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Friday, October 23, 2015

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Churchill cops seize four guns from teens

OBITUARIES GEORGE CHARTIER On the evening of Saturday, October 17th, 2015 George Chartier passed away at the age of ninety surrounded by his family and friends at the Thompson General Hospital.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

George worked for the City of Thompson where he dedicated 28 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

George leaves to cherish his memory his wife Flora Jane, children Agnes (Ernest), Bernard (Patricia), Eleanor (Marvin), Darlene, Ralph, Roland, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held Friday, October 23rd at 1:00 pm at the Roman Catholic Church in Thompson.

LIBERTO CARLOS GASBAR Peacefully at the Thompson General Hospital on Monday, October 19th , Mr Liberto Carlos Gasbar of Setting Lake, beloved husband of Zelia.

Funeral Service to take place on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the St Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 114 Cree Road in Thompson, at 1 pm, with Father Guna of¿ciating.

Cremation to follow.

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Three teenagers are in custody awaiting a court appearance after RCMP seized guns, ammo and drugs in an Oct. 20 raid in Churchill.

Churchill RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Tuesday along with the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team and the Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team from Thompson, finding four guns, assorted shotgun and rifle ammunition and drugs.

The 17-year-old males and one 16-year-old

male were arrested.

The face charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possessing weapons dangerous to the public peace, unsafe storage of firearms, possession of prohibited weapons with ammunition, possession of firearms obtained by crime and possession of firearms with obliterated serial numbers. Two are also facing charges of assault causing bodily harm and one is charged with possession of a controlled substance.

They were scheduled to appear in court in Thompson Oct. 22.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RCMP Three teenagers are in custody awaiting a court appearance after RCMP seized guns, ammo and drugs in an Oct. 20 raid in Churchill.

Liberal candidate upbeat after close result

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Election night Oct. 19 was bittersweet for Liberal candidate Rebecca Chartrand’s campaign, as the early hopes of victory were scuttled by NDP Niki Ashton’s third victory in a row and first in the Churchill— Keewatinook Aski riding, which expanded from the previous Churchill riding to extend south into the Interlake region.

With early polls reporting a dead heat between the NDP and Liberal candidates, a cautious optimism pervaded Chartrand’s campaign party at the Mystery Lake Hotel restaurant as candidate and campaign supporters celebrated Liberal victories in eastern and central Canada, notably the loss of Conservative Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Bernard Valcourt to Liberal candidate Rene Arsenault.

Hopes continued to climb well into the night as polls began to report from Northern Manitoba; while calling polls placed Ashton in an early lead, continuing counts seemed to only to place Chartrand closer and closer to Ashton’s total. By midnight, however, with 60 per cent of

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Nickel Belt News photo by Kacper Antoszewski Churchill-Keewatinook Aski Liberal candidate Rebecca Chartrand, third from right, and members of her campaign team at the Mystery Lake Hotel on election night. polls having reported, it was clear that the election had been lost.

Chartrand attributed her loss to a disparity in campaign resources. “I think the race was close, and one of our shortfalls was our financial situation. We had an all-volunteer team.

We’re all up against an incumbent who has support from four or five MLAs so you’re up against 20 years of their network.”

Yet for Chartrand and her team, this election represents a moral victory regardless. The Churchill-Kee-

watinook Riding had historic voter turnout, with 63.74 per cent of voters turning out in the riding. While Chartrand fell short of winning a seat in Parliament, she did so with a ballot count higher than Ashton’s winning ballot in 2011, garnering 12,914 votes compared to Ashton’s 10,262 votes in the previous federal election. “I feel that there’s a huge victory here on a number of levels,” said Chartrand. “We had a higher voter turnout, and the MP is going to have to work a lot harder to secure those votes moving forward in future elections. Their vote is no longer going to be taken for granted. Moving forward, we brought important issues to the table that needed to be addressed, so, this is just Notice the beginning of some Annual General Meeting real change.”

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MP says her job is still to fight for her riding

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Her party went from being the official Opposition to the third-largest party in the House of Commons after the Oct. 19 federal election, but Churchill-Keewatinook Aski riding MP Niki Ashton says her job is still the same.

“My priority always has been to put our north first and to fight for our issues,” said Ashton Oct. 21. “I’m very honoured by the support that we received from across Northern Manitoba and across the new part of our riding as well. I’m looking forward to fighting for our region. I have the experience in opposition, in official Opposition, and it is a different ball game in terms of a different government but there’s lots of work to be done.”

Ashton said she’s pleased that the NDP elected MPs in the northern areas of other provinces including Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and B.C. and that they share common concerns.

“People across the north want to see a federal government that’s

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton stepping up on northern priorities,” Ashton said.

