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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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Volume 56 • Issue 32

A personal memorial to nightclub shooting victims

Getting tested is key in battle against hepatitis

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of RCMP Thompson RCMP Const. Jenelle Hulan and Special Const. Rob Cleveland dropped by Cliff Colter’s garden for a photo among his natural flowers and the 49 rainbow poppies he crocheted in honour of those killed in the June 12 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orland, Florida.

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Thompson’s Cliff Colter crocheted 49 rainbow poppies – one for each person shot and killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida June 12 – and placed them amongst the natural flowers in his garden as a tribute to the victims.

“I just wanted to remind the Orlando gay community and the people of Orlando that although the news media has

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moved on, that our thoughts are still with you,” said Colter. “I hope in time when some of the pain has subsided, that this can become a rallying point that brings the City of Orlando closer together.”

Colter’s memorial was visited by Thompson RCMP Const. Jenelle Hulan and Special Const. Rob Cleveland last week.

Half of the people infected with hepatitis viruses in Canada don’t even know it and unless they get tested, they might not find out until serious health effects occur.

That was why the Northern Regional Health Authority put on an event at the City Centre Mall on July 28, which is World Hepatitis Day. “In Canada, for instance, it’s estimated about 600,000 people have hepatitis C and over half of them don’t even realize it,” says Nancy Vystrcil, a regional sexually transmitted infection (STI) co-ordinator with the Northern Regional Health Authority, who was on hand at the mall on July 28.

“It’s really one of those things that’s about early detection and implementing early treatment and so we’re hoping to decrease stigma around testing, which there’s a lot of when it comes to any blood-borne infections, which include HIV and syphilis, which are things that we’re really concerned about in the north because our region does have the highest incidence of STIs in the province, up to five times more STIs occurring per capita.”

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by hepatitis viruses including types A, B, C, D, E and G. The Public Health Agency of Canada says that the most common types of viral hepatitis in Canada are A, B and C, which is what the organizers of the Thompson even were focused on.

“Hepatitis A is transmitted oral-focally through contaminated hands or getting it onto food with fecal matter,” Vystrcil says. “Hepatitis B is blood-to-blood transmission, blood and bodily fluids so it can be sexually transmitted and is one of those infections that does have a vaccine but not a treatment.

The hepatitis B vaccine has been provided to every Grade 4 student for the past almost 20 years now in Manitoba so there’s a lot of protection. It provides good protection but not 100 per cent. Hepatitis C is transmitted blood to blood so the hepatitis C virus itself enters via the bloodstream. It’s a very tricky virus in that it can survive off the source, which is blood, for a number of days, up to five to seven days.”

Getting vaccinated, practising good personal hygiene and safer sex are the main ways to avoid getting hepatitis A and most people with a hepatitis A infection recover naturally, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Vaccination, practising safer sex and avoiding items that might be contaminated with blood reduce your chances of hepatitis B and C infections. Hepatitis C is not usually spread through sexual contact but hepatitis B is.

“We’re looking at ensuring that we’re not sharing any sort of utensils such as nail clippers, razors, toothbrushes, that kind of stuff because minute drops of blood can get into someone else’s bloodstream and they can be infected that way,” Vystrcil says, noting that behaviours such as using intravenous drugs can increase one’s risk of contracting hepatitis B or C, as can snorting drugs, which can cause minute abrasions in the nasal or septum areas that provide a path for the viruses to enter the bloodstream.

Though hepatitis infections can cause symptoms such as muscle aches, joint pain, dry itchy skin, chronic stomach pain or yellowing of the eyes early on, those symptoms typically disappear within a few months of the onset of infection.

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The executive director of the Juniper Centre is unhappy with the responses she’s received from the city regarding her efforts to obtain compensation for expenses incurred as a result of water main breaks adjacent to the building in 2014 and 2015.

Rachel Templeton says that excavations to repair the first break in June 2014 and another break in the same area in March and April 2015 threatened the structural integrity of the building and that the Juniper Centre spent more than $30,000 in total on repairs as well as associated costs like meals when the kitchen was unable to be used due to a lack of running water.

The repairs they had to make included MuddRuckers injecting limestone grout through the concrete slab in 2014, which came to about $12,000, the rebuilding of

a wheelchair access ramp that had to be removed for the city to excavate, also about $12,000, and the installation of helical piles to stabilize the ground under the building where it was excavated, which was about $7,000. Templeton also says there have been other costs associated with the water break, such as the time she’s had to spend discussing the matter with the city.

“I just want to be reimbursed for the MuddRucker’s bill, the piles and maybe any other little costs,” she says, and also to have the city pay for the rebuilding of the wheelchair access walkway along the Waterloo Avenue side of the building. The city recently built a gravel path where the walkway used to be.

City manager Gary Ceppetelli says he appreciates the difficulties that the water main breaks have caused for the Juniper Centre, which was allowed to build very

close to the property line and the water mains in the late 1980s, but says the city can’t be held liable for water breaks or what proves necessary in order to fix them.

“I feel for them as a nonprofit,” said Ceppetelli. “It’s unfortunate that they’ve had two breaks.”

However, he says the city hasn’t treated the Juniper Centre any differently than any other property owner.

“Our entire infrastructure is fragile and when there are breaks we repair them. Certain properties do experience damage,” says Ceppetelli. When they do, the onus is on the insurer of the property to compensate the owner. If that insurer believes that the damage resulted from negligence on the part of the city, then the insurance company will contact the city’s insurer.

“Their insurer should go after the city’s insurance,” he says. “That’s why we have insurance.”

Templeton says that the Juniper Centre’s insurance company has told them it doesn’t cover damage to the ground beneath the building’s foundation.

As for the wheelchair walkway, Ceppetelli says the city has no plans to pay for it to be rebuilt because it is on city property and might have to be removed in the event of another water break at the same site. He also says that, to the city’s knowledge, the Juniper Centre never received approval to put it on city property when it was first built.

Templeton has brought her concerns to the city multiple times, including an appearance before the public works committee in June 2015, and has asked to address the matter at a council meeting, and says their only other options are to give up seeking compensation or to purse the matter through the courts.

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Baby boomers an area of focus Continued from Page 1 can lead to cancer of the liver, it can lead to cirrhosis of the liver,” says Vystrcil.

“Your liver is a very vital organ so it’s really important to get tested. If you’ve been engaged in any of those behaviours that have been identified or even know somebody that you live with who has hepatitis C, it’s worth one of those tests to consider as routine care when you see your physician so asking for the whole gamut of blood-borne infection testing. testing for HIV, syphilis

and hepatitis C all at once and hepatitis B if you’re not immune. It’s important to access testing on a yearly basis as a baseline and depending on your health behaviours and whether or not there are higher risk behaviours involved, consider getting tested even more frequently, every six months or so.”

