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Another thing that spurred her on was the hard times facing Churchill since the Hudson Bay Railway suspended operations north of Gillam last spring. “It used to be a really thriving large community and it’s just dwindled down to such a small population now,” deMeulles says. Though she’s not there any longer, her parents and her sister and other family members still are. “My cousin owns the hardware store there,” she says.Because of that, deMeulles ﬁnds it hard to spectful. If we were in the same boat in another area I think we would scream about that so why don’t they have the option to do that? I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive. They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

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The man who was shot was interviewed by IIU of ficers while in Thompson General Hospital on Oct. 27 and told them he was blacked out after consuming alcohol and didn’t remember this in cident. A few days later, on Nov 1, in an interview with Thompson RCMP, the man said he was not sure if he was holding a knife or where it may have come from. “I seen the video, I did not have a knife in my hand … I wanted to talk to the officer, he had no reason to shoot me,” the man told police. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, police officers have the right to use force, including that which may cause serious injury or death, on a person they are trying to arrest if they are acting in self-defence because of a rea sonable belief that they may in danger of being harmed. A use of force expert told the IIU that the officer’s actions were consistent with what a well-trained Canadian police officer would do in a similar situation.

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba A frame from a video of an Oct. 25, 2021 shooting by a Thompson RCMP officer shows the moments before the officer shot a man who was approaching him with a knife in his hand.

No charges recommended for Thompson RCMP officer who shot a man last October: police watchdog

The non-fatal police shoot ing of a man in Thompson’s Eastwood neighbourhood last October was justified and there is no basis for crimin al charges to be laid against the RCMP officer involved, Manitoba’s police watchdog announced Aug. 9. The Independent Inves tigation Unit of Manitoba probe into the shooting found that all evidence supported the conclusion that the man who was shot was armed with a knife and that the officer fired the single shot in order to preserve his and others’ safety. The shooting occurred around 2:45 p.m. last Oct. 25 near the intersection of Princeton Drive and Cor nell Place and was captured on video by two residents of Forest View Suites, also known as Princeton Tow ers, though the identity of the person who filmed one of the videos of the shooting was never determined.

Strong thunderstorms knock out Thompson power, pelt Paint Lake with egg-sized hailstones

The first officer to arrive on the scene after the shoot ing, who was the only other police officer that the IIU interviewed, said she found a filleting knife on the ground near the shooting victim that matched descriptions given by civilian witnesses and that the officer who fired his gun appeared to be in shock and was saying, “He had a knife, he was like six feet away, he was coming, he kept go ing towards me, I told him to drop the knife, drop the knife, but he wouldn’t and I had to shoot him.”

IIU civilian director Zane Tessler said in his conclusion that, “all the evidence gath ered from all sources pro vides a reliable and sufficient support for the sole conclu sion that the decision by [the officer] to shoot [the man] was necessary to prevent the injury or death to himself or anyone in the vicinity” and that there were no grounds to justify any charges against the officer.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Chelsea Dawn Photos taken by a Paint Lake resident show the size of hailstones that fell in the area during a series of Northern Mani toba thunderstorms on Aug. 8.

Though she’s now written a book about her experiences growing up in Churchill, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles said writing wasn’t something she always thought she would do.“In my youth I never felt good at writing,” she said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and conﬁdence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there. Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend to write things that you have to ﬁgure out. It’s pretty clear when I get DeMeullesthrough.”saidshe wrote her book, titled Whispers in the Wind: Stories from the North - Life in Churchill for a couple of reasons. “I just sort of thought, you know what, this history, this stuff that’s in my head, it’s going to be gone if I don’t write it down,” she said. “My kids are not going to get it if I don’t do it and it’s something I’ve always wanted my mom to do. My mom’s an elder and she’s an artist, she’s got so many wonderful stories because she always tells her stories at Parks Canada in Churchill and I’ve always hounded her, ‘Please, just put it on tape, I will write it for you because your story is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought, ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ I have all these stories and I need to capture them for my grandchildren really because they will be lost if I don’t.”Shealso has a reputation as a storyteller herself. “I had such a varied history and I would tell people stories and they would go, ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, ‘You didn’t do all that, did you? You’ve got to be really old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually I did all that before I was 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” Looking back, some of those experiences are things she might not do again. “I did some pretty bizarre stuff like fuel hauls into the high Arctic at -35,” said deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn on me until after. That was a very dangerous thing to do. Being on a plane full of fuel

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For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would “I miss the shoreline, I miss the rock, I miss the polar bears even though they’re very dangerous and I really miss the Hudson Bay,” she says. “When I go back home, standing on the Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.” Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another. “I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles. Maybe in the next ﬁve years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.” Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Strong ManitobathroughoutthunderstormsNorthernonAug.8resultedinnumerousoverlappingpoweroutagesintheThompsonareafromtheafternoontolateeveningaswellasvehicle-andproperty-damaginghailinthePaintLakearea.Monday’sstormactivityincludedaseriesofthunderandlightningeventsthroughoutcentralandNorthernManitoba,with the most significant storms occurring in the Thomp son, Paint Lake and Grand Rapids areas, says Natalie Hasell, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, which received reports after the storms of egg-sized hail, which is associated with a severe atthunderstorm,”“Hailthunderstorm.ispartofeveryshesaid.ManitobaHydrosays,thepeakofthepoweroutages,upto120customersatatimeinThompsonwerewithoutpower,withthelastcustomershavingelectricityrestoredbyabout10:30p.m.ThepoweroutageswereattributedtohighwindsbyHydrocorporatecommunicationsdirectorScottPow ell, who characterized the outages as “decentralized,” which means they resulted from several distinct events, which could include tree lines contacting power lines or power lines contacting each“Theyother.weren’t all off the same feeder,” he said. Powell couldn’t confirm reports of lighting striking a power pole in the Thompson area around the time of the first power outages but said that, if it did, it would have been a secondary cause of power outages rather than a primary one. Out at Paint Lake, Chel sea Dawn took photos of hailstones about three inch es across, which she posted in the Thompson Talk Face book“Thegroup.storm was pretty intense and sudden,” said Dawn. “My family was definitely a bit shaken up. There was lots of stuff fly ing around and then the sud den large hail started falling. When we saw the size of it we were in amazement of how large it was because we’ve never seen anything likeTwoit.”of her family’s vehi cles and some other items on their property were dam aged by the hail, said Dawn, who was born in Thompson and has lived here all her life. “I definitely never ex perienced anything like this here,” Dawn told the Thompson Citizen Hasell couldn’t confirm whether or not hail of this size is more unusual in the north compared to the southern parts of Manitoba, but said thunderstorms and severe thunderstorms are common in Northern Mani toba. Part of the reason there may be fewer observations of hail large enough to dam age vehicles could be the fairly sparse population in the north and the distance between weather observa tion stations, which makes hail falling in areas where it isn’t observed or recorded more likely. It could also be a case of people being unaware that they can report such weather events to En vironmentAlthoughCanada.theydon’t seem small when you’re in the middle of them, thunder storms are relatively com pact weather events, Hasell said, which can affect one part of a community and leave another nearby part untouched. Hail that occurs within thunderstorms is generally around the edges of the updraft, where air is pushing upwards, and cover an even smaller area. “The hail swathe associ ated to a storm is relatively narrow,” she said. The stronger a thunder storm is, the stronger its updraft, which can keep ice crystals suspended up higher and for longer, giv ing them more opportunity to bump into other ice crys tals or water droplets and increase in size. “They can grow to be really quite large,” said Hasell. “The stronger the updraft, the larger the hail.”

No other police officers were in the area at the time the man was shot in the stom ach, but the IIU spoke to nine civilian witnesses, several of whom said in their state ments that they saw a knife in the hand of the man who was shot. The officer who fired the shot was in the area on an unrelated matter when he was notified of an intoxi cated male holding a knife. The IIU found that the officer backed away from the armed man in a zigzag pattern to en sure distance between them and repeatedly instructed the man to drop the knife before shooting him once in the stomach and announcing via his police radio that shots had been fired. In his voluntary statement to IIU investigators, the offi cer involved in the shooting said, “The male had been given every opportunity to drop the knife and get on the ground and stop doing what he was doing, but for reasons unknown to me, he failed to do so, his continued behav iour only elevated the risks to the general public and myself and a line had to be drawn to stop his behaviour and take control of the situation.”

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“Young Indigenous people are our fastest-grow ing demographic in Mani toba and Northern Mani toba,” said Vandal. “The key to have a better future is education and we need to do all things necessary to Indigenize our institutions both at the university level and at the high school and junior high school level.” The minister had a busy schedule during his six or so hours in Thompson on Aug. 4. Following the PrairiesCan announcement, he was due to have lunch with Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook, attend a roundtable discussion and then visit UCN. His visit came a day after the feder al and provincial govern ments announced that they would be investing up to $147 million in Northern Manitoba’s Hudson Bay railway between The Pas and Churchill over the next two years. “We view it as a national asset and we are going to invest in it,” said Vandal. “It’s great that the province of Manitoba has shown an interest in that as well.”

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CARL STEPHEN DRAM October 24, 1930 - July 7, 2022 Dad passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 7, 2022 surrounded by his family. He is now reunited with mom and other family members in heaven. He was born October 24, 1930 to Joseph and Josephine Dram in Cross Lake, Manitoba the second oldest of four sons. He attended Catholic Day School in Cross Lake and then went to a Catholic School in Winnipeg for a few years. Dad was not fond of school as he preferred the outdoor life so once he was allowed he quit school and came back home to Cross Lake. He worked in his parents store, Dram’s General Store, while growing up. Dad started commercial fishing at around age 15 and retired at age 86. Dad also tried his hand at mining in Ontario, he worked in Churchill for the Hudson Bay for a summer and the Foundation for a summer. Dad also worked for Canico Nickel and for Amax Exploration. He loved his outdoor life of trapping and commercial fishing so that was the career he chose. Dad was a quiet humble man. His faith and commitment to his family was exceptional, we were so blessed. When the grandchildren came along dad enjoyed times with them. Dad was an encyclopedia of knowledge and would share this information with those who asked. Dad loved animals, especially dogs, and as a family we had many rottweiler Rambos. Dad leaves us a legacy of love, patience, kindness, humility and a strong work ethic. We love you dad and until we meet again, we will live out what you taught us. We would like to thank Ron Mercer and Jack McIvor for the time they spent with dad since mom’s passing. He enjoyed your visits. To those of you who called consistently dad looked forward to the calls and we thank you for that. He really treasured these friendships. To those who brought him wild meat and fish you made his day. To the 2 young men who brought him his last feed of sturgeon a few weeks before he passed you brought him tremendous joy. He had been wanting a feed of sturgeon. We would also like to thank Belinda Fitzner and Nori Kimmayong for the excellent home care services provided. He leaves to mourn his passing his children Elizabeth Mosiondz (Hilbert), Jacquie Dram, Dorothy Mader, Helen Dram (Don Aikman), Carla Nabess (James) and son Jim Dram ( Marlene). Grandchildren Cynthia Jonasson (Ken), Jolene Mosiondz, Carl Mulholland, Crystal Osmond (Ryan), Tyler Dram, Jessica Dram, Carl Dram (Carol Paquette), and Zachariah Nabess. Great grandchildren Tristan Mosiondz, Corbin Mosiondz, Cody Jonasson, Kendall Jonasson, Amy Jonasson (Adam Ironstand) Dylan Mulholland, Brayden Osmond and McKenna Osmond. Great great grandchildren Taeva and Ryker. Funeral service is August 12,2022 at 1:00 pm at the Ke-Na-Now Centre (main level) in Wabowden, MB. Interment to follow at Wabowden cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Wabowden Ambulance Service Wabowden, MB R0B 1S0 LEAH MARGARET ST. AUBIN July 19, 1951 – August 6, 2022 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Leah Margaret St. Aubin (nee Bradley) on Saturday August 6, 2022, 11:55pm at the age of 71. Leah was an avid gardener and could transform any landscape to a flowery paradise. She spent countless hours “playing in the dirt”, a practice continued by her daughter and grandson. Leah was never one to boast, instead the health of the plants she tended to did so for her. She loved watching the northern night skies from her front patio and called the north home for 47 years. She retired from a long career at Manitoba Telephone Service where she met many kindred spirits. She was a kind and empathetic person, a thoughtful friend, loving wife and an excellent mother. She is predeceased by her son Michael Laurent, her mother Edythe Bradley, her father Gordon Bradley, sisters Penny Lariviere, Lindsay Wakelin, and her brother John Bradley. She leaves behind her husband of 48 years Laurent St. Aubin and many family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Zoë (Ryan Shand) and grandson Zev, one brother and three sisters. Thank you to Thompson General Hospital staff and to the McLeod and MacDonald family for their support during her final days. As per her request there will be no service. The family asks in lieu of flowers sent, to plant flowers or a tree in her memory. Do not stand at my grave and weep I’m not there, I do not sleep I’m a thousand winds that blow I’m the diamond glint on snow I’m the sunlight on ripened grain I’m the gentle rain When you awake in the morning, hush I’m the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I’m the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry I’m not there, I didn’t die

