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Lynn Lake welcomes circus camp The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival Circus and Magic Partnership (C.A.M.P.) went as far north as you can by mostly paved road for the 17th-annual Northern C.A.M.P. program to teach circus arts skills to at-risk youth in Lynn Lake March 19-23.

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“Northerners know our new PC government inherited a huge mess to clean up, when they elected us…

That is why they elected Us.”

Kelly Bindle MLA for THOMPSON Constituency Office: Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 Tel: (204) 677-2066 kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com

Northerners know you cannot continue doing the same things, and expect a different result.

After a decade of debt, decay, and decline;

“By listening to Manitobans & by keeping our campaign promises, we will continue to restore the services Northerners depend on, continue to fix the provinces finances, and continue to rebuild our economy.”

Manitoba is On the Road to Recovery.

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Custom election codes need safeguards to prevent abuses, says Fraser Institute

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Custom elections codes can help First Nations that use them to shape their own destinies but checks and balances are needed to prevent abuses of power, says a report released by the Fraser Institute March 24.

The study, Custom Elections Codes for First Nations: A Double-Edged Sword, says that 57 percent of First Nations in Canada have moved away from the Indian Act election system and developed their own systems and that a senate committee has recommended that the federal government phase out Indian Act-governed elections in favour of custom election codes.

However, in order to ensure that First Nation members are protected

from abuses of power, First Nations should develop constitutions consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Human Rights Act and other accepted human rights standards, says the report, coauthored by Joseph Quesnel and Kayla Ishkanian.

The First Nation governance system lacks the checks and balances that other governments in Canada have, says the authors.

“The executive and legislative functions are fused in the chief and council and there is no official opposition to hold the government to account,” says the report. “There are few independent review mechanisms such as ombudspersons, First Nation-run courts, auditing agencies, or ethics commissions.

Finally, media in First Na-

tion communities – typically community papers or radio stations – are run by the First Nation itself or some other First Nation regional body and are not independent of First Nation governments.”

The Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) policy for conversion to community election systems stipulates that off-reserve band members should be allowed to vote by a system such as a mail-in ballot and allowed to run for elected First Nation positions, and that the custom election code must be approved by a majority of members over 18 years of age via a secret ballot or some other process acceptable to the First Nation and INAC. “However – and herein lines a central problem – once a band has been re-

moved from the Indian Act’s electoral provisions, INAC no longer ‘oversees the evolution of the community’s election code’ (Canada, Senate, 2010:17),” says the report. “This means as soon as the federal government signs off on the initial custom election code, it washes its hands of the code and its subsequent evolution.”

This hands-off approach can lead to situations like one that developed in Garden Hill First Nation in 2014, when the eligibility to stand as a candidate for chief was restricted to those aged 50 and older and candidates for council had to be 40 or older, with people living in common-law relationships declared ineligible to run. Other cautionary tales include one that occurred in Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, when the elected chief and

council began ignoring the advice of the custom council, as set out in the First Nation’s constitution. The Federal Court decided the elected chief and council could not ignore the custom council.

“The unfortunate part of the Roseau River case was that the community had to go to court to get the chief and council to listen to the community’s own community-designed institutions,” wrote the report authors. “The judge even urged the chief and council and whole community to respect its own institutions and advised them to amend their own band constitution and Elections Act to ‘avoid creating a situation where the court becomes a regular recourse for band election matters’ ([2009] FC 655).

However, very importantly, the court validated the com-

munity’s band constitution and legislative systems.

This is a good reason for the bands to adopt their constitutions only after careful consultations with their citizens.”

In addition to developing constitutions, the Fraser Institute report recommends that high-performing First Nations with custom election systems should share their best practices with others, that the federal government should see if there is evidence that moving to custom election systems will increase the well-being of First Nation members, and that INAC should launch pilot projects to test the practicality of an electoral and appeals commission for First Nations to see if it would be effective at deterring disputes from proceeding into the court system.

Food inspection agency issues recall warning for Robin Hood all-purpose flour sold in Manitoba Shoppers in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are being asked to check their Robin Hood all-purpose flour after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning March 28.

The flour, produced by Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., is being recalled due to possible E. coli 0121 contamination and consumers who have pur-

chased this product should not consume it but either throw it out or return it to the store where they bought it.

One illness has been reported as a result of consumption of this flour.

The recall covers 10 kilogram bags of Robin Hood original all-purpose flour with a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 0 5900 01652 8 and lot codes containing BB/MA 2018

AL 17 and 6 291 548.

Food contaminated with E. coli 0121 can make those who eat it sick even if the product doesn’t look or smell spoiled. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarhhea. Severe case of E. coli 0121 contamination can lead to seizures or strokes and the need for blood transfusion or kid-

ney dialysis or result in permanent kidney damage and even death.

CFIA’s recall was triggered by findings during investigation of a foodborne illness outbreak.

A food safety investigation is ongoing and may lead to more recalls. The CFIA is also ensuring the food industry businesses are removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Two charged after Norway House man stabbed multiple times Two men are facing multiple charges after a 20-year-old man was stabbed numerous times in a Norway House Cree Nation home just before 7 a.m. on March 23.

The victim was transported to the

SAYISI DENE FIRST NATION BI-ELECTION FOR ONE COUNCILLOR NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING WILL BE HELD AT BAND HALL ON THE 30TH OF APRIL, 2017 AT 1:00 PM IN TADOULE LAKE, MANITOBA. FOR ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Electoral Officer Rachel Bjorklund via email: rachelcbjorklund2017@outlook.com Phone: 204-684-2022 Monday - Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) Deputy Officer Nancy B Powderhorn Phone: 204-684-2022 Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

local hospital and then flown to Winnipeg for treatment of his injures and is listed in serious condition.

Sheldon Elliot Folster, 25, and Aaron Wesley Folster, 23, from Norway House Cree Nation are charged

with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault, breaking and entering and several probation order violations.

