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15-year-old charged with 2015 murder of 11-year-old Garden Hill First Nation girl

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A 15-year-old male from Garden Hill First Nation has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of 11-yearold Teresa Robinson in that community in May 2015, RCMP said March 18.

The teenager, who cannot be named under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested March 17 and remains in custody.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Teresa and we hope that this arrest can bring some closure and peace to Teresa’s family and friends,” said Staff Sgt. Jared Hall, Manitoba RCMP’s officerin-charge of major crime services. “Our hearts go out to the community of Garden Hill First Nation and I want to thank them for their assistance during our investigation.”

Robinson’s body was discovered May 11, 2015, several days after she went missing after attending a birthday party. Initially, it was believed she may have been killed by animals but investigation determined that her death was a homicide and that her body had been disturbed by animals after her death.

The investigation into her death spanned 10 months and included numerous interviews as well as forensic tests.

RCMP were seeking voluntary DNA samples from up to 2,000 men in Garden Hill First Nation in February in an effort to find evidence relating to the killing. The Manitoba RCMP Twitter account said March 18 that much work remains to be done and that the investigation remains active.

“On behalf of the RCMP, I express my condolences

Photos courtesy of the RCMP Staff Sgt. Jared Hall, Manitoba RCMP’s officer-in-charge of major crime services, at a press conference in Winnipeg March 18 where police said a 15-year-old male had been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the May 15 killing of 11-year-old Teresa Robinson. to Teresa’s family and to the community of Garden Hill,” said Supt. Paulette Freill, acting criminal operations officer for the Manitoba RCMP. “The past 10 months have been incredibly difficult for them and I commend them for their continued courage and strength.”

“Your loss is tremendous and our hearts and prayers are with you at this time,” said Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson in a March 17

statement following news of the arrest. “While the circumstances are very difficult, I hope that this new information may help bring some closure for the family and the community.”

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said March 17 that Grand Chief Derek Nepinak had been notified that an arrest was made and that RCMP had committed to keep AMC and other indigenous leaders updated as more information became available.

Photos courtesy of the RCMP Supt. Paulette Freill, acting criminal operations officer for the Manitoba RCMP, offered condolences to the family of 11-year-old murder victim Teresa Robinson and the community of Garden Hill First Nation at a March 18 press conference in Winnipeg where police announced a 15-year-old male has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Robinson’s death.

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PC leader Brian Pallister visits Thompson as election campaign gets underway

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The 2016 Manitoba provincial election officially kicked off last week, and Progressive Conservative leader Brian Pallister swung by Thompson’s Juniper Centre for a brief meet-and-greet with local MLA candidate Kelly Bindle March 19.

Pallister’s presentation, in many respects, was somewhat vague in the intentions it promised; Pallister disclaimed his broad strokes, noting “I’m not about making promises; I’m about keeping them.”

But Pallister was clear on his main priority: reducing Manitoba’s provincial debt.

Speaking to the NDP’s economic strategy, he stated, “What we have in Mani-

toba here is the six-milliondollar man: every day since Greg Selinger has been the premier of Manitoba, he has spent six million dollars more than he has brought in, with some of the country’s highest tax rates. Now, I’m not about cuts, but what I am about is getting a handle on this crazy, runaway debt train.”

Seeing as the meet-andgreet was hosted in the Juniper Centre, disability issues were a popular question among attendants, and many questions were fielded asking what a PC government would do for accessibility in Manitoba.

Pallister acknowledged these concerns, and while he noted he felt underequipped to answer these questions, he did cite his

Men charged in death of 25-year-old in Wasagamack

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A pair of 19-year-old men are charged in connection with the death of a 25-year-old man who was found on the shore near Island Lake March 15.

The unresponsive man was pronounced dead after being taken to the nursing station in Wasagamack, which is when police were notified.

Loren McDougall and Steve McDougall turned themselves into RCMP March 15. Loren McDougall is charged with second-degree murder and Steve McDougall is charged with manslaughter.

Both appeared in court in Winnipeg March 16 and were remanded into custody.

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own experiences with caring for family with disabilities. Once again, he brought the issue back to bureaucracy, and a need to streamline Manitoba’s healthcare process: “We spend more in Manitoba per person under the NDP on healthcare than every other province, and we get less for it. They’ve built up the bureaucracy at the top to the biggest in Canada, and the services that should be there for people like you, at the front line, aren’t there, because there’s so much bureaucracy and red tape in the system.”

It was here Pallister made his sole commitment for the afternoon, to conduct a performance review of government institutions across the province, including regional health authorities. He cited the increased hiring of healthcare communications staff, an investment Pallister sees as misguided.

“If you need a nurse or a doctor, you don’t want to get a communicator.”

Kris Blake, chairperson of People First in Thompson, also expressed concern for the Manitoba Developmental Centre, a residential care facility for adults living with intellectual disabilities that has been undergoing plans to phase out the outdated facility. Blake wanted assurance that a plan would continue to be in place to accommodate the remaining residents of the facility.

“In the old days, the way we handled intellectual disabilities is that we institutionalized everybody,” said Pallister. “It was the wrong way to do it, and we’re getting away from that now.

But the first thing that the PC party advocated for when I took power was that we advocated for a

better housing allowance for those living with disability. The government has said they would proceed.

But that housing allowance hasn’t been raised in 15 years.”

