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Delayed start to school year one of many challenges for new Nelson House education director to tackle

Gail Gossfeld-McDonald took over as director of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation’s education authority Sept. 6.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) students had a late start to the 2016-17 school year, beginning classes Sept. 26 after a faulty fire alarm panel forced Otetiskiwin School to close down for two-anda-half weeks.

The school closed Sept.

7 and replacement of the panel took longer than anticipated, said Gail Gossfeld-McDonald, the new education director for the Nisichawayasi Nehetho Culture and Education Authority Inc. (NNCEA).

Due to renovations at

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Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate (NNOC) high school, elementary and high school students are all attending classes at Otetiskiwin School for the first semester, with the elementary students going from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday and the high school classes being held from 2:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Gossfeld-McDonald took over as education director Sept. 6, one of numerous recent changes for the NCN education system, including a new name, a new educational bylaw and a new school board.

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Nisichawayasi Nehetho Culture and Education Authority Elementary and high school students in Nisichawyasihk Cree Nation started classes this week at Otetiskiwin School after repairs delayed the beginning of the school year. Students just attend in two shifts for the first semester while renovations are underway at Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate (NNOC) high school.

“It’s a brand new school year with new direction and we are optimistic it will be the best ever with even more successful

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graduates,” said GossfeldMcDonald, who graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1982, and has been a teacher and administrator in several school divisions, as well as a school board trustee, a band councillor and has served on several other community boards. The seventh director of the education authority in NCN, Gossfeld-McDonald has also lived in Winnipeg and Wabowden and can relate to the challenges her students face, having struggled with poverty, domestic violence, being a high school dropout and racism and discrimination in the past.

Affiliated with the NCN education system for more than 30 years, Gossfeld-

McDonald, who holds bachelors and master’s degrees in education, is also familiar with the challenges facing Nelson House schools.

“There have been many obstacles we must overcome and immediate concerns that must be addressed,” she says. “Lack of funding for all needed programs and space required for the ever-increasing attending students is critical. The design of the school has funding and functionality concerns and must be fixed. We must seek funding from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and other sources to provide a new high school while making the existing school safe and operational for students

and staff. We must also ensure NNCEA policies and procedures are up to date.”

Given the disparity in funding for on-reserve schools and those in the provincial system – federal First Nations schools get $5,429 per student while Manitoba provincial schools get about $12,500 - Gossfeld-McDonald says it is vital that parents ensure their children are registered and showing up.

“If your child is not registered and in school on Sept. 30, educational funding dollars for your child are lost,” she says.

“When school is open, it is vital to send your children to school. Student attendance is too low. Parents need to get their children to school on time daily.”

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Local Angle: Province must responsibly remove barriers to prospecting FLIN FLON REMINDER

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NOTICE of MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Northern Health Region will take place on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Legion Hall, The Pas MB from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

The Board of Directors extends a warm invitation to the public to attend.

Does the PC government’s mining strategy go far enough in supporting an industry so crucial to Flin Flon and the rest of Northern Manitoba?Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen, whose portfolio includes mining, outlined his government’s approach at a meeting of local political and business leaders last week.Emphasizing that Manitoba has the resources to fuel new mines, Cullen detailed a plan to encourage prospecting. It includes a clearer process around the duty to consult with First Nations on new mining projects.The failure of existing duty-to-consult policies was highlighted in dramatic fashion in 2013 when Pukatawagan’s Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (MCCN) protested Hudbay’s Lalor and Reed mines near Snow Lake.MCCN claimed it had not been properly consulted on the developments and twice set up road blockades near Lalor. Hudbay found itself in the middle of a dispute between MCCN and the then-NDP government until a court order

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eventually prohibited further blockades.While the MCCN affair ended with minimal disruption to mining operations, it garnered a lot of press. Some have speculated the episode may have made mining companies and investors wary of doing business in Northern Manitoba.First Nations are natural and deserving partners in new mining developments, something Hudbay has been saying for years. But those partnerships must be forged within clear parameters and specific timeframes, and the process cannot be allowed to veer off the rails if one side or the other does not get all of its demands met.The same goes for the general permitting process for new mines. Whereas a generation ago new mines were generally greeted with open arms as the economic boosters they are, today there is an increasingly extreme brand of environ-

mentalism that appears dedicated to quashing any and all resource development.Environmentalists opposing Hudbay’s proposed Rosemont mine in Arizona, for instance, indicate they will pull every regulatory lever possible to stop or delay that project. This is certainly their right, and environmental safeguards are necessary, but one worries whether too much power is being concentrated in too few hands.Manitoba’s former NDP government demonstrated it could ignore the voices of environmental extremism within its base by approving Hudbay’s Lalor and Reed mines in short order. Lalor, for instance, went from discovery to first blast in about three years.

