January 21 2015

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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Deerwood School teachers on virtual walk to Las Vegas

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

THOMPSON TRACK STAR PRESENTED AWARD SPORTS - PAGE 8

and mapped out our walk.

Our goal was to get to the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. We wanted to virtually check it out. We walked there from Deerwood School, and it was like 750 kilometres.”

Log Your Steps, the program the instructors are using for these challenges, even includes different features. One example Harwood says comes in handy is the step converter.

“There’s a cool thing about the program for people who swim in the morning, we have some teachers who swim in the morning before school. With swimming you can’t wear the pedometer since there’s no steps, but what it does, it takes how long you swam for, and then converts it to a rough number of steps.”

The walk, expected to take about two weeks finished on Jan. 13, a few days ahead of schedule.

Harwood went on to explain this fitness challenge

has also caught the student’s attention. “For me, selfishly as a long-time physical education teacher, but also as the vice principal, I love the fact that we’re role modelling active lifestyles, and we’re showing we’re having fun doing it. Don’t get me wrong, I love that our staff are being active, but to have kids see us being active is the best part.”

A handful of the participants went out on their own and bought more pedometers for the students.

These ones are being used for educational purposes, not fitness.

“Some teachers have been using it in ways I never would have guessed.

They’ve been using it for measurement, like how many steps in a metre, how many steps to do a loop, how long is the loop.

They’ve been using it for place value. So if you’re learning about numbers, ten, hundred, thousands,

it’s not uncommon to get a couple thousand steps in a day, they talk about the place value with numbers,” said Harwood.

Harwood said the students have been the biggest cheerleaders for the teachers, and even during indoor recesses students are walking with the teachers to help get them more steps.

The school may have finished their walk to Winnipeg, but they’re not stopping just there. From Winnipeg now they will be walking to Los Vegas, which Hardwood believes will talk about a month o steps.

After the next challenge, the gym teacher-slashvice-principal hopes other people in the community will start these challenges too. “I’m going to challenge other businesses like banks and Wal-Mart.

This is very, very, very easy to get started. We may be throwing the challenge out

to other schools, school to school. Our next walk is longer, and will take us about a month. After we’re done that one we might throw out the challenge to see if we can find some pedometers for other schools. ” Krentz says the NRHA would be more than willing to help with pedometers for future walks, as it ties in with their vision statement. “Our vision at the Northern Health Region is healthy people, healthy north. Walking is a step toward overall health and pedometers are a great way to motivate people to get out and do it.”

For any person or business that wants to learn more about the Log Your Steps program, Harwood is available to help. “I would be more than willing to show you where to put you in line to access the program. If anyone has any questions, feel free to call me at the school.”

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Staff at Deerwood School have a new buddy with them everywhere they go, and it’s called a pedometer. As a New Year’s resolution, the instructors are taking part in a fitness challenge.

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One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get fit, and become healthier. For the teachers at Deerwood School, this was indeed their top goal as a group for 2015.

On the first day back after Christmas holiday, Todd Harwood, half-time physical education teacher and half-time vice-principal, started a challenge between the teachers.

The challenge saw teachers group into two different teams, 12 people on each, and the first team to virtually walk to Winnipeg won.

“We provided all the staff with pedometers, all the steps you took were compiled, and everyone’s steps counted towards the walk,” Harwood explained.

The Northern Regional Healthy Authority (NRHA) donated the pedometers to the facility. Bruce Kentz of the NRHA says the health authority bought a bunch of pedometers a couple years ago, and thought it would be a good project to get involved with.

Krentz says even if someone doesn’t stick with a pedometer, at least by using them for a while they will learn how many steps they should be taking a day. “Some people don’t keep using pedometers for a long time, but even if you use it for a week you know how much you should be walking, and how active you should be everyday.”

A good goal is 10,000 steps every day.

The teachers picked Winnipeg for their first challenge, to virtually check out a new site in the city.

“We went on Google Maps

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CULINARY ARTS

APPLY NOW! CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER IN THOMPSON This 40-week program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in Culinary Arts and prepare the students for employment in this field. The students will be working and cooking food in the UCN cafeteria. Each course within the program will have curriculum related to occupational safety and health. Both theory and practical components of the program will emphasize knowledge and practices for a safe workplace.

Culinary Arts is one of the fastest growing trades in the Canadian food service industry. Graduates of college culinary arts programs are always in high demand. Graduates must obtain approval from their employer and the Apprenticeship Branch of Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training, and Trade to be accepted into the apprenticeship program.

Admission Requirements a. English 20F, and b. Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20S, Applied Mathematics 20S or Essential Mathematics 20S (preferred), c. Or equivalencies of above, d. Or mature student

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CALL FOR PROPOSAL ADVERTISEMENT The City of Thompson – Community Entity is currently accepting applications for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy Funding (Designated Community – Thompson funding stream) to meet the needs of homeless and at-risk people living in Thompson.

Consideration will be given only to projects that meet the objectives of this Call For Proposal and demonstrate they can complete the project by any or all of the following completion dates: 1) Year One – completion date: March 31, 2015 2) Year Two – completion date: March 31, 2016 3) Year Three – completion date: March 31, 2017 Multi-year project may be considered. If the entire project cannot be completed by the above completion dates, consideration will be given to fund a component of the project, however the component funded by HPS must be completed by the applicable deadline.

The deadline for proposals is January 30, 2015 @ 4:30pm local time. In order to be accepted for consideration application must be received in both formats: 1) Electronically on or before deadline, and 2) Through the mail or hand-delivered with appropriate signatures, and post stamped on or before deadline.

Please contact the Community Entity for Applications and program information and criteria. Be advised that only this application will be used by the Community Advisory Board to assess your submission for HPS funding.

Please forward this Call for Proposals to your organization’s contacts.

For more info please: Leanne Grenier City of Thompson – Community Entity c/o Thompson Housing Agency 101 – 55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M5 thompsonhousingagency@tnrc.ca

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

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE THOMPSON RECYCLING CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Thompson Recycling Center is inviting applications for its Board of Directors The TRC operates as a northern regional material recovery facility.

The TRC receives a grant from the City of Thompson and will be directed by a volunteer Board.

The Board’s role is to direct/support management in executing the mandate and strategy of the corporation.

Applicants must be residents of Thompson, or surrounding areas and should have knowledge and understanding of Material Recovery Facilities. Past Board experience as well as Financial Literacy are considered assets.

For Further Information call the Manager at 204-677-7991 Interested persons are encouraged to apply by letter or email to Box 424, Thompson, MB, R8N 1N2 trec@mymts.net

SALE OF EQUIPMENT BY SEALED TENDER The City of Thompson will be accepting sealed tenders for the following: Sale of 1989 1 ton complete with hoist & box ......File #10115 Sale of 1994 Bombardier Walk Plow.....................File #10215 (Reserve bid of $16,000.00) Sale of Gym Equipment from Norplex Pool ...........File #10315 Sale of 600 Arena Seats ........................................File #10415 (Reserve bid of $12,000.00) To view above items or obtain Tender documents please contact the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB, 204-677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Tenders will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB, R8N 1S6 up to and including Wednesday, January 28, 2015 11:00 am local time. All sales are final on an “as is, where is basis” on removal of this equipment.

No warranties are expressed or implied.

The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Joyce Kopp, Purchasing Agent

ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES DUE JAN/15 TENDER INVITATION The City of Thompson will be receiving Sealed Tenders at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. as follows: File #10515 Purchase of New 4x4 Crew Cab Closing Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 11:00 am local time File #10615

Consulting Services for City of Thompson Water & Wastewater Utility Closing Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 2:00 pm local time Documents may be obtained at the office of the Purchasing Agent, phone 204-677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify the Bidder from proposal 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 tender will not necessarily 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 criteria has been expressly related to the bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the proposal which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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The City of Thompson requires that all dogs and cats owned in Thompson be licensed and are wearing a city tag.

What is required to get a license?

• In order to apply for a dog/cat license, you must provide a certificate showing that your pet is up to date with its rabies vaccinations.

• Dogs/Cats over the age of four months must be licensed.

• If your pet isn’t old enough to be spayed/neutered you can still receive the lower cost of licensing your pet. You will need to provide a receipt from a veterinary clinic that you have prepaid for your pet to be spayed/neutered, and then you will be entitled to the lower cost of licensing your pet.

Benefits to licensing your animal: • If your dog/cat goes missing, having them licensed drastically improves your chances of getting them back. A license tag helps animal control quickly identify your pet and get him back to you safely.

• Licensing lets people know that your pet is up to date on its rabies vaccinations. A dog/cat cannot be licensed unless it is properly vaccinated. Animal control or a Good Samaritan will be much more likely to want to handle and care for your missing pet if they know that it is vaccinated.

• The cost of the license is far less than the penalty for being caught without one. If a City Official finds your pet without a license,the owner shall be liable to a fine as specified in the City of Thompson Fee and fine Schedule as it exists.

City of Thompson Animal Control 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 Phone 204 677-7903 City Hall hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Mon to Fri)

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Northern Manitoba will be represented at Ontario feminist conference

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Twenty-five-year-old Harlie Pruder will be taking a plane to Ontario to take part in ‘Think Big! Lead Now!’ at the end of the month. The young women’s national summit takes place Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Muskoka, Ontario.

Pruder says she learned about the convention through an email. “I got an email a few months ago from a lady that I’ve been previously connected with because of my feminist movement. She emailed me about the conference, and said it would be great to have some Northern Manitoba representation at this conference.”

The summit is put on through the YWCA. Young women, 18-25, from all over Canada come together for networking, workshops and brainstorming different ideas on how to include grassroots movements throughout the country.

Pruder is excited for the guest speakers. “I’m really excited because there’s going to be presenters, who are going to be talking about intersexual feminism and how race affects aspects of feminism. That is an area I’m really interested in, but also lacking in.

I know that it’s an issue that we face in Thompson, like classism, sexism, racism, it’s all intertwined.”

Someone that Pruder looked up to for advice told her years ago that conferences are one of the best ways to get out of your shell and grow. Through Pruder’s involvement with PRIDE North of 55, she had the chance to attend different conventions, and that’s where her love for travelling and gaining knowledge through conferences blossomed.

“I applied for a full bursary for the expenses, and I received it. They are paying for everything, which is really exciting, because this is something I wouldn’t be able to afford by myself this year. What I’m excited for is going through this whole process, and being that starter contact for others.

I want a whole group of Thompsonites going. I want to spread out and help the outlying communities, too.

I want everyone to know they have these opportunities,” Pruder explained.

The bursary is available to all participants through an application form. Canadian Heritage provides the funds.

