December 6 2017

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Volume 57 • Issue 49

Fred Houston officially retires after 54 years at Vale

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

TRADES & TECHNOLOGY OLYMPICS NEWS - PAGE 2

COUNCIL APPROVES INCREASED WINTER RATES NEWS - PAGE 3

COCAINE SEIZED IN WESTWOOD NEWS - PAGE 6

NORTHSTARS RECORD FIRST WIN SPORTS - PAGE 7

For more than half a century, Fred Houston has been a permanent fixture at Vale’s T-1 mine.

After moving to Thompson in 1963, Houston started working for the company by cutting grass on Hillside Crescent, eventually moving into a job as a hoistman four years later.

After 54 years of being on the job, Houston has finally decided to retire at age 76.

On Nov. 29, a group of fellow mine workers squeezed into the T-1 conference room to celebrate Houston, who is the first Vale employee in Manitoba to achieve this kind of milestone “What do you say to a man with 54 years seniority?” said Gord Medwid, vice-president of the United Steelworkers Local 6166.

“I’ll never make that timeframe, but, like we were just saying, there would be a couple of us that would have to put our seniority together to get to where you are at.”

Wednesday’s ceremony was a mostly laidback affair, featuring cake, presents, and entertaining anecdotes about Houston’s antics over the years and his overall dedication to the job. Special attention was paid to Houston’s affection for the Montreal Canadians, Shania Twain and Tim Hortons coffee.

To James Crawley, a worker safety rep, Houston is something of a mentor figure, and someone who always helped him keep things in perspective when he worked as a fellow hoistman. After all, when Houston started at Vale he had to operate the hoist manually, whereas most of that grunt work is accomplished through computers today.

“I grew up under Fred under the hoist and I got

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Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson Fred Houston mans the hoist controls one last time following his retirement party on Nov. 29 at Vale’s T-1 mine. to listen to a lot of his stories about the old times,” said Crawley. “He always reminded me how easy I had it.”

Warren Brass, Vale’s manager of mining and milling, really hammered home the sheer length of Houston’s career by listing out a number of cultural touchstones from the same year he signed on.

“In 1963 John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Martin Luther King gave his famous speech, Studebaker ended production, To Kill a Mockingbird was one of the top movies that year, The Beatles were the top band, Michael Jordan was born, Mister Ed was one of the top TV shows … and John Diefenbaker was the prime minister.”

To commemorate Houston’s lengthy career, Brass also announced that the hoist room will bear the retiring hoistman’s name going forward.

USW 6166 vice-president Gord Medwid (left) and Vale’s manager of mining and milling Warren Brass (right) were on hand last Wednesday to congratulate Fred Houston for his 54 years of working for the company.

“It’s hard to believe somebody can put almost 55 years in with a company,” said Brass. “That’s pretty rare in this day and age. I don’t think we’ll see this within this division ever again, let alone within Vale period, if that’s happened before. That is an amazing feat.”

As for Houston himself,

he said he feels good about finally calling it quits, especially since he can spend more time with his grandkids, foster children and wife Carol, to whom he’s been married to longer than he’s worked at Vale.

“I got some foster kids that I’m looking after.

And when they’re finished school I might leave

to Winnipeg. I’m not sure yet. But I’ve been here for so long … it’s my home. I like Thompson.”

Even though he doesn’t have to abide by the same work schedule anymore, Houston still plans on getting up at 4 a.m. every day to buy his coffee, since there are some routines you just can’t break.

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Trades & Technology Olympics introduce elementary students to possible trades careers On Nov. 2, Grade 6 students from each of the elementary schools in Thompson participated in the fourth-annual Trades and Technology Olympics.

The event, which took place at the Thompson Regional Community Centre, is intended to give students a hands-on experience in the fields of trades and technology. Skills Canada Manitoba, in partnership with R.D.Parker Collegiate, Vale and the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, sponsored the event.

The goal of the event was to get students to try out different trades or technology skills in an exciting, hands-on way and to get them thinking about some possible career choices for the future. Michelle Prud-

er, the northern in-school liaison officer for Skills Canada Manitoba, says, “Approximately 48 per cent of skilled tradespeople were expected to have retired in the past couple of years, meaning there are more and more openings in many trades-related jobs.

Students need to know not only what those jobs are but also how important it is to complete their education and gain the skills they need to do those jobs.”

