April 22 2015

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Serving the Hub of the North since 1960

Volume 55 • Issue 16

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Serenading the school board Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Members of the Northern Lights Select Choir from Burntwood Elementary School performed three songs during the April 14 school board meeting.

Residential property taxes up 1.5 per cent in proposed 2015 city budget

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Thompson’s 2015 financial plan has been released, and during a public hearing on April 16, a handful of residents showed up to ask questions about the numbers.

Homeowners in Thompson will be paying more property taxes, due to a 1.5 per cent increase to the residential mill rate, which was 37.714 in 2013, and has increased to 38.298.

Using an example of a home worth $200,000 owners will be paying an additional $53 a year making taxes $1,860. Commercial buildings worth $200,000 will see an increase of 1.6 per cent, due to the commercial mill rate increasing from 49.104 to 49.908. There has been no change for the business tax rate for this year.

Taxes will be going towards general government, protective services, transportation services, environmental health services, public

Thompson Citizen illustration courtesy of City of Thompson The City of Thompson prepared a pie chart explaining city revenues for the propsed 2015 budget, which will go through council on April 27. health and welfare, environmental development, economic development, recreation and debenture payments.

Zero per cent of property taxes have been required for the purchase of capital work for the third year in a row. No new debentures are being approved for 2015 to

leave sufficient room for the wastewater treatment plant. The City of Thompson has $11,809,018 outstanding in existing debentures, and a total payment of $1,840,682 for 2015.

Other items will stay the same as in the 2014 financial budget with capital work including multi-use

paths from Broadway to Cree Road, road renewal work for Cree Road from Fox Bay to Thompson Drive North, and water main renewal projects will include Cree Road from Burntwood Road to Fox Bay and Selkirk Avenue to Thompson Drive South.

Overall, the City of Thompson has increased revenue from $26,075,042.80 to $28,091,090.40 for 2015.

Brett O’Meara, owner of McDonald’s in Thompson, had several questions about the budget.

O’Meara questioned where the city stands with bylaw officers, and if they’re bringing in revenue for the city, or dealing with social issues.

Mayor Dennis Fenske spoke about the hope for community safety officers, something the city has been working on for the past year.

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OBITUARIES CALVIN GARWOOD HAYDUK Calvin Garwood Hayduk of Boissevain, Manitoba, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on April 12, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Ada & Harry Hayduk, two brothers, William and Douglas, the mother of children, Margaret Hayduk, and companion, Mildred Dudley.

Calvin is survived by his spouse, Allayne, sons, Danny (Carolyn), and Darcy, daughter, Tammy, step-daughters, Brenda (Dale), Patricia (Chris), step-sons, Trevor (Laura), Geremy (Angela), Michael (Cherie) and grandchildren, Amber, Olivia, Dion, Larissa, nephews Billy, Ricky and Robbie and numerous stepgrandchildren.

Calvin was born June 4, 1937 in Fort William (Thunder Bay) and worked for Midwest Drilling. He moved to Thompson, Manitoba where he married Margaret Hayduk and had 3 children, whom he loved very much. He was then transferred to Inco where he worked underground as a diamond driller and spent his last years of service working in the open pit on the big drills. Once he retired, he moved to Boissevain, Manitoba with his companion, Mildred Dudley, where he enjoyed gardening and travelling.

Some of his enjoyments, earlier in life, were buying old cars and fishing with his children. He also enjoyed watching his children playing hockey and ringette. Later in life his companion passed on and he moved into Westview Lodge where he met his new wife, Allayne. He also enjoyed scooter rides with his wife to the bakery for coffee and their time together. He lived with her for a few years before his health deteriorated and had to move into Evergreen Place, where he spent the remainder of his life before leaving us.

Calvin will be missed by his family and many friends.

A Celebration of Calvin’s life was held on Friday, April 17, 2015, in the Boissevain Cemetery. The Reverend Brian E. Nelmes officiated.

Friends wishing to make a donation can donate to Westview Lodge, 200 Struthers, Boissevain, MB, ROK 0E0 or Evergreen Place, Box 899, Boissevain, MB, R0K 0E0. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.wheatlandfs.com

DAVID STANLEY LOUNSBURY It is with sad and heavy hearts that our family announces the peacefully passing of David Stanley Lounsbury on April 4, 2015 at the Thompson General Hospital.

David was born in Petitcodiac New Brunswick November 10, 1955 to Stanley and Jean Lounsbury, in 1976 David moved to Oxford House to work for a company and then met and married the love of his life Anna, in 1981 David and Anna opened up the Oxford House General Store, in Oxford House Manitoba, he was an exceptional man who always put his family and others first, he was the anchor of our family, always playing jokes on us. David enjoyed his time hunting with his buddies but most of all he enjoyed his time with his family especially his grandchildren.

David was predeceased by his Brother Walter, Mother and father in law Lydia and James Kennedy, brother in law Wilmer Chubb and sister in law Mary Kennedy.

David will be sadly missed by: Parents Stanley and Jean Lounsbury, His Loving wife Anna Lounsbury Children: Glenn (Melissa) Lounsbury, Terry (Shawna) Lounsbury, Joey (Mary) Lounsbury, Walter Lounsbury his grandchildren: Jesse, Jordan, Nathan, Ben, Zakery, Marlee, Adam, Lily, Alexander and Declan. Plus numerous other relatives and family.

Funeral Service took place on Tuesday April 7th 2015 at the Anglican Church, Pastor Lee Pickett did the officiating, and Burial took place in the Thompson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Children’s Hospital as that was David’s choice of charity.

Thank You The Lounsbury Family would like to send a thank you to everyone who sent food, flowers, cards and kind words, during this hard time.

An extended Thank You to the Chief and Council of Oxford House for all the help during this hard time, and to Pastor Lee Pickett and the Burntwood Baptist Church for their continuous love and support throughout Dave’s Illness and during his Final Farewell.

Relay for Life beats $100,000 donation goal

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Several residents of Thompson stepped onto the stage during Relay for Life to shave off all their hair.

OBITUARIES INGALLS, ELEANOR MAY (NEE MONAN) Eleanor Ingalls, born April 9, 1925 formerly of Thompson, Manitoba, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and Duncan, British Columbia. Passed away peacefully at the Village of Tansley Woods, Burlington, Ontario with her daughter by her side on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Carl Ingalls. Loving mother of David John of Brandon, Manitoba, Patricia Anne of Oakville and predeceased by son Turner Michael. Cherished grandmother of Kaelin and Mason Barichello. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Eleanor are asked to please consider a charity of their choice. www.smithsfh.com

WILLIAM (BILL) COOK It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Cook of Prince Albert on April 8, 2015 in Victoria Hospital with his family at his bedside.

William (Bill) Cook was born in Thicket Portage, MB on October 26, 1947 to Henry and Jessie (nee Bittern) Cook. Bill and his second oldest brother Jason were raised on the trapline at Paint Lake.

Bill started working with his father and brother Jason and worked in the mining ¿eld (geology) for Geosearch Consultants (Jim Proudfoot) of Toronto for ¿ve years from 1966 to 1971. Bill also worked for INCO in Thompson Pipe Lake Mining operations as a heavy equipment operator. Bill moved on to Fort McMurray, AB and was employed with Syncrude also as a heavy equipment operator for 30 years. He is a Syncrude retiree.

