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Mountie being tried for manslaughter says he shot driver after chase through Thompson because he was fighting for his life

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMSONCITIZEN.NET

RCMP Const. Abram Letkeman, on trial in Thompson for manslaughter and other charges in the fatal November 2015 shooting of 39-year-old Steven Campbell, took the stand in his own defence June 26, testifying that he thought he was going to die when he opened fire.

Letkeman does not dispute that he fired the shots that killed Campbell but says that the Jeep Campbell was driving had accelerated towards him and run over his foot as he crossed in front of it trying to get to the driver’s side door and arrest Campbell.

“I was terrified,” Letkeman said as he tried to control his emotions. “I believed that he was going to drive over me and that he would kill me.”

Letkeman said he fired two shots “as fast as I could” and then paused, before letting loose a second volley. “I began to fire at the vehicle.”

He shot Campbell at least nine times, three bullets going through the windshield on the driver’s side and the rest through the driver’s side window before and after he said the vehicle ran over his foot and he eventually lost his balance and fell.

Under cross-examination, Letkeman admitted that by the time he stopped firing,

the left side of the trail. At that point, Letkeman got out of his vehicle and crossed in front of the Jeep on foot with his gun drawn, saying that he heard the engine revving and saw the vehicle coming toward him from about four to six feet away before opening fire.

Letkeman admitted that he did not inform the dispatcher that he had hit the vehicle he was chasing at the intersection of Deerwood and Caribou and that it wasn’t until the third time that he was asked if he was pursuing it that he responded “10-4” to indicate that he was. He also testified during cross-examination that he had not asked for backup until after he had shot Campbell but that he was aware that other officers were on the way to the scene. Asked if it would have been better to not exit his vehicle and attempt to arrest Campbell but to wait for other officers to arrive, Letkeman said that would have been a good option.

“It would have been safer for me in that moment,” Letkeman said.

Letkeman’s trial is expected to wrap up June 27 with one more witness possibly testifying followed by the Crown and defence closing arguments. A verdict will not likely be pronounced until later in the summer.

Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham RCMP Const. Abram Letkeman intentionally hit the vehicle Steven Campbell was driving at the intersection of Caribou Road and Deerwood Drive near the beginning of a Nov. 21, 2015 pursuit that ended with him shooting and killing Campbell on an ATV trail to the south of Princeton Drive. he was beside the Jeep on Cree Road. He was in the decision to hit the rear of Radio transcripts show Grand Cherokee Campbell RCMP detachment parking the Jeep and spin it around. that Letkeman observed was driving and that no lot at the time and said that Campbell did not stop, but the Jeep fishtailing back and other part of the vehicle hit the Jeep fishtailed back and proceeded east to Cree Road forth and predicted that the him. He also said he could forth after taking the turn and then south past Thomp- driver would lose control have made different choices too fast, then spun out and son Drive, left onto Elder before the vehicle ended at various points during his ended up facing the wrong Avenue and then right onto up with its front end in the pursuit of Campbell, which direction in the southbound Centennial Drive, looping bush on the right side of the began near the Mystery lane. When he approached it around before taking two ATV trail. Letkeman said Lake Hotel. in his patrol car, the driver rights to end up heading he tried to drive behind the “I know that I didn’t act went into the Mystery Lake east on Thompson Drive. Jeep to box it in and prevent perfectly,” Letkeman said. Hotel parking lot and around Letkeman chased Campbell it from backing up, but that The pursuit began when the hotel towards Trappers’ as he drove past Mystery it started reversing as he apLetkeman, having returned Tavern before driving out Lake Road and then turned proached it and ended up in to the detachment to help of the parking lot over right onto Princeton Drive, his path, at which point he lodge prisoners after a bar the curb and onto Caribou going through a gate at a t-boned it near the back of fight at Trappers’ Tavern, Road. When Campbell was construction site and onto the rear passenger door. The saw the Jeep turn off Sel- turning right onto Deerwood an ATV trail heading toward impact spun the Jeep around kirk Avenue to head south Drive, Letkeman made the the road that leads to Vale. and it backed up towards

RCMP officer on trial for manslaughter made ‘tactically disastrous’ decision when he got out of vehicle the Independent Investiga- intervention. tic. Asked if knowing that tion Unit of Manitoba (IIU), The second use of force, the second collision was acNickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham A use of force expert which investigates actions of when Letkeman hit the pas- cidental would change his Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. called by the Crown in the on- and off-duty police offi- senger side of the Grand assessment of it, Butler said manslaughter trial of RCMP cers in the province, to have ana- Cherokee with the bumper would.

Hesafe alsothing gave swallow when people say

BY IAN GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write things that you ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ that was itnot a very Const. Abram Letkeman, lyze this incident provide his patrol car, was not cononly atabout EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and testimony to figure out. It’s and pretty clear of to do but Ithat jumped it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar who killed she’s Steven Campbell opinion the Letkeman’s sistent RCMPthem training per cent of was shotsexciting fired in should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it Though now written an when I getifthrough.”

I need with to capture for 30 thought that in November 2015, said that actions and use of force were or policy if it was intentional, officer-involved shootings a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would Letkeman’s decision to get consistent policy said. target, that police ces growing up in Churchill, her book, with titledRCMP Whispers in Butler because they will be lost if hit theytheir started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchout of his car and cross of in and training.

Opening fire on Campbell officers are Itrained to ‘Holy shoot choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat.

Addictions Foundation the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and realized, front of the vehicle he had Butler’s report concluded when he was on foot in front until a threat is no longer Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I been pursing was asaid violation thestoryteller vehicle was consist- lethal and that someone in simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the Letkeman’s first use of of Gisele deMeulles writ- that a couple of reasons. as a herself. on a bomb.’” of standard enforcement – when the Jeep ent“Iwith and front of a vehicle four tothat six spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though ing wasn’t law something she force “I just sortheofhitthought, hadRCMP such atraining varied hisAnother thing tactics.

Cherokee if ILetkeman he spurred feet away her would always thought she would Grand you know what, Campbell this his- policy tory and would tell felt people onhave wasabout the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and from behind at was at risk serious injury to get out of I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson do.“You always want to was tory, driving this stuff that’s in my hard times facing Churchill stories andof they would go, half-a-second leave an out,” said the Intersection Caribou death. way it was physically “In yourself my youth I never ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, its head, it’s going of to be gone or since theifHudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go Chrisgood Butler, who spentshe 28 Road andwrite Deerwood Drive Under to move.operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the felt at writing,” if I don’t it down,” she ‘Yeah it’scross-examinaton, true.’ They’d go, possible way suspended years as a member of the in an attempt to spin it and Butler agreed that the RCButler was the wit- I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam lastlast spring.

Calgary Police Service and immobilize – wasdonot pursuitgot policy the ness and feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an to Thompson to get into ing to get it him if I don’t it MP’s you? You’ve to be at really “Itcalled usedbytothebeCrown a really now provides consultation with RCMP fatal Letkeman’s trial,community which also in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so the school of social work, consistent and it’s something I’ve al- time old.’ I of wasCampbell’s like, ‘No, actually thriving large and training use to of write force training and policy because did before not specificcharges for criminal at that pointon I had ways wanted my mom to shooting I did all that I was includes and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” anduniversity other topics through his it prohibit a police negligence causing death and think the people of Churchfor and realized, do.had My uncontrollable mom’s an elder outand ally 27,’ and they using went ‘What?’” to such a small population Now that she’s got company Protection the she’s potential to vehicle to back, immobilize a injury and dangerous ‘Holy, I’mRaptor not bad at this, comes she’s anand artist, got so now,” deMeulles says.oper- ill really want to thrive. one book under her belt, Looking some of & Safety Services.

Since cause injury and bethe vehicle being pursued.

He ation of a motor vehicle caus- They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try right?’

I certainly developed many serious wonderful stories those experiences are things Though she’s not there Campbell hadinalready fled offence of impaired driving agreednot thatdoboxing harm, is scheduled a lot of skill university cause she always tells her also she might again.in a ing anybodily longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. after came an attempted trafficwith stop did not warrant level of an acceptable tac- to June 27. family if someone came to you and and out of there stories at Parksthat Canada in vehicle “I didissome pretty bizarre herconclude sister and other “I have another book in and being intentionally

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I don’t tend donewas it and I thought, doing.” with twice a tactical error.Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to history is gone?’”

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Council approves executive staff wage increase and Norplex Pool feasibility study June 24 meeting last before summer schedule with monthly meetings takes effect until September

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson city council greenlit a pair of important resolutions during their June 24 meeting, the last before the summer schedule is in effect.

Councillors voted unanimously to award an $80,010 contract to KGS Group for a feasibility study on the Norplex Pool building to see whether or not the city should build a new facility or fix the existing one.

Council shut down Norplex Pool Feb. 13 after an engineering review discovered serious structural and electrical problems in the building.

While there has been a lot of talk about the right way to proceed, especially with the formation of a new ad-hoc pool committee, director of development services Harkamaljeet Singh Gill wrote in a memo to council that KGS Group will perform all the necessary tests required to determine whether the building is safe or not.

