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Graduates mark the end of their journey through UCN

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The University College of the North class of 2016 marked the end of one chapter in their lives and the beginning of the next one at the Thompson campus’s convocation ceremony June 14 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

Speaking on behalf of the UCN council of elders, Stella Neff noted that the end of the graduates’ journey through the institution was made possible by the work of many people who helped establish UCN. “Your graduation now is a turning point in your life and whatever your future holds or wherever it takes you, remember that we are there with you, the elders, cheering you on,” said Neff.

“We’re very proud of you today especially in the last few weeks as I’ve gone with the students to conferences and watched them perform.

I know that we have every right to be proud of you.”

President and vice-chancellor Konrad Jonasson said it was time for the graduates to look back as well as ahead.

“Tomorrow will be soon enough to begin your next vision, your next dream, your next accomplishment,” he said. “We here at UCN have every confidence that you will be successful as you have demonstrated that you have what it takes to be successful. I invite you to reflect on your time

here at UCN, to go forward with pride in your accomplishment and think of those who’ve helped you along the way.”

Jonasson also quoted the late Muhammad Ali, who once said that he hated every minute of training but suffered through it in order to live the rest of his life as a champion.

“You’ve gone through the training, you’ve gone through the suffering and you’re now the champions that you deserve to be,” Jonasson said.

UCN governing council chair Harvey Bostrom said the education graduates received would always remain with them.

“You’ll be listening to the country and western songs, you can lose your dog, your pickup truck, your spouse, all these things but education is the one thing they never talk about because you can’t lose it and as long as you have education you have opportunities and you have choices in life and the more education you have the more opportunities you have and the more choices,” he said.

Barb Carlson, UCN learning council vice-chair, reminded graduates that the end of formal education is not the end of learning.

“While we celebrate your accomplishments in formal education today I would encourage you to continue to honour and seek knowledge as your

journey unfolds wherever ti may lead,” Carlson said.

“As our elders show us there is a balance between being educated and being wise, a balance which sometimes means acknowledging people who know more than you about some things as well as people who don’t know as much as you. The important key in maintaining such balance is that you strive to learn from both of these types of people, especially from those who may be struggling to find their own meaning in complicated times. They are often our greatest teachers.”

Last to give a speech was 2016 valedictorian Kate Cook, a Kenanow bachelor of education program graduate, who served as a member of the UCN student council and the research ethics board, tutored arts students in biology, and volunteered outside of school teaching powwow to youth, mentoring female Grade 9 students and running a Facebook group for northern parents of children with autism, while raising her own son.

“At this point we’re all together to celebrate what we have done in the past years - the anxiety, the stress, the tears, the allnighters - yes, we’re celebrating those things too because without them the grades, the finished assignments, the connections we made, the moments we

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham University College of the North 2016 valedictorian Kate Cook addresses fellow graduates, faculty members, family and friends during the Thompson campus’s convocation ceremony at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena June 14. shared with family and the joy we feel today would not be so uplifting,” said Cook, noting that the 2016 class included UCN’s first graduate in a motorized wheelchair - Kristopher Blake.

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ALBERT NEILSEN May 2, 1948 – June 13, 2016

Peacefully, after a courageous battle with Cancer, it is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Albert Joseph Neilsen, on the 13th of June, 2016, at the Thompson General Hospital at the age of 68 years .

Albert was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Doris Neilsen and good friend Angelina Cellestia Osmond, his parents: Albert Neilsen and Mable Antoine, brother: Jackie Neilsen and step sons: Sheldon and Shane Nabess.

Left to mourn Albert are his son Ryan Neilsen and his signi¿cant other, brothers: Don and Billy Neilsen, step children: Randy, Darcy, Tracy and Cheryl Nabess and Ryan Osmond. As well as their families.

Special Thank you to friends and family who visited him and contacted him at the Thompson Hospital. As well as the staff of the Thompson Hospital.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date.

Boardman Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982.

You are near, Even if I don’t see you.

You are with me, Even if you are far away.

You are in my heart, In my thoughts, In my life, Always.

