August 18 2023

Nickel Belt News

All for one run comes through Thompson

Big Turnout at Northern Smash Bros. Tournament

Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

to write things that you have to figure out. It’s pretty clear

a book about her experiences growing up, mostly

‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’

On the morning of August 14, the all for one run lead by Tamara Beardy made its way through Thompson. The run is being done to raise diabetes awareness and has a go fund me to raise funds.

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.

I have all these stories and I need to capture them for my grandchildren really because they will be lost if

She also has a reputation

All the funds raised will be going back into the community for physical activities and programing.

Tamara and her runners have been receiving help along the way as the communities along their journey join in to show their support. Along with local businesses showing their support.

The run started August 13 in Split Lake and will be running 905KM over the next couple weeks to Winnipeg.

“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

is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

tory 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 Looking back, some of those experiences are things

“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

was not a very safe thing to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting until the plane landed and they started throwing the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy cats, I was probably sitting on a bomb.’”

BY MICHELLE PEGUS

July 29, 2023 marked the second annual Super Smash Bros Melee tournament hosted by the Northern Smash Bros community under the leadership of Colt Phillips. The idea of “community” plays a prominent role in the success of this ever-growing tournament.

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.

In an effort to boost awareness of the tournament and the gaming group themselves, Northern Smash Bros hosted four “locals” leading up to the main tournament. “Locals” is a term referring to a gathering of players that have the intent of playing games together in a shared physical space, rather than online play. The shared space that Northern Smash Bros used

Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

swallow when people say that Churchill residents should just find somewhere easier to live.

“To say, ‘Those people choose to live there. They should just leave,’ is quite simplistic. It’s quite disrespectful. 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?

was generously donated by local business owner Tony DiVirgilio of The Book Nook, a local comic book store. Further support from within the Thompson community took form in advertisement. Both the Thompson Citizen and Thompson Auto Wash promoted the event with vigor. Local artist Anthony Clemons lent his talents in producing T-shirts for the event. And finally, long standing members of the group lent their expertise to aid in moving all the colossal CRT TVs to the TRCC. These TVs are required for having an authentic experience of this 2001 game. As previously mentioned, “community” is the driving force behind this tournament.

As for the tournament

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?’”

For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would have moved back to Churchill in a heartbeat.

“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.”

itself, this year we had 27 competitors. Preliminary matches were held to determine the top 16 players. The top 16 tournament was set-up as a double elimination tournament, meaning you have to be defeated twice to be considered eliminated. First place winner was Darin Blacksmith. Second place Colt Phillips, and third place Darryl Blacksmith. Prizes included the registration collection, T-shirt, commemorative plaque as well as a figurine donated by the Thompson Auto Wash.

Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another.

For the future, Northern Smash Bros hopes to host more locals and tournaments throughout the year, and to make more connections within our community.

“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.”

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written

in Churchill.

Friday, August 18, 2023

Delivering News to the Nickel Belt since 1960

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN

CHARLES CARRIGAN, 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 9, 2023.

Dated at the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, this 27th day of July, A.D. 2023.

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Attention: ROBERT G. PELLIZZARO

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGETTE MARIE ANNA KROCHAK, 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 16, 2023.

Dated at the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, this 9th day of August, A.D. 2023.

Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro

Solicitors for the Executor

Attention: ROBERT G. PELLIZZARO

TOWN OF LYNN LAKE PUBLIC WORKS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

The Town of Lynn Lake is seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide a 12 to 24 month garbage truck dry lease with maintenance agreement. A copy of the complete RFP can be obtained by contacting the Municipal office at 204-356-2418 or by requesting a digital copy by email at cao@lynnlake.ca. All proposals must be received in sealed envelope by post at the Lynn Lake Town office by 12:00 noon on Thursday, August 31, 2023:

Town of Lynn Lake

C/O Steve Phillips

Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Lynn Lake 100-503 Sherritt Avenue

Lynn Lake MB, R0B 0W0

Published in the Thompson Citizen August 18, 2023

MORTGAGE SALE

The building and land known as 36 Cambridge Street, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2803709/3 will be sold at auction on Tuesday, the 19th day of September, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. by teleconference. There 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 Jasmine Pascual at jpascual@ darcydeacon.com or 204-318-2236.

The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situated is a single family bungalow home with approximately 1,048 square feet, more or less. The Vendor is advised that the property has a kitchen, living room, 4 bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The Vendor is advised the property also contains wall-to-wall carpet and laminate flooring. The Vendor is also advised that the property has forced air heating and has a single-detached garage. The Vendor is also advised that the property has a rear deck, is fully fenced and has a fireplace.

REALTY TAXES: The realty taxes with respect to the said land are paid in full to December 31, 2022. The property is sold subject to taxes and penalties accruing after that date. Any outstanding water, sewer and utility account(s) for the current and prior years, whether or not added to the tax account at any time, are the responsibility of the purchaser.

PRIOR CHARGES: Caveat No. 42590N/3

TERMS: Deposit in the amount of $33,200.00 by way of bank draft, certified cheque and cash (to a maximum amount of $7,500.00) the balance according to auction sale conditions. The building and land are to be sold subject to a RESERVE BID to be announced prior to the sale.