These consultants will also provide the city with estimates of how much it will cost to retrofit the facility for other uses if upgrades are not an option.

Gill told the Nickel Belt News that they hope to get this feasibility study back from KGS Group by Aug. 31.

Council was a little more divided on approving a 1.5 per cent wage increase for their executive staff for the upcoming year, which passed by a 5-3 margin.

Coun. Brian Lundmark was not present for Monday’s meeting and did not vote.

In a memo to council, city manager Anthony McInnis wrote that this is an annual resolution that mirrors the increases unionized city employees negotiated in their collective bargaining agreements.

Coun. Jeff Fountain was one of the most vocal opponents of this resolution, saying he cannot support an “across the board” wage increase when the city is facing financial challenges with massive job losses at Vale and a diminished grantin-lieu agreement.

“I’ve agonized over it since we discussed it originally when we went into budget deliberations,” he said. “It’s hard to tell people that you work with, respect and know are working hard that you don’t support a

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Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson From left to right, councillors Duncan Wong and Jeff Fountain voted against giving the city’s executive staff a 1.5 per cent wage increase during Monday’s regular meeting. Meanwhile, Coun. Earl Colbourne and deputy mayor Kathy Valentino were in favour of this resolution. raise for them, but I don’t think the timing is right.”

In a June 24 post on his “Community First” Facebook account, Fountain wrote that he is in favour of incremental increases that are tied to individual performance reviews.

Coun. Duncan Wong echoed Fountain’s objections during Monday’s meeting, adding that he has

an especially hard time supporting this resolution due to the increased property taxes in the ciy’s 2019-20 budget.

Coun. Judy Kolada also voted against this resolution, as she did last year when council approved a 1.25 per cent salary increase for executive staff for the year ending this June 30.

However, the rest of council did not see it this

way, with Coun. Earl Colbourne saying these 20 city employees, who serve as executive assistants and the heads of various departments, all work very hard and deserve a raise.

“It is ludicrous to not approve it, because they do such a good job,” he said.

“What would we do without them?”

Deputy mayor Kathy

Valentino repeated her comments from last year’s discussion on the topic, saying that this salary increase, which is less than $20,000 in total, has already been accounted for in this year’s budget.

The next Thompson city council meeting is July 15, with the following get-together falling on Aug. 12.

School district will spend nearly $500,000 on maintenance and infrastructure projects this summer

204-677-2020 MORTGAGE SALE The land and building known as 31 Rankin Crescent, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in certificate of Title No. 2468142/3, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on July 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Wayne Hall Auctions, 31 Elk Bay, Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a one storey dwelling approximately 1,040 square feet, with living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full finished basement, double detached garage on a lot with frontage approximately 60 feet.

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TERMS OF SALE A deposit of $20,000.00 by way of cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view at the Auctioneer’s address above prior to the auction.

The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $206,000.00 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 19th day of June, 2019 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale.

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Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson From left to right, School District of Mystery Lake school board trustees Lindsay Anderson, Guido Oliveira and Don Macdonald were on hand for their final meeting of the 2018-19 school year on June 25.

At R.D. Parker Collegiate, the dis- School classrooms will receive new

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET trcit will perform air duct cleaning in flooring.

During the School District of Mys- the Trojan gymnasium and Letkemann The district is also finalizing work tery Lake’s (SDML) June 25 board of Theatre, replace the floors in the Grade on an asphalt basketball play area betrustees meeting, their final get-togeth- 12 hallway, repair the staircase in the hind École Riverside School and a er of the school year, secretary-treas- forum and install a new light pillar sidewalk in front of Deerwood School. urer Kelly Knott revealed that the at the dropoff loop at the front of the Westwood School is also receiving district will invest $496,000 into the school. new LED lights for their multipurpose community throughout the remaining Wapanohk Community Schools will room and main office along with some summer months. see an expansion of the parking lot landscaping on the north side of the In a follow-up email to the Nickel and installation of a new metal mesh building.

Belt News, Knott outlined what these fence around its perimeter.

The next SDML board of trustees various maintenance and infrastructure Juniper School will receive new meeting is Sept. 10 at the School projects will look like at the SDML’s LED lighting in their gymnasium and Board office at 408 Thompson Drive various schools. several classrooms. Four Burntwood North.

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Scouts bolster Boreal Discovery Centre treeline

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Boreal Discovery Centre Thompson Scouts leader Dan Connor and his son Riley planted approximately 20 spruce tree seedlings at the Boreal Discovery Centre June 12. As they grow and mature, these trees will add to the natural forested area and provide a perimeter treeline on the east side of the property

Leaf Rapids RCMP investigate death of 21-year-old male

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Leaf Rapids RCMP are investigating the death of a 21-year-old man found in the water June 21.

RCMP responded to a report of a body in the water at Turnbull Lake Beach, just south of Leaf Rapids around 4:15 p.m. last Friday.

An autopsy has been conducted and the results are pending.

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Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont was in Thompson June 21-22 to take part in National Indigenous Peoples Day and Nickel Days festivities. He says his party is in a better position heading into the September provincial election than it has been for a generation and he is confident the Liberals can add to their current complement of four seats in the legislature.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald Lamont said during a June 21 visit to Thompson that he was confident his party can improve on their current complement of four MLAs in the Sept. 10 provincial election.

“I’m certain we will build on that,” he said. “Ultimately we have to run for government. It’s not impossible that we form government.

Many different things that have changed. The political landscape just isn’t what it was. The population has changed, the electoral map has changed so there are about at least a dozen seats across Manitoba, I think, that have no incumbent.

We’re stronger than we’ve been in a generation in terms of fundraising, experience, existing seats and we have a very unpopular

premier. These all line up.

It’s a huge opportunity for us and we’re doing everything we can to make the most of it.”

Although the party has only 12 nominated candidates so far and doesn’t have one in Thompson as of yet, the Liberals say they will field candidates in all of Manitoba’s electoral divisions.

One of Lamont’s big ideas for the province is to create a Manitoba police service to take over policing services currently contracted out by municipalities to the RCMP, which would include specialized units to deal with border issues, drugs and gangs, human trafficking and white-collar crime.

“I know that crime’s a major issue in Thompson as it is in Winnipeg,” said Lamont. “Basically we need a provincewide response to

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these issues because Manitoba has been a crime hotspot for too long and part of it is that we are actually under-policed, that there are entire parts of the province where police may be absent or under-resourced so this is a way to make sure that communities everywhere have proper access to policing.”

The proposed Manitoba police service would also work with First Nations.

“There are some really good First Nations band constables and police forces but sometimes they don’t have enough support so it’s to work as partners with them to help either with training or resources and funding to make sure that First Nations can provide their own policing.”

Lamont thinks having a provincial police force could make policing more

nimble and responsive.

“The province would be able to have input directly into police force policy and resources,” he said. “Right now we have to go to Ottawa if we need changes or if there are issues so some of it is about taking back control and providing that policing ourselves.”

The Liberals also say they would provide 25 per cent of cannabis revenues to municipalities, which would assist them with policing costs, and that the key to growing the economy is to invest in core services, not cut or freeze funding to them.

“If you’ve got a lot of debt you have to work your way out of it and what [the government has] been trying to do is cut and they have cut or frozen education, health care and infrastructure when those are

all three pillars of what figure out how do we get makes an economy work,” out ahead of these problems Lamont said. “You have to and start solving them much have good infrastructure, earlier,” he said. “One exwhether it’s for families or ample in health care would whether it’s for businesses be a provincewide diabetes getting their products to strategy. Hundreds of thoumarket. You have to have sands of Manitobans have good education so you diabetes. The complicahave skilled workers and tions from it are incredibly those workers can make expensive. The include the most of their abilities blindness, amputations, and you have to have good heart attacks, stroke and health care so that people we can prevent people from are healthy so your workers getting sicker and we can are healthy. That’s not what prevent them from having we have and the [Progres- to be flown out of the north sive Conservatives] have if we can provide much been making it worse. We better care closer to where need to invest in all these people live, especially with things to make them better.” an issue like diabetes but Lamont also says that with other issues as well. things to need to be done There are a lot of permanent Thompson RCMP differently in Manitoba, crises in Manitoba that cost where situations often a lot of money and we don’t Drug are Tip Line allowed to deteriorate to the take the time out to figure crisis point before efforts out how we’re going to look are made to fix them. for longer-term solutions “What we want to do is instead of short-term fixes.”

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In order I’ve befriended through Imagine going on the I sat down for a talk with when they realize that I and questioned her sanity. sore and seeking a bit of same vacation 39 years in a Rooster, his wife Nancy, and to savor the experience, he the years,” he said. Some don’t actually stutter! On So, bright and early the next nourishment. We stopped row – not because you have one of those friends, Gerard shot Super 8 video of their area acquaintances, such the topic of directions, we morning we headed out on at a place called Leoda’s Pie to ... but because you want Lamontagne, at the Wester’s adventures and in addition as Mark and Darlene Chlan have found that people are the trail ... oh, and we left Shop and outdid any good to watching them often him- and Lane and Susan Boles to. That’s been the case, as Wekusko Falls lot. great about offering them our flip-flops at home. Good we’d accomplished with a self, Rooster showed them have developed into strong well as the yearly ritual, for Rooster and Nancy aren’t up, just not very accurate thing; it was a pretty rugged piece of the best banana to friends back home. “The friendships and he talks with Russ “Rooster” Wester since stay-at-home folks.