Local defence lawyer Serena Puranen put forward the suggestion to Pallister that Thompson would strongly benefit from a provincial justice facility, in keeping with Thompson’s aspirations to host a northern restorative justice centre. But while Pallister was open to the idea, his reply was a surprising one for a leader who identifies as a conservative, emphasizing the need for advocacy and support groups to prevent crime, rather than punish it: “Other countries are doing far better than us in reducing youth crime and recidivism. I’m not saying we don’t need more facilities.

But what I am saying is, wouldn’t it be better if we worked with these young people, and got them to make the right choices?”

Indeed, outreach to youth seemed to be a priority in Pallister’s action plan.

When asked what Manitoba’s most underutilized resource was, he replied: “I would have to say our young people. Our young people are dropping out of school; the federal government is under-investing in on-reserve education, and I’ve been advocating for over a decade of my life for better investments to be made in education onreserve. If you don’t train your people, you’re losing potential every day.”

Part of improving education among First Nations, he believes, is creating more social and cultural supports for students leaving their communities for

the first time: “I went to Brandon University, where we had a teacher training program; indigenous kids would come, friends of mine, and they would drop out within the first year, because they were shocked. We’re talking smart people here, lots of potential. But the lifestyle was so different.”

“There’s nothing wrong with Manitoba that can’t be fixed by what’s right in Manitoba: we have the best people in the world right here in our beautiful part of the world,” Pallister said.

“This is our chance: let’s get Kelly into the legislature, let’s get change in this government, and let’s make a better future for this province.”

Shortly after the PC leader’s northern visit, which included stops in The Pas

and Flin Flon prior to dropping into Thompson, an NDP press release rebuked Pallister’s claims: “His plan for half a billion dollars in risky cuts will mean laying off nurses, doctors, teachers and police officers in Northern Manitoba. He said on the first day of the campaign that there are ‘no sacred cows’ when it comes to his cuts, meaning services northern families count on aren’t safe from his scissors. We’ve made investments in the University College of the North to help Northern Manitobans get local training for highskilled good jobs and our commitment to tourism is well known, including supporting the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce’s call to increase funding for this important job-creating sector.”

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Minnesota musher sets new course record in 2016 Hudson Bay Quest dog sled race

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Ryan Anderson of Ray, Minnesota set a new record in winning the 2016 Hudson Bay Quest dog sled race from Churchill to Gillam March 18, crossing the finish line at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday after setting out the previous morning at 9:15 a.m.

Anderson, who was also the first to reach the halfway point and received the Calm Air Sportsmanship Award at the post-race banquet in Gillam, finished the 350-kilometre race in 31 hours, 56 minutes and 43 seconds. He came in more than an hour ahead of second-place finisher Shawn McCarty of Ely, Minnesota, who crossed the finish line a few minutes before 6:45 p.m. March 18. The other

top-five finishers were past champion Peter McClelland, also from Ely, Stefaan De Marie of Christopher Lake, Saskatchewan and Churchill’s Dan DiMuzio.

Nine of the 11 racers who started out from Churchill completed the gruelling course. Justin Allen of Churchill was retrieved from the trail by the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group and transported to the midway point of M’Clintock where all racers had a mandatory six-hour rest period.

Charlie Lundie of Churchill withdrew after being the last racer to reach the Highway 280 checkpoint on March 19.

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Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Hudson Bay Quest Ryan Anderson of Ray, Minnesota crosses the finish line in Gillam to win the 2016 Hudson Bay Quest with a recordsetting time of under 32 hours March 18.

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As the crow flies...

Marc Jackson

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com I try to be adept on writing about things that I know little about, and I’m sure there will be those who will argue that I sometimes fail miserably at it. Nevertheless, either through research, interviews or both, you try to get the story … sometimes you just gotta be there to experience the subject matter. Such was the case when daughter Jessica and I headed to the Mercury Room, an Edmonton music venue, late on the night of March 18.

The reason for our trip … a “local boy makes good” kind of evening to take in former Snow Lake resident Dayn Armsworthy’s first CD release. Armsworthy plays guitar in an Edmonton, Alberta metal band called Corvus the Crow (CTC).

We entered the Mercury Room at about 10:45 p.m. and as Armsworthy noted in a phone call a couple days earlier, we were on the “invited” list and promptly welcomed by security.

Once in, I noticed a number of things during a cursory scan: there were no tables or chairs … just a bar, stage and sound table; the place was full and loud; additionally, everyone had more hair than me; and I was by far the oldest person in the venue. Unperturbed, I put in my earplugs and waited for the show.

After grabbing some drinks, we moved to the east wall in order to have something to lean against as well as stay out of the

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Jessica Jackson Corvus the Crow on stage at the Mercury Room in Edmonton (from left to right): vocalist Garret Hannah, bassist Mason Cully, drummer Dave Feil, and guitarist – and Snow Laker – Dayn Armsworthy. way of movement towards the “mosh pit” (do they still call them that?) and traffic to the bar.

In my “uncool dad mode” I walked to the stage and wished Dayn luck on the show. When I got back and in my spot at the wall, Jessica leaned over and said, “Isn’t that Lyle?” I agreed and sure enough, three feet from us stood (Snow Laker) Lyle Leclair, also there in support of his buddy Dayn.

Lyle noted that his own band Big Electron have an event coming up at Edmonton’s Gas Pump Club & Bar on March 24.

