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The art of tipping Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Ben Sewell Instructor Paul Whissel teaches a student from Wapanohk Community School the proper breathing technique for a kayak tip as part of the afterschool Lighthouse program. See story on Page 5.

Community safety officer program to start in June

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY

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The community safety officer pilot program is set and ready to start. This project, which is the first of its kind in the province, required an amendment to the Police Services Act, and eight officers will now be hired in Thompson.

James Allum, minister of justice, travelled to Thompson on April 27 to make the announcement. “While there is a law enforcement provision to the community safety officer program, they’re primarily about crime prevention strategies and intervention strategies connecting folks in need with social services agencies so they get the help and treatment, the support and resources they need.”

The officers will be hired in Thompson, but will have constant contact with the provincial government about status of the program, as well as social service agencies around the city.

Mayor Dennis Fenske has been a key person in making this program possible in Thompson, and has been working in the background on this issue for the past five years. “It’s taken a great team, some time, and a lot of players that have been involved from the province, the city, and partners in the community, so it’s an accomplishment by all. I want to recognize former mayor Tim Johnston and his leadership, and the previous council, and minister [Andrew] Swan as his role of previous minister of justice.”

The new officers will work with local enforcement to implement different crime prevention strategies, enforce the Liquor and Gaming Control Act, the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act, the Child and Family Services Act, the Mental Health Act, and the Highway Traffic Act. Asst. Commissioner Kevin Brosseau, com-

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby City of Thompson councillors stand with the provincial government officials during a press conference on April 27, where it was announced that Thompson will be the first city to hire community safety officers in the province. manding officer of the RCMP in Manitoba, said it’s about helping the most vulnerable when they need the help. Brosseau noted he was a doubter at first, but that quickly changed with the can-do attitude he noticed Thompson residents have. “There were 50 reasons why this could not work, but we always focused on the one reason why it could. The one reason why it could happen was in fact the people of Thompson care about their community, and they want their community to be the type of place where you can walk, be safe, and enjoy it as you should.”

The Manitoba government will help fund the first two years of the program with the City of Thompson, which will cost $600,000 per year.

After the two years are up, discussions will be

held about how the program performed, and what needs to be changed before the rest of the province hires their own community safety officers.

Steve Ashton, MLA for Thompson, said although there were many tough discussions about the program, this is a success story for Thompson. “We used to call ourselves the model mining community, I think our interest increasingly is to be the model community.

That means intervening, providing help to the most vulnerable, and it means making sure our citizens are safe and feel safe at any time, anywhere in our community.”

Community safety officers will be hired in May, and workers will start patrolling by June 15.

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OBITUARIES STEPHEN JOSEPH WALSH 1942 - 2015

Peacefully on April 20, 2015 in Kamloops B.C. Stephen passed at the age of 72. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughters Wendy, Tammy and son Stephen Jr., his grandchildren Shane, Mistie and great- grandchild Aiden, his sisters Genevieve, Mary, Anna, Nellie, Betty and brother John.

Steve was predeceased by his wife Lorna Hennings in 1995 and second wife Jan Tompkins in 2014.

Steve, Lorna and children resided in Thompson from the early 1960s until 1976, when they then moved to Fort MacMurray, AB. In 2002 he retired to Kamloops, B.C. On April 25th, a celebration of his life took place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Kamloops, B.C. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Steve’s memory to the Diabetic, Kidney or Heart and Stroke Foundations of Canada.

IN MEMORY Kim Matechuk April 2010

I aam m aalways lways w with ithh yyou ou You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears But be thankful we had so many good years.

I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I travelled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away for life goes on, And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me I will be near, And if you listen to your heart, You’ll hear all my love around you soft and clear.

And when you come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home”.

Four Women of Distinction

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Women in Thompson were recognized for their dedication and hard work within the community of Thompson on April 25, during the YWCA’s Women of Distinction awards. During the gala all eight nominees were brought to the stage to receive a certificate and at the end of the night, four women were named award winners.

The first 2015 winner was Johanna Petrowski, who was born and raised in Thompson. Patrowski began her teaching career as an educational assistant than moved to the community connector position at Wapanohk Community School. Petrowski runs the free breakfast program at Wapanohk as well as an annual Christmas feast. She also has a hope for community gardens, and sees the importance of healthy meals for all.

Petrowski thanked her friends, colleagues, husband and sister, who were all in attendance, and said it was with the help of others that she was able to receive this award. “This is such a great honour. Wow, I just can’t believe it. I want to thank the organizers and committee members for not just the hard work, but allowing opportunity to show appreciation to the hardworking, community-minded women, and dedicated women of the north. This award wasn’t

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby From left to right, Bea Shantz, Johanna Petrowski, Norma Leahy and Brielle BeardyLinklater were the 2015 winners for the Women of Distinction awards on April 25. achieved alone, and all those things I did and was recognized for would have never happened alone. It took a team effort. Everyone here with me deserves the recognition.”

Bea Shantz was the second woman to receive the award. Originally from southern Ontario, Shantz has been a resident of Thompson for more than 30 years. Shantz hosted the first ever community Christmas dinner, and annually hosts the Ten Thousand Villages sale. In 2014, Shantz received the volunteer of the year award from the city of Thompson.

During her acceptance speech, Shantz noted that to her volunteerism means a lot, and has given her so

many different opportunities. Shantz also gave a special thanks to her husband Dale Shantz. “I’d like to give a special recognition to my husband Dale because he’s been a very supportive husband. He’s given me all the freedom to be involved in things over the years and has supported me.” Shantz finished off by saying this award was a great way to say farewell to Thompson, as the family will be moving in June.

The third award went to Norma Leahy, who was nominated by her two granddaughters.

Leahy grew up in Blackpool England, and lived through World War II. Leahy arrived in Thompson 1973, with her young family, and spent 50

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Leahy has worked on many different boards in Thompson, as well as sitting as an elder for the University College of the North. Leahy was a founding member of the Thompson Crisis Centre, represented northern Manitoba on the national YWCA board, working for equality of women and girls, and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II golden jubilee medal in 2002 by the governor general for her work within the community of Thompson and Canada as a whole.

