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Government announces more grant money to develop tourism during visit to Churchill The provincial government is increasing the amount of funding for tourism development and Travel Manitoba, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen announced Aug. 29 during a visit to Churchill.

The budget for the tourism development fund, which provides grants of up to $25,000 to support tourism planning and development to various organizations, has been increased more than 50 per cent to $297,000 for 2016-17 and Travel Manitoba will receive a total of $3.1 million from the province.

The tourism development fund grants are for First Nations governments, community development organizations, rural and northern destination organizations, community events, and festival and tourism groups.

Priority is given to projects that encourage niche tourism development focusing on culture and heritage, trail-based and naturebased outdoor recreation, agri-tourism, culinary tourism and wildlife and nature viewing.

“The program is another component in the government’s efforts to modernize rural and northern attractions so we can continue to attract more visitors and build Manitoba’s tourism economy,” said Cullen in a press release. “Through the cost-shared grants of up to $25,000, we will support planning and development of tourism products and experiences designed to tell Manitoba’s unique local stories.”

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) president and CEO Chuck Davidson was also on the trip to Churchill, which was planned after OmniTrax announced that workers would be laid off and no grain shipped from the Port

of Churchill this year, but postponed due to weather.

“There is tremendous opportunity for growth in the tourism sector in Manitoba,” said Davidson, a former Snow Laker. “We applaud the government for the investment they have made to market Manitoba.

Today’s announcement will help local communities and organizations improve the quality of product that visitors will be able to experience when they come to our province.”

The MCC also reported in its weekly newsletter that its Northern Economic Development Committee, chaired by past MCC board chair Merv Gunter, is active again and focused on bringing stakeholders from business, First Nations and Northern Manitoba together to identify the role the chamber network can play in helping spur future business development, Tourism generates more than $1.6 billion in economic activity in Manitoba every year, Cullen says, and increasing funding to Travel Manitoba will help encourage more visitors and vacationing Manitobans to spend their money in the province.

“Throughout the province there are major attractions that will draw international visitors,” said Colin Ferguson, president and CEO of Travel Manitoba. “The government’s increased tourism development and marketing investments will allow us, along with our regional partners, to showcase these unique tourism experiences on the world stage.”

Despite some good news in the form of improved Internet services (see related story on Page 3), Churchill is still hurting from the closure of grain shipping operations. The union that

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Cliff Cullen Provincial government representatives and business leaders met in Churchill Aug. 29 to discuss tourism and economic opportunities. represents the laid-off port workers said Aug. 30 that most of them are not eligible for Employment Insurance benefits because their seasonal work is too short to meet qualifications.

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), is calling for the emergency measures from federal and provincial governments to reopen the port and resume grain shipping activities this season, as well as to designate Churchill as an EI

zones – similar to 12 other zones across Canada with this status – to make it easier for unemployed workers in Churchill to meet the requirements for benefits and receive them for a longer period of time.

There was even more bad news for Churchill and The Pas Aug. 30 when OmnTrax briefly suspended its rail operations between the two northern towns after a locomotive in its railyard in The Pas caught fire but the company announced resumption of operations later that afternoon.

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Utilities board approves MKO cost application for intervening in hydro rate application

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Public Utilities Board (PUB) has ordered Manitoba Hydro to pay $20,785 for legal services that Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) retained to act as an intervener in the board’s review of the Crown corporation’s application for interim rates effective April 1 of this year.

The PUB has the discretion to award costs to interveners in proceedings before it if it feels they have made a

significant and relevant contribution, if they participated responsibly and cooperated with other interveners to avoid duplication, if they don’t otherwise have the financial resources to present their case adequately, and if they have a substantial interest in the outcome of the proceedings and represent a substantial number of ratepayers.

MKO argued in its application for costs that it had effectively argued that Manitoba Hydro had not dem-

onstrated any urgency for a rate increase and provided insufficient financial information to the board, that First Nations members already have difficulty paying hydro rates, and that it represents 65,000 residents of First Nations. MKO also said that it didn’t have sufficient resources to present its case without costs being awarded and noted that the cost application included only 75 hours of legal counsel, though the lawyer – George J. Orle Q.C. Legal Corpora-

tion – actually worked 82.5 hours.

Manitoba Hydro responded that MKO had exceeded its original budget of $17,450, did not file any information requests and billed 18 hours for reviewing information requests from other interveners. MKO responded that the time spent is not based on the number of information requests filed but the time required to review, compare and analyze the information requests and responses to them.

MKO was seeking $21,375 in costs but the board approved a lesser amount because 10 of the hours of MKO’s legal costs were completed in 2015, when the PUB’s approved legal counsel billing rate was $226 per hour, with the other 65 hours charged at the approved 2016 rate of $285 per hour.

“The board believes MKO made a reasonable contribution that was relevant to the proceeding which enhanced the board’s understanding

of issues and the position of the MKO,” said the PUB’s order. “Further, it is the view of the board that the MKO participated in the review in a responsible manner and co-operated with other interveners to reduce costs.

The board also believes that the time spent by MKO legal counsel to review and analyze information requests is reasonable.”

The order, dated Aug. 8, requires that Manitoba Hydro pay the costs within 30 days.

MKO wants talks about First Nations buyout of Tolko mill, allocation of timber Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimanak (MKO), which represents 30 First Nations communities in Northern Manitoba, is seeking talks with the provincial government about a made-inManitoba buyout of Tolko’s

mill operations in The Pas and First Nations securing timber in Tolko’s forest licence area.

