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Trades training centre for high school and postsecondary students will be built near RDPC and UCN

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson will be the site of a new trades training centre operated in partnership with the School MOTHER OF MAN KILLED BY District of Mystery Lake COPS DISPUTES FACTS(SDML) and University NEWS - PAGE 2 College of the North (UCN), provincial Education and Advanced Learning Minister James Allum announced at R.D. Parker Collegiate Nov. 27.

“We want to make sure that there are no dead ends for students,” Allum said.

“When you walk out of the door of your high school it’s not like there’s nowhere to go. The skills trades centre will be the pathway for you.

You’ll leave high school, KING MINERS RACK UP you’ll move on, you’ll get DOUBLE DIGITS AGAINST the skills you need as part WINTERHAWKSof the training, you can SPORTS - PAGE 8 move on to UCN, a pathway for you, a pathway to a brighter future, to good jobs.”

The 19,500-squarefoot Industrial Skills and Trades Training Centre will be built on SDML property near both RDPC and UCN and will accommodate 126 apprentice/post-secondary students and 50 to 60 high school students. It will include a 7,250-squareAPETAGON HAT TRICK PAVES foot heavy-duty equipWAY TO NORTHSTARS WINment mechanics shop and SPORTS - PAGE 8 12,250 square feet for trades technology programming to support apprenticeship, high school industrial arts and dual-credit programming.

High school and shortterm market-driven programming will include training in electrical and electronic technology, civil and computer-aided drafting technician skills, heavyduty equipment mechanics, techniDON’T MISS OUR CHRISTMAS instrumentation cians, carpentry, plumbing SPECIAL INSIDE!and facilities technician.

“It’s so fitting that this

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Vale Manitoba Operation vice-president Lovro Paulic, right, speaks at a provincial government announcement that an industrial trades training centre will be established near R.D. Parker Collegiate and the University College of the North while UCN president Konrad Jonasson, left, and Education and Advanced Learning Minister James Allum, centre, look on. announcement is being made in this venue with young people here because it gives University College of the North and the School District of Mystery Lake and R.D. Parker the opportunity to partner and collaborate on dual-credit initiatives, further trades training that are going to motivate students to remain in school and be successful in their studies, and also an opportunity for the students at the postsecondary level to enhance their skills and go on and achieve their qualifications that this facility is going to be providing,” said UCN president and vice-chancellor Konrad Jonasson.

“It’s just so exciting to

see that this is happening in our community and even more exciting that the school district is fortunate enough that it’s going to be happening right here on our property and I just look forward to seeing how this partnership that we already have with UCN and the province expands,” said SDML school board trustee Sandra Fitzpatrick.

Thompson MLA Steve Ashton said that people who get their education in Northern Manitoba are more likely to stay here and raise their families in the region than those who are hired from elsewhere, a statement supported by Lovro Paulic, Vale Manitoba Operations vice-president

“We lose half the people we hire in the first two years and 75 per cent in the first four,” when hiring from outside the region, said Paulic. “That’s not the way we want to do business and that’s not the way we can stay in business. We made a commitment at Vale that we were going to do 100 per cent of our hiring for our operations people from Northern Manitoba and we can say over the last two years that’s what we’ve done. We want to be able to hire 100 per cent of our tradespeople from Northern Manitoba and this facility will enable us to do that.”

Paulic said it also makes sense to support institutions within the region the

company operates in.

“We’re going to stand behind those partnerships and relationships that we have,” Paulic said. “Why? Because we’re northern people for Northern Manitoba.”

With Northern Manitoba projects like Manitoba Hydro’s Keeyask generating station and all-weather road construction in progress and on the horizon, Ashton says the future is promising.

“There’s so much untapped potential right here in Northern Manitoba,” said Ashton. “We’ve got a tremendous bright future ahead in Thompson and Northern Manitoba.”

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JAMES NORMAN FARRELL James Norman Farrell (Jim) was born on October 5, 1950 to Gordon and Alma Farrell in Dauphin, Manitoba. He spent his youth growing up on the family farm in the Dixon District. September 9, 1972 Jim married the love of his life, Diane Farrell (nee Bowman).

Together Jim and Diane welcomed two daughters, Kim and Stacey into the world.

Jim spent his entire career working for Gardewine in various positions and areas of the Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario and Nunavut. In 2010 Jim bid farewell to his illustrious career where he made many great friends and acquaintances and he and Diane returned to the Dauphin area to live out their retirement. With the assistance of his family, Jim worked very hard renovating and landscaping his little piece of heaven in the foothills of the Riding Mountains. He spent many hours whittling away in his workshop building many things. He loved carpentry and using his imagination to create and build all things beautiful.

He will be deeply missed by his family. Jim was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Alma Farrell, sister Joan and brother Russ.

Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Diane Farrell, daughters Kim Farrell and Stacey (Ron, Ryan, Sean and Eric) Poirier, sister Elaine (Russ) Pearce and many extended family members.

Those wishing to honor Jim’s memory may do so by making a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to CancerCare Manitoba.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin with Rev. Larry McPhail of¿ciating. Eulogist was Shelley Rempel and Urn Bearer was Ken Harasyn.

Man shot by RCMP officer ‘did not deserve to die the way he did,’ mother says

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The mother of a man killed by an RCMP officer in Thompson on Nov. 21 says the story she has heard from one of the passengers who was in the vehicle differs from what police have said about the incident so far.

Thirty-nine-year-old Steven Campbell was shot three times, according to one of the four other passengers in the vehicle at the time, says Campbell’s mother Shirley Huber, who lives in Alberta.

The account Huber heard was that Campbell’s car was not pulled over but that the RCMP officer pursuing him slammed his car into it and stopped him. Then, the witness told her, the officer fired nine shots into the car, hitting Campbell three times and a woman in the front passenger seat once, whom Huber says had to have a bullet removed from her brain.

“The girl swore to me that she did not resist,” said Huber. “They all had their hands up.”

Police said Nov. 21 that the officer pulled over a vehicle that was being driven erratically after a brief pursuit. As he was approaching the vehicle, the driver accelerated and

the vehicle hit the officer who discharged his weapon, killing the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was transferred to hospital in Winnipeg for treatment of her injuries. Three other people were passengers in the vehicle; two did not suffer any injuries, said police, while the other sustained minor injuries unrelated to gunshots and was released from hospital after treatment.

Huber said she was told that the windshield on the driver’s side of Campbell’s vehicle was completely shattered and that there were bullet holes in the passenger side.

The officer involved in the shooting was taken to hospital for minor injuries and released.

The RCMP notified the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) of the shooting. The IIU, which investigates all serious incidents involving on- or off-duty police officers in Manitoba, has assumed responsibility for the investigation and has investigators at the scene in Thompson. Because there was a fatality, the IIU will be requesting the appointment of a civilian monitor from the Mani-

toba Police Commission.

Huber said that the woman she spoke to had suffered two broken ribs from the impact of the RCMP vehicle hitting Campbell’s car and told her that the officer was limping when he got out of his vehicle before the shooting started.

One of the other two passengers, who were both men and not women as the Thompson Citizen previously reported, was struck with a Taser because he was afraid and refused to come out of the car when ordered by the officer. The other, Huber said, was taken to the drunk tank.

