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Bubble-blowing pastor bidding farewell to Northern Manitoba a second time

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Retiring Pastor Ted Goossen of the Christian Centre Fellowship in Thompson will take many memories south with him when he moves to Saskatoon to be closer to family in August, but one that sticks with him was an encounter with a man who’d attempted suicide that he visited in the psych ward of the Thompson General Hospital.

Goossen had dropped by the hospital to deliver a card from his wife Mary thanking the man for a gift he had purchased for the Goossens. The man was out on a pass at the time Goossen ran into him on the way out of the hospital as the man was coming back.

“He had struggled through faith issues and stuff like that and he had re-committed his life to Christ and I said, can I pray for you? ” Goossen recalls. “We just kind of moved off in a corner somewhere. I finished my prayer and then he prayed and he moved me to tears.

He thanked God, he says thank you for bringing my new pastor Ted into my life at a very dark period in my life, he said, when I saw the light and you used him to bring light and hope into my life and that for me was a thing I’ll never forget. I think when I look back on my years that’s probably one of those trophies that you sort of look up and say God, there’s just the right touch, one individual that someone might make a difference at least in [the man’s] life.”

That Goossen was able and willing to connect with this man is something he credits to a painful part

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of his own life, when his youngest son Josh committed suicide.

“He was diagnosed with schizophrenia since 2001,” said Goossen, describing his late son as a brilliant musician who went into decline while the family was living in Winkler after having moved south from Cranberry Portage and Simonhouse Bible Camp.

“He did well for a while but then he had to go back and had to be re-admitted.

At that point he lost hope.”

Josh Goossen jumped to his death from a building in Winkler. That tragedy, his father feels, gave him the tools to minister more

effectively to those with mental illness.

“I said to the psych ward staff one year after being here about three, four years, I fi nd some of my greatest joys have been just coming in to visit those who are struggling with mental health issues and they’ve appreciated me coming in and I just said 10 years before this I would have been petrified.

Following his son’s death, however, Goossen was able to use his own experience to let people know he understands a bit about what they’re going through.

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Goossen was born on a farm near Manitou and attended university and seminary in Winnipeg before he and Mary moved to Winkler to run a bible camp. In 1985, the couple moved north for the first time, to Cranberry Portage.

“That was kind of a dual role of pastor of the Grace Church and director of Simonhouse Bible Camp,” says Goossen. “I did that dual thing for 10-and-ahalf years until 1996 and

then I went full-time with Simonhouse Bible Camp because the camp kept growing and needed the full attention of the camp director so then I went fulltime with the camp until 1999.”

After moving back to Winkler and serving as associate pastor at a church for three years, Goossen found the road calling him and began a two-year stint as a longhaul truck driver, during which he defied people’s expectations of what being behind the wheel for hours at a stretch can do to one’s body.

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OBITUARY CHRISTINE ELIZABETH LAMONTAGNE (Nee Molloy)

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November 5, 1970 – July 11, 2015 Christine passed away peacefully on July 11, 2015, with her family by her side.

She leaves to mourn her loving husband Terry, and children Brian and Isaiah. She also leaves to mourn her brother Richard (Jodi) and her father Paul, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and God-Children.

Christine is predeceased by mother Elizabeth (nee Mahoney).

Christine was born November 5, 1970 in St John’s Newfoundland.

She moved to Thompson with her family in 1974.

She attended Eastwood Elementary School and graduated RD Parker Collegiate.

She met her husband, Terry in 1989. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Christine’s pride and joy.

Christine worked at several places in Thompson including Home Hardware, Walmart and the Hospital before starting with Vale.

Christine loved being active. She trained hard for her 3 half marathons and two triathlons. She also loved fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, biking and going for long walks with her family, including her dogs.

Christine loved a good cup of tea and a fine glass of wine. She also loved camping, music, books, movies, but most of all she loved to crochet and knit. Blankets, toques, scarves, mitts, gifts for babies, were everywhere in her house. There was always a ball of wool nearby, and always another project on the go.

