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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Jeff Lychuk A bald eagle swooped down and snatched up a fish right under the nose of Jeff Lychuk while he was fishing at Paint Lake on June 11.

Council shuts down increased costs for summer camps

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

WHAT’S UP WITH WATER TREATMENT PLANT TRANSFER NEWS- PAGE 5

A resolution to increase the cost of travelling summer day camps from $2 to $5 was voted down by council at its June 8 meeting.

In a memo, John Burrows, director of recreation for the City of Thompson, told council fees have not increased in the past four years, and they’re currently running at a loss.

The current set-up, with two camp

counsellors being paid $12.85 per hour for seven hours, costs the city $179.90 a day, which does not include staff benefits or the cost of craft materials. With 20 participants, at $2 a session for two sessions a day, the city is bringing in $80 a day.

Increasing the fees would help the recreation department break even with 20 participants, but councillors did not support the idea. Coun.

Judy Kolada wanted to know why

such a big increase, and Coun. Colleen Smook said this would take away the camp experience for a lot of children. “If we have an average of families with three children their costs will go from $12 a day to $30 a day. Some of the disadvantaged kids, or the lower-income families, I think this is going to put it out of their realm of being able to bring the kids to camp.”

Coun. Ron Matechuk, Smook and

Kolada opposed the fee increase, while Coun. Duncan Wong and deputy mayor Penny Byer voted in favour. Mayor Dennis Fenske, Coun.

Blake Ellis, Coun. Dennis Foley, and Coun. Kathy Valentino were not at the meeting.

The resolution is now off the table, and will go back to the recreation and community services committee for continued discussions and a new plan of action.

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There will officially be more policing happening in Thompson with the beginning of the community safety offi cer (CSO) program, which started in Thompson on June 12.

During a presentation at City Hall, Mayor Dennis Fenske congratulated the eight CSO officers that recently competed training, and are now serving the community.

“It’s part of the bigger picture of the downtown strategy that we talked about for many years, modelling under the strategy of the Main Street project in Winnipeg. This is part of that, to deal with

the situations and the issues in the downtown area.”

Fenske also noted that this pilot program with the province of Manitoba was started with the help of the previous council and former mayor Tim Johnston.

The new officers, dressed in grey uniforms with a red stripe on their black trousers, will have authority to enforce different legislation, like the Liquor and Gaming Control Act, the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act, the Child and Family Services Act, the Mental Health Act, and the Highway Traffic Act. Thompson RCMP Insp.

Will Tewnion congratu-

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Eight new faces have joined the crime prevention team of Thompson with the start of the Community Safety Officer program. The eight are now serving the city of Thompson to create a safer city and downtown. lated the graduates and wished them luck in their careers. “The CSO program

has now become a reality, and it’s going to be a huge benefit to the community.”

During the launch each officer received a diploma from Coun. Judy Kolada.

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OBITUARIES DONALD DOUGLAS McDONALD Peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2015, Donald Douglas McDonald, 78 years of age of Birtle, MB. Don was born in Birtle and grew up in Wattsview in the Assiniboine Valley. In 1960, Don met and married Joan McCall and began their life together. In 1969 Don moved his family to Thompson, MB where he worked as a miner for 26 years.

Don and Joan loved to camp and fish at Paint Lake and proud of the fact that they were able to do that for 42 years in a row.

For their retirement, Don and Joan moved back to Birtle to be closer to the farm in the Assiniboine Valley. Don’s favourite thing to do was to go to the valley with his family; gardening, hunting and fishing.

Don leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan; his sons Wayne (Gwen), David (Sherrie), Murray (Graeme), Mike (Rhonda); his eight grandchildren and his seven great-grandchildren. As well, his brothers Dave (Jackie) of Thunder Bay, ON, Bill (Sharon) of Winnipeg, MB and his sisters Jean (Ad) of Richmond, BC, Shirley (Herb) of Dacotah, MB, Arla (Ray) of Langley, BC and their families.

Don was predeceased by his father Edward, his mother Myrtle, Father-in-law Sidney McCall, Mother-in-law Verna McCall and grandson Tayson.

As per Don’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family remembrance will occur at a later date.

He will always be remembered and greatly missed.

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Grads grab some grub Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby R.D Parker Collegiate soon-to-be-graduates enjoyed a barbecue on the front lawn of the school June 11. During the barbecue the students had some time to sign each other’s RDPC Grad 15 t-shirts.

27 kilometres of northern municipal roadwork funded by provincial government

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Roads in five Northern Manitoba communities will receive a facelift with provincial government funding through the Municipal Road and Bridge Program, Municipal Government Minister Drew Caldwell announced June 11.

Churchill will see 12.3 kilometres of roads improved, including Cul de sac, Cape Merry Road and phase two of Thanadelthur Way, while 10 kilometres of Pumphouse Road in Leaf Rapids is also being repaired through the program.

