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Ashton loses shadow cabinet spots after travelling to Greece Book a way to preserve and pass on

BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

Following the tweet, Ashton was removed from her roles in the NDP’s shadow cabinet. Before the punishment, Ashton was the federal NDP’s critic for public ownership and transport and deputy critic for women and gender equality "Canadians, rightfully, expect their elected representatives to lead by example," reads a statement from the federal NDP. "While this is no family vacation, Ms. Ashton will be removed from her shadow critic roles."

According to the federal NDP, Ashton did not notify party officials that she would be leaving the country.

During the pandemic, Greece has heavily restricted international travel, only allowing people to enter the country if they are there for essential travel and if they submit a negative COVID-19 test. The federal NDP announced Greek

under provincial health orders – only essential travel or workers or northern residents who have had to leave the region for essential purposes are allowed in.

Ashton is one of a growing number of Canadian elected officials to have been found travelling out of Canada during the holidays.

Ontario Progressive Conservative MLA Rod Phillips was found to have travelled to the Caribbean island of St. Barts over the holidays and resigned as Ontario’s finance minister upon his arrival in Canada Dec. 31. Alberta United Conservative Party MLA and provincial municipal affairs minister Tracy Allard was caught Dec. 31 having travelled to Hawaii over the holidays.

Another UCP MLA, Jeremy Nixon, was also confirmed to have travelled to Hawaii in the same timeframe. In response, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney ordered all UCP MLAs to avoid leaving

Canada unless their travel was for official government business. Allard has not resigned or been removed from her cabinet position.

As the province’s municipal affairs minister, Allard is in charge of overseeing the province’s rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

Saskatchewan Party MLA and provincial highways minister Joe Hargrave was also found to have travelled to Palm Springs, Calif. shortly before Christmas – Hargrave claimed the travel was to sell a property he owned in the south. Premier Scott Moe said he had been made aware of Hargrave’s travel in advance and would keep Hargrave’s spot in Saskatchewan’s cabinet upon arrival in Canada, but that he would need to observe any COVID-19 health orders in effect after coming home. The Saskatchewan NDP has demanded that Hargrave step down from his cabinet post.

memories of growing up in Churchill

The MP representing Thompson and much of Northern Manitoba is in hot water after flying to Greece to see an ill loved one during the pandemic.

Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, has been reprimanded by the federal NDP after announcing that she had left Northern Manitoba–and eventually, Canada entirely– to visit her ill grandmother in Greece. Ashton’s mother is originally from the Mediterranean country.

“Wishing everyone a better year ahead… After spending Christmas alone with our family at home in Manitoba, now I am with my ailing grandmother, my yiayia, in Greece,” Ashton announced via her verified Twitter account Jan. 1, finishing the tweet with a message in Greek translating to “Have a long and healthy life.”

officials had approved Ashton’s visit. Starting Jan. 7, all travellers entering Canada will also need to show a negative COVID-19 before boarding their flight into the county.

“While some countries are partially opening their borders, we continue to ad-

vise against non-essential travel outside of Canada,” reads an official travel advisory from the provincial government. The federal government advises Canadians to “avoid non-essential travel” to Greece.

Travel into northern Manitoba is also restricted

12 new cases of COVID-19 in Thompson/ Mystery Lake Jan. 6 but outbreak at Thompson General Hospital declared over Lake/Marcel Colomb/Leaf South Indian Lake/Gran- sidered to have active infecActing deputy chief pub- mentation task force, said Rapids/South Indian Lake/ veile health district is the tions. There are 37 people lic health officer Dr. Jazz that the province plans A COVID-19 outbreak on Granveile health district. north's latest death as a re- in intensive care due to the Atwal signalled at Wednes- to vaccinate all personal the second floor of Thomp- The Town of Lyn Lake said sult of COVID-19, accord- virus, five of whom are no day’s COVID-19 press con- care home residents in the son General Hospital that Jan. 5 that the first six cases ing to the province's online longer in their infectious ference that Code Red pub- province within 28 days of began about a week before of the virus in that commun- COVID-19 dashboard, one period. These numbers in- lic health restrictions may be starting the vaccinations on Christmas has now been de- ity had been confirmed and of 10 new deaths announced clude 21 northern residents, extended when they expire Jan. 11. St. Paul’s Residence clared over but the Thomp- that all the people who tested Jan. 6. In total, 705 Mani- all but two of whom have Jan. 8, saying that now is not in The Pas will be the first son/Mystery Lake area had positive were self-isolating. tobans have died as a result active COVID infections the time for Manitobans to northern personal care home Nickel Belt News photo bywill Ian Graham the most new cases of the Other northern health dis- of the virus. Despite the and five of whom are in in- let their guard down. He also whose residents receive Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. virus of any northern health tricts reporting new cases additional death of a north- tensive care. noted that at least 60 cases the vaccine next week. She district Jan. 6. of COVID-19 on Wednes- erner, the province’s online Overall, 176 new cases of of the virus with 400 total also said that a vaccination BYThere IAN were GRAHAM For the harshwill weather write things the thatBay you have I’m just as bad, right?’ not a very safe thing swallow whenalready peoplebeen say site 12 new cases to day included Line ‘Oh, dashboard continues to list was COVID-19 were announced contacts have in all Thompson open EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and to fi gure out.

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EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CONRAD HIRSCH

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Donations made to special needs programs and classrooms

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Conrad Hirsch at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with family at his side.