They remain in custody and the investigation continues.

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The power of hope Spiritual Thoughts pastorkaren@thompsonchurch.ca

Pastor Karen O’Gilvie

The word hope means to walk in expectation, to have confidence that what you desire will come to pass. We cannot live without hope, everything that we desire that hasn’t happened yet is sustained by our hope. We dream of what our children will become when they are adults, we dream about what life will be like for us when we retire, or when we graduate high school and enter university. All of that is hope until it becomes a reality. It is what keeps us pushing through hard times. Hope is what keeps us believing that our situations will get better, that we will overcome and be victorious.

This is intrinsic in all of us; we were made to hope.

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It can be said that there are many who have hoped and they didn’t get what they hoped for. That is very true, but let me hasten to remind you that the true test of our hope is not in man.

We make many promises, and have many expectations that have fallen by the wayside because of one thing or another. It is not so much what we hope for but who our hope is in … it is in God. Can God be anything but faithful? Can he be faced with a situation he can’t fix? Is there ever a problem so big it baffles his mind? No! A resounding no, our hope is secure in Him. The Bible in Romans 5: 3-5 states; “Not only that, but we also rejoice in our

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sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.”

God has already given the greatest Gift to us, his son.

He will not put us to shame when we put our hope and faith in him.

When David was going through such a dark time in his life, and it seems as if everything that could go wrong was going wrong.

His soul was depressed and worried, feeling like he was giving up on himself. He declared in Psalm 44:11 “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.” Even when there is no one around to encourage you, even when your hope is dwindling, you have the ability, that intrinsic power

to speak hope into your life. If we live with an understanding that God desires good for us, then our hope is not unfounded.

In Jeremiah 29:11 God assures us “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” We have that hope and assurance that God wants to give us peace and a good life, not outside of him but rather when we abide with him. Where can you find his promises for your life, that hope? In his Word, the Bible. May you rise up and rekindle your hope if it became dim, may you speak hope into the lives of those around you that seems to be wandering aimlessly, may you walk daily declaring the goodness of God and live expectantly that one day, our ultimate hope of seeing our Lord and Saviour will come to pass.

Karen O’Gilvie is the children’s pastor at the Thompson Pentecostal Assembly.

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Local Angle: Health care cuts must be done with caution JONATHON NAYLOR FLIN FLON REMINDER

The deficit hawks have descended on Northern Manitoba’s health care system.

The provincial government, pledging to lessen public debt, has directed health regions to reduce spending. For the Northern Health Region (NHR), this means cutting costs by$6 million – less than three per cent of its total budget.

Where and how the cuts come is undetermined, but word of the budgetary trim – first referenced in an internal NHR staff memo last month – has generated concern among the public.

Most worrisome is the NHR’s review of patients’ use of medevac air trans-

portation and the Northern Patient Transportation Program (NPTP), which subsidizes medically necessary travel.

Medevac flights and NPTP are cornerstones of Northern Manitoba health care, acting as a bridge between the more generalized care available in our region and the more advanced care in Winnipeg.

It’s unclear how the NHR can save money on emergency medevac flights unless a) there are a bunch of unnecessary flights taking place now or b) the airlines providing medevac flights are willing to charge lower fees.

Of the NPTP, the NHR wants to “ensure the most appropriate, lowest

cost travel arrangements are arranged.” Presumably, then, the most appropriate, lowest cost travel arrangements are not currently being arranged in all cases.

Anecdotally speaking, many of us have heard accounts of northern patients supposedly flying to Winnipeg for care when they could just as easily save the system money by taking a (much cheaper) bus.

Worth noting is that a patient’s primary care provider recommends the method of travel utilized. But if sick northerners really are on an airplane when they could be on a bus, who can blame them?

A flight between Flin Flon and Winnipeg lasts about 90 minutes. Conversely,

it’s an 11-and-a-half-hour overnight bus ride between the two communities.

Is 23 hours on a bus, and all the time away from work and family that entails, a fair expectation of northerners whose only offence is getting sick?

Of course while the NHR will enact the $6-million spending cut, the directive itself originates with the province, which in turn says it is merely responding to fewer health care dollars coming out of Ottawa.

The situation speaks to a broad question: Is Canada’s health care system sustainable at current spending levels? Some experts believe not, in part because so many additional, non-basic services have been added

over the years.

“It is absurd to imagine that any healthcare system can continue to provide all possible health benefits to all people at all times no matter how small the benefit and how great the cost,” wrote Charles J. Wright in the Literary Review of Canada in 2009.

“This would be as absurd as planning for infinite growth of the economy or the population.”

On the other hand, despite all of the extra money being spent on health care, the system still fails on some basic points.

In 2015, an emotional Gordon McGillivary, band health director for Split Lake, called on the NHR to provide a proper ambulance

for the northern reserve. At that time, his community used a truck with a cap to transport patients.

In cutting $6 million in expenses, the NHR must ensure all Northern Manitoba communities have access to basic health care services, and that no undue burden is placed on northerners just because of where they live.

At the same time, the province must be realistic in its expectations of health regions to provide non-basic services with diminished revenue. Millions of dollars cannot be taken out of the system without impacting patients in some manner – as Northern Manitobans are about to find out.

Manitoba chiefs get funding for consultations on improving child and family services Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is giving the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) $550,000 to help support meetings and conferences aimed at improving how child and family services operate in Manitoba First Nations.

The federal funding, announced in Winnipeg March

27 by Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett includes $413,301 in 2016-17 and $140,398 in 2017-18. It will go towards meetings in First Nations, and with AMC elders and youth, as well as meetings with First Nations child and family services providers, including frontline workers. There

will also be conferences with stakeholders including First Nations education directors, teachers, health directors, health providers and social workers.