Bill is now at his new home to be with the Lord, his parents and grandparents in heaven. Bill was predeceased by his father Henry Cook in 2000; his mother Jessie Cook in 1971; his grandparents William Thomas Bittern of Montana, U.S. and Mary Bittern of Thicket Portage; uncles Harry Pronteau, John Cook, John Bittern, Baptiste Bittern, Robert Pronteau; his aunts Leona Pronteau, Sarah Bittern, Edith Cook, Alfred Crait and Annie Crait; his cousins Douglas Crait, Leonard Crait and Virginia Crait.

Bill enjoyed playing baseball, golf, hockey and bingo. He was a Boston Bruins Hockey fan. Bill made many friends during his journey here on Mother Earth – friends he made at work, on his travels, and at events he attended.

Bill leaves to mourn, his wife Geraldine; children William Jr., Jeffrey, Kelly, Andrea, Lorena and Tristan; granddaughters Carla, Kayla, Maddy, Lydia, Laurelye, Kaitlyn, Chelsea, Tressa, Brooklynne; grandsons Dakota and Adrian; great granddaughters Cadence and Jocelyn; brothers Jason Cook (Carol Hodkenson) of Thompson, MB, Brian (Mabel) Cook of Thompson, MB, Marty (Connie) Cook of Holland Michigan, Malcolm Cook of Winnipeg, MB, Eddy Cook (Cheryl Dion) of Edmonton, AB; sisters Yvonne (Greg) Shaw of Thompson, MB, Edna (Wally) Evans of Thicket Portage, MB, Annabelle (Malone) Mountain of Edmonton, AB, Cecille Cook of Winnipeg, MB, Delores Cook (Charlie Evans) of Thicket Portage, MB and Olga Cook of Brandon, MB; nephews Jason Jr. of Vancouver, BC, Peter John of Thompson, MB, Jordan Shaw of Thompson, MB, Richard Cook of Thompson, MB, Alan Cook of Thompson, MB, Vince Cook of Thicket Portage, MB, Stephen Shaw of Thompson, MB, Ken Cook of Edmonton, AB, Tristan Cook, Jeremy Cook, Juneau Cook; nieces Alana Cook of Nelson House, Denise Cook of Winnipeg, MB, Amy Shaw of Brandon, MB, Tanya Evans-Cook of Thicket Portage, MB, Jackie Cook of Thompson, MB, Teagan Cook of Thompson, MB, Bev Mercredi of Thompson, MB, Megan Cook, Adrienne Cook, Joni Cook, Rona Cook, Abby Cook, Hannah Cook, Kayshia Cook and Leslie Cook.

Wake Service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015 through till 9:00 a.m. April 12, 2015 at Muskoday First Nations Hall, Muskoday, SK. Funeral Service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2015 at St. Mark Roman Catholic Church, 589 – 9th Street East, Prince Albert, SK with Reverend Father Tuan Doan of¿ciating.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306922-4729).

Participants tied their sneakers and took to the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) April 17-18 for Relay for Life, a 12-hour walking event, raising money for cancer research. This year honoured Thompson’s 13-year commitment to the event.

For the 2015 relay, there were two honorary survivors who shared their stories. The first was Ron Trainor. “Back in 1998, I had to see an optometrist for a bit of an eye problem and when they looked they found something else.

I ended up with a tumor.

One day it got bigger and 30 days later I was in Vancouver at the university hospital getting radiation.”

Trainor finished by saying he’s thankful he’s here today. “You’d never know I had cancer and I feel so blessed, and I just thank the world for how well I feel. Thank you folks for coming and we have to beat this cancer.”

The other honorary survivor this year was Drake Stillie, a 10-year-old who was diagnosed with cancer at four months old. Stillie went through 17 radiation treatments and surgery in Toronto. “It was a scary surgery and they said I couldn’t do anything but sleep for two weeks. Two days later I was playing catch with my dad. You can’t keep a good man down. When we left Toronto I was cancer-free and I have seen no evidence of disease for almost nine years. People like you make sure people like me can grow strong, healthy and happy. Thank you for raising money, volunteering and walking tonight.”

With the stories of strength and hope also

came good news for Thompson from the Canadian Cancer Society. John Douglas, the strategic advisor for the society, shared three points of progress the society is making with Thompson. “The Canadian Cancer Society is extremely excited to announce that Judy Kolada has agreed to join the Canadian Cancer Society family as your regional representative in Thompson. We’re very pleased by this because we know [Kolada] will be here to listen to you, provide local support and prevention programs and be your voice,” Douglas said.

The second was the need for a similar type of transportation program like Winnipeg has for cancer patients travelling for care. Douglas says this will be Kolada’s first priority as the regional representative.

The final good news for Thompson is a future announcement. “For more than a year the society has been working towards making the expansion of the Thompson cancer care clinic a priority.

Ultimately that is not a decision for us to make, it’s a government decision, but I can tell you this: we’ve had a very long conversation with the government and we have every indication right now that this is now a priority for the government, and I believe in the near future you’ll have an announcement that is very positive for the community.”

The goal for Thompson to raise $100,000 was exceeded. Donna Wilson, chair for the Thompson Relay for Life, says Thompson participants raised more than $116,000 in cash. Although it was less than last year by about $4,000, the 27 teams came together and this money will go towards research for finding a cure.

Congratulations Morgan!!

Sandy Hayes, Manager of Re/Max Thompson presents Morgan Hanson-Oliveira with a cheque for $1000. The RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Bursary is awarded to 16 graduates across Western Canada who have demonstrated exceptional motivation, leadership, and communication skills. The program recognizes the power that education provides. We wish Morgan all the best with her continued eduaction and all her future endeavors!! Way to go!!

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Les Ellsworth is once more Steelworkers president

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Former United Steelworkers Local 6166 president Les Ellsworth is back in his former role after defeating two-term incumbent Murray Nychyporuk, who beat Ellsworth in 2009 and 2012 elections.

Ellsworth was the union president from 2006 to 2009.

Ellsworth says he’s relieved and moved that the membership gave him another shot at leadership in the April 14 vote. “It hasn’t been easy sitting on the sidelines for the last few years and not involved in the leadership,” said Ellsworth. “I have always enjoyed representing the people and look forward to doing it again.”

Nychyporuk says the union would have liked to see a larger turnout, and although the election didn’t go in his favour he’s looking forward to returning to work at Birchtree maintenance.

Les Ellsworth Ellsworth says union members encouraged him to put his name forward.

“Over the last few years, the membership had felt that the current union had lost its focus on leadership visibility, lack of communication, poor interaction with the membership and focus on members’ needs.

After much deliberations at home with encouragement from family, friends and the membership I decided to step forward. In addition, I love the union movement and the opportunity to help improve the lives of not only our mem-

bers lives and their families, but the community at large.”

Nychyporuk believes his team put in a good two terms, and is proud of the work both those executive teams did. “I’m proud of both executives, we went through a lot of huge different issues, and I do believe our executive provided stability for the town, and the opportunity for new northern workers to be workers in the mine.

I’m really proud of that. We went through two tough collective agreements, and there were gains made, and I would like to thank them also.”

For the future, Ellsworth says it’s all about change.

“I am a person of my word, therefore I believe that the role of the president will be to carry out the wishes of the membership in order to bring back a strong union and to represent all of its members. As stated to the members in my second pamphlet, we need to stand

Bootlegger store shut down in parent company’s restructuring process

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson shoppers have one less destination when it comes to purchasing clothes with the recent closure of the Bootlegger store in the City Centre Mall.

