November 10 2017

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Friday, November 10, 2017

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Wapanohk School remembers Percy Laubmann during Aboriginal Veterans Day

Nickel Belt News photos by Kyle Darbyson Speakers Ron Cook (left) and Sheila North Wilson (right) talk about the sacrifices made

by Indigenous veterans at Wapanohk Community School on Nov. 8.

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

On Nov. 8, the students and teachers of Wapanohk Community School paid tribute to Indigenous military members during their annual Aboriginal Veterans Day ceremony.

Wednesday’s festivities started out with the usual wreath-laying and flagcarrying rituals from local dignitaries such as elder Jack Robinson and newly minted deputy mayor Colleen Smook.

While this scene will also take place during Thompson’s larger Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday, emcee Ron Cook told the crowd of students, teachers, parents and air cadets that this event is meant to shine a light on the sacrifices made by Canada’s First Nations population.

“We First Nations, Indigenous people have

fought to keep our way of life and to keep our country strong,” said Cook. “Right from the Red River Resistance … to the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, the war in Afghanistan, First Nations soldiers have been there and today we remember them all.”

In fact, according to Veterans Affairs Canada, more than 7,000 Indigenous men and women served in the First Wolrd War and Second World War and the Korean War. Some veterans groups even claim that the number is as high as 12,000.

Pikwitonei resident Percy Laubmann was one just one of the Indigenous servicemen who fought in Korea with the Royal Canadian Infantry and receive four medals for his service.

Laubmann died Oct. 28

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at the age of 89, which means that Wednesday’s ceremony doubled as a tribute to his memory.

This loss especially stings for Thompson and the surrounding region.

Because the city was founded after these major conflicts concluded, the area didn’t have a large number of veterans to begin with.

However, guest speaker Sheila North Wilson, Grand Chief of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, told the Wapanohk students it’s still important to honour the memory of Indigenous veterans like Laubmann, especially because of the inequality they faced outside the battlefield.

“They didn’t have to go fight in other countries for Canada, but they did,” she said. “And when they came back they didn’t

Grade 4–6 students from Wapanohk sing “Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream” during Wednesday’s Aboriginal Veterans Day Ceremony. get the same treatment as other people that they fought with.”

Thompson’s Remembrance Day service is taking place Saturday,

Nov. 11 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena. Public seating begins at 10 a.m.

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Boys & Girls Club director reflects on peer review during AGM

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Regina DaSilva-Gibbons, the executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson, presents her report during the organization’s Nov. 1 annual general meeting at their building on Thompson Drive.

BY KYLE DARBYSON

IN MEMORY

Quentin Mosiondz May 7, 1975 – November 9, 2016 The Broken Chain We little knew that day, God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. and although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

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Even though executive director Regina DaSilvaGibbons characterized 2017 as a “roller coaster ride year” for the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson, she used their 24th annual general meeting (AGM) to highlight the organization’s accomplishments over the last 10 months.

However, before DaSilvaGibbons could get to her offi cial report during the

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Ten years have passed since you left us, and we often speak your name. Your son has now joined you, down here nothing is the same.

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Nov. 1 AGM, independent accountant Manisha Pandya presented the club’s financial statements for the last fiscal year.

As it stands, the organization is sitting with an $8,038 defi cit for the year ending March 31, 2017.

This is a considerable improvement over their financial situation in 2016, when they were $26,968 in debt.

DaSilva-Gibbons later said that these kinds of

speed bumps are a part of working for a non-profit, since the vast majority of their funding comes from government grants and some of those grants can’t be deposited until after their audit takes place.

Despite these financial hurdles, DaSilva-Gibbons maintains that her staff should be proud of all the work they put in throughout 2017.

Outside of hosting events that featured Juno award winning musician Fred Penner and members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the executive director also pointed to initiatives like the Youth Build Program, which continues to provide young adults with the knowledge and opportunity they need to get back on their feet and find steady employment.

Because so much of their Youth Build Program is targeted towards helping Indigenous youth, this initiative caught the attention of the Boys & Girls Club of Canada during their recent peer review, which took place Sept. 25–28.

In fact, the national representatives were so impressed by Thompson’s implementation of this program that they will be recommending it as a best practice going forward.

“This almost never happens through the peer review process, because the Boys & Girls Club of Canada’s national team has

their own research and program development team,” said DaSilva-Gibbons.

“And as a result, we will have some national support for the program and, in other demographics similar to ours, help develop programming.”

After talking to members of the community, these national representatives also found that many locals believe that the city’s youth population would suffer if the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson didn’t exist.

“They felt that the crime rate would probably rise and see an increase of gang membership,” said national co-ordinator Deena RoppReis during their Sept. 28 peer review presentation.

“Family life would not be the same and the community would not be the same either.”

Heading into 2018, DaSilva-Gibbons said they are going to be taking some of the head office’s recommendations to heart and update their policy manuals when it comes to things like safety, discipline, code of conduct, and parent and guardian expectations.

Outside of that, the executive director said that her staff has a lot of hard work ahead of them, since their services are constantly in demand.

“I’ve been here for threeand-a-bit years and only the first three-and-a-bit were the hardest,” she said, closing out the Nov. 1 AGM.