IN MEMORY In Memory of

Troy Anand May 27, 1968 - June 22, 2012

I’ve needed you a thousand times, I’ve cried a million times more.

Four years later, I still can’t believe That you’re not with us anymore.

Sixty-two students from R. D. Parker Collegiate’s senior concert band, senior choir, and vocal jazz programs travelled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to perform at the Music in the Parks Festival, which took place on May 21.

The festival’s participants are both individually graded on a five-point scale (from poor to superior), as well as ranked among participants within their categories. RDPC students performed phenomenally, placing first in all three of the categories that they had competed in, and earning the festival’s “superior” grade.

Kathleen Downton, a Grade 12 student who played trombone with the school’s concert band, was excited but unsurprised: “The surprise was the superior ranking, but overall I thought we were prepared and

ready.” The students had performed two pieces: White River Canyon, by John Higgins, and Scrimshaw Tales

by Carl Strommen, and had practised each piece for three and five months, respectively.

The opportunity to mingle with American music students was also appreciated: the only Canadian school represented at the festival, RDPC students competed against students from North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. “It was interesting to compete with different people from America, because we’re so isolated up in Thompson and we rarely have the chance to do that,” said trombone student Nicole Dubuc.

“It was a good learning experience.”

Band teacher Kevin Lewis, who travelled with the students, agreed: “It helps us gauge ourselves, and see how our program stacks up against other programs in Canada and the

U.S.” The Music in the Parks Festival was not the only attraction throughout the trip: on their way to Minneapolis, the students also took time for a more intimate playing session with Grade 10-12 students from Winnipeg’s Transcona Collegiate Institute. “It was really valuable,” said Dubuc. “They focus on different things, so you get to learn from their strengths, and they get to learn from your strengths.”

The students also had the opportunity to experience Minneapolis as a city, visiting the Mall of America, watching the Toronto Blue Jays play against the Minnesota Twins, and enjoying a live performance of Beauty and the Beast at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. “To see an actual live performance of a musical was really cool, especially for the choir students,” said Downton.

Utilities board hears three objections to city’s sewage treatment plant funding plan

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Public Utilities Board (PUB) heard three official objections to the city’s plans to fund its share of a new sewage treatment plant at a public hearing June 16 at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Objections were pre-

sented by Chiew Chong, Susan Harrison representing Allied Rentals and Oswald Sawh on behalf of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce at the sparsely attended meeting, which only about 10 members of the public attended.

The city’s proposal is to pay back the $12,167,000

it needs for the project - the same as the amount each of the federal and provincial governments are chipping in - by charging either a one-time fee or instalments over 25 years for each water meter in the city.

The actual charge will be $1,625 up front or $127 a year for residential custom-

I know you’re always by my side, Guiding me through every step I take.

Even though I know you’re with us, My heart continues to ache.

You were my King, first love and hero.

My best friend, mentor and supporter.

All you’ve left me with is memories, That I’ll continue to cherish forever.

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This money helps enhance the library and improve services to residents, visitors and Library patrons.

ers, who account for almost 3,800 of the 4,000 or so water meters in Thompson, with customers with larger meters paying higher prices. The decision to seek to fund the city’s share with a local improvement fee was made to ensure all water consumers would pay for the new plant, Mayor Dennis Fenske told PUB vice-chair Lori Lavoie and fellow board members Marilyn Walder and Herm Martens. Paying back the money through property taxes would allow certain properties that are exempt from taxation to avoid paying any of the costs, he said, while charging higher water rates would not provide guaranteed annual income because water consumption has been dropping ever since per-usage payment was instituted in 2011.

Harrison said charging based on the size of water meters is unfair to Allied and the property owners it represents because similar or identical apartment buildings may have different-sized water meters based on factors that aren’t related to consumption levels but to when they were built, their relative distances from water mains and whether or not they are Continued on Page 6

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École Riverside encourages parent participation with council review

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Student and parent councils took the opportunity to present their achievements to the Mystery Lake school board June 7, highlighting their achievements over the year and their plans for the future. École Riverside students Hannah Gagnon, Josh Carroll and Rebekah Hewitson how students played a pivotal role in organizing events in 2016, such as fall and Valentine’s Day sock-hops (short after-school dances for younger students), a Halloween haunted house, as well as designing the school’s new Riverside Rams banner, with special thanks going out to Vale’s Frank deRose for arranging for the banner to be printed (deRose also sits as vice-chair on the parent advisory council).