Comark Inc. – the company that operates Bootlegger, Ricki’s and cleo stores – obtained an Ontario Superior Court of Justice order granting it protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) March 26 to enable it to restructure its operations.

“For our customers and employees, what is most important is that our Ricki’s, Bootlegger and cleo stores across Canada remain open for business,” said Gerry Bachynski, president and CEO of Comark in a March 26 news release. “As we work through the restructuring process, we will continue to stock the latest mix of exclusive private-label and nationally branded apparel, and all of our popular rewards programs, gift cards, warranties and exchanges will be honoured. We remain committed to providing the same superior service customers have come to expect from us. Comark enters CCAA protection with the full support of its lenders and shareholders.

Together, we are firmly committed to emerging from creditor protection financially stronger, more competitive and well-positioned for the future.”

However, one of the

shoulder to shoulder and take back our rightful place in the workplace. I also look forward to working with all stakeholders in the future to regain our position in the City of Thompson.”

Other executive positions filled in the election include the vice-presidency, which went to Pill Hayden, the inside guard, which was won

by Jim MacIntyre, and the outside guard, captured by Ian Harman. Gord Medwid, previously a trustee, is now the treasurer, and Justin Lefebvre is the guide.

Returning executive members include Sheila Thompson as financial secretary, Warren Luky as recording secretary. Trustees are Tony Colbourne, Richard Sanche and Baltazar Flores.

Ellsworth will be sworn in during the May 20 membership meeting.

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You’re Invited Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Bootlegger store in the City Centre Mall was one of the underperforming outlets shut down by its parent company Comark Inc. which received an order granting it protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act March 26 to enable it to restructure its operations. first acts in the restructuring process was to close underperforming stores in the first 30 days.

“That one [in the City Centre Mall] has closed as a result of the restructuring,” Nick Anstett of Longview Communications told the Thompson Citizen April 16, speaking on behalf of Comark.

Employees of stores that were closing were informed that they were shutting down soon after the creditor protection announcement and the Thompson store gave 30 days notice to City Centre Mall, said mall manager Keith MacDonald.

Bootlegger had been operating in City Centre Mall since 2003.

Comark, established in 1976, had 101 Bootleg-

ger, 155 Ricki’s and 87 cleo stores across Canada before the closures. A prefiling report by Alvarez and Marshall Canada Inc., the company appointed as monitor to assist Comark in restructuring under the CCAA, said that the company’s profi tability had dipped because of declining revenue and the decline of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) dropped from $42.7 million Canadian in the fiscal year that ended in February 2013, to $32.2 million the following fiscal year and $16.7 million in its most recent fiscal year, which ended in February 2015.

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The open houses will be held at the following locations from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Ilford, Laliberty Memorial Centre Wednesday, April 29, 2015 York Landing, George Saunders Memorial School Thursday, April 30, 2015 Tataskweyak (Split Lake) Band Hall

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Letters to the Editor

Hope forum awesome To the Editor: After attending the two-day Hope Forum here in Thompson, I want to congratulate all the hard work done by the Hope committee members and volunteers. The speakers were awesome. Anyone that didn’t have the opportunity to attend missed out on great information and connections.

Looking forward to next year! Three cheers to you all!

Barbara Brass Thompson

In my own words: judgment To the Editor: “Judge, Judging and Judgment.” Any of these words are used constantly throughout our lives. When we do this, this separates us from others, and the world becomes a very small circle in which we live. I believe that judgment thieves us from creating our lives normally. It puts turbulence in our minds and we become separate in passion, love and inspiring other people, family and friends. When judging, we make things become right or wrong mentally, rather than allowing them to be. We can all embrace honesty, compassion and happiness with assurance that our judge is our Higher Power.

Ken Ross Thompson

Editorial

Bad impressions can be hard to shake

Conawapa questions To the Editor: The project was supposed to be scrapped, but wasteful spending on the Conawapa dam project hasn’t stopped. And that NDP government waste is driving up hydroelectricity rates paid by Manitobans.

The NDP owes Manitoba Hydro ratepayers an explanation for ignoring the Public Utilities Board recommendation to stop all spending on Conawapa. That decision is going to result in increases to hydro rates. The Crown power corporation, directed by the NDP, has continued to spend tens of millions of dollars on the failed northern dam project that was described by the PUB last year as having no viable business plan. The PUB recommended in June 2014 the $10.7-billion project be “discontinued immediately and the projects terminated.”

The NDP said last summer it accepted the recommendation to halt work and all spending on Conawapa. Since then, however, Manitoba Hydro has spent about $31 million on what the Crown utility’s latest quarterly financial report describes as “future Conawapa generation.” In total, more than $329 million has been poured into the project – more than half of that for consulting services and interest costs.

Why is the NDP government forcing Hydro to keep wasting so much money on a failed dam, and forcing higher rates onto Manitobans to cover the cost of that waste?

Only the NDP can answer that question. Manitoba Hydro ratepayers across the province deserve an answer, along with the truth from the NDP on whether it really does accept the PUB’s recommendations on scrapping Conawapa.

Ralph Eichler Opposition Critic for Manitoba Hydro Progressive Conservative MLA-Lakeside

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hompson residents can probably sympathize with the plight faced by the citizens of Kankakee, Illinois, which was featured on the radio show This American Life April 10, and has been trying to shake an unwanted reputation that it’s held for more than 15 years.

Kankakee gained a national reputation of the unwanted variety in 1991 when the sixth edition of the Places Rated Almanac, a publication that bills itself as a guide for finding the best places to live in America and Canada, ranked the community 354th out of 354 communities in terms of livability, with its lowest individual ranking of the nine categories the overall ranking was based on being 340th in the arts category.

It might not have been

so bad, but David Letterman featured the city in a top 10 list on his show, and later got in touch with the mayor before then providing the city with the gift of two gazebos, one of which was recently dismantled and repurposed as a rocking chair for the soon-to-retire late night talk show host.

Some of this may sound familiar to people around here.

Thompson has a national reputation as a dangerous place to live, in terms of crime. And this isn’t entirely unfounded.

The reason we rank high in terms of violent crime per capita is because there is a lot of violent crime that occurs, though much of it may be in the form of fistfights or other relatively minor assaults, which may never come to the attention of police in larger communities but

obviously do here.

Of course, the people who live here know this one statistic does not tell the whole story. Unfortunately, those who live elsewhere do not and once a narrative becomes established – in this case, “Thompson is a dangerous place” – the stories that get the most attention are usually the ones that support that narrative and they can take on a viral life of their own. As the saying goes in the news business, “if it bleeds, it leads” – and, like it or not, those are the items that people read and then share in the online world we now inhabit.

It’s important to remember, however, that stories from either end of the spectrum do not negate the others. Negative news items don’t make the positive ones less positive, and the reverse is also true.

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And while it is nice to be blessed with a positive image, what people from outside the community think is not actually all as important as what people within the community know. There isn’t a perfect place without any problems anywhere on this Earth because that’s not the way that people work.

And we’re all guilty of making snap judgments on other people, communities, neighbourhoods and schools based on incomplete information. But just as you wouldn’t trust a movie review from someone who hasn’t seen the movie, who do you trust to tell you what a place is like to live in? The people who do or the ones who make proclamations based on uninterpreted data? It’s not that hard to imagine how the people of Kankakee, Illinois might answer that question.