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Hands-on gamers get their kicks offline

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After forming in June 2017, the Thompson Gaming Group is finally providing local board game enthusiasts with an outlet to share and indulge in their favourite hobby.

According to lead organizer Dean Martin, he was inspired to put this group together this past summer after spending years of playing common household games like Sorry, Monopoly, and Trouble with his children. However, over time they started to get a taste for more sophisticated games with more challenge and different mechanics, such as Talisman, Runebound and Carcassonne.

“Basically, they love to play games and I used to do a lot of gaming when I was in Halifax years ago and noticed that there was a pretty good gaming group in Thompson, but nothing was really coherent as far as groups getting together.”

Now, with a handful of successful gatherings under their belt, the group comprises around 30 members who try to meet up at the Thompson Public Library every couple months to play wargames, miniature tabletop games, and collectible card games.

Martin admits that he was surprised at how quickly this group caught on, especially since Thompson is usually seen as straightforward industry city without much in the way of vibrant subcultures.

“It shows that we’re not just a blue collar town,” he said. “That there are people who have diverse interests, and it’s not just simply all work and no play.”

On the other hand, Martin can definitely see where all this interest is coming from, since board games have spiked in popularity

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Dean Martin Members of the Thompson Gaming Group gathered at the public library in July for their first official Games Day. over the last couple years.

According to a 2016 article from Vice, sales of table top games have been on a steady rise for the past decade, with the hobby games market in Canada and the U.S. generating around $1.2 billion in 2015.

“Board gaming has entered kind of a golden age right now,” said Martin.

“It’s just exploded over the past five years.”

Despite this mainstream acceptance of a onceobscure hobby, Martin mentioned that Thompson’s unique geography still makes it difficult for members of the group to acquire supplies for their get-togethers.

Luckily, outside of online shopping, the Thompson Book Nook is able to provide most of the resources they need to make every new Games Day a memorable one.

“The Book Nook plays a central role wherever we buy our supplies,” said Martin. “Demographically wise I find that’s very interesting, because most other towns don’t really have a gaming store, especially of this size.”

In terms of upcoming events, the Thompson Gaming Group is prepping for their third official gathering Nov. 18 at the library, which is taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Martin said that all newcomers are welcome, regardless of their age or experience level.

“It is an open group.

Anybody can join. People are very friendly,” he said.

“They’re willing to teach anybody new games if they ever want to learn.”

For more information on the Thompson Gaming Group, please visit their Facebook page.

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Manitoba carbon tax Province will distribute and plan costs less and reduces private sector will retail once marijuana is legal more than Ottawa’s

Kelly Bindle

MLA Report kelly.bindle.mla.office @gmail.com An Aboriginal Veterans Day ceremony was held this week at Wapanohk Community School in Thompson to teach students about Indigenous war heroes, to honour veterans for their contributions and to keep their hopes and dreams for a better world alive. Everyone is affected by war and during this week of Remembrance Day, northerners along with all Canadians are remembering family, friends and veterans directly affected by it. We honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we may be free, and we thank the many brave men and women who continue to work to protect our freedom.

Separately, Manitoba’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Rochelle Squires, has confirmed funding of up to $30,000 from the Waste Reduction and Recycling Support Fund

is available to support the City of Thompson’s One Stop Drop recycling facility.

This fund supports efforts to improve waste management practices in the north and throughout Manitoba.

Recycling, of course, is an important way to help the environment. Climate change is real, and Northern Manitobans are feeling its impacts – from flooding to extreme weather to melting ice roads. Doing nothing about it is not an option, and doing nothing in the face of a federal threat to impose a $50 per tonne carbon tax on Manitobans is not an option, either.

For this reason, our government has introduced the Manitoba Climate and Green Plan that respects our past investments in clean energy, promotes a reduction in carbon emissions faster and at a lower cost to Manitobans, and protects and supports our province’s economy while sustaining our environment for generations.

Built on the strategic pillars of climate, jobs, water and nature, our made-inManitoba plan supports our vision to make Manitoba the cleanest, greenest and most climate-resilient province in Canada.

Our plan has a low and level carbon price of $25 per tonne beginning in 2018. Manitoba’s price will

be half the amount of the tax mandated by Ottawa and will give our province the second-lowest carbon price in Canada by 2022.

Our Manitoba plan also projects cumulative emissions to drop by more than one megatonne over the next fi ve years – 80,000 tonnes more than through the federal carbon tax. And it encourages low-carbon economy jobs through green infrastructure, clean technology, innovation financing, and skills and training.

Our choice is Ottawa’s tax or the made-in-Manitoba plan. If we get Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s tax, we don’t get a plan respectful of Manitoba’s massive hydro investments made over decades to build one of the world’s cleanest electricity systems.

We are inviting Manitobans to give their views on our Climate and Green Plan through an online survey at www.ManitobaClimateGreenPlan.ca.

Our plan costs less and reduces more than Ottawa’s carbon tax, and builds a prosperous low-carbon economy while putting Manitoba first. It’s better for the environment, better for the economy and designed to make a difference today for a better Manitoba tomorrow.