“I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and working with the government to make sure that they do come to the table and live up to the commitments that they made.”

She also wants to ensure that the new federal government honours campaign promises.

“We heard some significant commitments

from newly elected Prime Minister [Justin] Trudeau, from his team, commitments to northern communities, to First Nations, to Métis communities, and I’m certainly looking forward to pushing for these commitments to result in action and looking forward to holding the government to account on its promises.”

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“A number of the results did take quite a while to come in but for me the most important was to respect the voices of our north and not jump to conclusions,” she said. “It really is a great sign that turnout was so high. I could tell right from the beginning of this long election that a number of people were motivated to get rid of Stephen Harper, to get involved in the election, to be part of making change in Ottawa and I’m really excited to see the increased voter turnout in our region. I met young people that were voting for the first time. I met elders that were voting for the first time and it shows just how vibrant democracy is. I hope that energy will continue in terms of moving forward in our communities and making sure that we have a federal government that lives up to its commitments and works with our communities so that we can all move forward as a country.”

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Friday, October 23, 2015

News

Appeal of drunk driving sentence length dismissed

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A Norway House man who argued the 12-month sentence he received for a drunk driving incident in 2011 has had his appeal dismissed.

Saunders was charged with impaired driving causing death and operating a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood causing death after running over 24-year-old Stephen Anderson, who was drunk and lying on the

road, in Norway House in July 2011.

The trial judge dismissed the counts of impaired driving causing death and driving with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 causing death because he did not believe beyond a reasonable doubt that Saunders’s impairment was a contributing cause or factor in Anderson’s death. He did, however, sentence Saunders to 12 months’ incarceration plus two years’ probation and a three-year driving ban for the lesser

Student Vote sees NDP win

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Niki Ashton of the NDP, Canada’s new Member of Parliament for the Churchill-Keewarinook Aski riding, proved more popular among students in her riding then she did among actual voters, according to the results of Student Vote.

Student Vote participants in the riding gave Ashton 50 per cent of their vote, compared to 29 per cent for the Liberals’ Rebecca Chartrand, seven per cent for the Conservatives’ Kyle Mirecki, six per cent for Green Party candidate August Hastmann and five per cent for Libertarian Party candidate Zachary Linnick.

The actual vote saw Ashton chosen on 46.3 per cent of ballots cast, with Chartrand taking 41.3 per cent of the vote, Mirecki 9.8 per cent, Hastmann 1.8 per cent and Linnick 0.8 per cent.

Student Vote is a parallel vote run in conjunction with federal, provincial or municipal elections to provide young Canadians with the experience of voting firsthand and build the habits of informed and engaged citizenship.

Since 2003, 26 Student Vote programs have been conducted in Canada with more than 500,000 students from 3,750 school casting ballots in the previous federal election.

Chartrand was closer in R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson, where she collected 37 per cent of the vote to Ashton’s 41 per cent, but Ashton took 71.79 per cent of the votes at Juniper School compared to 21.79 per cent for the Liberal candidate. École Riverside School in Thompson elected the NDP candidate by a margin of 84.62 per cent to 7.69 per cent for Chartrand and Linnick.

At D.R. Hamilton School in Cross Lake it was nearly 61 per cent for Ashton to 30 per cent for Chartrand, while Julie Lindal School in Ilford saw all eight votes cast go to Ashton. The NDP candidate received two-thirds of the six votes recorded at Cormorant Lake School and 52 per cent to 30 per cent for Chartrand at Cranberry Portage Elementary. More than 80 per cent of the votes at Duke of Marlborough School went to Ashton with Chartrand getting less than nine per cent, while Frontier Collegiate Institute voted 62 to 21 per cent for Ashton over Chartrand.

Gillam School gave nearly 50 per cent of its votes to the NDP candidate and 32 per cent to the Liberals, while at Grand Rapids School it was about 43 per cent to 36 per cent for Ashton over Chartrand.

Ashton got almost 70 per cent of the ballots at the Leaf Rapids Education Centre compared to less than four per cent for Chartrand, who finished tied for last.

Chartrand was favoured 53.33 per cent to 20 per cent for Ashton at Mel Johnson School in Wabowden and was also the winner at Nisichawyasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate in Nelson House, where the Liberal got almost 51 per cent of the votes compared to about 30 per cent for Ashton.

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included charged of impaired driving. Saunders was only appealing the incarceration portion of the sentence, asking that it be reduced to four months.

Saunders and another man left a house party in Norway House to get more alcohol on the night of Anderson’s death and ran over Anderson while driving 60 kilometres per hour at about 1:20 in the morning. Anderson was laying in the middle of the road at the time.

Saunders remained at the scene and was arrested.