Leahy thanked her two granddaughters during her acceptance speech, the organizers, and the other nominees. Leahy finished off with a saying by Stephen Grellent, which she lives by.

“I expect to pass through this world but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do any fellow human being let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I will not pass this way again.”

The final award, which was the Chantelle Chornoby Memorial Award for young women, went to Brielle Beardy-Linklater. BeardyLinklater grew up in Nelson House and Thompson, and is a courageous leader for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. BeardyLinklater is the second transgender female to ever win the award across Canada, and to her that’s an accomplishment, not only for herself but also for the community of Thompson. “I would like to say a personal thank you to my mother for showing me tough love over the years, and raising me right. You’ve taught me morals and values I’ll carry on throughout my life, and will pass through others.”

Beardy-Linklater spoke about being an aboriginal trans woman, and facing racism, sexism and transphobia daily in the workplace, but with the help of the community, and different women Beardy-Linklater moved past her dark times, and hopes to be an inspiration to others. “I do believe it takes a community to raise a child and there are many wonderful women in Thompson, too many to name, thank you for raising me, and inspiring me to be the young woman I am today, and I will continue to fight.”

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Humane Society prepares for a jam-packed year

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Humane Society held their annual general meeting on April 22. During the meeting Oswald Sawh, humane society chairperson, said the organization has come a long way from its start in 2006. In 2014, the society had 237 animals come through the doors, with 58 of those being adopted.

Eighty-one animals were returned to their owners from animal control, and seven cats and two dogs were euthanized. “We’re always very up front about animals that we have to put down. We do get feral cats at times, and quite often due to the early months of their lives, they become fairly hard to socialize.

There’s always some that prove to be a little bit too aggressive, and we have to euthanize them. The only other option would be to keep them in the kennels, and, to tell you the truth, the lengths of time these cats would have to stay

in the kennels proves to be more inhumane in a kennel,” Sawh explained.

The two dogs that were put down were due to biting incidents, and out of the wishes from the family.

When the humane society first opened there were more than 100 animals annually being put down. A lot of the time, Sawh says they were put down due to spacing issues.

Last year was a successful year for the Thompson Humane Society. The opening of the dog park was one of their biggest highlights, Sawh noted.

“The dog park was opened up last year, and we’ve had really good feedback.

There are always growing pains, there were some issues with fencing, but for the most part it’s been going well. We’ve had some complaints of owners not picking up after their animals.” Also discussed by Sawh was the help Calm Air does with flying animals down to Winnipeg for free. “I also want to

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recognize Calm Air. They provide us free flights for the animals. If you do the math, that’s well over $10,000 that we’ve saved this year, that we wouldn’t have been able to spend.”

This past year has also benefitted the society financially. In total the society fundraised $30,199.50.

The total revenue for 2014 was $103,293.19, with expenses totaling $99,515.69. This gave the society a net income of $3,777.50.

With May already on their heels, the society says this year will be their busiest yet.

“We’re setting up an e-commerce board in the mall, which will promote what animals are up for adoption. It’s also going to provide some messaging for individuals about things happening like our new building,” mentioned Sawh.

The society is hoping to adopt out more animals this year, instead of flying them to other shelters in

the province. The store will also be re-launching this summer with expanded hours.

But for Sawh, the biggest and best news is about their new building, which should be built in the next three years. The current building has a few problems, and fixing and renovating the building, would end up costing them more, Sawh says.

The new building will have separate air systems, which are needed for the animals who are coming in, and the animals that are quarantined and staying for longer time periods.

The new building will also see safer spots for pregnant animals, and a space for puppies. “At the end of the day it’s going to provide a service, but I believe it will be vastly enhanced.

We have a lot of work we have to do before then,” finished Sawh.

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Check out creation.com. May 1, 7 pm Seventh-day Adventist Church; May 2, 10 am Brunch [silver collection] Christian Centre Fellowship; May 3, 11 am Thompson Pentecostal Assembly; May 3, 7 pm Thompson First Baptist Church. For more info call Pastor Ted 204-677-4457.

EVERY STEP MATTERS! Join us on May 24 at the Heritage North Museum to end MS with the Thompson Multiple Sclerosis Walk. Register at mswalks.ca.

THOMPSON MANITOBA DEFEAT DEPRESSION EVENT: Saturday, May 9 at Noon - Run/Walk begins at 1 pm. The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is hosting a 5 km walk or run through Thompson in support of the Defeat Depression campaign. 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, 204-7786513, jwhalen@nrha.ca.

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Reservations equal segregation To the Editor: Since the beginning of mankind our aboriginal people have suffered. It is now 2015. We have come a long way in society, but little has changed for our aboriginal people.

They are segregated on reserve land with little contact to the outside world. They have no road connection to a regular life. In the winter months when the lakes freeze over, the trucking industry makes millions rushing to deliver the food, fuel and everyday supplies to hopefully survive until the next freeze-up. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, then Calm Air Cargo or Buffalo Air goes into action to bring the goods to the people that are treated like third world citizens.

The last time I wrote a letter to the editor I received comments such as “we pay enough taxes to provide for aboriginal people.” I say we need to do more for our aboriginal people. I ask these individuals how would you feel if you went to a corner store and dished out $17 for a jug of milk?

I read the articles in the Winnipeg Free Press that Winnipeg was the most racist city in Canada. From where I sit, it’s not only Winnipeg, it’s all of Canada. Where are the majority of our aboriginal people located? They are on reserves with no or very little access to the outside world.

They are Canada’s first people, but all civic, provincial and federal governments treat them like outsiders. We have foreign workers who come here and representatives are at the airport waiting for them. They are provided with housing and jobs the day they arrive. There is one such residency located on Greenway Crescent right here in Thompson, while aboriginal people stand outside our downtown malls looking for their next meal. Why? Because aboriginal leaders remove them from their communities, and they have nowhere to go other than the streets of Thompson.

Then city councillors and business owners start to complain that these misguided souls are affecting their place of business. They blame it on the location of the Liquor Mart and the homeless shelter. Their solution is to relocate the Liquor Mart and homeless shelter. Next they put two bylaw officers in a vehicle to drive around downtown and move the homeless from the post office back to the Canadian Tire parking lot and vice-versa. Then we have white vans throughout our city transporting our aboriginal people to medical appointments while the city transit buses run around Thompson 12 hours a day 90 per cent empty except for school times. This is such a waste of our tax dollars.