Tests for hepatitis and other blood-borne infections can be done at any health centre or nursing station, as well as at the NRHA’s public health office in Thompson and even at R.D. Parker

Collegiate or the hospital emergency department, though Vystrcil advises the ER should probably not be anyone’s first choice for getting tested.

The NRHA is particularly interested in encouraging baby boomers to get tested.

“That is a population that the Public Health agency of Canada has focused on because there was a time in which blood transfusions or blood products were not screened and hepatitis C was transmitted at a higher rate,” she says. Past IV drug use

also correlated with hepatitis infections. “A lot of the hepatitis C results I see as a co-ordinator is a baby boomer who’s identified that they’ve used drugs in the 1970s, sharing of needles, et cetera and that is a practice that we’re seeing in the north from my interviewing, that we’re seeing a little bit more drug use.”

In addition to raising awareness and providing information at the World Hepatitis Day event, testing for hepatitis was also provided.

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Youth Build registration and orientation currently underway

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Boys & Girls Club of Thompson has begun orientation and registration for its Youth Build program, which helps unemployed and underemployed people aged 18-29 without high school diplomas to establish a foothold into the northern job market. Orientation sessions are currently underway for the month, and prospective students are encouraged to come and learn about the program The 50-week program breaks down into three sections. The first 26-week section focuses on life skills and academic upgrade. Students will study Grade 10 and Grade 11 coursework to sharpen their skills, as well as everyday life skills that many take for granted.

These include employmentrelated skills such as job hunting, resume writing and personal finances, but also matters like personal health, Boys & Girls Club executive director Regina DaSilva-Gibbons explains, “If you don’t have a balanced personal life, you’re not going to be successful at work. In order to minimize distractions, we like to make sure that they have the information they need for their personal life.”

Students will also study for their Class 5 learner’s permit in order to drive.

DaSilva-Gibbons notes that while most of her clients don’t own vehicles, a driver’s licence is a critical component for many jobs She also notes that while the program does not administer driver’s education, co-ordinators have been known to lend their vehicles in order for students to pass their road test down the road.

The next step is 11 weeks of introductory carpentry, where students will learn

the basic skills of the trade and soft skills like teamwork, planning and preparation. DaSilva-Gibbons notes that trades like carpentry are in growing demand: “There was a white paper released by the government of Canada, indicating that by 2020, there will be a shortage of 150,000 tradespeople. We’re just trying to get people interested.” She even noted, laughing, that if she were 30 years younger, she’d be studying a trade herself.

“We’re giving them a taste of something, and if they’re interested, there are opportunities in apprenticeship programs.”

The program is treated like a workplace, where students log hours and are expected to arrive on time, follow the appropriate schedule and to respect authority in the workplace.

The format is in preparation for the final portion of the program, a 13-week job placement with a local business. DaSilva-Gibbons notes that program coordinators work with students to find an ideal placement to give the student the best opportunity to succeed.

“We try to consider the participants’ needs and abilities, we don’t want to set them up to fail: there’s no point in putting someone in the industrial park if they have no way to get there,” she notes. Some employers that have consistently worked with the program have been Burntwood Builders, Pruder’s Plowing and Lawn Care, Gardewine, Safeway, and McMunn & Yates.

The usual hope is that students will find a home in their work placements.

DaSilva-Gibbons says some students choose to pursue their general educations development (GED) certificate after the program

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as well: “Although we call it a job placement program, the end goal is that they’re either working, or going back to school.”

Students have the opportunity to acquire stipends to pay for their progression through the program.

DaSilva-Gibbons recommends status members seek funding from their band for the first academic/life skills portion. Once they’re in the training and

employment program, students will receive a per diem funded by provincial and federal governments, and are eligible for a larger per diem if they have children.

But despite being a government-funded program, DaSilva-Gibbons notes that taxpayers are getting a return on their investment.

“For training and employment services, their direct referrals are from assist-

ance clients, so it’s a valueadded activity, as we’re hopefully getting people off of EI and assistance. More compassionately, we’re helping them become more upwardly mobile.”

Orientation has already begun and will continue throughout August. If any prospective students hope to sign up for the current intake, now is the time to do it. DaSilva-Gibbons invites interested parties to

come to the Boys &Girls Club and speak with co-ordinator Tamara Katchmar, who will guide students in their next steps.

“If they’re on assistance, they have to speak with their assistance worker,” said DaSilva-Gibbons. “If they can’t get assistance, and they have a band that is willing to sponsor them, we can write recommendation letters.”

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Lions Manor 55 Board Lions Manor 55 board members Helen Koetke, right, and Nick DiVirgilio, left, drew the winning tickets in the Lions Manor 55 fundraising raffle Aug. 3. Tom Butler was the first prize winner of a Samsung 48-inch smart TV and Gwen Reid was the second prize winner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab E and a $50 iTunes gift certificate. The Lions Manor 55 board members would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for this fundraising event.

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Letter to the Editor

An open letter to the transport minister To the Editor: Dear Transport Minister Marc Garneau: The recent 50 per cent reduction in rail service to Churchill, Manitoba by the Hudson Bay Railway has caused an urgent need for fresh food stuffs and other perishable products. It demonstrates the need for a policy like exists in the U.S.A. to provide assistance to short line railways who service small and remote communities.

However there is an immediate need for improved rail service to Churchill and other communities along this route for the provision of perishable goods. This can only be provided by your federally owned Via Rail, which currently runs three passenger trains per week on this line. Such a temporary light freight service could likely be offered by adding a baggage car to the existing passenger train.

Funding for this temporary service would have to come from your ministry. Transport Action Canada urges your immediate attention to this matter.

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Editorial

Churchill situation underscores importance of diversifying economy P

art of the reason that OmniTrax shutting down grain shipping operations at the Port of Churchill last month resonates with so many people in Thompson and other Northern Manitoba communities is that they can relate to the disruption that would result would their own major employers suddenly pull up stakes - or maybe they’ve even been through it already and emerged on the other side.

Here in Thompson, everybody knows that a great deal of the economy is dependent upon the people employed by Vale and the goods and services that the mining company purchases locally. And while it is true that the number of workers now employed in mining and associated processes in Thompson is not as great as in Inco’s heyday, when something like 4,000 people worked in those capacities, it still employs a similar percentage of Thompson’s population as the port until recently did in

Churchill. In fact, the impact of Vale workers on the economy in Thompson is probably greater than the impact of port workers in Churchill, if only because the mine and smelter and refinery operate year round, rather than just for four or five months of the year. That said, even if Vale were to suddenly decide that it was no longer worth mining nickel in Thompson, the truth is, it wouldn’t pose the sort of existential threat to the city that the shuttering of port operations does to Churchill thanks to the fact that our economy is more diversified.

Thompson is not just a mining town anymore. It’s also a centre of government and a base of operations for enterprises involved in projects like highway and dam construction, which keeps local hotels full much of the time and means there’s steady business for the restaurants that are here. In addition, the hospital not only employs people with higher disposable

incomes, it also brings people into the city, though doubtless many of them would rather that it didn’t. And as anyone who has ever gone shopping on the weekend that child tax credit cheques come out, or the weeks before Christmas, or during Nickel Days weekend can attest, local retail establishments benefit greatly from people from outlying communities making their way here to buy groceries and clothing.

