Nose in Thompson gave out 24

rides Dec. 22, 35 Dec. 23 and 40 on New Year’s Eve, the last three nights of service, bringing in $651.90 on the last Friday before Christmas, $642.65 the next night and $955.20 on New Year’s Eve. Money raised this Christmas season will go to Born to Dance, the peewee Thompson King Miners, Thompson Scouts, Pathways and Wapanohk Community School.

A winner’s lifetime resolution The days around the birth of Jesus Christ are a celebration time, beginning with Advent, followed by Christmas, ending with the New Year’s Day – the “holiday season.” Festive foods are on sale, gaining weight is inevitable. With the coming of the New Year, resolutions of weight loss emerge together with diet pills and exercise equipment going on sale. By February, 90 per cent of the people are back to their routine, exercise equipment becomes furniture, guilt and a sense of defeat hits home.

New Year’s resolutions are not bad things, but they are all about building ourselves up; not a bad idea, isn’t it? But, it is not a practical idea for vast majority of the population. So I suggest you accept yourself as God does, and love yourself as God does, just as you are right now and consider my offer below.

There are four Sundays in Advent and we name them, “Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.” They are qualities of God. Hope comes from the news that God has come to dwell on earth in baby Jesus and has committed to fix our problem by the cross so that the penalty of our sins can be paid and we may gain eternal life and receive the honourable title that we have been made sons of

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Pastor Murat Kuntel God. Peace comes when we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Joy comes as we encounter His grace as we are rescued by Him and receive His blessings, and all these are acts of God and fruits of Love.

Those who receive Jesus as their Lord and Saviour are born again by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit empowers them to do the works of God. God is love and when He acts towards us with His grace, His activity generates hope, peace, and joy in us and we feel loved. I invite you to align yourself with God’s work. Say something or do something that will give hope to people. Use words or actions that will comfort them and will bring peace into their hearts; be a peacemaker. When hearts are at peace and hope emerges, it becomes a fertile ground for simple words of love and actions of affection, which can sparkle joy in people; be a joy-giver. When people feel they are understood

they feel less lonely in life and their pain diminishes.

Quite often listening to their pain rather than telling them what to do accomplishes it. So, you can be like God, a hope-giver, peacemaker, joy-giver, comforter, a lover.

This may appear as another burdensome New Year’s resolution but for the believers in whom the Holy Spirit indwells, this really is an invitation to the Holy Spirit to be active within you. When we align ourselves with God’s work and attempt to give one another what God wants to give to us, the Holy Spirit enables and empowers us to accomplish the task. That’s why He is in us.

This is not about being nice. This is an attractive resolution for those whose addiction is power who gets their kicks when they give pain on others by saying or doing things that put others down and keep themselves above.

Make it your goal to make a change in others.

You can see that you are

very powerful by listening someone; you validated their existence, and they felt encouraged. You can see that you, by your attentive silence and by whispering a few words of hope, empowered the powerless by giving hope.

You can see that you are so powerful; you have become a source of joy for the people around you. It is all the work of the Holy Spirit in you as you cooperate with Him. Jesus Christ has built us up by removing our guilt, by giving us eternal life and by giving us the honourable title that we are children of God. There is nothing left missing. No need to keep on focusing how to build ourselves up; how to be a fine Christian. Now is the time to pour our powers into loved ones and to all who are neglected that they may no longer feel alone in this world. You are full of God’s power to make that change in people’s hearts. If Peter can walk on water, we can love one another; we can be peacemakers, and joy-givers.

The same Holy Spirit who empowered Peter to walk on water is in you. But, do not attempt to walk on water please, use bridges instead, and enter into people’s heart through bridges of love.

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

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Our structure and culture encourages innovation, growth and change in an open environment, and we believe in and practice environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities: • Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyman Millwright’s responsibilities will include: • Performing corrective and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment in a production environment • Maintaining pumps, conveyors, compressors, mechanical systems, rollers & chains, bearings and hydraulics involved in the manufacturing process of Kraft Paper • Working as part of a team to troubleshoot and repair equipment, including disassembling and reassembling machinery and overhauling gearboxes, etc.