“Today’s funding announcement will help agencies develop and implement culturally based visions and identify their actual needs,” said Bennett in a press re-

lease. “Ongoing engagement will help create a new funding formula – that for the first time – will actually address the transformation necessary to deliver culturally appropriate service delivery in First Nation communities.”

“This federal government has committed to listening and ensuring indigenous

families are involved in the necessary transformation of how our children are protected in our communities,” said AMC Grand Chief Derek Nepinak. “Despite political pressures, putting more money into the Manitoba Child & Family Service (CFS) industry is not a viable option because the system is financially incentiv-

ized to apprehend children and keep them maintained away from their family. Successful real change, which is the goal of our engagement and subsequent recommendations, will be measured by the ability of our agencies to focus their energies on family restoration, as opposed to child apprehension.”

Coming soon—commemorative bank note for Canada’s 150th On July 1, Canada will mark 150 years of Confederation, and this milestone will be commemorated in many ways. For its part, the Bank of Canada will mark this anniversary by issuing a new commemorative $10 bank note that will be broadly available by Canada Day 2017. Commemorative notes, while unique, are circulating notes that can be used for payment just like all other notes issued by the Bank. But some Canadians treat these bills like little pieces of history.

The bank, which produces Canada’s bank notes, has issued only three commemorative notes to mark important milestones in Canada’s history.

In 1935, a $25 note was issued in honour of the Silver Jubilee of King George V. In 2015, a variation of the $20 note recognized the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II. And in 1967, a special $1 note

celebrated Canada’s centennial. Many will remember the events that marked this important milestone for our young country. Perhaps you, or someone you know, have held on to a 1967 $1 bill.

Anniversary celebrations are now ramping up again! The design of the special Canada 150 polymer note will be unveiled soon. In deciding what images to include on it, the bank turned to Canadians for help.

For the first time ever, the design process began with an invitation to all Canadians to propose ideas. This open call for suggestions, followed by a nationally representative survey, asked Canadians to suggest themes and subjects to represent Canada on a note celebrating its 150th birthday. A subsequent survey then asked Canadians to rank these themes in order of preference. Focus group testing also took place to

gather impressions on the designs.

The suggestions that the bank received through these processes inspired the bank note’s content and design. And now the commemorative note carefully incorporates many Canadians’ ideas that best represent the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Details about the design, security features, the number of commemorative $10 notes that will circulate and how to obtain them will be announced soon. In the meantime, think about what makes you proud to be Canadian as the 150th celebrations get under way.

Visit www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes to learn more about bank notes and follow the bank on Twitter (@bankofcanada) for the latest news on the Canada 150 commemorative bank note.

Attention: Due to the holiday on Good Friday some of our deadlines have changed. The deadline for the Thursday, April 13 edition of The Nickel Belt News will be no later than 3:00 Friday, April 7.

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Sports

OBITUARY ROD BURTON

May 29, 1966 – March 23, 2017

Road trip

Peacefully at the Thompson General Hospital on March 23rd, 2017 with family by his side, Mr Rod Burton, aged 50. Beloved husband of Kim. Rod was born in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Thompson shortly after. Rod worked at various jobs including Calm Air, Toromont and at the time of his passing, Vale. Rod had a great love of snowmobiling and went whenever he could. Rod always had to have the most powerful Arctic Cat on the market and loved to tinker in the garage.

Chris Burton was the lucky winner of round-trip tickets for two on Calm Air and a pair of tickets to the Winnipeg Jets game April 1 against the Ottawa Senators when Thompson senior baseball held its annual raffle draw March 28. Jack Sangster of Thompson senior baseball and Vale Regional Community Centre employee Rihana Thompson, who conducted the draw, hold up the winning ticket.

When he wasn’t sledding, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. For the past few years Rod and Kim found a love for traveling to Mexico with family and friends.

Rod is survived by his Wife Kim of Thompson. His Mother Donna, Sister Loralee (Greg) and Nephew Garet, all of Lethbridge, Alberta.

As well as his Stepson Jorden (Angel), Granddaughter Elliot, Grandson Lennon, his little chickens of Thompson, Stepdaughter Kristen (Danielle) of Portage la Prairie. Brother in-law Kris (Marilyn) of Waterhen, Manitoba, Sisters in-law: Heather and Shelley of Winnipegosis, Father in-law Ed of Waterhen, Father Fred of Milton, Ontario. As well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cremation has taken place and a Gathering of Friends will be held on Friday, March 31st, 2017 at the Army/Navy Building, 80 Nelson Road, from 1-3 pm.

In lieu of Àowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Rod’s memory to the Diabetes Association of Canada at www. diabetes.ca.

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham

An online book of memories is available to leave condolences at www.boardmanfh.com, Boardman Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982.

Rod was a loving Son, Husband, Father and Papa and will be greatly missed.

IN MEMORY

Thank You

I would like to thank Thompson Hospital staff doctors, nurses, health care aides, and cleaners.

The care and compassion the hospital staff showed was awesome.

Thanks to home care coordinator, Sarah Monais for all of the support.

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Thanks friends and family for the hospital visits, donations of food and for the help and cooking.

Thanks Boardman Funeral Home Cross Lake Band ( Pimichikamak ) Split Lake Band ( Tataskwayak) Pikwitonei Community Council Light of the North Church, St. James Anglican Church Ministers, Pastors, Split Lake gospel singers, Home Hardware Gilbert Dorien Thank you family and friends Greatly appreciated !!!

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Columnists

Scott Nolan plays the motor inn and dinner with Patsy for those so ‘InClined’ With a personality as vast as the country he travels and as engaging as his music, Scott Nolan took to the stage at the Snow Lake Motor Inn on the evening of March 11. Laidback and at ease with the crowd of 35 or so, Nolan began by explaining that he was no stranger to Snow Lake.