That said, however, it isn’t possible for our city’s leaders to simply sit back and let the good times roll. They already know that there will be a significant reduction in the economic impact of Vale in a couple of years’ time and that projects like the Keeyask generating station won’t be under construction forever and that, even while they are, a great deal of the money they spend on labour and services bypasses the local economy entirely and goes to outside suppliers and skilled workers who can’t be found locally. More

ominously, with improved communications, people now have options that they didn’t in past decades, like buying items online and having them shipped to their homes in a matter of days or weeks, from businesses that don’t employ salespeople and rent property locally or spend any of the revenue that they generate in the community.

If you look around in Thompson right now, it isn’t hard to see that there are fewer options for shopping locally than there used to be, with empty storefronts in malls and elsewhere. And while there have been a few new additions to the restaurant scene over the past years, people don’t generally drive a few hours to the city just to have a meal. They will visit those establishments when they come to purchase the necessities of life, or the things that they can’t buy in their own communities, but when there aren’t as many options to choose from, it becomes more and more likely that they’ll choose to

spend their money elsewhere, whether that means in Winnipeg or via e-commerce.

Economic diversification isn’t all about convincing outside companies to open a branch in your community. In fact, it’s probably better in the long run if local people who already have roots in the region are the ones you can convince to literally invest in the community because the money consumers spend at those kind of establishments recirculates through the local economy and other businesses benefit from the multiplier effect.

Right now, the clock is ticking for Thompson. By the time the smelter and refinery shut down, which is scheduled to take place in less than three years, it will be probably be harder than it is right now to convince business owners to invest in Thompson.

The more who can be persuaded to do so in the meantime, the better it will be for the post integrated mining operation era of Thompson’s still-brief history.

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Giants of the sky reborn

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY One morning in 1954, I wandered out into a huge shadow creeping across our neighbourhood in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Puzzled by the strange darkness, I looked up expecting to see a rogue cloud blocking out the sun.

Instead, an enormous airship was floating quietly across the mid-morning sky. I gazed in awe as it slowly slid into view several hundred feet above our little two-storey house.

I eventually discovered this giant of the sky was a piece of aviation history: the ZPG-2, the largest non-rigid air vehicle in the world. It was in fact the last such ship produced for the United States Navy. The 350-foot long craft was visiting Nova Scotia 62 years ago on a military “endurance test” to reinforce its role in anti-submarine warfare. The flight originated from the U.S. Naval Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey. It then flew to Nova Scotia, east to Bermuda and south to the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.And most importantly, it flew over our house at 25 Wellington Street.

I have never forgotten that 1950s aviation moment, an experience that fuelled my lifelong fascination with airships. Every time I boarded a modernday airliner, my mind went back to that aviation

event of my early youth.

It ranks up there with flying over Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley aboard a Canadian Armed Forces Argus, a huge fixed-wing anti-submarine airplane.

Interestingly enough, the Argus was probably one of those aircraft that contributed to the demise of such sub-hunting airships.

A Canadian airship visionary Much later in my life, I met Dr. Barry Prentice, a professor at the University of Manitoba, a transportation economist and a cofounder of Buoyant Aircraft Systems International based in Winnipeg, Canada.

It’s a company that plans to grow Canada’s first buoyant aircraft research facility and develop its manufacturing capabilities. Dr. Prentice believes airships will eventually move freight around the globe. They will also service remote, isolated communities such as those in Manitoba where close to 30,000 people live.

Each year, a complex system of ice roads must be built over frozen lakes and muskeg. It’s a system so long it would stretch from Winnipeg to Vancouver.

Building permanent allseason roads would solve the problem but the cost would be prohibitive.

As our climate changes, annual ice road construction will no longer be

pany in Cardington, England is one of a dozen firms across the world developing the sort of airships envisioned by Dr. Prentice.

The ship currently in the spotlight at Britain’s Hybrid Airlift Vehicles is the Airlander 10 – a 300-footlong craft combining the best features of airplane, airship and helicopter technology. It can carry 10 tonnes of cargo as well as passengers. It emits minimal pollution and doesn’t need runways for takeoffs and landings. The company also has a much larger ship in the works – the Airlander 50. This airship can carry up to 65 tonnes of cargo and as many as 200 passengers. At almost 400 feet long, it will cast an even bigger shadow than that U.S. Navy airship of my youth six decades ago.

Andy Barton, the company’s Director of Business Development acknowledges that Canada is “a key launch market” for his firm and is anxious to work with Transport Canada, Canadian operators and airship “end users.”

He recognizes Canada is the second largest country in the world and yet 70 per cent of its land mass is not serviced by roads.

And while we are skint on roads, his company know that Canada is ripe with natural resources, usually far away from road

Daniel McSweeney possible. And while fixed wing aircraft can address some needs, only relatively small aircraft with limited cargo capacity can be used on short gravel runways common in these remote communities. In Dr. Prentice’s words, “How do you even have an economy when you don’t have good transportation? ” He believes heavy lifting cargo airships can change that picture, an idea he continues to pitch to governments in Canada.

There are other reasons too why airships might be a boon in the north. The reality is that mineral orebodies aren’t generally discovered near city skyscrapers or beside roads. The same applies to hydro power.

Most projects get built on powerfully flowing rivers in the heart of the wilderness.

They are all, however, important components of the nation’s economic development. And if heavy lifting airships can reduce transportation costs, they just might give an edge to positive development decisions.

A British airship initiative I was hooked on airships as a youngster. After meeting Dr. Prentice in Manitoba about 10 years ago, I became a believer that a new generation of such craft would rise again into the sky. I knew work was progressing but I had no idea at such a rapid pace.

That’s why I was pleased to learn an aerospace com-

accessibility.

Ahead of the curve So what does Dr. Prentice think about current day airship developments? At the outset, he knows that airship technology works; it was proven many years ago. In fact, Zeppelins crossed the Atlantic Ocean 80 years ago some 125 times. And yet most people today only think of blimps that they see on television flying over professional golf tournaments and football matches. These craft, while serving a useful purpose, are no more than floating billboards rather than heavy lifting cargo vehicles.

There’s good reason airships are not top of mind. We simply don’t see them in the skies as we do airplanes. But before the Second World War, Dr. Prentice says airships were “neck and neck” with airplanes. “At that time it wasn’t clear which was going to be more dominant.

But after the war ended, we got jet airplanes and they literally wiped everything from the skies. They also took trains off the tracks for passengers and got rid of ocean liners too. Jet engines dominated everything because they are so fast and much cheaper, but they are also very big polluters.” And in the future, he predicts the use of airplanes is going to get even Continued on Page 10

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The clean 15 and the dirty dozen – when buying organic counts

BY KYLIE MATECHUK Living in the north, it’s pretty much a given that none of the produce we buy is grown even remotely close to where we live. We’re lucky when the produce is grown right here in Canada.