His blood alcohol concentration was .15, nearly twice the legal limit.

Saunders’s appeal argued that the sentence was excessive given the nature of the offence and that the trial judge erred by considering the accident an aggravating factor.

Manitoba Court of Appeal Justice Diana Cameron said in the court’s written decision that the judge did err in principle by considering an irrelevant factor but that the sentence was nevertheless no excessive.

“While the trial judge considered the accident to be an aggravating factor, he did not sentence the accused as if he had been convicted of the offence of impaired driving causing death,” wrote Cameron. “The trial judge correctly stated that, had he been sentencing the accused for such an offence, the accused would have been ‘looking at a penitentiary term’ [of two years or more].”

Although there were mitigating factors like remaining at the scene and cooperating with police

to consider at sentencing, there were also aggravating factors. Saunders has two prior convictions for driving with a blood alcohol concentration over .08, was convicted on four counts of breaching release recognizances by driving a car on one occasion and consuming alcohol on three others.

He was also convicted of assault while this drunk driving charge was pending.

“While his record is not an aggravating factor, it disentitles him to leniency,” wrote Cameron.

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Brits profess love of land, lodge, and the hunt It is a long way from Leicestershire, England to Burntwood Lake Lodge – a little over 5,920 km as the crow flies. However, it is a trip that John and June Dawson have made for two years running.

The retired farmer and retail worker live on an East Midlands rural property, southeast of Leicester and northwest of London. They have made the trip during the last two falls, so that John, an ardent sportsman, can hunt moose.

Over his lifetime John Dawson, 74, has hunted everything from snipe and pheasant to black bear and wildebeest, while in locations such as Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Africa, New Zealand, Poland, U.S.A. and Canada.

His interest in the sport began in his teens on the family farm, and has grown to the point where this is the couple’s seventh trip to Canada – the past two years at Burntwood Lodge in Manitoba and on five occasions previous to that in areas of British Columbia.

Asked what piqued their interest in Canada in general and Burntwood Lake Lodge in particular, John is straightforward

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Marc Jackson in answering, “The large game animals, quiet roads, and being able to speak the language,” he answered. They both agree that Burntwood Lake Lodge has excellent service and there is more than enough to keep them busy. As well, it is a lodge that allows June to accompany him; he notes that some establishments don’t cater to people if they aren’t hunting or fishing.

June, 68, says that she normally stays around camp reading and crossstitching, but did try her hand at angling this year and found it enjoyable.

“As long as the guide was placing the bait and removing the fish,” teased husband John. June adds that she was quite impressed to see an eagle up close during one such trip.

Although he wasn’t successful during his

hunt this year, John bagged a seven-year-old bull moose in the fall of 2014. That, he says, was an eventful hunt, not to mention a pleasant experience. What appeals to John in general about the sport is that in addition to the recreational aspect, the solitude is enjoyable, but so too is the company of others, in addition to the unprocessed food that the activities provide. He admits it is hard to take any of the meat back home with them, but they partake while in camp. He says that much of the remainder of the meat goes to the guides at the lodge. Adding that things are quite different back home; for instance when he hunts in Scotland, he takes the meat to a game dealer who pays the going price.

When not hunting, the

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson John and June Dawson of Leicestershire, England on Gogal Dock.

Dawsons enjoy the wilderness in Canada and both state that Burntwood Lake Lodge is like a home away from home.

However, when in England, the couple, who have a grown son and daughter and one grandson, keep true to their farming roots and grow vegetables and flowers.

“We do quite well in the Village Show,” said John. “I also planted 60 acres of trees 12 years ago – around 55,000 –

and although it is hard work pruning, cutting stakes and binders out, I do enjoy that work when not hunting. Some of the poplar trees are now around 35 feet tall and will need thinning this winter. We also have an enclosed herd of red deer and fallow deer, which I make hay for winter feed.”

Asked if they would return to Burntwood again in coming years, the couple say that

wealth and health will figure into future trips to Canada. John says that he doesn’t care much for the cold due to circulation problems, but couldn’t say enough about the accommodations and how wife June was catered to. The couple actually have a distant cousin on John’s side who lives and farms outside of Winnipeg.

They hope to visit with them on any return trip to Canada.

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Drones, drones, drones over tundra, watch out for those geese

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Unmanned aerial vehicles enabled researchers studying geese and other bird populations in Northern Manitoba’s Wapusk National Park to collect data safely and unobtrusively last summer in remote areas accessible only by air where the risk of bear encounters is present.

The fixed-wing 5.5-pound UAV known as the Trimble UX5 launches via catapult and flies at a height of 250 feet, capturing images at onesecond intervals that are then stitched together to give a big picture view of the ground below.

