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Program strengthens bonds between families and school in Lac Brochet

BY GERARD BUTT AND GEORGE THOMPSON PETIT CASIMIR MEMORIAL SCHOOL SPECIAL TO THE NICKEL BELT NEWS

Petit Casimir Memorial School in Lac Brochet has started a seven-week Families and Schools Together (FAST) program to strengthen the connection between families and the school. The school is trying to build up parental involvement in the school, and eventually help kids better succeed in school and in life. FAST can help keep children safe, smart and prepared for life’s challenges.

The program is being coordinated by George Thompson, school guidance counsellor, and Marie Enekwinnare, home-school co-ordinator.

The FAST program had its first get-together on Oct. 21 at the Petit Casimir Memorial School for two hours.

There were prayers, games, songs, stories, drawing, and a meal shared together. There were seven children from Grade 1 to Grade 8 that were invited with their families.

In attendance Oct. 21 were elders Baptist Dettenikkeaze, Agnes Nambiennare and Marie Denechezhe, students Keithan Dettanikkeaze, Robin Denechezhe, Treydon Dettanikkeaze, Peterson Besskkaystare and Tianna Thorgssi, family members Adele Gazayou, Agnes Denechezhe, Belinda Veuillot, Dora Dettenikkeaze, Tracy Besskkaystare, Laura Nambiennare and Gaberial Enekwinnare, as well as Marie Enekwinnare, George Thompson and principal Gerard Butt.

After Christmas, we will be starting our second session.

All the best, FAST families!

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Heather Butt The FAST program had its first get-together on Oct. 21 at the Petit Casimir Memorial School for two hours. There were prayers, games, songs, stories, drawing, and a meal shared together. There were seven children from Grade 1 to Grade 8 that were invited with their families.

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IN MEMORY In loving memory of Daughter and Sister

Sharmein Brown

who passed away November 2, ‘95

New mayors for Leaf Rapids and Grand Rapids

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Some Northern Manitoba communities elected new mayors in the Oct. 22 municipal election while others saw incumbents returned to office either by receiving the most votes or by way of acclamation.

Leaf Rapids Mayor Geraldine Cockerill finished second to Leslie Baker in the race to be the next mayor of the northern town, which featured five candidates vying for the position. Baker got 83 votes and Cockerill 74, with Chuck Stensgard finishing third with 67 ballots

Sharmein, you left us so quickly We never said goodbye We think of you in silence We often speak your name All we have are memories And your picture in a frame Our hearts still ache with sadness Secret tears still flow For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know Forever young and always remembered, Dad & Sis (Ronnie)

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cast in his favour. Former Leaf Rapids mayor Ed Charrier was fourth with 36 votes and Gary Trewin collected 12 votes.

Leaf Rapids council has four new members after John Roach Sr., the only incumbent seeking reelection, was defeated.

Dorothy Fitzner collected the most votes, with 161, followed by David Lepage (142), Justin Moose (139) and Cecil Sanderson (129).

Lynn Lake Mayor James Lindsay was re-elected in a two-candidate race, collecting 116 votes to 79 for challenger C.M. (Botch) Dale. No election was required for council as there were only four candidates.

Paul Grimmer and Trevor Kruzer join incumbents David Campbell and Jim Shortt on that body.

Churchill Mayor Michael Spence was re-elected by acclamation, but there were a wealth of candidates seeking spots on the four-person council, with 11 people running in all. Heather Botelho as the only incumbent reelected in Churchill. She is joined by Shane Hutchins and Bill Dingwall,

Nickel Belt News file photo Churchill Mayor Michael Spence was re-elected by acclamation Oct. 22. who received 247 and 246 votes respectively, as well as Joanne Stover.

Robert Buck was elected mayor of Grand Rapids over Tim Arthurson, with Raymnond V. Cook, Dennis Fourre, Muriel Halaisky and Ian Munro elected as councillors, with incumbent Annie Ballantyne defeated. All elected councillors except Fourre

were incumbents. Vote totals in the Grand Rapids election were not available from the Manitoba Votes website.

Gillam Mayor Tom Zelenesky and four councillors – incumbents Sheri Herrera, John McDonald and Dan Van Alsytne as well as newcomer Matthew Bannerman – were elected by acclamation.

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‘I was very frightened. It was terrifying,’ says MP Niki Ashton

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Canada stood still on Oct. 22, when a gunman shot and killed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, a Canadian solider standing guard at the Canadian National War Memorial in Ottawa. After the attack, the shooter continued onto Parliament Hill where Churchill riding member of Parliament, Niki Ashton was.

