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Friday, October 21, 2016

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Hockey jerseys from B.C. will outfit northern First Nations players Northern Manitoba First Nations hockey players received 34 home and away sets of jerseys thanks to a minor hockey association in B.C. The Langley Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) partnered with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), which represents 30 First Nations in Northern Manitoba, to find a new home for its excess jerseys. LMHA volunteers collected, sorted and packed the jerseys for shipment, and Rite Way Metals in Langley co-ordinated their shipment by T.E.A.M.S. Transport from B.C. to Winnipeg.

“This was a great opportunity to have the jerseys go to young hockey players and teams in northern communities,” Marc Boulanger, director of the Langley Minor Hockey Association. “Sports brings communities together, and this is just one way we can look at ourselves and see how we can support the hockey community including young players in northern communities.”

MKO Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson was in Winnipeg Oct. 14 to accept the donation.

“We thank the Langley Minor Hockey Association for their generous donation of hockey jerseys that will go to First Nations children and youth in the north,” said North Wilson. “As we all know, access to sports and equipment is challenging for many young athletes in northern and remote communities. These jerseys are a good way to encourage and inspire our young athletes to pursue positive recreational activities.”

The jerseys were due to shipped to Thompson this week for MKO to co-ordinate their distribution to their final destinations.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of MKO MKO Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson and Northlands Denesuline First Nation Chief Joe Antsanen at the T.E.A.M.S. Transport warehouse in Winnipeg with hockey jerseys donated to Northern Manitoba First Nations by the Langley Minor Hockey Association in B.C.

Black smoke from engines grounds Calm Air flight at Thompson airport

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Passengers were evacuated from Calm Air Flight 503 on Oct. 17 when both engines began emitting black clouds of smoke as the aircraft taxied down the runway in preparation for takeoff.

The plane had recently arrived from Winnipeg without visible issue.

The Transportaion Safety Board has concluded it’s investigations, though Calm Air President Garry Bell was not prepared to reveal the nature of the failure at the moment. Nonetheless, Bell notes “We have isolated the incident and dealt with a number of different parties, including manufacturers, and we put in the appropriate risk-mitigating actions so

that it will never happen again.”

Calm Air had also grounded a significant portion of aircraft to ensure the failure was not a widespread issue.

Nonetheless, Calm Air has come under criticism for it’s handling of the emergency, as pointed out

by Thompson Regional Airport Authority CEO Curtis Ross noted that Transport Canada regulations

prohibit passengers from leaving the aircraft in the absence of an immediate risk to passengers; In the case of an aircraft evacuation, passengers are to be collected at a muster point near the aircraft and transported down the tarmac.

Passengers were promptly evacuated from the aircraft and sent down the tarmac and back to the terminal on foot. The TRAA

notes that a debrief has been conducted, and corrective action has been taken.

The airport’s last major emergency came in September 2015, when a Keystone Air flight crashed shortly after takeoff due to being filled with the wrong fuel. Ross notes the possibility of this is “highly unlikely.”

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Columnists

Electoral reform Over the course of the past four months, NDP Members of Parliament launched country-wide public consultations on the pressing issue of electoral reform. This past weekend I held a consultation here in our riding.

Our goal was to hear directly from Canadians about how they feel we can make our voting system fairer, and ensure that our elections produce governments that truly reflect what Canadians want.

The message from Canadians has been clear.

They are in favour of the principle of proportionality: 84.3 per cent of participants agreed or strongly agreed with the following statement: “A party’s seats in Parliament should reflect the percentage of votes they received.”

Canadians want a voting

MP Report Ashton.N@parl.gc.ca Niki Ashton system that meets their expectations of fairness and for the vast majority that means making the number of seats closely match the popular vote a party receives.

Canadians want their votes to count. Proportionality would ensure that the number of seats that a party has in Parliament reflects the percentage of votes it obtained. It would also ensure that if someone’s chosen candidate is not elected, their votes still count towards the broad-

er makeup of Parliament, rather than simply being thrown out. They believe proportional voting would address these problems.

Canadians want local representation: 81.7 per cent of participants agreed or strongly agreed with the following statement: “Having a local representative is important to me.”

They want an MP who will act as their voice in Parliament, whether it’s to simply to tell them if they’re doing a good job or to share their opinions on

issues that are important to them. They also value the services offered by their local MP office. The message is clear: participants want to maintain the local connection to their Member of Parliament.

Canadians think it is important for parties to work together to choose a new electoral system: in the last two elections, our outdated voting system allowed a party to win 100 per cent of the power with just 39 per cent of the vote. As a result, millions of votes weren’t reflected in the outcome.

I value your feedback.

What kind of electoral system would you like to see?

What is the best system for our region and for Canada?

Lets make sure we as Canadians look at ensuring we have an electoral system for our needs in 2016.

MGEU members at Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home approve strike mandate Manitoba Government and General Employees Union (MGEU) Local 367 members employed at the Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home in Nelson House voted Oct. 13 in favour of giving their bargaining committee a strike mandate.

The employees’ collective agreement expired on March 31 and they received a final offer from the employer June 30, which they rejected. They then allowed their employer time to seek further funding from the federal government but the union says they have not received an update on these funding efforts and the decision was made to prepare for job action.

“Currently the PCH workers in Nelson House are making significantly less than PCH workers in Manitoba including Thompson, only 100 kilometres away,” said MGEU president Michelle Gawronsky on the union’s website.

“These are dedicated workers that care for the elders in the community and deserve to be treated fairly.”