Flin Flon and Grand Rapids will see improvements made to two kilometers of road each, on McKay Road in Grand Rapids and as part of 21 road resurfacing pro-

jects in Flin Flon. Improvements to one kilometre of Thompson’s Cree Road are also funded by the program.

The total bill for the work on 27.3 kilometres of municipal roads in Northern Manitoba is $805,000, while an additional $250,000 is being spent to upgrade 16 kilometres of roads in Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs (ANA) communities like Nelson House, Seymourville and Cross Lake.

“The northern region has experienced healthy growth in past years, thanks in part to major investments in roads that serve the residents, businesses and destinations that support our tourist industries,” said Caldwell in a press release.

“This announcement builds

on our plan to keep the province moving forward and on the right track. These municipal road projects will ensure we have safe, efficient travel routes and roads that will keep communities connected, improve patient transportation safety and create good jobs.”

The road and bridge program is delivered in partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM). A total of $90 million will be spent by 2018 to repair and renew roads and bridges in the province.

“The AMM is pleased to be part of the selection process because these infrastructure investments will have a direct impact on the lives of citizens throughout the northern region,” said AMM president Doug Do-

Municipal Government Minister Drew Caldwell browolski. “Also, it allows municipal governments to plan ahead and begin working on additional infrastructure projects.”

The province is spending $12.8 million to improve over 500 kilometres of roads in 107 municipalities and up to 50 ANA communities this year.

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Cultural workshops at Boreal Wapanohk talent show winners Discovery Centre start next month

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

This summer children six and up are welcome to attend the Boreal Discovery Centre summer programming. The programming has an educational focus on the boreal forest, says Keith MacDonald, chairperson for the centre. “We talk about birch bark, we build a teepee, and we talk about herbal medicines, like teas and how to prepare that, as well as other plant life that we can use for food. It’s all based on the cultural aboriginal way of life.”

The sessions are being held from Wednesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. MacDonald says the cost of the sessions are $5 a day, or for all weekdays it’s $10, and the programming runs until Aug. 21.

Last year was the first year of holding these work-

shops, and the turnout was great, noted MacDonald.

“We had some good turnouts, a lot of children came last year. We had about 1520 people every day. We even have some people repeat, so this is why we’re doing it again.” MacDonald says they’re trying to teach children important information that they might not learn in school, in a fun and inclusive environment.

Along with the cultural workshops the centre has a petting zoo, which is open on Saturday and Sundays.

The petting zoo includes rabbits, and MacDonald says they try to incorporate some information about the animal as well. Children have the chance to pet and feed the domestic bunnies.

There’s also a sturgeon presentation and viewing area. “We have about 10 baby sturgeon there, and we take on in the spring.

We mature them in our tanks, and release them back into the wild in the fall. We have a whole Power Point presentation on that showing the biggest one ever caught; I think it was 400 pounds, in 1903.

We talk about how they spawn, since it’s not every year, and that they’re a protected species,” explained MacDonald.

The community gardens have opened, but are full to capacity. Gardeners are welcome to work on their areas from Wednesday to Sunday.

MacDonald says workshops will continue and only grow following the development of the Boreal Discovery Centre. The centre will be holding a gala night on September 25 to raise money for the building. Chris Smith from Ducks Unlimited will be the guest speaker.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Alex White Danny Morris of Mystery Lake Body Shop stands with the winners of the fourth-annual Wapanohk’s Got Talent contest. See related letter on Page 4.

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Wapanohk’s got talent – and a generous supporter To the Editor: Wapanohk Community School hosted its fourth annual Wapanohk’s Got Talent competition last week spearheaded by Mr. Alex White. There were 15 performances such as jigging, singing, poetry and a violinist. Many community members came out to support these amazing and courageous young people. Every year Danny Morris from Mystery Lake Body Shop donates a bike for the talent show. Mark Fortin was the top winner! Paige and Hannah came in second and third. The talent gets more impressive every year.

Danny has also donated jerseys for our sports team! He is a big supporter of Wapanohk. We want to give Danny a great big THANK YOU! Your kindness and generosity does not go unnoticed!

Alex White and Jackie Lafreniere Thompson

In my own words: right or wrong

System not giving NCN people the tools to prosper To the Editor:

To the Editor: “Right or Wrong.” Do we listen to others when we speak to them or do we only take information we want to hear? Are we planning what to say before they ever finish? The conversation is not about you. Does that make us feel that the other person is wrong? Our “ego” and “needs” do not have to be “right” or “wrong.” Things are just fine the way they are. Take a step back and let’s not feel the need constantly of making things about ourselves “right or wrong.” Compassion, kindness and open-mindedness can shine to make us right or wrong.

Ken Ross Thompson

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The federal government is politically and financially obligated to the economic and social realities of our First Nation community. Once federal monies trickle filter down through Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, last but not least, our Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) community is left with a budget unable to address the lack of housing for our people.