Groups of students went from station to station and either completed a task with direction from high school mentors or participated in an interactive display hosted by Vale guests. The activities students participated in included food services, automotive, car-

pentry, cosmetology, tailoring, mechanics, landscape design, non-destructive testing, industrial mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering. RDPC students acted as mentors at each of the stations, and patiently guided the younger Grade 6 students in how to do each task. Many of the RDPC student mentors are themselves working towards a career in one of the trades by taking related classes while in high school. Some of them are also enrolled in the High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP).

This program allows students to start their apprenticeship while still in high school, and combines regular high school instruction with paid, part-time, on-the-job apprenticeship

training.

Three mentors from Vale – Gina Tylerbest (mine design engineer/rock mechanics specialist), Joanne Marchand (industrial mechanic) and Tom Kippenchuck (senior non- destructive evaluation specialist), were also present at the event, and shared stories about their work experiences along with some hands-on demonstrations/ activities with the students.

Overall, the Trades & Technology Olympics was a great success with both students and teachers expressing appreciation for the opportunity to participate, and it provided a great start to the many other upcoming events that Skills Canada Manitoba has planned for this year.

Last day to pay hydro bill in person in Thompson was Dec. 1

Google Street View Dec. 1 marked the last day that people could pay their Manitoba Hydro bills in person at the customer service centre in Thompson.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Michelle Pruder Vale Manitoba Operations mine design engineer/rock mechanics specialist Joanne Marchand and senior nondestructive evaluation specialist Tom Kippenchuck shared stories about their work and participated in activities and demonstrations at the fourth-annual Trades & Technology Olympics for Grade 6 students in Thompson Nov. 2.

Dec. 1 marked the last day that people could pay their Manitoba Hydro bills in person at the customer service centre in Thompson or in other offices in 16 other communities throughout the province,

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including The Pas. As of Dec. 4, Thompson customers have the option of paying through online banking, in person at a bank, through pre-authorized payment plans in which money is automatically transferred from their bank accounts, or by mailing their payment to the Crown corporation’s head office in Winnipeg.

“The discontinuation of in-person bill payment services reflects a continuing change in how our customers pay their monthly bills and do other business with us,” said Manitoba Hydro public affairs officer Bruce Owen in an email. “The current trend is that more and more customers continue to move toward online payment services and other available payment options, such as through their bank or credit union.

More customers also communicate to us via email and our website. In the past 10 years, walk-in customers making in-person payments has declined significantly and the percentage of customers paying in-person has dropped from 24 per cent in 2007

to less than seven per cent in 2016 (6.6 per cent in rural areas). After a recent campaign to increase Manitoba Hydro’s MyBill (secure individual online account management) participation, there has been significant uptake to the program. As of April 1, 2017, 19 per cent of customers (115,000) signed up for MyBill, an improvement from 11 per cent (approximately 49,000 customers) as of April 2013. We expect this trend to continue.”

Customers will still be able to go to the customer service centre in Thompson to discuss matters other than bill payments and can also call the company’s contact centre at 1-888-624-9376 with bill inquiries or view payment options on Manitoba Hydro’s website at http:// www.hydro.mb.ca/accounts_and_services/payment_options.shtml. Any customer who has made a payment at one of the offices where in-person payments are no longer being accepted within the last year will receive a pamphlet describing the payment options, Owens said.

“Manitoba Hydro seeks ways to reduce its operating costs while focusing on ways to improve and enhance customer experience,” he said. “Resources currently focused on accepting a limited number of in-person bill payments will be reallocated to other administrative duties with the corporation, including customer service extensions, maintenance and field operations. There is no job loss.”

Other utility companies such as MTS, which made the change about 15 years ago, as well as SaskPower and SaskEnergy, which did so earlier this year, have also discontinued inperson payment services, Owens said.

Other communities in which Manitoba Hydro offices will no longer accept in-person bill payments include Arborg, Ashern, Brandon, Dauphin, Killarney, Lac du Bonnet, Morden, Portage la Prairie, Neepawa, Russell, Selkirk, Steinbach, Swan River, Virden and Winnipeg offices in St. Boniface, on Notre Dame Avenue and in Fort Garry.

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Council approves increased interim water rates for 2018

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Since the Public Utilities Board (PUB) won’t be able to approve the city’s threeyear water rate application in time for the new year, council voted to request interim 2018 rates at their Nov. 27 meeting.

These interim rates represent an approximate 15 per cent increase over current prices, with the quarterly service charge being raised by about six per cent ($79.23 to $84.23) and the water rate going up by from $1.46 to $2.39 per cubic metre.

On the other hand, wastewater rates will actually fall by around 30 per cent, from $1.66 to $ 1.28 per cubic metre.

