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International Day of Pink celebrated locally

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RELAY FOR LIFE THIS WEEKEND NEWS - PAGE 3 Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Students from Wapanohk Community School grabbed their pink outfits and marched through the streets of Thompson to celebrate diversity on April 8, and to help put an end to bullying.

Schools in Thompson celebrated International Day of Pink on April 8, with school assemblies discussing bullying, discrimination, and homophobia. The event started in 2007, when two Nova Scotia students saw a student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. The next day David Shepherd and Travis Price, as well as other students in the school wore pink shirts to school. It’s now celebrated all over the globe.

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BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Board members from the Heritage North Museum spoke to the Chamber of Commerce on April 8 about concerns facing the Manitoba Star attraction site.

Tanna Teneycke, executive director for the museum, says thousands of visitors walk through their doors every year. “We are your voice, we tell them what hotels there are, what restaurants, we tell them where to go. We are very knowledgeable, and we partnered with Travel Manitoba and I have the tourism training for all of the province.”

Teneycke thanked the chamber for applying and for getting the museum a summer student every year. This summer, a university student will be coming back for her third summer as an employee.

However, board member Dale Shantz says there are some problems facing the building. “The museum was built in the 1980s and you know it’s a log building. We are experiencing

problems with the base logs on a number of places along the building with rot.

Some of the logs are sawdust inside, and we’ve had them tested a number of times by different companies and we need to replace some of those logs.”

Two men from southern Manitoba, who have experience fixing heritage buildings have agreed to help switch the logs out.

The logs are currently cut, and waiting for the process to begin, which Shantz says will likely be in May or June. “This needs to be done, it’s a priority, and if not the building is going to have major problems. It’s a beautiful building and should be the pride and joy of Thompson since it’s the first thing tourists see in Thompson, but if it’s left we’re going to have future problems,” noted Shantz.

The building has also had flooding problems because the concrete base for the building was built too close to the ground.

There has been work on the landscaping as well as a drainage ditch to channel

the water away from the building, and new eavestroughs were put in.

Board member Lynn Taylor, general manager of the Thompson Citizen, says finances have been something the museum has been struggling with for the past five or six years. “The provincial government and the city have moved the distribution time for grants from May for the province and July from the city, now we’re getting stuff from the province as late as November and this year we waited almost until the end of December for the city grant.”

Taylor says the waiting has affected the museum’s ability to hire students in the summer and to carry on with normal operations.

However, Taylor noted the museum has been able to balance the budget every year, even with increases from other places. “We have a reserve we’ve set up over the years and we add to it. We do have one grant approved for culture and heritage, which will see us through $18,000

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Executive director Tanna Teneycke says outside bottom logs on the Heritage North Museum are in need of replacing. Teneycke spoke to the Chamber of Commerce about the state of the building April 8. towards this project. We have $20,000 in reserves.”

Teneycke says the log project will likely cost the museum $26,000 and they will be replacing 10 logs this year; although in years to come other logs will have to be replaced.

The new logs will include a protective base on the bottom to protect

them from the elements, and every summer the student employee helps stain and preserve the logs.

Other concerns for the museum included hours of operation, and possibly having another employee other than Teneycke to know all the history, and take over if Teneycke needs to take a day off.

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OneMatch stem cell and marrow network needs more aboriginal donors

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The OneMatch stem cell and marrow network is looking for new donors, and will be in Thompson on April 18 for a registration event.

Event co-ordinator Barb Henderson says this hap-

pened in the city three years ago, too. “People from [Canadian] Blood Services come up and do swabbing and they take it back. We are looking for matches for people that need stem cell transplants. We call it Chantelle’s Promise because

of Chantelle [Chornoby].”

Chornoby, originally from Ilford, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, at age 10.

Chornoby was able to beat the disease and went on to attend R.D. Parker Collegiate.

The battle with cancer wasn’t over though, and the young woman was again diagnosed with another form of cancer, requiring Chornoby to undergo chemotherapy.

After chemotherapy, Chantelle’s Promise - a campaign to increase

OBITUARIES KEVIN RAYMOND RYAN

CAROLINE LITTLE

It is with sad and heavy hearts that our family announces the peaceful passing of Kevin Raymond Ryan on April 10th, 2015.

Peacefully, after a brief illness with family & friends by her side Caroline passed away on April 7, 2015 at 11 pm at The Thompson General Hospital at the age of 64.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife Sheri, and their children Jordan & Emily (Codie) and his mother and father in law Bill & Ann Bowman. He also leaves his brothers Raymond (Laurie), Ronnie (Barb), & Gerard, sisters Rosemary & Judy (Cliff) and many nieces & nephews who thought the world of him. Kevin was predeceased by his brother Johnny (October 1987), his mother Regina (November 1994) and his father Raymond (February 2011).

Kevin was born in St. John’s Newfoundland on June 26, 1967. He moved to Thompson in May of 1981 and little did he know that he met his true love the day he stepped off the plane. Kevin then married the love of his life Sheri Lee Ryan on September 5, 1992, and raised two beautiful children, Jordan and Emily, to carry on his legacy. His pride for his kids was unlimited.

Kevin was an exceptional man who always put his family ¿rst. He was the anchor to our family and fought with extraordinary courage and strength for everyone around him. Kevin had a personality that would turn a dry room into a happy one with his witty remarks and jokes.

Kevin had an eye for perfection and professionalism. He was a man that needed to know the ins and outs of everything that he did or touched. He provided a private and well maintained household but was always willing to lend a helping hand to any family member or friend. He had many people who looked up to him and he always made sure that their needs were put before his own.

Kevin loved ¿shing and spending time at the in-laws at Paint Lake.

He knew the lake like the back of his hand with his special ¿shing holes and kept a select few secret. Along with spending his free time out at the lake ¿shing, in 2009 he bought Bill’s Lock & Key. It kept him busy and his mind going with trying to ¿gure out ways to get into safes, or how to pick a lock in the shortest and easiest way possible.

Kevin was well known around the community with both owning the business, and being a proud supporter and fan of the local hockey teams. Hockey was a huge part of Kevin’s life with managing Jordan’s hockey teams starting from Novice to where he ended his managing career in the Bantam year. He then decided to take on a new role when Jordan made the Norman Northstars, and was part of the coaching staff as the Trainer.

Kevin touched the lives and hearts of many. He was the rock to our family and made everything negative into a positive. He will be forever loved and missed by all the people who walked into his life.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 15th, 2015 @ 11:00 am at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church. In lieu of Àowers if friends so desire, donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, Box 2248 Station Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 9Z9. Or to a charity of their choice.

Caroline was born in The Pas, MB on November 17, 1950 to Esther and Matthew Linklater. She spent most of her childhood years in Nelson House. She moved to Thompson, MB where on June 23, 1973 she married Leonard Little they had 3 children Barry, Buddy and Charity and continued to enjoy life with friends and family.

Caroline will be sadly missed by: Her loving husband Leonard Little, children: Barry (Corrie) Brody, Blake, Buddy (Charlynn) Rylee, Charity (Chris) Gus brother: Henry, sisters: Barb (John), Edith, Annamay, Florence “Flossy” Plus numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service took place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Thompson with Rev. Jean Arthurson and Rev. Agnes Spence of¿ciating. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place at a later date in the Thompson Cemetery.

In lieu of Àowers donations can be made to the Relay for Life in Caroline’s memory.

An online book of memories is available to view at www.boardmanfh. com Boardman/Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982.

BRADBURY, REVEREND FATHER MARTIN JOSEPH Fr. Martin Bradbury passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the age of 61.

Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333) on Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers Sunday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, 2261 Parkway Drive, Burlington on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. A Celebration of Fr. Martins life will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10:30am at Saint Boniface Cathedral, 151 Avenue de la Cathedrale. Refreshments to follow in the Cathedral Hall. For those who wish memorial donations, in lieu of Àowers, may be made to Holy Cross Roman Catholic Parish, Kitchen Renovations, Winnipeg, Manitoba in Remembrance of Father Martin Bradbury. www.smithsfh.com A longer obituary to follow in this Friday, April 17 Nickel Belt News.

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stem cell and bone marrow donations among aboriginal people - was started. Chornoby had needed a bone marrow transplant but wasn’t able to find a donor, like many aboriginal people, because only 0.9 per cent of donors are First Nation, Métis or Inuit.

Chornoby and her family contacted what was then the Burntwood Regional Health Authority (BRHA) to begin a partnership with the Canadian Blood Service’s OneMatch stem cell and marrow network.

Chornoby said, “I promise to never let cancer kill my mind, spirit and soul.

I promise I will never let it take me from my family and friends too soon, it will not discourage me, it will not scare me, it will not get me down, and it will not take my laugher and smiles. I guarantee you cancer will make it strong, proud, fearless and happy. I found it once and I will only fight it again, but I promise I will beat it again.”

Unfortunately, Chornoby passed away at 21.

The registration event will take place at the Thompson Regional Community Centre on April 18 during Relay for Life.

The swabbing will begin around 6:30 p.m and will go until 11 p.m.

“We’re asking for 75 kits, we would be really

happy if we got 50,” said Henderson. “We’re not only looking for aboriginals. We are looking for anyone between 17-55.

The younger they are the longer they can stay on the register.”

All that takes place during the event is a swab and some paperwork, and if the donor is a match, a registered nurse will contact them about the next steps. If a donor becomes a match, tests will be done, and then either bloodwork is given, or a small surgery with a hollow needle takes place, depending on what patients need.

Fewer than 30 per cent of patients will find a compatible donor within their family, which means 70 per cent of patients rely on strangers. Henderson says this event is able to take place because of Chantelle’s Promise and the help of volunteers.

“We’ve had wonderful volunteers and have had people call and ask about being a donor. I would just like to say we have ongoing support from Barbara Romanica. She’s been really instrumental to this. ”

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Relay for Life happening this Saturday

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The 12-hour overnight fundraiser Relay for Life is happening this weekend at the Thompson Regional Community Centre. “For the thousands of Canadians fighting cancer right now their journey is long and hard. From the shock of initial diagnosis to days of treatment, and long nights that follow, for them cancer never sleeps. At Relay for Life each step we take is our way of showing them that they’re not alone,” explained chairperson Donna Wilson during an appearance before council in February.

The event this year will take place from April 1819. Opening ceremonies will start at 5 p.m. This includes the survivor lap and the caregiver lap.

Kicking off the walk will be the Thompson Community Band, followed by the Thompson Midwest Karate Club, Samantha Hebner Zumba, and the

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Warm-up buildings at the city’s outdoor rinks housed less than 10 per cent the number of people this winter compared to last because the homeless shelter was not at capacity as often, said a report from Paullette Simkins presented to the city’s public safety committee April 9.

Simkins, executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Thompson Homeless Shelter, said the cold weather policy – which utilizes the outdoor rink buildings as emergency shelter on nights when the temperature or wind chill reaches -35 and the homeless shelter is full – was in effect 56 times this winter but

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Relay for Life will take over the Thompson Regional Community Centre for 12 hours from Saturday night to Sunday morning. Thompson teams participating in the relay brought in more than $120,000 of donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in 2014.

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At 9 p.m. there will be a luminary ceremony. Participants can buy a luminary – a candle in a fireproof bag – and write a name on it to honour someone who is battling cancer, or a loved one who has now passed away.

After the candlelight ceremony, Zumba Girls and Northern Dys-FunShun – a funk group – will

perform. At 11:15 p.m. head shaving will take place as well as a costume parade and spelling bee.

After Dark will be playing music throughout the night, Chillax will be donating food to the participants, and a OneMatch booth will be set up to swab potential stem cell donors for registration.

The night will end around 4:30 a.m with

closing ceremonies and the amount raised will be counted. Thompson participants raised more than $120,000 in 2014.

It’s not too late to register, and participation and head shave forms can be picked up at the Thompson Quality Inn & Suites. All funds raised in Thompson help the Canadian Cancer Society to fund lifesaving cancer research.

Cold weather shelter sites pressed into service only 11 times this winter

BY IAN GRAHAM

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people stayed in the outdoor rink buildings on only 11 nights.

In total, 52 people – 14 women and 38 men – stayed in the buildings on those 11 occasions, with 34 of those (nine women and 25 men) stays in November and the other 18 in December. No one stayed in the buildings in January, February or March, despite the fact that the policy was in effect 15 times in January and 19 times in February.

In the winter of 2013-14, the buildings housed a total of 759 people between Nov. 1 and March 31, an average of 10.45 every night that the cold weather policy was in effect, Simkins told the Thompson Citizen in February.

Simkins wrote in her

report to the public safety committee that one reason for the lower usage this winter was the existence of the Project Northern Doorway transitional housing facility at 95 Cree Rd., which provided 16 previously homeless people with an alternative to staying at the shelter. A staff member was on call for each night the cold weather policy was in effect, but not physically at the warm-up building.

Although RCMP, emergency medical services personnel and Keewatin Tribal Council staff had the capability to transport homeless people to the emergency shelter site and provide routine safety inspections of the site, the need for this service was reduced because there were

fewer people without anywhere to stay.

“Our department did not transport any individuals to the facility during this time period, nor did we transport individuals to the Thompson Hospital due to any medical condition related to being exposed to cold weather,” said a memo from Thompson Fire & Emergency Services Chief John Maskerine to the public safety committee.

There was also little need to inspect and clean the cold weather shelter sites in preparation for use by the public during the day and evening hours of outdoor rink operation, but an outreach worker ensured they were cleaned following the nights when they were in use.

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Success for All

Thank You Family and friends of the late Fred Chalk would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people involved in making our bingo/ raffle that was held at the St. Lawrence Hall on Monday March 2nd 2015 such a great success.

We would like to thank the following people, Especially Alvaro Filipe for being our caller for the evening, Ernie Lafreniere, Murray Nychyporuk President Local 6166., as well as the following people: Sheryleen, Patricia, Debbie, Shelly, Sylvia, Stephanie, Christine and Justin.

A special thank you to all people who donated prizes.

Arctic Trading Post (Barb) Anything Grows Arctic Beverages Baaco Pizza Boston Pizza Best Western Chicken Chef Dominos Pizza Giant Tiger Golf Course InSPAration Day Spa Kicks & Threads KFC Lakeview Inn & Suites Meridian Hotel (Bruce Desjarlais, Pat Brophy, Susan Harrison, Liz Stoyko, Edward Palmer) Salon Aurora (Danielle) Nothern Inn & Steakhouse (Earl) Old Dutch Pizza Hut Shopping Drug Mart Santa Maria Pizza The Brick Thompson Co-op Thompson Ford The Hub (Chris & Darlene) A special thanks to Barb & Ronnie Ryan Steve & Debbie Bowser Murial & Corbin Saunders Wayne & Patricia Brophy Sheryleen & David Waye Sylvia & Melvin Fillier Dayna Fillier Shelly & Doug Kostik Maxine McKay Lorraine Bull Tammy Hofer Melanie Cutler Candace Bercier Donna Iveson Patricia Surowy Danielle Brophy Meryleen Starshuk And a very special thanks to all the players who came and supported the Bingo/Raffle

Thank you The Chalk Family Laura, Leonard, Chris, Justin and Matthew Chalk

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Hats off to health care workers To the Editor: I recently had to be admitted into the Thompson General Hospital and I have to write about my experience and the way I was being treated there as it seems we only hear about the negative things that the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) and Thompson General Hospital do. I must say that after four days admitted, I was only treated with the utmost care and concern right from start at the emergency admittance staff/nurses to the staff/nurses upstairs.

They were all so professional at what they do, and believe me, what they do is not an easy job at all. I was happy, but sad to hear about how the NRHA have to fly people in and out of town in some cases to get that professionalism, but being a owner of two small business in Thompson, I also know they have to do what they have to do these days to get those people. They still had a very good local content of staff that were as professional as everyone else. There was one nurse that said he was serving his last 30 days and was going back out east and didn’t have a job to go to but after 15 years had enough of nursing. It was unfortunate to hear that as he was one of the many, many people – as all of them were – that were so very kind and so very helpful not only to me, I noticed, but to everyone that came across their path. One particular night, they had eight people, on my floor only, that fell out of bed and he never missed a beat on the positive attitude at 6 a.m. that morning. It seemed to me that that attitude carried throughout the hospital. It seemed that his possible leaving the profession might have been partially due this profession being a thankless job, as there were a lot of patients that seemed to have an entitlement to treat these professionals with a less-than-kind attitude. Next time you have to be admitted or are waiting at emergency at the Thompson General Hospital, remember these are professionals and they are truly doing their best to get you looked after in the fastest time that is possible with the dollars that are available to them. A big hats off to the NRHA for training these professionals. Great job to everyone there and involved with the Thompson General Hospital and NRHA.

Editorial

Decisions made in 2013 paying dividends now A

Steve Grandbois Thompson

In my own words: imperfection of our minds To the Editor: “Imperfection of our Minds.” Yes! Our thoughts do run our narrow-minded minds enormously throughout our daily activities. Some of these thoughts do come in sequences to what we always do not want to hear. Our minds are regularly active and can take us down dark, scary places where we put immense amount of pressure on our body, our health and in our hearts. Our minds enable our thoughts and the void we look to fill is towards our Higher Power for solutions to grow each minute of the day. Imperfection our minds is a learning process and the insanity will go on and on and on...

Ken Ross Thompson

little over two years ago, when city council voted on a resolution to implement a cold weather policy that would allow the warm-up buildings at the city’s three outdoor ice skating rinks to be used to house homeless people with nowhere else to stay when the temperature dipped below -35 degrees, there were concerns about sending homeless people into residential neighbourhoods or having them show up at the rinks during the day when they were being used by children.

When the policy was first put into practice last winter, about 700 people were housed in the warm-up buildings over the course of the winter, an average of more per 10 every night that the temperature reached the

-35 threshold. But now, in its second year, the policy has become exactly what was intended: an emergency measure to ensure that no one has to try to survive a night at those bone-chilling temperatures. The buildings had occupants just 11 times this winter, all in November and December, with an average of less than five per night that the cold weather policy was in effect. And this is despite the fact that there were 50-plus nights with temperatures or wind chills of -35 or lower, the majority of them occurring in January and February.

Why the big change?

It seems the credit for the cold weather policy going from a frequently used necessity to an occasional stopgap is due to another decision that had its share of op-

ponents – the so-called “damp house” facility on 95 Cree Rd., formerly a bed and breakfast, which now houses 16 people who were chronically homeless before.

When council held a public hearing on a conditional use application for the Cree Road property in October 2013, many people spoke in support, but voices were raised against the idea as well, some by owners of other businesses in the area. Since the facility welcomed its first residents about a year ago, fears that it would become a “party house” or simply move undesirable behaviours into a new area seem not to have been realized, or not publicized if they were. And, as a result, the homeless shelter has more available spaces and the need for the emergency cold

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weather sites has been reduced.

Obviously, problems like homelessness and attendant symptoms like public drinking and loitering are far from being solved in Thompson and much more work remains to be done. But the previous council and their partners in these projects deserve some recognition for pursuing solutions that weren’t universally popular but seem to have resulted in progress. It’s easy not to take a risk when success is anything but guaranteed. On the other hand, as the saying goes, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

And even making a little headway on the issue of homelessness – one that affects most of the communities people live in around the world – is nothing to dismiss lightly.

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Shad steps behind mike for CBC’s Q

U.K. man seeks half-sister who attended father’s funeral inThompson

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ater on this month Q, a CBC radio program that features arts, music, culture and entertainment, will be revealing the new Q. The new host Shad, a Canadian rapper, will take the reins and try to change the association of Q with Jian Ghomeshi.

Ghomeshi, the original host of Q, is now awaiting trial for seven counts of sexual assault, and one count of overcoming resistance by choking, against a total of six women. Ghomeshi started Q and was mostly known for his time behind the CBC microphone.

In a new blog post from the Q website titled “7 things happening behind-the-scenes at Q” it explains what the broadcast company is doing to transform the program.

Some of the steps include planning for a huge live show on April 20, for Shad’s first show as the permanent host, working on new sounds including Q’s opening theme music, and changing the

Molly Gibson Kirby look of the website and social media sites.

The CBC is also redesigning the studio space. There will be a brand new look with new colours and a new logo that will be released during the live show. Shad and the Q crew are working together to find new ways to bring in listeners all while maintaining the Q traditions.

Now, as a journalist, I respected Ghomeshi immensely. He was on a golden throne, and I looked up to him, and his interviewing style.

I’ve watched almost every interview he’s done, and I’ve studied his every move, even the

way he holds his hands while speaking to someone. I wanted to have a voice like his, but now I can’t say I respect him without being given the evil eye. What Ghomeshi did is not forgivable, and he should be punished if he’s guilty. But at the end of the day, I still think of Q as Ghomeshi’s.

I hope the CBC has the ability to change that association which is automatically in my mind. I’m looking forward to hearing the new program and seeing the changes. CBC has done a great job continuing on immediately after the scandal went public, and will continue on with the new Q. Shad is a successful Canadian with two university degrees, four albums, and countless award nominations, and the Juno award for rap recording of the year in 2011. I have complete confidence Shad will make Q his own program, and I look forward to listening to the new Q, and perhaps gaining a new media role model.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A United Kingdom man is trying to track down a half-sister he’s never met who was living in B.C. in 1990, when she came to Thompson for the funeral of her father Jacob Dyck.

Derek Eaton, now 80 years old and living in Bedfordshire, about 80 kilometres north of London, believes his half-sister Pearl would be 70 or 71 years old if she is still alive and may be going by the name Pearl Morley or Pearl Morley Winlow, says Derek’s wife Marina Eaton.

Derek Eaton and Pearl were both the children of Rosina Florence Jackson.

Derek was the second of three children born to Rosina and his father James Henry Eaton in the U.K., but the other two died in infancy. During the Second World War, Rosina met and fell in love with Cpl. Jacob Dyck, a Canadian soldier from Orley, Saskatchewan, whom she married in London in October 1945 before heading off to Canada the following year, which is about the time her daughter Pearl was born.

Rosina and Pearl Dyck were back in England in 1955, when Rosina got married a third time, to 29-year-old James Bellamy, claiming on her marriage certificate that she was a spinster and 39 years old, eight years younger than she really was. The three are believed to have travelled to Montreal in 1959 and the Eatons believe that Rosina died in a car crash shortly afterward, following which Bellamy remarried and Pearl was returned to her father Jacob’s care.

The Eatons learned that Jacob had

Derek Eaton of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom is trying to find his half-sister Pearl, whom he’s never met. She was in Thompson in 1990 for the funeral of her father Jacob Dyck, as evidenced by this obituary from a 1990 Thompson Citizen. died in 1990 through a Canadian contact known for helping reunite war brides and their families. Marina Eaton has been in contact with the only Pearl Morley she could find a telephone number for in B.C., but it was not her husband’s half-sister.

“They shared a mother, a mother my husband has no recollection of,” said Marina Eaton in an email to the Thompson Citizen. “[M]y husband and I both hope Pearl has had or is having a contented life.”

Marina Eaton says it is difficult to access Canadian records from the U.K. and asks that anyone who may have known Jacob Dyck when he lived in Thompson or has information that may help the search for her husband’s half-sister get in touch with her by first contacting the Citizen.

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They’re only little once – why we bedshare and co-sleep D

id you know that for several months of their young lives, babies do not know that they are separate beings from their mothers?

And why would they? For nine months they grow and thrive in the womb, where they are constantly rocked by their mother’s movement and soothed by her voice and the steady sound of her heartbeat. They are given all the nourishment and care they need while they prepare for their debut into the world.

Did you also know that humans are the only mammals that don’t regularly sleep with their young? And finally, did you know that in most cultures worldwide, the practice of co-sleeping is considered the norm?

Co-sleeping and bedsharing mean sharing sleep with your child.

While often used to denote the same thing,

Miranda Leybourne some people use bedsharing to mean literally sharing the bed with your infant, while co-sleeping can mean sleeping in the same room, with baby in arms’ reach.

There are many benefits to co-sleeping and bedsharing, and surprisingly, one of these benefits seems to fly in the face of the naysayers and critics who claim that such closeness to parents creates needy, dependent children. William Sears, American pediatrician and author of over 30

parenting books, says on his website that the most securely attached infants – with attachments that come from practices like co-sleeping – actually show less anxiety when taking the first steps towards independence.

“When going from oneness to separateness…” his website, www.askdrsears.com, says, “the securely attached toddler establishes a balance between his desire to explore and encounter new situations and his need for the safety and contentment provided by mother…The consistent emotional availability of the mother provides trust, culminating in the child’s developing a very important quality of independence: the capacity to be alone.”

There are many other benefits to co-sleeping: more sleep for mom and baby, easier breastfeeding – the list goes on. But for me, the best

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I didn’t think that I would sleep with my daughter in our bed.

After all, I’d heard all the frightening stories about why it was a bad idea. I was home from the hospital, exhausted after going through a caesarean section and found myself with a healthy, hungry 10-pound baby girl and a milk supply that hadn’t shown up yet. The first few nights, I tried to get our daughter to sleep in her cradle, which was beside our bed. I got no sleep whatsoever. It was about the end of the first week when I started to research co-sleeping and how to do it safely.

In the end, my husband and I decided that I would bring the baby into our bed. And just like that, the baby slept – not

through the night, as it’s not normal for a newborn or even an older baby to do so. But I felt so rested. Breastfeeding became unbelievably easy. Our daughter adapted to a day-and-night schedule so simply. And I felt then, as I do now, that the little baby nestled in the crook of my arm was not just my beautiful daughter, but my beating heart.

I believe that co-sleeping, as well as breastfeeding and the other tenets of attachment parenting, has helped me to become very connected with my child. And the benefits aren’t just for me – Dr. Sears says that co-sleeping babies grow up with “a higher selfesteem, less anxiety, become independent sooner, are better behaved in school and are more comfortable with affection.”

They also, he says, have fewer psychiatric problems as they grow older.

With another baby on

the way, my daughter has moved into her own room, a process which she adapted to amazingly well. It’s a first of many steps towards independence for her – independence that will never be rushed, cajoled or enforced. I have one more year at home with her, and then she’ll start kindergarten. The following year, she’ll be in full-day school. And then high school, college or university and beyond.

You can never, ever get these precious early years back. I encourage you, if you’re interested in fostering a strong bond with your baby, to learn more about co-sleeping – especially how to do so safely (do not start without researching the safest way to sleep with your baby).

You can find out more at www.askdrsears.com.

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RCMP supports aboriginal affairs minister’s claim that most female aboriginal homicide victims killed by aboriginal perpetrators

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson has confirmed in a letter that 70 per cent of female aboriginal homicide victims between 1980 and 2012 were killed by aboriginal perpetrators, but Churchill MP and aboriginal affairs critic Niki Ashton says that confirmation without the statistics to back it up is nothing more than a way for the federal government to avoid truly examining the issue.

“The purpose of this whole discussion from the government side has been to say we don’t need a national inquiry [on missing and murdered indigenous women],” says Ashton.

Confirming the figure also flies in the face of the RCMP’s policy of bias-free policing, Ashton says, and undermines work done

by RCMP detachments in communities across Canada to build and improve relationships with First Nations.

Rather than actually dealing with the issue of unsolved murders of aboriginal women – there are 225 unsolved killings from between 1980 and 2012 – Ashton says identifying the ethnicity of those responsible for the solved ones only serves to silence victims’ families and communities and encourage racism and stereotypes.

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Minister Bernard Valcourt first

brought up the 70 per cent figure in a closed-door meeting with chiefs in Alberta, prompting First Nations and opposition MPs, including Ashton, to ask for the data those numbers are based on.

“The consolidated data from the nearly 300 contributing police agencies has confirmed that 70% of the offenders were of Aboriginal origin, 25% were non-aboriginal, and 5% were of unknown ethnicity,” wrote Paulson in an April 7 letter to Treaty No. 6 Grand Chief Bernice Martial, adding that a confidentiality agreement with Statistics Canada prohibited the RCMP from releasing statistical information without Statistics Canada’s approval.

The letter was distributed to several media outlets

by Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch’s office, the Aboriginal People’s Television Network reported April 9.

Focusing on who is responsible for homicides involving female aboriginal victims does nothing to uncover the underlying issues for why they are killed at a much higher rate than non-aboriginal women, Ashton says.

“We know this is a national issue, we know this is systemic,” Ashton says.

“It doesn’t actually deal with the unsolved crimes.

That is exactly the wrong direction this should be taking.”

The Globe and Mail reported March 31 that it had obtained a transcript

of remarks Valcourt made during a meeting with chiefs in Calgary March 20, which included the statement, “I will tell you ‘cause there is no media in the room that the RCMP report states that up to 70 per cent of the murdered and missing indigenous women issue stems from their own communities.”

A 2014 report by the RCMP said that about 90 per cent of female aboriginal murder victims were killed by someone they knew, but did not identify the perpetrators by ethnicity, though the Globe and Mail reports that the RCMP will release a second report in May. Initially an RCMP spokesperson told the Globe and Mail that the force would not disclose the ethnicity of perpetrators before saying that later that he had no idea if the upcoming report would contain statistics about the ethnicity of those who killed aboriginal women.

The 2014 RCMP report said there were 1,017 female aboriginal homicide victims between 1980 and 2012 as well as 164 aboriginal women considered missing. About 16 per cent of all female homicide victims during the period covered by the report were aboriginal women, who made up about 4.3 per cent of Canada’s female population in 2011. Nearly half of female homicide victims in Manitoba from 1980 to 2012 were identified as aboriginal.

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Get pumped for spring cleaning – or avoid it altogether with help from the library

BY AMANDA SANDERS SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

While at times it may be hard to believe, spring is just around the corner and that means one thing that many of us dread – spring cleaning. While it is a necessary part of household maintenance, all of the mess and clutter that accumulates over the winter can be a pain in the neck, but have no fear!

The Thompson Public Library can help you with your spring cleaning woes. Among the ample resources we have in the library, we have an entire section on cleaning and organization for your convenience.

If you have no idea where to start with your spring cleaning, come into the library and

check out our selection.

If you are generally bad at cleaning and think some instruction would do you a world of good – come in and check out our selection. If you have a Pinterest board that is full of organizational tips that you’ve never tried because you are too busy on Pinterest – come in and check out our selection. If while you’re reading this you thought to yourself, “I’m supposed to clean every spring? ” – come in and check out our selection. If this is your first spring in your first home away from your parents – come in and check out our selection.

While you’re cleaning, if you come across books, CDs, movies or magazines that you no

longer want in your house, bring them into the library and we’ll take them off of your hands!

When donations come in, sometimes we catalogue them and add them to our collection, but often we put them on our sales shelf to have a chance at a new home. In the case of magazines we often use them for crafts for Story Time. We accept donations any time that the library is open, and you can just bring them to the front desk and we will gladly accept them.

As always, it’s easy to get a library card, all you need to do is come into the library with something with your Thompson address (driver’s licence, Manitoba health card, piece of mail, etc.) and children under 16

must be signed up by a parent or guardian.

Spring cleaning can be a challenge, and when all else fails you can come to the library and find a book to take your mind off of the amount of cleaning you have to do. Whether you’re into novels, biographies, true crime, instructional, comic books, comedies, e-books, audiobooks or anything in between – the library has you covered. Come in and check out our collection.

Amanda Sanders is a library assistant at the Thompson Public Library.

Lily Lefebvre plays a fishing game during the Dr. Seuss Party at the Thompson Public Library on March 28.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Ashley Sanders

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Arts&Entertainment

R.D. Parker Collegiate bands see busy and successful year

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Sundance Photograpers The senior jazz ensemble was one of four bands from Thompson to perform during a non-competitive education music festival March 19-22 in Brandon.

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Four music groups from R.D. Parker Collegiate – the jazz combo, the intermediate jazz ensemble, the senior jazz ensemble adrenal jazz, and the local jazz ensemble – attended the non-competitive educational music festival in Brandon from March 19-22. “They had a performance they were adjudicated during and then they had a one-hour clinic with a musician/teacher after. They spent time working on their repertoire, some technical things and some listening and jazz idiom stuff,” explained Kevin Lewis, the music teacher at the high school.

Lewis said the feedback the students received was beyond great. “They got some really positive reactions. Our senior ensemble in particular had really exceptional reactions from our clinicians.

The two that worked with us told us we were the best ensemble they heard at the festival. They wouldn’t have heard everyone at the festival but we were the top they heard at their venue, out of the four.”

For the young musicians, Lewis says having the opportunity to travel to Brandon every year, which the school has been going to for over 20 years, is key.

“When they’re playing at that level, too, there’s a lot of pride in what they’re doing. They have passion, and they care about what they’re doing. To have an opportunity to see their peers doing the same thing, and to share with their peers what they’re doing is great. Espe-

cially for a community up here because we don’t have the opportunity to play for the southern ensembles.”

Awards from the festival will be named

in the upcoming weeks, and Lewis says the music department and students are holding their breath because two Thompson students’ names have been

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While the students wait for that news they will be putting on the Java Jazz Coffeehouse at the end of April. Lewis says this year they’ll be performing the cafeteria of the school. “It’s a semi-annual event where we have been able to bring up Greg Gatien, who’s a professor of Jazz studies at Brandon University, and he’s a fairly regular guest, and has worked with the kids before in October. The kids are excited.”

The performances will be pieces from the Brandon festival as well as pieces students are working on for an upcoming trip to Toronto in May. “The choirs are going to perform and compete at the Festival of Music in Canada’s Wonderland in Toronto. We’re also going to be going and participating as auditors of the Music Fest Canada Nationals, so we’ll have a chance to hear from the top bands in the country, which we’re excited about,” noted Lewis.

Students travelling to Toronto will also visit the Ontario Science Centre, different museums, the CN tower, as well as the Casa Loma. Lewis says it’s a chance to play music but also experience another part of Canada, which some students may never have another chance to see.

The Java Jazz Coffeehouse is open to the community and will take place on April 25, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and that includes tea, coffee, and treats.

For more information or for ticket sales please call 204-677-6222.

City adopts dress code policy

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

City council unanimously approved a dress code policy for City of Thompson employees at its March 16 meeting.

The policy states: “The City of Thompson requires all employees to present themselves in a professional manner, with regards to attire, personal hygiene and appearance.

These standard are commensurate with our organizational practices

or appropriate business conduct, professionalism and dress code. To ensure that our standards of appearance are consistent, City of Thompson employees are required to wear clothes that is appropriate for their position, or approved City of Thompson uniforms (where applicable) or approved clothing at all times during regular working hours.”

City employees are expected to meet hygiene requirements during work-

ing hours. This includes no heavily scented perfumes, colognes or lotions with clothing that is clean, pressed, in good condition and fits properly. Tattoos that are perceived as offensive, hostile or diminish the effectiveness of the employee’s professionalism must be covered, and not visible to staff, customers, or visitors, and all facial hair has to be kept neatly groomed.

Employees who deal with the public are re-

quired to wear business attire. For men this includes collared dress or golf shirts, khakis pants or slacks, dress shoes, sweaters, shirts and ties.

For women this includes dress tops, dress pants, dresses, skirts, dress shoes or sandals, collared shirts, and khakis or slacks.

The city allows employees to wear jeans and sneakers on casual Fridays. Jeans and shoes must not have rips, tears

or stains. Labour workers may wear appropriate casual clothing at all times.

Prohibited clothing in any area during normal working hours includes sweat pants, leggings, yoga pants, pants that expose the midriff or underwear, gym shorts, bicycle shorts or other athletic shorts as well as low-cut tops, halter tops, and spaghetti strap tops, or tops that expose midriff or underwear.

Clothing that is sheer or

see-through, generally offensive, controversial, disruptive or otherwise distracting is also not allowed. No clothing can display overtly commercial, political, personal or offensive messages, or inappropriate slogans and pictures.

Employees are responsible for their clothing choices, but if an employee is deemed to be wearing something inappropriate their supervisor will speak to them about it.

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Private lawyer takes job with legal aid

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After opening three private law offices in Thompson, Norway House Cree Nation, and Winnipeg, Mario Santos is closing two of the three and taking a job with legal aid.

His office in Winnipeg will remain open since his associate of 11 years will be taking over.

Santos first moved to Thompson when he was 16 years old, and lived in the city until he was no longer a teenager and needed to move to Winnipeg for schooling. While working with his brothers, Santos studied in night school, eventually opening his own bookkeeping business. Santos continued studying in the evenings, and after a few more years was accepted into law school.

After experiencing the major loss of his wife in 2013, Santos knew he needed a change of scenery and started to travel up north more often.

“The plan was to come into Norway House, open an office there, be there for a week, and pop into Thompson. The idea was never to have an office here in Thompson. Then I found out the family court is in Thompson, so Norway House cases had to come to Thompson, so I started to come here, and I opened my office.”

Santos practises both criminal and family law, but his office in Thompson closed April 1, and his first day with legal aid was April 7.

“Obviously there are pluses and minuses when you take on something like this. When you are a private lawyer you have a lot of freedom, but you have a lot of hours. When you’re working for a company they have established hours, that’s not to say there will be overtime, but it will be regular,

steady job,” says Santos.

Santos says he’s excited for the new opportunity. “I clean, I fix the machines, I buy supplies, you do all that stuff as a private lawyer, and that’s why I have 16-hour days, but when you go somewhere else, someone else will buy the supplies, and I’ll just practise law.”

Practising law and living in Thompson has its

benefits, says Santos, commenting on the fact people in Thompson make eye contact and smile while running errands, where in Winnipeg everything was very impersonal for him. He even thanked the person at the post office that returned his hat for him, when he forgot it.

Although the career switch will be a completely different pace for

Santos, he says he will continue to do what he loves, until there’s no time left to do it. “I will continue working and doing my best for my clients, that is my job. I don’t see myself retiring.

I joke my friends will find me dead at my desk, as I am not one to sit around.

I just see myself doing this until the end. I love my job.”

Mario Santos, a local private lawyer, closed his Thompson office to begin a position with legal aid.

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Refinery heats up late to claim Steelworkers title over City Slickers

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Quentin Holmes scored two of his three goals in the last three minutes, including the game-winner with 12.4 seconds to play, as the Refinery Heat came back with four goals in the last 12 minutes to win the final of the United Steelworkers Local 6166 hockey tournament 7-6 over the City Slickers April 10.

Holmes’s second goal of the game tied the contest at 6-6 with 2:27 to play.

Mike Lafreniere’s second goal of the game got the comeback started with 11:19 to play, reducing the City Slickers’ lead to two, and Rory McKie made it 6-5 when he scored for the Heat with just under eight minutes to go.

Lafreniere’s first goal came at 13:33, cutting the City Slickers’ lead to two just 30 seconds after Jeff English got his own rebound on a breakaway to complete a hat trick and put the City Slickers up 5-2. It took the City Slickers just 10 seconds to reestablish the three-goal cushion after Lafreniere’s first, thanks to a goal by Brad Snyder.

The offence was all from the City Slickers since the late stages of the first period. English got them on the board on a breakaway with one minute left in the opening frame, then assisted Brett Ceppetelli’s goal to tie it 2-2 midway through the second period. Cory Sparks gave the City Slickers their first lead when he made it 3-2 less than two minutes later.

English’s second goal came with 16.7 seconds left in the middle frame, once again on a breakaway.

Holmes opened the scoring for the Refinery in the first period and Mark Caddy put them up 2-0 less than two minutes later.

The third-place game was also a one-goal victory that wasn’t decided until the third period when Wayne Johnson put the T-1 Timber Dogs up 4-3 with 11:37 to play after a scrum in front of Birchtree’s net. It was the third goal of the period for the Timber Dogs, who tied the game 3-3 when Jared Murry buried his own rebound a few minutes earlier. Alex Head’s short-

handed goal less than two minutes into the final frame cut Birchtree’s lead to one. Craig Nychyporuk had his second of the game in the second period to make it 2-1 for Birchtree and Rob Chupka made it 3-1 for Birchtree 3:40 before the second intermission.

Nychyporuk and Darren Thompson of the Timber Dogs traded goals in the first period.

The Smelter Rats beat the T-3 Flyers 5-3 in the fifth-place game.

The tournament title is the first for the Refinery.

Previous champions included the Smelter Rats in 2014, T-1 in 2011, 2012 and 2013, and T-1/T-3 in the first year of the tournament in 2010.

Steven Goran of the Refinery Heat won the tournament MVP award in honour of Wayne Zahayko, and the City Slickers’ English was named the tournament’s hardest worker.

The Refinery beat the Timber Dogs 4-1 in one semifinal, while the City Slickers qualified for the final with a 7-0 victory over Birchtree.

Jeff English had a hat trick for the City Slickers in the final but couldn’t get this attempt past goaltender Aaron Vallance of the Refinery Heat, right, who came back from three goals down to win the USW Local 6166 hockey tournament final 7-6 April 10.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham and courtesy of Murray Nychyporuk

StrongTrojans’ presence on graduating all-star hoops team

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s varsity girls’ provincial champion basketball team will be well-represented in the graduating all-star game as part of Basketball Manitoba’s annual

awards in Winnipeg April 18.

Grade 12 team members Justice Jackson and Finleigh Tucker-Titanich of RDPC will be on the floor with 22 of the other top girls’ basketball players from Manitoba A, AA and AAA division

high schools. And they’ll be taking directions from a familiar pair of voices as well, as RDPC varsity girls’ basketball coaches Sara Gillis and Chris Victor will be coaching Team Gillis.

The A, AA, AAA graduating girls’ game

Teachers and students go head-to-head Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Burntwood School students took on the teaching staff during a friendly game of hockey April 10 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

will be played on Saturday at St. Paul’s High School, with the Basketball Manitoba Awards banquet at 2 p.m. at the Victoria Inn, where players of the year, allManitoba teams, coaches of the year and other award-winners will be announced.

Top photo: RDPC varsity girls’ basketball team members Justice Jackson, left, and Finleigh Tucker-Titanich, right, will be playing in the A, AA, AAA graduating all-star basketball game in Winnipeg April 18 with (bottom photo) their coaches Chris Victor, left, and Sara Gillis, right, at the helm for Team Gillis.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Dolores Proulx

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Skate Thompson shines down south

BY SKATE THOMPSON SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

February and March were busy months for Skate Thompson. Many skaters travelled to southern Manitoba to compete in four competitions. The first competition was the Skate Canada 2015 Manitoba Open FreeSkate Championships Feb. 13-15 in Morden. Megan Szabo, a first-time competitor in the Pre-Novice Short Program, achieved a personal best score 19.16. Megan also competed in the Juvenile 11/U Women’s FreeSkate and placed second. Anna Krokosz placed second in the Senior Bronze Women’s FreeSkate with a personal best score 20.8.

Amy Shier placed first in the Pre-Juvenile 11/U Women’s FreeSkate with a personal best score of 20.1. Emily Penney placed second in the STAR 5 FreeSkate event. Taylor Chartrand placed fourth in the STAR 4 FreeSkate event.

William Hart attended the 2015 Special Olympics Manitoba Provincial Winter Games in Winnipeg, Feb. 27-March 1. Over 300 athletes and coaches from seven regions across the province and Special Olympics Saskatchewan athletes participated in the games.

There were 150 volunteers working at the Winter Games. William achieved a gold medal. Awesome skating, William! Special Olympics Manitoba is dedicated to enriching the lives of Manitobans with an intellectual disability through active participation in sport.

Three skaters from Skate Thompson attended the STARSKate Provincial Championships in Swan River March 7. Megan Szabo placed second with her best score in the Juvenile 11/U Women’s FreeSkate of 25.26. Madyson Caldwell placed first in the Pre-Juvenile Women’s FreeSkate. Taylor Chartrand placed fourth in the STAR 4 FreeSkate event.

Three skaters attended 2015 Stony on Ice, which was held in Stony Mountain March 27-29. Taylor Chartrand placed first in the STAR 4 FreeSkate event and second in spins and improv. Hailey Fudge placed second in STAR 2 FreeSkate, spins and improv. Jordan Johnson placed second in STAR 1 FreeSkate and improv.

Great skating, girls!

Following their competitions in February and March, Skate Thompson skaters were busy preparing for their final test day, which was April 11.

Skate Thompson offers great skating programs for all ages in Pre-CANSkate, CANSkate, CANPowerSkate, STARSkate, Teen Skate and Adult Skate. For any inquires, contact us at thompsonskate@gmail. com.

Above: (Left)) Amy Shier, Anna Krokosz and Emily Penney. (Centre) Madyson Caldwell, Megan Szabo and Taylor Chartrand. (Right) William Hart. Below: (left) Hailey Fudge. (Right) Jordan Johnson.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Skate Thompson

CONGRATULATIONS Kayla Wark C.A.I.B. & Shannon Burden C.A.I.B.

KAYLA WARK, C.A.I.B.

SHANNON BURDEN, C.A.I.B.

Kayla & Shannon have successfully completed the national exams, and have been elected by the Board of Directors of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada to hold the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (C.A.I.B.) designation.

Kayla & Shannon will receive their diplomas at the Graduation Ceremony held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg on May 1 Kayla Wark CAIB & Shannon Burden CAIB join Sherrie Kreuger CAIB, Brian Kreuger CAIB, Leeann Hayes CAIB, Glenda Anderson CAIB, Lisa Solski CAIB, & Stephanie Caddy CAIB K.B. Insurance & Thompson Insurance are proud of your accomplishment!

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BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

During the March 30 council meeting, chairperson Coun. Ron Matechuk read the public works and infrastructure committee report, which spoke about several highlights in 2014, which included 130 pallets of e-waste shipped.

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and seven sanitary service repairs.

A letter from Minister Drew Caldwell read during the meeting stated that the annexation of the parcel of land from the Local Government District of Mystery Lake to the City of Thompson was approved. This is now the third parcel of land added in the past several years, which adds 35 acres to city limits.

A second letter from Caldwell was received. It talked about provincial funding for municipal roads and bridges. A total of $16 million dollars will be available in the province this year, with Thompson being able to apply for $400,000.

David Thorne, policing services consultant, wrote in a letter to Mayor Dennis Fenske about the community safety officers. The letter said, “The

community safety officer program is a new concept for the City of Thompson and the province of Manitoba. This project will build on and augment previous government investments in police resources to ensure more efficient and effective use of police offer positions.

In summary, it provides the City of Thompson the opportunity to do more using a new resource that is fiscally efficient.”

The safety officers will be deployed to prevent crime and enhance public safety in Thompson.

The officers will have a visible presence that will help promote safety and security. These jobs will also help police officers concentrate on core policing duties.

These officers will perform foot patrols, provide assistance during traffic collisions, assist in

ground search, perform neighbourhood safety audits, and take over police supervision of nonviolent persons who are under examination orders of the Mental Health Act. Each officer will require peace office status and will wear clearly distinguishing uniforms.

Funds by Manitoba are based on budgets, Thorne wrote. “The contribution of funds by Manitoba under this agreement is contingent on the existence of the annual budgetary appropriation process, in this case, to fund community safety officer services for the fiscal year during which the payment of the province’s contribution is like to become due.”

The City of Thompson and Thorne will touch base regarding funding for 2015-16.

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Manitoba Hydro will be applying for a Crown land permit to conduct right-of-way (ROW) widening activities on the transmission line from Ponton to Herblet Lake later in winter 2015/16.

Widening activities will be undertaken on this transmission line to allow for safe helicopter access to the ROW during emergency situations and to minimize vegetation from interfering with the safe operation of the transmission line.

It is anticipated that Manitoba Hydro will clear vegetation to widen this transmission line by 5 m (16.5 ft) on both sides of the right-of-way next winter. ROW widths and vegetation clearances are designed by Manitoba Hydro to comply with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation vegetation standard to maintain safe and reliable transmission infrastructure.

Manitoba Hydro wants to ensure public safety and will work with local residents and users to accommodate use of the right-of-way throughout the ROW widening activities.

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Provincial building searched after suspicious package reported

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RCMP were called to the provincial building - which houses Thompson’s court offices and courtrooms - when a suspicious package was found April 8, one of a string of similar reports from court buildings in Winnipeg, Brandon, Morden and Minnedosa throughout the day.

Police and Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) hazardous materials technicians searched the provincial building and found no other suspicious packages. The RCMP doesn’t believe these packages posed a risk to the public, but encourages people to remain on the lookout for suspicious packages.

RCMP “D” Division Assistant Commissioner Kevin Brousseau said at a press briefing in Winnipeg that two people in Thompson suffered shortness of breath that was believed to be related to the large envelopes of documents that were found, the CBC reported.

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the courthouses, which were all evacuated.

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The Thompson Zoological Society Board will be accepting Sealed Tenders until 11:00 am local time, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the (location) for the following:

CASH & CARRY ONLY. NO RAINCHECKS.

1) Project Management and Consultant Services for the development of indoor / outdoor habitat / facilities for the Boreal Discovery Centre Proposal documents may be obtained from (Keith MacDonald --- City Centre Mall, 300 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba, telephone 204-677-2113.

The lowest bid or any proposal need not be accepted by The Thompson Zoological Society Board. The board shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the specific services requested, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The Board reserves the right to award the proposal which it deems to be in the best interest of the Board.

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Pet Registration The City of Thompson requires that all dogs & cats owned in Thompson be licensed & are wearing a city tag.

To register, please contact City of Thompson Animal Control at: 226 Mystery Lake Road 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Annual Registration Fees Spayed/Neutered $24.00 Non-spayed/Neutered $71.00

CITY OF THOMPSON BID OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of the Municipal Act that the Council of the City of Thompson intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year of 2015 at a public hearing to be held: DATE: TIME: PLACE:

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The City of Thompson invites interested vendors for the supply and delivery of the following: Mixed Top Soil .....................................................File #11715 Asphalite Program/Crack Filling ........................File #11815 Supply of Alkyd Traffic Paint ..............................File #11915 Ready Mix Concrete Requirements ....................File #12015 Supply of Self Propelled Line Painter .................File #12115 Bids will be received by the undersigned and will opened in public Thursday, April 16, 2015 at times as indicated in the documents.

Copies of the Financial Plan will be available at the Reception Desk at City Hall on Wednesday April 1, 2015 for anyone wishing to pick up a copy prior to the above meeting.

Council will hear any person who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Jenny Krentz Chief Financial Officer City of Thompson April 1, 2015

Documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB, phone 204-677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or email jkopp@thompson.ca The City shall have the right to disqualify the Contractor from tender process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any tender need not be accepted by the City of Thompson.

The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the specific item or work being tendered, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Tender which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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AUTOMATED COLLECTION • 1 Westwood • 2 Burntwood • 3 Riverside/Deerwood The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/ Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

Please be advised KGS will be surveying Cree Road (Fox Bay to Thompson North) and Selkirk to Mystery Lake on April 14th to April 16th 2015.

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This will result in reduced traffic flow and possible lane closures while the work is being completed.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to take place Tuesday, May 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the multipurpose room at the TRCC. Open positions: VP admin, female director, treasurer, registrar, on ice officials, hockey development, equipment manager, fundraising coordinator, novice, atom, Peewee, midget director, ice operations, tournament director, Munn Cup director. *Draw for members attending the AGM for one free TMHA registration for 2015-2016 season check our website out for more information www.thompsonminorhockey.ca

THANK YOU SPONSORS The Thompson Pee Wee Warriors would like to thank our sponsors:

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Doug’s Source for Sports On behalf of Thompson Pee Wee Warriors, we would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting our Hockey Team. Your support helped us have a successful season. Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work.

Thank you once again for your generous support of our team.

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Community-based research gathering happening this Friday

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Manitoba Research Alliance (MRA) will be travelling to Thompson to speak during a community-based research gathering hosted by Dr. Maureen Simpkins and Dr. Marleny Bonnycastle later this week.

MRA currently has a seven-year research grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, which is called “Partnering for Changing: Community-based Solutions for Aboriginal and Inner-city Poverty.”

This grant is finished in 2019, so the hope of the research event in Thompson is to let organizations

know funds are availably through this grant MRA has. “Part of their mandate is to give money to the north. It’s not just about the inner city in Winnipeg, because a lot of people they’re dealing with in Winnipeg come back and forth to the north, because they live in the north. They wanted to support research in the north,” explained Simpkins.

Simpkins says herself and Bonnycastle have funded two of their projects through the MRA fund. “Marleny and I have had research assistants that have done great work with us, and we’ve been able to pay them with that

money. We’ve been able to host workshops and meetings, and do things like that.”

The MRA has four themes for this grant.

The first one is justice, safety and security. The second is housing and neighbourhood revitalization. The third is capacity building, education and employment. Community economic development is the final theme.

Funding is available for community organizations as well as academic organizations as long as the project revolves around social issues in the north, and is geared towards a positive change.

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for this grant, organizations can partner together.

“They’re really interested in partnering with people because it’s all about building capacity and mentoring people to do research up here.”

Employees from the Northern Regional Health Authority plan to attend as well as educational employees and a representative from the Youth Aboriginal Council. Anyone is free to attend the event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The event will take place April 17, on the fourth floor of the University College of the North.

For registration call 204677-1455 or, 204-6776659.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON THOMPSON MANITOBA DEFEAT DEPRESSION EVENT: Saturday, May 9 at Noon - Run/Walk begins at 1 pm. Join us for a great time and a great cause! The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is hosting a 5 km walk or run through Thompson in support of the Defeat Depression campaign. This event is being held nation wide and is the third for Thompson. You can help us raise awareness about all forms of depression and help raise funds in support of community mental health programs. This is also in conjunction with Canadian Mental Health Week from May 4 - 9. Sign up as a participant, sponsor someone or make a donation. All can be done online or by contacting an organizer. Costs nothing to participate, but must register. Go to www.defeatdepression.ca and follow the location link to the Thompson event. For more info contact: Ron Buchanan, 204-679-2324, rbuchan@mts.net; Kristen Douglas, 204-391-6203, kdouglas5@ nrha.ca; Jennifer Whalen, 204-778-6513, jwhalen@nrha.ca.

REGISTRATION AND SWAB EVENT For One Match in honour of Chantelle. Saturday, April 18, 2015 6:30 - 11 pm Relay for Life TRRT Thompson Join us if you are between 17 and 50 years of age, in good general health and willing to donate to any patient in need.

THOMPSON PARENTS AND TOTS is having a huge “mom to mom” sale at the Juniper Centre April 18, 2015 from 10-3. Come down and shop for children’s items as well as household and outdoor goods etc.

Admission is $2.00/person, 5 and under free, all proceeds go to the purchase of new equipment for the children and facility costs. With admission, is an entry to win a door prize! To rent a table for selling goods, contact Alicia Bedford, 204-679-5974. Donations and vendors are welcome HOPE FORUM: Focus on reducing stigma associated with mental health. Featuring keynote speakers Theo Fleury and Kevin Lamoureux. April 15 & 16, 2015; pre-registration is required, contact Tanya North for registration information 204-778-6513 ext 0 or tnorth@nrha.ca.

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS at University College of the North. Registration is every Thursday, at 5:30 second floor room 213 at UCN. Talk to us about our classes.

PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information.

UMPIRE CLINIC Presented by MMSPL

Open to the public Saturday, April 18 Best Western Hotel Conference room

Rules clinic $20.00 8:00 - 11:00 am Umpire certiãcation course $100.00 12:30 - 3:00 pm Um

To register, contact Jeff at jeff.anderson@vale.com or call 204-307-0051 by Friday April 17 If you are already certified please bring your umpire card

OPEN ADULT VOLUNTEER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every second Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive South. These sessions are free. For more info call 204-679-1660 or 204-679-6339.

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986.

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.

Submit your own community events to events@thompsoncitizen.net

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Northern Social Work Program CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 112 • CHURCH SERVICES

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LIVING WATER CHURCH

COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry cleaners for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties contact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb

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

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 am, Church 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Dr. 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN-UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule 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

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

502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications

phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803

505 • HOUSES FOR SALE R2000 SUPERIOR construction bilevel, one of the newest houses in Thompson. Burntwood area. Open concept LR/kitchen, oak laminate floors, 5 bedrooms (3 up 2 down), 3 bathrooms, family room in lower level about 80% complete, 2210 sq ft on two levels, fenced yard, central air, HRV. Great price at $289,000! A must see. Call 204-677-8075 for more info or appt to view. Private sale. 13-6-nb

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE DOWNTOWN 55 Selkirk: 540 & 910, second floor, 79 Selkirk: 400 storefront. 23 Nelson: 1000 industrial. Call 204-778-5511 or 204-679-0915.

12-tfn-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/ Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 20-tfn-nb

603 • TENDERS NOTICE OF TENDER

For other Manitoba government tenders, please visit www.manitoba.ca

201 • SERVICES

TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON April 15, 2015

STRUGGLING WITH DEBT?

MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION Separate sealed tenders will be received by: Infrastructure and Transportation Region 5 11 Nelson Road Thompson MB R8N 0B3 (204) 677-6540

LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb

301 • HELP WANTED AN EXCITING NEW restaurant/ lounge in Thompson is seeking a hands on assistant manager. We are looking for an ambitious working manager capable of developing a dedicated team of food and beverage professionals. maintaining a high level of service, efficiency, cleanliness and comfort will be required at all times. Serving it Safe, WHMIS, Safe Food Handling and Manitoba Gambling Assistance courses preferred but can be obtained after being hired. Must be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends. Previous experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred. A competitive wage and bonus structure are available. Please apply to: pub55thompson @gmail. com or to P.O Box 1150, Thompson, MB, R8N 1N9. 14-2-nb

on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 C.O. X05931 Loading, Hauling, Depositing Traffic Gravel Vicinity of The Pas – Cranberry Portage – Snow Lake The work involves loading from stockpiles, hauling and depositing traffic gravel on PR’s 287, 384, 395, Sherridon Road and North Star Road.

BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS PROJECT Tender forms may be obtained at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson has EXTENDED the date for accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is April 17, 2015. The program is scheduled to begin September 2015. Students may complete the NSW Program as a full-time or part-time student.

The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas.

Relocation to Thompson will be required.

Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North.

For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html

The YWCA Thompson congratulates the eight extraordinary 2015 Women of Distinction Award nominees.

The 7th Annual

YWCA Thompson Women of Distinction Awards Gala Dinner Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Riverlodge Place Tickets $60 at Scotiabank The six nominees in the Woman of Distinction Award Category are: Bea Shantz – is being nominated for her many years of outstanding volunteer work in the community.

Betsy Kennedy – is a courageous leader and role model for women across the North. She is one of the few women Chiefs in Manitoba.

Esther Latchman – is being recognized for outstanding leadership and efforts in addressing issues within our community.

Johanna Petrowski – works tirelessly to improve the health and wellness of the students and families of Wapanohk School and the community as a whole.

Michelle Smook -a powerful advocate for women and the LGBTTQ community. She was the leading force behind the creation of the Pride North of 55 movement in 2014.

Norma Leahy – is a role model in her unwavering commitment to community through her volunteer work with various community organizations.

The two nominees in the YOUNG Woman category are: Brielle Beardy-Linklater. – was a leader in the Youth Aboriginal Council at R.D. Parker Collegiate. She has been a trailblazer in the struggle for LGBT rights in Thompson.

Rebekah Hudson – has volunteered with a number of organizations in Thompson. In her role with the Youth Aboriginal Council she demonstrated her leadership skills.

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Careers

From government worker to real estate agent: Claire Dubé

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY

The Royal Canadian Legion is looking for PART TIME BAR STAFF Resume can be dropped off to Royal Canadian Legion Phone 204-677-1650

MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After working for 13 years with the government of Manitoba as the pay and benefits administrator with the civil service commission, Claire Dubé made a career switch.

“The government was restructuring their human resources and the pay and benefits divisions and would be relocating to Winnipeg. They wanted me to relocate there as of Dec. 14, 2014.”

Dubé, born and raised in Thompson, didn’t want to move to Winnipeg. Another of the big reasons the move would not happen was Dubé didn’t want to take her son out of R.D Parker Collegiate. “He simply said no. He’s in Grade 12, born and raised here. He’s been through Burntwood School all the way to Grade 12. It would have been in December, in the middle of his final year. It wasn’t going to happen.”

Instead of keeping her government job, Dubé made the switch into real estate. A friend of hers working for RE/MAX in Thompson suggested she start working for them.

Without taking a second thought, Dubé began the courses and officially started at the office on Jan. 5.

Making a career switch later in life isn’t always easy but Dubé said it was the right switch at the right time, and reminded her how much she missed interacting with customers on a regular basis. “My job had always been heavy in customer service or client services. Pay and benefits,

Royal Canadian Legion Branch

HELP WANTED Are you looking for work? Are you looking for a change?

Juniper Centre is looking for staff to support females in our residential programs.

FULLTIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Claire Dubé began her new career as a real estate agent with RE/MAX Thompson in January.

I had 300 plus employees, which had gone up to 900.

In that change and restructuring they took away our ability to provide one-onone service. You had to refer them to the area that should respond to their questions. To be back in where people walk in randomly into my office, and being able to chat and out meeting people, it’s great.”

Having the structure and the organizational skills from Dubé’s previous job has helped her transition run smoother.

Dubé hopes customers will appreciate her passion for customer service.

“We know we don’t have the best customer service skills in areas in Thompson, and I think everyone tries hard but whether it’s successful or not is a different thing. For me to be able to say I am about customer service and staying in contact and doing what

my contacts do and need, I will work hard for them.”

Buying a house is a major life change, and being a part of that Dubé says is amazing. Watching the customers’ faces when they find the perfect home is one of her favourite

parts of the job.

Without the support of her family, and friends and coworkers Dubé says she wouldn’t have been able to change careers so seamlessly and is looking forward to selling people their forever home.

and

Joanna Maria Cantley Forsyth are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

The wedding will take place Saturday, June 27, 2015 in Clear Lake, Manitoba.

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.

HEALTH CARE AIDE INSTRUCTOR

We’re looking to expand our team!

We require a Full Time Sales Person for snowmobiles, ATV’s, boats & outboard motors Candidate should be a dynamic, customer service orientated person with 1-2 years experience and valid class 5 license.

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: May 11, 2015 to October 30, 2015 Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 15-022 Closing Date: April 20, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

We offer a base salary & a generous commission, disability, medical & dental benefits.

Apply with resume by April 20 in person, by email sherry@ricks-marine.ca or by fax 204-778-5381

Thompson (866) 677.6450

WANTED

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Together with their families,

Jesse Aaron McMurdo

If you are looking for a ful¿lling and gratifying career, come join our Juniper Centre Team.

We offer a rewarding work environment with competitive pay and bene¿ts. We are willing to train, so no previous experience is necessary. If you are compassionate and hard working this might be the place for you!

Prior to employment: must have clean criminal record check, positive reference checks and not be on the Child Abuse or Vulnerable Person registry.

Priority will be given to the applicants who have a high school diploma and a class ¿ve driver’s license.

If you are interested please drop off a resume at 108 Nelson Rd. Attn: snjci@mymts.net If you require more information Call Sabrina Norman 677-2970 or drop by the Juniper Centre

ATS Services LTD has an immediate opening for a

Full Time Surface Weather Observer at the Gillam Weather Office (Gillam airport).

This position would be ideal for a retired (or semi retired) detail-oriented person who is computer friendly.

While experience is considered an asset, it is not essential.

We are prepared to cover the travel, accommodation and training costs for the right individual. Candidates must be able to attend a 6-week training course in Cornwall, Ontario and be able to provide their own transportation to and from the Gillam airport upon return.

BURNTWOOD CUSTOM BUILDERS

IS CURRENTLY SEEKING SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY • EXPERIENCE AN ASSET • DRIVER’S LICENCE AND TOOLS REQUIRED • WAGES DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE SUBMIT RESUME: 176 STATION RD, THOMPSON FAX: 204 778 6676 EMAIL: BCBL@MYMTS.NET

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply either via fax (613) 221-9815 or email mmasek@atsservices.ca

A bridal shower will be held Saturday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Pierson Hall, Pierson M B.

Salesperson Seeking a highly motivated, permanent, full-time salesperson for busy retail store.

Got a sports scoop? call Ian at 677- 4534 ext. 5

or email sports@thompsoncitizen.net

Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing, personable and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology.

Macdonald Youth Services requires casual Youth Care Practitioners in our Community Based Healing Homes in Thompson, MB. These positions work with high-need adolescents with multiple treatment issues.

Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect offers an above industry average compensation package plus benefits plan. Must be available for shifts during regular store hours, which are from 9AM to 6PM weekdays, and 9:30 AM to 5 PM Saturdays.

Qualifications Necessary To Do The Job: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; 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) and Child Abuse Registry Check; A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Please apply in person with resume and cover letter.

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If you have an interest in joining our Agency please forward a covering letter and resume to: Macdonald Youth Services, 10283 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6. E-mail: northern. careers@mys.mb.ca or fax 1 204-778-7778. Please visit our website, www.mys.ca for other employment and volunteer opportunities.

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BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY

MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Stories from Home is a local television service offered by MTS TV, and they’re looking for residents of communities where their TV services is available to produce content that is reflective of their people or the community where the story originates from.

Executive producer Cam Bennett visited Thompson on March.24, and held information sessions for interested producers, and met with two producers currently working with MTS. “The sessions were lightly attended but the people we met with were the right people; very passionate about local stories and very motivated to tell them. This was our second trip to the region and each time has resulted in new storytellers coming forward with ideas. We’re very encouraged by the response.”

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We want the experience for producers to be as ‘hands-on’ as possible as it really connects people to the story. Collaboration is a huge part of storytelling in TV so partnering with others in the community is a great way to share resources and experience. Unlike community TV models of old, we don’t have studio space to offer or cameras to lend. Instead, the finan-

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News

Stories from Home looking for local producers menu. Customers can discover programs in four categories: arts and culture, timeline, lifestyle, and notable.”

MTS Ultimate TV is available in nearly 20 communities in the province, and Bennett noted they’re trying to get local content from all communities.

There are no set deadlines for documentaries or pieces to be finished.

For more information, visit www.storiesfromhome.ca.