The student council also helped organize and execute two bake sales in support of Fort McMurray: students managed to raise $3,140 in total, which was donated to the Red Cross.

The student council also put on a play to demonstrate how bullying affects victims and those around them, a performance they hope to make an annual event. Next year, the students also hope to establish a kids’ support system, to help students deal with bullies, and provide them with a “safe, healthy, and happy community while at school.”

Behind the student council is Riverside’s parent advisory coun-

cil, represented that evening by Megan Fraser and Shawna KirbyMcDougall. The council is responsible for several events throughout the year, such as June’s Lunch on the Lawn, or the annual raffle that is typically held in conjunction with the school’s annual Christmas concert.

For the most part, however, the parent council works with teachers and administrators to implement lasting and meaningful change in the affairs of École Riverside.

Fundraising throughout the fall allowed the council to purchase Rambo – the Riverside Rams’ official mascot. The parent council had also contributed $50,000 to Riverside’s gym expansion currently under construction raised over a few years, using funds that had been raised over the period of a few years from the school’s lunch.

The council also holds influence in terms of programming, and was a leading voice in the implementation of full-day kindergarten for the school’s French immersion students two years ago (Riverside’s English program had already benefited from a full-day schedule). This year, École Riverside reviewed the impact which full-day kindergarten had on their students using reading ability data collected through the Strong Beginnings program: data was compared between Grade 2 students who had not benefitted from the program, and students that had undergone the full-day schedule.

Kirby-McDougall noted the impact was overwhelmingly positive: “We saw that there were higher reading levels in the fall, and that they and they maintained that through the spring. They also required less help from resource teachers, and that was true for the Grade 1’s as well.” Kirby-McDougall also relayed comments from teachers suggesting that students transitioned better from kindergarten to grade school, having already accustomed to a full-day schedule.

For this year, the council is involved with Riverside’s playground enhancement plans, featuring both new equipment purchases, and potentially new landscaping, with the hopes of creating a more naturally integrated play space. Also on the agenda have been Riverside’s traffic congestion issues: “We’ve had discussions at length about our parking and drop-off issues, and we’re trying to come up with some possible scenarios to alleviate the traffic,” said Fraser, noting that for the time being, the school has organized a “walking school bus,” which allows parents to drop off their children with supervising teachers farther from school grounds, where they will then walk the rest of the way to school.

The parents closed by letting the board know why they chose to send their children to École Riverside. French skills factored heavily into the decision of course: KirbyMcDougall cited the employment opportunities that will be open to

her children through speaking and understanding French. But Fraser noted the school had a strong sense of community, both inside and outside of the school, and a diverse staff from a variety of backgrounds to help support that cosmopolitan attitude, regardless of whether a student is enrolled in English or French immersion, citing an example of a fellow parent council member: “We have one parent on council whose children aren’t in French immersion, but

who felt it was important for their kids to interact with kids and teachers who are.”

Both parents also described the council as an active and involved one, giving parents an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on their children’s education. “It’s an opportunity to share opinions and ideas with other parents and staff, keep up with recent developments at the school, and keep up with what’s going on,” Fraser noted.

International company, international feast

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

In celebration of Vale Manitoba Operation’s 60th anniversary in Thompson, the Multiculture Centre hosted a Feast of Nations at the Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Hall June 11. The dinner featured dishes from all corners of the world, including eastern and western Europe, India, southeast Asia and the Middle East, and featured performances such dancing by Aurora Dance Academy, Punjabi dancing, and tabla drumming by Guruprakesh Singh (who also teaches free tabla lessons at the Multiculture Centre).

Proceeds from the dinner were raised in support of the Multiculture Centre.

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National Aboriginal Day To the Editor: Once again, after two false starts, southerlies have swept away the last vestiges of our endless winter.