Con is survived by his wife Barbara of 48 years, son Tyson (Sandy) & grandson Matthew, son Curtis (Sara), Sister Irene (Ernie), Brother Dennis (Louise), brother-in-law Murray (Leslie), brother-in-law Walter (Erika) and many loving nieces, nephews & cousins.

Con was a loving husband, father, grandfather & a friend to everyone.

We thank the Doctors & Nurses who attended to Con. By Con’s wishes there will be no funeral service although in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Diabetes of Canada or MS Society.

We all miss you deeply

LILLIAN BERYL (BOE) JOHNSON (NEE SAMMS)

Aug 23, 1931 – Dec 26, 2020 It is with profound sadness the family of Beryl Johnson (nee Samms) announces her passing. Mom was predeceased by husband Harris Munden Johnson, daughter Myra, her parents Thomas and Lillian Samms, and siblings Jean, Fredrick, Lewis, Eleanor and Georgina. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Cheryl (Bob), Kirk (Maxine) and Todd (Kelly), siblings: Wils (Camile), Hope (Bob), Mim (Jack), Alma (Claude), Calv (Pat.) She is also survived by her grandchildren Bobby, Dave, Shawn, Robin, Jeremy, Daniel, Nathan, Samantha, Kira, Shawn and Melissa as well as by 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Mom also leaves many memories with numerous nieces, nephews, (Aunt Boe), cousins and a lifetime of friends.

Born in Buchans, NL Mom spent her early years growing up on the family farm in Howley and it was here that a strong work ethic was instilled in mom as well as the importance of family. Moving to Millertown and then back to the origins of her birth – Buchans, she met, married and started a family with our Father. They raised us with Christian beliefs, strong work ethics, compassion and humour. We are grateful for the examples they provided in the lives they lived and how they raised us, their children. Mom maintained an impeccable home and was a superb cook while also contributing to the family income through various jobs she held within the communities that she lived in over her lifetime. Just as family was important to mom, so too were her friendships and work relationships. Mom noticed people that others might consider unnoteworthy and she befriended them. That was our mom. She worked hard, had an eye for fashion and could be depended on to do her best. She had a great sense of humour regaling family, co-workers, employers and her friends with stories that often included them in her escapades. Mom was as varied as the many jobs she held including cook, salesperson, merchandise buyer, bus agent, and a Sears catalogue agent. She loved buying trips to Montreal and interacting with customers and co-workers at Flight’s Restaurant in Buchans. In her spare-time she enjoyed baking, knitting and especially curling both as a curler and a TV watching fan. The Brier was her favorite event of the year. She thought Kevin Koe was so clean looking and of course, she was very proud of Team Gushue!

With the impending closure of the Buchans mining operations, mom and dad pulled up stakes and moved to Leaf Rapids in Northern Manitoba.

Mom’s friendly professional manner, wit and savvy business acumen served her well and helped her to once again excel while building many close and meaningful work and personal relationships. As a bus agent, she loved serving and visiting with clientele and the many bus drivers who came through her bus depot. More often than not, she was just as excited with the purchases she distributed through the Sears catalogue office as the people receiving them. In 1985 mom and dad moved back to NL settling in Glovertown. Not ready to fully retire, Mom and Dad cooked and guided at a fishing lodge in Labrador. We are pretty sure there were many satisfied palettes getting up from those tables after a day of successful fishing and thanks to mom, 5-star dining! She knew how to make you feel special and the kitchen was where she fussed and excelled. Shortly after Dad’s death in 1991, Mom moved to Clarenville, NL and independently lived there for the next 15 years. She enjoyed the company of her many visitors – family, friends and friends of family – welcoming them to her little apartment for a cup of tea, a meal or an overnight stay. She fondly shared the visits with us, her children, on our telephone calls or during her annual visits to Manitoba. She entertained us and kept us connected to our NL family and roots.

Our mom enjoyed 87+ years of enviable good health, but in the Fall of 2018 Mom suffered a life changing stroke. She came back to Manitoba under the care of Cheryl and Bob with much help from her grandsons Dave and Shawn and their families April and Vicki. Our family is grateful for the care and loving support they provided to mom as her health continued to decline. A sincere thanks to the hospital staff in Clarenville, Thompson and Winnipeg. A special thank you to the home care workers and palliative care nurse in Thompson for the care they provided in mom’s final days. We are especially grateful given the unprecedented times we are living and passing in.

First and foremost, our mother was a Mom forever. Her love for her children was forever and it was forgiving. Her children know her love for her siblings and their spouses, though quietly expressed, was consistent and true. God bless you mom and God bless us as we continue on with you steadfast in our hearts.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Newfoundland when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

From left to right, Carolyn Cantrell-Turpie, Marilia Marques and Danielle Goudreault from Friuli Rentals and Bianchini Warehousing donated $3,000 in total to special needs programs and classrooms in Thompson on behalf of the Bianchini family, for whom such giving is an annual Christmas tradition that even a pandemic can’t prevent.

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BERLIN (DAWN) TENEYCKE

July 11, 1940 – November 13, 2020 It is with sad hearts that we say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He faced death with calm courage. He passed away peacefully in his family home of over 50 years with his family by his side.

Dawn was born on July 11, 1940 in Tisdale Saskatchewan, but spent most of his younger years in Flin Flon Manitoba.

His is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Hazel Teneycke; son Tyler Teneycke (wife): Charlene Teneycke: grandchildren; Serena and Payden, daughter Tanna Teneycke, grandchildren; Cole, and Mackenzie; as well as his brother Blue Teneycke, sister Mable Schaerer and many nieces and nephews.