According to a memo from project specialist Carol Taylor, these price increases are largely due to carrying costs for the new sewage treatment plant and the costs associated with transferring ownership of the water treatment plan from Vale to the city.

In the end, council approved these new interim water rates by a vote of 7–2, with councillors Duncan Wong and Ron Matechuk voting against.

However, this resolution was met by plenty of vocal opposition before the vote was cast.

During the general inquiries section of the meeting, United Steelworkers Local 6166 president Les Ellsworth questioned the validity of asking local taxpayers to shoulder increased water rates that haven’t been ofďŹ cially approved by PUB. After being asked the same kind of question by several other concerned citizens, as well as Wong, city manager Gary Ceppetelli assured them all that the proper process for establishing water rates is being followed, since they’ve already submitted their rate applications to PUB. “If they don’t approve it in time, they require municipalities to put interim rate requests forward,â€?

Ceppetelli said over the phone. “Those interim rate requests, as mentioned by Ms. Taylor, have been given board order approval from the Public Utilities Board.

Just because they are interim rates, does not mean that they are not approved.�

While these new interim rates could be in place before then, Thompsonites will get the opportunity to express their feelings on the proposed three-year water rate when PUB holds a local public meeting in the new year.

Chemical for water treatment plant During this meeting, council also voted to continue to use the chemical

WATERCARE A42080 at the water treatment plant after the facility is ofďŹ cially transferred to the City of Thompson on Jan. 1, 2018.

Even though the vote was unanimous, Wong still asked if it would be possible to ďŹ nd a cheaper alternative, since the use of this chemical in 2018 will set them back $419,760, plus tax.

However, Coun. Kathy Valentino said Vale has used this chemical for years and vouched for the quality of their product selection process. “I think that we don’t take their advice lightly,� she said. “We take it very seriously, because they are the ones that have been operating this plant, and when it comes to the safety of the water and the advice and the information they’ve given us, I think that this is the proper process that we follow and we adopt.“ Waiving land lease fees Council wrapped up this meeting by waiving land lease fees for three local organizations: Thompson Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club ($7,481), the Heritage North Museum ($7,481) and the Thompson Wildlife Association ($14,962).

While the majority of council voted in favour of these resolutions, Wong op-

Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson With Mayor Dennis Fenske, deputy mayor Colleen Smook and several other councillors away attending the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) conference in Brandon, Coun. Blake Ellis assumed the role as chairperson during the Nov. 27 council meeting. The absent councillors participated in this meeting over the phone. posed all three, believing that they shouldn’t forgive 100 per cent of these land lease fees now that the city is going to experience tough ďŹ nancial times on the horizon.

Instead, Wong suggested that council could forgive

around 25 to 50 per cent of these land lease fees in the future.

While Coun. Judy Kolada voted in favour of all three resolutions, she mentioned that Wong’s proposal is worth considering going forward.

“I agree with Coun. Wong that there is going to be difďŹ culty raising revenue and perhaps during our budget deliberations we should be

discussing what percentage we will waive in the future.�

The next city council meeting is set for Dec. 11 at City Hall.

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Christmas is a coopted celebration To the Editor: In an effort to promote truth and positive thought , I feel compelled to write the following reaction to the letter “Enjoy the peace and prosperity of Canada” by Angus Campbell, which appeared in the Nov. 29 Thompson Citizen.

Jesus Christ was not an historical figure. He is not mentioned in a single historical document, with the exception of the Bible and a writing by Josephus (a Roman Jew) in 93 or 94 A.D., whose authenticity has remained questionable.

In addition, according to the Bible, Jesus was not born in winter and Dec 25 is an ancient pagan holiday celebrating the winter solstice. This date was adopted by the Roman Catholics starting in 336 A.D. In conclusion, my wish for all of mankind is peace and prosperity throughout the entire year, for years to come, and not for a brief “season.”

All the best this holiday season!

Art Starling Thompson

Hanging them out to dry

Editorial

Longevity and perseverance

To the Editor: I’m writing with respect to a second article concerning a tragedy which occurred next door to the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) building parking lot on Princeton Drive on a November night.

Const. Letkeman narrowly escaped death when his assailant attempted to run him over while attempting to escape. Unfortunately, his assailant’s choice of weapon (two tons of steel on wheels) didn’t escape the bullets issued in self-defence.

To hear them turn the story, so that the survivor is the guilty party, and the assailant, the man who tried to kill Const. Letkeman, is the victim, puts a very bitter taste in my mouth.

A prospect trains in an arduous boot camp in Regina, dons a uniform to protect and serve the country, and when his life is threatened – he is up on a manslaughter charge!

Why do we hang our protectors out to dry? If the driver escaped scrutiny and killed an innocent pedestrian, who would be blamed? Guess: _ c_p.

What the hell is going on?

Angus Campbell Sr. Thompson

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eaders of this newspaper and of the Nov. 24 Nickel Belt News have had the opportunity to read a couple of stories about Thompson residents who have recently been recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty, whether in their professional lives or in communityminded activities.

Though they are by no means the only such examples, both Fred Houston, featured on this week’s front page, who is retiring after a career with Vale and, previously, Inco, that stretches back to a

time before the original C.A. Nesbitt Arena was even erected, and Volker Beckmann, who was recently in Ottawa to receive a medal from Canada’s Senate, are notable for their dedication to and love for their community and the industry and company upon which it was founded.

Many of us feel that we have done enough for our community if we have a job, pay taxes and volunteer for the activities that our children are involved in, if we have any. Others go a little bit further. Then there are those like

Beckmann, who wears his love for Thompson on his sleeve like a badge of honour, and Houston, who could have retired and moved back south where he came from decades ago, but chose to remain in Thompson, a community that grew to be his home, continuing in a job that he loved until he reached his 54th year with the company.

And while not everyone agrees with Beckmann that using wolves as a way to grow tourism to Thompson and bring the city some positive publicity is either feasible or even advisable,

no one can argue that he doesn’t have a passion for making Thompson a better place.

The way the world is today, career longevity of the type Houston had is increasingly unlikely, while working as hard for one ‘s community as Beckmann does is something most of us just don’t have the energy for.

But both deserve thanks for their contributions to Thompson over the years and are exemplars of what can be achieved by those who dedicate themselves to doing one thing as well as they possibly can.

Library staffing at high school reduced To the Editor: I am responding to the article “School board goes over audit, status of teacher-librarian” in the Nov. 29 Thompson Citizen. The last sentence quoted the school district co-superintendent stating that teacher-librarian positions are being retained for R.D. Parker Collegiate. This is inaccurate as, prior to September 2017, there was one teacher-librarian and

one library clerk at RDPC. The library clerk position was cut for the 2017-18 school year which means there is one teacher-librarian at RDPC to handle the requests and needs of all teachers and positions.

This has resulted in the closure of the school library at lunch time.

Cathy Pellizzaro Thompson Teachers’ Association President

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Artists give back Top: Ellen Dale and Jerry Morgan were the winners of paintings by Kimberly Roblin, second from right, and Earl McKay, right respectively, when raffle tickets were drawn at the end of McKay’s three-day art show at the Meridian Hotel Dec. 3. Morgan won a large painting of a wolf and the northern lights by McKay, while Dale’s name was drawn three times, giving her thee small paintings

by Roblin, McKay’s assistant and student. The proceeds from the raffle of McKay’s painting, totalling $266, were donated to the Thompson General Hospital’s medicine/surgery pediatric ward and accepted by Kate Whitton, left. Edward Palmer of the Meridian Hotel accepted $83 in proceeds from the raffle of Roblin’s paintings on behalf of the Thompson Boys & Girls Club. Bottom: As thanks for hosting his art show, McKay presented Palmer and Susan Harrison, right, of the Meridian Hotel – the subject of one of his first paintings made when he lived across the street on Fox Bay – with one of his painted skulls.

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The 2018 Manitoba Winter Games are coming to Thompson, and we need your help! Volunteer now to be a part of one of the biggest annual sporting event in Manitoba!

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In the early evening of Nov. 29, Thompson RCMP executed a search warrant on Rainbow Crescent that resulted in the arrest of two youths, aged 19 and 16.

At the scene, police located and seized approximately nine ounces of cocaine, various drug paraphernalia and a small amount of Canadian currency.

Both teens were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and the trafficking of a controlled substance.

The pair was later released from police custody on court-imposed conditions for a January court date in Thompson.

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Northstars capture their first win of the season

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

On Dec. 2, the Norman Northstars finally snapped their seasonlong winless streak through beating the Central Plains Capitals by a final score of 6–5.

After a 8–5 loss to the Capitals on Friday, the Northstars’ offence showcased renewed zeal the following night at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena, scoring three goals in a row in the first 14 minutes of the game.

“They came out fired up,” said head coach James Buchanan. “We’ve been getting lots of chances to score lately. But to be able to put those three away really quickly in the first period, it makes the game a little bit easier as you move forward.”