Tolko announced Aug. 22 that it would be shutting down its sawmill, paper and forestry oper-

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ations based in The Pas in December, putting more than 300 people out of work “The announcement of the closure of Tolko’s mill in The Pas will touch many MKO First Nations and will touch the lives of our MKO First Nation families throughout the north,” said MKO Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson in an Aug. 25 press release. “The forest industry has been part of the backbone of the northern economy for decades and

First Nations have been part of the forest industry since the very beginning.

The closure of the Tolko operations in The Pas will not only result in the loss of more than 300 jobs at the mill – many of which are First Nations jobs – but will have a devastating impact on the economy of the region.”

North Wilson said First Nation-owned timber harvesting and forest renewal businesses in the region like Moose Lake Logging Inc. will be affected by the

closure and noted that the Swampy Tree Tribal Council and MKO explored the idea of a First Nation worker-management consortium buying the former ManFor Crown corporation in 1989.

“MKO proposes that discussions for First Nation ownership of the mill and the allocation of the forest resources be immediately reopened,” said North Wilson. “The allocation and stewardship of the timber resources is the key to the future of the

forests and forest industry in the MKO region. Some MKO First Nations, like the Mosakahiken Cree Nation, have told me that they want a different model for timber allocations and for the timber volumes to be directly controlled by First Nations and First Nation enterprises. It is time that First Nations took ownership of the northern forest industry and restored our stewardship of the forests within our ancestral lands and traditional and treaty territories.”

Manitoba directs missing women inquiry commissioners to previous provincial research and reports Commissioners of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls have been granted the authority to examine work on related issues previously completed in Manitoba and matters that fall under provincial jurisdiction, says a Manitoba order-in-council.

“Like most Canadians, our government’s hope is that this national inquiry will result in realistic and meaningful changes that will begin to address the systemic causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls,” said Justice Minister Heather Stefanson in an Aug. 30 news release.

“The tragedy of missing and murdered women is keenly felt in Manitoba and is of vital and ongoing

public importance given our province’s young and growing Indigenous population. The critical work of the national inquiry must build upon the work undertaken in Manitoba in order to identify and better understand and address the systemic gaps that put Indigenous women and girls at risk.”

The order-in-council says that the federal commissioners should consider

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various inquests, reports and review while making inquiries into and reporting on matters within the province’s jurisdiction. Some of these resources include the 1991 report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry of Manitoba, the report into the death of Phoenix Sinclair, a 2006 external review of the child welfare system, and inquests into the deaths of Tracia Owen (2008) and Doreen Eclair and Corrine McKeown (2002), among others.

“Throughout our consultations, we have heard that the national inquiry must be culturally respectful, emotionally supportive and must also reflect the wisdom, experiences and recommendations of the many individual Manitobans, local families, indigenous community leaders and relevant organizations who have contributed to our province’s unique volume of experience on this issue,” said Indigenous and Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke. “To support these expectations, Manitoba also believes it will be important for the commissioners of the national inquiry to review the good work that has already been done in advance of the inquiry.”

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High-speed Internet service coming to Churchill, say Bell and MTS Gigabit Fibe Internet and Fibe TV services are coming to Churchill, MTS and Bell announced in Manitoba’s Hudson Bay port town Aug. 29.

“The upgrade to worldclass broadband services will be a welcome and much needed addition to our community,” said Churchill Mayor Michael Spence.

“This innovative and critical piece of infrastructure will greatly enhance tourism, support regional health care, and provide additional supports for our young people through education and expanded research. In addition, the upgraded technology will support future opportunities for Canada’s only Arctic seaport.”

The Gigabit Fibe Internet service offers average Inter-

net speeds up to 20 times faster than those currently offered by MTS. “Bell MTS is proud to contribute to the Churchill community,” said Bell group president and chief brand officer Wade Oosterman. “We plan to deliver world-class communications services throughout Manitoba, from more remote communities like Churchill to the largest urban centres, all of which will benefit from the social, economic and innovation opportunities enabled by advanced broadband networks like Fibe and mobile LTE.” “Broadband communications infrastructure plays a vital role in attracting new businesses, residents and visitors by supporting enhanced connectivity,

security and development opportunities for everyone in the community,” said MTS senior vice-president of network and field services Patricia Solman. “This Bell MTS service expansion will help bring the world to Churchill, and Churchill to the world.”

“Our government welcomes investments that will enhance the safety and efficiency of trade, travel and tourism opportunities for our province,” said Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade Cliff Cullen. “We are optimistic that today’s commitment

by Bell MTS will provide new opportunities for the diversification of business opportunities throughout the region.”

“Today`s announcement is a positive step forward

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for rural Manitoba,” said Chuck Davidson, president and CEO of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

“Improved broadband is an issue facing too many rural communities in our province. Providing rural businesses with the tools to be competitive will help them grow their business and open up new opportunities. Bell MTS understands the importance of connecting people and is taking an important step towards addressing rural concerns.”

“This is an exciting development for Churchill,” said Travel Manitoba president and CEO Colin

It was my pleasure to speak, on behalf of Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart, at the Wellington and Madeleine Spence Memorial Library naming ceremony at the University College of the North campus in Thompson last week.

The event was well-attended by the UCN council of elders, delegates, the UCN council and staff, as well as friends and family of the Spences. It was a meaningful and fitting dedication to Wellington and Madeleine Spence, both respected members of the UCN council of elders who travelled through Western Canada and the United States while promoting aboriginal cultural awareness. They worked hard throughout their lives, raised a large family in the north and were instrumental in seeing their vision that was UCN come into being. It was a happy and poignant occasion, with memories shared by colleagues and family members.

