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BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Even though Hazel Hopkins passed away in July 2012, her contribution to the creation of the Heritage North Museum is still felt to this day.

The museum’s board of directors made this sentiment very clear on June 30, when they officially named their art gallery the Hazel Hopkins Art Gallery.

A good number of attendees crammed into this space for Friday’s ribbon cutting ceremony, an event that featured short speeches from local dignitaries such as Mayor Dennis Fenske, MLA Kelly Bindle and Heritage North Museum executive director Tanna Teneycke.

This group of speakers also included Doreen Lindquist, who worked closely with Hopkins at Heritage North Museum and Deerwood School.

“After retirement, Hazel needed an outlet in which to channel her boundless energy,” said Lindquist. “She saw the need for the preservation of the stories of the people in this area who came to find work, while also recognizing the cultures of people from the surrounding communities.”

In addition to gathering these unique stories, Lindquist said that Hopkins also co-ordinated with the city, local volunteers and local con-

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson From left to right, Doreen Lindquist, Mayor Dennis Fenske, MLA Kelly Bindle and Heritage North Museum executive director Tanna Teneycke talk about Hazel Hopkins at the Heritage North Museum on June 30. tractors to help lay the foundation for the building’s creation. Because of her efforts, the Heritage North Museum officially opened its doors in 1990 and even managed to become a “star attraction” for Travel Manitoba in the intervening years.

Lindquist said that Hopkins also made a point of setting aside space at the museum to showcase local artists, which is one of the many reasons

why the art gallery now bears her name.

According to Fenske, Hopkins’s contribution to the Heritage North Museum also reflects Thompson’s development throughout the past 60 years, from a bare bones mining town to a bustling community with its own rich history.

“Growing up as a kid we didn’t have a history because we weren’t

old enough,” he said. “We’re now second, third, fourth generations, and it’s proof from our now MLA who was born here to many of you who have grandkids here … it speaks to the quality of the fabric of this community.”

Throughout the month of July and August, the Heritage North Museum is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Friday, July 7, 2017

North West stores launching product labels in indigenous languages

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of North West Company The North West Company is partnering with middle school students and elders in Pimicikamak Cree Nation and other communities to help provide scannable audio translations in local languages and dialects on shelf labels for more than 80 categories of food products it sells in its stores.

The North West Company is launching two initiatives in the fall to better communicate with its customers and provide them healthier options on its shelves.

The company, which operates Northern and NorthMart stores as well as

Giant Tiger, among others, will begin providing translations on shelf labels and signs of more than 80 food categories into more than 30 indigenous languages and dialects. The shelf labels will also include QR codes that can be scanned with a mobile phone to hear

an audio translation with the proper pronunciation.

“This is an ambitious translation project, with more than 150 communities participating and 32 different languages or dialects, and counting,” said North West Company CEO Edward Kennedy in a press

release. “It recognizes the importance of language to sustaining culture around the world and especially within the indigenous communities that we serve across Canada, Alaska and other regions.”

In addition to employing the services of professional translators, the North West Company is also collaborating on audio translations with several schools, including one in Cross Lake.

“We were delighted to

partner with North West on this initiative and highly recommend that other schools support the program,” said Garrison Settee, vice-principal of Pimicikamak Cree Nation’s Mikisew Middle School.

“This was a great way for our elders and youth to work together on something that will benefit the entire community.”

The North West Company is also trying to provide more everyday foods with

lower salt, sugar and fat content.

“We have seen a sales lift in healthy foods fully covered by Nutrition North [a federal government food subsidy program for remote communities],” Kennedy said. “But there are hundreds of other food products that are not eligible and that can be formulated into healthier versions. Our buyers have worked hard to source 300 to 800 of these items, depending on store size and we’ve created several unique products.”

The North West Company says that if it can convince 20 per cent of its customers to opt for its new Best Value drink crystals with reduced sugar content, it will cut 127,000 kilograms of sugar from its customers’ diets.