Our civic, provincial, federal, First Nations and church leaders must set up some type of inquiry to find ways and means to bring our aboriginal people into the 21st century.

When I was growing up in Newfoundland, there were outlying communities much like the reserve communities we have here in Manitoba today. These communities were isolated with no road access. They were served by coastal boats, dog teams and such. The government of the day worked with these communities and at the end of the day a decision was made by the government and local people to relocate to communities of their choice within a current radius.

Why in 2015 can’t the governments of the day come together and provide full access to the outside world by building roads to these reserves for our aboriginal Canadians? If this is not feasible then relocate the people to communities of their choice, where they have all the opportunities that other Canadian citizens enjoy.

Addie Colbourne Thompson

Editorial

Familiar ways not the only option

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here’s a common saying that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity, though if you think about it, it better defines stubbornness or willful ignorance than insanity. But the point of the saying remains valid: if something isn’t achieving the desired result, it may be time to try a different approach, even when it requires challenging some long-held assumptions.

Gabrielle Glaser did just that in the April 2015 issue of The Atlantic, in an article called “The Irrationality of Alcoholics Anonymous,” which persuasively argues the proposition that society would never combat other diseases the way it seeks to battle alcoholism, namely through a 12-step program

that prescribes one solution for all people.

This is not to say that AA isn’t an option. Glaser writes that AA boasts a success rate, first published in 1955, of 75 per cent, with the caveat being that it only applies to those who went to meetings and “really tried,” with about two-thirds of those success stories getting sober right away and the other third struggling with alcohol even after joining AA before eventually recovering. The article points out that other studies have found the overall success rate to be as low as five to eight per cent. What the exact figure is is not the issue. As Glaser points out, there are other treatment options, including prescription medications, that are effective in helping some people stop drinking en-

tirely or reduce their alcohol consumption to a moderate level, the second alternative being one that doesn’t exist with the method adhered to by AA. Indeed, much of what is taken as gospel within the view that abstinence is the only solution for alcoholics is not necessarily based on evidence or science: the 28-day rehab period, for instance, was essentially decided upon because it took a week to detox, another week for patients to gather themselves together, and a couple more to get stable enough to try to avoid alcohol on their own.

Obviously, the issue of how to deal with alcoholism is not a local one, and decisions about whether or not to try different approaches like naltrexone, a drug approved by the Food

and Drug Administration in the United States for treating alcohol abuse in 1994, are under the purview of the health departments of provincial governments.

But given that the problems of alcohol abuse and correlated issues like homelessness and mental health have been a part of the landscape for longer than anybody wishes, and that unconventional approaches like resolving individual cases of homelessness before taking steps to address alcohol problems have proved effective in Thompson and elsewhere, perhaps it may be time that people with alcohol and other substance-abuse problems be approached as individuals with differing treatment needs, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution.

In my own words: family bond To the Editor: “Family Bond.” No family is perfect. It’s the growth that builds that trust within and respect for each other. Any family dwelling can build a great relationship in character, in attitude and in respect for each other’s kindness and love.

We do experience difficulties, setbacks, failures, problems and illnesses. During our lives we may endure times of

uncertainty, worry or stress. A family bond may sometime suffer from the consequences of our choices, but families must move on, as there is more in life waiting for you. A family bond is like a front door which is never closed and everyone is welcome.

Ken Ross Thompson

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Afterschool program teaches youth to kayak

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

It isn’t boating weather outside yet but students from Wapanohk Community School’s afterschool Lighthouse program have been riding the waves for the past few weeks in a kayaking class at the Norplex Pool.

“Kayaking has really been a hit for them,” said Robert Zoller, who runs the Lighthouse program with his wife on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for youth aged 10 to 15 years old. The focus of the program is on promoting positive activities incorporating skills, supervision and structure The kayaking instruction was split into a girls’ group

and a boys’ group, with Ben Sewell and Paul Whissel teaching each class. Sewell and Whissel have both been kayaking for over 20 years, and in 2006 approached the City of Thompson to offer free whitewater kayaking clinics. Over the years R.D. Parker Collegiate and Wapanohk have had students complete the clinics.

For Jade Gossfeld, a Grade 5 student from Wapanohk, it was his first time kayaking. “I liked doing the escape exits. It was really fun because I got to go under the water. If I ever have the chance, I’ll kayak again.”

Gossfeld joined the Lighthouse program for something fun to do after school, and to enjoy activities he

doesn’t do on a regular basis. “I’ve made lots of friends, and I’ve had lots of fun.”

During the program, the students and Zoller, as well as volunteers and helpers, cook a meal, and participate in team-building and physical activities. Zoller says they will do special events like kayaking whenever students bring forward what they’re interested in, and would like to learn.

Wapanohk has been running the Lighthouse program for about seven years now.

Kayaking classes wrapped up for the Lighthouse program on April 21 and Rachel Wood says it’s shown her what she wants to do when

she grows up. “They’ve been great teachers. When I’m older I want to be a kayaker now.” The 11-year-old had never been kayaking before, and enjoyed it. “I really like tipping the kayak.

This was really new to me, I didn’t know about it until Mr. Zoller went to each class and asked if we wanted to kayak.”

Wood says the Lighthouse program is something she looks forward to every week, and is excited to do the activities she’s never done before.

The program, which is funded under Child and Youth Opportunities, will continue with different special activities until summer holidays.

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4. Finalize the rate approval process for the Curtailable Rate Program (CRP) as approved on an interim basis in Order 43/13; and finalize interim ex-parte Order 46/14 as well as any additional interim ex-parte CRP rate orders issued prior to the Board’s final order in this matter; and,

APPLICATION: 2014/15 & 2015/16 General Rate Application

By Notice of Application and Pre-Hearing Conference dated January 20, 2015, the public was advised that Manitoba Hydro has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) of Manitoba for approval of new electricity rates.

Manitoba Hydro has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for approval to finalize a previously granted interim 2.75% rate increase effective May 1, 2014 and implement a 3.95% across-the-board rate increase effective April 1, 2015 to generate additional revenues of $57 million, and a further 3.95% rate increase effective April 1, 2016.