Across Canada on June 21, we’ll be celebrating the rebirth of summer by a showcase of art, dance and song: aboriginal culture. It’s an opportunity for each of us, if we choose, to join with First Canadians and celebrate the contributions made to Canada by the small group of Canadians whose contribution to the early colonial settlement of Canada, until recently, had been ignored.

I hope someday it will be a federal statutory holiday, like July 1 or Victoria Day or Good Friday. History often gives credence to the authors’ point of view and in this year alone we have a young prime minister in the nation’s capital, a man who - like Paul Martin - has committed himself to change the relationship between our young nation and those whose presence was instrumental in the birth of this nation.

Angus Campbell Thompson

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Public Utilities Board faces tough decision on sewage treatment plant funding A

nyone who listened to the City of Thompson lay out its case for local improvement plan bylaw to fund its portion of a new wastewater treatment plant and the objections raised to the plan - and there weren’t many who did, apart from the members of council - at the Public Utilities Board hearing June 16 at the Royal Canadian Legion would realize that the board members face a tough decision.

Of the three options available to the city to fund the project – which also include through property taxes and by charging higher rates through the water and sewer utility – only the latter is truly fair, given that it will ensure that those who use

the system the most are also the ones who pay the most for a new sewage treatment plant. If fairness were the only factor to take into account, the decision would be simple. Unfortunately, it’s not. From the city’s perspective, the big downside to this alternative is the fact that it doesn’t ensure a guaranteed annual income. Why is that important? If the method used to generate money to pay back the $12,167,000 the city must borrow to pay for its share doesn’t equal the annual repayment amount, council will have to find the money elsewhere - and elsewhere includes via higher property taxes. If that happens, the rationale behind basing the repayment on consumption begins to fall

apart because not all properties that are connected to the water and sewer system are taxable, which means those who are will be paying more than their fair share.

This is why council opted to go with the local improvement plan route. Using this method, it could ensure that even properties that are exempt from paying property tax will contribute towards the cost of a new sewage

treatment plant – twothirds of which is being paid for by the provincial and federal governments.

So far, so good. And for the vast majority of water and sewage system users – about 3,800 or more of the 4,000 or so properties with water meters – this option combines the ideal of guaranteed income with fairness. At the same time, however, some will be more equal than others.

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multi-family apartment complexes could end up paying a great deal more than others based on the fact that they have a larger water service line and thus a larger water meter, though that doesn’t necessarily mean they consume more water. Fairness is sort of an all-or-nothing proposition – fair for almost everybody means unfair for those excluded.

No matter what the Public Utilities Board decides, someone is going to be unhappy. If the city can’t proceed with its plan, it can either opt for the path of least resistance – property taxes – or the one with the most uncertainty – payment based on consumption. Either way, many of the people, perhaps even most, who end up paying the costs

will still be unhappy. It’s one thing to support the fairness of a consumption-based model in principle; it’s quite another to fork out the money when you’re one of the people or organizations that ends up paying more because you’re a bigger user. And if water consumers react as they have been since per-usage water billing was brought in – by rationally reducing water consumption in order to reduce costs – the city will face a revenue shortfall and be forced into service reductions in other areas or increased taxation to make up the difference.

The Public Utilities Board aims to have a written decision within four weeks. That’s not a lot of time to take all the variables into account.

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This one’s for Roy To our wonderful friends of Thompson who so graciously donated funds for the loss of our personal belongings in the Fort McMurray Fire! We are so grateful to Coral Thompson for her thoughtfulness, generosity and kind support.

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BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

There’s lots of talk these days about the state of the wine industry in the United Kingdom and its promising potential for growth.

(They must know I am here.) It all makes me recall the early 1970s in Nova Scotia when I was on a business trip to beautiful Cape Breton. While there I dined one evening at the old Isle Royale Hotel in Sydney where I hesitantly scanned the wine list and then “recklessly” ordered a glass of wine at the end of a long day of traveling.