But sometime after Lalor, things changed. People in the mining industry started voicing more concerns about onerous regulations and of inexplicable mining prohibitions across vast

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swaths of land.No one advocates reckless development or handing free rein to mining companies, but if the scales have tipped too far in favour of one side, then it’s time for some counterbalance. Mining is and will continue to be the key to Northern Manitoba’s economy.Despite low metal prices and concerns over the current regulatory framework, Hudbay and junior miners continue to pump exploration dollars into the Flin Flon-Snow Lake region.

At the end of the day, companies just want to locate viable ore deposits so they can make money.Cullen and others are confident Northern Manitoba has the viable deposits. Now it’s up to him and his government to responsibly tear down the barriers preventing their discovery and development – and fast.

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kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle Thanks to the Royal Purple Elks in Thompson for inviting me to attend their meeting with Canadian Grand Exalted Ruler Denis Ellingboe, to the Thompson Crisis Centre for its hospitality at its annual general meeting and to the Lions Manor 55 board for having me at its public presentation this past week.

I also wish to thank Chief Marcel Moody, councillors and members of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) for their hospitality hosting discussions with Families Minister Scott Fielding and myself in their community, and for sharing their experiences, ideas and suggestions for improving social services in their community and in the north. It was very informative, and we look forward to working together to improve on their successes and positive outcomes.

Congratulations to NCN, as well, for achieving official urban reserve status and hosting a successful community celebration at its Mystery Lake property in Thompson this past week. NCN has been in negotiations with Indigenous and

Northern Affairs Canada since 1997 to have this parcel of land recognized as an urban reserve. Because of their hard work and perseverance, 19 years later we have celebrated this achievement. This is an opportunity for NCN to generate financial support for its community, create employment opportunities in Thompson and improve the lives of many in the north.

Another one of my Manitoba government caucus colleagues, Indigenous and Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke, was also in Thompson to attend the NCN celebration and to host municipal roundtable discussions. Minister Fielding attended the celebration, too, and met with Manitoba Housing personnel and had informal discussions with community members to gain a better understanding of northern issues.

Those who took part in these events certainly appreciate the attention that Thompson and the rest of the north are getting from our new government, as we continue to work to fix Manitoba’s finances, repair its services and rebuild its economy.

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Twelve-year-old charged in connection with fire that destroyed Shamattawa band office and grocery store

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A Sept. 22 fire that destroyed the band office and only grocery store in Shamattawa, a remote fly-in Northern manitoba First Nation, has resulted in charges against a 12-year-old boy, one of six alleged to have started the blaze.

The other five youth that police say were involved are under the age of 12, so they cannot be charged with a criminal offence under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, RCMP said.

RCMP responded to the fire around 4 p.m. Sept. 22, finding the building housing the Northern Store and band office in flames. Police and fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze, which burned through the night and caused extensive damage to the building.

Office of the Fire Commissioner staff were in Shamattawa Sept. 23 to assist in the investigation.

The 12-year-old charged was released on a promise to appear.

Shamattawa Chief Jeffrey Napaokesik told CBC Sept. 22 that the building was a total loss and the First Nation has declared a state of emergency. The fire started when most of the people in the community were attending a funeral

on Thursday afternoon, said the chief.

The Red Cross is working on behalf of the federal government to help fulfill the community’s immediate needs and shipped supplies out of Winnipeg Sept.

26, including diapers, baby formula, canned goods and supplies for making bannock. The Red Cross is coordinating its efforts with Northern Store owner the North West Company to ensure there is not duplication of services.

The North West Company donated an emergency supply of staple food products to the community and opened a temporary store Sept. 26 that will offer 90 different items, including bread, luncheon meats, milk, cereal, fresh fruit, backing goods and various products for infants.

“Our priority continues to be ensuring that the community’s needs are met,” said North West Company sales and operations vicepresident Christine Reimer in a press release. “We will open the store offering everyday essential grocery products and will be expanding the assortment over the coming days and weeks upon completion of further renovations.”

The North West Company is also offering grocery order

Five other youth allegedly involved too young to face charges

RCMP photo RCMP Sgt. Ryan Merasty helps battle a Sept. 22 fire in Shamattawa that destroyed the fly-in First Nation’s band office and the community’s only grocery store. service through their ValuLots store in Winnipeg. Customers can place an order by phoning 1-800-361-9680 ext. 3.

“This additional service will significantly expand the assortment of products available to community members to meet their everyday grocery needs,” said Reimer. “We would

like to thank the chief and council and our staff for their immense effort in restoring services to the community. We would also like to thank the Canadian Red Cross and our vendor partners for their generosity and cooperation in co-ordinating relief efforts while the community was without service. We were able

to donate food bags with an approximate retail value of $33,000 to community members last week. Along with a case of water, each bag included bread, milk, luncheon meats, cereal, rice and potatoes.”

