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Families and businesses struggling

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THOMPSON CITIZEN

Manitobans are facing a 23% federal carbon tax hike that came into effect on April 1. As much as we would all like to thank this act as an April fools joke, the past couple of days have proved the direct opposite as the tax increase has support from Premier Wab Kinew and his Manitoba NDP government. This means that every household and industry in Manitoba will feel the effects of the NDP carbon tax prices.

The rising cost of fuel will affect industries such as farming and truck hauling, as well as our personal lives, including fueling up our cars and grocery shopping. Manitoba truckers, who bring most of our goods from the farms and factories to our tables, will take the brunt of this hit as this will limit truck routes to the far North and may even eliminate some. Local companies not only haul in Manitoba but across North America. The cost hikes will be passed on to customers, which will affect every Manitoban, regardless of their location.

The carbon tax hike will result in increased food prices, increased fuel costs, and increased heating costs for all Manitobans. The tax is set to keep rising until 2030, costing more money to live, year by year. The government has not pro-

might lead to an increase in the carbon footprint of the town. The government has not provided any plan to address the issue, which has left great concern about the environment.

The carbon tax hike has been a controversial issue, with seven premiers of different parties asking Justin Trudeau to withdraw his proposed carbon tax hike, which will put a financial burden on hardworking Manitoba families. Currently, Wab Kinew has not yet publicly joined them, but instead, he is diverting attention from the topic by talking about the temporary gas tax holiday. However, the truth is that the 23% increase in the carbon tax will result in a price of $0.17/ liter for fuel. It’s not only more expensive than the provincial gas tax, but it’s also permanent, unlike the NDP’s temporary measure.

Manitobans are looking for a long-term affordability plan from Kinew as he stated in a recent interview that though they allowed the Carbon Tax to fall on Manitoba they plan to compensate that expense with extending the cut on fuel tax; “What we did today at the Provincial level is we announced that we are going to extend the fuel tax exemption by three more months.

So on January first of this year, we cut the Provincial fuel tax to zero” Said Kinew, “We committed to doing that for the first six months of the

year. But as we got closer to budget day we’d seen the various challenges around the pipe line issue that we’ve all been living through the past few weeks, the Carbon tax, rising cost of living, interest rates still being high, we looked at each other around the Government table and we said ‘let’s extend this fuel tax holiday for three more months at least, so we can help the average Manitoban’” In conclusion, the carbon tax hike will have a significant impact on the residents of Thompson, Manitoba, and the rest of the province.

The tax hike will affect industries such as farming and trucking, as well as our personal lives. The government has not provided any long-term affordability plan to address the issue, which has left many Manitobans concerned about their financial future. The residents of Thompson, in particular, will be affected by the tax hike, which will put a strain on their pockets and the local economy. The government needs to address the issue and provide a long-term affordability plan to mitigate the effects of the carbon tax hike on the residents of Thompson and Manitoba. ~Matthias J. Johnson is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Thompson Citizen. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill vided any long-term affordability plan to address the issue, which has left many concerned about their financial future.

Thompson, as well as the surrounding Northern communities, are predicted to take the brunt of this hit as heavy reliance on tucking may begin to limit due to their new unaffordable expenses. The truckers who bring goods to Thompson from other parts of Manitoba and Canada will be affected by the tax hike and result in increased costs of transportation leading to an increase in the prices of goods in Thompson and put a great deal of strain on the pockets of the residents.

The farming industry is prime example of pinnacle concern to the carbon tax

Photo by sippakorn yamkasikorn on Unsplash effects as farmers in Thomp- proved to be hardly manson rely on natural gas and ageable for residents as the propane to heat their barns town has a population of and dry their grain. The about 13,000 people, and the increase in carbon tax will majority of the residents are lead to an increase in the middle-class families. The cost of production, which increase in the cost of livwill affect the cost of rais- ing will affect the residents’ ing livestock. For instance, ability to pay for their basic a soybean crusher paying needs, such as food and $150,000 per year in carbon heating. The government tax today will pay $185,000 has not provided any plan to starting April 1, 2021. address the issue, which has Manitoba’s pork industry left the residents of Thompis a significant contributor son concerned about their to the economy, with over financial future.

The carbon tax hike will 22,000 people employed in the sector and an annual also affect the environment contribution of more than in Thompson. With being $2.3 billion, 624 farms located so far North, many exporting to more than 30 residents in and around to countries, making Mani- more rural areas rely heavily toba is the largest supplier on natural resources. The inof hogs in Canada. creased cost of fuel and heatThe cost of living in ing might lead to an increase Thompson has already in the use of wood which

$140M committed to new water, wastewater projects in several Manitoba communities

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill.

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Manitoba.”

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swallow when people say “The CIB’s involvement that Churchill and expertise hasresidents enabled should just find somewhere our four municipalities to easier to live. sustainably pursue residen‘Those growth people tial“To andsay, commercial choose live50 there.

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Manitoba’s Friendship Centers struggle to meet growing needs amid lack of funding

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THOMPSON CITIZEN

Manitoba's Friendship Centers have been struggling to meet the growing needs of their communities due to a lack of financial support, despite their tireless efforts. The Manitoba Association of Friendship Centers (MAFC) acknowledges the budgetary constraints faced by the province, but it calls on the provincial government to live up to its commitment to prioritize the needs of urban Indigenous populations.

David Gray, President of MAFC, who oversees all the 11 Friendship Centers in Manitoba, stated that even though they understand the financial pressure the Government has, they feel as though their essential organization is left forgotten and suppressed. "They used to represent nearly 50% of our funding model as Friendship Centers. Now it represents only 10% of our funding and maybe even less. And worse than that is that those programs last received a funding increase

in 2001,” he said. While inflation increases, the expectations remain exactly the same.

The Friendship Centers have been recognized for their tireless efforts in providing support to urban Indigenous families, individuals, and communities.

However, despite the growing needs of these populations, the budget still lacks the much-needed funding enhancements. The increasing demands have put a strain on the local resources of municipalities across Manitoba. Nonetheless, there have been new proposals to bridge the gaps in services that have arisen due to years of neglect, with Centers being in a particularly advantageous position to tackle this issue.

"We've been lobbying now for 5 years to get the Government to accept our statistical analysis,” said Gray. “We have to get down to that tax; the Province is entitled to fund whoever they want. They can say they don’t believe in Friendship Centers anymore if that’s what they want to

say, but I can’t imagine them saying that because we are incredibly successful in every major community across Manitoba. If you go to community leaders, council, and school boards, you'll find that they were incredibly cooperative with everybody, and as an example, the Province put zero money into assisting families. They put money into other priorities. And Friendship Centers were one of the largest groups that put money into the hands of families to get them through that horrible time. We’re not looking for special credit for that, we did our jobs! But it’s important to note in terms of what we deliver.”