Though recent global events, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the spectre of changes brought about by global warming have highlighted the importance of food sup ples and the transportation networks required to take them from where they are produced to where they are processed and consumed, Vandal says the Hudson Bay Railway was always important and that having it owned by First Nations and communities within the region it serves is better than the situation for much of the past 25 years, when it was owned by American corporation OmniTrax. “These people live in the community and they care about what’s going on and they’re going to take care of the assets,” he said. “People rely on the railway for their services, for food. Food sec urity is a very real issue in the north and the commun ities along the rail line need ed medical supplies, needed to get nutrition.”

It is with great sadness that the family of Angela Hasse nee Goodman announces her peaceful passing with her family by her side on August 4, 2022, at the age of 54 Angelayears.will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her children Calvin and Aaron, her parents, Doug and Louise Goodman, her siblings Stacey Webster (Jarret), Derek Goodman (Dawn), and nieces and nephews Joshua, Reece, Nicholas, Conner, Bridgette, Grace and Great Niece Alexa and Great Nephew Lukas. Her many cousins, Godchildren, and close friends will also miss Angela. Angela was born in Thompson but raised in Winnipeg and Calgary. Angela graduated High School in Winnipeg and then attended Red River Community College. After college, she moved to Vancouver to work as a CAD designer before heading back to Thompson to start a career with Inco (Vale) that spanned 31 years. Angela started her career as a designer with Inco in the engineering department in 1991. She transferred to the Information Technology department in 2010 to work as an IT Business partner. According to Angela’s coworkers, she had an excellent understanding of the mining business and how the power of technology could improve mining safety and production. Angela was never afraid to roll up her sleeves and tackle any job. She was always optimistic and focused on positive results. She was known to say, “every problem has a solution.”. Angela fell in love with her hometown and the North. She picked out her piece of paradise on Liz Lake, and with the help of her Dad, they designed and built her dream home. Her boys grew up in the house she created, and they took advantage of all that nature had to offer. Angela was also involved in the community. She joined the weekly Hash Run and played Ringette in the early days. Later volunteering her time on the Paint Lake Cottage Owners Association and Thompson Minor Hockey Association as both Calvin and Aaron played hockey. Angela loved music, there was always music playing in the house. She enjoyed countless concerts and festivals. Concerts were something that Shelley and Angela enjoyed doing together. Angela also loved to travel and had many adventures with her friends and boys. Angela loved her camper checking out new campgrounds, especially with extended family. Another one of her favorite things to do was her annual canoe trip with the Canoe Sisters. What happened on the trip stayed on the trip, so no stories to tell. Floating off her dock in her piece of the lake had to be one of her top favorite things. She and her friends and family could spend hours out there. Angela was an excellent mother. She was fiercely independent and very brave. She raised her boys to be strong, kind young men and was immensely proud of them. Angela held onto her convictions and could be strong-willed at times but never unkind. She was hardworking and always caring for others. Proof of this are the many friends she has gained over the years; she will be greatly missed. Angela did not lose her battle with cancer; you cannot lose something you can never win. There is nothing Angela set out to do that she did not succeed at; she simply ran out of time. A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Ethical Death Care is in charge of arrangements.

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Expanding economic development services into seven Prairie province com munities will help stimulate regional economies and job growth where it is needed, Canada’s Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal said during a visit to Thompson Aug.Vandal,4. MP for the St. Vital riding in Winnipeg, travelled north to open a new PrairiesCan service centre in Thompson, the first of seven additional of fices the agency intends to estblishPrairiesCan is part of what used to be Western Economic Diversification, which has now been split into two entities, one for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and another for British Columbia. “By splitting it up, we put more focus on the Prairies and the unique challenges our Prairie provinces face,” Vandal told the Thompson Citizen in an Aug. 4 inter view. “The reason behind the new offices is simply to put more focus on outreach, to try to talk to more people who may need some of the services that PrairiesCan has to offer. We need to put more focus on job creation and workforce development so we’re looking to do more strategic focus outreach in regions that could use the jobs, the economic growth.” Thompson, Vandal says, was chosen because of its importance to the Northern Manitoba economy. “It’s a hub,” said the min ister. “Lots of people fly or travel in or out of Thompson to work There’s opportunity here, I know, certainly in mining. The rail line goes through here all the way up to TheChurchill.”Thompson Prairies Can office is located in the Communities Economic Development Fund build ing, facilitating co-opera tive efforts by the federal and regional economic de velopment agencies. “We’re always looking to create partnerships with the provinces all over the west … to make sure that we can align our activities and try to work together to create more jobs,” Vandal said. “We’re hoping to do some great work up here in the North.”

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During the official open ing of the new office, the minister highlighted over $2 million worth of projects that PrairiesCan has funded in Northern Manitoba, in cluding money to support the winter weather testing industry in Thompson. “As we roll out a clean economy that focuses more on batteries, they need to be able to perform in extreme cold weather and that’s what Thompson has,” said Van dal, referencing the rising importance of electric ve hicles and the nickel and lithium-dependent batteries that power PrairiesCanthem.isalso fund ing the creation of outdoor Indigenous gathering spaces at University College of the North campuses in Thomp son and The Pas.

Office opening, railway investment will help strengthen Northern Manitoba’s economy, federal minister says

Federal Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal was in Thompson Aug. 4 to open a new Prai riesCan economic development office. The day before his visit, the federal and provincial governments announced that they would be spending nearly $150 million on Northern Manitoba’s Hudson Bay Railway over the next two years.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Federal Northern Affairs minister Dan Vandal, second from right, poses with Becky Cianflone of the University College of the North governing council, left, Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook, second from left, elder Phillip Michelle, centre, Thompson Community Development Corporation executive director Connie Krahenbil, seated, and UCN president Doug Lauvstad, right, following the official opening of PrairiesCan’s new Thompson service centre Aug. 4.

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET The federal government officially opened Thompson’s PrairiesCan ser vice centre Aug. 4 and highlighted some of the projects the economic development agency has funded in theTheregion.office, located in the Commun ities Economic Development Fund building on Moak Crescent, is the first of seven new offices for the agency to open, said Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who was in town for the launch.Created in 2021 when the federal government split Western Econom ic Diversification into two separate entities, one focusing on the Prairies and the other on British Columbia, PrairiesCan’s mission is to help lo cal and regional economies grow and diversify.“Together with our partners, some of whom are here today, we will sharpen our focus on the economic realities of the world and make smart investments in projects that will ac celerate economic growth, create jobs and reach more communities,” said Vandal.Funding highlighted by the minister at the launch includes $364,000 from the community economic develop ment and diversification program for the Thompson Community Develop ment Corporation to grow the winter weather testing industry in the city. “We got some funding for our Winter Weather Testing Centre of Excellence and we’re very excited,” said the development corporation’s executive director Connie Krahenbil.

PrairiesCan’s community revital ization fund is supporting the cre ation of outdoor Indigenous gather ing spaces at University College of the North campuses in Thompson and The Pas through a $382,500 investment.“Thesespaces are crucial for cele brating students’ success, academ ic achievements and for allowing our communities to have a place to gather,” said UCN governing council chair Becky Cianflone. “We will be celebrating the culture of the north at ourCEDFinstitution.”hasalso benefited from Prai riesCan spending, having received $100,000 to deliver digital training and coaching to Northern Manitoba tourism businesses in Thompson, The Pas and Flin Flon during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Seeing an office open in the north is exciting and further evidence of PrairiesCan’s support and influence on economic development in North ern Manitoba,” said CEDF CEO Chris Thevenot.Theagency’s regional relief and re covery fund helped at least on Church ill business weather the economic storm unleashed by COVID-19, through a deferred payment loan to Frontiers North Adventures. “[The loan] made it possible for our travel company to keep our team together, communicating with guests, and planning and replanning our re covery,” said Frontiers North CEO John Gunter. “As a result, when it was safe for foreign travellers to return to Canada and to Churchill we were prepared to host them.”

HEARING LOCATION City of Thompson Council Chambers 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB DATE & TIME Monday, August 22, 2022 7:00 pm GENERAL INTENT That Appendix A, Map 2, of the Thompson Planning District Development Plan By-Law No. 42-2012, be amended to Re-Designate an From:area: Policy“Yale-NewmanArea” To: “Pusiko Policy Area” AREA AFFECTED Yale-Newman Policy Area Plan No. 63096 in Pt. N.W & N.E ¼ 10-78-03W & Pt. N.W ¼ 11-78-03W; FOR CONTACTINFORMATION Lyle DirectorSafronetzDevelopment & Technical Services City of Thompson Ph: (204) 677-7922, Alsafronetz@thompson.caEmail:copyoftheaboveproposed By-law may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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To the Editor: Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious disease, caused by bacteria. Each year, TB claims the lives of 1.7 million people worldwide. TB is not only a problem in Third World countries, but also here in Canada, with a higher prevalence in the north. Due to the lack of vaccination, disease prevention is most important. Additionally, some TB bacteria have changed over the years, giving rise to forms of multi-drug resistant TB, which means treatment is lengthy, complicated and accompanied by severe sideDideffects.youknow that one in four people in this world have TB? March 24 is World TB day, raising awareness and providing an opportunity to mobilize funds towards TB elimination. I am glad to see Canada as a top donor to the global fund to fight tuberculosis. I hope that this commitment continues in the future so that we can meet our goal to stop TB. B oth of Thompson’s local elected bodies have considered proposals to reduce the number of representatives comprising them and one of them made a choice March 13 not to shrink its numbers, as school board trustees voted 6-1 against a resolution by trustee Ryan Land (the only vote in support) to reduce the number of trustees from seven to five.One night earlier, slightly more than a half-dozen Thompsonites showed up to voice their opinion on a proposed bylaw that would see council shrink from eight councillors to six, not including the mayor. Only one of that handful of people with an opinion – former councillor Luke Robinson, who served one term on council from 2010 to 2014 before being defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske in the race to become head of council last time that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years ago – was in favour of reducing the numbers, with the other seven opposed. Although council hasn’t yet voted on second reading of that bylaw, the next stage towards it becoming official, there’s at least a better than even chance that it will be approved. As watchers of council will have noticed, the proposals that make it to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its members and, given that many of the people opposed to the plan are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach doubleWhetherdigits.or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the workload around and allows for greater diversity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least untilOne2022.ofthe arguments for reducing members, whether they belong to the school board or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if the citizens of Thompson elected more are?manyitIfvocallessthinkmajorityis–oftenenceofpressionshouldmanyopinionsoutandisofrightparticularthemselvesmarriedcandidatesindependent-thinkingtrulywhoaren’ttoaligningwithanyside,becausenow,thenumberopinionsoncouncilgenerallytwo–foragainst.Maybethelowturn-ofpeoplewithonhowcouncillorstherebeisn’tanex-ofapathybutpragmatism.Experi-hasshownquitethatthiscouncilandothersbeforeit–goingtodowhattheofitsmembersisright,regard-ofwhatthemosttaxpayersthink.thatisthecase,doesreallymatterhowofthemthere Citizen 141 Commercial Manitoba R8N 1T1 677-4534 Fax 677-3681 e-mail: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net