• Maintaining a preventative maintenance program for plant equipment • Performing work in a manner consistent with plant safety, housekeeping standards and quality checks Qualifications: • Journeyman Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certification required • Proven mechanical and trouble shooting skills • Prefer 3 years’ experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance • Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to assemble equipment and follow work procedures & processes • Ability to work independently and take initiatives • Strong work ethic and safety record • Strong interpersonal skills; both verbal and written communication required To apply: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being a part of our team, please submit your resume to Tammy Paddock, HR Team Lead at tammy.paddock@ckpi.com.

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Prior to employment: must have clean criminal record check, positive reference checks and not be on the Adult Abuse Registry.

Priority will be given to the applicants who have a high school diploma and a class five driver’s license.

If you are interested please drop off a resume at 108 Nelson Rd Attn: daymanager@junipercentre.org If you require more information Call Sabrina Norman 677-2970 ext.1 Or drop by the Juniper Centre.

Juniper Centre Inc.

Position:

Regional Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/ directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education/networking with collateral resources/services.

The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Previous Experience in child welfare is preferred • Knowledge of CFS legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, January 5, 2018

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Term with potential of Permanent, after six months)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER OF HIGH NEEDS FEMALE HOME

FINANCE CLERK II (PERMANENT, FULL-TIME) Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Finance Clerk II is responsible for performing data entry and related duties. The Finance Clerk II is responsible for providing financial and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. The Finance Clerk II must comply with established policies and procedures.

Duties: The Finance Clerk II is responsible for accounts receivable, staff travel, bank reconciliations, visa statement processing, and other monthly financial processing activities as requested. Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to these activities using computerized and manual systems. Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile related transactions in a subledger or computer system. Prepare period reports. Act as support for other finance positions when required. Perform other related duties as requested.

Qualifications: Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and two years of finance experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be bondable.

Experience with SAGE 300 (ACCPAC) modules, Microsoft Office programs with emphasis in Excel spreadsheets. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have a highly developed sense of discretion for handling confidential information and monetary transactions. Ability to work under sporadic stress and/or pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

A written application with detailed resume, including minimum two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your most recent immediate supervisors should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 Late applications will not be accepted We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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

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

Hours of work: To be determined based on resident needs.

Days, afternoons and alternating weekends.

Rate of pay: As per house manager contract.

Qualifications: • Must have Grade 12 Diploma.

• A valid Class 5 Drivers license.

• At least two years experience in the human services field.

• Strong computer skills (Word, excel, outlook, smart phone etc.)

• Good team leader with exceptional communication and organization skills.

• The ability to direct a workforce in an efficient and professional manner.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• The use of own vehicle for work purposes with third party liability insurance.

• Valid First Aid Certification • Completion of “Foundations in Disability and Community Support” from Red River College or a similar program, is a benefit, but not required. The successful candidate must be willing to obtain the “Foundations” certification within a year of their date of hire.

The qualified candidate will be a team leader responsible for: • Overseeing the needs of the residential home of three females.

• Ensuring home is up to RCL standards.

• Covering for residential managers at all residential homes.

• Screening, Interviewing and Orientation of new staff.

• Scheduling, organizing, training, directing, and disciplining staff.

• Responsible for HR filing. Scheduling staff for training.

• All areas of resident care and supervision in a high needs residential house.

• On-call duties in rotation and short notice coverage of all fill-in shifts for all houses.

• Preparing schedules, completing requests for time off, updating electronic scheduling program, and reviewing timesheets use records.

• Assisting residents with medical appointments and medications.

• Assisting residents with person centered planning and development of relationships within the community.

• Assisting with, reviewing, and reconciling resident and house finances.

• General care and cleanliness of Juniper Centre Inc. property (owned or leased).

• Assisting with meal preparation and meal planning.

• All other duties as assigned by senior management or their designate(s).

Submit letter of intent by Tuesday January 16, 2018 @ 16:00 to: Anna Nelson, Acting CEO ceo@junipercentre.org 108 Nelson Road Thompson, MB Posting # 2017-11-24 -01 AN

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

A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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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.

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We are looking for someone to join our existing sales team! This is a full-time position.

CURRICULUM CONSULTANT Classification: Curriculum Consultant Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 18-002 Closing Date: January 31, 2018 or until filled

Applicant should be highly motivated, well organized, and possess excellent people skills. He/she should be a selfstarter who is capable of working within and meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will be capable of offering professional sales service to his/her clients in order to develop and maintain business relationships.

Basic computer knowledge is required. A valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation are required. Prior sales experience of advertising or promotional materials would be an asset, but is not necessary. The Thompson Citizen is willing to train. We offer a competitive wage structure and health benefits are also included.