He had visited the community as an 11-year-old with his father. Recalling that his father was visiting with a curling friend, Gordon “Bud” McIntosh, Nolan regaled the audience with tales of visiting bears at the dump and the teasing of Snow Lake’s beloved “Bud.” He also noted that he’d recently done some online musical collaboration with Bud’s son Jeff … a fine songwriter and musician in his own right.

As the laughter petered out from Nolan’s first sermon, he began picking his time-weathered Art & Lutherie guitar and accompanying it with a voice that was perfected for the instrument. Most of the tunes in his first set were originals and his mastery at both writing and performing led many to the back of the venue between sets to purchase a CD of his work.

Scott Nolan is a songwriter, poet, and multiinstrumentalist from Winnipeg. His songs have been recorded by Hayes Carll, Mary Gauthier, Watermelon Slim, and Corin Raymond among others. He has recently produced albums for William Prince, Lynne Hanson, and Watermelon

Marc Jackson

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Slim and has released nine albums of his own music since 2003.

Seeing Nolan perform is not just about the music … he has a flair for taking common occurrences within daily life and turning them into entertaining and humorous stories. He had several from his Home Routes tour stops that had folks chuckling and there were others from tours in Canada and the states that roused laughter and cheers. A particular story from a performance at Folsom Prison introduced one of several cover tunes he played on this night … a seemingly out-of-place “Hungry like the Wolf.”

Many in the audience preferred his rendition to the original by Duran Duran.

He also shone bright on The Weakerthans “One Great City,” Tragically Hip’s “Bobcaygeon,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Avalanche,” which was recently revived in an episode of TV’s “Black Sails.” He closed the show with the Cohen tune.

The Scott Nolan show

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Scott Nolan imparting his smooth sound for the patrons of the Snow Lake Motor Inn. was another in the series of fine Home Routes performances Gerard and Roxane have brought to Snow Lake. The next, and final performance of the season, takes place on April 9, when Daniel Gervais, a master fiddler playing Canadiana, takes to the motor inn main stage. All shows have a $20 cover charge, which goes in its entirety to the musician.

In other news, the people of Snow Lake will have a unique opportunity to experience Patsy Cline in all her splendour when the Aurora Borealis Arts Council and Me to We Committee present The InClines’

“Sweet Dreams of Patsy Cline.”

The InClines’ show is billed as a musical celebration of the life and times of the legendary Patsy Cline.

“Through narration and song, The InClines revisit Patsy’s life from her humble beginnings to the tragic accident that took her life on March 5, 1963,” their literature reads. “Lead vocalist, Michelle Anseeuw, brings Patsy’s magical music to life with a two hour show of her best songs.”

The InClines bring to Snow Lake a “true Nashville sound” reliving Cline’s timeless classics. Ms. Anseeuw will be backed by

Summits promoting northern investment and economic diversification After a decade of debt, we are keeping our campaign promise to fix the province’s finances, including finding efficiencies within government, increasing revenues by removing red tape to make the province more attractive to business investment, and by listening to Manitobans. To promote investment and economic diversification in the North, our new PC government will be hosting Look North Summits in each of the following communities: The Pas on April 3-4, Thompson on April 4-5 and Churchill on April 5-6. These consultations with business, community and First Nation leaders, stakeholders, and individuals, hosted by cochairs Chief Christian Sinclair from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Chuck Davidson of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and Mayor Mike

MLA Report kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Kelly Bindle Spence from Churchill, are intended to provide government with experiences, ideas, and suggestions on how to best encourage investment, create employment opportunities and enhance sustainable economic development in our North.

After a decade of decaying services, our new PC government is keeping our campaign promise to provide timely access to emergency care, as well as surgical and diagnostic procedures, and has appointed a chairperson and members

of the public to serve on a Manitoba Wait Time Reduction Task Force. Overseeing the task force, committee chair Wayne Elhard, a private sector consultant focusing on government relations, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in health-policy matters related to the delivery of health services, primarily in rural communities. This task force is key to identifying the processes that are not working and which must be improved, if we are to ensure better patient care

and long-term sustainability of our health-care system. Starting April 3, 2017, a public survey regarding healthcare will be available online at www.gov. mb.ca/health/wtrtf.html, and public consultations will be held in communities across the province, including Thompson at the Vale Regional Community Centre multi-purpose room Friday, April 7 from 2-4 p.m. Individuals with special accessibility requirements can call 1-855-259-9670 (toll-free) or email WTRTF@gov.mb.ca to share their needs with meeting organizers.

On the road to recovery, as our new PC government continues to restore the services Northerners depend on, fix the provinces finances, and rebuild our economy, we appreciate any input you may wish to share.

a six-piece band, including backup singers who recreate the unique sound of the “Jordanaires,” those splendid vocalists who sang backup for Cline and countless others, including Elvis Presley and Jim Reeves.

Reached on the road via email, Michelle Anseeuw advised that she has been performing her show for close to 16 years. “The first 10 years of the show (the band was then called InCLINEation) were performed with a group of musicians that were committed to part-time/weekend shows and we travelled mostly in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,” said Ms. Anseeuw.

“With this next phase of our show (now called The InClines), this group of musicians are available to travel further, perhaps with more touring to the more western and eastern provinces and possibly the U.S.” The performer says that the show is more the portrayal of a legend than it is a tribute. Noting that the intent is to tell Ms. Cline’s story, keep the music alive, as well as create an experience that rivals a real Patsy Cline performance. “In 2000, I had approached a local musician

and friend, David McKay to see if he was interested in performing together,” Anseeuw said in explanation of how it all got started. “Having been in the music industry for decades, David had been intrigued with the idea of putting a professional stage show together.” McKay was impressed with how well Ms. Anseeuw portrayed Cline, and this motivated them to develop a show about Patsy Cline. “I had literally just finished reading her biography, and was very taken by, not only the songs of Patsy, but by Patsy’s journey from childhood to career roadblocks and landmarks to her untimely tragic death,” said the performer. “What a story! How could I not do this? So, I re-read the biography with highlighter in hand and got to work to write the show.”