As advertised, shortly after 11 p.m. Corvus the Crow began to play. Laser lights began to flash, smoke filled the room, heads moved up – then down – and a strong guttural groan came from vocalist Garret

Hannah. This ain’t no garage band – all CTC’s players are technically sound, extremely adept without being flashy, at ease on stage and conversant with their audience. Both Armsworthy and second guitarist Phil Short duelled throughout most tunes and brought it home with cruel abandon when either was called upon to do so. Bassist Mason Cully keeps the band’s pulse moving at a ferocious pace and drummer Dave Feil’s double foot bass reminded me often of Zepplin’s John Bonham. Hannah pulled it all together with vicious vocals and an equally biting rapport with the audience.

When we first arrived, I figured the crowd was a bit raucous. When the music started, I was convinced of it. Those in the centre of the floor began slamdancing (style of dance where

participants push or slam into each other), but I noticed it wasn’t as violent as it looked. If someone fell down, two or three people would be there to pick them up. Mind you, they would push them right back into the midst of the fray, but hey … it’s the thought that counts?

I’m an older guy, so the “metalcore” these guys play isn’t my “go-to” on the iPod. But I’m also a student of music, I listen to a lot of music and I can appreciate what they are doing within their genre. The boys in CTC have worked extremely hard to refine their playing and catalogue in order to get to where they currently are … and you gotta respect that. They seem to have an ardent following and those who are knowledgeable within the metal genus of the Edmonton music scene

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seemed convinced they are destined for bigger and better things.

Again, being an older guy, I couldn’t help wonder how the venue, sound and audience would go over with a group of folks my own age. Sadly, I concluded that the ambulances would very likely be lined up outside the doors loading up people in seizure from the lights, asthma attacks from the smoke show, and hip injuries resulting from the jostling on the main floor.

Regardless, they’d head off sirens a-blazing with the full knowledge that the boys on the stage back at the club gave it their all!

Talking later with Armsworthy via text and email I asked how he got his start as a player. He said that it began in his teens when his parents (Cauline and Daryl Armsworthy) bought him a guitar and amp – and with that came a determination to learn. “I took a few lessons with fellow Snow Laker Chad Vinkle who is an exceptional musician,” said Armsworthy. “I was very immature at that age and didn’t understand the concept, but knew I wanted to rock. After my last lesson I quit for a year out of frustration, then the next time I picked it up, I was taking it in on a huge scale.”

When he moved to Edmonton in 2006, he met bandmate and fellow guitarist Phil Short while

holding his own auditions to form a band. “Over the years we accumulated many songs and refined them many times,” said Armsworthy of their collaboration. “It wasn’t until 2014, when we met our drummer Dave Feil that the songs really came to life. We then acquired our bassist Mason Cully, who was a close friend and he brought along Garret Hannah, who heard we were looking for a vocalist. Garret filled the position with extreme intensity and power and finally our band was complete.”

Asked about the previous night’s show, Armsworthy felt it was amazing. “I am always critical on my own playing, but we did great and had a great day shooting footage for our live video,” he said.“It takes a lot of hard work from many different people to get these shows together and they all go well out of their way to make them successful.”

Armsworthy closed out our interview by stating that he was extremely appreciative of all the support he and his bandmates have received from his family, friends, and acquaintances back home.

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Little Chiefs getting ready for big hockey tournament in Saskatoon

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

It’s the second weekend in March and a team of young hockey players is going through drills at the Gordon Beard Arena in Thompson.

Unlike a lot of teams at this time of year, however, these players aren’t getting ready for their final tournament of the season after several others over the preceding three or four months.

This team is the Thompson Little Chiefs and their upcoming tournament – the Western Aboriginal Minor Hockey Championships in Saskatoon – will be their first major tournament of the year, though they’ve been practising since September and have played several games against teams from Wabowden and Nelson House.

Started in the 2011-12 season as a pre-novice squad by Tony and Carlee Monias, the Little Chiefs are now an atom team and most of the players have been members for all of that time. Some play for multiple teams, including the Thompson King Miners, while others don’t play on any other teams at all.

And because it’s an independent team, not affiliated with a minor hockey association, it’s a little bit different.

“The parents are more involved with it,” says head coach Tyrone Sass.

“We all work together as one. We’ve got to do it all ourselves.”

Sass has coached Thompson Minor Hockey Association teams before, but the Little Chiefs are different. The team is made up mostly of aboriginal players from Nelson House and Cross Lake, some of whom didn’t play hockey before the team was established. And working with the same players year after year gives him an opportunity to witness their growth.

“For me it’s to have fun with them but to see them develop, too,” says Sass.

“Ninety-nine per cent of them I’ve had since prenovice and the could barely skate and they’ve come this far. We’ve got second in Winnipeg last year [at the Manitoba aboriginal minor hockey championships] and third the year before playing in a league above us because we had one kid in that league so we had to go up a division. It’s fun watching them excel at what they’re doing.”

The team is different for players, too, because it’s run like a democracy in which everyone has a say in things like the team name and colours, as well as responsibility for help-

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham The Thompson Little Chiefs, a team of mostly aboriginal novice- and atom-aged players, held their first hockey camp at the Gordon Beard Arena in Thompson March 12-13 as they prepared for the Western Aboriginal Minor Hockey Championships in Saskatoon. ing out with fundraising and the finances, a role in which parent Carla M’Lot, who was instrumental in helping the team get off the ground, excels.

For eight-year-old Daylin Monias, who’s also played for the atom AA Thompson King Miners and Manitoba Team Extreme in Winnipeg, the Little Chiefs has a unique feel.