My “bravado” had nothing to do with having a glass of wine; Lord knows I had long enjoyed libations from storied wineproducing countries across Europe. But in those days, if you were not drinking something from places like Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley or Tuscany, you were not drinking much in the way of wine at all.

My throwing of wine caution to the wind was a somewhat spontaneous decision to sample a Nova Scotia wine. In those times, even though grapes have been grown there since the early 1600s, Nova Scotia just wasn’t a place known to produce great wine. Wine entrepreneurs, however, were doing their best; and I had been led to believe they were getting promising results. I wanted to find out for myself but soon discovered, it indeed really wasn’t all that good. I don’t pretend to be an expert (although I almost once became a member of the Canadian Opimian Society) but even my uneducated palate told me “something” was missing; the recipe wasn’t quite right.

Today, almost a half century later, the Canadian seaside province of Nova Scotia produces excellent “cold climate” wines. It boasts 23 wineries and 94 grape-producing operations. There are wonderful Nova Scotia wine festivals and many tourists taking vineyard tours such as in California’s Napa Valley.

We have sometimes taken visitors to local vineyards for an outing of enjoying what they have to offer.

It’s nothing of course on the scale of wine production in other countries but the quality of wine has improved dramatically. It’s an east coast Canadian industry expected to enjoy continued success.

John and Ashley Treloar Kathy Cruz and John Chartrand James and Tammy Kos Ol Rick Stabback and Steph Cruz (soon to be Stabback) Eric and Ashley Vickman Cez and Renata Duarte ( Thanks for the high five Cez) Darrick Nitro Graff and Allison Kissock Stu Chris Fraser Jason White Love Ryan, Carly, Odyn and Dylan Chigol

Daniel McSweeney A UK ‘SPARKLING’ FUTURE In some ways, the United Kingdom historically has also suffered from wine angst. It seems that in the public consciousness, many people believed the climate here was not conducive to making really great wines.

Perhaps it’s similar to the mythology about British cuisine: that if you want fine dining, you must jump on the Eurostar and race over to Paris for some truly posh nosh. That’s complete nonsense, of course, because England offers excellent cuisine beyond the offerings of roast beef. And from what I am learning, British wineries offer great wine that will surprise even the worst of skeptics.

Today England is a premium wine-producing region with approximately 4,500 acres of land across England and Wales devoted to “the growing of the grape.” Each year, 135 wineries produce 6.3 million bottles of wine. And altogether, an estimated 15 percent of that production is sparkling wines. In fact, there’s a major campaign here to boost English sparkling wine production and increase exports tenfold over the next five years.

More land in the United Kingdom will be devoted over the next few years to such grape production so that by 2020, 2.5 million bottles of the sparkling stuff will be produced. It would seem that certain parts of the U.K., such as Kent, have just the right chalky soil, south-facing slopes and micro-climate to grow high quality grapes ideal for sparkling wine. Some say they closely resemble

champagne. In fact, my understanding is that the production of champagne across “the sleeve” pretty much uses the same kind of grapes.

At this stage, the really big wine-producing countries in Europe are probably not shaking in their boots about U.K. wine production.

Consider Italy, the world’s largest wine producer.

It churns out five billion litres annually in an industry employing 1.25 million people. It’s such an important cornerstone of the Italian economy that a “wine culture” history course may soon be a part of elementary school curriculum. And in other wine-producing countries in Europe, wine production is part of the social and economic fabric of their societies.

I remember visiting Seaside, Oregon in 1991 and rejoicing that the young lady at our hotel who served me in a wine tasting was lacking in education, not about wine culture, but about weights and measures. She presented me with five glasses of local fare that instead of numbering a meagre few ounces each crept up to the brim of each glass rendering me with a wide grin that a chocolate lover might get upon being locked overnight in a chocolate factory. After the first few samplings of various Oregon Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, I couldn’t tell one from the other and soon settled into a comfy wine-induced wooziness. I was certainly not upset with her generosity and, in fact, I hope she might now be employed at a vineyard here in England and serve me yet again.

I have enjoyed more

than a few glasses of wine in Canada with my brother-in-law Roy. We are not beer drinkers, instead loyal “followers of the grape.”