“I got a call from my mom, and I stepped out of the caucus room into the hallway to answer the call. The hallway was off the main hallway where the shooter was. As I was talking into the phone, I heard the first gun shot.

By the second one I realized someone was shooting inside of parliament, and I could hear that it was moving closer to where I was. So I ran back into our caucus room.”

Once Ashton was back inside the caucus room security entered. “We all laid down around the corners of the room, and then security came into the room.

He told us all to get down, and helped us barricade the main door, and then

he stood guard facing the closed door. We had no idea what was going on.

I was very frightened. It was terrifying.”

Ashton says she didn’t know details about the shooter, and the killing of Cpl. Cirillo until her father, Steve Ashton called her during the lockdown after she spoke with her mother.

Security secured a safe place for all people on Parliament Hill to go to after it was safe to leave the caucus room. It was in the next building, on the east block of the hill. Everyone who was on Parliament Hill at the time was taken to that safe room. There security prompted everyone to reach out to the public, and to family saying they were safe.

“The messages from home meant the world to me. I started getting text messages right away from at home in Thompson and other northern communities. When I loaded Facebook I could see more messages, as well as on Twitter. It really gave me strength that their thoughts were with

Churchill RCMP seize drugs at train station

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Acting on a tip, Churchill RCMP arrested two people in possession of drugs at the train station on the morning of Oct. 23.

A 33-year-old Churchill woman and a 28-year-old man from Winnipeg, were charged with possession

of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking after a search revelaed they were carrying 12 grams of what is believed to be MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-Nmethylamphetamine).

Both were released on conditions and are scheduled to appear in court in Churchill on March 16.

CORRECTION The article “Students return to school in Nelson House” that appeared on Page 3 of the Oct. 24 Nickel Belt News used the incorrect name for the director of education for the Nelson House Education Authority. It should read Francois Thorne. The Nickel Belt News apologizes for the error.

me and with us, and that people were concerned.”

Ashton says this day will forever change the country, but hopes Canadians still believe in what the country stands for. “There is no question that certain measures, and certain security is going to change in parliament.

We were back at work the next day, and this week (Oct. 27) Parliament was opened back up to the public. I am concerned about the kind of measures we are hearing from the federal government in terms of restricting people of their civil liberties and privacy. We’ve said that Canada before this happened is a country of quality, diversity, and tolerance and the NDP say even though this happened we must continue to be a country that stands for those values.”

After 12 hours in lockdown, Ashton and the others were allowed to leave Parliament Hill.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Reflections on Halloween

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As a Christian I have ambivalent feelings about Halloween. Growing up on the farm the closest we came to “celebrating” Halloween was dressing up, going to our neighbours’ farmyard across the road and “begging” for some candy. We were not allowed to go to town and go “trick or treating.”

We were taught that Halloween was evil with its focus on darkness, death and pagan practices. Later in my teen years when my parents allowed me to go to a friend’s place in town it provided me with an opportunity to do some “mischief” – moving machinery around on the farm equipment dealer’s lot, or throwing rotten apples at houses of people.

The name Halloween comes from the All Saints Day celebration of the early Christian church, a day set aside for the solemn remembrance of the martyrs. All Hallows Eve, the evening before All Saints

Spiritual Thoughts christiancentre@mymts.net Pastor Ted Goossen

Day, began the time of remembrance. “All Hallows Eve” was eventually contracted to “Hallow-e’en,” which became Halloween.

As Christianity moved through Europe it encountered pagan customs, holidays and festivals.

The organized church would commonly move a distinctively Christian holiday to a spot on the calendar that would directly challenge a pagan holiday. The intent was to counter pagan influences and provide a Christian alternative. But most often the church only succeeded in “Christianizing” a pagan ritual—the ritual was still pagan, but mixed with Christian symbolism.

That’s what happened to All Saints Eve—it was the original Halloween alternative!

The Celtic people of Europe and Britain were pagan druids whose major celebrations were marked by the seasons. They celebrated the end of their year and beginning of a new year at the end of October. The pagan Samhain festival (pronounced “Sawen”) celebrated the final harvest, death, and the onset of winter, for three days—Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

The Celts believed the curtain dividing the living and the dead lifted during Samhain to allow the spirits of the dead to walk among the living—ghosts haunting the earth. Some celebrated by engaging in occult practices like divination. For others the focus on death, occultism, divination and ghosts fueled superstitions and fears.