Blaming the NCN leadership, as everyone is now aware, may be actually the main hindrance and is unfortunately a successful tactic, to actually stop us as a people from addressing the housing situation. Listening, communicating and working together in unity is by far an enlightening and sacred

way of empowering a people. Continuous shunning, displaying lateral behaviour at band meetings, discriminating against those who speak out, those who ask questions and are within their rights to be concerned about their community are constantly being “bullied.” Violation of human rights by those who stand in political righteousness may very well result consequently in just cause for removal by a people who will eventually no longer tolerate authoritarian behaviour.

One cannot say, “She did this to herself.” Absolutely unfair and selfish to say such a thing to a person who is homeless. There are many factors to consider. There are a handful of people in our NCN community who have ventured, who

have lived outside and know the realities of living and surviving in the outside world. Many of our people do not even know the beginning of paying rent, taxes, water bills and many everyday responsibilities. If anyone dares to say, “Get them off welfare,” be prepared to take them on a process of learning, and this takes years. Do not expect a people to shift from assimilation, colonization, government control, educational control; do not expect a people to survive from a reserve to a municipality within a short period of time.

Just because a handful of us experienced and lived out there does not give those few the right to inflict this upon our people. Show some compassion. Set up a strategic plan, prepare education and independent

living without prejudice, without giving up on those who fall through the cracks, without only selecting those who are “favoured.” Provide day care for young women.

Leadership must listen to the people. Our people are “conditioned” to living day-to-day. Being homeless is not a fault, it’s a cry out for help.

How can one budget on a supplement of less than $400 monthly?

At times this is all one has to look forward to.

This reality was not “chosen,” it was all part of a plan not created by our own. Our people do not play victims either, how dare anyone imply that. NCN people are a vibrant and intelligent people. Give them the tools to live, trust that they will prosper.

Carol Kobliski Nelson House

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Open house brings in questions regarding water treatment plant

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson and Vale’s Manitoba Operations held an open house at St. Joseph’s Hall June 10 to speak about the transfer of the water treatment plant from the company to the city. Both Lovro Paulic, vice-president of Vale’s Manitoba Operations, and Mayor Dennis Fenske presented information about the transfer, and the upgrades within the plant.

Vale has invested $14.5 million into upgrading the plant, which includes new piping, computer upgrades, monitors, a new oil storage container, a new filter system, and a chlorine scrubber system. The value of the plant is $23 million, the company says.

After the presentation, residents had the chance to ask questions about the letter of understanding, and the transfer, which doesn’t have a set date, though Paulic hopes it will be done

by Jan. 1 of next year.

In response to a question about how much input council members had regarding the deal, Coun.

Kathy Valentino explained that there have been over 20 meetings, as well as briefing for the other coun-

cillors during in-camera meetings. “I think that the input from council was very strong to want to bring it to the public. This council wanted you guys to have a voice.”

Paulic also mentioned that Vale doesn’t need to have these open houses, or talks with the city, but they choose to do so. “There are two options. The first one is to do what we’ve done, and option two is to not do that and just hand over the keys. That is Vale’s legal right to do that, but that’s not who we are. That’s not who we are as a company and that’s not who we are as a council. It was imperative for us to get together and do what was best for the community.”

When asked why it’s taken so long to make this transfer, Paulic explained that Vale used to consume a lot more water, especially potable water, which is a vital component of running the refinery. “We wanted to retain that asset until we were at the point that the refinery is going to close.

We can time out when we walk away, and when the city is comfortable of taking care of it, and then we don’t have to worry about that.”

Paulic was asked about

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Vale’s vice-president of Manitoba Operations Lovro Paulic, left, presents a Power Point about the transfer of the water treatment plant from the company to the city with Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske. A second open house takes place tonight at 7 p.m. the pump house, which Vale will be keeping since they need raw water, and the city just needs potable water. Paulic noted, however, that some day – no specific date was given Vale will upgrade the pump house, and hand those keys over to the city as well.

With the transfer of ownership, Fenske explained that water rates will

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In Thompson, it’s the opposite with the city using two-thirds of the water and Vale using the other third.

Paulic says the liability risk is too high for them to continue to produce it, and it doesn’t make sense for them to when the city uses more. In Sudbury, he said, Vale also charges the city for water, but Manitoba Operation do not.

Paulic hopes the government will understand why this transfer is happening and will allow the deal to go through with the provincial sales tax and land transfer tax waived.

A second open house is happening tonight at 7 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the transfer as well as the plant itself.

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In response to a question about why the transfer is even happening, when Vale in Sudbury, Ont. is producing water instead of the city, Paulic explained that in Sudbury Vale uses 70 per centre of the water, and the city uses 30 per cent.

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Thompson drops in MoneySense best place to live rankings But how does it compare to a comparable with a much higher ranking?

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson dropped 56 places from last year’s ranking in the 2015 MoneySense magazine Canada’s Best Places to Live survey, winding up 177th after being ranked 121st last year.