Public information session Building a stronger Manitoba Hydro for all Manitobans The Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board invites you to a public information session to provide details of their recent decision to move ahead with the Bipole III Transmission Line Project, the financial challenges facing the utility and what steps are being taken to strengthen Manitoba Hydro for the future of all Manitobans.

Chairing the meeting will be Mr. Steve Kroft, Vice-Chair of the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board and Mr. Kelvin Shepherd, Manitoba Hydro’s Chief Executive Officer. The meeting will include a brief 20-minute presentation from Manitoba Hydro followed by a question and answer session for those in attendance.

Please join us to discuss these very important issues.

Date: November 3 Community: Thompson Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 101 Elizabeth Drive Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Information on the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board’s review, including the full Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report and executive summary is available at www.hydro.mb.ca.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The pitter-patter of all those Sheep feet means that you’re out and about, rushing to get more done. That’s fine, but slow down by the weekend so you can heed some important advice.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re in charge of your own destiny these days, and, no doubt, you’ll have that Bull’s-eye of yours right on target.

But don’t forget to make time for family events.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared for a power struggle that you don’t want. Look to the helpful folks around you for advice on how to avoid it without losing the important gains you’ve made.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations! You’re about to claim your hard-earned reward for your patience and persistence. Now, go out and enjoy some fun and games with friends and family.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat might find it difficult to shake off that listless feeling. But be patient. By week’s end, your spirits will perk up and you’ll be your perfectly purring self again.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A problem with a co-worker could prove to be a blessing in disguise when a superior steps in to investigate and discovers a situation that could prove helpful to you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a favorable time to move ahead with your plans. Some setbacks are expected, but they’re only temporary. Pick up the pace again and stay with it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your creativity is recognized and rewarded. So go ahead and claim what you’ve earned. Meanwhile, that irksome and mysterious situation soon will be resolved.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new associate brings ideas that the wise Sagittarian quickly will realize can benefit both of you.

Meanwhile, someone from the workplace makes an emotional request.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It might be a good idea to ease up on that hectic pace and spend more time studying things you’ll need to know when more opportunities come later in November.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A relatively quiet time is now giving way to a period of high activity.

Face it with the anticipation that it will bring you some well-deserved boons and benefits.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Go with the flow, or make waves?

It’s up to you. Either way, you’ll get noticed. However, make up your own mind. Don’t let anyone tell you what choices to make.

BORN THIS WEEK: You like to examine everything before you agree to accept what you’re told. Your need for truth keeps all those around you honest. © 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Twilight is often defined as the period of time when day is ending and night is beginning -- a pretty vague definition.

There are more precise versions, though: Civil twilight is the time when streetlights come on, nautical twilight occurs when the horizon disappears, and astronomical twilight is when the faintest stars become visible.

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News

Democratic reform town hall sees minimal engagement

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

As part of the national discussion surrounding federal electoral reform, the office of NDP ChurchillKeewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton hosted a town hall meeting in the Manitoba Metis Federation hall Oct. 16 to gain a sense of local attitude towards the issue of electoral reform.

Participants were given a brief overview of potential electoral alternatives (particularly proportional representation and preferential ballots) before fielding questions and concerns, which would be brought before the party and the House of Commons for consideration.

If attendance at the consultation was any indication of voter engagement in Northern Manitoba, it would seem that it has taken a grave turn for the worst since residents turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots in the 2015 election. In addition to Ashton and her assistant, Danielle Adams, only five individuals attended, including myself.

Ashton identified five problems with the current electoral system: that the

system contributes to false majorities (as candidates compete for seats amongst multiple parties and parties may win a majority of seats without winning a majority of the votes), increases regional tensions due to unequal representation, and may contribute to lower system satisfaction and voter turnout.

“In the 2015 election, nine million votes were wasted; that’s more than the populations of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces combined. The votes of nine million people were not reflected in the popular vote.”

Two primary alternatives were proposed. One was ranked ballots, a simplified description working as such: voters would rank their candidates of choice based on preference. If the first-choice candidate of a riding does not achieve a majority of votes (over 50 per cent), the candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated, and redistributed to the voter’s next preference, until a candidate achieves over 50 per cent of the vote.

The second is a “proportional representation” sys-

tem, where the popular vote would reflect the seats controlled by any given party.

Ashton noted that the system led to fewer “wasted votes.” It would also mean a wider distribution of votes among parties, and require greater party co-operation to make progress in the house. Ashton noted that proportional representation tended to lead to greater diversity among elected officials regarding marginalized groups, and potentially increases political satisfaction among citizens.

“If the 2015 election were run under a proportional representation system, the Liberals would have just under 150 seats, 45 less than what they have now, the Conservatives would have seven more, the NDP would have 22 more, the Bloc [Quebecois] would have five more, and the Green Party would have 10.”

Regional representation was no doubt the greatest concern among those present. Ellen Dale, one resident in attendance, expressed concerns regarding the selection process: it was noted by Ashton that in many countries using proportional representation,

candidates are selected by the central party for residents to take or leave.

Dale herself believed the practice diminished public choice surrounding local candidates. “I really like my party, don’t get me wrong, but I’m not happy about somebody else arbitrarily having a committee deciding who a group gets.”

Jeff Fountain, also present at the hearing, agreed. “Under a proportional system, whoever gets picked will be either a yes man, or a party loyalist, not someone who stands up for their constituencies.”

Fountain noted his own experiences with a proportional system in Japan, noting that it was “the most corrupt system I have ever seen, and their taxpayers don’t care.”

It was also noted that proportional representation would only exacerbate regional tensions, diverting more power to the demographically dense areas of central Canada.