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Keeptuberculosisfighting is a highly contagious disease, Each year, TB claims the lives people worldwide. TB is not only a World countries, but also here in higher prevalence in the north. vaccination, disease prevention Additionally, some TB bacteria the years, giving rise to forms resistant TB, which means treatment complicated and accompanied by severe one in four people in this world is World TB day, raising awarean opportunity to mobilize funds elimination. I am glad to see Canada as global fund to fight tuberculosis. commitment continues in the future our goal to stop TB. Karolin KlementCalgary

dictions related initiatives such as the establishment of a multi-agency public safety committee and the pending creation of a 24/7 sobering centre are needed, even if they are very much overdue, having been talked about for a decade or more in the city and, even after having been announced, taking years to come to fruition, at least in part as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Itmay not seem like violence and healthcare have a lot to do with busi nesses struggling to find competent workers but in reality it’s all part of the same whole general mishmash. It’s difficult to attract people to a place with a reputation for violence, where you see drinking and drunk people out on the streets at all hours, and where healthcare is quite obviously inferior to how it is down south, as evidenced by the number of proced ures northern patients have to travel to Winnipeg for. To be a desirable place to live, a city needs amenities and, although no com munity anywhere is free of the problems that affect Thompson, their prevalence here, as well as some other drawbacks like long, long winters, can make people think twice about moving to the city. There are good as pects too, but some of those become evident only once you live here, which doesn’t help employers fill jobs that they can’t find anyone suit able for locally. Intractable as crime and healthcare problems are in Thompson and the surrounding area, the labour shortage may be one of the hardest to solve. Many of the city’s youth are forced to go elsewhere for education, unless they want to pursue one of the relatively limited opportun ities that exist here. After that, life happens, and many don’t return, some because they always wanted to get out, others because they fall in love or take a job and put down roots elsewhere. It’s true that, for the right amount of money, someone can be found to fill pretty much any job. The problem is that customers of those businesses aren’t neces sarily willing to pay any amount for their goods and services, which can make it impossible to sustain high enoughWhenwages.faced with hardto-solve problems, it may seem like the only path is to throw up one’s hands and declare them unsolvable or somebody else’s prob lems. And while it’s true that neither Thompson nor any other community can ever completely eliminate crime or homelessness or addiction, and that northern healthcare will never rival that in Winnipeg, simply because of economics, fresh ideas need to be imagined and tested and new people given opportunities to suc ceed, even if there’s a good chance they’ll fail. That’s the essence of hope, which is something everyone can always use a little more of.

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B oth of Thompson’s local elected bodies have considered proposals to reduce the number of representatives comprising them and one of them made a choice March 13 not to shrink its numbers, as school board trustees voted 6-1 against a resolution by trustee Ryan Land (the only vote in support) to reduce the number of trustees from seven to five.One night earlier, slightly more than a half-dozen Thompsonites showed up to voice their opinion on a proposed bylaw that would see council shrink from eight councillors to six, not including the mayor. Only one of that handful of people with an opinion – former councillor Luke Robinson, who served one term on council from 2010 to 2014 before being defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske in the race to become head of council last time that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years ago – was in favour of reducing the numbers, with the other seven opposed. Although council hasn’t yet voted on second reading of that bylaw, the next stage towards it becoming official, there’s at least a better than even chance that it will be approved. As watchers of council will have noticed, the proposals that make it to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its members and, given that many of the people opposed to the plan are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach doubleWhetherdigits.or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the workload around and allows for greater diversity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least untilOne2022.ofthe arguments for reducing members, whether they belong to the school board or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if the citizens of Thompson elected more are?manyitIfvocallessthinkmajorityis–oftenenceofpressionshouldmanyopinionsoutandisofrightparticularthemselvesmarriedcandidatesindependent-thinkingtrulywhoaren’ttoaligningwithanyside,becausenow,thenumberopinionsoncouncilgenerallytwo–foragainst.Maybethelowturn-ofpeoplewithonhowcouncillorstherebeisn’tanex-ofapathybutpragmatism.Experi-hasshownquitethatthiscouncilandothersbeforeit–goingtodowhattheofitsmembersisright,regard-ofwhatthemosttaxpayersthink.thatisthecase,doesreallymatterhowofthemthere ProductionLyndsManager

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representa-Thomp-localbodiespro-thethemmadenotnumbers,trust-againsttrusteeonlyre-ofseventoearlier,thanaThompson-voicepro-wouldfromtotheofpeoplefor- mer councillor Luke Robinson, who served one term on council from 2010 to 2014 before being defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske in the race to become head of council last time that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years ago – was in favour of reducing the numbers, with the other seven opposed. Although council hasn’t yet voted on second reading of that bylaw, the next stage towards it becoming official, there’s at least a better than even chance that it will be approved. As watchers of council will have noticed, the proposals that make it to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its members and, given that many of the people opposed to the plan are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach doubleWhetherdigits.or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the workload around and allows for greater diversity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least untilOne2022.ofthe arguments for reducing members, whether they belong to the school board or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if the citizens of Thompson elected more are?manyitIfvocallessthinkmajorityis–oftenenceofpressionshouldmanyopinionsoutandisofrightparticularthemselvesmarriedcandidatesindependent-thinkingtrulywhoaren’ttoaligningwithanyside,becausenow,thenumberopinionsoncouncilgenerallytwo–foragainst.Maybethelowturn-ofpeoplewithonhowcouncillorstherebeisn’tanex-ofapathybutpragmatism.Experi-hasshownquitethatthiscouncilandothersbeforeit–goingtodowhattheofitsmembersisright,regard-ofwhatthemosttaxpayersthink.thatisthecase,doesreallymatterhowofthemthere

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Same problems continue to plague Thompson and the north year after year I f you look through this week’s news paper and other re cent issues and take note of stories and columns about Thompson’s violent crime problem, the difficulty businesses have attracting workers and the problems besieging Northern Mani toba’s healthcare system, you might be tempted to lament how badly things have deteriorated. In reality, however, these same problems, along with some others such as the number of homeless people in Thompson (the problem is that they don’t have homes) and the amount of public drinking and in toxication in the city (also related to people not hav ing homes), can be found in issues of this newspaper dating back 10 years and more. In short, they’re stub born issues that aren’t easy to solve. But that doesn’t mean politicians and regu lar citizens shouldn’t try. There’s an old saying which says that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. While that’s a pretty poor definition of insanity, it is, admittedly, sort of a bone head thing to do. But per haps there are some reasons to hope for some kind of change to start happening soon, based on initiatives that are already underway or set to be that way soon. For one thing, there’s go ing to be a new head of the Northern Regional Health Authority next year for the first time since it was cre ated when the former NDP government merged various health authorities around the province, including the Burntwood Regional Health Authority and the NORMAN Regional Health Authority into the NRHA. While it’s probably unwise to lay all the blame for the problems affecting northern health care at the health au thority CEOs feet, it’s not like we can say that things are much better now than they were at the start of her time as head honcho. With her pending retirement, scheduled to take place next spring, it isn’t unreasonable to hope, even if it’s a long shot, that perhaps a new head could bring some new ideas about how to treat the healthcare system’s symp toms of malaise. To turn another popular saying on its head, “If it is broke, do fix it,” and plenty of pa tients and workers would be willing to tell you that the system is plenty broken based on their experiences with and within it, or as evi denced by their decisions to leave it, in the case of former

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Mining Association of Manitoba Vale Manitoba Operations safety manager Stacy Kennedy became the Mining Association of Manitoba’s first female president when she was appointed to the role in June.

Kennedy, who graduated from Memorial Uni versity of Newfoundland and worked for the Newfoundland Department of Natural Resources prior to joining Vale, will preside over her first mining association board meeting in October, which will mark the first time the board and other association members have met face-to-face in nearly three years. “With our association in a rebuilding phase, Stacy brings her proven abilities as a strategic and critical thinker, balanced by her strong background in safety to her role as our president,” said Tru deau. “I’m happy to pass the torch, and confident she’ll make a positive impact while contributing to our longstanding legacy of mining in Manitoba.”

Northerners’ calls for bet ter healthcare services con tinue to fall on deaf ears. A year ago, the Northern Health Regional Author ity reported that staffing for Leaf Rapids was “very fragile.” Around the same time, I raised my concern that over half the nursing positions in Leaf Rapids were vacant. Despite these clear warning signs, the province failed to act and the Leaf Rapids ER will be closed until at least Aug. 31, with people having to travel over 100 kilometres away to Lynn Lake instead. However, things are looking no better in Lynn Lake. The NRHA recently ordered that all Lynn Lake Hospital inpatients, includ ing long-term care residents, be transferred eight hours away to Flin Flon, due to a claimed lack of nurses on site. Family members were not notified in advance and it’s not clear how long this transfer will last. This is simply unacceptable. This transfer negatively impacts patient health and puts undue stress on residents and their loved ones. To make mat ters worse, the province has not announced a timeline to reinstate inpatient services, which makes me worry that the hospital will be shut down entirely. Forcing people to trav el further away from their home communities for health care services goes directly against the prov ince’s 2019 promise to “pro vide better health care closer to home.” I recently raised these concerns with the CEO of the NRHA and reiterated the importance of expand ing healthcare services. As well, I also asked that the NRHA return patients to Lynn Lake and apologize to the families affected. In con versation with Helga Bryant I asked if any costs would be covered for families that are being forced to travel and spend nights in a hotel in order to see their loved ones. You might recall this was done when people were transferred from Winnipeg to rural or northern hospi tals. She stated there was no plan like this in place at this time. I have yet to hear a response from the minister of health to the correspond ence I sent on Aug. 2 or to phonePleasecalls.keep an eye out for updates on wildfires and prepare in case of an emer gency. Despite being told by the minister that I would be notified of wildfires in the Flin Flon constituency, I am still being kept in the dark. Instead, I am finding out about wildfires and evacu ations through the news and Facebook posts, which is frustrating. I am also concerned about an inability to quickly re spond to forest fires in the North due to the PCs cuts. We used to have forest fire attack crews stationed in most communities, but now there are only a few left. The remaining crews now have to travel further distances to reach fires, which gives them time to grow. This is yet another example of how the PCs cuts are impacting safety in the North. You can reach me by email at manitoba.catom.lindsey@yourorbyphoneat 204-687-3246.

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Stacy Kennedy of Vale Manitoba Operations has become the first female president of the Mining Association of Manitoba since it was established in 1940. The company’s manager of health, safety and operational risk in Thompson, Kennedy takes over the role from Richard Trudeau, who continues to serve the board as vice-president. A professional geologist who has been in the mining industry for more than 15 years, Ken nedy joined Vale in 2007 and has served as mine manager, interim general manager and chief mine geologist.Shewas co-chair of the association’s Manitoba Mine Rescue Organization committee in 2022 and believes that Manitoba has tremendous potential in its people, its communities and its minerals. “I am excited and humbled to serve in this new role as president,” said Kennedy in an Aug. 3 press release. “Manitoba’s mining industry has so much to offer and I look forward to working together with our members and partners to increase safety while maximizing the potential of our industry now and in the future.”

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The land and building known as 24 Pike Crescent, Thomp son, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2468130/3, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on August 31, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. The auction sale will be held by way of video or telecon Thereference.will be no in-person attendees at the auction. In order to participate you must pre-register at least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting Mickey L. Rosenberg at either (204) 957-8382 or auctions@fillmoreriley.com

The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a one storey dwelling approximately 1,081 square feet, with living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, full finished basement, on a lot approximately 55 feet x 120 feet. Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2021. Prior Charges: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 36723N/3, 36900N/3 and 37077N/3.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Thompson businesses are posting help wanted signs as they try to secure enough workers to keep their operations running and they’d like the city to provide assistance with lobbying higher levels of government.Thompson Chamber of Commerce vice-president and Best Western Thomp son manager Ethel Tim bang appeared at the Aug. 2 committee of the whole meeting to outline some of the challenges employ ers face and enlist help in getting the federal and provincial governments to recognize Thompson’s uniqueTimbangneeds.says hiring and keeping workers has been difficult ever since she started working at Best Western 10 years ago and that it isn’t getting any better.“I’ve never had a good and stable workforce,” she said. “We are still having problems hiring people. It really worsened during the foreignAlthoughpandemic.”temporaryworkershavebeenanoptionforsomebusinessesinthepastdespitetheexpensesassociatedwithgettingthem,theunemploymentrateinNorthernManitobaistoohighforbusinessesto qualify, Timbang said. She would like to see better immigration solutions for the city because getting people from overseas who are ready and willing to work could stabilize busi nesses’ said.canthatthatprogram.temporarystandardthanintoismigrationMordennotedMayorworkforces.ColleenSmookthattheCityofhasitsownimchannelandgettingmorepeoplethecountryfasterispossiblethroughprocessesortheforeignworker“TheysuggestedtomeIneedtotellyouguysthere’sachannelwehaveinthenorth,”she

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The Thompson Regional Airport through this Request for Tender (“RFT”) invites written tenders from qualified companies to provide full Airport Electrical and HVAC Repair & Preventative Maintenance Services. Full tender documents and information may be obtained by contacting: Thompson Regional Airport P.O. Box 112 Thompson, MB R8N 1M9 Phone: 204-677-0724 Fax: 204-778-6477 Maggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca Tenders should be submitted as instructed in Section II of the tender documents. The RFT response due date and time is August 31, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

Finding workers a challenge for Thompson businesses and Chamber of Commerce says faster immigration could help Children six months to four years old eligible for COVID-19 vaccination as of Aug. 5

City manager Anthony McInnis said Thompson had applied, unsuccessful ly, to be considered a rural immigration destination. “We have had some dis cussions,” he said. Coun. Kathy Valentino said the chamber might want to reach out to the Morden Chamber of Com merce to learn about how they were involved in their city’s program to increase local ticssincetheinincialnewsmentTheimmigration.provincialgovernsaidinanAug.5releasethattheprovunemploymentrateJulywas3.5percent,lowestithadbeenlabourforcestatisstartedbeingtracked in 1976. The youth un employment rate has also gone down to four per cent, the lowest in Canada and well below the nation al youth unemployment rate of 9.2 per cent. In Thompson, however, the unemployment rate is higher.“They were using those numbers against us,” Smook said in reference to the city’s talks about being designated as a rural immigration destination. Even getting people to Thompson for jobs with six-figure salaries can be a problem, said Coun. Jeff Fountain, musing that some people simply don’t want to work. Coun. Earl Colbourne, who used to own the Northern Inn, said part of the problem may be em ployers offering insuffi cient wages, noting that he used to start housekeepers at $15 per hour. “People can get money for doing nothing,” he said, making lower-pay ing jobs hard to fill. Coun. Les Ellsworth believes it’s in the city’s interest to work with the chamber and local em ployers on this issue. “It’s not a business problem, it’s a City of Thompson problem,” he said. “We can be so much more powerful together than we are alone.”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRIAN GEORGE HALCROW late of the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, Deceased: All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the Undersigned at Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro, 101 – 83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L6, on or before, September 12, 2022. Dated at the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, this 3rd day of August, A.D. 2022. Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro Solicitors for the Administrator Attention: TYRONE L. KRAWETZ

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Parents and caregivers of Manitoba children aged six months to four years became eligible to book COVID-19 vaccinations for those children as of 9 a.m. Aug. 5, the provincial government said in a press release issued the previous day.Manitoba has received 14,900 doses of Moderna vaccine for children in this age group so far, with 3,700 of those having been shipped to regional vaccine sites and medical clinics and another 2,100 provid ed to First Nations medical leadership for distribution to their members. Two doses of the vac cine are recommended for children in this age group, so about half of the current supply will be held back to ensure that those who re ceive a first dose can also receive a second. A second and final ship ment of 28,000 doses of Moderna vaccine has been delayed but is expected to arrive soon. The province says Health Canada is reviewing a Pfizer vaccine for children aged six months to four years. If it is approved, additional vaccines will be available thisThefall.province recom mends that children in this age group not receive vac cines within a two-week period before or after other vaccines for better mon itoring of side effects but children who have received a different vaccine within 14 days will not be refused a COVID-19 Appointmentsshot.are avail able at regional vaccine sites, public health offices and medical Appointmentsclinics.can be booked directly with med ical clinics and public health offices, by using the online vaccine finder or by calling the vaccine call centre at 1-844-626-8222. Those who need to make appointments for more than one child should opt for the phone line, the province says.

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The latest edition of Statistics Canada’s annual crime severity index, based on 2021 crime statistics, has some bad and some not-sobad news for Thompson, one of the perennial candi dates for the highest overall CSI among cities with with more than 10,000 people. On the not-so-bad side, Thompson didn’t have the highest overall CSI for 2021. That honour went to North Battleford, Sask., a city not unlike Thompson that is also among the com munities with the worst CSI scores year after year after year.Thompson’s overall CSI score for 2021 was 438.7, while North Battleford’s score was 480.7. CSI scores are calculated using a formula that applies different weights to different types of crimes, based on the relative severity of sen tences handed out to people who are convicted of them. Under this formula, which doesn’t look only at how much crime occurs but at the relative seriousness of that crime, a murder carries a lot more weight than an assault, for example. Also on the bright side for Thompson is that the city’s overall CSI score is lower than it was for 2020 when it was 452.5 and Thompson had the highest score of any city with a population over 10,000Unfortunately,people. when it comes to the violent CSI, which only includes crimes against people and not those against property, Thompson has the worst score by far and it’s worse than it was last year. Thompson’s vio lent CSI score for 2021 was 758, more than 200 points heard of second-place North Battleford with a score of 518.4. Also not encouraging is the fact that the city’s vio lent CSI for 2021 was worse than in t was in 2020, when it was 708.6. The trend is better when it comes to non-violent crime, however. Thomp son’s non-violent CSI was second-worst among cities with over 10,000 people for the second year in a row, coming in behind North Battleford for 2021, but its score of 322 was lower than in 2020, when it was 359.3. Thompson’s mayor has not been available for an interview about the results since the index came out on Aug. 2, though the Thomp son Citizen has made repeat ed requests to speak with her about them.

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Thompson’s violent crime severity by far the worst among Canadian cities with 10K or more people

• Bids not completed in ink or typewritten form

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Last week the organiz ation donated one school bus and two pick-up trucks full of sports and recreation equipment to Tataskweyak Cree Nation, a community of about 2,100 residents that sits 143 kilometres northeast of Thompson. In a recent Facebook post, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs thanked MASRC for the donation and posted images of a school bus full of equip ment that made its way to TCN.“It gives people an opportunity, no matter where they are to, first of all, be healthy,” Whitesell said. “And right now people are struggling be cause kids didn’t leave the house for a long time be cause of COVID, so there is once again an opportunity to get outside, to take part in sports and activity, and in some cases to find a pas sion and to theyAccordingexcel.”toWhitesellsometimesgetdona

• Bids containing any other form of alteration, including but not limited to strike out, corrective fluid or tape, et al.

1.7 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE At the time of the execution of the Contract the successful Bidder and any Sub Contractor (if any) shall submit a copy of a comprehensive policy of public liability and property damage insurance in the minimum amount of Two Millions Dollars ($2,000,000.00) naming the Town as an additional insured.

• Bids not properly signed and/or witnessed Tenders shall remain open for acceptance by the Town for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the closing date. Bidders are advised that the Town has a fixed budget for the completion of this project. To ensure budget control the Town states explicitly that it reserves the right to delete areas of work during its consideration of the bid submissions, prior to the awarding of the contract. Contractor’s submitting for consideration of this contract are doing so with the explicit understanding that the Town has the right to delete areas of work.

The successful Bidder and any Sub Contractor (if any) shall provide a Certificate of Coverage from the WCB at the time of the execution of the Contract. 1.9 SALES TAXES Tender prices shall include all applicable sales taxes.

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tions after hockey seasons have come to an end of entire hockey bags full of equipment and they collect everything from hock ey equipment to baseball bats, basketballs, nets, golf clubs, and anything that can be used for sports and recreation.“Aslong as it’s not broken, we are delighted to get it and get it into the hands of kids,” she said. She said they recently donated hockey equipment so girls in Split Lake in Northern Manitoba could start playing hockey, and they have witnessed girls in the community now tak ing part in and enjoying organized hockey for the first“Wetime.flew it up there, and the girls finally got to play hockey for the first time, and the girls were just beaming,” Whitesell said. “It’s those little things that make this so fulfilling, and we know that this can change people’s lives.”

‘Just beaming:’

A picture that was posted on the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Facebook page shows an entire school bus full of sports and recreation equipment that was donated by the Mani toba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation council to Tataskweyak Cree Nation, a community of about 2,100 residents northeast of Thompson.

The Tender must be legible and all items must be bid. Tenders which are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure, or which contains erasures or alterations not properly initialed, or irregularities of any kind, may be rejected as informal or void. The lowest bid or any bid is not necessarily accepted. Tenders may be rejected for one or more of the following reasons: • Bids arriving after the closing time and date as specified in this document

• Completed Form of Tender

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

“To us, it is collecting equipment, but to them, it’s something that can change their world,” Whitesell, the executive director of the Manitoba Aborigin al Sports and Recreation CouncilMASRCsaid.is a not-forprofit that works to improve the health and well-being of the Indigenous population across Manitoba through sports and recreation, and by offering opportunities for Indigenous children and youth to take part in sports and physical activity in Winnipeg and in com munities in all corners of the province. “We try to make sure that everyone in Manitoba and all Indigenous people, in cluding people in remote communities, have some access to sports and recrea tion,” Whitesell said. “It helps to relieve a lot of the barriers when we can give equipment out to kids and communities that want to get into sports, but often can’t afford the equipment that comes with it.”

MASRC currently ac cepts sports equipment at a number of locations in the city including at the MASRC Head Office at 145 Pacific Avenue, as well as the Gateway Recreation Centre, Play it Again Sports Winnipeg North, the Allard Arena, the River Heights Community Centre and Canlan Ice Sports. More information on where and how to donate to MASRC can be found by visiting warehouse-equipment.masrc.com/ — Dave Baxter is a Lo cal Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Lo cal Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada. Donated sports equipment having a huge impact in remote communities ProtectMB.ca or call

• Any documentation supporting bid 1.4 LIST OF SUB-CONTRACTORS A list of all sub-contractors (if any) proposed to be used by the Bidder to complete the work shall be provided within fourteen (14) days of award of contract.

The contract shall last until project is complete unless severed under the terms outlined in 1.11.

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE RE PORTER, WINNIPEG SUN Mel Whitesell has seen how lives can be changed when sports equipment gets into the hands of Indigen ous children in Manitoba.

According to Whitesell, MASRC runs what she said is a “massive” warehouse operation on Higgins Av enue in Winnipeg, where they collect and distribute used and donated sports equipment to Indigenous children, youth and com munities across the prov ince, and she estimates they give out as much as $1 million in sports equip ment every year. “With hockey alone we give out about 500 sets of hockey gear every year, so it’s massive,” she said. “The warehouse is just one part of it, but it’s a huge part of it because lots of kids can’t afford it in the remote communities and here in the city, and with remote communities we find ways to take it right to them, so even with the fly-in communities we get them what they need.”

TOWN OF SNOW LAKE 2022–Construction of Public Works Shop at the Town of Snow Lake Public Works Yard SECTION 1 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

1.6 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

• Bids received in any other format than prescribed in this document

1.8 WORKERS COMPENSATION

1.1 LOCATION AND SCOPE OF WORK The work is located in the Town of Snow Lake as defined in the following area at the public works yard on an existing concrete pad and defined area. It is the responsibility of the contractor to review the area listed and satisfy themselves with existing conditions prior to submissison of any tender documents, or by calling the Town Office for further details. The scope of work entails: Preparation of work area, acquisition of required materials, construction of 40’ wide x 80’ long mechanical shop minimum 18’ tall. Awarded tender may include the installation of all requied heating and electrical service. Specifications must include–Minimum of 2 bay doors: 14 feet in height, 16 feet in width, minimum of 2 overhead “man doors”.

1.10 TERM OF CONTRACT

1.3 SubmittedTENDERSTenders shall include the following:

The successful Bidder and any Sub Contractor (if any) shall be required to execute the Form of Agreement, a WCB Certificate and Certficate of Insurance within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of written notification of the acceptance of the Tender by the Town.

1.2 SUBMISSION OF TENDER Sealed Tenders plainly marked “Construction of Public Works Shop” will be received at the Town of Snow Lake by the CAO at 113 Elm Street Snow Lake, MB R0B 1M0 until August 26, 2022 at 4:30 PM.

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1.5 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF TENDERS AND APPROVALS

1.11 EitherTERMINATIONtheTownorsuccessful Bidder may sever the Contract upon thirty (30) days written notice by either party. Download the tender package https://tinyurl.com/bdd74c78at

BY MICHELLE PEGUS Local gamers group Northern Smash Bros., led by Colt Phillips, hosted a Super Smash Bros. Melee competition at the Thompson Regional Community Centre on July Super16.Smash Bros. Melee is a multi-player platform fighting game released by Nintendo in 2001 for the Gamecube system. Nintendo no longer sells this game nor, as of 2007, the Gamecube.

The following of this game however, continues to be strong to this day. Tourna ments that are held in the United States attract play ers from across the globe. The attendance is in the thousands and prize money could exceed over thou sands of dollars for each of their top three players. The Melee spirit is still going strong around the world, and Thompson is just one of many communities that continues to showcase this classicNortherngame.Smash Bros.’s tournament had a total of 16 competitors, some of whom travelled from The Pas for the event, which ran for four hours before the top three were established. First place went to Thor Ducharme of The Pas, while second place and third place went to Thompson’s Darin Black smith and Darryl Blacksmith, respectively. Each of the top three players went home with fabulous prizes provided by local artist Anthony Clem ons, Thompson Auto Wash and Candida Dysart.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Michelle Pegus A group of gamers from Thompson and The Pas battled for Super Smash Bros. Melee supremacy at a tournament in the Thompson Regional Community Centre July 16.

Northern Smash Bros. tournament participants gather for classic video game melee

Northern Smash Bros hopes that the Melee com munity will continue to grow and that this small tourna ment will become an excit ing tradition, giving lifelong memories to all who have the competitive spirit.

Page 8 • News www.thompsoncitizen.net Friday, August 12, 2022 RICK MURRAY MEMORIAL LEGION GOLF TOURNAMENT ‘BABY DUCK CLASSIC’ 2022 RESULTS WINNING TEAM: Stan Lucovic, Bronson Jonasson, Reynold Monias Jr, Eddy Gauthier, Dag Vistrecil RUNNER-UP: (countback) Ian McLellan, Kelson McLellan, Kirsti Svenkesson, Rick Svenkesson MOST HONEST TEAM: Carol Murray, Justin Murray, Cameron Murray, Kayla Murray LADIES LONG DRIVE: Kirsti Svenkesson MENS LONG DRIVE: Justin Murray MENS CLOSEST TO HOLE: Morgan Carroll WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR MAKING THIS DAY A HUGE SUCCESS UNITED RENTALS • ROCK COUNTRY GM • THOMPSON CAR WASH • BOSTON PIZZA ASSANTE FINANCIAL • SCOTIA BANK • THOMPSON CITIZEN • MINUTE MUFFLER CITY OF THOMPSON • USWA 6166 • KB INSURANCE • TD CANADA TRUST ASSINIBOINE CREDIT UNION • DELTA 8 CANNABIS • SPEEDY AUTO GLASS • TIM HORTONS THOMPSON AUTO PARTS • CROSSROAD LANES • SALON ITALIA HAIRSTYLISTS • THOMPSON FORD WEBER • McMUNN & YATES • CO-OP GAS BAR • JUNE BOURGUIGNON RICK’S MARINE • BOARDMAN FUNERAL HOME • RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT • COREY McMURDO FINANCIAL PIZZA PIZZA • FAMILY FOODS • WESTERN FINANCIAL • CANADIAN TIRE THE HUB • DEBBIE SMITH • A & W • ROYAL BANK ANYTHING GROWS • McDONALDS • PETRO CAN GAS BAR • CHTM RADIO OSWALD SAWH • CEDF • PRINCE FURNITURE • REMAX REALTY LOCKERS REAL ESTATE • LAMBERTS • STITTCO • BURNTWOOD CUSTOM BUILDERS NORTH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT • KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL • ET BLADES • GIANT TIGER DOUG’S SPORT • NISICHAWAYASIHK GAS BAR • PARSONS SALES • SAPACH TRUCKING MATECHUK TRUCKING • AMP AUTO REPAIR • SETTARC • EECOL ELECTRIC MacLEAN ENGINEERING • R A DISTRIBUTORS • NELSON PRUDER • BOSS AUTO NET SIMPLE • NAPA • HAYES AUTO BODY REPAIR • NORTHLAND TIRE A & B BUILDERS • BILL’S LOCK & KEY • McINTYRE & ASSOCIATES • SLING CHOKER GARDEWINE • SMOOK CONSTRUCTION • GRAINGER • PAUL’S PLUMBING INNO AIR INDUSTRIAL • MOFFAT SUPPLY • MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION • BOB’S TOWING WESTBURNE ELECTRIC • TRU PATH FINANCIAL OUR COMMITTEE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE MYSTERY LAKE MOTOR HOTEL FOR SPONSORING THE $10,000 HOLE IN ONE CONTEST ON HOLE #3 FOR WHICH NONE WERE SUCCESSFUL. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SPORTS COMMITTEE

Pine Point Rapids is one of Manitoba’s most popular hikes, with several routes to choose from depending on your desired level of difficulty. If you have kids in tow, take the easier trail that goes directly to the rapids. A second section offers a more challenging trek over rocky landscapes. Another favourite spot is Rainbow Falls, where swimmers often gather. Next, take a short detour to the Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary and Interpretive Centre. The sanctuary offers free admission and a visitor centre that shares the story of the sanctuary, explains the biology of Canadian geese and offers opportunities to view the birds up close, especially during the fall migration. There are nine different lodge and resort options in the North Whiteshell, with many offering amenities on site such as restaurants and convenience stores. This is in addition to ten campgrounds in the north and central parts of the park, including everything from full service to walk-in sites.

WHERE THE SPIRIT SITS1 3 It’s time for the next leg of the trip, which ventures into another popular summer town, Falcon Lake. Spend a day with your toes in the sand or walk the boardwalk. Stop into local shops for clothing, souvenirs and tasty treats. Grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants, drive-ins and bakeries.Nearby, you can get one of the best views in the Whiteshell from the Top of the World hike. The fourkilometre trail brings you to the highest elevation in the area. The trailhead is accessible from the parking lot at Falcon Trails Resort . In addition to the resort here, there are four other lodges and resorts in this part of the park. There are five campgrounds as well at Falcon, West Hawk and Caddy Lakes. Another way to explore the area is on a horseback riding excursion with Falcon Beach Ranch . This ranch offers beautiful accommodations and horseback rides ranging from pony rides to 40- to 60-minute trail rides, with options that include adding on a cookout or even doing an overnight ride and pitching a lakeside tent. To finish off an adventurous road trip to the Whiteshell, head to Falcon Lake Golf Course for a challenging 18hole course, with forest-lined fairways. Or choose mini-golf, where your chances for a holein-one are a whole lot better.

Breathe in the outdoors in Whiteshell Provincial Park. This slice of the Canadian Shield is rich in sunsets, Indigenous roots, boreal forest and year-round adventure. This summer, hit the road and remember home is where the heart is There are three entry points to Whiteshell Provincial Park , Highway 1 east to access the South Whiteshell and Provincial Trunk Highway 44 or Provincial Road 307 to access the North Whiteshell. Start off in the northern end of the park at Nutimik Lake, where a favourite trail is an easy and convenient 4.2-kilometre hike located right off the campground. Take a walk to the stunning Whiteshell River Suspension Bridge. The trail also leads to Sturgeon Falls, where large, lake-wide rapids await. The Bannock Point Petroforms (known to the Anishinaabe as Manitouabee or where the spirit sits) is a sacred site with stones laid out on the bedrock in the shapes of snakes, turtles and a Thunderbird. The rock formations are believed to have been made centuries ago for teaching and healing ceremonies. Set up a tour with Whiteshell Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom to get the most out of your visit to the site. Discover more at Indigenous-Experiences.travelmanitoba.com/

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Whiteshell Provincial Park is home to many amazing canoe routes, but one of the most popular runs through the picturesque Caddy Lake Tunnels in the southern end of the park. Caddy Lake connects to North Cross Lake and South Cross Lake through granite tunnels and offers both short and weekend paddling options. Canoe rentals are available at Caddy Lake Resort Relish the beauty of McGillivray Falls on this moderate hike, which provides rewarding views of McGillivray Lake. The falls themselves are located near the beginning of the trail and are best viewed in theNext,spring.welcome to West Hawk Lake, the not-so-sleepy summer town known for its amazing trails, deep lake (formed by a meteor!) and its high energy, lake-life vibes. Restaurants here serve up the classics, like burgers and ice cream, enjoyed in dining rooms or patios. Whether you set your home base at the campground or in one of the town’s motels and resorts, there’s plenty to keep you occupied at West Hawk Lake. Hunt Lake Trail, one of Manitoba’s most popular wilderness trails, launches off from West Hawk Lake— the average hiker needs at least five hours to complete this challenging trail. For an easier trek, take the Dragon Fire Trail that’s located in the campground. This trail starts low in the trees and continues to the top of the rock face, where you will be treated to sweeping views of the Westlake.Hawk is also known for its spectacular beaches and crystal clear water. There are several beaches to choose from, the main Crescent Beach (featuring a long stretch of sand and interpretive signs explaining the lake’s meteor history) and Miller Beach, a smaller beach located in the campground that offers a bit more solitude. For even more ways to get out into the water, West Hawk Marina rents out paddleboats, kayaks, standup paddleboards and canoes. The marina also provides lifejackets, which are absolutely essential for staying safe while on the water.

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• 3+ years of experience in an early childhood education setting.

• Represent the Centre in the community.

• Experience in leadership position in an early childhood education setting.

A second male victim was also located at the scene. The perpetrator fled when the police arrived but was apprehended and arrested after a short foot chase. Investigation determined that the suspect had assaulted a 37-year-old man and than a 44-year-old woman. Both victims had severe injuries and were taken to the hospital forJamietreatment.Captain is charged with attempted murder, aggra vated assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault while choking and two counts of resisting a peace officer, with further charges pending and was remanded into custody. RCMP said in a July 18 news release that they were seeking further information or witnesses to the assaults. Anyone with information or who saw the incident can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers an onymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

• Support and guide staff with observations, weekly planning and implementing activities to meet children’s needs and the centre curriculum.

Early Learning and Child Care Centre Thompson Inc. Job Position:PostingAssistant Director Location: 55 UCN Drive, Thompson, MB. R8N 1L7 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, with occasional evenings and weekends for professional development as required.

Administration Responsibilities

• Assistance in classrooms, material and grocery shopping, and family communications.

• Safe Food Handling certificate would be an asset.

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral). Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and computers in general.

• Strong professionalism skills and problem resolutions skills.

• Delegate tasks efficiently.

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Working with Families

• Support educators in playrooms by role modelling and giving examples of what is expected.

Thompson Citizen file photo A licensed fur dealer handles pelts at the Thompson fur tables in 2019. A Niverville resident was convicted of Wildlife Act offences in June for illegally trading furs and illegal hunting near South Indian Lake.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

The offences the individ ual pleaded guilty to related to the killing and possession of a barren-ground caribou near South Indian Lake in March 2018, the killing of two moose out-of-season near South Indian Lake in January 2020 and fur dealing without a licence between September 2019 and Feb ruaryAfter2020.gathering evidence of the illegal activities, con servation officers obtained a search warrant for social media communications be tween the Niverville resident and a U.S. client that re vealed people were illegally buying fur-bearing animals such as fisher and marten from Manitoba trappers. A second search warrant was later executed at the per son’s residence and resulted in the seizure of illegally ob tained barren-ground cari bou antlers. The individual was charged with 23 Wild life Act violations, includ ing killing big game during a prohibited time, possessing illegally taken wildlife, trad ing furs without a licence, buying and selling animal parts without a licence and failing to submit transaction records.

• Able to schedule staff shifts and make sure ratios are maintained.

Job Type: Permanent Seasonal, August-June Start date: TBD Company Overview: Early Learning and Child Care Centre Thompson Inc. is a not for profit organization, located in The University College of the North building. Our curriculum and programming reflect leading research and practices to provide optimal environment for all children’s learning and development. We are looking for a full time, experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Director for our licensed 74 space centre.

• Support all new staff settle into the Centre.

• Ensure that the playroom environments support quality interactions, relationships between children, educators and families.

• Prepare staff training meetings and take minutes.

A Niverville resident was fined $3,700 and suspended from hunting for two years after pleading guilty to six counts of violating the Wild lifeTheAct.resident was also ordered to pay $7,000 in restitution as a result of the conviction, which resulted from an investigation started by Manitoba conservation officers in 2019.

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• Encourage staff to work together as a team.

Position Summary: The Assistant Director is responsible for aiding the centres Executive Director in managing the overall operations of the centre, including the development and management of the procedures required for carrying out the policy decisions of the Board of Directors for the fulfillment of the goals and objectives of the Early Learning and Child Care Centre Thompson Inc. The Assistant Director must exhibit professional attitudes and behaviours, act as a role model for staff, parents and children. Ensures a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment that shows sensitivity to the individual needs of the children in all aspects of their development, as well as the needs of the staff and parents. Aids to ensure the program continues to meet all legal requirements and staff maintain licensing and educational requirements. The Assistant Director acts as Centre Director in the Director’s absence.

• Provide orientation for new staff.

• Ensure that the information kept on each child is current.

• Ensure communication and relationships with families are supportive and respectful.

• Ensure that staff records are kept up to date and remain current.

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• Staying current with research and emerging best practices in Early Childhood as recommended by MCCA, the Community Child Care Standards Act and other relevant authorities.

Benefits • Benefits package • Pension plan • Summers off • Paid lunch hour • Paid one-hour planning time • Paid sick leave • Ongoing training and development and great career opportunities •

• Strong understanding of accreditation and licensing standards.

• Receive enrollments and enquiries and follow these up appropriately.

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• Display a positive, supportive attitude to all staff members.

• Ability to maintain consistency in expectations.

• Updating and maintaining the centre’s electronic child care program • Maintaining the information posted within the centre Centre Duties • Ensure the physical environment is monitored and maintained.

• Maintain professional ethics and practices at all times.

• Promote the quality care and education within the Centre.

A 14-month-old child died in Shamattawa First Nation Aug. 7 after having been struck by a vehicle, police say. Shamattawa RCMP were notified just before 7 p.m. on Sunday that the girl had been hit in the driveway of a residence. She had been rushed to the nursing station, where she was pronounced dead. Through their investigation, police learned that the child walked in front of the vehicle while it was stationary and that the driver started to drive without knowing she was there, which is when she was hit. RCMP continue to investigate but believe at this time that no criminal offence took place.

Niverville resident pleads guilty to illegal hunting near South Indian Lake

• Understanding the philosophy, mission and goals of the centre.

• Early Learning and Child Care Certificate in Administration (ECEIII) or be willing to register and work toward certificate.

An 18-year-old Thompson resident who was arrested following a July 13 assault faces attempted murder and assaultThompsoncharges.RCMP responded to an assault report in an alley behind Churchill Drive shortly after midnight that day and arrived to find a man violently attacking a woman.

• Assist with orientations and centre tours.

• Maintains physical and mental well-being, ability to maintains work life balance.

Working with Staff

A 22-year-old man from Bunibonibee Cree Nation has been arrested on 16 charges related to a July 31 shooting incident, Oxford House RCMP said Aug. 4. Keenan Grieves was arrested Aug. 2 on four counts each of assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm and discharging a firearm with intent as well as single counts of aggra vated assault, careless use of a firearm, using a fire arm in the commission of an offence and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.Hewas remanded into custody pending a court hearing scheduled for Aug. 4. Four people from Bunibonibee Cree Nation were transported to hospital in Winnipeg for treatment of gunshot wounds fol lowing the incident, which occurred around 9:30 p.m. lastAsSunday.police were respond ing to a report of shots fired near the East Back Lake Graveyard, they received a report of three males be ing dropped off at the nurs ing station for treatment of what appeared to be gun shot wounds. A fourth male showed up at the nursing station a short time later with similar injuries. The victims are 16, 17, 26 and 28 years old and were reported to be in stable condition following their transfer to Winnipeg.

• Function as a mediator.

• Reliable, on time and responsible.

• Organize workshops, seminars, in-house workshops, or other professional development for staff with Director. • Ensure all new parents and children are orientated into the Centre.

• Must have an understanding and knowledge of land-based place-based learning Knowledge of first nation, Inuit and Metis culture will be an asset

• Class 5 drivers’ license. On-site of Directors atBOD.elcc@gmail.com.

parking How to Apply: Applications should be sent to the attention of the Board

Applications must include a resume, a cover page and three references. Application open from: August 05,2022 to August 15, 2022 or until filled. Only accepted applications will be contacted. Arrest made in connection to July 31 shooting incident in Oxford House Attempted murder charge laid for July 13 dies14-month-oldassaultafterbeinghitbyvehicleinShamattawa

• Must be physically agile, energetic and be able to work both indoors and outdoors.

• An individual who reflects a strong work ethic.

• Involve families in centre activities.

• Programming

Interactions

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Current Childcare First Aid and CPR. Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check.

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• Training staff to observe and document children’s development and interests for planning and documentation purposes.

• Assist with resolving problems occurring at the Centre in a professional manner.

• Establishing positive working relationships with a team of educators.

Working with Staff

• Assist with orientations and centre tours.

• Promote the quality care and education within the Centre.

• An individual who reflects a strong work ethic.

• Staying current with research and emerging best practices in Early Childhood as recommended by MCCA, the Community Child Care Standards Act and other relevant authorities.

• Proven organizational skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working with Families

• Support educators in playrooms by role modelling and giving examples of what is expected.

• Ensure that the information kept on each child is current.

• Ensure that staff records are kept up to date and remain current.

• Display a positive, supportive attitude to all staff members.

• Receive enrollments and enquiries and follow these up appropriately.

• Maintain professional ethics and practices at all times.

• 3+ years of experience in an early childhood education setting.

• Onsite parking How to Apply: Applications should be sent to the attention of the Board of Directors at BOD.elcc@gmail.com.

Position Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for managing the overall operations of the centre, including the development and management of the procedures required for carrying out the policy decisions of the Board of Directors for the fulfillment of the goals and objectives of the Early Learning and Child Care Centre Thompson Inc. The Executive Director must exhibit professional attitudes and behaviours, act as a role model for staff, parents and children. Ensures a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment that shows sensitivity to the individual needs of the children in all aspects of their development, as well as the needs of the staff and parents. Ensures the program continues to meet all legal requirements and staff maintain licensing and educational requirements. Administration Responsibilities

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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and computers in general.

Early Learning and Child Care Centre Thompson Inc.

• Ongoing training and development and great career opportunities

• Programming • Support and guide staff with observations, weekly planning and implementing activities to meet children’s needs and the centre curriculum.

• Current Childcare First Aid and CPR.

• Ability to maintain consistency in expectations.

• Training staff to observe and document children’s development and interests for planning and documentation purposes.

• Safe Food Handling certificate would be an asset.

• Delegate tasks efficiently.

• Strong professionalism skills and problem resolutions skills.

• Updating and maintaining the centre’s electronic child care program

• Prepare staff training meetings and take minutes.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

We are accepting applications for substitute teacher positions until August 19, 2022. In your cover letter or resume please indicate your availability and include at least three references. Qualifications include:

As an officer who has served with emergency re sponse and critical incident teams, as a detachment com mander and assistant district officer, and in rural and northern postings, including one in Iqaluit, as well as as an investigator with the drug section in Winnipeg, Hill says he can relate to a broad range of members under his command.“Ithelps me understand better what the front line is facing and what they’re go ing through,” he said. “I’ve worked in many roles in dif ferent places. It just gives me a different overarching view.” Following on the heels of a pandemic that disrupted the world for more than two yers and at a time when some categories of crime are rising after falling for many years, Hill says his job includes be ing aware of public sentiment and monitoring important statistics.“Wetake an evidence-based approach and sort of an ana lytical approach when we’re addressing certain issues … andManitobatrends.”

• Strong understanding of accreditation and licensing standards.

• Must be physically agile, energetic and be able to work both indoors and outdoors.

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check.

• Must have a Grade 12 academic standing or its equivalent from an approved jurisdiction. Applicants with an Undergraduate degree from approved university with a major or minor in the subject area or Post-Secondary course work completed are preferred.

Success for all School District of Mystery Lake Celebrate Education Week: April 16-20, 2018

Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen said in an RCMP news release announ cing Hill’s appointment as commanding officer that he brings leadership to the force, confidence to Manitobans and skills to deal with the many challenges police face. “We are grateful for his continued service and the dedication of all those serv ing in the RCMP in Manitoba and Canada,” said Goertzen.

• Ensure all new parents and children are orientated into the Centre.

• Able to schedule staff shifts and make sure ratios are maintained.

Benefits • Benefits package • Pension plan • Summers off • Paid lunch hour

• Strong interpersonal and decision making skills.

• Ensure all Finances are accounted for, such as billing, invoicing & Budgeting.

• Provide orientation for new staff.

Interactions

The Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate Education Week 2018 in our schools. Happy Education Week to all of the District staff. It takes everyone to support our students in their learning. Thank you for all that you do to enrich the lives of our students. “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford Thank you. Board of Trustees The School District of Mystery Lake The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for Substitute Teacher Positions Job Posting #TE20220719-001 BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Twenty-five years after beginning his RCMP career as a constable in the Morris detachment, Asst. Commis sioner Rob Hill is the top Mountie in the province after having recently been named RCMP D Division command ingHill’sofficer.new role puts him in charge of more than 1,000 regular members and about 500 civilian members and public service employees at 80 detachments in Manitoba, one of four provinces he lived in growing up, along with Ontario, Nova Scotia and Al berta, as the child of a Royal Canadian Air Force member. Prior to becoming a police officer in 1997, Hill had a ca reer in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he trained to serve as a medic. Ending up as Manitoba RCMP’s commanding offi cer isn’t where Hill saw him self being prior to joining the force.“Ididn’t grow up as a kid saying I wanted to be a police officer,” he told the Thomp son Citizen in an Aug. 2 phone call. “If you asked me if I thought I was going to be the CO of D Division back [in 1997] I would have said you’re crazy. It wouldn’t have crossed my mind as a rookie constable.”Thatsaid, he’s thrilled to have the opportunity. “I’m honoured, I’m excited and certainly looking forward to serving the people of Mani toba,” Hill Althoughsays.the number one priority of the RCMP is public safety and catching crimin als, there are also other goals the new commanding officer wants to “Reconciliation,achieve. of course is front and centre for us,” he says, recalling that he learned many valuable lessons during a two-year posting in Island Lake early in his RCMP ca reer. “Learning life in north ern isolated communities certainly prepared me well for the Givenfuture.”theRCMP’s compli cated history with Indigenous Peoples and the current reality in which they are responsible for policing many First Na tions across Canada, Hill says getting more Indigenous po lice officers would be helpful in many ways “The priority for me and our proactive recruiting would certainly be to focus on get ting Indigenous people from the north into the RCMP,” said Hill, as their language skills and other knowledge would assist policing ef forts as well as relationships between the force and the residents of the communities they serve. “I see members from the community having a big role in orientating and helping the non-Indigenous RCMPMoreofficers.”broadly, the RCMP needs more members in gen eral, a problem they have in common with many other occupations.“We’recompeting for the same people, and many other industries are as well,” he said. “We are looking for people to join us.”

Application open from: August 05, 2022 to August 15, 2022 or until filled. Only accepted applications will be contacted.

• Current satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check

RCMP’s new top Manitoba cop started his career in rural and northern postings in the province

• Experience working with students.

• Establishing positive working relationships with a team of educators.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).

• Organize workshops, seminars, in-house workshops, or other professional development for staff.

• Represent the Centre in the community.

• Maintaining the information posted within the centre Centre Duties • Ensure the physical environment is monitored and maintained.

• Resolving problems occurring at the Centre in a professional manner.

• Function as a mediator.

• Early Learning and Child Care Certificate in Administration (ECEIII)or be willing to register and work toward certificate.

• Knowledge of first nation, Inuit and Metis culture will be an asset

• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality. Conditions of Employment: • Current satisfactory Criminal Record/Vulnerable Persons Sector Check

• Assistance in classrooms, material and grocery shopping, and family communications.

• Reliable, on time and responsible.

• Checks will be required prior to employment Inquiriescommencingcan be directed to Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 Phone: 204-677-6150 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Connect The School District of Mystery Lake welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and minorities. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for consideration will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Date: July 19, 2022

• Ensure communication and relationships with families are supportive and respectful.

• Paid one-hour planning time

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Manitoba RCMP Rob Hill receiving his badge at RCMP Depot in 1997, above, and today, right, having risen to the post of D Division commanding of ficer, responsible for 80 de tachments and about 1,500 personnel across Manitoba.

• Ensure that the playroom environments support quality interactions, relationships between children, educators and families.

Job Position:PostingExecutive Director Location: 55 UCN Drive, Thompson, MB. R8N 1L7 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, with occasional evenings and weekends for professional development as required.

• Paid sick leave

• Must have an understanding and knowledge of land-based place-based learning

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Involve families in centre activities.

• Understanding the philosophy, mission and goals of the centre.

• Support all new staff settle into the Centre.

• Class 5 drivers’ license.

Applications must include a resume, a cover page and three references.

• Experience in leadership position in an early childhood education setting.

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

• Maintains physical and mental well-being, ability to maintains work life balance.

• Encourage staff to work together as a team.

Job Type: Permanent Seasonal, August-June Start date: TBD Company Overview: Early Learning and Child Care Centre Thompson Inc. is a not for profit organization, located in The University College of the North building. Our curriculum and programming reflect leading research and practices to provide optimal environment for all children’s learning and development. We are looking for a full time, experienced and enthusiastic Executive Director for our licensed 74 space centre.

• Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.

• Skilled in the use of front office equipment.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

• Conduct facility orientations.

• Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.

• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

• Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building.

A pair of Northern Manitoba festivals are get ting government grants to help cover some of their costs.Nickel Days in Thomp son and Treaty and York Boat days in Norway House Cree Nation each received $8,055.32 from the provincial govern ment’s Community Fes tivals and Events Program, which provides rural and northern communities with operating grants for festivals that run at least two days and are recog nized as a community’s signature event, promot ing understanding, aware ness and appreciation of its heritage, culture and identity.“Manitoba is known for its lively cultural heritage that is reflected in a var iety of festivals across the province,” said Sport, Culture and Heritage Min ister Andrew Smith. “I am pleased to announce our government’s support for these events, and I en courage Manitobans to get out and enjoy some family-friendly fun at our great Manitoba festivals.” The program is provid ing $215,000 for festivals and fairs in 38 Manitoba communities this year.

• Experience working from a client centred perspective.

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• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Front Desk Attendant Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest’s stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experience superior customer care.

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• Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

• Handle basic maintenance and cleaning.

• Copying program materials.

• Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms.

• Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role.

Reporting to the Supervisor, In-House Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services.

Closing Date: August 22,2022 4:30pm Apply in writing to: Director, Substance Use and Recovery Northern Health Regional Authority 90 Princeton Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

• Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel.

• Ability to manage your time efficiently.

• Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information.

This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.

JOB RESIDENTIALPOSTINGCAREWORKER Two Part-Time (0.4) Weekend Position Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts

• Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work.

The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following:

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Are you looking for a rewarding Career in the Hotel Industry?

• Performs other duties as assigned. What candidate traits are needed to be successful in this role?

• Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way.

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Requirements:

Responsibilities include registering guests, assigning rooms, accommodating special requests, and ensuring the guests have a pleasant stay and smooth checkout.

• Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.

• Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.

• High school diploma.

• Responding to telephone calls.

• Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings.

• Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.

• Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division.

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• Work well unsupervised.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

• Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.

• Clears and cleans tables as they are vacated.

• Wipes up spills.

• Washes serving equipment and returns to storage.

• Orders or purchases food supplies. What candidate traits are needed to be successful in this role?

• Ability to work long hours if needed.

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• Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings.

• Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: Adaptability/Flexibility Client Centred Service Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness Effective Communication Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation Crisis Intervention Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Professional Housekeeper We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our rooms with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation. You will be responsible for cleaning rooms, disposing of trash, changing beds, and notifying maintenance of any issues. You should have an eye for cleanliness, vacuum, sweep, and mop floors, clean and stock restrooms, clean up spills with appropriate equipment, assist guests when necessary, keep linen room stocked, properly clean upholstered furniture.

• Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.

• Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions.

• Provide support and be present where clients are.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Returns reusable food supplies to storage with proper dates on product.

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and associates.

• Restocks self-service food and supplies as needed.

• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work.

• Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.

Prepares and serves the daily complimentary breakfast for hotel guests, while meeting established standards of cleanliness and propriety to assure guest satisfaction and maximize revenues.

• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.

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• Maintains customers’ privacy.

• Previous hotel-related experience preferred.

• Stocks coffee, juice, and milk machines or dispensers.

• Prior customer service experience preferred.

• Building security duties.

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• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

• Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments.

Competition No: 2022-116 and 2022-125 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus, remoteness allowance if applicable.

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• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

• Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies.

• The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment.

• Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.

• Prepares foods such as eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits, waffle batter, gravy, etc.

BY THOMPSON SENIORS COMMUNITY RESOURCE COUNCIL Etiquette is defined as the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profes sion or group. Synonyms can include “good manners” and “social niceties.” We will be taking a look at several etiquette rules that were once taught at home, in schools, and in youth groups. Today, we look at sunglasses. Sunglasses are a necessity as much as a fashion statement these days. And you will see people wearing them every where — on the streets, at the park, even in the grocery store and movie theatre!Butunless you are a well-known ce lebrity, you should remove your sun glasses when you are greeting someone, especially when you are indoors. Eye contact not only improves communica tion between people, but it also shows respect for others. If you are outdoors and have sensitive eyes, it is OK to put your sunglasses back on after saying hello. But leave them off indoors. Please give this little article your consideration. Thank you. Days and York Boat Days get provincial festival funding

• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and interact positively with hotel guests.

• Knowledge of the addictions field is required.

Breakfast Bar Attendant (Saturday & Sunday)

• Grade 12 education.

• Follows city, county, and/or state guidelines on food prep, storage, sanitation, and other items the inspector gives to the hotel.

Qualifications:

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• Ability to multitask.

• Removes trash.

• Sets out and arranges food, such as sweet rolls, muffins, and cereal for self-service.

• Performing light housekeeping/maintenance.

• Takes inventory of food, beverages, and supplies needed for each day.

• Documentation according to role requirements.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Submit your resume in person to Dolcey Campbell from Monday to Friday for an interview.