Their with them. Trying to find trek. Lots of steep inclines cream pie I’ve ever eaten. next thing you know, people emotion as he recalls giv1980.

He’s made the cyclical home is in Minneapolis the Costco in Kahului (kaa- and lava rock from top to Checking out the trail on are saying, ‘Hey, can I go?’” ing Chlan’s son Timber his journey from his home in and they winter in Texas, who-louie ... see what I did bottom. We hit the summit the internet afterwards, it he explained. Well … the ad- first shave as a little boy and Minnesota, land of 10,000 but they also travel to numthere), we ended up at a (1,600 feet over 2.5 miles) was noted to be challenging ventures were on! Through then seeing him just a day or lakes, to the land of 100,000 erous other places, as wife Target, a Lowes, then a Wal- in two hours. Some people and strenuous hike; recomfor a variety of reasons. Nancy’s books of amazing the years he says they have two prior to our talk. “You Mart before finally pulling continue on down the other mended for people in good However, at the top of his photos confirm. Rooster, 75, traveled here with as many know, what the frosting on into the Costco parking lot. side of the mountain, and physical condition. Hmmm, list is the fact that there is no- is a big man, with a booming as six different families and the cake is?” Rooster asks In this first instalment, I then hitchhike back to their good thing we didn’t read where, other than Wekusko voice, hence the nickname. groups as big as 30 people. rhetorically. “When I saw wanted to mention a hike vehicle. We had a bite to eat, that before we went.

Lake, that he’d rather be in Talking about the first year “Unfortunately most have Timber the other day in his my wife and I took in. We congratulated ourselves on that is uniform (emergency medical passedfinal on, orthing their health the early summer of the year. he came north, Rooster notes One enjoy hiking and had some- making it, and took in the both my wife Leone and I such that they can’t make technician), looking so good, He started this recurrent resthat it was on a whim.

A one recommend the Lahaina panoramic beauty of the have noticed; when walkthe trip,” Rooster said, add- and I think of the changes, pite simply for the fishing, friend had heard of the area Pali Trail to us. It is a steep island before starting back ing the streets or beaches ing that it is a trip he yearns not only through the park, but with each ensuing year, from another acquaintance hike up a mountain filled down the same trail we’d of Kihei (key-hi), everyand plans for yearly.

Nanbut in people, well, it’s been his reasons have changed. and suggested the trip.

“We with power windmills, come up. Just before we one you pass nods and Sure he still loves to fish … used his boat, his vehicle … cy chimes in, “We go to great.” situated between Lahaina did, a young lady in her says hello. I was thinking Some of the changes that but now he returns for the all I did was grab my rod Texas in the winter and he (la-hien-a) and Ma’alaea 20s came up on us from the it was because we were is already making his lists of stick out for him are the friendships he has cultivated and reel,” said Wester.

“We (ma-ah-lee-ah). We didn’t other side of the trail. She all from Canada, but then what he is going to bring up addition of electrical service, over decades.

Last week, stayed in the tenting area and check into it much, other had parked her car 2.5 miles

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than with a couple we’d asked for directions at the

down the other side of the trail, climbed to the top, and

there is the odd aloha in there for good measure.

Nonetheless, it’s not too

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson and the now-unlocked main gate. “They used to lock it every night until a guy had a heart attack and there was trouble getting in and getting him out,” he said. “Then there’s the showers … we used to go over to the lodge and pay for a shower, now they have a beautiful shower facility.”

“One change for sure is that even though the fishing has always been good … the fish have gotten so much bigger,” he adds.

Wester recalls a time when a stringer wouldn’t provide much more than a meal for the crew that came; now it is a chore to find them small enough to keep. He also finds that as the campground becomes better known, it is harder to get a spot for any length of time. “When we first started coming up, we use to pull into Puello Bay (on Wekusko Lake) to fish northerns … we’d be the only boat. The other day there were four or five in there when we pulled up.”

But Rooster sees a silver lining in that as well. “You know when I see all these campers and the place full …

I notice these young kids rid-

ing their bikes through here.

They are our future campers … they’ll be back.”

And it seems so will Rooster and Nancy –­ Rooster says that there is something else that has him hooked on the area… poutine! “I never in my life had that,” he said.

“I’ve had the fries and gravy, but with those curds, oh my God, is that good.” He says he tried it with chicken and bacon just that day and laments that it is a good thing he didn’t find out about it sooner or he wouldn’t have been able to fit in his truck for the drive home.

It seems 40 years is a long time to be doing anything, but making that trek north, without once skipping a beat, is something to be celebrated. I propose that he be acknowledged and honoured for his endurance … perhaps with an honourary citizen award, or a plaque of some sort?

As we close out our discussion, Wester reminisces of fish frys, fireside singa-longs, friendships and the ever popular one that got away, then states with enthusiasm … “We’ll be back!”

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Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent 204-677-2066 reduction that will and cost health-care transfers to residents of northern, agreements inworkforce areas such Indigenous Peoples parliamentary session, our toba communities will stages. and child care, billion over 10 years, Our Manitoba govKelly Bindle Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 our province. rural and remote Mani-deserve as housing, learning moreour than $2 ernment better. early NDP caucus introduced bold will continue lift limits, alter prospects development, Indigenous atManitoba a time when resi204-677-2066 toba communities will We and child care,infrastrucworkforce billionhealth over 10needs years,are and working Our Manitoba govKelly Bindle have presented plans solutions to make lives. people’s and transform This initiatives and dents’ in partnership ernment will continue limits, prospects development, Indigenous at a time when our resi- with Canadians access lives better.

The NDP caucus of to give islift just onealter example ture investments.

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Ottawa, while coneral government policy or been absolutely necessary andmotions transform lives. This initiatives and infrastrucdents’ health needs are tinuing working partnership passed to encourage housing, access to in take action to more than 150 projects in affordable government’s responsibilManitoba’s provinnot well-served byspeak a fed- are which this approach has cial we will the federal carbon tax, is just one example of ture investments.

But our increasing. with Ottawa, while conthewhich buying and production affordable medication our provincial gov- to ity is to represent the best approach, Liberals, who held protect Manitoba’s ineral policy or federal been absolutely necessary up forgovernment them. business tax chan- a town-hall more than projects government’s responsibilManitoba’s provintinuingand to take action of local food, to150 create a na- inwith a universal and public ernment and the federal interests of Manitobans. meeting on terests to make ourto weissues will speak are and the federal carbon tax, health Three key for ges federal healthwhich our provincial itywhen is to program, represent the are best approach, cial Liberals, held province protect Manitoba’s intional suicide action plan,gov-pharmacare priorstronger. government have worked So Manitobans care in who Thompup for them. federal business tax chanernment and the federal interests of Manitobans. a town-hall meeting on terests and to make our and NDP MP Romeo Sa- ity over the richest corpora- ERIC WESTHAVER Flinfederal Flon. health-Oulette. tioning that the group plans Three key issues forevents gesinand government have when Manitobans health care in Thomp- province stronger. ganash introduced the worked his- tionsSoand needed roadmaps areFLIN FLON REMINDER “The weekend that we Other events, including to repaint the Rainbow flag toric bill C-262 that aims to with concrete measures to Flin Flon Pride’s third go- should be doing Pride is a movie night, are sched- crosswalk at Main Street harmonize Canadian laws fight climate change. Our around this August is get- Trout Festival weekend and uled for later in the summer. and Second Avenue this with the United Nations message. On issue after ting closer with a planned we don’t want to take away Pride’s first event of the sea- summer.

Declaration on the Rights issue we are on the side of expansion to the festival from that,” said Oulette. son, a glow party, took place “It’s something that of Indigenous Peoples. everyday Canadians. starting to take shape.

This year’s Flin Flon June 15. we’ve kind of played around This year, the main initia- Pride will be the third in the One new event is sched- with. We’ve floated it at our tive of the Flin Flon Pride city and is shaping up to be uled for the Pride weekend meetings. Now that summer Lamp Vacation committee was to get area the biggest yet, with organ- – a drag show, featuring is getting into full force, we schools on board with Pride izers expanding from two kings, queens and in-be- will be meeting more often.

Bible School celebrations. That has paid days to three and holding tweens both from Flin Flon It’s something that we’ve @ Anglican Church off, with Flin Flon School a number of family events, and from nearby centres.

10 Caribou Road talked about, absolutely,” Division (FFSD) hosting including Pride in the Park “It’s going to be great. I Oulette said.

July 8 - 12, 2019 their first-ever Pride week – an event Oulette said was can’t wait,” Oulette said.

“It’s Flin Flon. We can 9:00 am - Noon from June 24-28. a rousing success last year.