“We don’t really get yelled at,” he says. “Other team’s coaches, they yell, ‘Skate harder, skate harder!’ but our team they just say, ‘Skate harder, OK you guys?’”

Having the same teammates year after year also has some advantages.

“You know their voices when they’re calling for the puck and stuff,” says Monias.

March 12-13 was a special weekend for the Little Chiefs – their first hockey camp led by Matt Jones of Winnipeg-based Winn-Pro Hockey, who made his first-ever trip to Thompson

to help the Little Chiefs to improve their skating.

“If you can’t skate you can’t play the game at higher levels and that’s basically what we’re seeing with the way the game is now,” says Jones. “At all levels you need to continue to develop and refine your skating so that you are more powerful and efficient so that you have lots of energy and are able to perform at high levels.”

Jones was impressed with the attitude and energy of the Little Chiefs when they were halfway through their second consecutive day of four hours on the ice.

“It’s a lot of volume for these guys,” he said.

“Four hours in a day is a lot. I typically wouldn’t see that back home in Winnipeg. It’d be an hour and then we’d switch and I’d see another group for an hour so they definitely worked hard here.”

It’s also a little different to be working with a team that’s been practis-

ing all season. Often, Jones works with a lot of players just getting back into the swing of hockey at summer camps in Winnipeg, with this year’s sessions scheduled to run in the last two weeks of August.

“It would help to see them before they start the season and then it’s great after just to continue to work on the skills as they continue to play into the spring and into the summer months because really hockey doesn’t stop any more,” Jones says. “It just keeps going all year round. Back when I was a kid it would end after the winter season but that’s all changed now.”

One person who’s glad the season doesn’t stop is Kurtia Yetman of Nelson House.

“I just like communicating with everybody and they’re a good group,” says the nine-year-old defender, who picked up her position from her father.

“My dad actually told me to play defence so I just

started liking it.”

Yetman is looking forward to playing in Saskatoon.

“I think we’ll have a chance of playing for the championship,” she says.

Daylin Monias, who has played in Saskatoon several times, says how the Little Chiefs will do depends on what the other teams participating are like, but he remains confident.

“I think we’re going to play pretty good,” he says.

“It’s a really good team.”

The camp was put on with the help of a grant from the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council that Carlee Monias helped the Little Chiefs get.

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Thompson council endorses TRC calls to action

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson council passed what has been described as historic series of resolutions at its March 14 meeting, when the six councillors present unanimously supported the endorsement of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) applicable calls to action.

Reading the bylaw, Mayor Dennis Fenske stated, “Whereas the City of Thompson lies within the traditional territory of NCN, and whereas the City of Thompson has established the Thompson Aboriginal Accord on June 21, 2009, and whereas the Aboriginal Accord recognized the role of Aboriginal in the city’s history and affirms the city’s commitment to strengthening relationships with aboriginal

governments and peoples, be it resolved that the City of Thompson continue to develop respectful relationships regarding the economic development in the region. Be it further resolved that the City of Thompson continue to lobby Canada and Manitoba on addressing and implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.”

The accompanying memo, drafted by city manager Gary Ceppetelli, included recommendations for six of the calls to action put forward by the commission. For those following city affairs, some of the recommendations will be familiar, including continued federal and provincial lobbying for an official framework for restorative justice, meaningful consultation regarding

economic development, and a continuing commitment to mutual recognition and respect between aboriginal organizations and the city. A more novel recommendation was that which outlined the need for historical and cultural education among all City of Thompson employees, though what form this education would take has yet to be discussed.

Several councillors voiced their support for the resolution, including Fenske himself. For Coun. Blake Ellis, it was a monumental day for city policy: “I think it’s historic in terms of the relationship that the City of Thompson is going to have with its citizens of indigenous descent and its partners in Northern Manitoba. It’s part of our evolution, coming out of the Aboriginal Accord, and I think how

we deal with the Truth and Reconciliation calls for action will be our legacy as a council.”

For Coun. Penny Byer, supporting the resolution was a moral obligation: “There’s a lot of lack of understanding in terms of the impact of residential schools. When those children were taken away, the grandparents, the parents, the aunts and uncles, were denied their right to educate and nurture their children. Not only was that right taken away from them, but also the ability to learn how to be a parent, or a grandparent, was taken away. We will never fully understand the impact of that period in our history, and if there’s anything we can do to start the healing process, I think it’s only right for us as human beings to endorse this.”

Fenske outlined his own position on the resolution: “Our community is almost 50 per cent aboriginal, and as leaders of this community, I think that it’s our role and mandate to support the findings of the commission, to support our neighbours both in and around our community, as we move forward from this black mark in Canadian history.”

Council also passed supplementary resolutions endorsing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which Canada endorsed in 2010 on an “aspirational” basis; prior to that, Canada had been one of four member nations to vote against the resolution when it was first adopted in 2007. Council also passed a resolution to formally renounce the doctrine of discovery and

terra nullius, reaffirming the historic right of First Nations people to their traditional territories.

Coun. Ron Matechuk exited council chambers prior to the vote on account of a dispute over the availability of the meeting agenda. However, he expressed doubts about council’s decision to outright repudiate a concept that has been enshrined in international law for centuries. “Terra nullius is international law. It’s the same reason why Russians have submarines under our Arctic ice. To say we can understand international law within the course of a day isn’t good enough.

We’d better understand international law before we take such steps, because on the world stage, we could look like idiots if we don’t.”

