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City received about $4.1 million for back taxes, unpaid water bills from Princeton Towers sale proceeds

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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

The City of Thompson has received the lion’s share of money owed to it by the former owner and the receiver of Forest View Suites, with the exception of about $226,000.

The apartment complex, better known by its former name of Princeton Towers, was sold by receiver Ernst & Young in September 2022 for a price of $11,100,000, according to a document filed with the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench in October of last year. Ernst & Young was appointed as receiver in July 2019 when Polar Bear Properties, which acquired the two nine-story apartment buildings with a total of 275 suites in 2009, was no longer to pay the costs of a $23,500,000 mortgage it acquired from RBC in 2016.

Receiverships are a way for secured creditors (such as the bank that holds the mortgage on a property) to recover amounts they are owed when a debtor defaults on loan payments.

At the time the buildings were placed into receivership, Polar Bear Properties owed about $25 million, including $23,130,300 to RBC and about $1.5 million to the city in the form of unpaid property taxes, unpaid water bills and other debts. The company had only about $65,000 cash.

Further debts to the City of Thompson accumulated over the course of the receivership, which was discharged by the court on Jan. 30 of this year, totalled

Thompson Citizen file photo The Forest View Suites north tower less than two weeks before a fire shut it down in September 2019. The sale of the apartment complex in September of last year resulted in the City of Thompson receiving most of more than $4 million it was owed by the former owner and the court-appointed receiver that ran the buildings for the last few years and arranged their sale. about $3 million.

Taylor’s memo recA company contracted ginally developed as up- RCMP and TFES believed A memo from Gail Tay- ommended that the city by Ernst & Young to scale apartments with occurred due to suspicious lor to mayor and council write off the remaining sell the buildings estab- balconies and great views circumstances or deliberate that is part of the agenda $226,145.62. lished an asking price of of Thompson, as well as criminal action, according for the Feb. 6 committee “As this was a receiv- $15,500,000 and received an indoor pool and sauna, to court documents filed by of the whole meeting said ership, there are no other multiple expressions of they were, by the time that Ernst & Young, forced the that the receiver has paid means to collect the interest, including 17 Polar Bear Properties went evacuation of the building the city $4,114,051.52 of amounts that are owed,” from prospective buyers into receivership, undesir- and resulted in occupancy $4,340,197.14 that was Taylor wrote. “This should who signed a confidenti- able addresses with eleva- being prohibited until owing, which included not set precedence for fu- ality agreement that gave tors that frequently broke damage from the fire and amounts owed by Polar ture requests to have taxes, them access to various in- down and the locations previously existing health Bear Properties at the utilities or receivables formation about the tow- that Thompson RCMP hazards were remedied. time it went into receiv- written off.” ers, including historical and Thompson Fire & At the time of the fire, the ership and amounts inRBC received about $6 financial and operational Emergency Services were building’s insurance covercurred between then and million of the proceeds information. called to most frequently. age had lapsed and losses when the receivership was from the sale of the towers The towers have a In September 2019, a fire related to the fire were not discharged. to a B.C.-based company. checkered history. Ori- in the north tower, which covered.

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill.

Arena concession operator signs four-year lease with the city

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

she’s now written BYThough IAN GRAHAM

a book about her experienEDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET cesAgrowing uplease in Churchill, four-year to operAddictions Foundation of ate the Thompson Regional Manitoba northern director Community Centre conGisele said writcessiondeMeulles was approved by ing wasn’t city council something at their Jan.she 23 always meeting.thought she would do.Gold Trail Lodge (2003) “In will my youth I never Ltd. pay $500 per felt good writing,” she month to at lease the space said. when lobby I moved it the “But rec centre as to Thompson to into of Feb. 1 and willget operate the school of to social work, from 10 a.m.

2 p.m. and at that point I had write 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.toseven for and extended realized, daysuniversity a week with ‘Holy, during I’m not bad atgames this, hours hockey right?’

I certainly developed and special events.

Evena of skill inglothours willinbeuniversity added to and came out of there the daytime hours oncewith the a very strong in my operator has theskill concession writing and confiaccording dence in up and running, my writing.

I write very to a memo from recreation clear andSonya that’s Wiseman. it. It’s there. director Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

to write things that you have to figure out. It’s pretty clear when I get through.”

Other terms of the lease DeMeulles said she wrote include the concession being her book, titled Whispers in closed from the second week theJuly Wind: from the of untilStories the third week North - Life in the Churchill for of August with exception a couple of reasons. of special events, which the “Imust just provide sort ofsix thought, city weeks’ you know what, advance notice of.this history, thisper stuff that’s my Fifty cent of in Gold head, it’s going to be gone Trail Lodge’s net profits if I don’t write it down,” she from operating the consaid.

“My kids are not gocession will be donated ing to get it if I don’t do it towards the construction anda new it’s something I’ve alof aquatic facility in ways wanted my mom to Thompson. do.AMy mom’s an and resolution toelder approve she’slease an artist, she’s so the passed in got a 6-2 many wonderful bevote, with Coun.stories Earl Colcause alwaysatells her bourneshe declaring conflict stories at Parks Canada in of interest and excusing Churchill andcouncil I’ve always himself from chamhounded ‘Please, just bers for theher, debate and vote put it on tape, I will write it because he has a financial for you your story stake inbecause the company that is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’

I have all these stories and Iwas need to capture them for awarded the lease. myOne grandchildren of those who really voted because theyresolution will be lost if against the was I don’t.”

Coun.

Duncan Wong, who She also hasabout a reputation had questions whethas a storyteller er his fellow herself. councillor “I in had such a varied hiswas a conflict of interest tory and I would tell people position. stories theyColbourne would go, “Didand Coun.

‘That’s not true, is it?’part I’d go, ever declare this as of ‘Yeah it’s true.’because They’d this go, his investment ‘You didn’tisdo all that, did company registered 20 you?

You’ve got be really years ago?” askedtoWong, reold.’ I was like, ‘No, actually ferring to documents counIcillors did allfile that before was with CityI Hall 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” disclosing their assets and Looking back, some of business holdings.

“I don’t those know experiences how we can are saythings that is she notindo not amight conflict myagain. opinion.

“I did some pretty bizarreI With a good conscience, stuff likesupport fuel hauls into the can not this.” high at -35,” said CityArctic manager Anthony deMeulles.

“It didn’t dawn McInnis said those docuon me until after.

That wasby a ments are not examined very dangerous thing to do.

Being on a plane full of fuel

was not a very safe thing to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting city administration but are until the landed and available plane for other councilthey started throwing the lors or members of the pubfueltooff andby I realized, ‘Holy lic view appointment. cats, I was probably Following approval sitting of the on a bomb.’” agreement, Colbourne has thing that to Another file a new form disclosing spurred her was the this deal as oneon of his assets hard times facing Churchill and business itnerests, the since the Hudson city manager said.Bay Railway suspended operations Other councillors, with north of Gillam last the exception of thespring.

Coun.

“It used to be a really Chiew Chong, who voted thrivingthe large community against resolution, were and it’s just dwindled supportive of the down lease to such a small population agreement. now,” says.

“WedeMeulles need that concession she’s not Joyce there in Though there,” said Coun. any longer, her parents and McIvor. herCoun. sisterLouis and other family Fitzpatrick members are. that, by said he wasstill satisfied “My cousin owns excluding himself from the the hardware store there,” she vote and declaring a conflict says. of interest, Colbourne had Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

swallow when people say that Churchill residents should find ensuredjust that thesomewhere deal was easier to live. above board to the satisfac“Toofsay, people tion city ‘Those administration choose to live government there. They and provincial should just leave,’officials. is quite municipal relations simplistic.

It’s quite disre“I think the city manager spectful. were in the has done Ifhiswedue diligence same boata inlegal another area and got opinion Iand think we would scream personally I don’t feel about so why don’t they there’sthat a conflict,” he said. have option to do that?

Onethe councillor questioned Iif think right nowtothey’re there was a way get out feeling like they’re pawns of the deal if the city felt in wasn’t a political game and that’s it receiving enough really sad from for them because revenue Gold TrailI think the people of ChurchLodge toward a new pool. ill “Is really want to thrive. there at any point They’ve built theirthe worlds that we can revisit lease there.

Howif would wesatisfeel agreement we’re not if someone came to you and fied with what those net said, ‘I’m to profits aresorry, and you the have contrileave your home community butions that are being made and we’rea going to displace towards new aquatic fayou somewhere else Sandra and all cility?” asked Coun. your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it Oberdorfer. had been viable she The operator willwould have have moved back to to provide regular Churchreports ill in a heartbeat. detailing the revenue being “I miss the shoreline, generated, McInnis said,I miss the rock, I miss the and the lease does include polar bears even though a termination clause. they’re dangerous and Apartvery from the question Iabout really miss the Hudson whether there was any Bay,” she says. “When I go way to ensure reasonable back home, standing the contributions were on being Hudson Bay looking out made towards buildingona the it just gives yousaid an newbay, pool, Oberdorfer incredible feelthe so she was sense. happyYou with small and you feel great.” agreement.

Now that got “I think it’s she’s great that one her belt, therebook is an under organization or deMeulles says she may for try individual that’s looking to produceway another. a creative to support the “I have another book in aquatic facility,” she said. me,” she says.

“It’sdo a darker “I think that we need story, more aboutopen personthat concession and al growth and struggles. it’s a great opportunity for in the next five years aMaybe partnership.” it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Thompson airport’s long-desired purchase of winter testing facility came together quickly

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Regional Airport Authority’s acquisition of the former Ford winter testing centre adjacent to the terminal happened quickly as a result of dominoes falling into place, says airport CEO Curtis Ross.

“Ford decided that instead of owning facilities to lease facilities, so that was our opportunity to jump in and take it on,” Ross said Jan. 24.

Ross’s comments were made as he gave a tour of the Thompson winter weather testing campus after Transport Canada’s Innovation Centre and SubZero North, which facilitates and promotes such testing in Thompson, signed a memorandum at the site, occupied at the time by a number of Honda vehicles that company engineers are testing.

The facility’s main building, a former Keewatin Air medevac hangar, is also known by another name — Area 55 — both a nod to the centre’s location north of the 55th parallel and an allusion to the much more famous Area 51 in the United States.

“We do some unique things here. We do some private things here. But we also do some things we boast,” said Ross, who served for a long time as Honda’s local contact and space provider for winter weather testing. Area 55, he says, is a step up from what he was able to offer.

“We brought them into this and their eyes just lit up,” he says.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Thompson airport CEO Curtis Ross in the boardroom at the winter weather testing campus that the airport authority purchased at the tail end of 2022.

Although the airport now “We’re in the business ated by third-party service established in order to make as having two employees to owns the winter weather of running the airport,” he and facility provider, rather testing large vehicles like staff the facility. Given the campus, which includes said. “We have the facili- than a company that only the Ford F250 pickup truck harsh winter conditions that a cold chamber that can ties, we want to promote the tests its own products there, possible — before that en- vehicle testers can somebe divided into four sep- facilities. We don’t have the opens the door to more win- gineers were testing them times be out in, Ford always arate areas that can be set time to go from our airport ter testing. in trailers, which weren’t provided them with a winter to different temperatures, and promote winter weather “For the longest time wide enough to accommo- survival kit and radios and it isn’t really in a position testing. We see SubZero as Ford had this facility tied date the opening of vehicle recorded their route, destinto market and promote the that arm that can promote up and they only come in doors — the winter weather ation and itinerary so if anyfacilities on offer, which is for us. SubZero can be three, four weeks a year,” campus is equipped with one was overdue returning, why the existence of Sub- that conduit for us, we can Ross said. “We said it was 13 hoists that can lift from someone would notice right Zero North is so important participate as a partner in such a waste because we 7,000 to 12,000 pounds, away and, if a search was to its success. that and make sure that it had so many other people a fuelling station that en- ever needed, they would survives and works.” that can use it.” ables engineers to quickly know where to look.

Being owned and operOriginally purchased and swap fuels, electric vehicle In addition to providing a MORTGAGE SALE ADVERTISEMENT chargers, boardrooms and winter weather testing base, The land and building known as 39 Ash Street, Thompson, Manitoba as other workspaces, as well the campus can also serve described in Certificate of Title No. 1573396/3 will be sold at auction as a kitchen. as a storage and maintenon Wednesday, the 15th day of March, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The auction With Ford deciding that ance spot for airport vehisale will be held by way of video or teleconference. There will be no it’s more economical to rent cles and equipment. There’s in-person attendees at the auction. facilities than to own and also the possibility of using In order to participate in the auction sale, you must pre-register at maintain its own and with the cold chamber for more least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting Sonia at 204-957the Kelleher family, which than just engine testing.

6437 or by email at sruppel@ltglc.ca.

Do you enjoy working with people and are genuinely owns the Ford dealership “In the summertime we The Vendor is informed that there is situated on the property a single concerned for their wellbeing? Do you have a natural ability in Thompson, wanting to can use that as a freezer, or family bi-level of approximately 675 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3 to listen to people without judgement or ridicule in order concentrate on the sales in the fall or the spring,” washrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, rec room, full partially to help them overcome their difficulties? If so, have you and service of vehicles as it said Ross, if a person, finished basement and gravel driveway. considered a career in Social Work? undergoes a massive expan- organization or business TERMS: Deposit of $15,000.00 by certified cheque, bank/credit union The University of Manitoba, Northern Social Work Program sion, the airport authority needs to keep cargo frozen draft or solicitor’s trust cheque to Levene Tadman Golub Law Corporation, in Thompson, is strongly committed to equity and diversity or cash (the cash component of the deposit not to exceed $7,500.00) was able to buy the winter before it sets out for its final within its community and welcomes applications from to be provided within 24 hours of the date and time of auction and the weather testing campus for destination. balance in accordance with the conditions to be announced at sale. members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, $2 million, much less than it On top of providing the and persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual The Property is sold subject to a RESERVE BID of $ 95,758.29 plus such would probably cost to buy privacy that vehicle enginother additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the orientations and genders, and others who may contribute a similar facility or estab- eers need to perform their Lender from the 31st day of January, 2023 to the date of auction and to the further diversification of ideas. lish one from the ground up. testing, the campus also which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the Sale.

The airport had looked at comes with a view.

The Northern Social Work Program is a four-year fullProperty Taxes are paid to December 31, 2022. the idea of purchasing the ‘They get to see the time Bachelor of Social Work Degree program. Part time Purchaser to be responsible for payment of any outstanding water testing centre before with- planes take off and leave,” studies are also available. Individuals can apply either under accounts owing by the Mortgagor. out success so Ross said he Ross says. “It’s a nice vista ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category Property is subject to Caveats 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 43137N/3. was ready when the oppor- for them.” is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 tunity came up last year.