“We’ve got lots of people paint anywhere we want. It “It was our goal this year “We’re going to do a that are wanting to dress up might get a little bit more ** FREE REGISTRATION ** to make that happen. I ap- three-day thing, sticking that live here, but we’ve ‘rainbow-y’ around in the FUN, CRAFTS, GAMES, STORIES, SNACKS proached the [FFSD] school with our family theme, of also reached out to a couple next couple of months.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 - 12. board at the end of April,” course, where we like to people from out of town and There may be a little more Preschool kids to be accompanied by an adult. said Jordana Oulette, Pride keep everybody involved. we’re hoping to get them to colour.”

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! event organizer.

We’re going to do things come up. We’ve got some For Oulette and other or“We got the ball rolling that went over well last talent here. We’ve got some ganizers, the goal is not only and they approved it almost year. We learned from some people who just can’t wait.” to show Flin Flon as an inimmediately.” events that we tried to do.

The last few months have clusive place for LGBTQ+ It is the biggest event for This year, we’re going to do not been all positive for the people, but to provide a Flin Flon Pride during Pride them differently,” she said. Pride movement in Flin positive example for people Month.

The trans march, held for Flon. A Pride-themed mural who may not otherwise be July 2 – August 23 Celebrated every June, the first time last summer, on a rock cut near Hook involved with Pride.

Pride Month comes two will continue for another Lake was vandalized earlier 9 am – 4 pm “I want to leave the town months before Flin Flon’s year, set to take place im- in the spring, with the artists a better place for my nieces NOW CARRIES For kids aged 6 and up main Pride celebrations, mediately after the cere- behind the mural suspecting and nephews. I want them THE THOMPSON CITIZEN which have traditionally monial Pride flag raising at the piece was targeted for its $ to be like, ‘Hey, I can do 145 for 5 day week taken place in August. Ou- Flin Flon City Hall. subject. The piece was soon something,’” Oulette said. & $ NICKEL BELT NEWS 120 for 4 day week lette said the events were “We still have a pretty restored, with an unknown “If you look at our comheld later in the summer to strong trans community in artist later adding extra acmunity, it’s so diverse. We Discovery Camp is an opportunity for provide a big community Flin Flon and we have a few cents to the mural. youngsters aged 6 and up to learn about event in August, because new members who identify Oulette said the Pride have people from all walks the animals, insects, plants, swamps, of scheduling related to the as trans on the committee. committee has looked into of life on there and it’s been trees and traditions of the boreal forest. first-ever Flin Flon Pride We’re absolutely going adding more Pride-themed like that since day one. event and other June-based to keep that going,” said art around Flin Flon, men- That’s another thing with the parade, too. People realCall 204-677-5919 or e-mail ize, ‘Hey, I can just go in borealdc@gmail.com to register. the Pride parade.’ You don’t have to be gay. You can be 110 UCN Dr., PO Box 52 an ally; you can just support Thompson, MB R8N 1M9 love. You can be whatever.

T 204.677.5919 It’s for everybody. I think borealdc@gmail.com the more that we kind of spread our message, the Constituency Office: more people are going to see that.”

Unit 3 – 40 Moak Crescent Oulette can recall her Thompson MB. R8N 2B7 late grandma’s support of NOW CARRIES the Pride movement once 204.677.2066 activists brought it to Flin THE THOMPSON CITIZEN Kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Flon. & NICKEL BELT NEWS “She was atis both parades.

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Nickel Days highlights OBITUARIES DAVID JOHN CARROLL

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Day three of Nickel Days got off to a colourful start with this year’s Lions Club parade, which was superhero themed.

Nickel Days 2019 officially got kicked-off June 20 at 4 p.m. when the midway opened just outside the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

David John Carroll, 72, our beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away on June 15, 2019. He is survived by his children Matthew and Morgan (Joley) and grandchildren, Carter and Jerzie.

David was predeceased by his wife, Marcia, on September 27, 2018.

Dave was a great friend to have and his sense of humour brought many a smile and laughter particularly to his chums who he met with regularly at the Legion.

Dave owned and operated Carroll Aviation at the Thompson Airport for over 25 years. After selling this business he opened Carroll Meats.

Dave supported minor hockey and contributed on a regular basis to the Carroll Aeros team.

In accordance with Dave’s wishes no formal funeral was held. A “Celebration of Life” come and go event was held on June 26 at the Royal Canadian Legion.

“Dad, Grandpa and great friend we will all miss you but are comforted to know that you are looking down on all of us with Marcia at your side. Thank you for the wonderful memories!”

IN LOVING MEMORY GILBERT SHANE CAMPBELL June 18, 1987 – May 24, 2019 A limb has fallen from the family tree I keep hearing a voice that says “Grieve not for me” Remember the best times, the laughter, the song The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you, Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Remember all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we’re together again.

While weather was up and down all weekend, northern resident still got to enjoy Nickel Days until the midway closed at 8 p.m. June 23.

Scott Kennedy tries to get the best time in the steel packing portion of this year’s King Miner competition, which took place June 22 in the Thompson Regional Community Centre’s parking lot. Kennedy would go on to finish first in the steel packing event alongside the crib building and ladder climbing challenges.

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved son Gilbert Shane Campbell.

Gilbert was born June 18, 1987 at the Thompson General Hospital. He is the oldest son of Mary and Norman Campbell Sr. of Wabowden.

Gilbert was raised in Wabowden, Manitoba. He attended M.J.S. School (School was his worst subject), but with encouragement from his family he made it to Grade 10. Gilbert loved to hang out with his family, doing anything. The others was with his friends in town, playing sports, laugh and talk (I’ll bet about girls).

Gilberts love was going with all the family to the fish camp. The fires (he loved), the meals, the boat rides, setting nets, cooking fish with his mother, sleeping in the camp at night, all the laughter and all the love.

When Gilbert left school he hot his own boat motor and began fishing with his father on Sipiwest Lake.

In 2010 Gilbert moved to Crane River where he met Eva and had 3 beautiful daughters, Gia, Adelaide and Mary. He delivered his second daughter Adelaide at home in the bathtub, which he was trying to take when they got evacuated from Crane River. God called his son home because he seen all the pain Gilbert was in missing his daughters which he was very heartbroken in not being able to raise them. He also had 7 step-children who he loved with all his heart.

Gilbert eventually moved back home and went back to what he loved to do, fishing. Gilbert was looking forward to June 1st to start fishing, he couldn’t wait to get back on the lake.

Gilbert loved all his sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews, he was always protective over all of us. He was an awesome, caring, loving respectable father, son, brother and uncle and we know everyone is going to miss his unique laugh, which everyone knows.

WE LOVE YOU GILBERT! Gilbert leaves to mourn his daughters: Gia, Adelaide and Mary, his father: Norman, Mother: Mary, Grandma: Marion Campbell, siblings: Yvonne (Mike), Tricia (Keith), Melissa (Fred), Norman Jr. (Kim), Patrick (Madison), his girlfriend: Courtney, two great nephews: Jared and Bennett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Gilbert was predeceased by his Grandfather: Gilbert Campbell, Uncle: Ray Campbell and Grandparents: Alex and Adelaide Flett, Auntie: Bernice, Uncle: Alex Flett, Cousin: Alex Flett and missing Uncle Agraham.

Gilbert was brought home to Wabowden to spend a night at his house on Friday, May 31st. Wake service was held on Saturday, June 1st at the Kenanow centre. Funeral Service was held on Sunday, June 2nd at the Kenanow Centre. Service began at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Abel Hall.

Active Pallbearers were Anthony Halcrow, Dennis Nachbaur Jr., Kenny Woitowits Jr., Lonnie Johnson, Gavin Mader, Rikki McKay, Rudy Mercer Jr., Ian Nachbaur, Jozie McKay, Keith Knutson Jr. The family would like to thank Split Lake Gaming Commission, Split Lake Band, War Lake Band, MMF Local and Thompson MMF, Boardman Funeral Home, Wabowden Fire & Ambulance, the Local R.C.M.P. and the Community of Wabowden.

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in you, shine through you. Celebrate St. Patrick and learn from him.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy the celebration of his life!

Sister Andrea Dumont is a member of the Sisters of St. Jo-

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Celebrating grad, the King Miner competition Budget cuts deficit and and Indigenous Peoples Day increases health care funding

Manitoba Keewatinowi Through effective coOlimakanak hosted Nationoperation in a range of al Indigenous Peoples Day sectors and services, our in Thompson last weekManitoba government is end celebrating thousands working with the federal of years of local culture government to improve with Chiefs, lives elders, of people acrossband our councillors, dignitaries province. An exampleand of northerners.

Thanks toisMKO this partnership our Grand Chief Garrison Settee joint investment with the and Assembly of Manitoba federal government, anChiefs Grand Chief Arlen nounced in February, of Dumas, theirmillion organizations nearly $47 to creand them.

Maniate others up to like 1,400 new and toba’s Indigenous culture newly funded early learnis proingbeing and preserved child careand spaces moted for everyone to celein Manitoba.