The images provide information on blue and white varieties of snow geese and their goslings, as well as vegetation and damaged ground and other birds like sandhill cranes, tundra swans, bald eagles and herring gulls.

“This technology has propelled us well into the 21st century,” said Robert Rockwell, a research associate with the American Museum of Natural History, which tested the unmanned aircraft in partnership with the University of North Dakota as part of the long-running Hudson Bay Project

ecological study. Rockwell has been studying wildlife in the area since the 1960s and this was his 47th field season in Northern Manitoba.

“We have been able to enhance and extend our geographical coverage, and to do it in a way that precludes potential disturbances of the very ecosystem we are studying,” Rockwell said. “It also helps us avoid confrontation with the ever-present bears, the region’s top predators. The first year’s operations were a grand success by any measure, and I look forward to expanding our efforts in 2016 and beyond.”

Others involved in the testing of the aircraft included University of North Dakota biologists Susan Ellis-Felege, Robert Newman and Chris Felege, as well as unmanned aerial systems expert Michael Corcoran and students Andrew Barnas and Sam Hervey.

There were a total of 87 flights comprising more than 54 hours of airtime.

Video and sound recording equipment was also placed near goose and eider duck nests to see how the birds reacted during the launch and landing of the aircraft, which must remain in

sight of the operators, who had received prior training and a Special Flight Operations Certificate as well as the approval of Parks Canada and Transport Canada, at all times.

“Flight crews, including the biologists, initially received factory training that instructed them how to professionally operate the air vehicle, and they continue to build their science and aviation skills as the project moves forward,” Corcoran said.

“Once we’re set up, the birds didn’t seem to pay attention to the aircraft,” said Ellis-Felege. “But to confirm nesting bird responses, we are now reviewing camera footage and sound recordings from the nests to determine if they show any responses to this small aircraft flying above them.”

This is important because the researchers don’t want to violate the policy of Parks Canada and the wishes of aboriginal people to not disturb the land and the wildlife.

The aircraft technology actually helps to facilitate this by reducing the need to conduct foot surveys outside of the research team’s electric fenceprotected camp, during

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Robert Newman From left to right, biologist Susan Ellis-Felege, unmanned aerial systems specialist Michael Corcoran and biologist Chris Felege of the University of North Dakota retrieve and unmanned aircraft at a research site in Northern Manitoba after a successful flight. which they run the risk of encounters with bears.

Researchers want to learn more about nesting and nest failure because, as the Arctic climate changes, bears are turning to geese and their eggs as new sources of food.

The technology could be applied to the study of bears themselves, by identifying day beds where grizzly and polar bears rest during the day from which researchers

could collect hair samples to conduct DNA analysis and learn more about local wildlife.

It is also possible to use the unmanned aircraft to learn about vegetation, but because plants are difficult to identify from the photos they produce, such studies would have to be supplemented by ground surveys to make sure researchers are seeing what they think they’re seeing in the images.

The study of unmanned aircraft’s usefulness in conducting bird surveys was funded by the North Dakota Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, the University of North Dakota College of Arts and Sciences and Office of the Provost, Parks Canada, Wapusk National Park, the Central and Mississippi Flyway Councils, the Arctic Goose Joint Venture and Anne Via.

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Norway House Huskies second and third in volleyball

BY IAN GRAHAM

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BY IAN GRAHAM

The Helen Betty Osborne Ininu Education Resource Centre (HBO) volleyball teams from Norway House finished second and third at a junior invitational tournament in Thompson Oct. 1617, with the boys losing in the championship final and the girls winning the consolation final.

The Huskies boys fell 21-25, 20-25 to host R.D. Parker Collegiate in the final after beating the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) Spartans from The Pas 15-25, 25-18, 15-10 in the semifinals. HBO had the second-best record in the round robin, beating Chief Sam Cook School from Tataskweyak Cree Nation at Split Lake 25-21, 25-10, while splitting 26-24, 18-25 with the Spartans and 2125, 25-20 with RDPC. In the girls tournament, HBO beat Chief Sam Cook

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Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham The Helen Betty Osborne Ininu Education Resource Centre boys’ volleyball team lost to R.D. Parker Collegiate in the final of a junior volleyball tournament in Thompson Oct. 17.

25-8, 25-11 in the consolation final after losing 2520, 19-25, 7-15 to RDPC in the semifinals. The Huskies were second in the round robin, splitting 25-8, 22-25 with Chief Sam Cook, 25-23, 21-25 with MBCI and 25-18, 2125 with RDPC.

Chief Sam Cook’s boys team finished fourth in the round robin and then lost 19-25, 16-25 to RDPC in the semifinals. The girls from Chief Sam Cook won one set against HBO in the round robin and then lost 13-25, 13-25 to MBCI in the semifinals.