Our produce comes to us covered in bacteria and pesticides. Certain fruits and vegetables seem to absorb and carry more pesticides than others, and a simple rinse under the tap won’t do to remove them!

Buying organic certainly helps quite a bit with the amount and type of pesticides found on our produce. But there are some produce that it doesn’t make a whole lot of a difference to quality when buying non organic.

Here is a list that you can cut out and use as a resource that will help you know when buying organic is of the most value. I personally believe that trying to buy organic all of the time is best to be part of the movement to demand better quality food, but food cost and availability sometimes challenges that.

The clean 15 – a list of produce that are the least contaminated by pesticides – listed from least to most.

• onions • sweet corn • pineapples • avocado • cabbage • sweet peas • asparagus • mangoes • eggplant • kiwi • cantaloupe • sweet potatoes • grapefruit • watermelon • mushrooms The dirty dozen – a list of produce that are the most contaminated – listed from worst to least and should be bought organic whenever possible.

• apples • celery • sweet bell peppers • peaches • strawberries • nectarines • grapes • spinach • lettuce • cucumbers • all berries • potatoes • carrots All produce should be washed in a vinegar bath

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PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that road closures will be starting soon for the City of Thompson’s 2016 Water main Renewal and Road Construction Capital Projects. For the safety of our crews and the public, we will be periodically closing sections along Selkirk Avenue from the Cree Road intersection to the Mystery Lake Road intersection, as well sections along Station Road from Mystery Lake Road intersection to the Princeton Drive intersection will experience periodic road closures. There will also be a section along Cree Road from Deerwood Drive to the north approach to Fox Bay that will be closed for road reconstruction. Water main work will commence on June 21, 2016 and road reconstruction work is tentatively scheduled for mid-July start. These projects will run until the middle of October and will be rolled out in stages starting with the Water main renewal along Selkirk and Station Road. The City of Thompson thanks you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

Please call the Infrastructure Department at 677-7900 for any further information.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATION Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent up to 11:00 a.m. local time, Friday, August 26, 2016 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

RFP #12916 Supply & Installation of MacLean Park Stage Canopy.

RFP documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email aadeyemi@ thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Proponents from the bidding process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any RFP need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing RFPs in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being Proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the work to the Proponent which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matters.

City of Thompson Zoning By-law 1891-2012 being an AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW NO1891-2012 as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: City of Thompson, Council Chambers 226 Mystery Lake Rd. DATE & TIME:

Monday September 19, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 35/10/16:

Rezone an area in the City of Thompson from “R1” Single Detached Residential Zone to “PR” Public Recreational Zone

AREA AFECTED:

Lots 15 to 20 of Block 99, Plan 776 and Lots 10 to 16 of Block 100 Plan 776 in the City of Thompson shown on attached map of By-Law No.1891-2012 being the City of Thompson Zoning By-Law as outlined in a heavy line on the map.

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Margaret Somerleigh, Building Inspector City of Thompson. P: 204-677-7953 F: 204-677-7939 or Email msomerleigh@thompson.ca

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Delegation from Northern Manitoba meets with federal minister to discuss Port of Churchill A delegation representing Northern Manitoba communities and First Nations along the OmniTrax-owned Hudson Bay Railway as well as other supporters of the railway and the Port of Churchill met with Winnipeg MP and Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr Aug. 3 to discuss OmniTrax’s closure of the port and urge the federal government to get involved in salvaging the 2016 shipping season.

The delegation, comprising representatives of Churchill, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, The Pas, Gillam, Thompson, War Lake First Nation and the Hudson Bay Route Association, said in a press release it is prepared to work with partners to lease the port operation from OmniTrax on an urgent basis while continuing to work towards a long-term sustainable plan to keep the port operating.

“What we heard in the room today was a sincere willingness to understand the concerns of indigenous and non-indigenous communities, present these to government and create a co-ordinated strategy amongst government,� said Churchill Mayor Michael Spence. “The Northern Delegation seeks a sustainable long-term solution and will partner with those who understand the importance and potential of Canada’s only Arctic seaport. We will work with those who share our vision and commitment to growth. We will not give up and know that a bright future awaits us while we work through this process.�

The delegation asked the minister for a follow-up meeting with key federal ofďŹ cials in Ottawa within 10 days to continue work to resolved what they called “a critical national issue.â€?

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son will not be lost if action begins with the next few weeks and the delegation says the business case for shipping grain and other commodities to Europe and other markets remains strong. “The Churchill catchment area, which includes a signiďŹ cant portion of northeastern Saskatchewan and parts of Manitoba relies upon Canada’s only Arctic seaport to bring grain to market and we must immediately reverse these actions to save the 2016 grain season,â€? said Hudson Bay Route Association president Eldon Boon.

The delegation says support for laid-off workers should also be a high priority and that the federal government must come to the table at the highest level possible to help keep the port operational. “The Port of Churchill and the Bayline are key

Thompson Citizen ďŹ le photo A delegation representing Northern Manitoba communities and First Nations along the OmniTrax-owned Hudson Bay Railway as well as other supporters of the railway and the Port of Churchill met with Winnipeg MP and Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr Aug. 3. assets that can lead to further growth beneďŹ tting Canada,â€? said Spence. “The Northern Delegation is a

diverse coalition united in its goal to work with governments and the private sector to realize that poten-

tial and is pleased to work with others who share this vision and commitment to the north.�

Ministers discuss Churchill in Winnipeg after weather cancels planned trip north the Churchill Chamber of Commerce and First Nations leaders, as well as the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, Travel Manitoba, the Manitoba Business Council, the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, the Winnipeg Airports Authority, the Exchange Income Corporation, CentrePort Canada and Calm Air. “Manitoba’s new government shares the concerns of residents and business owners in Churchill associated with OmniTrax’s decision to lay off workers at the Port of Churchill and

reduce rail service to Manitoba’s north,â€? said Cullen. “Issues with both the port and the rail line are not new and have resulted in signiďŹ cant commitments of public funds for track and port maintenance, rail line rehabilitation, marketing support and grain shipping incentives. We are pleased to hear that community leaders share our government’s desire for a longterm, sustainable solution for the region’s economic troubles.â€? The discussions touched on economic diversiďŹ ca-

tion, the tourism potential of Northern Manitoba and the economy of the province’s north as a whole. “Meeting in Churchill is an important ďŹ rst step toward rebuilding partnerships in northern Manitoba,â€? said Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Chuck Davidson. “While weather impacted our ability to visit the community today, we had productive discussions around identifying economic opportunities that will beneďŹ t the region. The ideas and sug-

gestions brought forward today will help develop the foundation for long-term plans to grow Northern Manitoba. The next step will be to directly engage the residents and businesses in these impacted communities.�

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson brothers Taylor and Evan Rtichie played a part in making a little lacrosse history in Calgary this summer when the Manitoba Blizzard junior lacrosse team won its first Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League junior B title with an 8-6 win against the Calgary Chill in the finals.