As usual, crime and the weather are two of the major factors in Thompson’s low ranking (209 cities were included in this year’s survey). The city also gets low marks for the fact that only one per cent of residents get to work by bicycle and transit, though over 10 per cent of commuters do so by foot.

While Thompson can hardly be expected to do well on a survey in which weather accounts for 10 per cent of the ranking – warmer is better, in case you were wondering – the survey does provide an interesting statistical snapshot of the city.

MoneySense calculated Thompson’s five-year population growth rate at 1.4 per cent and estimated the unemployment rate in the city to stand at 6.56 per cent. In income terms, Thompson has a median household income of $84,576, the magazine says, and the average household discretionary income - the amount of income available for spending after the essentials, such as food, clothing, and shelter is taken care of - is $50,663.88, down from seven or eight years ago when the figured was approaching $70,000 and was among the highest or even the highest of all the cities included in the survey. Average household net worth in Thompson was pegged at $131,530, while 56.9 per cent of residents owned their own homes with 43.1 per cent living in rentals.

The average housing price remained essentially unchanged since five years ago at $204,792 (it was $206,454 in 2010) and the average time to buy a house was calculated to be two years.

For homeowners, property taxes are 2.29 per cent, with the average

amount paid annually at $2,174, which works out to about 2.1 per cent of the average household income.

Thompson can’t do anything about the overall sales tax residents’ purchases are subject to, which is 13 per cent, in case you didn’t know, or the average income tax a person making $50,000 a years pays, which is $10,956, or about 22 per cent.

MoneySense estimates that 27.1 per cent of vehicles in Thompson are model year 2012 or newer, but only 0.4 per cent are luxury cars from the 2012 model year or later.

On the weather front, Thompson receives a little over 340 millimetres of rain per year and there are 144.3 days with precipitation

greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, including 74.9 days with 0.2 mm or more of rain. The city was calculated to have 126.7 days with a daily minimum temperature above freezing and 66.9 days with a maximum temperature of greater than 20 degrees Celsius, though apparently only an average of 1.25 days over 24 degrees.

Three per cent of residents are employed in health care, with 2.8 doctors and 0.22 doctors’ offices per 1,000 people. Only 0.5 per cent of Thompson residents are employed in arts and recreation, according to the survey.

The crime rate was estimated to have risen 5.4 per cent in five years and the crime rate was 44,906.2 per 100,000 people with

a Crime Severity Index of 253.6 and a Violent Crime Severity Index of 247.4.

By comparison, Canmore, Alberta, which was ranked 22nd, up from 54th place last year, is comparable in size to Thompson with a population of 13,439, with growth of 4.3 per cent over the past five years. Canmore residents had a lower median household income ($72,172) and lower average household discretionary income ($45,867.99) than Thompson, but a much higher average household net worth of $1,099,001, due mainly to a much higher average house price of $753,354, which it would take an average of 6.7 years to buy. Property taxes (2.69 per cent) are higher than Thompson,

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There are fewer vehicles 2012 or newer in Canmore (16.5 per cent) but more 2012 or later model year luxury cars (1.7 per cent).

More people walk (13.2 per cent), bike (5.5 per cent) or take transit (1.2 per cent) to work.

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Crime in the Albertan city has dropped 17.6 per cent in the past five years and the crime rate is 7,285.7 per 100,000 residents, while the Crime Severity Index is 57.9 and the Violent Crime Severity Index 32.1.

A greater proportion of Canmore residents (72.8 per cent) own their homes and 5.1 per cent are employed in health care, with 3.07 doctors and 2.08 doctors’ offices per 1,000 people. Just under four per cent or people in Canmore are employed in arts and recreation.

Overall, MoneySense weights wealth and affordability as 28 per cent of its ranking, with demographics 17 per cent, the commute 11 per cent, weather and health care 10 per cent each, crime and taxation each seven per cent, amenities six per cent and culture five per cent (which totals 101 per cent).

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Tale of a Town stopped by Thompson on June 8-9 to collect audio history and stories from local residents. Yawhann Chong, a lifetime Thompsonite, dropped in to share the history he remembers. Chong says although Thompson may not have a main street, it’s wherever people can set up shops.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Thompson Golf Club held their first monthly dinner special, which was a roasted pig, on June 1. The pig was roasted outside, and enjoyed inside by community members.

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An eight-year-old boy in St. Theresa Point has died after falling into the water while playing on a rope swing, police say.

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Musician Alan Gerber will play for Thompson Home Routes concerts may have stopped for the season, but there’s another home-based concert coming to town.

Alan Gerber, who has been involved in music since age 15 will be stopping in Thompson during his independent western tour.

Originally from Chicago, Gerber recorded an album at Chess Records as a teenager, which started his path of great collaborations. “I’ve appeared with Bob Dylan, I’ve been with B.B. King, Janice Joplin, Van Morrison, tons of people,� noted the musician. Gerber went on to work with Paul Rothchild, and was part of the band Rin-

oceros. Gerber now lives in Quebec, and is enjoying touring as a solo artist, connecting with the audience without a microphone, but with a lot of different instruments.