We’ve tipped our glasses across kitchen and restaurant tables from Glasgow to Paris and even tucked in to a wine tasting with a few toffee-nosed wine aficionados on a Caribbean cruise.

As always, I think of Roy in my wine deliberations.

I will therefore honour him by enjoying a bottle or two while in the U.K. It is the sort of thing one does for kinfolk.

And now Sandra places yet more burden on the shoulders of this winedrinking wandering “Canada Dan” by suggesting I will drink more than a bottle or two while here. She is probably right. There are so many other people I must honour by drinking a glass or two of English wine. They include Gerry, Anne, Sybren, Cathy, Jim, Faith, Clayton, Judy, Terry, Barb, Phil, Carol, Darryl, Michele, Jack, Pat – and others too numerous to mention.

There’s a bunch from my work days who now spend winters down in places like Arizona; Texas and Florida.

I will tip my glass to them, too.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, first worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco. He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here.

He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion.wordpress.com.

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Charging per meter unfair Continued from Page 2 YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE TOWN OF LEAF RAPIDS 2016 BUDGET HEARING Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 8 pm Location: Town of Leaf Rapids Council Chambers At this time the proposed 2016 financial plan will presented.

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equipped with sprinkler systems. In some cases, Harrison said, some apartment buildings would be paying $1,700 more per unit than other buildings, a difference greater than the total amount that singlefamily residences will pay.

“That is not fair,” she told the board. “I think the meters are wrong for the conditions of those buildings. I would just like to see some fairness in this bylaw.”

Sawh said the Chamber of Commerce would also prefer to see the amount charged be based on actual consumption rather than the size of the service lines and meters. Under the city’s proposed local improvement fee bylaw, the 200 or so buildings with oneinch, 1.5-inch and twoinch meters would pay about 38 per cent of the sewage treatment plant’s cost collectively, with the 74 properties with two-inch meters paying more than $3,000,000 altogether, or about one-quarter of the city’s total cost.

Fenske and city manager

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham From left to right, Susan Harrison, Chiew Chong and Oswald Sawh presented objections to Public Utilities Board members Marilyn Waldner, Lori Lavoie and Herm Martens during a public hearing June 16 at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Gary Ceppetelli said the city would be willing to work with property owners to determine if their meters could be downsized without compromising their compliance with the national building code, health regulations and fire protection requirements.

“The city wouldn’t stand in the way of a reduction in that meter size,” Fenske said but Lavoie pointed

out that such adjustments would need to be made before the borrowing bylaw took effect.

“If there is an error you have to make sure that that has been corrected at the front end,” said Lavoie.

The board also received a letter from Dayton Barenz but Lavoie said they couldn’t give as much weight to it as to the objections presented in person

because he wasn’t present to answer questions under oath.

The PUB has the option of refusing the city’s proposed bylaw, ordering changes to it, or allowing it to proceed as is, said Lavoie. The board’s decision will be rendered in a written order, which she said the PUB would try to have completed within the next four weeks.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham From left to right, Coun. Blake Ellis, MS Society Parkland-Northman community engagement manager Jaime Balak, Mayor Dennis Fenske, MS Society Manitoba director of programs, services and government relations Darell Hominuk and Valdine Flaming at City Hall June 8 for the official proclamation of MS Day in Thompson.

MS Society paid visit to spread word about programs and services

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba representatives of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada were in Thompson June 8 to meet with the mayor and also people with MS in Thompson to inform them about the programs and services they offer as well as what’s new in research into the neurological disorder, which affects an estimated 3,500 people in Manitoba and 100,000 across Canada, which has

the highest rates of the disease in the world.

Jaime Balak, the society’s community engagement manager for the Parkland-Northman area, who started in that role about six months ago, was making her first society-related trip to Thompson.

“I look forward to getting more things up and running and bringing awareness to people living with MS in the communities,” said Balak, who’s responsible for a region that starts at

Onanole, near Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park and covers everything up to Manitoba’s northern boundary. Making the trip to the communities she represents helps her make face-to-face connections with people living with MS like Valdine Flaming, who previously organized Thompson’s fundraising MS Walk for many years.