Friendship Centers play a crucial role in supporting and advocating for the homeless and those in financial need. Friendship Centers are the first point of contact for many Indigenous people to access culturally based socio-economic programs and services such as housing, education, ceremony, healthcare, and youth programming. However, the

lack of funding increases since 2001 has severely limited their capacity to meet the evolving needs of their communities.

“Since Thompson’s incorporation in 1974, giving 50 years the Government has been trying to fund little groups at our expense,” said Gray. “We have suggested to the Government that now there is a big problem in urban communities. It’s that there are a bunch of people who are either on drugs or have mental health problems, and most agencies are having a hard time dealing with these individuals because they don’t fit any model, and many places are afraid to deal with them, including some of our friendship centers because some of these people are incredibly dangerous, but we can’t just throw them away. We need that backing and support to help them as effectively and efficiently as possible.”

Despite the budgetary constraints faced by the province, it is crucial to recognize the unique challenges faced by urban

Indigenous families, individuals, and community members. Friendship Centers have played a unique role in advocating for reconciliation since the 1950s and 60s. They are the oldest and most significant provincial-wide network of community hubs offering urban Indigenous people programs, services, and support. In 2022, Manitoba's eleven Friendship Centers collectively reached 45,888 individuals annually, with 204 programs, offering more than 640,200 points of services and making a significant impact on the lives of Manitobans.

Gray added, “At the end of the day we know that in Thompson there’s two, or three or four hundred people who are falling between the cracks being pushed aside and ignored every day and you know that they pay an inordinate amount of recourses from the police and other businesses, if we could do better, we could free up resources for other things” The Friendship Centers have been doing their best

to help the urban Indigenous population, but they cannot do it alone, especially with the lack of funding.

The Manitoba Government must take action to provide the necessary resources and support to ensure that urban Indigenous people access the vital services they need to succeed in urban settings across Canada.

The Manitoba Government must prioritize the needs of urban Indigenous populations and provide the necessary resources and support to ensure that urban Indigenous people access the vital services they need to succeed. The tireless efforts and dedication of Friendship Centers in supporting urban Indigenous families, individuals, and communities have not gone unnoticed. But, to continue doing their work, they need the support of the Government. ~Matthias J. Johnson is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Thompson Citizen. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

Solar eclipse safety tips

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THOMPSON CITIZEN

Employers across Canada are being urged to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their outdoor workers during the solar eclipse, which is scheduled to occur on April 8th, 2024. While the event is highly anticipated, it poses a significant risk to those who must be outside during the eclipse. Michelle Ann Zoleta, the Health & Safety Advice Manager at Peninsula Canada, suggests that employers should take proactive measures to keep their staff safe.

“As exciting as this event is, it poses a significant risk to outdoor workers or any worker that has to be outside during the time of the solar eclipse. Employers must proactively plan to ensure the necessary precautions are in place to keep staff safe,” stated Zoleta.

Zoleta, who is the Health and Safety Team Lead at Peninsula, has extensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations across Canada.

She helps clients navigate complex health and safety matters and coaches the health and safety advisory team on how to handle challenging inquiries from clients in the eight provinces where Peninsula operates.

She further continued about the awareness that was brought to light from their influx of calls addressing this issue became an increasing matter; “We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls from our current clients in Peninsula, from an HR

Public Safety perspective asking what they might do if their employees want to participate, asking how they might protect their employees from it. That’s one of the reasons why we’ve wanted to dive into this a little deeper and let people know the risk and how to participate in the safest way possible,” The eclipse is an exciting event that attracts thousands of Canadians, especially Manitobans who want to experience it firsthand.

Employers must, therefore, be mindful of last-minute absences and a surge in time-off requests to watch this historic event.

One of the most critical steps employers should take is to educate their staff about the importance of protecting their eyes. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can cause significant eye damage or even blindness. Zoleta warns that "Not just Goggles, but sunglasses with UV protection so that your eyes don’t get damaged." Employers should provide protective eyewear for outdoor workers and ensure that they understand the importance of using it.

Zoleta further stated that, “As the weather gets better, we want to think about the individuals who will be working outside during this occurrence. So the increase in people looking up in the sky need to be aware of what they should be doing to protect their eyesight,” she also expressed that certain areas prove as a greater risk then others, such as locations with water.

“The areas that have the

Photo by Jason Howell on Unsplash A solar eclipse viewed through safety glasses. highest focus and main rest areas to shield workers her main responsibility is to concerns include areas that from direct exposure to the ensure that Peninsula comhave large bodies of water sun. By implementing these plies with internal health such as lakes and rivers. Be- precautions, outdoor work- and safety regulations. She cause if you think about it, ers will be safe, and it will works closely with other inthat reflecting off the water, also limit any interruptions ternal departments to ensure most people are going to be to their duty.

Peninsula's health and safety looking in those areas beAccidents can happen, services meet industry best cause one, maybe there’s which is why it is essential practices and comply with high elevation and two it to have an emergency re- legislation. Zoleta offers her would honestly look pretty. sponse plan in place. Em- clients expert consultation But these are areas that hold ployers should make sure on all aspects of health and the greatest concern,” that first aid supplies are safety management, providEmployers should con- readily available, and the ing timely solutions to their sider adjusting work tim- staff is trained in basic first concerns. ings around the eclipse to aid procedures.

“Obviously a Solar avoid peak times. They Zoleta has been with Eclipse only happens so should also provide shaded Peninsula since 2018, and many times a year, and one

of the reasons why Peninsula highlighted it is because now that the weather is also getting better, we want to spread awareness where even though this is an amazing event happening, businesses should be aware of what they should do with their workers as well as educate them from a health and safety perspective,” Zoleta concluded.

The eclipse will be visible from the eastern parts of Canada, and heavily in the North as it will be the first total solar eclipse visible from North America since August 2017. The eclipse will be visible for about three minutes in some areas, with the duration decreasing as you move away from the path of totality.

Employers across Canada must take proactive measures to ensure the safety of their outdoor workers during the solar eclipse.

By providing protective eyewear, shaded rest areas, and adjusting work timings, employers can ensure that their staff is safe during this highly anticipated event.

With the help of experts like Michelle Ann Zoleta, employers can navigate the complex health and safety matters surrounding the solar eclipse and provide their staff with the necessary professional advice and assistance to comply with their province's health and safety laws. ~Matthias J. Johnson is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Thompson Citizen. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

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Northern Healthcare addressed

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THOMPSON CITIZEN

The Canadian healthcare system has been a topic of concern for many years.

According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, Canada ranks last in primary healthcare access among 10 wealthy nations. This is a significant issue that needs to be addressed urgently to ensure that every Canadian has access to the healthcare they deserve.

While free healthcare may seem like a convenience on paper, the reality is that getting urgent and immediate medical care can be challenging and costly in Canada.

This is especially true in Northern Manitoba, where the region ranks at the bottom in primary care access, undermining our reputation and highlighting the significant deficiencies in our healthcare system.

Thankfully, the government is taking action to address these issues. Premier Wab Kinew recently announced the Budget 2024, designed to address healthcare across Manitoba and reduce costs in the system.