“These two initiatives respond to customer needs and community priorities, which are closely intertwined at North West, and go to the heart of our purpose of helping people live better,” said Kennedy. “We are also excited to work with stakeholders who will help us implement and adjust our plans to make them as effective as possible.”

The North West Company operates 241 stores, including Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets, and employs about 8,500 people in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean.

Celebrating national and local heritage Last Saturday, we celebrated Canada gaining independence from British rule 150 years ago, on July 1, 1867. I was happy to take part in commemorating that milestone with many other northerners at C.A. Nesbitt Arena in Thompson, and we all enjoyed the cultural dancers, drums and a variety of ethnic foods. Thanks to the performers, the City of Thompson and all the sponsors and volunteers for making it a very special Canada Day, followed up with spectacular fireworks in the evening.

It was also my pleasure to commemorate Canada 150 at the Heritage North Museum, where board members dedicated their art-viewing gallery in memory of Hazel Hopkins. In 1989, Hopkins and Doreen Lindquist were some of the original volunteers with the museum in Thompson, and Lindquist remains on the board today. It was their

MLA Report kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Kelly Bindle unwavering passion for Northern Manitoba and its people that helped create the museum and make it the attraction it has become.

As an invited dignitary, it was also my pleasure to attend the Thompson Christian Council service held outdoors last weekend at MacLean Park, where various parishes in Thompson gathered for music, singing and prayers. It was a beautiful day as so many northerners came together, and I want to thank Pastor Dan Murphy for inviting me. We wish him and his family all the best as they settle into their new home in Winnipeg.

Congratulations to management and staff at Assiniboine Credit Union in Thompson for recently receiving the 2017 National Credit Union Award for Social Responsibility. They were chosen for their environmental leadership through the Eco-Excellence Program, which has helped Assiniboine reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 56 per cent since 2012. They are an exceptional example of how a credit union can demonstrate leadership by using financial services for positive environmental outcomes, in Northern Manitoba and throughout our province.

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Gillam hosts Canada Games torch relay on Canada Day Canada Day in Gillam was about more than just celebrating the country’s birthday, as that was also the date when the Canada Games torch relay passed through the most northerly city on its route to Winnipeg for the official opening of the game on July 26.

Thirteen people carried the Roly McLenahan Torch through the streets of Gillam, beginning at the Gillam ball diamond, where Fox Lake Cree Nation elders led the event off with a prayer before local coach and volunteer Dawn Tulk, who has represented Canada on numerous occasions with the Canadian national ball hockey team, carried it on the first leg.

The torch was also carried

by Sheila Dick, Winston Beardy, Betty Anne Wilkinson, former Fox Lake Cree Nation chief Michael Lawrenchuk, Raymond Gwsnoski, Adam Glover, Janet Gauthier, Chris Steeves and Andrew Greaves, with carriers representing a variety of

local organizations, including the Brownies and Girl Guides, the Gillam RCMP detachment, Gillam’s mayor and council, the Fox Lake Cree Nation chief and council and the Fox Lake Cree Nation elders.

The Gillam leg of the torch relay concluded with a community barbecue attended

by Gillam deputy mayor John McDonald, Fox Lake Cree Nation Chief Walter Spence and councillors Sophie Lockhart and Shawna Henderson. Canada Games 2017 president and CEO Jeff Hnatiuk represented the host society and co-hosts at the barbecue.

The torch continued its journey in Thompson July 6, with torchbearers taking turns carrying it along a route from the Manitoba Hydro office to MacLean Park by City Hall.