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Survey indicates more people may be willing to use marijuana once it’s available in stores The Manitoba government intends to oversee the distribution of currently illegal marijuana once federal legislation decriminalizing it is passed, but will leave the job of selling it to consumers up to private businesses, Premier Brian Pallister announced Nov. 7.

Wholesale sales and distribution of marijuana will be controlled by the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation under an expanded mandate of the Liquor and Gaming Authority and all marijuana sold in retail stores will have to be supplied by the liquor and lotteries corporation, which will procure it from federally licensed producers.

“Legalization of cannabis is a major shift in public policy and safety remains our top priority,” said Pallister in a press release. “MBLL oversight of supply and distribution will ensure safety, and retail by the private sector will ensure competitiveness and accessibility which will help achieve our goal of getting gangs out of the cannabis

business.”

The province issued an expression of interest to determine marketplace interest in providing services for production, distribution and retail sale of marijuana, receiving 60 responses. A request for proposals from prospective retail location operators will be issued with a deadline of late December for submissions.

The federal government intends to decriminalize marijuana by July 1 of next year.

“This approach is designed to meet our objectives of eliminating the black market, keeping cannabis out of the hands of youth and creating new opportunities in the marketplace,” said Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen. “The private sector’s role in encouraging competitive pricing supports these goals. At the same time, provincial oversight will help maintain supply chain integrity and prevent the diversion of product.”

A telephone survey by Prairie Research Associates

(PRA) found that about a quarter of Manitobans would at least consider buying marijuana from a store once it is legal to do so, which is more than the 15 per cent of adult Manitobans who have used marijuana within the last six months. The biggest potential jump is among people 65 years and older.

About 15 per cent of survey respondents in that age group said they would consider buying marijuana from a licensed store, but only three per cent of them have used it within the last six months.

“This suggests that the pent-up demand for marijuana is greatest among older adults,” said the PRA in a news release. “Young adults who want to use marijuana are generally already doing so, and the fact that marijuana is currently illegal does not appear to be much of a deterrent. However, among older Manitobans, the fact that marijuana is currently illegal or scarcely available is a significant barrier to use.”

Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who came out to support the Remembrance Day Tea on Saturday, November 4.

We would also like to thank everyone who helped or donated in any way in making our tea a success.

Special thanks to the TNT Swim Club youths and adults who tended to the tea tables and also with the clean up. All was greatly appreciated Door prize winners: Adult - Karen Sumner Juniors: - Keaton Moose

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Two adults and one youth were charged with drug offences after Nelson House RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the community Nov. 1 and seized 39 grams of cocaine and a large amount of cash.

Twenty-nine-year-old Trapper Linklater, 26-yearold Patrick Linklater and a 15-year-old youth from Nelson House, who can’t be named under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. They were remanded into custody pending a scheduled appearance in provincial court in Thompson Nov. 6.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON JUNIPER CENTRE ANNUAL CRAFT & BAKE SALE. Sat, November 25, 10 am - 3 pm at 108 Nelson Road. Admission: adults $5 with light lunch, seniors and children 12 + under $3 ($2 craft sale only).

Scentsy, Northern Leggings, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Di-Lights, Avon, Trifunk Fitness/VitaJuwel, Sunset Gourmet Kitchen, Homemade Ornaments, Jewelry, Blankets, Quilting and much more! All tables sold out, but please call to be on our waiting list. Donations of baked items or baking items graciously accepted Need more info call 204-677-2970 ext 2 or email Rachel ceo@junipercentre.org.

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CWL ANNUAL CRAFT SALE. Saturday, November 18, 10 am - 3 pm at the St. Lawrence Hall. No admission fee. Crafts, art, raffles, baking, pie auction. Come for a chili & bun lunch. To rent tables call Hedi at 677-1086 or Cindy Billiaert at 679-7517.

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions.

The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin. We offer an assortment of high quality assessments for adults interested in upgrading, making career choices or preparing for the GED exam. The YWCA Assessment Centre offers a full range of Career Development Services FREE of charge. For more information or to make an appointment call 204-778-1208.

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FUTURES IS BRINGING BACK “SCHOOL’S COOL!” This is a free pre-kindergarten program. If you have a child who is 4, getting ready for kindergarten, this program is for you. Please give us a call or come see us. School’s Cool is free, education-based, and lots of fun for your little one. 117A Commercial Place, 204-677-7822.

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Wolves top Brandon for season’s first win

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Hayden Linklater made 27 saves for the bantam AAA Norman Wolves in a 6-1 loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings at the Gordon Beard Arena in Thompson Nov. 4. The Wolves recorded a 5-3 win – their first of the season – the following day.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The bantam AAA Norman Wolves got their first win of the season in their second crack at the Brandon Wheat Kings

on home ice Nov. 5, scoring the last three goals of the third period for a 5-3 win after losing 6-1 a day earlier.

Tazman Higgins got the game-winner 6:38 into

the final period, giving his team a 4-3 lead with an even-strength marker. The goal came just 36 seconds after Chase Bertholet had tied the game 3-3 following a

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goal in the first minute of the period by Brandon’s Darrien Perreault, which gave the Wheat Kings a 3-2 lead. Ian Snooks closed the scoring for the Wolves with an empty net

goal 68 seconds before the end of the game to cement the victory.