The Blizzard went 7-1 through the playoffs after a team record-setting 15-5 regular season and ended it in storybook fashion, beating the only team to defeat them in the championship tournament round robin to claim the title.

“We started off up 2-1 at the end of the first period,” Taylor Richie says. “Both teams battled hard but we were playing good. I felt pretty confident and then at the start of the third we got two quick goals and I was kind of thinking, ‘Holy, we might actually win this whole thing,’ and then they got two goals and it was tight again but then, our third period, we played really strong defensively and put the ball in the net when we needed to and pulled it off.”

The game was tight right down to the wire.

“It was 7-6 with two minutes left and then we scored with 1:55, I think it was, to make it 8-6 and then that was it,” said Taylor. “We were able to hold it down.”

For the older of the two

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Manitoba Blizzard Thompson brothers Taylor and Evan Rtichie (back row, second and third from the right) played a part in making a little lacrosse history in Calgary when the Manitoba Blizzard junior lacrosse team won its first Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League junior B title.

Thompson brothers, the victory was doubly sweet after being on the other end in the championship game with the Blizzard in 2015.

“We lost in the final game actually [last year] to Saskatchewan and we beat them throughout the season and we should have won that game but we couldn’t pull it together,” Taylor says. “We had a lot of guys on the team this year that played last year so before the game we knew

that feeling, what it feels like to lose and we didn’t want that again, so it was definitely a second chance for a lot of us.”

Evan’s rookie season could hardly have gone any smoother.

“Things couldn’t have gone any better,” he said.

“It was a real good experience. I wasn’t expecting that much out of it.”

On a personal level, Evan said he felt his game really improved throughout the

year.

“I got more responsibility as the year went on,” he said.

“I got to have some time on offence and defence and by the last game I probably had my best game of the year in the finals.”

Blizzard coach Trevor Anyan, who took over in January after moving to Manitoba from Orangeville, Ontario, concurs with Evan’s self-assessment.

“Evan evolved quite a bit over the year,” said Anyan,

noting that Evan was one of 10 new players on the team.

“He went from being an early season healthy scratch. He became an integral player in the end. That final weekend we played five games in that championship series tournament and Evan played in every single one of them and got some important minutes, certainly, and especially even in the final game. He got a regular shift.”

Both the Thompson brothers helped the Blizzard limit the number of goals that other teams scored against them, the coach says.

“They were two very important guys to our defence which was really kind of a core strength for our team,” he said.

The team will soon be off to the Founder’s Cup national junior B championship in their coach’s old hometown and Anyan’s son is one of the players on the host team. Taylor, who played in the Founder’s Cup championship last year, is hoping the Blizzard makes a little more Manitoba lacrosse history.

“We went to Founder’s last year and we competed every single game with every single team,” Taylor says. “Manitoba’s never medalled there before so that’s our goal this year, to medal on the A-side, and I believe we can do it so we’re looking forward to that.”

Evan is happy to have the chance to play more high level lacrosse before the

season is over, after having played mostly hockey and little lacrosse over the past few years.

“I’ve still been playing competitive sports but nothing at that level for sure,” he says.

The Blizzard will have an even more pronounced Thompson presence at the national championships with Tyrel Charlton and Justin Paulic having been picked up to fill in for players who were with the team all year but couldn’t make the financial commitment necessary to travel to Ontario.

“Our Manitoba boys will be in tough of course playing the elite in Ontario but are excited for the opportunity,” said Anyan, noting that at the junior level it’s different than in minor lacrosse nationals.

“When you play Team Ontario versus Team Manitoba in a youth scenario it’s the best 15 boys from Manitoba versus the best 15 in Ontario. The Ontario boys are now distributed through 28 different teams so we’re not going to be playing an Ontario all-star team. We’re playing one town’s team who happens to be the champion. We still are the best 15 guys in Manitoba so we still have that going for us. It’ll be a lot closer competition than some of these boys might have been used to when they were younger and playing in those national championships.”

Competition underway at Manitoba Summer Games Norman athletes competing at the Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games in Steinbach celebrated the official opening of the games at Steinbach Regional Secondary School Aug.7, entering behind the region’s flag-bearers Carissa Kennedy of Thompson.

More than 700 athletes from across Manitoba took part in the opening ceremonies the night before competition in the first phase of the games got underway. The Manitoba Games are the province’s largest ongoing multi-sport event and this year’s edition includes more than 1,700 athletes, coaches and managers taking part in 12 different sports up until the closing ceremonies Aug. 13. The games are split into two phases, the first from Aug. 7-10 and the second from Aug. 10-13.

Kennedy, who aims to improve her personal best records in high jump and swimming at the games, is the only Norman region athlete competing in both phases of the 2016 games.

“You represent the future of sport in Manitoba, and the next wave of excellence that we look forward to cheering for, not only at these games but in future national and international stages,” said Sport Manitoba interim CEO Laurel Read in an Aug. 7 press release.

Manitoba Games are held every two years, alternating between summer and winter sports, and each games involves more than 5,000 athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers.

Flag-bearer Carissa Kennedy of Thompson leads Team Norman during the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games in Steinbach Aug. 7. The games continue until Aug. 13.

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Twelve-foot fence variation request for Cambridge cut down

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Fence height was the topic de soir at council’s July 18 meeting, where a variation request to increase the maximum fence height at 32 Cambridge St. from six feet to eight feet was passed, after the original request for 12 feet was downsized.

The original application requested a 12-foot fence, double the six-foot standard laid out in municipal bylaws. The placement of developments near 32 Cambridge St. means residents of adjacent buildings can easily see into the backyard of the Cambridge residents, and often directly into the homes. Heather deGroot, the variation applicant, also noted frequent trespassing by individuals, young and old, jumping over their fence.

City planning director Matt Boscariol opened discussions by noting that a 12-foot fence was “not smart planning” and would unduly impact other adjacent properties, including the Manitoba Housing de-

velopments to which the traffic problems are attributed. “The backyards in the development will have constant, 24-hour shadowing as a result of a 12-foot fence,” he noted. “Eight feet will provide sufficient privacy for the applicant, and will not shadow adjacent properties as well.”

Boscariol was also wary of setting what he saw as a dangerous precedent for what he stressed was by and large poor urban planning. “It will create compounds throughout the city.

Our policy and development plans speak to a more open and less fragmented city through fencing.”

Nonetheless, he noted that it was regular practice to approve eight-foot variations; thus, the variation presented to council was for that of eight feet.

DeGroot remained skeptical. “An eight-foot-fence would certainly give us privacy at ground level, the first floor, and maybe the second floor. But it doesn’t cover the third floor, or anyone who really wants to look into my yard from

the second floor.” DeGroot also questioned how much protection from trespassers an eight-foot-fence would provide, particularly during the winter.