The budget stems from an existing promise made six months ago by including hiring 1,000 new healthcare workers, introducing a $1,500 Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit, and focusing on strengthening the province’s economy.

“Our first budget delivers on those commitments by hiring 1,000 new healthcare workers and delivering cost savings for Manitoba families with a $1,500 Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit. We’re strengthening our province’s economy, with help for you and help for those who need it most.”

Stated Kinew The budget plans to hire 100 doctors, 210 nurses, 90 paramedics, and 600 healthcare aides over the next year.

This world-record medical investment will undoubtedly improve Manitobans' healthcare access. With a record investment in healthcare, the budget also aims to add hospital and ICU beds and open new Minor Injury and Illness clinics and primary care clinics to make healthcare accessible for patients.

The government is prioritizing investments in community health centers, mobile clinics, and telemedicine services to ensure that every Canadian, regardless of location or socioeconomic status, has timely access to essential healthcare services. The plan is to incentivize healthcare professionals to work in underserved areas and expand multidisciplinary care teams to enhance access and quality of care.

Premier Kinew has outlined that the primary focus of this budget is to enhance healthcare facilities in rural and northern regions, im-

prove cancer care, modernize health records, and introduce plastic health cards for all Manitobans. The government's commitment to rebuilding healthcare across Manitoba and reducing healthcare costs for families is praiseworthy. This investment is expected to significantly improve healthcare access across Canada, particularly in the North.

It has also been approved to include Thompson in the budget for acquiring a new mobile MRI and a second permanent MRI in the

Thompson General Hospital, as well as expanding dialysis services to Norway House Cree Nation and Pimicikamak Cree Nation.

Providing better access to healthcare resources can have a positive impact on the health outcomes of First Nations communities, particularly in terms of facilitating safe and healthy births.

This proposed initiative may lead to the preservation and improvement of overall health outcomes for these communities.

The shortage of healthcare

professionals, inadequate funding, and the lack of emphasis on preventive care are some of the factors that contribute to the problem. The government is taking several steps to address these issues and provide access to quality healthcare for all Canadians.

Budget 2024 is a significant investment in the health and well-being of Manitobans. It is a commitment to prioritize the healthcare system and ensure that every Canadian has access to the healthcare they deserve. The government's focus on rebuilding health-

care across Manitoba and reducing costs for families is commendable. It is hoped that this investment will lead to tangible improvements in healthcare access and quality of care across Canada. We all have a collective responsibility to ensure that every Canadian has access to the healthcare they need. ~Matthias J. Johnson is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Thompson Citizen. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

Help the mother hen find her little chick.

SENIOR CLERK – OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (TEMP) The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants to submit a resume for consideration. The successful candidate will have Grade 12 or higher.

This position requires demonstrated working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and miscellaneous office supplies. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent public relations skills, be able to work accurately under pressure and within tight deadlines and adapt to quickly changing situations.

The duties for this position include preparing payroll sheets, maintaining employee records, invoices, and maintaining records, typing of documents, reports and correspondence, ensuring data input is accurate is essential. Receives and transmits two-way radio and telephone calls, directing them to appropriate personnel, answers routine inquiries and complaints, and receives and distributes mail. Compiles and processes invoices, permits, and logs costs and statistical records, and various other duties.

The City of Thompson offers an extensive benefits package. This position involves a 40 hour work week at a current rate of $28.41 per hour.

Applications will be accepted up to and including Friday April 19, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may apply in confidence to: Human Resources, City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: osalau@thompson.ca or jkaur@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Those requiring assistance with the application process should call 204-677-7924 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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For English, the city,offers out supports of people withis the biggest of agreed to housing based violence in Manine way ortoba another board meetings (and which has a budget of opinions on barriers, and often access housing, and split $27.5 million in total and services for those flee- thesehow n’t evenavoid reach apart from members million, manyand councillors there funding overaround five years$30 to ing gender-based do- people will return to viomany of the hurdles e digits. advocates say ofare theleaving media, well, youthe that probshould be isn’tlence an because exenhance currentrepresents Can- mestic violence, and Engof the fear ether or women not theand haven’t), ably less than a drop pression of apathy buthomeless.”

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“We are grateful for this survivors Critics of genderif you can, West Central Women's ht or wrong an- over theRe-pastforcouple of the“Imagine pro- majority of its members needing to flee your home partnership based violence, and the source Centre (WCWRC) On the pro side of years. But they’ve posed reduction say think is right, regard- with the fedis now expected to inprevent fear with nothing the the eral most government to give eping theexecutive current director made Lorie their money decision that it will less ofbutwhat support“new overblood” 2,600 from clothes on your back and ourthink. relatives the financial said on Tuesday at helpthere ers, theEnglish option and it appears being vocal taxpayers in securing whatever youIfcan think to case, support theof Manitoba Legislative all but one the will be sevenhouseholds school elected and, theoreticthat is the doesthey need when escaping housing. grab on your way out the Building. l board members board trustees at least ally, reduce the divers- it really matter how gender-based The funding will also door,” English said. “You violence,” Smith said. federal for, is theEnglish argu- joined until 2022. ity of opinions, but that many of them there help by removing barriers know you can’t go home, “For too long, women, Northern Affairs Minister that it spreads the One of the arguments would only be true if are?

Feds, province provide $27.5M in funding to help victims of gender-based violence access housing children and 2SLGBTQI+ people experiencing domestic violence have faced limited options that have kept them in dangerous housing situations.”

Smith said the agreement also answers calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the calls for justice from the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Manitoba is now the first province in Canada to co-design a program under the CHB program meant specifically for survivors of gender-based violence.

Under the new enhancements, benefit amounts will be determined based on family size and average regional rental rates. Funding will be provided to eli-

gible applicants on a yearly basis through Manitoba’s non-Employment and Income Rent Assist Program.

Tuesday’s announcement was the second in as many days for the federal government in Winnipeg regarding gender-based violence.

On Monday, Vandal and Ien announced the feds are also investing more than $7 million to help several organizations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan that are working to address and combat gender-based violence, and prevent violence against women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

— Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

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The Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival is back this year on April 2021, offering up the sweet taste of syrup with a side of Indigenous culture and education.

Highlights of this year’s event, which takes place in McCreary, Man., located 137 kilometres northeast of Brandon, include a farmer’s market, pancake breakfast, events like a scavenger hunt and geocaching, and horse and wagon rides.

Two sugar bush trees will be on display, and visitors will get to sink their teeth into fresh maple taffy poured onto pristine snow.

Since it takes place in the heart of a historic Métis settlement, facilitators have also chosen to include unique Indigenous educational events this year, including workshops on beading, pemmican making, plant identification for traditional medicines and, as part of the weekend’s entertainment, Métis jigging by Hayley and Hunter Oleschak.

Festival president Pam Little says including information on Métis history and culture is important.