Feminism is something Pruder holds close to her, and she began to understand her meaning of feminism through PRIDE. “Once I realized that gender is only just a concept and that there are so many different kinds of gender identities, it’s really not about your biology; it’s not about how you identify, and who you choose to love. It’s about balancing the masculine and the feminine side

ADVERTISEMENT MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 23 Eider Bay in the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba as described in Certificate of Title No. 2096074/3 will be sold at auction on Tuesday, the 17th day of February, A.D., 2015, at 10:00 A.M., at the office/residence of Wayne Hall, Auctioneer, 31 Elk Bay in Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor is informed that the property has a 60 ft frontage, 100 sq ft x 130 sq ft lot. There is situated on the property a dwelling, detached single storey dwelling with exterior vinyl siding. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 living room and 1 rec-room - no details available. Partially finished basement. Central air and electric heat. Detached garage consisting of approx. 36 x 37. We are advised that there are cracks in cement wall in basement, minor electrical repair needed. Due to difficulty in obtaining property information with no prior MLS available, total living area, year built/approximate age is unknown.

TERMS: A DEPOSIT OF $19,000.00 (NINETEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) by certified cheque, bank draft or solicitor’s trust cheque on the date, place and time of auction and the balance in accordance with the conditions to be announced at sale.

Property Taxes: are paid to December 31, 2012. 2013 has a small outstanding balance, 2014 taxes are outstanding, plus accruing penalties and interest are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Property is subject to Caveat no’s 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 36723N/3, 37077N/3, 153980N/3, 40439N/3 prior registrations.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Harlie Pruder Harlie Pruder, second to the left, stands beside Michelle Smook, Brielle Beardy-Linklater and Raven Flett during the 2014 Fierce Pride Conference in Winnipeg. of yourself and honouring that.”

Pruder went on to say she understands not everyone will agree with what she says, but to her that’s what it means, accepting you for you.

By agreeing to attend the conference and accepting the bursary, Pruder committed herself to take part in the Day of Big Change on March 1. Each summit attendee must come up with their own campaign within their community to involve people and create a better community. Pruder plans to focus on two main areas.

“I want to do education, and I want to combine that with service because I feel like a lot of people that hold the power, like me and you, we have the means to do things, and we have privilege to do things. When you are able to recognize your privilege, I think you have the responsibility to do

something with it.”

This will include knitting hats, mittens and scarves for the less fortunate and creating safe places for people to speak their minds in Thompson. “Homelessness is such a complex issue, that I am just starting to understand. I want to put energy towards helping those people that can’t help themselves. Every time it gets really cold, all I’m thinking about are those people.”

Pruder created the Thompson feminist organization, she is on the crisis centre board, and was involved with kickstarting PRIDE North of 55. Her hope is to get more people involved in Thompson. “I feel Thompson often gets so many awesome people, but they always leave.

There are a few that have stayed and committed. I think I’ve taken for granted those people. There are

some that you always see involved in local politics and organizations. We forget those people are volunteering their time to better the community.”

Pruder is starting a psychology course online through the University of Manitoba this month. With this conference soon under her belt, she wants to continue with feminism, focusing on men. “I want to go to school, and I want to pursue physiology and feminism. I want to work with men in feminism. I want to work with sexual assault survivors, rape victims, from the male perspective. I want to study long-term generational sexual abuse. I want to make sure the north is taken care of.”

Whatever happens, Pruder says she will always be an activist. “Being a true activist is being a true ally for all people and all living beings on this planet.”

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Further information and copies of Conditions of Sale may be obtained from: LEVENE TADMAN GOLUB LAW CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors 7th Floor - 330 St. Mary Avenue Winnipeg MB R3C 3Z5 Attention: David Golub/Catherine Janusz File No. 98183 Phone No. 204-957-0520 Email: cjanusz@ltglc.ca / dgolub@ltglc.ca

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Apply today for the seasonal camping program and occupy the same campsite for an entire season – including long weekends. Both serviced and un-serviced sites are available in Manitoba campgrounds.

All sites are distributed through public draws.

Pick up your information package and application at 200 Saulteaux Crescent in Winnipeg, at Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship District Offices, or online by visiting manitobaparks.com.

The application deadline is February 6 for all provincial park seasonal campgrounds.

For more information about the seasonal camping program, please call 204-945-3934; toll free 1-800-214-6497; or email seasoncamp@gov.mb.ca

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Grief Support Group in Thompson Starts Jan 26, 2015 Aurora Family Therapy Centre and NCNFamily & Community Wellness Center are offering a support group for adults suffering from traumatic grief as a result of a loved one’s death due to homicide or manslaughter.

Group Format: Therapeutic Support Group Facilitators: Jacqueline Walker, BFNAC, MMFT Jennifer Lockhart, B.A., MMFT Elder and Spiritual Leader: Ed Azure Intake or for more information, please call: Jackie Walker at 204-679-5277 or Jennifer Lockhart at 204-677-5621 Funded by Manitoba JusticeVictim’s Services Unit

Opinion Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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Letters to the Editor

Stephen Harper and Mr. MacKay, please go away To the Editor: Over the last six months, the current administration on Parliament Hill has been posturing itself for a nationwide election.

Mr. Harper and Justice Minister Peter MacKay are prime examples of what this country doesn’t need now or in the future.

Four years ago, when we voted in a federal election, I don’t remember any talk of: 1) Cheating our military veterans by hiding money – back into the federal treasury; 2) Threatening back-to-work legislation for both Air Canada and the postal workers; 3) Terminating home mail delivery while the Canada Post Corporation is recording profits each quarter of 2014; 4) Telling the executive branch of the government to cover up the fraud and theft of three senators – what about the election commitment to reform the upper house four years ago?

5) Opening up more resources to oil and mineral multinationals by privatizing “treaty lands” – taking the land base away from Canada’s poorest citizens?

Angus Campbell Thompson

In my own words: Heart of roses To the Editor: “Heart of Roses.” Any woman can love a rose, but it takes a great deal more to love a leaf. Do we love someone who is beautiful or wealthy or do we love the one who can make our life more beautiful? A wall around any woman’s heart is nearly completed but she placed a door in her heart for that special person so that the key to love can open it gently.

Often we look forward toward that person because their hearts had been broken many times before and they know how it feels to not break ours. Do let someone know with honesty that “hearts of roses” means lasting forever with each other because their heart had been broken by words left unspoken.

Ken Ross Thompson

Local Viewpoint

No power? No problem

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he Philippines Department of Tourism rolled out an advertising campaign last year called “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” and after a minor electrical snafu here at the Thompson Citizen office this month, I can testify that in the case of power outages, the statement certainly rings true.

I don’t want to get too technical here, but essentially what happened was this: a thingamajig in the whatsit went kablooie and we had to wait for a new thingamajig to be installed to get the heat back on and to make the lights in my windowless office stop flickering.

The good news is the coffee maker still had power.

The bad news was that some of the computers we use to write the stories and make the ads for the paper, which had to be sent to the printer the next morning, did not.

Worst of all, thanks to my choosing a laptop rather than a desktop when we

Ian Graham got new computers a few years back and the longlife batteries produced by Mac, I could still get work done, especially considering there wasn’t any Internet to distract me.

Thanks a lot technology and my past self for making it possible to compute without electricity!

Anyways, as I sat in my rapidly cooling office, typing and moving my now-cold mouse, I thought back to my years in the Philippines, where power outages – inexplicably called “brownouts” – were much more common, either because of glitches in the system or,

at least once, a tall truck taking out the power line just outside my office when the driver misjudged exactly how much clearance he had.

The main office building of the company I worked for had a generator because one of their services was website and email hosting, so the majority of the couple hundred employees were able to go on working.

The small department I was working for, however, was in a building across the street, and we did not. Even luckier for us was the proximity of Casa Verde, a restaurant in an old house, with an outdoor seating area and propane-powered stoves and grills, which was where we’d wait for the power to return.

Sometimes the power was back on in less than hour. Other times, not so much. However, although we couldn’t work or even use the company gym because of a policy that forbade us from do-

ing so during working hours, we weren’t allowed to leave in case the power returned. Even if it didn’t, we had to stick around until our workday ended somewhere between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. unless we wanted to lose a day’s pay, so we sat at the restaurant and ate. And waited. And got hot because there was no air conditioning or fans and this was the tropics.

Our only weapon was beer. When the electricity was restored quickly this strategy had no drawbacks. When it didn’t come until five o’clock or so, it did – for our employer at any rate, and perhaps anyone who was not expecting us to arrive home from work tipsy.

Thankfully, given the different climate, blackouts are rare here, and minor electrical problems can usually be fixed within a few hours. Because when it comes to power outages, it’s definitely more fun in the Philippines.

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FireďŹ ghters donation

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Al Meston The Thompson Fire Fighters Association, along with ďŹ nancial assistance from the Thompson chapter of the Royal Canadian Legion – Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary, have donated funds to assist a local Thompson woman suffering from multiple sclerosis. Kaurel Brass is aficted with advanced stage multiple sclerosis and, as such, has extreme difďŹ culties with her mobility. Funds donated will assist in giving Kaurel and her family a better quality of life by providing much needed equipment to assist in daily tasks. Thompson Fire Fighters Association president Brad Sirman is seen making the donation to Kaurel Brass. FireďŹ ghters raise funds and awareness for many charitable organizations such as the Canadian Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Burn Fund, just to name a few.

To all my clients: I am forever grateful for your continued support!

City of Thompson seeking new director of planning and community development

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson is looking for a new director of planning and community development to replace Jessica Mills, who left at the end of 2014 to move across the country.

Mills succeeded Gary Ceppetelli in the role in 2012 after he became the city manager. Originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Mills has a master of business administration with a specialization in community economic develop-

ment and experience as a development ofďŹ cer in the non-proďŹ t sector and in land management in the private investment sector. “The role of the director of planning and community development is to deal with all land-use issues, and development issues in the city and planning district,â€? says Ceppetelli, who has assumed the planning and community development director’s duties until someone else can ďŹ ll the seat. The role requires a background in planning.

“Obviously they could have degree in planning through the Urban Institute. Something that is land-related.

Obviously there is a program in Brandon, which is rural development institute.

The focus from that aspect is primarily from a planning background.�

The deadline to apply is Jan. 21. “From that aspect then we would go through the selection process, screen, and conduct a number of interviews and offer the job to a successful candidate,� Ceppetelli says.

The role for the new director will be to continue what has already been started. “It’s really to continue with the direction that has been set by council from a planning and community development perspective,� Ceppetelli says. “It’s to ensure that we are following the policies and procedures that have been put into place by council from a land development perspective. To deal with potential developers in having them grow the economy in the city.�

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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 2, 2015. The program is scheduled to begin September 2015. Students may complete the NSW 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.

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Fires damaged more than $2 million of property in 2014

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) responded to 5,770 calls in 2014, says a year-end report from Chief John Maskerine, director of fire and public safety, which was presented to the city’s public safety committee at their Jan. 8 meeting.

Of the total, 5,327 were emergency medical service runs and there were a total of 1,337 calls in which multiple units were dispatched. There were 443 fire calls.

The largest proportion of fire calls were structural fires and false alarms, both of which accounted for about 140 callouts in 2014. First responder calls accounted for about 40 callouts and outdoor property fires a little bit less. Calls for vehicle fires,

Thompson Citizen file photo Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) responded to 5,770 calls in 2014, including 443 fire alarms. car accidents, carbon monoxide, water rescue, public service, bomb threat, confined space rescue, hazardous materials, training and other emergency response calls all numbered below 20.

Emergency medical services responded to more

than 200 calls apiece related to respiratory problems, potential cardiac arrests, gastro-intestinal distress and obstetric/gynecology emergencies.

Airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, allergic reaction, syncope, nausea/vomiting, weakness/

fainting, stroke CVA (cerebral vascular accident), unconscious/unresponsive person and hypothermia, as well as seizure, diabetic, general illness/ malaise, behavioural disorder, substance abuse and overdose all accounted for fewer than 200 ambulance calls apiece, with seizure, diabetic, general illness/ malaise, behavioural disorder, substance abuse and overdose calls significantly higher than the others.

The remainder of ambulance callouts – totalling more than 1,500 – were classified as “other medical.”

The 443 fires TFES responded to – 14 of them general alarms – collectively caused $2,684,191.57 in damages.

The 5,000-plus ambulance responses represent $1,796,649.50 in revenue.

Note to Readers The article “Operation Red Nose completes 16th year in Thompson” that appeared on Page 7 of the Jan. 14 Thompson Citizen included information and quotes from Terri-Lynn Turton, who did not inform our reporter that she had resigned from the Operation Red Nose planning committee in mid-December. The committee would also like to inform Operation Red Nose volunteers that recipients of the funds the program raised will be announced at the wrap-up party, which is Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at NC Crossroad Lanes. The Citizen apologizes for the error.

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Midget AA Miners beat Cross Lake twice at home

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Caitlin Fennel of RDPC passes out of a double-team during the girls’ final against Hapnot Collegiate Institute of Flin Flon during the South Comes North basketball tournament.

Trojan girls roll to tournament title

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The south came north for a change, but the girls’ final of the South Comes North basketball tournament at R.D. Parker Collegiate Jan. 15-17 was a familiar sight: RDPC versus Flin Flon’s Hapnot Collegiate Institute, with the Trojans winning 6324.

RDPC started the game on an 11-0 run and surrendered only two baskets in the first quarter and

three in the second for a 30-10 halftime lead.

The Trojan girls won all of their games to qualify for the final, beating Stonewall 77-16 and Gray Academy 82-23 in the round robin before knocking off Portage Collegiate Institute 84-45 in the semifinals. They had beaten Portage 85-27 in an exhibition contest on the first evening of the tournament.

“We worked on a lot of discipline things,” in the

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Querwin Camcino drives towards the key against Hapnot Collegiate Institute of Flin Flon in the boys’ third-place game Jan. 17.

lopsided victories, said Trojans varsity girls coach Sara Gillis. “Patience and passing. It was just good to play five games.”

RDPC’s Adrianna Proulx was named tournament MVP, while teammates Caitlin Fennell and Brianna Bouguignon were named to the all-star team.

Gillis said Bourguignon’s strong play was more than welcome.

“She was very effective this weekend. Hopefully that keeps up.”

The RDPC girls were also winners of the skills competition on Jan. 16.

The boys’ tournament did not go so well for the Trojans, who lost 70-40 to Hapnot in the third-place game. The Trojan boys lost 62-31 to Hapnot and 73-41 to Portage in the round-robin, before dropping a 77-43 decision to Grant Park in the semifinals.

Gillis said a lot of people worked together to make the tournament a success.

“The community, the school and the staff at R.D. Parker Collegiate were fantastic,” she said.

“Everybody really stepped up.”

The Thompson King Miners erased a two-goal deficit and then scored goals 90 seconds apart in the late stages of the third period to emerge as 6-5 winners over the Cross Lake Islanders 2 in Norman Regional Minor Hockey Association midget AA league action at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Jan. 17.

The King Miners won the first game of the twogame homestand 6-4 on Jan. 16.

Drake Zimmerman and Evan Ritchie scored goals 28 seconds apart in the second period to transform a 3-1 game into a tie. Zimmerman’s goal came with 49 seconds left in a four-minute man advantage for Thompson and Ritchie got the equalizer on a rebound as the third man into the Cross Lake zone on a 3-on-1 break. The King Miners went up 4-3 before the end of the period, but Damian Ross tied it up for the Islanders in the third period. Alex Murray gave the King Miners the lead on a breakaway backhander with 4:05 to play and Gordon

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The midget AA Thompson King Miners’ Charles Monger looks for a rebound in front of the Cross Lake Islanders’ net during a 6-5 Thompson win at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Jan. 17.

Reuther scored the game winner on a 2-on-1 a minute-and-a-half later, though Cross Lake made it a one-goal game when Ross scored shorthanded just 21 seconds later.

Treymian Trout opened the scoring in the first period on a partial breakaway with two Thompson players in tight pursuit. Keith Monias made it a 2-0 lead a couple of minutes later but Trent North soon replied for the Miners, slipping past a couple of defenders and roofing the puck past the Islanders’ net-

minder. Trout’s second of the game came right off the opening faceoff in the second period, when he picked off a pass at the Thompson blueline and skated in alone, beating goaltender Cruz Mitchell with a wrist shot high to the stick side.

The King Miners’ two wins improved their record to 9-3-2 on the season, leaving them in third place in league standings, two points behind both The Pas Huskies and Cross Lake 1, who both have 10-3-2 records.

Great evaders Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Tairra Warren Team Rock Pile were crowned the R.D. Parker Collegiate intramural dodgeball champions, beating out the Average Joes and Team 10. Thanks to the Teachers team for coming out!

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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 GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM

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Thompson student honoured provincially through sports

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Jack Kennedy, a grade ten student in Thompson, has been awarded the highest honour for his age group in the provincial sports world. On Jan. 13, Chairperson for school district of Mystery lake, Leslie Tucker, spoke about the award during a school board meeting.

“This is the Athletics Manitoba Midget Boys athlete of the year. This is awarded to the top track and field athlete in Manitoba for his age group.”

Kennedy was named to two provincial teams, one that traveled to Saskatoon in July, and the other one went to Langley in August.

Tucker says Kennedy even landed a new record time. “The august meet is a national competition, and Jack made the finals in the 300 metre, and finished ninth in the 100 metre and the 200 metre. Jack also set the new provincial record in the 300 metre with a new time of 36.91 seconds.”

For Kennedy, track and field is his life. “Sometimes it’s hard to balance the academics and the sports. But track is great.

It takes your mind off things, you do loose a little bit of sleep because of it, but it’s my life.”

The Thompson resident continued by saying

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Grade ten, Jack Kennedy is presented the Athletics Manitoba Midget Boys athlete of the year award. Pictured left to right, Lorie Henderson, Liz Lychuk, Leslie Tucker, Don Macdonald, Kelly Knott, Jack Kennedy, Angele Barlett, Sandra Fitzpatrick, Ryan Land, Janet Brady. it meant a lot to win this award. “I have a bunch of friends in Winnipeg that are amazing athletics and to even be compared to some of the guys like that is huge. Some of the guys that have won the award before me have gone on to commonwealth games and Olympic meets.”

Kennedy was supposed to travel to Winnipeg to receive the award, but his flights were cancelled, because of that, he was presented the award in Thompson.

“This just shows the talent we have in this dis-

trict. Thank you to all the people that make this possible; all the volunteers, coaches, all the facilities, and everything that goes into that. This is a really great district for all the extra circulars. We’re really proud to be represented by such a great accomplishment.” Said Tucker during her comment to Kennedy.

The training will continue for the Manitoba athlete of the year, which includes getting up before school just to run. “I’m up three days a week every morning at about 6:30 a.m to go to the TRCC and

run on the walking track there, before it gets to busy. I add some weight lifting, and some core strength exercises in that as well. Once we get into the summer months it’s almost every day of the week. I run sprit workouts for about an hour.”

His eyes are set on the world youth championships, which are taking place in July in Columbia.

“The coach is from Winnipeg and I know him, and I like him a lot. To compete at a university level, or be on any national level would be huge.”

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Pursuant to subsection 367(1) of The Municipal Act (MA), notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs shown below in respect of the hereinafter described property are paid in full or an agreement under Section 369(1)(b) MA to pay the arrears and costs has been made prior to the commencement of the auction, the said property will be sold by public auction at following date, time and place:

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Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Record and Child Abuse registry checks.

Duties to include, but not limited to providing supervision and guidance to school age children and assisting in housekeeping duties.

Experience would be considered an asset however training will be offered.

Resumes can be dropped off at 60 Copper Road or faxed to (204) 677-3868.

Riverside Day Care Inc. is seeking a child care assistant for a 1 year term position.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Record and Child Abuse registry checks.

Duties to include providing supervision and guidance to school age children and assisting in housekeeping duties.

Experience would be considered an asset however training will be offered.

Resumes can be dropped off at 60 Copper Road or faxed to 677-3868.

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• The tax arrears amount shown above includes penalties calculated to the day of the sale.

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• The property may be sold at the auction for less than the amount of the tax arrears and if this is the case, the balance of the arrears and costs owing is deemed to be cancelled.

• Contact the number below for veri¿cation of costs. Any overpayment will be applied to payment of subsequent tax arrears. Payment must be made by cash, certi¿ed cheque, debit card (where available) or any other form of guaranteed payment.

• For any inquiries regarding the tax sale process or auction, contact TAXervice at 204-734-6381.

• IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD, THE SALE IS FINAL AND ANY INTEREST YOU HAD IN THE PROPERTY BEFORE THE SALE WILL BE EXTINGUISHED. • There will not be an opportunity to redeem this property from tax sale and a property transfer application will proceed immediately after the auction.

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As one of the largest mining companies in the world, Vale’s mission is to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development.

At Vale’s fully-integrated Manitoba Operations, we produce some of the best nickel in the world, in some of the safest operations in Canada. Located in Thompson, Manitoba, in the heart of the northern boreal region, we are deeply committed to our people, our communities, and our planet. We employ approximately 1500 people in a wide range of highly-skilled, innovative and challenging surface and underground roles, from process operators to technical and trades-related positions.

Our Manitoba Operations is currently seeking: Mechanical Summer Student – 743826 Electrical Summer Student – 743827 Civil/Structural Summer Student – 743828 Mine Engineering Summer / Co-op Student – 745823 Mine Exploration Summer Student – 7459350 Labourer (Surface) – 705677 Industrial Instrument Mechanic,T.Q. – 727381 Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), T.Q. – 705332 Your career awaits... apply at www.vale.com/canada Multiple recipient of the John T. Ryan Award for outstanding mine safety.

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Supportive team mates who are passionate about providing exceptional service “The Perksâ€? including employee pricing on automotive parts/products, and incentive bonuses Flexible beneďŹ ts program including health, medical, dental and life Access to personal development and technical training programs Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry

Duties & Responsibilities • • • • •

Responsible for order fulďŹ llment including the accurate and timely picking of merchandise for delivery Verifying part orders against shipping document to ensure they are correct before shipment Re-stocking shelves and moving parts; ability to frequently lift 40-50 lbs Communicating missing stock and short shipment situations to Counter Person Adhering to all safety rules, including the hauling of hazardous materials.

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Automotive aftermarket and parts supply background and/ or knowledge preferred Capable of recognizing parts numbers Ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines Strong attention to detail with a knowledge of computers If you are looking to grow your career with a successful, continuously growing company, we want to hear from you!

Please email your resume to dsigurdson@napacanada.com or drop off at 27 Hayes Rd 204-677-4518

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Safety and Rigging

Part-time Maintenance Assistant Keewatin Housing Association is currently seeking to secure a Part time Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician to provide repairs & maintenance.

The Maintenance Assistant/Facilities Technician will be responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of repairs and/or upgrades needed to 67 housing units throughout Thompson. The Maintenance assistant’s primary role includes but is not restricted to ďŹ xing and replacement of all necessary home repairs ie. Interior & exterior work on doors, windows, bathrooms, kitchen & bathroom vanities, drywall, painting, installation of carpet, linoleum, etc A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor also a criminal record & Child Abuse check should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, OfďŹ ce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: lbeardy@kt.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

For further information or a full job description, contact Mildred Osborne at 677-2341.

Inside Sales and Service Representative – Thompson MB Established in 1975, Sling Choker Manufacturing has grown to become a well established, strategically located Manufacturer/Supplier of a wide range of Industrial and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operating) products for the Mining, Forestry/Pulp and Paper, Construction and other Industrial sectors.

Sling Choker is also an original member of the procurement E-Commerce Group, Quadrem which is a buying consortium of the world’s largest Mining companies.

Our Thompson Manitoba branch is growing and we are seeking an Inside Sales and Service Representative – 35 hours per week KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Sell a diversiďŹ ed line of Safety and Rigging products by accepting incoming phone calls and conducting over-the-counter sales • Process customer orders on computer system • Provide pricing and inventory information to customers • Maintain existing accounts and manage customer relationships • Communicate with other branch staff to resolve customer issues; follow-up with customers in a timely manner • Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of products sold • Perform branch support duties as required REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of Industrial and Safety products developed through formal education or prior work experience • Proven customer service, communication skills and pleasant telephone manner • Ability to work in a computerized environment • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team setting as well as individually • Proven skills in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks within a fast-paced environment • Sling Choker Mfg (Thompson) Ltd offers Health and Dental beneďŹ ts as well as a comprehensive Pension Plan.

Wage to be determined upon experience.

If you feel you are the one for our team, please drop off a resume in person or e-mail resume to Steve Convery – sconvery@slingchoker.com

Full Time Youth Care Practitioner(s) Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB Competition No. 2326.12.14 More than one position will be hired from this posting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Full Time Youth Care Practitioner(s) (YCP) is required for the Kisewatisiwin Service Area in Thompson Manitoba. The successful candidate(s) will be required to work 40 hours per week whose hours will vary depending on location. As part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for male and female adolescents in a residential or independent living setting, the YCP must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Valid Driver’s License is mandatory; Current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or a willingness to obtain as per MYS policy; Minimum 18 years of age; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check.

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 to $43,622.31 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive benefits plan.

Resumes maybe faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. January 31, 2015. MYS is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted; an ineligibility list will be created. For further information about this or other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

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Shohan Illsley, Executive Director, The 595 Prevention Team Inc. Email: Shohan@the595.ca Fax: 204-783-6343

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Partnership Development Coordinator MKO Thompson Sub-ofďŹ ce is seeking a self-starting, highly motivated individual to assume the responsibilities of a permanent full-time Partnership Development Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing partnerships between MKO and its ASETS sub-agreement holders and other organizations, funding agencies, businesses, corporations, and employers.

Reporting to the ASETS Program Manager, this position requires excellent proposal writing, ďŹ scal budget planning, ďŹ nancial reporting, effective communicating, and partnerships/agreements’ analyzing skills. Knowledge of First Nations culture and understanding of the challenges faced by First Nations communities is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Research, network, and identify potential funding partners for MKO’s ASETS communities • Develop strategies for partnership employment programs that meet local/regional demand driven skills • Secure sponsor participation, grants, and other potential funding sources for E&T programs at local or regional level • Evaluate all project expenses to ensure a fair and equitable partnership for all parties involved • Work collaboratively with all partners for successful execution of seamless programs and projects • Maintain a network of contacts locally, regionally, provincially and nationally • Coordinate the procurement of services from outside suppliers, consultants, advertising agencies and others, ensuring adherence to agreed-upon quality and cost QUALIFICATIONS: • Formal training in the area of business administration and/or a minimum two to three years’ related experience or equivalent combination related to the duties and responsibilities of a partnership development related position • Must have experience working with First Nation communities and their government as well as all other levels of government • Strong written and verbal skills: ability to prepare information briefs, concept notes, detailed funding proposals, and presentations including delivery of such • Strong organizational, negotiating, and problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated commitment to deadlines, accountability, details, and teamwork • Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power-point, web-based research • Valid Class 5 Driver’s license; must be willing to travel • Ability to speak a First Nation language a deďŹ nite asset DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JANUARY 28, 2015 @ 4:00 PM Submit detailed resume with three (3) written references and written permission to contact references. Mark application CONFIDENTIAL to:

Oliver Veuillot, Payroll Administrator 200-701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 2A3 Phone: (204) 677-1600 or 1-800-442-0488 Applications may be submitted by mail, facsimile (204) 778-7655 or e-mail oliverv@mkonorth.com Only those applicants considered for further review will be contacted.

Under the auspices of the Diabetes Integration Project Inc., the administrative support position will work collectively with the Diabetes Integration Project staff in the Thompson ofďŹ ce.

Job Summary: The Administrative Support will be responsible for administrative ofďŹ ce duties to support all staff. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating travel arrangements; completing travel claims, communicating with community health care providers, faxing/ mailing correspondence, maintenance of administrative and client ďŹ les, ordering clinical and ofďŹ ce supplies, arranging vehicle maintenance appointments and performing other related duties to support operations.

Communication • Greets the public with courtesy and respect at all times • Communicates and relays messages and inquiries • Maintains effective lines of communications with communities Work Environment • Provision of administrative support to the Diabetes Integration Project staff • Maintains an inventory of ofďŹ ce supplies/equipment • Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment QualiďŹ cations/Education/Experience: • • • • • • • •

Administrative Support CertiďŹ cate or equivalent education/ experience Relevant experience in an ofďŹ ce environment ProďŹ ciency in computer software programs Must be professional and must maintain conďŹ dentiality at all times Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills Must possess excellent organization and time management skills Must have valid Manitoba Drivers License Knowledge of First Nation customs, values and traditions

Salary: Based on qualiďŹ cations, education and experience.

Please submit a resume with three references and a cover letter to the attention of: Ms. Caroline Chartrand Executive Director Diabetes Integration Project 301 - 338 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0T2 Application Deadline: January 30, 2015 We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for a interview to be held on February 6, 2015.

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The Norman Northstars went winless in their first road trip of 2015, managing a just a single goal in back-to-back 6-1 losses to the Winnipeg Thrashers and Central Plains Capitals Jan. 16-17 before coming to life offensively in an 8-4 loss to the Interlake Lightning Jan. 18.

The Northstars never led in the first two games of the trip. They limited the

Thrashers to just a single goal in the opening period and trailed 2-1 after 40 minutes following second period goals by Bryce Horning for the Northstars and Nolan Richards for Winnipeg. The Thrashers got a pair of goals from James McIsaac and singles from Cody Glass, who also scored the first goal of the game, and Jonathan Morrow in the final 20 minutes. Mark Steeves made 37 saves in the Northstars

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net. Shots were 43-27 in favour of the Thrashers.

Central Plains built up a three-goal lead in the first period on Saturday, with Kelly Rintoul, Braeden Redekopp and Tanner Blight getting the Capitals on the scoreboard before Anthony Keeper Jr. replied for the Northstars in the second period. Central Plains goals by Brandon Bartley, Tanner Garnham and Drew Anderson in a 2:36 span in the second

Derewianchuk and Dawson Anderson for the win. Steeves stopped 40 shots in the loss, while the Northstars directed 19 shots at Riley Bannerman, who played the first 40 minutes, and Nathan Cvar, who played the third period, in the Interlake goal.

The Northstars are back on home ice this weekend when they play the Yellowhead Chiefs Jan. 24-25.

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Connor Faulkner stopped 40 shots in the Northstars net as they were outshot 46-24.

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FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $29,745‡ (1SA MODEL).

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2015 ACADIA AWD

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†

BI-WEEKLY LEASE

179 @ 0.9%

$ 1ST TWO

2O15 ACADIA SLT MODEL SHOWN

BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENTS ON US

FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,650 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $39,031‡ (SLE-1 MODEL). INCLUDES $750 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS¥, $1,500 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.

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2015 TERRAIN AWD BI-WEEKLY LEASE

2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”‡*

UP TO

159 @ 0.9%

$ 1ST TWO

2015 TERRAIN SLE-1 MODEL SHOWN

BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENTS ON US

FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,650 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $30,381‡ (SLE-1 MODEL). INCLUDES $750 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS¥, $1,000 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.

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1 500 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS

$ ,

OFFERS END FEBRUARY 2ND

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PRAIRIEGMC.COM

ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE GMC DEALERS. PRAIRIEGMC.COM 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30), 2015 GMC Acadia AWD (3SA/K05), 2015 GMC Terrain AWD (3SA/K05), and purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Kodiak Edition. Freight ($1,695/$1,650/$1,650/$1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, dealer fees, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Prairie GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *$9,750 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Kodiak Edition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) and a $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ Lease based on a purchase price of $29,745/$39,031/$30,381 (including $1,000/$1,500/$1,000 lease credit, $4,500/$0/$0 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, $1000/$0/$0 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit, and $885/$664/$664 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30)/Acadia AWD (3SA/K05)/ Terrain AWD (3SA/ K05) . Bi-weekly payment is $159/$179/$159 for 36/48/48 months at 0%/0.9%/0.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0/$1,650/$1,650 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $12,382/$20,310/$18,217, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $17,363/$19,774/$12,938. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 12, 2015 through February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 12, 2015 through February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ††Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from January 12, 2015 through February 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 MY GMC (except Canyon 2SA). General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payment as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details.*† U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡* The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.