The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their employment or relation to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca.

All persons wishing to attend the auction are required to pre-register with the mortgagee’s agent, noted below, at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled auction.

For further information, a copy of the Auction Sale Conditions or to pre-register for the auction, please contact:

TRAVIS J. WEBBER

D’Arcy & Deacon LLP

Barristers and Solicitors

2200 – One Lombard Place

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X7

Telephone No. 204-925-5392

E-mail: twebber@darcydeacon.com

Second wheelchair-accessible taxi now in operation

The number of accessible taxis in Thompson doubled August 3 when owner Gurpreet Saggu’s vehicle was inspected and authorized to begin transporting passengers.

Saggu was one of two taxi driver’s license holders who were picked June 22 in a

lottery to distribute two new accessible taxi licenses. Accessible taxi licenses require the holder to give priority to users of wheelchairs or other mobility devices who request an accessible taxi and the owner cannot convert the vehicle into a non-accessible taxi.

Saggu accepted his taxi operator’s license for the new accessible taxi from Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook and City of Thompson License Inspector Raymond Doucette at City Hall shortly before noon August 3, accompanied by Orange Taxi owner Jasveer Ghogha,

who owns the other accessible taxi currently on the road, which has been serving Thompson since 2020. A third accessible taxi will soon be available to transport Thompson residents who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of City of Thompson Gurpreet Saggu, second from left, accepts his accessible taxi operator’s licence from Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook, second from right, on August 3 outside City Hall, alongside City of Thompson License Inspector Ray Doucette, left, and Jasveer Ghogha, owner of Orange Taxi and the other wheelchair-accessible taxi currently on the road, right.

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BID OPPORTUNITIES

Bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, and closing dates are as follow:

Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

Council has switched to its summer schedule, with one committee of the whole meeting and one council meeting per month. The next committee of the whole meeting is Tuesday, August 8 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

RFT #11118 – SUPPLY OF 6” DIESEL PUMP.

Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

RFT #10618 – 2018 MILLING & FILLING PROGRAM, MULTI

Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

Upcoming meeting agendas are available on the City of Thompson website the Friday before the meeting at thompson.ca/p/ minutes-agendas.

RFT #11218 – PURCHASE OF ONE HALF TON REGULAR

Minutes of previous meetings are also available there.

Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

RFT #11318 – PURCHASE OF ONE 30FT. LOW FLOOR

Friday, April 13, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

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ghting tuberculosis

contagious disease, TB claims the lives worldwide. TB is not only a countries, but also here in prevalence in the north. vaccination, disease prevention

Additionally, some TB bacteria giving rise to forms which means treatment accompanied by severe people in this world day, raising awareopportunity to mobilize funds glad to see Canada as to fight tuberculosis. continues in the future stop TB.

Karolin Klement

School board opts for status quo, which way will city council go?

councillor Luke Robinson, who served term on council from 2010 to 2014 bebeing defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske the race to become head of council last that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years – was in favour of reducing the numbers, the other seven opposed. Although counhasn’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 it will be approved. watchers of council have noticed, the proposals that make to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its memand, given that ment that it spreads the One

City of Thompson gets $1 million provincial grant to help pay for new aquatic centre

An artist’s rendering of the exterior of the new

The City of Thompson is receiving $1 million toward the cost of a new pool from the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund, Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Obby Khan said in a news release on Monday.

“Investing in the spaces that Manitobans and their families use and enjoy is how we build stronger communities,” said Stefanson, referring to over 500 projects that are receiving $50 million in funding combined province-wide. “This historic investment will have a lasting impact for generations, creating a positive contribution that supports the health and well-being of our communities, while continuing to make Manitoba a prosperous place to live.”

centre

Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook said the additional funding for a new pool is welcome.

“The cost to build a new pool comparable to the Norplex Pool is substantial,” she said. “An additional million dollars for a new aquatic facility is a million dollars that doesn’t have to be obtained through fundraising, borrowing or raising property taxes. The amount we need is $1 million less today thanks to this grant.”

The aquatic facility funding comes from the fund’s Large Capital Grants Program, which provided $34.6 million to 42 projects in the province. Another $14.7 million is going to 344 projects through the Small Capital Grants and Special Initiatives Program.

“These spaces are where families gather, relationships are built, and communities flourish,” said Khan. “The ACSC Fund allows communities to focus on the priorities they know will make a difference for years to come, and our government is proud to support.”

Thompson has previously secured $11 million in funding for the new aquatic centre from the federal and provincial governments via the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which requires a contribution of at least $4 million from the city. Vale Manitoba Operations has also pledged $2 million for a new aquatic centre to replace the Norplex Pool, closed down for safety reasons in early 2019.

The city’s request for

proposals for the construction of a new aquatic facility closed in late May, at which time staff began reviewing submissions. Technical evaluations of the bids have been completed, and city staff are working through the financial evaluation. Once that is complete, budget allocation and borrowing by-law development will begin.