They believed spirits were

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earthbound until they received a proper sendoff with treats – possessions, food or drink. Spirits who were not suitably “treated” would “trick” those who had neglected them. Hence the practice of “trick or treat” became established. People believed these spirits wore grotesque costumes. So a tradition developed of wearing costumes to disguise themselves so the spirits would think they belonged to their own evil company.

Into that dark, superstitious, pagan world the light of the gospel shined.

Newly converted Christians armed with the truth no longer feared a haunting from departed spirits returning to earth. They denounced their former pagan spiritism in accord with Deuteronomy 18:1013: “There shall not be found among you anyone...who uses divination, one who practices witchcraft, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who casts a spell, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the Lord.”

During the early years of Christianity the church leaders found it was best to add their religious ideas onto earlier beliefs, rather than trying to stop old practices. In 837 A.D. Pope Gregory IV proclaimed Nov. 1 to be “All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day.” Today Halloween is almost exclusively a North American secular holiday.

Many who celebrate have

no concept of its religious origins or pagan heritage.

That’s not to say Halloween has become more wholesome. Many Christians do not acknowledge the day or participate in any way in activities related to the day. Some hold a special celebrative party with wholesome fun activities and lots of candies for kids. So, how should Christians respond?

Christians are enlightened by the truth of God’s Word. Evil spirits are no more active and sinister on Halloween than they are on any other day of the year. The Bible says that Satan is on the prowl seeking whom he may devour ( 1 Peter 5:8). But “greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). God has forever “disarmed principalities and powers” through the cross Christ and “made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them through Christ” (Colossians 2:15).

We need to exercise cautionary wisdom. When our children were younger we did not allow them to dress up in costumes that emphasized death, destruction or occult practices. Parents need to engage their children in conversation about positive practices and to supervise them if they choose to go door-to-door asking for treats. It’s been interesting to see some children practising othercenteredness – collecting donations in support of a worthy cause. We have also given out Adventure in Odyssey CD’s to provide kids with a positive story CD to listen to while they eat their treats!

Ultimately, participation in Halloween is a matter of conscience. For us it’s an opportunity to engage with children in our neighbourhood and in a small way seek to share the blessing of Christ and the promise of Light and Life that He offers.

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Crowdfunding campaign raises money for Nathan Cirillo’s son

BY MARTHA PERKINS In the moments after Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot while standing on guard at the National War Memorial, several passersby immediately rushed to his side to perform first aid.

One of them was lawyer Barbara Winters.

“You are so loved,” she kept telling Cirillo, who was mortally wounded. “We’re all trying to help you.”

As she later said to the Globe and Mail, “When you are dying, you need to be told how loved you are.”

Winters’ message is echoed by so many Canadians who have been deeply touched and saddened by his death.

There is a terrible irony that Cirillo, a reservist serving with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, was shot at a sculpture which honours the tremendous sacrifices of the men and women in Canada’s Armed Forces. He was representing all Canadians

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ASSET BUILDING PROGRAM Nathan Cirillo, who was shot and killed at the National War Memorial on Oct. 22, posted this photo of him with his son on Instagram. in paying solemn tribute to the people who have died while protecting and preserving what it means to be Canadian.

Cirillo was a single father who was devoted to his sixyear-old son. In honour of all the values that Cirillo stood for, Glacier Media

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has started a memorial crowdfunding campaign on FundAid.ca. It raised hundreds of dollars in the first day alone.

The money will be donated to a trust fund for Cirillo’s son as a way to join Barbara Winters in saying, “We’re all trying to help you.”

To donate to this campaign, go to FundAid.ca and search for We Stand On Guard for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s Son. Glacier Media, the parent company of FundAid and this newspaper, and Fundrazr, its crowdfunding partner, have waived service fees for this campaign.

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Wednesday is always an important day in my calendar. It is caucus day.

It is also the day I submit my MP Report, my weekly column on my activities as your MP. Last week began the same way. I was in my NDP caucus meeting listening to one of my colleagues speak. I received a call from my mom back in Manitoba.

Then all hell broke loose.

We heard loud noises and a great deal of commotion. I understood it was gunfire and it was moving closer to where I was. The next thing I knew I was in the nearest room taking to the ground with my colleagues as it became increasingly obvious that we were dealing with a shooting.

We were ushered to a safer place but we were still told to stay under tables and away from the windows as the area was being secured.