The torch’s trip to Winnipeg began with the official lighting ceremony in Ottawa June 6. Indigenous elders and grandmothers infused the relay with the spirit of

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Manitoba Hydro Thirteen people carried the Roly McLenahan Torch through the streets of Gillam on July 1 as the 2017 Canada Games torch relay made its fourth stop on a tour of Manitoba on the way to Winnipeg. The torch relay was in Thompson July 6. the Sacred Fire June 21 during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Winnipeg. The torch relay had already been through Steinbach, Kenora, Ontario and Morden before reaching

Gillam. After the Thompson leg, it will continue on to The Pas and OCN July 10 and then through Dauphin, Gimil, Brandon, Sagkeeng First Nation and Great Falls.

The last leg of the relay will

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be a journey through central Winnipeg to Manitoba Hydro Place on July 26 before the lighting of the cauldron at Bell MTS Place.

The 2017 Canada Summer Games, held in the 50th

anniversary year of the first Canada Games, will be held July 28 to Aug. 13 and include 16 sports, 250 events, more than 4,000 athletes and coaches as well as 20,000 visitors.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect of the following matter: AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF GILLAM ZONING BY-LAW 732.2014 LOCATION OF HEARING: Town of Gillam Council Chambers 323 Railway Avenue Gillam, Manitoba

The Boys & Girls Club of Thompson threw a party on Thursday, June 29 to celebrate Canada Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day and the end of the school year. The event featured face painting, music, food, a safety demonstration and an indoor bouncy castle.

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Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson Lynn Watkins (left) and Carmen Ho (right) from the Northern Regional Health Authority perform a safety demonstration at the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson on June 29.

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Despite the weather, the 70th shone!

There are many emotions that surface when a person returns home after being away a while … joy, surprise and thankfulness are a few of the more common. However, feeling overwhelmed, gratitude and serenity are not far from that exterior.

Emotions ran the gamut for most during Snow Lake’s 70th anniversary celebrations and although there wasn’t much in the way of cooperation from the weather, it seemed a minor inconvenience to the hundreds of people who wanted nothing more than to reminisce with childhood friends and hometown neighbours.

The four-day celebration kicked off June 29 with a massive street party, which closed Main Street to vehicles and left dancing shoes and table hopping as the only modes of transportation. The local Legion and Snow Lake Motor Inn opened the doors on their buildings and their coolers, while hundreds milled about on the street in front, as well as within the confines, of the two establishments. When the clouds opened and the all-

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The following day, attendees took up where they left off during a large pancake breakfast in the Motor Inn and a continental affair across the street at the Legion.

The weather was slightly more cooperative and the mixed golf tournament managed to take place on a very soggy golf course.

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Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Brothers and former schoolmates – from left to right, Wade Baumgartner, Roy Baumgartner, Phil Guspodarchuk, Dale Baumgartner and Sam Guspodarchuk – meet at the Snow Lake Motor Inn during Snow Lake’s 70th anniversary celebration.

Museum and school tours took place in the afternoon all with fond remembrances and to rave reviews. As well, in the afternoon, there was a “History of Mines” presentation by Dave Koop in the SLMI. Koopy played to a full house that proved to be a very appreciative audience!

A “Princess and Superhero” Dance was held for the younger set, also in the afternoon. This was basically a gathering that had youngsters dress as their favorite superhero or princess and mingle with one another. There were prizes, a draw and no doubt a hall full of cuteness.

The day wound down with a well-attended car show on Main Street.

After the show’s prize money was handed out, folks went home to get gussied up for the Canada Day social.

Held in the Wilfred T. Lipton Arena, the social was an amazing event.

Never has a place been so full of memories and mementoes. If people weren’t comparing stories about the sweaters in the rotunda and the photos on the walls, they were recounting their last skate down the storied surface of the ol’ Wilfred T. It was not only an event to recall the past; many new memories were spawned during the five-hour affair. One person was overheard stating that it was just like speed dating. Getting and passing on facts to one person, then moving on to the next. Only a good night’s

sleep relieved the smiles from this gathering.