Dale noted the ranked system was her preferred choice, saying that it would allow greater confidence for Canadians to vote for fringe candidates who would otherwise lose entirely to

strategic voters. Adams, however, was skeptical of the system, being as it was the system of choice for the Liberal party: “It’s shown that if you had a rankedballot system in the previous election, the Liberals would have gone up to 220 seats. I have an issue with a political party proposing change that would give them an unprecedented advantage.”

I also expressed concerns that as the dominant centrist party in Canada, it risked leaving the Liberal party as the indefinite victor for elections to come as the primary second choice candidate, limiting the centrist discourse to a single party agenda.

Fountain, also present at the hearing, suggested that Canada itself was a predominantly centre-left demographic, and if the “will of the nation” was to elect the Liberals, then so be it.

But Fountain wasn’t there to support one system or the other; rather, Fountain believed electoral reform was an exercise in futility if the party system itself was not reformed to permit MPs to vote based on their consciences and

their constituency without fear of party repercussions.

“We have a system where MPs, in terms of representing their constituencies, have zero power. The Privy Council and the Prime Minister’s Office have the sole power to dictate policy in this country. We had that opportunity two years ago to address that problem with the Reform Act, and the PM’s office did everything it could to water it down.”

Fountain illustrated his point by noting that the NDP has already announced its support for proportional representation. “What’s the point of me talking to my MP when the NDP have already decided that proportional representation is the way to go?”

The electoral reform committee is due to report back to parliament on Dec 1; the legislative plan for reform is due to be presented in April, and Elections Canada must have a proposed plan put forward

by June 17 in order to organize a referendum surrounding the issue. The next federal election will be taking place in October 2019.

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Columnists

Reforming voting method could be as easy as ABC

BY JAY FALLIS

Jay Fallis The following is the last of a series of three columns on the subject of electoral reform in Canada. The first was published in the Oct. 7 Nickel Belt News and the second was published in the Oct. 14 edition.

In this article I am going to cover two electoral systems. The first is called Alternative Vote (AV).

Under this system, voters continue to vote for their local candidates. However, instead of selecting a single candidate with an X, voters order each of the candidates 1-2-3 etc., from their most preferred selection to their least. When first place selections are counted, a candidate with more than 50 per cent of the popular vote wins. If, however, no candidate receives more

than 50 per cent, than the candidate with the least number of votes is eliminated. The ballots that selected the last place candidate are redistributed using the second selections. This process continues until one candidate receives more than 50 per cent support.

Although this system maintains regional representation as it exists under our current system and allows voters to cast a more accurate ballot, this system has its problems. There is a significant chance it

would be advantageous for the Liberal party, as voters on each side of the ideological spectrum have a tendency to select Liberal as their second choice. This could allow Liberal candidates to win in tight ridings more often than not.

Furthermore, the method for counting is complex. It would either require days to count by hand or require electronic counting systems. Either method ensures a high probability for error and would be expensive.

Finally, this system

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would be detrimental for independent candidates and smaller parties. Currently, it is difficult for these candidates and parties to win seats.

However, introducing this system would make their advancement even more difficult. This seems unfair when considering that there can be strong independent candidates and viable small parties.

So what is the alternative? I believe it’s as easy as ABC (Alternative Borda Count). This is a system that was developed from Borda Count (designed

by French mathematician Charles de Borda).

In this system voters are able to make up to three selections: a first, second and third choice.

If voters wish, they can choose to select only a first and second choice, or only a first choice. Each first choice selection is worth four points, each second choice selection worth two points, and each third choice selection worth one point. When the points are tallied and the local candidate with the most points wins.

Although this system does not guarantee perfect representation of votes to seats in the legislature, it does represent an obvious improvement from Alternative Vote.

The first advantage is that this system is simple when compared to Alternative Vote. The calculation method and ballot can easily be explained to voters. Additionally, counting can be done relatively efficiently by hand and results could be posted on election night without the use of electronic counting.

Furthermore, this system maintains our country’s current regional representation. All ridings would remain as they

are. However, in order to win ridings, candidates would require support from approximately 70 to 80 per cent of the riding’s population. This is much higher than Alternative Vote which would often produce winners with just over 50 per cent of support.

As for independent candidates and smaller parties, this system encourages their advancement. If a candidate or party receives few first place selections, but many second- and third-place selections they still have some opportunity to win.

This will not mean the advancement of many, but it would mean that more independents and small party candidates have the opportunity to win.

Finally, this is a system that has the capability to be popular amongst Canadians. Although it has yet to attract the attention of reform advocates, a preliminary study has shown very high support for the system amongst the voting public. Not only does it attract those who support reform, it also attracts many who don’t, because it is simple and offers them the ability to vote as they do under the current system (by choosing to make only a first selection).

ABC is a system that meets many different needs and has the potential to bring about positive change to Canada’s political system when compared to Alternative Vote. To learn more about the ABC system you can go to: abcvote.ca.

Jay Fallis recently graduated with a master’s degree in political science from the University of Toronto specializing in electoral reform. He can be reached at jjmfallis@ gmail.com.

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Rockcliff picks up the Laguna Several weeks back – Sep. 12 – Rockcliff Copper Corporation announced they had acquired an option to earn a 100 per cent interest in the Laguna Gold Property which hosts the former producing Rex/ Laguna gold mine. The property is located on the east side of Wekusko Lake, some 20 kilometres southeast of Snow Lake, near Rockcliff’s existing VMS (Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide) deposits.