Huber said the woman who was with her son when he was killed said they had been drinking and that Campbell accelerated when the RCMP officer flashed his lights at them because he didn’t want to get caught for impaired driving, which he had been charged with before.

“My son was not an angel but he did not deserve to die the way he did,” said Huber, who received information that Campbell was being pulled over for expired tags on his licence plate.

She also said that the woman who was in the

car at the time said police wanted them to sign statements about the incident but they refused because they did not think they were accurate.

Huber was in Thompson the week after the shooting for Campbell’s funeral and she and other family members will soon depart for a vacation in Hawaii that was planned before her son was killed.

“It was a very trying week that we had,” she said.

She also believes that the officer will face charges in her son’s death based on information that she has heard.

The worst part of the incident, Huber says, was not being able to find out what was going on. She found out that something had happened in the morning when she was contacted by a friend of Campbell’s from Thompson but couldn’t get any information from the RCMP until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. in the evening when she was given contact information for the IIU. All in all, it was about 12 hours from the time she found out something had happened until it was confirmed that Campbell had been shot and killed by an RCMP officer.

A private family interment was held at Riverside Cemetery in Dauphin, Manitoba.

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IN MEMORY

Charles Brightnose March 7, 1983 December 1, 2008

Dear Charles,

No one can ever replace you in our hearts, your beautiful smile we miss so much.

Always miss you Daddy!

Love forever your sons Trent, Brent, Brayden, your brothers Cody, Corey, Bobby, sisters Cheryl, Janelle and special niece Kayla Nazzie, Mom and Dad

Till we all meet again,

GUYLAINE HAYDEN It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Guylaine Hayden (aka Gilligan) (aka Aunty Gain) on November 22, 2015 at the age of 56.

A celebration of life gathering over refreshments was held on Friday, November 27 from 6:00 -9:00 pm at Wheeler Funeral Home, 1800 Day Street.

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Rest easy, Charlie

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Feast and vigil honouring missing and murdered loved ones to be hosted December 2

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Family and Community Wellness Centre will be hosting a vigil and feast on Dec. 2 to honour those who have lost loved ones to homicide, or who have been declared missing and never found. The vigil is being held at the Metis Federation Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is open to the public.

The vigil offers an opportunity for friends and family to remember their loved ones, and connect with other families who have shared similar experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Information will also be available regarding the wellness centre’s homicide support group.

In a media release, Amanda LeDrew explains: “Losing a loved one to homicide can be a difficult and horrific ex-

perience, but the holiday season can magnify your sense of loss. At the same time, they can also be comforting rituals where you spend it with family and friends, for this reason, we are hosting a vigil and feast to take that time to honour and remember your loved one with others who have had a common loss and their families.

“In addition we will be inviting the media as a way to create awareness on the lack of advocacy in the North when it comes to homicide in our communities and the lack of available resources.”

Families are encouraged to bring a photo of loved ones in a standup picture frame. The pictures will be displayed during the vigil, and returned at the end of the night.

Those with questions may contact event co-ordinator LeDrew at (204)484-2341.

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Two members of province’s new restorative justice advisory council fromThompson

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A pair of Thompson residents have been named to the province of Manitoba’s restorative justice advisory council that will advise the government on how to implement its five-year restorative justice strategy announced Nov. 18.

Julyda Lagimodiere, the Manitoba Metis Federation’s (MMF) minister of the Métis Justice Institute, which runs diversion and restorative justice programs throughout the province, and Roy Smith, an employee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), which delivers restorative justice programs in 16 MKO communities, are two of the council’s nine members.

The government’s restorative justice strategy calls for the establishment of five restorative justice hubs throughout the province to support existing programs and co-ordinate services. Thompson’s municipal government and other organizations have been lobbying for the establishment of a restorative justice facility in the city for a number of years. The province did not announce where the hubs would be or whether new facilities would be constructed in them.

Other parts of the strategy include creating new mental health and drug courts and expanding those already up and running, establishing a restitution-recovery program to

help victims collect courtordered payments, and identifying supports for chronic, low-risk offenders. The government already spends $1.8 million to fund mediation services in Winnipeg, Brandon, Portage la Prairie and Morden as well as justice committees in 45 communities with volunteers who hear cases diverted from the traditional court process, and community justice and mediation services for indigenous and Métis people through partnerships with MKO, the MMF, the Southern Chiefs Organization and other groups.

Restorative justice is a catch-all term for programs and services that deal with criminal activities outside of the court system with goal of preventing future offences through mediation, restitution, treatment or counseling. Restorative justice programs often feature participation from victims and the community as well as the offenders themselves.

“Restorative justice can provide a more appropriate resolution in many situations,” said Attorney General and Justice Minister Gord Mackintosh in a news release announcing the five-year strategy and the enacting of the Restorative Justice Act. “Through a strong restorative justice system, we can help reduce future crimes, provide closure to victims and reduce some of the pressure on the traditional court system.”

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In my own words: courage to change To the Editor: “Thank- you.” How many of us say “thank you” to our Higher Power before we rest at night? Why not be generous toward their feelings because someone out there is suffering each minute of the day. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Why not be content within ourselves in what we have done and be proud of who we today, not how we were? At the end of day is it amazing to be touched by someone who understands us freely. Magnificently, how often we say “thank you” without even acknowledging anything in return. In our walks of life, our style, our culture, our work there are people who sputter our flaws, or weakness and our pain but will love us solely because of registering thank you without a mumble.

“Thank-you” may be the best possible version of feelings both inside and out.

Ken Ross Thompson

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Unbiased eye of video may help clear up incidents whose participants disagree on the facts

W

hile it may sometimes seem that the problems that beset the world beyond Manitoba’s boundaries may not have much relevance to what is happening in Thompson, occasionally the issues that are very much the focus elsewhere poke their noses into our little corner of the world and make those broader discussions more relevant here.

Such is the case of the police shooting of 39-yearold Steven Campbell in Thompson Nov. 21, which has brought the big-city and south-of-the-border concern with police shootings to Northern Manitoba’s largest community.

As is the case in many police shootings, some of which are justified and some of which are not, the facts in the killing of Campbell are not clearcut.

RCMP said that Campbell, identified only as a male driver, accelerated

towards the RCMP officer who shot him after being pulled over for erratic driving. Campbell’s mother told the Thompson Citizen that one of the passengers in Campbell’s vehicle told her that the RCMP vehicle struck Campbell’s vehicle to force it to pull over and then the officer immediately exited his vehicle and started shooting, striking Campbell three times and a female passenger once. The truth may be one or the other of these versions, a mixture of both, or something rather different. Different people experience the same event differently and the distinction between being pulled over and accelerating toward another vehicle or being struck by that vehicle while driving is not necessarily as black and white as it may seem.

The problem for the public in situations like this, as well as for investigators, is that an objective

set of facts does not exist.

When such a case makes its way to court – and this one may not if the Independent Investigations Unit (IIU) of Manitoba, which investigates potential crimes committed by on- and off-duty police officers – the outcome often depends on the relative credibility that jury members assign to those on opposite sides of the incident. In the past, police have often benefitted from the greater credibility afforded them as enforcers of the law, but this isn’t always the proper course as they are not necessarily more truthful than civilians. They’re still people.