Having a facility to ofThe auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL “It wasn’t a hard decision fer to parties interested in the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing category is for students who have 30 credit hours or more the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their when he said, ‘Do you still testing vehicles and other of university level courses. employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process want to buy it?’” Ross re- products in Northern ManiIf you are a Northern resident for six months or longer and would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the called. “It was really easy toba also helps make it clear sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please are committed to social justice, change and to a professional to get it done. Sometimes to new clients that winter visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca helping role, Social Work may be the career for you! The the dominoes just happen weather testing is well esprogram is especially suitable to those who have been denied Further information and copies of Conditions of Sale may be obtained from: to fall in the right place.” tablished in Thompson and a university opportunity due to financial, social, and cultural LEVENE TADMAN GOLUB LAW CORPORATION Plans for the facility in- will be around for years to reasons, lack of formal education or residence in remote Barristers & Solicitors clude connecting it to the come.

700–330 St. Mary Avenue areas; we strongly encourage you to apply. airport’s water treatment “It’s solidifying to them Winnipeg, MB. R3C 3Z5 plant so it has potable water that we’re growing the inDeadline for applications is March 1, 2023.

For information, Attention: Mara Koven-Lapointe/Sonia and eventually upgrading dustry and we’re trying to contact the Faculty of Social Work at 204-677-1450 or File No. 121413 the refrigeration equipment evolve in the long term,” christy.watkinson@umanitoba.ca.

Phone No. 957-6437 in the cold chamber, as well Ross said.

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Mystery Lake getting $1.1 million more from the provincial government for next school year

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The School District of Mystery Lake will receive $1.1 million more from the provincial government for the 2023-24 school year than it did for this year.

Overall, the district will receive $36.1 million, up from a total of $35 million for this year that was announced a year ago. The actual amount Mystery Lake receives for this school year could change based on inyear adjustments and actual

enrolment.

The 2023-24 funding includes $35.9 million in base operating funding and a $200,000 property tax offset grant. For 2022-23, the funding was made up of $33.4 million in base funding, a $200,000 property tax offset grant and $1.4 million in one-time wage adjustments.

Education Minister Wayne Ewasko said Feb. 2 that one-time funding provided to school districts last year is being made

permanent.

The minister said school operating funding is up 6.1 per cent, or $100 million, from last year’s announced amount.

“Every division will see an increase in funding next year, which will help them engage students and invest in the programs and services that will best meet the needs of local communities,” Ewasko said in a press release, which also said that Manitoba has some of the highest funding per-pupil

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All but a few of Manitoba’s winter ice roads were open as of Feb. 8.

Twenty-two Manitoba communities, mostly in the north, do not have year-round road access and can only be reached by vehicle for a brief period every winter, usually from about mid-January to mid-March. These communities are home to about 30,000 people altogether and the 2,375-kilometre ice road system provides a means for them to transport goods into their communities at a lower cost than by air. About 2,500 shipments of fuel, construction materials, heavy equipment and store supplies travel over the roads in a typical winter.

First established in 1971, the roads, which go over land as well as muskeg, lakes and rivers, cost about $18 million to construct this year, with the provincial and federal governments splitting the cost equally. The province said in a news release that building and maintaining the roads provides employment and training opportunities for about 250 residents of winter road communities each year.

Thompson Citizen file photo Manitoba Education Minister Wayne Ewasko during a provincial announcement in Thompson last October. to mention divisions which to have one-on-one conabsolutely need stable fund- sultations with each school ing to deliver programs to division after it releases its kids.” annual budget this spring.

The union president also NDP education critic Nelsaid he was disappointed lo Altomare said the funding that the province’s new was not enough. education funding model “We know kids need won’t be ready until next more support in the classyear. Ewasko said that work room, not less. It’s time for on that model continues and a government that puts kids that the government plans first and helps families.”

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“This investment continues to highlight our ongoing commitment to improving literacy and numeracy and strengthening Indigenous education.”

Mystery Lake’s increase is in the middle of the pack for the province’s 37 school divisions, representing about a three per cent increase over the 2022-23 total funding amount.

James Bedford, Manitoba Teachers’ Society president said that while the union appreciates the largest operating funding increase in several years — the 202223 school year’s operating funding increase was $43 million, though one-time wage assistance payments of $77 million made the total funding increase $120 million — it doesn’t make up for underfunding in previous years.

“Cuts to student programs, teacher shortages, class size issues, lack of special needs resources, mental health and Indigenous programming, not enough meal programs, and soaring inflation will continue to challenge public schools next year,” he said in a press release. “Students, teachers and schools are counting on stable, adequate funding year after year to meet their growing needs. The insecurity around the yearly yo-yo of funding announcements causes tremendous stress to students and teachers, not

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Province of Manitoba maps Apart from two sections in the south region, Manitoba’s winter roads were all open as of Feb. 8.

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Additionally, some bacteria most important. some TB TB bacteria the years, giving rise to forms have changed over years, giving forms have changed over thethe years, giving riserise to to forms ant TB, which means treatment multi-drug resistant which means treatment of of multi-drug resistant TB,TB, which means treatment ted and accompanied bycomplicated severe is lengthy, complicated accompanied severe is lengthy, andand accompanied by by severe side effects. side effects. t one in four people inyou this world know that in four people in this world DidDid you know that oneone in four people in this world is World TB have day, raising awarehave TB? March is World day, raising awareTB? March 24 24 is World TB TB day, raising awarean opportunity to mobilize fundsan an ness and providing opportunity to mobilize funds ness and providing opportunity to mobilize funds ion. I am glad to seeTB Canada as towards TB elimination.

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s of Monday ment, $5 million from the dates for past local pro- in Canada Infrastructure built but simply started of the fifth year since Plan to its proposal being has not come to pass does taking swimming lessons, of next week, province and $2 million jects over the years.

Thompson will from Vale. which isaround part ofand notcitizens change theThompmost sali- enjoying acitizens few of minutes As it stands right now, mer councillor Luke many of the people workload around and for reducing members, the of oth of Thompmer councillor Luke many of the people workload and for reducing members, of Thompoth of Thomp- mer councillor Luke many of the peopleapproved, workload around for reducing members, thethe citizens Thomphave been who without a pubhave theopposed public hasn’t even theallows reason why thegreater fund-dientwhether fact of more allthey however: in son theson sauna ormore getting Robinson, served opposed to things the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected truly son’s localAlthough Robinson, who served opposed theplan plan allows diwhether they belong elected more truly son’s local Robinson, who served to tothe forfor greater belong elected truly lic pool four years, ahead in the nearbeen informed of a totalcritics ultimately provided is independent-thinking that Thompson does notboard affordable exercise that one term for on council aremoved the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to ingthe school board elected bodies term on council regular versity viewpoints, school independent-thinking elected bodies oneone term on council areare thethe regular critics versity of ofviewpoints, to tothetheschool board independent-thinking and 2010 ithave seems prettybecer- of lycouncil 1,500 days that have current cost to build aattend no longer enough have a public Peris easy on a person’s from to considered 2014 who though Ryan Land was orlikely council, is Ryan that it was candidates whopool. aren’t profrom 2010 to 2014 be-of of council who though Land wasor orcouncil, council, thatit itcandidates candidates who aren’t considered profrom 2010 toattend 2014 council who attend Ryan is isthat who aren’t tainhave that the city will go elapsed since a resident ofbepool based on the existing to though cover as muchLand of the haps if one hadaligning predicted joints were activities that fore being defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money.

The married to posalsto toreduce reducethethefore fore being defeated bymeetings meetings and ask theirmostly mostly correct in say-willwill save money.

Themarried married to to aligning aligning posals being defeated by and ask their correct in saysave money.