“We’ve really focused on Métis culture over the years with music, but then we decided we really needed to try to do some reconciliation work too,” she said.

Last year, Melanie Gamache of Borealis Beading taught beading workshops at the festival, and this year she’ll be back doing the same thing. She also does a talk in the morning about the evolution of beading, its symbolism and how it relates to Métis culture and identity.

This year, Gamache is bringing new ideas to the festival.

“I have a program that I just re-developed and released this winter which is called Métis Connections,” she said. “It’s a two-part program, and the first part is an interactive presentation where I present stories on the culture, history and

connections of the Métis people and the various names they’ve been given over the course of time.”

Gamache will also use the first part of the program to speak about the connection Métis people have with the Red River cart, bison, sashes and beadwork. She plans to share a lot of the stories she’s been given and the research she’s done on how all parts of Métis culture are connected.

Anyone is welcome to attend the first part of the program. The second part is a beading project. While Gamache teaches the foundations of beading, she’ll also be speaking about Métis culture.

“I share what I call the first evolution of beadwork, so I talk about what was used pre-colonization and what First Nations people would use,” she said. The second part of Gamache’s program costs $30 to attend.

Shawn Charlebois, who owns Red Road Compass, a business that educates people about Indigenous culture and land-based customs, will also be at the festival. Charlebois will be running a pemmican making workshop and the medicinal plant identification workshop.

Charlebois will be sharing Indigenous history and how pemmican, a food made by Indigenous people of dried and pounded meat, melted fat and sometimes berries, morphed into a staple for the Canadian fur trade.

“This food allowed Manitoba to be born, and allowed our nation to become Canada,” he said.

Charlebois applauds Little and the other people involved in putting on the maple syrup festival for wanting to include Indigenous content, which he said is absolutely necessary to tell the history of the area.

“I think it really kind of expands and rounds off this festival, because even when you start talking about maple syrup, oftentimes we predominately

think it’s just associated with places like Quebec … but we know that this is a traditional food that’s been used since time immemorial,” he said.

The sugar bushes are always a huge draw for the crowds who come out to enjoy the springtime event, Little says.

“Once people get to the sugarbush, it’s like they don’t want to leave,” she said. “What makes it unique is you actually are visiting a working sugar bush, not heritage site.”

The festival is a great way to introduce people to the community of McCreary, which boasts a population of around 400 people.

“It’s a beautiful location that many people who come here have never been to before, and they don’t know about … the maple trees growing at the base of Riding Mountain National Park,” Little said.

Oftentimes when people come out for the first day of the festival intending to see everything that day, they find there’s to enough time to take in all that’s offered and so the end up returning for the second day of the festival, Little added.

“A lot of times people end up telling us that they couldn’t fit everything in.

So now, if you don’t get to the sugar bush on Saturday because of the other things that are going on then you can go on Sunday,” she said.

Ninety-one year-old Claude Desrosiers has been a sugar bush producers for 30 years. Three decades ago, when he retired from teaching, he started out with makeshift equipment, only for his passion to quickly grow from a hobby to a way of life.

Now, Desrosiers loves to get back out and start tapping his sugar bush in the early days of spring.

“After a winter, it’s kind of nice to go tramping in the bush. I’ve been working in the bush for many years. At the beginning it was really a lot of work be-

cause it lasted a long time,” he said.

The perfect time to tap maple trees is when the temperature rises during the day but cools off at night. Unfortunately, over the last several years, Mother Nature hasn’t provided the ideal weather for Desrosiers’ business. When he started out, the perfect, spring-like weather – not too warm and not too cold – would last several weeks.

Now, he says he’s lucky if it lasts several days, something Desrosiers puts down to climate change.

“We don’t have the drawn-out spring anymore,” he said.

Still, Desrosiers is looking forward to the festival, which is in its 11th year. He especially loves to see the children enjoying the maple taffy. He’s already packed clean snow away into coolers to ensure that, whatever the weather throws at the area, there will be plenty of room for pouring the amber-coloured sweet treat.

“I need snow for that, and I never take a chance on the quality of snow, so in January when we had those substantial snowfalls, I packed it away in the freezer,” he said.

Desrosiers is proud of the festival’s connection to Indigenous culture and the effort of the people who run it to ensure that they tell the story of the land and it’s Métis people, who were active maple syrup producers.

“They were tapping trees and making maple syrup in this area for a long time,” he said. “They still produce maple syrup.”

The weekend will also feature entertainers Owen Anderson, Juilianna Moore, Avery Styklao, the Boom Chuck Club, hypnotist Jesse Lewis, and the Cameron Campbell Band.

Last year around 540 people attended the event.

Little hopes that this year’s event will draw an even bigger crowd. Family passes cost $25, while individual ones are on sale for $5.

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Ste Rose du Lac RCMP track down prolific offender

Friday, April 5, 2024

Cross Lake RCMP investigate homicide On March 25, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm, Cross Lake RCMP received a report of a deceased female inside a residence on SawMill Road in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. Officers attended and located a 45-year-old female deceased. An adult male was arrested at the scene.

The death is being investigated as a homicide. The RCMP Major Crime Services unit as well as the RCMP Forensic Identification Section have been engaged and are in the community.

The investigation continues.

On March 28, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, officers with the Ste Rose du Lac RCMP were conducting a patrol in Ebb and Flow First Nation when they observed a 31-year-old male, known to have several outstanding Warrants of Arrest, driving in Ebb and Flow First Nation.

The officers attempted a traffic stop but the suspect failed to stop for police. Due to public safety concerns, a pursuit was not initiated.

The suspect vehicle was located a short distance away as it had entered the ditch at the end of a deadend road. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended

a short distance away after a foot pursuit.

A 29-year-old female passenger, from Ebb and Flow First Nation, was arrested on scene and later released for court scheduled May 28 in Dauphin.

A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of a loaded sawed-off shotgun.

RCMP photos Jesse St. Paul, 31, of Portage la Prairie, was charged with Operation while Prohibited, Flight from Police and numerous firearms-related offences. He was remanded in to custody for a court appearance scheduled for April 3 in Dauphin.

Ste Rose du Lac RCMP continue to investigate.

God’s Lake Narrows RCMP respond to fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision On March 28, 2024, at approximately 10:00 pm, God’s Lake Narrows RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on Wasahak Road in the community.

The investigation has determined

that a commercial water truck, being driven by a 31-year-old female from God’s Lake Narrows, was heading southbound when it struck a 23-yearold male, from God’s Lake Narrows, who was lying on the road. The driver

of the vehicle stopped at the scene and immediately contacted police.

The 23-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene.

God’s Lake Narrows RCMP continue to investigate.

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Homicide Bereavement Workshop

The NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre will be offering a homicide bereavement workshop. It will provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced tragic losses due to homicide. Through expert facilitation and group discussions, participants will have the opportunity to process their grief, share their experiences, and learn coping strategies to navigate the complexities of bereavement. The workshop aims to offer a sense of community, healing, and empowerment to those in need.