Her family would like to thank everyone at the Thompson General Hospital, including the staff in Cancer Care and all nurses, doctors and aids who gave Christine the most loving, quality care anyone could ever have.

Christine will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Cremation has taken place and a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 1 pm at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 114 Cree Road, with Father Guna officiating.

Donations can be made to the charity of choice, or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Boardman Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-7787982. An online book of memories is available to sign at www. boardmanfh.com

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Three campers show off their seeds during the WISE Kid-Netic Energy summer camp in Thompson.

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STEM. The 16 kids who took part enjoyed a how-it’s-made day, where they made sunscreen and built lava lamps, a chemistry day, a natural disaster camp where they created volcanoes and tornados, and a computer science day, as well as an agriculture day.

Participants were from Grade 4-6, and Kristin Herrmann, a counsellor for the camp said it worked out well for the city. “It’s sometimes very difficult when we have Grade 6 kids who know a lot more than Grade 4 students interacting, but we try to keep the activities to base knowledge level, so everyone can participate. This year in Thompson it’s been really fun.”

Thank you to all for your attendance, generosity, support, love, laughter and memories shared at our father’s, grandfathers, great grandfathers “Red Sangster” Celebration of Life. Special thanks to:

Alex Sutherland Angela Haase Army, Navy & Airforce Ladies Blair & Anne Alderson Brad & Kelly Salamandyk Bruce Cameron MC Burntwood Hotel Chris Boardman Funeral Services Dayton Berendz PLCA Donna Wilson Faron Asham MBA George Armstrong Honorable Mayor & City Council Jim & Norma Howitt Joan Dawson Kathy Cruz Ken Hanke Lions Club Louis & Reit Oosterban Manitoba Baseball Association Mary Fenske Molson Canadian Norman North Stars Quality Inn & Suites Ron & Shelly Carey PLCA Ron Mymko Settarc Welding Smitty & Wendy Music Makers Production Stittco The Hub Thompson Baseball League Ian Graham Thompson Citizen Thompson Community Foundation contributions in Memory of Red Wally Itson Coop Tanika Chaboyer Thompson Ford Thompson Legion Tiffany Beaver Design Trail TRCC Staff Twin Motors United Rentals Also a heartfelt thanks to all who came from out of town.

Our sincere reqrets to anyone we may have missed.

Sincerely, Sangster, MacLean and Redman families

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Door-to-door mail delivery will be phased out beginning next year, says Canada Post

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Thompson Citizen file photo Gord Fischer, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) national director for the prairie region, said last September in Thompson that he believes public pressure can convince Canada Post to abandon its plans to phase out door-to-door delivery of mail over the next five years.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Door-to-door mail delivery in Thompson will begin the process of conversion to a community mailbox system next year, Canada Post announced July 20.

“Today, we informed municipal officials as well as affected employees that neighbourhoods in Thompson – postal code starting with R8N – will be converted from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes in 2016,” said John Caines of Canada Posts’ media relations department in an email. “This represents 3,394 addresses. This is part of a five-year initiative to convert one-third of Canadian addresses who still have delivery at the door to community mailboxes in an effort to secure postal service for the future. Since the program began in 2014, more than one million addresses have been or are in the various stages of the conversion process.”

The first stage of the process will see affected residents receive an information package with a mail-in survey from Canada Post.

“The package will tell them how they can express their priorities and preferences about their new delivery method,” Caines said. “This is a process we have used since the beginning of the initiative and so far, more than 260,000

Canadians have shared their insights through this survey, which proved very helpful in choosing safe, suitable locations.”

There will also be a phone number set up for people with concerns about their ability to access to a community mailbox to express those concerns.

Caines said no regular full- or part-time employees will lose their jobs as a result of the conversion and that Canada Post aims to reduce its workforce by not replacing workers who retire.

Canada Post says the service change is a result of less mail being sent.

“With mail volumes continuing to decline, the changes we are making are necessary to secure postal service for all Canadians,” said Caines. “We are proceeding in communities across the country as we have for years - in a thoughtful, consultative manner and in accordance with the laws that govern how postal service is provided in Canada.”