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10 Caribou • 677-4652 Also in Thompson, the 11 am Sundays Joint Action Group on ReST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC source Development met 340 Juniper • 778-7547 this week as part of our ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC government’s Look North Fr Shantha Gandamalla initiative, which is aimed Fr Guna Sekhar

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potential as everyone else. at developing a long-term Speaking development of northern economic traditions, congratulations strategy for growth and to Josh Forest capturing prosperity inforNorthern the King Miner a Manitoba.

We title are for conthird yearthis in a work row during tinuing with Nickels in Thompson industryDays and First Nations last week. With equipment communities to unlock the and consumables supplied by economic potential in our Vale, and manpower for the region.

National contest These King kindsMiner of economic supplied by the United Steeland service improvements workers 6166, this are whatLocal we are focused on at the Manitoba legislature, especially now that the house is back in session. This week, our Minister of Finance, Cameron Friesen, introduced Budget ST. ANDREWS 2018 thatPRESBYTERIAN further reduces 249 Thompson Dr • 204-677-2799 the provincial deficit by Pastor Murat Kuntel $319 million while rais11 am Service ing the basic personal CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP exemption on income tax Pastor Mario Buscio and delivering the largest 328 Thompson Dr N • 677-4457 Sunday school am •province’s Service 11 am tax cut in9:45 our

competition has grown into history. theAs signature Nickel well, event thisof year’s Days, attracting participants provincial budget increasfrom acrossfor thehealth north care and es funding around the province aspirto its highest level ever in ing to be “King”.

Thanks to Manitoba, further reduces USW 6166 President Warren ambulance fees, creates 60 Luky, executive, members, full-time paramedic possponsors and volunteers itions, boosts spendingwho for put in untold hours, and to the home cancer drug proall 20 competitors for engram and invests in new suring thisinfrastructure northern tradition schools, and continues. other priorities such as the

Look North initiative.

This legislative session will allow us to continue making our province a better place for generations to come, by staying on track GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH in fiwithBIBLE improvements Pastor Chris Lowe nances, services and the 159 Cree Rd • 677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 economy inamorder to proAMvide Servicestability, at 11, PM Service at 7 security and Prayer meeting–Wednesday 7 pm families in THEopportunity CHURCH OF JESUS for CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS the north and throughout 83 Copper Rd Manitoba.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr S • 778-8037 11 am Service LUTHERAN–UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON 52 Caribou Rd • 677-4495 10:30 am Sunday service LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay • 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00 pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road

Sundays at 10 am 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 • 677-3658 Worship services 11 am Sunday BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver • 778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 am Sunday evening service 7:00 pm Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 pm

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Additionally, I’m pleased to announce our government has recently committed to supporting the Thompson Public Library with $122,763 for the 2019/20 fiscal year to develop services and programs that help provide residents with the resources they need to succeed.

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HIRING EXPERIENCED PLUMBERS Requires driver’s licence.

Please send resume: mrplumb@mts.net 204-677-2013 2nb-tfn-nb

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 PH: 204-778-8387 FAX: 204-677-4087

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre

Employment Opportunities Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Home Care Nurse Medical Assistant – Opioid Replacement Therapy Personnel Clerk – HR Van Driver – Opioid Replacement Therapy (Part-Time) Activity Aide–Jordan’s Principle (Term) Dispatcher – Jordan’s Principle (Term) Quality & Safety Coordinator – HR (Term) RN Case Coordinator – Home Care (Term) All positions are open until filled. Please contact us to obtain a complete job posting prior to applying.

Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is recruiting for its Thompson and The Pas/Flin Flon office.

The successful candidate(s) will have an educational background in business and/or equivalent experience in working with northern communities in the area of economic development.

The successful candidate(s) will also have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Experience in social media platforms would be considered an asset. Experience in areas of consultation and delivery of workshops in communities would also be considered an asset.

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CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. Its legislative mandate is to encourage economic development in Northern Manitoba.

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CEDF offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Positions will be located in Thompson, The Pas, and the Flin Flon region. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to the following:

GRIDLINE CONSTRUCTION LTD. We specialize in concrete driveways. Call or text us to arrange for a free estimate.

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403• MISC FOR SALE 1 LUND TRI HULL 16.1 boat, 1 log splitter 30 ton, 1 32” 10 HP John Deere Snow blower. Phone 204-677-4466. nb21-6-26-nb

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE COMMERCIAL RETAIL/ STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT Downtown location: 3750 sq. ft. $2400 per month plus G.S.T. Available Jan. 1, 2019.

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FOR RENT/LEASE: 195 sq ft. to 3840 sq. ft. of storage/office/garage space some 510 • overhead RETAIL/ with commercial doors. Call Carolyn Turpie: 204-677-3516 or email: OFFICE SPACE manager@friulirentals.com. 24nb-tfn-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb SPACE FORMERLY RENTED BY INSPARATION DAY SPA, IN SOUTHWOOD PLAZA. 3,034 SQ FT FULLY FINISHED. VERY REASONABLE RATES. IDEAL FOR HAIRDRESSING, SPA, GENERAL SPACE OR MEDICAL OFFICES. TO VIEW CALL DOUG 204 - 677 - 2957 AFTER 4 PM. OR 250 - 491 - 3946 05NB-TFN-NB

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CEDF Attn: Oswald Sawh 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB R8N 2B8 Phone: 204-778-4138 Ext 234 or 1-800-561-4315 Fax: 204-778-4313 Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED Part Time Security Guard

(Saturdays, Sundays, Thursday with possibility of more hours during week.)

For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority Qualifications: Nickel NewsSecurity • www.thompsoncitizen.net Must have validBelt Manitoba Guard Training/License. Must have computer skills and experience working with Microsoft applications including word, excel, outlook and quick books. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures. General mathematical and bookkeeping skills would be an asset. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload and work in a fast paced environment. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Applicants must be bondable, have a clear criminal record and provide a child abuse registry check.

Duties: Reporting to the Airport Security Manager or designate the incumbents will carry out all aspects of the security requirements at the Thompson Airport including watchperson, traffic/parking patrols, attending to the ATB as required including cleaning and garbage removal, cash collection and daily reconciliation, assist in emergency situations, as required. Applicants must present a positive and professional image to all customers, inquiries and other interactions.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. The Thompson Regional Airport Authority offers a competitive benefits package.

Starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Closing date is July 8, 2019.

Apply to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Melissa.Lounsbury@fly-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477

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F A S T, FRESH & FRIENDLY

50 Selkirk Avenue and Thompson Airport locations (under new franchise ownership)

NOW HIRING

Full and Part Time staff for the following positions: • Kitchen Food Prep • Counter Service • Drive-Thru Service • Cleaning Duties Various shifts available.

Please apply within or online at: robinsdonuts@gmail.com

Stittco Utilites and Stittco Energy Thompson, Manitoba

Regional Administrator, Full-time The Regional Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices and customer payments, bank deposits, cash reports, tracking (propane and nonpropane) inventory, month end balancing, collecting arrears and other administrative duties as required.

Must have working knowledge of MS Office. Experience in bookkeeping and collecting account arrears through the Court of Queen’s Bench will be an asset.

This position is 40 hours per week. Salary will be based on experience. References will be required.

Please bring resume to 31 Gay Street, Thompson, Manitoba

ADMINISTRATIVE & SALES ASSISTANT

The Thompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News has an immediate opening for an outgoing individual with great attention to detail, quick decision-making and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced work environment. Strong communication skills are essential.

We are a local established media company, owned and operated by The Prairie Newspaper Group LP, a division of GVIC Communications Corp. We provide a combination of communication sources to connect with local, national and international readers including newspapers and websites.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Requires a valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle.

• Dedicated and enthusiastic attitude with basic knowledge of the local retail market.

• Track record of working in an office setting. Sales and/ or marketing experience is an asset.

• Data entry, telephone handling and basic computer literacy.

• A “how can I help” attitude.

• Superior time-management and organizational skills.

• Proven commitment to customer service and a competitive, self-motivated approach to work.

• Must be focused and have an eye for detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Completes daily banking, invoicing and other office duties as required.

• Works closely with Publisher in servicing a client list and creating effective ad features and special projects.

• Liaising with customers regarding ad proofing and coordinating bookings.

• Team player working with other staff as required.

This position offers an attractive compensation package including an excellent benefit package.

Deadline for application is Friday, June 28, 2019

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

The Foster Care Worker will perform a full range of foster care activities for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba; this includes recruitment, home assessments, orientation, training, foster home licensing, places of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents. The Foster Care Worker provides temporary and long term placements for children as directed by the Child and Family Services Act and the Program Standards. The Foster Care Worker will also ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency.

Qualifications: · BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered · Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards · Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) · Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills · Excellent written and oral communication 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 the Cree and/or Dene 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 adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information · 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: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, July 5, 2019 – or until filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-039 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-039 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Full job description @ https://www.medisys.ca/ wp-content/plugins/bullhorn-oscp/#/jobs/190 Qualifications: • Registered Nurse with CRNM (OHN asset) • CPR, Driver’s Licence & Access to a vehicle • Experience in Disability Case Management & Immunization Certification • Certified Industrial Audiometric & Spirometry Technician • The ability to tolerate Personal Protective Devices: Hard Hat; Respirator; Safety Glasses; Steel toed boots.