Shelly Morris, from 64 Oxford Bay, seconded deGroot’s concerns. She noted that the trees in her yard do little for her privacy, and that individuals using the adjacent sidewalk will often damage her fence, whether through graffiti or destroying boards. “We don’t have privacy; this development ensured that none of us have privacy.”

Landlord Nick deVirgilio also noted several complaints of trespassing from his tenants in Cambridge.

Count. Judy Kolada noted that in development review meetings, Manitoba Housing indicated that they were willing to relocate the walking path adjacent to other properties onto the Manitoba Housing development, reducing non-residential foot traffic around the properties currently in question.

Councillors by and large supported the resolution, both in terms of the impli-

cations for design, as well as in practical and regulatory terms. While Coun. Colleen Smook acknowledged a 12-foot fence would be required to adequately address privacy issues in the complex, she also noted that such a fence wasn’t possible in the area due to hydro lines and the required minimum distance.

“Once you put the 12-foot fence in, they’ll be about four feet above it. Unless a line could be moved, they wouldn’t even allow a 12foot fence.”

Coun. Duncan Wong also noted that any time a fence is constructed, supporting poles must be buried to a depth equal to the fence’s standing height for proper stability and resistance against both wind and human wear. Wong suggested that this pose a logistical challenge: “I don’t know where we can get the sort of equipment into a small area to do that.”

Nonetheless, others thought the recommendation was rash. Coun. Penny Byer suggested that the development’s design was

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs pleased that missing and murdered women inquiry is moving forward but still has some concerns The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is pleased that the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) is moving forward after the government named the commissioners Aug. 3, but still has some concerns about the inquiry process.

The AMC said in an Aug. 4 press release that it has conducted a preliminary review of the inquiry terms of reference and compared them to its own report, endorsed by the chiefs in assembly, titled Families First - a made in Manitoba approach to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which was based on discussions with families, elders, youth service providers and communities and proposed immediate and long-term systemic solutions to addressing the issue of MMIWG through work in four areas: honouring loved ones; immediate actions; public policy research on systemic long-term issues; and a family answers process.

Acting AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, the chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, said in the press release that although the terms of reference in some

ways reflect the contact of the Families First report, there are still some differences.

“We know that there is a direct link between what is happening to our women and girls today and the loss of cultural identities,” said Merrick. “The inquiry must provide an opportunity for us to celebrate our indigenous ways of knowing and provide equal weight to indigenous legal traditions.”

AMC also wants assurances that all families and individuals who want to share their stories and honour their loved ones will have the opportunity to do so and that their participation will not be dependent on being repre-

sented by lawyers.

Another concern is whether the inquiry’s scope will be as broad as the AMC hopes.

“We hope the systemic review of underlying causes will examine interrelated causes of violence, including an examination of the child welfare system, policing and justice issues as well as poverty,” said Merrick, who also says the government shouldn’t use the inquiry to delay taking actions to address the problem of MMIWG immediately.

“Families have expressed significant concerns that the inquiry process will be too lengthy and costly,” said Merrick.

“Based on what we heard

and our review of existing recommendations, we know there are many immediate actions that have already been identified to address the tragedy of MMIWG. The federal government should assure families that it will act immediately to support indigenous women and girls. They have waited long enough. I appeal to the new commissioners to be guided by the seven teachings of respect, love, truth, honesty, wisdom, humility and courage.

We hope that the commissioners will be brave enough to tell the truth and that this commission’s approach to honour loved ones is meaningful, respectful and lasting.”

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inherently flawed, and an eight-foot fence would essentially leave both problems half-fixed. “The best you can do now is to mitigate the problems that are arising, problems with privacy, problems with direct access. I’m not too worried about shadows; any time you walk between two buildings, you’re in shadow most of the day.”

Byer did acknowledge the precedent the decision

may set, however, and suggested tabling the resolution in order to formulate an appropriate policy for regulation. The motion to table was defeated. Coun.

Kathy Valentino said the homeowner’s concerns should be addressed at a later meeting, though she supported the eight-foot variation.

The variation was ultimately passed by council.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Development of Financial Administration Law Project – Development of Financial Administration law for the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

The project is to research and develop a bylaw that will set general financial and administrative standards applicable to all OCN controlled and owned organizations.

Interested people should submit the following, no later than August 26, 2016.

A detailed Request for Proposal maybe requested for information from the finance office at Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Any interested parties may submit submissions to Darryl Bauer, Director of Finance and Administration OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION Box 10880 Opaskwayak, Mb R0B 2J0 Email: Darryl.Bauer@opaskwayak.ca

Public NoƟce The Local Government District of Mystery Lake 2017 Board of Revision Pursuant to SecƟon 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2017 Assessment Roll for the LGD of Mystery Lake will be available for public inspecƟon from Aug 15 to Sep 14/16 by contacƟng the LGD at 204-6790096.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applicaƟons for revision on September 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the LGD oĸce, 20 Seal Road.

A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsecƟon 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay taxes on the property, or the assessor may make applicaƟon for the revision of the assessment roll on any of the following grounds: a. Liability to taxaƟon b. Amount of assessed value c. ClassiĮcaƟon of property, or d. Refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under secƟon 13(2) An applicaƟon for revision must be: a. in wriƟng; b. set out the roll number and legal descripƟon of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c. set out which of the maƩers referred to in subsecƟon 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those maƩers; and d. be Įled by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the LGD, P.O. Box 189, Thompson, MB R8N 1N1, by 4:30 PM on August 29th, 2016

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It is ideal for someone who likes to be active at their job. Must have at least 1 year experience in the food & beverage industry. Please forward your resume to pub55thompson@gmail.com. 32-2-nb CLEANER FOR COMMERCIAL buildings M-F after 5 pm. 5-10 hours/week.

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31-tfn-nb HANDYMAN FOR COMMERCIAL buildings. Duties vary, maintenance and repair. 5-10 hours/week. call 204-7785511 or 204-679-091531-tfn-nb ARE YOU WORTH $35 TO $50 PER HOUR as a Service Technician? The most customer-focused plumbing and heating service company in Thompson has immediate openings for HVAC and plumbing service technicians. If you have more than 4 years experience, we offer high pay, company truck, job security, paid training, health insurance, bonuses, paid holidays and a fun workplace. Submit resumes to service@paulsplumbing.ca. All applicants considered will be background checked, drug tested, and require a clean driving record. 31-4-nb START YOUR CAREER NOW McKay GM is hiring. Preference-female automotive sales person! For your personal interview email or call Rick Leger. rleger@mckaygm.com, 204-778-7081. 30-tfn-nb MYSTERY LAKE BODY SHOP is looking for a full time prepper/painter to start ASAP. Busy shop and must have experience. Call danny 204-677-1950 or email mlbs1@mymts.net. 30-tfn-nb THUMPER AUTO is looking for a service writer/secretary. Must have some experience. Drop off resume to Derek in person at 3-33 Severn Cres. 28-tfn-nb

301 • HELP WANTED BUTTER CHICKEN Express is looking for cooks and kitchen helper. Knowledge of East Indian food and sweets will be an asset. Contact Kal at 204-677-2333.