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

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OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION JOB COMPETITION – EXTERNAL POSTING

The closing date for applications is January 19, 2018.

The interest of all applicants is appreciated, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and references, along with a cover letter to: Lynn Taylor, Publisher, Thompson Citizen, P.O. Box 887, Thompson, MB R8N 1N8 Drop off: 141 Commercial Place, Thompson, MB Email: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net Fax 677-3681

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Community Works and Operations SALARY: Negotiable CLASSIFICATION: Full Time Permanent LOCATION: Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB JOB SUMMARY: The Facility Maintenance Manager is a Middle Management position responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of the OCN Government Buildings and grounds that are currently or may be in the future, operated and maintained by OCN Administration. The position is responsible for operation, maintenance and in some instances custodial services at these buildings.

Some duties include: •

Assist the CWO Manager in preparation of annual operating budgets

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Involvement in Minor and Major Capital planning pertaining to OCN Government Buildings

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Review and reporting on monthly financial statements

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Develop, implement and maintain an effective maintenance program, including preventative maintenance for all facilities, buildings, building systems and grounds, while ensuring all OCN policies are adhered to

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Coordinate with the OCN Property Manager to implement Hippo Computerized Maintenance Management System

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Perform trade related duties

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Schedule and allocate required work to contract trades and maintenance staff to meet priorities.

Recommends to the CWO Manager on the use of contracted services. Outline tasks and ensures contract compliance for contracted services.

JOB OPPORTUNITY – External Posting Marcel Colomb First Nation JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position) Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager (Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Social Work), funded under the Jordan’s Principle- Child First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation The purpose of the newly funded Jordan’s Principle Child First Project is to implement a comprehensive and integrated approach of coordinated services to help Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support and respond to children with complex and special needs and their families, in partnership with other health and social professionals and agencies. These services should significantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that children and their families are enabled to experience a life that is as full and as normal as possible.

Position Summary: The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with its health care team. The Case Manager will provide supervision & peer support to the Child Development Workers, Assistant to the Case Manager and Respite Workers, in each SCTC community to provide a model of service delivery for children with complex needs and their families. Provide elements in which services have a particular responsibility to take the lead in securing effective development, delivery and review of services.

Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need to protect children through early intervention, sharing of information, effective co-ordination of services and appropriate training.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: •

Diploma in Facility Maintenance or Journeyperson with Red Seal Certification in plumbing, carpentry or electrical.

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Excellent knowledge of codes, standards, by-laws and engineering, architectural and construction practices related to building and grounds.

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Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

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Experience with the use of blue prints and O&M manuals

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Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and daily access to a reliable vehicle

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Criminal Records Check

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• • • • • • • •

For complete Job Description please contact Courtney Hester, Personnel Administrator

• • •

Application Deadline: Open till Filled

• •

RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing background in rehab care and must be in good standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Social Work Supervisory and case management experience; Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative; Child development background or equivalent Experience working in First Nation Communities; CPR and First Aide Certification; Excellent computer skills Knowledge of Cree language and culture; A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent time management and facilitation skills; Effective verbal and listening communications skills; Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel weekly.

The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement.

Please submit resume/cover letter to: Courtney Hester, Personnel Administrator P.O. Box 10880 Opaskwayak, Manitoba R0B 2J0 Phone: 204-627-7100 Fax: 204-627-7063 E-Mail: courtney.hester@opaskwayak.ca

Please forward a resume with 3 references along with cover letter, in confidence, to: Email or drop off only Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca OR Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca Deadline to Apply: January 5 2018

Please mark application “Personal and Confidential”.

We thank all who applied, however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Only successful applications will be contacted for further interview.

Home Care Nurse- External Posting Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse.

Job Summary Reporting to the Home Care Manager, the Home Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting & preserving the health of Marcel Colomb community members through services directed to home care clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses Act & in compliance with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs the overall care of clients; is responsible for advocating, providing information, educating & supporting clients to ensure that the highest possible standard of service is provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department.

Position Requirements: • • • • • • • •

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical CRNM or CLPN – Active Registration Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License Daily access to a vehicle Criminal record & child abuse registry checks 2 years of related nursing experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Immunization record up to date

Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

Applications Must Include: • • • • • •

A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements Resume Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) and contact information Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) Personal contact information (phone & email)

Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Email or drop off only Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth. ca or Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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