Canada Day began as it normally does … only a lot wetter! There was the pancake breakfast at the Senior Centre and some continental cuisine down the street at the Legion. Before folks knew it, the blare of rescue vehicles announced the commencement of the parade. Floats of every size and description lined the route and no less than five Mounties in red serge and the Legion Colour Party led those who took part. A beach that was underwater the day before wasn’t conducive to the normal activities, but a number of events were able to take place nonetheless.

As is always the case, the beer gardens and food both were a focal point.

After a mini-triathlon for the teenage crowd, some folks gathered at the Motor Inn for finger food and a live band.

The fireworks marking our country’s 150th, as well as our 70th, began at midnight and held the area spellbound for close to a half hour … they were beyond compare and people were still talking about them as I write this.

Sunday quite appropriately brought some sun, and the Ladybug Garden’s pancake breakfast was buzzing with early risers.

Some people headed from there to the church service at the beach, while others headed up to the golf course for the Northstars’ 40th anniversary golf tournament. While

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participants were hitting “best ball’” down the fairways, Former mayor and businessman Dave Baird held court in the clubroom. He entertained everyone with tales of old until participants got in their round.

From noon till shortly after five the skies were buzzing with Gogal Air’s choppers. They took off and landed every 10 or so minutes touring people around the area sights … it was one of the more popular events of the gathering.

There was an open house at the Anglican United Church, a 50th anniversary for longtime residents Glen and Dianna Bartley, and pontoon boat tours of the lake

our town was named for prior to the culminating occasion of the weekend – a beef on a bun supper followed by a concert by Sierra Noble. The arena was once again packed and the meal and show were thoroughly enjoyed.

Prior to everyone lining up for supper, there was a question put forward from the stage, by Snow Lake’s Mayor Kim Stephen. Do we want to do it again at 75 years or at 80? It was hard to tell what the crowd favoured, but one thing’s for sure … Penny and Peter Roberts earned the right to sit back and enjoy the next one, because the 70th certainly wouldn’t have flown without their hard work and organizing!

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UCN students in Pukatawagan write and publish books on local topics Students in the community economic development (CED) program at University College of the North’s Mathias Colomb Regional Centre in Pukatawagan completed the first year of their studies by writing and publishing books on a variety of local topics.

Printed proof copies of the 11 books, most of which are available in either print or e-book formats, arrived in midJune and the publications cover subjects like the Missinippi Canoe Challenge, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (MCCN) runner Travis Dumas and snowshoeing, as well as painters and the community’s saw mill, among others.

The project was designed by community

economic developmen t instructor Janice Seto as an experiential learning assignment across disciplines including business communications, math, marketing and community development.

“We are not waiting ‘til graduation to do CED in Pukatawagan, we are doing CED from day one,” said Seto in a press release. “Each student wrote about Pukatawagan using Amazon Createspace and their own ISBN.” By raising the profile of UCN in the community, projects like this and others give the youth of Pukatawagan an idea of what they can accomplish without leaving town.

“Sakastew School students see UCN as a place to further their education and make a positive im-

pact on their community,” Seto says.

Book writing and publishing on local topics will continue over the next two years of the CED program.

“We have bilingual Cree-English books, fiction and non-fiction in progress for publication in fall 2017,” set says.

“Our vision is for all Cree language teachers having access to class sets of bilingual books in schools, faculties of education and libraries throughout the province.”

“The day Cree parents and children can read these books to each other in Cree and English, we have a better chance to communicate our culture across generations,” says UCN MCCN/Pukatawagan regional co-ordinator Ralph Caribou.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of University College of the North UCN Pukatawagan community economic development program students who wrote and published their own books include, from left to right, “Summer Games of Pukatawagan” author Tommy-Lee Sinclair, “Local Saw Mill” author Roxanne Linklater, “Painters of Pukatawagan” author Sharona Caribou, “Art of Snowshoeing” author Dhedra Dumas and “Netting the Wild” author Pascal Bighetty.