The announcement of the scheduled end to door-to-door mail delivery in Thompson comes less than a week after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a cross-country road trip to protest cuts to postal services and urge voters to vote the Conservatives out of power in the fall election.

CUPW national president

Mike Palecek told the Thompson Citizen that the conversion to a community mailbox system is completely unnecessary, since Canada Post is a profitable Crown corporation that made $200 million last year and doesn’t cost taxpayers a dime.

“It seems to be ideologically driven,” said Palecek, noting that other countries faced the same challenges as Canada but have opted to expand services to bring in revenue rather than cut home delivery. Postal banking is an example of the kind of services Canada Post should be looking at getting into, he said. Palecek was in Quebec City and says nearly 600 municipalities have passed resolutions or sent letters asking that door-to-door mail delivery continue, while opposition parties are calling for the plans to be halted or scrapped altogether.

“We’ve had an outpouring of support so far [on the tour] and this is no surprise,” said Palecek. “Canadians are facing a clear choice on Oct. 19. They can change this if they want and they can do that in 90 days when we go to the polls.”

Gord Fischer, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) national director for the prairie region, said during a meeting in Thompson to protest the cuts to door-to-door service last September that the

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plan isn’t written in stone, recalling that Brian Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative government had a plan to close public post offices in 1986-87.

“It’ll be a slow conversion process,” said Fischer.

“They stopped that program. Fight like hell to keep it is the message.”

At the same meeting, Kristopher Blake, president of People First Thompson Chapter and People First Manitoba, self-advocacy organizations for people with intellectual disabilities, said the loss of home delivery would be a blow for people with disabilities.

Also speaking out against Canada Post’s planned service changes last September were Thompson MLA Steve Ashton, who said that the city is not designed to accommodate community mailboxes, and Churchill MP Niki Ashton, who said it was a myth that Canada Post is not profitable or sustainable as it is now.

CUPW, seniors’ groups and organizations for people with disabilities launched a legal challenge to the attempt to phase out home delivery last October, aiming to file in the Federal Court of Canada under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, arguing that the decision exceeds Canada Post’s authority and should be made via Parliament.

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Editorial

Home mail delivery fate in others’ hands

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wo-thirds of Canadians no longer receive mail delivery to their doorstep, says Canada Post, and Thompson will begin its journey towards belonging to that majority beginning next year, the Crown corporation announced Monday.

This news won’t sit too well with a lot of people, including the union that represents postal workers, the MP and MLA who represent Thompson, groups representing seniors and people with disabilities and, down the road, most likely anyone whose street gets picked as the site of a community mailbox.

That said, it’s hard to deny that the service isn’t as essential as it used to be, before e-bills and online payment and courier services that do the same job as fast or faster, though often at a higher price.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is on a coast-to-coast tour to convince Canadians who still have door-to-door mail delivery and want to retain it to take their frustration to the ballot box and defeat the reigning Conservatives, noting that the Liberals and NDP would either suspend the drive to end home mail delivery in a five-year span or reverse the process entirely.

But in Thompson, no matter where you stand on the issue, the fate of door-to-door mail delivery rests in other people’s hands. Those who feel strongly about it don’t have a Conservative MP to turf out in frustration and the large number of Canadians who’ve already adapted to using community mailboxes probably don’t care that much if we keep it or not, or maybe even if they get it back. But if Canada Post is turning a profit, as opponents of the conversion to community mailbox delivery attest, there’s little reason to press on with this plan so urgently.

It’s hard to imagine this issue playing a pivotal role in knocking the Conservative party of the pedestal of power it has stood on for about a decade.

But if enough people are fed up with the federal government for any reason at all, it’s possible that Thompson won’t have to say goodbye to the mail carrier on the doorstep as soon as it seems we will now.

Letter to the Editor

In my own words: do we need advice?

To the Editor: “Do we need advice?” Maybe sometimes? All we need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen and a heart to understand us. We have to let go of things that emotionally hurt us so we can open avenues of better things to come into our lives. Many times advice did hurt us, and once we realized that, we found out many individuals were just as hurt as we were. The best advice we can give is to continue to move forward. Do not be hurt at what everyone says and “do we need advice” constantly or just do what we have to do?

