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Volume 58 • Issue 34

COUNCIL WANTS ROAD MONEY RESTORED NEWS PAGE 2

The strong blue line VALE MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN EXTENDED NEWS PAGE 5

Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson Members of the Thompson RCMP try to move an ATR 72-500 model aircraft during a plane-pull competition, which took place in the closing hours of North Star Air’s grand opening ceremony at their new hangar Aug. 18. The police team would eventually walk away with the top prize, beating out teams of North Star Air staff and members of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre.

Premier says Thompson can’t get mining reserve money because previous government depleted the fund Reserve was at $13.9 million in March 2016, just before last election

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Premier Brian Pallister, left, seen here with Thompson Progressive Conservative MLA Kelly Bindle during an Aug. 8 announcement in Thompson regarding replacement of the province’s emergency communications system, said later that day in Flin Flon that money is not available from the Mining Communities Reserve Fund because the previous NDP government allowed it to drop below the $10 million threshold, though it was nearly $14 million on March 31, 2016, less than three weeks before the PC party won the general election.

Manitoba’s premier says the reason his government can’t give Thompson any money from the Mining Communities Reserve Fund (MCRF) to help offset revenue losses as a result of a mine, smelter and refinery closures is because the previous government let it drop below the minimum $10 million threshold.

“The fund was allowed to depreciate,” Premier Brian Pallister told Arctic Radio News while in Flin Flon Aug. 8. “It deteriorated down below the level that the legislation that was set by the previous administration put it at which was $10 million. Once it gets below $10 million, you can’t give money.”

However, an order-in-council from March

31, 2016, less than three weeks before Pallister’s Progressive Conservatives ousted the NDP after 17 years in power, showed that the balance of the fund was an estimated $13,919,000, about half-a-million dollars more than it stood at nine years earlier in 2007, when it was $13,390,281.

About $1.8 million was spent in 2016-17 on prospecting and exploration assistance programs and the Manitoba Geoscience Advantage Program, as well as $10,000 for the Town of Lynn Lake. That left a balance of $12,147,000 as of last August.

The City of Thompson requested funding from the MCRF in July 2017. The request generated a lukewarm response from then-acting Growth, Enterprise and Trade deputy minister

Dave Dyson, who said that the fund was having trouble meeting its commitments to fund exploration and geoscience programs without going below $10 million, which the Progressive Conservative government contends is the baseline below which funding for any projects can not be approved, though others disagree.

In June of this year, the MCRF balance was $11,257,500 and just over $1 million was spent in 2017-18 on mineral exploration and prospector assistance programs.

Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen said during a June 7 interview with the Thompson Citizen that the city had only presented them with a four-year plan for the MCRF, which he viewed Continued on Page 12

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Council hopes to restore provincial infrastructure funding with some help from AMM

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means eight of 11 road projects will be cancelled, mayor says

services in a community,” said Coun. Colleen Smook in the press release. “Our harsh northern climate further impacts our local infrastructure. This is one area the province can’t afford to cut back on.”

During council’s last meeting, Mayor Dennis Fenske went into more detail about the importance of this provincial funding, talking about how the City of Thompson already budgeted for 11 roads improvement projects in 2018 based on the assumption that they would receive this full amount from the province.

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“Because of this cut, we’ve had to reduce the scope of that work,” he said. “So we’ll probably lose about eight of those 11 projects, depending on the costs of the Station Road project.”

Coun. Blake Ellis took umbrage with the timing of this recent decision, since Thompson city officials didn’t find out about this funding cut until Aug. 3.

“We already have our crews and contractors out there preparing the sites for the work,” he said. “This is pretty late in the season to be getting this kind of announcement when … we had been told by government bureaucrats that that money was coming.”

Smook also stressed that this development proves why they need more faceto-face meetings with provincial government officials, since this disconnect has led to more and more confusion between both parties.

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“This is one of the reasons why it’s so important for us to meet with the ministers,” she said. “And AMM is a great lobbyist on our behalf.”

Fenske went on to say that lobbying the provincial government on this issue is in AMM’s best interest, since the Municipal Road and Bridge Program as a whole is seeing a province-wide reduction from $14 million in 2017 to $2.25 million in 2018, with the expectation that the program will be terminated entirely in 2019.

“This reduction will create complications not only for Thompson, but for municipalities across Manitoba,” he said in the press release.

“It’s important that we as municipalities stand together and show the province what their support means to Manitoba communities.”

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Vale maintenance shutdown extended to improve safety practices, develop mines The maintenance shutdown of Vale’s Manitoba Operations will be extended by three to four weeks, employees were told Aug 20, though this won’t result in any temporary layoffs.

The move is being made for safety reasons, said North Atlantic mining operations director Alistair Ross.

“Since assuming the role of lead for Mining Operations across Canada, I have had a good opportunity to ‘see with my feet’ to better understand our business,” said Ross in a memo to all Manitoba employees. “This has included a number of visits to Thompson, where I have come to appreciate not only the commitment of our employees, but also the impact of the closure of the smelter and refinery on our people and the broader community. I recognize that you have all been incredibly resilient in dealing with the transition and the uncertainty that has come along with it. While it is understandable that this kind of change can have an impact on morale, we cannot accept a state where our people are more prone to accepting risk, distraction and even shortcuts. Of great concern is the fact that there have been a number of serious high potential incidents recently that lead me to believe that this is the state we now find ourselves in. While change is difficult, we cannot ever allow unacceptable levels of risk to the people in our care, and this is why we need to act now by extending our shutdown with a sharp focus on creating a safer workplace.”

