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Volume 57 • Issue 30

Father–son team making a stop in Thompson as part of global circumnavigation

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

NDP LEADERSHIP RIVALS FACE OFF IN BRANDON NEWS - PAGE 2

PROVINCE SHIPPING PROPANE TO CHURCHILL NEWS - PAGE 5

AURORAFEST ORGANIZERS FINALIZING AGENDA NEWS - PAGE 6

POLICE SEARCH PAIN LAKE AREA FOR MISSING MAN NEWS - PAGE 10

The world’s first father– son helicopter circumnavigation team is dropping by the Thompson Airport on July 31 as part of their world record 38,000-kilometre tour of the globe.

From July 1 to Aug. 6, the duo of Bob and Steven Dengler, along with fellow pilot Rob MacDuff, will visit more than 100 airports across 14 countries in a Bell 429 Global Ranger helicopter as part of the campaign titled “C150 Global Odyssey” (C150GO).

Outside of raising funds for charities like the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation and the True Patriot Love Foundation, C150GO media co-ordinator Alex Thomas said that the trip is meant to be a “celebration of Canadian history, technology, innovation, [and] aerospace” in the wake of the country’s 150 birthday.

Both Bob and Steven are no strangers to these concepts.

Bob is the founder of Dynatec Mining and recognized as a pioneer in the industry, while Steven made his mark as an entrepreneur who helped create the online currency authority XE.com.

Both men are also proficient pilots, with Bob recently making a 4,400-nautical mile journey from Toronto to the northern part of Baffin Island in 2015.

With this adventurous mentality in mind, the team

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Alex Thomas Bob (left) and Steven Dengler (right) are completing a 38,000-kilometre circumnavigation tour using a Bell 429 Global Ranger helicopter. has already made a couple stops in famous Canadian historical spots like Confederation Bridge and the Alexander Graham Bell National Historical Site.

However, Thomas said the team also aims to shine a light on Canada’s influence in an international context by visiting places such as the Vimy Ridge memorial in France and the Marconi Centre in England.

Ever since the C15GO team took off for the first time in Vaughan, Ontario on July 1, Thomas said the

trip has been going very smoothly, although he admits that there are a couple unavoidable variables that have lead to minor delays. ”One of the biggest things that’s totally out of our control is the weather, especially in or around a lot of the coastlines, heading through the Maritimes, up through the Arctic, over to Greenland and Iceland,” he said.

Thankfully, Thomas said Bob and Steven are able to adjust to any possible delays, since they’ve been carefully planning this trip

for years.

“The trip was planned in a way so that these guys could go from four to upwards of six, seven stops a day, not flying more than about two-and-half-hours at a time. Just based on distance, fuel, and [the fact that] they need to sleep at night.”

In the 10 days leading up to their visit to Thompson, Bob and Steven have to cover a lot of ground if they want to stay on schedule. Not only do they have to cross the Pacific Ocean

(from Russia to Alaska), but they’re also tasked with traversing the entirety of Western Canada, including stops in the Yukon and Northwest Territories.

“They still got quite a ways to go,” said Thomas.

“We’re touching all the provincial, territorial capitals across Canada, so it really is quite a significant trip.”

Baring any significant delays, the C150GO team will be stopping at the Thompson Airport between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on July 31.

Aspiring NDP leaders reveal rural platform and labour endorsement Manitoba NDP leadership candidates Steve Ashton and Wab Kinew revealed policy goals and endorsements July 24 in advance of a leadership forum at the Vale Regional Community Centre in Thompson later that day.

Kinew, who was elected Fort Rouge MLA in April 2016, the same election that saw Ashton lose the race for MLA of Thompson, a constituency he represented since 1981, trumpeted his endorsement by the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL), which represents over 100,000 Manitoba

workers.

“Wab is committed to working in partnership with the labour movement, and advancing priorities like creating good jobs, raising the minimum wage to $15 and protecting fair collective bargaining rights. He’s the leader we need to renew our party and run a strong campaign against Brian Pallister,” said Kevin Rebeck, president of the MFL, in a Kinew campaign press release.

“I am truly honoured to receive the formal endorsement of the MFL,” said Kinew. “And I am energized

to continue fighting against Brian Pallister’s attacks on working families. I look forward to standing with the labour movement now and in the years to come as we seek to build a better future for all.”

Ashton, meanwhile, was in Robson Farm near Hartney July 23 to reveal his rural platform, which includes support of marketing boards and supply management, including returning the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation to a single-desk system, as well as reinvestment in drainage and completion

of major flood protection infrastructure.

“It starts with returning to the historic investments in infrastructure that have been cut by the Pallister government,” said Ashton. “Investing in infrastructure creates good jobs and long-term economic development.”

Other platform planks included focusing on valueadded industries, restoring health care services and ensuring public schools are built by the government, as well as the elimination of post-secondary tuition.

“We can do a lot more

to add value-added to food and natural resource production,” Ashton said.

“As NDP premier our focus would be on supporting our health care, investing in our community hospitals, rural, northern and urban.

We have to make education more affordable for rural students. I believe we can reconnect with rural Manitobans with a bold, progressive agenda.”

For more on the Manitoba NDP leadership races, see Page 2 and the July 28 edition of the Nickel Belt News for coverage of the leadership forum in Thompson.

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Protecting Manitoba Hydro and broadening rural appeal common ground for NDP leadership candidates at July 18 forum in Brandon

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba NDP leadership candidates Wab Kinew and Steve Ashton faced each other in the first of a series of four leadership forums in Brandon July 18.

A second forum was held in Gimli July 20 and there was also a forum in Thompson at the Vale Regional Community Centre at 7 p.m. July 24 and a final forum in Winnipeg two days later.

“Ashton and Kinew represent two clear options to lead our party and stand up to Brian Pallister Conservatives,” said Manitoba NDP provincial secretary and leadership election officer Keith Bellamy in a July 18 press release ahead of the Brandon forum. “I encourage all members and those interested in this leadership race to attend a leadership forum in their area or watch online.”

Kinew, a rookie MLA elected to represent the Fort Rouge riding in Winnipeg in the April 2016 election that saw the NDP swept put of power after 17 years, said in Brandon that while the core principles of the NDP remain what they have traditionally been,

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Manitoba NDP Manitoba NDP leadership candidates Wab Kinew and Steve Ashton faced each other in the first of four leadership forums in Brandon July 18. A second forum was held in Gimli July 20 and a third in Thompson July 24. they need to be adapted to the current reality.

“Particular policy prescriptions have to look different today, in the age of social media, in the age of artificial intelligence, in a time of reconciliation and during a period of global warning,” he said. “I believe I’m somebody who has skills to offer but perhaps more importantly I can bring together a team who will have answers to

the questions of our age that will reflect the diversity and character of the province as it is today and can be the team that can dislodge Brian Pallister from room 204 at the legislative building.”

Ashton, who was elected as Thompson MLA for the first time about six weeks before Kinew was born in 1981 and who held the seat until being beaten by Kelly Bindle of the Progressive

NOTICE OF APPLICATION CITY OF THOMPSON REVISED WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY July 11, 2017 The City of Thompson (City) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for revised water and wastewater rates as set out in By-law No. 1945-2016, read the first time on October 3, 2016. Rates were last approved on an interim ex parte basis in December 2014 in Board Order No. 146/14.

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Proposed Proposed Proposed Current rate year 1 Inc/Dec rate year 2 Inc/Dec rate year 3 Inc/Dec $ 79.35 $ 82.58 4% $ 84.23 2% $ 91.62 9% $ 1.46 $ 2.14 47% $ 2.39 12% $ 2.92 22% $ 1.66 $ 0.95 -43% $ 1.28 35% $ 1.17 -9% $ 123.03 $ 125.84 2% $ 135.61 8% $ 148.88 10% $ 6.00 $ 4.65 -23% $ 4.90 5% $ 5.60 14% $ 320.00 $ 320.00 0% $ 320.00 0% $ 320.00 0% $ 125.00 $ 125.00 0% $ 125.00 0% $ 125.00 0%

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Conservatives in the last provincial election, stressed the need for the NDP to be unapologetic about its core mission.

“We really are a movement as much as we are a political party,” he said.

“We don’t spend nearly enough time talking about who and what we are as New Democrats particularly in terms of policy. We need to talk about policies and principles as much as the kind of polling and focus group-based politics we’ve seen over the least period of time. “ Ashton also said that assembling a diverse coalition was key to success.

“Over the years, even in this leadership campaign, I really focused in on that diversity,” said Ashton. “It include ethno-cultural diversity, it includes reaching out to Indigenous people.

It means in terms of all ages, by the way, particularly millennials who are looking for a progressive agenda. To renew this party what we have to do is remind ourselves of who we are and what we are and be unashamed of it and put forward a progressive agenda because we need to inspire people.”

Both leadership candidates said that capturing support from rural areas

was important.

“When we’re in rural Manitoba, I don’t concede that that’s Conservative country because what I know about rural people is that they care what happens to their neighbours,” said Kinew. “Whether it’s a barn-raising or its a GoFundMe campaign, they step up when their neighbours are on hard times. To me those are New Democratic values and we should be working hard to win their support.”

To Ashton, recognizing the individuality of rural Manitobans is important.

“Rural Manitobans are not one entity,” he said.

“Brandon, Westman, Parklands have very different identities from southeast Manitoba, southern Manitoba, the Interlake. We need to have regional policy conferences.”

Keeping Manitoba Hydro as a Crown corporation with affordable rates was also supported by both candidates at the first leadership forum.

“Does anybody believe that the Tories don’t have a plan to privatize Manitoba Hydro?” asked Ashton. “That’s what this is all about. They try to create a sense there’s a crisis.

There’s no crisis. They’re putting the rates up. If you

want to privatize a company, if you want to sell any company, isn’t revenue a key part of that? So what’s the solution? Pretty obvious. Number one, keep it public. Number two, if they privatize any part of it, renationalize it. This is the biggest scam I’ve ever seen.

It’s like building a house.

You build a house, you get a mortgage, you pay it off.

What we have done over the last period of time is ensure that Manitoba has renewable energy that is going to provide for now, 10 year, 20 years, 30 years, 40 years. What else do we need to do? We need to get projects like Conawapa off the back burner, get the sales that are needed because they’re also good for climate change. We’ve proven we can work in partnership with First Nations people. In fact, at this point in time as we speak, at Keeyask there are 2,400 people and many people from Northern Manitoba, from First Nations communities working there.”

“Let’s be clear about what Pallister’s doing here,” said Kinew in reference to proposed Manitoba Hydro rate hikes of around eight per cent a year for the next five years. “You do the math.

I think it’s 40 per cent, pretty much the same as what was planned before, four per cent over 10 years.

Essentially they’re just trying to pay back that money more quickly but here’s a little thing that we discovered when we ran the numbers. When you get out to 2020, that extra revenue in Hydro will increase the summary budget for the province by $350 million.

You know what else costs $350 million? Rolling back the PST by one point. This is a shell game that Brian Pallister is playing and it’s at the expense of Manitoba and it’s going to hurt what we take for granted, which is affordability. We need to stand up, one, to defend Bipole III and defend Keeyask and to defend Manitoba Hydro and make sure it stays public.”

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News NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JONAH ELLIOTT BABULIC, late of the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, Deceased: All claims against the above Estate, duly verified

by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the Undersigned at Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro, 101 – 83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L6, on or before, August 29th, 2017.

Dated at the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, this 26th day of July, A.D. 2017.

Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro Solicitors for the Executor Attention: Tyrone L. Krawetz

Experiences of Foster Parents with Children in the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum

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Researchers from the University of Manitoba are conducting a study of the experiences of foster parents who have cared for a child who has been affected by alcohol. We are interested in learning about the needs, challenges, and types of training and support that would be helpful to you in your role caring for a child with confirmed or suspected FASD. We would like foster parents from all areas of the province to participate in a survey. If there are two foster parents in your home, each foster parent can complete a separate survey. Your participation and any information that could identify you personally will be kept confidential. You can complete the survey on-line, on a print copy, or over the telephone. An honorarium is available.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham An RCMP cruiser, pickup and police dog services SUV were at a Stanford Bay residence in Thompson on the evening of July 14 to assist workers from another government agency who took several preschool-aged children away from the residence.

More city employees made more than $50,000 in 2016 but total compensation to them fell from previous year

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

More city employees received total compensation in excess of $50,000 in 2016 than in the previous year but the total amount paid to these employees was less than in 2015, a document on the city’s website shows.

For the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2016, 123 City of Thompson employees received total compensation of more than $50,000. This compensation includes salaries, allowances, overtime payments, vacation payouts taxable benefits and retroactive pay. In 2014 and 2015, 114 employees received more than $50,000 in compensation.

Overall, these 123 employees received

$8,733,854.70 in 2016, which accounts for about 31 per cent of the city’s total expenditures of $27,978,284. That was in line with the percentage for 2014 and about 3.65 per cent less than in 2015, when the total was $9,133,442.56, or about 32.5 per cent of the total budget, which was the same as for 2016.

One more city employee – public works director Wayne Koversky, who made $101,268.74 – received compensation of greater than $100,000 in 2016 than in the previous year. The others who received more than $100,000 were city manager Gary Ceppetelli, chief financial officer Jenny Krentz and director of fire and public

safety John Maskerine Ceppetelli’s total compensation of $153,413.63 in 2016 was up about 1.5 per cent over the previous year, while Krentz’s total compensation dropped by $532.44 from 2015 to $141,341.46. Maskerine’s compensation went up about one per cent to $104,709.79.

The document, prepared to comply with Manitoba Bill 57 Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Act, which came into effect in 1996, shows the names, job titles and total compensation of city employees making $50,000 or more. It can be viewed on the city’s website in the Financial Reports & Plans section at http:// www.thompson.ca/index. aspx?page=98.

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The number of city employees receiving more than $50,000 in compensation went up to 123 in 2016 from 114 the previous year.

Missing man found dead, foul play not suspected Thompson RCMP have located the body of Bradley Johnson, who was reported missing on July 1, and say that foul play is not suspected in his death.

The 40-year-old man was last seen early in the morning on Canada Day and an abandoned vehicle and some of his belongings were found near the Miles Hart Bridge on the Burntwood River just before noon that day. A search conducted at that time using a police dog did not turn up any further evidence.

An action has been commenced against you by Royal Bank of Canada in the Court of Queen’s Bench, Winnipeg Centre, File No. CI17-01-07193

The body of Bradley Johnson, who had not been seen since July 1, has been located by Thompson RCMP, who say foul play is not suspected in his death.

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Something must be done, but what?

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uch of the current discussion around what should be done about Churchill is in agreement that something must be done, but unfortunately there are very little specifics about what it should be or how it should be accomplished.

OmniTrax, the Denver-based corporation that owns the Hudson Bay Railway, which has been out of commission north of Gillam since late May, with rail operations north of Amery officially suspended until further notice since June 9, has already said what it would like: for the provincial and federal governments, or some combination thereof, to step in and pay the cost of repairs, which could run up to $60 million and be completed by the end of October. Understandably, the governments have not been rushing over each other to volunteer their money to a private corporation which may feel that it has finally hit on a formula to make the line and the Port of Churchill, which has not been shipping grain since last summer, profitable: by holding them for ransom.

Given the company’s reluctance to spend any money on what it probably sees as an albatross that can not be transformed into a profitable entity, many of the voices offering “solutions” are of the opinion that either the provincial or federal government should “nationalize” the rail line, and perhaps the port as well. But if the federal government, which previously ran the port, was interested in running a transportation company, it would have purchased the railway back in 1997, instead of selling the port to OmniTrax. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on your ideological viewpoint, if a government in Canada wants to take over a private industry, which is much less common in this country than the opposite situation of Crown corporations being sold off to private operators, there is an expectation of it providing fair compensation for the assets it assumes control over. How much would you want to pay for a railroad that, whether due to maintenance issues, freak occurrences, the harsh temperature extremes in which it operates and perhaps even global warming, has spent extended periods when trains could not operate on it over the last several years?

As for the provincial government, given that it is trying to whittle down an $800 million deficit and recently saw its credit rating downgraded, which means borrowing money will cost more, do you think they want to absorb the cost of purchasing the Hudson Bay Railway, let alone the headaches that will go along with operating it?

The unfortunate reality of the situation is that OmniTrax holds all the cards and is currently the only one that can do anything about the condition of the track and the company has made it exceedingly clear that it really doesn’t want to.

And while stepping in to rescue Churchill by turning the railway into a Crown corporation would be popular among the people of Churchill, who are suffering from job losses and higher food costs as a result of their surface transportation being cut off, not to mention much higher costs if they wish to leave the community, governments probably don’t want to set a precedent of allowing private corporations to neglect their property and then receive government money as a reward for being negligent.

The likelihood of the rail line being repaired before winter sweeps across Northern Manitoba in a few months is looking slimmer and slimmer with every passing day. But unfortunately, the reason that there are no easy solutions to solve this dilemma is that is a complicated situation. The only way that some acceptable compromise is going to be reached is if the parties involved, specifically the Canadian and Manitoba governments and OmniTrax, get together and develop a creative fix. So far, however, it appears that that isn’t happening and the stalemate will continue until one of the players blinks.

Sadly, the residents of Churchill are, at the moment, nothing more than pawns being sacrificed for larger goals in this chess game.

Yogifoodipreneur

Dip into flavour with this aioli recipe

BY KYLIE MATECHUK Aioli is my all time favourite dip for almost everything, especially in the summertime!

About 10 years ago I first experienced what this yummy dip was when in Montreal. Lebanese food was on every corner, and aioli was served with everything. I had to learn how to make it when I came home. I’ve been making this ever since and I just love it! (Also, being Ukrainian, I’ll eat anything with garlic!)

Enjoy! ½ cup chickpeas,

drained and rinsed from a can, or soaked overnight.

1 garlic clove, chopped (I always use three or more though!)

Juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 egg ¾ cup sunflower seed oil The aioli can be made hours or even a day or two ahead of time. In a blender combine everything except the oil and puree till smooth. With the blender or food processor running, drizzle the oil in a very thin stream. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with veggies, crackers, or spread on chicken!

As always, check with your doctor or health practitioner for any medical-related questions.

This information is to be used as a guide and not to replace medical advice.

Kylie Matechuk is a certified, experienced yoga teacher, registered in gold status with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, and director of teacher training at Mo Tus Nua Wellness, the yoga studio she owns and manages in Northern Manitoba. She is also a

registered holistic nutritionist with a passion for pediatric and digestive health.

Losing a pet takes an emotional toll

BY DELSIE JACK BA, BSW, RSW Have you lost a pet and are grieving? You aren’t alone.

In today’s society, our pets have become much more to us than an animal; they have become part of our family and an integral part of our lives. Check out the internet and you are flooded with a plethora of information about the latest indestructible chew toy or the most fashionable pet stroller. It’s hard

to argue with the fact that the world is changing its opinion on pets; people are choosing to have pets instead of children, pets are part of the family photo and are even allowed in some restaurants. What a world we live in!

As animal lovers we far too often hear, “It’s just an animal,” or see the judgment from others when we mourn the loss of a beloved pet. It’s not perceived as being OK to take time away from work or take

kids from school when a pet dies. Unfortunately, no matter how quickly the world is changing, stigma still exists. I am fortunate to be able to volunteer my time with the Thompson Veterinary Clinic to facilitate a Pet Loss Support Group.

Dr. Jennifer Nyhof and I are so very happy and proud to provide this service to Thompson residents.

The Pet Loss Support Group meets on the last Thursday of every month at the Thompson Vet Clinic.

Our next meeting is July 27 at 7 p.m. All are welcome and don’t forget that loss doesn’t always mean death. Loss could be having a pet with a terminal illness, leaving a pet behind in a move, having a pet run away or being a professional who works with animals and experiences loss. So, if you feel that this group could benefit you, come check us out, look us up on Facebook or phone the vet clinic at 204-7788309.

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Province shipping propane to Churchill but mayor exasperated by lack of dialogue between governments As Churchill begins its third month of no train service to connect it to the rest of Manitoba, the provincial government is contributing funding to make sure there is enough propane for winter heating needs but the town’s mayor says he takes that decision as a sign that Manitoba has given up on restoring train service this year.

The government announced July 21 that it was committing $6 million to send 110 shipment containers of propane, about 2.2 million litres in total, by sealift from a northern Quebec port in early autumn.

“Our government has continued to focus on the safety and security of those in Churchill and the surrounding region affected by the rail line outage,” said Premier Brian Pallister in a news release.

“As the community faces uncertainty with regard to the future of the rail line and the Port of Churchill, today we are taking action to ensure that safety and security by facilitating the shipment of enough propane to support the town

until next summer.”

But Churchill Mayor Michael Spence said in his own press release the same day that what his town really needs is a long-term solution.

“The loss of Northern Manitoba’s lifeline is about more than propane,” he said. “This is about the absence of leadership of federal and provincial elected representatives to this ongoing emergency.”

Spence says provincial and federal officials have not met face-to-face once since rail service north of Gillam stopped in late May and was later officially suspended until further notice by Hudson Bay Railway owner OmniTrax, which also owns the Port of Churchill and stopped shipping grain via the Hudson Bay last summer.

“It is imperative that governments immediately sit face-to-face and determine how repair work will be initiated,” said Spence.

“We can’t understand why the premier is unable to get his ministers to meet with their federal counterparts immediately.”

OmniTrax said July 18 at

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Steve Green The Hudson Bay Railway between Gillam and Churchill, seen here in a June 13 photo by Colorado motorcyclist Steve Green, who rode up to the port town, has not had train service for about two months now due to damage caused by flooding that owner OmniTrax says it doesn’t have money to repair. a technical briefing in Winnipeg that it will take about two months to complete the work needed to restore rail service to Churchill, which could cost up to $60 million and which the company says it will need government money to undertake. OmniTrax also said that if it didn’t

have a commitment from the federal and provincial governments by Aug. 1 that it would be too late to plan the work and get it done by the end of October.

“We understand that governments want the rail line owner to live up to their obligations,” said Spence. “They need to

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CLERICAL SUBSTITUTE The City of Thompson invites applications from qualified individuals interested in substituting for various secretarial and clerical positions.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12 or equivalent, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to operate a variety of office equipment and highly accurate keyboarding skills.

The positions to be substituted are: Receptionist/Typist, Senior Clerk – Public Works and Purchasing, and Senior Clerk – Public Safety and Inspections.

Applications will be accepted by the undersigned up to and including August 4, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Those interested must complete a City of Thompson application form, available at City Hall or online at www.thompson.ca.

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT The City of Thompson invites applicants for Summer Students for: Summer Student Labourers – Recreation Must possess a Valid Class 5 Driver’s licence – general responsibilities include repairs and maintenance to City Recreation Facilities and green spaces.

Summer Student – Finance Must have general knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office Duties will include collecting and compiling data, issuing correspondence and other general duties as required.

Please specify the job you are applying for and return the application to City Hall.

Applications will be accepted by the undersigned up to and including Friday, August 4, 2017. Those interested must complete a City of Thompson application form, available at City Hall or online at www.thompson.ca.

Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.

We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.

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force that issue or step in themselves. They can’t dither while a community and Northern Manitobans’ livelihoods are at stake.

The provincial plan to ship propane this winter means the province appears to have given up. Even OmniTrax has said that the rail could be fixed in 60

days. [Keewatin Rail Company] said they could do it sooner. Which rail companies has the province met with? Why are they prepared to spend millions of dollars without seriously examining repair options?

This is not leadership and only means more losses for Northern Manitoba.”

TENDER INVITATION Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Friday, August 11, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #14017 – SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF ON DEMAND WATER HEATER AT THE NORPLEX POOL. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #14117 – CITY OF THOMPSON SERVER UPGRADE. Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email aadeyemi@thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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

The lowest or any submission need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award tender to the bidder which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

2017 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION SEASON BEGINS THOMPSON, June 23, 2017 – Capital projects for the 2017 season have begun for the summer. This will result in several changes to motorized and pedestrian traffic throughout the city. Below is a list of capital projects being completed this season, and the potential impacts that the projects may create.

• Water Main Renewal – Beaver Crescent area • Multi-use Pathway – Princeton Drive (beginning at Mystery Lake Road) • Sidewalk Renewal – Thompson Drive North (Beginning at Quartz, ending at Mystery Lake Road) • Road Reconstruction – Selkirk Avenue (beginning at Public Lane, ending at Mystery Lake Road) • Wastewater Treatment Plant – Eastwood Area, Cree Road For all projects, traffic and parking will be reduced in different areas throughout construction in order to ensure construction is completed safely. However, local and emergency access will be maintained at all times. The contractor is obligated to notify residents and businesses of any temporary driveway closures.

For all projects, there will be an increase in heavy equipment moving within the city as construction progresses. Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution around this equipment, including wide-turning semi’s that may need to cross lanes in order to turn.

Selkirk Avenue will be closed in sections throughout construction in order to minimize interruptions to local access. At times, traffic will be detoured down Juniper Drive and Public Lane during various stages of construction. Local residents and businesses will be notified of any temporary driveway closures.

For more information, please contact our Manager of Infrastructure at 204-677-7900.

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AuroraFest 150 organizers aim to have majority of agenda finalized by end of July

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The people behind AuroraFest 150 are going to have their hands full for the rest of the summer, since they only have until the beginning of the fall to organize this new local festival.

According to event cochair Marion Morberg, this 10-day celebration, running from Sept. 15 to 24, aims to commemorate Canada’s wilderness through a number of community events, with a special emphasis being put on photographing the Northern Lights.

“That’s something we just take for granted that the world is so in awe of and having a photography workshop is just a natural fit for our area,” said Morberg. “There’s only one other Aurora Borealis photography workshop that we’re aware of in Norway and it has quite a reputation, so we’re really looking forward to doing that within our own community.”

In addition to these photography workshops, AuroraFest 150 is set to feature a number of other northern themed events, including a GPS wolf hunt, ethnic food tasting, traditional pow wows, live wolf exhibits at the Boreal Discovery Centre, and an

attempt to break the Guinness World Record for group wolf howling.

While they already have a plan in place, fellow organizer Volker Beckmann said it’s just a matter of putting everything together throughout the remaining summer months. This involves co-ordinating with local businesses, school officials and politicians every week in order to secure venues and clear up the remaining paperwork for some of the more elaborate events.

This planning phase also involves bringing in outside talent like professional photographer Adam Hill and independent wildlife filmmaker Matt Paproski, who is supplying a pair of timber wolves for the exhibit at the Boreal Discovery Centre.

“We’re hoping by the end of July we’ll have most of itinerary completed,” said Beckmann. “Even though it’s a slow time in Thompson because Vale shuts down, we would want the agenda for the whole event to be up six weeks ahead of time.”

Altogether, this 10 day festival is going to set the organizers back around $65,000, although they already subsidized that cost with a $40,500 grant from

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A Northern Lights photography workshop will be one of the signature events of AuroraFest 150. the federal government and upwards of $2,000 in aid from the School District of Mystery Lake.

Even though there is a lot of money riding on this inaugural festival, Beckmann remains confident that Au-

roraFest 150 could become a new staple of Thompson’s tourism industry and a reoccurring event that could help generate some much needed community pride.

“If this goes over really well … maybe this becomes

a bi-annual event for our community,” he said. “Because we’re going to be doing some unique things that maybe people haven’t experienced before or it gives them an idea that … there’s a lot of benefits of

living in our community and people should be proud of that fact.”

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson For the second consecutive time this summer, John Ham performed at the Concert in the Park series here in Thompson.

Ham entertained the crowd gathered at MacLean Park on July 21 with a selection of classic rock and country hits, including “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne and “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle. The next Concert in the Park show will take place at MacLean Park on July 28 and will feature recent R.D. Parker graduate Brendan Rhodes.

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Say hello to safety in the sun On July 20, the Hello Parents Network of Thompson put on their summer safety kick-off event at Rotary Park. From 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. local families were given the opportunity to indulge in some barbecue, music, games and a variety of safety demonstrations courtesy of groups like the RCMP and the local fire department.

Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson Members of the Hello Parents Network of Thompson handed out paint, bubble solution and temporary tattoos at their July 20 event.

Mackenna Steeves (left) and Chiedza Dune (right) play with bubbles at the Rotary Park on Thursday, July 20.

From left to right, Brayden Helgason, RCMP officer Frank Giesbrecht and Zach Brenton walk nine-year-old Damien Mann through some bike safety tips just at Rotary Park.

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Forbidden flavours: book digs into cannibalism with relish REVIEWED BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

With the upsurge in the popularity of zombie-based TV shows and movies in the last several years, now is probably a perfect time to learn more about the subject of people – and animals – eating members of their own species, including sometimes their brains, the topic tackled by Bill Schutt in Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History.

Published this year

by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, the book examines not only famous instances of human cannibalism like the Donner party in Colorado and in far-flung locals like New Guinea, but also among animals, all while diving into cannibals who inspired pop culture characters like Norman Bates of “Psycho,” which was adapted from a pulp novel about Edward Gein of Wisconsin, who left his mother’s room exactly as it was after she died and was eventually found to have murdered a local storeowner, whose heart was found in a frying pan in Gein’s house, which was filled with objects made

from human body parts and an icebox stocked with human organs.

Despite such examples of real-life cannibalism, Schutt , a zoologist by trade, notes that accusations of cannibalism were often used to justify atrocities against other people, like the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean and South America, who were classified as such by Spanish colonizers to make beating, conquering and killing them more acceptable to members of Christian societies.

Even amongst animals, however, cases of cannibalism are often less clear cut than they may seem at first, says the author, who was so dedicated to his research that he even went as far as to sample a dish made using human placenta on a trip to Texas.

In the case of golden hamsters, which are sold as pets and have often been observed to eat their young, the behaviour is attributed to the stress of living in captivity in an environment much different than their natural habitat.

Similarly, though female black widow spiders are often described by many

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sources as commonly cannibalizing the males after mating, this behaviour is actually rare. Similarly, while cannibalism among polar bears has been blamed on global warming, it has been observed for over 100 years, though climate change may be increasing its frequency.

Much like the Donner party, one of whose members admitted to eating nothing but human bodies for two months while trapped in a snowcovered mountain pass and unable to accompany rescue parties down the hill because of a badly injured foot, other humans in difficult circumstances have relied on cannibalism to survive, including at least 2,000 people who were arrested for eating human bodies during the siege of Leningrad in the Soviet Union during the Second World War. In the Pacific theatre, a Japanese officer ordered soldiers to kill American airmen captured after a bombing raid and to remove and cook their organs to be fed to him and other officers. The officer in question was later convicted of a war crime, but it was for denying enemy soldiers an honourable burial rather than cannibalism itself, which was not classified as a war crime.

Schutt also looks at examples of cannibalism in popular culture, including Greek mythology and plays by Seneca and William Shakespeare, as well as the un-Disneyfied version of Snow White and the original, gorier Little red Riding

Hood, in which the werewolf murders Red Riding Hood’s grandmother and then feeds her granddaughter some of her flesch and blood, which he tells her are meat and wine.

The real-life consequences of cannibalism are also examined, in-

cluding the possibility that Neanderthals went extinct in part because of a disease similar to kuru, which claimed the lives of as many as one per cent of the population of New Guinea’s Fore tribes while they were engaging in the practice of eating their dead. The

effects of feeding sheep and cows the bones and other body parts of their own species, which may have led to the mad cow disease outbreak are also discussed.

Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History is available at the Thompson Public Library.

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405 • RVS/CAMPERS FOR SALE CAMPER. 2008 FOREST River Surveyor SV233T. Dry weight 3814 lb.

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501 • HOUSES FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX on Stanford Bay. Immediate possession available. $1300 per month plus utilities. Electric heat, no pets. References required. Call 204677-3851 and leave a message or email homesforrent@mts.net. 30-3-nb

Spot Grade Improvements PR 391 – Nelson House Access Road to Sapochi River The work involves spot grade improvements on PR 391 Nelson House Access Road to Sapochi River.

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501 • HOUSES FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Westwood. Detached garage 1 1/2 car. $1600 plus utilities. Phone 204-679-2020. 30-2-nb

Church Services ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 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 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

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

June 4, 7 pm. Special speaker Rev Christopher Hewlett Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 Public bid opening will be held at the Bid Submission Location immediately after the Bid Submission Deadline.

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Pukatawagan First Nation chief elected grand chief of Manitoba chiefs’ organization Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (MCCN) Chief Arlen Dumas was elected as grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) at the organization’s annual general assembly in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) July 19, receiving 33 votes from First Nations chiefs throughout Manitoba.

Dumas, who in addition to being chief of MCCN at Pukatawagan, has served as vice-chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) since September 2015, easily outdistanced the four other candidates, who received 22 votes between them, with former Wasagamack First Nation chef Sharon Mason garnering eight votes, Garry McLean of Lake Manitoba Treaty 2 First Nation picked by six chiefs and Craig Blacksmith of Dakota Plains Wahpeton

Oyate and David Kobliski of NCN each receiving four votes.

Dumas succeeds Derek Nepinak, who served as grand chief for two terms beginning in 2011, and is the second AMC grand chief from Northern Manitoba, along with Ron Evans of Norway House, who was grand chief from 2005 to 2011.

“I am honoured to be so strongly supported by my colleagues along with my community members,” said Dumas, who was first elected MCCN chief in 2008 at the age of 33, in a July 19 news release. “I am committed to bring a unified voice for all Manitoba First Nations and to provide more opportunities for our communities.

Together as one our voices will be loud and powerful.”

MKO Grand Chief Sheila

North Wilson congratulated the incoming AMC grand chief and thanked the outgoing one in a written statement July 20.

“Grand Chief Arlen Dumas is an experienced and respected leader who consistently stands up for Indigenous people and their rights,” North Wilson said. “I look forward to working with Grand Chief Dumas to further support and advance our First Nation in key areas including treaty implementation, health transformation and economic development.

Former Grand Chief Derek Nepinak showed great leadership and a steady hand during difficult years for First Nations under the previous federal government. His dedication is appreciated and I was honoured to work alongside him and learn from him over the years.”

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AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER/LOT PERSON Busy collision repair shop needs Detailer/Lot Person.

Must have general knowledge of vehicles and a driver’s licence.

This is an entry level position into the Auto Body field.

Email hayesauto@mymts.net or drop off resume at: Hayes Autobody & Glass 33 Hayes Rd. Thompson, MB R8N 1M3

JOB VACANCY REFERRAL CLERKS (PART TIME/CASUALS) Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the clerk provides patient services for patients in transit by; local transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; provide information regarding Non Insured Health Benefits; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties.

Qualifications: • The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Must be available for shiftwork • Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

• Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Should have good communications and organizational skills.

• Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba.

• Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities within the Province of Manitoba.

• Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

• Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. Database, Wordprocessing, etc.)

• work well under pressure – fast pace environment A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy or Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca or lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2017. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Beverly Brightnose, Referral Supervisor.

Tantalum Mining CorporaƟon of Canada Limited (TANCO), owned

by Cabot CorporaƟon will be undertaking a underground project commencing in fall of 2017 and lasƟng for approximately 1 year.

The company is seeking qualiĮed candidates for the posiƟons of: Miners – QualiĮed miners having at least 5 years underground mining, experience in trackless, room-and-pillar mining methods ,driving UG trucks, operaƟng scoops and operaƟng Mclean bolters. Common core cerƟĮed is preferred.

Mine Supervisors – Common core with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory and progressive mining experience in project work and producƟon.

Electrician - Training and work experience as an Industrial Electrician in construcƟon, equipment installaƟon and prevenƟve maintenance. Experience in instrumentaƟon is desirable. A Red Seal CerƟĮcaƟon is required. Able to work underground.

Safety Coordinator – This posiƟon will be directly related to the project and will report to the SH&E Manager. Main emphasis of this role is to ensure company compliance with provincial and federal statutes and mine regulaƟons. In addiƟon to this, the successful incumbent will acƟvely promote compliance to Cabot’s Corporate SH&E codes, as required.

A post-secondary educaƟon is required along with min. two years of work experience in a mining operaƟon.

Industrial Mechanic – Knowledge of ore crushing and mill processing equipment, trouble shooƟng, repair and preventaƟve maintenance experience is preferred. In addiƟon, applicants must hold a CerƟĮcate of QualiĮcaƟon (Red Seal.)

Police search Paint Lake area for man missing since December Members of the Thompson RCMP, Sustainable Development Manitoba and the Office of the Fire Commissioner searched the area surrounding Paint Lake July 20, looking for signs of Campbell Hunter, a 67-year-old Thompson resident who was reported missing last December.

The searchers combed land areas around the lake on foot, with a helicopter picking them up when they had covered one area to take them to their next search location. The Office of the Fire Commissioner provided the search party with a cadaver dog, which is trained to find human remains.

“We did not find Mr. Hunter but I still count this search a success,” said Sgt. Ben Sewell of the Thompson RCMP. “We have cleared an area.

We can move onto other areas now.”

Community groups, including people from Hunter’s home community of Nelson House, are continuing to work with police to conduct searches.

Hunter is described as Indigenous and approximately 5’4” tall with a slim build. His hair is short and black with some grey in it and he is missing his front teeth.

When last seen, he was wearing a navy jacket, a baseball cap and big winter boots. At the time that he was reported missing, police said he led an outdoor lifestyle, hunting and trapping in the wilderness, and was know to travel to the Gimli area.

Anyone with information regarding Hunter’s

whereabouts can call the Thompson RCMP at 204677-6909 or Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Secure tips can also be submitted online at www. manitobacrimestoppers. com or by texting “TIPMAN” plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

Above: RCMP, Sustainable Development Manitoba and Office of the Fire Commissioner personnel searched the area around Paint Lake for missing Thompson resident Campbell Hunter, right, July 20.

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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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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.

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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Part-Time Term Position August 21, 2017 to March 2, 2018 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 17-053 Closing Date: August 8, 2017, will remain open until filled

Full-Time Term Position August 21, 2017 to June 22, 2018 Norway House, Manitoba Competition No: 17-052 Closing Date: August 11, 2017, will remain open until filled

TANCO/Cabot is located 60 kilometers northeast of Lac du Bonnet, MB with residence in Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa and the surrounding area. There will be no site/camp accommodaƟons for this project.

Interested candidates should forward a comprehensive resume idenƟfying posiƟon you are applying for to: Human Resources Manager TANCO, A Cabot CorporaƟon Company P.O. Box 2000 Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 E-mail: dena.gorrie@cabotcorp.com Only applicants under consideraƟon will be contacted.

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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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

REGIONAL CENTRE COORDINATOR

MAJOR DRILLING is one of the world’s largest drilling services companies, primarily serving the mining industry, and is currently seeking Underground Driller Assistants to join our team.

Classification: Administrative Officer Full-Time Regular Position Split Lake, Manitoba Competition No: 17-025 Closing Date: August 11, 2017

The Driller Assistant is responsible, under the guidance and direction of the Driller, for assisting in the recovery of core samples through safe, cost effective and professional practices.

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

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

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

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

Incumbent will be subjected to shift work including weekends.

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

Apply by mail to:

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

Do you have a passion for Customer Service?

Giant Tiger West is looking for a Supervisor, Front End. who will provide superior customer service and provide direction to a team of associates.

POSITION: Supervisor, Front End LOCATION: Thompson, MB ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Ensure a high level of customer service.

• Supervise, train, motivate and coach associates.

• Staff scheduling.

• Responsible for merchandising, cleanliness and replenishment of stock at the checkouts and surrounding areas.

• Ensure that all Loss Prevention Programs are in place and cashiers are following all policies.

• This is a Key Holder position, responsibilities include opening and closing the store on a rotating basis.

REQUIREMENTS: • 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience within a retail environment.

• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• A proven mentor and motivator.

This position requires that you be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

Giant Tiger offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. Our associates enjoy a variety of benefits, including: • • • •

Health and dental benefits Associate discount program Comprehensive training Opportunities to give back to the community through community involvement

Submit your resume via email; mgrstore401@gianttiger.com Or apply in person at the store: 436 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB

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.

The position is VERY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING (lots of heavy lifting and twisting/turning of wrists and hands); requiring applicants to work long hours, and perform manual labor. Must be able to work in the field and be away from home for extended periods of time, often in remote areas.

Position Requirements: • • • • • • • • •

Experience/interest in working underground in a mine setting Safety conscious Valid standard First Aid certificate Valid driver’s license Clear driver’s abstract Mechanically inclined Physically fit - capable of heavy lifting and repetitive tasks Able to long hours & shift work for extended periods (10-12 hrs/day, alternating days and nights) Able to pass a drug/alcohol screen and Fit for Duty test

Previous diamond drilling experience is an asset, but not required - will train the right candidates.

For more info or to apply, visit www.majordrilling.com

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FRONTIER SCHOOL DIVISION SUPPORT STAFF JOB POSTING POSITION: LOCATION: START DATE: HOURS/DAY/MONTHS:

Administrative Secretary 2 Area One Office - Thompson ASAP 7.25 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 12 Months/Year SALARY: $20.43/hour to $23.21/hour UNIONIZED/NON-UNIONIZED: Non-Unionized APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 QUALIFICATIONS • • •

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-PART TIME TERM MARCH 31, 2018 CULTURAL SUPPORT WORKER (CSW)

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Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is currently seeking a Cultural Support Worker to provide direct support services to Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Survivors and their families in Northern Manitoba.

Roles and Responsibilities: Liaise/network with Northern Aboriginal communities and other • stakeholders in raising awareness about the Indian Residential School Survivor Assessment (IRSSA) process; • Conduct information sessions, presentations and workshops on the common experience payments process, Independent Assessment Process, Commemoration events, and • Truth and Reconciliation and Commemoration events; • Identify Survivor support needs, provide for these needs and refer as necessary to the appropriate resources as well as existing community services and supports; • Attend hearings, workshops/conferences and other events related to the IRSSA; • Respond to calls from all stakeholders involved in the IRSSA and IRSRHSP; • Prepare activity reports and participate in regular IRS program planning activities; Qualifications: • Applied Counselling Certificate or equivalent education and experience; • Knowledge & sensitivity of each community’s cultural practices; • Knowledge of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) Program • Knowledge of the IRS Survivors and intergenerational impacts; • Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, PP, Excel etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset • Must have strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment; Knowledge of the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) geographical • communities and demonstrated respect of the Cree and Dene culture and traditions Additional Requirements: • Possess valid driver’s licence, own or have access to vehicle; • Willingness and ability to travel extensively; • Willingness and ability to work after hours and/or weekends when required.

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One year post-secondary secretarial and/or business training from a recognized educational institution.

Two years’ administrative experience.

Proficiency 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 • • • • • • • • • • •

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Provides support to Area Superintendent and staff in the Area office.

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 office files.

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 office.

Provides switchboard and receptionist duties for the Area One office.

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@fsdnet.ca

Closing date: Friday, July 28, 2017 at 4:00 PM Late applications will not be accepted

All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you are consenting that the Division may contact your references.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense, as a condition of employment.

Further information is available at www.frontiersd.mb.ca

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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Position will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal record Check

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Glacier Media Group is growing.

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

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COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW

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

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THE PAS 1-888-623-6401

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10 Pin & 5 Pin Bowling • Glow Bowling Sports Bar • Strikers Lounge Homemade Pizza • VLTs • Video Games Computerized Scoring • Birthday Parties Twoonie Tuesdays • Closed Sundays + Holidays 2nd Floor North Centre Mall - 677-4415 Nick Di Virgilio, Proprietor

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

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