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JOB POSTING REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR

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409 • MISC. FOR SALE CAL AND VIVIAN BONYAI will be at City Centre mall April 6, 7, and 8 selling honey and homemade jams and pickles.

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510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

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606 • GENERAL NOTICES HOPE LOTTERY GROUP When the lotto Max reaches $60 million we play! members wanted. Contact 204-307-1945.

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Baked Broccoli Stuffed Potatoes Here's a side dish that's more than generous for those with a hearty appetite.

2 (5-ounce) baking potatoes 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese 8 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and welldrained, and finely chopped 1 teaspoon onion/pepper seasoning 2 tablespoons Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping 1. Bake potatoes in oven or microwave. Allow to cool. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop pulp into a medium bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell. Place potato shells in baking dish.

2. Add cottage cheese to potato pulp. Using a potato masher, mash the pulp and cottage cheese until fairly smooth. Stir in broccoli and onion pepper seasoning. Evenly spoon mixture into potato shells. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.

3. Bake at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned. Serve hot. Serves 4.

• Each serving equals: 128 calories, 0g fat, 9g protein, 23g carbs, 82mg sodium, 53mg calcium, 4g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Meat, 1/2 Vegetable; Carb Choices: 1 1/2. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Church Services ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Pastor: Arnold (Arnie) Pedersen 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 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

Full Time-Permanent ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Thompson, MB Eaglewood Addictions Centre 90 Princeton Drive The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

Reporting to the Residential Program Supervisor, the Rehabilitation Counsellor provides individual and group counselling to adult/males/females experiencing concerns related to alcohol and drug use. This position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.

The Rehabilitation Counsellor will work as a member of the Residential team and will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

• Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM” approach.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

• Awareness of the unique circumstances and needs of adults in addictions treatment.

Responsibilities: • Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.

• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

• Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.

• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset or a Diploma in applied counseling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability working within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. The ability to communicate in Cree will also be considered an asset.

The Competencies for the Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Teamwork and Cooperation • Client Centred Change • Case Management • Continuous Learning • Counselling • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Crisis Intervention • Effective Communication • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Dependency • Planning and Organizing This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.

From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition No. 2017-017 Salary Range: $54,716 - $65,666 per annum ($28.93 - $34.72/hr) (Potential to move to a maximum of $37.37 per hour with specific qualifications) Closing Date: April 7, 2017 Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE afm.mb.ca

• “A convenient way to measure oil and not have to wash out the measuring cup: Mark a glass jar with kitchen labels for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 and 1 cup quantities. So easy.” — J.K. in Vermont • “After baking cookies, place a half to a whole piece of any kind of bread in with them. Even if the cookies were made a couple of days before, it will really soften them right up. It works every time.” — N.O. in Colorado • “Recently, my cellphone got wet and had to take a rest in a bag of rice for a day. It turned out OK, but I was reminded during that day off from having a smartphone that gone are the days when we know all our friends and family members’ phone numbers by heart. Take a minute to fill out a good old-fashioned address book, or write a list of your most important numbers so that you’ll always be able to access them.” — JoAnn • Give kids a garden: Grab a container (a large flowerpot, or even a baby pool that has a hole in it), and let the kids fill it with soil and plants. Then they can decorate it with small toys to make a wonderland. Maybe it will be a miniature forest for fairies, or an offroad truck race track. It’s good to get kids outside being creative.

• “We recently lengthened the pull chain for our ceiling light to accommodate our 7-year-old. To remind him to “use a light touch,” we taped a colorful feather to the end. He uses his fingertips to pull the chain so he won’t crush the feather instead of getting a fistful.

It’s working!” — L.O. in Florida Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Samantha Weaver • It was vice president Adlai Stevenson who made the following sage observation: “All progress has resulted from people who took unpopular positions.”

• We’re in no danger of it happening these days, but once, in April of 1930, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported that there was no news that day. Instead of an announcer reading reports, they played soothing piano music instead.

• According to pollsters, during the year 2016, both head lice and cockroaches were more popular than the U.S. Congress.

• Before he became the beloved novelist Americans know and love, a 15-year-old Jack London worked in a pickle factory earning 10 cents an hour. Desperate to get out of the closed-in, steamy cannery, he decided to join the ranks of an entirely different profession: oyster pirates. Pacific coast oyster beds that had been accessible to the public had recently been turned into private oyster farms, off limits to the working-class fishermen who had relied on them. This created an underclass of pirates who would fill bags with oysters under cover of night — and London, who borrowed the money to buy a sloop called the “Razzle Dazzle,” quickly became one of the best. His prowess and daring earned him the nickname “Prince of the Oyster Pirates.”

• You may not realize it, but if you’ve ever spent a winter in the northern climes, you’ve probably made a sitzmark (or at least seen one). That’s the mark made when someone falls backward into the snow — like a snow angel.

• If you live in or travel frequently to Las Vegas, keep in mind that in that city, it’s against the law for a man with a mustache to kiss a woman. *** Thought for the Day: “One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.” — Chinua Achebe © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Careers Community Outreach Worker

PUB 55 Pub 55 is now looking to hire additions in all departments to our fun, energetic team!

We require restaurant supervisors, bartenders, servers, cooks and janitorial staff.

Must be 18 years of age or older, reliable and enjoy working with people and being part of a team.

Experience is preferred but not required.

Please submit your resume in person at Pub 55 or by email to pub55thompson@gmail.com

We are currently looking for an energetic and responsible individual to provide ongoing support in the community to clients with anxiety disorders.

SERVICE ADVISOR

Are you looking for a career and not just a job?

We have an opening for a service advisor committed to customer service excellence.