Ken Ross Thompson

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Paddling away the worries

Molly Gibson Kirby

W

e’ve all been told that spending time out in nature is good for our souls, but does everyone make going outside a priority?

I didn’t.

I would get outside from time to time, and though I loved the feeling it gave me, I never thought I had the time. I was busy with work, I had other plans, and I would say I didn’t have the chance to do something fun other than walk around the trail in Thompson. These were all excuses my mind was coming up with.

Recently on Facebook I saw a poster about kayak rentals from a company called Akâmihk Adventures here in Thompson. I automatically contacted the

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Reporter Molly Gibson Kirby has another Manitoba first, and this time it was seeing Ospwagan Lake and paddling on the water. company and asked about rentals.

I knew it was something I wanted to do in Thompson, as I’m used to sea kayaking, and paddling in a lake is way different.

After a quick safety talk the four of us grabbed our life jackets, and jumped

into our kayaks, and started paddling on Ospwagan Lake.

It automatically put me in this zen nature mode, and I was at peace the whole time. No worries passed through my mind for the whole two-and-a-half hours, and my eyes focused

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Jasyn Lucas and Nikki Brightnose have opened a gallery and tattoo parlour called The Gift of Art.

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Troy Anand Scholarship is awarded in memory of Troy Anand, best remembered for his willingness to help out with many community causes.

Morgan received her scholarship in presentation at a Thompson Chamber of Commerce luncheon July 8 from Palak Anand (Troy’s daughter), Shiv Anand (Troy’s son) and Vicky Handa (Troy’s nephew).

Lovers turned business partners Jasyn Lucas and Nikki Brightnose have opened the doors to a new destination in Thompson. The Gift of Art is a locally owned and operated art gallery as well as a tattoo parlour.

Lucas says although another tattoo shop isn’t exactly a necessity, it’s something he wanted to try out on his own, as he was previously working under Insparation Day Spa. The needed thing was the art space.

“We thought now would be the time to do it. We don’t really have that, and we’ve always wanted to share our collection, and the kind of stuff we wanted to show, so we said let’s do it.”

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The art collection includes pieces the two have collected over time and travels, as well as original pieces by Lucas. These pieces can be viewed in the open environment, and they’re also for sale. “A lot of it is more fine art and is expensive, but we are also hoping to have that gift market so people can walk away with something if they choose,” noted Lucas.

The storefront named The Gift of Art came together because they wanted an welcoming title. Lucas says they see it as a gallery, but also as a gift shop. “You don’t have to take the serious gallery approach when you come here.”

Brightnose hopes to contribute to the store in her own creative way.

“I’m really excited because I’m going to have the time to let my creativity

go. I haven’t been doing anything in the last little while, so I’m excited to start back up.”

Lucas had to give up his previous studio to have this space, and says there’s a small area in the back where he will create, as well as inside the store, and outside when the weather cooperates.

The tattoo parlour area of the studio is up to all codes, and Lucas says he created a safe and comfortable place for people during their tattoo experience.

The shop is now open at 402-79 Selkirk Avenue, and Brightnose says she’s happy to be helping grow local businesses. “I’m just excited to have it here in Thompson because we love our community. There needs to be more because there is so much more talent that we’re not getting to see.”

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Blazers erupted for 11 runs in a two-inning span to emerge as the A division winners of the Slo-Pitch National (SPN) northern co-ed provincial tournament in Thompson July 1719, breaking away from the Storm en route to a 20-8 victory to claim the tournament title.

Both teams in the finals were from Thompson.

The Blazers were leading 8-6 through three innings went they scored the at-bat maximum of six runs in the top of the fourth inning and five more in the top of the fifth to lead 19-6. The Storm scored twice in the bottom of the fifth inning to make it 19-8 and the teams played a scoreless sixth before the Blazers won it by driving in their 20th run of the game in the top of the seventh.

The B side final saw VAM from Norway

House beat the Yankees from Thompson 14-2.

The Outlaws from Thompson beat Bomb Squad in for third place on the A side while the Tataskweyak Cree Nation Sluggers from Split Lake beat Balls and Dolls of Thompson 1613 to finish third on the B side.

This marked the first time that the northern co-ed provincial tournament was held outside of Winnipeg and 14 teams were registered.

Tournament organizers thanked the umpires who came up from Winnipeg and local sponsors who helped make the event a success.

The beer gardens during the tournament at the recreation centre ball diamonds were run by the Thompson women’s Va-Jay Jays slo-pitch team to raise money for a trip to a national tournament in Newfoundland next week.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Blazers (white uniform) erupted for 11 runs in a two-inning span to emerge as the A division winners of the SloPitch National northern co-ed provincial tournament in Thompson July 17-19, beating the Storm 20-8.

Dance studios dance together during workshop

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Dancers from both Diamond Dance Academy and Aurora Dance Academy joined forces for a dance workshop put on

by Marquis Dance Academy in Winnipeg.

The workshop brought in different instructors to teach ballet, hip-hop, contemporary and jazz. This is the second time the workshop has been offered in Thompson, the first being during spring break in March.

Wayne Santos, the hip-hop instructor, says in the few months since they were here last, he’s noticed an improvement. “The people that are here this time are the people that are really hungry and want to learn. We really want to establish a presence here and try to offer a service they don’t usually get, like these workshops.”

The attendance this time around was lower and they believe it’s because it’s summertime

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Dancers from both Thompson dance studios danced together during a dance workshop put on by Marquis Dance Academy from Winnipeg. in Thompson.

The workshop took place at Juniper School from July 9-12, and dancers were separated between younger and older dancers.

Kaleah Crump, another chor-

eographer, said even the younger kids have improved and are picking up moves better this time around. “They’ve grown a lot.

They pick up choreography better. They were really good before, but now they know how to

execute it better. They listen to their music more. We focused on musicality, too.”

The dancers from Thompson were encouraged to try all the different genres of workshops, but were allowed to stick to just

one if that’s what they wished to focus on.

Santos says he’s happy he was asked to come teach new faces, and to see what people in the north are capable of. “That’s the most rewarding thing as a teacher. Seeing the people that are actually taking what you’re giving them, applying it, and then using it.” He continued by saying dancers in Thompson have what it takes to make it big. “There were people that you throw certain moves at and it didn’t fly over their heads. I totally think anyone can do it, and that’s why I like coming here. If you want to do it all you have to do is put your mind to it and work.”

Therese Santos, the director for the dance workshop, hopes for better attendance next time they travel to Thompson, and hopes parents continue to push and encourage their children to dance.

“When they dance, that’s all they think about. They’re present, and it can be a good stress release.”

Saunders wins first singles match at Pan Am Games

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Former Thompsonite Jennifer Saunders battled back from behind to win her first singles racquetball match of the 2015 Pan Am Games in

Toronto July 19.

Saunders opened the tournament with a 1510, 15-13 win over Caroline Gomez of Colombia, leading all the way through the first game before falling behind in

the second one before recovering for the victory.

“I’ve played in three Pan Am Games but this is by far the best,” said Saunders in a Racquetball Canada press release. “I’m looking for-

ward to the rest of the week.”

Round-robin play continued on Monday and Tuesday with the single elimination round beginning July 22.

This is the third time

in her career that Saunders has represented Canada in the Pan Am Games. This is the fifth time that racquetball has been a Pan Am Games sport after making its debut in 1995. Canada

has won 13 medals – six silver and seven bronze – in racquetball in past Pan Am Games, but has never captured a gold.

Saunders has won eight national women’s singles championships.

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News

Fetch has become a thing, as Thompson business Fetch Hair is set to open

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The movie Mean Girls coined the term “That’s so fetch,� but Thompsonite Dominick Ropson is making it his own by naming his new company after the pop culture saying.

His new company called Fetch Hair will be located at 235 Cree Rd. Fetch stands for “Fashion shades, extensions, treatments, colours, and haircuts.� Other stylists are located in the same building as Ropson, but he noted his business is completely separate.

Ropson graduated from the R.D Parker Collegiate hairdressing program in 2012, and has been working on hair ever since. He noted he remembers being a young boy at

day care or at a babysitter’s, and all he would do was play with Barbie dolls’ hair.

Being the only male stylist in the city, Ropson says he became more popular, and he found it hard having someone else book his appointments. “I decided to open my own business not only to accommodate more for my clients, and get them in more often, but I also get to have more opportunities personally as a stylist.� Ropson has gained new clientele by the use of social media platforms like Instagram. He encourages people who have their hair cut by him to hashtag #thatssofetch and #fetchhair to start a movement for his company.

The 20-year-old hopes to eventually grow his business and have other stylists work with him, but for now he’ll ďŹ rst master working alone. “I didn’t save $10,000, and I’m not in my late 30s, and I don’t have a backup. I’m starting fresh, as my own independent company, and I hope to grow immensely in the next few years. All my eggs are in the Fetch basket.â€?

Fetch Hair opens August 1.

20-year-old Dominick Ropson is opening his own hair studio in Thompson called Fetch Hair.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dominick Ropson

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Cops confiscate crack and cash

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Two men are charged with possessing drugs for the purpose of trafďŹ cking and possessing the proceeds of crime after Thompson RCMP seized

small quantity of crack cocaine and some cash in a raid in the Eastwood area July 18.

Police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at an Eastwood

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apartment Sunday, where they arrested 29-yearold Justin Ducharme and 26-year-old Christopher Robinson.

Both were held in custody for a court appearance in Thompson July 20.

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Cree Road - Temporary Road / Lane Closure Please be advised that a section of Cree Road will be partially and/or temporarily closed August 4th – September 25th (weather dependent) to complete the reconstruction of Cree Road.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS The City of Thompson Recreation, Parks and Culture department is looking for local artists for our 2016 Visual Art Exhibitions. Artists are encouraged to submit a brief portfolio of their work. Exhibits are displayed monthly at the Heritage North Museum.

How to Apply: Submit an exhibition proposal in a document or digital Word ďŹ le, in 500 words or less. Please include: • Contact information • Project Title and description, concept, and physical details • Images. Maximum of 15 digital images in jpg format, PC compatible, maximum 2MG total. Video samples may be submitted on DVD or CD, maximum 10 minutes. Printed images will also be accepted. • Corresponding numbered list of submitted images and/or videos as a document or digital Word ďŹ le.

The Recreation department supports local artists by providing artist’s fees and exhibition promotion. Fees will vary-display only or available for sale. Shipping and installation is the responsibility of the artist. For more information, call Darlene at 204-677-7969 or email events@thompson.ca. Only those selected will be notiďŹ ed. Deadline for submissions is Monday August 24th, 2015.

Proposals may be mailed to: Attn. 2016 Art Exhibition - Darlene Dick, Events Coordinator City of Thompson: Recreation, Parks & Culture, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6

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

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Miranda Mercy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Service 10:30 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Dr. 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel, 11 am Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN-UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM

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PAYABLES CLERK required to start immediately Please forward resume to: Mary Lafreniere, Office Manager Thompson Ford 15 Station Rd. Thompson MB, R8N 0N6 mary@thompsonford.ca We thank everyone who submits a resume but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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“It was the gym on the road, people always remarked, because I lost 17 pounds took three inches off my waist,” says Goossen, who attributes the slimming effect to the fact that he was driving flatbed trucks. “You’re constantly chaining stuff and tarping. The good part was when you finally got everything loaded down then you had probably a two- or three-day drive to get to where you’re delivering stuff.”

Upon his return from a trip, the conference minister approached Goossen and asked if he would consider going back into the ministry.

“At that point I said, ‘I’m open to having coffee and talking about it,’” Goossen says. “Next thing I know I’m in Chicago, I

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BUILDING OPERATOR LEVEL 1 (BOPS Level 1) As the successful candidate, you will have: • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and accurately meet deadlines; • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; • Ability to stand and endure physical workload for long periods of time; • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment; • Excellent customer service skills with ability to partner with clients to meet client needs; • Proven organizational skills; able to cope with changing client needs and deliver successful results within agreed upon timeframes; • Self motivated, professional and flexible; able to work both independently and as part of a team.

To join our team, please send your resume and cover letter by July 31, 2015 at 3:00 PM to: Keith MacDonald,Property Manager City Centre Mall 300 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, MB R8N 0M2 Fax: (204) 677-4611 kmacdonald@arcturusrealty.com We thank all candidates for their interest, but we can only contact those selected for an interview.

Arcturus Realty Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

CHILLAX FOODS (World’s Tastiest Food) Looking for two full time cooks Min 1-2 years’ experience in East Indian food cooking with specialization in curries.

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509 • REAL ESTATE/ BUSINESS FOR SALE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: $399,000.

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get a call from Keith Derksen, the moderator of the church here, and he says, ‘I hear you’re coming back into ministry.’ Well, I said I was interested in having coffee. So that’s where it started, the conversation and we came up in February to candidate at the church and submitted an application and the church accepted us so we began Sept. 1 in 2005.”

Goossen had thought when he left Cranberry Portage and Simonhouse that he was done with the north, but says there are things about the northern way of life that attracted him back.

“Thompson has all the amenities of a large city but it’s still a smalltown feel to it and that’s one thing that we really felt comfortable with,” Goossen says. “There’s a closeness that comes in terms of people open to talking about you, you talk to your neighbours.

We were just amazed at some people [down south] who had lived for years still they didn’t know their neighbours’ names, had never met them. In Cranberry Portage people come to visit us and say, ‘Do you know everybody in this town?’

I said, well, there’s 900 people here, there’s no way I knew them all. I know quite a few of them but it’s just that kind of thing and the same way here in Thompson. It’s got a hometown feel to it. It operates as a city but the relationships are much

more open.”

Among the accomplishments he takes pride in having been a part of in Thompson are working through the Thompson Christian Council to get churches of different denominations working together on initiatives like preaching in each other’s churches during services in the week leading up to Easter, a practice that a youth pastor from the U.S. who came to Thompson could hardly believe.

“He came from a Baptist church in North Carolina,” Goossen says. “Where I live, he says, there’s 60 churches from my denomination alone, my branch of Baptist, there’s 60 of us in a 60-mile radius, he says, and none of us work together.”

Goossen said he’d always intended to work until he was 74 and he’s only approaching 67 now but that health concerns of his own – he had lung cancer five years ago and his vocal cords were damaged during surgery, while last year he had six stents put into his heart – and of his wife, who had hip replacement surgery and osteoporosis that leave her with pain and mobility issues, prompted an earlier retirement then planned. His official end date is Aug. 31, which marked the end of 10 years of ministry in Thompson, but his final day of preaching will be Aug. 9 because he has vacation time to use to pack up and move south.

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He and Mary have two children who live in Saskatchewan and another in Calgary, and 13 grandchildren overall. Goossen, who was the only one of his siblings to remain in Manitoba, will live outside of the province for the first time in his life.

But no matter where he goes, he is known to many who’ve never seen Thompson nor had ever heard of it for his 2009 video of himself and Mary blowing bubbles in -45 Celsius weather that found its way onto the social news and entertainment website Reddit and briefly launched him into viral video superstardom in 2013. The year before, a missionary friend of his from Snow Lake who was serving in Turkey said she saw Goossen in a CNN story about what people in North America could do during a cold snap. That propelled his YouTube video to about 20,000 hits. The next winter, the attention for his antics exploded.

“So everybody’s talking about me [being on Reddit], that was a Friday,” said Goossen, who had no idea what Reddit was at the time. “By Sunday it had half-a-million [hits] and it just blew us away. My daughter phoned me from Calgary, my daughter-in-law.

She said, ‘Dad, did you know you’re on CBC page one, your video?’ I said, ‘What?’ I just kind of got catapulted into this kind of notoriety.”

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Careers

Requires 1 full-time Factory-CertiďŹ ed 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.

FRONTIER SCHOOL DIVISION SUPPORT STAFF JOB POSTING POSITION: LOCATION: HOURS/DAY/MONTHS: FTE: SALARY: UNIONIZED/NON-UNIONIZED: APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Administrative Secretary 2 Area One OfďŹ ce - Thompson August 10, 2015 Term to September 23, 2015 or until incumbent returns $20.03/hour to $22.75/hour Non-unionized Friday, July 31, 2015

QUALIFICATIONS • One year post-secondary secretarial and/or business training from a recognized educational institution. • Two years administrative experience. • ProďŹ ciency in a variety of computer applications in a network environment requiring the use of word processing functions, spreadsheets, presentation software and databases applications. • Knowledge of Divisional policies and procedures. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Division staff and the general public. • Ability to exercise initiative and judgment to determine work priorities and to work with minimal direct supervision. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a participative environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides support to Area Superintendent and staff in the Area ofďŹ ce. • Processes and maintains and enters information on computer related to various administrative records. • Orders supplies and processes purchase requisitions utilizing an on-line system. • Maintains Area ofďŹ ce ďŹ les. • Arranges meetings, travel and accommodations for Area staff. • Arranges for daily mail delivery. • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills. • Processes monthly corporate card statements for Area staff. • Provides support with incoming/outgoing mail for Area ofďŹ ce. • Provides switchboard and receptionist duties for the Area One ofďŹ ce. • Provides support to the Administrative Secretary 3 regarding the reporting of employee absences in the Human Resources Information System. • Provides support to other Area school secretaries regarding administrative matters. • Provides assistance of organizing/scheduling Area transportation needs, when applicable. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Applications should include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references including contact numbers. Consent to contact references is also required. Forward application package to: Mr. Don McCaskill Area 1 Superintendent Frontier School Division 16 Kelsey Bay Thompson, MB R8N 0L7 Phone: (204) 677-6744 Fax: (204) 677-6878 Email: don.mccaskill@frontiersd.mb.ca All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. For further information on the Division, visit the website at www.frontiersd.mb.ca

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.

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Classification: Library Technician 3 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-066 Closing Date: August 4, 2015 or until the position is filled.

Classification: Educational Assistant 3 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas or Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-062 Closing Date: July 28, 2015

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.

STUDENT SUCCESS COACH Classification: Guidance Officer 1 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-069 Closing Date: August 3, 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.

Due to our rapidly growing business Twin Motors Thompson requires the addition of one Customer Service Representative.

Automotive experience an asset but not required. Long term career position with one of northern Manitoba’s fastest growing companies. Great wages, benefits and a friendly work environment.

Please apply to Nick Jewell, nick@ twinmotors.ca or drop a resume off at Twin Motors Thompson 40 Station Road.

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For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.

Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumĂŠs.

Successful applicants may be eligible for: Northern Living Allowance, 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF *OUFSJN "DDPNNPEBUJPOT *TPMBUJPO 3FUFOUJPO Allowance and Academic Allowance.

Full job description is available upon request. Position will remain open until filled.

For more information, please contact: Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

$BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

www.nrha.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Gilbert Plains Municipality invites applications for the following position: Community Development OfďŹ cer 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.

QualiďŹ cations: 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.

ProďŹ cient in Windows and Microsoft OfďŹ ce 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 beneďŹ ts package. Salary range $45,000-$65,000, negotiable depending on qualiďŹ cations and experience. Detailed job description available upon request. Resumes shall include qualiďŹ cations, work experience and references and may be forwarded to: Gilbert Plains Municipal OfďŹ ce 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 OfďŹ cer

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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Arts & Entertainment

Media music mashup The Thompson Citizen’s Amy Caldwell, left, and 102.9 CHTM’s Josh Cain, right, played a sizzling set in the hot hot heat for the City of Thompson’s second noon-hour Friday concert of the summer at MacLean Park July 17.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham