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Dr. Peter Aarinola receives Travellink’s Merit Award in Nigeria

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Dr. Peter Kofo’ Aarinola has recently returned from Ibadan, Nigeria, where on Nov. 26 he received a Merit Award for Community Contribution at the Travellinks Media Group’s seventhannual anniversary award ceremony. Every year, Travellinks Media honours Africans around the world for their contributions towards their home communities and the continent as a whole. While he was there, Aarinola was also interviewed by international radio journalist Edmond Obilo on Ibadan’s 105.5 Splash FM, where they discussed his motivations for giving back, and development in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

Nominated by his friends, Aarinola was recognized for his community achievements both here in Thompson and in his home community of Ilora, Nigeria: here at home, Aarinola has been involved with the Thompson Multiculture Centre since 2008, serving as both president and vice-president and guiding the organization through what have been a difficult last few years financially. Thompson has always received a considerable amount of immigrants for its size and remoteness, and the centre has in turn provided orientation programs, language classes, and assistance with citizenship applications who need assistance in settling in.

But Aarinola hasn’t left his old home behind, either: this year, he helped coordinate the renovation of his old ala mater, the Ilora Baptist Grammar School in Nigeria’s Oyo state, where

he was a senior prefect (the equivalent of student council president, essentially, in the British tradition). “We were able to bring together students and people to renovate four blocks, or 22 classrooms,” Aarinola says, “as well as donations of lab and computer equipment.” Computer access, he notes, is largely unavailable to younger Nigerian students, despite being key to modern learning and participating in the modern economy.

Oyo state had long been a centre of academic excellence in Nigeria, and included some of the country’s best universities in the city of Ibadan. Aarinola’s own education was comparable to that received in Britain and the United States; yet as Peter left to continue his studies in what was then the Soviet Union, a series of coups dramatically changed Nigeria’s social and political landscape, and the country began to see its educational system dismantled.

While Oyo’s esteemed universities were the hardest hit, Aarinola says that his school, like most public high schools in Nigeria, has not escaped the coup without consequence: “The school had been abandoned by the government,” Aarinola says. “The existing government wants to keep their political dynasties for their children.”

Wealthy patrons and government planners build private schools to service the country’s elite, or send their children abroad altogether. Public schools, on the other hand, can’t even afford to pay their teachers a single wage: they are forced to take on multiple jobs, charge students for

Dr. Peter Aarinola, seen here speaking at a Canadian citizenship ceremony in Thompson in October, recently returned from Ibadan, Nigeria, where on Nov. 26 he received a Merit Award for Community Contribution at the Travellinks Media Group’s seventh-annual anniversary award ceremony. time outside of class, or both. All of this hinders the upward mobility of underprivileged youth, making it difficult to rise above the dredges of poverty.

“When I visited the school in 2011, I was

shocked. I could see the light coming in through the roof. It motivated me to say, ‘No, this has to stop.’ Since I got home, the principal has informed me that while the school normally takes in 250 students, this year

they took in 350. Parents want to send their kids to this school. They even had to tell some students to find other schools. That gives me confidence that even with little resources, we can build change.”

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The family sadly announces the sudden passing of Keitha MifÀin at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Jack MifÀin of 59 years. She is lovingly remembered by her 6 children, Linda (Ed), Ron (Sandra), Scott (Dallas), Chris (Shelley), Brad (Jackie), Rick (Louise); several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and sister Marilyn (Bob).

A Celebration of Keitha’s Life was held on December 29, 2015, with the service at 1:30 at Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel, Bon Accord.

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I thank you for the love you have shown, But now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must; Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a while we must part, So bless the memories within your heart.

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Exempted codeine products, Tylenol 1 to require prescription as of Feb. 1 As of Feb.1, exempted codeine products such as Tylenol 1 will require a prescription to purchase in all pharmacies across Manitoba. The change comes in response to an increasing outcry among Manitoba pharmacists who’ve felt their abilities to control access have not been sufficient to limit the drug’s abuse, particularly in the form of Tylenol 1.

“Federal law says if you have eight mg of codeine, and at least two other ingredients in therapeutic levels, the product can be sold without a prescription, by a pharmacist, for a recognized medical or dental reason,” says Ronald Guse, registrar with the Manitoba College of Pharmacists. “Anything over eight mg needs a prescription.” For Tylenol 1, this meant a standard 300 mg dose of acetaminophen, and 15 mg of caffeine as a vasoconstrictor. Despite having been an over-thecounter medication, exempted codeine products are required to be kept behind the counter, and for patients to receive a pharmacist consultation prior to purchase.

Yet as many Manitobans know, the overuse and abuse of codeine has become a cause for concern throughout the province, including the north. Typically, it’s found in the form of Tylenol 3 and its generic counterparts, consisting of 30mg of narcotic codeine and 300mg of the common headache medication acetaminophen. A “mild” opiate, tolerance for

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As of Feb.1, exempted codeine products such as Tylenol 1 will require a prescription to purchase in all pharmacies across Manitoba. the drug’s effects develops quickly and can lead to physical dependence and addiction, and when prescriptions no longer fulfill a patient’s perceived need, many turn to weaker preparations like Tylenol 1 to alleviate withdrawal.

Though some develop addictions through recreational use, Guse notes that this is not always the case: “Exempted codeine is very similar to other medications on the prescription market. Some people might not be aware that they’re taking double the medication, just because one requires a prescription and one doesn’t. They think they’re two different types of medication, when by and large, they’re almost exactly the same.”

For Tylenol 1, the substitution comes at a cost: “If you have a patient that’s taking Tylenol 3 at a certain dosage, and now is trying to meet that same amount of codeine by using exempted codeine preparations, they will have to take around

three to four times the amount of tablets, along with four times the amount of acetaminophen.” Acetaminophen is metabolized by the liver, and both acute overdose and chronic overuse of the drug can cause severe damage and outright failure.

Pharmacists were also permitted to limit refuse the sale of the drug to suspect patients; with multiple pharmacies to choose from, however, capping the sale at one location would not stop patients from trying their luck at another pharmacy. An investigation conducted by the CBC back in April managed to procure 800 Tylenol 1 capsules within two hours of jumping between pharmacies. Pharmacists will be able to write their own prescriptions for exempted codeine products, meaning a doctor’s consultation is still not necessarily required. However, exempted codeine products will now also be entered into the province-wide Drug Program Information Net-

work, or DPIN, which allows doctors and pharmacists to track an individual’s prescription history, and identify abusers and pharmacy-hoppers.

While Guse admits it’s not a perfect solution, he’s optimistic it will make a difference: “I think pharmacists have been doing much better job with their involvement, than they were just a few years ago, and this is only going to raise that to a higher level.

It’s all part of harm reduction; there’s no one change that you can make that will move that.”

Thompson pharmacist and lifelong northerner Jaden Brandt expressed his support for the change: “Frankly, this is a medication that should have had prescription status a long time ago; it’s prescriptiononly in the U.S. and other developed countries for a good reason. It’s an effective pain reliever, but over long periods it can become more of a problem than the pain it was meant to treat.”

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OmniTrax could sell Manitoba assets to northern First Nations

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

In a recent release, OmniTrax Canada announced that they have accepted a letter of intent from a group of Northern Manitoban First Nations for the purchase of its Manitoba assets, including the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill.

The acceptance marks the beginning of a 45-day due-diligence period, where the rail line, port, its containing property, and contract of sale will be examined by the purchasing party, with co-operation of OmniTrax Canada, to ensure the purchase meets the expectations of all parties involved.

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nounced plans to sell the port and railway at the beginning of December, at the end of a poor year in grain shipments. At the time of the announcement, OmniTrax Canada p[resident Merv Tweed noted, “We’ve managed the rail and the port well, and we’ve put it in a position where it can be profitable, but as a private investor, you have to make a return. I think it’s time for new ownership to see what they can do.”

The Hudson Bay Railway constitutes not only a commercial endeavour, but is also a primary supply line for several remote communities otherwise only accessible by air.

Tweed noted an ideal buyer would

have interests in the rail line where “profitability isn’t necessarily their main objective.”

“Having visited many communities along the rail line, it became clear that the rail line serves as a utility for these remote communities,” says Tweed, “And for the line and assets to truly succeed, First Nation participation in ownership and management was essential.”

Though several First Nations groups have been contacted regarding the sale, no further information has been released regarding the buyer of the contract as of yet. Tweed said that further details will be available “in the new year.”

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Seven people were arrested after police descended on a room in the Thompson Inn Dec. 30, seizing two ounces of cocaine and half a pound of marijuana.

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Woman dies after being found outside in Nelson House

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An 18-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the nursing station in Nelson House Dec. 30.

Nelson House RCMP responded to a call of an unresponsive woman lying on the ground outside a residence around 8 p.m. Dec. 30 and transported her to the nursing station where attempts to revive her failed.

Police continue to investigate but say that foul play is not suspected.

NEW SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT AREA EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATION Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent up to 11:00 a.m. local time, Friday, January 22, 2016 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

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Effecitve January 1st, 2016, the school zone speed limit bylaw will include the Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM) on Weir Road.