Perimeter Aviation said after the fire it was accepting donations of food and baby supplies for the community

at its Thompson and Winnipeg locations. Thompsonites who wish to donate to Shamattawa can do so Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westwood Mall. Items that have been requested include canned goods, flour, oil, salt, toilet paper, cereal, dry foods like pasta and rice, tea, coffee whitener and women’s hygiene products.

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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Forgiveness requires us to confess and turn from our sin Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Mrs. White once wrote concerning the biblical meaning of forgiveness, “[F]orgiveness has a broader meaning than many suppose. When God gives the promise that He

‘will abundantly pardon,’ He adds, as if the meaning of that promise exceeded all that we could comprehend: ‘My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your

thoughts.’ Isaiah 55:7-9.

God’s forgiveness is not merely a judicial act by which He sets us free from condemnation. It is not only forgiveness for sin, but reclaiming from sin. It is the outow of redeeming love that transforms the heart. David had the true conception of forgiveness when he prayed, ‘Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.’ Psalm 51:10.

And again he says, ‘As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us.’ Psalm 103:12� (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings, p. 114).

The word “forgiveness� in Ephesians 1:7 is translated from the Greek word aphesin. Aphesin

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Spiritual Thoughts mr.richard.r.sheppard@gmail.com Richard Sheppard inforces the deliverance aspect of forgiveness.

Forgiveness, therefore, is not as it is commonly seen--a purely legal, objective act by which God remits our punishment for sin. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salvation is salvation from our sin (Matthew 1:21), not in it.

Because God â&#x20AC;&#x153;will not justify the wickedâ&#x20AC;? (Exodus 23:7), his condition for forgiveness requires us to confess and turn from our sin (2 Chr. 7:14; Prov.

28:13; Isaiah 55:7; 59:20;

Ezekiel 18:27; 33:9; 1 John 1:9). Only then can we experience the clean heart that God wants to give us (Ps. 51:10; Ezekiel 36:25, 26) and become new creatures in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17).

Richard Sheppard is a Seventh-day Adventist who is currently studying at Burman University in Lacombe, Alberta. He is working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies in the Pre-Professional Track program.

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON PINE CONES & CATTAILS: Annual arts & crafts sale featuring local Setting Lake artisans. Saturday, October 15, 10 am - 3 pm at Sasagiu Rapids Lodge.

FREE CURLING FOR SENIORS: Wednesdays and 1 - 3 pm. Starts October 19.

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COFFEE HOUSE SERIES: Local musicians and a variety of styles. Snacks, coffee, friends & fun. St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 249 Thompson Drive (across from RDPC). Everyone welcome. Donations collected at the door. Contact Lynn 6701597 or Penny 679-0496 for info or to perform. Join us the 4th Saturday of every month.

WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Courses starting soon. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up.

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is the same Greek word that Jesus used in His declaration, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because â&#x20AC;Ś he hath sent Me to â&#x20AC;Ś preach deliverance [aphesin] to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruisedâ&#x20AC;? (Luke 4:18).

The same word translated in one place as â&#x20AC;&#x153;forgivenessâ&#x20AC;? is the same translated in another â&#x20AC;&#x153;deliverance.â&#x20AC;? The â&#x20AC;&#x153;forgiveness of sinsâ&#x20AC;? promised to us in Ephesians 1:7 then is literally a deliverance or release from sin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[T] he forgiveness of sinsâ&#x20AC;? is synonymous with â&#x20AC;&#x153;redemption through His blood.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redemptionâ&#x20AC;? (translated from the Greek word apolytrĹ?sin ) among other things means to buy back. This only re-

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions. The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin.

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

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-6775372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information.

DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322.

BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:30- 3:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204677-4431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson.

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IN MEMORY

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In loving memory of

DOUG MACTAVISH who passed away Oct. 1, 2011 Memories are like leaves of gold They never tarnish or grow old.

Locked in our hearts You will always be Loved and remembered for all eternity.

Loved and missed by, June, Heather, Fraser, Colita & Shannon

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson A 150 lb. pig roasting in the Snow Lake Motor Inn’s barbecue during an August street party.

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The Snow Lake Motor Inn (SLMI) debuted their new cooker at the Aug. 6 street party, christening it with a 150-lb pig graciously donated by Cornerview Enterprises. All who were in attendance agreed that the product produced in the vessel was second to none and many were stoked in anticipation of tasting the next offering the cooker had to offer up. Well, the

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wait wasn’t long; it was fired up once again cooking the main course for an “All You Can Eat Barbecued Meat Bonanza,” the SLMI hosted during the supper hour on Saturday, Sept. 24.