April 12 to 14, 2024 Wechitowin Building, 79 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson, MB Friday, April 12 - 6:00 pm Saturday, April 13 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm If required, we will carry on into the evening for the one-on-one sessions Sunday, April 14 - 10: 00 to 5:00 pm We will be offering the following therapeutic sessions: 1. Biomagnetic Therapy- individual sessions 2. Reiki and Sound Therapy -individual sessions 3. Art Therapy Group Sessions 4. Group Therapy on understanding trauma and its triggers Additionally, participants will be invited to attend our culture camp from June 10 to 14, 2024. Attending a culture camp provides individuals with an opportunity to connect with the land and engage in cultural activities and ceremonies. This connection to their cultural roots can be a powerful tool for therapeutic grieving, as it allows participants to honour their loved ones in a meaningful and traditional way.

To register for the grief and loss workshop please contact Jackie Walker at 1-204-679-5277 PUZZLE or NO. 229 Kobliski at 204-939-1327 Charlene The workshop is hosted by the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Family and Community Wellness Centre and Manitoba Justice Victim Services Program.

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Correction: The new face of Thompson Auto Wash

Thompson Auto Wash is undergoing a significant transformation. The establishment will soon be undergoing a rebranding. They’re getting a new look and logo, and their name is changing to Neko’s!

The decision to rebrand comes as a response to the evolving needs and interests of the community.

Thompson Auto Wash changed drastically throughout the years. As they push themselves to meet the needs of their customers, their image and product selection has evolved beyond the offerings expected from a car wash.

“Things have changed quite a bit. We aren’t the same store we were when we opened 20 years ago.” says Thethy.

The name change also brings ease of dealing with suppliers and vendors, because of the name Thompson Auto Wash, some companies weren’t even open to discourse. “there was actually a distributor recently that we applied to, and he told me that they only deal with hobby stores. I told him, well we are a hobby store, It’s just the name is Thompson Auto Wash.” Thethy continues that not only is it fitting to change the name for their goals as a store, it’s also very timely!

“Another big thing is that it’s our 20th anniversary this year. So we figured may as well do it now.”

When asked where the new name Neko’s originated from, Thethy says “Growing up our family had a pet cat named it Neko.” The name is an omage to him. Thethy states, “He was always around when we played video games, board games, and card games.”

As Neko’s is both a Game Store & Car Wash, they aim to offer patrons a unique experience catering to both vehicle owners and gaming enthusiasts. In addition to their excellent drive-thru touchless car wash and detailing services, Neko’s offers a wide selection of gaming products and accessories.

Their shelves are lined with board games, card games, figures, statues, plush toys, trading card games, retro video games, home decor, and other collectibles. With the addition of their play space–which seats 12–the store aims to become an area for hobbyists and gaming enthusiasts to connect, explore, and indulge their passions.

A lot of work and effort has been poured into creating their play space. Neko’s uses it to host multiple events for popular card games. There is at least one event at their store per day. Including official tournaments for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, the One Piece Card Game, and the Dragon Ball Super: Fusion World Card Game.

They also host an official

League for Disney’s Lorcana Trading Card Game, and an unofficial league for Magic: The Gathering. In October they will add events for the Bandai’s upcoming Union Arena Card Game.

Neko’s is also the only store in Northern Manitoba to be approved to run official Bandai, Disney, and Pokémon card game events.

The biggest events that they have hosted so far were a city-wide Pokémon tournament for Winterfest 2024,

and the Dragon Ball Super: Fusion World Celebrations events held in late February/ early March. Over $500 in prizes were awarded at the Winterfest tournament. Over a $1,000 worth of exclusive promo cards were handed out at the Dragon Ball events. Towards the middle of March, they hosted a pre-release event for One Piece Card Game’s sixth booster set (Wing’s of the Captain). Participants got to open booster packs from the set a week before it was officially released. They used those cards to build decks that they then used to play against each other in a tournament held for the same event.

The transformation from Thompson Auto Wash to Neko’s reflects a broader trend of the business adapting to changing consumer preferences and market demands.

By diversifying their offerings and embracing innovation and change, Neko’s is set to thrive in an ever changing marketplace; continuing to

Photos courtesy of Thompson Auto Wash offer not only quality servi- December 2023. We stated ces and products, but also a that players could earn “Naunique, fun and safe environ- tional Credits” at their store. ment for everyone to enjoy. This was not true. We stated Please note that our last that they have a “points sysarticle contained several in- tem for their tournaments that accuracies: We stated that was previously only offered Neko’s was hosting a Poke- in Winnipeg”. This is not true. mon Junior’s League at the We stated that locals could Thompson Public Library. compete in National level They have not hosted any events from their store. This leagues at the Library since is not true.

OBITUARY HAMBLETON, LORNE LESLIE

July 17, 1970 – March 23, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorne Hambleton on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Calgary, AB after a lengthy battle with cancer. He left peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, just as he wished.

Lorne (also known as “Butch”) was born and raised in Thompson, MB, spending most of his life there until meeting his wife Tamara where they moved to Toronto, ON to start a new life and start a family. His final five years were in Calgary when he decided that extended family was more important for his little girl than the downtown city life.

Lorne is predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Johanna, and leaves to mourn his wife Tamara, daughter Lauren, brother Trevor (Tracey), stepfather Wade, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and countless friends and colleagues.

Lorne loved sports, music, and the mountains. He was an avid golfer, starting as a youth at the Thompson Golf Club, a bowler – enjoying Friday night and Sunday leagues, a baseball enthusiast supporting the Blue Jays, and enjoyed his NFL Sundays, fantasy pools, and travelling to seek out events in all areas in cities across the continent. His yearly golf trip to Southern Dunes with the boys was always a highlight of his year.

Lorne was passionate about his family and his career. He started his career in the electronics industry and even when living outside of his hometown, people would stop him on the street referencing the Queen of Hearts. He then moved to the mining and procurement industry with Inco/Vale and Minto Metals, again making a positive impact within the industry while making friends and lasting relationships along the way.

Lorne leaves an everlasting impression on us all as he has brought laughter, love, and fun into our lives. A special thanks to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Palliative Home Care, and Paramed Nursing for the exceptional care that was received.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Lorne’s memory, to the Jays Care Foundation or the Thompson Golf Club.

A Memorial/Celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Evan J Strong Funeral Services (5502 2nd St. SW, Calgary, AB). The family would like to welcome people to come in their Blue Jays or golf attire. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Lorne’s family through www.evanjstrong.com.

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Hooray for earthworms!

Earthworms are slimy creatures that some • They don’t have tails, heads or eyes. people find disgusting. However, when you take a closer look, you’ll discover some fasciEarthworms slimy creatures some nating thingsare about them.

Keep that reading to people find disgusting.

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Here’s a short list of characteristics that make earthworms so unique: EXTRAORDINARY CREATURES Here’s a short list of characteristics that make earthworms so unique:

• They breathe through their skin.

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In other words, FOR PLANTS they’re both male and female.

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Friday, April 5, 2024

4 April Fools' jokes that aren'tFools' mean jokes 4 April that aren't mean

Do you like making jokes and playing tricks? To celebrate April 1st, try these funny ideas that aren’t mean at all.

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penetrate. This encourages seeds to germinate Additionally, tunnels, earthworms and the rootsbyofdigging flowers and vegetables to aerate the soil and make it easier water to grow, among other things. Plus, for earthworm penetrate. encourages seeds to germinate droppings This make great fertilizer.

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Do you lack self-confidence?

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Are you always comparing yourself to others? Do you think you’re never good enough? Do you stop yourself from doing things that interest you for fear of failing? The good news is that self-confidence can be learned.

Are you always comparing yourself to others? Do you think you’re never good enough? Do you stop yourself from doing things that interest you for fear of failing? The good news is that MAKE A LIST self-confidence beoflearned.

Start by makingcan a list your qualities and successes. Are you a good drawer? Does everyone

2. Glue fake eyes on products. Do you have plastic googly eyes in your craft supplies? Stick them on objects, like a tube of toothpaste or a carton of milk, that will be used during the day 2. Glue eyesyou on want products.

DoWhat you have plastic googly eyes by thefake people to trick. a simple and fun idea! in your craft supplies? Stick them on objects, like a tube of toothpaste or a carton of milk, that will be used during the day by the people you want to trick. What a simple and fun idea!

tell you have a beautiful singing voice? Do you swim like a mermaid? Do you get good grades MAKE A LIST at school?

Do you help others a lot? Write all this down on a piece of paper. Every time you Start by makingreread a list ofthis your andyourself successes.

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Does everyone doubt yourself, listqualities to remind what extraordinary person you are. tell you have a beautiful singing voice? Do you swim like a mermaid? Do you get good grades at school? you help others a lot? Write all this down on a piece of paper. Every time you TRY THESEDo TIPS doubt yourself, reread this list to remind yourself what an extraordinary person you are.

Try these strategies to improve your self-confidence: TRY TIPS • SetTHESE yourself small challenges to get out of your comfort zone. For example, try signing up Try these strategies to improve self-confidence: for an extracurricular activityyour or talking to someone who seems to have something in common with you.

•• Set yourself small challenges to get of your comfort zone. example, try signing up Spend as much time as possible without people who love you andFor believe in you.

Stay away for extracurricular or talking to someone who seems to have something in fromanfriends who makeactivity fun of you or criticize your choices. with • common Don’t try to be you. someone • Spend as much as possible with people who love you and believe in you. Stay away you’re not just time to gain from friendsand whoalways make fun of you or criticize your choices. acceptance • Don’t to be someone expresstry your feelings sinyou’re just to gain cerely. not In other words, acceptance be yourself. and always your feelings sin• express Repeat positive affirmacerely. other words, tions to In encourage yourbe self.yourself.

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3. Swap photos in their frames. Imagine your parents’ surprise when they discover pictures of funny fish, for example, instead of photos of your family on holidays or Christmas.

3. Swap photos in their frames. Imagine your parents’ surprise pictures of of April funny1stfish, in4. when Dress they silly. discover On the morning , putfor on example, clothes that stead photos yourthem family on holidays Christmas. don’t of match or of wear inside out. Youorcould even give yourself a funny hairdo. At lunch, tell your family that this is 4. Dress silly.style.

On the morning of April 1st,giving put ontheir clothes that your new When everyone starts opinion, don’t matchFool’s!” or wear them inside out. You could even give shout “April yourself a funny hairdo. At lunch, tell your family that this is your new style. When everyone starts giving their opinion, shout “April Fool’s!”

Remember that jokes should make people laugh or smile, not angry, hurt or scared.

Remember that jokes should make people laugh or smile, not angry, hurt or scared.

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Hooray for earthworms!

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Hooray for earthworms!

Is maple syrup good or bad for you?

Earthworms are slimy creatures that some people find disgusting. However, when you take a closer look, you’ll discover some fascinating things about them. Keep reading to learn more.

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4 April The human body:Fools' jokes that aren't 5 facts that will WOW youmean

• They don’t have tails, heads or eyes.

• They breathe through their skin.

• They have multiple hearts (four to 10), six Do you like making jokes and playing tricks? To celebrate April 1st, kidneys and about 100 segments lined with try these funny ideas that aren’t mean at all. tiny hairs that allow them to move around.

If you go to school, you can probably name or more. Additionally, it’s very difficult to • They’re hermaphroditic. In other mostwords, of the parts of your1. body.

However, it sneeze with your open.

Closing your Make Jell-O cocktails.

Secretly makeeyes some Jell-O. Then, EXTRAORDINARY CREATURES they’re both male and female. would be surprising if you knew the five foleyelids is your body’s protective reflex. pour it into pretty glasses, add a few berries and put it in the Here’s a short list of characteristics that make lowing facts. You’ll be amazed! fridge. A few hours later, or the next day, serve your earthworms so unique: ALLIES FOR PLANTS 5. Small flakes cocktails and see how people reactof dead skin fall off your body Earthworms eat organic matter, such as grass 1. If you were to lay out all the blood vessels, every day. they try to take a sip. This is completely normal! By the clippings,waffles dead leaves and fungi. They take “pipes” that allowwhen Do you love drizzling maple syrup over your pancakes, or the little blood to circuend of your life, you’ll have lost between thisaorganic matter of of thean average-sized adult end-to-end, French toast? If you’re wondering whether it’s good idea to from the surface late, 20 and 60 kilograms of it. soilthings and carry it underground. This movement put maple syrup on everything, here are a few you need they would stretch to about 160,000 kilosoil, to know about this delicious, sweet treat. increases the nutritional value of the metres.

Read books, magazines or encyclopedias on which plants love. anatomy or biology to discover more fasciMAPLE SYRUP IS A TYPE OF SUGAR...

2. Human bones are very strong. In fact, ex- nating secrets about the human body. by no digging tunnels, earthworms Whether golden, amber, dark or very dark inAdditionally, colour, there’s perts say they’re stronger aeratea the soil and make it easier for water to Your femurs, the denying that maple syrup is very sweet. However, tablespoon than steel. penetrate. encourages seeds to germinate of syrup contains fewer calories than a tablespoon ofThis refined long bones at the top of your roots of flowers and vegetables to support 30 times white sugar. However, as you know, eatingand toothe much sugar legs, can can damage your teeth, make you sick andgrow, causeamong you toother put things. Plus, earthworm the weight of the average droppings make great fertilizer. Knowing all on weight. person. this, it’s no wonder most gardeners love them. …THAT HAS VARIOUS BENEFITS 3. If you went into space, your The next timeityou rememThat said, if you compare maple syrup to other sugars, hassee an earthworm,body would grow by about ber thatitit’s as useful as it is extraordinary. various benefits that others don’t. For example, contains four centimetres because minerals, like calcium, magnesium and potassium, as well as there’s no gravity. When you vitamins and antioxidants that can help prevent certain diseases. return to Earth, you’ll shrink What’s more, a recent study by Laval University showed that back to your regular size. maple syrup can help with diabetes and high blood pressure, among other things.

