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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Volker Beckmann, right, stands by some of the gold sponsors for Spirit Way Inc. on June 30. Sponsors include Nick DiVirglio, Mystery Lake Hotel, Lakeview Inn, Quality Inn & Suites Thompson, Northland Tire, McMunn & Yates, Lockers Insurance, Best Western Thompson Hotel & Suites, Meridian Hotel, Calm Air, Friuli Apartments and Bill Peacock

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Spirit Way and Travel Manitoba have been named a gold sponsor for the Wildlife Society (TWS) conference that will be happening in Winnipeg on Oct. 17-21. This is an annual conference that has been happening for the past 21 years, and Ed Thompson, CEO of TWS, and it’s a great opportunity for Canadians. “The conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals in the world, and our membership includes all sorts of wildlife professionals including educators who teach wildlife biology, wildlife managers who are in the field, and scientists.

This conference is set up to provide close to 500 educational opportunities for them to come and learn, and enhance their professional development.”

It’s the first time in over a decade that the TWSconference has been held in Canada, and Thompson hopes to see over 1,500 participants. One of the two major discussions will be on the roreal forest, which the CEO believes will draw in a lot of attention from Canadians.

Volker Beckmann says having the chance to take part in the conference could help expand Spirit Way. “It positions Thompson in a new way to a North American wildlife and conservation sector. It will add

credibility to our self-proclaimed designation as the Wolf Capital of the World.

[Ed Thompson] stated initially this was a ‘bold statement’ on our part. We know that we can justify it because of the variety and innovative wolf initiatives currently underway

by Spirit Way Inc. and the various Canadian universities and partners we are working with.”

Beckmann went on to explain that two American wolf organizations have endorsed the designation, and the gold sponsorship is being covered by Travel Manitoba, at a price tag of $10,000.

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Baydack has helped Spirit Way by getting in touch with professors, biologists and wolf experts as well.

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Although the conference is taking place this year, Beckmann says it has been a long process to get the acceptance to take part. “We became aware that this conference was coming to Winnipeg a few years ago.

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News

One-year goals set for new director of planning and community development

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson has welcomed Ontario native Matthew Boscariol into the role of director of planning and community development. Boscariol is now responsible planning and development issues within the city, and the Thompson Planning District, which for him is exciting. “I don’t try to sensationalize things that shouldn’t be sensationalized but at the end of the day when I looked at Thompson, I see areas that need to be revitalized. I see a community that needs to become reinvigorated and reintroduced to civic engagement in their community.”

The ex-City of Toronto planning and senior chair of the Toronto Transit Commission employee has two large priorities for the next year.

The first one is starting a conversation with community members, business leaders and the general public, to create an open space to have input in city matters.

The second one, which will be a long-term plan,

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of City of Thompson The City of Thompson has welcomed Matthew Boscariol, as its new director of planning and community development.

Boscariol made the move from Ontario. is to create a new downtown revitalization plan.

“Based on some conversations I’ve had, there’s an identity that needs to be re-established. When you come

to a city you have a picture of it, and some indicator of it, and usually it’s a downtown picture of it. I have looked and searched and I don’t see that here,” Boscariol

went on to explain that he had read previous similar plans that were never followed through with. He plans to do the follow-through. The hope is to create a down-

town space people want to spend time in and not avoid, which is what he believes is happening in Thompson.

In his few short weeks since moving to the

north, the Boscariol says he’s been meeting with community groups and members, and will continue to do that. “I’m just very excited to learn more about the community. I believe that the fabric of great planning is about the history of the community, and the traditions and culture.

I’m excited to learn more about it, converse with community members, and learn about their needs and concerns.”

Although Boscariol has come from Ontario, he hopes people realize that his perspective isn’t solely an Ontario one. “I bring to the table a perspective of building cities and places and spaces that matter.

Also knowing all the different details in doing that. That goes for the City of Toronto, the City of Kitchener, where I’m from, I also went to school in Ottawa and worked there as well.

Different communities have different perspectives, so it doesn’t mean I come with a Toronto perspective or an Ontario perspective. I come with a perspective of collaboration.”

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Members from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. John Baptist and employees of the Northern Regional Health Authority join together during a cheque presentation July 7. The church donated $129,555.78 to the health authority.

Shuttered church donates remaining cash to NRHA

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist has shut its doors and given its remaining bank account funds to the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA).

Liz Kozakowski, president of the parish, said they’re disbanding due to lack of support and membership, and felt the need to give back to

the community, since the church had the support of the community for so long. “We got a list from the hospital of their needs, and then we went through the list and selected equipment that all of us have been affected by, or we’ve used, or someone is still dealing with issues. We wanted to support those areas.”

A total $129,555.78 was donated, and Jasper

Robinson of the board of directors for the NRHA, says the money will be allocated to the dialysis unit. The money is being split with a portion going to Spirit Manner, and the rest going towards the emergency room.

“It’s a wonderful feeling. One of our mission statements as a board is to provide good patient safety and care throughout the Northern region.

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A part of our mission is to have community engagement and partnerships, and to see this happen today means our community engagement is working really well,” noted Robinson. He hopes by this donation others will see the need for donations.

Robinson says the NRHA can always use donations, and that the money makes life easier for workers as well as patients.

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Our community Transportation of an electrical prefabricated house (e-house) through the City of Thompson On Wednesday, July 15th, 2015, Vale will be transporting the new, electrical prefabricated house (e-house) through the City of Thompson.

• The e-house will be transported by Anderson Movers to the existing Thompson river pump house location at the end of Manasan Drive between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the 15th.

Thompson Citizen photos by Molly Gibson Kirby Above: Janet Brady, Boys & Girls Club of Thompson board secretary, Christa Herket, Boys & Girls Club of Thompson executive director Regina DaSilva-Gibbons and Ron Dearman, president of Boys & Girls Club of Thompson board, accept a donation from Ralph Lance, RBC Thompson branch manager, second from right. Below, Lance accepts a plaque for RBC from Dearman on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson.

• The e-house transport will travel into Thompson along Highway 6, continuing west on Thompson Drive South.

• The transport will then continue onto Westwood Drive South, turning onto Manasan Drive before arriving at the river pump house yard.

• Parking will be restricted along the route during this time.

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Editorial

Independent investigation of police-caused fatalities a good start

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t may have taken more than six years since its creation was recommended by the Taman Inquiry in 2008, but Manitoba now has an independent investigation unit to make sure that deaths or serious injuries caused by on- or off-duty police officers, or instances in which police are alleged to have contravened federal or provincial laws, are investigated by people from outside of the force that employs the accused.

This already occurred in some cases before the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) of Manitoba became operational on June 19 but was not guaranteed. Under a protocol established by Manitoba Justice in 2004, which was signed by most police services in the province, police could request that an outside agency review the results of an investigation or conduct the primary investigation in cases where civilians died or were seriously injured following an interaction with a police officer. The protocol could also be applied to other serious potential criminal offences or events involving a police officer if there was a public interest in activating it. Under that protocol, the decision to request for an external agency to conduct an investigation or review the results of an investigation lay with the police chief or commanding officer of the police service involved, who had to notify the deputy attorney general of Manitoba about the incident and their intent to activate the protocol.

Now, though it will still be up to the police agency whose member is alleged to be involved with the death, injury or contravention of the law to notify the IIU, such notification will be required under the Police Services Act, whereas before the decision whether or not to have an independent investigation rested with the head of the agency involved.

And while it was better to have an outside agency handle such cases in the past, the reality wasn’t ideal, as the investigating force may have been one from outside the province whose officers weren’t familiar with the community which they were dealing with. Now, with a team of 14 employees, including eight investigators, cases requiring independent investigation will at least be handled within Manitoba. What’s more, an annual report detailing the number of investigations started, the number concluded, the number and details of charges laid against police officers and the number of investigations for which a civilian monitor was appointed will be submitted to the minister of justice, who must table it in the legislature within 15 days if the assembly is sitting or within 15 days of the start of the next sitting.

The transparency isn’t complete, as it will be up to the IIU to decide whether to notify the media that an investigation is underway or has been completed and active investigations will not be commented on publicly, but at least it’s something.

If nothing else, the IIU will help reduce any impression that investigations of deaths or injuries at the hands of the police are not being conducted impartially.

It would be even better if more information about such investigations was made public so people could judge for themselves the conclusions in light of the evidence considered, but establishing an independent investigative body is a good first step.

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Don’t retreat indoors too quickly

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ed Sangster’s celebration of life on July 4 at the field that bears his name was notable not only for the fact that it marked the end of an era in Thompson history with everyone finally getting a chance to say goodbye to one of the city’s oldest and most colourful pioneers but also because of where it was held.

Outside.

There were worries over the weather, as there always seem to be in spring and summer in Thompson, though winter never seems to throw the same wrench into people’s plans, except on those occasions when the wind chill makes it feel really, really, really cold.

But despite the smoke blanketing the sky and maybe some clouds in there too, his family insisted that they follow Red’s wishes and hold it outside, come hell or rainwater.

It doesn’t usually work like that.

For some reason, Thompsonites seem to have an unnatural fear of rain, as if a little water will melt into nothing the same people who consider temperatures

Ian Graham warmer than 10 degrees below zero to be glovesoptional weather and turn out by the hundreds for the late November Santa Claus parade, which, while not actually during the coldest part of the winter, usually does a pretty good job of numbing my fingers when I find myself outside accompanying my children to it and taking photos for the paper at the same time, which pretty much precludes the wearing of mitts or heavy gloves that actually ward off the cold.

Come June, when the city hosts celebrations for Canada Day and Pride North of 55 as well as National Aboriginal Day and the Nickel Days summer fair, I’m likely as not to find myself back in the same place I spend so many hours through

the winter: the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

I understand the need for a backup plan when the weather turns unfavourable, though outdoor festivals are held all over the world and in many places across Canada without getting rained out.

Where I come from, on the southern B.C. coast, if you don’t go outside when it’s raining, you’ll be inside for the whole month of November at least. But so often in Thompson, plan B is put into effect before a single drop of precipitation even hits the pavement. True, there are technical audiovisual factors to consider and the time that it takes to transfer such equipment from one venue to another and get it set up but it seems like it would be better if the default was to stick with the outside location until it became absolutely clear that going ahead with an outdoor performance was impossible, not simply because there is a 60 per cent chance of rain in the forecast. As far as I know, National Aboriginal Day celebrations in Thompson have been held without a backup rain location over the past several years and I

don’t remember that causing any issues, though the date of that event has generally been blessed with dry weather.

Thompson, like many cities and their respective business communities, is always looking for ways to bring more people downtown and make its city centre more vibrant and alive. Unlike a lot of cities, Thompson has the advantage of having MacLean Park with its stage and grassy ampitheatre practically on the edge of downtown. It may not be complete with all the bells and whistles originally planned in its redesign but it’s still a usable space.

And if the effort isn’t made to use it at every available opportunity – and the window for those opportunities is only a few months long – people will start to question why hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent to revitalize it in the first place.

What’s more, they’ll probably take that attitude when other outdoor improvement projects are proposed in the future. Because a gathering place doesn’t live up to its name if people never gather there.

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Where is the progress on Aboriginal issues?

BY BETTY ANN LAVALLÉE NATIONAL CHIEF, CONGRESS OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES

Three recent reports from three quite different angles put in serious question both the capacity and commitment of the Government of Canada to help improve the well-being of Aboriginal people in this country.

June’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) update on missing and murdered Aboriginal women shows that our women have become no

less vulnerable over the past two years. The report identifies an additional 22 murders over 2013 and 2014 within those areas of the country under RCMP jurisdiction – representing 37 per centof all women murdered in those regions – and 174 Aboriginal women now missing across the country, representing 10 per cent of those cases. Put simply, the numbers are not improving.

Letter to the Editor

In my own words: silence flows within To the Editor: “Silence Flows Within.”

The purpose of silence is found within. We find peace, have faith and trust ourselves and others whether we let our Higher Power to shine through us or not. Each of us has a distinct way to make our silence a reality. When we can connect with si-

lence the whole world seems peaceful and at ease. When “silence flows within” it takes away our need to judge, separate and unleash our ego. Our Higher Power is part of the solution and enables the silence and purpose to surface once again.

Ken Ross Thompson

Also in June, the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board (NAEDB) released a “progress” report on a variety of indicators of economic well-being showing no improvement in employment or median incomes for the Aboriginal population in Canada and worsening numbers for the status First Nations population.

And earlier in June, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report provided 94 recommendations for addressing historical and ongoing disadvantages faced by Aboriginal people to which the Government of Canada responded with a deafening silence.

While the RCMP, the NAEDB and the TRC should all be applauded for their efforts to detail and examine the circumstances of Aboriginal people in their detailed and well-documented reports – and while no one is questioning the commitment of those organizations to address these challenges as best they can – the lack of progress and the lack of concern shown by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt and Prime Min-

ister Harper do nothing to inspire confidence.

With regard to missing and murdered Aboriginal women, the federal government is staring in the wrong direction.

While its report does not speak about the identity of perpetrators, the RCMP has confirmed that there was no systematic recording of data on that issue across police departments until very recently, putting in real question the size of the data sample on which the minister formed his opinions about who is responsible for these murders.

Coupling that with the fact that the proportion of murders in large metropolitan centres, at 40 per cent, is precisely the same as the proportion of the Aboriginal population in those cities clearly demonstrates that the minister’s blaming of Aboriginal men on-reserve is completely off-base. In addition, the federal government has dug in its heels against an inquiry despite the chorus of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups calling for one and polls showing 75 per cent of Canadians support the idea. Insisting that this

is an issue to be resolved through the criminal justice system – and not a sociological issue as the prime minister infamously stated – the federal government appears unready to address the underlying causes of this tragedy while the numbers of missing and murdered continues to grow undiminished.

Despite its claim of focusing on economic development and a recent flurry of pre-election spending announcements, there is little evidence to suggest the government’s plans are working in that regard either. The NAEDB Aboriginal Economic Progress Report for 2015 shows that the majority of gains made are among Métis people, for whom the federal government denies jurisdictional responsibility, as it does for non-status people and Inuit south of Nunangat. Meanwhile, First Nations people living onreserve, subject to the Indian Act and the target of the vast majority of federal government programs and policies, have declining numbers in employment, income and other living condition indicators.

And, despite widespread initial support for the prime minister’s apology on residential schools, his refusal to acknowledge Canada’s cultural genocide or accept any of the TRC’s recommendations earlier this month now causes many to question the apology’s sincerity.

Meanwhile, the picture of Minister Valcourt remaining seated during a standing ovation for Justice Murray Sinclair on the unveiling of the TRC report has become the iconic image of a government unwilling to stand up and take action.

As we marked another National Aboriginal Day and National Aboriginal History month, these three reports served to remind us of how little circumstances have improved for Aboriginal people in this country, how our history remains our current reality, and how little the Government of Canada appears to care.

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o my many friends and customers I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life and to be of service to you for the last 30 years.

Thank you for the many referrals and your loyalty. I will cherish that forever. You were our success.

Brandie, my daughter and I will be relocating this summer. We will be moving to the Interlake area of our beautiful province.

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You have given our family many years of memories which we will continue to embrace.

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Northeast region still the hotspot for forest fires

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

More than half of the 56 forest fires burning in Manitoba as of about 11 a.m. July 10 were in the northeast region, which has had the most fires to date, but the northwest region has seen the greatest area burned.

Thirty-four fires were burning July 10 in the northeast region, which has had 128 fires so far this year, burning 11,415 hectares.

There were eight burning in the northwest, which has had 42 fires this year that have burnt 17,708 hectares.

The eastern region, which has seen 84 fires in 2015, had eight burning on July 10, while there were four in the central region and two burning in the western region.

Eleven fires in the northeast region were classified as actioned July 10, with 16 others classified as limited actioned. There were also seven no action fires. Nine of the 11 actioned fires were under control, one was being held and one was being watched while one of the limited actioned fires was classified as out of control.

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dennis Foley, Heavy D Photography Ten waterbombers were in action battling 56 forest fires throughout Manitoba as of July 10. were under control, three were being watched and one was being held.

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Northern Manitoba was expected to have sunny conditions over the weekend with daytime highs of 23 to 29 Celsius and day-

time humidity in the 35 to 55 per cent range. Manitoba Conservation said July 10 that lightning is expected to start mote fires throughout Manitoba.

The chief provincial public health officer sent out a smoke advisory July 7 advising Manitobans in areas where forest fire smoke is present to limit their outdoor activity and strenuous physical activity and to stop the activity if breathing becomes uncomfortable. Other tips included switching furnaces and air conditions to recirculate air rather than drawing fresh air in from outside.

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Portions of plantations in these areas will be sprayed with the herbicide glyphosate by aerial or ground application means during the period August 15 to September 30 of 2015 or 2016. The purpose of this treatment is to ensure that the plantations develop into softwood dominated forests in order to maintain the sustainability of the plant and wildlife species that require those forest conditions and to provide both timber and non-timber benefits to society in the future.

Any person may, within 15 days of publication of this notice, send written submissions regarding the control program, or register their written objection to the use of pesticide next to their property, to the department below.

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Ombudsman will investigate if flood-fighting equipment purchase followed proper process

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin announced July 7 that her office would investigate if the process the Manitoba civil service followed in funding and purchasing flood-fighting equipment between July 2014 and January 2015 followed legislative and policy regulations.

“While the impetus for this review stems from a previous disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act, certain issues that continue to be raised do constitute matters of administration within my jurisdiction under the Ombudsman Act,” said Paquin in a news release on the Manitoba Ombudsman website. “While we have limitations on what we can investigate, I believe that given the administrative matters involved and the ongoing public interest in the issue, there is value in conducting an investigation to ensure appropriate processes were followed. It is my intention through this investigation to bring clarity to the

Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin process and offer recommended improvements, if appropriate, that could help avoid similar concerns in the future.”

The opposition alleges that Thompson NDP MLA and infrastructure minister Steve Ashton tried to have his department order flood-fighting equipment from a friend of his who has donated to Ashton’s leadership and election campaigns in the past.

Progressive Conservative (PC) leader and leader of the Opposition Brian Pallister said June 23 that he would ask Premier Greg Selinger to demand Ashton’s resignation for what he termed an “undeclared conflict.”

“Their premier knew about this relation-

ship throughout and did nothing about it, didn’t ask the minister to step aside, didn’t try to protect the impartiality of the process, did nothing, in fact, aided and abetted the minister in doing this wrong to Manitoba taxpayers,” Pallister said June 23. “It is essential that he take immediate action to remove this minister from an obvious conflicted situation, an ethical transgression that cannot be repeated which puts our tendering process into doubt and the fairness of our government in doubt.”

The PCs say that Winnipeg restaurateur Peter Ginakes is the sole distributor of Tiger Dams flood-fighting equipment and that Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation attempted to award a sole-sourced contract for $5 million of flood-fighting equipment to Ginakes. That was the subject of a complaint made last year to the Manitoba ombudsman under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act. Steve Ashton told the Thompson Citizen in an

email June 25 that the contract Pallister referred to has gone to tender and that no contract has been awarded.

“The only contract that has been awarded was with funding from the federal government,” Ashton said. “The Ombudsman looked at this matter in November and did not find anything at that time. I have already indicated that I welcome the Ombudsman revisiting the issue.”

The PCs also issued a press release June 24 showing that Ginakes and his sister Phyllis made donations to Steve Ashton’s party leadership campaign, his daughter Niki Ashton’s campaign for the leadership of the federal NDP and to the provincial NDP party in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, with the largest donations coming in 2009 and 2011, the same years in which MIT made its largest purchases of Tiger Dams equipment, about $5 million in the 2009/10 fiscal year and approximately $3 million in 2011/12. Steve Ashton ran for the leadership of the provincial

NDP in 2009 and there was a provincial election in 2011. Donations from Peter and Phyllis Ginakes totalled about $6,000 in 2009 and more than $4,000 in 2011. During Ashton’s tenure as infrastructure minister, the PCs allege, approximately 70 per cent of floodfighting equipment purchases have been from Ginakes.

A lawyer representing Peter Ginakes sent a cease and desist letter to the PC party asking them to retract and apologize for their comments regarding his client, the CBC reported July 2.

A July 6 press release from the PC party said the $5 million purchase of flood-fighting equipment was announced July 25, 2014 by Ashton and not discussed at the Treasury Board until Oct. 6 of that year, at which point Ashton’s request for payment of the untendered contract was refused. Pallister said that Selinger’s decision a few days later to set aside the Treasury Board recommendation not to proceed with an untendered contract and keeping

the option of proceeding with an untendered contract was what prompted then finance minister and Treasury Board chair Jennifer Howard, then jobs and economy minister Theresa Oswald and then local government minister Stan Struthers to ask Selinger to step down as premier. When he didn’t, the PCs say, the three resigned in protest.

A tender for the $5 million purchase was issued in December of last year.

“They have tried to create the false impression that they were interested in going to tender with something they were not planning on going to tender with until after the whistleblower leaked a concern,” Pallister said July 6. “This provides further evidence that there was never an intention to go to the marketplace and shop for the best possible value for Manitobans.”

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Thompson Community Foundation hopes to grow endowment by $77,000

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Community Foundation (TCF) is embarking on a campaign to raise $50,000 this year in order to take advantage of donation-matching challenges by the Thomas Sill Foundation and the Winnipeg Foundation, outgoing TCF president Liz Sousa announced at the foundation’s annual general meeting June 16.

The Thomas Sill Foundation will match 50 per cent of the donations the TCF raises locally in the coming year, to a maximum of $25,000, while the Winnipeg Foundation is holding a 2015 Manitoba Challenge Day in mid November of this year and will match $1 for every $5 raised by that date up to a maximum of $2,000.

If the TCF reaches its local fundraising goal, it will have $77,000 to add to the local endowment fund.

“It will be an exciting year

with our new fundraising campaign as well as the upcoming mix and mingle fundraiser to be held Sept. 26 at Riverlodge Place,” said newly elected president Sherrie Kreuger. “Thompson Community Foundation board members are eager to share details with the public and members and will be contacting past supporters and businesses in the near future about ways to get involved.”

The TCF, also known as Our Foundation Thompson, doesn’t spend its endowment funds but manages them to produce an annual revenue that is granted to support local projects. As the endowment grows, more revenue will be earned and more grant money handed out every year. The endowment was created through gifts from current and former citizens, businesses and community organizations.

In addition to its managed endowment fund, the interest from which is granted to com-

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munity projects, TCF also distributes the Arnold Morberg Memorial Scholarship for Northern Manitoba students pursuing careers in aviation, the Kerrie Brown Memorial Bursary for the R.D. Parker Collegiate graduate with the highest grade in English, the CIM Scholarship for Northern Manitoba students pursuing careers applicable to the mining, metallurgy or petroleum sector, and the Teen Leadership Council, which grants funds to community projects in conjunction with the Thomas Sill Foundation.

TCF is also involved in other funds such as the Burntwood Junior Curling Club Fund, the Thompson Health Foundation Fund, the Thompson Science Fair Fund and the Troy Anand Fund.

Since 1996, when it made one grant of $716, the TCF has donated $823,509.22, including a one-year high of $86,200.58. Last year, the TCF granted $76,456.02 to 14 organizations.

Mike Juneau was the first performer in this summer’s concerts in the park series July 9, but due to rain he performed in the lobby of the Thompson Regional Community Centre.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The hulk made an appearance in the bouncy castle during King Miner Day on July 10. Residents of Thompson enjoyed hot dogs as well as snacks to celebrate the day.

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Artwork roadshow Glass bead artwork by Thompson artist Teresa Burrows will be part of the Naked Craft tour marking International Year of Craft across Canada in 2015 and there are plans for it to tour Scotland the following year.

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For the fourth year in a row, Thompson has finished at the top of its category in the Commuter Challenge, which encourages companies and their employees to choose active and sustainable transportation to get to work in the first week of June.

Ninety-two Thompsonites travelled 3,143 kilometres by walking, biking, transit or car-pooling during Environment Week from May 31 to June 6, avoiding 587 kilograms of carbon dioxide that would have otherwise been expelled into the air while saving 230 litres of fuel from being burned and consuming 74,099 calories. That made the city number one among communities with a population between 10,000 and 25,000 people, ahead of Langley, which had 136 participants. The rankings are based on the percentage of a city’s population that took part in the challenge and Thompson’s participants represent about 0.74 per cent of the city’s population while Langley, which has a population of 23,606, had about 0.58 per cent of its residents take part.

Thompson had the second-most participants among Manitoba cities, beating out third-place Brandon, where 68 people took up the challenge.

MAX F. Manitoba was tops FORD EMPLOYEE among all provinces for total participation, with a little over half a per cent of the population taking part.

“During the Commuter Challenge, we encourage Manitobans to try new ways of getting to and from work, with sustainability in mind,” said Commuter Challenge co-ordiantor Jaret Olford of the Green Action Centre. “We hope that folks will carry forward these healthy commuting options into their lives throughout the year. Manitoba once again came out on top, and we are thrilled to see Souris, Sport model shown Manitoba, taking the title for the first time in their ALL-NEW 2015 EDGE population category!”

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Thompson Citizen photos by Molly Gibson Kirby Children and their families gathered at Rotary Park on July 8, during a daylong event promoting bike safety. Children received LED bike armbands, as well as safety kits. Hello Parents Network together with Rotary Park Development brought in RCMP officers to perform kids identification kids, while Thompson Fire & Emergency Services stopped by to give tours of their trucks and equipment.

Summer camp focuses on career options

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Building for Tomorrow trades and technology summer camp started on July 5 and ran until July 11. The camp was open to all northern youth from 13-16, and it focused on showcasing different career options.

Alyssa Harman, the northern in-school program officer for Skills Canada Manitoba, has been travelling with the kids everyday to a new business in the city. “Everyday for the week we had a tour at some industrial business around Thompson. We spent two days touring Vale, we went to Manitoba Hydro, Smook Contracting and Speedy Auto Glass.” Harman says it’s important for the kids to have hands-on experience as that will help them think about different careers and see what they like and dislike.

Just under 20 students took part in the camp, which was completely free and funded by Apprenticeship Manitoba, Vale and Skills Canada Manitoba. Students spent the evenings at the Boy Scouts cabins at Liz Lake, and a camp organization company from Winnipeg called Momenta was hired as counsellors for the evenings.

For Zackary Brenton, a camper from Thompson, the highlight of camp was

visiting Manitoba Hydro, because that’s his dream career. Brenton had the chance to climb a pole with the supervision of a hydro worker. “You wear these big boots that have spikes in them, and you have to jab the spikes in the pole while you lift your belt up. It was harder than I thought.” Although it was hard, Brenton hopes one day to be doing it for a living.

Campers also built and raced cardboard boats, made toolboxes with a carpenter, played Top Chef, and created bunsen burners out of cans.

“It’s awesome seeing the kids do this, and being able to be a part of it, and part of their future planning. Their minds are growing, and they’re at such an impressionable age, it’s really cool to see them getting ideas of what they want to do,” noted Harman.

This was the first time this type of summer camp has ever happened, and Harman says as long as the funding is available, they will continue.

Zackary Brenton, 13, climbed a hydro pole during the Building for Tomorrow trades and technology summer camp. Brenton hopes to become a Manitoba Hydro worker one day.

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The long process of refurbishing MacLean Park in front of Thompson’s City Hall could finally come to a conclusion this summer, with a removable canopy to provide some shade in the plans and the planned-for fountain being dropped.

The city received a Community Places Program grant of up to $6,400 for the canopy, says city recreation director John Burrows, and is looking to purchase a semi-permanent tent that can be removed in the winter.

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OBITUARY LORRAINE THERIAULT July 16, 1947 – June 28, 2015 Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer: It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Lorraine Theriault, on June 28th, 2015, at the Thompson General Hospital At the age of 67. Beloved wife of Jean-Charles Theriault Lorraine resided in Thompson Manitoba for 37 years. Lorraine enjoyed playing card games (i.e. Solitaire was her favorite.) She also got very into her TV shows; but Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family most of all. Her husband, children and grandchildren were of the most importance to her.

Lorraine leaves behind her Husband Jean of 40 years, her two daughters Rachelle (Greg) & Stephanie (Kevin), her two sons Pascal & Marc (Cayla). Her grandchildren Jordan, Brandi, Kiesha, Rhys, Ryder & Kenzie. Her uncle Dollard, Sister Lucille and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lorraine was predeceased by her parents Lucienne and Dollard Dorval, Her two brothers Normand and Lucien and her sister Aurette.

A celebration of Lorraine’s life is to be held in Rimouski, Quebec at a later date.

In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, You suffered much in silence, You fought so hard to stay.

You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend, But still you kept on fighting Until the very end.

God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered “come with me”.

So when we saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again.

We love you always, Until we meet again.

council that the fountain area be repurposed for landscaping into a large planter. The rationale behind the decision, says Burrows, is that the other alternatives would have been to install an expensive filtration system to screen out debris from the water or to hook a fountain up to the municipal water supply, which is less environmentally friendly.

The committee also felt that the proposed fountain could be a safety hazard, as children are attracted to water and might be at risk of falling into the dry creek bed right beside it.

The drive to reconfigure MacLean Park, which used to have a flat brick area in front of where the stage is now, and used to collect large amounts of water when the snow melted in the spring, began in 2010 when the city received a $230,000 federal infrastructure grant for the project, which had a projected total cost of slightly less than $700,000 and was set to include a viewing area, redesigned water feature, improved walking areas and lighting, improved access for service vehicles and more vegetation.

In September 2011, council voted against

awarding a tender for the project because councillors didn’t think the work could be completed by Oct. 31, a condition of the federal funding. A year later, a $142,000 contract - $48,500 more than the funds set aside for that purpose in the 2012 city budget – was awarded.

The stage and canopy accounted for $60,000 of that and the water feature $24,500. It was suggested that removing the water feature would cut costs but the recreation department had already purchased a retention pond and fountain.

It was hoped that the sod, electrical panel, stage and canopy would be in place for the 2013 National Aboriginal Day celebrations, a recreation and community services report from December 2012 said.

The awning was ordered in the spring of 2013 but the company supplying it went out of business before it was delivered.

The city then sought to find another supplier and the recreation and community services committee report for February to April of this year said the canopy and fountain were expected to be completed and in operation by early summer.

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STRUGGLING WITH DEBT? LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON THE HERITAGE NORTH MUSEUM is accepting donations for their annual yard sale. Donation can be dropped off at the museum weekdays 9-5 or call 204-677-2216.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them.

Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information.

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THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is organizing a transportation service in Thompson to drive cancer patients to appointments. Volunteer drivers are needed. For more information call Judy at 204-679-0191 or Darlene at 888-532-6982, extension 239.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information.

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS at University College of the North. Registration is every Thursday, at 5:30 second floor room 213 at UCN. Talk to us about our classes.

PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information.

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help?

Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1079 Cree Road (Nickel Group) across from Co-op Gas bar. If you drink that’s your business. If you want to quit that’ our business. We can help. For more info call 204-677-4696 or 204-778-7986.

DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-6778322.

THE FORK IN THE ROAD COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP is OPEN EVERY 2nd TUES, 6 - 8 pm behind Boys and Girls Club. We help you fix your own bike with our tools, guidance and expertise! Donations accepted. Contact Lynn 670-1597 or Josh 793-8429. Volunteers needed!

Submit your own community events to events@thompsoncitizen.net

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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.

SQM is currently recruiting Mystery Shoppers in Thompson, MB

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Classification: Administrative Assistant 3 Part-Time Term Position: September 2015 to October 2016 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-063 Closing Date: July 28, 2015 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.

Macdonald Youth Services requires casual Youth Care Practitioners in our Community Based Healing Homes in Thompson, MB. These positions work with high-need adolescents with multiple treatment issues.

The work involves visiting restaurants or retails stores and reporting on your experience.

Qualifications Necessary To Do The Job: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent; Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification; possess a current (within 3 Months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check; A valid driver’s license is preferred.

For more information, or to apply, please visit www.sqm.ca and complete the online application under “Become a Shopper,” or contact us at 1-800-866-2624.

If you have an interest in joining our Agency please forward a covering letter and resume to: Macdonald Youth Services, 10283 Churchill Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 0L6. E-mail: northern. careers@mys.mb.ca or fax 1 204-778-7778. Please visit our website, www.mys.ca for other employment and volunteer opportunities.

Thompson (866) 677.6450 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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Gilbert Plains Municipality invites applications for the following position: Community Development Officer Under the leadership of Council and CAO, the CDO will be responsible for the coordination of community development and recreational activities with the intent of attracting new businesses, encouraging investment opportunities, increasing job opportunities and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth and development by promoting and marketing Gilbert Plains as a great place to live, visit and do business.

Qualifications: 1.

Post-secondary education (example: Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or Community Economic Development).

2.

Exposure to a government environment or public sector.

3.

Highly developed communication skills including creative writing skills.

4.

Proven ability to design and prepare promotional material.

5.

Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office environment utilizing word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, website, Internet and database software related to GIS and mapping applications.

6.

Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public, contractors and professionals.

7.

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence in good standing.

8.

Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events as required.

This is a full time position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range $45,000-$65,000, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Detailed job description available upon request. Resumes shall include qualifications, work experience and references and may be forwarded to: Gilbert Plains Municipal Office 201 Main Street North, Box 220, Gilbert Plains, MB, R0L 0X0 PH: (204) 548-2326 Fax: (204) 548-2564 Email: gilbertplainsmunicipality@mymts.net Application deadline is Friday, July 31, 2015.

Susan Boyachek, Chief Administrative Officer

FACULTY OF ARTS, BUSINESS AND SCIENCE (ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN STUDIES) Classification: Instructor Term Position: January 4, 2016 to April 29, 2016 The Pas, Thompson and Norway House, MB Competition No. 15-036 Closing Date: September 1, 2015, however the competition will remain open until filled.

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.

Requires 1 full-time Factory-Certified Small Engine & Equipment Mechanic to repair, test, and service gas powered small engines and equipment.

You offer • 3-5 years of experience in repairing and testing small engines (inboard-outboard) of motor boats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) snowmobiles, and other equipment.

• Must be familiar with Mercury G3, CDS, Polaris digital wrench, Yamaha YDS diagnostics system • Duties include diagnostic, rigging testing & repair of gas-powered units • Factory (Mercury, Yamaha, or Polaris) certification required • Must be willing & able to work on all our product lines • Must have your own tools • Valid driver’s license We offer • Wage starts at $30.00-$40.00 per hour depending experience • Disability, medical & dental benefits.

Please apply at: 3 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB, R8N 0B3 or call 204-677-2952 for more info.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

POSITION AVAILABLE CRISIS RESPONSE ADVISOR Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health and the Wellness Programming Team Leader, the Crisis Response Advisor will assist member First Nations in Crisis Response situations in collaboration with the Crisis Response team and KTC according to Crisis Response protocol. They will respond to requests for assessments, support or consultation regarding community members in crisis due to community trauma/emergent situations, mental health, suicide or addictions concerns. They will provide on-site support to youth, caregivers and community members, provide referrals or linkage to resources and provide informational resources based on a case management model.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary education / training / experience in the Social Services field.

• Demonstrated counseling skills with First Nations and ability to facilitate the transfer of skills to community based resources.

• Community Crisis Response experience or suitable amount of experience or education.

• Knowledgeable of government agencies and various organizations.

• Should have good communication and organizational skills.

• Computer skills are needed for various input of reporting requirements.

• Ability to work well as a team member.

• Ability to speak Cree/Dene would be an asset.

• A valid Driver’s license would be an asset.

• Must be prepared to travel extensively for Crisis Response and Mental Health training.

We are currently engaging with excepƟonal candidates interested in the following opportunity:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Thompson, Manitoba Full-Time, 7 Month Term

As an AdministraƟve Assistant your responsibiliƟes will include, but are not limited to: • • • • • • • • • • • •

FuncƟon as recepƟonist and front desk personnel Greet all visitors and answer inquiries in person and over the telephone Transfer calls to the appropriate department, taking accurate messages and providing proper follow-up Schedule appointments and prepare clinics Intake payments and issue receipts Process incoming and outgoing mail Prepare packages for courier service File medical charts and x-rays Maintain oĸce supply inventory including ordering supplies CreaƟng and sending reports Data entry UpdaƟng of Policy and Procedure Manuals

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • •

Medical Secretary/Oĸce AdministraƟon Diploma an asset 1 – 2 years of progressively responsible administraƟve experience, preferably in the medical Įeld Excellent working knowledge of MicrosoŌ Oĸce, including: Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and email Must be organized with the ability to take iniƟaƟve and to prioriƟze workloads Must have excellent interpersonal and communicaƟon skills Must have good analyƟcal and interpreƟve skills Must be able to work independently but must also be able to work harmoniously in a team seƫng

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Salary will be based on experience and qualiĮcaƟons. A comprehensive beneĮts package is oīered. Resumes together with the names and contact informaƟon of three (3) professional references who will be contacted can be forwarded to:

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Closing Date: July 20, 2015 Late applications will not be accepted Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

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Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Monday July 20, 2015.

We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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We are thankful for your interest, but unfortunately, we can only personally connect with those selected for an interview.

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Canada Bread Representative (Full-Time)

Arctic Beverages Limited 201 Hayes Road, Thompson, MB - www.arcticbev.com Arctic Beverages services communities in Northern Manitoba, Northern Saskatchewan, Northwest Ontario and Nunavut. Arctic Beverages sells billion dollar brands. Including; Pepsi, 7UP, Gatorade, Lays & Doritos through our exclusive partnership with PepsiCo Canada. We also sell and distribute Jack Links beef jerky, Nestle ice cream, Paramalat dairies and Canada Bread products.

Arctic Beverages is currently seeking applicants for the position of Canada Bread Representative.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ Ordering product â&#x20AC;˘ Merchandising â&#x20AC;˘ Receive/sort Bread â&#x20AC;˘ Assisting customers QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum Grade 12 education â&#x20AC;˘ Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence â&#x20AC;˘ Working experience will be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of Microsoft OfďŹ ce, as well as Internet and email â&#x20AC;˘ Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team Salary will depend on qualiďŹ cations and experience. BeneďŹ t package available. Position to start immediately.

Please send your resume to: mtaylor@arcticbev.com We would like to thank all applicants in advance, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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.

ADULT LEARNING CENTRE INSTRUCTOR

COMPUTER SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Classification: Instructor Full Time Term Position: August 17, 2015 to June 17, 2016 Thompson, MB Competition No. 15-042 Closing Date: July 24, 2015 or until the position is filled.

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Morgan Hanson Oliveira took home another scholarship during the Thompson Chamber of Commerce meeting on July 8. Robins Donuts donated the scholarship valued at $1,000 through the Troy Anand Scholarship Fund. Hanson Oliveira stands with Dave Moore, vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce, as well as members of the Anand family.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

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