The Rex/Laguna Mine was a mainstay of the Herb Lake economy. It was the only mine of several on the east side of the lake that offered somewhat stable employment to the community. Albeit, not over its ďŹ rst incarnation as the Rex Mine. It operated intermittently between 1916 and 1939. The Manitoba Historical Society notes that it was the ďŹ rst Manitoba mine to have a mill installed and became one of the ďŹ rst gold producers of the area using the amalgamation process to recover gold from ore. It operated as the Rex Mine for eight years, although not on a continuous basis, and ďŹ nally closed because of a shortage of employees and an inuenza epidemic. During that period it produced 7,000 ounces of gold. It opened again close to 10 years later as the Laguna and operated for ďŹ ve years, producing another 48,000 ounces of gold. “The Laguna Gold property was the highest grade lode-gold producer in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake greenstone belt,â€? president and CEO of Rockcliff, Ken Lapierre, commented in the

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announcement. “Laguna is part of a unique list of gold deposits with grades above 10g/t (grams per tonne) that make up less than ďŹ ve per cent of all deposits globally, and is part of Snow Lake’s rich history of gold and VMS mining.

It complements our goal of acquiring the highest grade metal deposits in the Snow Lake camp. With multiple high grade gold-rich quartz veins throughout the property and no diamond drilling since the 1940s, our exploration program will begin immediately and include geology, geophysics and a planned ďŹ rst phase drill program during the ďŹ rst quarter of 2017 or earlier.â€?

Rockcliff’s grab sampling at Laguna conďŹ rmed the presence of high-grade lode-gold mineralization throughout the property from at least six gold-rich quartz veins. Grab samples ranged from trace to 264.65 g/t gold. They say visible gold was also observed in outcrop.

The Laguna was the subject of a bit of controversy in its original staking. It all began in 1914, when four prospectors; Mike Hackett, Bob Hasitt, Julius Campbell and Frank Moore ar-

rived to do some prospecting in the Herb Lake area.

It seems that these four men originally staked the property that later became the Rex Mine. However, according to the Snow Lake Mining Museum, it is a little known fact that Percy McDavitt, a fellow the men brought along to Bull Cook around their island camp was actually the person who discovered the deposit.

It notes in Alma Mardis’s 1967 publication “Trailblazers,� that McDavitt found the discovery vein after he picked up some samples while exploring the shore in a canoe. It is said that Bob Hasitt later panned them and got a tail of gold in the pan four inches long. The next morning the prospectors set off in the canoe. Percy could hear them from the island - staking. Apparently, that night he sneaked over with a tape and measured some of the claims, found a fraction they’d missed and staked it for himself.

Conversely, and in accordance with the staking dates and information that the Manitoba Mineral Branch (MMB) has gathered on the property, some doubt is cast on that story.

Not to say that it didn’t

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of the Linda Butler collection The Rex/Laguna Gold Mine circa 1930. happen that way, just not within the timeframes stated within the story.

The MMB does note that it was in 1914, when J.R. Campbell staked the Rex M.C. over the major part of the gold-bearing vein on the property. However, McDavitt and J. Moore later staked its northern extension as the Percy M.C. and Annex Fraction, but this was in 1915 and 1916.

Rockcliff states that the Laguna Property includes 15 contiguous mining claims totalling 920 hectares. As well, the Laguna gold mine infrastructure consists of a three compartment vertical shaft to 381 metres and eight levels totalling over 3.0 km

of underground drift and stope development. The property is strategically near Hudbay’s fully functional non-operating 2,150 tonne per day gold mill facility in Snow Lake.

The company’s news release advises that Rockcliff can acquire a 100 per cent interest in the property by paying an aggregate of $200,000 cash and issuing 750,000 shares over a fouryear period, while making expenditures over five years totaling $1,000,000 with a minimum $100,000 in expenditures in any year.

The property’s vendor will retain a 2.5 per cent NSR on the property of which one 1.5 per cent NSR can be purchased at

any time for $500,000 per 0.5 per cent NSR. The vendor’s remaining NSR will be subject to a ďŹ rst right of refusal in favour of Rockcliff from 0.5 per cent NSR up to 1.0 per cent NSR on certain claims of the property. An advance royalty payment of $35,000/year to the vendor begins after year ďŹ ve of the option and is capped at $175,000. The advanced royalty payment will be repaid from production on the property.

Rockcliff is a Canadian resource exploration company focused on the discovery, exploration and advancement of high grade VMS and gold-rich deposits near Snow Lake located in central Manitoba, Canada.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

A wee taste of Scotland

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

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OBITUARY BARRY PENNEY It is with great sadness that the family of Barry Wayne Penney announces his passing after an almost 7 year courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 16th 2016 at the age of 68 years.

Barry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Phyllis and his children Jason (Debbie), Jill (Mark), and his beloved foster son, Ian. Pop will be fondly remembered by his 3 grandchildren Sara, Dylan and Kellie, his step-grandchildren Kaila and Kyle, and his beloved protector Chicko.

He will surely be missed by his brother Eugene, Derek, Dennis and Ronnie, his sisters Bonnie, Pauline, Doreen, Eileen and Rhonda. Barry was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Doris Penney, brothers Roy, George and Glen.

Barry was the greatest husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend anyone had the pleasure to know. He loved to fish, visit, smile, laugh and most importantly spend time with his family.

Barry’s celebration of life will be this summer 2017 back home in Newfoundland. Memorial donations in memory of Barry may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.

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Although you’re gone, I’m not alone, And never shall I be, For the precious memories of the bond we shared Will never depart from me.

Our love surpassed the ups and downs And helped us along the way, And that same love will give me strength To manage this loss each day.

On my mind and in my heart, Mom, you shall forever be, For just as much as I am a part of you, You are a part of me!