I then spent the next 10 hours in lockdown as security forces searched for other possible assailants.

Throughout the day the details became clear.

The brutal killing of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, the honour guard at the National War monument, the wounding of our Parliamentary security staff and the incredible bravery of our sergeant-atarms Kevin Vickers.

What became clear was the degree to which the attack was an attack on our very values as Canadians. An attack on our tolerance, our democracy, the very peaceful nature of Canada. It was an attack on our Canada.

Over the past week we have all had the opportunity to reflect on what happened. Many people have remarked that they can’t believe that this was happening in Canada. There has been a national outpouring of grief and support for Cpl. Cirillo’s family.

There has been a great deal of discussion about increased security measures both in Parliament and across Canada.

Today, a week later, we came together in the same

caucus room to talk about what happened. We had a chance to thank the security officer who acted so quickly to secure the room on that day. My colleagues and I gave him a long standing ovation. He and so many other security officers and police officers showed great courage.

While it was a difficult experience, the messages I received from home gave me comfort and strength. Many Northern Manitobans took the time to write or call me to share their thoughts. I’m heartened by the strength we have to move ahead together.

As we move ahead, we must do so by continuing to uphold the values we hold dear as Canadians, values of equality, diversity and tolerance.

I believe that we need to ensure that our Canada continues to be an open, tolerant, diverse democratic country.

Last week I never did get to submit my report.

As I submit it this week I

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Join us in standing on guard for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s son On October 22, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot and ŬŝůůĞĚ ĂƐ ŚĞ ƐƚŽŽĚ ŽŶ ŐƵĂƌĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ EĂƟŽŶĂů tĂƌ DĞŵŽƌŝĂů ŝŶ KƩĂǁĂ͘ 'ůĂĐŝĞƌ DĞĚŝĂ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŽǁŶƐ this newspaper, has started a crowdfunding campaign in his honour. The money will be donated to a trust fund for his six-year-old son. Both FundAid and Fundrazr, our crowdfunding partner, have waived the service fees. Ɖů͘ ŝƌŝůůŽ ǁĂƐ ŵŽƟǀĂƚĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŵĞŶ ĂŶĚ women in our Armed Forces have died for. We invite you to join us in paying tribute to his life.

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Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale of fair trade products returns this month

BY BEA SHANTZ SPECIAL TO THE NICKEL BELT NEWS

The Lutheran United Church of Thompson will once again host the Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale. It will be held Nov. 14-15 and 17-22 (closed on Sunday) at 52 Caribou Road. On Saturdays it is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday to Friday it is open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This sale has become a community project that involves many volunteers to run the event. It was first held at the Northern Options for Women’s office in The Plaza in 1987; then at the United Mennonite Church (now the Boys & Girls Club) for many years.

After that it was held at the Advent Lutheran Church for two years and now this is the third year that it has been at the St. John’s United church building. This is a wheelchair-accessible venue and therefore an ideal location for this opportunity to “shop around the world” and know that you are buying fair trade products. Buying fair trade products helps people in developing countries meet basic needs for themselves and their families.

When you come to this sale you are encouraged

to take time to visit, have a cup of fair trade coffee or tea with fresh homebaked goodies at The Village Cafe(L.U.C. project), read many of the artisans’ stories and learn how and where the products are made. You can buy olive oil

from Palestine; coffee from Colombia, Bolivia, Tanzania or Ethiopia; Himalayan tea; organic spices and dried fruits; Divine chocolate bars and other food items. Children are enthralled with a variety of toys and musical instruments as well as

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books featuring stories from around the world. Some of the soaps for sale are made by former sex trade workers who have found a new way to make a living and provide for their children.

Ten Thousand Villages is the oldest and largest fair trade organization in North America. Through a network of stores, Festival Sales and e-shopping Ten Thousand Villages Canada sells artisan-crafted personal accessories, home decor and gift items from around the globe. The organization creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products to our markets through longterm, fair trading relationships. The artisans are paid 50 per cent for their products when they are ordered and the other 50 per cent when they are produced, rather than after they are sold. The artisans work in friendly, comfortable, safe environments where their well being is always considered. This is in sharp contrast to the working conditions found in garment factories in places such as Bangladesh!

The inspiration for fair trade began in 1946 when Edna Byler brought embroidery work from women in Puerto Rico to sell to friends and neighbours in the USA and used the proceeds to buy more pieces at a fair price. By the 1970s, Mennonite Central Committee made this an official program known as SELFHELP CRAFTS and in 1996 it became known as Ten Thousand Villages. This name was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s concern for the 700,000 villages of India.