• Software skills: Excel, Word, Outlook Apply to: jobs@medisys.ca or apply on-line Status & Schedule: Perm FT(37.5 hrs/wk) or 2 Perm PT(20 hrs/wk) Monday to Friday business hours

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Finance Clerk-AKI NCN Family & Community Wellness Center Nelson House

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of Director of Finance, the Finance Support Clerk is responsible for preparing of account receivables and payables as approved and sent for payment. Responding to inquiries from social workers, health staff, suppliers and other government accounting personnel regarding the business activities of the FCWC office.

OFFICE: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE (TATASKWEYAK CREE NATION) LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB Position: Foster Care Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent

Summary: The Nurse Clinician (NC) will act as a Disability Case Manager and a Health Screening Coordinator. The NC will assist employees on behalf of the employer when the employee is off work or at risk of being off work for health reasons. The NC will assess any barriers to a successful and timely return-towork and engage with stakeholders to implement strategies to address those identified barriers and support return to work or an appropriate alternative plan. The NC will also be responsible for assessing and providing diagnostic screening tests to clients who participate in the wellness clinic. The incumbent will also provide back up support to another NC who is responsible for the emergent medical management of all Vale employees and applicable contractors, in a effort to provide prompt onsite management.

Please send your resume in confidence to: Lynn Taylor, Publisher Thompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News P. O. Box 887, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N8 E-mail: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net No phone calls, please. We thank all who apply but only those contacted will be interviewed.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Nurse Clinician, Disability Case Manager – Thompson, MB Medisys Health Group Inc

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Finance Clerk-AKI NCN Family & Community Wellness Center Thompson Office

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of Director of Finance, the Finance Support Clerk is responsible for preparing of account receivables and payables as approved and sent for payment. Responding to inquiries from social workers, health staff, suppliers and other government accounting personnel regarding the business activities of the FCWC office.

DUTIES: • Purchase Orders, issue and manage • Matching & Preparing Invoices for entry • Vendor statement reconciliation assistance • Visa Reconciliations • Bank Reconciliations • Travel arrangements • Date entry • Invoice Payments • Extensive Work, with Microsoft Applications • Prepares and distributes accounts payable cheques • Other Duties as Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Computer applications related to the work • Strong organizational skills • Managing multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines • Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, independent judgment within specific guidelines and regulations • Ability to take direction • Communicating effectively with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, the general public, representatives of other organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information • Grade 12 and post-secondary preferred.

• Minimum of 6-month experience on the job • Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered • Ability to set priorities and work in a team setting • Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic under stressful conditions • Well-developed written and oral communications.

• Excellent time management skills • A Criminal and Child Abuse Registry check are required of all FCWC positions SALARY: DEADLINE DATE: SUBMIT RESUME:

$42,895.00 - $50,024.00 July 5th, 2019 Attention: Amanda LeDrew Box 451 NELSON HOUSE, MB R0B 1A0 amanda@ncnwellness.ca Or fax to: (204) 484-2341 Marked: Personal and Confidential Please include a cover letter indicating your position of Interest.

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

DUTIES: • Data Entry • Invoice Payments • Visa Reconciliations • Matching & Preparing Invoices for entry • Reconciliation of accounts • Vendor statement reconciliation assistance • Issue receipts for funds received • Bank Reconciliations • Working extensively with spread sheets • Other Duties as Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Computer applications related to the work • Strong organizational skills • Managing multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines • Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, independent judgment within specific guidelines and regulations • Ability to take direction • Communicating effectively with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, the general public, representatives of other organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information • Grade 12 and post-secondary preferred.

• Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered • Ability to set priorities and work in a team setting • Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic under stressful conditions • Well-developed written and oral communications.

• Excellent time management skills • A Criminal and Child Abuse Registry check are required of all FCWC positions SALARY: DEADLINE DATE: SUBMIT RESUME:

$42,895.00 - $50,024.00 July 5th, 2019 Attention: Amanda LeDrew Box 451 NELSON HOUSE, MB R0B 1A0 amanda@ncnwellness.ca Or fax to: (204) 484-2341 Marked: Personal and Confidential Please include a cover letter indicating your position of Interest.

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

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tĹ˝ĆŒĹŹĆ‰ĹŻÄ‚Ä?Äž ĚƾÄ?Ä‚ĆšĹ?ŽŜ Education DÄ‚ĹśĹ?ƚŽÄ?Ä‚ Ížt DÍż Ĺ?Ć? Ć?ĞĞŏĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ ƚŚĞ ƉŽĆ?Ĺ?ĆšĹ?ŽŜ ŽĨ Workplace Manitoba (WEM)Ä‚ žŽƚĹ?ǀĂƚĞĚ is seekingĹ?ŜĚĹ?Ç€Ĺ?ĚƾĂů a motivated Ć‰Ć‰ĆŒÄžĹśĆšĹ?Ä?ÄžĆ?ĹšĹ?Ɖ tĹ˝ĆŒĹŹĆ‰ĹŻÄ‚Ä?Äž Ć?Ć?ĞŜƚĹ?Ä‚ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? dĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ?Ͳ EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹšÄžĆŒĹś Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ĆŒÄšĹ?ĹśÄ‚ĆšĹ˝ĆŒÍ– ƚŽ Ä?Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ĆŒÄšĹ?ŜĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ individual for the position of Apprenticeship Workplace Essential ĚĞůĹ?Ç€ÄžĆŒÇ‡ ŽĨ Ć?Ć?ĞŜƚĹ?Ä‚ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ? Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ĺ?ŜĚĹ?Ç€Ĺ?ĚƾĂůĆ? ƚŚĂƚ Ä‚ĆŒÄž Ć‰ĆľĆŒĆ?ĆľĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚ Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄžÄžĆŒ Ĺ?Ĺś ƚŚĞ dĆŒÄ‚ÄšÄžĆ?͘ Skills Training - Northern Coordinator; to coordinate the delivery

of Essential Skills services for individuals that are pursuing a career WĹ˝Ć?Ĺ?ĆšĹ?ŽŜ ÄžĆ?Ä?ĆŒĹ?ƉƚĹ?ŽŜ͗ dŚĞ Ć‰Ć‰ĆŒÄžĹśĆšĹ?Ä?ÄžĆ?ĹšĹ?Ɖ tĹ˝ĆŒĹŹĆ‰ĹŻÄ‚Ä?Äž Ć?Ć?ĞŜƚĹ?Ä‚ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? dĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ?Ͳ EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹšÄžĆŒĹś in the Trades. Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ĆŒÄšĹ?ĹśÄ‚ĆšĹ˝ĆŒ Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ç Ĺ˝ĆŒĹŹ Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹľÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ůLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĹŻÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹśÄžĆŒĆ?Í• Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ĆšĹ?ÄžĆ? ĂŜĚ Ĺ˝ĆšĹšÄžĆŒ Ć‰Ä‚ĆŒĆšĹśÄžĆŒ Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?ÇŒÄ‚ĆšĹ?ŽŜĆ?Í• ĆšĹšĆŒĹ˝ĆľĹ?ŚŽƾƚ ƚŚĞ ĹśĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹšÄžĆŒĹś ĆŒÄžĹ?Ĺ?ŽŜ͕ The ƚŽ Apprenticeship Ć?ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆš ƚŚĞĹ?ĆŒ Ć?ĆľÄ?Ä?ÄžĆ?Ć? Ĺ?Ĺś ƚŚĞ Essential dĆŒÄ‚ÄšÄžĆ?͘ dĹšĹ?Ć? Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ĺ˝Ä?Ä?ĆľĆŒ The Manitoba government offers you Position Description: Workplace ĆšĹšĆŒĹ˝ĆľĹ?Ĺš ƚŚĞ Ä?Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ĆŒÄšĹ?ŜĂƚĹ?ŽŜ ĂŜĚ ĚĞůĹ?Ç€ÄžĆŒÇ‡ ŽĨ Ć?Ć?ĞŜƚĹ?Ä‚ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? Ä‚Ć?Ć?ÄžĆ?Ć?žĞŜƚ ĂŜĚ ĆšĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆšĆ?͘ opportunity, diversity and a rewarding Skills Training Northern Coordinator will work primarily with dŚĞ Ć‰Ć‰ĆŒÄžĹśĆšĹ?Ä?ÄžĆ?ĹšĹ?Ɖ tĹ˝ĆŒĹŹĆ‰ĹŻÄ‚Ä?Äž Ć?Ć?ĞŜƚĹ?Ä‚ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? dĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĹśĹ?Ͳ EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹšÄžĆŒĹś Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ĆŒÄšĹ?ĹśÄ‚ĆšĹ˝ĆŒ Ĺ?Ć? Ä‚ĹŻĆ?Ĺ˝ career. learners, communities and other partner organizations, throughout the ĆŒÄžĆ?ƉŽŜĆ?Ĺ?Ä?ĹŻÄž Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ä¨Ĺ˝ĹŻĹŻĹ˝Ç Í˛ĆľĆ‰ÍŹÄžÇ€Ä‚ĹŻĆľÄ‚ĆšĹ?ŽŜ ĂŜĚ ĆŒÄžĆ‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆšĹ?ĹśĹ? ƚŚĞ ŽƾƚÄ?ŽžĞĆ? ŽĨ ƚŚĞ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ? Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€Ĺ?ĚĞĚ Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry northern region, to support their success in the Trades. This will occur