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• Overnight and remote travel approximately 30% of the time

• Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues

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• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

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• Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be an asset

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, August 19, 2022 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 2022-069 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-069 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 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

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than forty academic degree, diploma, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

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Supplies • Furniture • Copier and Computer Sales/Service: Dryden • Kenora • Fort Frances • Sioux Lookout Red Lake • Thunder Bay • Thompson • Flin Flon Got a job to advertise? call us at 204 -677- 4534 or email ads@thompsoncitizen.net

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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS 3AccessFull-Time Term Positions September 2022 to June 2023 Flin Flon, Swan River, and Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 22-088 Closing Date: August 26, 2022; however, will remain open until filled 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. you for your interest in UCN. YOUUCN.CACANUniversity College of the North EMPLOYMENTPROFESSIONALOPPORTUNITYAWASISAGENCYOFNORTHERNMANITOBA THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) 116 HEMLOCK, THOMPSON, MB.

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• Experience entering data in Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset

• Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

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• Fast-paced environment

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The incumbent will also provide regular maintenance to airport grounds including brush cutting, lawn mowing, painting and minor repairs to buildings and fences as well as assist in road and runway maintenance, assist maintenance staff in various duties as required and operate small equipment and hand tools. The incumbent must be willing to work within and comply with all Transport Canada aviation related safety and security regulations. Applicants are requested to indicate in the cover letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. Incumbent will be subjected to shift work including weekends. Starting salary is $28.86 per hour. Closing date will be August 26, 2022. Apply by mail to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: Maggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca204-778-6477

• Strong commitment to community-based service delivery

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and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability). The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and productive relationships with youth

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Position: Street Reach Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

• Demonstrated assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

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: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 5% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are

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and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language an asset Working Conditions: • Community-based, child welfare environment • Access to highly sensitive and confidential information • Flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings • Rotating on-call responsibilities • Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and

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Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-065 701 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

The Street Reach Worker is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to identify, and work with children who are at risk of, or being sexually exploited. Jointly reporting to the Child Abuse Coordinator at Awasis Agency, and the Street Reach North Coordinator, the Street Reach Worker assists in the location of highrisk children and youth and returns them to safety. Following the initiatives outlined in Tracia’s Trust, the incumbent coordinates multisystems case planning; consults with external collaterals regarding the unique needs of sexually exploited children; and assists police services and Child and Family Services agencies in identifying and investigating suspected child sex offenders. Additional duties include delivering education and training to the Awasis Agency staff on the topic of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation. Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered

• Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract

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• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

>Dental Assistant Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing Grade 12 education or equivalent Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required experience working with Pediatric cases preferred Ability speak Cree an asset Rasmussen, Thompson, 1Z4 778-1477 recruiteast@nrha.ca Abuse

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• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines

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Position: Case Aide One (1) Full Time Permanent position

Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files. Conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services. Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience

• Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Qualifications: Applicants must have experience operating heavy equipment. Incumbent must have a valid Class 3 licence with airbrake endorsement. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Knowledge in the aviation industry would be an asset. Incumbent must have a clean driver’s abstract record for seven years and provide a clean criminal record check. Duties: Reporting to the Airport Manager the incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, frontend loaders, graders, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment. Incumbent must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.

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LOCATION: 315 MCGEE STREET WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis and training may be considered

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Regional Unit Supervisor the Case Aide is responsible for facilitating case-related activities (on behalf of their unit) when with families and children in field of child safety but not limited to assist with case to case strong with acting as a liaison for Agency and check assisting with compiling case Court, and timely assist long/short term collateral encouraged to self-identify. this challenging Competition Number 2022-068 Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-068 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca apply, however, those for an interview contacted. Applicants may request reasonable to Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

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OFFICE FURNITURE INSTALLER/DELIVERY PERSON Position: Our Company is currently looking for an energetic and organized individual to work at our retail store in Thompson. This permanent position will primarily be responsible for customer deliveries, unloading/loading delivery truck and installation of office furniture. Qualifications: Must have the ability to meet deadlines and be a team player. Lifting/moving light to heavy boxes is required along with a valid driver’s license (class 5). Actual wage will be dependent on the qualifications and work experience of the successful candidate. Applicants should submit a resume and references on or before August 19, 2022: Attn: Human Resources Wilson’s Business Solutions Box Dryden,3005Ontario, P8N 2Z6 Alternatively, fax to (807) 223-3315 or email inquiry@wilson.ca We thank all candidates for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Final selection may occur prior to application deadline.Office

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One (1) Full-Time, Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services. Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered commitment to community based service delivery of CFS legislation, standards and Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) assessment, interviewing, and counselling written and verbal communication skills organizational and time management Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

accounting education and experience are a definite asset. • Must possess the ability to work efficiently in an independent environment. • Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial, company and personal information. • Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills. • Computer literacy and strong typing skills, experience with accounting software and MS office. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Salary: The Thompson

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• Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations 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 2022-066 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-066 701 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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BY CARLA ANTICHOW There’s another option in Thompson right now for people wanting garden fresh vegetables. Zhi Li, the man ager of WK Farm, plans to come to Thompson and set up a market every Saturday until the end of September. The farm, located in Elie, boasts 80 different varieties of produce that are grown spray-free, chemical-free, hand picked and hand washed.Liis excited for the opportunity to sell his veg gies in Thompson. “I under stand that people here real ly love fresh veggies and you guys don’t get a lot so you’re more than welcome to come here every Saturday and check them out.” You can find Li set up in the Canadian Tire parking lot each Saturday from 8 a.m.- to 4 p.m.

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Human Resource Generalist facilitates and provides a full range of HR services to CNCFCA and all employees in various locations. Provides guidance, support and direction regarding all Human Resources matters to all CNCFCA. RESPONSIBLITIES: § Employee Attendance § Training and Development § Benefits Administration § Compensation § Recruitment and Selection § Employee Communication EDUCATION & TRAINING § Human Resources Management Diploma or related equivalent education (preferred) § Minimum three years human resources management experience is required KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems § Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances § Knowledge of customer service (preferred) § Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred) § Excellent oral and effective communication skills (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a 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 § Must have a valid Manitoba’s driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: August 19, 2022 @ 4:00 PM SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree

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Closing Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 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 2022-064 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-064 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 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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culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Fast paced environment • Strong work ethic and be reliable • Adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Willing to travel • Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and

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This position will provide accounting support to the CFO, as well as administrative support to the TRAA management team. Duties include: Prepare and submit customer invoices. Balance deposit activities. Post and balance receipts for payment. Monitor and action customer accounts on delayed payments. Filing and records. Update, verify and maintain information, ensuring records are complete and current. Responding appropriately to customer accounting requests. Willingness to comply with all company and federal financial/ airport regulations. Research, organize and help compile comparison requests. balance, or help create worksheets. post-secondary Regional Airport August 26-2022 confidence to: Thompson Regional Airport Authority PO Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Phone: (204) 677-0720 Email: however, only selected candidates contacted for interview.

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§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up 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

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Jordan’s Principle Worker Contract Position (Out of Scope) Term: September 8, 2022 - March 31, 2023 with the possibility of extension Hours/Days: 6 hours/day, 5 days/week Salary: $25.00/hour Posting #: CON20220711001B of high diploma Lake Lake 16-20, to celebrate Education Week 2018 in our schools. Happy Education Week to all of the District staff. It everyone support a student a lesson for day; him to he long he District of Mystery Lake District Mystery Lake 8, 2022-June 30, District Lake 16-20, Board of Trustees Week all of the District staff. It takes everyone to support our students in their learning. Thank you for all that you do to enrich the lives of our students. “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford Thank you.

Closing Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 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 2022-067 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-067 701 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.

• Must have the ability to communicate fluently (written and oral) in the English language • Previous experience working with children with challenging behaviours • Ability to work well with teachers to provide one on one support to student • Class 5 driver’s licence preferred Job Description: • Provide academic/social support to student in a small group or one on one basis • Support student in learning life skills • Supervise student during recreation • Other duties as assigned Conditions of Employments: • Satisfactory Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Check • Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check Applications: To apply please complete your online application on the School District of Mystery Lake website mysterynet.mb.ca/jobconnect/joblist.aspxhttps://web. through Job Connect. Click apply beside the posting number. Your cover letter and resume must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Applications will be accepted up to and including Friday August 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The School District of Mystery

welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and minorities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Success for all School District of Mystery

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RESPONSIBILITIES: § Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems § Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving § Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care § Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied

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2023 Hours/Days: 6 hours/day, 5 days/week Salary: Posting$25.00/hour#:CON20220711001A Job Qualifications: • Successful completion of a high school diploma • Must have the ability to communicate fluently (written and oral) in the English language • Demonstrated love of numeracy and literacy. • Demonstrated willingness to learn new numeracy and literacy strategies • Previous experience working with children • Ability to work well with teachers to provide one on one and small group support to student(s) Job Description: • Provide numeracy and literacy support to student in a small group or one on one basis • Support student in learning life skills • Other duties as assigned Conditions of Employments: • Satisfactory Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Check • Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check Applications: To apply please complete your online application on the School District of Mystery Lake website mysterynet.mb.ca/jobconnect/joblist.aspxhttps://web. through Job Connect. Click apply beside the posting number. Your cover letter and resume must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Applications will be accepted up to and including Friday August 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The School District of Mystery Lake welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and minorities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Success for all School

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Child & Family Service Worker –Permanent Position OFFICE: Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

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§ 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, 2022 @ 4:00 pm Submit cover letter & resume 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.https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

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Term Position until September 1, 2023 with the possibility of extension. The full-time Wellness Coordinator will report to the Associate Director and be responsible for the Advancement Services program in accordance with the organization’s policies and Dutiesprocedures.include but are not limited to: case management for multiple clients, maintaining and completing appropriate records, client goal-setting, referrals to other resources, mental health counseling and support, participation in organizational events, light housekeeping duties. The successful candidate has experience working oneon-one in the mental health field, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, experience in telephone and in-person support, demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member. They must have an understanding of, and be aligned with, a trauma-informed, harm reduction framework, while upholding a client-centered approach. Must have the ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis, and be knowledgeable in local resources, supports and opportunities. Send resume to Kim Hickes, Executive Director 39 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y5 or email executivedirector@ywcathompson.com

Friday, August 12, 2022 www.thompsoncitizen.net Careers • Page 15 CORONAVIRUSUP-TO-THE-MINUTEUPDATES thompsoncitizen.net/covid-19ATADVERTISING DEADLINE Due to Easter the deadline for advertising in the April 10 edition of the Nickel Belt News is 3:00 pm Monday, April 6, 2020. HAPPY EASTER! Nickel Belt News EMPLOYMENTPROFESSIONALOPPORTUNITYAWASISAGENCYOFNORTHERNMANITOBA OFFICE: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE(TATASKWEYAK) LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB Position: Intake Stats Clerk One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The Statistics (Stats) department works closely with the foster care and finance departments in the agency. The Intake Stats Clerk receives and enters data on all case types, including but not limited to foster care (FCM) files, children in care (CIC) files, protection files (PRT), voluntary family services (VFS), and family enhancement files (FE). The incumbent provides month end reports on case files and supports the work of the Agency with administrative tasks. The Intake Stats Clerk works in a confidential environment and ensures accuracy of data input. Qualifications: • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards preferred • Good written and oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated reliability • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Desire to make a positive contribution to the community • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset • Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment

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