Now Ten Thousand Villages partners with thousands of talented artisans in healthy business relationships.

People in countries such as Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Philippines, Kenya, Guatemala and Chile are able to market their products under fair trade organizations. At present, Ten Thousand Villages buys products from more than 120 fair trade organizations in 38 countries.

When you support the local Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale you not only help people around the world but you also help people in our com-

munity. Ten Thousand Villages allows Festival Sales to use 10 per cent of product sales to cover expenses and to support local organizations. Over the years of operation donations have been made to such local organizations as the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson, the breakfast program at Wapanohk Community School, the Thompson Crisis Centre for women, the homeless shelter and many other worthwhile causes.

While no funds from the Festival Sale go to the Lutheran United Church congregation, the church does hold their own bake and craft sale and these proceeds go to church operating costs.

For further information about Ten Thousand Villages history, products, artisans, etc. go to www.TenThousandVillages.ca. For further information about the Thompson Festival Sale or to volunteer you may contact Bea or Dale Shantz by phone at 204677-3713 or by e-mail at shantz@mymts.net.

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Leonard Quilty If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy. If a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you. If the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive.

Eleanora Duse As I write this, I’m glancing out the window of the local library. Just now a flock of birds (they resemble small pigeons) is dropping out of the sky and settling placidly on either side of the railroad tracks that run parallel to this storehouse of knowledge.

Unlike the vehicles streaming by on an adjacent street, the birds are in no hurry to resume their flight. They seem content to just forage around the gravelled banks supporting the bed of tracks.

Their tiny heads bob in unison as they retrieve miniscule morsels of food from the ground (possibly dispersed seeds of grain deposited from the cars of prairie wheat that plodded through earlier in the day).

My eyes divert from the feeding birds to the task at hand. After a momentary pause, I glance once again through the spacious window and notice that the birds have suddenly disappeared from my view.

Apparently, their focus was disturbed by the intrusion of three teenage skateboarders ambling by.

Not to be undaunted, as soon as the skateboarders roll out of sight, the same flock of birds descends on the banks of the train tracks and continues their quest for a mid-afternoon snack.

The pleasant distraction on the rail line gives me pause to think of the simple joys of life. In the sometimes hectic pace of our life, it is easy to miss the sweet serendipity of just drinking in our sur-

roundings.

Mary Webb once wrote: “The well of Providence is deep. It’s the buckets we bring to it that are small.”

I think life opens up for us (i.e. we gain a deeper sense of fulfillment) when we increase the size of our bucket en route to the well of Providence.

But how can we increase the size of our bucket? In other words, how can we lead a more abundant life? For me, the answer is to enrich our life with a sense of boldness – not reckless abandon, but a certain joie de vivre that adds more zing to our day. Another key component in the formula for attracting abundance is the simple practice of gratitude. The famous Persian poet, Rumi, had it right when he said: “Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of our life.” What a beautiful thought!

Recently, I gave a 10-minute inspirational speech to our local Toastmasters club. The title of my talk was, “Are You Getting a Grip on Your Potential? ” As part of my presentation, I spent some time talking about the power of gratitude, but I also encouraged my listeners to heed the advice of the famous poet, Emily Dickinson. The reference from Ms. Dickinson was: “I dwell in possibility.”

With an attitude of dwelling in possibility, we can’t help but give more credence to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words: “What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

Leonard Quilty is a guidance counsellor with the Centre for Learning@ Home in Okotoks, Alberta.

He can be reached by email at lquilty5@gmail. com, or visit his website at www.inspiredtoteach. com.

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Welcome to Winter FREE EVENT FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA! Saturday, November 8th, 2014 Thompson Regional Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Come down to the TRCC, meet new friends and learn how to enjoy winter in the north

PRESENTATION: Preparing for winter

health, house and fire safety winter clothes demonstration winter recreation Activities for kids!

Prizes and snacks will be provided For more information or to REGISTER contact: ANGELICA MATIASEK, Settlement Services Coordinator Community Futures North Central Development PH: 204-677-1490 E:amatiasek@northcentraldevelopment.ca www.northcentraldevelopment.ca www.thompsonsettlement.ca

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Notice of 2015 BOARD OF REVISION Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2015 Assessment Rolls for the City of Thompson will be open for inspection starting on October 27, 2014 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba during normal office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on: DATE: December 4, 2014.

