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Volume 57 • Issue 28

Canada Summer Games torch relay comes to Thompson

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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After travelling 1,700 kilometres across the province of Manitoba (with a brief detour into Ontario), the Roly McLenahan Torch finally made its way to Thompson July 6 to help celebrate the upcoming 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.

For Thursday’s relay, the torch was passed between 10 different runners who completed a five-kilometre route that started at the Manitoba Hydro office on Station Road and looped around to MacLean Park via Mystery Lake Road and Thompson Drive.

Thursday’s festivities kicked off with an opening ceremony at the Manitoba Hydro office, where torch relay co-ordinator Katharine Cherewyk explained the importance of the Canada Summer Games, which is the largest multi-sport event for young athletes in the country.

“The torch relay is carrying the excitement of the games across Manitoba at different locations,” she said. “We started the torch’s journey in Ottawa on June 6, and now we’re travelling through all of our torch relays and we’re really excited to be in Thompson.”

The torchbearers who physically carried the flame through Thompson comprised individuals from various ages and backgrounds, who either applied for this position or were nominated by someone else.

One of the local runners for Thursday’s relay was Rotary Club president San-

Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson Thompson’s Canada Summer Games torchbearers included, from left to right: Megan Szabo, Taylor Kristjanson, Stuart Walter, Eve Spence , Sandra Ross-Hitch, Madisyn Humby, Caroline Winship, Jennifer Montgomery and Conroy Halcrow. dra Ross-Hitch, who vividly remembers when the Canada Summer Games came to her hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1981.

In preparation for the big event on July 6 Ross-Hitch said she ran around her house carrying an eightpound weight, which is the supposed heft of the actual Roly McLenahan Torch.

“It seemed to be heavier than I anticipated it to be,” she said, a concern that was echoed by many of her fellow torchbearers during the run. “Some did the two handed carry, I did one and switched it off about every 30 seconds to each hand so that it was balanced.”

Despite some mild discomfort, Ross-Hitch said she had a “great time” carrying the flame on this sunny July morning. As the co-chair of the 2018

Sandra Ross-Hitch carries the torch past the Thompson General Hospital for her portion of the Canada Summer Games relay.

Manitoba Winter Games host society, Ross-Hitch recognizes the underlining importance of these athletic competitions and rituals, especially since this is the 50th Canada Summer Games and the second to ever to be held in Manitoba.

“It’s really good for them to reach out to everybody in Manitoba,” she said.

“Because when you have those kind of games, the Canada Games, it’s not just for Winnipeg. It’s for Manitobans.”

Following Thursday’s relay in Thompson the torch was heading south to pass through The Pas, Dauphin, Gimli, Sagkeeng/Great Falls and Brandon before arriving at its final destination: Winnipeg.

The 2017 Canada Summer Games will take place in the provincial capital

Tyson Mosiondz-Bone kicked off the Thompson leg of the 2017 Canada Summer Games torch relay at the Manitoba Hydro office on Station Road. from July 28 to Aug. 13 and will feature 16 sports, over 250 events, and approximately 4,000 athletes and coaches.

“So make sure you watch

and cheer on some of our athletes this year,” said Cherewyk at Thursday’s opening ceremonies. “Because they’re sure to be Canada’s next Olympians.”

Caroline Winship finishes Thursday’s torch relay with her family in tow.

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Governments contribute $2.25 million to seniors housing construction

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A process that got underway nearly four years ago with a rezoning application approved by members of the previous council took one step closer to becoming reality July 6 when the provincial and federal governments announced that they would contribute $2.25 million towards Lions Manor 55, a seniors

housing complex on Station Road.

The confirmed funding is the same amount that was pledged on a conditional basis by the previous NDP government prior to it being defeated in the April 2016 election, and represents about one-third of the cost of the 32,000-square-foot complex, which is planned to have 30 one- and twobedroom units and is the

first co-operative housing project in Manitoba’s north, according to Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle.

“It’s just a really great community-driven project and there’s obviously a need for it and there’s a lot of support for it,” said provincial Families Minister Scott Fielding, who took part in a ceremonial sod-turning with Bindle and Lions Manor 55 board president

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Provincial Families Minister Scott Fielding, left, Lions Manor 55 board president Nick DiVirgilio, centre, and Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle, right, at the July 6 ceremonial sod-turning for the 30-unit seniors housing complex that will be built on Station Road.

Nick DiVirgilio. “Sometimes what has to happen, too for people to embrace projects like that, you kind of give it a little seed money to get it going and you’ll have a lot of people that may want to downsize or what have you, stay in the community and this is another opportunity for them to do it so we’re happy that we can again work with the community and be a part of it.”

The funding was provided through the federalprovincial Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) agreement.

“Supporting Canada’s seniors is a cornerstone of our government,” said federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos in a press release.

“The government of Canada is pleased to partner with the province of Manitoba in fulfilling our mandate of delivering for seniors and ensuring they have access to safe and afford-

able housing. Today would not be possible without the hard work of the Thompson Lions Senior Manor NonProfit Housing Cooperative Inc., and we are proud to work with our valued partners to deliver quality housing options.”

Several future residents of Lions Manor 55, which is expected to be completed in 2018, were on hand for the sod-turning, and the contractor for the construction is A&B Builders of Thompson.

“Not only is a northern company building northern housing for northern residents, but they did it following the provincial guidelines for tendering,” said Lions Manor 55 board member and city councillor Penny Byer. “This is a very exciting project for us and it means so much to families in Thompson and it also means an awful lot to Thompson, not just because we’re going to provide or fill in a housing niche but

also because it’s showing confidence in us at a time when we need that confidence most.”

“I know Nick was working on this for four or five years and never gave up and I want to thank him and the board of Lions Manor,” said Bindle. “It’s a first for the north. It’s a co-op housing, the first one in the north. I was at a coop convention in Winnipeg and they said the first one’s always the hardest.”

Mayor Dennis Fenske, who was a councillor when the Station Road property was rezoned in August 2013, said when he was growing up if you saw someone in Thompson with grey hair they were likely visiting from out of town but that the city has changed.

“What it’s all about is the longstanding sustainability of our community moving forward and the changing demographics that we have,” said Fenske.

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Editorial

Seniors housing advocates show how to get things done

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ll the parties involved in bringing the Lions Manor 55 seniors housing complex in Thompson to where it is today – not yet a reality, but well beyond merely an idea – deserve credit for their determination to see the project through, especially when it must have seemed, at times, like something that always lay just over the horizon and just beyond reach.

But apart from working to ensure that seniors who want to stay in Thompson have an option between completely independent living and being residents of Northern Spirit Manor, the people involved in the project have also provided a blueprint for other people and organizations who set a goal for themselves and want to ensure that they achieve it.

Unfortunately, however, that blueprint, while simple, is not necessarily easy to follow.

Remember that to get to this point has taken four years, probably even a little longer. The Station Road property on which the 30-unit, 32,000-square-foot facility will be built was rezoned for residential use in August 2013, during the previous term of council, when the only two members who currently serve as councillors were Mayor Dennis Fenske, who was a councillor back then, and Coun. Judy Kolada.

What’s more, it hasn’t always been a smooth ride and course corrections were required along the way. Originally the idea was for future residents to obtain their homes through life leases, but that was changed to a co-operative housing model along the way. The money that the federal and provincial governments have pledged toward the project - $2.25 million – was promised to the Lions Manor 55 board before, by then-Thompson MLA Steve Ashton, in January 2016, a few months before the NDP were swept out of power after 17 years as the government. As recently as last year, information meetings were being held regularly to try to generate enough interest, and cash deposits, to make starting construction feasible. It was a drawn-out process, assuredly with most of the action taking place behind the scenes, and when the Progressive Conservative government took over and began trying to slay the provincial budget deficit, there was probably some uncertainty about whether government money, without which the project may have stalled, was going to be forthcoming.

But perhaps the most important to be learned from the example of Lions Manor 55 and how it got to the point it is today is that it was a locally driven endeavour. The people who came up with the idea, the person who manages the project and even the contractor that has been selected to oversee construction are all from Thompson and the reason they had the will to see the project through is because they know they’ll be in the community come better or, as has been the case so often lately, not just in Thompson but elsewhere in Manitoba’s north, for worse. They had a concrete goal and clear ideas about how to achieve it, even if those goals shifted a little from time to time to reflect the facts on the ground.

As Thompson prepares to host the Manitoba Winter Games next year and to deal with the aftermath of Vale’s changing business plan in Manitoba this year and next, those tasked with trying to make the transition less turbulent and those who feel that there are ways to ensure the brightest possible economic future in Thompson and the north should take a good, hard look at how the Lions Manor 55 board proceeded and be prepared to roll up their sleeves and get down to work.

No one has as much to gain or lose from the rise or fall of Thompson as the people who will be here after 2018 and those are the people who have to look within, rather than to higher levels of government or big corporations, to find solutions to the problems that will be posed by the city’s shrinking mining sector and the need to find something to help take its place.

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Thompson 2020 briefs council

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson 2020 project manager Tim Gibson and assistant project manager Harold Smith appeared before council June 19 to explain the two-year initiative, which aims to mitigate the effects of Thompson’s shrinking mining sector and lay the foundation for a diversified northern economy in the future.

“Thompson’s been through many challenges,” former councillor Smith told current council members. “It’s always been a community of opportunity. The reason for Thompson 2020 is to make sure that it continues to be that community of opportunity but it’s not going to happen on its own. We’ve always been able to pull together. The upcoming developments with Vale, however, present probably some of the most significant economic challenges that the community’s faced and it’s going to take a concerted effort to try to reduce the impact of those on residents, the workforce and the com-

munity as a whole.”

The four key areas of work that Thompson 2020 has identified as critical to the development and sustainability of the northern economy are retaining skilled workers who lose jobs with Vale’s Manitoba Operations, ensuring residents of all ages remain in Thompson, helping new and existing business to develop and thrive in Thompson, and pushing for more all-weather roads to connect more remote communities and further solidify Thompson as a regional service and shopping hub.

Gibson, who came to Thompson about two years ago and has worked in northern areas of Newfoundland and Labrador as well as in Fort McMurray, Alberta, says some of the work that Thompson 2020 is building on was done in the past through initiatives like the Thompson Economic Diversification Working Group (TEDWG) and that he intends this initiative to be transparent and to include ideas from many sources.

“We intend to have a

very transparent process with publicly available progress reports,” he said. “We’ve already got a parking lot on our shared drive that we’re putting ideas on as we lead meetings. They’re coming to us fast and furious but some of them are very good.”

Partnerships will be key to Thompson 2020’s success, Smith said.

“We really need a number of different organizations to continue to pull together,” said Smith.

“We need to collaborate on ideas, we need ideas from an engaged public, from council, from levels of government in terms of what we need in order to reduce the impact. We need to build partnerships among different organizations, private sector, public sector, different levels of government and, at the end of the day, we’re going to need to focus on the most important things that we can get done between now and 2018 because we need to have a fast reaction, we need to be ready for those impacts and time is tight. We’re going to need to focus on

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a handful of specific projects and some of those projects are going to have enduring effects.”

As part of the project, council voted unanimously later in the meeting to approve a master project charter, which outlines the direction of the project and the partners involved, one of whom is Mayor Dennis Fenske, which prompted a suggestion from Coun. Ron Matechuk that an alternate may be needed as the mayor works for Vale.

“There will be situations where our mayor who is the only member of this committee will be in a conflict of interest,” said Matechuk. “I think we should have an alternate member of council to step in in such instances.”

“We can look at that,” Fenske said.

“I was excited to hear that you already have a number of initiatives or suggestions brought forward to them and that some of them look viable,” said Coun. Penny Byer. “That’s exceptionally good news for expanding the economic base of the city.”

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Elementary school kids learn how to get UCNrich

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Throughout the months of May and June, 17 elementary school students from Westwood and Riverside schools got the opportunity to tinker around in the University College of the North’s (UCN) facilities as part of a new math and science enrichment program.

Because of this new program, called “UCNrich,” these Grade 4 and 5 students were able to dabble in advanced topics such as hydraulics, electromagnetism, Archimedes’ principle, and DNA extraction using equipment that is normally reserved for post-secondary pupils.

Since almost all of the students finished this program successfully, the UCNrich co-ordinators hosted a celebratory get-together June 29 at UCN, where they handed out certificates of completion to the participants.

One of the lead organizers of this pilot program was UCN instructor Gurpreet Sidhu, who helped

come up with the idea after noticing a severe lack of these kinds of after-school activities in Thompson.

“We have been looking for enrichment programs in town but nothing was available,” said Sidhu, whose son is enrolled in Westwood and was an active participant in UCNrich. “The schools are doing their best and they are actually doing an excellent job, but still, the enrichment programs, maybe because of government funding or

something, that aspect is lacking.”

Even though this inaugural pilot program only comprised eight sessions that each lasted around an hour, Sidhu said that the kids were very engaged with the various activities at their disposal and constantly asked for more time in the lab.

After gauging this level of interest, Sidhu is able to confidently say that this program is completely compatible with the univer-

sity’s underlining mission statement.

“UCN, being the only post-secondary institution in this region, I think they also have this responsibility to spark the interest in their future students,” he said.

Since this year’s pilot program was a success, Sidhu said he wants to continue running UCNrich during the next school year and potentially expand the scope of the project in terms of time and the number of participants.

Grade 5 student Keerat Rai (centre), Lavina Fecteau (left) and Chris Reddy (right) on June 2.

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“There’s potential to run this program maybe more often, more than once during the year and we can also probably include more grades … all the elementary grades above Grade 4,” he said. “So that’s what we are thinking. We’ll see how it

goes.”

At the June 29 gettogether, Sidhu also made a point of thanking fellow UCN staff members for helping make this program happen, including Harvey Briggs, Chris Reddy, Dan Smith and Lavina Fecteau.

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Local welding camp wraps up its second year

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Even though the school

year is over, the facilities at R.D. Parker Collegiate are still being put to good use during

Notice of Environment Act Proposal Manitoba Sustainable Development has received a proposal pursuant to The Environment Act regarding the following operation and invites public participation in the review process:

MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE - PROJECT 6 – ALL-SEASON ROAD LINKING MANTO SIPI CREE NATION, BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION AND GOD`S LAKE FIRST NATION FILE: 5897.00 Manitoba Infrastructure has filed an Environment Act proposal, Project Description and Scoping Document for Project 6, an all-season road linking Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation and God`s Lake First Nation. The project involves construction of a new 138 km all-season road on provincial Crown land and includes two major water crossing over God`s River and Magill Creek.

Public comment is invited on the Environment Act Proposal, Project Description and Scoping Document. All comments received will be considered public and will become part of the project file. The Scoping Document will be used to form the basis of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A separate notice will be published following receipt of an EIS in support of the project.

Anyone likely to be affected by the above operation and who wishes to make a representation either for or against the proposal should contact the Department, in writing or by E-mail (Darrell.ouimet@gov.mb.ca) not later than AUGUST 10,2017. Further information is available from the Public Registries located at: Legislative Library, 200 Vaughan St., Winnipeg; Millennium Public Library, 4th Floor, 251 Donald St., Winnipeg; Online Registry: http.//www.gov.mb.ca/sd/ eal/registries/index.html_or by contacting Darrell Ouimet, Environment Officer at 204-803-1389.

Information submitted in response to this proposal is considered public information and will be made available to the proponent and placed on the public registry established in accordance with Section 17 of The Environment Act.

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the summer.

Throughout the week of July 3–7, the high school played host to a welding camp that gave youths aged 12–18 a chance to hone their skills at arc welding, MIG welding, and other general metal working skills.

According to RDPC teacher Adam Oleksiw, who served as a supervisor throughout the week, this welding camp is set up by organizations like the Canadian Welding Bureau, Skills Canada, and the Canadian Welding Association, which provides the program with solid financial backing.

This arrangement especially came in handy when Oleksiw was tasked with assigning the students different projects and activities.

“This year is really nice because it’s a curriculum right from the Canadian Welding Bureau,” he said. “They give us everything. Little templates all filled out. In some cases some of the material is even pre-cut.”

Because of this set-up, Oleksiw said this welding camp, now in its second year, is the only one of its kind in Manitoba and its registration filled up quickly as a result. In 2017 the program attracted around 15 students, some of whom hailed from communities outside of Thompson such as Gillam and Leaf

Participants of the 2017 welding camp pose for a photograph at R.D. Parker Collegiate July 6.

Rapids.

While this camp only took place over the course of five days, Oleksiw said the students were engaged the entire time, which bodes well for a future where young skilled trade workers will be in high demand.

“Here, geographically speaking, there is a bit a need and there is a bit of a shortage and that’s why you see the results of people pushing, trying to fill the gap,” he said. “At the bare minimum it’s exposure and at the bare minimum they’re doing something this summer that’s productive.”

Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson This year’s welding camp accepted applicants from outside of Thompson, including Gillam and Leaf Rapids.

MANITOBA FIRST NATIONS

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JULY 22, 2017 • VALE REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTRE, THOMPSON

Opening Ceremonies 9:00 a.m.

MCs - Ken Bighetty, Fire Chief John Maskerine

Special Guests - Mathias, Marcel & Trapper

Banquet and Awards, Juniper Center 6:00 p.m.

Social 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m -Music provided

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Supporters: Thompson Fire and Emergency Services Office of the Fire Commissioner Fort Garry Fire Trucks

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Close, but no cigar at the 2017 Million Dollar Hole-in-One competition

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

For the 12th year in a row, nobody was able to score the big money jackpot during the local Million Dollar Hole-inOne, although some participants did come pretty close.

After five days of qualifying, this year’s competition moved from Centennial Park to the Thompson Golf Club on July 8 for the semifinal and final rounds.

Ron Dodge proved to possess the most accurate shot on Saturday, getting within five feet, eight-and-a-quarter inches of the hole during the semifinal round. Outside of Dodge, the competition’s top shooters were Mike Fayant and Manny Brohl, who got within eight feet, one quarter inches and 11 feet, fourand-a-half inches of the hole, respectively.

According to CHTM owner Tom O’Brien, the major sponsor the competition, they sold just over $10,000 worth of

Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson Event organizer Dan Verdonck (right) congratulates Ron Dodge (left) for making the closest shot at the 12th annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One competition. Participants of the 2017 Million Dollar Hole-in-One competition tee off at the Thompson Golf Club on July 8. balls throughout the week, which means that, after expenses, around $6,000– $8,000 will be donated to the Rotary Club to help them fund local projects like the 2018 Manitoba Winter

Games. ”There’s a lot of legacy projects that’ll happen with the Winter Games,” he said following Saturday’s competition. “The more money that we can raise as a community,

the more … that will be left in our community.”

While O’Brien isn’t sure when planning for the next competition will begin, he remains confident that the Million Dollar Hole-in-One will

make a return to Thompson next July.

“A lot of people say [planning] starts tomorrow. Well it won’t start tomorrow. It’ll probably start sometime in the fall,” he said, explaining

that the competition moves to The Pas and Flin Flon in the next couple weeks. “So once we get all those out of the way, then we’ll kind of sit down and take stock and see where we’re at.”

High jumper clears personal best to qualify for Canada Summer Games

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson’s Dennita Cameron will represent Manitoba at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg after winning the women’s youth high jump at the Manitoba provincial age class championships in Winnipeg June 23-24.

Cameron, who won a silver medal in the junior varsity high jump at the Manitoba high school provincials in 2016, when she was in Grade 9, jumped a personal outdoor best of 1.65 metres to win her category, clearing a height almost 20 centimetres higher than the second-place finisher.

The 16-year-old didn’t compete in high school track this school year but did take part in three indoor events, including the indoor national championships in Montreal in February and an Athletics Manitoba event in March, where she cleared a personalbest 1.69 metres.

Cameron, who is over six feet tall, says she thinks she has grown in the past year and also credits practising with a coach in Winnipeg for improving her technique and helping her increase her personal best height by more than 10 centimetres since 2016.

“I think the practice has made a big difference,” she says, as has getting more competitions under her belt.

“I’m more calm during the meets. I don’t freak out as much and get anxious jumping around these girls.”

The summer will feature plenty of competition for Cameron, who is competing in the tri-province meet in Winnipeg July 13-14 and as a member of Manitoba’s volleyball team at the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto before returning to Manitoba for the Canada Summer Games and then competing at the Legion track nationals in Brandon in August.

Although she will know some of the competitors she’ll be up against at the Canada Summer Games and is usually taller than the people she’s jumping against, Cameron knows she’ll have to up her game against top athletes from all across Canada.

“I feel like they’re going to be more intense because I’ve moved up an age group,” she says.

And while she doesn’t get a great deal of training time in Thompson, though Shaun Kennedy sometimes opens up the school gym for her to practise, Cameron feels she can still improve and plans to go back to competing in high school track and field next school year as a Grade 11.

“I feel like I can still jump higher if I train more down south and keep competing in the meets to improve,” she said.

Six other Thompson athletes also competed at the age class championships in

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Anita Crate Thompson’s Dennita Cameron jumped a personal outdoor best 1.65 metres in the youth women’s high jump at the Manitoba age class track championships in Winnipeg June 23-24 to qualify for the Canada Summer Games.

June, including Jonna McDonald, who was second in the youth women’s shot put and the youth women’s discus, and Jack Kennedy who was fifth in the 18and19-year-old men’s 400 metres and ninth in the

100-metre preliminaries.

Other Thompson competitors were Carissa Kennedy (13th in the midget women’s 300 metres and fourth in the midget women’s high jump), Rhys Zimmerman (11th in the

peewee men’s 80 metres), Drew Zimmerman and Aiden Zimmerman (17th in the midget men’s 100 metres, 13th in the midget men’s 200 metres and 12th in the midget men’s 300 metres).

Norplex Pool reopened July 7 The city announced that Norplex Pool reopened July 7 at noon after having been closed since an electrical fire on May 17.

“Pool temperatures have reached a consistent 74 de-

grees Fahrenheit and will continue to rise over the coming days,” said a notice on the city’s website.

“Pool staff will monitor the temperature of the water every two hours.”

The pool will not shut down for annual maintenance as usual in September as most of the work has been completed while electrical repairs were made.

Swimming lessons will

resume July 17 and registration for those lessons is open now, the city said.

People who were registered for April-June lessons will be given a credit on their recreation program

account.

Information about lessons, pool schedules and pool water temperatures can be found on the city’s website or by calling the pool at 204-677-7963.

At the time the fire occurred, the pool had only been open for 10 days – since May 8 – after having been closed since April 23 when a seven-year-old from Split Lake drowned.

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Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome Sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent 7:00 pm evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm bible study followed by prayer time.

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Careers We currently have an opening for an experienced Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Mechanic In our new shop located in Virden MB. We are looking for a team player who has the mechanical skills and qualifications to service, repair and inspect trucks and trailers as well as strong organizational and time management skills. Wage is negotiable, based upon experience. Position includes health benefits.

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We are looking for individuals who have great organization & time management skills, works well independently & in a team environment & values professional customer service.

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package. If you would like to build your career with our company, please forward your resume with cover letter, in confidence to: McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Attn: Store Manager – Dave Krobel 44 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N7 Fax: (204) 778-8640 Email: dkrobel@mcmunnandyates.com We thank all candidates in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR TOURISM NORTH MANITOBA ONE YEAR – CONTRACT Tourism North is a not for profit tourism development organization in Northern Manitoba. Tourism North promotes tourism in the region and is a liaison between northern Manitoba and Travel Manitoba.

The Position: You have a passion and understanding of social media and community building. You thrive on discovering new trends in the digital space and embrace innovation. You understand the importance of brand, voice, reputation management and aim for excellence in communications with an engaging online persona. You are experienced with web content management and with tracking and analysing metrics that are part of the results reporting of your social media activities. You are independent and self- motivated to perform the requirements of the task at hand.

Qualifications: • 1 - 2 year’s experience in a professional environment or internship experience • Post-secondary degree/diploma in a communications-related field (including journalism, social media, marketing, PR/Social PR) preferred.

• Active user accounts on most social media platforms • Self-starting attitude and an understanding of how and when to be proactive • Strong writing skills with understanding of brand messaging and tone • Willingness to travel with in the region.

• Drivers Licence Other Assets: • Basic graphic design and image editing skills for Web (Gimp or Photoshop) • Experience with content management systems (WordPress or similar) • Understanding of SEO principles and best practices • Experience with data analysis in Google Analytics Facebook How to Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Laura Finlay lfinlay@northcentraldevelopment.ca, or mail to Tourism North, c/o Community Futures North Central Development, PO Box 1208, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 1P1, no later than July 14, 2017

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Marymound is presently seeking: Youth Care Practitioner – Marymound North Receiving Home – Permanent, full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly and overnights.

There are two available positions. Competition #17-79 This position is responsible for supervision and safety of residents in the unit, accomplished through daily interaction, care and supervision. This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator. Experience working with high risk youth and experience in a supervisory position preferred with excellent physical and emotional health. Education and experience considered.

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/ Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency first aid, valid driver’s license, and abstract.

Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

For more information about Marymound, visit www.marymound.com Submit cover letter and résumé quoting Competition # to: Competition No. PC17-79 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 Open until position is filled e-mail: careers@marymound.com or online at www.marymound.com We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Job Summary: The Nisichawayasihk First Nation is seeking a Home & Community Care Nurse. Working within the context of a client & family centered health care delivery model; based on a philosophy of self-care management and in accordance with the vision and values of the Family and Community Wellness Centre Inc. and in accordance with CRNM Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics and Manitoba Health. The nurse will comply with the practice standards, service delivery plans, delivery and evaluation of the care needs of acutely, chronically and terminally ill clients in the community settings, initiating referrals to other professionals or agencies where required.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of acute and chronic disease management in First • Nations Communities • Advanced nursing assessment and care plan maintenance skills • Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community settings • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team • Ability to prioritize needs and organize work to accomplish workload • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, ability to speak Cree would be an asset Qualifications: • Active Registration with College of Registered Nurses.

Two years’ experience as a Home Care Nurse or an equivalent • combination of training, education and experience.

• Knowledgeable of community based programming and First Nations culture, traditions & values.

Valid Driver’s License, BLS/CPR & satisfactory criminal records • check & child abuse registry check.

• Wound Care Certification would be considered an asset • Foot Care Certification would be considered an asset If you are a resident of Thompson transportation is provided daily to and from Nelson House. Hours of operation are Mon – Fri 0830 – 1600 SALARY RANGE:

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Submit All Applications to: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB. R0B 1A0 Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351

Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal CorporaƟon Job AdverƟsement HELP WANTED EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – PERMANENT FULLTIME / SHIFTWORK For the Thompson Regional Airport Authority Qualifications: Applicants must have experience operating heavy equipment.

Incumbent must have a valid class 3 driver’s license with the ability to obtain airbrakes. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Knowledge in the aviation industry would be an asset. Incumbent must have a clean driver’s abstract record for seven years and provide a clean criminal record check.

Duties: Reporting to the Operation Manager the incumbent must be willing to be deemed proficient and operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snowblowers, sweepers and other pieces of equipment. Incumbent must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. The incumbent will also provide regular maintenance to airport grounds including brush cutting, lawn mowing, painting and minor repairs to buildings and fences as well as assist in road and runway maintenance, assist maintenance staff in various duties as required and operate small equipment and hand tools. The incumbent must be willing to work within and comply with all Transport Canada aviation related safety and security regulations.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position.

Incumbent will be subjected to shift work including weekends.

Starting salary is $26.62 per hour. Closing date will be July 31, 2017.

Apply by mail to:

Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Fax: 204-778-6477 Maggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca

Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal CorporaƟon is a Non-ProĮt OrganizaƟon represented by a local Board of Directors. The ExecuƟve Director is responsible for coordinaƟng all aspects of the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal CorporaƟon’s aīairs, and informs the Board of Directors on all maƩers aīecƟng the organizaƟon.

QualiĮcaƟons • Post-secondary educaƟon in a related Įeld; • 3-5 years management experience; • Familiar with Įnancial accounƟng; • Experience with supervision and development of staī; • Business planning, proposal and grant wriƟng/reporƟng; • Experience with the coordinaƟon of fundraising events Skills/abiliƟes: • Excellent wriƩen and oral communicaƟon skills • Able to review and interpret ContribuƟon Agreements • Understand and report on Annual Financial Audits; • Understanding of Human Resources, Labour Laws and ConŇict ResoluƟon; • ProĮcient in the use of contemporary computer soŌware including MicrosoŌ Oĸce; • Strong public speaking and presentaƟon skills.

Other assets: • Valid class 5 driver’s license; • Ability to speak Cree and/or Dene will be considered an asset; • Understanding of issues facing marginalized populaƟons in Thompson; WORKING CONDITIONS • The ExecuƟve Director is located at the TNRC oĸce, but travels in the neighbourhood and around the city to meet requirements of the job, some out of town travel may be required; • The standard work week is assumed but oŌen the Director will work evenings and weekends to aƩend meeƟngs, or to represent the organizaƟon at public events ApplicaƟon Deadline: July 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to: Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal CorporaƟon C/O Monica Beardy 101-55 Selkirk Ave, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0M5 email: admin@tnrc.ca fax: (204) 677-0765

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Careers

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

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 17-044 Closing Date: August 15, 2017

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Salesperson Seeking a highly motivated permanent, full-time salesperson for busy retail store.

Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing, personable and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology.

Wireless Solution/MTS Connect offers an above industry average compensation package plus benefits plan. Must be available to work during store hours which are from 9:00 - 6:00 weekdays and 9:30 - 5:00 on Saturdays.

Please apply in person with resume and cover letter.

Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect Thompson 10 -50 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0M7

Thompson (866) 677.6450

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES TEAM LEADER (Cross Lake Office) FAMILY ENHANCEMENT WORKER (Cross Lake) Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Family Enhancement Worker in our Cross Lake Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the Family Enhancement Coordinator and Associate Director, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family function and problems. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluations, offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform on-call duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Willing to travel; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of various resources within Cross Lake and elsewhere; • Must have a valid driver’s license

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Child & Family Services Team Leader in our Cross Lake Office.

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive & Associate Directors, the Child & Family Services Team Leader manages a case load of children in care and/or Family Services files including protection and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services. Offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support, as required.

Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, child behavior’s management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Ability to take direction and provide appropriate service; • Willing to train; • Team orientated and self-motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the community of Cross Lake; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; • Will be subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry and Police Records Check.

Responsibilities: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; • Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases assigned; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Knowledge of Family Systems; • Working knowledge of Child Abuse; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals • Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

Responsibilities: • Implementing the policies & specific directions as approved by the Board and directed by the Executive Director; • Coordinate the planning, development, and implementation and evaluation of programs & services delivered by CFS Unit; • Manages all aspects of service delivery & case management for respective CFS team; • Coordinates all court work related to statutory requirements & serving as Agency’s court representative; • Functions as an effective management team member; • Carry out personnel functions for respective CFS staff & assist in Agency relations; • Identify & assist in implementations of training needs and initiatives; • Providing direct services and other duties as negotiated.

• Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application to our Receptionist at the Main Office.

Salary: Based on qualifications

Salary: Based on qualifications

Deadline for Applications: July 18, 2017 @ 4:00 PM

Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement #NAA96 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

Apply to: Advertisement #NAA96 Attention: Hiring Committee, Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388, Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

Or for more information contact: Gloria McKay, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 Ext. 104

Or for more information contact: Gloria McKay, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 Ext. 104

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

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

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

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

THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Announcer Operator (English Services) Location: Thompson, Manitoba What it’s like working at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we’re all about creating content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms and from coast to coast to coast. Want to be part of all this, and think you have the ability and drive to keep pace with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Then we hope you’ll consider this posting, check out our job-listings, and explore the possibilities of working with us. Whether it be in front of the camera, on mic, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making the connections and telling the stories that are important to Canadians.

This is your chance to join CBC in Thompson, Manitoba as our next radio host. Are you passionate about everything that makes Northern Manitoba what it is - its people and its communities, its culture and its sports, its politics and its business? Are you deeply connected to Indigenous and diverse communities and their stories? Are you confident and fluent with digital platforms and social media? If you’re nodding your head, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Please note that this is a one year, full time contract.

Some of the traits that make you the right person for this role: • You are passionate about Manitoba’s North.

• You have a deep understanding of Thompson and Northern Manitoban Communities as well as a strong knowledge of the Indigenous and/or visible minority communities.

• Have a proven journalistic track record.

• Have a warm and confident on-air presence.

• A strong interviewer in a live format.

• You’re a critical thinker.

• You’re a creative storyteller.

• Ability to generate original and innovative material.

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.

• Work effectively under pressure and respond to deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong understanding of the news world, an ability to work a variety of shifts and overtime is critical.

• Ideally, these traits are underpinned with a journalism degree (or equivalent) and/or five years of comparable/relevant experience.

Please include in your application an online link to your demo.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Talent and Diversity section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

If this sounds interesting, please apply online! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=THO00011&lang=en https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=THO00011&lang=fr

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing.

Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

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Providing legal services in the North for more than 50 years.

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City Centre Mall 300 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, MB R8N 0M2 Tel. (204) 677-3212 Fax. (204) 677-3268 info@rogersthompson.ca