Candidate must be able to build customer relations and listen and understand their problems, concerns and service needed, prepare work orders, be organized, possess the ability to multi task, work unsupervised and work in a team environment.

Previous automotive experience is an asset, extensive training will be offered to the appropriate candidate We offer competitive wages and benefits package.

Resumes only please.

Looking for an individual who is eager and energetic. Attention to detail is a must. Sanding and masking. If you have experience with drywalling we will consider training for this position.

Must have drivers license and be punctual. Health beneďŹ ts and competitive wages.

Email hayesauto@mts.net or drop off resume at:

Hayes Autobody & Glass 33 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB

Sales Representative

Arctic Beverages Limited 201 Hayes Road, Thompson, MB - www.arcticbev.com Arctic Beverages services communities in Northern Manitoba, Northern Saskatchewan, Northwest Ontario and Nunavut. Arctic Beverages sells billion dollar brands. Including; Pepsi, 7UP, Gatorade, Lays & Doritos through our exclusive partnership with PepsiCo Canada. We also sell and distribute Jack Links beef jerky, Nestle ice cream, Paramalat dairies and Canada Bread products.

Arctic Beverages LP is hiring for the position of Salesperson in the Thompson and Surrounding Region. This candidate will have unique skills for hunting for new business while retaining and growing our existing customers. Arctic Beverages is in its expansion phase and is motivated and excited to add to the sales team. The candidate must be aggressive, creative, well organized, energetic, enthusiastic, and have the ability to work well independently and in a team atmosphere.

QualiďŹ cations: • Minimum Grade 12 education • Class 5 driver’s licence • Working experience will be an asset • Working knowledge of Microsoft OfďŹ ce, as well as Internet and email • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team Arctic Beverages LP offers very competitive salaries, excellent beneďŹ ts and a company matched pension plan. Arctic Beverages LP will also cover all sales related expenses such as travel, cell phone and vehicle.

Please send your resume to: mtaylor@arcticbev.com We would like to thank all applicants in advance, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The candidate should possess strong organizational skills, be an effective communicator, comfortable with public speaking and have working knowledge of Microsoft OfďŹ ce.

Ideally the candidate will have related education, and/or associated work background, and have ‘lived experience’ with anxiety challenges.

Email your resume with a cover letter to: director@adam.mb.ca Subject line: Thompson Outreach Worker

Fax resumes to Kayla at 204-778-6700 or email

kayla@thompsonford.ca

Clerical SubsĆ&#x;tute CAREER OPPORTUNITY

REFINISH TECHNICIAN HELPER REQUIRED

Job Responsibilities: • Conducting weekly support groups • Developing liaisons with mental health workers • Running workshops and presentations • Educating the public and health service providers about available resources.

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The Aboriginal Services Worker (ASW) will work to ensure sound communication and relations are maintained between the NHR and the Aboriginal peoples of the region. The ASW will liaise with aboriginal individuals, families, organizations, communities, Federal, Provincial, First Nations, and local/ regional organizations and agencies to further the health and well-being of the region’s aboriginal residents.

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Snow Lake Manitoba Career Opportunity – Assistant Administrative OfďŹ cer The Town of Snow Lake invites written applications for the position of Assistant Administrative OfďŹ cer.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-time employment opportunity available for a highly motivated individual willing to explore a career in vision care. The ideal candidate will hold a grade 12 diploma, be motivated to further your education, have a air for fashion, and enjoy working with the public. Knowledge of insurance and billing would be an asset.

All applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal record check.

Please drop o≠resume to City Vision Opticians in the Plaza.

Only those selected will be contacted for interview.

Under the direction of the CAO, the Assistant Administrative OfďŹ cer is responsible for various administrative and ďŹ nancial duties related to the operation of the Town.

The successful applicant must possess: • • •

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Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills; An understanding of administration and municipal accounting; The CertiďŹ cate in Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) or a willingness to work towards one. A similar combination of education and experience may be considered.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public, employees both unionized and non-unionized as well as external stakeholders.

Remuneration will be commensurate with education, experience and qualiďŹ cations and includes a comprehensive beneďŹ ts package.

Please submit application, complete with resume and three references, by April 7, 2017.

Applications can be sent to: Town of Snow Lake Box 40 Snow Lake, MB R0B 1M0 snowlake_ofďŹ ce@mymts.net 204-358-2112 (Fax) The Town of Snow Lake wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Careers

Summer Student Employment The City of Thompson invites applicants for Summer Students for the RecreaƟon, Parks and Culture department for the months of June, July and August.

• Summer Student Labourers • Summer Camp Coordinator • Camp Counselors • Wading Pool AƩendants Please specify the job you are applying for and return the applicaƟon to City Hall.

ApplicaƟons will be accepted up to and including Friday, March 31, 2017. Those interested must complete a City of Thompson applicaƟon form, available at City hall or online at www.thompson.ca Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Fax: 204-677-7981 dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is commiƩed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniƟes.

We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

Seasonal Labourers OFFICE COORDINATOR

Public Works Department

Thompson, MB One Permanent Full-Time One Permanent Part-Time

The City of Thompson invites applicants for Seasonal Labourers at Public Works.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The Oĸce Coordinator is part of the Medical Oĸce team of administraƟve assistants and nurses. This posiƟon assists the Clinic Manager in ensuring eīecƟve workŇow and processes in the oĸce by facilitaƟng high quality standards to support a high-level of client care in the clinic.