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Thank you Thompson and Northern Manitoba This is a letter I thought I would never write because I intended to live at Paint Lake until I was carried out; however, life has a way of changing our plans. Last year I was facing the possibility that I might well be carried out and I recognized that being closer to family was, is, more important than living in a place of unparalleled beauty, even with all the good friends I have made since 1995 in Thompson and area. So I have moved to be closer to family. Until I ďŹ nd a house, I am very close to family and thankful that my sister has a spare bedroom!

So this is my thank you letter to Thompson and Northern Manitoba. My years amongst you are precious to me and unforgettable. Thank you ďŹ rst to the people of St. John’s United Church who offered me a job back in 1995: a job, friendship, understanding when my family faced challenges and health problems became serious, and so many other things. Thank you to the people of Advent Lutheran Church who helped my career in congregational ministry end on the high note of developing an ecumenical shared ministry. From the start of my ministry at the Six Nations Reserve and New Credit of the Mississaugas Reserve in southern Ontario people had been asking why the churches were so divided.

The development of the Lutheran-United Church of Thompson by the people of St. John’s and Advent is part of a huge movement of working together and brings hope that perhaps one day the Christian community will actually be able to set aside differences that get in the way of doing the work Jesus invites us to do.

I want to thank the people on the street who trusted me with parts of their lives and who offered me many blessings on days when I was grumpy. You have a special way of smiling a bit and turning the

tables that is a real gift to others. When someone shouted out to me, “Bless you,� there was no way I could be grumpy any more.

It makes me smile and lifts my heart to remember this.

My prayer is that I was as much a blessing to you as you have been to me.

Take care of yourselves and trustfully walk the path God lays before you knowing that with God’s support you can get through.

There were many special times spent with the people of the north: Oxford House, Nelson House, Norway House, Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, Snow Lake, Wabowden, Flin Flon and The Pas. It seemed to me that a helicopter would have been more useful than a car. And I think now that I can drive on any kind of so-called road anywhere in the world.

One of the things I will miss most is my truck, the rusty, muddy, Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.7 Hemi engine and more new tires than I have ever had to buy for any other vehicle in my life (thank you, Wuskwatm Road). Driving that truck got me over my fear of semi-rigs, introduced me to the joys of more power than I would ever need, and gave me attitude! Well, I guess I already had attitude but now I could drive it! But I won’t need it here where the roads twist and turn nearly every 200 feet and I likely won’t be hauling trees around anymore although I did bring my chainsaw with me just in case I ďŹ nd one that needs to be cut down. Guess then I’ll have to borrow a truck.

So this is it. You will all be in my heart and prayers as the years pass and I am a different person because of all that you have shared with me.

God bless you all, keep you, and be gracious to you.

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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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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

www.nrha.ca

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We currently have an opening for an experienced Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Mechanic In our new shop located in Virden MB.

TIE Holdings Inc. is looking for seasoned

MILLWRIGHTS / INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS to join our growing team.

Competitive wages and good team environment.

Please submit resume to FAX: 204-677-1102 EMAIL: doug@edamechanical.com or in person at 25 Severn Cres. or call 204-778-6171 to inquire.

We are looking for a team player who has the mechanical skills and qualifications to service, repair and inspect trucks and trailers as well as strong organizational and time management skills. Wage is negotiable, based upon experience. Position includes health benefits.

If you would like to be considered for this role, send resumes to virdentrucktrailer@hotmail. com or fax to (204) 748-6890. For more information call (204) 764-0031.

career you can build on a

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Ltd., a leading supplier of building materials & construction products, is currently accepting applications for the position of Contractor Salesperson in our Thompson location.

Buus Construction is looking to fill 4 positions starting mid-July.

Only those experienced in the Sewer & Water industry need apply.