4. When you sneeze, the air coming out of your nose 2. can Glue fake eyes on products. Do you have plastic googly eyes So, is maple syrup good for you? The answer is yes, but only travel at speeds of 50 km/hin your craft supplies? Stick them on objects, like a tube of in small quantities! toothpaste or a carton of milk, that will be used during the day by the people you want to trick. What a simple and fun idea!

Learn the whole truth about this sweet treat

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Don't play with your old toys anymore?

Here's what you can do with them!

MAKE A LIST Start by making a list of your qualities and successes. Are you a good drawer? Does everyone tell you have a beautiful singing voice? Do you swim like a mermaid? Do you get good grades at school? Do you help others a lot? Write all this down on a piece of paper. EveryDotime youyou have lots of stuffed toys, toy cars, animal figurines and dolls you don’t play with anydoubt yourself, reread this list to remind yourself what an extraordinary person you are.Here are a few ways you can give them a second life. more?

TRY THESE TIPS Try these strategies to improve your self-confidence:

• Sell them. Are your toys in great condition and look almost new? With your parent’s permission, you can sell them online (on a classified ads site) or at a garage sale. You can keep the money to buy something else, like a skateboard or video game, or use it for something • Set yourself small challenges to get out of your comfort zone. For example, try signing uptravelling when you’re older. else, like for an extracurricular activity or talking to someone who seems to have something in common with you.

• Donate them. If your toys are clean and aren’t broken, you can do a good deed by taking • Spend as much time as possible with people who love you and believe in you. Stay themaway to a local donation centre. They’ll bring joy to the lives of children whose families don’t from friends who make fun of you or criticize your choices. have enough money to buy new toys.

• Don’t try to be someone you’re not just to gain • Exchange them. Organize a toy exchange with children of all ages, like your cousins. This way, acceptance and always everyone will be able to express your feelings sinscore some new toys and cerely. In other words, get rid of the ones they no be yourself. longer use. Great, isn’t it?

3. Swap photos in their frames. Imagine your parents’ surprise • Repeat positive affirmations to encourage your• Transform them. You can when they discover pictures of funny fish, for example, inself. For example, you find lots of ideas for trans- stead of photos of your family on holidays or Christmas. could say, “I’m capable” forming your toys into st or “I can do it.” works of art or practical4. Dress silly. On the morning of April 1 , put on clothes that don’t match or wear them inside out.

You could even give objects online. For example, yourself a funny hairdo.

At lunch, tell your family that this is Are you paralyzed by your a dinosaur figurine can belack of self-confidence? come a jewellery stand or your new style. When everyone starts giving their opinion, Some specialists can help. a doll’s head can be trans- shout “April Fool’s!”

Talk to your parents about formed into a planter. Use making an appointment your imagination!

Remember that jokes should make people laugh for you. or smile, not angry, hurt or scared.

How will you keep your toys from ending up in the garbage?

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Manitoba Association of Watersheds funds Agriculture in the Classroom

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

Thanks to newly announced funding from the Manitoba Association of Watersheds, Agriculture in the Classroom- Manitoba will be able to continue its programming in schools across the province.

Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) provides curriculum-based programming that connects students and teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the world of agriculture and all that encompasses, including business, science and technology, engineering and math, the creative arts, economics, farming, culture, social studies and more.

On Thursday, the Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW) announced $40,000 that will be delivered to AITC-M over the next three years. The MAW represents Manitoba’s 14 watershed districts, and in partnering with AITC-M, both organizations will be able to educate young people across the province about agriculture and water stewardship and why it’s important.

As the Sun previously reported, March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM). Starting this

month, AITC-M has been introducing a “Caring for OurWatersheds” resource to early years classrooms across the province to engage students in Grades 2 to 4 about water education.

The students learned why watersheds are important, what Manitoba farmers can do to keep them healthy, and what every Manitoban can do to protect them.

Manitoba’s watershed districts are committed to improving watershed literacy within local communities in Manitoba, said Lynda Nicol, executive director of MAW. “We at MAW are thrilled to have the opportunity to build on that principle province- wide through our partnership with AITC-M,” she said. “We are honoured to work alongside them to build watershed resources into their lesson plans.”

Individual watershed districts have long been supporters of AITC-M and it’s goals of educating students in Manitoba about agriculture, Nicol said. “Watershed districts are really dedicated to providing balanced education within their jurisdictions and within their local communities, and many of them have worked with AITC-M before,” she said.

“But this new three-year partnership was made on

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Birdtail Sioux First Nation funded for unique trades program

BY RYAN KIEDROWSKI,

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THE WORLD-SPECTATOR

It’s an intense but effective initiative promising to propel participants from having no experience in the trades to being job ready— all in under two weeks.

That’s the goal of a new study being funded by the federal government on the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation to the tune of $352,500, part of a larger announcement on March 6 that saw Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships devote a total of $10.4 million to seven mining projects.

“Government, over the last two decades, has done a pretty darn good job of training up Indigenous people and getting them ready for the workforce and the work environment,” said Greg Farney, co-founder of Straight Talk Advisory and Training. “The one thing that we’ve all failed at is we haven’t got the workforce ready for the Indigenous people.”

STAAT is partnering with BSDN to implement the Indigenous STARS (Strategic Training and Recruitment Solutions) program, which has a target goal of reaching out to 80 Indigenous communities across the three

prairie provinces.

Farney is no stranger to BSDN and has partnered with them previously on other projects.

“We’ve been working with Birdtail for close to 15 years, probably. So we understand each other, and they agreed to be the sponsor. So we submitted (the proposal to government), it took about six months and then got the funding,” he said.

“Birdtail was a natural fit because of their location in Manitoba,” Farney explained. “They’re right on two mainline corridors being the TranCanada as well as Enbridge’s rightof-way. They’re right on the corridors of the northsouth transmission lines that are projects taking place in Manitoba. It’s a very small community, but they’ve been very proactive, getting engaged both from an employment as well as business perspective in the project.”

Recognizing the need for more people working in the trades is not a new concept, and with a large number of current workers close to retirement, the number of job openings will only continue to grow. Some numbers Farney has come across esti-

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT FULL TIME POSITION Under the supervision of the Director of Education & Training, the Training & Employment Program Assistant will be required to maintain accurate financial records and provide support to the Training & Employment Coordinator and Employment & Training Workers in KTC Communities. Provide regular financial reports to the KTC First Nations and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak ISET Program on the Employment & Training budgets for KTC. (Includes Consolidated Revenue Fund & Employment Insurance Programs).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: • Formal training in the area of Business Administration.

• Experience in maintaining financial records, individual files, financial reports (monthly, quarterly and annual).