Even though the Capitals answered back with a couple goals of their own, the Northstars never gave up their initial lead, making it a 5–2 contest heading into the third period.

While the Capitals narrowed the Northstars’ lead to 5–3 at the beginning of third, the rest of the period was largely scoreless, with both teams getting their fair share of chances throughout.

All of these close calls came to a head during the last 60 seconds of the game, which proved to be the most nail-biting section of the entire 60-minute contest.

First, after the Capitals pulled their goaltender, forward Mitchell Wilson managed to score with 42 seconds left in the game, cutting the Northstars’ lead to a single goal.

Northstars forward Jerome Linklater responded with an empty net goal seconds later, a move that seemingly guaranteed his team’s victory.

But the Capitals simply wouldn’t give up, as Wilson once again put one past Northstars goalie Braedin Melsted with only six seconds left on the clock to make it 6–5.

The Capitals even managed one final rush on net in the dying seconds of the contest, although this last flurry of offence proved unsuccessful.

“It’s a big win,” said Buchanan. “It’s definitely a sigh of relief to get the weight off of our shoulders and come away with the win. It was a good feeling.”

According to Buchanan, the biggest difference between this game and one of his team’s less successful outings was

The Norman Northstars celebrate their first win of the season after beating the Central Plains Capitals by a final of 6–5 this past weekend. their ability to maintain a certain level of consistency throughout.

“We were able to play hard for pretty well that whole 60 minutes,” he said. “To be able to not have that really bad stretch of time in the

game and keep battling and work through it, that was probably the biggest key for us yesterday.”

Even though his team is still stuck in last place in the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League, Buchanan believes that this

victory will help them finish 2017 on a strong note.

“They’ve shown that they are capable of playing at this level, so now it’s about making sure we maintain and we keep pushing forward.”

After a series of away games next weekend, the Northstars will be back on home ice Dec. 15–16, where they will be taking on the 11th place Kenora Thistles. These will be their last games before the holiday break.

Midget Miners earn second Wolves nip Cougars at consecutive win at home the finish line for fourth win

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The midget AA Thompson King Miners defeated the Split Lake Eagles by a score of 12-1 at the Gordon Beard Arena Dec. 1.

The midget AA Thompson King Miners earned their fourth win of the season and second in three games at home when they beat the Split Lake Eagles 12-1 at the Gordon Beard Arena Dec. 1.

Chase Gurniak had three goals for the King Miners,

while Cody Hale and Curtis Shymanski had two goals each. Rowan Chuckry, Matthew Lamontagne, Sam McDonald, Brendan McKay and Drayden Spence added singles.

Jaden Osbourne had the only goal of the games for the Eagles, who are winless

in five games.

Keegan Keough had four assists in the game, while Gurniak and Lamontagne had three helpers each.

The King Miners are second in league standings with eight points in six games, two fewer than the Cross Lake Islanders.

The bantam AAA Norman Wolves won their fourth game of the season at home Dec. 2, getting a late goal from Ian Snooks for a 4-3 victory.

The goal was Snooks’s second of the game, as he also recorded his team’s first goal of the game on a one-timer about midway through the first period.

Luke Robson had tallied the game’s first goal for the Cougars less than six minutes after opening faceoff. Justin Lies gave the Wolves a 2-1 lead with a goal late in the first period on a slapshot from the top of the faceoff circle.

The Cougars got back on even terms with the only goal of the second period, which came 2:57 before the second intermission off the stick of Parker Korman after the Wolves had killed off back-to-back penalties.

Lies put in a rebound of

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The bantam AAA Norman Wolves celebrate Ian Snooks’s first period goal during a game against the Southwest Cougars at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Dec. 2. a shot by Chase Bertholet about six minutes into the third period to give the Wolves their second lead of the game but it only last a short time, as Cody Gudnason got a breakaway pass and made it count to tie the game at with 13:15 to play. It remained 3-3 until Snooks

jammed in a puck at the side of the net with 1:59 to play, prompting the Cougars players to complain that the whistle had blown before the puck crossed the line but the referee stood by his call.

The Cougars responded with a lopsided win against the Wolves Dec. 3.

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Skate Thompson hosts seminar and test day Mary Ellen MacDonald was in Thompson Nov. 18 for a STAR 5+ test day and a midseason seminar. Mary Ellen is an experienced official, coach and figure skater who has been recognized on a national level for her expertise in officiating figure skating competitions.

Megan Szabo passed her Paso Doble and Blues Senior Silver Dances. Megan is now working to complete her Gold Dances. Amy Shier passed her American Waltz Dance, Junior Silver Skills and Junior Silver FreeSkate Part B. Amy is now working on her Senior Silver

Jenna Shier, Bridgette Caddy, Ava Rose, Jade Brooks, Mary Ellen MacDonald, Ava White, Sydney Power, Kaitlyn Krentz and William Hart.

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FreeSkate and Skills. Emily Penney passed her Senior Bronze FreeSkate Part B and Keats Foxtrot Dance. Coach Megan Wischnewski completed her Senior Bronze FreeSkate Test and 14 Step Dance.

Mary Ellen offered a seminar for STAR

1-4, STAR 5 and our competitive skaters.

Skaters worked on jumps, spins, field moves and presentation. This seminar proved to be very valuable to our skaters.

Thank you Mary Ellen, our test chair Angela and to our volunteers and arena staff.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Skate Thompson Megan Wischnewski, Hailey Fudge, Emily Penney, Megan Szabo, Amy Shier and Mary Ellen MacDonald.

Pet Registration The City of Thompson requires that all dogs & cats owned in Thompson be licensed & wear a city tag.

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5 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 18 19 20 21 22 1 2 3 4 5 25 26 27 28 29 x x 1 2 3 • 1 Westwood • 2 Burntwood • 3 Riverside/Deerwood • 4 Eastwood • 5 Juniper/Southwood/BTC The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

To register, please contact City of Thompson Animal Services at: 226 Mystery Lake Road 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Annual Registration Fees Spayed/Neutered $20.00 $21.00 Non-spayed/Neutered $66.00 $65.00

For more details, please visit our website at thompson.ca or call 204-677-7903

WASTE DISPOSAL GROUNDS WINTER HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:45 pm Closed Saturdays THE CITY OF THOMPSON REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT

SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS ARE NOW IN EFFECT! 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB

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Speed in school zones is limited to 30km/hour in designated areas between 8 am and 5 pm from Monday to Friday.

Designated school zones are present in front of all elementary schools in Thompson.

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Trojans finish out of the playoffs at senior volleyball provincials

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior volleyball teams both finished out of the playoffs at the AAA high school volleyball provincials in Brandon Nov. 30Dec. 2.

The Trojan girls won one of four matches in the round robin, beating the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School Clippers 25-19, 21-25, 1513 and also took the first set

from the Virden Collegiate Bears, losing 26-24, 17-25, 7-15. They fell 9-25, 17-25 to the Westgate Mennonite Collegiate Wings from Winnipeg and 17-25, 17-25 to the Landmark Collegiate Ninety-Sixers, leaving them fifth in their pool and out of the playoff picture.

The boys’ team was winless in the round robin, falling 11-25, 9-25 to the Neelin High School Spartans from Brandon, 12-25, 12-25 to the Calvin Chris-

tian Collegiate Eagles from Winnipeg, 21-25, 21-25 to the College Louis-Riel Voyageurs from Winnipeg and 23-25, 23-25 to Landmark. They also finished fifth in their pool.

Dennita Cameron, Ahmad El-Rinawi, Taylor Watson, David King, Matt Kaspick, Ashley Williams, Tyler Monias and Logan Bobesko were the Trojans named players of the game for their teams during the tournament.

Gift towards games

The Thompson Rotary Club made a donation of $5,000 to the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games host society Nov. 23.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of RDPC Athletics R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior volleyball teams both finished fifth in their round robin pools at provincials, the girls winning one match and losing three and the boys winless in four matches.

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Twice as many rides on Operation Red Nose’s second weekend CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 201 • SERVICES STRUGGLING WITH DEBT? LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION

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510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE 7 SELKIRK main floor office area 1990 sq ft, will sub-divide. 79 Selkirk lower level office area, 4112 sq ft. J.B Johnston Ventures Limited, call 204-679-0915 39-TFN-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft available. Cameron/Hoe building 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 20-tfn-nb

GARAGE SALES WINTER YARD SALE! Burntwood Hotel (old Ruckers entrance). Saturday, December 9, 10 am - 5 pm. Crafts, baking, quality misc. items.

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Operation Red Nose gave 63 rides and received $1,301.25 in donations over two nights on its second weekend of operations for the 2017 holiday season.

That brings the grand total of donations so far to $2,305.60 over four nights of operation, with seven more to go between now and New Year’s Eve. Seventeen volunteers provided dispatching and driving services on Dec. 1, giving 32 rides totalling 255 kilometres.

There were 18 volunteers the next night and they gave 31 rides totalling 324 kilometres.

Ninety-five rides have been given so far this year.

Thompson’s Operation Red Nose program received about $1,000 in donations over its first two nights of service Nov. 24-25.

Red Nose drivers will be available every Friday and Saturday night until Christmas but will not be on the road Dec. 29–30. The last night the service will be available is New Year’s Eve. The service is available from 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. and can be accessed by dialling 204-778-8111.

Money raised this Christ-

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON MUSIC PARENTS CRAFT SALE. Saturday, December 9 from 10 am to 3 pm at the RDPC gym. To rent a table please contact Louise Bray 204-677-4876/204-6705251 or Paula Duarte-Sheppard 204-679-5501. Admission $2, children under 5 are free. Table fee $25 each.

FUTURES IS BRINGING BACK “SCHOOL’S COOL!” This is a free pre-kindergarten program.

If you have a child who is 4, getting ready for kindergarten, this program is for you. Please give us a call or come see us.

School’s Cool is free, educationbased, and lots of fun for your little one. 117A Commercial Place, 204-677-7822.

WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered.

Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Join at any time.

All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up.

FREE SENIORS CURLING. Wednesdays, starting October 18 from 1 - 3 pm. Contact Wally at 204-778-7270 for more info.

HUMANE SOCIETY IS IN NEED and would greatly appreciate the following: kitty litter, wet & dry cat & dog food, treats & bones, paper towels, Javex and old towels.

Donations can be dropped off at 27 Nelson Road Monday - Friday, 3 - 5 pm. Phone 204-778-3513.

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions. The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin. We offer an assortment of high quality assessments for adults interested in upgrading, making career choices or preparing for the GED exam. The YWCA Assessment Centre offers a full range of Career Development Services FREE of charge. For more information or to make an appointment call 204-778-1208.

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Legal Assistant – Family Law Legal Assistant required for law firm in Thompson. Ideal candidate would be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, excellent attention to detail and work well in a team orientated environment. Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading is essential.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Operation Red Nose Operation red Nose was twice as busy Dec. 1-2 as the previous weekend, giving out 63 rides. mas season will go to Born to Dance, the peewee Thompson King Miners, Thompson Scouts, Pathways and Wapanohk Community School.

Last year, Thompson’s Operation Red Nose program raised $6,771.70, placing fourth in the province for fundraising behind Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie and

The Pas. For more information on the program or to become a volunteer, visit the Operation Red Nose-Thompson page on Facebook.

Your search is over.

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Sheriff’s Officer Term/Part-Time Manitoba Justice, Sheriff Services, Thompson, The Pas, Dauphin, MB Advertisement Number: 33543 Closing Date: December 29, 2017 Salary Range: $21.17 - $27.41 per hour plus remoteness allowance and Northern premium where applicable The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary civil service that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in the cover letter, resumé or application if they are from any of the following employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Qualifications Essential: • Effective interpersonal skills.

• Strong commitment to teamwork.

All candidates must be fluent in English and have basic computer skills including being familiar with Microsoft Word & Excel and able to type 60 wpm. Position to commence immediately.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position with Benefits.

We would prefer a candidate with legal assistant or related experience but we will consider a candidate with exceptional organization skills, great attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Strong problem solving, decision making and sound judgement skills.

Competitive salary: will be based on Experience.

• Written communication skills including report writing abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Experience working under minimal supervision including handling stress and the unexpected effectively and responsibly.

• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

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Please e-mail resumes to lucy2@mdplaw.ca and please provide 3 references.

• Related education, training or experience in law enforcement or a similar field.

The successful candidate will also pass a criminal record and child abuse registry check.

Please visit our website for a complete list of qualifications, duties and conditions of employment at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Closing date: December 15, 2017

Apply to:

• General knowledge of the Court system, related processes and procedures.

Advertisement No. 33543 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 1130 - 405 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 3L6 Phone: 204-945-3204 Fax: 204-948-7373 Email: hrsjus@gov.mb.ca

Building Maintenance/Shuttle Driver Looking for a driven individual who works well in a team environment and also with minimal supervision.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

A complete job description can be obtained in person at Thompson Ford, duties will include, but not limited to; minor building maintenance tasks, dealership lot supervision, and shuttle driving.

Suitable applicants must have a current and valid Manitoba driver’s license.

Thompson Ford thrives on excellence of customer service.

Full employee benefit package available, training will be provided to the approved applicant.

Resumes will be accepted by fax ( 204-778-6700) email- david@thompsonford.ca or in person.

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing.

Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

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Optical/Office Assistant Thumper Auto is looking for: • Secretary/Service Writer • Mechanic/Helper Must have experience and a valid driver’s licence.

Drop off resume to Derek in person at 33 Severn Cres.

JOB OPPORTUNITY - DRILLER’S HELPER We are looking for experienced surface diamond-drillers helpers. Must be physically fit (heavy lifting / repetitive motions), enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Looking for team players that work well under pressure and show a willingness to learn. Must be reliable and show utmost regard for health, safety and environmental policies and regulations. Criminal record check may also be required, drug and alcohol testing at random.

Job Type: Contract (28 days on, 14 days off) $270 / day, plus $1.50 / meter-drilled bonus. Room and Board included.

Required licenses or certifications: • First Aid & CPR Level C • WHMIS • Drivers License (Class 5)

Class 1 LCV Highway Driver For more than 50 years, Manitoulin Transport has been providing comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions for clients across North America. Our success lies in our innovation and safety and our dedication to reliable, on-time delivery. So, if you know where you’re headed, we have the training and career development to help you get there.

In this full-time Sunday-through-Friday-night position, you will complete a run from Thompson MB to Grande Rapids MB, returning nightly and with a possibility of going through to Winnipeg on occasion. Flexibility in availability and dependability are required. Class 1 driver’s license, LCV certiÀcation or the ability to obtain and two years of experience are essential. TDG, WHMIS and forklift and manual/electric pallet jack experience an asset. We offer competitive wages and great beneÀts, including shortterm and long-term disability, proÀt sharing, a scholarship program and more!

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE SPLIT LAKE, MB

By email to: admin@doradodrilling.com

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE - AFTER HOURS SUPERVISOR REFERRAL AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DEPT. Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Medical Transportation Coordinator and Director of Health, the After Hours Supervisor directs and supervises the activities of the After Hours unit by implementing regulations, policies and guidelines to ensure staff provides client centered service and maintain liaison between the providers of transportation and accommodations and First Nation and Inuit Health.

Activities: • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the After Hours staff; • Coordinates and recruits according to policy as required; • Ensures Afterhours is adequately staffed at all times; • Ensure adequate, proper and most economical means of transportation is being utilized; Resolve client and or service conflicts; collects and tracks • information;(work order incident report; • Available to staff on an on call basis; • Participates in Health Team Leaders meetings; Qualifications: •

Completion of secondary school or recognized post-secondary training in Business Skills that includes communication and written skills and or combination of experience in the related field.

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Experience and Knowledge of the fundamentals of supervision and conflict resolution skills.

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Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software i.e. Word processing, email, client records software.

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Requires a thorough knowledge of the medical facilities in the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

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Requires a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

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Resolving issues concerns referred by service providers, clients/ escorts, staff.

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Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

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Medical Terminology an asset.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy - Office Manager or Beverly Brightnose – Supervisor of Referral & Med Trans.

Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 lbeardy@ktc.ca or bbrightnose@ktc.ca Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm Friday, December 8, 2017. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

GENERATING BRIGHT FUTURES

Candidates must include a current resume and be able to provide a criminal record check, driver’s abstract and references. Email: rpagan@manitoulintransport.com or visit us online at www.manitoulintransport.com for more information and for a list of all current job openings.

Please supply résumé with references and copies of certificates.

By mail: Dorado Drilling Ltd, PO Box 1344, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6

Full and part-time position Duties include: • Exam pre-tests • File preparation and organization • Arranging appointments • Eyeglass repairs, assembly and edging • General retail and office duties Successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, in person, in writing and on the phone. You will need to be friendly, fashion forward and a quick learner.

We are willing to train, however, office and/or retail experience is an asset.

Resumes ca be dropped off at Thompson Eye Care, in the Westwood Mall or e-mailed to: tammie@thompsoneyecare.ca

Position:

Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/ directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community based service delivery • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

JOIN THE POWER LINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM Power Line Technicians build and maintain electrical transmission and distribution systems. This four-year apprenticeship program includes on-the-job training and 10 weeks of trade schools. Requirements: high school diploma, Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 30S and English 40.

ABORIGINAL LINE TRADES PRE-PLACEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM Aboriginal candidates who do not meet the qualifications can apply for a six month Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-placement Training Program to receive training and academic upgrading to meet the requirements needed to apply for the Power Line Technician Training Program.

Requirements: Proof of Aboriginal Ancestry, high school diploma with at least one of the credits above.

Deadline: December 20, 2017

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

A cover letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

Apply online at

hydro.mb.ca/careers 1-800-565-5200 Available in accessible formats upon request.

Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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