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The sale of property is subject to the following terms and condiƟons: New RTM vacaƟon home installed or to have a vacaƟon home substanƟally constructed on the lot within three years of the date of Purchase. Minimum main Ňoor area shall be 1000 square feet. SubstanƟally constructed means all of the following must be completed or installed: exterior walls, windows, doors, roof fully closed in, fresh water supply and minimum 1000 gallon CFA approved sepƟc holding tank; Highest or any tender received may not necessarily be accepted; That possession and closing date shall be 10 days following acceptance by a resoluƟon of Council of an oīer; The coƩage lots are sold “AS IS” and the “Municipality gives no warranty or representaƟon concerning the presence or absence of contaminants, ground water, soil or subsurface type or condiƟon, or as to the Įtness of the land for any parƟcular use or purpose”; only “UncondiƟonal oīers” will be considered; The purchaser is responsible for payment of GST which amount shall be calculated upon the amount of the oīer to purchase; The purchaser shall be responsible for the current years property taxes as of the eīecƟve date of the sale; the purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with the transfer of the land, including but not limited to legal.

Deadline for SEALED oīers will be Friday, July 17, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

For further informaƟon or clariĮcaƟon of the above, please contact the following: Shelly Schwitek, CMMA Chief AdministraƟve Oĸcer Rural Municipality of Grahamdale 23 Government Rd, PO Box 160 Moosehorn, MB R0C 2E0 rm606@tcmsnet.com Phone: (204) 768-2858 Fax: (204) 768-3374

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Citizens abroad

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Lovro Paulic Former Vale Manitoba Operations vice-president Lovro Paulic poses with a copy of his hometown newspaper in the city of Sorowako in the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia where he was recently transferred to serve as the director of operations at PT Vale Indonesia.

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From rubbish to recycled – inside a recycling centre A group of scouts from Thompson Scouts Group visited the Thompson Recycle Centre (TRC) as part of their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) lessons.

TRC provides the City of Thompson with high-quality residential and commercial recycling services by sorting and processing recyclable materials. The TRC is located at 16 Severn Crescent.

“Material no longer needs to be sorted. Glass is not allowed in your curbside bin for safety reasons. We also understood that it’s better to flatten all boxes, rinse containers and remove labels and lids from all glass. No bags of material are allowed in the curbside bin. But if you are dropping recyclables off at the depot we’d better use clear or blue garbage bags,” Scout Aeron explained.

“This time our scouts visited the facility to understand and talk about recycling but we will schedule another trip to follow up what they learned and implemented,” said Troop Scouter Humaid Razool. “Our scouts learned how staff at a recycling centre deal with 1,000 tonnes of rubbish annually. It’s great that we have made another good industry contact and, following our visit to the centre, we have begun to recycle paper and plastics at home and school.”

The Thompson Scouts Group recently got an inside look at how the Thompson Recycle Centre operates.

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Humaid Razool

Gillam curlers lose in playoff at Travelers provincials

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Gillam curling team of Jared Schumann, Chad Kabecz, Ryan Swidnicki and Dwayne Forman went 3-2 in the round robin at the Travelers men’s curling club provincials in Winnipeg March 10-13 before ending the bon-

spiel with at playoff loss.

Andrew Atkinson’s team from the St.Vital Curling Club, which finished with the same record at Schumann’s team, defeated the Gillam curlers 6-5 in a playoff March 12, counting two rocks in the seventh end and one in the eighth for a com-

form-behind victory after trailing 5-3. It was the second victory of the bonspiel for Atkinson’s team over Schumann’s after they opened the round robin with a 6-3 win.

The Gillam team went on a three-game win streak after their opening loss, dropping Dale

Dielschneider’s team from East St. Paul 8-1 and Hans Pederson’s team from Neepawa 7-1 on March 11 before edging the Rob Findlay team from Carman 5-4 March 12 and losing 5-3 to Dan Bender’s team from St. Vital in their second of three games that day.

Faculty of Social Work

Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson has EXTENDED the date for accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is April 11, 2016. The program is scheduled to begin September 2016. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student.

The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas.

Relocation to Thompson will be required.

Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North.

For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-2375509 or visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/programs/ northern/591.html

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Food and fun

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Jacqueline Lafreniere Thank you, Riverview Restaurant! Wapanohk Grade 3/4 Lafreniere and Grade 4 Regero had a spectacular experience learning how to use chopsticks and trying new food. Li and Shane Cripps displayed our Chinese dragons at their restaurant for Chinese New Year. The kids were excited and happy to see their art hanging on the wall for all to see. We had so much fun!

Thank you Samantha Hebner Long for teaching us Zumba. Students and some parents had tons of fun learning a few dance moves. There were laughter, smiles, and movement!

It was such a fun way to exercise! Samantha donated her time to help Grade 3 and 4 fundraise for their annual Paint Lake Trip.

Saunders on the court at racquetball championships in Mexico

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Former Thompsonite Jennifer Saunders is in San Luis Potosi, Mexico competing at the Pan Am Racquetball Championships, which began March 19 and continue until March 27.

Saunders, who now lives in Winnipeg, and Frédérique Lambert of Montreal will compete in the singles event and team up for doubles, while Mike Green of Hamilton and Samuel Murray of Baie-

Comeau will compete in men’s singles, with Pedro Castro of Brossard, Quebec and Tim Landeryou of Calgary representing Canada in men’s doubles.

Group play to determine players’ seeding for the single elimination championship round was scheduled for March 19-21, with the elimination round beginning March 23.

