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Red’s friends and family say thanks for the memories EXPANDED PAINT LAKE FIRE HALL NEWS - PAGE 3

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Red Sangster Ball Diamond was full of friends and family who came to say goodbye to the local sports icon it’s named for on July 4.

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The man who came up with the idea couldn’t be there but there’s no doubt Red Sangster’s celebration of life at the ballpark that bears his name would have been just the kind of party he would have loved – beer, a barbecue and swapping stories about sports and the old days.

Party guests included everyone from his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to his former recreation department colleague Mary Fenske, whose name is on the boardroom inside the Thompson Regional Community Centre, to Keith Nesbitt, the son of arena namesake and former Local Government District of Mystery Lake resident administrator Carl Nesbitt, who made the trip all the way from Alberta to pay his respects. “Red and I worked together for many, many years building a foundation for recreation,� said Mary Fenske – mother of Mayor Dennis Fenske – who now lives in Brandon. “He always had my back and I like to think

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once they got here.

Ron Mymko, who came to Thompson from Flin Flon to play senior hockey with the Hawks recalled a surprise visit his family received after buying their home. “Unbeknownst to us there was a knock at the door. It was Christmas time, Christmas Eve,� said Mymko. “It’s Santa Claus. Red’s dressed up as Santa Claus. To see Santa Claus in the mall or the plaza’s OK, but man, having him come to your house?�

Alex Sutherland, who Red recruited to play baseball in Thompson and who went on to become Thompson’s recreation superintendent, shared a story of how Red got his revenge on another resident who always parked his car in front of the doors that the Zamboni came out. “We mixed up a batch of blue ice paint and painted the car,â€? said Sutherland. “Later that night the local RCMP show up at the dance looking for Red and of course Red denies having anything to do with it. He had to ďŹ nd a way to convince the RCMP that it was very easy to ďŹ x and we’d get it cleaned up.â€?

Also mentioned often was Red’s love of beer and his insistence that anyone he knew partronize Molson, the company he was a sales representative for. “This one particular day there I was over at the Trapper’s and I bought a case of beer,� said celebration emcee Bruce Cameron. “I walked out and ran right into Red right there on the threshold of the doorway at the Trapper’s. And Red looked at me and I looked at him and his eyes shot down at that case of beer. And it was then I realized I had a case of Labatt’s there.�

Rather than incur the wrath of Sangster, Cameron turned around and exchanged it for a case of Molson but says Red never let him live it down.

But while Red was a sports icon to many, to a smaller group he was even more special. “My great-grandpa’s life will always be remembered for what he was to all of you and to us kids my great grandpa was the man that had unconditional love and unpretentiousness for every-

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The mayor recalled an incident from his youth that illustrated Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mischievious side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red decided that my hair was a little long so he marched me down to the Hawks dressing room with Suds and Willie and they proceeded to shave my head,â&#x20AC;? said Dennis Fenske. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I came back to my mom who was in the ofďŹ ce, just spittinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mad theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d shaved my head.

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one around him,â&#x20AC;? said his great-granddaughter Payton Redman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was always there to help and give and advise whether we needed it or not. He was deďŹ nitely a very unique and funny character and one that always brought a smile to our faces. There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a day that went by that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put a smile on our faces and for that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always cherish the joy and laughter he brought into our lives.â&#x20AC;?

The last of the speakers was Sangsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Brenda Redman, who thanked everybody in attendance while ďŹ&#x201A;anked by her sister Sandra and her brother Jack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re overwhelmed at the response today,â&#x20AC;? said Brenda Redman, though the family wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surprised because they knew how many lives were touched by Red and his wife Mary during their decades of living in Thompson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had overwhelming response to people wanting to give to this.â&#x20AC;?

Red Sangster died Jan 20, 2015 at the age of 90 after having lived in Thompson for more than 50 years.

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OBITUARY

Having forest fires everywhere in the province unusual, says fire program manager

CLEO KIRKWOOD May 12, 1938 – July 1, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom. Mom leaves to mourn her passing sons, Robert & Chris (Maria), daughters Mary, Becky (Darcy), Laurie & Katey (Joe). Her grandchildren and great grandchildren miss her dearly.

She also sadly leaves her brother Stuart and Honey.

Death Is Nothing At All Death is nothing at all.

It does not count.

I have only slipped away into the next room.

Nothing has happened.

Everything remains exactly as it was.

I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.

Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by the old familiar name.

Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.

Put no difference into your tone.

Wear no false air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same as it ever was.

There is absolute and unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner.

All is well.

A Funeral Service was held on Monday, July 6th at 1pm at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church with Father Guna of¿ciating.

Interment followed at the Thompson Cemetery.

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Illustration courtesy of Manitoba Conservation Manitoba Conservation’s northeast region fire report for July 6 showed 37 fires burning.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Extra forest firefighters have been brought in from out of the province and south of the border to supplement firefighting crews battling blazes in Manitoba’s northwest and northeast regions.

Gary Friesen, Manitoba Conservation’s wildfire program manager, told the Thompson Citizen that 42 forest firefighters from Quebec have been deployed to The Pas and 27 from Wisconsin to Thompson to help fight fires in Northern Manitoba.

As of July 6, there were 37 fi res burning in the northeast region and 12 in the northwest region, with 14 in the northeast and 11 in the northwest classifi ed as actioned, 13 in the northeast and one in the northwest as limited actioned, and 10 in the northeast region classified as no action. One fi re in the northeast and three in the northwest were out of control. There were 141

firefighters, 10 helicopters, six waterbombers and six other aircraft deployed in the northeast region, with 134 firefighters, 14 helicopters, two waterbombers and two other aircraft deployed in the northwest. To date there have been 125 fires in the northeast, 75 caused by lightning and 50 by people, and 41 in the northwest, 29 caused by lightning and 12 caused by people.

The province has had 289 fi res overall this year and there were 61 burning on July 6, with 29 helicopters, 10 waterbombers and 323 extra firefighters battling those blazes.

Manitoba is part of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFCC) which enables provincial, territorial and federal firefi ghting agencies to share resources based on their respective fire situations, and also a member of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact (GLFCC), which co-ordinates resource sharing among its members.

A lack of rainfall has en-

abled new fi res to pop up from lightning strikes since late June, says Friesen, though scattered rainfall has occurred, but often in conjunction with lightning strikes that start more fires.

“We welcome the precipitation that we have received,” Friesen says as it raises the humidity levels.

Crews and equipment are battling fires in the Davidson Lake, Moose Lake, Katimik Lake, Lynn Lake, Setting Lake and Little Grand Rapids areas.

“This year we’ve had fires all the way from the northwest down to Little Grand Rapids-Atikaki [Provincial Wilderness Park],” said Friesen. “We’ve had fires everywhere, which is kind of unusual.”

Manitoba has already surpassed last year’s total of 245 wildfires and seems likely to pass the mark of 315 in 2011. There were 494 in 2013 and 497 in 2012. About half or more of the wildfires in the past five years have been caused by lightning.

Outside help is necessary when crews are battling fi res in so many areas at the same time.

“We have to go everywhere,” says Friesen and forest firefighters are called on to ensure fires don’t threaten communities in their areas. “We want to make sure we protect communities, life and property.”

Ideally, the hope is to extinguish fi res before they become difficult to manage.

“If you can successfully initial attack a fire when it’s small and doesn’t turn out to be a big monster, that’s the way to go,” Friesen says.

The fi res in Manitoba combined with those in Saskatchewan have brought air quality warnings to much of the province, including Thompson and the surrounding area.

Environment Canada said Julyu 6 that more smoke was expected to drift into Northern Manitoba by evening, with improvement in air quality and visibility expected on Tuesday.

Communities in Bloom committee will lie fallow this year with hopes for a greener 2016

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson’s quest for the elusive fi fth bloom will not be fulfilled this year as the local Communities in Bloom committee has opted to take a year off to refocus and replenish its ranks before re-entering the contest in 2016.

“We’re not going to formally participate in Communities in Bloom,” said City of Thompson recreation director John Burrows July 3.

The decision came as a result of the committee losing a number of key members, he said. The goal is to make the local Communities in Bloom committee a community-run entity and meetings to organize for next year will start taking place in September.

“We need community help to make it an ongoing success,” Burrows said.

“It takes a lot of people to make sure

it comes off smoothly.”

The decision not to participate doesn’t mean the recreation, parks and culture department won’t do its part to spruce up the city this summer, though.

“We’ll continue to do our plantings around town,” said Burrows, who encourages everyone who has beautifi ed their yard in the past to continue doing so, though there won’t be any yard of the week prizes and Communities in Bloom judges won’t be visiting and grading Thompson this summer.

Participating communities are scored on a scale of one to five blooms; Thompson scored three blooms in its first two years in 2010 and 2011 and received four blooms in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Communities are judged based on a series of criteria including tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry,

landscape, turf and groundcovers, fl oral displays, and community involvement.

Established with the guidance of Britain in Bloom, Tidy Towns of Ireland and Villes et Villages Fleuris de France, Communities in Bloom held its fi rst competition in 1995 and 29 participating municipalities were honoured at the first awards ceremonies.

As participation increased, provincial editions were developed requiring communities to qualify for national competition. Manitoba has been involved with Communities in Bloom since 1999.

Nationally, the program now includes more than 500 communities across the country and an international challenge involving communities from the United States, Japan and several European countries allows participants to compete internationally.

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Paint Lake volunteer firefighters get new hall

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Paint Lake Volunteer Fire Department has expanded their hall. Their new hall can now fit all three emergency vehicles.

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

It’s been a long time coming, but the Paint Lake Fire Hall has now been expanded, so all trucks can fit inside.

The hall used to be a small 200-by200-foot room that fit an old City of Thompson ambulance, which was converted into a command vehicle, as well as another truck that was donated from Kelsey Generating Station and Manitoba Hydro.

One member of the department said that having those two trucks in one room was not easy.

In 2012 the hall received another truck that sat outside drained for two years because there was no space for

it. The truck that sat outside was the most capable truck out of the three.

The volunteer fire department hasn’t had it easy with finding funding and money for the hall expansion. The majority of funds have come through fundraising events like raffles and wild boar roasts. The Paint Lake Volunteer Fire Department kicked in an additional $7,000 for the construction of the original building from their savings.

For the large building expansion a bank loan had to be obtained and each road-accessible cottager will be charged an annual fee, which will go to the repayment of the loan.

One long time firefighter, who

would rather not be named, says the new building was needed. “This expansion gives us faster response times, a better training area, we’re not having to meet in someone’s home with our snowy boots. We don’t have to worry about our equipment freezing up.”

On June 28 the department hosted a grand reopening of the hall, with a barbecue, as well as a tour of the new building.

The original hall will be used for firefi ghter meetings, training, and could potentially be used to rent out.

The volunteers are now looking ahead at replacing the truck from Kelsey Dam in the near future.

The Boys and Girls Thompson invites you to join us at 365 Thompson Drive North on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM to discuss the possibility of opening a satellite club in the Eastwood area of Thompson.

As we plan for the future, we have identified that our number one strategic goal is to increase accessibility to our programming. The Boys and Girls Club Thompson hopes to achieve this by opening a smaller version of the primary location, it will maintain the same best practices for programming and be completely free of charge for participants.

Let us allay any concerns you may have by giving us the opportunity to address them directly. We hope to see you there.

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Local 6166 The National King Miner Committee, in conjunction with the United Steelworkers, Local 6166, wish to express our sincere appreciation to the following supporters of the 2015 National King Miner Contest: The Honorary King Miner – Marty Sanders The Honorary Driller – Conrad Hykawy Vale, Nickel Days Corporation, City of Thompson, Don Johnson Jewellers, Gardewine North, Multicrete Systems Inc., Wally Itson, R.A. Distributing, Sobeys, Canada Safeway, Arctic Beverages, Waste Management, the Advertisers, Paul Beck, Craig Sharpe, Robert Chuckrey, Mark Sytnyk, Mat Brass, Trevor Landers, Travis Hart, Perry Oxford, Cheryl Lantz, Joanne Klatt, Lindsay Tuttle, Rick Gagnon, T-3 Yard Foreman and Crew; Riggers & Transportation, Central Maintenance Shop, Judges and Scorekeepers. A special thank you to United Rentals for the Skid Steer.

MAJOR SPONSORS OF THE NATIONAL KING MINER CONTEST EVENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Stoper Drilling – Thompson Co-op Gas Bar & Manitoba Federation of Labour.

Jackleg Drilling – Alex MacIntyre.

Crib Building – Burntwood Hotel, Thompson Inn, Marlborough Hotel.

Log Sawing – USW Northern Area Council.

Ladder Climbing – Smook Brothers (Thompson) Ltd. Hose Mending – Kleysen Group LP & USW 6166.

Hand Mucking – Sandvik.

Steel Packing – McMunn & Yates & Mystery Lake Motor Hotel.

Bolting – Orica.

Pipefitting – Moffatt Supply LTD. & Manitoba Government Employees Union.

Nail Driving – Oakwood Roofing.

Team Event: Sponsored by USW 6166.

Rookie: Twin Motors..

Torrance Sukhbir, Chair Person Les Ellsworth, President National King Miner Contest United Steelworkers, Local 6166 cl/cope 342

In the event we overlooked you, our sincere apology!

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Stepping back from Communities in Bloom not necessarily a backwards step

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o say that it’s a shame that Thompson won’t be taking part in Manitoba’s Communities in Bloom competition this summer is probably overstating things a bit, but it’s obviously less than ideal for those who think participating is a worthwhile endeavour.

The city has been part of the competition since 2010, earning three of a possible five blooms that year and the following year, before upping their game to four-bloom status in 2012, 2013 and last year.

Still, they say in economics that people vote with their pocketbooks, so in the case of volunteer-led initiatives like this, one could argue that they vote with their volunteer hours. Or lack of them, more specifically.

Thompson’s Communities in Bloom committee has never been a truly grassroots affair, as its activities have been overseen and guided with administrative help from the Thompson Downtown Revitalization Committee (TDRC) – and by extension Thompson Unlimited – in the fi rst two years of the city’s participation and from city employees over the last few years.

While the committee hasn’t been able to recruit enough people to make it seem like participation in the friendly competition would be feasible this year, it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. City council’s representative on the committee said in 2012 that the TDRC had laid the groundwork for others to pick up the ball and run with it. The following year, committee chair and councillor Penny Byer said that the judges who evaluated the city said Thompson needed more community involvement and a larger team.

Evidently those calls have not been sufficiently heeded, as the withdrawal of a few committee members prompted the decision to pull the plug on participation this year.

The danger when any organization takes a hiatus is that it will end up being permanent. As difficult as it is to keep something going, it can be even harder to start it back up again once it’s become inactive. That’s not a criticism of the committee members who decided that they couldn’t push forward shorthanded this year.

Only the people involved can judge whether they have the energy and inclination to put forth their best effort, and there is some merit to the argument that if you aren’t able to do the best job possible, it may be wiser to step back and re-energize rather than exert the effort only to end up taking a step backward.

Next year, however, will be the time for volunteers to vote with their free time. If having Thompson be part of the Communities in Bloom competition is something that enough people value, they’ll need to demonstrate it through action rather than words. If it isn’t that important to enough people, that’s OK, too. Thompsonites who love gardening and landscaping and beautifying their homes and businesses aren’t doing it for the glory, any more than those who don’t litter are motivated by anything other than their desire to live in a clean community. In the long run, it isn’t about how many blooms you have or how many you don’t. Community pride comes from within and the people who’ve helped Thompson earn the recognition it has in the Communities in Bloom competition these past fi ve years deserve a pat on the back for their efforts no matter what happens next year.

Local Viewpoint

Are grocery stores reducing food waste?

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n May France passed a new law that makes it illegal to throw away food from a supermarket that is still safe to eat. The edible food must be given to charities, or farmers, who can then use the food for animal feed and/or compost.

Stores with over 4,305 square feet have until the end of next July to sign agreement with different charities or they will face hefty fines.

All over the world it’s been a topic of discussion on why grocery stores will get rid of perfectly good food, and not better the city or community and help out others instead of the food just going into the bin.

Dumpster diving for food has become a way of life for many people, as they know there could be fresh food. There have even been documentaries about people in New York living off dumpster food for multiple years.

With the new law passing in France, I am curious to see what Canada

Molly Gibson Kirby would do with the news.

Will Canada travel the same path and pass a law, or will they continue to dump food in a dumpster, and watch starving people climb in to grab an apple or a head of lettuce?

Safeway in Thompson says reducing food waste is a priority, and the company is always trying to fi nd new ways to reduce the food waste in their stores. The Thompson store receives daily deliveries to help avoid the need to carry more than needed inventory on perishable products, and display cases in the bakery and deli area is built to store less inventory.

Almost every Safeway store has a partnership

with a local food bank who will pick up perishable product donations like bread that are not purchased by customers.

Products close to their expiry date are also price reduced, and if not sold are donations to food banks and soup kitchens.

On average food banks pick up 4-6 times a week at Safeway stores, and annually Safeway donates over $10 million in kind to food banks.

However, the majority of food waste happens in a home, but 11 per cent does happen at the grocery store level.

Although neither the province, nor the country has passed a law for food reduction and waste, the efforts at major grocery chains show that they’re taking measures into their own hands, and helping out the citizens that need the food instead of wasting it all.

In my own words: feeling a part of To the Editor: “Feeling a part of.” Do we feel a part of something today? The power of “feeling a part of” is what life is about. We become interconnected at exciting levels in our lives daily. There are many external forces that keep us separated like jobs, egos, pride or not feeling adequate that keep us not feeling a part of. A smile or having compassion for others with an open mind can connect each time. “Feeling a part of” can be connected more than once so why not try one more time?

Ken Ross Thompson

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Three charged after drug raid nets cocaine and marijuana

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Marijuana, cocaine and cash were seized from an Eastwood residence by police July 4.

Thompson RCMP executed a search warrant and found 350 grams of marijuana, approximately 10 grams of cocaine and cash.

Three men have been charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime. They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court Oct. 9.

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Charges laid against bar bouncer in video

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Charges have been laid against a bar bouncer whose actions were captured on a video that was shared more than 1,000 times and made its way around Thompson-based social media forums and onto CBC news.

Thompson RCMP arrested a 21 yearold male June 30 and charged him with two counts of assault and one count of uttering threats. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Thompson on Aug. 28.

The video, captured by a female bystander on June 24, shows a bar security

guard from the Regal Beagle pub, which is in the Burntwood Hotel, dragging out a customer who was also punched and choked.

Staff Sgt. Kevin Lewis with the Thompson RCMP said before charges were laid that the video prompted police to launch an investigation. They obtained an hourand-a-half of additional video footage from the hotel.

Bill Peacock, with the Burntwood Hotel, said that the bouncer shown in the video has been let go. “He was terminated after we found out more about the incident.

Based on what we know we terminated him.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT

Recreation, Parks & Culture 274 Thompson Drive 204-677-7952 www.thompson.ca

2015 Summer Day Camp

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: THE CITY OF THOMPSON BY-LAW NO. 1928-2015 being an AMENDMENT to THE CITY OF THOMPSON ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1891-2012 HEARING: LOCATION: DATE & TIME:

The City of Thompson City Hall Council Chambers 226 Mystery Lake Rd, Thompson, MB July 20, 2015, 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT: That Zoning Map 1 (Zoning Districts) is hereby amended Part Lot 7, Block 176, Plan No. 847 PLTO (N.Div) from “PR” Public Recreation to “R-MD” Residential Medium Density.

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TENDER INVITATION Tenders will be received up to 11:00 am local time, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 and will be opened in public at that time and date at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

Tender #12915 – Thompson Public Library Boiler Pneumatic Controls Tender #13115 – Supply & Delivery of approx. 200 Tonne Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Coarse Highway Salt Tender forms may be obtained from the offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB., phone 677-7974 between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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

The lowest or any tender 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 specifi c item or work being tendered, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Bidders. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award the Tender which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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Juniper School publishes students’ books

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY chance to illustrate the MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Pat Pegus, a teacher at J uni per Sc hool, set up a writing symposium on June 18, with books students in Juniper Elementary School wrote.

Nine of the 14 classes took part, with each class having different themes for their books.

The books were then attached to hard covers that were shipped in from the United States, and the youth had the

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Grade 6 student Chris Hudey takes a seat while reading one of the 151 books written by Juniper School students during the writing symposium on June 18.

book as well as the front cover.

Keyanna Nowlin, a Grade 6 student, finished her book about a Youtube star, and how his life changed, and how he became the person he is today. Nowlin had the chance to see the final product during the symposium. “It feels pretty nice to have my thoughts into an actual book. I was excited and I thought it was fun that we got to

City will own waste disposal grounds by end of July

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Debate on a resolution to approve the waste disposal grounds transfer agreement between the Local Government District (LGD) of Mystery Lake and the City of Thompson during the June 22 council meeting generated some heat from city councillors.

Coun. Ron Matechuk moved to table the r esoluti on, and Coun.

Duncan Wong seconded his motion. “There are still some unanswered questions, what I would like to see myself for this information to be on the agenda, I would

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Thompson Unlimited has five new board members, whose appointments were approved during council’s June 22 meeting.

Randy McKay was named as chairperson, while Curtis Ross, Robert Johnston, Glen Kristjanson and Brock Weir were also named to the board.

The new members will be on a three-year term, with council representative Coun. Judy Kolada

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the ‘56 agreement, the ‘66 amendment, as well as the new regulations coming into play go to public works and infrastructure,” Matechuk explained.

The motion to table the resolution was defeated, even though Coun. Colleen Smook abstained from the vote, stating she was on the fence and could see both sides.

The resolution states that the closing date of the agreement would be on July 31, with the city taking over partial acceptance of liabilities from the closing date on, with the province of

Manitoba assuming the liabilities prior to July 31.

Coun. Kathy Valentino commented she would be supporting the resolution. “For me I like that they’ve done that 30-year master plan, so there’s a 30-year plan in place for this, and the viability of this, and how it’s outlined, for that I see there is no problem with me supporting this tonight.”

This agreement is part of of the amalgamation of the City of Thompson and the LGD. In the end counil passed the resolution unanimously.

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write our own book.”

Pegus noted that back in the 1980s students used to do this, and she had a student ask if something like that could happen like that for them, so she made it happen. 151 books were printed, and Pegus hopes that these can become a nice keepsake for the students and their families.

Each author received a participation certificate and a bookmark.

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Although the resolution was carried, Kolada and Coun. Duncan Wong both abstained from the vote. “I think ideally we should have been provided with the biographies of those applying and council should have voted on the members of the board, but at very minimum it should have been discussed at a committee,” Kolada explained, with Wong agreeing.

Coun. Kathy Valen-

tino noted that more people applied for the board than needed. “So any problems to be had are good problems, and I look forward to this Thompson Unlimited board, and maybe the excess people who applied can be used in some way.”

Coun. Dennis Foley was impressed with the names brought forward, and said he was looking forward to the progressive changes to the board.

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New agreements signed during CMHA annual general meeting

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY the three different comMOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

During the annual general meeting for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Helga Bryant, CEO of the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA), spoke about the past year, and about the review of programming that took place a year ago between the two entities.

The review took a look at the clubhouse, the transitional housing, and the Hope House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The review talked about reworking three service purchase agreements, that previously existed in one document with

ponents, and the review talked about sorting that out, and making three distinct programs, with the accompanying funding to allocate to them, and to have the accountabilities around the program deliver the monitoring, to have that be clear,â&#x20AC;? Bryant explained.

Since the review a completed implementation plan has been released, and three new service purchase agreements have been created, which were signed on June 25.

The new agreements will see changes that include enhancing the Club

house Connections and the transitional housing, as well as introducing a new program called psycho-social rehab. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a program that provides consumers with skills that enrich their quality of life, and empower them towards self-management, as well as facilitating the development of a selfdetermined meaningful life,â&#x20AC;? stated Bryant.

The two organizations will be partnering with CMHA in Winnipeg, who have experience in the program. CMHA will be trained on how to deliver the rehab program this fall.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Helga Bryant, left, shakes the hand of CMHA board president Dan Murphy, during the signing of the new service purchase agreements on June 25.

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Now in its 22nd year, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outdoor Farm Show delivers 750 exhibitors and 42,000 visitors each year. Most attendees come to see the newest technologies in agriculture. Its success is based on the fact that active farmers attend to do business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make decisions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the show is dedicated solely to agricultural products, equipment and services.

Ag in Motion is applying the same model and will become a must-see event by showcasing cutting-edge agricultural advancements that empower Canadian farmers to help meet their goals in producing high quality, safe food in a competitive marketplace.

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Local firefighters heading to nationals and worlds for Scott Firefit Championships

Students discuss world issues

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY for the past four years, MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Carolyn Halcrow Four students from Thompson took part in MUNA, Winnipeg Model United Nations Assembly from April 30-May 2. During the assembly students represented different countries, and spoke on different topics. This year there was four resolutions; the conflicts in Iraq and Syria, nuclear weapons, Ebola, and creating a new international economic order.

The four students Mike Hatley, Gabrielle Larocque, Hannah Murdy and Evan Forest traveled to Winnipeg under the sponsorship of the Winnipeg Rotary Club.

Three firefighters from Thompson Fire & Emergency Services travelled to Calgary, Alberta on June 20 to compete in the Scott Firefit Championships for the Southern Prairie Region.

During the competition, Darrick Graff competed in the men’s open and fi nished the course with a time of 1:26, making him fifth overall. Keith Burak finished with a time of 2:36, and that gave him fourth overall in the over 50 category, and the final Thompson competitor Eric Olafson finished in 2:14.

Graff has been competing in these competitions

and says the two-minute mark is a good one to hit on your fi rst time. The current record right now is 1:15 on the Canadian course.

Firefi ghters gear up with their normal fire gear, as well as an air pack, and complete an obstacle course that involves job-related skills.

These include carrying a 45-pound hose up six fl ights of stairs, hoisting another 45-pound hose up to the top of the building, and then travelling down the stairs again.

There’s then a forcible entry simulator that simulates chopping through a roof.

The firefi ghters take a

nine-pound sledgehammer, and have to move a beam. After the beam is moved the participants do a hydrant run on a 140 serpentine, and then a fully charged hose line advance for 75 feet.

The course finishes with a 175-lb Rescue Randy backwards-dummy drag for 100 feet.

Burak and Olafson have both mentioned attending nationals this year, and Graff will be traveling to Alabama in October to compete in worlds.

This year Thompson firefi ghters had the chance to attend the championships through fundraising efforts as well as local sponsors.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Kathy Cruz, left, is the food and beverage manager for Pub 55. Jennifer Wilson, right, is the general manager. The new restaurant opened earlier this month in Thompson.

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There’s a new bar in Thompson called Pub 55. The locally owned and operated restaurant is fully licensed, with all their wines being unlisted, with a lunch menu and a full menu after 4 p.m. Children are welcome in the establishment until 8 p.m. but there isn’t a children’s menu.The restaurant opened June 10.

Survey counts 126 homeless peopleinThompson

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY have MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

This past March there was a point-in-time count of the homeless people in Thompson. The community advisory board for homelessness came together with the University of Manitoba (UM) to do the count, which included verbal consent from individuals, and a short survey.

The count took place on March 4 and 126 individuals were considered homeless, though 229 people were approached by volunteers, who may

approached the same person multiple times.

Just over 37 per cent of the participants were counted on the street, and 62.7 per cent were staying in transitional facilities like 95 Cree Road or the YWCA. Fifty-seven per cent were identified as males and 42.9 per cent as females. Colin Bonnycastle with UM says these gender statistics follow through with national statistics.

The mean age for homeless individuals was 42, and the majority werebe-

tween 35-55 years of age.

Almpst 95 per cent identified themselves as aboriginal, and 41.2 per cent said they were chronically homeless, which means they’ve been homeless for six months or more in the past year.

Thirty individuals stated they were homeless in another community, with 67 people saying they came from another community here, and 38 people were born and raised in Thompson.

The homeless count was presented to city council on June 22 by

John Donovan, the chairperson for community advistory board for homelessness, and Marleny Bonnycastle and Colin Bonnycastle from UM. Council members were impressed with how easy the report was to understand. Coun. Blake Ellis noted that the report’s fi ndings speak to the work the City of Thompson is doing with the downtown strategy, and the need for expansion of the housing first model.

Deputy mayor Penny Byer wanted to know where this information

would go, and when another count will be held.

Donovan explained that there would be a national count happening this upcoming year, potentially in January, and Thompson will be taking part in that, since the federal government is funding the count.

The biggest thing though, Donovan says, is the need for housing, and to get these people off the streets, as per capita Thompson has one of the highest homeless population rates in Canada. “We can keep counting, but

we have to do something with these folks day to day. We know who they are. We have no housing.

We need to get access to apartments. We’ve got the mentors, we have support for rental subsidies, we’ve got a moving crew, and we need an opportunity to place these people into some housing.”

Out of the 126 interviewed homeless individuals 91.3, or 115 people declared their desire for permanent housing, and 88, or 70.4 per cent were interested in referral.

UCN MGEU locals accept new four-year contract offer

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba Government Employees Union (MGEU) members at University College of the North (UCN) have voted to accept a new four-year contract offer, the MGEU reported on its website June 24.

Members of MGEU Lo-

cals 69 and 70 held ratification votes in Thompson on June 10 and on June 15 in The Pas. The votes were counted June 24 and the offer was accepted.

The four-year agreement includes a two per cent wage increase in each year of the agreement, and two unpaid half-days off in 2016

and 2017. Paid parking for employees will not begin until 2017 at a lower rate than originally proposed and there are also increase to vision and drug benefits and the health spending account, and changes to language regarding familyrelated leave.

The previous contract

expired March 31, 2014 and a previous tentative agreement, reached after 22 bargaining sessions, was rejected by members last Dec. 23. The bargaining process began in January 2014.

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Performers and politicians paid tribute to Canada’s multicultural nature during Canada Day celebrations at the Thompson Regional Community Centre July 1.

“From First Nations to Métis, Inuit people through to the latest immigrants, we here in Thompson reflect that diversity,” said Thompson MLA Steve Ashton.

“I always say if you want the heart and soul of Canada, it’s right here in Northern Manitoba. So I’d like to ask if we can all do one thing today, is to remember what Canada’s all about. We’re making history, we’re building a better Canada day by day and we’re building it together.”

“Northern Manitoba, our communities here in the north, are a model in terms of what we can be and I think that that respect for diversity, understanding the indigenous roots of our region, First Nations, Métis, and respecting multiculturalism and people who have come across from around the world, is such a big part of who we are here and is a big part of who we are across the country and those values are very important in terms of continuing to build a better country because as good as we are in so many things, the reality is that we can do better,” said Churchill MP Niki Ashton.

“So today we commit to building better communities, building a better country and let’s begin by celebrating who we are.”

Mayor Dennis Fenske paid tribute to Canada’s women’s national soccer team and their performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup and also to all the people who

gave up some or all of their Canada Day holiday to ensure that the celebrations ran smoothly.

“I want to, on behalf of the City of Thompson and city council, grant our appreciation for all the volunteers and staff that made this event happen today,” said Fenske. “I’m always proud to be a Canadian but especially on a day like today when we celebrate Canada’s birthday.”

Ryan Land, corporate affairs and organizational development manager for Vale’s Manitoba Operations, which sponsored the Canada Day performances at the arena, acknowledged Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, within whose traditional territory Thompson lies, and reminded attendees that safety isn’t just a consideration in the workplace.

“As you make your plans for the summer and for the little people in your lives, many of whom are in the room today, please think about the personal protective equipment that you have that can keep children safe, things as simple as sunscreen but also life preservers and equipment in boats to make sure if there’s an accident that you’re prepared,” said Land.

Performers at the Canada Day celebrations included kids band the Fun-Key Ducks, Summer Bear Dance Troupe, the India School of Dance, Music and Theatre, Inc., Bola Oriyomi and the Afrika Dancers and Clyde Heerah and the Paradize Band, as well as the Tawipisim School of Aboriginal Dance and Music. The festivities were capped off with a fireworks display at 11 p.m.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham India School of Dance, Music and Theatre, Inc. members perform at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena July 1.

Clifford Spence of Summer Bear Dance Troupe leads children from the audience in a drumming workshop during Canada Day celebrations.

The fireworks show that capped off Canada Day celebrations at the Thompson Regional Community Centre thrilled the crowd with an impressive display of pyrotechnics.

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Classification: Instructor Full Time Term: August 17, 2015 to January 29, 2016 (with the possibility of extension) The Pas, MB Competition No. 15-059 Closing Date: July 13, 2015 or until position is filled.

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

Must be a reliable team player, able to work a variety of shifts including evenings & weekends, knowledgeable in computers, definite experience working with the public, friendly, approachable and enjoy in a fast paced atmosphere.

If you think this challenge is a fit for you, drop resumes at: Lakeview Inns & Suites 70 Thompson Drive, North Thompson, Manitoba

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Administrative Assistant

Professional Employment Opportunity

KTC HOME & COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM (HCCP) NURSE LPN & RN KTC requires P/T or casual Home & Community Care Nurses ( LPN & RN ). The Home Care nurse will work under the direction and supervision collaboratively with the Tribal Home and Community Care Nurse Coordinator. This position requires MANDATORY travel to the KTC communities. This opportunity is available to those nurses who are interested in gaining additional knowledge and experience in working with First Nation comminutes in the north.

Qualifications: • Must be a RN or LPN with current practice registration in Manitoba (CLPNM/CRNM) • Knowledge and experience in Home and Community care.

• Knowledge of scope of practice issues, Case Management principles, Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes) and First Nation community wellness programs.

• Previous nursing experience with First Nations • A demonstrated understanding of the health and social issues experienced by First Nation’s community members.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of First Nation culture and language will be considered an asset.

• Must have a valid driver license and CPR certificate.

• Must be willing to travel extensively.

A written application with detailed resume, including three references including current or most recent employer to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., July 10, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB Position:

Statistics Clerk One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Programs the Statistics Clerk is responsible for coordinating and recording the receipt of month end statistics reports on Agency case categories. The incumbent must possess excellent computer skills and be adaptable to software applications used by Awasis Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identifi ed in the system.

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

As an AdministraƟve Assistant your responsibiliƟes will include, but are not limited to: • Func Ɵon as recepƟonist and front desk personnel • Greet all visitors and answer inquiries in person and over the telephone • Transfer calls to the appropriate department, taking accurate messages and providing proper follow-up • Schedule appointments and prepare clinics • Intake payments and issue receipts • Process incoming and outgoing mail • Prepare packages for courier service • File medical charts and x-rays • Maintain oĸce supply inventory including ordering supplies • CreaƟng and sending reports • Data entry • UpdaƟng of Policy and Procedure Manuals QUALIFICATIONS: • •

Medical Secretary/Oĸce AdministraƟon Diploma an asset 1 – 2 years of progressively responsible administraƟve experience, preferably in the medical Įeld • Excellent working knowledge of MicrosoŌ O ĸce, including: Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and email • Must be organized with the ability to take ini ƟaƟve and to prioriƟze workloads • Must have excellent interpersonal and communicaƟon skills • Must have good analyƟcal and interpreƟve skills • Must be able to work independently but must also be able to work harmoniously in a team seƫng Salary will be based on experience and qualiĮcaƟons. A comprehensive beneĮts package is oīered. Resumes together with the names and contact informaƟon of three (3) professional references who will be contacted can be forwarded to: Horizon OccupaƟonal Health SoluƟons Inc. 2nd Floor, 436 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0C6 AƩenƟon: Leslie Dubé Fax: 204.677.2695 Email: ldube@horizonOHS.com CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 We are thankful for your interest, but unfortunately, we can only personally connect with those selected for an interview.

Job Vacancy

Qualifications:

REFERRAL CLERK

Grade 12 • Certifi cate in an administrative training program with CFS statistics experience is preferred or • A combination of education and experience in a similar work setting can be considered • Ability to adhere to confi dentiality when working with sensitive information • Fast and accurate keyboarding skills • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills • Must have good verbal and written communication skills • Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel • Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS) Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Awasis Agency must conduct a Criminal Record Search, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to finalizing the appointment of the successful candidate.

Closing Date:

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

Thursday, July 9, 2015

A cover letter indicating position applying for, an updated resume and three reference can be sent to:

Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

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

Full-Time, 1 Year Term Arctic Beverages Limited 201 Hayes Road, Thompson, MB - www.arcticbev.com Arctic Beverages services communities in Northern Manitoba, Northern Saskatchewan, Northwest Ontario and Nunavut. Arctic Beverages sells billion dollar brands. Including; Pepsi, 7UP, Gatorade, Lays & Doritos through our exclusive partnership with PepsiCo Canada. We also sell and distribute Jack Links beef jerky, Nestle ice cream, Paramalat dairies and Canada Bread products.

Arctic Beverages is currently seeking applicants for the 1-year term position of Administrative Assistant.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: • Reception and front desk responsibilities • Helping customers in person and over the phone • Taking payments and issuing receipts • Data entry Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 education • Working experience will be an asset • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as Internet and email • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team Salary will depend on qualifi cations and experience. Position to start immediately.

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

Canada Bread Representative (Full-Time)

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

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

Duties will include, but are not limited to: • Ordering product • Merchandising • Receive/sort Bread • Assisting customers Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 education • Class 5 driver’s licence • Working experience will be an asset • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as Internet and email • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team Salary will depend on qualifi cations and experience. Benefi t package available. Position to start immediately.

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

(Full Time Positions) 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 Benefi ts; maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other duties.

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

• 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: Beverly Brightnose Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: bbrightnose@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday July 10, 2015. 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.

1 Full-Time Position Class 3 driver with airbrakes Starting wage is $15.00 per hour with six months probation. Fully trained, $17.00 per hour plus $75.00 per call out. Must have own vehicle and able to work alone unsupervised.

Please drop resumes off at Mara-Tech Aviation (Esso Station) at Thompson airport or call 204-677-4920.

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

ADULT LEARNING CENTRE INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full Time Regular Position The Pas, MB Competition No. 15-058 Closing Date: July 13, 2015 or until position is filled.

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

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JOB POSTING RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER PART-TIME WEEKEND (0.4) PERMANENT POSITION ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre THOMPSON The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support.

These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services.

The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. â&#x20AC;˘ Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and ďŹ&#x201A;exible manner. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors. â&#x20AC;˘ Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

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Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Provide support and be present where clients are. â&#x20AC;˘ Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building. â&#x20AC;˘ Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way. â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct facility orientations. â&#x20AC;˘ Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings. â&#x20AC;˘ Performing light housekeeping/maintenance. â&#x20AC;˘ Building security duties. â&#x20AC;˘ Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies. â&#x20AC;˘ Copying program materials. â&#x20AC;˘ Responding to telephone calls. â&#x20AC;˘ Documentation according to role requirements. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. â&#x20AC;˘

Maintenance Trades Person 52 Week Non-Seasonal Departmental Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, Paint Lake Provincial Park, MB Advertisement Number: 30417 Closing Date: July 20, 2015 Salary Range: MM1 $45,725.00 - $52,174.00 per year plus remoteness allowance, if applicable

QualiďŹ cations: Regional Services and Parks Division, Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is seeking a qualiďŹ ed individual to ďŹ ll the position of Maintenance Trades Person at Paint Lake Provincial Park. Paint Lake is located approximately 32 kms south of Thompson and 740 kms north of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Essential QualiďŹ cations:

QualiďŹ cations:

s %XPERIENCE PERFORMING PLUMBING REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS INCLUDING WORKING WITH submersible, jet and centrifugal pumps.

â&#x20AC;˘ Grade 12 education. â&#x20AC;˘ Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working from a client centred perspective. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal skills. â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment. â&#x20AC;˘ An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. â&#x20AC;˘ Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certiďŹ cation are required prior to beginning work. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of the addictions ďŹ eld is required. â&#x20AC;˘ Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset).

s %XPERIENCE IN THE OPERATION OF WATER TREATMENT DISTRIBUTION AND OR WASTE WATER collection and treatment systems.

The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are:

Reporting to the District Park Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, daily testing and operation of the class 2 water treatment, class 1 distribution system of DRINKING WATER AND THE TESTING AND OPERATION OF THE LEVEL COLLECTION LEVEL TREATMENT wastewater facility at Paint Lake Provincial Park.

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Adaptability/Flexibility Client Centred Service Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness Effective Communication Ethical Conduct and Professionalism Planning and Organizing Teamwork and Cooperation Crisis Intervention Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to ďŹ nalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

s !BILITY TO INTERPRET MANUALS TO TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS AND PERFORM REGULAR maintenance on equipment. s 'OOD VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s !BILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY UNDER MINIMAL SUPERVISION

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Apply to: Advertisement No. 30417 Manitoba Civil Service Commission 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-2608 Fax: 204-948-2193 %MAIL GOVJOBS GOV MB CA 7(%. !00,9).' 4/ 4()3 !$6%24)3%-%.4 0,%!3% ).$)#!4% 4(% !$6%24)3%-%.4 .5-"%2 !.$ 0/3)4)/. 4)4,% 9/5 !2% !00,9).' &/2 ). 4(% 35"*%#4 ,).% !.$ "/$9 /& 9/52 %-!),

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July 10, 2015

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Acting, Client Services Manager, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

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

AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca

9OUR COVER LETTER RESUMĂ? AND OR APPLICATION MUST CLEARLY INDICATE HOW YOU MEET THE qualifications.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. %MPLOYMENT %QUITY IS A FACTOR IN SELECTION !PPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO INDICATE IN THEIR COVERING LETTER RESUMĂ? AND OR APPLICATION IF THEY ARE FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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