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Isle of Skye, Scotland — If you are someday planning to visit Scotland, you are in for a real treat; all kinds of them in fact like the rather strange Scottish pub delicacy of a deep fried Mars bar.

You might even be tempted to don a kilt and feel how the “winds blow high and the winds blow low” underneath your kilt while walking down Glasgow’s Buchanan Street.

It’s “smashin” to visit this country not just because of enjoying a “wee dram” while cruising Loch Lomond, visiting historic Edinburgh Castle and seeing the Crown jewels, dining on haggis and neeps, buying a Harris Tweed jacket in quaint little shops on the High Street, or wandering the heather-covered hills to the lilting music of a lone bagpiper. It’s all that and much more – history, beautiful scenery and friendly people – all reminding me of my native Nova Scotia that is in fact “New Scotland.”

Sandra and I along with of friends from Sudbury, Ontario just returned this past week from a trip across “Old Scotland,” watching for the illusive Nessie on Loch Ness (without success I might add), wandering around 13th century castles – and most importantly visiting the remote and spectacularly beautiful Isle of Skye. And at the other end of the spectrum, we trekked the bustling“Royal Mile” in Edinburgh, the country’s capital since the 15th century. Both places – urban and remote – offered us a tapestry of the things that make Scotland what it is and left us with memories of a unique country that fuels a remarkable level of exceptional creativity in world class literature and art.

A lot like Cape Breton & Labrador The 639 square mile Isle of Skye is described as “the largest and most northerly major island in the Inner Hebrides” and is home to about 10,000 people, of which one third speak Gaelic.

A drive across the island to the capital of Portree offers a vision of rolling hills and, in places, rugged, windswept mountains of over 3,000

feet; one in particular near Sligachan that looks like a classic dormant volcano. It is by all definition a rocky remote place where not everyone could live at ease.

For islanders, though, it is probably “heaven on earth” with its panoramic beauty and a unique island lifestyle.

This is not the first time we have been to the Isle of Skye; we were there about a yearand-a-half ago, a trip that whetted our appetite to see more of this wonderful place.

Our first visit only allowed us to view Skye through drizzle and low hanging clouds perhaps the more normal state of weather conditions on “the Skye.” This time, though, the weather was ideal for a peek at “harri coos”* and quaint little villages – although I am sad to report there was not one of the long-haired beasties to be seen anywhere, a source of amusement amongst our band of travellers.

The sun shone brightly, the air was reasonably mild and the winds across the island that can blow up to 100 miles an hour this past week when we were there were no more than stiff breezes that we leaned into while overlooking watery vistas surrounding the island. In many ways, parts of the island are reminiscent of Cape Breton in Canada – beautiful rolling hills and winds that blow like the strong southeast winds in Cape Breton’s west coast known as “les suetes.” And the mountains are not unlike those in northern Labrador, Canada – albeit that is a place even more remote than Skye.

If you are driving, the roads are excellent. But when you get up to the northern part near Uig Bay, they pretty much narrow down in places to single lane. That’s no problem, however, because there are numerous allotted spots to pull over allowing traffic to flow smoothly and safely. One of the most spectacular views is from above Uig Bay where you can look out over the village of Uig that is home to several hundred islanders. And interestingly enough, I learned that Uigg, Prince Edward Island in Canada (near where we live in Nova Scotia) was named

Dan McSweeney by settlers from this area of Skye.

A city of literature My first visit to Edinburgh in 2015 was not unlike our first exposure to the Isle of Skye; it had a downside.

It had nothing to do with weather. I was holed up in a hotel room on the outskirts of the city as “sick as a dog,” (not that I understand that expression about our canine friends.) My impression of this great capital city of Scotland was therefore clouded by a stuffed, congested head and an aching body that made me want to hunker down behind closed curtains and die. So when people asked me what I thought about Edinburgh, I threw up my hands and described a hotel room ceiling, a bedside box of Kleenex and drinking dinner through a straw – hardly much of a visit to this great city.

And even before I made my first non-visit there, I erroneously surmised that dear old, ancient Edinburgh with its scads of old buildings was pretty much a stodgy old place with castles, museums and hairy-legged guys in kilts. Now I like “all that history stuff” and gladly line up to climb the ramparts with the best of the castle and cathedral crowd. And I have nothing against the bagpipes played between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. What I didn’t know though was that Edinburgh is a rather youthful swinging city with 20 per cent of its population in its 20s. Its downtown streets are lined with restaurants, pubs and nightclubs – all within a city

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This past week, I saw Edinburgh up close for three days – clearly “the city of literature,” where each August an International Book Festival is held, “the largest celebration of the written word in the world.” Edinburgh is, in fact, the first “UNESCO city of literature,” named so in 2005. It is a place Sir Arthur Conan Doyle of Sherlock Holmes fame once called home, also Sir Walter Scott who wrote Ivanhoe and Rob Roy, Robert Louis Stevenson who penned Treasure Island and Jekyll and Hyde, and of course Scotland’s National Bard Robbie Burns. And Edinburgh also boasts such great contemporary authors J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter fame and noted crime writer Ian Rankin. And there are so many others too numerous to mention. It is indeed a place that Ernest Hemingway and my favourite writer J.D. Salinger would have felt the literary warmth.

A city of hills We arrived in Edinburgh from Birmingham by train pulling into the Waverley station in mid-afternoon.

We made a little error in exiting and wound up on a side street; to reach our hotel we had to haul our luggage up a wormhole set of stairs that left us exhausted by the time we got to the top. As we emerged into the light, a smiling Edinburgensian, (one version of what you call a citizen of said city) lent a helping hand and welcomed us to his historic hometown. “One thing you will learn about Edinburgh,” he said, smiling to a Canadian friend accompanying us on our Scottish adventure, “is that when you are not going down a hill, you are going up one.” We all laughed and with the help of a few other obliging folks, found our hotel over on St. Mary Street.