Marco Nepitabo had a pair of goals and Hunter Rambow another as the bantam AAA Norman Wolves lost 6-3 to the Parkland Rangers at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Oct. 18.

The Rangers were leading 2-0 late in the first period when Nepitabo scored high on the short side to slice the lead in two. He drew the Wolves on even terms less than two minutes into the second period, slipping the puck past a defender and the Parkland goalie to make it a 2-2 game. The Rangers re-established a two-goal cushion on a power play tally and another with the teams playing fouron-four before Rambow scored on a rebound just as a two-man advantage for the Wolves came

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham The bantam AAA Norman Wolves’ Sheldin Howard takes up position in front of the Parkland Rangers’ net during an Oct. 18 game at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena. to an end with about 90 seconds left in the middle frame. He had a chance to tie the game on a breakaway early in the third but his attempt was turned aside and Rangers scored two goals in the final period to win by three.

The Wolves were outshot 34-26 in the game with Braedin Melsted making 28 saves in Norman’s Net. The Wolves next home games are Nov. 7-8 when they play the Pembina Valley Hawks in Flin Flon.

Pimicikamak Thunder coach named Softball Canada coach of the year

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

David Muswaggon, coach of the Pimicikamak Thunder softball team that won the under-16 Western Canadian championship for the second year in a row in August has been named Softball Canada’s 2015 Home Run Sports Coach of the Year.

“Over the years David has excelled in many of our competition and development programs, most notably his work with our northern boys development program and the Pimicikamak Thunder softball organization,” said an announcement of the award on the Softballl Manitoba website. “David always puts fair

play and community first and would support any initiative and opportunity for the northern athletes to play and reach their dreams. We are very proud and appreciative of his contributions to Softball Manitoba and will continue to support his accomplishments in future endeavours.”

Muswaggon will receive

his award at the Softball Canada Hall of Fame banquet Nov. 14.

The Thunder – made up of players from Cross Lake and other communities – beat the Shelbrook Rangers on a two-run walk-off home run in the final of the U16 Western Canadian championships in Regina, Sask. Aug. 3. It

Third-period letdowns hand the Northstars more losses

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Northstars were still in search of their first win of the 2015-16 Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League season after losing three times on a road trip Oct. 16-18.

The Northstars gave up third period goals to McCollough Park, Grady Hobbs and Carson Boyechko of the Southwest Cougars in the third period Oct. 18 to lose 6-2.

Tramiane Trout had made it a one-goal game just over two minutes into the final frame after Jared Janke and Dawson Waddell scored in the middle frame to give the Cougars a 3-1 lead. Tony Apetagon had opened the scoring for the Northstars in the first period but Southwest’s Jared McCorrister tied the score 1-1 just 17 seconds later.

Shots in the game were 47-21 in favour of the Cougars and Jeremy Dutcawich made 41 saves in Norman’s net.

The margin of defeat was one goal less on Oct. 17 when the Northstars lost 6-3 to the Parkland Rangers, but the cause was much the same – three unanswered third period goals. Kieran Raknerud, Bradyn Smelski and Riese Gaber – who all

ended up with two goals on the game – had third period markers for the Rangers to seal the victory. Smelski’s first goal of the game in the second period tied the game 3-3 after Braden Paulic gave the Northstars a 3-2 lead about midway through the middle frame, assisted

by Ethan Stuckless, who had tied the game 2-2 with a power play goal late in the opening period. Raknerud’s first of the game came about 10 minutes earlier and just 1:43 after Gaber notched his first. Tristan Galarneau had opened the scoring for the Northstars on a power play just 1:39 into the game. Connor Faulkner made 34 saves for the Northstars in the game, in which they were outshot 39-25.

The road trip opened with the most lopsided loss of the three, a 12-3 thumping by the Central Plains Capitals Oct. 16. The Northstars’ Hunter Halcrow had the first goal of the game but the Capitals scored seven times before Apetagon got the second for Norman, the first of two consecutive Northstars goals, the second coming off the stick of Keith Monias. The Capitals then scored twice more in the second period and three more times in the

third. Shots in the game were 50-33 for Central Plains and Faulkner made 38 saves.

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A few days later, the Thunder competed at the

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What happens tomorrow is in God’s hands For most of our nation it is fall, but for us in Thompson it is more the imminent arrival of winter. Fall usually comes early and disappears quickly. We know that the falling temperatures can only mean one thing; winter will soon be upon us. With each passing morning we often are pleased and maybe even a little surprised that it isn’t white out yet. Each day without snow staying around for the months of winter is seen as a bonus.

In life, we really have no idea what the future truly holds. We might make plans and live our routines but those really are just expectations. There are no guarantees as to the certainty of tomorrow.

The one thing that we can know is the One who holds tomorrow. Scripture says that in Proverbs 16:9, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD de-

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have had an altered course from today to tomorrow at some point in our life. The question is really about what we have done and how we cope with those changes. What I want us

to grasp is that we have One to whom we can go to that knows us, our situation and tomorrow. Why not turn to Him and find that strength and hope by trusting Him with your to-

day and discover how He will carry you through tomorrow?

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termines his steps.” Again we see in Proverbs 20:24, “A man’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand his own way?”

What we can understand from this is the future is in God’s hands, not ours.

It doesn’t mean we do not make choices and decisions that have consequences, but ultimately tomorrow is in God’s hand. Luke 12:25, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ” This calls for a trust to settle over us rather than worry or striving that is not Godly.

When we come to a place of trusting God for what tomorrow brings we live and understand the rest that comes from this trust.

Matthew 6:34, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Tomorrow is in God’s hands not mine or yours. I can anticipate it, fear it, long for it or even plan it, but that doesn’t guarantee it.

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Administrative Clerk Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Family Services, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30986 Closing Date: November 2, 2015 Salary Range: $38,072 to $43,670 per year Preference will be given to Aboriginal people, persons with a disability and visible minorities. Applicants are requested to indicate on their cover letter, resume and/or application if they are Aboriginal, a person with a disability or a visible Minority.

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coding and processing payments. s %XPERIENCE MAINTAINING CONlDENTIAL lNANCIAL AND CLIENT RECORDS IN ELECTRONIC AND alphabetical format. s !BILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE WORKLOAD IN A HIGH VOLUME FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER to meet established deadlines. s %FFECTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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The open houses will be held at the following locations and times: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Ilford, Laliberty Memorial Centre 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 York Landing, George Saunders Memorial School 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 29, 2015 Tataskweyak (Split Lake) Band Hall 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTRE INC. Invites applications for the following EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUCNIL JOB VACANCY PART TIME BUILDING MAINTENANCE Terms of Reference

Administrative Support – AY2 Nelson House F/T – Term Youth Care Practitioner (.8 Overnight Awake) Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2458.09.15 Macdonald Youth Services requires a Youth Care Practitioner to work the Overnight Awake shift within the Kisewatisiwin Services in Northern Manitoba, working with high-needs adolescents with multiple treatment issues.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for youth in a residential setting and must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. As team members, duties may include, but are not limited to: administrative responsibilities, crisis management, maintaining health standards as directed by residential licensing requirements, budgeting, and contributing to treatment programming. Sound judgment, stress management, and good role modeling skills are required. Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification, minimum of 18 years of age, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

HOURS: 32 hours per week, Friday-Monday, midnight to 8 am SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 - $43,622.31 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits plan. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

Resumes may be faxed: 204-778-7778, emailed: northern.careers@mys.mb.ca, or delivered: 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon October 26, 2015.

MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce.

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

JOB SUMMARY This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support in order to ensure that reception/administrative services for the agency are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES • Office Administration • An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures as they relate to CFS • An understanding of the Northern Culture and Child and Family Services environment • Team player who is challenged by working in a fast moving and changing environment • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Computer literacy • Ability to relate and assist the general public with inquiry’s QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 diploma plus a minimum of one year experience as a receptionist • Other combinations of equivalent education and experience will be considered • Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills • Good technical (multi-line phone) and computer skills • Accurate typing skills of at least 40 wpm • Knowledge of various filling systems • Ability to set priorities and work in a team setting • Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic under stressful conditions • Must be able to successfully complete child abuse, criminal records check and provide upon hire Please apply as requested with cover letter indicating the position you are applying for. ALL RESUMES RECEIVED WITHOUT A COVER LETTER AND NOT IN THE MANNER AS REQUESTED WILL BE FILED UNDER GENERAL COMPETITION. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted Transportation into the community from Thompson is available.

SALARY RANGE: 34,951 – 39,619 CLOSING DATE: November 4, 2015 Submit All Applications to: Amanda LeDrew, Director of Human Resources amanda@nh.ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB. Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Travel Clerk – Thompson Central Office Full-Time Permanent

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Business Administration Diploma and accounting experience or a related post-secondary certificate and accounting experience will be considered Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset

Working Conditions: • •

Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

Closing date: Friday, October 30, 2015

To be considered for this role please send a cover letter along with an updated resume and 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

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Perform preventative and pro-active maintenance on buildings and facilities Conduct routine, non-licensed inspections of facilities including fire equipment Ensure fire protection equipment is properly maintained and up to date Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings and facilities including carpentry and painting Basic plumbing and electric knowledge is an asset Coordinate major maintenance and repairs as required to mechanical systems Ensure the safety and protection of buildings including ensuring doorways are not blocked and that buildings and facilities are locked when not in use Help staff with assemble/move furniture.