The team members were chosen based on their results at two national team selection events, the 2015

Racquetball Canada Canadian championships and professional racquetball rankings. The annual Pan Am Championships are used as a qualifier or seeding event for the Pan American Games. Canada has competed in 28 racquetball Pan Am Championships since 1994, winning 82 medals, including 13 gold, 39 silver and 30 bronze.

Saunders was the winner of the women’s event at the Racquetball Canada

national team selection event in Grande Prairie, Aleberta Feb. 5-7. She lost to Lambert in the final at the first national team selection event and at the finals of the 2015 Canadian championships after wining the doubles title with Danielle Drury.

That was Saunders’s 11th national women’s doubles title and, combined with her eight singles championships, gave her a record-tying 19th career women’s racquetball title.

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‘Loyal to my constituency:’ Pettersen vying for re-election as an independent

BY JONATHON NAYLOR FLIN FLON REMINDER

In launching his bid for a second term as Flin Flon MLA, Clarence Pettersen sees virtue in his newfound lack of party affiliation.

Tuesday marked his last day as an NDP MLA. On Wednesday, the day the writ dropped, he announced he would seek re-election as an independent.

“Then I only have to be loyal to my constituency, and I think that’s very important,” says Pettersen.

“As a person, I’m a bridge builder. That’s why I was so successful bringing in the $180 million [in capital investments to the riding]. I’m very good with people. I can talk to anybody.”

He may have lost the NDP nomination, but with his past health problems resolved and a record he is proud of, Pettersen says he brings a lot to the table.

“I was able to accomplish things [as MLA] not because it was the NDP party [in government]. I want to get this straight,” he says. “The NDP party has been in 17 years, but in the last four years I changed the whole scenario from ‘everything goes

to Thompson or The Pas’ to ‘Flin Flon gets its share.’”

As evidence, Pettersen points to $180 million (he says it might be more) in capital investments made or pledged to the constituency during his time in the legislature. Big-ticket items included a new ER for Flin Flon and a new school dorm for Cranberry Portage.

“I’m proud of everything I’ve done, but I think there’s more to come,” he says.

“And I also think the next four years in our constituency are going to probably be the most important four years. I really believe that whoever the [MLA] is, it’s going to come down to leadership, integrity and community involvement.

How much do you love this community? How much do you love this constituency?”

Pettersen says Flin Flon the community is “at a crossroads” given the planned closure of Hudbay’s 777 mine in 2020. He favours a new approach to working with the company. “[Hudbay] is at a point [where] the mineral prices are low. We are not the most important part of their mining anymore and we have

Clarence Pettersen, who represented Flin Flon as an NDP MLA since 2011, is seeking re-election as an independent after losing the party nomination to Tom Lindsey in late 2015. to realize that,” he says.

“So we’ve got to work very closely with them. We’ve got to form partnerships. There

can’t be union agreements where ‘we win, you lose.’

Those are past. We’ve got to work with them and see

what they want, and get some long-term partnership that both the unions and the company are happy with.”

Pettersen views stability as the top priority for Flin Flon the community and the constituency. He wants to attract new jobs to the riding while maintaining existing ones.

He supports on moral grounds an all-weather road that would link Lynn Lake and Pukatawagan with Flin Flon, saying, “Every Canadian deserves a road to their community.”

But Pettersen says the road could also bolster the feasibility of potential mines while drawing a great deal of new business to Flin Flon.

He says Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in Pukatawagan spends something like $500,000 a month in The Pas. A road linking the reserve with Flin Flon, he says, would divert some of those dollars here.

That would be a boon for local businesses, Pettersen says, including Flin Flon’s largest retailer.

“Big companies like Walmart, they can’t be stagnant,” he says. “They’ve got to see growth, and we’ve got

– that road basically means the survival of this town.”

In terms of mining, Pettersen says he fought the NDP government over environmental laws he believes irresponsibly restrict mining. “[If Hudbay’s] Reed Lake [mine] was coming out now, it might not be built,” he says, adding that provincial policies have “scared a lot of junior companies away.”

Pettersen says he favours environmental protections, but he believes if there is a mine within a protected zone, the borders of that zone should be adjusted accordingly.

His candidacy has elicited concern among some New Democrats who fear he could split the NDP vote and allow either the Progressive Conservatives or Liberals to capture the riding.

“I’m not worried about either one of those. I’m running to win,” Pettersen says in response.

The independent candidate says he is willing to work with whoever is in power, adding he has a good rapport with both NDP leader Greg Selinger and PC leader Brian Pallister.

Antila’s team wins three games at master’s curling provincials

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The team of Sam Antila, Alex Sutherland, Al Meston and Ed McTavish from the Burntwood Curling Club compiled a 3-4 record at the Manitoba Credit Unions master’s men’s provincial

championships in Winnipeg March 9-14.

That record left the team fifth out of eight teams in the Asham Black Group pool.

The Thompson curlers opened the tournament March 10 with a 9-4 loss to the Lawrie Hogg team from

Stonewall, who did the bulk of their damage by counting four in the fifth end. Team Antila rebounded to beat Doug Harrison’s team from the Heather Curling Club 5-2 later that day and then edged Ron Westcott’s team from the Fort Rouge Curling

Club 6-5 March 11 thanks to an eighth-end point.

Mark Franklin’s team from the Granite Curling Club handed the Burntwood team their second loss in a 6-4 game later on March 11 and the Thompsonites fell to 2-3 with a

6-5 loss to John Usackis’s team from Lac du Bonnet March 12, when the victors counted three in the eighth end for the comeback win.