I would like to thank Julyda Lagimodiere and the Manitoba Metis Federation for inviting me to attend their 28th annual regional meeting held here in Thompson last week. This two-day event in-

ously announced plans to establish continuous broadband wireless coverage along Highway 75 in southern Manitoba and to expand mobile and wireline broadband networks in Northern Manitoba along Highway 6 to Thompson, in Flin Flon and in five small indigenous communities.

If the acquisition of MTS is approved, the company’s Manitoba operations will be known as Bell MTS and Winnipeg will become the headquarters of the company’s entire Western Canada team, which would have 6,900 employees once MTS’s 2,700 employees are included.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF CHURCHILL

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 30th day of September, 2016, at the hour of 5:00 PM, at: Town of Churchill 180 LaVerendrye Blvd Churchill, MB

kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle

Ferguson. “Visitors from our international markets are looking for the kind of ‘bucket list’ experiences that Churchill has to offer.

World-class communications go hand in hand with world-class tourism products.”

Bell announced in May that it was acquiring MTS for approximately $3.9 billion and that it has plans to spend about $1 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless communications services in Manitoba if the merger of the companies is approved, which could occur late this year or early next year. The company previ-

proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: cluded delegates and members from all over Manitoba, including MMF president David Chartrand. The presentations on the history of the Métis people, the Red River Settlement and the Daniels Decision were very informative. I look forward to working with the MMF and other groups to create opportunities for their members, and for all northerners, to reach their potential.

Earlier this week, I was part of a delegation, including Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen and Families Minister Scott Fielding, which travelled to Churchill to meet with community and business leaders, housing representatives and residents to discuss future investment opportunities, tourism and the impact of recent announcements and actions by OmniTrax.

While in Churchill, we were pleased to attend the Bell-MTS announcement on an investment in telecommunications upgrades in that community to greatly improve health, education and tourism communications and to provide residents, workers and entrepreneurs with greater opportunities for economic growth.

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AT CHURCHILL AND BEING PARCEL ONE: LOT 18 BLOCK 16 PLAN 708 PLTO (N DIV) IN 112-20 EPM SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT PARCEL TWO: THE WLY 15 FEET OF LOT 19 BLOCK 16 PLAN 708 PLTO (N DIV) IN 112-20 EPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT - 31 HENDRY ST

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The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certi¿ed cheque or bank draft to the Town of Churchill as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $5,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $5,000, the purchaser must provide a nonrefundable deposit in the amount of $5,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

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

• The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles of¿ce, including the registration fees.

Dated this 15th day of August, 2016.

Managed by:

Cory Young Chief Administrative Of¿cer Town of Churchill Phone: (204) 675-8871 Fax: (204) 675-2934

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Columnists

Be still and know God Do you ever have times when so many ideas are streaming around in your mind that you don’t know what to do next? It’s been like that for me all summer! I was speaking to someone who was very upset that people do horrible things “in the name of God.” She was so upset that she was questioning her faith. “If this is what believing in God means I don’t want anything to do with God.” I wanted to write a column about not letting the sins of other people destroy your own faith. Reject their sins, keep God. But before I got anything written another thing came up. Someone in a position of church leadership kept quoting American politicians as examples of how we need to act in the church. I ask you! Really? Isn’t Christ

our leader? The Christ who said “Blessed are the peace makers, they will be called children of God” is the leader we follow – Jesus, not politicians and certainly not American ones. If leaders in the church can’t tell the difference between Jesus and a politician then we really are in trouble.

But before I got that column written there was another thing that got my attention only now I can’t remember what it was. Too many concerns. Too many ideas. What to do?

“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46 verse 10). Be still. Breathe. Become aware of God’s presence with me. Become aware of God’s presence with you. Breathe deeply.

Breathe slowly. Become aware. Be still. “God is our refuge and strength

God.” (Micah 6:8). Jesus was more specific when it came to what needs to be done. “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me.

I was sick and you looked after me. I was in prison and you came to visit me . . . whatever you did for one of the least of these, you have done for me.” (Matthew 25).

It’s to easy though to get discouraged and think that the world runs on greed and hatred, violence and fear. It’s lonely trying to live a different way and follow the path shown to us by Jesus.

We all need support and encouragement just as the earliest followers of Jesus needed encourage-

Spiritual Thoughts kingleslie@commstream.net

Rev. LeslieElizabeth King an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear . . . “ (Ps 46:1-2) In the middle of the city, in the middle of a noisy crowd of people, in the quiet of your room, in a church, a store, or out in the midst of the bush, be still within yourself and know God who is with you. All your concerns, all these ideas clashing around in your thoughts are stilled for a moment. In the stillness we can begin to know what can be done next.

The two greatest com-

mandments provide the framework that helps us decide what to do. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength and all your mind.” “Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-38) So when we need to decide what to do, first ask, will this be how I can love God and love my neighbour? The prophet Micah gives us more details: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your

ment. They hung out with other people who believed the same things “. . . let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another . . . “ (Hebrews 10:24-25) Together we can encourage each other as we all try to faithfully live the way Jesus taught God wants us to live.

When many different and confusing ideas fill our thoughts, let’s be still and know God, meet with others who are committed to living faithfully and follow Jesus, and encourage each other.

Rev. Leslie-Elizabeth King is the retired minister of the Lutheran-United Church of Thompson.