Knowledge of inspection procedures Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures Knowledge of record keeping systems Team building skills Decision making skills Ability to read and write maintain daily logs Time management skills Effective verbal and listening communication skills

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:

Administrative Support Clerk – Thompson Central Office Full-Time Permanent

The Administrative Support Clerk is responsible to provide administrative support services to the Agency staff and projects. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgement in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on matters.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FIRE SAFETY OFFICER

Qualifications:

Under the general direction of the Director of Technical Services, the Fire Safety Officer located in Thompson, Manitoba, will be promoting all aspects of Fire Safety with emphasis on fire prevention to the Keewatin Tribal Council and associated First Nations.

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AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Travel Clerk performs work of a considerable variety and/or moderate complexity. Tasks including assessing, processing and completing travel/travel related requests.

Some responsibilities include but are not limited to receiving and reviewing documentation (travel authorizations/greenies/pinkies/ memos) requesting travel arrangements; booking meeting rooms; Issuing and forwarding authorized purchase orders; responsible for issuing taxi slips, responsible for receiving and processing clothing/ activity allowance requests, responsible to maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Agency Policy and Procedure Manual. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Time management skills are essential that will ensure work deadlines are met and job responsibilities are performed in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., October 28, 2015. We would like to thank all those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position:

This position takes from and reports to the Senior Administrative Officer.

The primary role includes performing maintenance in and outside the office building. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure the reliability, access and safety of the workplace.

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Relative post-secondary education such as a diploma or certificate in an administrative/office course or a combination of education/experience will be considered.

Minimum of 2 years in administration required.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Computer literacy, including effective working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Ability to use general office equipment efficiently and effectively.

Superior time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

Pro-active with an ability to work under own initiative with minimal direction, as well as within a team setting.

Willingness and ability to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job.

Motivated individual with proven initiative.

Working Conditions: • •

Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Closing date: Friday, October 30, 2015

To be considered for this role please send a cover letter along with an updated resume and three references to:

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Plan, develop and deliver fire equipment training programs in the use and maintenance of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, pumps and auxiliary equipment and the coordination of courses affecting volunteer fire department’s training and effectiveness.

Conduct inspections in homes and all KTC’s First Nation’s owned assets.

Conduct inventories of existing fire equipment and identify future requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

Knowledge of fire department organizations, fire prevention and inspection program Knowledge of community Emergency Response Plan Development.

Knowledge of all Fire equipment and safety rules and regulations.

Certification - Fire Fighting Practices Certification - Fire Services Instructor First Aid,CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Have awareness of the customs, traditions and practices of local member First Nation communities.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

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.

Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

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

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

Lisa Beardy - Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Harvey Weenusk - Director of Technical Services or Lisa Beardy – Office Manager.

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Our Home Kikinaw house property transferred to second recipient family

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Council approved the land transfer of the second Our Home Kikinaw house property at 335 Juniper Drive to Dennis Kirkness and Stacey Flett during their Oct. 5 meeting.

“This is the second Our Home Kikinaw project on Juniper Drive that is in the final stages of being complete,” city manager Gary Ceppetelli told council prior to their voting on the transfer resolution. “The [Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation] has had some challenges in regards to getting the building up to where it needs to be and during the

process the initial recipient family which council passed a resolution a number of years ago has changed so there’s a requirement to pass a resolution identifying the new recipient family which is Dennis Kirkness and Stacey Flett.”

Coun. Judy Kolada asked why the land was still in the city’s possession if it had been transferred to the initial intended recipients.

“It was approved but not transferred or it was transferred and cancelled or changed?” she asked.

Ceppetelli said that the 2011 transfer was not registered with the land titles office so the city remained the

property owner.

Coun. Duncan Wong said he would support the resolution but said in the future the city should put time limits on development so that the process doesn’t take four years, as it did for this property.

Our Home Kikinaw launched a GoFundMe campaign in July in hopes of raising $21,600 to complete the second home at 335 Juniper Dr. with a goal of occupancy by Oct. 1.

Modelled on Habitat for Humanity, Our Home Kikinaw selects families to occupy homes based on their composition, current living conditions, willingness to

partner, level of community involvement and willingness to pay. The family selected is expected to contribute 500 hours of volunteer work in lieu of a down payment. The interest-free mortgage on the home is held by the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (TNRC) and mortgage payments are set based on the family’s annual income and not the value of their home.