Dave Johanson’s team from the Thistle Curling Club made it a three-game losing streak for Team

Antila courtesy of a 6-4 score March 12.

Antila’s squad closed the tournament with a 5-4 win March 13 in an allNorthern Manitoba match against Don Holmes’s team from the Flin Flon Curling Club.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON? HOPE NORTH SUICIDE PREVENTION COMMITTEE is hosting the 7th Annual Hope Forum “Journeys to Recovery” Thursday, April 14, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at RDPC Letkemann Theatre. Keynote Speaker: Susan Aglukark, Guest Speaker: Nigel Bart. Susan Aglukark: Songs and Stories Thursday, April 14, 7 pm - 8 pm at RDPC Letkemann Theatre. Anti-Stigma Summit “Journeys to Recovery” Friday, April 15, 8:30 am - 3 pm at the Legion. Free to attend. For registration or more info contact Andria 204-778-6513.

TNT SWIM CLUB SPRING SESSION will be starting April 4 for Novice and April 5 for Jr. and Sr. athletes. For new members swim level 4 is required. Please email tntswimclub@hotmail.com or check out Facebook at TNT - Thompson Northern Torpedoes Swim Club for more information.

THOMPSON WRITERS’ GUILD - On Sat, April 2 at 2 pm in the Thompson Public Library basement, Ariel and Anita of the Writers on the Train program (Manitoba Writers’ Guild) will be providing a joint writing and publishing presentation and Q & A session for the Thompson Writers’ Guild. Anita worked as editor at Great Plains Teen Fiction for eight years and Ariel works in marketing at the University of Manitoba Press. They intend to talk a little about their unique experiences as writers, how they came to the writing life, read a little from their work, then answer questions, and engage in discussion with our group. This is a FREE event. I hope to see you there! Amanda M. Holt, TWG President WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Courses begin in October 2015, but you can join at any time. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up.

Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up.

THE NRHA PROVIDES FREE EVENING PRENATAL CLASSES throughout the year. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to learn about Labor, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care and tour our Hospital. Classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. All pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy and a support person are welcome to attend. Please telephone Michelle at (204) 677-5382 or PHN Angela at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information.

THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is promoting Radon testing in your home. Radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. Your local Canadian Cancer Society rep is available to give presentations on radon. For more information contact her at 204-677-3464 or visit the Cancer Society website at www.cancer. ca/radon.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm.

Call Barb at 204-778-6494 for information.

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986.

Submit your own community events at thompsoncitizen.net/events-calendar

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606 • GENERAL NOTICES CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 201 • SERVICES

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

501 • HOUSES FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM bungalow on 51 Parkway Crescent, Thompson. $1550/month includes all utilities.

Available for April 1. call 1-780-9917912 for more details. 10nb-2-d EXECUTIVE HOUSE in the Burntwood area. Fully furnished, 3400 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, $2750 + hydro and utilities per month. Please call 204679-0888. 6nb-gcd-11-d

508 • INCOME PROPERTIES

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

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE

Preference will be given to I-Car certified Technicians and/or 5 years experience. Thompson Ford offers competitive salaries; complete health care benefits and a workplace that supports growth and development in your profession.

Please drop off resumes at Thompson Ford Sales 15 Station Road attn: Dean Fillion Only applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

CHICKEN CHEF is looking for a kitchen manager with at least 2 years of experience. health benefits available and must be able to work morning and evening shifts. Drop off resume in person at Chicken Chef, 31 Selkirk Ave. 11nb-2-nb HOLY SPICE (New Restaurant) is looking for a sweet maker and a Tandoor cook. Knowledge of East Indian Cuisine will be an asset, but willing to train.

Drop off resume in person at 146 Selkirk Ave. 11nb-2-nb THUMPER AUTO SERVICE is looking for a mechanic/mechanic’s helper.

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

43nb-tfn-nb LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT and lounge. Established in 1985. Restaurant seats 92, lounge seats 40. Presently has 22 VLTs. Call 204-307-0119 8nb-gcd-13- d

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

204-694-1984 or email jeff@chickenchef.ca 4-3-nb

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

401 • VEHICLES 2010 FORD F150 XLT Supercab 4x4, automatic, red,new safety, 8 cyl, gasoline, 175,000 kms, remote starter, new windshield, power windows & door locks, boxer liner. $16,900. Call 204803-9447. 9nb-GCD-14-D

recycle and keep our earth

Green

Public Notice MANITOBA REGULATION 94/88R

FOR RENT

Auto Body Technician

Please

RENTAL PROPERTIES in Birch River, MB, all rented out. Call if interested.

204-236-4837. 9nb-gcd-14-d

301 • HELP WANTED

We have an immediate opening for an

LOST WALLET Blue in colour, either in Canadian tire parking lot or Walmart parking lot. Lost Tuesday morning, March 8 between 9-10 am. Reward offered. Call Bruce Best at 204-677-3116 or cell 204-679-4452. 11-2-house.

2000 square foot store front space for rent. Comes with garage bay with 10’ x 10’ overhead door. Electric forced air/AC. mrplumb@mts.net.

204-677-2013.

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FOR RENT 1400 square foot bay.

Overhead 10’ x 10’ door.

Electric heat.

Contact 204-677-2013

Public notice is hereby given that Manitoba Hydro intends to conduct the following vegetation control programs, as necessary, at the following stations and control structures between April 11, 2016 and October 14, 2016.