Gerber is affiliated with the Home Routes agency in Winnipeg, which books solo homebased concerts throughout the western provinces. Things have gone so well for Gerber, he explained how he now books follow-up concerts himself, after he’s been to the location with Home Routes. “Home Routes is just amazing.

It’s been wonderful for me, and I hope I’ve been able to promote Home Routes with what I do.�

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After Thompson, Gerber and his daughter and son Eli will be playing the Montreal Jazz Festival with their band, as well as travelling to Alberta in the fall.

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Alan Gerber Musician Alan Gerber will be performing in Thompson on June 26.

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Carmen Ho The Thompson Bell Ringers were among the performers at Northern Spirit Manor’s 2015 Spring Fling May 25, which also included a clarinet solo, a piano duet and a trio featuring flute French horn and piano. The spring fling generated $100 in donations for Spirit Manor’s new Java Music Club, which is run by a music therapist and supported by residents to reduce loneliness and boredom through the use of singing and making music, which also promotes memory therapy.

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Athletes of the year Thompson Citizen photos by Molly Gibson Kirby Alyssa Campbell (top left) won junior girls athlete of the year. Campbell played soccer, senior volleyball, senior basketball and badminton. Campbell beat out Hannah Murdy, Victoria Hollett, Blair Bodie and Jamie Verhaeghe. The junior boys athlete of the year was Jack Kennedy, (bottom right) who played volleyball, track and field, and badminton. Kennedy also brought home two golds during the track and field provincials. He was up against Erik Sinclair, Dale Cook, Kendall Plante and David Saunders. Adrianna Proulx, (top right) who played senior basketball, volleyball, and track and field, won senior varsity girls athlete of the year. Proulx beat out Justice Jackson, Caitlin Fennell, Paige Krentz and Savannah Szocs. Cody Hopkins (bottom left) is senior varsity boys’ athlete of the year. Hopkins, who was up against Jared Brown for the award, played basketball, volleyball and badminton.

RDPC hands out athletic awards

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The R.D. Parker Collegiate Trojans athletic awards were handed out June 8 and included three Ultimate Awards, presented to the provincial champion varsity girls’ basketball team, the track and field team that won the banner at the high school track provincials June 4-6 and to Jack Kennedy, who won gold in the junior varsity boys’ 100 and 400 metres at the same

tournament.

Kennedy was also the winner of the dedication and leadership award in track and field. Other multiple award winners included Adrianna Proulx, winner of the varsity girls volleyball leadership award as well as the senior female athlete of the year award and the track and field rookie of the year award, along with Cody Hopkins, who was senior male athlete of the year and varsity

Thompson Minor Hockey Vacant board positions that need to be filled are: On Ice Officials • Tournament Director • Munn Cup Director Pre Novice Director • Peewee Director • Midget Director Female Director • Fundraising Coordinator Please apply to Brad Williment, President bradly@mts.net 139 Westwood Drive

boys’ basketball’s most valuable player. Finleigh Tucker-Titanich received a leadership award in girls’ soccer and a commitment and dedication award in varsity girls’ basketball.

Jashan Sandhu was most improved in boys’ soccer and won the Top 56 award in track and field. Hannah Murdy was the rookie of the year in junior varsity girls’ basketball and volleyball. Matthew Kaspick was the junior varsity boys’ basketball and volleyball rookie of the year, while David Saunders won a leadership award in junior varsity boys’ volleyball and was named the field lacrosse team’s most dedicated player. Paige Krentz won the consistent serving award in varsity girls’ volleyball and outstanding player in varsity badminton. Justice Jackson won for consistent blocking in

varsity girls’ volleyball and the varsity girls’ basketball tenacity award. Tyler Braun was the senior boys’ volleyball top rookie and the junior varsity boys’ basketball defensive player of the year. Chad Muswagon won outstanding player in senior boys’ volleyball and the double-double award in varsity boys’ basketball.

Kali Cummings won the outstanding junior varsity badminton player award and the Swiss Army award in track and field.

Individual award winners included Kennedy Murray and Kendall Plante, who won the Spirit of Sport award, Chloe Verhaeghe (girls’ soccer most valuable player), Brittany Johnston (girls’ soccer rookie of the year), Austin McKerracher (boys’ soccer leadership), Seongyeon Wi (boys’ soccer tenacity), Jared Brown (boys’ soccer dark horse),