Our Home Kikinaw built its first house, adjacent to home now under construction, for Carey Anne Lindsay and her three children, with construction beginning in June 2010 and finishing

DIABETES INTEGRATION PROJECT

in March of the following year, with the family moving in April 1, 2011.

Construction of the second home began in September 2011. It was initially intended to become the residence of Tim and

Laura Carter and their five children, but they decided to walk away from the project in June of 2014.

The TNRC selected Kirkness and Flett as the new owners of the home last April.

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Classification: Instructor (Sessional Stipend x 3) Term Position: December 14, 2015 to April 29, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-105 Closing Date: October 30, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

REGISTERED/LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE(S) – FULL TIME/PART TIME/CASUAL THOMPSON, MANITOBA – (Thompson Team)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position:

TECHNICAL RECORDS CLERK – FULL-TIME - INDEFINITE TERM Location: THOMPSON AIRPORT (HANGAR) Start Date: IMMEDIATELY Applicants are invited to apply for one Full Time - Indefinite Term position within the Technical Records department, working under the direction of the Chief Inspector.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: •

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Responsible to maintain aircraft/component records in accordance with established procedures and policies as detailed in the Calm Air MPM, MCM, and MSPM ensuring regulatory compliance of the technical records system under the direction of the Chief Inspector and Technical Records Supervisor.

Responsible to cross check daily flight times in “Win Air” computer software program Responsible to clear maintenance performed as per completed work cards in “Win Air” Responsible for forecasts and work cards for each aircraft according to the prescribed schedule Transcribe journey log sheets into the Technical logbooks. Select and enter items that also require transcription into the Modification, Engine or Propeller logbooks Assist the Stores Department with yearend inventory count if technical records department work load allows.

Conduct monthly deferred defect audit Responsible for filing, data entry, photocopying check sheets (daily inspections, line check 1, line check 2, etc…), supply out bases with their photocopy requirements Responsible to archive journey log sheets, inspection sheets, and job cards Responsible for maintaining the aircraft and general office filling system in order Assist with revisions to manuals under the supervision of the Chief Inspector or delegate Respects and maintains confidentiality, technical and regulatory information pertaining to Calm Air Ensure all hazards, incidents and accidents are reported in the SMS program or in writing Other duties as assigned

Hours of work: • •

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Post secondary education in Office Administration considered an asset Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Previous experience in a related field considered an asset Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work well under pressure

Calm Air is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage interested applicants to submit a resume in confidence by October 25, 2015 to: Email: humanresources@calmair.com (Subject: YTH Technical Records Clerk)

Under the auspices of the Diabetes Integration Project, the Mobile Diabetes Health Care Service Delivery Team (Thompson Team) will work collectively with the Diabetes Integration Project staff to implement diabetes care and treatment services in six (6) First Nation communities in the Thompson Region.

Job Summary: The Diabetes Health Care Team Lead will work collaboratively to provide mobile diabetes care and treatment services to diabetes clients within First Nation communities including the following: • Comprehensive Diabetes Assessment • Diabetes Complication and Risk Factor Assessment • Medication Review/Foot Inspection/Footwear Inspection • Assess Emotional Wellness, Nutrition and Physical Activity Screening • Diabetes Education Counselling Services • Development of Client Care Plans • Follow up/Referral Services/Data Entry • Point of Care Testing – DCA/Piccolo Analyzer Work Environment The work involves extensive travel to the First Nation communities in the Thompson region. The incumbent must be flexible and be able to travel upon request.

Qualifications/Education/Experience: • Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse with relevant experience from a recognized educational institution and current registration from the College of Registered Nurses in Manitoba or College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba.

• Knowledge and ability to apply the Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines (2013) • Familiarity with and ability to apply care algorithms • Proficiency in computer software programs • Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills • Must have valid Manitoba Drivers License • Knowledge of First Nation customs, values and traditions Salary: Negotiable Please submit a resume with three references and a cover letter to the attention of: Ms. Caroline Chartrand Executive Director – Diabetes Integration Project 301 - 338 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0T2 Email: cchartrand@diabetesintegrationproject.ca Application Deadline: October 30, 2015 5:00 PM We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

Position:

Regional Family Enhancement Worker – Shamattawa Unit, One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

The Regional Family Enhancement Worker is responsible to provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by creating preventive services, creating awareness and education, advocacy and counseling.

The Regional Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of services, develop service plans, coordinate the services needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources. The Regional Family Enhancement Worker will ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with Provincial Legislation, Provincial Standards, Awasis Agency Policies & Procedures and specific directives. The incumbent is required to have good interpersonal skills to work with children, families, colleagues and community collaterals.

The Regional Family Enhancement Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in child welfare or • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years and working towards a BSW Degree will be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) is an asset • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • 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 be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, Manitoba 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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