The most predominant feature of Edinburgh, of course, is the famed Edinburgh Castle that is perched high atop the “Old Town” guarding the city from invaders for some 1,100 years.

As you drive by the castle on Kings Stable Road, you have to crane your neck to drink in the view of the towering fortress above you. In doing so, it’s easy to understand the challenges faced by castle attackers confronted Continued on Page 7

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The Cross Lake Islanders lost a pair of Keystone Junior Hockey League games on the road Oct. 15-16, falling to the North Winnipeg Satelites and the Peguis Juniors in one-goal games.

Jordan Turney had the game-winner for the Satelites in Winnipeg Oct. 15, making it a 3-1 game with five minutes to go in the second period. Tyler Monias scored on a power play about three minutes later but that was as close as the Islanders would get as the teams played a scoreless third period. Sam Batt gave North Winnipeg its second lead of the game with a power play goal early in the second period

after Nathan Jones opened the scoring for the Satelites 30 seconds into the first period. Tanner Poker tied it up with a power play goal for Cross Lake less than four minutes after the opening goal.

Shots in the game were 32-26 for North Winnipeg and Islanders goaltender Tory Monias made 29 saves.

The Islanders fell one goal short in a comeback attempt against Peguis Oct. 16, getting goals from Poker and Monias in the last two-and-a-half minutes of the third period to whittle a three-goal Juniors lead down to just a single tally.

Peguis had two goals earlier in the frame from Keesin Richard, one of them on the power play, after finishing

the second period up 4-3.

The game was tied 3-3 midway through the second period when Quinton Scatch scored the second of back-to-back goals for Cross Lake less than a minute after Justin Dorion had made it a 3-2 Juniors advantage. Waylon Neault scored about a minute after Scatch to put Peguis back up by one.

Sam Spence opened scoring with a shorthanded goal for Peguis in the first period before Marcus Garrioch scored for Cross Lake and Spence’s second of the game made it 2-1 for the Juniors.

The Islanders outshot Peguis 48-43 and got 37 saves from netminder Kris Wood-Ross.

The Norway House

North Stars played their first game of the season in Opaskwayak Cree Nation Oct. 13, giving up seven third period goals in a 16-3 loss to the OCN Storm. Clinton Apetagon had the first goal of the game for Norway House when he scored on a power play 3:56 after the opening faceoff. Harley Muminawatum’s goal less than 10 minutes later made it a 2-2 game after the Storm replied to the opener with a pair of goals of their own. The North Stars last goal of the game was Muminawatum’s second, scored in the final minute of the second period.

Shots were 60-27 for OCN and Joel Monias made 44 saves for Norway House.

the group’s name so I asked a fellow in the Royal Mile Market. He seemed quite friendly and was sharing information about Edinburgh with enthusiasm. So I approached him and suggested I had a rather “silly question” to ask about the Scottish music scene.

I gave him the name of one of the group’s biggest hits, a question that made him grab my arm as if he had seen a ghost. “Why on earth would you ask me about that particular song?” he asked.

“You might not believe it,” he added, “but the fellow who wrote that song is an old friend of mine.” To be truthful, I have not been able to verify his claim so I won’t go into detail about the tune. He claimed a Scottish musician sold the song for a meagre 75 pounds. And from there, it became a hit recorded by numerous artists. Then his eyes wandered suspiciously around the cavernous market perhaps listening for the faint sound of a little drummer boy wandering beneath our feet in the subterranean passage below. You know, he said, “this is not the first time strange things have happened in this church.”

Edinburgh has so many attractions to see and we only scratched the surface. It might take a lifetime to really get to know such an historic place in this historic country.

I will say, though, the National Museum of Scotland was an unexpected treat. I have spent time in the British National Museum in London and it indeed does feel like a museum, perhaps the greatest in the world. The Scottish museum, though, offers a “sense of fun” with displays of airplanes and motorcycles hanging from the ceilings as

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Edinburgh has so many attractions to see Continued from Page 6 such a seemingly impenetrable fortress. In fact, in 2014 it was determined that the castle was besieged 26 times, making it the most besieged place in Great Britain and “one of the most attacked in the world.” Today, though, it is just besieged by wideeyed camera-carrying tourists; some million-and-a-half each year visit its museums, gaze upon the Crown Jewels and, in August of each year, attend a grand military tattoo that alone attracts more than 200,000 people.

One of the most intriguing places in Edinburgh is just below “Castle Rock” and known as “The Royal Mile” where there’s a plethora of shops so you can buy cashmere goods, kilts of course from all the clans, and “all other things Scottish.”

There’s also a wonderful place called “The Royal Mile Market,” the converted “Tron Kirk” church that is now a retail outlet with almost cathedral-high ceilings, stained glass windows that flood the old church with gentle hues of multi-coloured light and even a café for scones and a spot of tea. The 17th century church has many stories to tell, including an alleged haunting by a little drummer boy who in the 1800s is said to have disappeared beneath the High Street while exploring secret underground passages from nearby Edinburgh Castle.

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well as all other sorts of artifacts to be found in a grand public institution. The pubs and restaurants in Edinburgh were great too. I probably drank more ale there than I have in my entire life. Even without the bending of the elbow, Scotland would still look great through the eyes of this aging “New Scotland boy” now calling the U.K. home in the English Midlands *Hairy cows – a Scottish cattle breed originating in the 6th century in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, first worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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Province appoints envoy to develop fish marketing mechanisms The provincial government announced Oct. 17 that it has hired Signature Mediation as its fisheries envoy to help develop a way for Manitoba commercial fishers to withdraw from the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) and sell their catch independently.