TIME: 7:00 pm PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall 2nd Floor, 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxation; b) amount of assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13 (2).

An application for revision must: a.

Be in writing; b.

Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c.

Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; d.

Be filed by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board (By November 18, 2014).

Gary Ceppetelli City Manager October 27, 2014

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Council candidates, from left to right, Angela Enright, Richard Jones, Aldon Kowalchuk, Peter Roberts, Jodi Wilson, mayor-elect Kim Stephen, Robin Turnbull, Brenda Forsyth-Flamand, Lynden Kucharyshen, and Dave Mayer. Missing: Gordon Cann and Blake Warren.

New mayor and councillors join two council incumbents On Oct. 24, citizens of Snow Lake communed with others in Manitoba on their quadrennial trek to the municipal polls. However, while our neighbours in Flin Flon, Thompson, and The Pas all elected a new mayor, we in Snow Lake acclaimed one. No one other than long-time resident and businessperson Kim Stephen was willing to take on the demanding duties of a community in rebuild mode; she stepped up to the plate and appears ready for the task the role of mayor brings to bear.

Notwithstanding the acclamation of the mayor, residents did vote for the six councillor positions spanning the 2014-2018 term. Of the four incumbents in the race, two were returned to office; Brenda Forsyth-Flamand (315 votes) and Aldon Kowalchuck (257 votes) were successful, while Angela Enright (140 votes) and Dave Mayer (89 votes) were not. Rounding out the six-member congress are Peter Roberts (268 votes), Richard Jones (261 votes), Robin Turnbull (168 votes), and Jodi Wilson (155 votes). Gordon Cann (145 votes), Lynden Kucharyshen (122 votes), and Blake Warren (102 votes) were the others defeated in a close-fought race. The turnout was weak; only 52 per cent of the 779 eligible voters visited the polls.

My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com

Marc Jackson Leading up to the election, residents were given the opportunity to hear the 11 aspirants running for council at a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored candidates’ night. Nine of the 11 attended and spoke at the event, with Gordon Cann missing due to a work commitment and Blake Warren advising he was unable to attend. Neither man had a statement prepared and read in their absence. Mayor-elect Kim Stephen was also on hand and addressed the crowd.

With all in attendance given the occasion to speak on where they stood on issues, the incumbents – Dave Mayer, Angela Enright, Aldon Kowalchuk and Brenda Forsyth-Flamand – all expressed that they had work yet to do. As well, Richard Jones spoke about how development of the community should be approached. Peter Roberts spoke of more open and transparent communication in making informed decisions, as well as supporting administration and staff with their concerns. Jodi Wilson spoke

of missed and lost business opportunities over the past term and suggested wholesale change was needed on the council. Brenda Forsyth-Flamand said that the council needed to find better ways of serving citizens, specifically mentioning snow removal and garbage pickup.

Additionally, and in respect to a vision for Snow Lake, Enright pointed to the sustainability plan as a vision for the community. Aldon Kowalchuk stressed the importance of renewal and growth, new lots, and senior housing. Robin Turnbull spoke of his wish to see more growth in the community, in the school, and from a social aspect. Dave Mayer envisioned slow but continued growth and the need to make the community inviting and supportive of new families.

Lynden Kucharyshen expressed the need for physical growth in the community, pointing to an expanded trailer court and new lots.

When it came time for mayor-elect Stephen to

address the gathering, she was at ease and expressive. She thanked all who were running in the election, as well as the former council and Mayor Clarence Fisher. She then ran down her volunteer pedigree and it is an impressive one; she also noted how she is up for any challenge. “The reason I let my name stand for mayor is because I believe in Snow Lake,” she said.

“It’s in my heart and I want this community to be one we all enjoy.” Stephen also focused on the need for others to step up and become volunteers. “Put down your electronics and get into the game,” she said to chuckles from the crowd. “We can all find excuses to not do our part, but if the younger generation do not stand up, we are going to lose more than we already have. It is time for our elders to take a step back and feel that they don’t have to volunteer, but only to be there when we ask or need their advice.” She stressed that her new duties will be an uphill battle, but that she’s up for it. Stephen also advised that in November, from a podium in the Snow Lake Mining Museum, she will call on the provincial government to address the collapse in exploration and drilling in the province. “We went from number one in the world to about 25th and the worst in Canada,” said the mayor-elect.

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Dangerous Waterway Zone Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety.