Horizontal Directional Driller – Experience required Pipelayer – Sewer & Water – Experience required Pipelayers Helper – Topman – Minimal experience required Laborer Working Conditions

Contractor Salesperson – Thompson Branch

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Reporting to the Store Manager, the Contract Salesperson is responsible for volume sales to our contractor & retail customer base. Responsible for the entire sales process, providing professional customer service, coordination of stock & pursuing sales leads. The Contract Salesperson is a key part of the overall store function & thus a close working relationship with all departments is essential.

• • •

Must be able to work independently and within a team environment Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Wage is negotiable & dependent upon experience Further qualifications and experience will be discussed upon contact

We are looking for individuals who have great organization & time management skills, works well independently & in a team environment & values professional customer service.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume with cover letter, in confidence to:

Apply with resume by email only to johnbuus@buusconstruction.com

McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Attn: Store Manager – Dave Krobel 44 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Fax: (204) 778-8640 Email: dkrobel@mcmunnandyates.com We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR TOURISM NORTH MANITOBA ONE YEAR – CONTRACT Tourism North is a not for profit tourism development organization in Northern Manitoba. Tourism North promotes tourism in the region and is a liaison between northern Manitoba and Travel Manitoba.

The Position: You have a passion and understanding of social media and community building. You thrive on discovering new trends in the digital space and embrace innovation. You understand the importance of brand, voice, reputation management and aim for excellence in communications with an engaging online persona. You are experienced with web content management and with tracking and analysing metrics that are part of the results reporting of your social media activities. You are independent and self- motivated to perform the requirements of the task at hand.

Qualifications: • 1 - 2 year’s experience in a professional environment or internship experience • Post-secondary degree/diploma in a communications-related field (including journalism, social media, marketing, PR/Social PR) preferred.

• Active user accounts on most social media platforms • Self-starting attitude and an understanding of how and when to be proactive • Strong writing skills with understanding of brand messaging and tone • Willingness to travel with in the region.

• Drivers Licence Other Assets: • Basic graphic design and image editing skills for Web (Gimp or Photoshop) • Experience with content management systems (WordPress or similar) • Understanding of SEO principles and best practices • Experience with data analysis in Google Analytics Facebook How to Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Laura Finlay lfinlay@northcentraldevelopment.ca, or mail to Tourism North, c/o Community Futures North Central Development, PO Box 1208, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 1P1, no later than July 14, 2017

TITLE: HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE NURSE – RN/BN (Full Time/Permanent Job Summary: The Nisichawayasihk First Nation is seeking a Home & Community Care Nurse. Working within the context of a client & family centered health care delivery model; based on a philosophy of self-care management and in accordance with the vision and values of the Family and Community Wellness Centre Inc. and in accordance with CRNM Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics and Manitoba Health. The nurse will comply with the practice standards, service delivery plans, delivery and evaluation of the care needs of acutely, chronically and terminally ill clients in the community settings, initiating referrals to other professionals or agencies where required.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of acute and chronic disease management in First • Nations Communities • Advanced nursing assessment and care plan maintenance skills • Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community settings • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team • Ability to prioritize needs and organize work to accomplish workload • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, ability to speak Cree would be an asset Qualifications: • Active Registration with College of Registered Nurses.

Two years’ experience as a Home Care Nurse or an equivalent • combination of training, education and experience.

• Knowledgeable of community based programming and First Nations culture, traditions & values.

Valid Driver’s License, BLS/CPR & satisfactory criminal records • check & child abuse registry check.

• Wound Care Certification would be considered an asset • Foot Care Certification would be considered an asset If you are a resident of Thompson transportation is provided daily to and from Nelson House. Hours of operation are Mon – Fri 0830 – 1600 SALARY RANGE:

70,201 – 77,008

CLOSING DATE:

4:30 pm July 20th, 2017

Announcer Operator (English Services) Location: Thompson, Manitoba What it’s like working at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we’re all about creating content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms and from coast to coast to coast. Want to be part of all this, and think you have the ability and drive to keep pace with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Then we hope you’ll consider this posting, check out our job-listings, and explore the possibilities of working with us. Whether it be in front of the camera, on mic, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making the connections and telling the stories that are important to Canadians.