The envoy will be responsible for consulting with fishing communities, indigenous groups and businesses to identify issues and opportunities as well as identifying new regulations, policies and systems that will be needed to create a new marketing avenue. The envoy will also help establish processes for

fisheries management, such as catch and sales reporting requirements, and make contact with private-sector organizations that want to develop fish-processing facilities and marketing co-operatives.

“We made a commitment to allow fishers to market their own catch and get out from under the monopoly of the FFMC, but we need a specialized team to help with the transition,” said Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox said in an Oct. 17 news release. “Signature Mediation is a Manitoba company with years of experience helping people with different ideas reach

mutually beneficial conclusions and we look forward to building a new era for Manitoba fishers. This candidate appealed specifically to the position of fisheries envoy because of its experience working with Manitoba Pork Marketing Co-op, playing an integral role in helping the hog industry in Manitoba transition into a flexible marketing system.”

The government announced in August that it would be withdrawing from its participation agreement under the Freshwater Fish Marketing Act, though fishers will still have the option of selling their fish via the FFMC, a federal Crown cor-

poration, if they choose to.

Commercial fisheries, mainly on Lake Winnipeg, Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Manitoba, as well as some smaller operations, generate about $21 million of income for Manitoba fishers annually through the sale of walleye, goldeye, northern pike, sauger, lake whitefish and lake trout to buyers in the United States, Europe, Israel and China.

The largest single commercial fishing operation in the province is the Norway House Fisherman’s Coop, which includes nearly 50 full-time fishers and catches about one million kilograms of fish per year.

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Offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Knowledge of current Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak and Understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the community of Cross Lake; • Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced for special needs; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Provide training and support for foster families fostering special needs children; • Complete new and renewals of special needs forms prior to their expiry dates; • Court preparation; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

Salary: Based on qualifications

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA86 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA87 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

Or for more information contact: Noelle Halcrow, HR Coord.

Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Fax: 204-676-3251

Or for more information contact: Noelle Halcrow, HR Coord.

Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Fax: 204-676-3251

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

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

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SHAMATTAWA UNIT, THOMPSON CENTRAL 100-701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB

Position: File Clerk Full-Time, Permanent Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the File Clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining an accurate filing system within the Shamattawa Unit, Thompson Central by classifying, coding, crossreferencing, logging and storing records timely and appropriately.

The file clerk is expected to take a lead role in ensuring an effective and up to date filing system is in place and in compliance with standards, as well as being relied upon to direct and delegate responsibilities to term staff as required from time to time; all the while ensuring a high level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.

Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent • Previous experience as a File Clerk • Experience working in a child and family services environment is preferred • Must have excellent attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Exceptional organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and meet deadlines • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be able to take initiative, be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset.

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 Please submit a cover letter and updated resume, including three references to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

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

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Careers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Program Manager – Learning Independence Fosters Empowerment (LIFE) Program

T H O M P S O N Now Hiring Full Time

Guest Service Agents & Housekeeping We are looking for outgoing energetic individuals to join our team. We offer competitive wages, Àexible working hours, and a great working environment.

If that’s you, drop your resume to the Days Inn & Suites Thompson

Thompson Children’s World ECE 2/Assistant Director and CCAs Thompson Children’s World Daycare Inc. is seeking an ECE 2 for the Assistant Director position.

Applicants must have a clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check within the last three months.

First Aid/CPR Level C also required. We are looking for someone with 3-5 years experience working in a licensed day care setting.

We are also looking for CCA’s with their 40 hour training. All checks and first aid/cpr level C needed as well.

Macdonald Youth Services requires both casual (YCP) Youth Care Practitioners (Community Based Healing Homes) and (RSW) Respite Support Workers (Northern Alternative Parent Home Program) in Thompson, MB. These positions work with high-need adolescents.

Essential Requirements: Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification; possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search); possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check; A valid driver’s license is preferred; ability to provide care in own home is preferred (Applies to RSW position only).

Duties and Responsibilities of the YCP/RSW include, but are not limited to: Helps to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for youth; provides care and assists youth in their daily routines; supports youth in meeting their placement goals; acts as a healthy role model and ensures that the needs of the youth are the primary focus; participates with youth in activities and interests; provides accurate daily documentation.

Apply online at www.mys.ca; fax resumes to 204-7787778; or in person at 102-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson MB R8N 0L6. Visit our website at www.mys.ca for more information on this, and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

These are full time positions in a unionized center guaranteed 40 hour work week.

Please contact Dana at tcwdaycare1086@outlook.com or call 204-677-3583

Louisiana Pacific Swan Valley Plant Quality Manager

Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson, MB Competition No. 2596.10.16 Macdonald Youth Services ~ Kisewatisiwin Services requires an experienced, Full-Time Program Manager for the Transition Home within the Kisewatiswin Services in Northern Manitoba.

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

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth, minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role, degree in an Applicable Human Services field, a combination of experience and education will be considered, minimum of 18 years of age, willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Level C certification, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) – required before employment begins, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check – required before employment begins.

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

Resumes maybe faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. October 25, 2016.

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

Louisiana Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry is known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking a permanent Plant Quality Manager at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Minitonas, Manitoba operation.

HELP WANTED Full Time Security Guard For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority Qualifications: Must have valid Manitoba Security Guard Training/License.

Must have computer skills and experience working with Microsoft applications including word, excel, outlook and quick books. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures.

General mathematical and bookkeeping skills would be an asset. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload and work in a fast paced environment. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment are essential. Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English. Applicants must be bondable, have a clear criminal record and provide a child abuse registry check.

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

Applicants must present a positive and professional image to all customers, inquiries and other interactions.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position.

The Thompson Regional Airport Authority offers a competitive benefits package. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Closing date is November 4, 2016.

Apply to:

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

Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; • Thorough knowledge of quality system.

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and process optimization, equipment and a basic mechanical ability.

• In depth knowledge of customer requirements, installation requirements, compliance regulations, quality processes and procedures.

• Skill in leading, planning, coaching, training, and managing.

• Ability to hold people accountable.

• Proven project management skills.

• Skill in data analysis and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis and • experimental design.

• Demonstrated ability to implement corporate and business strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize test procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, including Microsoft Office.

• Working knowledge of statistical software applications.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

• Proven ability to design experiments to investigate product attributes or qualities/conditions • Demonstrated project management skills The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in providing support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding and other products for a growing market.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Shelby Robb Human Resource Generalist II Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 189 Minitonas, MB ROL 1GO Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 E-mail: shelby.robb@lpcorp.com

Louisiana Pacific Swan Valley Siding Human Resource Generalist Louisiana Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry is known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking a permanent Human Resource Generalist at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Minitonas operation.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; • • • • • • • • •

Behavioral competencies in customer focus, passion for results, authenticity and communicates for impact.

Ability to work independently by organizing and prioritizing tasks.

Knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR strategies.

Knowledge of compensation, benefits, safety, training, and workforce planning practices and principles.

Skill in leading, planning, coaching, and training.

Knowledge of jobs associated with the manufacturing process.

Knowledge of HR systems including HRIS and payroll.

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business or related field preferred.

The successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing support to the Swan Valley Siding facility located 5 kms. East of Minitonas, Manitoba in the beautiful Swan River Valley.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Shelby Robb Human Resource Generalist II Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 189 Minitonas, MB ROL 1GO Ph: (204) 525-2479 ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 E-mail: shelby.robb@lpcorp.com

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Friday, October 21, 2016

Welcoming new Canadians With great pride on Oct. 14, I had the pleasure of extending a warm welcome to 86 of our newest Canadian citizens and their families, who had come to Manitoba from 19 countries, at a citizenship swearing-in ceremony held at Westwood School.

I was born in Thompson, and am a secondgeneration European settler. My parents were born in Canada, but their parents were not. My grandparents, like these new citizens, decided to come to Canada to participate in, contribute to and grow

our great country, while making it their home.

Our province of Manitoba has benefited from the many diverse people, cultures and traditions that have been here for hundreds of generations, and from the diverse cultures and traditions of the many newcomers.

We are a welcoming province. We respect democracy, human rights and the freedom of choice, and we are steadily becoming more inclusive as we learn from the past and work to build a stronger future for all Manitobans

MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle and their families, as well as for future generations.

This is especially true with our new provincial government, as we recognize the need to strengthen and diversify the northern Manitoba economy for longtime

residents and for new Canadians moving into the region. Our government is fixing the province’s finances, repairing its services and rebuilding the economy, while making Manitoba families – including our

this occasion memorable.

I also want to thank all of our newest Canadian citizens for choosing Manitoba as their new home, for sharing their joy and optimism, and for making that day extra special.

Congratulations, and welcome.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RESOLUTION SUPPORT WORKER (RSW) Working under the general direction of the Director of Health, the Resolution Health Support Worker (RHSW) provides services and support to Indian Residential School Claimants who are involved in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP).

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The RHSW provides for the broad needs of a caseload of individuals through a process of direct contact, situational evaluations and needs assessments, and the formulation of remedial strategies to meet the overall constituent needs in an effective and respectful manner, and the objective monitoring of the overall effectiveness of these activities.

THE (RHSW) shall take a leadership role in initiating and facilitating community outreach designed to increase awareness of the Independent Assessment Process in the Northern Manitoba region. The RHSW shall ensure that all activities are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with, and complementary to, the Vision Statement, the Principles and Values and the policies and procedures of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC).

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I’d like to extend gratitude to the other dignitaries, First Nations drummers and volunteers who assisted with and participated in the ceremony, and to Westwood School’s principal, staff and students for making

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QualiďŹ cations: • Must have experience providing mental health services. • Possess a current Province of Manitoba Driver’s License and a suitable vehicle for work-related transportation. Ability to travel extensively in the Province of Manitoba and nationally, as required.

Must be willing to work a exible schedule. • EfďŹ cacy in the operation of a personal computer, including the use of word processing software and spreadsheet applications and other general ofďŹ ce equipment. • Demonstrated proďŹ ciency in general program or project management, ďŹ nancial management and control. • Ability to write monthly and quarterly program activity reports. • Excellent communication, both written and oral skills as well as interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated proďŹ ciency in conducting individual / group counseling, leading group presentations and dealing effectively with situations of conict and stress. • Demonstrated capacity to function effectively in a working team environment as well as be self-directed and able to work independently. • Demonstrated ability to develop a holistic personal wellness plan. • Demonstrated experience and ability to plan, perform, and assess independent ďŹ eldwork development and maintenance of effective direct constituent relations and maintaining accurate case records. • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently within a fast-paced, high stress environment. • Ability to communicate in an Aboriginal language(s) and/or previous exposure to Aboriginal communities and cultures would be a deďŹ nite asset.

Position will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal record Check Closing Date: Friday, October 21, 2016 at 4:00PM Late applications will not be accepted

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