The main duƟes include but are not limited to: • OrganizaƟon and coordinaƟon of daily operaƟons • Oversee the daily workload of the medical specialists • Ensure workŇows are streamlined between the administraƟve and medical staī • Collaborate with the Clinical Manager to set and implement standards, policies and processes • Collect & analyze staƟsƟcs • Ensure deadlines and turnaround Ɵmes are met • Maintain communicaƟons with clients, employees, Physicians, Medisys staī and specialists

DuƟes include performing general manual labour on construcƟon, repair and maintenance of the City of Thompson. Other related duƟes as per the job descripƟon.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a medical environment • Diploma in a relevant Įeld • ProĮcient with computers and experience using MS Word, Outlook and Excel • Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and wiƩen • Professional and conĮdenƟal • Strong work ethic • Team player

The successful candidate will have Grade 12 or equivalent and Valid Class 5 Licence. Class 3 or 1 with Air brakes licence and experience operaƟng a variety of heavy equipment would be considered an asset.

The candidate will have the ability to receive, understand and apply wriƩen and verbal instrucƟon, to deal eīecƟvely with co-workers and have the ability to communicate eīecƟvely with the general public.

Ability to do shiŌ work is required.

ApplicaƟons will be accepted up to and including March 31, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Those interested must complete a City of Thompson applicaƟon form, available at City Hall or online at www.thompson.ca Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Fax: 204-677-7981 dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is commiƩed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportuniƟes.

We are dedicated to supporƟng healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and faciliƟes.

To apply please forward a resume to recrutement-recruiƟng@medisys.ca or visit our website at Medisys.ca for a full job descripƟon.

The School District of Mystery Lake FACILITIES MANAGER POSITION The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for the position of Facilities Manager.

The School District of Mystery Lake is situated approximately 800 kilometers north of Winnipeg in the ruggedly beautiful Canadian Shield, home to pristine rivers, lakes, wildlife and forest. The head office and only community within the School District is the vibrant city of Thompson, Manitoba, the Hub of the North. The School District has seven schools, 3100 students and an annual operating budget of $44 million dollars.

Due to a retirement we are looking for a Facilities Manager. A considerable component of this position will be to oversee major facilities projects. The Facilities Manager will develop and implement ongoing capital improvements and also lead our maintenance/custodial services staff.

The preferred candidate must possess: The successful candidate will have a record of success leading staff in the custodial, maintenance and construction fields, experience in managing small and large scale building projects, certification in and knowledge of building systems, particularly mechanical systems, comfort working in a unionized work environment and a service orientation that values our students and community. A professional engineering qualification would be an asset.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Comprehensive benefits package.

The school district will be pleased to accept all applications; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Superintendent of Human Resources and Policy.

Employment is conditional upon successful clearance through Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records Check. Responsibility for acquiring these lies with the employee.

Please send your cover letter, resume and references by Friday, April 14, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. to: Angele Bartlett. Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0X7 Phone: 204-677-6154 Email: employment@mysterynet.mb.ca

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: OXFORD HOUSE SUB-OFFICE BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION Position: Unit Supervisor Term Position The Supervisor will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the Oxford House Sub-Office. The Supervisor will ensure services are being delivered in accordance with standards, policies & procedures and specific directives. In order to strengthen community based services the incumbent requires good interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with children, families, staff and community collaterals. This position requires effective leadership skills, prioritizing skills, excellent written and communication skills, results management, critical thinking and self-management.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • 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 • BSW Degree preferred with supervisory experience in child welfare or combination of education and supervisory experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Conditions of Employment: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record Checks and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Success for All

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Qualified applicants may send a cover letter and updated resume to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 201 – 274 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K1 Fax #: (204) 987-9489 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE SPLIT LAKE, MB. Position: Unit Supervisor One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The Unit Supervisor will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the Sub-Office. The Unit Supervisor will ensure services are being delivered in accordance with standards, policies & procedures and specific directives. In order to strengthen community based services the incumbent requires good interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with children, families, staff and community collaterals. This position requires effective leadership skills, prioritizing skills, excellent written and communication skills, results management, critical thinking and self-management.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • 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 • BSW Degree preferred with supervisory experience in child welfare or combination of education and supervisory experience in a related field • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Conditions of Employment: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record Checks and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Qualified applicants may send a cover letter and updated resume to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Careers EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TIPI Insurance Partners is a Manitoba-based, First Nations-owned insurance operation specializing in all lines of insurance including property, liability, pension and benefits and many specialty products. We provide what we call, Total Community Coverage.

We are an economic development initiative of, and for, the communities. We invest heavily in training and career development from within our member communities. TIPI provides the highest quality products and services to our members. And, importantly, we are owned by many of the groups we serve.

JOB OVERVIEW Reporting to the Senior Member Service Representative (SMSR), the incumbent is responsible for operating and maintaining the Northern Manitoba Regional Office in the Thompson KTC Building. This position will appeal to those with solid organization and administrative qualities. Training for the role will be provided.

SKILLS AND DUTIES THE INCUMBENT: • must have experience working with MS Office and Excel • will be required to liaise with TIPI personnel in order to resolve issues with members • must have sound interpersonal and oral communication and service skills • will be required to maintain an up-to-date filing system • will be required to speak regularly with SMSR to review procedures • will be required to assist in organizing new member applications • will be trained for the position and be offered the opportunity to become licensed KEY COMPETENCIES: • Post Secondary Education with a diploma/certificate in business administration and/or equivalent combination of experience and education • High organization and multi-tasking skills • Energetic, self-motivated and results-oriented Interested applicants are requested to submit a personal résumé and cover letter and three references to: info@tipipartners.com or fax to 204 949 3503 Attention: Human Resources

by May 1, 2017.

We thank all those who apply. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: GOD’S RIVER SUB-OFFICE MANTO SIPI CREE NATION Position: Unit Supervisor Full-Time Permanent The Supervisor will be responsible for providing dynamic leadership to a team of staff within the God’s River Sub-Office. The Supervisor will ensure services are being delivered in accordance with standards, policies & procedures and specific directives. In order to strengthen community based services the incumbent requires good interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with children, families, staff and community collaterals. This position requires effective leadership skills, prioritizing skills, excellent written and communication skills, results management, critical thinking and self-management while.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • 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 in a team setting • BSW Degree preferred with supervisory experience in child welfare or a combination of education and supervisory experience in a related field can be considered • Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Conditions of Employment: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must ensure a high level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Friday, April 7, 2017 A covering letter indicating the position you are applying for, updated resume and references can be sent to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 201 – 274 Smith Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1K1 Fax #: (204) 987-9489 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB VACANCY REFERRAL CLERKS (PART TIME/CASUALS)

JOB VACANCY VEHICLE OPERATOR/DISPATCH (FULL TIME & CASUALS)

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

OVERVIEW: Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) will provide local transportation for registered, eligible and approved First Nations seeking medical services in the City of Thompson, Manitoba on behalf of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch.

Transportation will include referrals for elective, diagnostic and non-urgent medical services.

Qualifications: • The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Must be available for shiftwork • Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

• Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Should have good communications and organizational skills.

• Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba.

• Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba.

• Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

• Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Wordprocessing, etc.)

• Work well under pressure – fast pace environment A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy or Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca or lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Monday April 3, 2017. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of clients to and from a variety of First Nations Indian Health Branch (FNIHB) approved destinations in the city of Thompson. Applicants must have a valid class 4 driver’s license.

Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; • Must possess a valid class 4 driver’s license and a clean abstract; • Must possess a Manitoba driver’s license for a minimum of five years; • Minimum of two years’ experience in transportation industry or a related field; • Cree or Dene an asset; • Candidate must be willing to be submit to a criminal or child abuse registry check; • Must have CPR and First Aid training; • Must be able to work rotating shifts in a twenty four service, seven days a week; • Ability to work independently, must be friendly, courteous and excellent customer service orientated, high degree of attention while operating vehicles on public road.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Lisa Beardy or Bev Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca or bbrightnose@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose at (204) 677-0311.

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Community Health Nurse (2 position)

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Health Care Aide (Disability) – 4 Positions

Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Community Health Nurse (CHN).

Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Health Care Aide to work in a newly developed disability program area.

Job Summary Reporting to the Nurse Manager the CHN is responsible for promoting, protecting & preserving the health of OCN community members through services directed to individuals, families, or groups across the life span in a continuous rather than episodic process; applies appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic & communicable diseases & address environmental issues; supports reproductive / sexual health, health of postpartum women, infants & families; respects diversity, self-determination, empowerment & community participation.

Position Requirements: Baccalaureate Degree – Nursing • Completion of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program (preferred) • CRNM – Active Registration • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle • Criminal record & child abuse registry check • 2 years related experience in Public Health Nursing or related field in nursing with emphasis on health protection, illness prevention, health promotion & community development • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work Closing Date: Open until filled.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: 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.

Job Summary Reporting to Disability Services Coordinator, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is responsible for providing personal care & home support services; and related general administration. The HCA follows OHA policies & procedures; provincial & federal standards; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department.

Position Requirements: •

Grade 12 or GED equivalent & Health Care Aide Certificate

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CPR, First Aid, Food Safety, Lifts & Transfers, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS (preferred)

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1 year of experience

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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

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Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle

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Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work

Closing Date: April 4, 2017 at 4pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: 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.

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Friday, March 31, 2017

News

Acrobatics and clownin’ around

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Leif Norman

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Call to make your appointment

204-677-4555

New Patients, Walk-ins and Emergencies welcome!

The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival Circus and Magic Partnership (C.A.M.P.) went as far north as you can by mostly paved road for the 17th-annual Northern C.A.M.P. program to teach circus arts skills to at-risk youth in Lynn Lake March 19-23.

The touring group included 16 trainers/performers who piled onto a Beaver Bus Lines bus and did the trip up in one shot, says Winnipeg International Children’s Festival executive producer Neal Rempel, before taking it a little easier on the way down by overnighting in Thompson.

“It’s a long drive,” said Rempel, who has been a part of every Northern C.A.M.P. since it started in 2001, four years after the launch of the Winnipeg-based program.

Students taking part in the training were 10 to 14 years old and included some from West Lynn Heights School in Lynn Lake, as well as others from South Indian Lake, Leaf Rapids and more flown in from Brochet and Lac Brochet by the Frontier School Division.

“We worked with the Lynn Lake

kids the first two days and then we worked with the out-of-town kids the last two days, which is what we usually do,” said Rempel. “ They were really a good bunch of kids to work with. They were superstars and it was great to help them shine.”

It was the first time that Northern C.A.M.P., which has been to 13 Northern Manitoba communities and reached more than 4,000 kids over its duration, was in Lynn Lake and Rempel said that town officials were instrumental in getting it up there.

“We were approached initially by the town administration,” said Rempel. “They approached the province. It’s the government departments that decide where we’re going so they were very proactive in getting us up there.”

Rempel says the tour was one of their better ones and that they reception they received was first class.

“It’s nice to be in a community where they’re excited to have you there and they treated us really well,” he says. “The hotel treated us really well. The school administration were totally behind it so that was groovy.”

The trainers put on performances on Monday and Wednesday and the

kids were the stars on Tuesday and Thursday. As always, equipment was left behind for those who wish to further their skills in stilt-walking, aerial dance, unicycle riding, juggling, tight-rope walking and more.

“We left them with a tight wire, stilts, unicycles, juggling equipment and we do an instructional session and we make a tutorial video that we send them so they can keep working with the kids and if they need a refresher they can just refer to the video,” Rempel says.

Despite being on every tour, Rempel says the experience is always an inspiration.

“We’re not trying to train circus artists, we’re trying to give people a chance to feel good about themselves,” he says. “[The performers] look forward to it as much as I do and they block off time, make sure they don’t have any other work and are available because its rare that you’re lucky enough to do really, really good work in this lifetime, which is what keeps it fresh. You can see the results written on the kids’ faces. Who wouldn’t want to have the opportunity to do good work and make kids happy? It’s the best gig in the world.”