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Women inThompson being honoured during Women of Distinction Awards

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Eight women in Thompson are being celebrated on April 25 during the Women of Distinction Awards hosted by the YWCA. Over 60 per cent of the YWCAs across Canada participate in this signature fundraising event.

The awards are put into two categories. The first one is the Woman of Distinction Award category. In Thompson six women have been nominated. 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.

Ester Latchman is being recognized for outstanding leadership and efforts in addressing issues within the community. Johanna Petrowski works tirelessly to improve the health and wellness of the students and families of Wapanohk Community School and the community as a whole.

Michelle Smook has been a powerful advocate for women, the LGBTTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer) community and was the leading force behind he

creation of the Pride North of 55 movement in 2014.

The last woman nominated in this category is Norma Leahy. Leahy is a role model in her unwavering commitment to community through her volunteer work with various community organizations.

The second category is the Chantelle Chornoby Memorial Award for young women. This year two young women have been nominated. Brielle Beardy-Linklater due to being a leader in the Youth Aboriginal Council at R.D. Parker Collegiate. She has been a trailblazer in the struggle for LGBTTQ rights in Thompson. The final woman nominated for 2015 is Rebekah Hudson.

Hudson has been nominated due to the amount she volunteers with different organizations in Thompson, as well as her leadership role with the Youth Aboriginal Council.

Nina Cordell, women’s programs coordinator with the YWCA, says it’s encouraging for the women of Thompson to see this. “It’s a good example of how you can contribute. In Thompson a lot of the volunteers are the same people volunteering for the same events, so it’s really a great way to

honour those women who are volunteering.”

Elaine McGregor, executive director, agrees saying a lot of the women don’t believe they’re doing anything special, and this ceremony is a good way to recognize their hard work for the community. “When I was reading through the nomination packages it was just so humbling and inspiring. It’s amazing and incredible how much these women do.”

During the awards all nominees will be recognized, along with the nominators. From there top awards will be handed out at the end of the event.

“We have a points system and we have 10 categories within that system, and their points are allocated based on only the information given in the forms.

That can include support letters as well,” explained Cordell.

Funds raised during this event will go towards to YWCA Women’s Centre.

The centre was opened without funding and this money will go towards purchasing things as well as helping with specialty programming.

Tickets are no longer available for this year’s event.

Multicultural Centre saved for now

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Just last month the Thompson Multicultural Centre was struggling to raise enough money to pay off back taxes, to keep the building. The committee had to raise $6,000 before April 22 to keep the building, and with the help of donations and volunteering at the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) concession, and a portion of those sales going to the centre, the money was able to be raised.

President Peter Aarinola says it feels great to have saved the building. “Working together we have been able to retain the symbol of unity among various multicultural, multireligious, multi-ethnic groups in Thompson. Losing that building might have meant killing the spirit of multiculturalism and the spirit of volunteerism among the aforementioned groups in our dynamic community. We can not lose that.”

Although the building is safe now, the committee now has a new deadline of June 30 to raise more funds to pay off their 2013 property tax. That amount owing is $4,508.

Aarinola says if they don’t make the payment on time penalties will start accruing. 2014 and 2015 property taxes are under review currently, and Aarinola believes the centre will be paying less than before.

“We’ve been trying to solve the problems gradually since there is no source of funding for operating expenses of the centre. However we believe and are confident too that with enthusiasm and high spirit of volunteering among our mem-

bers, we will get there”, noted Aarinola.

The board members of the multicultural centre are asking for the public’s input in how the centre can raise funds, and are asking for donations as well as volunteer hours.

Aarinola also says the board is looking for organizations to hand out grants to help renovate the basement, the floors, as well as the second half of the roof. Aairnola says the basement is a source of revenue for things such as rent.

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Plastic Bag By-Law Since the adoption of the Single-Use Plastic Bags by-law in 2010 we have seen a big reduction in the amount of litter in & around town

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• 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.

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Some of the duties include planning working procedures, operating wood-working tools to fabricate, finish, erect, dismantle, repair and refinish structures and equipment, performing interior finishing, repair and construction of furniture, doors, locks, etc., laying ceramic tiles and various floor coverings, dismantling and erecting various types of roofing and siding, and other related duties as per the job description.

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This program is designed to teach the student the skills to become employed as a welding operator, welder’s helper or an apprentice. This program is heavily oriented towards hands-on experience. The practical portion of the program includes arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, brazing, G.M.A.W., G.T.A.W. and arc-air. The fundamentals of proper tool and equipment usage are also covered.

This three term program is a specialized program designed to assist students in developing the academic, interpersonal, fitness, and specialized skills required for the application process in a number of careers in the Justice area. We promote positive communication, integrity, and teamwork. UCN can provide a strong foundation for students to apply for rewarding careers in RCMP, City Police Forces, First Nations Policing, correctional institutions, security positions, restorative justice programs, and sheriff ’s department.

For specific information about the program, the program contact may be reached at (204) 677-6474 or toll-free at 1-866-677-6450 ext. 6474.

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Thompson holds regional science fair

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Burntwood Elementary School was a busy place on April 18, as students from Thompson, Flin Flon and The Pas were being judged during the regional science fair. Mervat Yehia, the regional coordinator for the Northern Manitoba science fair, says they saw fewer projects than normal. A hundred-andtwo students took part with 28 projects from Thompson, 27 from Flin Flon and The Pas had three projects.

Lala Nizamani, a Grade 8 student from Thompson, did her project on pH and the human body.

“So my purpose was to find out how we can monitor and regular the acidity and alkaline of the human body solutions which is the blood, urine, and saliva,” explained Nizamani, who concluded people should eat more fruits and vegetables and stay away from acidic foods.

Mackenna Brown, also from Thompson, test-

ed which type of water has the fewest impurities. The waters tested were bottled water, river water, Paint Lake well water, Paint Lake water, Winnipeg tap water, and Thompson tap water.

“The results showed me that Thompson tap water contains the fewest impurities, it has the best chemical balance and the fewest bacteria colonies.

Paint Lake water has the worst chemical balance and bottled water contains the most bacterial colonies.” Brown went on to say her results were not what her had expected. “It was shocking. I thought bottled water would contain the fewest impurities and lake water would contain the most impurities.”

Both Thompson students were extremely close to making nationals, which are being held in Fredericton this May, but Yehia says for next year the students need to work on their presentation and originality of the projects to make it all the way to the top.

Three students did clinch a spot in the national competition, and one was Chloe Reitlo, from Flin Flon.

Yehia says Reitlo showed originality and passion. The Grade 7 student did an expansion of her project from 2014. “Last year I did one on just plain water, and I wanted to expand on that, and I wanted to know if you can actually drink wastewater. People always say you can drink wastewater, and some places do drink wastewater, so I wanted to know if that was true or not with Flin Flon’s wastewater.”

Reitlo took three samples of water, one from Cliff Lake, one from the wastewater treatment plant, and the last being tap water. After the samples were taken, the water was then treated, and Reitlo then looked at the Manitoba regulations of drinking water.