known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally YĆľÄ&#x201A;ĹŻĹ?ĨĹ?Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜĆ?Í&#x2014; Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;ŽŊÄ&#x17E;Ä?Ć&#x161; ĹľÄ&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x201A;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹľÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Í&#x2022; Ç Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹĹ?ĹśĹ? Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;ƾůĆ&#x161; ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ć?Í&#x2022; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; through Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; the coordination and delivery of Essential Skills assessment Chiefbuilding Power Engineer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd in Class friendly products and for excellence Safety and Quality is currently ĨÄ&#x201A;ĹľĹ?ĹŻĹ?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ç&#x2021; Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć?ÍŹÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä?Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ć&#x2030; Ĺ?Ć? Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x2039;ĆľĹ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Í&#x2DC; <ĹśĹ˝Ç ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E; ŽĨ Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; ĹśĹ?ĹśÄ&#x17E; Ć?Ć?Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ?Í&#x2022; and training supports. The Apprenticeship Workplace Essential Regular/Full-Time seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideÂŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas Ä&#x201A;Ć? Ä&#x161;Ä&#x17E;ĨĹ?ĹśÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ä?Ç&#x2021; ,ƾžÄ&#x201A;Ĺś ZÄ&#x17E;Ć?ŽƾĆ&#x152;Ä?Ä&#x17E;Ć? Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E;ĹŻĹ˝Ć&#x2030;ĹľÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Ä&#x201A; Íž,Z^ ÍżÍ&#x2022; Ĺ?Ć? Ä&#x201A;Ĺś Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ć?Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x161;Í&#x2DC; ^Ć&#x161;Ć&#x152;ŽŜĹ?

Manitoba Finance, Accommodation Services Division, Skills Training - Northern Coordinator is also responsible for followoperation. ŽžžƾŜĹ?Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜÍ&#x2022; tĹ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹĹ?ĹśĹ? Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; KĆ&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ć? Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; dĹ&#x161;Ĺ?ŜŏĹ?ĹśĹ? ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ć?Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻ ĨŽĆ&#x152; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ć? Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜÍ&#x2DC; District 3, Portage la Prairie, MB up/evaluation and reporting the outcomes of the services provided Qualifications: Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; Ç Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹĹ?ĹśĹ? Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ä&#x161;Ĺ?Ĺ?Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;ĹŻ Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ä?Ĺ&#x161;ŜŽůŽĹ?Ç&#x2021; ÍžÇ Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x161; Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ä?Ä&#x17E;Ć?Ć?Ĺ?ĹśĹ?Í&#x2022; Ć?Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Ć?Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x161;Ć?Í&#x2022; Ä&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ä&#x17E;Ć?Íż Ĺ?Ć? Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĆ?Ĺ˝ Advertisement Number: 35345 Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x2039;ĆľĹ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Í&#x2DC; Qualifications: Experience with project management, working with Th e successful Closing Date:candidate July 15, must 2019possess the following

qualifi cations; adult learners, and familiarity with the trades/apprenticeship is Salary Range: $58,748.00 - $65,551.00 per year ZÄ&#x17E;žƾŜÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Ä&#x17E; Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161; ŽŜ Ć&#x2039;ĆľÄ&#x201A;ĹŻĹ?ĨĹ?Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜĆ? Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x2020;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E;Í&#x2DC; required. Knowledge of the nine Essential Skills, as defined by Human â&#x20AC;˘ Good written and verbal communication skills

The the importance â&#x20AC;˘ Manitoba Physically figovernment t to perform allrecognizes duties Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), is an asset. /Ĩ Ç&#x2021;Žƾ Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x201A; Ć?Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;ĹŹĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä&#x201A;Ĺś Ĺ˝Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ć&#x161;ƾŜĹ?Ć&#x161;Ç&#x2021; Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ç Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹ Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ä&#x201A; Ä&#x161;Ç&#x2021;ĹśÄ&#x201A;ĹľĹ?Ä? Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;ĹśĹ?Ç&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ˝Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ä&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć? ofâ&#x20AC;˘building anmultitask exemplary service Ability to and civil problem solvethat is inclusive Strong Communication, Working with Others and Thinking Skills are ĨŽƾŜÄ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜÄ&#x201A;ĹŻ Ć?Ć?Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? Ć?ĆľĆ&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ć&#x161;Ć? ĨŽĆ&#x152; DÄ&#x201A;ĹśĹ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝Ä?Ä&#x201A;ĹśĆ? Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ä&#x201A;Ä?Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ĺ?Ć&#x152; Ä&#x17E;ĹľĆ&#x2030;ĹŻĹ˝Ç&#x2021;ĹľÄ&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161; Ĺ?Ĺ˝Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĆ?Í&#x2022; Ć&#x2030;ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ä&#x17E; and of theequipment population serves. We encourage â&#x20AC;˘ reflective Ability to operate as it required ĨŽĆ&#x152;Ç Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x161; Ç&#x2021;ŽƾĆ&#x152; Ä?Ĺ˝Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x161;Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ć?ƾžÄ&#x17E; ÍžĹ?ĹśÄ?ĹŻĆľÄ&#x161;Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Ä&#x201A; ĹŻĹ?Ć?Ć&#x161; ŽĨ Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ĨÄ&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E;Ć?Íż Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ DÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹŻÄ&#x17E;ĹśÄ&#x17E; 'Ĺ˝Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻÍ&#x2022; essential for this position. Experience working with digital technology applicants to voluntarily self-declare in â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literacy will be considered anthe assetcover EĹ˝Ć&#x152;Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ĺś KĆ&#x2030;Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜĆ? DÄ&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x201A;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;Ć&#x152;Í&#x2022; tĹ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹĆ&#x2030;ĹŻÄ&#x201A;Ä?Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x161;ĆľÄ?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ DÄ&#x201A;ĹśĹ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝Ä?Ä&#x201A; Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161; ĹľĹ?Ĺ˝Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻÎ&#x203A;Ç Ä&#x17E;ĹľÍ&#x2DC;ĹľÄ?Í&#x2DC;Ä?Ä&#x201A; (word processing, spreadsheets, databases) is also required. letter, resumĂŠ orlicense application if they are from any of Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;ĹŻĹ?ĹśÄ&#x17E; ĨŽĆ&#x152; Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;ĹŻĹ?Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜĆ? Ĺ?Ć? :ƾůÇ&#x2021; ĎŻĆ&#x152;Ä&#x161;Í&#x2022; ĎŽĎŹĎ­ĎľÍ&#x2DC; â&#x20AC;˘ Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience. the

â&#x20AC;˘ following Shiftwork employment equity groups: women, Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;ĹŻĹ?Ä?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜĆ? Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Ä&#x17E; Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161;ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x161; Ĺ?Ĺś Ä&#x201A;Ä?Ä?Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x161;Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ?Ä&#x17E; Ç Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161; Ć&#x161;Ĺ&#x161;Ä&#x17E; &Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x161;Žž ŽĨ /ŜĨŽĆ&#x152;ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; WĆ&#x152;Ĺ˝Ć&#x161;Ä&#x17E;Ä?Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ ŽĨ Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with If you are a seeking an opportunity to work with a dynamic The successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing WĆ&#x152;Ĺ?Ç&#x20AC;Ä&#x201A;Ä?Ç&#x2021; >Ä&#x17E;Ĺ?Ĺ?Ć?ĹŻÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ ÍžDÄ&#x201A;ĹśĹ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝Ä?Ä&#x201A;ÍżÍ&#x2DC; disabilities. support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley organization that provides foundational Essential Skills supports

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for Manitobans to achieve their employment goals, please forward your cover letter and resume (including a list of references) to Marlene Ç Ç Ç Í&#x2DC;Ç Ä&#x17E;ĹľÍ&#x2DC;ĹľÄ?Í&#x2DC;Ä?Ä&#x201A; Gogal, Northern Operations Manager, Workplace Education Manitoba at mgogal@wem.mb.ca.

as it embarks on a newcompetition. and exciting journey of producing This is a preference All applicants are siding for a growing market. encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be to women, Louisiana-Pacifi c off ersgiven a competitive wageIndigenous and benefit people package in and persons with Applicants are requested to accordance with the disabilities.

Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Louisianaself-declare at the time of application.

Pacifi c is an equal opportunity employer.

&Ĺ˝Ć&#x152; žŽĆ&#x152;Ä&#x17E; Ĺ?ŜĨŽĆ&#x152;ĹľÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ Ä&#x201A;Ä?ŽƾĆ&#x161; tĹ˝Ć&#x152;ĹŹĆ&#x2030;ĹŻÄ&#x201A;Ä?Ä&#x17E; Ä&#x161;ĆľÄ?Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x161;Ĺ?ŽŜ DÄ&#x201A;ĹśĹ?Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝Ä?Ä&#x201A; Ä&#x201A;ĹśÄ&#x161; Ć?Ć?Ä&#x17E;ĹśĆ&#x161;Ĺ?Ä&#x201A;ĹŻ ^ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ?Í&#x2022; Ć&#x2030;ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ä&#x17E; Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x161;Í&#x2014;

Deadline for applications is July 3, 2019.