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CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 112 • CHURCH SERVICES

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35 GALLON SEALED poly bio-soap (barrels) drums with 2 bungs. Measure 20” x 30”. Excellent for docks. $20 each.

Cleaned and ready to use. Text 204-6796831. 43nb-GCD-48-d

Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 service at 11 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 132 Greenway Cres. 677-4151 Sunday School (youth): 9:45 am (kindergarten and up): 11:30 am Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am ADVENT LUTHERAN and ST. JOHN’S UNITED congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495 GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

201 • SERVICES

Tire Sales & Service Passenger - Light Truck - ATV Trailer - RV - Golf Carts - Forestry - Retreads - Section Repairs - Tubes Wheel Balancing - Repairs

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PRO RENOS for all your renovation needs: decks, fencing, siding, windows doors shingles, etc. Over 30 years of experience. call now for a free estimate. Thompson and surrounding areas call 204-778-4402 or cell 204679-2370. 35nb-tfn-nb

301 • HELP WANTED ESKER TOWING Looking for class 1 drivers, competitive wages. FT, PT for the winter season coming up. Email- eskertowing@gmail.com. 44nb-4-d DOAK BULK FUELS is seeking a truck driver/yard person. $22.00 per hour plus benefits package, weekends off. Drop off resume at 250 Station Road. Or call 204-677-2150 for more information 43nb-2-nb

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY & Dry cleaners. Coveral & mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. 9nb-tfn-nb

502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT $650 + utilities. Available November 1. Responsible adults. Please text 204-307-2972.

44nb-1-d SEEKING INTEREST for furnished apartments: Newly renovated apartments located on Cree Rd. Includes: utilities, hi-speed wireless internet, cable TV, furniture, 42” flatscreen TV, electric fireplace and monthly housekeeping. 1 & 2 bedrooms, long term lease. Please contact mmlarway@ mts.net or (204) 679-5153 for more information or to view. 43nb-2-nb

505 • HOUSES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE JUNIPER area. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, newer upgrades throughout, finished basement. Large backyard, close to school and downtown. Detached double car garage. Price $180,000.

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

204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb 55 SELKIRK 280 1st fl & 910 2nd fl, 79 Selkirk: 400 & 2000 storefront, 23 Nelson: 1000 industrial call : 204-778-5511/204-679-0915.

36nb-tfn-nb 2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for Rent One - 1,300 sq ft with storefront location, retail or office Two - 1,600 sq ft, ideal for light industrial or commercial use, easy load & unload & parking access, very reasonable rates. Call 204-677-2957 or 250491-3946. 19nb-tfn-nb

Call for Board Members First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF), an economic development initiative by the Province of Manitoba and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), is an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides financing to support First Nations businesses that are in Manitoba and economically viable. FPEGF’s overall objective is to assist in closing the gap in the standard of living between First Nations and non-First Nations people in Manitoba by supporting viable business development. FPEGF has been in operation for over six years. The Board typically meets once every two months for half a day. Email and conference call meetings may happen in between regular Board meetings. More information on FPEGF can be found at www.firstpeoplesfund.ca.

Fund Governance FPEGF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of five members, one of whom serves as Chair. All members of the Board are jointly appointed by AMC and the Province.

Criteria for Board Members Interested individuals are invited to apply for a position on the Board of FPEGF through this open call for applications.

If you are interested in serving on the Board, you must have skills in one or more of the following areas: • Corporate finance and accounting • Business Lending and/or Equity Investing experience • Business and/or First Nations Law • First Nations economic development • Entrepreneurship • Business development/acquisition/joint venturing • Other areas that you can demonstrate will be beneficial to the Board Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate experience and knowledge in more than one of the above areas. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.

Individuals who currently hold municipal, provincial or federal elected offices or First Nations elected officials are not eligible to serve on the Board.

Board Responsibilities The Board’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Overall good corporate governance of FPEGF • Review, consideration, approval/rejection of financing requests as per recommendations of staff • Evaluation of CEO • Ensuring reporting requirements are met • Strategic planning as it pertains to FPEGF • Policy making as it pertains to FPEGF Application Deadline – Noon, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 If you wish to apply, please send a statement of interest along with a résumé outlining your qualifications to: First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. Board Search Committee 315 – 260 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M6 or Email to: info@firstpeoplesfund.ca

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

AMENDMENT BUILDING SERVICE SUPERVISOR Classification: Building Service Supervisor Full-Time Permanent Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 14-084 Closing Date: November 7, 2014

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

511 • REAL ESTATE 2 REMOTE OUTPOST CAMPS: 1-6 man 1-8 man Teal Lake Goose Hunting Lake $85,000 Call Rick at 204-679-8079.

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EVENTS COMMUNITY FUTURES North Central Development will be hosting the 6th annual Artists, Crafters and Small Business Expo on Saturday, November 1 from 10 am - 3 pm at the TRCC Gymnasium. This free event is aimed at promoting small business operators in the north, so come out and purchase some of the many items that will be on sale. Did I mention this event is free?. 43nb-2-nb

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

ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: January 26/15 to February 9/15 (maximum of 90 hours) Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 14-089 Closing Date: November 21, 2014 or until position is filled.

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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Atlas Copco is looking for Heavy Duty Mechanics

Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Canada requires licensed Heavy Duty Mechanics who want to take their career to the next level. There are positions currently available in Thompson Manitoba and surrounding area.

The ideal candidate: • Licensed Heavy Equipment Technician • 2-3 years of experience • Experience in electrical and hydraulic control systems.

• Good communication and problem solving skills • Proven and motivated self starter and is able to work with minimal supervision, but can take direction • Strong team player • Able to travel to customer site to repair equipment and promote Atlas Copco products in the field

Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area provides equipment for drilling and rock excavation, a complete range of related consumables and service through a global network. The business area innovates for sustainable productivity in surface and underground mining, infrastructure, civil works, well drilling and geotechnical applications. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.

For additional information please visit our website at www.atlascopoc.com

If you believe you are the right person to fulfill this position, please forward your resume in confidence to: Careers@ca.atlascopco.com with a copy to Joe.Benoit@ca.atlascopco.com.

For more information relating to this job, please contact Joe Benoit, Service Manager at (306) 688-2053.

Maintenance Worker Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 29384 Closing Date: November 10, 2014 Salary Range: $33,162.00 – $42,845.00 per year plus remoteness allowance Priority consideration will be given to existing Engineering and Operations Division.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Qualifications: Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment and experience servicing and/or making minor repairs to vehicles and equipment is desired. Must have experience performing manual duties and operating hand and power tools. Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and be capable to upgrade to Class 3 with air endorsement; be physically capable of performing required duties and be able to respond to work within 30 minutes of call.

For the full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please go to our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Duties: Reporting the Area Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Operations Worker will also receive lead hand direction from the Assistant Works Supervisor. This position performs physical maintenance work, operates and maintains small hand and power tools associated with highway maintenance operations to ensure the safety of the workers and the travelling public while maintaining public infrastructure.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 29384 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your e-mail.

JOB VACANCY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer and the KTC Executive Council, the Director of Health provides advisory and advocacy services to member First Nations as well as overseeing the planning, development and implementation of health programs and services to achieve the maximum and/or acceptable level of effectiveness at the Tribal Council and community level. The Director of Health is responsible for the operation and functioning of specific programs and the supervision of individuals within these programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

Attainment of a diploma or degree from a Post-secondary institution in a health related or Social Work field.

A minimum of three years successful work related experience in management and supervision.

Knowledge and successful experience in community development.

Experience in the development and administration of health programs and services for First Nations people.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a requirement.

Must possess acceptable written and oral communication skills.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene language an asset.

Must be willing to travel and must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License.

A detailed resume, including at least 3 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: (204) 677-0256 EMAIL ADDRESS: lbeardy@ktc.ca Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2014. We thank those who submit their resume and only those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.

Clinical Case Manager – Northern Alternative Parent Home (NAPH) Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB Competition No. 2306.10.14 A Full Time Clinical Case Manager (CCM) is required to work with the NAPH Program within the Kisewatisiwin Service Area.

Reporting to the Coordinator, the CCM will be part of a team providing the on-going leadership, development and supervision of a treatment plan for children placed in the NAPH Foster Care Program. The CCM will assist in ensuring that foster parents provide exceptional care to the children. Responsibilities will include client planning, NAPH parent support, and on-going NAPH Program development.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Postsecondary degree in the human services field with at least 3 years of experience in child welfare or foster care; Case management; Valid driver’s license; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Social Work Degree; Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, family functioning and child welfare; Willingness to compete agency required training in First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Suicide Intervention and Child Development; Knowledge of Aboriginal language and culture would be an asset.

SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 to $56,350 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive pension and benefit plan.

Resumes may be 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. November 5, 2014.

Visit us at www.mys.ca for complete information on this and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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