The cooker itself is a concept that motor inn co-owner Gerard Lamontagne has thought about for some time. He felt that one of the things Snow Lake was missing was a cooker with enough capacity to handle large amounts, or big projects such as a pig roast. When the opportunity arose to acquire an old stainless steel water tank, he thought of the possibility of turning it into a barbecue and jumped at it. He purchased the tank and discussed the project with others. Locals Shaun and Lorne Kopeechuk were onboard and transformed the vessel with torches and welding rods into an eight-foot-long, two-compartment cooker.

“They charged minimal labour for the maximum amount of work that they put into the project,” said Lamontagne of the industriousness of the two men.

“Robert Stoupe (Stoupe Tire and Towing) did likewise with the tires, offering them at cost.” The trailer, tires and unit itself cost the businessman roughly $3,500, and in a perfect world, profits from the street party would have gone to pay for

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My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com the cooker’s construction.

However, the Snow Lake Motor Inn donated all those profits ($1,250) to the Canada Day/70th Anniversary committee for fireworks.

In order to pay for the cooker, profits from the Sept. 24 event will go back into its construction and it will be rented out to organizations for their events, or the SLMI will cater with it if people so desire. “The main thing is that there is now a full-size pig roaster in town and it can do a lot more than just roast a pig,” said Lamontagne. “It will be in the community long after guys my age are gone.”

For the “All You Can Eat Barbecued Meat Bonanza,” the entire surface of the new cooker was “lit up,” cooking briskets, ribs, chicken and sausages during the Sept. 24 event. Prior to the event, folks noted that it occurred on the same

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date as the Aurora Borealis sponsored “Sargent, Victor, and Me” production; however, Lamontagne stated that the motor inn was limited on the dates they could hold their barbecue.

He did, however, encourage all those who stopped in for supper to make a night of it and take in the play after they ate.

In other news, those walking or driving by the Snow Lake Mining Museum took note of a new sign that was installed on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept 14.

“It is all part of the Name the Trail project from last year,” said museum chairperson Paul Hawman of the new addition. “This is the ‘main sign’ that points people to the trails and also the pieces of equipment that we put out around town as ‘points of interest.’”

Hawman says that it took him a while to come up with the design for the sign and what it should say. However, he also admits it took him even longer to make the map and have the sign constructed. Nonetheless, he and Keith (Scotty) Scott hung it in record time!

The new sign replaces an original sign that had “old trail names depicted on it.

The sign was funded by the museum’s Star Attraction Enhancement grant and is the final component of that grant.

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Nelson House teachers learn lifesaving skills to pass on to students Please join Canadian Mental Health Association Thompson Inc/Thompson Homeless Shelter for our Annual General Meeting on October 5, 2016 - 9.00 am till 1.00 pm at the Meridian Hotel.

Lunch will be served.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Vale Manitoba Operations The ACT Foundation and Vale teamed up to provide CPR and automated external defibrillator training to staff and teachers from Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate (NNOC) high school in Nelson House Sept. 22.

More than 35 teachers and staff members from Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate (NNOC) high school in Nelson House have received training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as a result of a partnership between Vale and the Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation.

The teachers and staff received their training Sept.

22 at the Valer-Vale Education and Training Centre in Thompson and will pass on their knowledge to all of their school’s Grade 9 students.

“This initiative will

strengthen the health of our community by giving our teachers the skills and knowledge to save lives,” said NNOC principal Natalie Tays.

The Heart and stroke Foundation says that early CPR combined with early defibrillation can increase the survival rate for cardiac arrest victims by up to 75 per cent. Eight out of 10 cardiac arrests that occur out of hospital happen at home or in public places.

The ACT Foundation works with local partners who donate mannequins and AED training units that schools need to set up the program.

Secondary school teachers than teach CPR and how to use a defibrillator to students as part of the regular curriculum, enabling them to reach all students before graduation.

“Thanks to ACT’s lead community partner Vale, we are able to train Nelson House teachers and staff members with lifesaving skills that they’ll be able to use to play an integral part in their community,” said Sandra Clarke, the ACT Foundation’s executive director.

The ACT high school CPR program has already reached about 3.2 million students in 1,740 high schools across

Canada.

“The most important work that we do every day is to apply the distinctive actions of SafeProduction – plan, accept, care and lead – in order to manage risk to as low as reasonable achievable,” said Vale Manitoba Operations vice-president Mark Scott.

“We utilize controls and tools to achieve our goal of zero harm, but if something were to occur, we rely on our training. The ACT Foundation also provides the tools and training necessary to manage risk and save lives, which is why Vale is proud to support this vital initiative.”