He first moved to Thompson in 1965 and started working for INCO and retired in 1999. He was a man with a strong faith in his God Jehovah and his Kingdom. He had a love of the outdoors, and he was always ready to lend a hand, and enjoyed helping others. His kindness to his family, friends, and the community in general will most certainly be missed by all. His passing is a great loss to all those who knew and loved him. He will forever be in our hearts.

Seasonal snow sculpture

WENDY ANDERSON (TUMAK)

Jun 10, 1945 – Dec 16, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, that our Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Wife, Cousin & Friend Wendy Anderson (Tumak) passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 at the age of 75 at the Thompson General Hospital.

Family was Wendy’s life, especially her daughters, grand-children and great-grand-children. They were the light in her eyes.

Wendy was born June 10, 1945 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to James and Emma Anderson. She was the middle of eight children and grew up on Logan Ave. in the Weston neighborhood in Wpg, MB. She met her sweetheart Ben Tumak at the age of 16 and were married in 1965. Together they shared their life in Thompson, MB and raised three daughters Kelly, Debbie and Lisa. Many happy years and memories were had.

Wendy loved to play bingo, have her coffee & tea, making pies/cooking & talking about her younger years growing up in Wpg, MB with her siblings, parents & family. She also talked about her Aunt & Uncle’s farm in Plumas, MB where along with her siblings, spent the summer months playing and seeing farm life away from the city.

Mom worked very hard and did not always have an easy road. She gave and did the best she could, which helped shape us into the people we are today. She was a homemaker and babysat until 1980 when she started working at the Thompson Hospital. She started in CSR and years later moved to Housekeeping from which she retired from in 2010. For a few years, she also did Homecare.

Wendy is pre-deceased by her parents Emma & James, Sisters Beryl, Lynn, & Diane, Brothers Jim & Donald, Brother-in-Law Al Harris, Grandparents, and many Aunts and Uncles.

She leaves to morn: Kelly (Brian) Tumak of Saskatoon, Debbie (Wesley) Banks of Saskatoon, Lisa Monteith of Thompson, Grand-children Hailey (Jared) Rogers, Megan (Dustin) Banks, Kelsen, Ainslie & Amy Monteith, & Great-Grandchildren Aubree & Blakely, Ben Tumak of Surrey, BC., Brother & Sister-in-Law Greg & Pat Anderson, Brother-in-Law Paul Frail, Sister Joyce Harris, Sister-in-Law Vivian Anderson, Cousins Fern (Bill) Escott & Linda Kirkland, and long-time family friend Marlene Tirzits. Also, extended family from Ben’s side, many Nieces, Nephews and dear Friends.

Mom had a gift to give and she did this with true love and compassion.

Mom and Grandma, we will miss you deeply!! Daily life will not be the same without you, but we know you are now at peace and with your family. We all love you very much and know that one day we will see you again. We were lucky to have you!

We would like to express our warmhearted thank you to all the hospital staff at TGH & HSC who cared for Wendy.

In lieu of flowers if you so wish, donations can be made to the Thompson Senior Citizen Housing Authority Inc. (Rotary Place) & The Thompson Humane Society. Cremation has taken place, and her Celebration of Life services will be held June 2021 in Wpg, MB.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of John Spence Keewatin Tribal Council’s Christmas display outside its office on Thompson Drive.

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? Community Futures North Central Development is seeking volunteer board members from the following communities: Cross Lake First Nation Fox Lake Cree Nation

Norway House Cree Nation Town of Gillam

Community Futures North Central Development (CFNCD) is a community economic development organization located in the City of Thompson and serves 17 communities in the north central region. CFNCD is seeking individuals with skills and/or experience in the following areas: Board Governance, CED, Business Development & Entrepreneurship.

Interested volunteers should reply in-confidence with an indication of interest by January 15, 2021, to: Tamy Burton via email: tburton@ northcentraldevelopment.ca or call 204-677-1491.

For more information contact Manager Tim Johnston at 204-677-1490 or toll free 1-888-303-2232.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Four impaired drivers pulled over on weekend before Christmas Thompson RCMP say they stopped four impaired drivers on city streets in just over 48 hours Dec. 19-21.

A vehicle was stopped just after midnight Dec. 19 at the intersection of Mystery Lake Road and Station Road after officers saw it make a turn into oncoming traffic and swerve. Police say the driver displayed signs of alcohol impairment and failed a roadside screening test before later providing breath samples over the legal blood alcohol content limit of .08 and was released with a notice to appear in court at a later date.

A few hours later, just after 3 a.m., police saw a vehicle nearly drive into a snowbank on Maple Street.

The vehicle was stopped and police determined the

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driver was impaired by cannabis. The driver was then released with a notice to appear in court at a later date.

On Saturday night around 10 p.m. police stopped a vehicle after it left a beer vendor. The driver displayed signs of alcohol impairment and failed a roadside screening test and was issued an immediate 90-day driving suspension. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

At 12:45 a.m. Dec. 21 police saw a driver who had been suspended from driving two days before behind the wheel of a vehicle on Princeton Drive. The driver failed a roadside screening test and later provided breath samples over the legal limit and was released on a notice to appear in court at a later date.

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BID OPPORTUNITIES Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFP # 20-12990 – SUPPLY AND INSTALL GPS VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM AT THE CITY OF THOMPSON Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at 03:00 P.M. (CST) RFT NO. 10121 - REQUEST FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL FOR THE SETUP OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM EXTENSION AND MAINTENANCE AT THOMPSON REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTRE AT THOMPSON Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email purchasingagent@thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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

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The lowest or any submission 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 work being proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award work to the Proponent which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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EDITORIAL

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Citizens are not in a forgiving mood

To the Editor:

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious disease, Tuberculosis (TB) isisa ahighly Tuberculosis (TB) highlycontagious contagiousdisease, disease, Tuberculosis (TB) is a by highly contagious disease, caused bacteria.

Each year, TB claims the caused by bacteria.

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Each year, people TB claims the lives of 1.7 million worldwide.

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Howa top feel donor the global fund todonor fight tuberculosis. a atop top donorto tothe theglobal globalfund fundtotofight fighttuberculosis. tuberculosis. a topunless donorperhaps to the global fund fight tuberculosis. ever, we are members of Parliament or I hope that thistocommitment continues in the future I hope that commitment continues I hopeof thatthis this commitment continuesininthe thefuture future Iprovincial hope that this commitment continues ingoal the future legislatures, we likely decided abide byso public so that we can meettoour to stop TB. so that we can that we canmeet meetour ourgoal goaltotostop stopTB. TB. so that we can meet our to stop TB. heath recommendations and goal stay home.

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Between masks and social distancing and delays in parcelKarolin Klement Karolin KarolinKlement Klement Karolin delivery and curbside pickup and not being able toKlement go have a Calgary Calgary Calgary Calgary beer or invite your friends and family over to celebrate Christmas with a big turkey dinner or to watch the grandkids open Editorial Editorial Editorial Editorial their presents in person, people’s patience is thin. It doesn’t take much for someone to decide to trash a display shelf in a store, rip a door off its hinges, smack someone upside the head with a can of Twisted Tea or, in America, storm the Capitol in an attempt to stop Congress from ratifying president-elect Joe Biden’s election win, thanks to the accumulated stress of A partnership between the everything that’s gone on. Regular people understand this, because they’re feeling it themselves, like one more thing Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council might send them over the edge.

Unfortunately, some of the people who apparently represent and the Ma-Mow-We-Tak us in government are not quite as capable of reading the room, Friendship Centre is ensuring thatLuke 10 low-income perhaps because they’ve continued collect their mer full payoth ofto Thompcouncillor many of the people workload and workload for reducing members, the citizens oth ofofThompmer Luke the around and mem oth Thompmer councillor councillor Luke many many ofof around the people people workload around and for forreducing reducingof mT seniors in the the city receive cheques and live Thomplife much son’s as mer they didcouncillor before, with othto of Lukeason’s many of peoplea workload around and for forgreater reducing the citizens of whether Thomplocal albeit Robinson, who served opposed to theserved plan allows di- members, whether they belong son elected morb local Robinson, who opposed to the plan allows for greater dithey son’s local Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they weekly foodto hamper, thanks little less flying a little more virtual Question son’sin airplanes localand Robinson, who one served opposed the plan allows for greater di- of whether they tobelong son elected truly school elected bodies term on bodies council are regular critics versity viewpoints, the ofof school boardmore independent-th elected term onon council are critics viewpoints, to elected bodies one the term council arethe theregular regular critics versity versity viewpoints, to the the school to a grant from theone ThompPeriod andelected the like.have Otherwise, they wouldn’t have bodiesconsidered one probably termproon have council are the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking from 2010 to 2014probe- from of council who attend though Ryan Land was though or council, is that it or candidates who considered 2010 to 2014 beof council who attend Ryan Land was council, isis t have considered profrom 2010 to 2014 beof council who attend though Ryan Land was or council, son Community Foundation. flown Hawaii or PalmproSprings or Mexico the casebeof of council who attend though Ryan Land was or council, is that it candidates who aren’t have toconsidered 2010or, toin2014 posals to from reduce the fore being defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money.

The married to posals to reduce the fore being defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money posals to Designed reduce to thecombat fore the being defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct in say- will save mona Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton, to Greece. posals to reduce the offore being defeated by ofmeetings and ask their officials mostly quescorrect in saywill save money.

The is married to aligning number representaMayor Fenske elected ing that, in terms of ing amount large themselves wit number representaofficials questerms ofof amount number of representaMayor Dennis Dennis Fenske Fenske elected elected officials quesing that, that, ininnot terms amount isis not no isolation that canMayor threaten Some lapses in judgment areMayor more understandable than Dennis number of representaDennis Fenske elected officials quesing that, in terms of amount is not large themselves with any– about tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, b$ tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall $2 tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about the physical and mental others. wantingthem to go liein on athe beach andto drink a mar- tions tives Simply comprising race become week after week, class andlast ethnicity, the overall –really about $20,000 particular side, in because and one of them made head of council last their opinions may not trustees aren’t in councillors’ salarright now, the n and one of them made head of council their opinions may not trustees aren’t really councillors’ and one of them made head of council last their opinions may not trustees aren’t really in councillors’ health of older people, pargarita?

Not of at allthem essential.

Need head to sell your property and one made of vacation council last their opinions may not trustees aren’tbe really in councillors’ salarrightplus now,the the number a choice March and 13 not thatMarch Thompsonites be enough to dissuade abe microcosm of the aies per year of on atime not time that enough of per plu ticularly due to the comachoice choice March13 13 not time thatThompsonites Thompsonites enoughtotodissuade dissuade a microcosm microcosm of apthe ies iesopinions peryear year p in America?

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If you’ve for annual travel and Maybe the low turner, by the program deliverwho a resolution byeven trustee reducing numbers, people about people been many expenses.

For the city, out of people die without being able to go see them, thoughathey may the trustee reducing the numbers, who care about school expenses.

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Thompson parents notified of two more possible exposures to COVID-19 AD PROOF & ESTIMATE through letters sent out during holidays Docket

Parents and guardians of students at two Thompson schools were informed of possible exposures to COVID-19 during the last week of school before Christmas in three letters sent out by Manitoba public health during the holiday break.

Two of the letters – one to parents and guardians of Wapanohk Community School students and another to parents and guardians of R.D. Parker Collegiate students -– were dated Dec. 26, although the Wapanohk letter was not distributed to parents by email until Jan. 3.

The exposure at Wapanohk affected the Grade 5 cohort and was related to someone with a confirmed case of the virus who was in the school Dec. 17-18, when they may have been infectious.

A letter to RDPC parents the same day informed them that two people with confirmed case of COVID-19 had been in the school, one of them on Dec. 15 and the other on Dec. 18, when they may have been infectious. The letter said no close contacts had been identified at the school and that no one was required to self-isolate as a result of this exposure.

Information about a previous possible virus exposure was relayed to RDPC parents in a Dec. 22 letter, which informed them that someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 was in the school in the afternoon on Dec. 14-15 while they may have been infectious.

That possible public exposure occurred on Monday and Tuesday of the last week of classes before the Christmas break when students with last names beginning with A-K were attending classes in person.

The letter says that the initial public health investigation assesses the risk of exposure to be low due to thorough and consistent application of COViD-19 prevention measures.

There were also possible exposures at Westwood School and University College of the North (UCN) in December.

Two people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 were at Westwood Dec. 9-11 when they may have been infectious. A person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 was at UCN Dec. 14 when they may have been infectious. Public health said the risk of exposure in both cases was low.

People with COVID-19 may be infectious for two days before they begin showing symptoms.

People identified as close contact of anyone with COVID-19 will be contacted and provided instructions by public health staff and testing may be recommended in some cases.

Contact tracing divides people into three categories: close contacts, medium-risk contact and low-risk contacts. The first group includes anyone who spent 15 minutes or more within six feet of a person who has tested positive for the virus. Medium-risk contacts are those who were not that close to or were in the company of an infected person for a shorter period of time.

Close contacts are expected to self-isolate themselves and get tested if they develop COVID-19 symptoms. Medium-risk contacts are asked to self-monitor themselves, including taking their temperature twice a day, for two weeks, while low-risk contacts do not have to take any special

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2012-28 A Thompson Citizen precautions beyond those of cases connected to these everybody is asked to take notifications is 12.

Anyone whose child because they aren’t at any greater risk of infection develops fever or chills, than the general public. a cough, a sore throat or School resumed Jan. 4. hoarse voice, shortness Kindergarten to Grade 6 of breath, loss of taste students may attend class- or smell, or vomiting or es in person or participate diarrhea for more than online. All Manitoba stu- 24 hours is instructed to dents from Grade 7-12 will isolate them from others do remote learning only for and seek testing within the first two weeks after the 24 hours after symptoms holidays. appear. The same advice Overall there have been applies to anyone who gets 10 notifications about two or more of the followpossible public exposures ing symptoms: runny nose, to COVID-19 at School muscle aches, fatigue, pink District of Mystery Lake eye, a headache, a skin rash schools, including three at of unknown cause or a loss Westwood School (the pre- of appetite. vious incidents took place People with these sympNov. 16-20 and Oct. 29), toms who do not get testone at Burntwood Nov. 16- ed must self-isolate for 10 17, one at Deerwood Oct. days following the start of 14-16, one at Riverside symptoms. Isolation can Nov. 23, one at Wapanohk be discontinued after 10 and three at RDPC, the first days if the person has been one having occurred Oct. symptom-free for 24 hours.

15-16. The overall number

Correction

The article “Construction of new KAO child care centre has begun, expected to finish by next summer,” which appeared on Page A-9 of the Dec. 9 Thompson Citizen incorrectly identified the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation as the source of some of the funding for the new Keewatinowi Awasisak Op-Ki-Wak (KAO) child care centre being built on Copper Road in Thompson.

The funding actually came from the Department of Families Early Learning and Child Care Branch.

The Citizen apologizes for the error.

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> Admitting/Switchboard Clerk Permanent – Part Time (0.9 FTE) Thompson General Hospital As an essential part of the health care team, the Admitting/Switchboard Clerk registers inpatients and outpatients, answers main telephone switchboard and performs general receptionist/filing duties. The Admitting/Switchboard Clerk will effectively demonstrate core competencies including teamwork and collaboration, adaptability, initiative and pro-activity, diversity awareness, development of self and others, and customer/client focus.

Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Recognized Medical Terminology course • Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet • Experience using the Admit/Discharge/Transfer (ADT)/Electronic Patient Record (EPR) registration system • Recent clerical and/or customer service experience • Recent switchboard experience an asset • Accurate word processing at 35 words per minute (typing test will be required) For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.northernhealthregion.ca Please submit resume by January 15, 2021 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

Call us today! Local 204-679-6181 or Toll Free 1-866-758-7871 Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Correction

The caption of the photo accompanying the article “New executive director of Boys & Girls Club back in recreation and community development after a few years’ hiatus” said that Andrew Smith started his new role in early February. However, as stated in the article itself, it was actually in early November.

The Thompson Citizen apologizes for the error.

Letter to Santa In our “Letters to Santa” section in the last Christmas edition of the Thompson Citizen last year, we forgot to include one from Trey McLeod. We apologize for the omission, but would like to assure Mr. McLeod that each letter, including the one below, did arrive at the North Pole well before Christmas Eve. Happy New Year.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC WORKS HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (PERMANENT FULL-TIME) CIRCULAR: 2020-05 Internal/External DUTIES: • Follow all Town policies, procedures and applicable Provincial and/or Federal statutes and regulations.

• Maintain Town equipment and tools, associated systems and attachments.

• Prepare and maintain records for all repairs/service of equipment.

• Order parts & supplies.

• Assist in training of your fellow staff.

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WORKING CONDITIONS: • Indoor and outdoor subject to all weather conditions.

• 40-hour work week.

• Overtime and on-call may be required.

REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES: • Minimum 18 years of age.

• Interprovincial Certificate as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic with a minimum of one (5) years as a Journeyman Mechanic.

• Valid Class 3 Manitoba Driver’s License with Air Endorsement.

• Physically capable of performing all duties of the position and prepared to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

• Able to work with minimum supervision.

WAGE RATE (as per current IBEW contract): • $29.40 to $35.34 per hour (Based on qualifications & experience) • Subsidized housing included, medical and dental benefits, matching pension and travel allowance.

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Council approves purchase of new pumper truck for fire department

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new fire truck to replace the fire department’s current pumper truck at its last meeting of 2020 Dec. 15.

The new truck is being built by Fort Garry Fire Trucks to Thompson Fire 204-677-4534 &Call Emergency Services' (TFES) specifications and will cost $770,720 plus taxes.

TFES’s current pumper truck will reach the end of its service lifeour in 2022 and and keep earth council identified replacing it as a capital project in the 2020 budget with the goal of tendering its replacement by the end of last year, since it could take up a year to be built and delivered.

TFES Chief Selby Brown said the new truck will have features to make it useful for fighting urban and wildland fires as well as extra foam capabilities to help when battling fires in industrial areas.

Coun. Jeff Fountain asked if the truck had the equipment to fight fires at

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Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding 29-year-old Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Mitchell Howard Ledoux, 27-year-old Steven Shane Klyne, 26-year-old Shawn Eric Umpherville and 20-year-old Nathan Walter Umpherville, all from Easterville, who are bethe airport.

City manager Anthony lieved to have fled to Win“It’s The my four understanding nipeg. face num- McInnis said the city apthere be some short- proached the airport auerous may charges including comings withassault, this pieceasof thority to ask if they wantaggravated equipment respectand to ed to pay for any special sault with with a weapon responding to fire emergen- capabilities for the truck breaking and entering. cies there,” with Fountain said. but the offer was declined.

Anyone information on any of the sus- RCMP at 204-329-2004 or pects’ whereabouts is Crime Stopper Anonymasked to call Chemawawin ously at 1-800-222-8477.

CREE NATION CHILD ST. JAMES ANGLICAN WATER CHURCH 10 Caribou 677-4652 & FAMILY LIVING CARING AGENCY Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 11 am Sundays services @ 7:00pm.

CHILD &Sunday FAMILY SERVICES ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC LIGHT–OF THE NORTH CHURCH 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 WORKER PERMANENT 32 Nelson Road ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC POSITION Fr Shantha Gandamalla and GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH REGIONAL OFFICE – Unit B Fr Guna Sekhar Pastor Chris Lowe 114 Cree R. 677-0160 OPASKWAYAK, MB 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am school am Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Sunday is situated on10:00 Opaskwayak THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL AM Service at 11, Service atfor 7 Cree Nation and is responsible for administering andPM providing Pastor Dan Murphy Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, Youth Pastor Colton Murphy THE communities, CHURCH OF JESUS theChildren’s AgencyPastor services Swampy Cree as CHRIST well as Karenthe O’Gilvie OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel 126 Goldeye 677-3435 everyone welcome Sundays Colombthompsonchurch.ca First Nation. at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing more information, church tours 10:40 am Church Service 11:00 am thatForare comprehensive CFS atServices community-based and or home visits call the missionaries at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN incorporate both protection and prevention services. agency 204-939-4382 or visitOur Mormon.org 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 will strive to maintain family unity.

THE SALVATION ARMY Pastor Murat Kuntel POSITION SUMMARY: Thompson Corps (Church) Regular Hours: 11 am Church service 305 Thompsonthe Dr. Social - 204-677-3658 CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), Worker Worship services every at 11 in am Thompson for Dr. N.providing 677-4457 and administering is 328 responsible CFSSunday Services Sun. School 9:45 amthe • service am BURNTWOOD accordance with Child &11Family Services Act. BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RESPONSIBILITIES: 456 Westwood Dr. S. Thompson MB R8N 1C5 § Ph. Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and 778-8037 service @ 11 am 204-778-4494 family functioning problems LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH Pastor Lee Pickett § Responsible for the developmentSunday of casemorning plans for children and service 11:15 a.m OF THOMPSON families within program guidelinesSunday and provide referrals, support, Congregations worship at evening service 7:00 p.m guidance problem solving Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m 52 Caribou Rd.and at 10:30 am Sundays. § Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services Phone 204-677-4495

are applied § Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up § Provides case management and support for children in care and families

QUALIFICATIONS § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check § Cannot be active on a protection case § Maintain absolute confidentiality § Varied amounts of travel required § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: January 6, 2021 @ 4:00 SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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The Thompson Crisis Centre is a non-profit, unionized agency, providing shelter and related services to anyone in northern Manitoba who is a victim of family violence.

Reporting to and in cooperation with the governing Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Shelter in keeping with established principles, standards and goals.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a University / College Degree in Social Services or a related field. A background in Human Resource Administration or Business Administration is desirable. A minimum of three years experience in the provision of direct services is required and two to three years experience in a management position within the field of human services is highly desirable. This individual must have a thorough knowledge of family violence issues as well as thorough knowledge of Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal people. Demonstrated skills and ability as a team leader, facilitator, mediator, negotiator and problem solver are required. Knowledge of Union negotiating, collective bargaining agreements and administering the agreement is desired, as is knowledge of the Carver model of governance.

Licensed Technician: Duties and Responsibilities: The position involves identifying the varied operation and program needs of the shelter as it evolves and developing • Licensed Heavy Equipment Technician. the strategies, including proposals to meet those needs. In consultation • Perform shop and field repairs to all Surface and U/G with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the Equipment annual budget submissionsas and required. other agency reporting requirements. The • involves Machine audits of asprogram required. position the monitoring needs and service delivery in relation to shelter objectives andmaintaining goals. Outreach and advocacy within • Developing and a positive relationship wi the community is involved. operators and customer representatives.

Salary: • Negotiable.

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: January 15, 2021 • Daily shift reports.

Interested candidates should as submit a letter of application and resume,toasmaintain the • Other duties assigned and required well as provide the names and contact information for three references.

Apply in writing to: Schedule: Selection Committee, c/o Thompson Crisis Centre, • Box 5 1126, daysThompson, a weekMB,Monday to Friday R8N 1P1 or email to sobrien@arcticradio.ca Experience: WeSkills thank all and those who apply, but only those considered for an interview will•be contacted.

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Thompson, Manitoba The Opportunity: Maintenance/Fleet Manager Details: JobApplication Location: Thompson Manitoba Report to: Vice President & General Manager Recruiting Manager: Henri Beck JobHR Summary: ManageNathalie the activitiesGaudet of heavy equipment shop, truck Manager:

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Responsibilities: Send your application to: careers@epiroc.com with • Work with shop supervisors to plan and establish work schedules, samuels@epiroc.com henri.beck@epiroc.com assignments, and maintenanceand sequences to meet maintenance goals.

• Deadline: Work with shop supervisors develop budget for all shops.

March 16 to , 2018 • Records information, such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.

• Requisition materials and supplies.

• Estimate material and worker requirements to complete job.

• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with Aggregate and Production departments.

• Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity.

• Ensure that standards for safe working conditions are observed.

• Prepare production and other reports.

• Recommend measures to improve production methods and equipment performance to increase efficiency and safety.

• Approve personnel actions such as hiring, promoting, transferring, and firing.

• Participate in all Foreman and Management Meetings.

• Create and maintain a culture that values safety.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities: • Minimum 3–5 years Superintendent/Management experience in a Maintenance Shop environment • Minimum 3–5 years experience as a Heavy Equipment mechanic • Excellent communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Demonstrated ability to lead.

• Ability to job task plan and organize.

• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and make decisions.

• Good math skills.

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Working Conditions: Closed shop environment.

Hours: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday Contact Brent Merkley Smook Contractors 101 Hayes Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1M3 204-677-1660 bmerkley@smook.ca

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IN MEMORY In Loving Memory CUTTS Elmer John: July 27, 1931 - May 17, 2014 Lillian Marie Louise (nee Beaudoin): December 28, 1932 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 5, 2019

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Term/Part-Time Sheriff Services, Manitoba Justice, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 36967 Closing Date: January 22, 2021 Salary Range: $21.59 - $27.96 per hour plus remoteness allowance and Northern premium where applicable The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

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

Qualifications Essential: â&#x20AC;˘ Written communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work under minimal supervision including handling stress and the unexpected effectively and responsibly â&#x20AC;˘ Strong commitment to teamwork â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organizational skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds â&#x20AC;˘ Strong problem solving, decision making and sound judgement skills â&#x20AC;˘ Experience handling stress and the unexpected effectively and responsibly â&#x20AC;˘ Effective interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent verbal communication skills Please visit our website for a complete list of qualifications, duties and conditions of employment at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 36967 Civil Service Commission 1130 - 405 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 3L6 Phone: 204-945-3204 Fax: 204-948-7373 Email: hrsjus@gov.mb.ca

It was a year ago, winter of 2019, when we brought our parents to their finalCareers resting place at the RCMP Depot in Regina, SK. During the holiday season, we feel this is a special time to remember them, and to recall Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time with the RCMP and Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time as a nurse in Northern Manitoba.

Dad was born in Bengough, SK. He was 82 when he passed away, and lived a good and happy life. Mom was born in Storthoaks, SK. She was 86, and we are thankful for her long and happy life as well. They are both surrounded by loveâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;they were strong in their Catholic faith, and that did not waver when each of them faced health challenges in their last months.

Dad was a proud and honorable member of the RCMP from 1950 until his retirement in 1980. He served in many locations through Manitoba (Dauphin, Swan River, Churchill, Thompson) prior to meeting and marrying Mom in 1962. Dad was stationed in Thompson in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and was the only RCMP officer there Louisiana-Pacifi c, Employer Choice,time a leader in the forest products industry when Thompson was only just beginning.

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They Valley alwaysSmartSideÂŽ, made new friends and aMinitonas happy home for us wherever we were. Afteroperation. retirement, Dad farmed, tried his hand at real estate, politics, and volunteered for a number of organizations. was always doing something, whether it was attending QualifiHe cations: meetings, learning on the iPad, puttering home, golfing, woodworking, going out for coffee with The around successful candidate must possessorthe following his friends. After Mom completed herqualifi Nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;scations; training at Misericordia Hospital, she moved to Vancouver to work and then returned to Manitoba where she met and married Dad after a brief courtship. â&#x20AC;˘ Good written and verbal communication skillsMom worked in a number of hospital operating rooms as they moved to the various locations.

Mom enjoyed sports, â&#x20AC;˘ Physically fit to perform all duties playing basketball in high school, curling, golfmultitask and Tai Chi. also enjoyed â&#x20AC;˘ bowling, Ability to andShe problem solve music and dancing, especially line dancing. After retirement,â&#x20AC;˘ Mom continued to care for others, as visiting friends in the hospital Ability to operate equipment required and in their homes, helping in any way she could. â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literacy will be considered an asset Mom and Dad had 30 happy years of retirement travelling in their fifth wheel, meeting so many â&#x20AC;˘ Validtogether, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license new friends along the way through a number of fun activities and happy hours. They always stood up â&#x20AC;˘ Shiftwork for what is right and taught us to be honest, have a strong work ethic and a sense of humor. We are so The successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing thankful for the lives they lived, for their influence on our own lives, and for all the wonderful memories support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley they left with us. as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding Mom and Dad are survived by daughters, (Gerry) Dyck of Winnipeg, Monica (Kent) Cook of The Pas, for aDawne growing market. son, Joel (Tracey) Cutts of Petersfield; grandchildren Tara (Tim), Rae-Lyn (Kellen), Connor and Mitchell; Louisiana-Pacifi c off ers aand competitive great-grandchildren, Analeigh, Sidonie, Charlotte, Ethne, Jaxon Colbie. wage and benefit package in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. LouisianaPlease say a prayer for Mom and Dad and spend quality time with the ones you love (of course right now Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. that means Covid-style). It would be wonderful if you wish to make a contribution in memory of Mom and We thank allatapplicants, however, only this those Dad to a bursary in law enforcement and/or nursing University College of the North, canselected be sent viafor interviews willLajambe be contacted.

Candidates will be subject cheque to UCN (Subject: Cutts Bursary), c/o Stacey (slajambe@ucn.ca), to 1M7. successful completion of comprehensive background Box 3000, The Pas, MB R9A screening and health checks.

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

Find out about other current job opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

People. Purpose. Progress. manitoba.ca/govjobs Any personal information provided including employment equity declarations will be used for employment and/or statistical purposes and is protected by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Please forward your cover letter and resume to: Lorraine Schneider Human Resource Generalist I Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 Phone: (204) 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com

Manitoba Civil Service Commission Thompson Citizen, Thompson Nickel Belt Ad size: 3 col. = 4.54â&#x20AC;? x 150 lines Insertion date: Jan. 6, 2021

Term â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Pas MB April 5, 2021 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 25, 2021 Closing Date: January 15, 2020 Fee for Service Contract: commensurate with experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40hrs p/wk The Northern Manitoba Sector Council [NMSC]is partnering with the Northern Health Region [NHR] to provide a workintegrated learning Pilot Project in The Pas for their LongTerm Care Uncertified Health Care Aide: Extended Orientation program to 10 participants in The Pas. This 10-week selfdirected modular and competency-based training curriculum will be offered virtually on-line and includes on-site clinical portions that you and the trainees will take part in while working closely with NHRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Organization and Staff Development. This contracted position will be responsible for instructing and evaluating the traineeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance both in-class and during clinical phases of the program.

Qualifications: LPN, RN or HCA with preference given to those with work experience within a LTC facility or hospital setting. Instructional experience would be an asset.

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The the University of Manitoba, Northern SocialorWork Program Under direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager designate, assists multi-disciplinary personnel committed in performing atovariety of patient care at Thompson,team is strongly equity and diversity activities non-professional services necessary in caring for the withinand itsrelated community and welcomes applications from personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Room This will require in developing and maintaining excellent and (OR). persons with expertise disabilities, persons of all sexual working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The orientations and andtheothers who may contribute OR Dental Assistant will genders, function within provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, and diversification procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and to thepolicies further of ideas. will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Initiative & Pro-activity, Awareness, Teamwork, and TheFocused, Northern Social Work Diversity Program is a four-year fullCollaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability). time Bachelor of Social Work Degree program. Part time

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Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of people experiencing family violence? Are you seeking the flexibility of casual employment? The Thompson Crisis Centre currently has CASUAL emergency floor positions available: Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of family violence and its effects â&#x20AC;˘ Interested in providing support to women/men dealing with family violence, abuse and trauma â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to complete assessments and intake â&#x20AC;˘ Sensitivity in dealing with women, men and children in crisis â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to relate to women/men from diverse backgrounds â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent oral/ written communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent problem solving, analytical, time management and organizational skills â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of community resources â&#x20AC;˘ Satisfactory Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Check â&#x20AC;˘ Current Emergency First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain This position is perfect for those who are able to work a variety of shifts in a 24 hour facility.

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The ACCESS to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who Qualifications: t have Grade 12 education or equivalent under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required category is for regular students have 30 t EXTERNAL Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dentalwho Association t credit Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs hours or more of university level (Microsoft courses.Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) t IfMinimum (3) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as afor Dental required you arethree a Northern resident sixAssistant months or longer t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred and are committed to social justice, change and to a t Ability to speak Cree an asset

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