The without one forFenske at least elected Thompson last swam in a ingdesign, butingiven inflation project’siscosts as the city themselves four years ago that any Mani- a resident of Thompson Mayor Dennis officials questhat, terms ofquesamount notin large with number of representa-Mayor Dennis Fenskeelected elected officials that, in terms ofamount amount largethemselves withanyany number representaFenske officials inging that, terms is isnot large with another year,ofgiven where publicMayor pool Dennis in this town, it and labour shortages, it’squeswould have anot new couldthemselves enjoy. While it is estimated that it could at oftoba in the racecomprising to becomethem tionsinweek after week, classtions and ethnicity, the overall –class about $20,000 particular side, because tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because tives the race to become week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because progress on a replacement seems like the pace for the widely assumed, almost the time. The amount that premier before Thompson not necessarily the sort headand of council lastmade theirhead not last aren’t really innotcouncillors’ salar-really rightinnow, the numbersalarand one them made head last their opinions may trusteesaren’t aren’t really incouncillors’ councillors’ right now, number one of of them council their opinions may not now, thethe number stands. last opinions year orofsoofmay hascouncil been a trustees certainly quite rightly, wastrustees ultimately approved had a new pool, there maysalarof right deficiency that might timeItathat Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council a choice March 13 not time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council choice March 13 not time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council isn’t as if nothing has little slow. The pool de- that it’s a whole lot more was for the amount the have been doubters, but ultimately make someone went to the polls about the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – for to shrink its numbers, went to the polls about the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – for to shrink its numbers, went to the polls about the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – happened in the time since sign’s been around for a than $15 million, which city originally applied that has indeed happened, decide to relocate fromfor three-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, onLake’s average, and against. as school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery population amount,on onaverage, average, and school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially Lake’s population amount, against. theas pool was permanently year.

It’s been about nine is what’s committed right even though, at the time theand city oragainst. to choose not for,tery which it revised ago –ees was in of against the of as asince whole. you’ve and Maybe the low travel turnees voted 6-1 ago –number was favour of since the number ofannual a travel whole.

If you’ve for annual travel Maybe turnvoted against ago –since was in favour ofnow, theIf number ofsoon as as a whole.

Ifrealizyou’ve annual Maybe lowlow turnshut down asfavour a6-1 result of since months thein federas the city has to for thefor Norplex Pool was shutandand to move here,the it the certainly after upon reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school expenses.

For the city, out of people with a resolution trustee reducing the numbers, people care beento tomany many school expenses.

For city, people with critical safety issues.

A al-provincial funding for contribute $4who million ofabout ingbeen that, based on what down, formerForpremier doesn’t the balance a resolution by by trustee reducing the numbers, people who care about school expenses. thethe city, outouttip of of people with with theRyan other opthis one way or other another board meetings (and which has budget opinions onhas design forLand a seven new (the facility a replacement was an-opits this own money toorreceive it hoped toameetings get built,ofthe Brian Pallister not ofin theopinions city’s favour Land (theonly only with seven opthis one way or another board meetings (and which ahow budget ofopinions how Ryan with thethe other seven one way another board (and which has a was budget on on in how posed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there nounced.

At the time that the $11 million from highyet at the end of his first either of those two scenhasvote been developed.

The price tag was likely to be vote in support) to reposed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there in support) to re- posed. Although coun- doesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there cilcity hasn’t yet voted on double digits. of er the media, well, you that probshould be represents isn’t an ex-probknows location contribution levels ofdigits. government. term as the province’s arios.

Hopefully, byan the around 30 per cent highduce the number ofcilmillion cil hasn’t voted on double digits. of the media, well, you that represents probshould isn’t an duce thethe number of$11 hasn’t yetyet voted on double ofrepresents the media, well, you that should be be isn’t ex-exwhere a newfrom pool was announced, ofyou the or delay isthe er. haven’t), There’s the fact Feb. 13,of2024 rollsbutbut topably elected official. second reading of should that or not Mayor the haven’t), would ably less thanalso a you drop pression of apathy trustees from seven tosecond second reading thatSome Whether or the haven’t), youin would ably less than aBy drop inpression pression of apathy trustees seven toWhether reading of of that Whether notnot would less than abut drop intime apathy go five.

— five. close to the ThompColleen said she duenumber tothat circumstances be- thethatproverbial the previous council time a proverbial poolExperiis actualaround, construction will bylaw, the next stage number ofSmook councillors know they don’t bucket, of the pragmatism. bylaw, the next stage number councillors know that they don’t the bucket, pragmatism.

Experibylaw, the next stage of of councillors know that they don’t the proverbial bucket, of of pragmatism.

Experison Regional Community was “praying” that conyond the city’s control, may not have wanted to ly built and open, there have started and how the towards it becoming ofor school board trustoften feature nearly as though it is about a ence has shown quite One night night earlier, earlier,towards towards it becoming school board trust-often often feature nearly thoughit itis isabout abouta aence ence shown quite One it becoming of-of-or or school board trustfeature nearly as asthough hashas shown quite Centre.

Fundraisers have could commit thedebate city to cost an may be aofsecond new preproject will be paid for in the COVID-19 ficial, there’s at more leastthan athan ees be reduced much orbe divfifth of much the overall often that this council slightly ashould ficial, there’s at least aeesdebate ees should be reduced debate ordivdivfifth of overall cost often that this council slightly more astruction ficial, there’s atbegin least anamely should reduced much or exfifth thethe overall cost often that this council beenthan held, with more is by last August and said pandemic, which put this project that many mier,others and perhaps aitand diffull figured out.

It would better even chance not the sort ofeven quesision city council of pensive the mayor coun– and before – counhalf-dozen Thompsonbetter than even chance is not sort quesision ascity city council of the mayor – and others before half-dozen Thompsonbetter than chance is as not thethe sort of of quesision asand council of the mayor and coun– and others before it –it – it would take about 18 and many other initiatives of them would no longer ferent party forming govbe great if there were also donations to soon be that it will be approved. tion that forthat which there is meetings, atfor least not cil. isnot going to do what the ites showed to voice it will be approved. tion which there meetings, least is going what the ites showed up up to voice it will be approved. tion for which there is ismeetings, at at least not cil.cil. is going to to do do what the form a months to build.

Obviouson the backburner while Critics be aroundofforthe and instead ernment.

The process of an expected completionthe Asforthcoming watchers ofin council right or wrong anover the past couple promajority of its members their opinion on a proAs watchers of council a right or wrong an-over overthethepast past couple Critics ofthethepropro-majority majority of its members their opinion on a proAs watchers of council a right or wrong ancouple Critics of of its members of profit-sharing by the swer. ly, her prayers went un- of allyears. levels But of government to let the elected leaders replacing the Norplex date, even if the odds of will have noticed, the On the pro side they’ve posed reduction say think isposed right, regard-hassaysay posed bylaw that wouldwill will have noticed, swer.

On the sideof of years. they’ve reduction think right, regardbylaw that would have noticed, swer. the propro side years.

ButBut they’ve posed reduction is is right, regardnewposed rec centre concession answered and, that hoped-thethe dealt withOn more pressing of the current term decide been agonizingly slow, to thatthink timeline actually beproposals that shrink make of keeping the current madeof of their decision that made itmade willtheir prevent less that of that what the most see council shrink from proposals that make keeping the current their decision it will prevent less of what the see council from proposals that make keeping the current decision it will prevent less of what the most operator. There’s even for timeline is dust in the issues. It also took close their own fate. say the least. ing adhered to might not most it toeight the council floor numbers, the option and it numbers, appearsthe there “newand blood” from beingthere vocal“new taxpayers think. eight councillors to it to the council floor the option and it appears there “new blood” from being think. councillors to it to the council floor numbers, option it appears blood” from being think. $13 million in confirmed wind like so many other to the years from when A year from now, this be vocal The fact that there are thevocal sorttaxpayers oftaxpayers thing a perhave a six, tendency to be the that allhave but one of theto to will bethat seven school elected and, theoreticIf newspaper that is the will case, does the a tendency bethat but the seven elected and, theoreticIf that iswise the case, does six, not including have a and tendency be all all but oneone of aof the willwill be be seven elected and, theoreticthat isbethe case, does funding —not $6including million deadlines estimated the city first applied for likely be sonIfwould various reasons why school get-school to bet approved

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The night sky is a fantastic Throughout history, keen The clouds also produce collection of tiny dots.

Most skywatchers would follow the greenhouse effect, trapofthe these light sources are faint weekly and monthly ping the solar energy and while a fewofare noticeably movement bright objects locking it in. This keeps the against the day and night side a toasty brighter.

In background addition tosky. seeearly Greeks referred 400 degrees Celsius and is ingThe hundreds or even thouto the of our solar so hot you could cook a large re garyboyle@wondersofastronomy.com sands of planets distant suns residing as the “wanderers” pizza in nineseconds. It is at system extreme distances, we can and there are five which can safe to say human astronauts seebethe of our with solar seenplanets and followed will never visit the Venusian Gary Boyle system. surface. However, in 1970 the unaided eye.

Gary Boyle Referred

by Venus the Greeks the Russians launched VenThe planet is nowas high in the western sky era 7 and first of km from theseen “wanderers,” five plantions, away from any light. willbecame be 204themillion Other its kind land on another etsshortly can beafter seensunset. with the un- Step outside on a moonless ustowhile Jupiter will be 864 than eye the moon, Venus the planet. The craft only lasted aided against the isstarry night and let your eyes “dark million km away. brightest night-time object about 50 minutes but opened background unless they are adapt.” After about 15 minIt is and for good reason. It is garyboyle@wondersofastronomy.com the door to thebelieved planet’s the hid-Star of the toocompletely close to the sun suchbyas utes, hold up a sheet of white Magi was theX-ray great conjuncsurrounded den secrets.

Today, Mercury and Saturn.

For of the under paperthefacing theisplanet. thick clouds comprised imagestion pierce these clouds in which Venus and Juclouds some-Place next few dioxide weeks, you can still thing to reveal itsappeared landscapeso and carbon and reflects outhand of a science your about fiction six inches piter close, they 75in perthe centwestern of sunlight volcanoes that like still seem to 50- towhile seeabout three half novel. awayThanks from to theitspaper looked one object.

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It for Venus a couple ago rains on on earth It can also beofamonths great suband takes on different sulphuric omy app on acid your(battery smartphone Boyle is anphasastronomy ed ject forappears astrophotography. viewed through that never reaches the es when and now a bit fainter acid) or tablet. educator, guest aspeaker, what goes The on ground. telescope, much like we see for the asHowever, our distance increases.

Here is where the magic monthly columnist with the moon as more or red planet sets around 3:30 comes into play. With JuRoyalilluminates Astronomical Sociless sunlight its a.m. Eastern Time.

TheMoving YWCApiter Thompson moving closer to the ety Canada as well as surface.

Onof March 1, Venus farther west we see invites the giantyouhorizon each night and Venus to celebrate a STEM educator. He has will only be illuminated planet Jupiter.International Any telescope marching up the sky, both by 62 been per cent.

It reaches on more interviewed Women’s Day will reveal its cloud bands and with its farthest point from theradio stawilla appear closest together than 55 Canadian n sun ontions Marchas24well and as thentelevision four Galilean moons and sets on March 1. With the two begins to move lower to the U.S. around 9:30 p.m. brightest planets of the solar across Canada and the horizon. Over the next Our third world is the system meeting in a small In recognition few weeks, the planet of willhis public brightest of the trio. Venus area of sky the width of the outreach in astronomy, the position itself between the sets about two hours after full moon, they will appear International Astronomicsun and earth. Following sunset and is now moving as “spooky eyes.” This is also this progression through a al Union has honoured him higher in the sky each night as called a conjunction as two telescope, noticeof Asterwithyou thewill naming the planet it escapes the solar glare. This celestial bodies appear close oid growing (22406)in size Garyboyle. as it moves closer us but planet is completely shrouded together. The pair’s close Follow himto on Twitter: @ shrinking in illumination. in clouds making it so bright approach is by line of sight astroeducator, Facebook On April 3 it will be located that it casts a faint shadow as only, they will not physically and on his website in the Pleiades Cluster and www. seen from dark country locaget close to each other. Venus Featuring on the wondersofastronomy.com. night of May 21 and

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HOW TO APPLY? MORE INFO & APPLICATION: www.nmscouncil.ca E-MAIL: heo@nmscouncil.ca completed application CONTACT: Karen Burrows/ Project Coordinator CELL: 204.679.6741

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2023 Resume must be submitted with application

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Thompson Badminton Club representatives accept a $6,900 donation from 100 Women Who Care Thompson on Feb. 7.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Badminton Club is on a better financial footing thanks to a $6,900 donation from 100 Women Who Care Thompson on Feb. 7.

The club received the most votes at 100 Women’s December meeting, where representatives explained that they would use the money to buy equipment, cover gym rental fees and sponsor some at-risk youth to join.

Receiving nearly $7,000 makes the club more sustainable, says one of its organizers, Todd Harwood, who accepted the donation from 100 Women Who Care alongside fellow club member Adam Morin.

“We’ve been battling to cover gym fees,” said Har-

wood, explaining that the club plans to sponsor up to five youth who couldn’t otherwise afford to join the club each year for the next few years.

There are about 40 paid members of the club and numerous other people pay the $5 drop-in fee to come out and play during the club’s regular evening badminton sessions. However, due to the low cost of memberships and the rising costs of everything, making sure the club breaks even can be tough.

“Shuttles have increased [in cost], racquets have increased dramatically,” says Morin. “The cost of facilities continues to increase and everything just gets expensive.”

It only costs $200 to join the club for a season, much

less than some other sports and activities for youth that are offered in Thompson.

“We’d like to be able to stay affordable,” Morin says. “We know it’s not sustainable forever, but if we can be as cheap as we can for as long as we can, we’d like to. This just kind of helps with that.”

Since March 2016, 100 Women Who Care Thompson, a group of about 70 women at present who contribute $100 per individual or group four times a year and vote on who to give it to, has handed out donations to a variety of recipients.

To learn more about 100 Women Who Care Thompson, or possibly become a member, visit their website, Facebook page or send them an email at 100womenthompson@gmail.com.

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Book Review: ‘There’s a Fly Guy in My Soup’ by Tedd Arnold

BY WILLIAM MACPHAIL KINDERGARTEN

Editor’s Note: In honour of February being I Love to Read Month, the Thompson Public Library is submitting reviews by young patrons of books available on their shelves.

What is the book about?

A boy goes to a hotel restaurant and Fly Guy has a bath in soup! Everybody’s soup gets spilled

and everyone gets messy.

They all jump in the pool to get clean!

What did I like?

The drawings are colourful and fly guy is funny! I like when Fly Guy jumps in the soup.

What did I dislike?

I would like it to be longer Would you recommend?

YEZZZ! (Like Fly Guy talks!) 5/5

Book Review: ‘Ghosts’

by Raina Telgemeier

BY HANNAH HUANG GRADE 3

Editor’s Note: In honour of February being I Love to Read Month, the Thompson Public Library is submitting reviews by young patrons of books available on their shelves.

What is the book about?

A girl name Catrina is moving to a place called Bahis de la Luna, a gloomy place it is, but the reason is for Maya’s health. A lot of ghosts are there too.

What did I like?

I liked the part where there were ghosts.

What did I dislike?

I didn’t like the part where Catrina was pointing herself out.

Would you recommend?

I recommend this book for Ethan, Mark and Glenn!

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Manitoba transferring Indigenous court work program to First Nation communities

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Manitoba signed agreements with First Nations organizations that will transfer control of a program that assists Indigenous people involved in the justice system over to Indigenous communities, the province announced Feb. 7.

Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen said the service delivery agreements with the Manitoba Metis Federation, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization allow work to transfer operation of the Indigenous court work program to begin.

The program provides services for Indigenous people who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain “fair, just,

equitable and culturally-relevant support.”

Goertzen said the transfer of the program was first initiated in 2021 based on feedback from Indigenous communities, and with a goal of lowering the number of Indigenous people in this province who become involved in the criminal justice system.

“The Manitoba government remains committed to working with our community partners through this valuable program to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system,” Goertzen said in a release.

As well, several high-profile reports, including the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, and the Final Report of the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and

Girls, have recommended Indigenous social and justice programs to be more closely linked to Indigenous communities.

“We know that supporting Indigenous-led solutions is imperative to making meaningful progress on the path to reconciliation, and we look forward to ongoing meaningful reciprocal and respectful relationships that ensure appropriate services and supports are being delivered,” Goertzen said.

The program currently offers connections to resource agencies and court officials, services that are made available in Indigenous languages, victim services, and assistance for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Goertzen added the province is also finalizing

Employment Opportunity Inclusive Education Student Support Facilitator (Mental Health Clinician) Office Location: Thompson Authority The Student Support Facilitator works under the supervisory function of the Clinical Team Lead, which in turn reports to the Assistant Director of Inclusive Education Services.

Purpose The Student Support Facilitator acts as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and is responsible for providing specialized services in mental health and student wellness to First Nations schools. The Student Support Facilitator will provide direct or in-direct services to students, staff, and parents to support the unique needs of each child. This includes development and implementation of appropriate programming for students.

Specific Responsibilities • Respect and apply First Nations knowledges, languages, cultures, and world views in practice; • Assess student and school concerns and develop and implement a variety of interventions. This may include work with individuals, families, group work, classroom-based work, school-family mediation and networking; • Provide social/emotional wellness services to assigned schools which includes one on one counseling, small groups/ classroom based and school wide; • Conduct observation and assessment to determine students’ needs to co- develop, follow up and monitor Student Specific Plans with resource teachers and classroom teachers, as required (both formal and informal assessment procedures); • Participate in case conferences and co-develop Student Specific Plans (Safety Plan, Behavior Plan, etc.) as required; • Provide consultation to school staff, caregivers and school team members about best practices in the area of mental health; • Develop resources and provide program recommendations for assigned schools and specific students in areas of social emotional wellness, mental health and social emotional learning strategies; • Facilitate professional development/information sessions that focuses on providing social/emotional wellness services with school and teacher leaders to assess student and school concerns (grief, loss, suicide prevention, trauma informed schools, bullying etc.)

• Provide liaison service to community agencies and to the community on student and family specific issues as required; • Assist with crisis intervention as needed; • Maintain caseload and student records using database system that includes follow up, charting notes, consultation notes and year-end summaries; • Complete reports as MFNERC requirements; • Maintain a high level of professional practice; • Flexible to travel (includes flying to remote locations) to First Nations schools throughout Manitoba; • Participate in supervision and self-reflective practice; • Participate in meetings, special assignments, initiatives, and projects and developmental work as assigned/required.

Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Social Work and/or Education Degree with a Master’s in Guidance & Counselling Education; or equivalent experience in mental health counseling appropriate to First Nations schools and/or community healing; • Experience in professional practice in an area relevant to First Nations children and families; • School related experience and knowledge of educational issues would be an asset; • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment; • Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure; • Prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines; • Professional behaviors that personify strong work ethics; • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in an interdisciplinary team of professionals; • Ability to speak a First Nations Languages would be an asset; • Ability to travel to First Nation communities within Manitoba including flying to remote and isolated communities; • Adhere to MFNERC policies and administrative procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics; • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle; • Criminal and Child Abuse record check clearance.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (please state position title applying for), along with (3) professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 to: Human Resources Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. 2-1100 Waverley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9 Email: employment@mfnerc.com | Fax: 204.942.2490 We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MFNERC has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of the vaccination. Preference will be given to First Nations people and applicants are asked to self-declare in their resume or cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. Successful candidates must provide satisfactory criminal and child abuse registry checks.

Date Re-Posted: February 1, 2023

a similar agreement with the Island Lake Tribal Council and he expects to have all agreements finalized “in the near future.”

The province will support the program transition by providing grants of more than $1 million a year for two years to the four organizations, according to Goertzen.

The signing of the agreements was praised by SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels, who said he believes that once the transfer is complete, it will have an immediate impact on Indigenous communities in Manitoba, and allow more Indigenous people to receive what he called “true justice.”

“The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is looking forward to providing this valuable service to make an immediate impact in the courtroom for our citizens,” Daniels said in a media release.

“We also expect this service to have far-reaching significance for our First Nations.”

The agreements were also praised by MMF Justice Minister Julyda Lagimodiere, who said there is currently a need for “Métis-led” supports in the criminal justice system.

“The transfer of responsibility for the Indigenous Court Work Program is a step towards ensuring that Red River Métis people will have access to support services within the court system,” Lagimodiere

said. “ Wi t h t h e o v e rrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s criminal justice system, there remains a strong need for Métis-led, culturally appropriate support and assistance.”

— 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.

Manitoba to recognize Métis identification

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

The province’s decision to recognize Manitoba Metis Federation citizenship cards as a primary form of identification

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Child & Family Service Worker Permanent Position OFFICE: Pukatawagan Sub Office Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the 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: February 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

when purchasing liquor, cannabis and gaming products in Manitoba is being lauded as a positive step forward by the federation.

Allowing MMF citizens to use their citizenship cards will remove barriers for them to access those products and services, Premier Heather Stefanson said in a press release issued Feb. 2.

David Chartrand, MMF president, said the move speaks to the more bold and open position Stefanson has led the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives in since taking over from Brian Pallister in November 2021.

“It’s about time that this position was taken up by a premier,” Chartrand told the Brandon Sun. “I hope this is just the beginning.”

The MMF, also known as the National Government of the Red River Métis, is recognized as a self-governing body through an agreement with the federal government.

MMF citizenship cards include security elements such as holographic images and the photo, birth date and other verifiable information of the holder.

“We spent a lot of time and a lot of money to show that these cards are very secure,” Chartrand said.

“There’s all types of protections that we’ve built around them.”

The cards are also recognized by Elections Canada and Elections Manitoba.

Stefanson’s decision to recognize the cards in the scope of the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba marks an end to what Chartrand calls a discriminatory policy of MMF citizenship cards being disregarded.

“We thank Premier Stefanson for her efforts to remedy this discrimination,” he said.

The LGCA will update its regulations in the coming months to recognize the cards, the press release said, and staff at licensed establishments will be trained to recognize them.

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Manitoba hospitals will soon be collecting race-based patient info

BY DAVE BAXTER Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The province of Manitoba will soon be the first province in Canada to collect race-based data from hospital patients, as it looks to find ways to combat what one Manitoba doctor says are ongoing “racial and ethnic disparities” in the health-care system.

“We know that there are racial and ethnic disparities in access to health care, in the care people receive, and in overall health status,” Dr. Marcia Anderson said in a Feb. 2 media release.

Anderson currently serves in the role of vicedean of Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, but since the COVID-19 pandemic first began in Manitoba in 2020, she has also served as the public health lead for the First Nations pandemic re-

sponse co-ordination team.

Anderson said her work with the pandemic response team, both collecting and analyzing data, and working to get accurate information out to Indigenous people and communities about COVID-19, has shown her and other medical experts that race and ethnicity play a role in the level of care Manitoba residents receive from the health-care system.

“Manitoba has been a leader in using data to show the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on racialized communities,” Anderson said.

Beginning in April of this year, through a new program that will be led by Anderson, patients in Manitoba hospitals will be asked to voluntarily declare their ethnic identity by being asked to choose from a list of Indigenous identities including First Nations, Inuit or Métis, or other identities

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Child & Family Service Worker (2 positions)–Permanent Position OFFICE: Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. RESPONSIBILITIES: § Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems § Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving § Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care § Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied § Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up

such as Black, Filipino, Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern or white.

According to Anderson, countries such as the United States, Australia and England all collect racial identifiers as part of health data, and she said “Canada is now recognizing the need for this kind of information.”

“We hope the public will see the benefits in participating, as they did when we collected these identifiers during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Anderson said.

“Self-declaring is a way to be counted as a member of your racial or ethnic community, and to contribute to health research.”

A University of Manitoba study released in 2019 said the “health gap” between First Nations people and non-First Nations people in this province was growing, as it showed an 11-year age

gap between life expectancy for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, up from a seven-year gap recorded in 2002.

Monika Warren, the chief nursing officer at Shared Health, applauded the new program saying she believes it will help this province’s health-care system to better understand how race and ethnicity affect health care in Manitoba.

“The collection of this demographic data is essential for the measurement of health disparities that result from systemic racism, bias and discrimination,” Warren said.

Warren also made it clear that no one in Manitoba will be forced to give their ethnic identity when visiting a hospital unless they choose to, but she hopes people consider offering the information.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Intake Worker – Permanent Position Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Shoal River, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: § Receive & assess requests for service; § On-Site risk assessment; § Determine & implement service; § Documentation, practice & relationship building.

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services; § Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services; § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills; § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards; § Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice; § Knowledge of available resources within the community; § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS; § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse 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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check; § Cannot be active on a protection case; § Varied amounts of travel required within this position; § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license; § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work; § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: February 14, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Deadline: February 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

“While this disclosure of information is voluntary and patients are free to decline, it is an important element in our efforts to improve patient care, health reporting and planning, and health system performance and services,” Warren said.

Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon said the collection of racial data at hospitals will be valuable, as she said the province looks for ways to address and combat inequity in health care and health outcomes, and to combat racism in the health-care system.

“This important initiative will inform health leadership decisions in addressing inequities and improve the patient experience through-

out the province,” Gordon said.

“There is zero tolerance for racism in our health-care system, and our health-care system is committed to providing safe and inclusive patient care.”

According to the province, beginning in April racial and ethnic information will be collected as a routine part of patient registration at hospitals, including emergency departments across Manitoba.

— 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.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT/OFFICE: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Position: Child Maltreatment Prevention Worker One (1) Full Time Permanent position Summary of Position: Under the Family Enhancement program, working within the Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation department, the Child Maltreatment Prevention Worker provides education and awareness surrounding abuse in all forms. Working in a confidential environment, the Child Maltreatment Prevention Worker demonstrates a high level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and logic to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts. The incumbent collaborates with the communities in which Awasis Agency provide service, individuals, families, advocates, and service providers.

Qualifications: • Degree/Diploma in social work, education, community studies or a related field.

• Three (3) years’ related experience in Child and Family Services.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and a strong understanding of The Child and Family Services Act, Child Abuse Regulations, Provincial Program Standards, Agency Policies and Procedures.

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances require.

• Average to above average skill in MS Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint and Teams required.

• Highly flexible, adaptable, resourceful, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

• Able to work successfully as part of a team, as well as independently.

• Demonstrated effective organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.

• Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to confidentiality and staff privacy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to Northern First Nations Children, Families, and communities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

Working Conditions: • Fast-paced child welfare environment.

• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals.

• Provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and throughout employment as required • Overtime may be required.

• Overnight and remote travel approximately 50% of time.

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

Closing Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2023-012 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-012 701 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: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

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Spike belt stops Grand Rapids Pimicikamak stolen SUV woman hit by car RCMP investigate dies of injuries gunshot incident between Moose A 22-year-old woman from Pimicikamak Cree Nation died Feb. 5 from injuries sustained when she was hit by a vehicle.

Cross Lake RCMP were notified around 4:20 a.m. Sunday morning that a pedestrian had been hit by a car on Sipiseek Road.

The victim was taken to the nursing station for treatment after the collision and died of her injuries there.

The vehicle’s driver, a 42-year-old woman, and two male passengers, aged 23 and 34, remained at the scene and waited for police to arrive.

An autopsy is scheduled and Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

Grand Rapids RCMP are investigating a report of shots being fired on Feb. 2.

Police were informed on the afternoon of Feb. 3 that a car and a pickup truck pulled up to a residence on Grand Rapids Drive around 10:30 p.m. the previous night, at which point multiple people exited the vehicle and shots were fired in the area.

There is no evidence that anyone was physically injured as a result of the incident, RCMP say.

Investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to call Grand Rapids RCMP at 204-639-2469 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

CIC Supervisor – Perm Position Winnipeg Sub Office Winnipeg, Manitoba

CIC Supervisor – Perm Position OFFICE: Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Sub Office Pukatawagan, Manitoba

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

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.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Child in Care Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency social workers and others assigned to the unit as well as all aspects of related service and program delivery activities. The Child in Care Supervisor will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, the Adoptions, Act, related Regulations and Standards, as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Child in Care Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency social workers and others assigned to the unit as well as all aspects of related service and program delivery activities. The Child in Care Supervisor will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, the Adoptions, Act, related Regulations and Standards, as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES: § General Supervision § Supervision of Unit Service Delivery § Workplace Safety and Health § Human Resources § Training & Development § Unit Activity and Performance Reports § Financial and Operational Requirements § Other duties related to the position may be assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES: § General Supervision § Supervision of Unit Service Delivery § Workplace Safety and Health § Human Resources § Training & Development § Unit Activity and Performance Reports § Financial and Operational Requirements § Other duties related to the position may be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment § Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Understanding of child development theory and practice § Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) § Knowledge of Family Systems theory § Working knowledge of child abuse § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems § CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment § Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Understanding of child development theory and practice § Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) § Knowledge of Family Systems theory § Working knowledge of child abuse § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems § CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. § Varied amounts of travel required within this position § Must have a valid Manitoba’s driver’s license; § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work; § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. § Varied amounts of travel required within this position § Must have a valid Manitoba’s driver’s license; § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work; § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: February 14, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

February 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

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

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

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Four teenagers were arrested by RCMP between Moose Lake and The Pas on Feb. 6 with the use of a spike belt that disabled their stolen vehicle after the driver refused to pull over for police.

Several knives, bear spray and drug paraphernalia were seized from the vehicle, which had been reported stolen earlier that day.

The four occupants — an 18-year-old male, a 16-yearold male and two 14-year-old males — were taken into custody and transported to The Pas RCMP detachment.

The vehicle came to the attention of the police through a report of an SUV with several occupants driving around Moose Lake and discharging bear spray from the vehicle.

Police also received reports of the occupants brandishing a firearm and being involved in an attempted abduction earlier in the day.

Officers from the Moose Lake and The Pas RCMP detachments conducted patrols and located the SUV heading west towards The Pas on Provincial Road 287, which is where police eventually stopped the vehicle.

RCMP continue to investigate.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Intake Supervisor – Permanent Position Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Pukatawagan, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: § Leadership § Service Delivery § Workplace Safety and Health § Human Resources § Training & Development § Unit Activity and Performance Reports § Financial and Operational Requirements § General Supervision EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 to 5 years experience in child welfare or; § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) § Minimum 3 years supervisory experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment § Workplace Safety and Health § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Understanding of child development theory and practice § Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) § Knowledge of Family Systems theory § Working knowledge of child abuse § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems § CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. § Varied amounts of travel required within this position. § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license. § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work. § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: February 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

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Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth. ca or Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca Please mark allIncome correspondence Employment and Assistance“CONFIDENTIAL” Counsellor

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Experience working in First Nation Communities; CPR and First Aide Certification; Excellent computer skills Knowledge of Cree language and culture; • Page A highly-motivated individual whoCareers is innovative and 11 has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent time management and facilitation skills; Effective verbal and listening communications skills; Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel weekly.

The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement.

Please forward a resume with 3 references along with cover letter, in confidence, to: Email or drop off only Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca OR Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca

Regular/Full-Time – Thompson, MB; Term/Full-Time – Swan River, MB Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please noteRegional that onlySocial thoseServices selected- Northern for an Manitoba Families, Region, Community Service Delivery, Thompson and Swan River, MB interview40357 will be contacted Advertisement Number: Only successful applications will be contacted Closing Date: February 21, 2023 for further interview.

Salary Range: SP3 $53,713.00 - $69,146.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, and Northern Premium, if applicable The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be established to fill current and future regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions within Flin Flon, Thompson, The Pas and Swan River and will remain in effect for 12 months.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Administrative Assistant – Term Position Office: Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support services to the Unit. The Child in Care Administrative Assistant maintains strict confidentiality in performing all duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES: § Assist children in care staff in preparing correspondence, ensuring accuracy in filling out forms (greens), preparing documents for filing, recording minutes at Unit meetings; § Prepares, compares and updates monthly Child In Care case lists utilizing CFSIS/FACTS to ensure accuracy; § Assists in preparing payments for Support Workers, vendors, daycares and sends all supporting documents to the Finance office for payment; § Assists staff in all administrative needs by photocopying, faxing, monitoring incoming correspondence as it relates to children in care; § Enter information on CFSIS, FACTS in a timely manner; § Provides support to other administrative staff and coverage for the Receptionist in rotation with other staff as needed; § Ensures Child In Care files are maintained and kept up to date on both CFSIS and FACTS; § Ensures that the administrative assistant duties unique to the unit are completed in consultation with the Unit Supervisor. Performs other related work as assigned by the Unit Supervisor; § Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the agency policy and procedures; § Works safely always and reports unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS § Mandatory High school diploma or equivalent; § Diploma or certificate as an Administrative Assistant or equivalent skills and knowledge; § At least two (2) years of administrative experience; § Self-motivated, able to work as part of a team or independently; § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems; § Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances; § Knowledge of customer service (preferred); § Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred); § Excellent oral and effective communication skills (preferred).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse 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: February 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

For more information about Thompson and Swan River, please visit the following websites: https://www.thompson.ca; http://swanrivermanitoba.ca.

Introduction To be considered for this competition, you MUST submit the APPLICATION SCREENING FORM, a RESUME and a COVER LETTER. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment: • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must have a valid full stage Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba • Must be available to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays on occasion.

• Must provide current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) • Must provide current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check

• Must provide current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check Qualifications: Essential: • Post-secondary education in the social services field. This may include a certificate, diploma or degree.

• Related case management experience, including conducting interviews; providing supportive counselling, performing assessment, planning and service coordination. Other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered at an underfill or commensurate classification and salary.

• Experience working with individuals/families from diverse backgrounds (cultural, financially disadvantaged, persons with disabilities, socially disadvantaged, newcomers, etc.) who may face multiple barriers and challenges such as addictions, mental illness, disability and employment.

• Ability to manage conflict in a calm, assertive and respectful manner.

• Effective English verbal communication skills.

• Effective English written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate compassion, empathy and a non-judgemental approach.

• Ability to independently problem-solve with understanding and empathy while also ensuring that Legislation and policy are appropriately and equitably applied.

• Ability to set priorities, to organize and exercise initiative in a complex and fast-paced work environment with high-volume caseloads and competing demands.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with participants, other programs and external resources.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Outlook).

Desired: • Knowledge of local community resources available to northern Manitobans Duties: What you will do: As an EIA Case Counsellor, you are a part of a larger social services team of health, education, training and employment professionals who work in partnership to help Manitobans maximize independence, autonomy and quality of life. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic. You will be assisting participants, meeting with them in person and on the phone, hearing their stories, assessing their needs, providing counselling and connecting them with resources. Oftentimes, they may be experiencing physical, emotional and/or mental health issues, and have other stressors impacting their day. This can make for challenging situations, but you will also find reward in helping participants move forward in their lives.

For full details on this opportunity, visit https://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/ Apply to: Advertisement No. 40357 Service Centre 4 Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9 Phone: 204-945-7518 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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New angling regulations take effect April 1

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

New streamlined regulations are meant to ease the burden on anglers looking to obtain a fishing licence starting this spring.

Under the new rules, a single annual angling licence will replace the former “conservation” and “regular” licence categories, and a new one-day angling licence will also be available.

The changes stem from results of the provincial government’s consultation efforts, including a survey as well as meetings and events with stakeholders and the public to solicit feedback.

Key themes gleaned from the survey and engagement sessions include enhanced protection of fish populations, opportunities to fish year-round for some species, increased officer presence and enforcement of angling regulations and the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species.

Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt said the province’s new recreation angling strategy was developed with that feedback in mind.

“These [changes] are something that our stakeholders asked for,” he said.

“Their opinions on these topics were certainly considered and put into motion here.”

Under the new regulations, which come into effect April 1, seniors as well as active military members and veterans, will no longer need to hold an angling licence. Instead, they will be required to simply provide identification to conservation officers upon request.

It was important for the province to ease the process for the 22,000 seniors who take part in recreational fishing, Nesbitt said.

Seniors have never had to pay for an angling licence, but they still needed to apply for one online. With that step now eliminated, Nesbitt hopes more seniors will take up fishing and, in turn, become healthier and more active.

“For a lot of seniors, going online didn’t work well for them. They had to get family and friends to do it for them. So, we think that’s a great change for them,” he said.

Honouring veterans and active military members by removing the need for them to apply for angling licences is something Nesbitt said he worked closely on with Brandon East Progressive Conservative MLA Len Isleifson.

Thompson Citizen photo by Brandon Sun/Local Journalism Initiative Ice-fishing shelters and how they are marked will be affected by new provincial angling regulations as of April 1.

As the special envoy for military affairs, Isleifson said one of his goals is to work with military and veterans’ organizations to ensure they have access to enjoyable, fulfilling recreation.

“I know their jobs can be pretty stressful,” he said.

“Why not give them some free fishing when they have some downtime?”

Other regulation changes the province announced Feb. 1 include allowing

open fishing year-round for certain abundant species, increased protection for large spawning fish and for certain species to protect high-value fish, amending ice-fishing shelter requirements and creating

consistent residency definitions for anglers, hunters and trappers.

For more information on fishing and angling seasons, possession limits and size restrictions, visit Manitoba.ca.

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