Kelsey, Laurie River, Kettle, Long Spruce, Limestone Generating Stations, Notigi and Missi Falls Control Stuctures: Glyphosate will be used to control brush growth on dike systems.

Glyphosate and Dicamba will be used to control weed and brush growth in switchyards and storage yards.

Anyone wishing to send a written submission relative to the above program may do so within 15 days of the publication to the following address: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Pesticide and Hazardous Waste Section 123 Main Street, Suite 160 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5

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

Church Services ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday Service at 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495

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

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

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Careers

THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Full time HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS available.

Candidates must be able to work varied day shifts and should be friendly, efficient, team players. Detail oriented and enjoy a fast paced environment. Please submit resumes with work related references to: 70 Thompson Drive, North Thompson, MB R8N 1Y8 SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted Custodian Position Thompson Regional Airport Qualifications: Must have ability and experience in cleaning commercial buildings. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential.

Duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent will provide regular cleaning of the airport terminal building.

Cleaning will involve mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, windows, walls, bathrooms, offices, and emptying garbage cans etc.

Incumbent will also provide backup for the day shift, when required.

POSITION: Youth Care Practitioners (Full-Time Permanent, Full-Time 3 month Term ending June 14, 2016 ) – Kisewatisiwin Services Thompson, Manitoba

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. This position will work Wednesday to Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Thompson Regional Airport offers a competitive benefits package. Salary will be $19.68 per hour based on the collective agreement. Closing date will be March 29, 2016.

CLOSING DATE: Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by 12:00 noon March 28, 2016

Apply to:

More than one position may be hired from this posting.

SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services requires various Youth Care Practitioners, full-time permanent positions and a Full-Time 3 month term to work within the Kisewatisiwin Services in Northern Manitoba, working with high-needs adolescents with multiple treatment issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicants will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for adolescents in a residential setting and must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. As team members, duties may include, but are not limited to: administrative responsibilities, crisis management, maintaining health standards as directed by residential licensing requirements, budgeting, and contributing to treatment programming. Sound judgment, stress management, and good role modeling skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: • Valid driver’s license is mandatory; • Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification; • Minimum of 18 years of age; • Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search); • Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Child and Youth Care Worker diploma or certificate; • Experience working with high risk youth; • Knowledge of Northern cultures.

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits plan. Term positions are not eligible for benefits. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary. Salary will be prorated to the length of the term position.

Hours worked: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day which will include a variety of days, evenings and weekends Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to: Macdonald Youth Services 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L6 Fax: 204-778-7778 E-MAIL: northern.careers@mys.mb.ca COMPETITION NUMBER: 2515.03.16 MYS is an equal opportunity employer, Aboriginal Persons, Women; Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce.

All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

Thompson Regional Airport Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax 778-6477 Jaclyn.Cook@fly-yth.ca

Term Program Manager (Ending March 29, 2017 with the potential of becoming permanent) Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2516.03.16 SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services ~ Kisewatisiwin Services requires an experienced term Program Manager for the Community Based Healing Homes. The Program Manager must have the ability to promote, develop and sustain a strength based approach to youth care, and create an environment that promotes openness and acceptance for a model of supervision that advances both youth and the performance of the Youth Care Practitioners that support them.

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

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth; Minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role; Degree in an Applicable Human Services field, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Willingness to obtain First Aid/ CPR certification, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum.This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to: Northern Office Manager MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program 204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB

R8N 0L6

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approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a purchase price of $27,595 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $240 for a total obligation $31,207. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your retailer for complete details. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Chrysler 200 LX (28A) with a Purchase Price of $23,995 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $66 with a cost of borrowing of $3,513 and a total obligation of $27,508. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. 5Sub-prime financing available on

$0 security deposit and $365 due at delivery (includes first payment and lien registration) equals 60 monthly payments of $305 with a cost of borrowing of $2,368 and a total obligation of $18,382. Kilometre allowance of 18,000/year. Cost of $0.16 per excess kilometre plus applicable taxes at lease termination. See your retailer for complete details. *3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Chrysler 200 LX (28A) through RBC,

kilometre plus applicable taxes at lease termination. See your retailer for complete details. «2.49% lease financing for up to 60 months available through SCI Lease Corp. to qualified customers on applicable new 2016 models at participating retailers. SCI provides all credit approval, funding and leasing services. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $26,995 leased at 2.49% for 60 months with a

Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $22,995/$20,995 leased at 3.49% for 60 months with a $0 security deposit and $336/$325 due at delivery (includes first payment and lien registration) equals 60 monthly payments of $276/$265 with a cost of borrowing of $2,820/$2,505 and a total obligation of $16,623/$15,931. Kilometre allowance of 18,000/year. Cost of $0.16 per excess

$26,995 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 84 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $148 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $26,995. ➤3.49% lease financing for up to 60 months available through SCI Lease Corp. to qualified customers on applicable new 2016 models at participating retailers. SCI provides all credit approval, funding and leasing services. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2016 Dodge

Grand Caravan Crew and RT and FIAT 500X. See your retailer for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of

other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. **0% purchase financing available to qualified retail customers on all 2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, FIAT models except 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2016 Dodge Viper. 0% lease financing available to qualified retail customers on the following models only: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country, 2016 Jeep Renegade, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, 2016 Dodge

Wise customers read the fine print: **, *, †, ➤, «, *, §, 5 The Power of Zero Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after March 18, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and

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