There will be a presentation by Susan Rogers on DISCOVERING YOUR LEADERSHIP GIFTS In this presentation and interactive discussion Susan will share her ideas on what it takes to be an exceptional leader…in life, work and play. She will engage you in a lively exercise to reflect on the leaders who have made a positive difference in your life…and the attributes, skills and qualities they share.

Using this ‘Leadership List’, she will encourage you to identify your exceptional leadership gifts…and discuss how you could bring leadership energy and conversations into your own life, work and play.

Susan Rogers, president of ROGERS Leadership Consulting, is a former CEO, experienced leadership volunteer, and respected facilitator who specializes in board governance coaching and consulting. She will draw on her ‘leadership’ experiences as a parent, friend, colleague and as a consultant to more than 600 local, provincial and national boards and organizations!

RRSVP Mitchelle Harry/Kelly at 204-677-6059 or regional@cmhathompson.ca as there will be limited seating.

SHAUN BOOTHE Monday, October 3, 2016 Concert at 7:00pm Letkemann Theatre, RDPC Tickets $20 available at the TRCC Call 204-677-7952 Or visit www.thompson.ca

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A ‘riparian’ state of mind

BY DANIEL MCSWEENY

The River Avon, England — Big powerful rivers have always intrigued me. They carve watery channels across the landscape that serve as conduits of transport and sources of power. Northern Manitoba where we lived for almost three decades is blessed with such “muscular” waterways. They offer opportunities especially for harnessing electricity for our modern world. And no one ever dares call such Canadian rivers as the Nelson and Burntwood “gentle.” They would be insulted at such a misplaced adjective given their size and brute power. They are, if anything, “mighty.”

My most vivid memory is of the Burntwood. It roils its way around Thompson, a community best known for nickel mining. One day about 35 years ago, we swept over a section of the 200-mile long river in a helicopter skimming just above the roaring Manasan Falls close to the small northern city. And while the flow is nothing like Niagara Falls, its cascading waters filled the air with mist and issued a roar that lingered into the nearby boreal forest. A brute of a river indeed, an impatient wanderer anxious to get on with its business of passing through, way too transient to welcome as a neighbour – but wonderful to watch from afar like an athlete in a marathon race.

Many rivers, though, are gentle, peaceful riparian souls not caring much about going anywhere.

They beg you to lose yourself in the slow magic of their journey. When we are not calling England home, we live by such a river in Canada. In the summer, it is a tame kitten, and in the late autumn when the heavens open up, it can roar like a tiger – well, at least like a big house cat.

It is by all standards small but in the wet season we must tell our grandchildren to keep back lest they get caught up in the seasonal flow. And no matter what its temperament, it is steeped in riparian beauty that reminds me of the sort of pastoral scenes here in England along this country’s river systems.

A John Constable sort of day This week I was attracted to a quintessential English river, the kind captured in a classic John Constable

painting of almost 200 years ago. It is easy to imagine Constable camped out by such a river where the riparian beauty readily flows from his paintbrush onto his waiting canvas.

He is perhaps wearing a big wide-brimmed hat to protect him from the sun and if he were here today, he would certainly need one. As he renders his sketches, he is savouring English riparian beauty abundant across the United Kingdom. It is perhaps a feature of the countryside that makes the British Isles so beautiful. It’s a place that begs to release tension, to forget all the ills of the world, at least for a few hours. Certainly Constable did when he painted such pastoral scenes. In his own words: “My canvas soothes me into forgetfulness of the scene of turmoil and folly – and worse of the scene around me.”

As I hike across a 500-year-old Clopton Bridge spanning the River Avon, I expect that spending a day in such a beautiful setting has rid many a troubled soul of life’s angst.

I doubt if even anyone is worrying about Brexit, the horrors of terrorism in Nice or military coups in Turkey.

Not even thoughts of Donald Trump! It is just too nice here to think anything but pleasant thoughts nurtured by the peacefulness of the river. It’s a place where people gather to soak in the warmth of the sun, shade underneath the trees and enjoy a spectacular summer’s day. It is in many ways a “riparian heaven” played out on an open-air English stage created by nature, all within just a few hundred feet from the Royal Shakespeare Company. And while all things Shakespeare is the drawing card for visitors to to Stratford-upon-Avon, the river setting is the frosting on the cake.

On this hot day in southern England, the river is flowing as it should. So is the ice cream that vendors sell in nearby Bancroft Gardens. There are musicians, too, their guitar cases open awaiting the toss of a pound or two. Nearby, throngs of people gather outside the Shakespeare theatre and the odd player in Shakespearean garb reciting the works of The Bard. Boaters cruise up and down the river, some in little rowboats, perhaps escaping from offices and

shops to clumsily test their rowing skills. One boater is obviously trying to impress his girlfriend with his rowing prowess. He is doing a miserable job, although I suspect his fumbling with the oars is making her laugh – and he will win brownie points.