Applications will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information about Workplace Education Manitoba and Essential Skills, please visit: www.wem.mb.ca

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

One (1) Full Time Permanent Position Summary of Position: Reporting to the Child Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Clerk performs accounting support functions and is a team player in the Finance Department at Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba.

Responsibilities include processing and issuing payments to caregivers, data entry and maintaining an accurate filing system etc., responsible for maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Agency Policy & Procedure Manual. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and be able to locate inadequacies and discrepancies in the system. Time management skills are essential that will ensure work deadlines are met; payments are administered and job responsibilities are performed in a timely manner.

Qualifications: ¡ Business Administration Diploma and accounting experience or a related post secondary certificate and accounting experience will be considered ¡ Knowledge of Child and Family Services legislation and standards is an asset ¡ Excellent written and oral communication skills ¡ Excellent assessment skills ¡ Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills ¡ Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) ¡ Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting ¡ Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values ¡ Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: ¡ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check ¡ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with confidential information ¡ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment ¡ Minimal travel required Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Monday, July 8, 2019 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-040 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-040 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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An thank eligibility may be created foronly similar positions and We all list applicants, however, those selected for will remain in effect for 12 months. interviews will be contacted.

Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background Power Engineering: a Career with the screening and health checks.

Government of Manitoba

Please forward your cover letter and resume to: The Manitoba government seeking a Power Engineer LorraineisSchneider to work in Portage la Prairie, MB. We are committed Human Resource Generalist I to providing ongoing professional and educational Louisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd. development all189, employees andMB provide an excellent P.O.for Box Minitonas, R0L 1G0 benefits Phone: package.

(204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com Condition of Employment: Must have minimum valid 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate recognized by the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

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multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing a variety of patient care activities related non-professional services necessary in caring for the Applyand to: personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that Advertisement No. 35345 includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Manitoba Civil Service Commission Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent Humanrelationships Resourcewith Services working a broad range of individuals and organizations. The OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, 600-155 Carlton Street Values, policiesMB, and procedures Winnipeg, R3C 3H8of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Phone: 204-945-8819 Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).

Fax: 204-948-3382

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry checkand/or and Adultapplication Abuse Registrymust check, clearly and adhere Your cover letter, resumĂŠ to all Northern Health and procedures. indicate how youRegion meetpolicies the qualifications.

Qualifications: thank all whoorapply and advise that only those t We Grade 12 education equivalent t selected Successfulfor completion a recognized Dental Assistant Program required furtherofconsideration will be contacted. t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association beknowledge advised of that job competitions may be Word, Excel, t Please Excellent Windows based programs (Microsoft Outlook,and and Internet) grieved appealed. Should a selection grievance t Minimum three (3) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as a Dental Assistant required be filed, information from the competition file will be t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred to the grievorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s t provided Ability to speak Cree an asset representative or the grievor,

if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to

For list ofand qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. thecomplete grievance other information protected under

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Please submit resume February 2, 2018 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer Find out about other current job opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; click 867 Thompson Drive South on the Jobs button Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 at manitoba.ca.

Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER Awasisak Agency Inc. is is seeking One (1)ambitious Full Time â&#x20AC;˘Nikan We are looking for someone who dedicated and to Quality Assurance Coordinator our future Crossconsiderations.

Lake Office. A develop management skills for longinterm Criminal Record Check Child Abuse Registry â&#x20AC;˘satisfactory Full time, permanent, 35 + hours perand week, must be bondable, Check are conditions of employment. able to pass criminal background check, have driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and accessAssurance to own transportation.

The Quality Coordinator reports to the Executive â&#x20AC;˘Director Must have skills, experience andexcellent will be communication/typing required to work independently and with Microsoft and basic bookkeeping preferable. perform work of Office a considerable variety and high complexity, â&#x20AC;˘including Preparing bank to organize, prioritize complete but notdeposits, limitedable to, understanding andand interpreting reportsgovernment by deadline dates. various laws, regulations, standards, policies â&#x20AC;˘& Attention to detail, ability work independently within& procedures along withtoNikanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidelines, and policies a team environment confidentiality in allwe matters. procedures regardingapplying the programs & services offer. â&#x20AC;˘ Be open to new ideas and changes that may improve efficiency RESPONSIBILITIES: in day to day operations. â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible to ensure that collaboration takes place â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to fill in for the manager when required/willingness to among all Personnel within Nikan Awasisak Mandated carry company cell phone in case of emergency.

CFS agencies located in Cross Lake, Thompson â&#x20AC;˘ Training provided, flexible work environment, wages based and Winnipeg along with our newly created Family on experience.

Enhancement Program to plan, develop, implement, Start date: ASAP monitor and evaluate the Quality Assurance strategy/ Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: framework for the Agency along with new and updated manager@friulirentals.com policies, procedures and guidelines that will ensure or fax to: 204-677-3195 quality and consistent service provision. drop offbased at 31 Oak Office. measuring and â&#x20AC;˘ Develop a or strategy on St. defining, Closing date: improving on quality ofFebruary services16, & 2018 programs provided, including development and monitoring of performance We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those methods and measures; individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. â&#x20AC;˘ This strategy will focus on: â&#x2014;&#x160; service coordination, â&#x2014;&#x160; quality outcomes for children and families, â&#x2014;&#x160; effective and efficient systems and processes; â&#x20AC;˘ Measure, Analyse and Report the Level of Effectiveness and Compliance of Agency Policies and Procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Observing and/or participating in external review processes, evaluating deficiencies documented, and assisting in developing responses to report findings, as required; Home Care NurseExternal Posting â&#x20AC;˘ Recommend and/or implement continuous improvement initiatives and/or actions: â&#x2014;&#x160; Evaluation on Nation circumstances and to determine Marcel Colomb First Health Authority is seekingroot a causes of deficiencies qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse. â&#x2014;&#x160; Report(s) of your findings, based on evaluation Assist in identifying Agency training priorities and Job â&#x2014;&#x160;Summary assess â&#x2014;&#x160; Monitor the statusCare and Manager, effectiveness improvement Reporting to the Home the of Home and/or initiatives for the program(s) Care Nurse is corrective responsible for promoting, protectingtasked Compose,the edithealth and/or correspondence &â&#x20AC;˘ preserving of review Marcelroutine Colomb community & Participate Meetings relatedcare to Agency â&#x20AC;˘ Attendthrough members servicesindirected to home Business as required clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & â&#x20AC;˘ Prepare periodic reports and schedules as required by practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses Executive Director Act & in compliance with the College of Registered QUALIFICATIONS: Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian or BSW with of 3 senior â&#x20AC;˘ MSWAssociation Nurses Codeaofminimum Ethics; cares foryears & directs experience within aforchild welfare themanagement overall care of clients; is responsible advocating, environment.

A related post-secondary degree withtoan providing information, educating & supporting clients equivalent of education experience ensure that thecombination highest possible standard and of service is may befollows considered. provided; Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of legislation, policies and standards in a post works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called AJI-CWI environment, and demonstrated experience in upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the policy and program development. department. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of, and ability to apply, aboriginal approaches to the development of policies, programs, and services Position Requirements: for children, families and communities. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be a team player who is challenged by working in â&#x20AC;˘ a fast-paced Registered environment.

Nurse or Licensed Practical â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Problem-solving CRNM or CLPN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Active Registration skills and capacity to work independently. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Valid Manitoba Classorganizational 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License interpersonal, and communication â&#x20AC;˘ skills Daily access& to a vehicle (written verbal) are essential. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Ability Criminal record & understand child abuse Cree registry to speak and willchecks be considered â&#x20AC;˘ an2asset. years of related nursing experience â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Must Profibe ciency in to Microsoft willing travel Word, Excel, Outlook â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Must Immunization up to date possess a record valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license Your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ must clearly indicate how you Closing January Please 5, 2018submit at 4pm.

No references late meet the Date: qualifications. three at submissions will be accepted. time of application.

Salary: Based on qualifications Applications Must Include: Deadline for Applications: Thursday, July 11, 2019 4:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Ato: cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet Apply the position requirements Advertisement # NAA142 â&#x20AC;˘ Attention: ResumeHiring Committee â&#x20AC;˘ Nikan Copy of credentials (licenses, Awasisak Agency Inc. training, education) â&#x20AC;˘ P.O.Three (colleague, supervisor or manager) Box references 388 andLake, contact information Cross MB. R0B 0J0 â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks Or for more information contact: (or indication that they have been applied for) Gloria Mckay, HR Coordinator â&#x20AC;˘ Phone: Personal contact information 204-676-3902, ext. 104 (phone & email)

Fax: 204-676-3251 Your application will not proceed to interview without the Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca above information. To obtain a complete job description, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for additional information or to apply for this position for further consideration will be contacted.â&#x20AC;? please contact or submit your application to: Email or drop off only

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