This is your chance to join CBC in Thompson, Manitoba as our next radio host. Are you passionate about everything that makes Northern Manitoba what it is - its people and its communities, its culture and its sports, its politics and its business? Are you deeply connected to Indigenous and diverse communities and their stories? Are you confident and fluent with digital platforms and social media? If you’re nodding your head, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Please note that this is a one year, full time contract.

Some of the traits that make you the right person for this role: • You are passionate about Manitoba’s North.

• You have a deep understanding of Thompson and Northern Manitoban Communities as well as a strong knowledge of the Indigenous and/or visible minority communities.

• Have a proven journalistic track record.

• Have a warm and confident on-air presence.

• A strong interviewer in a live format.

• You’re a critical thinker.

• You’re a creative storyteller.

• Ability to generate original and innovative material.

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.

• Work effectively under pressure and respond to deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong understanding of the news world, an ability to work a variety of shifts and overtime is critical.

• Ideally, these traits are underpinned with a journalism degree (or equivalent) and/or five years of comparable/relevant experience.

Please include in your application an online link to your demo.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Talent and Diversity section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

If this sounds interesting, please apply online! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=THO00011&lang=en https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=THO00011&lang=fr

Submit All Applications to: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB. R0B 1A0 Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351

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

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

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12th-annual Million Dollar Hole-inOne currently underway

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The qualifying rounds for the 2017 Million Dollar Hole-in-One competition are taking place at Centennial Park until July 8.

While participants won’t get a shot at winning $1 million until the finals, which take place at the Thompson Golf Club on the evening of July 8, they still have a chance to win a collection of other prizes in the meantime.

Thanks to a number of local sponsors such as Sears, Rick’s Marine, and 102.9 CHTM, whoever drives their ball closest to the hole each day could be walking home with prizes including an exercise bike, a Polaris generator or a Hover Quest robot vacuum.

The 10 closest shots per day qualify for the semifinals at the Thompson Golf Club on Saturday. Semifinalists get three shots each and the three closest shots will move on to the final for one shot at a hole-in-one and the $1 million prize.

All the proceeds for this year’s competition go to the Rotary Club of Thompson for any of their special projects and to the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games, which will be held in Thompson next March.

Ron Mymko takes aim during the first day of the 2017 Million Dollar Hole-in-One competition on July 4.

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson

Nobel Prize winner will speak at Churchill Northern Studies Centre 40th-anniversary gala in August

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A benefit gala featuring cocktails, dinner and a Nobel Prize-winning keynote speaker will be held Aug. 25 in Churchill to celebrate 40 years of subarctic research and education at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC).

Sheila Watt-Cloutier will discuss the changing climate and the future of research following cocktails and a famed CNSC dinner.

The evening will also include the presentation of the inaugural CNSC award and a musical performance

by Elliot BROOD, one of the premier acts in Canadian

roots music.

“There is much to celebrate,” said CNSC executive director Grant MacNeil. “We’ve been supporting research and education in the Churchill region since 1976, and we are excited to welcome everyone to the centre to commemorate this significant event. Events like this give everyone an opportunity to reflect on the past accomplishments of the centre and celebrate the organization’s bright future, which is now more important than ever.”

An open house for com-

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munity members of all ages will be held at the CNSC Aug. 27.

An independent, nonprofit research and education facility 23 kilometres east of Churchill, the CNSC provides accommodations, meals, equipment rentals and logistical support to scientific researchers investigating various topics of interest to northern science as well as facilitating educational programming ranging from general interest courses for the visiting public to university credit courses for post-secondary students.

Due to the King Miner holiday our deadlines have changed.

For the July 19th edition of the Thompson Citizen, all ad materials must be received no later than Thursday, July 13 at 3:00 pm.