By letter dated January 27, 2015 to Manitoba Hydro (confirmed in Board Order 17/15), the Board indicated that it would only consider finalization of the previously granted interim rates and the proposed increase effective April 1, 2015. In Board Order 17/15, the Board indicated that it will provide further direction, in its final GRA Order, as to any additional information to be filed and considered before determining whether any process should be undertaken for possible April 1, 2016 interim rates.

5. Finalize the Interim Orders related to the four remote communities served by diesel generation, as outlined in Manitoba Hydro’s Application.

PARTICULARS OF APPLICATION: Full particulars of this Application can be obtained by interested parties from: Manitoba Hydro Attention: Odette Fernandes 360 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0G8 Phone: (204) 360-3633 (collect calls accepted) ofernandes@hydro.mb.ca

An electronic version of the Application is located at: http://www.hydro.mb.ca/regulatory_ affairs/electric/gra_2014_2015/index.shtml

Manitoba Hydro has also applied to implement Time-of-Use rates for the General Service Large (GSL) Customer Class served at greater than 30 kilovolts, effective April 1, 2016, and approval to change the definition of Billing Demand. Pursuant to Board Order 18/15, the Board determined that it will examine Manitoba Hydro’s time-of-use rate proposal at the cost of service review and not during the current proceeding.

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A summary of the proposed rate changes and annual electricity bill impacts for the average residential customer (with and without electric space heat) is provided below:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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Average Annual Electricity Bill (no electric space heat, based on 1,000 kWh/month)

Average Annual Electricity Bill (with electric space heat, based on 2,000 kWh/month)

Energy Rate (¢/kWh)

Basic Charge ($/month)

Existing Rate1

7.381¢

$7.28

$973

$1,859

2015 Applied for Rate2

7.672¢

$7.57

$1,011

$1,932

Includes the 2.75% Interim Rate Increase effective May 1, 2014.

The Board will determine the effective date for any revised 2015 electricity rates.

Manitoba Hydro is also seeking Board approval to: 1. Finalize Light Emitting Diode (LED) rates for the Area and Roadway Lighting Class, approved on an interim basis in Order 79/14; 2. Rescind the Demand Side Management deferral account for the 2012/13 and 2013/14 fiscal years, established in Order 43/13; 3. Finalize the rate approval process for Option 1 of the Surplus Energy Program (SEP) as approved on an interim basis in Order 43/13; and final approval of all interim ex-parte SEP rate orders issued since April 26, 2013 as well as any additional interim ex-parte SEP rate orders issued prior to the Board’s final order in this matter;

Five days notice required.

Wheelchair access is available.

The Public Utilities Board Attention: Darren Christle Executive Director 400 - 330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 Phone: (204) 945-2638 Toll free: 1(866)854-3698 publicutilities@gov.mb.ca

Upon an application to it, the Board may make an Order granting the whole or part only of the Application, or may grant such further or other relief in addition to, or in substitution for, that applied for, as fully and in all respects as if the Application had been for such partial, or further or other relief.

A Public Hearing to consider Manitoba Hydro’s Application will be held at the Board’s offices, located at 400-330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. The hearing will begin on Monday May 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS A PRESENTER: Parties wishing to either submit a written brief or express oral comments to the Board, but not wishing to participate in the proceedings in their entirety are denoted as being ‘Presenters’. Such parties should submit their written brief, or advise the Secretary of the Board of an intention to appear at the public hearing and make an oral presentation to the Board, as soon as possible and no later than one week prior to the start of the hearing. Persons wishing to address the hearing in French are required to notify the Board’s Secretary on or before May 19, 2015.

PROCEDURE: The Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules) apply to the conduct of the hearing.

All interveners should familiarize themselves with the Rules, which can be seen at the Board’s website www.pub.gov.mb.ca or obtained on request to the Board, by either emailing (publicutilities@gov.mb.ca), writing or calling the Board Secretary (945-2638 or 1(866)854-3698, toll free).

DATED this 21st day of April 2015.

Kurt Simonsen Associate Secretary The Public Utilities Board

400 – 330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0C4 www.pub.gov.mb.ca

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People Thompson Minor Hockey Association

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

Students celebrate Earth Day

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Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Donna Johnston Students in the Westwood Elementary School craft club – including Nathan Murphy and Karmandeep Rai, seen here – created pictures celebrating the Earth in honour of Earth Day on April 22.

Northern lights photo contest at mall this weekend

People who go to bed before midnight or don’t go outside when it’s 40 below will have a chance to see what they’ve been missing at the first Thompson Aurora Borealis Enthusiast (TABE) photo contest taking place Friday to Sunday at the City Centre Mall during regular business hours with two prizes up for grabs: first prize and a people’s choice award.

The first prize-winning photograph will be used by the Thompson Chamber

of Commerce to promote Thompson for tourism and business relocation on their website for a year and will be chosen by a panel of judges selected because of their understanding of how photos tell a story and their love for Thompson and desire to see it improve and grow – deputy mayor Penny Byer, Chris Sundevic, Lynn Taylor, Tanna Teneycke and Coun. Duncan Wong.

The people’s choice award will be open for voting until from Friday until 3 p.m. on

Sunday with the winner announced at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Some of the photographers vying for the prizes include Angel Meyer Anderson, Hugh Fraser, Khawar Habib, Tony Loewen and Mike Parsons.

In addition to City Centre Mall, the contest is being sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken, which covered the cost of insurance, and Ron Dearman of Mayer Dearmand and Pellizzaro, who is drafting the winners’s contract. Other prizes

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Adults without a high school diploma, particularly those who have been out of school for a long time may wish to start their educational journey with College Preparation.

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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include a backpack of gifts from Assiniboine Credit Union, The Brick and other businesses.

TABE is hoping that the contest will be a first step toward launching a photo adventuring industry in Thompson. The group also hopes to get council’s approval for a proposed festival with a laser light show by Doug McCullough of Laser Show Design as well as performances by local bands and dances, artisans and food vendors.

NOTICE PUBLIC CONSULTATION REGARDING NEW AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Thursday, April 30, 2015 7:00pm – 8:30pm Multi Purpose Room, main Àoor of the TRCC Public welcome and encouraged to attend Airport Development Components: • New Terminal Building • New Water Treatment Plant • New Sewage Lagoon Cell • New North side primary apron, parking and taxiways • New North side non-airside parking lots for the public and airport users • New yield deceleration lanes from the Provincial highway and widened access roads to the new airport development

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KAPAAPAKO MIIKIWAAP THE BUTTERFLY LODGE Training Opportunity: NO COST – Training provided in exchange for the commitment and dedication of professionals to address the issue of exploitation in their communities.

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Facilitator’s Training for the Butterfly Lodge Teachings is available for people who work with children and youth in a variety of settings. The Kapaapako Miikiwaap Lodge Teachings represents a culturally sensitive resource/curriculum focused on preventing the sexual exploitation of children and youth.

The impetus to develop a strategy for the education, prevention and intervention of school age children stems from this realization and is what underlies the foundation of the Lodge Teachings and the work that will come from its creation. The work that is required to provide children and youth with a good sense of their individual gifts means that we must: • Reduce harm to children and youth from the impact of sexual exploitation, • Create possibilities for healing the wounds of sexual exploitation, • Restore balance to the self, family and community, • Rebuild healthier communities to once again provide children and youth with the • “Good Life”.

The following experiences and knowledge are beneficial to have prior to taking this training: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Experience and knowledge about sexual exploitation through the sex trade.

Previous intervention / prevention work.

Teaching, group facilitation, or trainer experience.

Have you taken Core Competencies 203/833: Understanding & Working with Children/Youth Affected by Sexual Exploitation?

To register please contact: Cheryl Lynch, Administrative Assistant TERF – New Directions 400-491 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E4 Cheryl.Lynch@newdirections.mb.ca Or Fax: (204) 772-7069 A confirmation letter and reading material will be sent upon acceptance.

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Provincial Road 280 tops bad Manitoba roads poll

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The results are in and it’s official: Provincial Road 280 to Split Lake and Gillam received the most votes as Manitoba’s worst road in CAA Manitoba’s annual campaign.

The unpaved highway heads northeast from PR 391 and is the only road link for Split Lake and Gillam.

Members of Tataskweyak cree Nation blockaded the road last August to protest its condition and demand improvements.

“The CAA Worst Roads Campaign helps us understand the priorities of Manitobans,” said Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Ron Kostyshyn in a CAA Manitoba press release announcing the winner. “We have used feedback from previous campaigns to help guide us as we develop highway improvement plans. In partnership with Manitoba Hydro, we have spent over $14 million since 2010 upgrading PR 280 and plan to

spend another $25 million in the next two years.”

He also said improvements to PR 280 were among $5.5 billion worth of infrastructure spending over five years that the provincial government has planned.

“The problem is that our roads had been ignored for so long,” says Mike Mager, president and CEO of CAA Manitoba. “We are still playing catch up. It’s not where we want it to be, but by identifying the priorities we can go to government and ask them to lay out their plans.

This campaign isn’t about complaining or finding the biggest pothole. It’s about identifying the problems, then lobbying for permanent change. We are glad this campaign gets people talking, but moreover, roads are getting fixed. There is a lot of work to do.”

PR 280 bumped St. James Street in Winnipeg – voted the province’s worst in 2014 and 2012 – to second place in this year’s online poll, which received a record high of 6,016 votes cast, more than in any of the previous three years it has run.

PR 280 is scheduled to receive $28 million worth of improvements cost-shared by the provincial government and Manitoba Hydro. Following last summer’s blockade, NDP Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Eric Robinson said planning would begin immediately with the goal of starting that roadwork within 12 months.

Chief Duke Beardy of Tataskweyak Cree Nation (TCN) wrote the provincial government a letter April 10 about worsening conditions on PR 280. It said that because of additional traffic, heavy machinery and transport trucks on the highway connecting Split Lake and Gillam to Thompson, resulting from the construction of the Keeyask Generating Station project, the conditions are not safe. “Our members drive this highway on a daily basis and have long-held concerns about the unsafe driving conditions. Many of our members have firsthand experience with the result of these conditions, be it through damage to their vehicles or, in the worst cases, personal tragedy.”

Days Inn & Suites receives Guest Choice Award

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Days Inn & Suites picked up an award during the Wyndham Hotel Group Global Conference in Las Vegas in March. These awards are given annually to the top Days Inn properties across the country.

Mark Slotta, owner and operator for the Thompson hotel, says it’s an honour.

“It’s what we strive for, good customer service, so it’s nice to be recognized for that.”

Thompson won the Guest Choice Award, which is based on scores from sur-

veys guests filled out after their stay and from reviews on Trip Advisor. Thompson received best overall score from all over Canada on the survey, which focuses on customer service, cleanliness and overall experience.

Slotta says it wouldn’t have been possible without Pat Swain, general manager, as well as all the hotel staff. The Thompson Days Inn & Suites was also nominated for best housekeeping and placed in the top three from across Canada for that category, but didn’t end up taking home the award.

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CARPENTRY/ WOODWORKING This one-year program is designed to provide the student with basic carpentry knowledge and the skills to gain employment in the construction field.

Students will learn all phases of the woodworking and building construction trades.

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.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Thompson Days Inn & Suites staff stand with their Guest Choice Award, which was presented to the hotel in Las Vegas on March 30.

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For specific information about the Bachelor of Arts, the program contact may be reached at (204) 677-6400 or toll-free at 1-866-677-6450 ext. 6400.

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Medal caps memorable trip

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

They didn’t come back with the gold, but Canada’s women’s curling team at the 2015 Deaflympics did wind up with the bronze and team member Brenda Davidson of Thompson says the whole experience was a thrill.

“The curling was awesome,” said Davidson, who is hard of hearing after losing some hearing as a child and competed alongside Sylvia Sigurdson, Sarah Rabu and Donna McLeod from Winnipeg. “The ice conditions were really good. We came home with a medal.

We were happy with that.”

The trip to the Deaflympics, which were held in Khanty-Mansyiysk, Russia, northeast of Sochi, site of the 2014 Winter Olympics, was Davidson’s first visit to continental Europe – she’d been to London en route to Zimbabwe before. And while she would have liked to have had more time to take in the sights, most of her days were spent eating, playing and shuttling back and forth from the curling venue to their hotel.

“The curling was pretty intense so that was our focus,” Davidson says.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Brenda Davidson Thompson’s Brenda Davidson, second from left, on the podium receiving her 2015 Deaflympics bronze medal with the other members of Canada’s women’s curling team.

The Canadian women wound up third despite losing only two games at the tournament – both of them to China. The Canadians dropped their opening game of the round robin, when Davidson says they had the jitters, then won the rest to finish first in their pool, which pitted them against China again in a playoff.

China finished with sil-

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Trojans going to provincials

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Five Thompson athletes will be representing R.D. Parker Collegiate at the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association badminton provincials in Winkler May 1-2 after either winning their divisions or losing in the finals at the Zone 11 badminton championship at RPDC April 24-25.

RDPC’s Alyssa Campbell defeated Vienna Fetterly of Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) in The Pas in the varsity girls’ singles final to book her berth in provincials.

Campbell was the only RDPC player to finish in the top three in boys’ or girls’ singles.

Noman Khawar and Savannah Szocs were RDPC’s other zone champions, defeating Ashontae Clemons and Keval Patel of MBCI in the senior mixed doubles final.

RDPC was also in the running for the senior girls’ doubles championship, but Paige Krentz and Kendra Hanson fell to Tori Lavallee and Trina Mitchell of Grand Rapids School in the final.

The A/AA team banner for the school whose athletes accumulated the most points based on their results went to Frontier Collegiate Institute of Cranberry Portage, which garnered 55 points, with Grand Rapids School second with 40 points and Gillam School third with 10 points.

RDPC finished on top of the AAA team rankings with 61 points, while MBCI had 37 and Hapnot Collegiate Institute of Flin Flon got 19.

In the junior varsity tournament, RDPC swept the junior girls’ doubles top three, with Blair Bodie and Kali Cummings defeating Logan Bobesko and Hannah Murray in the final, while Mikaela Koutecky and Kennedy Murray finished third.

Sheraz Butt and Daksh Vyas of RDPC got past schoolmates Cruz Mitchell and Jashan Sandhu to win the junior boys’ doubles title.

Camryn Turton and Jack Kennedy of RDPC lost to Maddy Lies and Jayden Laliberty of Hapnot in the junior mixed doubles final. Geri Darechuk and David King of RDPC were third.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham R.D. Parker Collegiate’s Alyssa Campbell qualified for high school badminton provincials in Winkler this weekend by winning the varsity girls’ singles division at the Zone 11 badminton championships in Thompson April 24-25.

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ver after losing the final to Russia, while the Canadians beat Croatia for the bronze.

Overall, Davidson said the team performed well.

“We all worked well together,” she said, with good communication and team spirit and thanks to a lot of help from their fill-in coach Chris Hamblin, who was coaching the men’s team with her husband Lorne. “I think we curled awesome.”

Kathy OvertonClapham, who had been working with the team since they qualified for the Deaflympics at the National Deaf Curling Trials in 2014, couldn’t make the trip to Russia, so Hamblin stepped up, working with the team at the games and when they trained for a few days in Toronto prior to departing.

“They were just wonderful coaches,” Davidson said. “It was amaz-

ing that they volunteered their time with our men’s and women’s team and they really helped us to bring our game to a higher level.”

The trip started off in Toronto, where all of Canada’s Deaflympics athletes gathered before the games. The curling team practised for a few days there and left for Russia on March 24 after a sendoff party with all the other athletes at the Deaf Culture Centre the day before.

The games kicked off with opening ceremonies.

“They had it at a really nice arena,” Davidson said, and the streets outside that led to the city square where the Deaflympics flame was lit were lined with spectators. “It was completely packed.”

The closing ceremonies were also amazing, said Davidson, with a dance performance accompanied by drums and a low horn that were perfect for deaf spectators.

“You could feel it,” she said.

Part of the fun of taking part in the games was being exposed to deaf people from all over the world, seeing different sign languages and comparing the signs they used. Representing Canada – something Davidson says she’d always dreamed about – was also a highlight.

“It was great,” she said, thanking everyone in Thompson and Northern Manitoba who helped the team get to Russia and cheered them on. “The Burntwood Curling Club executive, members and friends played a big part in helping me to raise funds to get to Russia as well as many generous community members and I will never forget their generosity.”

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Westwood Elementary School’s championship streak at the Knights of Columbus indoor track meet extended to a baker’s dozen April 24 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena as the Vikings finished with a grand total of 164 points, 55 more than the secondplace Riverside Rams.

To put the length of the streak into perspective, students graduating from high school this year weren’t yet in kindergarten the last time the Vikings didn’t claim the trophy.

Deerwood Elementary School was knocked out

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Westwood Vikings are Knights of Columbus track meet champions for the 13th year in a row. of the runner-up position it had occupied for four straight years this time around and finished

fourth with 63 points, 14 behind the Burntwood Bobcats who moved up one position from last

year.

Juniper was once again fifth with 41 points.

Wapanohk Community School was sixth with 11 points and La Voie du Nord seventh with nine points as the sixth- and seventh-place schools swapped spots from last year.

The Juniper Jaguars were tops in shot put with a grand total of eight points, while Westwood finished first in the other six categories: high jump, 300 metres, 50 metres, co-ed relay and 4x100metre relay, as well as the 1,000 metres, in which they were tied with Burntwood for the top position.

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Cantor’s Quality Meat & Groceries “The Home of Quality Meats” Prices are good for month of May 2015

You can view all our meat packages online at: www.cantorsmeats.com Top Sirloin Steak (8-oz) $ 3.45 each

New York Steak (8-oz) $ 4.49 each

Rib eye Steak (10-oz) $ 5.45 each

T-bone Steak (14-oz) $ 7.69 each

Porter House Steak (14-oz) $ 7.89 each

Prime Rib Steak (14-oz) $ 6.99 each

Lean Ground Beef $ 4.29/lb

Regular Ground Beef $ 3.39/lb

Rump Roast $ 5.49/lb

Boneless Chuck Roast $ 5.49/lb

Pork Back Ribs $ 4.49/lb

Center Cut Pork Chops $ 3.09/lb

Pork Butt Steak $ 2.99/lb

Pork Butt Roast $ 2.89/lb

Boneless Pork loin Roast $ 3.39/lb

Pork Tenderloin $ 4.49/lb

Pork Leg Roast $ 2.29/lb

Pork Neck Bones $ 1.99/lb

Please visit www.cantorsmeats.com for ordering online or call us toll free at 1-800-874-7770 Orders and questions can also be sent to orders@cantorsmeats.com Orders will be shipped to the Juniper Centre at 108 Nelson Road in Thompson Manitoba

ABORIGINAL RELATIONS LIAISON

JUNIOR CLERK – R.C.M.P.

CARPENTER – TRADESPERSON

Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy

The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants to submit a resume for consideration as Junior Clerk for the R.C.M.P. detachment:

Term ending January 2016

The Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy Steering Committee invites qualified applicants, organizations or contractors to submit intention of interest for consideration for the Aboriginal Relations Liaison: The successful candidate or organization will be responsible for the management, facilitation, and implementations of the recommendations and goals of the key planning documents of the City of Thompson and TEDWG, focusing on the inclusion of Urban Aboriginal people, specifically women and youth. This position works closely with the TUAS Steering Committee and the TUAS Coordinator, facilitating collaborative and productive partnerships.

The applicant or organization will possess administrative and coordination experience, with a proven track record of building relationships with multiple stakeholders, enhancing and supporting the building of these relationships. The candidate will possess demonstrated experience in the effective creation and development of strategic planning. The Liaison will have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrate a collaborative approach, work well independently, and possess excellent time management skills. A demonstrated knowledge of Urban Aboriginal issues, trends, and the demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders are essential.

For additional information on the deliverables of this strategy, please contact 204-677-7924 or view the information online at www.thompson. ca under employment opportunities.

If you are an interested individual, organization or contractor, please send detailed resumes or letter of intent, outlining experience, education, qualifications and references by Monday, May 4, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to: Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy Steering Committee c/o Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson - 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.

We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: Grade 12 graduate, ability to obtain R.C.M.P. security clearance, typing speed of 50 w.p.m. (minimum), familiar and competent with computers and WordPerfect word processing software, dictaphone experience (audio and digital) required, previous policing experience would be an asset, previous computer experience with the Police Information Retrieval System (PIRS), the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and the Police Report and Occurrence System (PROS) will be considered an asset, ability to communicate effectively with the general public, previous secretarial/clerical experience would be an asset, ability to work shift work (days, afternoons, evenings, graveyard and weekends).

Duties include researching, transcribing, preparing and typing reports, documents and correspondence, operates telephone, 2-way radio, answering queries, relaying messages and recording complaints.

Receives visitors, directs them to proper officer and gives out authorized information.

The City of Thompson offers a comprehensive benefits program and competitive salary.

Detailed resumes outlining education, experience, qualifications and references will be accepted up to and including Monday, May 4, 2015.

Those interested may apply in confidence to: Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson - 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.

We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.

The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants to submit a resume for consideration as Carpenter – Tradesperson: The successful candidate will hold a carpentry trade certificate, have a minimum of five years experience in repair of buildings, structures, etc., have the ability to read blue prints and have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license.

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.

This is a temporary, full-time position (8 hours per day / 40 hours per week) with a competitive salary.

Detailed resumes outlining education, experience, qualifications and references will be accepted up to and including Monday, May 4, 2015.

Those interested may apply in confidence to: Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson - 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Fax: 204-677-7981 Email: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.

We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.

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Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council & the City of Thompson Present: Seniors Mini-concert Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the TRCC Multipurpose Room Featuring: Russell Peters • Dessert/Tea/Coffee will be served Tickets available at the Thompson Regional Community Centre or Call Pam @ 204-778-1597

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Salesperson

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

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. 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-GCD-21-d

301 • HELP WANTED MYSTERY SHOPPERS WANTED Nation al Market Research company seeks individuals to evaluate customer experience at local establishments in Thompson, MB. Apply FREE: shop.bestmark. com or call 1-800-969-8477.17-5-d SUMMER STUDENT POSITION Light of the North Day Care Centre. MayAugust. Must be 18-30 years old, been a full time student in 20142015 and planning to be a full time student in 2015-16. Contact the director at 204-778-6889, lightnorth@ mymts.net. 32 Nelson Rd. 17-1-nb

Public Notice MANITOBA REGULATION 94/88R

Public notice is hereby given that Manitoba Hydro intends to conduct the following vegetation control programs, as necessary, at the following stations and control structures between May 1, 2015 and September 30, 2015.

Kelsey, Laurie River, Kettle, Long Spruce, Limestone Generating Stations, Notigi and Missi Falls Control Stuctures: Glyphosate will be used to control brush growth on dike systems.

Imazapyr and Dicamba will be used to control weed and brush growth in switchyards and storage yards.

Anyone wishing to send a written submission relative to the above program may do so within 15 days of the publication to the following address: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Pesticide and Hazardous Waste Section 123 Main Street, Suite 160 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5

301 • HELP WANTED

McKay Service Advisor McKay Chevrolet is accepting applications for a service advisor. If you are looking for a rewarding career, this might be what you have been waiting for. Applicants must have a valid drivers license. We offer the most modern facility in the north, factory training and a very competitive pay plan. If you want a career and not just a job, join the winning team. Please drop off resume or apply in person to John Lougheed.

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302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications

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

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

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 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

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

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

1 Full-Time Position 1 Part-Time Position Class 3 driver with airbrakes

Please drop resumes off at Mara-Tech Aviation (Esso Station) at Thompson airport or call 204-677-4920.

The work involves loading from stockpiles, hauling and depositing traffic gravel on PR 280 north of 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.

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

Please apply in person with resume and cover letter.

TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON April 29, 2015

on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: MAY 12, 2015 C.O. X05936 Loading, Hauling, Depositing Traffic Gravel on PR280

505 • HOUSES FOR SALE

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.

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

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

502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT

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

Starting wage is $15.00 per hour with six months probation. Fully trained, $17.00 per hour plus $75.00 per call out. Must have own vehicle and able to work alone unsupervised.

NOTICE OF TENDER

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

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

SUPERVISOR, TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Shaw Communications, Thompson, Manitoba Regular duties include technical team leadership and coordination of QA program to ensure the highest level of customer service All interested applicants to apply via:

www.shaw.ca/corporate/careers/

Royal Canadian Legion Burntwood River Branch #244, Thompson, Manitoba

OPERATIONS MANAGER 606 • GENERAL NOTICES GUTSY WALK for Crohn’s and Colitis needs your help! Volunteers are wanted for all roles. Visit www. gutsywalk.ca to sign up. 17-GCD-d

BIRTHDAYS Look who’s turningg

Happy Birthday

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Love from Mom, Dad & Brianne

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.

Canada’s summer game up and running once again

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Now that the Northern Manitoba version of spring has arrived, the ice is out of the arenas and the swishing of blades has been replaced by the squeak of sneakers with the lacrosse season underway.

Thompson Lacrosse Association president Glenn Laycock said he expected registration numbers to be in the usual 160 to 180 player range this season and that he was pleased to have a good turnout when they held the association’s annual general meeting.

“This year [board positions] were filled pretty quick,” said Laycock. “My job is easy when everyone shows up.”

The arrival of new people in town has brought some fresh blood to the organization and Laycock says it’s important to have that influx of younger people to the sports volunteers corps.

Local lacrosse players are also making Thompson lacrosse known in bigger circles.

“Taylor Ritchie made the junior team down south,” Laycock says, and another player is planning to try out for the Team Manitoba midget squad that will represent the province at nationals.

Laycock says anyone interested in trying out the game is always welcome, even if they missed registration events.

“We don’t shut down registration,” he said

Drug charges laid after marijuana seizure

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A 19-year-old man faces two charges after RCMP searched a Martin Bay residence and found marijuana and cash April 23.

Brandon Crait was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime following the search, which was conducted by Thompson RCMP, the RCMP Police Dog Service and the RCMP Crime Reduction and Enforcement Support Team.

Drug paraphernalia was also seized.

Crait was released from custody with a court date scheduled for May. A 13-year-old and a 14-year-old male were also arrested and charged with breach of probation before being released.

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Careers

Norwest Manufacturing

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Job Posting for OfďŹ ce Manager Norwest Manufacturing is looking for an experienced, careerminded Office Manager. We require a positive, team-oriented manager to set and meet goals and to ensure that every member of the team is delivering in accordance with our standards and goals.

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.

Applicants may forward their resume outlining their qualifications and experience to nwmjobs@norwestmfg.com or FAX 1 (204) 694-7232

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Aboriginal applications are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumĂŠs.

Full job description is available upon request.

Closing date for this position is May 29, 2015.

For more information, please contact: Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

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

Youth Outreach Worker F/T- Marymound North Outreach Competition # YOW15-37 This position is responsible for outreach services to youth in Thompson who are homeless, detached from family or in transition. They must maintain good working relationships with partnering agencies such as the Thompson RCMP Detachment (Missing Persons Unit), social workers, family members and caregivers. Experience working with youth; ability to relate positively to youth; excellent physical and emotional health.

Education and experience considered.

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/ Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency ¤rst aid, valid driver’s license and abstract.

Knowledge of Aboriginal customs, traditions and beliefs will be considered an asset.

For more information about Marymound, visit www. marymound.com Submit cover letter and rĂŠsumĂŠ quoting Competition # to: Competition No. YOW15-37 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 By 4:00pm March 9, 2015 - anything submitted after the deadline will not be considered e-mail: careers@marymound.com or online at www. marymound.com Marymound is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants are encouraged to self-declare.

www.nrha.ca

JOB VACANCY

Generating bright futures

OVERVIEW: Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) will provide local transportation for registered, eligible and approved First Nations seeking medical services in the City of Thompson, Manitoba on behalf of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Transportation will include referrals for elective, diagnostic and non-urgent medical services.

VEHICLE OPERATOR/DISPATCH 2 Casual Positions JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of clients to and from a variety of First Nations Indian Health Branch (FNIHB) approved destinations in the city of Thompson. Applicants must have a valid class 4 driver’s license.

QualiďŹ cations: • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; • Must possess a valid class 4 driver’s license and a clean abstract; • Must possess a Manitoba driver’s license for a minimum of ďŹ ve years; • Minimum of two years’ experience in transportation industry or a related ďŹ eld; • Cree or Dene an asset; • Candidate must be willing to be submit to a criminal or child abuse registry check; • Must have CPR and First Aid training; • Must be able to work rotating shifts in a twenty four service, seven days a week; • Ability to work independently, must be friendly, courteous and excellent customer service orientated, high degree of attention while operating vehicles on public road. • Must be able to maintain conďŹ dentiality at all times.

Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email: bbrightnose@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose at (204) 677-0311

Job Vacancy Casual Referral Clerk (After hours and weekends) Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides after hour patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health BeneďŹ ts; maintain medical conďŹ dentiality at all time and perform other duties.

QualiďŹ cations: • • • • • • • • •

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The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

Must have current CPR and First Aid CertiďŹ cation.

Should have good communications and organizational skills.

Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba.

Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba.

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

Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

Knowledge and proven proďŹ ciency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Wordprocessing, etc.) work well under pressure – fast pace environment

District Support Representative We are seeking an experienced District Support Representative to join the Administrative Support in Thompson, Manitoba.

As a District Support Representative, you will perform a variety of complex duties, provide customer information service responding to telephone, counter, and written queries and initiate action to comply with requests and resolve problems or concerns diplomatically.

You will have a Grade 12 education or equivalent with proďŹ ciency in Mathematics, typing ability of 40 w.p.m., and two years related customer service experience. You will have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.

You will be capable of dealing in a tactful and courteous manner with the public and staff with the ability to handle conďŹ dential information with discretion, and be required to possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver’s Licence.

To learn more about this position or apply online, visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca/careers.

The deadline for applications is May 7, 2015.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Manitoba Hydro offers a competitive salary and beneďŹ ts package and working conditions that provide for a balanced approach to work, family life and community, including a nine day work cycle.

Manitoba Hydro is committed to diversity and employment equity.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing.

Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

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Brian & Sherrie Kreuger 2 Locations to assist you with all of your Insurance needs.

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