Or Mob: 204-939-1432. 25-12-36-nb BOARDMAN/NORTHLAND Funeral Home is looking for a full time funeral director’s Assistant/Apprentice. Individual must be a self-motivated team player who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in creating meaningful services. Ability to multitask, detail orientated, organized and strong time management skills are considered an asset. Computer proficiency is required. Individual must hold a valid Driver’s Licence and be available to work evenings and weekends on an on-call rotation. Please submit resume and cover letter ATTN: Chris Boardman, to 28 Nelson Road in Thompson, or by email at boardmanfuneralhome@outlook.com 23-tfn-nb LEOS HOME DECORATING LTD. is looking to hire a permanent full time floor installer/Trainer. Must be able to install a wide range of floor coverings including Tarkett, sheet vinyl, vinyl click and glue down, hardwood, laminate and carpet.

Must have valid driver’s licence. Duties include removing and replacing flooring such as commercial Tarkett, and all types of residential flooring. Floor installer wage is $27.00/hr plus benefits package. A minimum 5 years of experience as a floor covering installer is mandatory. Please E-mail resume to leos@mts.net, or drop off resume at 137 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB. MondayFriday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or Saturday between 11:00 am-5:00 pm. 27-9-nb

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CHICKEN CHEF FRANCHISE AVAILABLE. For more information contact Jeff at Chicken Chef Canada Limited.

204-694-1984 or email jeff@chickenchef.ca 29-4-nb

501 • HOUSES FOR RENT SPACIOUS. Good neighbourhood. Walking distance of school and collegiate.

4 bedrooms. 2 full bathrooms. All appliances included. Electric furnace.

Garage. Available September 1, 2016.

Job and rental references required. $1600.00 plus utilities. Ph. 204-7787434. 31-tfn-nb

Church Services

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday Service at 10:30 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

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

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time.

Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications

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

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE 55 SELKIRK 540 sq ft reception area, two offices, kitchen, private washroom. Call 204-778-5511 or 204-679-0915.31-tfn-nb COMBO WAREHOUSE/GARAGE/OFFICE Spaces for rent 16 - Beren’s Rd., Bay 2, 1380 sq ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Behind Eric’s Plumbing - garage space with washroom. Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door and 16 - 20 Beren’s Rd., Bay 3, 3840 sq. ft. Available Oct. 1/2016 Next door to Public Works/ Water Survey Office space in front garage/storage area in back with washroom. Commercial sized overhead door in back with man door. 2nd man door access at front to office part of space.

Tenant pays own hydro. Water cost/yard maintenance shared among all tenants.

For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516 Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing email: manager@friulirentals.com. 28-tfn-nb WAREHOUSE--STORAGE SPACE for rent, 73 Hayes Rd., 600 sq. ft. of storage or work space. Available Sept. 1/2016.

Off of main hallway with access to washroom, next door Iron Fitness. Hydro included. Tenant cost shares water. For more info, contact: Carolyn Turpie, 31 Oak St., Ph: 204-677-3516. Friuli Suite Rentals/Bianchini Warehousing. Email: manager@friulirentals.com. 28-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

511 • REAL ESTATE MOVING SOUTH? GIMLI MB. Custom built bungalow on Golf Course withllakeview in Gimli. 70 K North of Winnipeg. For more information call Mike @ 204-480-9884. For pictures and full info check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CustomBuilt-Bungalow-on-Golf-Course-withLakeview-in-Gimli-546141105586938/ 32-gcd-37-d

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More Northern Manitobans to get help paying rent after budget increase A $7 million increase to the budget of the rent assist program means that over 1,000 low-income Northern Manitobans will receive more money, the provincial government says.

The rent assist program is directed at low-income earners whose rent is more than a quarter of their income. A single person can receive up to $533 per month to help cover housing costs while households and families receive up to 75 per cent of the median rental market rates depending upon how many members they have

and their total household income. More than 26,000 Manitobans renting privately owned housing receive rent assist benefits, the government says.

“Stable and affordable housing benefits every aspect of a family’s life, in Northern Manitoba and in communities across the province,” said Families Minister Scott Fielding. “Funding available through Rent Assist helps create a bridge out of poverty, supporting Manitobans who are pursuing training or education, or might otherwise have to cut back on their families’

necessities due to the cost of housing.”

Rent assist is available to people who receive Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) and to lowincome earners who don’t receive EIA if they pay rent or room and board for unsubsidized housing that is not student housing, on a First Nation, or a nursing home, hospital or residential care facility.

To receive non-EIA rent assist benefits, household income must range from $24,528 or less for a single person to $40,608 or less for five or more people.

Airships need less fuel Continued from Page 5

more expensive.

The new airships are much cheaper to operate than airplanes. They burn only about a quarter of the fuel. They don’t need long runways and are built with environmentally friendly designs. They also offer potential for carrying huge loads that airships in the past could not handle.

And as they are built bigger, their ability to carry even greater loads increases. The 300-foot-long Airlander 10 is undergoing testing here in England – and the company’s Andy Barton is on the same page as Dr. Prentice when recognizing the potential for airships in Canada. He has been to our north and is well aware of the transportation issues there. He understands ice roads, high transportation costs, the country’s sprawling geography – and how airships might benefit the north.

Over the years, most people have forgotten

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about airships. We all want to get to our destinations quickly and aircraft serve that need quite effectively. They do, however, have limitations that airships might overcome. The challenge has been to make airship technology economical in solving modern-day transportation problems.

My sense is that we are just about to begin a new era of airship transportation. And when one of these giants of the skies fly over my grandchildren’s house, I hope they too will be in awe like I was so many years ago. If I spot the Airlander in test mode here in England, it

will bring back boyhood memories from 1954. I will also think of Dr. Prentice who has been “ahead of the curve” in Canada in advancing airship development.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, first worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here.

He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

Essential Skills Instructor Part Time Term Contract Position (32 hrs per week) Mid-August to October 28, 2016 Keeyask Generation Project Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) is seeking an Essential Skills Instructors with a demonstrated interest and ability to provide workplace Essential Skills development supports for individuals employed in a remote industrial work setting.

Position Description: The Essential Skills Instructor will be responsible for; facilitating Essential Skills Assessment, development of customized learning plans, delivery of Essential Skills training supports for individuals and small groups and reporting outcomes, as directed. Instruction is grounded in Essential Skills, using authentic workplace examples and experiences to address identified learning needs. Working with Apprentices is the priority activity.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FULL-TIME POSITION The Business Development Officer will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the business development program of the Corporation.

