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City buying replacement heating and cooling units for rec centre Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson city council voted unanimously in favour of buying two new heating and cooling units for the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) at their Nov. 29 meeting.

The total cost for the replacements for two of the building’s six rooftop units is $26,676.22 plus taxes, including installation and the rental of the 75-ton crane required to get them into place.

Coun. Duncan Wong questioned whether such a large crane was really necessary but Coun. Earl Colbourne countered that it was because of where the two units are – over the Mary Fenske Boardroom and over the weight room and recreation department offices.

“I think that’s the reason that we need the extra lift is because of where the units are located,” said Colbourne.

Questions were also raised about why the two units need replacing already.

“Twelve years for an HVAC system to fail seems like a ridiculously

short time,” said Coun. Jeff Fountain.

City development and technical services director Lyle Safronetz said in a memo to mayor and council that a periodic maintenance program would be put into place to monitor the performance of the new units and identify and correct any issues before they become major problems.

Wong found to have violated code of conduct Earlier in the meeting, which was chaired partly by deputy mayor Brian Lundmark and partly by Coun. Kathy Valentino, council narrowly approved a resolution to accept the findings of an investigator hired to look into an accusation of a code of conduct violation by Wong. The complaint stemmed from the May 10 meeting when Wong and Coun. Les Ellsworth revealed medical information about Lundmark, who stepped down from the chair Nov. 29 to take part in debate on the resolution, though he and Wong couldn’t vote on it.

Wong said Ellsworth was the first one to bring up the medical information and asked why he wasn’t the

Thompson Citizen file photo A rooftop heating and cooling unit above the Thompson Regional Community Centre fitness area, seen here before being filled with gym equipment, and another one above the Mary Fenske Boardroom, are being replaced at a cost of about $27,000. subject of a complaint as and apologized privately. well, suggesting that perLundmark said he sent haps it was because Ells- both fellow councillors an worth isn’t a visible min- email following the incident ority, though Wong also asking to discuss it with said he didn’t think Lund- them by a certain time and mark was the type of per- date or else he would subson to discriminate against mit a formal complaint. minorities.

“The date came and “What I find troubling went,” Lundmark told is I’ve been singled out,” Wong. “I submitted [the Wong said. “You didn’t go complaint] and then you after other guy.” contacted me the followEllsworth said he had a ing day.” private conversation with Lundmark also said he Lundmark after the incident didn’t find Wong’s explan-

ation of his reasons for revealing the information satisfying.

“I didn’t think you found any fault in what you disclosed,” he said.

Although the investigator found that Wong did violate the code of conduct, no sanction against him was recommended.

Coun. Braden McMurdo said he hoped councillors would be more respectful of each other in the future to avoid formal complaints and the associated costs of investigating them. Fountain said he thinks council should change its procedural bylaw so decisions about complaints are completely taken out of councillors’ hands.

This is the second code of conduct complaint to have arisen from the May 10 meeting. Fountain previously filed a complaint against Colbourne for disclosing information discussed in camera at the same meeting. A sanction was recommended by the investigator of that complaint but the issue died because a majority of council plus one did not vote in favour of approving the sanction.

Veracity of snow clearing

claims questioned During the community comment and feedback portion of the meeting, former councillor Ron Matechuk brought up Nov. 19 posts on the city’s social media accounts about grading that was scheduled to have taken place that day on Weir Road and Knife Crescent, where he operates businesses.

The roads still hadn’t been graded 11 days later, he said.

“Can we just get the communications people to add an LOL after this so we know where you people are coming from?” said Matechuk Special meeting requested Prior to the approval of the minutes from previous meetings, Fountain submitted a request for a special meeting on water utility issues that he said was signed by himself as well as Coun. Andre Proulx, McMurdo and Wong. Fountain had said he would make such a request during the Nov. 15 meeting, after a group representing landlords presented to council about its wish to meet for discussions about how to resolve water billing problems.

Provincial test positivity rate tops 6 per cent with 137 new cases of COVID-19 reported Dec. 6 positivity rate has risen to 4-6, including 14 on Mon- have been 115 positive House/Manto Sipi/God’s five to 11 as of Monday 6.3 per cent. day. Eight of the new cases tests for the virus in North- River/God’s Lake health morning, which represents News22photo Ian Graham The Manitoba governThe province also re- Dec. 6 affected people who ern Manitoba in the first district. There are 14 Nickel ac- Belt about perbycent of all Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. ment reported Dec. 6 that ported six more deaths as a are not fully vaccinated five days of December. tive cases in the Bay Line Manitoba children in that there had been 539 new result of the virus, making against the virus. The test 152 Manitobans are in health district and two in age group.

BY IAN For all the harsh weather that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say cases of GRAHAM COVID-19 iden- to thewrite totalthings number of Mani- positivity rate in the north hospital due to COVID-19, the Thompson/Mystery 51 per cent of active EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar tified throughout the prov- tobans who have died as was 6.6 per cent on Dec. 1, 30 of them in intensive Lake health district.

COVID-19 cases in ManiThough she’s now written when I get through.” need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it ince in a three-day period, a result of their infections Iputting it about level with care. These numbers in77.3 per cent of Mani- toba affect people who are a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. been viable she would including 191 cases on since the pandemic began the Prairie Mountain and clude six northerners, one tobans aged five or older had unvaccinated, while 62 per ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to ChurchSaturday, 211 on Sunday 1,334. 65 of those who died Interlake-Eastern health of whom is in intensive are fully vaccinated against cent of those in hospital Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. and 137 on Monday. were northern residents, regions. Over the two fuel care.off and I realized, ‘Holy choose COVID-19, while 81.7 with active infections have Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite miss the shoreline, I 77 of the new cases on including one whose death week period from Nov. The north had more than per cent have received at not“Ireceived even one dose Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the Monday affected people was announced last week. 18-Dec. 1, test positivity 300 active cases on Dec. 6, least one dose. 27,941 first of COVID-19 vaccine. Of ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though who are not fully vaccinatNorthern Manitoba in “I thehad north ranged from a including 124 in the Island doses of the Pfizer vaccine the patients with active always thought she would you know what, this his- tory and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and ed against the coronavirus saw 79 new cases of high of 10.1 per cent to a Lake health district and 76 had been administered to cases in intensive care, 92 do. this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson and the provincial test tory, COVID-19 identified Dec. low of 5.2 per cent. There in the Bunibonibee/Oxford Manitoba children aged per cent are unvaccinated.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

“In my youth I never felt good at writing,” she said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and confidence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there.

Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Railif I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended operations said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population Contact she’s an artist,Nelson she’s got so at 204-307-0281 Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there pruderspropertyservices@gmail.com cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family to discuss your property needs!

Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do.

Because of that, never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to

Yer snow gotta go!

about that so why don’t they have the option to do that?

I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive.

They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

Bay,” she says. “When I go back home, standing on the Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.”

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

“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles.

Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Keystone Party: Manitoba’s new right-wing political party ‘closer to the middle,’ says its leader

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The leader of an upstart political party in Manitoba says although the party sits to the right politically of the current Progressive Conservative government, they don’t believe that anyone should be labelling them as extreme or far-right.

“In my mind, we are right-wing and conservative, but we are closer to the middle,” Kevin Friesen, the interim leader of the newly formed Keystone Party of Manitoba said.

“Yes we feel we are right of the Conservatives, but that is because we feel they have gone so far to the left.”

Friesen, a Manitou resident and longtime agricultural producer, is the interim leader of the fledgling Keystone Party of Manitoba and said the newly formed organization is working to collect the minimum 2,500 signatures needed to register with Elections Manitoba and hopes to field candidates in the 2023 provincial election.

While speaking to the

Winnipeg Sun on Dec. 1, Friesen said the party is building a platform that would promote Manitoban’s “personal freedoms,” but also one that he said would give power back to constituents, and leave less power in the hands of elected officials.

“What we are really going to be is a truly grassroots party, where the membership really have the power,” he said.

“This is about working for the membership, and not about the power of the leader or the interim leader, Membership need to have a say because right now in government decisions are being made at the leadership levels and we don’t think that is working.”

On current COVID-19 health orders and vaccine mandates in this province, Friesen did say that because of his belief in “personal freedom” he believes that some of the current mandates have gone too far.

“Because we are a party that is going to stand for freedom and stand for Manitobans to have freedom we

will uphold the rights of people because we think there have been some violations here,” Friesen said.

“We think it’s an overreach by the government with some of the things that have happened.”

According to Friesen, the party would also run on a promise to be fiscally responsible and be focused on making sure the government does not spend more money than it takes in.

“It will be a guiding principle for us to be fiscally responsible and focus on fiscal responsibility,” he said.

“You have to match what you are spending to what is coming in, it’s that simple.

Decisions have to be made on where to spend money because we don’t want to drop our kids and grandkids into severe debt.”

Friesen was also asked about the party’s stance on immigration and he said he is personally pro-immigration and believes that newcomers make this country a better place.

“Our steering committee has been talking to people from all walks of life and

we have talked to a lot of people that have immigrated here and immigration is a great way to grow this province,” Friesen said.

“This province is far from full, we have lots of room for expansion here.”

Friesen said he feels confident the party can reach and exceed the minimum 2,500 signatures they need to register, and he said he believes the party could “make waves” in the next provincial election.

“The idea here is that we think the leadership in this province has really lacked in the last few years and we think that a grassroots party led by someone who knows they are working for the people, will be something that is 100 per cent different,” Friesen said.

“This party was created to make a difference, and to be a factor in the next election.”

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

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Kevin Friesen/Local Journalism Initiative Manitoba resident and longtime agricultural producer Kevin Friesen is the interim leader of the fledgling Keystone Party of Manitoba and said the newly formed organization is working to collect the minimum 2,500 signatures needed to register with Elections Manitoba and field candidates in the 2023 provincial election.

Ontario academic looks at history of forced sterilization of Indigenous women

BY JEREMY APPEL

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, ALBERTA NATIVE NEWS

An academic at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont., has been

researching the forced sterilization of Indigenous women for more than a decade.

Karen Stote, who teaches gender and women’s

studies, told Alberta Native News that her interest in the topic goes back to her undergraduate years in the early 2000s, when her Indigenous peers and

teachers told her about the eugenics practised against Indigenous women in their communities.

“I went looking for something to read on the

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There have historically been more than 1,200 Indigenous people forced to lose their reproduction capabilities, with the vast majority of them women, at Indian Hospitals across Canada, including Camsell Hospital in Edmonton.

Stote released a book in 2015, entitled “An Act of Genocide: Colonialism and the Sterilization of Aboriginal Women,” which was based on her PhD research.

“We already know that Alberta and British Columbia had eugenic legislation in place and that in Alberta, Indigenous people were disproportionately targeted,” said Stote.

Indigenous people made up three percent of Alberta’s population, but by the time the eugenics legislation was repealed in the 1970s, 25 percent of its victims were Indigenous, she said.

But sterilization continued after the eugenics program ended, with the justification shifting from one of racial inferiority, which had fallen into disrepute, to birth control, which became legalized in 1969.

“It made the issue something between the doctor and their patient,” said Stote. “For Indigenous people, interacting with western medicine has been used as a tool of colonialism. There’s a funda-

mentally coercive power dynamic going on there.”

Stote said research on the topic has found “consistent problems with informed consent” from the women being sterilized, who were pressured into doing so by health authorities, often in a language they didn’t speak.

She’s working on a new book based on the testimonies of 100 Indigenous women — 60 of them in Saskatchewan — who have come forward with their experiences of being forcibly sterilized from the ‘70s to as recently as 2018.

“When you look at those documents, there’s a consistent trend of viewing Indigenous women’s reproduction as problematic,” Stote said, outlining how many Indigenous people who left their reserves due to poverty found themselves living in the same conditions in cities.

“There’s a trend there of viewing Indigenous people and women in poverty as being a drain on provincial budgets.”

Sterilization is just one of many forms of violence used by settler society against Indigenous women, she added.

“There are connections between the violence that Indigenous women experience on their bodies and the violence that is being committed against Indigenous lands,” said Stote. “Non-Indigenous people have a responsibility to play in ending that violence.”

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p fightingKeep Keep ghting fifi ghting City equipment replacement doesn’t inspire tuberculosis againsttuberculosis tuberculosis against

confidence, especially after Editor: To To thethe Editor: maintenance failures is a highlypast contagious disease, Tuberculosis (TB) a highly contagious disease, Tuberculosis (TB) is ais highly contagious disease,

Each year, caused TB caused claims the lives Each bacteria.

Each year, claims lives by by bacteria. year, TB TB claims thethe lives le worldwide.

TB is not only a worldwide. of 1.7 million people worldwide.

TB is City not of n1.7 million people isthe not only a a the grand scheme of things, the factTB that ofonly orld countries, but also here in problem in Third World countries, but also here in problem in Third World countries, but also here in Thompson is having to spend about $27,000 to replace er prevalenceCanada, inCanada, the north. with a higher prevalence in the north. with a higher prevalence in the north. two rooftop heating and cooling units at the Thompson vaccination, disease to the lack ofisvaccination, disease prevention DueDue to prevention the lack of vaccination, disease prevention Regional Community Centre not the biggest of deals.

When Additionally,is some TB important. bacteria Additionally, is most Additionally, some TB bacteria most some bacteria looking at theimportant. big picture, it’s not a lot of money andTB the good the years, giving rise to forms have changed over the years, giving rise to have changed over the years, giving rise to forms news is that four of the six rooftop units are still working. forms ant TB, which means treatment multi-drug resistant which means treatment ofaof multi-drug resistant TB,TB, which means treatment At slightly deeper level, however, the news is somewhat ted and accompanied by severe is lengthy, complicated accompanied severe is lengthy, complicated andand accompanied by by severe concerning. side effects. side effects.

Maintaining things isn’t exactly the city’s strong suit. In t one in four people inyou this world Did know that in four people in this world you know that oneone incomplaints four people in this world fact, itDid may be one of the biggest residents have is World TB have day, raising awarehave TB? March is World day, raising awareTB? March 24 24 is World TB TB day, raising awareabout their local government, alongside its difficulty getting an opportunity to and mobilize fundsan an providing opportunity to mobilize funds ness providing opportunity mobilize funds all or atness least and some of Thompson’s streets welltocleared of snow ion. I am glad to seeTB Canada as towards TB elimination.

I am glad to see Canada towards elimination.

I am glad to see Canada during winter (which, it turns out, is a long and snowy season as as lobal fund toa fight tuberculosis. a top donor to the global fund topeople fight tuberculosis. top donor to the global fund tooffight tuberculosis. in Northern Manitoba) and the number hanging mitment continues in the future I hope this commitment continues in the I hope that this commitment the future around outsidethat the doors at Walmartcontinues and/or the in location fofuture our goal to stop TB. so that we can meet our goal to stop TB. so that we can meet our goal to stop TB. the new Liquor Mart. Those last two aren’t things the city

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has or had any control over, of course, but that doesn’t mean Karolin Klement Karolin Klement Karolin they aren’t one of the top complaints people haveKlement about Calgary Calgary Calgary them, unfortunately.

The maintenance issue, however, is at the forefront of Editorial Editorial people’s minds because, as some of you may remember, almost three years ago now the city had to shut down the Norplex Pool because of a wide range of issues that made it a safety hazard, at least some of which seem to have been the result of poor maintenance. At the time the pool closed COLUMNIST down, city manager Anthony McInnis told a crowd at the high school auditorium that there were 10-inch air ducts filled with dust, which may not have been cleaned since the pool opened 40 years earlier.

So, I’ve spent that last Martin, Bentley and Rolls The fact that two of the heating and cooling units at the Royce. And the whole bit Norplex Pool stopped working is not necessarily remarkable. week exploring the world about “pushing boundaries” Machinery that operates around the clock every day of the of electric cars and I have mer Luke many of the people workload and for reducing members, the of Thompto say the around Tesla is looking is kind of rubbish oth of Thompmer councillor Luke many the people workload aroundand andcitizens reducing members, citizens of Thompoth of Thompmer councillor Luke many of ofthe people workload around forfor reducing members, thethe citizens ofbecause Thompyear councillor for years on end is pretty likely to fail at some point.

Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected more truly pretty good.

It’s clean, sleek Telsa has already done that son’s local Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected more truly son’s local Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected more truly What’s more concerning is the fact that after the units were with the Model S. andare technical – almost toocritics one term on council are already the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking elected bodies term on council are regular versity viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking found to have failed, they were at the point where elected bodies oneone term on council thethe regular critics versity of ofviewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking jaydenhurley.contact@gmail.com technical.

Seems to who me likeattend not saying Iwho don’t like from 2010 to considered 2014 be- proof council who though Ryan Land was or council, is Ryan that it was candidates who aren’t theyhave could be repaired, which would have been cheaper, havenot profrom 2010 to 2014 becouncil though Land wasor orcouncil, council, thatit itI’m candidates who aren’t considered from 2010 toattend 2014 beof of council who attend though Ryan Land is isthat candidates aren’t those batteries won’t handle the Polestar 1.

I am saying fore being defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money.

The married to aligning butposals hadposals to beto replaced entirely.

This would seem to indicate toreduce reduce fore being defeated meetings theirmostly mostly correct say-willwill save money. married to to aligning aligning thethe fore being defeated by bymeetings andand askask their correct in in saysave money.

TheThemarried theelected cold very well, but that’s considering the price andanyany thatnumber people whose jobrepresentait is to elected knowMayor what’s happening atFenske city Mayor Dennis Fenske officials quesing that, in officials terms ofquesamount is that, notin in large themselves with any Jay Hurley number Mayor Dennis Fenske elected officials quesing terms amount notlarge large themselves with of of representaDennis ing that, terms of ofamount is isnot themselves with nothing an aftermarket batthe competition the Poleand what needs repairs or new parts were not aware in facilities the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because tives comprising themin in race becometions tions week after week,class class ethnicity, overall – about $20,000particular particular side, because tives comprising them thethe race to to become week after week, andand ethnicity, thetheoverall – about $20,000 side, because tery blanket can’treally fix or a innotcouncillors’ star 1 is goingnow, up against,number it of it.

It’s doubly concerning whenhead both ofofthese instances head of council lastmade their opinions not last trustees aren’t salar-really rightinnow, the numbersalarand one them made head ofmay council lasttheir their opinions may trusteesaren’t aren’t really incouncillors’ councillors’ salar-right right and one of of them council opinions may not trustees now, thethe number heated garage, or better yet, looks like a dangerous path.

It doesn’t really offer anyla’s Model S which is under occurred within the recreation department, which take sup a time athat benot enough to dissuade a microcosm of to the ies per year plus apofthe opinions on council a Thompsonites choice March time that Thompsonites enough dissuade microcosm per year plus of opinions council choice March 13 13 not time that Thompsonites be be enough dissuade a abetter microcosm of ofthe iesies per year plus ap-apoftaking opinions on on council maybe you park of ittoinMysthe liv- proximately And the selling apthing than Tesla’s andtwo all electric. fairto chunk ofpolls theits city’s annual budget andto is responsible forabout went toto the about the majority from for-about School District half that is $130,000 generally –half for shrink its numbers, went to the polls the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – for shrink numbers, went the polls the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately that is generally two – ing room.

Model 3 so we can only Here’s what Polestar had proach of art isn’t the wayfor some of tisschool most-used facilities, group thatespecially included theyears three-and-half years gingathree-and-half ahead, tery ging Lake’s population amount, onLake’s average, and against. board trustthree-and-half ging ahead, especially tery population amount, on average, and against. as as school board trustyears ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, and against.

Upon my journey into hope it drives better. That’s to say about the price point, to go.

Norplex Pool back whenofit was still operational.

The outright ago –ees was in favour since the of as asince whole. you’ve Maybe the low travel turnees voted against ago –number was favour of sincethe the ofannual as a travel whole.

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For the city, out of people with a resolution by trusteereducing reducing the numbers, people who care about been tomany manyschool school expenses.

For the city, out of peoplewith with a resolution by trustee the numbers, people who care about been to expenses.

For the city, out of people a little car company called of the things the Polestar 1 price gap is massive. to compete with other cars, Thompson, even including the members of the council that board meetings (and which has a budget of opinions with Ryan theRyan other seven opthis one way or other another on how Land (the only with the seven opthis one way or another board meetings (and which has a budget of opinions on how Land (the only with the other seven opthis one way or another board meetings (and which has a budget of opinions on how Polestar.

Now, Polestar is offers and presents to the Polestar has a car called or to suit a specific target made the tough decision to shut it down. That it was not in posed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there vote in support) to reposed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there vote in support) re- not posed.

Although doesn’telectric even reachtheapart around This $30 many councillors there and, like world would Polestar from 1, whichmembers is their customer. car million, is all automotive good condition, however,toshould have been too muchcounof of course cila hasn’t yet voted on of double digits. of most the media, well, youtoo that should be represents isn’t an ex-probduce number ofcil cil hasn’t on double digits. of the media, well, you that represents probshould be isn’t an duce thethe number ofunscheduled hasn’t yetyet voted double digits. ofrepresents the media, well, you that be isn’t anfor ex-exelectric cars, it tries be should greatly beneficial number one or topprobmodel. about pushing boundaries, surprise, given the number closures it voted had, on second reading of that Whether or not the haven’t), you would ably less than a drop in pression of apathy but trustees from seven to second reading of that Whether or not the haven’t), you would ably less than a drop in pression of apathy but hard to be futuristic.

Well at its sales, or even a car that Plans are in the works for and making a statement. trustees from seven to second reading of that Whether or not the haven’t), you would ably less than a drop in pression of apathy but at least one of them due to a fire, in the months and years bylaw, the stage number of the councillors know that they don’t proverbial bucket, of Apragmatism.

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Clean Energy Canada calls for rapid ramp-up of renewables

Thompson Citizen photo by Jaël Vallée/Unsplash/Local Journalism Initiative A new report from Clean Energy Canada is calling on the federal government to swiftly ramp up clean electricity production to both prepare for and build a climate-safe world.

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LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER

A new report from Clean Energy Canada is calling on the federal government to swiftly ramp up clean electricity production to both prepare for and build a climate-safe world.

The report called “Underneath It All” sketches out four reasons Canada should invest significantly in a clean power grid. They are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for a changing economy, advance Indigenous ownership of clean energy projects, and improve energy affordability and security.

In the report’s introduction, Clean Energy Canada executive director Merran Smith says the Liberals’ campaign promise of a clean electricity standard, which would require all electricity produced to be net-zero by 2035, is a good step but not nearly enough. That’s because in order to fully decarbonize, fossil fuels need to be phased out entirely, requiring an electrification of everything that currently requires fossil fuels.

“Electrification — that is hooking up our vehicles, heating systems, and industry to a clean electricity grid — will require Canada to produce roughly twice as much non-emitting electricity as it does today in just under three decades,” Smith wrote.

Smith says Ottawa should

take a leadership role because Canada’s constitution leaves electricity production up to the provinces, resulting in fractured power grids as provinces independently evolved with different regulatory models, energy sources and strategies.

“While this model has worked to date given our low consumer rates and high power reliability, collaborative action and a cohesive vision will necessarily underpin not just a 100 per cent clean grid by 2035 — but a net-zero-enabling one by 2050,” she wrote.

A clean power grid will be essential for reducing emissions as heavy polluting sectors like transportation electrify. This can already be seen in practice, where an electric vehicle charged off the grid in one part of the country has different greenhouse gas emissions than if it is charged somewhere else.

Due to significant hydropower, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon and Newfoundland and Labrador have much less carbon-intensive power grids than Alberta, Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia, which still burn significant amounts of coal to generate electricity.

The report notes that as of 2020, 82 per cent of electricity generated in Canada comes from renewables, offering a tremendous head start to reach a decarbonized grid within the coming years. Canada is also ranked

second out of 42 countries for its potential to meet electricity demand through wind and solar.

Between 2017 and 2020, medium- to large-scale Indigenous renewable energy projects saw a 30 per cent growth rate, according to the report. It highlights a power utility majority-owned by two dozen First Nations called Wataynikaneyap Power, which is building a 1,800-kilometre transmission line to connect communities to Ontario’s power grid, as an example of Indigenous-owned energy projects offering energy security and economic opportunity.

The report suggests investing in more clean energy generation provides opportunity for more Indigenous ownership of energy systems.

Canada is electricity independent, with the ability to meet its power needs without importing. Still, the report says provinces that are heavily reliant on fossil fuels for electricity generation leave themselves exposed to global price fluctuations. That exposure pushes costs up for power. The challenge for provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan, which have significant potential for wind and solar power, will be investing in energy storage to reduce reliance on fossil fuels that would be used when the sun’s not shining or the wind’s not blowing.

Scaling up clean electricity production is an economic advantage for Canada, too, the report argues.

Canada already exports $2.6 billion worth of electricity to the United States, and as the U.S. decarbonizes, it will be hungry for more.

The report notes companies like Apple, Microsoft and FedEx are in the market for low-carbon products to meet their own climate targets and suggests if Canada can decarbonize its grid, it can decarbonize manufacturing, competitively positioning the country for a clean economy.

Launched over the summer, non-profit Canada Grid is advocating for tighter collaboration between provinces and states to manage power grids through the transition to net-zero.

The strategy it advocates for is to bet big on transmission capacity to move giant amounts of electricity from where it's generated to where it’s needed. Canada Grid’s initial focus is on the East Coast, where Atlantic premiers and New England governors already regularly meet to discuss energy.

In Canada, the “Atlantic Loop” is an initiative of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s energy policy. The basic premise of the loop is to build transmission capacity into the Maritimes so that hydropower from Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador can be used to offset coal-fired power plants in the Maritimes and

reach growing markets in New England.

According to a meeting note Canada’s National Observer received through a federal access-to-information request, over the past 15 years, annual capital spending on electricity generation, transmission and distribution has “hovered in the $20-$25 billion/ year range.”

That same note, prepared for Natural Resource Canada officials, recognizes the importance of increasing clean energy generation, and notes one study that says to meet decarbon-

ization goals, about 206 gigawatts of mostly wind capacity needs to be added to the grid by 2050. That implies adding approximately 8,000 megawatts of electricity every year, representing “a 6-fold increase from 2008 to 2017.”

To put that in context, when construction is finished on British Columbia’s Site C, it will generate 1,100 megawatts.

Despite the urgency to decarbonize, Canada has actually increased its reliance on fossil fuels for power over the past 20 years, undermining climate goals.

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Team Antila wins qualifying event The Burtnwood Curling Club team of Konrad Jonasson, Curtis Ross, Alex Sutherland and Sam Antila won the Manitoba Credit Unions Master Men's North Regional Event held in Flin Flon and will be representing the north region at the Manitoba Credit Unions Master Men's Provincials in Winnipeg March 2-7. They will also be representing the northern region at the Strathcona Senior Men's Provincials in Beausejour March 16-21.

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Regulatory body eyed for Manitoba teachers

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Manitoba teachers could soon be regulated under a college that sets out standards for certification and publishes disciplinary actions, not unlike professionals in the fields of nursing and law.

The department of education is in the process of undertaking “a review and analysis of teacher regulatory models,” a provincial spokesperson confirmed to the Winnipeg Free Press in late November.

In its 2020 report, the K-12 review commission recommended the province develop standards for teaching and create a Manitoba College of Educators to certify teachers and “associate members” who work in the school system.

The regulatory body would: strengthen public confidence in the profession; train and certify members; provide transparency and accountability; promote quality, excellence and professionalism; maintain high standards for educators; and provide accreditation to faculties of education, according to the commission.

“It’s the one education reform I’d agree with,” said Cameron Hauseman, an assistant professor of educational administration at the University of Manitoba. “Right now, MTS (Manitoba Teachers’ Society) is serving both as a regulatory body for teachers and a union, and it’s sort of an inherent conflict of interest.”

Whereas a union’s job is to protect its members, a college of teachers aims to protect the profession, said Hauseman, noting MTS oversees what, if any, disciplinary information is released to the public.

Ontario and B.C. have

public registries that allow anyone to search for a specific teacher’s qualifications and view disciplinary records. A 2018 report on Nova Scotia’s K-12 system also recommended the eastern province introduce a similar college to license, govern, discipline and regulate the profession.

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, however, is opposed to the idea. The union, which represents upwards of 16,000 teachers, claims it would set up a parallel system to an existing complaint process and create confusion.

“We have our own code of professional practice and it’s not just for members.

Anyone could lay a complaint under that code and there’s a rigorous review process in place,” said president James Bedford, who indicated any issues that are “really egregious” come before the public court system.

Bedford said the union will work with the government to develop a uniform set of standards for professional competency and create a system that both has “the necessary level of transparency” and eliminates conflict of interest.

He suggested Manitoba consider a regulatory model similar to the set-up at the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

A provincial spokesperson indicated Manitoba is considering every regulatory model for teacher certification that exists in Canada, in addition to international models. The results of the review will inform next steps.

“Manitoba teachers are strategically positioned to create the parameters, structures and strategies necessary to enhance their profession, contribute to their ‘professionalization’

and ensure they all consider themselves equal to other established professions,” states an excerpt from the 2020 K-12 report.

Former commissioner Linda Markus, who is an active career teacher, said she would like teachers to be considered professionals who have a vested interest in their students and educational outcomes.

“The way we certify teachers and allow teachers to be assigned in their schools has an impact on how effective those teachers can be in the field, so I welcome any changes to ensure that we’ve got the right teachers doing the right job in the right locations,” added Markus.

For J.D. Lees, who also sat on the K-12 commission, a regulatory college would give teachers the professional respect they deserve and both increased authority and autonomy in their classrooms. “(Teachers) are given a job to do that’s a very broad job, and requires lots of decision making and discretion. More and more, we have interference in that…

Their professional judgment should be respected, as long as they’re getting results,” said the retired teacher.

Meantime, Hauseman argues a college would boost parent confidence in teacher proficiencies in pedagogy and student wellness, and benefit educators because only founded disciplinary incidents would be published and thus, rumours would easily be put to rest.

The transparent set-up would also deter bad behaviour, said the assistant professor.

“There’s a moral component to what we do in the classroom,” he added.

“I just don’t see any benefit to keeping that information behind closed doors.”

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JOB POSTING - REPOSTED RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER One Full-Time Permanent Position (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre—THOMPSON MB 90 Princeton Drive This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

Reporting to the Supervisor, In – House Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support.

These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services.

The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

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

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

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

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

• Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings.

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

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

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

Responsibilities: • Provide support and be present where clients are.

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

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

• Conduct facility orientations.

• Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings.

• Ability to work in an environment where traditional practices, such as smudging occurs.

• Performing light housekeeping/maintenance.

• Building security duties.

• Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies.

• Copying program materials.

• Responding to telephone calls.

• Documentation according to role requirements.

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

Qualifications: • Grade 12 education.

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

• Experience working from a client centred perspective.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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

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

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

• Knowledge of the addictions field is required.

• Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset).

The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Service • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency From this competition a three-month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

It is AFM’s practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Direct care workers are required to either be vaccinated for Covid-19 or to participate in on-going regular Covid-19 testing pursuant to Orders made under the Public Health Act C.C.S.M. cP210. Successful applicants will be notified at the time of offer of the applicability of this requirement for this position.

Competition No: # 2021-198 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable.

Closing Date: December 20, 2021 Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: 116 HEMLOCK, THOMPSON, MB Position: Street Reach Worker

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The Street Reach Worker is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to identify, and work with children who are at risk of, or being sexually exploited. Jointly reporting to the Child Abuse Coordinator at Awasis Agency, and the Street Reach North Coordinator, the Street Reach Worker assists in the location of highrisk children and youth and returns them to safety. Following the initiatives outlined in Tracia’s Trust, the incumbent coordinates multisystems case planning; consults with external collaterals regarding the unique needs of sexually exploited children; and assists police services and Child and Family Services agencies in identifying and investigating suspected child sex offenders. Additional duties include delivering education and training to the Awasis Agency staff on the topic of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Commitment to community-based service delivery • Experience entering data in Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset • Demonstrated ability to develop positive and productive relationships with youth • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and regulations • Demonstrated assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language an asset Working Conditions: • Community-based, child welfare environment • Access to highly sensitive and confidential information • Flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings • Rotating on-call responsibilities • Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: SHAMATTAWA SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: SHAMATTAWA OR THOMPSON, MB

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Family Enhancement Worker – Full-Time Permanent Position Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Sub Office Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Position: Unit Supervisor (possible Regional) One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position ***Preference to Local Applicants*** Reporting to Director of Services (North) and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the specific unit of Shamattawa in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services. This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, self- management, critical thinking and problem solving.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 5+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS legislation and issues • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • 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 and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 25% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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

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

Closing Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

Closing Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-099 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-099 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. **Note: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full covid-19 vaccination

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-102 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-102 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process **Note: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full covid-19 vaccination

This past weekend saw some long-awaited hockey return to the old C.A. Nesbitt Arena with the 30th-annual U15 Don MacLean Memorial Tournament as the Thompson King Miners hosted The Pas Huskies and the Flin Flon Bombers.

The King Miners defeated the Bombers and Huskies 9-1 and 10-1 in the round robin to qualify for the championship game.

The Sunday final required some grit and determination as the King Miners fought off some early penalty problems in a heated affair between against The Pas. The Miners went on to defeat the Huskies 9-1 for the championship with timely scoring and solid goaltending.

The team would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers who took part this past weekend.

The King Miners travel to Dauphin, Dec. 10-12 for the U15 Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy Classic.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Family Enhancement Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. The Family Enhancement Worker will develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving to families to address issues related to family functioning and mitigate the risk to children. The goal of the program is to increase family capacity and prevent children coming into care.

RESPONSIBILITIES: § Assessment; § Intervention Planning; § File Documentation; § Follow Up. QUALIFICATIONS § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services; § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred); § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred); § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills; § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards; § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check; § Cannot be active on a protection case; § Maintain absolute confidentiality; § Varied amounts of travel required; § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license; § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work; § Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis; § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: December 13, 2021 @ 4:00 pm Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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NNCEA is seeking to fill the following positions: - Grade 1 (Cree) - Grade 2 TOTAL - Grade 5 - Resource Teacher - Industrial Arts/Automotive - Primary Physical Education - Literacy Coach Please email all resumes to hrunit@nncea.ca or fax to 204-484-2257 For further information please call 204-484-2095

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING INSTRUCTOR Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Norman Northstars Kobe Tanuyak, left, and Prime Paniyuk, right, both from Nunavut, are fifth and eighth in team scoring on the Norman Northstars this season.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The featured Norman Northstars’ players of the week both came from outof-province to play in the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League.

Kobe Tanuyak, 17, is from Rankin Inlet and is fifth in team scoring with seven goals and 10 assists in 27 games this season.

The 6’4”, 163-pound forward has six power play goals and six power play assists as well as 10 minutes in penalties and is sponsored by Paul Iveson Mechanical.

Also playing forward is 5’8”, 153-pound Prime Paniyuk, who is eighth in team scoring with three goals and six assists in 27 games, along with four pen-

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Accounting Technician – Permanent Position Regional Office The Pas, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/ Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Accounting Technician will provide financial support to CNCFCA by: § Prepare, verify and maintain Family Enhancement Supplier Payables § Prepare, verify and distribute payments for Family Programming in regard to Family Enhancement and Prevention § Prepare, verify and distribute FE Support Payments § Filing all paperwork by community in chronological order § Recording all payments in Outgoing Check Register § Void and cancel spoiled and returned cheques § Complete monthly account reconciliations § Assist with the audit preparation process § Provide coverage to Accounting Technician § Family Enhancement § Sustain health and work safety EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Business Administration Diploma EXPERIENCE § Extensive work knowledge of Facts § CFSIS Data Inquiry § Two years of accounts payable experience § Excellent knowledge of various computer software CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

Deadline: December 14, 2021 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resources Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hrmanager@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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alty minutes. The 15-yearold from Coral Harbour, Nunavut has one power play goal, two power play assists and one game-winning goal. His uniform sponsor is Twin Motors.

The 8-16-3 Northstars are currently in 10th place in the league after going 0-2 against the Eastman Selects at home Dec. 4-5.

They have the same number

of points as the ninth-place Winnipeg Bruins but have played four more games.

The Northstars are eight points ahead of the 11thplace Interlake Lightning.

The Northstars are at home again Dec. 11-12 to take on the fifth-place Winnipeg Thrashers, who have eight more points than them despite having played five fewer games.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: 701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB Position: Accounting Clerk

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for assessing, processing, preparing and completing accounts payable and receivable documents, journal entries, and sharing with the finance department the posting functions on a daily basis into the Accounts Payable system.

There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations of the agency. The position involves public contact which requires explaining or defending relatively complex or controversial regulations or procedures. There is a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. There is a requirement to be a team player.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in finance, accounting or related field • A minimum of 2 years of experience working in accounts payable / receivable • Experience with accounting software • Exceptional attention to detail and assessment skills • Experience with data entry • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills • Demonstrated knowledge of Northern communities • Ability to speak Cree/Dene preferred Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-097 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-097 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process **Note: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full covid-19 vaccination

Full-Time Term Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 22-002 Closing Date: January 4, 2022: however, will remain open until filled Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Child & Family Service Worker– Permanent Position Lynn Lake Sub-Office Lynn Lake, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. RESPONSIBILITIES: § Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems § Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving § Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care § Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied § Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up QUALIFICATIONS § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check § Cannot be active on a protection case § Maintain absolute confidentiality § Varied amounts of travel required § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: December 16, 2021 @ 4:00 PM SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Northstars blueliner named league’s top defenceman after dominant November

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

Cree Nation Child and Family Caring Agency is currently hiring for the following positions located in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (Shoal River): CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE WORKER INTAKE WORKER Deadline: December 14, 2021 @ 4:00 pm Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca for the complete job ad.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (please state position and office/community applying for), along with three (3) professional references and their contact information, including a most recent employer reference to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Successful candidates must provide satisfactory criminal and child abuse registry checks.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA WINNIPEG SERVICE DELIVERY (WSDO)/ WINNIPEG FAMILY ENHANCEMENT CENTRE 1240 MAIN STREET WINNIPEG, MB Position: Cultural Services Coordinator

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Summary of Position: The Cultural Services Coordinator will provide culturally appropriate services in regard to community and family history, language and customs to staff, children in care and families. The Cultural Services Coordinator will provide the following services: ongoing support and counselling to staff in regard to personal development andcultural awareness; support with crisis intervention and debriefing; grief support counselling services; as well as opportunity for cultural ceremonies for staff.

The Cultural Services Coordinator will assist in developing ideas/ programs in providing opportunities for families that want to utilize cultural ceremonies as part of the case plan; accept referrals from Unit Supervisors to enhance the support network for families in the community. This includes accessing preventative/social/cultural and medical programs in their community; provide Family Enhancement Workers with the outline of the planned sessions and provide contact notes and reports on the scheduled sessions with the family; act as a facilitator to promote self-help opportunities and capacity building in the community; and will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals.

Qualifications: • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • Oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and • Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Friday, December 17, 2021 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-096 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-096 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process **Note: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full covid-19 vaccination

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Cheechoo Lathlin of the Norman Northstars was named the Manitoba AAA U18 Hockey League Chicken Chef defenceman of the month for November after recording 12 points in eight games.

The 6’, 190-pound defender is the Northstars’ fourth highest-scoring player this season with 10 goals and 17 assists in 21 games, including five power play goals and 13 power play assists as well as one game-winning goal. He scored in five of the team’s games in November, recording multiple points in four of them, including a goal and two assists in a 6-5 win over the Kenora Thistles Nov. 19 and one goal and three assists, all on the power play,

in a 6-2 victory over the Yellowhead Chiefs Nov. 6.

Lathlin, who has only 20 penalty minutes so far this season, received only two minor penalties in November.

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation product started his season with the Northstars late, but quickly made an impact, scoring a goal in each of his first three games in early October, including the team’s first win of the season, and recording seven points overall, thanks to a pair of three-point games. Lathlin, 17, has already tripled his previous season high of three goals, which he accomplished in seven games in the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season and 46 games in the 2019-20 season, when he finished with 20 points as a rookie.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA KEEWATINO/YATTHE GHE FAMILY ENHANCEMENT CENTRE THOMPSON, MANITOBA Position: Family Enhancement Supervisor (Brochet, Lac Brochet and Fox Lake)

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Director of Family Enhancement, as member of the supervisory team, the Family Enhancement Supervisor coordinates and implements the agency’s preventative child and family services for the assigned units. This includes providing guidance and support to Family Enhancement Workers in a variety of communities.

Partnering with the communities that we serve to promote and deliver education and awareness programming on behalf of the agency, in a manner which is culturally appropriate. The Family Enhancement Supervisor contributes to the development and improvement of the Family Enhancement department‘s activities.

Key Responsibilities: • Supervise and manage assigned Family Enhancement staff from Brochet, Lac Brochet and Fox Lake • Communicate program direction and provide guidance to Family Enhancement Workers from the assigned units • Promote best practices in preventative child and family services which advance the cultural and land-based ideals of the northern First Nations • Compile and deliver regular statistical reports • Deliver regular reports about the units’ activities to the Director of Family Enhancement • Liaise with external collaterals on behalf of the agency

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Norman Northstars Norman Northstars defenceman Cheechoo Lathlin was named the league’s defenceman of the month for November.

Correction The article “Meet the Northstars” on Page 10 of the Dec. 1 Thompson Citizen listed Carter Basset’s uniform sponsor as Paul Iveson Mechanical but it is actually Burntwood Custom Builders. The Citizen apologizes for the error.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA OFFICE: YORK LANDING SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: YORK LANDING, MB Position: Family Enhancement Worker

One (1) Full-Time Term Position Reporting to a Family Enhancement Supervisor, the Family Enhancement Worker will provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by providing preventative service opportunities and resources, facilitating awareness and education, advocacy and counselling. The overall aim is to engage parents, extended family, and community partners in identifying problems and participating in services and supports that address family needs. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of resources, develop case plans, coordinate the resources and supports needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources such as day programs, respite services and other culturally appropriate resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), or in progress in combination with relevant experience • Working knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Standards, and Regulations • 2+ years of experience in the field of child welfare • Child welfare supervisory and training experience • Knowledge of or work experience in northern Manitoba communities preferred • Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous culture • Ability to speak the Cree and/or Dene language is considered an asset

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) with experience in child welfare preferred, or a combination of experience and training • Commitment to community-based service delivery • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset • Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • A strong work ethic and reliable • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a prevention unit team • Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be an asset

Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel up to approximately 25% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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

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

Closing Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

Closing Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-098 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-098 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. **Note: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-100 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-100 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. **Note: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full covid-19 vaccination

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

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Indigenous healthcare company partners to market compostable masks, PPE

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Heather Berthelette believes that if more people saw how many masks and how much personal protective equipment (PPE) was piling up in local landfills, they would be shocked.

“It is very troubling and most people don’t even realize how bad it has become,” Berthelette, the CEO of Spirit Healthcare Group (SHG) said. “There is yards and yards of this plastic, and our landfills are full of it.

“Even before the pandemic, the amount of PPE that hospitals and health centres were using and discarding was huge and it’s just been made worse by the pandemic. An operating room is covered in plastic, with things like masks, and gowns and shoe coverings.

“These things are all switched over three or four times a day, so it’s piling up.”

SHG is a subsidiary of the Tribal Councils Investment Group, which is owned by the seven tribal councils of Manitoba, and chaired by Long Plain First Nation Chief Dennis Meeches.

Its purpose is to grow strong and competitive companies that can compete on a national and global level while also bringing an “Indigenous world view to the way they do business – with an eye on both economic growth and social development.”

SHG has now partnered with Precision ADM Med-

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General Labourers Louisiana-Pacific, Employer of Choice, a leader in the forest products industry known for the development of innovative, affordable, environmentally friendly building products and for excellence in Safety and Quality is currently seeking Labourers at our Swan Valley SmartSide®, Swan Valley, Minitonas operation.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications; • Good written and verbal communication skills • Physically fit to perform all duties Spirit Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of the Tribal Councils Investment Group, has partnered with• Precision ADM Medical, a company that creates and Ability to multitask and problem solve • Ability to operate equipment as required distributes medical devices and equipment, to create compostable masks and personal protective equipment.

• Computer literacy will be considered an asset • Valid driver’s license ical, a company that cre- ment than what most health and other equipment. facilities.

“Because of climate • Shiftwork ates and distributes medical care centres are currently And according to Berthe“Because we are look- change we are really look-

devices and equipment, to using, while also offering lette the companies are focreate masks and PPE that the same amount of pro- cused on the goal of mass Berthelette said will not tection and safety. distributing their new sit and rot in landfills for According to SHG, trad- equipment, while also doyears, or possibly centuries, itional masks are made of ing something to help the after being used. plastics that take hundreds environment.

The new partnership has of years to decompose, and “The material is debeen named Spirit92, and is they said the masks they veloped, and we have based on the Truth & Rec- are creating will account started manufacturing,” she onciliation Commission’s for 56 per cent less carbon said. “Our goal is to make recommendation 92, which emissions than traditional 40 million per month, and calls for the “corporate sec- masks. right now we are already tor to establish meaningful They also plan to use at 10 million per month.” consultation and long-term, the material to produce She added they hope to sustainable opportunities PPE equipment other than sell the products to individon economic development masks, as Berthelette said it uals, but are also hoping to projects.” could be used for things like sell large amounts of it that The partnership will see protective gowns, gloves, could be used in health care the two companies launch new compostable face CREE NATION CHILD masks and PPE, that theyPrepared by the REP. & FAMILY CARING AGENCY said are made from plant- HR ADWORKS Service Team DESIGNER based materials and will be Accounting Technician – PROOFED far better for the environPermanent Position ESTIMATED Finance SENT Opaskwayak, Manitoba

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Service Technician Dec 8, 2021 III (Gas Fitter) Needed ASAP

Stittco Energy, a division of Superior Propane is now hiring a Gas Fitter in Thompson, Manitoba. Gas Fitter B Ticket and 2-3 years’ experience required.

Please apply by Email: scott.scaddan@stittco.com Fax: 204-778-7530 Online: https://superiorpropane.avature.net/careers

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

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Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 22-001 Closing Date: January 14, 2022; will remain open until filled Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Accounting Supervisor the Accounting Technician will provide support to CNCFCA by preparing, verifying, and maintaining staff travel expenses.

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§ Prepare, verify and maintain staff travel receivables; § Prepare, verify and maintain staff travel accounts payable; § Void/cancel cheques; § Reconciliation and preparation of journal entries and adjusting entries; § Audit preparation; EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE § Business Administration Diploma; § Extensive working knowledge of FACTS; § Two (2) years Accounting experience; § Excellent knowledge of various software.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check; § Cannot be active on a protection case; § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements; § Other duties relating to the position may be assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.

Deadline: December 16, 2021 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Inquest into train derailment postponed An inquest into the September 2018 train derailment near Ponton that killed a conductor and seriously injured the engineer has been adjourned until Jan. 10, the Canadian Press reported.

Kevin Anderson died more than eight hours after the train crashed without

having been removed from the wreckage.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said insufficient track maintenance along the Hudson Bay Railway and heavy rain that washed out a culvert with help from a beaver dam were factors in the crash.

Nine parties, including Anderson’s family, are taking part in the inquest, which is being held in The Pas and is set to last three weeks. The inquest will examine how multiple agencies from Thompson and other communities responded to the incident in a remote area.

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