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Snow Lake street party featured food, cars and prizes Snow Lakers were out in force on the first weekend of August for one of the summer’s premier events.

The sixth-annual street party drew hundreds of community members to the town’s Main Street for an event that has become four celebrations rolled into one!

A car show, a pig roast, a massive meat draw/chase the ace and a street carnival. It was a sunup-tosundown festivity that saw many Snow Lake citizens slathering on the sunscreen so as not to miss a minute of it!

The day began with youngsters and parents taking in the Saturn Shows Midway, which had been setup at the south end of the street for several days previous. As volunteers readied the mid-section of the street with tables, fencing and a dancefloor, some of the many local classic cars enthusiasts began positioning their vehicles in the north portion of the avenue.

This is the second year that the Legion car show, meat draw/chase the ace and the Snow Lake Motor Inn (SLMI) pig roast have combined on this weekend and filled the street that separates the two establishments with hearty revelry. As most would agree,

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My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com it seemed a natural linkup.

The day progressed with the car show starting at 1 p.m., and for the second year running, one of the longstanding and most prolific participants in the show was the man in charge. Danny Fornier again took on organization of the event and as he did last year, put forward an exceptional event.

There were 10 cars, two trucks and three Harleys registered for the show.

Fornier said, as in the past, this year’s show didn’t have any vehicle classes; there was just one overall winner and that was Leo Norlock with his 1969 Chevy SS Nova, which garnered 23 votes. He received a LarsWorks wood burning and bragging rights as his prize. Last year’s winner,

Keith Scott, came second this time around; his 1929 Essex secured 20 votes.

Third place went to Danny Fornier and his immaculate 1968 Firebird; it received 16 votes. Motorcycle winners were: first to a man known simply as Curly, second to Danny deMontiguy, and Chris Chell took third. A noted car fanatic and a restorer who pays attention to detail, Fornier himself had four cars in the show. “Too bad we didn’t get a few more from out of town, but we do have a lot of local vehicles,” said Fornier of the lineup. He was happy to see the car show once again combined with the street party and meat draw, noting it added to a festival atmosphere. “It was nice to see the carnival in town this year as well,” he said. Fornier hopes to see more vehicles overall next year and said some coming in from out of town would certainly help with this. “It can only get bigger,” said Fornier.

Once the car show had wrapped up, attention turned to the meat draw.

Bigger and better than the Legion’s weekly draw, the lineups for tickets was only slightly smaller than those who heading up to collect their winnings!

The pig roast actually

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson From left to right, Leo Norlock, Keith Scott, the man known simply as Curly, Danny deMontiguy and Danny Fornier in front of Norlock’s winning ’69 Chevy Nova. piqued interest long before supper was served, with the mouth-watering aroma of the 50 lb porker wafting through the area!

Nevertheless, cooks Gerard Lamontagne and Rupert Klyne gave the beast one last turn and a final basting prior to slicing it up and dispersing it and all the fixings that went along with it to the waiting lineups.

Of note, last year the pig was noticeably absent from the event, as organizers couldn’t secure a barbeque large enough to handle one.

Not a problem this year, as

the Motor Inn’s Gerard Lamontagne designed a cooking vessel and Lorne and Shaun Kopeechuk fashioned it from a 300-gallon stainless steel water tank which came from York Factory. It features two compartments; one that will handle a whole pig and another smaller area to cook whole chickens, chops or ribs. Local store Cornerview Enterprises ordered the pig for the roast and Lamontagne notes that they graciously donated it to the street party when it arrived. Lamontagne said

they did this after finding out that the SLMI’s portion of profits would be donated to the fireworks for the 70th anniversary celebration. “They wanted to get in on that as well,” said Lamontagne.

When supper had finished, an evening of music provided by DJ Jordie Dawson ensued.

Real estate on the dance floor was snatched up quickly and everyone settled in for a fine evening of celebration. Just another great Snow Lake weekend!

Tips to set you on the right path for the school year

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Thompson” We would like to thank our family and friends over the past 56 years for their love and support!

We also would like to acknowledge the medical and home care staff of the regional health authority for their wonderful care.

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are entrusted with the task of supplying their student with the tools needed to prepare them for a successful school year. As parents we know this goes way beyond the tackling of the ever-growing school supply list! Here are just a few tips to make this school year a success for you and your child.

Daily Routines - Set wake up times, bedtimes, mealtimes and even play times can significantly help your child in feeling well rested, ready and prepared for the day ahead. Routines also give children a sense of security and as a result can decrease occurrences of difficult behavior.

Good Nutrition - What better way to start your child’s day then with a healthy wellbalanced breakfast! According to the Breakfast Club of Canada 60 per cent of learning happens before lunch.

Children that get a healthy balanced meal in the morning have shown marked improvement in behaviour, concentration and social skills. Involve your child when packing their school lunch. Taking the time to do this with your child will allow you to have a conversation about the importance of healthy choices, in return providing them with the knowledge and confidence to make healthy choices for themselves. A happy result of including your child in the lunch-making process will be less food in the garbage

or brought back home and more in their stomachs. Most parents can attest to their child being ravenous after school. A good idea would be to have healthy snacks on hand to avoid the quick and unhealthy alternatives. If you have any questions regarding nutrition and/or your child eating habits please feel free to call one of the Northern Health Region community dietitians: Thompson 204-677-1780 Flin Flon 204-681-3149 The Pas 204-623-9681 Play - You may be asking yourself why play? And what kind of play? No matter what type of play is taking place, children are presented with learning opportunities.

Everything from problemsolving, language skills to eye-hand coordination and small/large muscle skills. For example, imaginative play allows children to act out and practice real life situations, while working on social skills and language skills. Children sharing toys are learning mathematical skills such as bigger, smaller, more or less.

The opportunities of learning through play are endless and can only be enhanced when a parent takes a seat beside their child and joins in the play.

Checkups and Immunizations - When we feel healthy and strong we can tackle whatever is put in front of us, our children are no different.

When children feel healthy they are able to concentrate

on learning and excelling in the classroom. Regular checkups help keep your child healthy and if needed can address any health concerns early on. Immunizations are a safe and effective way to keep our children healthy and protect them from harmful infectious and communicable diseases. Immunizations are most effective if given at the appropriate times and ages designated by Manitoba Health.

Children entering school for the first time (4-6 years) are given the MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) and Tdap-IPV (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio) Students in Grade 4 are given the Men-C-C vaccine (Meningococcal C Conjugate) Students in Grade 6 are given Hepatitis B and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Students 14-16 years old are given Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) If you have questions about your child’s immunization record or wish to learn more please contact your nearest Community Health Centre or Nursing Station and ask to speak with a Public Health Nurse.

Thompson Public Health Office 204-677-5350 Flin Flon Primary Health Care Centre 204-687-1350 The Pas Primary Health Care Centre 204-623-9650 Safety - If your child bikes or walks to school, do you know the route they take? Does

your child know where and how to safely cross a street?

Have you talked to your child about what to do if they are approached by a stranger?

Does your child know their address/phone number if they become lost? It’s important to prepare your child for these situations before they happen. If your child will be walking or riding their bike to school take the time to walk or bike the route with them before the school year begins. Point out people or places along the route that they could go to if in need of help, where they can cross safely and how to be aware of what’s happening around them. Taking time to prepare your child and having the “what would you do if…” conversations will give them the skills needed to step out into their world and explore it with confidence.

As much as we try and prepare our children for the school year there will always be some bumps in the road and obstacles we didn’t see to overcome. It’s important to remember that no matter how old, our children will look to us as the example. Parents are the first and most lasting teachers in their child’s life.

The Northern Health Region would like to wish all students and their parents a happy and successful school year!

Twyla Storey is the Northern Regional Health Authority communications co-ordinator.

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Life at four miles an hour

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY CRICK, England — It’s hard to imagine a more leisurely way to pass the time than cruising along the United Kingdom’s inland waterways. The canal system wanders through picturesque rolling green hills dotted with cattle and sheep and thatched-roof country homes and cottages. Boaters in long, brightly painted narrow craft pass through quaint little villages replete with pubs that bear such names as “The Ducks Ditty” and “The Water Witch,” all serving thirst-quenching ales and traditional pub grub. And if you want to sip a libation while at the boat’s tiller, you can do so without breaking the law – although excessive elbow tipping is not tolerated, possibly landing you in the nick.

Once corridors of commerce, the 2,200 miles of U.K. canals are now pathways of leisure – and the people who boat on these waterways are passionate about them and their canal boats. It is by all measure a grand, relaxing manner of touring the countryside – a pastime some “cruisers” do all year long – at least when it’s not too cold. And you can pretty much tie up wherever you choose without cost – as long as you don’t stay for more than 14 days. Life on the canals is not without problems. And the boats require maintenance and tender loving care. Most boaters who own such craft accept the work as built in overhead. In fact many enjoy it as a labour of love – such are the delights of the canal.

From ditches to canals The U.K.’s inland water system dates back to Roman Britain when canals were constructed to irrigate farmlands, provide drainage, and to connect

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rivers. It was all part of a synergy of development as communities grew and economies became dependent on improved transportation. Canal building tied into existing river systems and waterways became ever more important. In fact they became an integral part of economic development, much like railroads and highways today.

Canals then were places of work where horses led along tow paths beside the canals pulled boats laden with huge volumes of goods and commodities. This system of transport was much more efficient than the teams of pack horses that traditionally trudged over roads that turned into seas of mud when the rains came. These barges or narrow boats changed transportation economics; they bumped up cargo capacities to the range of 30 tonnes.

They were also faster and lower cost than the landhauling mode.

And then came the railways and highways that brought about the demise of most working canals.

Many fell into disuse and disrepair. Some went back to nature. Others, like the one in Ystradgynlais, Wales were filled in and became roads. All this change, however, was not the end of the inland water system. Since the 1960s, canals in reality have enjoyed a renaissance that has transformed them from waterways of the industrial revolution to pathways of leisure in modern times.

They are still an important part of the modern economy – and add to the rich tapestry of British culture.

Up ‘the Crick’ This past weekend we travelled to Crick, a small English village of about 2,000 that sits like a jewel in the Northamptonshire

DANIEL MCSWEENEY countryside. It is here on this May bank holiday weekend 25,000 people converged on the Crick Marina where more than 200 exhibitors showcase this recreational boating subculture. It comes complete with its own elements of canal lingo, newspapers and organized community of inland boaters that live, eat and breathe everything boating. These are the people who embrace canal life and help keep it alive as a unique component of U.K life.

I asked one fellow representing a company that manufactures canal boats what makes canal boating so attractive. He looked at me as if I had two heads, or at the least he couldn’t imagine how I didn’t know the answer. “Spend a weekend on a canal boat,” he said in a rather tutorial tone, “and you will quickly have the answer to your question.” He’s right, of course, and I already knew that cruising U.K. canals is one of the most relaxing pastimes anywhere.

Thousands of boats cruise the canals, however, and I

have been told some routes have a rather complex system of manually operated locks. Therefore, I asked people just how relaxing it might be for a first-time canal boater.

The answers were varied.

One suggested the beginning boater just needs to use common sense. There is one simple rule – “Go slow and stay attentive.”

I chuckled at the “go slow” because the boats can’t go faster than four miles an hour. No high-speed collisions here! On the other hand, most narrow boats are 50 to 70 feet long – and they can be heavy.

Once moving, they build

up momentum and you need to know how to stop and maneuver them around other boat traffic.

One experienced boater was vocal about such punters who might think there is nothing to operating these vessels. She tells how a weekend cruiser plowed into the back of her boat. “All they do is just rent the boat and they think they know it all,” she said. “This fellow just came in too fast and hit us from behind. We have the proper buffers on our boat so we didn’t get damaged,” she added. She speculated, however, that the bump might have caused damage to the other boat requiring an insurance claim.

That, however, would be his problem.

I am convinced most people could operate a canal boat with basic training.

Most rental companies offer a reasonable amount of instruction. One even provides trained personnel to accompany neophyte boaters on the first part of their journey. After navigating one or two bends and using a few canal locks, new skippers though are probably ready to go it alone. I am also convinced certain rules of canal etiquette can only be learned through experience. Best to apologize profusely – and just smile and wave.

The period from the 1770s to the 1830s was “the Golden Age of British Canals.” The system eventually stretched for over 4,000 miles.

The canal network is now perhaps enjoying yet another age of greatness in the U.K. leisure industry.

The Canal & River Trust that oversees the 250-year old inland water network describes it as “one of the finest examples of working industrial heritage, the home to many of the nation’s favourite and rarest creatures and a place that 11 million people visit each year.” I will write about another aspect of canal life in my next blog – the story of how many people live on their boats – and how these homes on the water can range from rustic to luxurious.

As one boater says, however, living afloat is definitely not for everyone.

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

He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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TOWN OF LEAF RAPIDS PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Revision Notice is hereby given that the assessment rolls for 2017 will open for public starting on September 5th 2016 at the Town Of¿ce, Town Centre, Leaf Rapids, Manitoba during normal business hours, 9:00 to 12:00, and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on October 5, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays 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 Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday Service at 10:30 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 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 THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time.

Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

42(1) a person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession Of property under section 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 the following matters: a) Liability to taxation; b) Amount of an assessed value; c) Class of property; or d) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

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MKO grand chief marks first year at annual assembly Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson provided a progress report on what the organization has achieved in the year since she was elected to the 35th MKO general assembly at Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation Aug. 23-25.

“The MKO First Nations face many similar challenges that unite us and take us forward,” North Wilson said in a press release. “We want to share with our partners and citizens that MKO is on solid footing. MKO is building strong relationships with new partners, developing our economies, addressing our health and education needs, are pursuing the community safety and needs of our families, as well as the inquiry on missing and murdered indigenous women.”

Presenters at the assembly included University College of the North, First Care Connect Tele-Medicine, Aseninew Development, Tipi Investments

Partners, Aki Energy, Missinippi Communications, and Musehki Pharmacy Distributors LP, which is owned by 14 MKO First Nations and serves 22 remote nursing stations.

“The MKO chiefs were inspired to hear that regional, national and international organizations share MKO’s vision of supporting our youth and about opportunities to work collectively as nations to achieve a fair and just society based on respect and reconciliation,” said North Wilson. “Our children matter, our youth matter, our women matter and MKO appreciated the deep respect offered by all our guests and presenters.”

“I am honoured and inspired to be part of the growing network of First Nation enterprise. We all strive for hope and opportunity. We are all focused on the future. There is a sense that despite all the immense challenges, the next generation has a reason to be more optimistic than the last.”

Application Requirements: 43(1) an application for revision must: a) Be made 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; and d) Be ¿led by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the of¿ce indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2). Or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town of Leaf Rapids to hear applications. The ¿nal date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is September 20, 2016.

Dated this 30th day of August, 2016.

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Careers

Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre POSITION AVAILABLE: The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre is seeking an interested individual for the position of ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Assistant Director shall assist in the administration of operations on a day to day basis. He/She must possess a proďŹ ciency of skills and the ability to assume responsibility and accountability of operations without direct supervision. The successful candidate must possess knowledge in the areas of community/individual needs, staff supervision, evaluation procedures and proposal writing. In addition, he/she be able to make decisions within assigned authority and exercise conďŹ dentiality in all matters.

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.

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.

ENGLISH WRITING INSTRUCTOR

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Classification: University Instructor Full-Time Term Position: December 19, 2016 to June 22, 2018 Location: Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 16-096 Closing Date: November 1, 2016; will remain open until filled

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P. to April 21, 2017 Location: The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 16-098 Closing Date: September 9, 2016

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.

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.

Job speciďŹ cations: Under the supervision of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Executive Director, the Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director with the administration of operations; Assist in the preparation of proposals on behalf of the Friendship Centre as directed; Supervise and evaluate programs for quality in delivery of programs as directed; Develop ďŹ scal budgets for programs to ensure adequate funds available for implementation of designated programs; Ensure all reporting is forwarded to appropriate funding sources; Assist in preparation of ďŹ scal budgets/cashows as directed; Prepare reports to funding sources as required; Assist the Executive Director in completing assignments/directives as instructed; Participate in community committees as directed.

QualiďŹ cations: Post-secondary graduate with three years related experience preferred OR Grade XII graduate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience in proposal writing; Possess good managerial and administrative skills; Possess interpersonal skills with the ability to direct and supervise personnel; Possess an understanding of ďŹ nancial management; Ability to develop and organize program activities to related target groups; Computer experience with various software programs; Knowledge of the Aboriginal Culture and the ability to speak an Aboriginal language considered an asset; Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s license.

Salary: Dependent upon qualiďŹ cations and experience.

Resumes may be submitted to: Natasha Mintenko, OfďŹ ce Manager Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0R6 Tel: 677-0963 Fax: 677-0970

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For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority QualiďŹ cations: Applicants must have experience operating heavy equipment.

Incumbent must have a valid class 3 driver’s license with the ability to obtain airbrakes. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Knowledge in the aviation industry would be an asset. Incumbent must have a clean driver’s abstract record for seven years.

Duties: Reporting to the Operation Manager the incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment. Incumbent must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. The incumbent will also provide regular maintenance of airport grounds, brush cutting, lawn mowing, painting, minor repairs to buildings and fences. Assist in road and runway maintenance and assist maintenance staff in various duties and operating small grounds equipment.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Receptionist (Thompson Sub-OďŹƒce)

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$BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

QualiďŹ cations: • Minimum Grade 12; • Two (2) Years Direct experience in a receptionist capacity; • Excellent verbal, communication, grammar, organizational & computer skills; • Must be punctual, self motivated & multi task oriented • Exceptional Work Ethic & Flexibility; • Ability to take direction, • Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • ProďŹ cient in Microsoft OďŹƒce, Word, Excel & Outlook • Ability to speak & understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license Responsibilities: • Answers & Directs Incoming Calls; • Greet clientele and public; • Filing; • Provides administrative support services to workers and clientele; • Functions as an eective team member; • Operation of OďŹƒce Equipment (Xerox, Fax) • Incumbent is expected to be professional, exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities.

Your cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ must clearly indicate how you meet the qualiďŹ cations. Please submit three references at time of application.

Salary: Based on qualiďŹ cations Deadline for Applications: September 6, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA83 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Noelle Halcrow, HR Coord.

Ramona Beardy, Unit Supervisor Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca rbeardy@thompson.nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Phone: 204-677-1730 Fax: 204-676-3251 Fax: 204-677-1736 90 - Unit B, Thompson Dr. “We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.�

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

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

Incumbent will be subjected to shift work including weekends.

Salary range is subjected to the terms and conditions outlined in the collective agreement. Closing date will be September 9, 2016.

Apply by mail to:

Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 Jaclyn.Cook@y-yth.ca

Call 204-677-4534 or email classifieds@thompsoncitizen.net to place your ad

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SETTARC WELDING LDING is looking for a:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC NIC

is looking for a SEPTIC DRIVER • Class 3 driver’s licence with air required • Benefits available • Wages $20 - $27 per hour depending upon experience Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

The School District of Mystery Lake

• Truck & Trailer Transport Experience required • Must have Red Seal

invites applications for Substitute Teacher Positions

• Benefits available • Wages $35 - $45 per hour depending upon experience Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

Job Posting #TE071216001041 Applications for substitute teacher positions are invited: Preferred qualifications include:

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.

LIBRARY CLERK

Classification: Clerk 1 Part-Time Term Position: ASAP to June 30, 2017 Pukatawagan, Manitoba Competition No. 16-099 Closing Date: September 9, 2016 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.

• 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.

PLUMBING INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: September 26, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba Competition No. 16-100 Closing Date: September 9, 2016 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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Undergraduate degree from approved university with a major or minor in the subject area Substitute teachers must have a Grade 12 academic standing or its equivalent from an approved jurisdiction.

Experience working with students.

Proven organizational skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and decision making skills.

Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

Successful Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required prior to employment commencing.

Written applications including qualifications, experience with at least three references should be submitted to: Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 Phone: 204-677-6150 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre

Thompson (866) 677.6450

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Family Enhancement Worker (Thompson Office) Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Family Enhancement Worker in our Thompson Sub Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the Thompson Unit Supervisor and Associate Director, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family function and problems. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluations, offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

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

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450 Success for All

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Foster Care Worker (Cross Lake Office) Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (2) Full Time Permanent Foster Care Workers at our Cross Lake office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the Foster Care Coordinator, the foster care worker will perform a full range of professional foster care activities for the agency including phone intakes, recruitment activities, orientation, training, home assessments, foster home licensing, places of safety, and support services to foster homes and foster parents Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Post-secondary degree in related field; • Minimum two years direct experience in the field of Child and Family Services along with additional experience in the area of foster care; • Knowledge of the Manitoba Child & Family Act; • Knowledge of Licensing Standards and Authorities Act; • Knowledge of all other relevant Legislation; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available • Must be proficient at Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, etc ; • Must have good oral and written communication skills; • Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license;

Responsibilities: • Management of cases as assigned by supervisor; • Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Knowledge of Family Systems; • Working knowledge of Child Abuse; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal resources Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

Responsibilities: • To Recruit, Select, Train and Support Foster Families; • To provide temporary and long-term placements for children as directed by the Child & Family Services Act and Program Standards Manual; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals

Salary: Based on qualifications

Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

Deadline for Applications: September 6, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA84 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application. Please include your Criminal Records Check, Prior Contact Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Salary: Based on qualifications

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA84 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

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

Ramona Beardy, Unit Supervisor Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca rbeardy@thompson.nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Phone: 204-677-1730 Fax: 204-676-3251 Fax: 204-677-1736 90 - Unit B, Thompson Dr.

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

Ramona Beardy, Unit Supervisor Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca rbeardy@thompson.nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Phone: 204-677-1730 Fax: 204-676-3251 Fax: 204-677-1736 90 - Unit B, Thompson Dr.

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

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

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

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

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Home Care Nurse (Term) Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse on a term basis.

Job Summary Reporting to the Home Care Manager, the Home Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting & preserving the health of OCN community members through services directed to home care clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses Act & in compliance with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs the overall care of clients; is responsible for advocating, providing information, educating & supporting clients to ensure that the highest possible standard of service is provided; follows OHA policies & procedures; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department.

Position Requirements: • Degree in nursing & active CRNM registration • 2 years of related nursing experience • Demonstrated skills in palliative care treatment, occupational therapy & physiotherapy regimes, postoperative care, client advocacy & teaching, medications, diets & lifestyle • Proficiency in Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work Closing Date: Open until filled Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record check (or indication that it has been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Fall hunting season kicking off as summer draws to a close Manitoba hunters will be heading out into forests and ďŹ elds across the province with the traditional fall hunting season for many species opening this week.

Moose season began Aug. 29 in the north and the upland game bird season Sept.

1, with the white goose season in the far north having already gotten underway as of Aug. 15.

Moose hunting in the south begins Sept. 19 and upland game bird hunting opens Sept. 8.

Aug. 29 was the ďŹ rst day of hunting season for barrenground caribou, wolf and coyote, archery elk hunting and whitetail deer archery hunting in some areas, with archery whitetail deer

hunting open in the whole province as of Sept. 5. Duck, goose and crane season began Sept. 1. “We would like to wish good luck to all the hunters – residents and visitors alike – who are taking to the ďŹ eld today, and we remind them all to hunt legally, ethically and responsibly,â€? said Paul Turenne, executive director of the Manitoba Lodges and OutďŹ tters Association (MLOA), in an Aug. 29 press release. “From our perspective, all hunters from all walks of life are valued members of our community or welcome visitors in our province, whatever the case may be, so long as they are passionate about the outdoors, care about the

sustainability of our wildlife populations, and hunt legally and respectfully.�

The MLOA says that tens of thousands of provincially licensed and indigenous rights-holding hunters participate in hunting each year, obtaining a source of healthy, organic meat while contributing to wildlife management, beneďŹ tting northern and rural communities and raising government revenue through the sale of licence and taxes that go back towards the management of ďŹ sh and wildlife resources. The organization also urges hunters who spot violations in the ďŹ eld to report them to the province’s Turn in Poachers hotline at 1-800-782-0076.

Your search is over.

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Sheriff’s Officer Term-Part-Time Sheriff Services, Manitoba Justice, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 32165 Closing Date: September 16, 2016 Salary Range: $20.75 - $26.87 per hour

QualiďŹ cations: Essential: s %FFECTIVE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS s 3TRONG COMMITMENT TO TEAMWORK s %XCELLENT VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s 7RITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS INCLUDING REPORT WRITING ABILITIES s %XCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS s 3TRONG PROBLEM SOLVING DECISION MAKING AND SOUND JUDGEMENT SKILLS s %XPERIENCE WORKING UNDER MINIMAL SUPERVISION INCLUDING HANDLING STRESS AND THE UNEXPECTED EFFECTIVELY AND RESPONSIBLY s !BILITY TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE CULTURES AND BACKGROUNDS

JOB POSTING COMMUNITY ADDICTIONS WORKER FULL TIME-PERMANENT ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA EAGLEWOOD ADDICTIONS CENTRE, THOMPSON, MB 90 PRINCETON DRIVE The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Community Addictions Worker provides treatment services to individuals with severe alcohol, drug and/or gambling problems in a community-based environment. The position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.

The Community Addictions Worker will work as a member of the Community Based team and will demonstrate the following: • • • • • • • • • •

Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and exible manner.

Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “One AFM� approach.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • •

Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.

Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.

Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate conďŹ dential records of client ďŹ les.

Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.

Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.

Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

QualiďŹ cations: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related ďŹ eld with a minimum of one year related supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in applied counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions ďŹ eld an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health ďŹ elds and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability work within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. A valid driver’s license and travel to outlying communities will be required.

The Competencies for the Community Addictions Worker opportunity are: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Adaptability/Flexibility Client Centred Change Continuous Learning Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness Effective Communication Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Planning and Organizing Teamwork and Cooperation Case Management Counselling Crisis Intervention Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency

Desired: s 2ELATED EDUCATION TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OR A SIMILAR lELD s 'ENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE #OURT SYSTEM RELATED PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES Please visit our website for a complete list of qualiďŹ cations, duties and conditions of employment at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours. From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classiďŹ cation.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to ďŹ nalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 32165 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 1130 - 405 Broadway 7INNIPEG -" 2 # , Phone: 204-945-3204 &AX %MAIL HRSJUS GOV MB CA Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

7E THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL be contacted. %MPLOYMENT %QUITY IS A FACTOR IN SELECTION !PPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO INDICATE IN THEIR covering letter, resumĂŠ and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

Competition No: Salary Range:

Closing Date: Apply in writing to:

2016-063

$53,637- $64,380 per annum ($28.36-$34.04/hr) Plus Remoteness allowance if Applicable (Potential to move to a maximum of $36.64 per hour with speciďŹ c qualiďŹ cations (Under Review)) September 9, 2016 Director Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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