Kaitlyn Van De Kerckhove (junior girls’ volleyball coach’s award), Jamie Verhaeghe (junior girls’ volleyball leadership), Keyanna Boyko-Ouellette (junior girls’ volleyball spunk and spirit), Theresa Stadlbauer (junior girls’ volleyball best spiker), Emily Cameron (junior girls’ volleyball most dedicated), Kruz Mitchell (junior boys’ volleyball spunk and spirit), Hailey McKay (junior girls’ basketball most valuable player), Alyssa St. Jacques (junior girls’ basketball most improved), Dale Cook (junior boys’ basketball defensive player of the year), Erik Sinclair (junior boys’ basketball most valuable player), Victoria Hollett (varsity girls’ basketball most improved player), Tyler Thompson (varsity boys’ basketball leadership), Querwin Campecino (“ball is life” award), Geri

Darechuk (junior badminton spirit of sport award), Blair Bodie (junior badminton outstanding player), Logan Bobesko (junior badminton rookie of the year), Armandeep Singh (varisty badminton most improved player), Kendra Hanson (varsity badminton most outstanding player), Noman Khawar (“baddy” is life award), Brayden Hitch (curling silent leader), Taylor Ritchie (field lacrosse most valuable player), Matthew Rempel (field lacrosse most improved), Karly Kraychuk (track and field baskcbone award), Jonna McDonald (track and field big chucker award), Zoe O’Callaghan (track and field sneaky fast award), Aubrey Queen (track and field dedication), Brandon Eveleigh (track and field most improved) and Nick Convery (track and field senior boys’ award).

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Trojans top AAA track team Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Coral Thompson R.D. Parker Collegiate’s 30-member track team took the banner as the AAA school with the most points at the high school track and field provincials in Winnipeg June 4-6, winning four medals and claiming nine other top 10 finishes. Apart from the athletes named in the June 10 Thompson Citizen, other top 10 finishes included Karly Krayhuk’s ninth place in the junior varsity girls’ 400 metres, the varsity girls’ 4x400-metre relay team of Aubrey Queen, Carly Paterson, Kerri-Ann Sweeny and Harmony McKenzie Sinclair, who were eighth, and the junior varsity boys’ 4x100-metre relay team of Jack Kennedy, Jashan Sandhu, Tyson Mosiondz and Bayden Dudley, who came in ninth.

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The 2015 Thompson Men’s Open golf tournament will be held on July 11 & 12. Call the pro shop @ 778-5537 for more details.

Freecycle Day The Thompson Recycling Centre is pleased to announce that Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th, 2015 are Freecycle Days in the City of Thompson.

Residents are encouraged to place their re-usable, unwanted items out on the curbside in front of their homes, labelled FREE, to give them a second chance at life.

Items are to be placed outside your curb

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Let the games begin: soccer season underway Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Canyon Sparkes defends the ball for the brown team during their evening game against the blue team on June 11.

no later than 6 PM on Sunday.

Date will move to the following weekend in the event of rain.

CHTM will announce any changes.

Acceptable items include: • Small appliances (coâee makers, microwaves, etc.)

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

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 am, Church 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Dr. 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN-UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM

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301 • HELP WANTED RAPID CLEANERS is looking for a summer student - July/August. General help. Will train. Driver’s license preferred but not essential. Phone 204-778-8393. 23-3-nb WESTWOOD PARENT COUNCIL is hiring two lunch monitors for the 2015-16 school year, M-F 12:00-1:00, $20/hr.

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CHICKEN CHEF FRANCHISE AVAILABLE. For more information contact Jeff at Chicken Chef Canada Limited.

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TENDER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JUNE 17, 2015 MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION Separate sealed tenders will be received by: Infrastructure and Transportation Region 5 11 Nelson Road Thompson MB R8N 0B3 (204) 677-6540 on the specified day up to 12:00 noon prevailing local time for the following work: JUNE 26, 2015 C.O. X05940 Three Year Dragging Provincial Road PR280 The work involves dragging Provincial Road PR280 for a total distance of 42 kilometres, for a three year term during the Department’s 2015, 2016 and 2017 summer seasons BID BOND & TENDER FEE ARE WAIVED FOR THIS PROJECT Tender forms may be obtained at the above address. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Post-secondary students enrolled in Thompson are often female and measure success in different ways than just the traditional metrics of retention and degree completion, says a report by University College of the North (UCN) associate professor Maureen Simpkins and University of Manitoba assistant professor Marleny Bonnycastle.

Entitled “It’s Home: Listening to Female PostSecondary Students in Northern Manitoba, Canada,” the report was published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and supported by the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada though the Manitoba Research Alliance grant Partnering for Change – Community based solutions for Aboriginal and inner-city poverty.

The report was based on one-on-one interviews with 27 volunteer female post-secondary students or graduates of UCN and the University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program using appreciative questions to explore participants’ best experiences. Subjects ranged from 22 to 53 years old and had an average (mean) age of 36. A majority had children and 56 per cent were single. Nearly twothirds – 63 per cent – came from communities outside of Thompson. Overall, at UCN in 2010-11 74 per cent of graduates identified themselves as aboriginal and, in 2012, 80 per cent of students in the school’s faculty of arts were female. Northern social work program students are usually aboriginal and 87 per cent are female.