Others are enjoying a river outing aboard tour boats that take them on leisurely 40-minute cruises, all for a few pounds. There is even one narrow boat tricked out like a luxury dining room where punters like us can dine on posh nosh as we cruise along a storied English waterway. Some people are stretched out on grassy lawns, reading books or staring up at the green foliage above them. It is seemingly a cross-section of the British population and folks from across the globe. I even saw one fellow wearing a baseball cap emblazoned with “Newfoundland” on its brow. I was half-tempted to introduce myself and boldly comment on his hat as “a mighty fine lid for a mighty fine jar.”

As I moved further down the river to more peaceful settings away from the crowds near the town centre, I saw couples young and old seeking shelter from the sun under the shade of towering river trees, some holding hands, most gazing up into the blue English sky. One couple shared a bottle of wine. Another had the smallest barbecue I have ever seen sitting just inches off the grass, put to work cooking steaks on this the hottest day of the year in the United Kingdom. And while they may have enjoyed the buzz of the crowds close to town, the pathways and alcoves along the river offers opportunities for quiet retreats where I spent most of my time on along the River Avon.

And there was also a little humour here and there to add to the enjoyment of a day by the river. My chin dropped when a big shirtless hulk of man with a hairy back strolled down the pathway along the river.

If I didn’t know any better, I would have sworn he was “Onslow” from the British TV series “Keeping Up Appearances.” I was amused too by a little “chain ferry” operation that for a paltry 50 p can take you across the 100 feet or so wide river instead of walking back towards town centre.

I am particularly drawn in

Daniel McSweeney by the image of the 13thcentury Holy Trinity Church on the banks of the river, often referred to as “Shakespeare’s Church” where he was baptized and buried.

The sight of the spire rising into the blue skies amidst trees drinking from the river is awe inspiring.

At the end of the day, it dawned on me that my wandering along the river where weeping willows leaned down to kiss the waters of the River Avon was like a beautiful song of an English summer’s day. And in spite of the heat, every note was completely in tune – a memory to treasure. There is one song though that kept playing in my head as I strolled from the railway station towards the River Avon into the central part of town. It’s an old 1931 Noel Coward cabaret ditty titled “Mad Dogs and Englishmen.” It popped into my mind as I worried about catching a sun stroke, not something I had ever expected to worry about in a rather usually cool and rainy old England.

As the temperature crept up to the mid 30s, I sang the song under my breath. The words go like this:“In a jungle town where the sun beats down to the rage of man and beast, the English garb of the English sahib merely gets a bit more creased. In Bangkok at 12 o’clock they foam at the mouth and run. But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun.”

Neither English nor mad

dog, I trundled into Marks & Spencer and forked over 20 pounds to buy a hat. It was not a purchase I expected to make. Sunshine is a rather scarce commodity here. The medical community is even advising Brits that they need to take more vitamin D because of national sun deprivation. As the sun beat overhead and temperatures soared into the mid 30s, I figured we were all getting our fair share this week in sunless England. I also congratulated myself at buying my rather jaunty hat that I will proudly wear while enjoying our riparian setting in faraway Nova Scotia.

We were once kindly referred to by a neighbour as “river people” because we built our home on the river rather than on the nearby lake. He had just spent time along the river and expressed his understanding of why we chose a delightful riparian environment. In fact, we even affectionately named our house “River Hall,” the first built along the upper stretch of the Petite Riviere in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Admittedly, lake life is attractive. But there is something special about river life, too, sheltered places where trees lean into the flow and sunlight dances off the water like sparkling diamonds. And at night, the moonlight casting a blue glow on flowing water is mesmerizing. It is all part of a river magic that we enjoy in Nova Scotia –

and is so much a part of life in the British Isles.

I could not think of a better day this week to have spent by the River Avon. Like Constable perhaps, I felt like pulling out my sketch book and then painting the riparian scene that might adorn a fireplace in “River Hall.” It would of course be nothing like “a Constable,” but my humble etchings would at least remind me of this wonderful English river day. In writing this blog, I want to share our experiences as Canadians living in England, writing about how we live, the places we visit and the people we meet. If readers plan to visit the United Kingdom, I hope my reflections will lead them to seek out some of the experiences that are making our time here so special. And certainly spending a leisurely day along the River Avon in Shakespeare country is one not to be missed.

It offers pure English river magic that had me in a riparian state of mind.

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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• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role.

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

• Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings.

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

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

• Ability to manage 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: • Provide support and be present where clients are.

• Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building.

• Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way.

• Conduct facility orientations.

• Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings.

• Performing light housekeeping/maintenance.

• Building security duties.

• Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies.

• Copying program materials.

• Responding to telephone calls.

• Documentation according to role requirements.

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

Qualifications: • Grade 12 education.

• Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work.

• Experience working from a client centred perspective.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment.

• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.

• Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work.

• Knowledge of the addictions field is required.

• Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset).

The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Service • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

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

Competition #: Salary Range: Closing Date:

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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 Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday school 9:45 am, Coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

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

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor 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

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services.

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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.

REGIONAL CENTRE COORDINATOR Classification: Administrative Officer Full-Time Regular Position Split Lake, Manitoba Competition No: 16-106 Closing Date: October 14, 2016 or until filled

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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER Please note: This employer does NOT allow international applicants Summary Information: Employer: Nelson House Education Authority, Inc. Position Type: Teaching Categories: Aboriginal Education School / Org: Nelson House Edcuation Authority Location: Nelson House, Manitoba, Canada FTE: FTE No. of Positions: 1 Salary: As Per Collective Agreement Salary Grid Posting Date: 6 September 2016 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Details: The Nelson House Education Authority is accepting applications for a High School Term Math Teacher for Grade 9 -12.

This position is term-position from February to June, 2017.

This position is available at Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate.

Applicants must be eligible for Teacher Certification with the Province of Manitoba. Applicants must also present clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

If interested in the above position, please email a cover letter, resume/CV and list of references to OK/NNOC at ok_school@ nhea.info or fax the information to: 204-484-2002.

KEEWATIN HOUSING ASSOCIATION FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Keewatin Housing Association is currently seeking to secure a full time Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician to provide repairs & maintenance.

The Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician will be responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of repairs and/or upgrades needed to 67 housing units throughout Thompson. The Maintenance assistant’s primary role includes but is not restricted to fixing and replacement of all necessary home repairs ie. Interior & exterior work on doors, windows, bathrooms, kitchen & bathroom vanities, drywall, painting, installation of carpet, linoleum, etc A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor also a criminal record & Child Abuse check should be submitted to: Mildred Osborne, Property Manager Or Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: mosborne@ktc.ca; lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne at 677-2341.

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.

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Service Writer Responsibilities: ¾ Organize and track new and used equipment. ¾ Check and enter oil samples when received. Ship for analysis. ¾ Create and close work orders for equipment. ¾ Review daily maintenance check list and record information. ¾ Track warranty on repairs. ¾ maintain hard copy and electronic filing systems. ¾ Perform general clerical duties as required. ¾ Follow safe working procedures. ¾ Other duties as assigned.

Skills knowledge and abilities: ¾ Excellent communication skills. ¾ Ability to work well with others ¾ Ability to problem solve, think critically and make decisions. ¾ Ability to job task plan and organize. ¾ Willingness to learn.

Working conditions: ¾ Indoor office environment. Personal protective equipment required ¾ Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., overtime as required.

Earnings information available to applicants considered for the position.

Interested and qualified applicants should forward resumes ASAP To: Human Resources Fax: 9204) 778-7836 Email: cdudley@smook.ca

Faculty of Arts, Business and Science Full-Time Term Position: December 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 16-104 Closing Date: October 21, 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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GRADE 6 TEACHING POSITION Please note: This employer does NOT allow international applicants Summary Information: Employer: Nelson House Education Authority, Inc. Position Type: Teaching Categories: Aboriginal Education School / Org: Nelson House Edcuation Authority Location: Nelson House, Manitoba, Canada FTE: FTE No. of Positions: 1 Salary: As Per Collective Agreement Salary Grid Posting Date: 6 September 2016 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Details: The Nelson House Education Authority is accepting applications for a grade Six teaching position.

This position is full-time, permanent.

This position is available at Otetiskiwin Elementary School Applicants must be eligible for Teacher Certification with the Province of Manitoba. Applicants must also present clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED

Under the general direction of the Keewatin Housing Association Property Manager, the primary role of the tenant counselor includes, but is not restricted to organizing the ongoing activities to ensure a good working relationship between tenant and sponsor in aiding and assisting housing needs and promoting and enhancing the tenants= social and economic status. Additional Administrative & Accounting duties such as collecting rent, financial data entry (AR & AP), monthly updates on tenants’ rent balances and office filing etc, and other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Stittco Energy Limited In Thompson, Manitoba Requires 1 Full Time Truck Driver.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess A Class 1 With Air Brakes Driver’s License. competitive wages and excellent benefit package offered.

Drop off resume to: 31 Gay Street Thompson Manitoba 204-677-2304

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Must have Grade 12 Experience in Counselling experience in accounting Sage Accpac Should have good knowledge of the Urban Native Housing Program.

Must have an understanding of the mechanical functions of a house.

Should have strong public relations skills.

Should have good communication and organizational skills.

Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset.

Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

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

If interested in the above position, please email a cover letter, resume/CV and list of references to OK/NNOC at ok_school@ nhea.info or fax the information to: 204-484-2002.

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

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or for a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne, Property Manager 677-2341.

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Careers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Full-Time Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2583.09.16

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

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

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

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

Macdonald Youth Services requires full time Youth Care Practitioner to work within the Kisewatisiwin Services in Northern Manitoba, working with high-needs adolescents with multiple treatment issues. The successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Valid driver’s license is mandatory, willingness to obtain First Aid/ CPR Certification, minimum of 18 years of age, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

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

Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern. careers@mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon October 7, 2016.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL FOSTER CARE WORKER – SHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB

The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for

a Term Benefits Clerk /District Clerical Substitute Position at the School Board Office Posting # CL091616001049 Job Qualifications/Duties: •

The main focus of the position will be managing the benefits program, serving as primary backup to payroll, and providing clerical support within the district.

Position: Regional Foster Care Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Under the direction of the Supervisor the Regional Foster Care Worker will perform a full range of foster care activities for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba; this includes recruitment, home assessments, orientation, training, foster home licensing, places of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents. The Foster Care Worker provides temporary and long term placements for children as directed by the Child and Family Services Act and the Program Standards Manual. The Regional Foster Care Worker will also ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency.

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The ideal candidate will have at least two years of formal education in general accounting and attained the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation from the Canadian Payroll Association. Applicants with a combination of work experience and partial qualifications will be considered.

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A high level of proficiency in working with Microsoft Office and a minimum typing speed of 45 W.P.M. are required. Working knowledge of CIMS software program is an asset.

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The successful candidate must have a strong sense of organization; the ability to work independently and with demanding deadlines.

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This position requires strong written and oral communication skills; as well as the ability to work within a team environment.

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The position will consist of a variety of functions relating to accounting and payroll including, but not limited to, reconciling of accounts, data entry, payroll backup, filing and other duties as assigned. The position will also include working with the staff, students and general public within the district.

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Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

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Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required.

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Please visit our website at www.mysterynet.mb.ca to review the job descriptions and complete your online application through “Job Connect” and/or submit your resume to: Tami Bodnaryk, District Accountant, 408 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 Email: tbodnaryk@mysterynet.mb.ca

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This posting closes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be willing to travel Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience We thank all who may apply and advised that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Closing Date:

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100 – 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

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

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Service Manager PERMANENT POSITION MATHIAS COLOMB OFFICE Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Management team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Service Manager will be responsible to lead, manage, and direct assigned staff in Mathias Colomb in the delivery of agency child welfare and foster care services and programs. The Service Manager will also be assigned responsibilities for specific liaison, service areas, special projects, policy or reporting functions. As a member of the Management team, the service manager participates in the establishment and review of the agency strategic plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Leadership & Planning • Service & Delivery • Financial & Operational Requirements • Human Resources • Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE • 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment • Workplace Safety and Health • Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Understanding of child development theory and practice • Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) • Knowledge of Family Systems theory • Working knowledge of child abuse • Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems • CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and • prior contact check.

• Cannot be active on a protection case.

• Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

• Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

• Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

• Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: October 14, 2016 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resources Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca

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Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net

Friday, September 30, 2016

News

RCMP officers rescue two people from Little Grand Rapids house fire RCMP officers entered a burning house in Little Grand Rapids Sept. 18 and rescued an unconscious male and a barely conscious female.

Police were dispatched to the fire around 7:30 p.m. and were told by witnesses that there will still people inside the building, which had smoke coming out the door, windows and chimney. Officers took a woman who had got out of the house and was on the steps coughing to safety and then went inside the smoke-filled

residence.

Three officers found an unconscious man inside and got him out, and the medical van driver assisted one officer in rescuing a barely conscious woman.

One officer then stayed with the victims while the others took turns checking to see if anyone else was inside. The victims were then taken to the nursing station and the officers treated for smoke inhalation.

Police do not consider the cause of the fire suspicious.

RCMP officers rescued a man and a woman from a burning house in Little Grand Rapids Sept. 18.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of RCMP

Renovation prep reveals asbestos in Churchill Town Centre Preparation for renovations of the Churchill Town Centre theatre revealed asbestos-containing material resulting in the closure of the facility.

The theatre was closed on Sept. 23 and an environmental testing company was brought in Sept.

27 to begin additional testing. Other construction

activities in the Churchill Town Centre have been suspended until further notice pending results of the testing.

A notice from the Town

of Churchill said that the theatre will like be closed for three to five months.

The town is working with the theatre operator to move the canteen oper-

ation to the community kitchen in the gymnasium until the theatre is operational again. Planned events that require the use of the kitchen will

be accommodated and the town will work to accommodate other events into different areas of the complex while work is being completed.

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