In many recent police shootings in the United States, the public can judge for themselves whether the accounts provided by police officers are accurate thanks to video evidence, some of which is filmed by police themselves, while other footage

comes from witnesses to incidents. In one particularly shocking example, a police officer who claimed to have been engaged win a struggle with a man he killed turned out to have shot that man in the back as he ran away and was posing no danger to the officer.

However, though some police officers do act outside the bounds of the law, there is no reason to assume that all of them do.

It is quite likely that, as in the general public at large, there are some bad seeds and a great many more who do their best to abide by the rule of law.

It isn’t the media’s place to pre-judge cases like the recent RCMP shooting in Thompson. The IIU will have far more information to base its decision on, much of which may not be made public, which is a disservice to everyone.

While there are legitimate reasons to keep informa-

tion secret, such as protecting someone’s identity to avoid exposing them to harm or negative consequences, doing so can also contribute to the impression that something is being covered up because, quite literally, it is. That may not be something incriminating, but it’s impossible for someone to judge that without seeing evidence for themselves.

The RCMP does not make a habit of using dash cams or body cams on officers as some other jurisdictions do, or if they do, they are awfully quiet about it. But it might be something they should consider adopting in the future. Though the use of such cameras can create privacy issues and further stress an organization that may not have enough staff to deal with everything it is being asked to do already, the fact that they are used elsewhere indicates that there are ways to work

around such problems.

Generally speaking, Canadians have much more exposure to images of police in action south of the border than in their own country, whether through police-recorded video or reality shows like Cops, where camera crews tag along with police as they go about their duties. One thing dash cameras and body cameras could do is add a further layer of detail to investigations of incidents that take place out of public view, not necessarily eliminating the he said/ she said aspect that is inevitably a part of different participants’ perceptions, but helping investigators and the public determine if what they hear from witnesses and those involved coincides with the tale of the tape. When it comes to investigating potentially criminal activity, having more evidence available seems like it would usually be a good thing.

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Statistics Canada data shows significant differences for aboriginal population

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Aboriginal people are younger, more likely to live in crowded housing and more likely to smoke and to drink heavily than rest of the population as a whole, data released by Statistics Canada shows.

They are also more likely not to drink at all, not to have any post-secondary credentials and to be in foster care, according the data, which comes from the 2011 National Household Survey and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, which did not include First Nations people who live on reserve.

There were 1,409,100 self-identified aboriginal people in Canada in 2011, including 859,970 First Nations people, 451,795 Métis people and 59,445 Inuit people, as well as 26,485 who reported other aboriginal identities and 11,415 who reported more than on aboriginal identity.

Over the five years preceding the 2011 survey, the First Nations population increased 23 per cent, the Inuit population 18 per cent and the Métis population 16 per cent. Nearly half of aboriginal people are under the age of 25, including 49 per cent of First Nations people (52 per cent of those living on-reserve), and 45 per cent of Inuit people.

The median age for First Nations people was 25.8 as a whole, while it was 22.8 for Inuit people, 23.8 for on-reserve First Nations people, 27.1 for offreserve First Nations people and 31.4 for Métis people.

The median age of Canada’s non-aboriginal population was 40.6.

Of the 75 per cent of First Nations people who said they were Treaty Indians or Registered Indians as defined by the Indian Act, 50 per cent lived on reserve compared to 38 per cent of First Nations people as a whole. Housing conditions on First Nations and in the North had the greatest percentage of overcrowded housing, defined as more than one person per room, with 28 per cent of First Nations people on reserve and 30 per cent of Inuit living in such housing, compared to seven per cent of off-reserve First Nations people, three per cent of Métis people and four per cent of the non-aboriginal population.

Forty-three per cent of First Nations living on reserve lived in houses needing major repairs compared to 15 per cent off reserve, 30 per cent of Inuit people, and 13 per cent of Métis.

Fifty-eight per cent of Inuit children under 14 lived with both parents, compared to 57 per cent of Métis people and 43 per cent of First Nations people.

For non-aboriginal people the rate is 74 per cent.

Thirty-seven per cent of First Nations children, 30 per cent of Métis children and 26 per cent of Inuit children lived in one-parent households, while for the non-aboriginal population the rate is 17 per cent. Aboriginal children are also much more likely than nonaboriginal children to live in foster care, with aboriginal children accounting for 48 per cent of all children in foster care in Canada.

Of those, 82 per cent are First Nations. Six per cent of First Nations people living off reserve and four per cent of aboriginal children under 14 as a whole were in foster care at the time this data was collected.

Nearly half of aboriginal people aged 25 to 64 have a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree, including 55 per cent of Métis people in this age group, 45 per cent of First Nations and 36 per cent of Inuit.

The corresponding rate in the non-aboriginal population is 65 per cent. Fortyseven per cent of First Nations people on reserve and 49 per cent of Inuit didn’t have any certificate, degree or diploma, while for Métis people the rate was 21 per cent and for non-aboriginal people it was 12 per cent.

Aboriginal people with post-secondary credentials had employment rates lower than non-aboriginal people with the same level of education, and the same was true for those without certificates, diplomas or degrees of any kind.

Almost half (49 per cent) of Inuit people surveyed smoked daily, compared to 27 per cent of off-reserve First Nations people, 26 per cent of Métis people and 15 per cent on non-aboriginal people.

Heavy drinkers (those who had fi ve drinks or more on any occasion in the previous year) made up 35 per cent of the off-reserve First Nations population, 39 per cent of the Inuit population, 30 per cent of the Métis population and 23 per cent of the non-aboriginal populations. Thirty-eight per cent of Inuit, 31 per cent of First Nations people off reserve and 25 per cent of Métis people were nondrinkers while in the nonaboriginal population the rate was 24 per cent.

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EFN is a program that helps individuals from Thompson and the surrounding area to overcome significant barriers to meaningful employment in the north. Project manager Audrey Brooks: “We have a client base of over 90 people who are currently unemployed or underemployed. With our program, they will go through a series of assessments to determine what their challenges and strengths are.

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The Road to Fitness: If I lift weights, will I get bigger muscles?

BY CHRIS & MITCH BYRNE Some women have different opinions about lifting. Some think that if they lift weights they will get big. This question about lifting weights and gaining muscle in particular has been a big concern for a lot of women.

According to science and research, there is a difference between how much muscle a woman can build versus how much muscle a man can build. Differences in body size, body composition and hormone levels affect your body’s ability to put on muscle. Women don’t have enough testosterone to get big muscles by simply just lifting heavy weights. We could put a female on the same exact weight training program as a male and they will have two completely different responses.

If you want to get bigger you not only have to super size your weights, but you have to super size your meals! Just like an excess of calories can make you gain weight in the form of fat, you can also use an excess of calories to help you gain more weight in muscle.

So ladies, pick up some weights and do not be

afraid. All of us want to feel strong and confident in everything we do: from fitting into jeans, to moving heavy furniture, to playing with kids, to dealing with a stressful career.

Here are some reasons why women should lift weights: 1. Helps to lose FAT If you are trying to lose fat, most think to do lots of cardio. Yes, correct, but adding lifting weights to your routine will take this fat loss battle to another level as the calorie burn will increase significantly.

The huge advantage to strength training is your body’s ability to burn fat during and after exercise. Research has shown that after a heavy bout of strength training, you continue to consume additional oxygen in the hours and even days that follow.

This is known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, or EPOC. When your body uses more oxygen, it requires more caloric expenditure and an increased metabolic rate.

2. Gives you CURVES! As you build muscle, your body begins to take a nice hourglass shape.

More research shows that between the ages of 30 and 50, you’ll likely lose 10 per cent of your

body’s total muscle.

Worse yet, it’s likely to be replaced by fat over time and this, of course, will increase your waist size, because one pound of fat takes up 18 per cent more space than one pound of muscle.

3. Makes you STRONGER and FITTER Strength training has benefits improving balance, flexibility and coordination as well your posture. If you have poor flexibility and balance, strength training can reduce your risk of falling by as much as 40 per cent, especially as you get older.

Studies have documented the many wellness benefits of strength training. If you have arthritis, strength training can be as effective as medication in decreasing arthritis pain.

Strength training can also help post-menopausal women increase their bone density and reduce the risk of bone fractures.

4. BOOSTS ENERGY LEVELS AND IMPROVES YOUR MOOD Exercise in general is a great way to manage stress, elevate your level of endorphins, and is a great antidepressant to help you sleep better and improve your quality of life. Researchers

have consistently found that those who regularly strength train tend to manage stress better and experience fewer adverse reactions to stressful situations compared to those who do not exercise.

So get out there and mix up your workout by adding some body weight exercises, like push-ups for your chest, back, arms, and abs or pull-ups for your back, arms, and abs, deep walking lunges for your legs, butt, and abs, or some air squats for your legs, butt, and abs, or hit the gym and start lifting for precise individual muscle development.

Notice I said abs in every movement? That’s right!

Every movement will help you get stronger and leaner in your mid section.

Remember always prepare a workout routine before you start your daily workout so you are focused and efficient in your training.

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Three years in jail forThompson woman who delayed drug charge sentencing by claiming to have cancer

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A Thompson woman was sentenced to three years in prison Nov. 20 in Winnipeg for obstruction of justice and drug trafficking offences.

Dana Katchmar pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking charges in 2011 but then provided letters from a doctor attesting that she had cancer and requested that sentencing be postponed while she underwent treatment, the Winnipeg Sun reported Nov. 20.

Those letters turned out to be fraudulent, and she was

charged for obstruction of justice as a result.

The drug charges stemmed from a November 2008 drug bust in the Burntwood area where police seized marijuana, crack cocaine and cash worth a total of about $25,000.

Katchmar was 33 years old at the time.

The Crown became aware of Katchmar’s deception through investigation when her defence lawyer was allowed to withdraw from the case in 2014 after telling the court he could no longer ethically represent her, the Sun story

said.

He current defence lawyer said she made up the cancer story because she was anxious about possibly going to prison and worried that her boyfriend was having an affair and would leave her if she did, according to the Sun story.

The judge said she may have been given a conditional sentence had she not delayed her sentencing.

The court agreed to allow Katchmar to serve her sentence in Edmonton where there is better access to psychiatric treatment, the Sun reported.

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Double-digit offence for King Miners in two straight games against Cranberry Portage

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The midget AA Thompson King Miners won their second and third games in a row at home Nov. 27-28, cruising past the Cranberry Portage Winterhawks 11-4 and 10-3.

Trent North had the hot hand for the King Miners in the first of the two games, scoring six of his team’s goals, including one in the first period, two in the second and three in the third, when Thompson pulled away from the visitors for the convincing win.

North’s first of the game came 8:35 into the first period to give Thompson a 2-0 lead, but the Winterhawks’ Wade Richardson went coast-to-coast and scored with 32.5 seconds left in the period to halve Thompson’s lead.

The King Miners built up a four-goal lead in the second period, with James Cripps starting things off

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Holden Flett had two goals for the midget AA Thompson King Miners in a 10-3 win over the Cranberry Portage Winterhawks Nov. 28 after picking up three assists in his team’s 11-4 win over the same opponent the previous night. by leading a rush up the ice and then putting in the rebound to make it 3-1.

Tanner Pilon jammed a puck in at the post with his team on a power play to extend the lead to three, while Jerome Linklater

whipped a wrist shot in with his team on the man advantage to make the game 5-1 for Thompson.

Richardson, who had earlier been hauled down on a breakaway and then awarded a penalty shot

which proved unsuccessful, scored a high backhander from the slot on a power play to cut the lead to three but North’s second of the game made it four once again. Richardson again lessened

the lead when he scored his hat trick marker 2:15 before the second intermission, but North got his own hat trick with just 11.8 seconds left in the second period to make it 7-3.

Linklater and North scored in the first half of the final period to push the score to 10-3 before Little Rapids Colomb got the Winterhawks’ last goal of the game. North had one more with three minutes left. Shots in the game were 51-27 for the King Miners, who got 23 saves from Kenton Brass in net.

The second game started quieter than the first, with neither team scoring in the opening 20 minutes. Linklater opened the scoring 1:30 into the second period when he pushed the puck out at the blueline and raced down the ice to make it 1-0. Richardson tied it up about four minutes later

but Holden Flett soon replied for Thompson. Evan Ritchie, Chase Gurniak and Justin Spence scored consecutive goals to make it 5-1 for Thompson before Flett put one in from a sharp angle to give his team a five-goal lead.

Ritchie and Linklater scored their second goals of the game in the third, while North and Alex Murray also tallied for Thompson. Richardson added two more for Cranberry Portage in the final frame to record his second straight hat trick.

Kruz Mitchell made 27 saves for the King Miners while Brodie Bear made 30 saves for the Winterhawks with John Colomb letting in eight goals on 21 shots in 35 minutes.

The King Miners remain first in the league with 16 points, three ahead of the Norway House North Stars, who are one point up on the Cross Lake Islanders 1.

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The weekend was yet another mixed bag for the Norman Northstars, as a domineering victory over the Kenora Thistles on Saturday night was followed by a close defeat on Sun-

day afternoon. A special mention goes out to Tony Apetagon for his Saturday night hat trick, landing the first goal of all three periods.

The first period saw a slow and consistent push by the Northstars, with

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goals from Tony Apetagon, Stephane Nukapiak and Tramiane Trout. Apetagon kicked off the second period with a sneaky second goal from behind the net, though the period was largely taken by Kenora as Trey Palermo and Ryan Migault laid down the Thistles’ first goals of the game.

But Saturday’s game really kicked off in the third period: Apetagon unleashed a flurry of flying hats onto the Thistles’ net after scoring his third goal of the game at 7:15.

Not even 15 seconds later, a faceoff saw Justin Nachbaur fire a second goal straight into the Thistle’s net. Braden Paulic and Nachbaur also managed to score a goal apiece before the buzzer sounded, divided by a lonely goal by the Thistles’ Ryan Mignault.

Yet the four goals scored in the third period did not come without a fight, and the mass of penalties from the players speaks volumes about the mindset that began to settle over the game as early as the second period: buttending, fighting, a major infraction for game misconduct and unsportsmanlike conduct were just some of the penalties that were awarded to members of either team in what became a notably tense

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Tony Apetagon sneaking in a second goal against the Kenora Thistles on Saturday. Apetagon scored three goals on Saturday, to enthusiastic applause. match. The final score for the first game was 8-3 for the Northstars, with shots 47-34 in the victors’ favour.

There’s something about Sundays that just doesn’t jive well with the Northstars; maybe it’s the seats that remain almost empty for the first period, or maybe the kids celebrate Saturday night’s victory a little too enthusiastically.

But one way or another, while there was some residual tension left the next day, Sunday afternoon was by all counts a tamer game than the night before. The

Northstars kicked off with an aggressive early play, culminating with a powerplay goal by Nachbaur in the first period. The initiative shifted in the second period, with two goals from the Thistles’ Matt Kellar and Elijah LoonStewardson and an additional goal from the Northstars’ Hunter Halcrow.

The Thistles’ Brendan Martin scored a third goal early in the third period, leaving the Northstars scrambling to squeeze out an overtime play. The scene at the Thistles’ net, much like last weekend’s

game against Pembina Valley, was a chaotic one that put Kenora’s goalie to the test. Unlike last weekend, however, it was clear that no goal came of the last-minute hustle, leaving the game 3-2 for the Thistles, who outshot the Northstar 31-28.

The Northstars will tour southern Manitoba next weekend, playing against the Brandon Wheat Kings, the Yellowhead Chiefs in Shoal Lake, and the Parkland Rangers in Dauphin, before returning home to play against Winnipeg Wild on December 12.

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Second northern research forum lays network foundation

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The second Northern Manitoba Research Forum was hosted at Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre Nov. 27, bringing together academics, community organizations, and local residents to discuss Northern Manitoban issues, policies, and the development of a unified knowledge network for northern researchers, residents, and policy makers working with social programming.

The world of the day was “capacity-building:” the primary focus revolved around ways in which northern organizations can more effectively network amongst each other, build collabora-

tive relationships for both research and program applications, and foster an environment which will enhance the ability of researchers and policy makers to work effectively in the north while clearly benefitting the communities they work in.

Aboriginal and Northern Studies professor Maureen Simpkins helped introduce the day’s agenda: “Through some of the work Dr. Marleny [Bonnycastle] and I had been doing with various community organizations, we know there was quite a bit research being done in the north, but we often don’t know what everyone is doing. There wasn’t a place to go and find out who

was doing what and connect with them. There are a lot of opportunities in the north for research, and it was something we wanted to encourage.”

The day-long forum featured a host of group-building activities, including a community café similar to those hosted in months before. Participants shuffled around tables, answered prescribed questions, and shared their experiences in collaborating with agencies, researchers, and communities in their endeavours.

The afternoon saw participants form groups and formulate potential research projects, highlighting potential organizations which could become partners in

their proposed project.

The café in particular was as much a data-gathering session as it was a networking opportunity: the concerns and recommendations presented in the café are to be factored into a plan for developing a province-wide virtual research centre, a central hub where researchers, policy makers, and community leaders can access research, research partners and funding sources. Also discussed was the need for popular dissemination among nonacademic community members in a way which is intelligible and widely available.

Bonnycastle, professor of social work at UCN, stressed the need to develop

Started to address high unemployment Continued from Page 6 The luncheon largely highlighted the services which Ma-Mow-We-Tak provides its clients. EFN works with both employers and employees to ensure placements are successful: employees are provided with ample assistance.

“With employees, we found that there’s a shortage of training for higher-paying jobs, a lack of awareness of resources, and a shortage of jobs available to those with little or no education,” says Brooks Tanika Chaboyer, assessment officer, explains the process by which EFN prepares people. “Prior to you ever seeing one of our employees at your door, they’ve gone through a series of tests, assessments, and counselling beforehand. Their needs and barriers will be identified, and addressed prior to employment.” Barriers include problems like unstable housing, addiction, a lack of references, or, commonly, a lack of available childcare.

No barrier is too small: “It could be that they need a ride to the RCMP office for

their criminal check, or that they’re going to an interview, and they’re too nervous to go alone.”

Support and retention officer Brad Evenson reminds employers that new employees aren’t simply dumped on their doorsteps and left, however, and retention is a key aspect of the EFN program: “We want to be able to give them sound advice, words of encouragement, but also let them know that these are the realities, and these are the expectations of being in the workforce.”

Employers should also note that in the interests of fairness, hiring an employee through the EFN program also makes Ma-Mow-WeTak employee services to their entire workforce, providing an exponential benefit to participating in the program.

The Employment First program was initially started to address both high unemployment rates within the region, as well as resolve employee retention issues experienced by Vale Manitoba Operations, as Evenson notes: “By doing that northern hiring prac-

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tice, their retention is now at 80 per cent, where it used to be closer to 60-something when they were hiring across Canada.” Vale is EFN’s most significant partner-employer, with 33 of their 93 current clients already engaged with Vale’s hiring process. Dayna Waring, organizational development superintendent with Vale’s Manitoba Operations says, “It is quite hard to

get on with Vale, there are a lot of pit-stops. It’s been amazing the support we’ve gotten, from Ma-Mow-WeTak and the community as a whole.”

Deputy mayor Kathy Valentino commended the program on behalf of Mayor Dennis Fenske and city council: “This project clearly shows that community and industry can work together.”

the north’s advanced opportunities: “We hear stories about grade A students in the north, that when they went south, they were disappointed, they didn’t connect, they got involved in

troubles. Then they come back north and find success, enroll in university, graduate. I think people from the north belong in the north.”

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Phone 204-677-4495

Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY, Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. Worship services every Sunday at 11:00 am 204-677-3658 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

Must be able to do regular office procedures; answer telephones, make appointments, greet patients, filing and keeping records.

The Manitoba Water Services Board Sealed tenders, marked as follows will be received by the undersigned at The Manitoba Water Services Board, Imperial Square, 2010 Currie Blvd., Box 22080, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6Y9, no later than 11:00 a.m., prevailing Brandon time on: December 11, 2015 for the following works: The project consists of the renewal of approximately 1600 m of water main in the central business district of Thompson. The project will include a crossing for a railway and provincial highway.

Supply and install of various appurtenances is included in the project including the installation of 13 online ďŹ re hydrants and the reconnection of approximately 17 water services.

MARKED M.W.S.B. No. 1264 City of Thompson Watermain Renewal 2015 Tenders will be publicly opened and read at the location, time and date speciďŹ ed above.

Each tender must be accompanied by a fully executed BID BOND on the form provided and in favor of the Minister of Finance for the amount shown on the Tender. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will a certiďŹ ed cheque be accepted in lieu of a Bid Bond.

Tender documents may be obtained by provincially registered companies on or after November 30, 2015 at 2010 Currie Blvd., Brandon, MB. Contact us at (204) 726-6076 to request the documents in PDF digital or hard copy format.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

THE MANITOBA WATER SERVICES BOARD INVITATION TO PRE-QUALIFY GENERAL CONTRACTORS THE CITY OF THOMPSON WWTP UPGRADE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS PROJECT The Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) on behalf of the City of Thompson (City) invites General Contractors to pre-qualify for the construction of the City of Thompson WWTP Upgrade and Associated Works Project.

It is the intention of MWSB to short-list General Contractors, through evaluation of the Request for PreQualification submissions. The “Pre-Qualified� General Contractors will then have the opportunity to submit bids for construction of the proposed works when the tender documents are available in early 2016. Due to the complexity of work, MWSB is looking for General Contractors that have previous relevant experience or other directly transferrable experience.

Interested Contractors may obtain the Request for PreQualification document from the office of MWSB on or after Monday, November 30, 2015 at 2010 Currie Blvd., Brandon, Manitoba. Contact us at (204) 726-6076 to request the document in digital or hardcopy format.

All submissions must be received at the above mentioned office of MWSB on or before 2:00 PM Brandon time, Wednesday, December 16, 2015.

Please send resume to: thompsondentalcentre@gmail.com or bring it into out office in the City Centre Mall.

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

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McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Ltd., a leading supplier of building materials and construction products, is currently accepting applications for the position of Sales Associate in our Thompson location.

Sales Associate Thompson, MB Reporting to the Store Manager, your duties will include: Professional customer service, paint & ooring sales, lumber & building materials sales, estimates & product ordering. Knowledge of building materials & construction is an asset but not required.

The successful candidate will have a background in paint & ooring sales, great organizational & time management skills, works well in a team environment & values professional customer service.

We offer a competitive salary & beneďŹ t package. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume with cover letter, in conďŹ dence to: McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Attn: Store Manager – Dave Krobel 44 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Fax: (204) 778-8640 Email: dkrobel@mcmunnandyates.com We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ADVERTISE HERE 204-677-4534 CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Career Opportunity – Executive Director Looking for Full and part time GRAVEYARD SHIFT Full and part time FRONT COUNTER,

EARLY MORNINGS

Please contact 204-677-1125 and ask for Diane or Brian

Psychosocial RehabilitaƟon Intake Worker Provides service navigaƟon support for programs within the RehabilitaƟon and Recovery Service of CMHA Thompson Region. This posiƟon includes assisƟng clients contacƟng the associaƟon regarding RehabilitaƟon Services to have a thorough understanding of the programs available and support them through the applicaƟon process.

Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour Skills and QualiĮcaƟons

School District of Mystery Lake Family Outreach Coordinator Out of Scope Term Contract Position Start Date: January 4, 2016 End Date: August 30, 2016 Job Posting # AD 112615001001 Major Emphasis of Position The Family Outreach Coordinator would serve a cluster of schools as assigned. The Coordinator would work with the Community Connector, school and divisional staff and community agencies to identify coordinate and establish a menu of resources, learning opportunities and workshops that help build capacity in ways that address family-school-community assets and needs.

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Facilitate programs and services that would be aligned with school and divisional goals, connect families to teaching and learning goals for students and help them assume greater involvement in their children’s’ healthy development and learning.

Develop programs and services that would draw upon natural support systems and existing organizations and resources in our community.

Duties and Responsibilities • Facilitate home visits particularly for those families least connected to the school and whose children are struggling academically, socially and emotionally. Visits are not designed to be assessment of families rather they are relational in nature and specifically designed to be respectful of families’ assets and strengths and to build the home capacity of the family to support the overall well-being and academic and social success of every student.

• Identifying, establishing and coordinating the delivery of workshops, training, academies that support family wellbeing and capabilities for parental involvement. This can include sessions on child enrichment activities, physical and mental health development, nutrition, supporting school transition, adult learning, foster parent support groups and working with families with children in care.

• Assist school staff, new teachers and guidance counsellor better understands family dynamics and backgrounds to better support student learning as well as help/advocate for families at IEP meetings and making arrangements for speech/physiotherapy referrals for children in the 0-4 age group.

• Develop partnership and connections in the community with agencies, service providers and community supports.

• Support volunteer/work placement requirements for students on probation.

• Work cooperatively with school and divisional administrators to help identify capacity training opportunities for school staff in the areas of culturally and socially responsive practices.

• Identify and establish, coordinate supplemental after school, evening and summer educational programming for underperforming students and to help address summer learning.

• Building networks of volunteers.

• Provide summary reports due in March and July 2016.

• Maintain a close liaison and effective working relationship with district personnel such as the central office administrators, principals, classroom teachers and district personnel.

• A knowledge and sensibility to the traditions and aspirations of students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

• The coordinator will maintain a trusting and caring relationship with students, parents and families and support them with school and community based opportunities.

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent.

Term/Salary of Position: This is a term contract position salary will be based upon qualifications and experience. The start date for position is January 4th with end date of August 30, 2016. For further information please contact Lorie Henderson, Superintendent of Educational Services at 677-6130.

Please direct applications stating qualifications, experience, at least 3 references by Friday, December 11, 2015 to: Lorie Henderson, Superintendent of Educational Services School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0X7 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

Success for All

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This posiƟon requires three years completed post secondary educaƟon at the undergraduate level in human service related disciplines such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or EducaƟon and two years of direct service experience in a community based organizaƟon or an appropriate equivalent combinaƟon of educaƟon and experience.

Must possess professional helping and teaching skills Must possess organizaƟon and co-ordinaƟon skills Must possess verbal and wriƩen communicaƟon skills Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s licence Knowledge and understanding of mental health, mental illness and community resources Knowledge and understanding of Psychosocial RehabilitaƟon, co-occuring disorders and Stages of Change Must possess a cerƟĮcate in a recognized First Aid and CPR training course or be willing to acquire within a speciĮed period of Ɵme Ability to funcƟon eīecƟvely as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team Knowledge of MicrosoŌ Oĸce and Windows applicaƟons Must provide a recent Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records check Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and ability to speak an Aboriginal language would be an asset.

Please send Resume with cover leƩer to: PaulleƩe Simkins, ExecuƟve Director 43 Fox Bay Thompson, MB R8N 1E9 Email: director@cmhathompson.ca Fax: 204-677-5534

We are looking for an inspiring, experienced leader who has a deep passion for social change, with the ability to build and foster strong relationships with staff and key community partners in the development of programs and services for women and their families. You must be a leader for change to improve the status, health and well-being of women and their families. This will also involve your contribution to the national and international YWCA movement.

The successful candidate will have the capacity to engage stakeholders and the community in responding, planning, implementing and evaluating programs. Your creative, strategic and entrepreneurship approach in fund development, developing business and partnership opportunities will ensure that we can respond to emerging community needs.

In this role, you will possess excellent skills in communication, financial acumen, business/strategic planning, setting decision-making criteria, advocacy, human resources, marketing, risk management and team management. Experience or the ability to work collaboratively with a board of directors within a framework of policy governance and executive limitations is a great asset. A university degree of relative discipline or equivalent experience and education is required with a minimum of five years experience in a senior or middle management position. Experience working with Aboriginal women and demonstrated knowledge of culture in northern communities would be considered an asset. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

We will advertise this position until a successful candidate is found but applications received prior to December 15, 2015 will be prioritized Salary Range for YWCA Executive Director is $55 000 - $70 000 and based on relative experience and education.

Send resume to Kate Fenske President, Board of Directors 39 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y5 or email kate.fenske@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Cultural Support Worker (CSW) Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is currently seeking a Cultural Support Worker to provide direct support services to Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Survivors and their families in Northern Manitoba.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Under the general direction of the Director of Technical Services, the Fire Safety Officer located in Thompson, Manitoba, will be promoting all aspects of Fire Safety with emphasis on fire prevention to the Keewatin Tribal Council and associated First Nations.

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Plan, develop and deliver fire equipment training programs in the use and maintenance of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, pumps and auxiliary equipment and the coordination of courses affecting volunteer fire department’s training and effectiveness.

Conduct inspections in homes and all KTC’s First Nation’s owned assets.