“For me treating it, I took polyaluminum chloride, and that is a coagulant. The coagu-

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Chloe Reitlo, a Grade 7 student from Flin Flon, secured one of three spots to the science fair nationals during the regional science fair April 18 in Thompson. lant takes the bad particles in the water and it takes the attraction between the particles and it makes them clump together so they can be filtered out,” explained Reitlo. In conclusion, the Grade 7 student found out that treated wastew-

ater is drinkable.

All three students say they enjoyed the day since the students had the chance to meet new friends, and learn from the other projects, and from the judges and how they could improve for next year. Reitlo, Brown,

and Nizamani all say they plan to take part in the 2016 science fair.

Yehia hopes 2016 brings in more participation from high school students, since making it to nationals could mean scholarships, and university entry.

Second year of wolf perception study to be completed this summer

Bonnie Bishop

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Memorial University (MUN) graduate student Bonnie Bishop will be back in Thompson this summer to complete the second phase of her two-year research study gauging Thompsonites’ attitudes towards wolves and the idea of the city becoming the wolf capital of the world.

Her focus this summer will be on surveying aboriginal and youth respondents, who were underrepresented among respondents to the 2014 survey, which saw 502 questionnaires with 101 questions regarding wolves and related topics distributed and 389 returned, a 77 per cent response rate and a large enough sample to make the results statistically significant.

The 2014 survey found that 65 per cent of respondents like or strongly like wolves and that more than 70 per cent like or

strongly like the wolf statues in Thompson. Eightyfour per cent of respondents said they’d seen a wolf in the wild and over 83 per cent of respondents said they do not fear wolves. On the topic of whether they wanted Thompson to be the wolf capital of the world, just over 53 per cent of people say they would be proud to live in a city that was called the wolf capital of the world, while 10.9 percent say they would not be proud. In addition, 68.6 percent of respondents said becoming the wolf capital of the world would benefit Thompson, while only 8.9 percent disagreed.

With regard to the question of whether they wanted a wolf exhibit in the city, just under 69 per cent of survey respondents said they would visit a wolf exhibit, with only 13.3 percent saying they would not.

The survey also asked respondents which of four groups they would believe the most when information about wolves was provided. Manitoba Conservation came in first place with 38.4 percent believing everything they say and 43.9 per cent saying they believe most. Then it was Parks Canada with 40.1 per cent saying they believe most, and 35.4 per cent of people saying they believe everything. Thirtytwo-and-a-half per cent of people believe most

of what Spirit Way says, and 16.1 percent believe everything. The previous Thompson city council came in last place with 8.7 believing most of what the council said, and only 5.2 percent of people believing everything.

of the respondents last year were between the ages of 19 and 25, while the 2011 census results showed that nine per cent of Thompson residents were members of that age group. Bishop said the discrepancy could have

include the distribution of a questionnaire to high school students, pending final ethics approval, as well as interviewing visitors to Thompson at the airport, train station and the Boreal Discovery Centre.

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Fourteen per cent of the respondents in 2014 identified as aboriginal, significantly lower than the 35 per cent of Thompson residents who identified as aboriginal in the 2011 census. Only two per cent

been the result of using the telephone directory to randomly select survey recipients, since young adults are less likely to have landlines and be listed in the phone book.

This year’s work will

The board of Spirit Way Inc., one of the supporters of Bishop’s study, were encouraged by last year’s results, Spirit Way president Marion Morberg said in a new release.

“The strong survey re-

sults from the general public support our efforts to continue to become the Wolf Capital of the World,” she said. “We hope the 30 per cent who are neutral will become supporters as they see the economic and positive benefits for the region, and that we are promoting and protecting wolves, which is not common in North America.”

Full survey results can be obtained by contacting Spirit Way at thompsonspirit way@gmail.com and residents with questions or comments can contact Bishop at thompsonwolfsurvey@gmail.com or by visiting her MUN Thompson Wolf Research Facebook page.

The plan is for Bishop to present her research results at the Wildlife Society Conference in Winnipeg in October, which will include Spirit Way in partnership with Travel Manitoba as one of its sponsors.

The 2014 portion of Bishop’s research study was funded and supported by MUN, Calm Air, the Meridian Hotel, Parks Canada, Linda Markus, Partner4Growth/Province of Manitoba, the provincial government’s Tourism Secretariat and Travel Manitoba, with letters of support from the City of Thompson, Wabowden and Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Spirit Way is seeking other funders and partners to support the 2015 research.

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HOPE Forum brings in more than 100 participants

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The sixth-annual HOPE forum took place on April 15-16 and was deemed a great success by chairperson Jennifer Whalen.

During the first day of the forum, participants had the chance to have a pancake breakfast with Theo Fleury.

Fleury also was the keynote speaker, and spoke about his story.

“The HOPE Forum in general was well-attended this year, likely due to building on our past successes with HOPE Forum 1 to 5 but perhaps, also, because we had Theo Fleury who was so well -known and generated interest in our event for the public.

Notably, this year, there was a visible increase in the amount of youth that participated. It was noticed how attentive and engaged everyone was for Theo’s presentation. That coupled with the positive comments that have come back to us, meant that having him was meaningful for people”, Whalen explained.

During the second day of the forum, the adults and the youth separated.

The adults listened to Ron

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Students Offering Support member Kiana Penton gets her copy of Theo Fleury’s book signed during the 2015 HOPE forum.

Buchanan, a HOPE North committee member, speak about his story, and his road to recovery at the Mamow-we-tak Friendship Centre.

Kevin Lamoureux also spoke about reducing stigma and promoting resiliency and reducing the risk of suicide.

The youth gathered at the Thompson Regional Community Centre and took part in the first-ever anti-stigma youth summit.

The day was in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, who helped fund the event.

The youth listened to three speakers – R.D. Parker Collegiate student, and Students Offering Support (S.O.S) member Glenn Shatford, Thompson Citizen’s Molly Gibson Kirby and junior chief of Opaskwayak Cree Nation Jeremy Sinclair – speak about their stories surrounding mental health.

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Adults and youth then both took part in breakout groups, which focused on finding ways to create a community of inclusion and hope for all. Whalen says the HOPE forum is held for many reasons, but two of the most important are to instill hope and to work towards reducing the stigma that surrounds mental health and illness.

The committee is now eagerly anticipating the seventh HOPE forum in 2016.

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Trojans trophies Jets fans pumped

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RDPC coaches Chris Victor (left) and Sara Gillis (right) coached RDPC players Finleigh Tucker-Titanich and Justice Jackson and their teammates from various other schools to a 68-61 victory in the A/AA/AAA girls graduating all-star game in Winnipeg April 18.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

RDPC’s Adrianna Proulx, top, was named Basketball Manitoba’s AAA female player of the year April 18, while teammate Caitlin Fennell (middle) was named to the second A/AA/AAA female all-star team and Sara Gillis (bottom) was named AAA girls’ coach of the year.

Photos by Dolores Proulx

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s provincial champion varsity girls’ basketball team brought home plenty of hardware from Basketball Manitoba’s awards in Winnipeg April 18, including the AAA girls’ athlete and coach of the year awards.

Grade 11 player Adrianna Proulx was named the AAA female athlete of the year for her role in leading the Trojans to a provincial title.

“Adrianna’s an exceptionally well-rounded basketball athlete,” her coach Sara Gillis said prior to presenting her star player the award. “She is the whole package and the type of player every coach dreams of coaching. The bonus for our team is that she’s only in Grade 11 and it is inevitable that she will up her game for Grade 12.”

Gillis was also on the receiving end of an award, being named the AAA girls’ coach of the year. Earlier in the day, she and her fellow Trojans coach Chris Victor coached RDPC players Finleigh Tucker-Titanich and Justice Jackson and their teammates from various other schools to a 68-61 victory in the A/ AA/AAA girls graduating all-star game.

Proulx’s teammate and fellow Grade 11 student Caitlin Fennell was recognized for her strong season as well, being named to the girls’ A/AA/AAA second all-star team.

Charlene Dysart and her two children were extremely pleased when the Winnipeg Jets clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. “It was really intense watching the games before the playoffs. We were all hoping they’d make it, but it was just so close.” Zerick, Dysart’s seven-year-old son, says he’s looking forward to watching more games.

Although the Winnipeg Jets lost the first two of their playoff games against the Anaheim Ducks, Dysart says with the help of the Winnipeg crowds she believed the third game would be in their favour.

Paul Andersen, another Winnipeg Jets superfan, says he’s been supporting the Jets since day one, and when they left he was crushed. Andersen says he supports the Jets because they’re a local team.

His support goes further than watching every single game; Andersen collects two of every single Jets merchandise he can find, making his home a Winnipeg Jets shrine.

The Dysart family watches all Jets games in their family living room. “Our son Zerick wears his Jets jersey every time they play.

He makes posters and holds them up while he watches, he yells ‘true north’ during the national anthem and is so sad when they lose. Our 19-month-old daughter is a hockey fan, too. She watch-

Thompson Citizen photos by Molly Gibson Kirby Top: The Dysart family prepares for their very own Thompson white-out, while they cheer for the Winnipeg Jets, who’ve made it into the playoffs. Bottom: Paul Andersen, a Winnipeg Jets superfan, stands in front of some of his Jets collectibles. es the games and cheers by saying ‘hockey go go go,’” says Dysart. The family screams and jumps up and down when their favourite team does win.

Andersen says he celebrates the games and watches them with friends, or at a restaurant, as well as recording all games for playing back later.

With the Jets being in

the playoffs, knowing what they have to do to win the Cup is key. “They need to score lots of goals, win 16 games, and stop getting penalties,” explained the young Dysart.

Andersen agreed saying the Jets will need to be good on offence and defence to make Manitoba hockey history by bringing home the Cup.

Tumblers successful at provincials

BY KATIE STEWART AND DAWN LUNDRIGAN THOMPSON TUMBLERS COACHES SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

Five gymnastics from the Thompson Tumblers Gymnastics Club travelled to Morden on April 9 to compete in the Edmund Financial Provincial Championships.

Nadia Wilson and Carissa Kennedy competed in the intermediate level. Nadia sprung her way to the podium with a second-place win on vault, as well as placing seventh on bars, seventh on floor and sixth on beam. She placed an impressive fourth all-around for her age category at her very first provincial championship.

Carissa Kennedy, also competing at her first provincials, placed seventh on vault,

Front row, left to right: Morgan Johnson, Nadia Wilson and Kennedy Courvoisier.

Back row, left to right: coach Katie Stewart, Carissa Kennedy, Shailey Toporowsky and coach Dawn Lundrigan.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dawn Lundrigan

sixth on bars, fourth on beam and fifth on floor. She proudly placed sixth all-around in her age category. Well done, girls.

Competing in the advanced category were Morgan Johnson and Kennedy Courvoisier for age 10 and Shailey Toporowsky for age 13. Once again the advanced gymnasts were victorious on vault, Shailey and Kennedy both receiving gold and Morgan right behind them taking silver.

Kennedy also tumbled her way to third on floor, fifth on bars and 12th on beam. She placed sixth all-around. Morgan placed eighth on bars, 11th on beam and sixth on floor with an eighth all-around. Shailey swung her way to first place on bars, scoring an impressive 9.2 out of 10, fourth on beam and fourth on floor. She finished on the podium with a third place all-around.

This was all three advanced gymnasts’ first year competing at this level and they should be very proud of their results.

A huge thank you goes out to all the gymnasts, coaches, board members and parents for their hard work and dedication throughout the season as well as Vale and Quality Inn & Suites for their continued support of our club.

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Athletes thank coaches for successful basketball season

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The senior girls and boys basketball teams are being honoured this month at R.D Parker Colligate, and two students have picked up the athlete of the month recognition.

Justice Jackson, who is in Grade 12, has been playing with the girls’ basketball team for four years now. Jackson says she believes her coaches picked her because of her dedication.

“Definitely leadership skills and trying to help people out, and staying positive. I got an all-star award at provincials, that might have helped.”

Tyler Thompson, who’s been playing with the boys’ team also for the

past four years, says he’s not sure why his coaches picked him, but it was probably because he always tries his hardest during practice and games.

The senior girls made it all the way to provincials and won the championship game in March. Jackson says it still feels surreal, and the reason they won is because of their teamwork. “The girls did really well. I feel like we played really well as a team and came together.

We practised and went to different tournaments, which really helped us a lot.”

Although the senior boys didn’t make it to provincials, Thompson says they played really well in zones.

“We did good in zones and tried and played our hardest there. We played Flin Flon and The Pas. There were two very competitive games. They were pretty close, against Flin Flon, but we lost by one.”

Thompson says the team started off a bit rocky, but after a talk with their coach, the athletes’ views on how they played the game changed, which ended up helping the team come together better.

Both R.D Parker students say basketball is about winning and trying your hardest, but also about learning different skills too. “It’s a good opportunity to make friends and get out there.

It’s about teamwork and communication, too. I

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Justice Jackson, left, and Tyler Thompson have been named athletes of the month for R.D Parker Collegiate for the month of March. Both students play senior basketball. feel like I learnt a lot of lifelong skills from playing with my team”, noted

Three doubles and two singles titles forTrojans in badminton inThe Pas

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate badminton team members returned from the Spartan Invitational badminton tournament at Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) in The Pas April 10-11 with junior varsity boys’ and girls’ singles titles, as well as the junior boys’ doubles, junior mixed doubles and senior mixed doubles titles as well.

Daksh Vyas came home with multiple titles, winning the junior boys’ sin-

gles event and teaming up with Sheraz Butt to finish first in the junior boys’ doubles event as well.

Butt was also a two-time winner, as he also won the junior mixed doubles title with partner Kennedy Murray.

Kali Cummings took the junior girls’ singles title, while Savannah Szocs and Noman Khawar were the senior mixed doubles champions.

Vyas took his singles title by defeating Jayden Laliberte of Flin Flon’s Hapnot Collegiate Institute

in the final after beating his doubles partner Butt in the semifinal round.

Vyas and Butt knocked off Mitchell Katcher and Nic LeClerc of MBCI in the junior boys’ doubles final.

Katcher and LeClerc beat Jashan Sandhu and Jack Kennedy of RDPC in the opening round.

Cummings beat doubles partner Blair Bodie in the first round of the junior girls singles event before winning the title against Maddy Lies of Hapnot in the final.

Murray and Butt de-

Thompsonite top defenceman in B.C. university hockey league

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson native and former Norman Northstar standout Dylan Hykawy excelled in his first year of university hockey with the University of Victoria Vikes, earning an all-star nod and recognition as his league’s top defencemen.

Hykawy led all blueliners in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) with 10 goals and was third in points among defencemen.

He was the only defender in the league to record a hat trick this season – a feat he accomplished against Simon Fraser university in a 6-4 Vikes win Nov. 22 – and his contributions helped the team climb from fifth in the standings the previous year to third this season. Hykawy was one of two UVic players to win individual awards,

Dylan Hykawy which are awarded based on a vote of BCIHL coaches, as his teammate Luciano Summerville was named most sportsmanlike player after receiving just three minor penalties in 22 games.

UVic also had two players named to the BCIHL first all-star team – Hy-

kawy and forward Shawn Mueller.

Hykawy joined the Vikes after a three-year career in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, where he racked up 62 points (15G, 47A) and 217 penalty minutes in 155 games with the OCN Blizzard and the Swan Valley Stampeders.

feated Hapnot’s Laliberte and Lies in the junior mixed doubles final.

Szocs and Khawar beat a pair from Swan Valley Regional Secondary School to win the senior mixed doubles.

Jackson. Jackson and Thompson also thanked their coaches for their

hard work, and dedication to their teams this season.

Skate Thompson AGM is on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 in the Mary Fenske Boardroom, TRCC All positions are up for nomination.

For more information contact us at thompsonskate@gmail.com

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This program is designed to give students broadbased training in the heavy duty mechanic field.

The training provided emphasizes sound theoretical training to meet the challenges presented by the increasingly more complex designs found in today’s on- and off-road trucks, as well as construction and forestry equipment. Fundamental skills of the trade are reinforced through exposure to practical applications.

For specific information about the program, the program contact may be reached at (204) 627-8415 or toll-free at 1-866-627-8500 ext. 8415.

OWN YOUR FUTURE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH

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People

Norman AAA Northstars Annual General Meeting May 5, 2015 7:30 pm Mystery Lake Hotel

Citizens honoured at city council

ADVERTISEMENT MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 188 Westwood Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2322475/3 will be sold at auction on Tuesday, the 12th day of May, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at 55 Selkirk Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a 2 storey dwelling house with a living area of approximately 1,324 square feet, more or less, with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, a detached double garage, fully developed basement, and that the land has a frontage of approximately 70 feet, more or less.

REALTY TAXES: The realty taxes with respect to the said land will be paid in full to December 31, 2013 with the exception of any accruing outstanding water accounts as added or may be added to the tax roll.

Thompson Citizen photos by Molly Gibson Kirby Above: Nick Di Virgilio received a certificate of appreciation from the City of Thompson April 13 in recognition of his community involvement as well as winning the third-highest international award during a Lions Club convention earlier this year. Below, Quality Inn & Suites general manager Donna Wilson and her staff were honoured with a certificate of appreciation for their involvement in various community events, as well as recently winning two awards for their hotel.

PRIOR CHARGES: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 36723N/3, 37077N/3 TERMS: Twenty percent of the purchase price in cash or certified cheque and the balance according to auction sale conditions.

The building and land are to be sold subject to a RESERVE BID to be announced prior to the sale.

Further information or a copy of the Auction Sale Conditions may be obtained from: Chris Bowler D’Arcy & Deacon LLP Barristers and Solicitors 2200 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X7 Telephone No. 204-282-9671

ADVERTISEMENT MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 23 Partridge Crescent, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2308805/3 will be sold at auction on Tuesday, the 12th day of May, 2015, at 11:15 a.m. at 55 Selkirk Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a bi-level dwelling house with a living area of approximately 1,093 square feet, more or less, with 4 bedrooms and two four piece bathrooms and a detached double garage.

The property features a fully finished basement and is heated by electric baseboard heaters.

REALTY TAXES: The realty taxes with respect to the said land will be paid in full to December 31, 2014 with the exception of any accruing outstanding water accounts as added or may be added to the tax roll.

PRIOR CHARGES: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 36723N/3, 37077N/3, 40497N/3 and 1162420/3 TERMS: Twenty percent of the purchase price in cash or certified cheque and the balance according to auction sale conditions.

The building and land are to be sold subject to a RESERVE BID to be announced prior to the sale.

Further information or a copy of the Auction Sale Conditions may be obtained from: Chris Bowler D’Arcy & Deacon LLP Barristers and Solicitors 2200 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X7 Telephone No. 204-282-9671

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.

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603 • TENDERS NOTICE OF TENDER

CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 112 • CHURCH SERVICES LIVING WATER CHURCH 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

201 • SERVICES STRUGGLING WITH DEBT? LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION

414 • MOVING SALE MOVING SALE Saturday, April 25, 9 am -12 pm. Great items at great prices.

Table tennis table, large screen TV monitor, lawnmower, BBQ, doll house, patio furniture and lots more. 56 Hillside Crescent. 16-1-nb

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 503 • MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT TRAILER FOR RENT 3 bedrooms. $1200 plus utilities. Call 204-679-1412. 16-1-d

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

507 • PROPERTY FOR SALE USA FARM AND RANCHES Own a prime 20 acre parcel in booming Texas now only $395 per acre, $99 per month, free brochure available. call 1-800-8756568. 16-1-d

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

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD.

NOTICE OF TENDER

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

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

TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON April 22, 2015

TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON April 22, 2015

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

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

on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: MAY 4, 2015 C.O. X05933 Dragging Provincial Roads PR 391 and PR 620

on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: MAY 6, 2015 C.O. X05935 Loading, Hauling, and Depositing Traffic Gravel on PR391 & Nelson House Access Road

The work involves dragging Provincial Roads PR 391 and PR 620, for a total distance of 41 kilometers, for a one year term during the Department’s 2015 summer season.

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 work involves loading from stockpiles, hauling and depositing traffic gravel on PR 391 and Nelson House Access 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.

NOTICE OF TENDER

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

TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON April 22, 2015 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 on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: MAY 8, 2015 C.O. X05937 Loading, Hauling, and Depositing Traffic Gravel on PR280 The work involves loading from stockpiles, hauling and depositing traffic gravel on PR 280 from km 0 to km 105 and the Split Lake Access 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.

MANITOBA HOUSING Caretaker Services Manitoba Housing is seeking Caretaker Services for a 2 year term at the following location: Churchill Manitoba – 4 Apartment Buildings 109 Kelsey, 123 Kelsey, 17A Bernier and 33 Bernier Documents can be picked up at the Manitoba Housing Office in Churchill at 32 Hudson Square.

Deadline for Quote submission is April 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm For additional information please contact: Jannelle Hunter 204-675-8838 or jannelle.hunter@gov.mb.ca 32 Hudson Square Churchill MB

Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb ACCOUNTING SERVICES several years extensive experience in accounting and finance. Will provide accounting services to small and medium sized businesses: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial statements. Contact at 204-677-2830 or 204-679-7598.

16-2-d DON’S ROOFING AND EXTERIORS re roofs, soffit facia, eavestrough, siding.

20 years in roofing. Thompson and surrounding areas. Free estimates, fully insured. Call 204-679-6503. 16-GCD21-d

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 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

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

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Classification: Administrative Assistant 2 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-023 Closing Date: April 24, 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.

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the city has funding to hire four as well. These officers would have the authority to enforce certain bylaws. O’Meara congratulated the council on this progress. “That’s really encouraging. I also noticed that the revenue for bylaw enforcement is quite low given the size of our municipality, and I think that needs to be increased. This can be through education through bylaw officers.

When I look at handicap parking infractions, when I look at seat belt infractions, and those are police-related, but there’s a lot bylaw infractions that are happening, that I think could increase revenue for the town, and help clean the town up.”

The second question was about legal counsel within the city of Thompson.

O’Meara asked council if they set enough aside for legal, which was $104,896, when last year the city spent $178,683.05, and if the city would consider having an in-house lawyer.

Fenske says they are considering it. “We’ve tasked our human resources committee to look at other communities of like size to look at that action. To look at what the cost would be, compared to what we’re paying for legal fees, and having an in-house lawyer.

But we have to understand, even if we had a lawyer on staff there would still be individual cases that would be outside that person’s expertise and we still would need outside legal counsel.” Coun. Judy Kolada agreed, saying she’d like the city to have a second look at legal, and a legal adviser in-house would be beneficial.

The final question O’Meara had was about the water treatment plant.

“I was curious where in this budget was an allocation for this, for the city to fund it. That would include staffing, and upkeep and maintenance.” Fenske replied saying there are no funds allocated during this budget, and there will be no

operating costs for 2015, as Vale will continue to operate it. On April 27, a letter of intent will be brought to council to discuss the facility.

Keith MacDonald, president of the Chamber of Commerce, asked a question regarding the accommodation tax, and if the bylaw could be revisited. For 2015 the accommodation tax the City of Thompson has budgeted $500,000 in revenue from the tax, which 60 per cent will go to infrastructure, 20 per cent to public safety, and 20 per cent to affordable housing. “This council through the discussions of the 2015 budget agreed to leave it at this, but we mandated ourselves to revisit this during the 2016 budget deliberations. One potential thing is to fund economic development and the potential of funding tourism through the tax,” stated Fenske.

Les Ellsworth, newly elected president of United Steelworkers Local 6166, spoke about the budget.

“Eventually we have to look where we can cut on the inside. This is a business; we call it the City of Thompson. Sometimes we have to sharpen our pencils on the inside before we go to the taxpayers. I tell you, I feel like we’re paying enough taxes, and I don’t appreciate paying more.”

Ellsworth continued by questioning Fenske about what he is getting himself into with the water treatment plant. “You talked about a letter of intent, I’ve signed many, be careful what you’re signing. I know you work for Vale, I also know you as a project manager, be careful you’re not in a conflict of interest when you’re acting as the mayor, and if you are you need to remove yourself. I don’t mean to insult you, and that will go well for you, not against you.”

The second and third reading of this budget is expected to take place during the April 27 regular meeting of council.

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

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

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

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.

Please apply in person with resume and cover letter.

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.

BUILDING SERVICE WORKER Classification: Building Service Worker 1 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-026 Closing Date: May 1, 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.

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.

CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: August 17, 2015 to June 17, 2016 Thompson, MB Competition No. 15-027 Closing Date: May 15, 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.

Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect Thompson 10-50 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M7

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The Office Manager is responsible for the performance of a variety of duties in support of the administrative and accounting services required for the branch office. Specific duties include production accounting, payroll; employee documentation and maintenance; managing the sales and accounting cycle; customer liaisons as well as supporting the Plant manager, production leaders and the Corporate Office.

This position requires extremely good judgement and decision-making. A high-degree of flexibility and excellent customer service skills are required for this role in a small, yet dynamic wood-manufacturing office environment.

Interested individuals should be positive and self-directed, possess at least four years of experience working in an office environment with at least 1.5 years of experience processing payroll. Other requirements are good Microsoft office skills and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

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OPERATIONS MANAGER The Royal Canadian Legion is now looking for a Operations Manager who will be responsible for data entry, accounts payable, payroll, managing HR, helping and creating organizational and program budgets in collaboration with the Executive, and other misc. tasks. This position’s primary responsibility is to ensure organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the Legion’s ¿nancial functions.

A job description can be picked up at Royal Canadian Legion Monday – Friday 8am – 12pm or at the bar from Rhonda until 5pm Monday - Thursday Your resume addressed to the attention of the hiring Committee/ President can be dropped off at the Royal Canadian Legion, 244 Elizabeth Drive or faxed to (204) 677-1652.

We thank everyone, in advance, for your interest but only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

We offer a full range of beneďŹ ts and a positive team environment. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume in conďŹ dence to: McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Attn: Store Manager – Dave Krobel 44 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Fax: (204) 778-8640 Email: dkrobel@mcmunnandyates.com We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

The Continuing Care Program supports clients to remain as independent as possible, while working together with the family, to support the persons day to day care needs. This service does not replace family but works in collaboration with the client’s support system to manage their ADL’s in their home environment.

The skills of the HCA are used where the client’s situation is stable and predictable and the HCA has been trained in the skills required to perform the tasks. Specifically, the HCA is responsible to assist the frail and/or physically disabled individual through the provision of personal care and home support services. The HCA may be assigned more complex personal care when he/she has been trained in the specific procedure.

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Part-Time .8 Youth Care Practitioner– LIFE Transition Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2372.04.15 Macdonald Youth Services requires a .8 Youth Care Practitioner for the Learning Independence Fosters Empowerment (LIFE) Program within the Kisewatisiwin Services in Northern Manitoba working with high-needs adolescents with multiple treatment issues in a residential setting. The LIFE program assists adolescents transitioning into an independent living environment within the community.

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

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

Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon April. 30, 2015.

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

Steps to Success Adult Literacy and Essential Skills Instructor Are you interested in a full-time position delivering Adult Education in Thompson? Are you a resourceful, exible & innovative person who is passionate about making a difference for learners?

JOB DUTIES • Teach Workplace Essential Skills and Adult Literacy. • Support the goals and objectives of the program including development and assessment of learning materials. • Develop and implement a learning program for individual and group learners that is appropriate for their interests, level of ability and goals. • Maintain daily records. • Work in collaboration with other agencies to ensure a smooth enrollment and transition of clients. • Have an understanding of current principles of good practice in adult literacy instruction. • Develop and adapt materials for instructional use. • Create daily lesson plans for individuals and group instruction as required. • Assist learners in keeping a record of learning achievements. • Provide on-going evaluation to the learner that helps direct learners towards their goals.

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor of Education/other education and experience may be considered. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with Microsoft OfďŹ ce Suite. • Experience working with adult learners an asset. • Willingness to obtain other certiďŹ cation as required.

Apply by rĂŠsumĂŠ by April 30, 2015 to: Cat Cogle c/o Steps to Success, YWCA of Thompson 39 Nickel Road, Thompson, MB, R8N 0Y5 Fax 204-778-5308, or Email: essentialskillywca@mts.net

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News www.thompsoncitizen.net

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY

MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Dylan Roberts, a Grade 11 student in Thompson, travelled to Red River College April 9 to take part in Skills Manitoba.

The competition sees students take part in different challenges designed to test the different skills required in trades. “I took apart a motor and I worked on it, and put it back together and then came in second,” explained Roberts.

This is the second year in a row Roberts has come out of the competition with a medal for second place. Next year, he’s hoping to secure first place and make his way to nationals.

The 17-year-old plans to have a career in the trades. “I’d like to get my ticket in small motors, and then go back to school and get heavy duty.”

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R.D Parker Collegiate student places second in Skills Manitoba Dylan Roberts, a Grade 11 student at R.D Parker Collegiate, placed second during the Skills Manitoba competition earlier this month.

Thompson Citizen photo

by Molly Gibson Kirby