Bertholet’s tying goal was his second of the game. He also opened the scoring about midway

through the first period.

Keilan Holland made it a 2-0 Wolves lead early in the second period before Deniz Ntelioglou scored back-to-back goals for Brandon less than two minutes apart to tie the score 2-2.

Carter Anderson finished the game with three assists for Norman, while Justin Lies and Tyler Bird each set up a pair of goals.

Odin Church stopped 17 shots in net for the win as his team outshot their opponents 34-20.

Cheechoo Lathlin had the only goal for the Wolves Nov. 4 on a third period power play to make the score 5-1 for Brandon. Nolan Wallace and Braden Keeble each had a pair of goals for the Wheat Kings with Dalton Andrew and Brandon Wasylyk-Hardy had singles.

Brandon scored once in each of the first two periods before scoring four goals – two on the power play – in the third period. Shots in the game were 33-20 for the Wheat Kings and Hayden Linklater made 27 saves for the Wolves in the loss.

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Former Snow Lake resident works to untangle traffic Growing up in Snow Lake, Jonathan Foord’s main traffic worries might have included whether there would be a parking spot open in front of the arena for hockey practice or if the car in front of him was actually going to turn and go up Main Street the wrong way. Fast-forward to 2017 and the Joseph H. Kerr graduate is solving the traffic problems of a city with three-quarters of a million people, 250 rail crossings and 658 signalized intersections.

He just returned to Winnipeg after presenting at an International Cities of Tomorrow summit in New York City, speaking on the inroads his department has made in addressing those difficulties.

Jonathan Foord is the eldest son of former residents James and Gwen Foord and he is Ben Foord’s grandson. After leaving Snow Lake to further his studies, he attained a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 2008 and master of science in transportation engineering in 2011, both from the University of Mani-

My Take on Snow Lake editor@undergroundpress.ca Marc Jackson toba. While working on his masters, he attained a position with the City of Winnipeg and has been employed there since 2010 as a signals asset engineer.

As an educated and well-respected traffic analyst/engineer, Foord was very likely an easy choice as a presenter at the “Waze Cities of Tomorrow, Connected Citizens and Global Event Partners Summit 2017.”

The summit was held Oct. 17-18, 2017 at Google’s office building in downtown Manhattan, and was billed as a two-day summit to share best practices and smart city initiatives.

Waze (pronounced ways) itself is a GPS navigation software app that works on smartphones and tablets with GPS support and provides

turn-by-turn navigation information and usersubmitted travel times and route details, while downloading locationdependent information over a mobile telephone network. “It works by connecting drivers to one another, helping people create local driving communities that work together to improve the quality of everyone’s daily driving. This includes helping them avoid the frustration of sitting in traffic, cluing them in to a police trap or shaving five minutes off of their regular commute by showing them new routes they never even knew about,” states a webpage for the app.

Foord’s presentation to the summit came after lunch on the second day of the conference and in

A screen capture of former Snow Lake resident Jonathan Foord presenting at the “2017 Waze Cities of Tomorrow, Global Event Summit” at the Google office in New York City. a YouTube video of the event, he appeared at ease and articulate during the 15-minute lecture he put forward on the strides Winnipeg has made in managing traffic. He spoke of the traffic management centre that the Manitoba capital has invested in. The centre manages all Winnipeg’s traffic signals and traffic video cameras and integrates the traveller information it gleans through the Waze app.

Foord stated that the 92 state-of-the-art traffic cameras they have installed in strategic locations give them excellent coverage of close to half the roadways in the city.

The cameras themselves can zoom up to three kilometres in monitoring roadways and feeds the video over LTE (4G mobile communication standard) to those monitoring and anyone using the Waze app.

His address was quite

informative and you can’t help but be impressed at how inventive Foord and his cohorts have been in handling something as complicated and dynamic as traffic. For those inclined, Foord’s presentation can be viewed at https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=aseUuQxg_vA. His address begins at the 5:33 mark and he also takes part in a roundtable shortly after his presentation.

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Pallister makes a bad carbon tax bet

BY TODD MACKAY Premier Brian Pallister is betting his carbon tax, that’s more than twice as high as Ottawa’s initial requirement, will mean the province can get away with paying a lower carbon tax later.

Losing that bet could cost Manitobans millions.

Premier Pallister wants to impose a $25 per tonne carbon tax next year. That translates to a 5 cent per litre tax on gasoline. It’ll cost taxpayers $260 million annually. The premier plans to keep the carbon tax at $25 per tonne for five years.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants provinces to impose a carbon tax of $10 per tonne next year and steadily increase it to $50 per tonne over five years.

Even though Premier Pallister is planning to charge a carbon tax that’s initially more than twice as high as the federal requirement, the prime minister is not pleased.

“If any province doesn’t move forward in an appropriate way, the federal government will ensure that the

equivalent price on carbon is applied,” said Prime Minister Trudeau when asked about the premier’s plan.

Clearly, Ottawa has no intention of letting Manitoba off the hook for higher carbon taxes down the road just because the province is overcharging in the short term.

So, what’s the plan now that partially acquiescing to Prime Minister Trudeau hasn’t worked?

“I’d prefer that in the court of public opinion it will be made clear to Ottawa that this is a better plan for Manitobans,” said the premier.

It’s standard procedure for premiers to harness the will of the people in fights with the feds. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is marshalling overwhelming public support as he opposes a carbon tax outright. But Premier Pallister’s rallying cry is a little less motivational.

Maybe hordes of angry taxpayers will descend upon the Legislature for a we-want-a-higher-carbon-

tax-now-so-the-carbontax-won’t-be-quite-ashigh-later rally. Maybe. But there should be a plan B. Premier Pallister paid $40,000 for an independent legal opinion to guide the province in a potential carbon tax dispute with Ottawa.

“Suppose Manitoba adopted its own ‘Made-inManitoba’ overall GHG reduction plan, which would reduce GHG emissions just as effectively as the approved federal measures,” wrote University of Manitoba law professor Bryan Schwartz, while noting that the strategy is untested. “Manitoba could then argue the federal government was arbitrarily denying its authority to craft its own legislative measures in response to the issue of GHG emissions.”

There’s a problem. Premier Pallister’s 60-page plan doesn’t show how his carbon tax would reduce emissions. Reporters asked him about that.

“Well there’s very little data in respect of this other

than hypothetical commentary anyway,” said Premier Pallister.

Not only is the province unsure how much a carbon tax would reduce emissions, it’s not even sure how to measure results.

The provincial plan refers to a number of “potential indicators” such as: gas and diesel sales; the ratio of GDP to litres of fuel consumed; the ratio of gas to electric vehicles purchased; and/or “economic competitiveness impacts by sector such as exports.”

So, to win a court battle, the premier would have to use an untested strategy based on hypothetical data from undetermined indicators.

There’s a chance Premier Pallister will lose this bet.

Practically, losing the bet could cost Manitobans more than $200 million in higherthan-required carbon taxes that don’t result in any savings from Ottawa.

Politically, losing the bet will bad. In 2018 and 2019 Manitobans will get hit with a carbon tax

Todd MacKay that’s significantly higher than neighbouring provinces. Then, if the premier is unable to sway the prime minister with public opinion or thwart in him court, Manitobans will get hit with a carbon tax that rises to $30 per tonne just as voters head to the polls in 2020.

Premier Pallister needs

to start again. He needs to ask what Manitobans want rather than acquiescing to Ottawa. He needs to hold a referendum and respect Manitobans’ right to decide whether they want a carbon tax.

Todd MacKay is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

There must be reasons to Look North CYNTHIA BIGRIGG FLIN FLON REMINDER

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Last week, the provincial government released its Look North Report and Action Plan for Manitoba’s Northern Economy.

The report tells a sad story of northern communities that built infrastructure and livelihoods around a few key industries that are now in decline. The big players in these industries are companies that people in the north have relied on in recent history.

With those companies forecasting mass job loss, our northern communities are biting their nails, wondering what’s next.

The nail biting is nothing new. These communities have been trying to parse their fate and fight a resource fall for years.

Still, the report states that mineral potential in the north is the most likely long-term source for northern prosperity, though ‘long-term’ is a relative concept – the report states, “with the right support and investment, [mineral potential] could sustain the north for another 80 years.”

Many of us won’t see another 80 years here, but there are some generations in this city that will live to see the tail end of them.

Reaping the rewards of mineral deposits is an enormous part of what Flin Flon was built on, and in terms

of mining in the north, 80 years is a good chunk of time. But in the grand scheme of things the success of that practice here has been short-lived, and the end of another 80 years is not so far away.

It’s sensible that northern communities will milk the ground for everything it has for as long as possible – perhaps nearly another century – to support their current workforce, residents and economy.

But it’s this single-minded approach to economic viability that has most of the north in this predicament in the first place, and it seems shortsighted to continue to put most of our proverbial eggs into the same basket – one we know has an expiry date by its very nature.

It’s time to collectively turn more of our attention to other economic opportunities, before it becomes too little, too late.

One of the observations made in the Look North Report is how long-term reliance on key companies and government funding has stunted innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. This is beginning to shift in Flin Flon in a noticeable way.

Last week’s Infusion Entrepreneurship Conference hosted by Community Futures Greenstone saw the R.H. Channing Auditorium fi lled with forward thinkers from the north. In last

week’s issue of the Reminder we published a story on students from Hapnot Collegiate using new virtual reality technology and how educators are doing their best to give students the data and technology skills they will need when they enter a workforce that will inevitably look different than it does today.

And then there’s the place branding initiative Travel Manitoba would gladly roll out in northern communities. The initiative would see Travel Manitoba create a brand for interested regions to encourage tourism. Tourism is a $1.5 billion industry in Manitoba, and opportunities for it in the north are abundant. As Colin Ferguson, president and CEO of Travel Manitoba said, “Tourism can’t solve the problem, but tourism is one of the solutions to the problem.” It has helped places like Portage la Prairie and Gimli, and it could help Flin Flon and Manitoba’s other northern communities, as well.

Improving Manitoba’s northern economy will take a balanced change in focus, and it will take buy in from the communities themselves to begin with.

To have the rest of the province, country and beyond looking north would surely help, but the bottom line is we have to give them good reason to.

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Church Services in Thompson

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN 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 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 Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm

Recently I was struck by the idea that Jesus wants us to become like Him in our struggles. I have known, in part, a facet of this truth before. I would strive not to waste my sorrows and to grow in the middle of my struggles, but there was a subtle difference to this revelation. Before it always felt like I was waiting for my trials to come to an end but this time I was filled with an expectant excitement. What if instead of just waiting for my trial to end, I became like Jesus in my trial. Was that even possible or was I spiritually deluded? Not according to 1 John 4:17: in this world we are like Jesus.

But what does that mean? What would it look like to become like Jesus?

If I became like Jesus in my trials, it could look like this: I would not be afraid but instead I would have peace because I would truly believe that God who began a good work in me will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6) and that God will accomplish that which concerns me (Psalm 138:8). I would know and believe that God formed me in secret and that I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14,15); that God is the author, the perfecter and the finisher of my faith (Hebrews 12:2); that God knows the plans He has for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, to give me a hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).

Like Abraham, I would face the facts of my situation but consider that God is able to keep His promises to me (Hebrews

Spiritual Thoughts gardengirl.2005@hotmail.com.

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11:11). I would declare that no matter how many promises God has made, they are “yes” in Christ and so through Him I would say “amen” to the glory of God. I would know that it is God who makes me stand fi rm in Christ; that He has anointed me, set His seal of ownership on me and put His Spirit in my heart as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come (2 Corinthians 1:2022).

I would also know that I could walk through this season with confidence because I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13).

I would trust that God is working in all things for my good (Romans 8:28) and that God’s plan for me cannot be thwarted (Job 42:2). I would declare that I am the head and not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13); I am an overcomer (Romans 8:37; 1 John 5:4)!

I would know that I can ask the Father to show me what to do and that His Holy Spirit will guide me into all truth (John 16:13) because God gives wisdom to those who ask (James 1:5). I would stand strong knowing that if God is for me then who can be against me (Romans 8:31). I would

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 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

pray boldly knowing that whatever I bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever I loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Matthew 18:18).

When others seem to come against me I would understand that I am not wrestling against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12) and therefore I would put on the full armour of God so that I could stand my ground, and after having done everything, I would continue to stand (verse 13). I would live my life here and now taking hold of the truth that in this world, I am like Jesus (1 John 4:17) and I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) for the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in me and gives life to my mortal body (Romans 8:11). I would walk as one dead, having been crucified with Christ, yet not I but Christ living in me, so the life that I now live in the fl esh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me (Galatians 2:20). And if God did not spare His own Son but put Him to death on a cross, I would be con-

vinced that He will also give me all things (Romans 8:32).

In the dark night of my soul I would dare to give praise to the Lord because He is the God who gives endurance, the God of hope (Romans 15:5,6&13); He is mighty to save (Zephaniah 3:17), my strong tower (Proverbs 18:10; Psalm 61:3), my refuge in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).

Praise Him, my Rock and my Redeemer! Praise Him oh Israel, praise Him oh Judah, praise Him all inhabitants of the earth!

Lift up the Name of Jesus (Psalm 145); tell of His marvelous deeds, make known His mighty power (1 Chronicles 16:24; Psalm 96:3), His deliverance and salvation, His mercy and loving kindness, His compassion on the nations, His very great power to those who believe (Ephesians 1:19), to those who humble themselves (James 4:10) and call upon His Name. How merciful is our God? How loving and kind? He is slow to anger, abounding in love and rich in mercy (Psalm 145:8).

Amen, amen!! Make us like You Lord Jesus.

And now, unto Him who is able to keep you from falling (Jude 1:24), in Him alone we trust (Psalm 31:1), for the Lord is able to make us stand (Romans 14:4).

Julie A. Desjardins has lived in Northern Manitoba for over eight years and loves to encourage people to grow in their faith. You can contact her by e-mail at gardengirl.2005@hotmail.com.

Heritage North Museum

The Annual General Meeting of Thompson YWCA Residence Inc. will be held November 23, 2017 YWCA 39 Nickel Road, Thompson 12:00 p.m.

A light lunch will be served Memberships Available EVERYONE WELCOME!!

162 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB, R8N 2A4 Tel: (204) 677-2216 Email: hnmuseum@mymts.net Web Site: heritagenorthmuseum.ca

Heritage North Museum is seeking both new museum members and directors for the board. The museum acts as an important center for historical research and the preservation of Thompson and area’s heritage and has served the community continuously since 1989. The board of directors is made up of committees to carry out the work of the museum. Directors would be encouraged to join a committee that suits their interests and gifts.

New ideas and projects are certainly welcome and encouraged but all such actions must be discussed and approved by the board.

Directors should be: • Dedicated to the mission of the museum • Contributing to a respectful environment • Able to commit sufficient time and attention to be adequately prepared for board and committee meetings • and be prepared to contribute to the team effort in continuing the museum’s mission Interested persons should submit a letter indicating their willingness to serve on the board of directors with a brief outline or statement of the strengths and skills they would bring to the museum. These letters should be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 16, 2017 to nomination committee chair Greg Stott at stottgk@yahoo.ca or be dropped off at the museum marked “Attention Nomination Committee” during regular business hours 1:00 to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday. All applicants will be considered at the Annual General Meeting to be held at the museum starting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 23, 2017.

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Volleyball teams compete in Roblin and Brandon

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s volleyball teams were all in action Nov. 3-4, with the junior squads in Roblin and the senior teams at the Spartan Dig in Brandon.

The senior boys were the most successful, earning two outright round-robin wins by beating the Virden Golden Bears 25-13, 2521 and the junior varsity Neelin Spartans 25-20, 26-

25, while splitting 21-25, 25-18 with the Major Pratt Trojans. That performance qualified the Trojans for the A-side playoffs, where they lost 13-25, 16-25 to the Sturgeon Heights Huskies before finishing the tournament with a 24-26, 14-25 loss in the A-side consolation quarterfinals.

In Roblin, the junior varsity girls’ team beat the Goose Lake High Angels 25-21, 25-15 in the round

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 Aboriginal learners and mature students.

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robin, won a 25-11, 21-25 split with the Major Pratt Trojans and dropped a 2524, 21-25 split to the Warrend Wildcats. They also fell in two sets to both the Hapnot Kopper Kweens and Dauphin Clippers, which landed them in the third place game, where they lost 9-25, 20-25 to Hapnot.

The junior boys won a 25-18, 24-25 split with the MacGregor Mustangs and lost their other three roundrobin games before qualifying for the playoffs with a 25-16, 25-22 win over the Hapnot Kopper Kings. They then lost 21-25, 13-25 to the Hamiota Huskies in the playoff quarterfinals before beating the Rossburn Raid-

ers 25-13, 25-19 to advance to the fifth-place game, where they beat the Virden Golden Bears 25-16, 25-12.

In Brandon, the senior girls lost three round-robin matches before beating the Hamiota Huskies 25-14, 25-23 in the C-side playoff quarterfinals and the Souris Sabres 25-21, 25-19 in the semifi nals before ending with a 16-25, 20-25 loss to the Linden Christian Wings in the C-side finals.

The junior teams are in action Nov. 10-11 at home as hosts of the Zone 11 junior volleyball championships.

The senior squads will be in action at the Zone 11 senior volleyball championships in Norway House Nov. 17-18.

Heritage North Museum

HELP WANTED Part Time Administrative Position Drop off resume to 162 Princeton Dr Email: hnmuseum@mymts.net Phone: 204-677-2216

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TITLE: CASE MANAGER – THOMPSON OFFICE SP4 Job Summary This position reports to the Case Management Supervisor and is responsible for providing services to clients who are need of Child and Family services. This includes assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counselling, development of service plans, reunifi cation, 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 fi les 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.

Qualifications: • Degree in Social Work or equivalent combination of education & training or minimum two (2) years directly related to social work experience.

• Work in a multi-disciplinary setting.

• Must have good writing, public relations and communication skills.

• Computer literacy a definite asset.

• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License SALARY RANGE:

56,557 – 78,442

CLOSING DATE:

4:30 pm November 10th, 2017

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 Please include a cover letter indicating the position applied for. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Maintenance / Engineering Manager Canadian Kraft Paper offers a work environment that promotes diversity, embraces change, and encourages continuous growth and development for every team member.

We offer a workplace where everyone plays an essential role in the success of our Company and where individual efforts are acknowledged. If you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, we want you to be a part of our Team!

Our structure and culture encourages innovation, growth and change in an open environment, and we believe in and practice environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Mill Manager, the Maintenance / Engineering Manager will provide leadership, management and support to his/her team. Minimizing downtime and achieving optimum equipment performance through immediate response to maintenance problems, while maintaining and enhancing preventative and predictive maintenance programs are a key priority of this position. The Maintenance / Engineering manager ensures that the department’s services are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered on time while meeting the maintenance and repair budgets. This position will support CKPI values, principals and guidelines while promoting an open and cooperative team environment.

Qualifications: • Completion Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma.

• 5+ years’ experience of progressive leadership in a mill maintenance or engineering environment.

• Ability to provide leadership, expertise and advice to senior management.

• Strong self-motivation with a commitment to achieving excellence.

• Demonstrated sound judgement with excellent decisionmaking, influencing and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership to employee health and safety.

• Familiarity with working in a unionized environment.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of company personnel.

• Experience developing and managing annual operating budgets for site repairs and maintenance, in addition to capital expenditure. Ability to explain variances and take appropriate action as need.

• Planning and executing shutdown activities for facility and process equipment.

• Proven experience developing and implementing maintenance and engineering standards and procedures.

To apply: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please submit your resume to Tammy Paddock, HR Team Lead at tammy.paddock@ckpi.com by 8:00 am November 20, 2017.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TITLE: EMERGENCY DUTY WORKER – FULL TIME/ THOMPSON Job Summary The Emergency Duty worker reports to the DIA Supervisor and is responsible for providing services to CFS clients who are in need of Child & Family Services. This includes assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, development of service plans, assistance with basic needs, advocacy and referral.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities • Provides emergency services to families as part of a family services team; • Must investigate child abuse and neglect referrals • Must be able to assess the risk for child safety • Must determine NCN CFS involvement and a safety plan for families in crisis • Must be able to plan and conduct interviews with people who display a broad range of emotions • Must be able organize, present and record information in a clear concise and timely manner • Must be able to work independently • Must be able to de-escalate crisis situations and recognize risks to safety of clients and take timely actions to respond • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours and travel independently Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work or an alternate bachelor level social work degree from an accredited university • Other levels of education and experience may be considered • Valid Manitoba Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle • A criminal record check, prior contacts check & child abuse registry, check is a requirement for all employees.

Hours of work are 4:30 pm – 8:30 am SALARY RANGE: Negotiable CLOSING DATE: 4:30 p.m. November 10th, 2017 Submit All Applications to: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB. Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Thompson invites qualiĮed applicants to submit a resume for consideraƟon:

Equipment Operator II The successful candidate will have Grade 12 or higher and hold a Valid Class 1 MB Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement, and have the ability to operate all equipment as per the job descripƟon.

The successful candidate requires demonstrated experience operaƟng a variety of equipment, with speciĮ c emphasis on loaders, garbage truck, semi-truck, roller and sweeper.

The City of Thompson oīers an extensive beneĮts package for this full-Ɵme posiƟon, with a starƟng rate of $26.47 per hour.

Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, educaƟon, qualiĮcaƟons and references by Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. to: Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca

Administrative & Client Service Assistant We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to support the administrative needs of an independent insurance and financial services office. He or she will be a proven self-starter with a high level of professional business practices, strong communication skills (verbal and written), be extremely organized and committed to providing outstanding customer service.

Formal administrative training, general office experience, excellent interpersonal skills, mastery of MS Office Suite, and experience in the financial services industry will be distinct advantages to the successful candidate.

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Please send your resume tokim@thepersonalcoach.ca We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mystery Lake Body Shop LTD. is looking for a

BODY REPAIRER, MOTOR VEHICLES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Atoskiwin Training & Employment Centre Inc in partnership with Yellowquill College is currently accepting applications for a full-time Instructor in the Aboriginal Business Certificate program, located in the community of Nelson House First Nation.

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

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Education and/ or a degree in accounting and experience working with Aboriginal adults. The successful applicant must be willing to start employment Jan 3, 2018.

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.

Applicants can fax or email Cover Letter, resume with 2 references, plus Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry to: Fax: 204-484-2384 Email: atecnelsonhouse@gmail.com

Job details • Thompson, MB • $20.00 to $30.00 / Hour for 60 to 120 hours / Bi-weekly • 1 Vacancy • Permanent, Full time • As soon as possible • Benefits: Medical benefits, Piece work, Dental benefits, Group insurance benefits • Employment conditions: Day Job requirements • Languages • English • Education • Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience • Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Deadline for applications is Nov 21, 2017 (4:00 pm)

How to apply By email: mlbs1@mymts.net

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

By Fax: 204-778-8435

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OmniTrax raises gas prices 30 per cent in Churchill Another knock-on effect of the suspension of rail service between Gillam and Churchill revealed itself Nov. 1 when the Churchill Marine Tank Farm, owned by OmniTrax, which also owns the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) and the Port of Churchill, notifi ed the town that gasoline prices would be increasing 30 per cent immediately.

“As you will remember, on July 15, as part of an emergency marine fuel supply operation, the Churchill Marine Tank Farm received a shipment of 300,000 litres of gasoline by vessel through the port,” said a notice from OmniTrax. “The cost of purchasing and receiving the fuel was approximately 30 per cent higher than our last fuel shipment via rail. We made a commitment at that time to keep the price of fuel at the same rates until existing inventory was consumed, and we have reached that point today. We understand that this cost increase is an additional challenge for everyone in Churchill that comes at a diffi cult time. Unfortunately, we are unable to delay the cost increase any further.”

Churchill Mayor Michael Spence said the town government had been in contact with the federal and provincial governments regarding pos-

sible actions that could be taken.

“The town continues to work closely with Calm Air as well as other government officials to ensure an adequate supply of fuels is in the town throughout the winter,” said Spence in a written update on social media. “We are also continuing the important discussions necessary to see a resolution that will lead to the transfer of the port, rail and fuel tank farm ownership to a new stable regional ownership group.”

Roland Hackl, vice-president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, criticized OmniTrax for its response to the flooding that shut down rail operations to Churchill last May, in a Nov. 6 press release.

“Our members are proud, contributing members of the communities in The Pas and Gillam and they have been decimated by the failure of OmniTrax (HBR’s parent company) to rebuild the railway as directed by the federal government,” said Hackl. “This line has been in operation for decades with the HBR and with CN before that, it is the lifeline for Northern Manitoba bringing food, heating fuel and essentials to northern communities.

A railway is not just a business, it’s a responsibility. The communities they serve, the employees that

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About 10 per cent of the 125,000 Teamsters members in Canada work in the rail industry.

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