Conduct inventories of existing fire equipment and identify future requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

Knowledge of fire department organizations, fire prevention and inspection program Knowledge of community Emergency Response Plan Development.

Knowledge of all Fire equipment and safety rules and regulations.

Certification - Fire Fighting Practices Certification - Fire Services Instructor First Aid,CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Have awareness of the customs, traditions and practices of local member First Nation communities.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy - Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Harvey Weenusk - Director of Technical Services or Lisa Beardy – Office Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities: • Liaise/network with Northern Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders in raising awareness about the Indian Residential School Survivor Assessment (IRSSA) process; • Conduct information sessions, presentations and workshops on the common experience payments process, Independent Assessment Process, Commemoration events, and • Truth and Reconciliation and Commemoration events; • Identify Survivor support needs, provide for these needs and refer as necessary to the appropriate resources as well as existing community services and supports; • Attend hearings, workshops/conferences and other events related to the IRSSA; • Respond to calls from all stakeholders involved in the IRSSA and IRSRHSP; • Prepare activity reports and participate in regular IRS program planning activities; Qualifications: • Applied Counselling Certificate or equivalent education and experience; • Knowledge & sensitivity of each community’s cultural practices; • Knowledge of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) Program • Knowledge of the IRS Survivors and intergenerational impacts; • Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, PP, Excel etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset • Must have strong Organizational skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment; • Knowledge of the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) geographical communities and demonstrated respect of the Cree and Dene culture and traditions Additional Requirements: • Possess valid driver’s licence, own or have access to vehicle; • Willingness and ability to travel extensively; • Willingness and ability to work after hours and/or weekends when required.

• Position will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal record Check Closing Date: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 4:00PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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

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

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

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

Brian & Sherrie Kreuger 2 Locations to assist you with all of your Insurance needs.

THOMPSON, MB

City Centre Mall - The Insurance Service Ltd.

Insurance Claims • Renovation • New Builds

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

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Paula’s Bookkeeping Services 194 Wuskwatim Bay Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1V6

204-939-0201

• All Plumbing repairs and Installations 677-3162 • Sewer Cleaning • Repair and On Call 24/7 Maintenance Residential & Commercial Thompson www.paulsplumbing.ca • Straightforward pricing 100% Customer Satisfaction

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Tax preparation services

Thompson, MB

204-677-5204

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS!

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

3-33 Severn Cres.

Thompson, MB R8N 1M7

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS!

Call Bhawna at the Thompson Citizen (204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

Call Ashley at the Thompson Citizen (204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

bvarma@thompsoncitizen.net

ashley@thompsoncitizen.net

B&W - $21/wk*

Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

NORTH CENTRE MALL NORTH CENTRE MALL

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

B&W - $21/wk*

Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

N.C. Crossroad Lanes

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

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

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

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

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS! Call Ashley at the Thompson Citizen (204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

ashley@thompsoncitizen.net B&W - $21/wk*

Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2015

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Letters to Santa Thanks for writing, kids!

Remember to be good all year long!

Santa keeps a list!

May your faith be renewed and your spirits lifted as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. With best wishes to you and yours for a truly memorable holiday season. For your business, we are truly grateful.

The Arctic Trading Company

The Thompson City Centre Mall Trading 300 Mystery Lake Rd. Thompson, MB, Post Canada R8N 0M2

Tel (204) 677-2026

Fax (204) 677-3149

Merry Christmas from Royal LePage/ Martin Liberty Realty!

Maureen McCartney 204-679-0067

Miriam Pattison Sales Manager/Broker

Tana McCartney 204-307-0236

Jessica Crang Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Lamb Accounting Administrator

We wish you a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!

Thompson Citizen Holiday Gift Guide 2015 • Page 3

Chillax Catering Service (World’s Tastiest Food)

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST MENU

HOT BREAKFAST MENU

$5.99/person (Served with tea or coffee) (Pick any two)

Rates are per person (Served with toast and hash browns)

1. Assorted Muffins Tray 2. Assorted Cookies Tray 3. Toast with Jam and Butter

1. Omelette with Veggies & Cheese: $6.99 2. Plain Cheese Omelet: $5.99 3. Grilled Sandwich: $3.99

LUNCH OPTIONS

HOT LUNCH OPTIONS

$7.99/person (All wraps are 9” served with Green Salad) (Wrap Platter available on demand)

Served with Green Salad Soup of your choice: $3.99/person

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Tandoori Chicken Wrap Pork Kebab Wrap Chicken Satay Wrap Philly Cheese Steak Wrap Creamy Chicken Wrap Sweet and Sour Wrap Soft Taco (Beef/Chicken) Wrap

Main Entree: $10.99/person 1. Butter Chicken served with cumin rice 2. Chicken Curry served with cumin rice 3. Meat Balls dipped in Curry served with cumin rice 4. Chicken Manchurian with fried rice 5. Beef Vindaloos served with rice 6. Silken Kebab with mashed potatoes and buns Vegan Options: $8.99/person

AFTERNOON SNACKS Veggie Samosa Tray 20 pieces & dipping sauce: $32 (Contains Peas, potatoes wrapped in a specialty flour with all herbs and seasonings) Veggie Pakora Tray 20 pieces & dipping sauce: $22 (Contains Potatoes, onions mixed well in chick pea flour with all herbs and seasoning) Mix Tray of Samosas & Pakoras 20 pieces each & dipping sauce: $47

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Chick Peas Curry served with cumin rice Veg Manchurian served with fried rice Kidney Beans Curry served with cumin rice Potatoes Curry served with cumin rice Sambhar served with rice (Vegetables mixed lentils w/ herbs & seasonings)

BEVERAGES Coffee: $1.75 per person Tea: $1.75 per person Pop (Can Drink): $1.25 per person

Croissant/Sandwich Tray (Available on demand)

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Happy holidays from Donna Wilson & staff!

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Holiday Recipes

Great for the holidays, and good on regular days!

Melting Snowman Oreo Balls Prep time 40 mins Total time 40 mins 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened 36 OREO Cookies (regular size), finely crushed 16 oz. vanilla candy wafers or melts, melted 48 Mini OREO Bite Size Cookies decorations: decorating icing or gel; multi-colored sprinkles

Kids, don't forget to set aside some delicious cookies for You-Know-Who! Wishing Cookies: ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup butter or margarine 1½ cups sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon water ½ teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel Lace Icing Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. In a large mixer bowl beat together butter or margarine until softened, add sugar and beat till fluffy.

Add egg, molasses, water and peel and beat well. Gradually add flour mixture and beat till well mixed. Cover and chill for about 2 hours or till easy to handle. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut with star shaped cookie cutters. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375’ oven about 8 minutes or till done. Remove and cool.

With a decorating bag and writing tip, pipe on a design with lace icing.

1. Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until well blended. I like to crush the Oreos in a food processor and then add the cream cheese and process it together. It can also be done by hand though.

2. Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in shallow pan. Freeze for at least 20 minutes. They can be frozen for longer. Dip balls in melted coating (see note); I do this by using a fork and tapping the fork on the bowl of my candy coating to remove some of the extra coating. Place in shallow waxed paperlined pan, allowing excess coating to pool at bottom of each ball. Decorate with remaining ingredients as shown in photo. You can use the candy coating to adhere the hat to the head. Place in the fridge immediately to set up the decorations.

3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Keep refrigerated.

I have used almond bark before to dip these but found that the candy wafers work better. Sometimes when you dip the balls the Oreos can leave some crumbs in the coating but the wafers tend to do this way less.

I like to divide my coating into half or fourths so that if for some reason dark Oreo bits get in one bowl you have others as back up. You can even dip them twice. Once in a layer and if it has Oreo bits, oh well. The second time dip them in a fresh melting coating bowl and then there are no crumbs to worry about. I only had to dip these once but in the past I’ve had Oreo bits sneak in my white coating

Homemade Turtles • • • • • • • •

2½ -3 cups of pecans ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (35%) ¹/³ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar packed 3 tbsp light corn syrup 2 tbsp butter, cubed 1 tsp vanilla extract 12 ounces good-quality semisweet or milk chocolate wafers

1. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

2. Toast your pecans for 3-5 minutes in oven at 400F, make sure to keep an eye on them so they do not burn.

3. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.

Create little piles of pecans at least an inch apart (2-3 pecan pieces) should be enough.

4. Now it’s time to make your homemade caramel; For the caramel, combine the cream, sugars, and corn syrup in a medium-sized saucepan and whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. IMPORTANT- DO NOT STIR mixture once it has come to a boil. Continue boiling the mixture until it reaches 250°F, this should take about 10 minutes.

5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in butter and vanilla quickly.

6. While working fast, spoon at least a teaspoon of caramel over each pecan cluster. Your caramel will begin to harden.

7. To melt and temper the chocolate coating, prepare a double boiler or set a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water. Melt the chocolate, stirring often, until it reaches the following temperature on an instant read thermometer — 116 to 120°F 8. Spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel on each cluster. Swirl with your spoon on the top.

9. Once clusters are assembled allow to cool in the fridge or in the freezer.

Chefs Note - If you do not have the time to heat chocolate over a double boiler you can put your chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave at 30 second increments.

Making sure to stir after each time, and watch that chocolate does not burn.

Lace Icing: Stir together 2 cups sifted icing sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla and enough light cream or milk (about 2 table spoons) to make icing of piping consistency. If desired, tint with a few drops of food colouring.

Place a cookie in the palm of your hand. Press in the center with one finger. If the cookie breaks into three pieces and you can eat all three without saying a word, you get to make a wish. (Keeping quiet is the hard part!)

SHARPIES $$$ STORE PLUS We wish you a very Happy Holiday season

Season’s GreeLngs from

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Isabel’s Happy Tails n Isabel Thompson Licensed Professional Groomer for Small Dogs

Thank you for your patronage and all the best for 2016 Come and visit us at 300 Mystery Lake Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z8 (204) 677-3997

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Thank you for your patronage in 2015 and all the best for 2016!

Phone 204-778-6383 ostilina@hotmail.com

and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

6-725 Thompson Drive • Thompson, MB R8N 0C7 Phone 204-677-1144 • Fax 204-677-1145 • sharpie1@mts.net

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The benefits to buying local this holiday season Holiday shopping dominates many people’s free time between the day after Thanksgiving and the final days before Christmas. While many people may shop ‘til they drop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, those days still account for a relatively small amount of the hundreds of billions of dollars that are spent each holiday season.

Shoppers now have a bevy of options at their disposal as they embark on holiday shopping season.

Traditional in-store retailers are still around, and online shopping continues to grow in popularity with each holiday season. But many holiday shoppers are looking to buy local this holiday season, and such a decision can pay a host of dividends for both shoppers and the communities they call home.

• Buying local benefits your local economy. Studies from Civic Economics, an economics and strategics planning firm, found that independent, locally-owned retailers return a far greater percentage of their revenue into their local economies than national chain stores. One such study examined the disparity between revenue recirculation among independent, locally-owned businesses in Raleigh, North Carolina, versus four major national chains in the city. The former recirculated 51.1 percent of revenue into the local economy, while

the latter recirculated less than 14 percent. Similar results were discovered in many cities, indicating that buying local not only benefits local business owners, but also the communities those owners and their customers call home.

• Buying local creates jobs in your community. One of the biggest ways local business owners in Raleigh recirculated their revenue in the local economy was job creation. While national chains also create jobs, such jobs only benefit your community if the chains are located within your community. If your local mall is a considerable drive away, chances are the chains within that mall are not employing many of your fellow community members. Local businesses in your community are more likely to employ residents of your town.

• Shopping local may provide access to more unique gifts. In addition to the economic benefits of buying local, shoppers may find merchandise made by local craftsmen is more unique than mass-produced items found on the shelves of national retailers. Recipients may cherish more unique items that they cannot find on their own, and that appreciation may even spur them to visit more local retailers after the holiday season has come and gone, benefiting their own communities in so doing.

• Local business may provide a

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more personal touch. Buying from national chains has its advantages, but customer service is not always one of them. Should your loved ones encounter problems with their gift that requires assistance, they might be forced to wait on the phone for extended periods of time as they and thousands of others wait for customer service representatives to answer their calls. Local businesses do not deal with nearly the volume of customers as national retailers and, therefore, are capable of addressing concerns more quickly and personally than large chains.

Buying local not only benefits small business owners, but it also pays dividends for their customers and the communities they call home.

On behalf of USW Local 6166

Please support your local business

Thompson’s Biggest Little Secret!

Thank you for your support of small local business over the past year 216 Hayes Rd, MB R8N 1M5 Phone:(204) 778-6819

From everyone at

Need a special dessert for the holidays?

Come in and ask about our amazing cakes!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS From the staff and management at:

Friuli Suite Rentals & Bianchini Warehousing www.friulirentals.com 31 Oak Street, Thompson, MB R8N 1L8 Office: 1.204.677.3516 Fax: 1.204.677.3195

...and all the best for 2016

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters It used to be that all Christmas sweaters were ugly. You’d get one (probably from Gramma), and you’d wear it Christmas Day. Then it would go in the back of the closet and you'd get a new one next year.

It’s not clear when people started being brutally honest about sweaters, but now that it's out there, ugly sweaters have become popular, or at least tolerated, at any closet depth. Thank you Grammas everywhere.

Penny Fraser seems proud to display her ugly sweater.

Gavin Bennett, local youngster, shows off his skills in the creation of his own ugly Christmas sweater. Great work!

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Exploring the colors of Christmas Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season.

Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents.

The colors of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day.

Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colors evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the symbol of life . It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule.

As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ.

Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some

Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red.

Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th century, the faithful would put on Paradise Plays on December 24 to share the story of creation with those who could not read. It is nearly impossible to find a fruit-bearing apple tree in the winter, so a pine tree adorned with red apples was used instead.

Bishops also wore red robes, further tying the color red to religious masses and celebrations.

Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well. Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith.

Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didn’t start the colorful tradition. Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico

by Joel Poinsett.

The holiday season is filled with many different colors that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decorations can add vitality to the dark days of December.

The colors red, green, gold, and silver are prominent during the holiday season, when they can be seen on everything from gift wrap to decorations.

Wishing you peace and happiness during this beautiful season and throughout the coming year.

Mayor Dennis Fenske Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino Councillors Penny Byer, Blake Ellis, Dennis Foley, Judy Kolada, Ron Matechuk,Colleen Smook, Duncan Wong City of Thompson Administration and Staff