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RFP documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. phone (204)677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or downloaded from the City website at www.thompson.ca.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Proponents from the bidding process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any RFP need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing RFPs in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being Proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the work to the Proponent which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

TENDER INVITATION Sealed bids are invited for HVAC Maintenance and Service from all eligible bidders on the prescribed bid form as provided in the bid documents.

The detailed scope of work and terms and conditions of the contract are given in the Bid Documents and can be downloaded from the City of Thompson website.

The bids, completed in all respect must be submitted on or before 11:00 A.M. Central Time January 8, 2016 to Brian Taylor, Acting Purchasing Agent, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson R8N 1S6.

The bids submitted cannot be withdrawn for a period of 30 calendar days from schedule date of closing bids.

PET REGISTRATION DISCOUNT Register your pet before February 1st, 2016 and receive $5 off REGULAR PRICE PRICE AFTER DISCOUNT Unaltered Dogs/Cats $65.00 $60.00 Neutered/Spayed Dogs/ Cats $20.00 $15.00

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Contractor from bid process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or has been involved in litigation with the City.

The lowest or any Bid need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the specific item or work being Proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Bid which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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Thanks for decades of chiropractic service To the Editor: For over 30 years Thompson has been very fortunate to have a high level of professional health care provided by Dr. Paul Pritchard and his chiropractic services. Over the years, my wife and I have been treated by Paul for many aches and hurts. He was always able to provide satisfactory treatment, sometimes when conventional medicine could not.

Thompson has been well served by a health care professional who made Thompson his home, invested in a practice, and raised a wonderful family.

Residents should be thankful that Dr. Pritchard’s clinic will continue as he has recruited his replacement. On behalf of all your patients, thank you very much for decades of exemplary service. We wish you all the best in your personal and family life.

Volker Beckmann Thompson

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Don’t change how people vote without letting them have their say

In my own A words: life filled with nots To the Editor: “Life Filled with Nots.” Our lives are filled with nots so let’s try to untie them. Can we remove the have nots, the can nots and the do nots that are not on our minds? How about the will nots, may nots and the might nots that often find a home in our hearts? Why not try to remove the could nots, the would nots and the should nots that obstruct our lives? All of our am nots have frequently held us back in our lives. “Life filled with nots” will continue to hold us back because we thought we were not good enough.

Ken Ross Thompson

s the new year approached and passed, there was much discussion across Canada about the Liberal government’s plans to reform how Canadians vote for federal governments and whether it was necessary or merely advisable to hold a referendum on such changes or if they could be instituted by the will of Parliament alone.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals pledged in their first throne speech that the election that brought them to power would be the last in Canada conducted under the first-past-the-post electoral system and that the asyet undetermined system that takes its place would be enshrined in law by 2017. Statements by the the Liberals indicated that, although they planned to have the issue studied by a parliamentary committee with representation from all parties and that they

would seek consensus or broad support, they were not committed to holding a public referendum on the issue before proceeding to make it law.

Under the first-pastthe-post system, voters in each riding vote for candidates and the one that receives the most votes, which does not have to be a majority since ridings are generally contested by more than two candidates, takes the seat.

Some people don’t like this system because it over-rewards the winning candidates and their party despite the fact that in many cases, more people voted for other candidates than the one who captured the seat. Nationwide, this means that, in last October’s election, the Liberals received more than 50 per cent of the seats in the House of Commons despite receiving the votes of less than 40 per cent of the people who cast a ballot.

In the new systemsystem, the number of seats a party won would be more closely tied to its share of the popular vote, either through the use of ranked ballots that order all the candidates in order of preference, or another system such as mixed-member proportional representation, in which voters vote once for a local candidate and once for a party, with additional seats allocated on the basis of the share of the popular vote each party receives. The advantage of proportional representation systems is that the make-up of the elected body more closely aligns with how people voted. On the downside, the odds of any party receiving a majority in such a system are lower than in first-pastthe-post, which means parties must work together, which usually means more frequent elections.

Proportional representation also encourages the

development of single issue parties, whereas the system we have now often gives one party the numbers it needs to pursue its policy goals without a great deal of compromising.

Ontario, B.C. and Prince Edward Island all had referenda on reforming their electoral systems between 2005 and 2009 and in each case a majority supported retaining firstpast-the-post. Whether it is constitutionally permissible for the Liberals to proceed without putting the issue to the people is academic. Changing the way the country has voted in governments since Confederation requires more than just a simple majority of elected representatives and any party that proceeds otherwise may find its high-handed ways backfiring upon it when the next election comes, no matter what sort of rules it is conducted under.