DUTIES INCLUDE: Plan, Organize and implement business development committee activities; Business support services; Travel within the North Central region; Other duties and tasks as assigned The successful applicant will be a graduate from a post-secondary program offered by a University or College, or have a minimum of 2-years related experience, and possess strong communication, organizational, analytical and research skills. Knowledge of business finance and developmental lending would be an asset. Salary $48,403 to $57,203. Respond in writing along with resume and references no later than August 11, 2016.

Community Futures North Central Development Tamy Burton, Administrative Officer PO Box 1208 Thompson, MB R8N 1P1 or Email: tburton@northcentraldevelopment.ca

Qualifications: Experience and qualifications in education, adult education, workplace training and/or the trades/industry is required.

Understanding of the nine Essential Skills as defined by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is also required.

The successful candidate must be highly skilled at communicating effectively and working as part of a team.

This is a contract term position, with potential for extension.

The hourly rate will be based on qualifications and experience.

Transportation from Thompson to the site and accommodations will be provided.

If you are a creative and energized individual who can spark learning and motivate adults to achieve their potential, then please forward your resume and cover letter, including a list of references, by email to Marlene Gogal, Northern Operations Manager at mgogal@wem.mb.ca Deadline for application is August 22, 2016.

Applications will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information about Workplace Education Manitoba and Essential Skills, please visit: www.wem.mb.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA CASE AIDE LOCATIONS: WINNIPEG (2)/THOMPSON (1)/SHAMATTAWA (2) SERVICE DELIVERY UNITS Position:

Case Aide Five (5) Full Time Permanent positions

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Case Aide is responsible for facilitating case-related activities (on behalf of their unit) when working with families and children in the field of child protection and must follow all guidelines related to clients’ safety and privacy. The duties would include, but not limited to assist with case management administration, provide administrative support to case workers/Unit, including developing strong relationships with clients, acting as a liaison for Agency and clients, preparing reports, check progress and reports about cases, conducting interviews, assisting with compiling case particulars for Court, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, assist with developing long/short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Combination of education and experience in related field • Previous experience in child welfare is preferred • Knowledge of CFS legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent assessment skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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SETTARC WELDING LDING is looking for a:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC NIC • Truck & Trailer Transport Experience required • Must have Red Seal • Benefits available • Wages $35 - $45 per hour depending upon experience

is looking for a SEPTIC DRIVER • Class 3 driver’s licence with air required • Benefits available • Wages $20 - $27 per hour depending upon experience Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

Please send resume to settarc@mymts.net

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

INDUSTRIAL SKILLS AND TRADES TRAINING EDUCATION COORDINATOR Classification: Training Consultant Full-Time Term Position: 2 year term Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 16-083 Closing Date: August 23, 2016

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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MANAGER ON DUTY FRONT DESK SECURITY BARTENDER HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT MANAGER

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VENDOR MAINTENANCE SECURITY BARTENDER HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR FRONT DESK

For the Burntwood , please apply in person at 146 Selkirk Avenue or by e-mail to ffenton@burntwoodhotel.com For the Thompson Inn , please apply in person at 1 Public Road or by e-mail to kwickdahl@yahoo.com

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 A covering letter indicating the position applying for, updated resume can be sent to: Human Resource Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

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

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

Classification: Administrative Officer Full-Time Regular Position Split Lake, Manitoba Competition No. 16-087 Closing Date: August 19, 2016

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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Be part of the change Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry offering a dynamic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help grow your skills. With a diverse range of paper, pulp and wood products sold in close to 90 countries, Resolute owns or operates over 40 pulp and paper mills and wood products facilities in the United States, Canada and South Korea. We’re a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry. We’ve made important inroads to ensure long-term profitability and be an environmental supplier of choice. Come help us write our story; be part of the change.

JOBS WHERE YOU GROW.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Mill Operations We are seeking results driven individuals to join our Thunder Bay Operations team.

Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is a four-season outdoor paradise and is the region’s commercial, administrative, medical and transportation hub, offering the amenities of an urban center while providing a gateway to outdoor adventure in North-western Ontario. We offer relocation assistance and currently have the following vacancies:

Electrical & Control Maintenance Supervisor (Requisition 1600478) Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Requisition 1600481) Millwrights (Requisition 1600483) Instrument Mechanic (Requisition 1600479) To apply for any of these positions or to view other opportunities, go to: http://www.resolutefp.com/Careers/ We provide a competitive base salary and benefit/pension program and opportunity for personal advancement. All successful incumbents must consent to a background check process including identity verification, criminal background check and education verification. In addition, all successful incumbents will be required to successfully complete an employment medical.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Resolute Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer.

We make decisions with tomorrow in mind.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

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

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

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Resource Worker is responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, educating and licensing foster care resources for children in the care of the Agency.

Adheres to the Child and Family Services Act and regulations and ensures that provincial standards are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Resource Pool Development • Licensing • Support to Foster Care Providers • Training • Assist with placement QUALIFICATIONS • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check • Cannot be active on a protection case • Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements • Varied amounts of travel required within this position • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license • Must be able to provide own vehicle for work • Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: August 19, 2016 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca

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RESOURCE GUIDE W. RICHARD WHIDDEN, Q.C. Barrister and Solicitor

Providing legal services in the North for more than 50 years.

D.R. Knight Law OfÂżce Direct: (204) 948-0406 202-900 Harrow St. E. Bus: (204) 948-0400 Winnipeg, Manitoba Fax: (204) 948-0401 R3M 3Y7 Richard.Whidden@knightlaw.ca

2nd oor, 436 Thompson Drive N., Thompson, MB R8N 0C6 5 t '

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33 Selkirk Ave. Ph: 677-4574 • Fax: 778-6622

Call Ashley or Bhawna at the Thompson Citizen

Brian & Sherrie Kreuger

(204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

2 Locations to assist you with all of your Insurance needs.

ashley@thompsoncitizen.net bvarma@thompsoncitizen.net

City Centre Mall - The Insurance Service Ltd.

B&W - $21/wk*

Insurance Store Ph: 677-9991 • Fax: 778-5145

Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

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NORTH CENTRE MALL NORTH CENTRE MALL

3 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N3 Phone 677-3642 Fax: 778-6557 Office Rentals

Derek Maude P: 204-677-4272 C: 204-307-0032

3-33 Severn Cres.

Thompson, MB R8N 1M7

N.C. Crossroad Lanes

10 Pin & 5 Pin Bowling • Glow Bowling Sports Bar • Strikers Lounge Homemade Pizza • VLTs • Video Games Computerized Scoring • Birthday Parties Twoonie Tuesdays • Closed Sundays + Holidays 2nd Floor North Centre Mall - 677-4415 Nick Di Virgilio, Proprietor

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

FIND US... N55 43’38.61 W97 52’18.45. Or ďŹ rst left as you enter, or last right as you leave ompson - 216 Hayes Rd. Pete & Ray are just two old farts with big hearts who will gladly look after you.

OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm. Ph/Fx 204 778 6819