• Knowledge of the various programs and guidelines under the Indigenous Skills & Employment Training Program (ISET).

• Knowledge of the eligibility and reporting requirements of the ISET. • Ability to work independently.

• Must have experience in working with Excel Programs, ARMS/ PRIME Database and be computer literate.

• Must be able to travel to remote northern communities to work with Training & Employment Workers.

• Valid driver’s license for the Province of Manitoba is an asset.

• Ability to speak either Cree or Dene is an asset.

Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided. A complete job description can be obtained by calling (204) 677-2341 or Aggie Weenusk, Director of Education & Training at (204) 677- 0399.

Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence a resume with references and a letter of application to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0257 POSTING DEADLINE: UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in employment with Keewatin Tribal Council, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

mates a need for upwards of 56,000 new trades people over the coming decade.

“One of the big elements is identifying how many people are out there that want to be involved in the trades,” Farney said. “How many people have meaningful employment opportunities at the end of it, which the stats show there should be more than enough.”

With the need for meaningful employment established, more than enough room to accommodate an influx of new and motivated workers, plus funding for a program to train them, it was time to link all the pieces together with action.

“So you have this massive opportunity between what the industry needs and what First Nations and Indigenous communities can bring to the industry, but no one’s talking to each other,” Farney remarked. The cost of training was another huge barrier as traditional methods can easily run thousands of dollars just to become certified in a particular field.

“Unfortunately, what

most people don’t realize is, if you decide to go to be a bulldozer operator right now, you fork out the $25,000, no one’s going to hire you to be an operator right out of the gate,” Farney said. “You have to be a greaser and an oiler and all that stuff for six months before they put you on the equipment. So there’s a lot of misunderstanding.”

Enter Indigenous STARS and its fast-paced, hands-on approach.

“Through our experience, to get a person ready to be an entry-level labourer, for an industrial work environment, that takes about 12 days,” Farney said, walking through what a typical training day would look like. “Very intense days. We treat the training as if it’s a workday. So you’re out of bed bright and early at 6 am.

You’re at the at the training camp for 7:30 that starts off with a tailgate meeting— like it would in any industrial situation. You’re going to learn about what’s going to happen that day, what safety hazards to be wise

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FULL TIME Under the direction of the CEO of Keewatin Tribal Council, the Economic Development Officer will lead a collaborative approach to develop, implement and monitor an actionable economic growth and development strategy with annual planning/review that considers short and long-term objectives and groundwork.

The economic growth and development strategy is twofold: • Tribal Council membership-led initiatives and opportunities (Eleven Nations) • Tribal Council-led initiatives and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS • Degree/Certificate in Post secondary education in business, community and economic development or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in economic development and planning.

• Developing, implementing and managing economic growth and development strategies and projects • Developing and maintaining business relationships • Identifying and analyzing business opportunities and industry trends • Interpreting policies, legislation, procedures, regulations, reports, and correspondence • Crafting correspondence, reports, business development plans.

• Experiencing in developing, implementing and managing economic growth and development strategies and projects • Experiencing in development and maintaining business relationships • Identifying and analyzing business opportunities and industry trends • Should be aware of Indigenous culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs; • The ability to speak Ininew or Dene is an asset; • Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to vehicle.

• Provide a currently clear Criminal Records Check and Fingerprints, Child and Vulnerable persons checks.

A written cover letter with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

to, all those types of things.

Then we spend about 20 per cent of our time in theory, talking in a classroom environment about what tools are going to be used, what things are going to happen, learning how to do heavy lifts, things like that. And then going out for the balance of the day, hands on full size equipment.”

The fast-paced training program has already been tested in other places, effectively posting people in fulfilling careers and changing lives in the process. For BSDN, that means trained carpenters, electricians and plumbers not only being established close to home, but the potential to fill another job shortage in the process.

Farney pointed to major turnaround and maintenance

projects at large-scale facilities such as Suncor (who were looking for 14,000 workers in a turnaround last year). They’re short-term, require skilled individuals, and a lot of them.

“You can imagine when you’re trying to find 6,000 pipefitters for six weeks, it’s pretty tough,” he said, noting that current recruitment brings this skilled labour from overseas instead of hiring within Canada. Utilizing people trained and ready to work through Indigenous STARS for these projects would add bonus income to their already established careers, perhaps even coinciding with a slower season.

Given all the pieces aligning, BSDN is certainly poised for great future opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT/OFFICE: KEEWATINO/YATTHE GHE FAMILY ENHANCEMENT CENTRE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Post Majority Worker North One (1) Full Time Permanent position The Post Majority Worker N is a member of the Post Majority Support Services (PMSS) and the Transition Programs, and is responsible for providing a wide range of Post Majority Child & Family Services.

This includes assisting youth who are transitioning out of care, and youth who have previously transitioned out of care to use the Post Majority Support Services program. Reconnecting youth to their families and communities, assisting them with navigating and accessing system services relevant to training, life skills, housing, and employability skills.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

• Strong commitment to community-based service delivery.

• Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and issues.

• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of youth who are in care.

• Knowledge of the Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, Youth, and families • Demonstrated knowledge of collateral services/community resources and how to access.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Indigenous communities.

• Ability to speak Cree/Dene an asset.

Working Conditions: • Community-based, child welfare and independent living environment.

• Hours of work will be variable based on participant and programming needs.

• Access to highly sensitive information for which confidentiality must be preserved.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Driver’s Abstract, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.

• Travel required approximately 50% of the time. Most travel will be overnight and by small aircraft, train, and ferry to remote northern communities.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2024-030 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2024-030 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

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THOMPSON CITIZEN: EDITOR/REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Location: Thompson, Manitoba DESCRIPTION The Thompson Citizen has an immediate opening for an Editor/Journalist in Thompson, Manitoba.

Thompson, known as the “Hub of the North” in Manitoba, is a vibrant city in the middle of an outdoor paradise. The 15,000 residents of Thompson enjoy an excellent airport, a golf course, a ski hill, numerous boating and fishing areas, two ice arenas, public library, indoor swimming complex, great schools, a university campus, a live theatre, and many more amenities to satisfy any lifestyle.

The Thompson Citizen is part of the Prairie Newspaper Group, which is a division of Glacier Media. This position would be a great starting point for an enthusiastic graduate as well as a great opportunity for an experienced reporter looking for an exciting change from the regular day to day workload.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover a wide range of topics. He or she will find himself or herself reporting on current events, writing Q&A’s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos.

QUALIFICATIONS This editorial position requires an organized individual who works well on his or her own as well as with a team. They need to be dedicated and diligent with a strong work ethic. He or she must have a degree or diploma in journalism or have at least five years’ experience in newspaper journalism. Experience in photography is necessary.

Candidates for this position must have a valid driver license and a reliable vehicle. Kilometers are tracked and the journalist will be reimbursed.

Please send resume with cover letter to: Noah Cooke, Publisher Thompson Citizen P.O. Box 887, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N8 or E-mail: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net

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