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School District of Mystery Lake Change in Location for Regular Board Meeting on January 12, 2016 The Board of Trustees of the School District of Mystery Lake will be holding the January 12, 2016 board meeting in the library at Westwood School.

Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.

Missing man may have been spotted in Swift Current, Sask.

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who was reported to them as missing Dec. 9 after having last been seen at the Thompson General Hospital in the early morning hours of Nov. 28.

He was reportedly seen walking along the highway toward Flin Flon on Dec. 17, CBC reported. “Our officers have exhausted all avenues of investigation in this case and are asking for the public’s assistance,â€? said Manitoba RCMP media relations ofďŹ cer Sgt. Bert Paquet in a Dec. 29 news release. “Guignard should not be approached as he may be in medical distress. Instead we ask anyone who sees him to contact their police of jurisdiction right away.â€?

Guignard was last seen wearing a light brown winter construction jacket with reective yellow material and black ski pants. He is 6’1� tall with a slender build, weighs approximately 155 lbs and has blond hair and blue eyes.

His mother told CBC Manitoba that her son, who has schizophrenia, had been visiting a friend at the Thompson hospital before his disappearance and that he had been staying in the Thompson homeless shelter until late November. Prior to that, he had worked at a gas station in Lynn Lake over the summer after earlier travelling to British

Yvon Shawn Guignard.

Columbia. He was released from St. Catharines General Hospital in the summer after admitting himself for mental health treatment and staying two weeks. Guignard’s mother said she thought he’d been off his schizophrenia medications for several months now and that he sometimes refers to himself by his given ďŹ rst name of Yvon when he’s ill, though his friends and family call him Shawn.

CBC reported that a taxi driver had given a man who resembled Guignard a ride in Swift Current, Saskatchewan around Christmas,

Man dead, woman charged in New Year’s Day stabbing

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taking him to a 7-11 to buy chicken and then dropping him off at a residence, but when the driver returned to that house the occupants hadn’t seen anyone resembling Guignard.

Anyone who sees Guignard or has information about his whereabouts can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Secure tips can be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com. Information can also be submitting by texting TIPMAN plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

A man is dead and a woman in custody after a New Year’s Day stabbing in Norway House.

Norway House RCMP were called to a residence in the Rossville area around 1 p.m. Jan. 1 where a stabbing had been reported. They found a 31-year-old Norway House man injured and transported

him to local hospital but were notiďŹ ed Jan. 2 around 4 p.m. that he had died of his injuries.

Joan Maria Nicholas, a 32-year-old Norway House woman, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault following the incident. She was held in custody pending a court appearance scheduled for Jan. 5 in Thompson.

Police continue to investigate.

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Federal government request for proposal ensured flood equipment contract went to preferred supplier, CTF says

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) wants the indigenous and northern affairs minister to investigate a $5 million purchase of Tiger Dams flood barriers in Manitoba, saying the request for proposals was designed to exclude all but one supplier.

The CTF believes the $5 million cost was determined by what was left in the budget near the end of the fiscal year rather than on flood protection needs, based on their review of 287 pages of federal government documents pertaining to the purchase.

“Taxpayers have to be able to trust government officials to get the best possible deal when they’re spending our money,” said CTF prairie director Todd McKay in a Decmber news release. “These documents suggest that officials predetermined that they were going to spend $5 million on one product before even accepting bids.”

The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council bought $5 million worth of Tiger Dams

from International Flood Control last spring.

CTF says Derek Pena of the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) department, as it was then known, wrote in an email that the government wanted to use $5 million it had in a capital budget to buy Tiger Dams and that since only one company sold a FM 2510-rated product, this certification could be made a necessary requirement of the request for proposals (RFP). The RFP, which closed March 20, 2015, also required delivery by March 31 and excluded options such as a staged delivery.

“Anita [Wilson, executive director for IRTC] informs us they ‘understood’ the $5M was to go as of the close of the RFP and proceeded to verbally inform the winner to implement,” wrote AANDC official David Moore in an email dated March 24, 2015. “Apparently, International Flood Control has already started so as to meet the March 31 deadline. We have sent an email telling them to hold

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON? WHITEWATER KAYAKING PROGRAM: Introduction to whitewater kayaking at the Norplex Pool, taught by certified kayak instructors. Kayak rolling clinics are also offered. Introduction courses cover paddling strokes, upside down exit techniques, rescue skills and the kayak roll. Courses begin in October 2015, but you can join at any time. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and up. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up.

THE NRHA PROVIDES FREE EVENING PRENATAL CLASSES throughout the year. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to learn about labor, breastfeeding, newborn care and tour our hospital. Classes are facilitated by a public health nurse. All pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy and a support person are welcome to attend.

Please telephone Michelle at (204) 677-5382 or PHN Angela at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information.

THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is promoting Radon testing in your home. Radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. For information on Radon, visit the Health Canada website: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/radon or call Judy your local Canadian Cancer Society rep at 204-677-3464.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Barb at 204778-6494 for information.

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative party asked Premier Greg Selinger in June to demand Thompson MLA and Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Steve Ashton’s resignation for what they termed an “undeclared conflict.” The PCs said Winnipeg restaurateur Peter Ginakes, who contributed to election and leadership campaigns of the Thompson MLA and his daughter, Churchill KeewatinookAski NDP MP Niki Ashton, in the past, is the sole distributor of Tiger Dams flood-fighting equipment and that Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation attempted to award a sole-sourced contract for $5 million of flood-fighting equipment to his company.

That was the subject of a 2014 complaint to the Manitoba ombudsman under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act before a tender for the purchase was issued in December 2014 A second complaint about the procurement

process led Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin to announce last July 7 that her office would in-

vestigate if the process the Manitoba civil service followed in funding and purchasing flood-fighting

equipment between July 2014 and January 2015 followed legislative and policy regulations.

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North Stars and Islanders both suffer dual losses at home as KJHL resumes after holiday break

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The first weekend of 2016 was not kind to the Cross Lake Islanders and Norway House North Stars as the Keystone Junior Hockey League resumed, with both Northern Manitoba squads losing back-toback games at home.

The Islanders were on the ice against the St. Malo Warriors on the second day of the new year and started off on the right foot with a goal by Braedan Boschman

three-quarters of the way through the first period, which gave them a 1-0 intermission lead. Robert Guimond and Jessi Freund teamed up on consecutive goals to give the Warriors a 2-1 lead in the first half of the second period. Garrison Garrioch tied it up for the Islanders before Jared Magne put St. Malo ahead again. Jameson Scott of Cross Lake tied it up once more at 3-3 before a goal

by Brady Allan restored the Warriors’ lead.

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Scott evened the score again 11 seconds into the third period and Kenley Monias gave the Islanders a 5-4 lead before St. Malo scored four times in the final 3:48, with Guimond, Ben Olson, Riley Hunter and Kyle Fortin tallying for the Warriors’ 8-5 win.

Shots in the game were 55-48 for the Warriors, with Kris Wood-Ross making 47 saves in the Islanders’ net and Jordan Taylor stopping 43 shots to get the win for St. Malo.

The Peguis Juniors were in town the following day and scored the last five goals of the game in the third period to record a 7-4 win over Cross Lake.

Waylon Neault had his third and fourth goals of the game for the Juniors in the last 12 minutes of the game, while Joseph Sutherland also had a pair and Harold Linklater scored once. Scott had given the Islanders a 4-2 lead with 13:36 to play after Kenley Monias scored twice in the

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second period and Keith Monias once to make it 3-2 for Cross Lake after 40 minutes. Neault had two goals for Peguis in the first period. Shots were 65-54 in favour of the Juniors, who got 50 saves from Keifer Tacan in the win, while Troy Monias stopped 58 in a losing effort for the Islanders.

The same two teams were also in Norway House on the weekend.

The Juniors beat the North Stars 19-4 Jan. 2 and the

Warriors thumped them 14-1 the following day.

Jeremy Folster, Gregory Paupanekis, Harley Muminawatum and Corbin Tait had the North Stars’ goals against the Juniors while Elvis Balfour Jr. had the lone goal against St. Malo.

The Islanders remain third in the KJHL North Division with a 12-11 record. The North Stars are fifth and last in the division with one win in 22 games.

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Public works committee wants money for Mystery Lake Road crosswalk directed towards path to light-controlled intersection instead

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the Estate of EMMA POWDERHORN, late of Churchill, Manitoba, Deceased.

All claims against the above estate, supported by Statutory Declaration must be sent to the attention of: Barbara Regier, Estates Officer, at 155 Carlton St., Suite 500, Winnipeg MB, R3C 5R9 on or before the 23rd day of February, 2016 Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, this 17th day of December, 2015.

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302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry cleaners for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties contact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb

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510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft available. Cameron/Hoe building 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

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Winners in the Thompson Golf course raffle.

License # LGA-1242 RF First Early Bird draw October 7, 2015 Murray MacDonald $500.00 Ticket # 0050 Second Early Bird draw November 30, 2015 Elliot Hyska $1000.00 Ticket # 0330 Final draws december 24, 2015 3:00 pm at the City Centre mall 3rd prize - James Boardman $500.00 #1671 2nd prize - Bert Wentzel $1000.00 #0959 1st prize - Garrick Cook-Sinclair $1000.00 # 0956 Grand prize of a 2015 Jeep Patriot supplied by Twin Motors of Thompson. - The winner is Dave Watkins #921

crossing the road near the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre to reach a walking path leading Juniper Drive and viceversa was brought to the public works committee, which requested a pedestrian count study from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT) at the intersection. The results of the study showed enough pedestrian use to warrant construction of a crosswalk on Mystery Lake Road, funding for which is already approved

by MIT according to a memo to council from the public works committee.

The committee discussed four options to deal with the pedestrians crossing the unmarked intersection: maintaining the 70 kilometre per hour speed limit on Mystery Lake Road and installing a crosswalk with overhead flashing lights as recommended by MIT; reducing the speed limit on Mystery Lake Road to 50 km/h north of the intersection with Thompson Drive South; reducing the speed limit to 50 km/h north of Thompson Drive South and installing a crosswalk with roadside signs at Nelson Road; or connecting the pedestrian path from Juniper Drive to the sidewalk at Selkirk Avenue one block north of the intersection and installing barriers to discourage pedestrians from

The public works committee recommended construction of a multi-use path from Nelson Road to Selkirk Avenue along the west side of Mystery Lake Road to discourage pedestrians from crossing the uncontrolled intersection rather than opting for a crosswalk with overhead lights. crossing Mystery Lake Road at Nelson Road.

A majority of the committee recommended adopting the last option and the committee asked city administration to start discussions with MIT for redirecting money for crosswalk construction

towards construction of a multi-use path from Nelson Road to Selkirk Avenue on the west side of Mystery Lake Road. The recommendation to council was to approve this option to address the issue of pedestrians crossing Mystery Lake Road.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Service at 10:30 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

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

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

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Faculty of Social Work

Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2016. The program is scheduled to begin September 2016. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student.

The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories.

The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses.

The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North.

For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/ social_work/programs/northern/591.html

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Karl Bennett benefit concert at Letkemann Theatre Jan. 15

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

On Jan. 15, the Letkemann Theatre will be host to a benefit concert organized in support of Karl Bennett, a local musician recently referred to the University of McGill’s Neurology Centre in Montreal for treatment of a worsening neurological disorder. Organized by friends and family, the

concert will be a night of country, acoustic and soft rock from local musicians.

Tony Whalen, local musician and long-time friend of Bennett, spoke for the event. “He comes from a family of musicians; all of his brothers and sisters play guitar and sing, and ever since I’ve known him that’s kind of what struck our friendship, an interest in music,

and similar genres of music.” Whalen met Bennett through their mutual love of music, and they have shared the stage on multiple occasions.

“It must be financially taxing on them,” Whalen said, “so we decided as friends and what I consider family to host this benefit concert and help them out.” Between travel, accommodations, and time

off work, the high cost of specialized treatments is a burden well-known among many northerners: this has been the second concert hosted this winter with proceeds going to someone coping with illnes, the prior being the old-fashioned Christmas concert in December that raised money for the family of the late Scott Flight.

Bennett himself is known for playing at local shows and volunteer concerts much like this one.

His condition has put his live performances on hold for some time.

The concert runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will feature Whalen along with a cohort of local country

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Fire kills three people in Oxford House

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Three Bunibonibee Cree Nation residents are dead following an early morning fire in the remote Northern Manitoba community Dec. 29.

Oxford House RCMP were called to a residential fire shortly before 7 a.m.

Tuesday and initial investigation has confirmed that three residents of the

community were killed in the blaze, though their identities have not been confirmed.

Foul play is currently not suspected and the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Office of the Fire Commissioner continue to investigate.

“Our officers and our partners have been engaged in the community to ensure everyone is kept appraised of

any updates during the investigation of this tragic incident,” said Manitoba RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Bert Paquet. “As we continue to investigate our prayers go out to the Oxford House community and the families affected.”

More information will be released as it becomes available, police say, but the names of the victims will not be released.

Operation Homeless Need Clothes collects donations for Oxford House

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Operation Homeless Need Clothes were out on Jan. 4 in the Canadian Tire parking lot to gather donations for the Crane family of Bunibonibee Cree Nation at Oxford House. The Cranes lost their home in a tragic house fire on December 29 which killed their James Crane, Jamie Crane and cousin Jastidee Sinclair. Andrea Pochinco and Bernita Hart collected items like clothing, toys, houseware, and general necessities. As Pochinco describes it, “anything to help them restart.”

“It’s going to take some time to put the pieces together, to figure out how to help, where that help is going to come from,” says Pochinco. “It is a community in the north, so even if they said, ‘Alright, we’re going to provide this,’ the next question would be, how do we get it there?’”

Pochinco and Hart note that insurance and official compensation is a complicated issue; as the land on the reserve is owned by the Bunibonibee Cree Nation, individual property insurance is not applicable, and any compensation would come from the First Na-

and acoustic artists, including Tim Cameron, Russell Peters, Tracy “Smitty” Smith, Jennifer Rolles and Lily Kern. Admission is by donation.

Information can be found on the event’s Facebook page “Fundraiser for Karl Bennet, local musician and good friend.”

January 11- March 18 CANPowerSkate: Level 3 CANSkate or equivalent required or coach approval. This program focuses on developing technical skaƟng skills, speed, agility and endurance. Classes will be held Mondays (CANPower Badges 3-6) & Tuesdays (CANPower Badges 1-2). Full hockey equipment required.

CANSkate/PreCANSkate (ages 4 +): CANSkate is a dynamic program focussing on fun, participation and basic skill development. Pre-CANskate program are skaters who are skaƟng for the Įrst Ɵme or those skaters who need a liƩle Ɵme to get their conĮdence and balance on the ice. Classes held on Tuesday, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. Helmets must be CSA approved.

STARSkate A,B,C: Designed for all levels of STARSkate/ CompeƟƟve skaters.

Adult Skate: Oīers Learn-to-Skate, test or a place for skaters to simply pracƟce and improve their skaƟng skills. Group and private lessons are available.

SEE YOU ON THE ICE! You can register online at www.skate-thompson.com For more informaƟon, contact us at thompsonskate@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook: SkateThompson

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Andrea Pochinco and Bernita Hart collect donations for Oxford House by Canadian Tire in Thompson Jan. 4. tion. Isolation also creates logistical problems, as Hart notes: “You have to understand that most of the supplies come in through ice roads, once a year.” Warm weather and poor ice conditions further delay any support which the family may hope to receive.

Pochinco notes that donations are accepted any time: “It doesn’t have to stop at today. The trailer is available, and we have people picking things up tonight and tomorrow as well. As we know more in the coming days about what’s needed we can put out a more formal request,

but for now, its just getting the kids dressed in some warm clothes, getting mom what she needs, all those small costs that we take for granted.”

Hart also directs financial donors towards a GoFundMe page, the Oxford House Bereavement Fund, in support of the family, as well as two other deaths in the community within the space of a few days. “Every dime helps,” she says. “Our community just lost five people, including three in the fire, and when the cost of one burial is $20,000, we need as much as we can get. Anything will help.”

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If you’re a senior, 65 or older, and pay the school taxes on the home in which you live, you could save up to $470 on your school taxes with Manitoba’s Seniors’ School Tax Rebate.* That’s on top of the $1,100 in property tax credits already in place for seniors.

Find out if you qualify For complete details and to find out if you qualify, visit Manitoba.ca/seniorsrebate or call 204-945-7555 (in Winnipeg) or 1-855-893-8266 (toll-free). Apply as soon as you receive your 2015 property tax bill.

SAVINGS FOR ALL MANITOBANS Whether you own or rent your home, you could save up to $700 with the provincial government’s Education Property Tax Credit.** If you’re not already saving with the Education Property Tax Credit, visit Manitoba.ca/eptc to learn more. * Eligible seniors must occupy home in order to qualify for Seniors’ School Tax Rebate. ** Eligible applicants must occupy home in order to qualify for the Education Property Tax Credit.

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Program Manager Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2483.12.15 SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services ~ Kisewatisiwin Services requires an experienced, full-time Program Manager for the LIFE Program working with high needs adolescents’ who are dealing with multiple treatment issues. The Program Manager must have the ability to promote, develop and sustain a strength based approach to youth care, and create an environment that promotes openness and acceptance for a model of supervision that advances both youth and the performance of the Youth Care Practitioners that support them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for the overall coordination and case management for all the youth in the program. The Program Manager is responsible for creating a therapeutic environment within the program through the development of specific treatment plans for the youth using the strength based treatment approach and provides the overall supervision of the Youth Care Practitioners working within the program.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth, minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role, degree in an Applicable Human Services field, a combination of experience and education will be considered, willingness to obtain First Aid/ CPR certification, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba Workshops 2016

Return to Work (RTW) Basics: A Guide to Developing or Enhancing your Return to Work Program In Thompson - January 14 To register, visit wcb.mb.ca/training

SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum, plus competitive benefits and pension plan, this position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to: Northern Office Manager MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program 204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6

For more information, call 204-954-4662, toll free 1-855-954-4321, ext 4662 or email EmployerRelationships@wcb.mb.ca

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Sales Representative Our rapidly expanding business in Food Service distribution requires a Territory Manager for Northern Manitoba including Thompson, The Pas & Flin Flon.

This is a fast paced sales job with terrific work-life balance.

The successful applicant will be self motivated, goal oriented and dedicated to customer service.

The job requires you have your own vehicle, valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel overnight.

Previous Sales and/or Food Service experience will be given priority.

Basic computer knowledge is required however training is provided for job specific software.

Compensation package to include: Base salary plus commission combined with bonuses and incentives.

Pratts also provides a car allowance, gas card, insurance, Health & dental benefits as well as travel expenses.

Apply to: Drew Pelton District Sales Manager drew.pelton@pratts.ca 204.226.1691

Full Time Clinical Case Manager Kisewatisiwin Services-Thompson COMPETITION NUMBER: 2481.12.15

JOB VACANCY Referral Clerks (Part time/Casuals) Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health Benefits; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties.

Qualifications: • The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Must be available for shiftwork • Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

• Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Should have good communications and organizational skills.

• Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba.

• Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba.

• Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

• Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Wordprocessing, etc.)

• work well under pressure – fast pace environment A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday January 15, 2016. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.

SUMMARY: Macdonald Youth Services requires a full-time Clinical Case Manager (CCM) for the Kisewatisiwin Service located in Thompson Manitoba. The CCM provides leadership, development and supervision of case and treatment plans for children placed in the APH program, ensuring that foster parents provide exceptional care to the children placed through the APH program. As well, Clinical Case Managers contribute to the ongoing development of the program.

HOURS WORKED: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter, resume, in word or PDF format, quoting the competition number to: Northern Office Manager MYS – Kisewatisiwin Program 204-83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6 Fax: 1-204-778-7778 E-MAIL: northern.careers@mys.mb.ca MYS is an equal opportunity employer, Aboriginal Persons, Women; Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by 12:00 pm on January 11, 2016.

Regional Office Administrator Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Local Government Development Division, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31466 Closing Date: January 25, 2016 Salary Range: $45,108- $52,314 per year plus applicable remoteness allowance Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.

An eligibility list may be established for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an under fill basis.

Qualifications and Duties: The Regional Administrator provides financial support to staff of the Thompson regional office. Primary duties include: Preparing and recording financial transactions and regional quarterly cash flows, assisting with budget administration including monitoring expenditures, checking invoices for accuracy, maintaining computerized ledgers in SAP, performing reconciliations, completing biweekly financial reports, administering and overseeing the annual budgets for communities in trust, and preparing cheque requisitions and accounts payable forms.

The ideal candidate will have financial accounting experience including: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintaining financial ledgers, completing financial reports, monitoring budgets and cash flows, performing reconciliations, and processing purchase orders and requisitions.

For the full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/

Apply to: Advertisement No. 31466 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300- 305 Broadway Winnipeg MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-948-1271 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email.

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

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

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 - $56,350.10 d.o.q per annum, plus 5% Northern Allowance. MYS offers a competitive benefits and pension plan.

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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Post secondary degree in the human services field with at least 3 years of experience in child welfare, foster care, and case management, willingness to complete various agency required training, knowledge of systems for children in care, must possess a valid driver’s license, possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops the care plan and related cost sheet to support the foster placement; Develops the placement process by detailing pre-placement, placement and post-placement plans; Develops the treatment plan through assessment and consultation with the treatment team (i.e. foster family, respite providers, support workers, placing worker and child’s family);Provides orientation of MYS and the APH program for all new parents; Ensures the completion of yearly foster home reviews in order to evaluate foster parents and make recommendations in accordance with existing provincial regulations for ongoing continuation of a foster family’s Letter of Approval; Ensures exceptional care is provided by parents by maintaining regular contact (via telephone, home visits, meetings, case reviews, foster home reviews, reviewing incident reports, providing crisis management, development and ongoing consultation regarding the treatment plan); Reviews incident reports and provides crisis management and debriefing; Provides ongoing consultation regarding the treatment plan and ensures related professional development goals for parents are identified and implemented by the parents; Oversees parents’ use of their respite team by ensuring respite workers are included as part of the team and are used appropriately to support foster home operations and day-to-day child care plans; Participates in providing after-hours support to the program through an on-call system; Attends team meetings, parent meetings and agency strategic planning events.

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