The report notes that, since many northern students are the first people in their families to pursue post-secondary education, they do not have a the same reference points for success as some other students and so, to them, their accomplishment is not just about creating better future employment opportunities for themselves, but also about setting an example for their children and people from their communities and learning more about their own cultural history and traditions. Many of the interviewees also said that having the ability to pursue their education closer to home in an institution with smaller classes and aboriginal course content made attaining a post-secondary education easier.

“Participants also associate success to the availability of post-secondary education in northern communities as they can then stay immersed in their own culture and

northern milieu as well as to keep connected with their families who continue to provide support to the students and their children,” wrote the report’s authors in the discussion section of the document.

“This way, there is not the disruption or disconnection between themselves and their communities and this helps them to continue strengthening themselves as individuals and community members.

When students defined what success meant to them, they consistently talked in terms of their own personal successes and this was very much connected to their family, children and community.

Participants highlighted their contribution to a better life for themselves and their community.”

Looking at other indicators of success is important, the report says, because students who are single mothers and may have responsibilities for looking after extended family may have

to complete their education with interruptions, which means they are less likely than childless students to complete a four-year degree within

four years, which is the general method by which colleges and universities gauge the success of their students and programs.

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Vacancy rate up nearly a percentage point from last spring

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Thompson’s rental apartment vacancy rate increased slightly from April 2014 to April of this year, as did the rate in the province’s cities of 10,000 ore more people as a whole, says the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) spring rental market report released June 2015.

The vacancy rate in Thompson as of April

2105 was 2.6 per cent compared to 1.7 per cent a year earlier. For Manitoba overall, it was up to 2.3 per cent from 2.1 per cent in the spring of 2014.

Thompson continues to be among the most expensive places to rent an apartment in the province, with the average rent for a two-bedroom unit rising $70 from last year – from $803 per month to $873 per

month in April 2015.

That represents a rise of 3.7 per cent, higher than the provincial guideline of 2.4 per cent, though there exceptions which allow landlords to increase rent by more than the guideline percentage.

Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Winnipeg was $1,003 in April of this year, and in Brandon it was $847. Winkler has the lowest average two-

bedroom apartment rent at $681 per month.

“A higher level of migration, mostly from international sources, continues to support demand for rental units in Manitoba. Contributing to an uptick in the vacancy rate, the universe

of rental apartment units increased by 1,586 from April 2014 to April 2015, the result of additions outpacing the loss of units due to renovation or conversion to condominium”, noted Dianne Himbeault, CMHC senior market analyst for Win-

nipeg, in a press release about the rental report.

The average rents CMHC uses for the yearover-year comparison are from privately initiated apartment structures with three units or more that were included in the previous year’s survey.

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Administrative Assistant Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Local Government Development, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 30391 Closing Date: June 22, 2015 Salary Range: $37,996 - $43,424 per year Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.

An eligibility list may be established for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months

LOCAL 6166

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY United Steelworkers, Local 6166 is looking for an energetic Summer Student, who will be continuing his/her post-secondary education in September 2015.

Job will entail a combination of yard work and general office duties. Employment period is estimated to be for 7 weeks beginning Thursday, July 2, 2015.

Qualifications and Duties: The successful incumbent will provide timely and accurate administrative and clerical support to the Director and staff of the Northern Region in Thompson. Duties include but are not limited to: Acting as the first point of contact by providing friendly and professional service to internal and external clients, drafting and editing various correspondence, processing mail, scheduling and coordinating staff travel and meetings, responding to public inquiries, archiving documents, maintaining paper and electronic filing systems, working with confidential information, and performing timekeeper functions.

For the full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/

Apply to: Advertisement No. 30391 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resources Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-2608 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please drop off your Resume at the United Steelworkers, Local 6166, 19 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson, MB. Deadline to apply is Friday, June 26, 2015.

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

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

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

Cl/cope 342 University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

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

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.

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450

KENANOW ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Classification: Instructor (2) Full Time Regular Positions The Pas, MB Competition No. 15-054, 15-055 Closing Date: June 29, 2015

Classification: Instructor Full Time Term Position: August 17, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Cross Lake, Manitoba Competition No. 15-044 Closing Date: July 3, 2015 or until the position is filled.

Classification: Educational Assistant 3 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas and Thompson, MB Competition No. 15-053 Closing Date: June 26, 2015 or until the position is filled.

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Administrative Assistant – Legal

Mayer D M Dearman & P Pellizzaro lli iis currently l llooking ki ffor:

Mayer Dearman M D & Pellizzaro P lli is i currently l looking l ki for: f

Thompson Community Law Centre, an independent office of Legal Aid Manitoba is seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant.

This is a contract position with long term potential for the successful candidate.

Legal Assistant – Family Law

Legal Assistant – Real Estate

Qualiícations:

Legal Assistant required for law firm in Thompson. Ideal candidate would be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, excellent attention to detail and work well in a team orientated environment. Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading is essential.

Legal Assistant required for law firm in Thompson. Ideal candidate would be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, excellent attention to detail and work well in a team orientated environment. Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading is essential.

All candidates must be fluent in English and have basic computer skills including being familiar with Microsoft Word & Excel and able to type 60 wpm. Position to commence immediately.

All candidates must be fluent in English and have basic computer skills including being familiar with Microsoft Word & Excel and able to type 40 wpm. Position to commence immediately.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position with Benefits.

We would prefer a candidate with legal assistant or related experience but we will consider a candidate with exceptional organization skills, great attitude and a willingness to learn.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position with Benefits.

We would prefer a candidate with legal assistant or related experience but we will consider a candidate with exceptional organization skills, great attitude and a willingness to learn.

Successful completion of a recognized secretarial program or equivalent experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Candidate must be personable, demonstrate confidence in responding to public enquiries and work on own initiative under a demanding work load. Good time management skill is essential. The position requires excellent typing skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and skill in working with computers. A valid Manitoba driver’s licence would be an asset.

Competitive salary: will be based on Experience.

Competitive salary: will be based on Experience.

Please drop off resumes at 202-7 Selkirk Avenue or e-mail resumes to lucy@mdplaw.ca and please provide 3 references.

Please drop off resumes at 202-7 Selkirk Avenue or e-mail resumes to lucy@mdplaw.ca and please provide 3 references.

The successful candidate will also pass a criminal record and child abuse registry check.

The successful candidate will also pass a criminal record and child abuse registry check.

Closing date: June 30, 2015

Closing date: June 30, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Boys & Girls Club of Thompson Youth Build Director- Full Time Position The Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson is seeking an innovative and dedicated individual to provide a strong leadership role to the Youth Build Program. The Youth Build Program has a budget of approximately $400,000 and a staff of four people. Since its inception in 2003, the Youth Build Program has been providing education, carpentry and life skills to at risk youth between the ages of 16-29 in Thompson.

Primary responsibilities include: • Overseeing the day to day operations of the Youth Build Program including the development and monitoring of the budget and ensuring that the program is delivered effectively.

• Hiring and supervising program staff • Writing detailed and comprehensive reports to submit to funders • Preparing funding proposals to submit to public and private funding sources • Maintain good working relationships with funders and community partners • Working effectively with young people ages 16-29 Qualifications: • A University degree or college diploma in the human services field is preferred • Financial management skills • Possess strong communication, interpersonal and written skills • Leadership/managerial experience in the human/social services sector • Be committed to working in partnership with other community based agencies • Satisfactory criminal record check and clear child abuse registry check Salary: Negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience Please respond by June 24, 2015 with a cover letter, resume and three references to: The Boy & Girls Club of Thompson P.O. Box 484 Thompson, MB R8N 1B4 Attn: Personnel Committee Or you may apply to: director@bgcthompson.ca For further information, please consult the Club’s website at: www. bgcthompson.ca

Duties: This position is to provide administrative support for one or more lawyers, for law students and to all office staff. The candidate will assist the office supervisor with the successful operation of the office. This will include processing legal aid applications, processing and distributing incoming/outgoing mail, maintaining file archives, managing lawyer schedules and files, reception and other duties as assigned. There may be minor accounting and purchasing duties. The candidate should be familiar with different types of office equipment, including computers, digital dictation and transcription devices, phones, copiers, fax and postage meter.

Contact: If you are interested please forward your resume with cover letter and 3 references to Howard Pitts, Supervising Attorney, Thompson Community Law Office, 3 Station Road, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0N3.

Tel: 204-677-1211; Fax: 204-677-1220 Deadline: Friday: June 26, 2015

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER - SHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB Position:

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

Regional Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of the Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education/networking with collateral resources/services.

The Regional Child & Family Services Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in child welfare • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, Manitoba 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.

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Position:

Regional Family Enhancement Worker – Shamattawa Unit, One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

The Regional Family Enhancement Worker is responsible to provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by creating preventive services, creating awareness and education, advocacy and counseling.

The Regional Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of services, develop service plans, coordinate the services needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources. The Regional Family Enhancement Worker will ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with Provincial Legislation, Provincial Standards, Awasis Agency Policies & Procedures and specific directives. The incumbent is required to have good interpersonal skills to work with children, families, colleagues and community collaterals.

The Regional Family Enhancement Worker will be working with the Shamattawa Unit out of the Thompson Central Office and will be required to travel to the community at the request of the supervisor.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in child welfare or • Combination of experience in a related field along with the completion of 2 years and working towards a BSW Degree will be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) is an asset • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, Manitoba 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.

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Camp Day brings smiles to faces

Tim Hortons Camp day on June 3 raised $6,888 combined between coffee and donations in Thompson. Harlee Mercredi, pictured here, enjoys a doughnut she decorated and dipped. Money raised during the annual event helps send economically disadvantaged children across Canada to summer camp.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby