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Council takes Canada Goose CEO with fire Popeye’s interior extinguisher Book a way tosprayed preserve and pass on rst step donates $130 million towards during April break-in, reopenedfithe nexttowards day memories of growing up in Churchill reducing their polar bear conservation facility Polar Bears International (PBI) received a $1 million donation towards the construction of a new facility in Churchill during their Polar Bear Affair gala in Toronto Feb. 27.

Dani Reiss, president and CEO of Canada Goose, as well as a current Polar

“Over the least decade of working with PBI, I have seen firsthand the passion and energy that the team puts into their important research and efforts to ensure polar bears have a future,” said Reiss in a press release. “It is a privilege to be a part of help-

ranks in October

ing them build a muchneeded facility which will serve as a launch site for that’s our size, we have the PBI’s research and educa- BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET most,” she said. tional activities on polar Council approved fi rst Matechuk said that bear habitat conservation reading of a bylaw to resince the need to cut costs around the world.”

The proposed Polar duce the number of coun- is partly due to the new, Bears International House, cillors from eight to six at lower grant-in-lieu (GIL) construction of which is their Feb. 26 meeting by a that Vale Manitoba Operexpected to begin at the vote of 6-3, with council- ations pays the city instead start of the 2018 polar bear lors Ron Matechuk, Dun- of property taxes, the counseason, will be built on do- can Wong and Judy Kolada cillors who negotiated that opposed. agreement could make it nated land on Churchill’s According to Popeye’s owner Alice Lavoie, left, the person Before the reduction for council to go main street and designed or people who broke into and possible sprayed a fire extinguisher becomes reality, however, through a period with to be energy efficient and around her restaurant early April 30 cametrial in through this the bylaw must be the fewer members. ecologically sound. It will window that faces the Burntwood River.

“If the three councillors serve as a site to educate subject of a public hearing, currently scheduled that negotiated the GIL, this One of Thompson’s longest-running restaurants fell visitors to Churchill about for March 12, and then miserable, this very poor victim to a break-in during the early morning of April 30. polar bears, climate change second and third GIL, to doorthe honPopeye’s owner Alice Lavoie saidwere a person group of and the urgent need to take receive reading, whichentered are tentaand resign forcibly throughourable a windowthing around 3:45 a.m., action, as well as provide people tively slated occurthat March from during council, would by atoclock was broken thewe incident. broadcast facilities for judging andintruders March 26 respecthave a couple of since weeksshe to weren’t able to steal any cash, media, support polar bear 12The ively.

City manager Gary fi nd out whether we want research and outreach ef- doesn’t keep money on the premises after closing time. theleaving bylawempty-handed, to proceed they all the However,says before stillway madetoa forts, and assist visiting Ceppetelli must be passed 180 days third reading on this,” said mess by spraying a fire extinguisher all over the business’s scientists, educators and prior to forcing the election repeated Lavoiedate and herMatechuk, employeeswho to throw away other guests whose work interior, of Oct. 24. If it is,inventory. the next comments made Feb. 12 entire food and support are critical to their election could be a bit of of thewhen council voted 5-2 RCMP were notified break-in around 10 a.m. polar bear conservation. a case30ofand musical chairs,identification to amendunit the attended Thompson the forensic the The facility will include a April with the eight incumbent Charter Act, which stiputo collect evidence. workspace, bunkhouse, scene assuming all of lates that should After a full day of cleaning, Lavoie andcouncil her team mankitchen and storage space councillors, themto decide run again, and have eight regular councillors and aged reopentothe restaurant resume business for equipment. competing for only six a mayor, to the effect that “This is the single lar- hours May 1. along with about reducing the number of Anyonespots, with information this break-in is encourgest donation PBI has available all the other candidates. council positions would Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson aged to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909. received and it is an Eliminating two council prevent “new blood” from amazing commitment to positions would save just coming into council. helping secure the polar under $20,000 in salarDeputy mayor Colleen bear’s future,” said PBI Smook said that isn’t neexecutive director Krista ies and perhaps about Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham $5,500 to $16,400 in cessarily true as she and Wright.

“We’re humbled Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. by this generous gift and travel expenses, based Valentino were among the on the amounts spentsay on top three vote-getters in

BY IAN GRAHAM extremely For all the harsh weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a grateful.” very safe thing swallow when people travel by the two lowest2014 despite having not EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar spending councillors and bears, been on councilsaid before, Though she’s now written when I get through.”

I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should find somewhere deMeulles if it Erica and Dani Reiss do- the twojust highest spending while Coun.

Penny Byer Workplace Health and SafeGenerating Station to the RadisBros.

Ltd, an Edmonton-based a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would nated $1 million towards the fisay, scal ‘Those year 2016. said fresh faces autoty charges been laid son titled Converter Station when hetheyconstruction working cesAct growing up inhave Churchill, her book, Whispers in because will be lost iffirmthey startedfor throwing the in “To people have moved backdon’t to ChurchShrinking council to six matically equate to differPolar Bears International’s against an Alberta-based comwas killed Jan. 17, 2018.

Manitoba Hydro.

Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. would just put leave,’ Thompson in ent“Iresults. pany in connection the January told RCMP said in afor press release proposed in ChurchManitoba northern to director North - Life in Churchill She also hasAa provincial reputation spokesperson cats, I wasfacility probably sitting should is quite miss the shoreline, I line with other similarly “I’mthe notrock, sure that wheth2018 of 22-yearat the time that he wasasloading APTN that seven charges, includill during the organization’s simplistic.

Giseleworkplace deMeullesdeath said writa couple of reasons. a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’”

It’s quite disre- miss I miss the sized communities said er you have new blood old Todd Maytwayashing near metal sheets when two of the 15ing failing to ensure the safety ing wasn’t something she Bear Affair gala inthat To- spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied his- Polar Another thing Coun.

Blake a commakes had thatbeen greatlaid a differuse of dunnage toEllis, secure that charges while Gillam, APTN isshe reporting. foot sheets in his tory direction and health of workers, failing always thought would you know what,moved this hisand I would tell people spurred her wasthe the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and ronto Feb. 27. on for byscream Coun. inLtd. what aincouncil is load on aIment trailer were sworn ForbesIence Bros. saidthe aHudson written andstuff struck himininmy a marshalling to provide training and aChurchill do.Maytwayashing, from Lake tory, this that’s times facing thinkreiterated we would really miss stories and they wouldadequate go, hard Nickel Belt News Kathy Valentino. able to do and accomplish April 18. statement that “Our commitment Manitoba First Nation, was yard about 45 kilometres from competent supervision to work“In my youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go “When you look at every depending on what the obMaytwayashing’s Barry to create a home, safe workplace every photooperations courtesy of have working transmission Gillam. ers, They’d and failing develop and felt good on at awriting,” she line if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ go, to the father option to do that? back standing on the way suspended other city or municipality Swan told APTN he was relieved day at Forbes has not wavered.” from Manitoba Hydro’s Keeyask He was employed by Forbes implement safe work procedures Continued on Page 3 Polar Bears International said. “But when I moved said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.”

WE SELL for university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got • HOUSEWARE ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so under her belt, Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says.• ELECTRONICS ill really want to thrive. one book HELIUM right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try • TOYSThough she’s not there • FRAMES BALLOONS! a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another.

• CRAFT • LINEN and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I have another book in • the STATIONERY • CARDS a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into said, ‘I’m sorry, you WE have toARE me,” she says. “It’s a darker members still are. writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personTHE PARTY my writing. I write very put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles.

LOOK FOR “GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE THOMPSON” ON FACEBOOK! clear and that’s it. It’s there. for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. you somewhereSPECIALISTS else and all Maybe in the next five years Some people say it’s kind of is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do.

Because of that, your loved ones and yourNORTH! it’s something I’ll focus on OF THE MON - THU: 9 am - 9 pm • FRIDAY: 9 am - 10 pm • SATURDAY: 9 am - 9 pm • SUNDAY: 10 am - 6 pm blunt or direct. I don’t tend never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to history is gone?’” doing.”

Bears International board member and a former chairman of that board from 2008 to 2017, pledged the money, which represents about half of the money the organization hopes to raise for Polar Bears International House.

Company charged for worker’s 2018 death on Manitoba Hydro project near Gillam

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Shots fired from stolen gun in Grand Rapids April 28

Budget cuts deficit and increases health care funding A 28-year-old man was arrested in Grand Rapids in the early morning hours of April 28 after gunshots were reported to RCMP. Grand Rapids RCMP received several reports of shots being fired in the community around 4 a.m. Sunday and located a suspect after searching several areas.

The man was unarmed at the time and they arrested him without incident. A search turned up a gun nearby. Police say he had broken into a residence and stolen a gun.

Allan Wilfred Turner of Grand Rapids is charged with careless use of a firearm, breaking and entering to steal a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

RCMP are still investigating.

Through effective co-gun found after Grand Rapids RCMP A 28-year-old man was arrested and a stolen received reports of shots being fired April 28. operation in a range of RCMP photo sectors and services, our kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Manitoba government is Thompson man who was working with the federal Constituency Office: government improve arrestedtofollowing attempted Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent lives of people across our child abduction sought for Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 province. An example of 204-677-2066 this partnership is our breaching conditions Kelly Bindle jointRCMP investment are asking for the with the public’s help in locating federal an34-year-oldgovernment, Shawn Ashley Packo, who is wanted on nounced inoutstandFebruary, of at developing a long-term history. two warrants for ing charges including abnearly $47 million to cre- economic development As well, this year’s duction of a person under 14 and assault. ate Some up oftothese 1,400 new and strategy for growth and provincial budget increascharges stem from an Oct. 28 incinewly funded early learn- prosperity in Northern es funding for health care dent in Highland Tower in where Packo ingThompson, and child care spaces Manitoba. We are con- to its highest level ever in allegedly attempted to aba five-year old child in duct Manitoba.

Included in tinuing this work with Manitoba, further reduces after pulling the building’s fire alarm. this expansion are pre- industry and First Nations ambulance fees, creates 60 The 34-year-old was quickly tackled by the buildschool spaces at Thomp- communities to unlock the full-time paramedic posing’s residents and arrested police, but failed to com-World and sonby Children’s economic potential in our itions, boosts spending for ply with court-ordered conditions Learning after being released and Child Early region. the home cancer drug proon his own recognizance.

Police believe Packo Care Thompson, as well These kinds of economic gram and invests in new may be in the Thompson Winnipeg areas.

Anyas orone nursery school spaces and service improvements schools, infrastructure and with information about whereabouts can call at his Riverside Daycare in are what we are focused other priorities such as the either Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Mani-agreement Thompson.

The on at the Manitoba legis- Look North initiative.

RCMP photo toba Crime Stoppers at Packo 1-800-222-8477. is about improvedShawn quality, This legislative session lature, especially now that accessibility, affordability the house is back in ses- will allow us to continue Woman wanted after and inclusivity in child- sion. This week, our Min- making our province a betcare,Norway with consideration House meth ister ofbust Finance, Cameron ter place for generations to for families that are most Friesen, introduced Budget come, by staying on track Norway House RCMP executed a search warrant in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces with improvements in fiApril 28 that netted approximately 18.5 grams Also in Thompson, the the provincial deficit by nances, services and the of methamphetamine and resulted in the arrest of one Joint Action Group on Re- $319 million while rais- economy in order to properson but are still on the lookout for 30-year-old source Development met ing the basic personal vide stability, security and Caressa Ettawacappo, who is wanted for possession this week as part of our exemption on income tax opportunity for families in of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Anyone with government’s Look North and delivering the largest the north and throughout information on her whereabouts is asked to call is aimed initiative, which tax cut in our province’s Manitoba.

Norway House RCMP at

MLA Report

204-359-6483.

Thompson RCMP Drug Tip Line Caressa Ettwacappo

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Council approves first reading of 2019 mill rate bylaw City also greenlights new contracts during April 29 meeting

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Now that the 2019 financial plan has been finalized, Thompson city council used their April 29 meeting to begin cementing some of the spending within it into law.

This includes the first reading of the levy bylaw that will officially increase the overall residential mill rate by 1. 97 per cent (40.431 to 41.228) and the commercial mill rate by 1.58 per cent (50.201 to 50.998).

Councillors Duncan Wong and Jeff Fountain voted against first reading, but the rest of council (except an absent Coun. Andre Proulx) were in favour of it.

Second and third reading are set to take place at council’s May 13 meeting, two days before they have to submit their budget to the province.

Council also used this meeting to pass the first reading of a bylaw that cancelled a $291,591 debenture on the Norplex Pool.

The facility closed its doors for good Feb. 13 due to severe infrastructure failings and safety concerns, which means this portion of the debenture can no longer be used.

However, the city is still stuck with paying $48,408, since it already spent that amount from the original borrowing request of $340,000 back in 2018.

New city contracts The city’s finalized financial plan also gave council the basis to approve several work and supply contracts for tasks like equipment/ building maintenance, sewer renewal and road construction.

They unanimously passed a resolution to enter into a new two-year agreement with Jarvis HVAC/R Inc. to provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance for the city. Throughout the winter of 2019, Jarvis picked up where the recently departed Wescan Mechanical Services left off by restoring heat to the Thompson Public Library, which council recognized on Monday by paying the company $32,543 for these repairs.

The hourly rate for a Jarvis journeyman technician is $60, although that cost will increase by $5 in 2020.

Councillors also approved a pair of two–year contracts to NAPA Auto Parts ($16, 724) and Kennedy Energy ($447,289) to provide lubricant/oil and refined fuel, respectively.

Pedestrian infrastructure remains a big priority for the city, since they approved a $1,119,987 contract with Nelson River Construction to build a new multi-use path. This new path is set to start at the intersection of Mystery Lake Road and Thompson Drive South and run along

Burntwood Road, Weir Road and Campbell Drive, eventually ending up at Despins Road.

One of the highest cost items from Monday’s meeting was a $2,971,007 agreement with Smook Con-

with Cummins Western Canada to provide generator load testing at some of the city’s key facilities.

Coun. Brian Lundmark opposed the total price tag of $110,872, saying the city’s previous contract

with this company was roughly half that amount.

The majority of his fellow council members followed suit and the city will renegotiate and retender this contract in three months’ time.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF LYNN LAKE Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 27th day of May, 2019, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at Town of Lynn Lake, 503 Sherritt Avenue, Lynn Lake, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

Assessed Value

Description

7500

LOT 19 BLOCK 8 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM - 266 ELDON AVENUE

L -$1,000 B -$16,400

$3,480.02

9100

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 4 BLOCK 10 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 356 SHERRITT AVENUE

L -$1,100

$2,160.97

12600

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 9 BLOCK 12 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 393 SHERRITT AVENUE

L -$1,100 B -$8,000

$5,397.92

12900

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 12 BLOCK 12 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION IN 90-23 WPM - 403 SHERRITT AVENUE

1 of 1 L -$1,000 Page $8,101.16 B -$8,700

SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES

OF SNOW LAKE AT LYNN LAKE AND BEINGTOWN LOT 2 BLOCK 14 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) EXC L -$1,000 16300 $6,303.94 MINES,367(7) MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED B -$7,200 Pursuant to ALL subsection of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that IN unless the tax arrears for THE CROWN LANDS ACT AND AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM - 420 SHERRITT AVENUE

Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 11th day of September,AT2018, the AND hourBEING of 1:00 at Town of 689 Snow Lake, 113EXC Elm Street Snow Lake, LYNNatLAKE LOTPM, 2 BLOCK 24 PLAN PLTO (N DIV) 27500 L -$1,000 $12,138.18 Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN B -$16,800 Roll Number 33900

2300

THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) Description Assessed IN 90-23 WPM - 534 SHERRITT AVENUE

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 1 BLOCK 30 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) EXC L -$1,000 $4,345.35 Offered for Sale ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE B -$9,300 CROWN ACTBEING: IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N DIV) WPM - 602 AT SNOWLANDS LAKE AND LOT 13 BLOCK 3 PLAN 646 IN 90-23 L -$12,200 $7,210.89 SHERRITT AVENUE PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM SUBJECT TO THE B -$58,100 RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT Value

34300

148 WILLOW CRESCENT AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING LOT 5 BLOCK 30 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) IN

L -$1,000 B -$5,200

15600 35200

AT SNOW LAKE 31 AND BEING ONE: THE NWLY L -$12,200 LOT 1 BLOCK PLAN 689PARCEL PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL30MINES, MINERALS FEET PERP OF ALL THAT PORTION OF MAPLE AVENUE AND OTHER MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT IN B -$18,800 (NOW CLOSED) PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM TRANSFER PLTOTHE (N DIV) IN 90-23 WPM - 601 SHERRITT AVENUE WHICH LIES 96599 BETWEEN STRAIGHT PRODUCTIONS SELY OF THE NE AND SW LIMITS OF LOT 1 BLOCK 17 PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) AND EXC ALL MINES MINERALS PARCEL AT LYNN LAKE BEING LOTAND 24 BLOCK 4 PLAN 733 PLTO (N DIV) IN TWO: FEET PERPMINERALS OF LOT 1 BLOCK 17 PLANRESERVATIONS AS 90-23 THE WPMSWLY EXC 50 ALL MINES, AND OTHER 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM EXC THEACT NWLY FEET CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS AS20 SET FORTH IN TRANSFER PERP SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 618 HALES AVENUE THE CROWN LANDS ACT - 101 ELM STREET

L -$1,000 $6,487.01 $3,412.60 B -$10,500

3400

50600

25900 61100*

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Outside of Andre Proulx, the rest of Thompson city council was present and accounted for at the April 29 meeting in City Hall.

tractors Ltd. to continue working on the city’s sewer renewal project, which will target Burntwood Road and Riverside Drive in 2019.

The only resolution that council outright rejected was for a five-year contract

See note below

AT SNOW LAKE LOT 5 BLOCK AND 5 PLAN 646 RESERVATIONS 90-23 WPM EXCAND ALLBEING MINES, MINERALS OTHER L -$12,200 AS PLTO (N DIV) IN SUBJECT TOACT THE AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER CONTAINED IN68-17 THE WPM CROWN LANDS RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT 96599 PLTO (N DIV) - 618 SHERRITT AVENUE 145 WILLOW CRESCENT

AT 2418 PLAN 749 PLTO (N DIV) L -$13,700 AT SNOW LYNN LAKE LAKEAND ANDBEING BEINGLOT LOT BLOCK 5 PLAN 862 PLTO (N DIV) IN SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 90-23 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS B -$44,800AS CROWN LANDS ACT IN 68-17 WPM - 118 BALSAM STREET

CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER

$3,165.16

$4,176.75

L -$1,000

L -$1,100 B -$22,900

$1,714.99

$14,161.72 $1,714.99

The tax sale96599 is subject toDIV) the following termsAVENUE and conditions with respect to each property: PLTO (N - 188 MCVEIGH The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

AT LYNN LAKE AND BEING: LOT 6 BLOCK 6 PLAN 862 PLTO (N DIV) IN L -$1,100 $7,644.30 The 90-23 Municipality its right toAND set OTHER a reserve bid in the amount the arrears and WPM EXCmay ALL exercise MINES, MINERALS RESERVATIONS AS B of -$21,300 costs.

CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER  If the96599 purchaser intends by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to PLTO (N DIV) - to 169bid MCVEIGH AVENUE the start of the auction. *NOTE: Roll 61100 incurred significant fire damage in 2018. The assessed value is subject to review.  The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties The tax being sale is subject sold. to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: •  The purchaser of the property willmust, be responsible for anyofproperty taxes not yet due.

The successful purchaser at the time the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque • The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. or bank draft to the Town of Snow Lake as follows: • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction. i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR • The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Town of Lynn Lake as follows: refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must paid within 20ifdays of the sale. i) Thebefull purchase price it is $10,000 or less; OR  The the property lies with purchaser immediately following the auction. ii) risk If thefor purchase price is greater than the $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase pricefor must be paid within 20 days of the sale.  The purchaser is responsible obtaining vacant possession.

•  The the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

Ifrisk thefor property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, •  The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration costs. including the registration costs.  

61800

Dated this 8th day of April, 2019.

Dated this 17th day of August, 2018.

Managed by:

Managed by:

Velline Afuang

Acting Chief Administrative Officer Ken Jenkins Interim Chief Administrative Officer Town of Lynn Lake Phone: (204) 356-2418 Town of Snow Lake Fax: (204) 356-8297 Phone: (204) 358-2551 Fax: (204) 358-2112

IN MEMORY

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They put that proposal forward to Snow Lake’s council at the latter’s April 2 regular meeting, asking for a resolution of support. Without someone from the club on

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Marc Jackson turns into a look of surprise the trail wearing flip-flops hand to overview con-I could exempt (only one), as when they realizethethat and questioned her sanity. cept and answerstutter! questions, as theand affordability for don’t actually On well So, bright early the next the topic resolution was defeated. families,out and the of directions, we multiple morningsled we headed on Undiscouraged, a deledo not usewe their thethose trailwho ... oh, and left have found that people are for gationabout from the SnoDrifters on Snopass trails.Good As great offering them sleds our flip-fl ops at home. and the Snow Lake Chamwell, the council wondered if up, just not very accurate thing; it was a pretty rugged ber ofthem.

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We congratulated ourselves on reconsider the defeat of their to have the government of making it, and tookthe in inthe enjoy hiking and hadHe someresolution of support. stat- Manitoba implement one recommend the Snopass Lahaina corporation panoramic of beauty of the ed that having the the Snopass Pali Trail to us.

It is a steep island before starting back included with sled registra- with the registration of snowhike up a mountain fi lled down the same trail we’d tion has been a 10-year bat- mobiles, in a timely manner, with come Just before we tle forpower Snoman.windmills, The group for the up. sustainability of the did, a young inand her situated has seen between revenues Lahaina decrease snowmobile traillady system (la-hien-a) anddue Ma’alaea 20s came upclubs. on us from the over that period, mainly snowmobile (ma-ah-lee-ah).

We didn’t sidealso of the trail.that She to a lack of enforcement that other It was noted check into it much, had parked 2.5 miles washer incar favour of has allowed many whoother don’t council possess a Snopass usewe’d and contacting law enforcethan with a couple down thelocal other side of the benefitfor from a provincial agenciestointhe respect to asked directions at trail the ment trail, climbed top, and system thatThey was built is enforcement the current trailhead. saidand they was headingof down the side maintained for the any come snowmobiler had hiked the 2.5benefit miles of to law we where had just up. We beher on vehicle a designated passtop holders. noted to that would the of a mountain kelly.bindle.mla.offi and found ce@gmail.com Samborski also notedroute that trail without a valid Snopass back down the same be on the other side of the Offi ce: $480. is fined approximately thefour localhours. club would like Constituency in .. adding trail when she arrived at the to expand local trails, butUnitbottom In other news, USWto Local 3-40 Moak Crescent that the only thing they’d and offered give 7106 the Town of looked Snow without revenue generated R8NShe 2B7 her aand liftMB back. do different is wear some-Thompson,

by Snoman’s Snopass, than they Lake their annual thing moreBindle substantial at204-677-2066 herheld watch and said,Na“I’m Kelly just can’t afford it.

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would like to see Snow Lake become a snowmobilers’ destination and that they are in favour of fishers, farmers and trappers getting some sort of exemption on the registration.

“It is important that the town stand behind this,” he said.

Council had numerous questions for the delegates, most based on the fairness of blanket registration in respect to the number of sleds that farmers, fishers and trappers

ial at the corner of Memorial Drive and Balsam Street. The ceremony was attended by approximately 20 people and saw wreaths laid on behalf unions, the MLA, the town, the Legion, the hospital auxiliary, and several individuals.

USW Local 7106 vice-president Terry Hornyak gave the address and, following the service, attendees retired to the local Senior Centre for refreshments and fellowship.

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Three doubles teams and one singles competitor going for glory at first junior varsity badminton provincials

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Seven R.D. Parker Collegiate junior badminton players will be in Winkler May 3-4 for the first-ever Manitoba junior varsity provincial ews • www.thompsoncitizen.net championships.

These competitors include boys’ doubles team Ethan Alcock and Evan Alcock, mixed doubles team Brady Krentz and Kamryn reland Horvath, March 17, 461 and sinwas girls’ Chris- gles buried at one of the competitor Rylee ng Pat- Boychuck many churches that and girls’ he had built in Ireland. doubles team Emma hum- Tomchuk As you celebrate St. and Amber gentle Miscavish.

Patrick’s Day, bring the in God spirit pa“ThisofisIreland’s the first time mple for juniors tron saint to your prayare able to go,” ote the said ers. Grade Patrick10reached student d “The Tomchuk. out to the poor and “It’s going to downtrodden.

He apbe hard but it’s going proached every person to be a good experience me, with compassion, because it’s going torebe me, spect andprovincials love as well our first to me, as awhat missionary spirit see everybody’s me that led levels arehim at.” to bring me, the faith to others.

If Even though she me you believe in Christ, played badminton durfort thenher like Patrick ing lastSt. few years me you have a mission to at Westwood School, me, pass on that faith.

For Grade 9 student Misme, parents,said the first be cavish her to first et, evangelized are your high school season was ger Teach them achildren. completely different rts about God, about his atmosphere. e me love for them, how to “It was really differh of pray and how to make ent going into zones

and all the outside That chemistry stems tournaments but it was from maintaining a a lot more fun and a lot positive outlook. more experience and I “We usually just learnt a lot more,” said cheer each other up,” Miscavish, who char- Tomchuk says. “We talk acterizes herself as a to each other. We just doubles player first and communicate with Friday, March 16, each 2018 foremost. “I’ve never other throughout the been a singles person. game, help each other I don’t cover the court out.” good enough by myself “We just never get so I like doubles a lot frustrated at each more.” other,” Miscavish says.

The pair played two of The pair would like to three tournaments this finish near the medals year together, includ- at provincials but know ing the Zone 11 cham- that they won’t be able pionships in Thompson to gauge the compeApril 18-19, where they tition until the games finished second. educentr.dumont@gmail.com begin.

“We came fourth in “We’re not setting our our first tournament hopes too high,” said Sister then Andrea Dumont and our second Miscavish. “It’s going tournament Amber to be a hard competiwas we didn’t seph tion and it’ll be Roman a good of Toronto youraway ownsobehaviour play together,” said experience.

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Be joyful in and “Badminton’s a really “We had really good work your encounters with main focus of her chemistry from the very short season.

It’s only others. Let Christ with- in adult education, start,” said Miscavish. basically for a month so in you, shine through which includes trainyou have to get a lot of “Once we were partyou. Celebrate St. Pat- ing lay presiders for ners, we knew we practice in in between rick and learn from times when there is no should tournaments,” she says. available, organhim. be partners be- priest cause we got it together “We’d like to thank in Happy St. Patrick’s izing and instructingour really quick,” coaches because they various ministries, Day! Enjoy theTomchuk celebra- the says. always help uspreparaout.” sacramental tion of his life!

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Sherilyn Lawson Amber Miscavish, left, and Emma Tomchuk, right, are among seven R.D. Parker Collegiate student-athletes representing Zone 11 at the first-ever junior varsity high school badminton provincials in Winkler May 3-4.

tion and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

Congratulations to Northern Manitoba Tourism Budget cuts deficitAward and recipient Volkercare Beckmann increases health funding

On April 28, United Through effective coSteelworkers Local 6166 operation in a range of hosted a National Day of sectors and services, our Mourning ceremony at the Manitoba government is Steelworkers Hall of Reworking with the federal membrance in Thompson, government to improve to honour and remember lives of people across our workers lost on the job and province. An example of those who continue to fight this partnership is our to protect workers. I want joint investment with the to thank the Steelworkers federal government, anfor hosting this event every nounced in February, of year, and thank Local 6166 nearly $47 million to crepresident Warren Luky for ate up to 1,400 new and inviting me to attend on newly funded early learnbehalf of the province. I’m ing and child care spaces also grateful to vice-presiin Manitoba. Included in dent Tony Colbourne for this expansion are preoverseeing the event, and to school spaces at Thompall the attendees for showson Children’s World and ing support for workers.

Early Learning and Child We honour those lost by Care Thompson, as well renewing our dedication to as nursery school spaces at Riverside Daycare in Thompson. The agreement is about improved quality, accessibility, affordability and inclusivity in childcare, with consideration for families that are most in need of these services.

Also in Thompson, the Joint Action Group on Resource Development met this week as part of our government’s Look North initiative, which is aimed

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protecting others. at developing a long-term Congratulations to economic development Thompson’s strategy for Volker growthBeckand mann on receiving the Amprosperity in Northern bassador Award of DistincManitoba. We are contion at thethis Travel Manitoba tinuing work with Northern Tourism Awards industry and First Nations last week at Opaskwayak communities to unlock the Cree Nation.

Beckmann economic potential in our received region. the award for his many contributions to the These kinds of economic promotion of Northern and service improvements are what we are focused on at the Manitoba legislature, especially now that the house is back in session. This week, our Minister of Finance, Cameron Friesen, introduced Budget 2018 that further reduces the provincial deficit by $319 million while raising the basic personal exemption on income tax and delivering the largest tax cut in our province’s

Manitoba history. as a travel destination.

As Dedicated well, thisnorthernyear’s ers such as budget Beckmann, and provincial increasothers whofor have worked es funding health care with him through Spirit to its highest level ever in Way, Wolf Capital other Manitoba, furtherand reduces promotional ambulance fees,campaigns creates 60 over the years, deserveposour full-time paramedic gratitude for spending showcasing itions, boosts for our beautiful region the the home cancer drugtoproworld. gram and invests in new Finally,infrastructure it was my pleasschools, and

other priorities such as the Look North initiative.

This legislative session will allow us to continue making our province a better place for generations to come, by staying on track with improvements in finances, services and the economy in order to provide stability, security and opportunity for families in the north and throughout Manitoba.

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ure to be on hand with Cory Phillips and community members in Nelson House this week as Phillips Law donated a video game console to RCMP Const. Ryan Linklater, so he could put it into a raffle for students.

Const. Linklater plans to encourage students to attend classes by putting the names of those with perfect attendance into a draw, with the winner receiving the game console. This is one of many donations that Phillips Law has made to northern communities over the years, and Nelson House band member Conrad Moore says the community certainly appreciates it.

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The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a one storey single family home of approximately 942 square feet, more or less. The Vendor under Power of Sale is also informed that the home contains 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen and living room. The Vendor under Power of Sale is further advised that the home is heated by forced air. The Vendor under Power of Sale is further informed the home contains raised wood deck that steps down to a small stone patio and the exterior of the home is finished with vinyl siding and a paved driveway.

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Thompson Festival of the Arts piano and strings adjudicator Everett Hopfner from Brandon took the stage at the Letkemann Theatre for a piano performance April 29, playing a dozen pieces by local, Canadian and international composers.

A sessional instructor at Brandon University who also runs a private teaching studio, Hopfner grew up in Ste. Rose du Lac and completed graduate studies in Germany, which led to tours of Europe with the Junge Deutsche Philharmonie. He also toured Canada as the winner of the 36th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition and has been presented by the Cluster New Music + Interactive Arts Festival in Winnipeg, IMATRONIC piano+ in Karlsruhe and Lachenmann Perspektiven in Stuttgart.

Hopfner played two compositions by Thompson’s Michelle Pegus – Hunter’s Moon and The Outskirts of Fantasy – the seven-piece Naïve Music

by Valentin Silvestrov and as well as The Seasons, a fourpart composition by Rémi Bouchard.

“It really captures the four seasons from a Manitoba perspective, especially from a southern Manitoba prairies perspective,” Hopfner said in his introduction. “The winter portrayal is rather dark and gloomy and then we move to a beautiful spring and summer portrayal.”

Visiting Thompson was a first for Hopfner and he thanked all the performers as well as their teachers and families for supporting Festival of the Arts entrants and the arts in general.

“It is such a treat to come here and see so many musicians and so many music programs, the band programs, the choir program, the drama program, so congratulations to everyone involved for keeping this going.,” Hopfner said. “I come from a small town myself of 1,000 people that no longer has a band or a choir or a lot of other fine things, including a festival. It takes an awful lot of work at the local level to keep all these things happening and I’m always so heartened and so encouraged to see support for our young musicians and upcoming artists.”

Hopfner was preceded on the stage by Festival of the Arts entrant Harold Wastesicoot, a self-taught pianist who played without sheet music and impressed the judge with his performance earlier in the day.

“After he was done playing and they had their adjudica-

Thompson Festival of the Arts piano and strings adjudicator Everett Hopfner performs April 29 at R.D. Parker Collegiate’s Letkemann Theatre.

Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Thompson Festival of the arts piano entrant Harold Wastesicoot impressed adjudicator Everett Hopfner so much with his performance that he was invited to open for him at an adjudicator’s showcase recital April 29 at R.D. Parker Collegiate’s Letkemann Theatre. tion, they had a conversation,” said R.D. Parker Collegiate band teacher Stevie MacPherson. “Our adjudicator asked

him, ‘Would you be interested in opening for me at the concert tonight?’ and nervously he said yes. Harold has never

entered the festival before this is his first year and I’m like, ‘Dude, where’ve you been?

That sounds so phenomenal.’”

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Training important, but so is having fun, Olympic curling champion Jill Officer tells high school athletes

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate student-athletes got some tips on achieving their goals April 26 from Canadian and Olympic curling champion Jill Officer, an RBC Olympian who was in Thompson as part of the RBC Training Ground athlete identification camp that took place the following day.

Officer, who was born and raised in Winnipeg and achieved sporting success as a member of Jennifer Jones’s curling team, said she sort of fell into the sport that earned her Olympic gold because her mother was very involved in curling.

“When I was 10 there was a spot that opened up on a team in the league that my mom ran,” she said. “She put me on the team because I wanted to do that. I started to play and I loved it.”

Officer said she had never even won a curling zone championship before Jones asked her to join her team.

“The first year we played together we went to the provincials and we made it all the way to the final which was just mind-blowing to me,” she recalls.

But the team’s success was also forged by failure.

“We lost,” she says of that first provincials. ”I just remember being absolutely devastated for at least a week. I don’t think I realized how much I

wanted it until I lost it. I think it’s really important to go through that process.

I’s almost like the grieving process. That’s when you get back up on your feet. That’s when you find your brave or whatever you want to call it, your brave, your courage or your confidence. The next year we ended up winning the provincials and going to nationals.”

The process repeated itself on the national stage and in Olympic curling trials.

“We tried two times to get to the Olympics before we actually made it there. Every time we got knocked down we kept going through that process and getting back up.”

And as hard as it was to get to the top, Officer said it was as hard or harder to stay there.

“Eventually the training became harder because our curling season also got longer,” she said.

As important as training and practice and nutrition are, Officer said it is also important to take time away from sports for physical recovery and mental and emotional well-being.

“Make sure you’re getting recovery time.,” she said. “Make sure you’re being a teenager. Make sure you’re spending time with your friends.”

If you don’t, she said, you could end up feeling like she did when she stepped away from curling

a year or so ago.

“I became very mentally and emotionally exhausted.”

Officer worked in TV and communications for a few years during her curling career with Jones, which spanned 23 years but also included breaks for college and work. As an RBC Olympian for the past 11 years, she has had the opportunity to talk at schools and do keynote speeches. She recently began doing curling analysis on CBC broadcasts as well.

But one of the highlights of her life was winning a gold medal in Sochi, Russia in 2014, she said, passing it around so the audience could hold it and examine it.

“I’m one of those lucky athletes that went through the Olympics and had the most amazing experience,” she said. “We went through undefeated. The worst part of our trip was when we had to come home.”

She also said that she learned in her career not to pay attention to what people are saying about you in the media or on social media.

“We just learned that we had to stop reading it.”

Officer also found that some of her biggest challenges were keeping motivation and not being afraid to voice her opinion.

“Looking back there were times that I should have spoken up but I didn’t,” she said.

Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Canadian and Olympic curling champion Jill Officer spoke to R.D. Parker Collegiate studdent-athletes and paid a visit to the Boys & Girls Club April 26. She was in Thompson in association with the RBC Trainign Ground athelte-identification camp that took place at the Thompson Regional Community Centre April 27.

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Province signs agreement with Port of Vancouver while ignoring Churchill, says NDP Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew is criticizing the provincial government for coming to an understanding with the Port of Vancouver while “ignoring” the Port of Churchill with its own boundaries.

The government announced April 29 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Port of Vancouver.

A “high-level, non-binding framework for general collaboration,” the MOU is intended to ensure a more efficient supply chain to Asian markets through the port. About 20 per cent of Manitoba’s total international exports are bound for Asia and half of this $2.4 billion worth of trade ships through the Port of Vancouver, including about $400 million worth of agricultural products.

“The two-way supply chains connecting Manitoba to world markets are critical for international trade and market access and economic growth prospects,” said Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler in a press release. “We are pleased to work with the Port of Vancouver to further foster international trade relationships for Manitoba through an enhanced and efficient supply chain.”

“Manitoba producers grow the best food in the world, and that food needs to get to market in an efficient and effective way,” said Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler. “This MOU

Nickel Belt News file photo Manitoba’s government signing an agreement with the Port of Vancouver doesn’t help the Port of Churchill or the town’s residents, the NDP says. is a good first step toward a stronger relationship that will ultimately help move Manitoba forward through better international trade.”

“Trade through the Port of Vancouver is increasing as the global demand for Canadian exports continues to grow,” said Vancouver Fraser Port Authority CEO Robin Silvester. “To accommodate this growth, it

is critical we collaborate with key stakeholders in our western provinces to meet Canada’s ambitious trade agenda. As stewards of Canada’s largest port, we are pleased today to partner with the government of Manitoba to work to improve market access for Manitoba products through the Port of Vancouver and on to world markets.”

Kinew said in a May 21 press release that agreement could result in Churchill losing out on millions of dollars of potential economic activity as it tries to rebuild its shipping economy following years of body blows, including the dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board, which shipped wheat through the Hudson Bay port, the suspension of

shipping from the port by former owner OmniTrax in 2016 and the shutdown of the Hudson Bay Railway for more than year until the Arctic Gateway Group bought the railroad and the port in September 2018.

“The Port of Churchill and the families that rely on its operation have undergone extreme hardship in the last few years due to

[Premier Brian] Pallister’s inaction,” said Kinew. “The sale of the port to Arctic Gateway was supposed to signal an era of renewed investment in Churchill. The Pallister government must stop ignoring the people of Churchill and surrounding communities and do everything possible to promote a bright economic future for Northern Manitoba.”

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TITLE: Case Manager – Full Time Permanent Nelson House

Job Summary This position reports to the Case Management Supervisor and is responsible for providing services to families and children who are need of Child and Family services. This includes assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counselling, development of service plans, assists with basic needs, advocacy, and referral services.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities • To organize, present and record information in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and timely manner which allows a third party to understand the reason for a decision or the need for further action; maintain case files in compliance with the standards, policies and procedures of the Child and Family Services System.

• To prepare documentation to support special needs applications, out of home placements, services to families, and all other documentation requirements to serve the needs of the child and Family.

• To assess risk for child safety and conduct child development and family functioning assessments.

• To implement, evaluating and adjusting case plans in collaboration with the client and others to establish goals and meet diverse client and family

This week, both the Liberal government and the Conservatives said no to an NDP proposal to put people first, ahead of rich corporations.

Canadians deserve a government that’s on their side, a government that is willing to stand up for them against rich interests and powerful friends.

For far too long, rich corporations have had someone on their side — and Canadians have been paying the price. Rich corporations and the wealthiest are paying less and less while many Canadians are finding it harder and harder to get by.

It is clear corporate executives and their lobbyists have

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thecommunity federal outreach. interests of Manitobans.

SALARY RANGE: 56, 557 – 78,422 Inclusive ofthe NLA government worked So whenThe Manitobans are Pleasefundraising, forward ernment resume to andhave organization. Other key duties include marketing, and government have worked So when Manitobans are Day Program Manager CLOSING DATE: 4:30pm May 9th, 2019 position reports directly to theSabrina BoardNorman, of Directors. daymanager@junipercentre.org Submit All The Juniper Centre was established in 1975 and is a Non-Profi that supports over 108 Nelson Road, 204-677-2970 ext.t Organization 1 Applications to: News Amanda LeDrew Nickel Belt • www.thompsoncitizen.net Page 10 40 adults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs.

The Juniper Director of Human Resources Centre employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students. The Juniper Centre has an Family & Community Wellness Centre operating budget of $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres.

Nelson House, MB amanda@ncnwellness.ca Phone: 204-84-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission.

PROFESSIONAL • Responsible for leading The Juniper Centre in a manner that supports and guides the EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.

Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and AWASIS AGENCY• OF NORTHERN MANITOBAaccurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) 2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB health of the organization.

Position: Administrative Support Clerk Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Juniper Centre, to include submission to the Board •

(Family Enhancement Program) of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position the financial condition of the organization.

The Administrative Support Clerk is responsible to provide • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved administrative support services to the Family Enhancement Program budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a staff and projects. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative positive financial position. and independent judgement in determining work priorities, work • Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support Juniper methods to be employed and action to be taken on matters.

Centre’s mission.

Qualifications: Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is · Relative post-secondary education such as a 3)diploma or fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach. certificate in an administrative/office course or a combination of education/experience will be considered Responsible for implementation of Juniper Centre’s programs that carry out the organization’s • · Minimum of 2 years in administration required mission and the VPA. · Effective written and verbal communication skills • Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the Juniper Centre can successfully fulfill · Computer literacy, including effective working knowledge of MS its Mission into the future.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required Responsible for the enhancement of Juniper Centre’s image by being active and visible in the • · Ability to use general office equipment efficiently and effectively · Superior time management and multitasking skills, and the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations. ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision4) Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the · Pro-active with an ability to work under own initiative with operations of the organization are appropriate. minimal direction, as well as within a team setting • Responsible effective administration of Juniper Centre operations. · Willingness and ability to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job • Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff. · Motivated individual with proven initiative • Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

Working Conditions: · Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse • Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and Driver’s Abstract Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, • · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive decision-making and reporting information • Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and · Must be willing to travel · Must have a valid driver’s license and access to vehicle task facilitation • Ability to convey a vision of Juniper Centre’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee and donors benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Closing Date: Monday, May 13, 2019 • Skills togame collaborate motivate board members other volunteers Drayden Spence, right, seen here in a midget AA playoff againstwith the and Norway House North Stars inand Thompson Feb. • Strong written and oral communication skills Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, 11, continues to have a hot hand for the Thompson King Miners, scoring a hat trick agains the Cross Lake Islanders in therefore preference will be given to Indigenous • applicants.

Ability interface and engage and donor groups that Cross Lake March 10 to give his team their only win thustofar of the best-of-fi ve diverse playoff volunteer series between the squads Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference • Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff resumes this Number weekend in Thompson.

Competition 2019-023 on your resume/cover letter and • Strong public speaking ability include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to:

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School District of Mystery Lake

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School District of Mystery Lake Grade 2 Cree Bilingual Teacher Wapanohk Community School Permanent Position Start Date: September 2, 2019 Posting #_TE20190430-004

Celebrate Education Week: April 16-20, 2018

The ideal candidate will have: The Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate • A Manitoba Teacher’s Certificate or eligibility for Education Week 2018 in our schools. teacher certification in the Province of Manitoba.

Education Week to all of the District staff.

Fluent in Cree with strong speaking and writing skills • Happy It takes everyone to support our and writing Cree Syllabics. students in their learning. • A strong academic background and previous successful Thank you for all that you do to Cree Bilingual teaching experience. enrich the lives of our students. • Knowledge of K-8 Manitoba Curriculum and cross“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; curricular planning but if you can teach him to and learn by creating • Demonstrated ability experience in the curiosity, he will continue the learning process differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of as long as he lives.â€? Clay P. Bedford all learners. • Ability to build a program with a northern perspective.

Thank you. • A knowledge and sensitivity to the traditions and aspirations of students with diverse abilities and Board of Trustees background.

The School District of Mystery Lake • A commitment in the instruction and assessment of provincial curricula. • Excellent classroom management.

Please direct applications stating qualifications, experience and references by Thursday, May 9, 2019 Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0C5 Ph. 677-6154 and/or Fax: 677-9528 You must apply online to be considered at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: IT Support Technician

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Director of Statistics & Technical Services and working closely with the IT Systems Analyst, the IT Support Technician is responsible for providing IT system support services for the Thompson office and community locations with travel as required.

He or she will be responsible for hardware installation and set-up, computer maintenance and troubleshooting and communicating with users to address needs. This position may also assist with IT project management and other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications: ¡ Grade 12 ¡ Post-secondary education or diploma in computer science, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience is an asset ¡ Knowledge of IT networking, operating systems, and servers ¡ Knowledge of web design/application principles and tools ¡ Good overall knowledge of programming concepts, software development cycles, and associated tools and platforms ¡ Knowledge and experience working with databases ¡ Knowledge of VPN networks, firewalls, encryption, and other aspects of network security technologies ¡ High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, adaptability and prioritization ¡ Effective communication skills both verbal and written with individuals at all levels of the Agency ¡ Knowledge of applicable IT laws and regulations ¡ Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills ¡ Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills ¡ Proficient with Microsoft Office products ¡ Superior time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision ¡ Motivated individual with proven initiative Working Conditions: ¡ Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and Driver’s Abstract ¡ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information ¡ Must be willing to travel ¡ Must have a valid driver’s license and access to vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-024 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-024 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Friday, May 3, 2019

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

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The Pas, Manitoba Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Competition No: 19-031

Careers Closing Date: May 10, 2019; or until filled Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers�, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER • Thompson We are looking for677.6450 someone who is dedicated and ambitious to (866) develop management skills for long term future considerations. • Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, able to pass criminal background check, have driver’s licence and access to own transportation. • Must have excellent communication/typing skills, experience with Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping preferable. • Preparing bank deposits, able to organize, prioritize and complete reports by deadline dates. • Attention to detail, ability to work independently and within a team environment applying confidentiality in all matters. • Be open to new ideas and changes that may improve efficiency in day to day operations.

OPPORTUNITY • Ability toEMPLOYMENT fill in for the manager when required/willingness to carry company cell phone in case of emergency.

TRIBAL HARM REDUCTION • Training provided, flexible work environment, wages based PEER SUPPORT WORKER on experience.

Under the general direction of Keewatin Start date: ASAP Tribal Council (KTC) Tribal Nursing Officer (TNO), the Tribal Harm Reduction Peer Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: Support Worker will be responsible for program enhancement manager@friulirentals.com and coordinating Harm Reduction activities for Keewatin Tribal or fax to: 204-677-3195 Council communities. or drop off at 31 Oak St. Office. • Engage and collaborate with internal Closing date: February 16, and 2018external partners (e.g. NNADAP, BF/BFI, RHA). appreciate interest of allleadership, applicants, however only those Consult withthecommunity attain buy-in for a •We individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. targeted approach to STBBI, HIV awareness and readiness.

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Conducting community consultations and readiness • Home Care NurseExternal Posting assessments for the development of harm reduction programs as required.

Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a • Working with other First Nations and other health care qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse. agencies and service providers to ensure adequate communitybased health services are developed and supported.

Summary • Job Advocate for First Nation in the delivery of health care services to ensure quality programs are delivered within Reporting to the Home Care Manager, the Home the communities.

Nurse is responsible for promoting, To communicate regularly with the HD/TNOprotecting and KTC member • Care &communities preserving the health of Marcel Colomb community Health Directors as well as providing a monthly members through services directed to home care written report. clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & QUALIFICATIONS: practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurse or post-secondary education in a Act & in compliance with theofCollege ofyears Registered related field, or a minimum three (3) of experience Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian in the field of community health and/or social services Association Code of Ethics;and cares for & directs • Nurses Excellent and thorough knowledge experience working the overall care oforganizations clients; is responsible for advocating, with Aboriginal and communities in a health providing information, educating & supporting clients to field capacity the highest possible standard of service is • ensure Strongthat knowledge of harm reduction, safer sex, syringe provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; services, and overdose prevention strategies in a multidisciplinary & trainings may be called • works Willingness to upgrade and team take all in related field upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the as provided • department.

Extensive experience working with youth and people who use drugs Experience working in the field of health promotion and HIV/ • Position Requirements: STBBI and hepatitis C • •Self-directed, flexible with a demonstrated Registeredmotivated Nurse or and Licensed Practical to work with a highly motivated and energized team •ability CRNM or CLPN – Active Registration • •Excellent writing, interpersonal, andLicense communication skills Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s networking •and Daily accessability to a vehicle • •Personal qualities professional, Criminal recordinclude & child innovative, abuse registry checks high energetic, exceptional negotiation, •integrity, 2 years of related nursing communication, experience time management skills Outlook •interpersonal, Proficiencyand in Microsoft Word, Excel, • •Current BLS certification Immunization record up to date • Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late • Knowledge and respect for the culture, traditions and customs submissions will be accepted. of the local First Nation communities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office–Word, Excel, PowerPoint Applications Must Include: • Must have a valid class 5 Manitoba Drivers’ License at all times and be willing to travel A cover letter that indicates how you meet • •Ability to speak Cree orclearly Dene would be considered an asset. the position requirements A•written application including a cover letter, a detailed resume Resume and (3)ofletters of reference fromtraining, immediate supervisors • three Copy credentials (licenses, education) should be submitted to: (colleague, supervisor or manager) • Three references

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager and contact information • Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks

23 Nickel Road (or indication that they have been applied for)

Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 • Personal contact information (phone & email)

Fax: (204) 677- 0256

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Your application will not proceed to interview without the Applications will be accepted untila4:00 pm, Friday 10, 2019. above information.

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HELP WANTED

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL JOB VACANCY REFERRAL CLERK

Monday to Friday–Full Time Day 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.

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

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

• Previous knowledge of the MTRS National Program • 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, Word processing, etc.)

• Work well under pressure – fast pace environment • Candidate must submit a Criminal Record Check or Fingerprint Check and also a Child/Adult abuse registry check;

All interested applicants must hand in a detailed resume, including at least two references, one being your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: lbeardy@ktc.ca

or dmcivor@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m Friday, May 3, 2019.

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 Dion McIvor, Referral Supervisor.

TITLE: Foster Care Worker – Full Time Permanent Nelson House

Job Summary The Foster care worker reports to the NCN CFS Supervisor and combines both case management responsibilities for a Agency licensed Foster homes and coordination of Foster Care Placements.

The incumbent will develop a strong working relationship with collateral placement resources, both internally and externally. In addition the successful applicant will assist in developing additional needed resources.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities • must be knowledgeable in the Child & Family Services Act and Foster care standards.

• Recruit, train, license and support foster families.

• Provide educational needs to foster homes by way of workshops, seminars and various resources.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines • Must be able to handle difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, independent judgment within specific guidelines and regulations • Ability to develop a rapport with collateral groups to convey information & communicating client needs effectively to supervisor, foster parents & co-workers • Maintain an up to date record of licensing and renewals of foster home and Place of Safety’s.

• Assist in securing placement Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work, other combinations of education and experience will be considered • Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches with children and families • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent crisis intervention skills • Basic computer literacy • Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team • Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure • Demonstrated experience and skills in working with various ethnic/racial backgrounds with specific focus on the aboriginal issues • Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s License & be able to provide a clean Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact & Criminal Record Check upon hire

SALARY: 56,557 – 78,422 DEADLINE DATE: May 10th, 2019 SUBMIT RESUMES TO: Attention: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Fax: 204-484-2351 Phone: 204-484-2341

Heavy Duty Mechanic/ Equipment Operator For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority TITLE: Foot Care Nurse – FT Permanent – New Position LPN RN/BN

Job Summary The FCWC Home and Community Care Department is seeking a nurse for the recently announced foot care program. This is a new program focusing on providing foot care service directly within the NCN community. At this time we are seeking a self-directed and self-motivated person with knowledge and background in Foot Care, with experience in organization, planning, implementation and program evaluation. Experience with presenting workshops and public speaking is required. This position will work on a fulltime basis with community members, collaterals, and the FCWC Health Team.

The Foot Care Nurse will fall under the general direction of Director of Health

Qualifications: • Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse • Current registration and in good standing with respective regulatory body in the province of Manitoba • Graduate of a certified foot care course or willing to obtain on commencing employment • Current BLS certification • Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted • Knowledge and respect for the culture, traditions and customs of the local First Nation communities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office–Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Must have a valid class 5 Manitoba Drivers’ License at all times and be willing to travel • Ability to speak an aboriginal language would be an asset.

All resumes should be accompanied with a cover letter indicating your expression of interest.

SALARY RANGE: CLOSING DATE: Submit all Applications to:

72,307 – 79,318 4:30 pm – May 3, 2019

Qualifications: Applicant must have an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be willing to obtain a class 3 license with airbrakes. 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. Must be proficient in computer use and be familiar mechanical/maintenance type programs. Knowledge in aviation industry would be an asset.

Duties: Reporting to the Operations Manager the incumbent will maintain and repair all heavy equipment. Order, control and issue all equipment parts. Communicate with suppliers and contractors on warranty and other problems associated with airport equipment. Maintain control of inventory of mobile equipment, tools, instruments and other associated shop equipment. Recommend replacement of all maintenance equipment. The incumbent will schedule and record preventative maintenance requirements in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. Salary starts at $39.53 as per the Collective Agreement. The Thompson Airport offers a competitive benefits package. Closing date will be May 10, 2019.

Applicants that are not certified as a mechanic need not apply.

Apply by email or mail to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 Maggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca

Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: 204-484-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351

TITLE: Home and Community Care Nurse – LPN or RN/BN EXTENDED (2 Full Time/Permanent)

TITLE: Finance Support Clerk – CL2 1FT Permanent SUMMARY: Under the supervision of Chief Financial Officer the Finance Support Clerk is responsible for preparing of account receivables and payables are approved and sent for payment.

Responding to inquiries from social workers, health staff, suppliers and other government accounting personnel regarding the business activities of the FCWC office.

DUTIES: • Verifies approvals, calculations and matches invoice to purchase orders; redirects invoices and disbursement with discrepancies • CIC Activity tracking/requests • Filing • Purchase Orders, issue and manage • Matching & Preparing Invoices for entry • Vendor statement reconciliation assistance • Issue revenue receipts for funds received • Billing reconciliation assistance • Travel arrangements • Prepares and distributes accounts payable cheques • Other Duties as Assigned.

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

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

• A Criminal and Child Abuse Registry check are required of all FCWC positions Transportation is available from Thompson to Nelson House Daily SALARY RANGE: 34,236.00 – 39,797.00 CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm - May 3, 2019 Submit All Applications to: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources

Family & Community Wellness Centre

Nelson House, MB. Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351 amanda@ncnwellness.ca

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

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

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

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

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

• Wound Care Certification would be considered an asset • Foot Care Certification would be considered an asset If you are a resident of Thompson transportation is provided daily to and from Nelson House.

Hours of operation are Mon – Fri 0830 – 1600 SALARY RANGE: CLOSING DATE: Submit all Applications to:

72,307 – 79,318 4:30 pm – May 3, 2019 Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: 204-484-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351

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Friday, May 3, 2019

Northern Juried Art Show returning after one-year hiatus Thompson hosting event for 10th time overall after 2018 show was cancelled

Health Circus Day Friday, May 10, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Northern Health Region Administration Building (Building across from the hospital)

The Northern Health Region will be holding their Annual Health Circus Day to provide immunizations, hearing and dental screening for children entering kindergarten this fall.

The Thompson Fire Fighters will be out in full force with a fire truck and ambulance on location.

There will be games, snacks, face painting and

A WHOLE LOT OF FUN!!

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 204-677-5375 This event is being held in recognition of Canada Health Day and National Immunization Week.

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Jan Hall Thompson last hosted the Northern Juried Art Show in 2014. Throughout the event’s 43year history, Thompson has played host a total of 10 times, with the remaining shows taking place in Flin Flon and The Pas.

Homicide and Bereavement Support Group

The Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Family and Community Wellness Centre is offering a support group for adults suffering from traumatic grief as a result of a loved ones death due

to homicide, manslaughter and those loved ones reported missing. Your loss may have been months ago or years ago, but the pain can feel never ending. ‣ ‣ ‣ ‣

Meet other individuals and families Learn Coping Skills Be connected to community resources Begin your healing journey

When: May 7th, 2019 Where: Wechitowin Office 203 - 79 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson Manitoba Time:

6pm - 9pm

Other:Transportation available from NCN leaving at 4:30 pm from the FCWC. Contact Edith Moody for more information. 204-484-2341

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Even though organizers had to cancel last year’s event due to a lack of submissions, local artist Jan Hall said the Northern Juried Art Show will definitely be coming back to the Hub of the North May 6-12.

Hall said May 1 that she’s already received about 80 submissions from artists based in communities including Thompson, Flin Flon, The Pas and Creighton,

Saskatchewan.

These submissions are divided among categories like painting, photography, mixed media, fibre art and sculptures.

Artists will publicly display their work at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena May 9-12, and a jury of their peers will determine which pieces are worthy of cash prizes.

Hall said the 2019 Northern Juried Art Show is largely unchanged from what they had planned last year, and attributes

that event’s cancellation to 2018 being a “down year.”

Beginning with an opening reception on Thursday night, this year’s art submissions will be set up inside the C.A. Nesbitt Arena on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information about the 43rd Northern Juried Art Show, contact Hall at 204-670-4515 or spidermom1@shaw.ca.