The extended shutdown will provide an opportunity to engage every member of

Vale’s Manitoba workforce in a “a deeper commitment to operational excellence” as well as help them focus on “good housekeeping” practices to ensure improved safety when production starts back up. It will also provide more time for development work in the mines in hopes of “optimizing production results in 2018 and 2019.”

Ross also announced that Warren Brass would be retiring this fall after 37 years with Manitoba Operations and that Gary Annett, currently the manager of Vale’s Garson Mine in Sudbury, would work in Manitoba Operations for three-month term as the manager of Thompson mines.

“Warren will work with Gary through this transition as an advisor and key ambassador as we work to set up the Manitoba Operations for the future,” said Ross. “Thompson has a very bright mining and milling future and remains one of our most promising nickel resources, adding significant value to Base Metals. It is critical for all of you to understand that we will only realize Thompson’s potential by ensuring people’s safety as we plan and execute production—reliably, efficiently and sustainably.

Our Manitoba Operations have been here for more than 60 years. I am committed to creating the best future possible for Thompson, and invite all of you to join me. We will start with an intense focus on improving all work places over the next few weeks – this will become a powerful base on which we can reposition ourselves to work together in the best way possible to safely build that future.”

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Application for Title No. 4327213/1

City Tax Sale No. 116/154 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TITLE THE CITY OFWINNIPEG CHARTER, SM 2002, c. 39 Section 395 NOTICE City Tax Sale No. 116/154

Application for Title No. 4327213/1

TO: AND TO:

JOSEPHINENOTICE CHARLOTTE OFSPENCE APPLICATION FOR TITLE QUICK AUTO LEASE INC. OFWINNIPEG CHARTER, SM 2002, c. 39 MR-AUTOTHE LISTCITY OF CANADA(1999)INC. Section 395 APOLONIA PARISIEN NOTICE

WHEREAS The City of Winnipeg as the tax purchaser of real property has applied to be the registered owner, under the above Act, of the lands described in Certificate of Title Number 2289840/1 as: JOSEPHINE CHARLOTTE SPENCE TO: AND TO:

QUICK AUTO LEASE INC. MR-AUTO LIST OF CANADA(1999)INC.

LOT 19 BLOCK 16 PLAN 193 WLTO 0J”,/ DIV) APOLONIA PARISIEN EXC THE ELY 8 FEET IN RL 69 AND 70 PARISH OF ST JAMES WHEREAS The City of Winnipeg as the tax purchaser of real property has applied to be the registered owner, under the above Act, of the lands described in Certificate of Title Number 2289840/1 as:

Pursuant to Section 395(2) of The City of Winnipeg Charter, BE ADVISED THAT unless within 90 days after this notice is given to you: LOT 19 BLOCK 16 PLAN 193 WLTO 0J",/ DIV) EXC THE ELY 8 FEET tax70sale of the OF property is challenged under Section 403 (action to set aside tax sale); or INa.RL 69the AND PARISH ST JAMES

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the property is redeemed from tax sale by payment of the amount necessary for that purpose;

Pursuant to Section 395(2) The City may of Winnipeg Charter, BE name ADVISED THAT within 90 days after a certificate of title to theofproperty be issued into the of the tax unless purchaser. this notice is given to you: (a) (b)

the tax sale of the property is challenged under Section 403 (action to set aside TO tax TAX sale);SALE or CHALLENGE the property is redeemed from tax sale by payment of the amount necessary for that purpose;

a certificate of title to thechallenge property may theproperty name ofmust the tax As noted above any to abe taxissued sale ofinto real bepurchaser. brought pursuant to Section 403 of The City of Winnipeg Charter.

CHALLENGE TO TAX SALE

REDEMPTION

As noted above any challenge to a tax sale of real property must be brought pursuant to Section 403 of The City of Winnipeg Charter.

Should you wish to redeem your property from tax sale you may do so by making payment to the District Registrar of the Winnipeg Land Titles Office pursuant to REDEMPTION Section 390 of The City of Winnipeg Charter or by entering into an agreement for redemption by installments with the City of Winnipeg pursuant to Section 393 of The City ofyou Winnipeg Should wish to Charter. redeem your property from tax sale you may do so by making payment to the District

Registrar of the Winnipeg Land Titles Office pursuant to Section 390 of The City of Winnipeg Charter or by entering into an agreement for redemption by installments with the City of Winnipeg pursuant to Section 393 CONTACT INFORMATION FOR REDEMPTION of The City of Winnipeg Charter.

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DEBARRED FROM THE PROPERTY DEBARRED FROM THE PROPERTY Please note that pursuant to Section 396 of The City of Winnipeg Charter, unless you either challenge the Please note that pursuant to Section 396 of The City of Winnipeg Charter, unless you either challenge the tax sale or redeem the property from tax sale you will be tax sale or redeem the property from tax sale you will be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any forever debarred claim to orestopped in respectand of the property.from setting up any claim to or in respect of the property.

PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS NOTICE FOR COPIES OF CERTAIN RELEVANT PLEASE SEE SIDE OF THIS NOTICE FOR COPIES OF CERTAIN RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG CHARTER. SECTIONS OF THE THE REVERSE CITY OF WINNIPEG CHARTER. DATE: 9, 2013 DATE: March March 9, 2013

For District Registrar Winnipeg LandRegistrar Titles Office For District Winnipeg Land Titles Office

Action to set anide tax sale 403 A person wishing to challenge a tax sale of real property must, within 30 days after the date of’ sale of the property or within 90 days after receiving notice under section 395 (notice of application for title), (a) bring an action in the Court of Queen’s Bench to annul or set aside the sale; and (b) obtain a pending litigation order and file it in the land titles office.

Redeeming by payment to district registrar 390 Any person who has an interest in real property that has been sold for unpaid taxes, or a person on their behalf, may, after the expiration of one year after the date of sale of the property and before a certificate of title is issued to the tax purchaser of the property, redeem the property from tax sale by paying to the district registrar (a) the full amount of all unpaid taxes owing on the property, including taxes levied after the property was sold for taxes; (b) all expenses incurred by the tax purchaser in proceeding to obtain title to the property, including solicitor’s fees, if any, which costs and fees may be fixed and taxed by the district registrar; (c) all fees charged under section 404 (forms and fees for L.T.O.) by the district registrar in respect of the redemption; (d the amount of any taxes on the property for the current year paid by the tax purchaser since the sale; and (e) where the tax purchaser of the property is not the city, an amount by way of penalty calculated at the rate prescribed by regulation for the purpose of clause 343(1) (c) (repayment of taxes) of The Municipal Act multiplied by the total of the full amount that was paid by the tax purchaser at the tax sale.

Authority for instalments 393(1) Council may by by-law authorize the city to enter into an agreement with a person (in this section referred to as “the contracting party”) who is the registered owner of. or who has an interest or estate in, or a charge on, real property that has been sold for taxes for the redemption of the property from the tax sale through the payment of instalments.

Copy of agreement to district registrar 393(2) Where an agreement is made under subsection (1), the city must forward a copy of it to the district registrar who shall make entries in the records of the land titles office to indicate that the agreement for redemption has been made.

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Agreement not to affect other remedies 393(3) The making of an agreement under subsection (1) for the redemption of real property from tax sale and payments by the contracting party under the agreement do not prejudice, alter or affect any remedy that the city may take to enforce payment of taxes on the property in the event of default under the agreement.

Default under agreement 393(4) Where there is default by the contracting party under an agreement made under subsection (1), the agreement is void and (a) all money paid by the contracting party under the agreement becomes the property of the city even if the real property to which the agreement relates is not completely redeemed from the tax sale; and (b) the district registrar must proceed to deal with any application by the tax purchaser in respect of the real property as though the agreement had not been made.

Power of city to assign tax sale certificate 393(5) Despite the making of an agreement under subsection (1) for the redemption of real property from tax sale, the city, if it is the tax purchaser of the property, may assign the tax sale certificate for the property and all its rights under the certificate, but the assignee of the certificate must observe and comply with all the provisions of the agreement required to be observed or complied with by the city.

Effect of agreement on tax purchaser 393(6) Despite subsection 394(1), where an agreement is made under subsection (1) for the redemption of real property from tax sale, an application under subsection 394(1) by a tax purchaser of the property (a) must not be made until after the contracting party defaults under the agreement; and (b) may be made within two years after any default under the agreement by the contractor.

Persons entitled to redeem 396 Every person required under subsection 395(1) to be served with a notice in respect of an application for title to real property in tax sale who does not, (a) exercise the right of redemption of the property from the tax sale before title is issued to the tax purchaser; or (b) challenge the tax sale under section 403 (action to set aside tax sale) within 90 days after the day determined under subsection 395(6); is forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to or in respect of the property.

This Notice is published for the purpose of effecting substitutional service thereof upon Josephine Charlotte Spence, as set out in the Notice pursuant to Order of the District Registrar dated March 19, 2013.

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The same day, online, we and second-last one this term – in other facilities now, butany they other services as of Oct. seems and one of made head of council last their opinions may not trustees really councillors’ right now, the number of them made head of 31 council last their opinions may not trustees aren’t really inaren’t councillors’ salarright now, theright number and one of them made head of council last their opinions may not trustees aren’t really in councillors’ salarright now, the number March 13 not time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a the microcosm of the ies per year plus apofopinions opinions council 13 council meeting. quoted Mayor Dennis Fenske, that falls on Oct. 1, thatof will leave conditions prevent them from are local seem toon have a great achoice reasonable reaction on the oice a choice March a 13 choice March 13 March not 13 not time 13 13 not time that Thompsonites time that Thompsonites that Thompsonites be enough betoenough be to enough dissuade to dissuade dissuade adissuade microcosm aweek, microcosm a ofamicrocosm of the of the of ies the per iesthe year per ies year per plus year plus applus apofplus opinions apofapopinions ofcouncil opinions on council onandcouncil on council tives comprising them in the race toConsidering become tions week after class and ethnicity, the overall –that about $20,000 particular side, because alike choice March not time that Thompsonites be enough microcosm ies per year of on council March not time that Thompsonites be enough dissuade ato to microcosm ies per year plus apof opinions on aa choice March 13 not time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council toits shrink its numbers, went the polls about the majority forSchool District Mysproximately half that isgenerally generally two –for for the speed at which government who said response tofrom an inquiry just 30 days toMysmake aof decision doing so, there isis also an argurelationship with the surface, but ifits you look a little toitsshrink toitsto shrink numbers, its numbers, went went to the went topolls the to polls about the polls about the about majority the majority thethe from majority from forfrom forSchool forSchool District School of District Mysof ofproximately Mysproximately proximately half half that that generally that is generally is is generally two –now, for two – the for –city, for and one of them made head of council last their opinions may not trustees aren’t really in councillors’ salarright number shrink numbers, went to the polls about majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that two ––having khrink numbers, went to the polls about the majority from forSchool District ofDistrict Mysproximately half that is half generally two –two for tonumbers, shrink its numbers, went toto the polls about the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two for can sometimes work, people can that, “Given the extent of the and, if the decision is made to ment to be made that the cost of hosted the press conference andeeper, perhaps it’s little more as school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, and against. asboard school asboard school board trustboard trustthree-and-half trustthree-and-half three-and-half years years ging years ging ahead, ging ahead, especially ahead, especially especially tery Lake’s tery Lake’s population Lake’s population population amount, amount, onamount, average, onperaverage, on average, and against. and against. andand against. a March 13 not time thatging Thompsonites be enough totery dissuade a microcosm ofamount, ies year plus apof opinions as school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population on average, against. lchool trustthree-and-half years ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, onthe average, and against. aschoice school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, and against. on council nouncing their establishment in be forgiven iffavour they believe this announcement willa as have to continue offering servidoing so is travel not something that than public relations busywork ees voted against ago was favour of the since the number ofwhole. aswhole. awhole. whole. you’ve for annual travel and Maybe the lowturnturnees ees 6-1 voted 6-1 against 6-1 against against ago –ago was –ago was inago –favour was in favour in of since of since of the since number the number of number as of ofwhole. aof as aSchool If you’ve Ifwhole. you’ve If annual for you’ve annual for annual for for travel annual travel and and Maybe and Maybe the Maybe low the turnlow the turnlow turnto shrink its numbers, went the polls about the majority from forDistrict Mysproximately half that is generally two –turnfor ees voted 6-1 against –––to was in favour of since the number of as aa 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Forof the city, out of people with timely response. would fall between the extremes before Greyhound says goodbye.

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Niki Ashton’s Our Movement campaign a crash course to involve more women in politics

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In the last federal election, a record 88 female MPs were elected to Parliament. With four more having won recent byelections, women now account for around 27 per cent of seats in the House of Commons.

While Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton is happy to see that the rate of female representation is on the rise, she believes that more can be done to achieve gender parity in the realm of Canadian politics.

To help make this goal a reality, Ashton spearheaded the Our Movement campaign throughout the summer of 2018

– a series of webinars designed to give aspiring young women a crash course in how to run for elected office at basically all levels of government.

“I’ve been involved, for many years, in encouraging women to run,” said Ashton. “But I think it’s really important that we share skills, knowledge and tools, not just a vague ‘You should do it.’”

From July 16 to Aug. 8, Ashton’s team ended up streaming seven sessions in total, which ran for at least two hours apiece and covered a wide variety of topics ranging from campaign managing to media training to fundraising.

While Ashton hosted

the first lecture, titled “MP and Candidates,” she handed off the rest of the webinars to a diverse collection of community organizers and activists in the hopes of reaching women from as many different backgrounds as possible.

This group of lecturers included public figures like Kiana SaintMacary, current co-chair of Canada’s Young New Democrats, and Bilan Arte, who made history in 2015 by becoming the first black woman to be elected as the national chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students ”You hear that women don’t see themselves doing this kind of work and

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Niki Ashton NDP MP Niki Ashton wants more women to have the tools they need for political careers. that’s where they need a women know that not doing this work.” role model and encour- only can they see themAshton went on to say agement,” said Ashton selves doing this work, that young women in this “It’s so critical to let but we need them to be field still need all the help and encouragement they can get in 2018, since they continue to face unique barriers that UP TO don’t hinder their male counterparts to the same degree.

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BY KYLE DARBYSON

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Although it’s been operating from Thompson for about a year, North Star Air hosted its official grand opening ceremony Aug. 18 at their new facility on North Hangar Road.

In addition to industry big wigs and local politicians, the airline also encouraged members of the public to come out with a barbecue, live music, a planepull competition and other family-centric activities.

Not only was this event designed to communicate the fact that North Star Air is open for business as a direct competitor to Calm Air and Perimeter Aviation, but it also served as an opportunity to show off the company’s new $5.5 million hangar.

“We’ve been operating out of a temporary hangar owned by the Thompson Airport Authority and it’s been very challenging,” said Wren Wilson of North Star Air. “It’s not ramp-side, so we’ve had two five-ton trucks break down the loads ... and drive them down to another ramp.

Now, with this new facility, we won’t have to do that, because we can load our planes right outside our hangar just

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While Wilson admitted that they still have to put a few finishing touches on the base in the fall, this public event still represents a big milestone in the company’s history.

Until recently, North Star Air’s operations were limited to providing passenger flights, charter services and cargo delivery to remote communities in Northern Ontario.

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son Bilawka bringing up the rear with some singles.

With this win, Szocs managed to pick up his second shutout of the tournament.

On Sunday morning, the King Miners faced off against La Broquerie Habs in the semifinal game, which would prove to be their toughest test in this tournament.

The first period ended up with neither team finding the back of the net. Brandon McKay started the scoring early in the second period before La Broquerie took a 2–1 lead late into the period.

Defenceman Keegan Keough tied the game with a shot from the point with under two minutes left in the second period.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Thompson King Miners Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham and courtesy of The third period was a Members ofBruce theKrentz midget AA Thompson King Miners celebrate after winning gold at the left up to the goaltenders, Friends since their days as Juniper School classmates , as Isaak Weenusk stopped 2018 Manitoba provincials in Sagkeeng. above, Stephen Les Hansen, George Alvarez and everything thatDeGroot, came his Bruce Krentz, seen here recording in his basement, top right, way. With four minutes outstanding The King Miners never the game star. play. give their team an early and at his Paintpounced Lake cabin bottom, keep their left Gurniak onwith Alvarez, The gold medal game 2–0 lead. let up in the third perThe last time the midget Snowa Day Podcast. abonds loosestrong puckbyinrecording front Lathe was rematch with Lake The score would stay iod, with Hale, Locke and AA King Miners won provBroquerie’s net to win the Manitoba, this time with that way until halfway Horning all scoring to incial gold was in 2016 schools 3–2 beingand closed – “We Citizen and a match put his aThompson drastically different out- through the second period make it a 7–0 final for the in Gimli, where the team kept talking about we come. follow-up with Alvarez team into the goldhow medal The offensive hustle with Spence and Rempel King Miners. bested the Peguis Midgets had snow, we had cold, it started who couldn’t take part in game. early with Gurniak both adding goals to give Skylar Szocs would rec- in the fi nals by a fi nal was minus 90,was minus a mil- and that Monias interview because of Weenusk named scoring with- their team a 4–0 lead going ord his third shutout of the score of 8–3. lion when were to growwork commitments – the game star we thanks his in the first 50 seconds to into the final period. tournament and received

ing up and we never stayed home from school ever,” says DeGroot – the Snow Day Podcast was born.

Now having reached 17 episodes and a couple of podcast extras – including an interview with the

podcast has lasted longer than some of its creators believed it would.

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Although the 2017 blizzard ultimately proved to be

Late goals pave way for Islanders overtime victory to win midget AA league championship the catalyst for the podcast’s creation, the idea of doing one had earlier origins.

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Simple Gifts please lunchtime crowd

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Jeanette Kimball, left, and Leigh Hall, right, also known as Simple Gifts, entertained a lunchtime audience at Thompson’s MacLean Park Aug. 17 during the second-last noonhour Concert in the Park of the summer.

Second Pride parade hosted in Flin Flon Fundraiser, Awareness Walk, and Community BBQ

Calling all Thompson men and boys to show their support in eliminating violence against women and girls in the north! Put on these red shoes and Walk a Mile with the YWCA!

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Flin Flon hosted its second Pride parade Aug. 18 as part of a weekend full of activities that included a flag-raising, children and family activities and a “Second Prom” social. “This is our second year celebrating Pride and the environment and feeling of the weekend was so powerful,” said the Flin Flon Pride committee in a Facebook post. “We were all united and truly family. For now, we are going to say thank you Flin Flon for the love, acceptance and kindness you have shown us in the short period of time we have been a committee.

This feeling is what pride is truly all about, and for that, we can say we are succeeding.”

Thompson’s Pride North of 55 will host its fifth Pride celebration with a Pride march from the Thompson Regional Community Centre to MacLean Park Sept. 22, followed by a barbecue and musical performances by Between the Ditches and The Zogs.

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‘We really genuinely like each other’ say former Juniper School classmates behind the Snow Day Podcast Continued from Page 7 in the air.”

The final push came from Krentz’s wife.

“It was Marnie who said – somewhat objectively because she isn’t one of the four of us, although she likes all of us, hopefully me more than the other three of you – this is actually entertaining and engaging and a real conversation, not just like a bunch of fart jokes and stuff,” Krentz recalls.

The chemistry between the foursome dates back to well before podcasts or the internet or cell phones were much more than science fiction.

“We really genuinely like each other,” said DeGroot. “I think sometimes we forget how special our friendship is until we remind each other that this is special.”

“One of the things that we all believe is special about growing up in Thompson is the fact that it is such an isolated place and it is almost unheard of for such a remote northern community to be so multicultural and the fact that everybody comes from somewhere and ends up in Thomp-

son,” Hansen says. “While you’re there, you share a pretty intense experience because you’re completely isolated so everyone’s kind of thrown in together. You have a fairly unique bond.

When you run into someone from Thompsons it’s like, ‘Whoa-oa-oa. Tell me about your time in Thompson,’ because it’s an exclusive club to be a member of.”

The premise of the podcast is simple, says Krentz – “four guys stuck in a living room just talking about the topic of the day or curmudgeonly old men things that bother us” – and while it isn’t exactly a stream of consciousness, it’s definitely not scripted either.

“We always have a topic so it isn’t just like turn on the mic and hope for the best,” Krentz says. “We kind of chat over email or text or whatever in between pods and kick around some ideas and try to find something that we maybe have some different perspectives on and that we have some thoughts on that we think would be interesting conversations and things that come up in the living room.”

Sometimes, the topics practically suggest themselves.

“When Gord Downie passed away and the Tragically Hip were doing their last concerts, we said if we were sitting in a living room this is what we would be talking about, there’s no doubt that we would miss anything like that,” Kretntz says.

Hansen admits to organizing his thoughts in preparation for recording – “I will spend some time beforehand thinking through my own thoughts on that topic and what I think the sort of interesting discussion points on that topic are that I can bring up” – while DeGroot says he likes to be more spontaneous.

“I like to know what the topic is and just think about it as soon as I’m dialling or coming in because I just like to be almost as if it just came up in the living room,” he says. “That’s my approach.”

Despite their common origins, the four podcasters bring varied perspectives to the show.

“Sometimes it’s absolutely silly, sometimes it’ll

get deep and we’ve had some mic drop moments because we’re all fairly worldly in different ways and have different experiences,” DeGroot says.

Part of that is just a reflection of different realities.

“We spent an hour talking about public transportation,” Hansen recalls. “I live and work in downtown Toronto where 1.2 million people ride the subway to work every day and Bruce gets to flag the Thompson city bus down and get it to stop right in front of his house if he wants to get on.

Our worlds are so different in terms of how we interact with public transportation that it makes for an interesting discussion topic.”

There are plenty of interesting topics that they don’t even consider, however.

“We steer away from any topics that would be polarizing in any way,” Hansen says. “We would have to be too careful discussing in a public environment lest we end up in a conversation that could be potentially detrimental to our public personas.”

“As much fun as this is,

WATER AND SEWER GENERAL LABOURER I The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants with Level 1 and 2 Water Distribution and Level 1 and 2 Wastewater Collection certification to submit a resume for consideration: The successful candidate will be a Grade 12 graduate or equivalent and hold a valid Class 5 MB Driver’s License, have experience with plumbing repair or maintenance, ability to work with hand tools; grinders, compressors, fittings and pipes. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with the general public, deal effectively with co-workers and work a variety of shifts as required.

The duties include performing construction, repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water distribution systems, assisting in the operation, repair and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant, sewage lagoon and lift stations.

Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references by Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. to the address below:

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

Duties include researching, transcribing, preparing and typing reports, documents and correspondence, operates telephone, 2-way radio, answering queries, relaying messages and recording complaints. Receives visitors, directs them to proper officer and gives out authorized information.

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

Detailed resumes outlining education, experience, qualifications and references will be accepted up to and including Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Those interested may apply in confidence to the address below:

WATER UTILITY OPERATOR IN CHARGE The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants to submit a resume for consideration for a full-time position in the Department of Public Works: The Operator in Charge is responsible for overseeing the operation and the tasks required for the safe and efficient operations of the City’s water treatment operations. The Operator in Charge oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs of the equipment that processes water to acceptable standards in the Treatment Facilities and holds a valid Operator Certificate for the Plant.

The Operator in Charge (OIC) will oversee the operation of the City of Thompson Water Treatment Facilities, ensuring compliance with all related legislation, assist in the preparation of recommendations for Council regarding the Water Utility Department, participate in the supervision of subordinate staff, maintain records, service and repair, monitor, test and maintain all related records. The OIC will make decisions based on licence and regulatory guidelines.

The successful candidate will possess Operator qualifications as described in the Province of MB Water and Wastewater Facility Operators regulations for Level 3 Plant, including Water Treatment Level 3 and Water Distribution 2. In addition, the candidate will have the ability to make analytical decisions, and evaluate, interpret and recommend solutions to process issues, be computer proficient, and work in a cooperative and consultative manner with other employees, departments and external agencies. The candidate must possess a valid driver’s licence and have the ability to work shift work.

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

Detailed resumes outlining education, experience, qualifications and references will be accepted up to and including Friday, August 24, 2018. Those interested may apply in confidence to: Human Resources City of Thompson, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.

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

none of us want to lose any money over it,” says Krentz, though Alvarez thinks a little sizzle wouldn’t hurt.

“I think we could talk about controversial topics in a smart way,” he told Krentz in a podcast extra. “I have this fantasy of reaching out to someone quasi-famous. I think we should try to hit a home run, try to get someone really cool on there. So what if we get 99 ‘Nos?’ One of them will say yes.”

As a member of a basement band, Krentz, who handles the post-production editing and uploading of the episodes, said he didn’t really need any equipment he didn’t have to get started, apart from the skills he has acquired.

“Over time you develop your craft,” he says.

“You’re just better at it and it’s more fun to do.”

“It’s Bruce that does all of the heavy lifting,” Hansen says. “The three of us are very grateful to him for doing that.”

While some of the Snow Day Podcast team members admit to watching their download stats, they say that is definitely not the

Health and Leisure Mart 2018 Thompson’s Health and Leisure Mart is a great opportunity to discover what programs and services are available in our community. Stop by and check it out! We have something for everyone.

TRCC - Gordon Beard Arena Friday September 7th 5:00-9:00pm

Saturday September 8th 10:00am-2:00pm

For more information, call the TRCC at 204-677-7952 A proud northern city with unlimited opportunity

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES LIFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTOR GUARDS The successful candidate will be a minimum of 16 years old, possess National Lifeguard Service Award (NLS), Standard First Aid (SFA), Lifesaving Society Instructor (LSI), Swim for Life, effective public relation skills and good communication skills which prove an ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions.

Candidates must have the ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Instructor Trainer (IT) and National Lifeguard Service Award Instructor (NLSI) would be considered an asset.

Please note these positions are conditional upon the successful passing of a Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department. Those interested may apply in confidence by submitting an application form (addition of resume optional): Applications are available at City Hall (see address below) or online at www.thompson.ca

Are you interested in what you would need for a career in aquatics?

Please call the pool today! (204) 677-7963

THE THOMPSON RECYCLING CENTRE

invites you to their AGM Thursday, April 26 at 4 pm

primary reason to keep doing it.

“We decided to stay tight and to try to stay connected and this has been a great medium,” says DeGroot.

“We have always made a little bit of an effort to stay together,” says Alvarez. “This podcast has cemented my desire and my commitment to stay connected. I smile because of what’s come out of it.

Although at the moment it was sad, I look back on it and it just makes me smile. No one could have predicted that coming up to Thompson [for his father’s funeral] would have led to this.”

“The fact that we have actually kind of spun that into or come up with a way to continue the bonding that we did over those four days I think is what make it special for me,” says Hansen. “If we had 1,500 listeners or 10,000 listeners I don’t think we would change at all what we’re doing.”

To listen to the Snow Day Podcast, subscribe via iTunes or another pod-catching app or go to snowdaypod.podbean.com.

www.thompson.ca 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6

BID OPPORTUNITIES Bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. Bid details and closing dates are as follow: Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

George Colon Memorial Home Inc.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

“Compassionate and Supportive Caring with a Difference�

Employment Opportunity Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse George Colon Memorial Home Inc. is a 34-bed Personal Care Home located in the remote northern community of Bunibonbee Cree Wednesday, January 31,Nation 2018 (Oxford House Reserve).

Advertising Sales Consultant – Thompson

QUALIFICATIONS: Careers

• Current status (in good standing) with CLPNM • Holistic, resident-centered care philosophy • Well developed communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player

The Thompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News has an immediate opening for an outgoing individual with great attention to detail, quick decisionmaking and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced work environment.

Generous benefits package and sign on bonus included.

Strong communication skills are essential.

Competitive salary plus Northern Living Allowance.

We are a local established media company, owned and operated by Fully furnished apartments available, located next door The Prairie Newspaper Group LP, a division of GVIC Communications to PCH. Corp. We provide a combination of communication sources to connect Daily flights from Winnipeg and Thompson. with local, national and international readers including newspapers This position is worth inquiring about. Enjoy a unique and websites. northern living experience.

Added bonus: Beautiful lake, great sunsets, and great REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: fishing. • Requires a valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle.

Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry • Dedicated and enthusiastic attitude with basic knowledge of the DEADLINE: Until Position filled known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally Prepared by the REP. local retail market. friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently All inquiries and applications should be forwarded to: HR ADWORKS • Track record of working in an office setting. Sales and/or marketing seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSideŽ, Swan Valley, Minitonas DESIGNER Service Team Administrator experience is an asset. operation.

PROOFED George Colon Memorial Home Inc. • Data entry, telephone handling and basic computer literacy.

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The Oxford successfulHouse, candidate must MB R0Bpossess 1C0 the following • Superior time-management and organizational skills.

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All agrieves@mymts.net prices exclude taxes • Email: Physically fi t to perform all duties • Must be focused and have an eye for detail.

Prices do not include 5% GST mcgcmh@mymts.net • Ability to multitask and problem solve KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Section Insertion Date Ad Size Price • Ability to operate equipment as required • Works closely with Publisher in servicing a client list and creating effective ad features and special projects.

Careers Aug 22/18 2 col x 5.852�• Computer literacy will be considered an asset • Valid driver’s license • Liaising with customers regarding ad proofing and coordinating • Shiftwork bookings.

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• Team player working with other staff as required.

The successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley This position offers an attractive compensation package including an AWASIS AGENCY as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding excellent benefit package.

OF NORTHERN MANITOBA for a growing market.

Please send your resume in confidence to: c offers OFFICE: a competitive wage and SUB-OFFICE benefit package in SPLIT LAKE Lynn Taylor, Publisher TOTALLouisiana-Pacifi PRICE accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

LouisianaThompson Citizen/Nickel Belt News LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.

P. O. Box 887 Position: Child & Family Services Worker Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 1N8 We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position E-mail: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be subject to successful completion of comprehensive background No phone calls, please. We thank all who apply Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker screening and health checks. but only those contacted will be interviewed. is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific Deadline for application is Friday, September 14, 2018

CAREER OPPORTUNITY • Competitive Salaries • Relocation Assistance • Continuing Education • Remoteness Allowance • Excellent Benefits

>Health Records Clerk Full time – Indefinite Term Thompson General Hospital Thompson, Manitoba

Please forward your cover letter and resume to: directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when Lorraine Schneider working with families and children in the field of child protection. The Human Resource Generalist I duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for the management of an efficient health record system, the Health Records Clerk will ensure that organized and secure health records are maintained. Is accountable for the correct identification and filing of client reports, along with identifying record deficiencies through quantitative and qualitative analysis in accordance with regional standards. Provides facility support in retrieving health information, ensuring timely access, and maintaining up to date chart location systems. Also provides general office administration support to the Health Information department. While maintaining confidentiality in all matters related to clients, staff and the organization the incumbent works cooperatively in a matrix structure to support the functions of Health Information Services.

Qualifications: • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Completion of Medical Office Assistant or Administrative Assistant program (other combinations of education and experience may be considered) • Completion of a recognized Medical Terminology course • Knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet • Previous clerical experience in a healthcare setting • Knowledge of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and other healthcare related legislation • Accurate word processing at 40 words per minute (typing test will be required) For complete list of qualifications, please visit our website: www.northernhealthregion.ca.

Please submit resume by August 29, 2018 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca Call us today! Local (204) 778-1455 or Toll Free 1-866-758-7871 Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required.

We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The Working Conditions: OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and ¡ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment will¡ incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and ¡ Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).

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The¡ incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Must be willing to travel Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere ¡ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.

Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract Qualifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle t ¡ Grade 12 education or equivalent t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association t Excellent benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and experience Outlook, and Internet) t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required t Closing Previous experience with Date: Friday,working August 31,Pediatric 2018 cases preferred t Ability to speak Cree an asset

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families,

For complete list of qualifications visit our www.nrha.ca. therefore preference will please be given to website Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Competition 2018-036 on your resume/cover letter in Lori Rasmussen,Number Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South confidence to: Thompson, MB R8NHuman 1Z4 Resources Department Fax: (204) 778-1477 Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca Competition #2018-036 $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

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>Administrative Secretary – Public Health Part Time (0.5FTE) NRHA Services Building - Thompson, Manitoba The Administrative Secretary is an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team who will perform administrative functions of a responsible and confidential nature to a busy team of health professionals on a daily basis. www.thompsoncitizen.net The Administrative Secretary will require knowledge and awareness of health programs and clinical issues.

Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Completion of a business administration program an asset • Completion of medical terminology program an asset • Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the Region year round • Three (3) years’ experience in an administrative support role • Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet & Bianchini Warehousing • Accurate word processing at 40 words per minute Thompson’s Biggest Little Secret! (typing test will be required)

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Start date: ASAP Thompson Shell Aviation is seeking a full time employee Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: manager@friulirentals.com Duties include butor notfax limited to: to: 204-677-3195 or drop off at 31 Oak St. Office.

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Home Care Nurse- External Posting -This job will require you to be on call during the evenings for which extra pay will be awarded.

Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a - The ability to work with minimal supervision. qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse.

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Government isn’t making northern jobs a top priority, says opposition leader Continued from Page 1 as inadequate given the massive change that’s happening with Vale’s workforce reductions. “What the government has asked [is], ‘What are Thompson’s plans in the long term?’� said Pedersen. “Because this is a longterm shift for Thompson and Vale, with the smelter being gone, and we need some sort of an idea of where they are and Mayor [Dennis] Fenske was either unable or unwilling to discuss what happens after that.�

Dyson, by then the permanent deputy minister, told the city in a letter written days before Pedersen’s comments that “we are unable to access the MCRF at this time. The legislation guiding the use

of the MCRF needs to ensure its sustainability and the fund is only used if the balance is at least 10.0 M. The Fund does not currently meet that threshold.�

In a June 15 interview, Pedersen said that both the level of the reserve and the short-term nature of Thompson’s plans for money it requested from the MCRF are why his department is turning down the city’s request. “You can’t just do a short –term fix,� Pedersen said. “[Fenske’s] looking for a quick fix and we have to have more than a quick fix.

We’re in this for the long term. Thompson’s in for the long term and so are we.�

At a council meeting three days later, Fenske said the city had asked for $100,000 from theinMCRF Providing legal services the

in 2018 and $1 million per in the budget implementayear in each of the follow- tion and tax statute amending three years. He also ment act (BITSA) presented said it was unreasonable that day, legislation to put to expect a plan looking budget promises into effect. more than four years down “I hoped to see money the road because the Vale for Thompson to help the grant-in-lieu agreement, community thorough the which sets out how much challenges that Thompson’s the mining company pays facing right now,â€? said the the city instead of property NDP leader. “We’ve been taxes, only runs until 2022. talking with people in the The province believes community and leadership they can’t distribute money as well about the mining from the MCRF if its bal- reserve fund. The governance evens out to less than ment could have put provi$10 million but NDP lead- sions in BITSA to specify er Wab Kinew said this that they were going to use threshold only applies to the mining reserve fund to exploration initiatives, not help the people of Thompcontributions for mining son. They could have just communities. put a dedicated pot of KinewW. saidR Aug. 15 thatWmoney in ,toQ.C. help northern ICHARD HIDDEN the opposition party was communities like ThompBarrister and Solicitor disappointed not to see son with job losses and money for Thompson from yet we didn’t see anything the MCRF or other sources in this budget implemenD.R. Knight Law OfÂżce Direct: (204) 948-0406

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