A design and engineering study by Stantec recommended that the new aquatic centre should be built on land adjacent to the Thompson Regional Community Centre. Features of the pool design include a waterslide, a sixlane 25-metre accessible pool with one accessible lane, a beach-entry recreational pool, a sauna and a multi-purpose room for parties and swim meets.

TRCC will be site of city-owned electric vehicle charging station

A Level 3 electric vehicle charging station is in Thompson awaiting installation outside the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

Purchased through a partnership between the City of Thompson and the provincial government, which both contributed $20,000, and

Eco-West Canada, which will pay up to $50,000, as well as a private donation of $6,000, the EV charger is currently in a crate at the rec centre.

As soon as Eco-West Canada, a Winnipeg-based non-profit dedicated to sustainable economic development of Canada’s

rural municipalities through planning and development of green economy infrastructure, secures multiple quotes for the cost of installation, work on getting the charger up and running will begin.

The city’s financial contribution to the EV infrastructure investment was

approved by council at a meeting in late April. The planned site of the charging station is in the parking lot by the south entrance to the TRCC.

Once in place, a decision will be made on whether the station will be free to use or to if the city will charge money for charging.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of City of Thompson

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the City of Thompson plans to build.

OBITUARIES

GERMAINE MATILDE JOHNSTONE

March 25, 1935 – July 13, 2023

In the early morning hours of July 13, 2023 Germaine Matilde Johnstone of Thompson, Manitoba (Sudbury, ON) passed away quietly at the age of 88 at the Spirit Manor in Thompson.

Born March 25, 1935 in Sudbury On.

She meet her husband Stewart while working at a dry cleaners. They were married September 1, 1962. Stewart moved to Thompson in 1963 and started working at INCO’s new mining complex. Germaine followed in 1964. They had only planned to stay a few years and save some money. Germaine carried on working in a dry cleaners until the birth of her children when she then focused on being a home maker. Throughout her years in Thompson she spent many hours volunteering for various organizations, including the Royal Canadian Legion. Working many a Bingo she will be fondly remember by many as the knitting lady, which she greatly enjoyed.

Left to mourn are her son David (Daphne), Daughter Brenda-Lee, Sisters Pauline and Paulette, brother Gerald, grandchildren David, Lea, Adam, and Ethan, great grandchildren Riel, Shane and Jayce, also many nieces and nephews.

Germaine was predeceased by her husband Stewart, mother Lea, father Omer, sisters Rolande and Francoise, brothers Henri, Maurice and Rene. The family would like to thank the staff at the Spirit Manor for the care and love she received during her stay.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life was held Wednesday, August 2 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Thompson from 12 to 2 pm. Interment followed at the Thompson Cemetery.

ROBERT DOUGLAS BURNETT

November 4, 1948 – August 2, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Douglas Burnett of Thompson, Manitoba on August 2, 2023.

Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Mac Burnett of Saskatoon, Bob was born in Rosetown and lived in Zealandia until the age of 10 when the family moved to Rosetown for two years before moving to Saskatoon. He attended Brunskilll School and Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. From an early age, Bob always had a job, from early morning snow shovelling for a few neighbours (free) to minding the candy counter at the drugstore near the school at noon, to mowing lawns and soon delivering prescriptions for the drugstore. Bob loved and played many sports his entire life; there wasn’t a sport that he didn’t try, and he played them all with ease and skill. Always hockey, but baseball, basketball, and football too. He was active in Scouting, like his father before him (Queen Scout 1967) and loved all the activities, especially camping and the canoe trips to northern Sask. In high school, in the mid 1960’s he worked hard at any jobs he could find, saved his hard-earned money, and bought a new BSA 650 motorcycle. He and his friends made countless trips down “8th St,” the teenage haunt in Saskatoon, enjoying the big bold sound of their motorcycles!

One of his part time jobs was being a tow truck driver for Majestic Towing. He loved the job. . . Bob loved to help people! After two years working in the Buildings and Grounds Dept. at the University of Saskatchewan, Bob moved to Thompson where he worked in the refinery, the warehouse, the high-riggers and then became an electrician at Inco and continued in electrical until his retirement. Bob was committed to precision in his electrical work; Transport Canada called on him to install the runway lights in numerous airports in northern Manitoba.

In Thompson he was involved in as many sports as possible from lacrosse to water skiing to his favourite, hockey, playing for the Thompson Hawks for several seasons. He continued his involvement in hockey, becoming a highly respected referee and he was recognized for his many years of refereeing the annual youth hockey Munn Cup in Thompson.

In retirement, he became active in the Thompson Legion serving on committees and helping with events and poppy campaign. He valued the comradery of his friends and the staff there, playing many a crib game and enjoying a few cool ones.

No world traveler, he loved to head on his annual summer visit to his sister’s home in Saskatoon, checking out the old and new in the city of his youth. But the weekly highlight was the Sunday morning coffee at Nat and Ger’s catching up on the whole family’s activities and giving his take on the world.

He was briefly married but spent more than 20 years with Caroline Williamson as his partner. Together they raised her two daughters, Natalie and Melanie, of whom he was immensely proud. He is survived by his sister Evelyn Burnett (Dean Jones) of Saskatoon, his Stepdaughter Natalie (Gerald) Carriere of Thompson, Grandchildren Kelsey and Amber Carriere. Stepdaughter Melanie, Grandchildren Austin, Darren and Sydney as well as six Great Grandchildren and several cousins. Always a smile …. always wanting to help .... always a friend. That was Bob.

Cremation has taken place and a drop-in Celebration of Life is planned for the Thompson Legion, August 19 from 2 – 4 p.m. with a short presentation at 3 p.m. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon on September 3 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, a mental health charity or to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be left on book of memories at www.boardmanfh.com

Outrage, calls for resignation after rural Manitoba councillor wonders if new seniors complex would bring “natives” there

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

There is growing outrage in a rural Manitoba community and calls for one councillor to resign after that councillor said publicly he wondered if a proposed new seniors complex might bring people from the north and bring more “natives” to the RM of Springfield.

“My heart sunk when I heard what he said. For a politician to speak words against inclusion in their own community is absolutely disgusting,” RM of Springfield resident Doug Murray said on Thursday after listening to an audio recording of an Aug. 8, RM of Springfield council meeting.

“There is no place for that in Springfield, in Canada, or in the world today.”

During the Aug. 8 meeting, Springfield council members were discussing a proposed new seniors complex in the community east of Winnipeg, and Springfield Mayor Patrick Therrien said while speaking at the meeting such a facility was badly needed to allow more people in the community to “age in place.”

But while discussing the proposed plans, Springfield ward 2 Coun. Andy Kuczynski made comments arguing that such a facility could bring more people

into the community from other areas of Manitoba, and bring more Indigenous people to Springfield.

“If there is senior citizens and people that need assisted living or whatever some place up north, they are going to bring them here, because they say truth and reconciliation, so I know what that means.” Kuczynski said.

“They will bring lots of people, probably native people here to this community.”

Kuczynski also seemingly implied that because of truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada, it would be more difficult to turn Indigenous people away if they are seeking housing in Springfield.

“At this point we don't have it but it's going to happen,” he said. “You’re never going to say ‘no we're not going to accept these people.’ ”

Kuczynski’s comments, which have been shared on social media, have led to swift and loud condemnation from many, including Murray who said he is a volunteer and advocate in the community, and previously worked for the RM.

He said the only option that would satisfy him would be for Kuczynski to now resign and step away from council, and added he has heard others in the community tell him they would

OBITUARIES

MARILYN LAMONTAGNE

1936–2023

Marilyn June Lamontagne (nee Kendall) passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023.

Born in 1936, the second youngest of five, she grew up in Sioux Lookout Ontario and spent many happy days with her siblings and cousins on their Granny Gordon’s farm. After graduating high school she moved to Winnipeg where she trained as an X-ray technician. Fortunately Marilyn accepted a blind date; it was on that date she met Harry, her Prince Charming. They married May 22, 1959 and immediately started their family. Up for adventure they moved North to Thompson, where they raised three rambunctious boys. Marilyn kept busy working at the Thompson General Hospital as well as camping, fishing, bowling and golfing, not to mention attending all of the activities her boys were involved in.

She and Harry built their dream home; a cabin at Liz Lake. There, they loved spending their time with old friends and young grandchildren. There was always a pot of coffee or tea and always a soda pop for the kids.

Marilyn enjoyed travelling and together they became Snowbirds… spending several winters in Arizona. Her many other trips took her to the east and west coasts, including a girls trip to New York City! After an adventure that lasted 56 years, Marilyn and Harry would leave the North and its long cold winters for Steinbach. Ready for a new adventure and undeniably the cutest couple cuddling together in the nursing home, they quietly lived out their remaining days.

Marilyn is predeceased by her husband, Harry and all but one of her siblings. She is survived by her three sons; Geoff (Sandy), Pat (Shelley), Terry (Sherry) and her five grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Bridgepark Manor and the Rest Haven Care Home.

A small service will be held for close family.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Rest Haven Care Home, or the seniors charity of your choice.

GREEN ACRES

Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241

Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

like to see a resignation as well.

“I’m not an easily offended person by any means, and normally if a good person made a judgment error I would have called and said ‘make a public apology,’ but I was absolutely triggered by this,” Murray said. “Too many words can offend, but with his tone you can tell that is what is engrained in him.

“He needs to resign immediately.”

After the councillor’s comments were shared online, the RM of Springfield released a statement saying the RM does not agree with or condone what was said, and does not “condone racism.”

“The RM of Springfield does not share in the views expressed by this member of council, nor does it condone racism or discrimination of any kind,” the RM said in their statement.

“We prioritize and value the diversity of our community and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and are mutually respected. We have a responsibility as a community to build a world where everyone is welcome, and no one is judged by their race, gender, disabilities, or beliefs.”

The Winnipeg Sun reached out to Kuczynski for comment, and the councillor did send a written statement, but declined to be interviewed.

In his statement Kuczynski said he was sorry for using the term “native” but claimed he is not opposed to people of any background or cultures coming to live in Springfield.

“What I questioned was if the spaces at the proposed personal care home would be reserved specifically for residents of Springfield, as the presenter seemed to suggest,” the statement reads. “I want to be clear that I am not prejudiced towards any person or any culture.

“I wanted to question that because I had heard elsewhere that placement decisions were made mostly by the Health Authority and people from all over the Health Authority District or the Province could be assigned here. It was important to clear up any misunderstanding that rooms would not be reserved only for residents of Springfield.

“I should have used Indigenous or First Nations persons in my question. I did not in any way mean to be disrespectful. I apologize for that. I have zero concern about people from any background coming to Springfield.

“Again, I am sorry for the hurt and disrespect caused by my words. That certainly was not my intention.”

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

OBITUARIES

WENDY LYNN MELNYK

Nov 21, 1970, - Aug 2, 2023

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Wendy Melnyk, loving daughter, mother, and sister at the Thompson General Hospital on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, surrounded by her children, mother, and brother.

Wendy was predeceased by her father Taras Patrick in 2006. She is survived by her son; Gareth (Aubrey), daughter; Shaylyn, mother; Joan Patrick and brother; Derrick Patrick (Cathy) as well as extended family and close friends; Kim, Miriam, and Glenda.

Wendy was born in Thompson, MB on November 21, 1970, at the Thompson General Hospital and baptized at the St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church and graduated from R.D. Parker Collegiate in 1989. Wendy had various jobs including manager at Warehouse One, and also worked at Popeyes, Thompson General Hospital and Meridian Hotel. Growing up she loved to play ringette and other sports like volleyball, basketball, and had a deep love for cats.

She was diagnosed with cancer in May and fought bravely through a lot of pain and succumbed to the disease.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, healthcare aids at Thompson General Hospital, for the exceptional care given to Wendy during her stay.

A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach, MB. She was laid to rest in the St Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Sarto, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, or Thompson Humane Society.

Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www. crossingsfuneralcare.ca

Arrangements entrusted to:

Crossings Funeral Care

Steinbach, Manitoba (204) 326-7203

You’re going to lose access to local news on Facebook and Google.

Dear readers,

Your access to local, provincial and national news is going to be revoked on Google, Facebook and Instagram.

And it’s not because of anything we’ve done.

Recently, Canada passed the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, which has led to a standoff between the government, Google and Meta — the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram.

Both Google and Meta have said they plan to cut ties with the news industry in Canada as a result.

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School District of Mystery Lake

Success for all

The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for Substitute Clerical/ Secretarial Positions

The School District of Mystery Lake is looking for energetic individuals for substitute Clerical/Secretarial positions.

Celebrate Education Week: April 16-20, 2018

Preferred qualifications include:

• Grade 12 academic standing

• Demonstrated successful experience in secretarial or administrative positions or combination of education and experience

• A keyboarding speed of 50 w.p.m.

• Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and familiarity with accounting applications is an asset

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.

Rural Manitoba councillors push for independent referendum on controversial silica mine project

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

• Proven organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and decision making skills

“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

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player

Thank you.

Board of Trustees

• Ability to provide support to District schools in a wide variety of functions relating to reception, word processing, filing, mailing, purchasing, student record keeping, first aid, secretarial support to school administration

The School District of Mystery Lake

• Ability to work well with school administrators, teachers, students and the public

• Ability to provide support for reception/clerical/ secretarial/accounting/print shop positions at the School Board Office as necessary

• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required

The rate of pay for positions covered is outlined in the 8223-00 Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the district website.

Deadline for applications is Friday, September 1, 2023. For further information, please contact Tami Bodnaryk, District Accountant at the School Board Office at 204-677-6113 or tbodnaryk@mysterynet.mb.ca

Please apply on our website at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre. We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Age of Majority 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 direction of the Service Manager, the Age of Majority Worker is responsible will provide guidance and leadership in areas of youth ageing out of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Transition planning

§ Maintain Statistics

§ Provide guidance and support to front line workers

§ Provide monthly reports

§ Assist in the application process for accessing Age of Majority funds

QUALIFICATIONS:

§ Post-Secondary Diploma, Degree (BSW, BA) or equivalent

§ 2-5 years of experience with Child And Family Services

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree an asset

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems. Must be proficient in Microsoft excel.

§ Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances

§ Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment

§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills

§ Must be familiar with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) and FACTS.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ May be assigned to provide coverage or support for other office locations from time to time and as required.

§ Must be willing to travel.

Deadline: August 29, 2023 @ 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.

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Two rural Manitoba councillors are moving forward with an independent referendum they say will analyze how many residents are in favour or opposed to a proposed silica mine that has been at the centre of a heated controversy in the RM of Springfield, while the mayor and the RM say they do not support, and will have nothing to do with that referendum.

Plans have been in the works for about four years

for Calgary-based Sio Silica to build a silica mine and processing plant near the community of Vivian in the RM of Springfield, east of Winnipeg. The project calls for up to 7,700 wells over 24 years to extract ultra-pure silica sand, which can be used in the production of solar panels, batteries, and semiconductors.

But those plans have been met with fierce resistance from some who live in the RM, due to concerns the project posed a serious threat to the quality of groundwater in the area.

Springfield’s previous

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council voted against construction of the facility, but that decision was overruled by the provincial Municipal Board, which told Springfield they must amend their bylaws to move the project forward.

A June 13 council meeting, when councillors were supposed to vote on zoning and bylaw changes for the project, was adjourned early after several citizens confronted Springfield councillors, leaving Springfield Mayor Patrick Therrien to say he was concerned for the safety of some on council. RCMP were also called to the meeting but there were no arrests.

A final decision now lies with the province and is dependent on a Clean Environment Commission (CEC) Report the province received in June, and Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein promised the province would take its time to study the report before making its decision.

But Springfield councillors Mark Miller and Andy Kuczynski, who have both been vocal critics of the project, say that while they wait for the province’s decision, they will hold the referendum which allows people to vote by phone.

Miller also claimed the “technology” being used will not allow people to vote multiple times from the same phone number, so they hope to get “as accurate a picture as possible” of how residents feel about the mine.

Miller said he and Kuczynski asked during a recent council meeting that the RM hold an official referendum on the mine, but said they did not get the majority of council’s support, so they decided

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to move forward with one independently.

“We know that this referendum is not binding, but at the same time it will give residents an opportunity to have their voices heard, and let the province as well as candidates in the upcoming election know if they support this,” Miller said.

But Springfield Mayor Patrick Therrien said he and some other council members continue to be frustrated with the two councillors for efforts to oppose the project at the municipal level, when ultimately the final decision will come down to the province.

“These types of things just do not do us any good, because while we are waiting for a decision we have many other things as a council and as an RM that we need to be working on, and we can’t let this take up all our focus, because then nothing else gets done and more and more that is what’s happening,” Therrien said.

He said he also questions how accurate the results of the referendum will be, because it will not be run through official RM channels, and will allow people to vote who aren’t residents or property owners in the community.

“These types of things can be skewed in a number of ways, so I just don’t know how accurate it will be, or even know what they are going to do with this information once they have it,” he said.

The RM also released an official statement last week saying they oppose the referendum.

“The subject of a referendum and/or survey was discussed with council previously and although a vote was not held, the majority of council did not feel that the idea should be pursued,” the statement reads.

“The protection of groundwater is a priority for all council, however the decision of whether the proposed Vivian Sand Project proceeds is in the hands of the Provincial Government. Council trusts that the comments and concerns brought forward at CEC hearings will be seriously considered before the provincial government makes any final decision.”

Residents can now call to vote either in favour of or opposition to the project at 204-515-1252 from Aug. 13 to Sept. 18 at 8 p.m.

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

Sioux Valley seeks info about residential school

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is asking the public to come forward with any information they have regarding the former Brandon Residential School.

The Residential School Missing Children’s Investigation team at the First Nation, located 50 kilometres northwest of Brandon, is seeking to gather photos, maps, records from the school, sanatoriums and hospitals, along with general history from the area, found artifacts and testimony from survivors or their families who are searching for lost loved ones.

Such items are often spread far and wide, Brent Perrin, the team’s community and field survey co-ordinator, told the Sun.

“Something that our project has been looking at doing is trying to find the archives and information,” he said. “We’re thinking maybe people in the … Brandon area might have some information that could provide us with ways to help the investigation.”

Perrin said that what he’s able to gather from the public will help the team as it works to identify missing

children who were forced to attend the school, locate the unmarked graves of children who never made it home, and support community-led commemoration plans.

The exact extent of those plans will depend greatly on the type of information gathered, Perrin said, adding that future decisions on how to commemorate residential school survivors, those who never made it home and their families would be up to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation elders to decide.

The Brandon Residential School, which was located in the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis, five kilometres northwest of Brandon, was open from 1895 to 1972. Until 1925, it was run by the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church. After that, the Board of Home Missions of the United Church of Canada took over, In 1969, the federal government assumed management of the school and turned it over to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate until the school’s closure. By the 1940s, students from an area stretching from central Saskatchewan to southwestern Ontario were forced to attend the school.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child Protection Investigator –Permanent Position

Designated Intake Office

The Pas, 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:

The primary responsibility of the Child Protection Worker is to provide services by implementing the Child & Family Services Act, Standards and Objectives set by Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Investigating all Child Protection Matters and ensuring good case work through:

§ Planning and conducting investigations;

§ Documentation;

§ Information sharing and training;

§ Child apprehension.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred);

§ Familiar with Child & Family Services Act;

§ Ability to speak one of the Swampy Cree Dialects is an asset;

§ Must possess Case Management skills;

§ Good Oral/Written Communication skills;

§ Must have strong computer skills and a working knowledge of all MS Office applications;

§ Applicants subjected to Police Check and Child Abuse Registry

Check;

§ Valid Manitoba Driver’s license;

§ Travel as required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check;

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements;

§ May be assigned to provide coverage or support for other office locations from time to time and as required;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: August 30, 2023 @ 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”

Earlier this month, as the Sun previously reported, three Manitoba chiefs were calling on the provincial government to grant Turtle Crossing Campground — the site of the former school — protection under the Heritage Resources Act, which would allow a team to search the site for unmarked graves.

The province has not responded to requests from the Sun about whether or not heritage status would be granted to the site. The Sun made several attempts to contact Sioux Valley Dakota Nation to speak further about the call for information, but did not receive a reply by press time.

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Part Time, Term Position

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Competition No: 23-085

Closing Date: August 23, 2023

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child & Family Service WorkerPermanent Position Brandon Sub Office Brandon, 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.

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

§ 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

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Varied amounts of travel required

§ 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 18, 2023 @ 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.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

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.

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

§ 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

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Varied amounts of travel required

§ 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 29, 2023 @ 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”

Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS)

Invites qualified candidates to apply for the following positions at Fox Lake School located in Fox Lake Cree Nation for the 2023 -2024 School Year:

• PRINCIPAL GRADES N-8/TEACHER

• ELEMENTARY TEACHER

• MIDDLE YEARS TEACHER

Applicants must have a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate.

Principal position: Certificate in School Leadership or level 1 School Administrator’s Certificate an asset.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, EAP and Pension Plan

• Northern Allowance

• Relocation Expenses

• Enhanced Northern Allowance $5,000.00

• Free rent (refurnished suites)

• Free Wifi

• Professional Development

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (PDF format is preferred and please state position title applying for), along with (3) professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) to:

Human Resources

Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.

2-1100 Waverley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9

Email: employment@mfnerc.com | Fax: 204.942.2490

Deadline: Open until filled

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MFNERC has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of the vaccination. Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants; applicants are asked to self-declare in their resume or cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. Successful candidates must provide satisfactory criminal and child abuse registry checks.

Please visit our website www.mfnerc.org or scan QR code for

MFNERC Employment Page

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Family Enhancement Worker –1-Term Position/1-Permanent Misipawistik Cree Nation Grand Rapids, 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 Service Manager, the Family Enhancement Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. The Family Enhancement Worker will develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving to families to address issues related to family functioning and mitigate the risk to children. The goal of the program is to increase family capacity and prevent children coming into care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Assessment;

§ Intervention Planning;

§ File Documentation;

§ 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

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check;

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality;

§ Varied amounts of travel required;

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: August 29, 2023 @ 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.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Intake Worker –Term Position Designated Intake Office

The Pas, 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 DIA Service Manager and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Receive & Assess Requests For Service

§ On-Site Risk Assessment

§ Determine & Implement Service

§ Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services

§ Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

EXPERIENCE

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: August 30, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, MB

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 Social Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems;

§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving;

§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied;

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up;

§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services;

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred);

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills;

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards;

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check;

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality;

§ Varied amounts of travel required;

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: August 29, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Thompson Citizen photo submitted by Glenn Laycock

Congratulations to 2023 Thompson Mens open winner Jeff English (centre), with Dave Bee (left) and John Deschambeault (right) Thompson Golf Club tournament Chairs.

Anti-hate rally planned for school division board meeting

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Residents across the Louis Riel School Division are planning an anti-hate rally ahead of a suspended trustee resuming her duties after a three-month penalty related to anti-LGBTTQ+ activity on social media.

“We will show that any bigoted views are not welcome in our community, and we will stand up for diversity, love and respect,” said organizer Kay Wojnarski, who is a resident and teacher in the division that encompasses St. Vital, Sage Creek and surrounding areas in southeast Winnipeg.

Wojnarski is calling on community members to wear pride colours, carry flags and join a peaceful gathering outside LRSD headquarters (900 St. Mary’s Rd.) at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 5.

Around the same time, trustees — except for St. Boniface representative Francine Champagne, who has been barred from participating in board activities until Sept. 6 — will get together for their first public meeting of 2023-24 at 50 Monterey Rd.

The meeting will mark the first of its kind since a group of Champagne’s supporters, in-

cluding a handful of high-profile “freedom fighters,” descended upon the Windsor Park boardroom to demand answers about the disciplinary action taken against her.

Police sent officers to the scene after receiving several disturbance calls.

One trustee, who recently came out as bisexual, reported being subjected to derogatory comments and homophobic slurs throughout the tense event.

“What happened on June 20 was horrible and uncomfortable … That level of hate shouldn’t be tolerated in any way, shape or form,” said Jay McGurran, president of the Louis Riel Teachers’ Association.

The union leader categorized claims that his members are pushing an agenda related to grooming students — an accusation that elicited cheers among attendees at the spring event — as “baseless, unfounded, unsupported and unsubstantiated, and untruthful.”

In the weeks leading up to her June 6 suspension, rookie board member Champagne took to Facebook to write: “The sexualization of our children in schools is all part of the agenda (insert angry face emoji),” in a post that linked to a conspiracy

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO)

701 THOMPSON DR, THOMPSON, MB

Position: Street Reach Worker North

One (1) Full Time Permanent position

Summary of Position:

The Street Reach Worker is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to identify, intervene, and work with children who are at risk of, or are being sexually exploited.

With an understanding of the complex needs of sexually exploited children, the Street Reach Worker assists in the location of highrisk children and youth and returns them to safety. Working within the initiatives outlined in Tracia’s Trust, the incumbent coordinates case plans in a multi-system environment, consults with external collaterals regarding the unique needs of sexually exploited children and assists law enforcement and Child and Family Services (CFS) agencies in identifying and investigating suspected child sex offenders. Knowledgeable in the applicable legislation, the incumbent follows legislation, Agency policy and practices, to complete riskassessments, perform outreach work, and participate in protection investigations. Additional duties include delivering education and training to the Awasis Agency staff as well as collaterals on the topic of child sexual exploitation, interventions and prevention best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be acceptable.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in the child welfare field.

• Demonstrated understanding of child sexual exploitation, health issues such as addiction, justice and social issues and the impact these factors have on a child.

• Research skills, oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to community-based intervention programming.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Indigenous communities.

• Ability to speak Cree/Dene an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, community-based, multi-disciplinary child welfare environment.

• Confidential environment with access to highly sensitive information.

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

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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 2023-079 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-079

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

theorist website.

“To identify as = To live a lie,” states another recent post on Champagne’s personal page.

The board unanimously voted to suspend her for three months without pay for violating the code of conduct.

Trustees must “refrain from expressing opinions and/or sharing information through social media that would discredit, undermine or compromise the integrity of the board,” per LRSD policy.

Champagne has repeatedly declined to comment.

“It should worry everybody that an elected official can be removed for freedom of speech … and for having a different opinion,” said Patrick Allard, a father in the Winnipeg School Division who gained notoriety

for opposing COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates.

Allard was one of about two dozen individuals who showed up to the June 20 meeting in solidarity with Champagne and to echo the perspectives she has shared online. Supporters have signalled plans to help her out and attend subsequent meetings.

Board chairwoman Sandy Nemeth said trustees have no plan to move their upcoming meeting to a larger space.

LRSD is anticipated to announce changes to its board meeting registration process for members of the public.

The internal probe continues into a $2,000 donation sent to Champagne via Things That Matter, a group run by Winkler-based “freedom fighter” Karl Krebs.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Administrative Assistant –Permanent Position

Pukatawagan Sub Office

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation

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 Service Manager, the Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact for Agency clients, guests, visitors or others. The Administrative Assistant serves to receive and direct people, correspondence and contact/calls to the appropriate Agency personnel or department. The Administrative Assistant provides a professional and pleasant point of entry for the Agency and will maintain strict confidentiality in performing all duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Types, edits, formats and transcribes reports, forms, correspondence, files, recordings, minutes, case planning notes and other material as assigned by the Unit Supervisor. Composes routine correspondence and maintains templates;

§ Receives, screens, assesses, transfers telephone calls and takes messages;

§ Maintains daily attendance records, monitors, records, and relays information regarding staff whereabouts;

§ Assists with photocopying, faxing and other administrative duties as assigned;

§ Manages incoming and outgoing mail;

§ Provides information about administrative procedures for all unit staff;

§ Coordinates meetings and meeting spaces. Takes minutes at meetings as required;

§ Enters information on CFSIS;

§ Monitors and operates office equipment;

§ Provides support to other administrative staff as needed;

§ Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the agency policy and procedures;

§ Petition documents;

§ Apprehension papers;

§ File court documents;

§ Attend court when required;

§ Order birth certificates.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

§ Post Secondary Diploma or equivalent;

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);

§ 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 criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check;

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements;

§ May be assigned to provide coverage or support for other office locations from time to time and as required;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: August 30, 2023 @ 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 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.

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 services necessary 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 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:

We believe that our Frontier Family is our most significant and valuable resource. Our dedicated administrative staff work behind the scenes to create an environment that leads to improved learning and work environments for our students and staff.

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required

If you a team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment we invite you to join our team in the position of:

Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association

Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet)

Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required

Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred

Ability to speak Cree an asset

Administrative Secretary 2 Full-Time, Permanent Area One Office – Thompson, MB

For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca

Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to:

Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer

867 Thompson Drive South Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4

This is the ideal position for someone with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision. You may be who we’re searching for!

Fax: (204) 778-1477

Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

The Division provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes a Pension Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Life Insurance, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

To apply, visit our website at www.fsdnet.ca and select “Careers”

Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. www.nrha.ca

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Intake Supervisor

– Permanent Position

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Pukatawagan, Manitoba

204 -677- 4534

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:

The Intake Supervisor will work together with the MCCN Service Manager to ensure that all aspects of agency services meet the requirements of the Child and Family Services Act, the First Nations mandate, provincial licensing and service standards, as well as the agency’s mandatory policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Leadership

§ Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reports

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

§ General Supervision

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 to 5 years experience in child welfare or;

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Minimum 3 years supervisory experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Understanding of child development theory and practice

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal)

§ Knowledge of Family Systems theory

§ Working knowledge of child abuse

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems

§ CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: August 29, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”