“I’ve been speaking to her for how long now on the phone and now I finally get to see her in person,”

Balak said.

The trip to Thompson began with a meeting with Mayor Dennis Fenske in City Hall, where June 8 was officially proclaimed MS Day in Thompson, and continued with an informal meet-and-greet at A&W in the afternoon, followed by opportunities for one-onone appointments with Thompsonites living with MS and a reception in the evening.

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Women more prone to develop MS Balak.

The MS Society can also help people with the disorder to organize their own therapeutic activities.

“Last year I applied for funding through the MS society to run a yoga workshop for people living with MS and was successful in being able to run it at a very minimal cost,” Flaming says. “It was a $5 drop-in fee for people with MS and they can go to a gentle yoga class based in chairs and that was a real big perk of being affiliated with the society.”

Those sorts of activities are very important to people with MS and to the society, which seeks to eradicate the disorder in the long term but also to improve the quality of life for people living with it in the meantime.

“We offer a wide variety of wellness programs ranging from yoga to functional fitness programs to tai chi to adapted aquatics to seated yoga amongst a host of tother - pilates is another,” says Hominuk. “We’re always exploring new programming in order to help enhance quality of life and we find that the majority of people that participate in these programs usually give them a very high rating because they increase mobility, they increase flexibility, they have benefits in the long run.”

The final part of MS Day

Continued from Page 6 “We want people that are living with MS in Thompson and surrounding areas to know that they don’t have to live with MS alone, that we are there to offer support, we’re there to offer advocacy, we’re there to offer services, we’re there to offer information and referral to help them navigate their way through the very complex maze of health services in Manitoba,” said Darell Hominuk, director of programs, services and government relations for the MS Society’s Manitoba division.

Those programs include MS Talk, a teleconferencing program, as well as a library of YouTube videos to help people with MS or their friends and family members learn more about the disorder, an inflammatory disease that affects the brain and the spinal cord.

One-on-one appointments can be useful for people who are newly diagnosed with MS, says Hominuk.

“A new diagnosis can be quite overwhelming when you hear that you’re now living with a neurological disorder like multiple sclerosis,” he says.

“They can ask us questions and maybe where they can go and seek information and we can advise them what’s available to them being here in the northern community,” said

in Thompson was a reception where information was presented on research into the condition.

“If we were to go back 20 years, there were no disease-modifying therapies available to people living with MS,” Hominuk says.

“There was only symptom management, some standard drugs to manage some of the smaller symptoms.

We now have 10 approved

by Health Canada and these fall under our Manitoba drug formulary. These drugs can be very expensive, making it now achievable for people living with MS to receive these very needed therapies in order to manage their MS. What they’re designed to do is slow down the progression of the disease, to reduce the amount of attacks, otherwise known as exacerbations, and to also reduce the number of white spots that are found through the imaging techniques, through MRIs so these drugs hold a lot of value. The drugs are moving from intramuscular and subcutaneous shots directly to popping a pill now and it’s orally administered now, which makes a big difference.”

One of the biggest benefits the MS Society can bring to people living with MS is a sense of community. People can contact them via their toll-free number, by email and through social media channels like

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

“You’re able to make new friends and connect by sharing similar experiences and concerns that one has so it’s a form of peer support in so many different ways so it has a lot of benefits in the long run,” Hominuk says. “We’re always hoping, too, that people are building connections with other people living with MS.” The common experience of living with MS brings people who have it together, Flaming says.

“It’s a great way to bond with people in Thompson, to realize you have the same disease, you kind of bond forever,” she says.

“They move to Brandon, you’re still like, ‘How’s it going?’ Some of them are in Alberta now but there’s quite a community.”

The MS Society has a big fundraiser - the Riding Mountain Challenge - coming up Sept. 12-13.

MS often strikes people between the ages of 15 and 40.

“It can affect people during their career-building years, their family-building years, their education years so we want to be able to offer the necessary supports to help them navigate their way through that change,” Hominuk says.

Women are more prone to develop MS, with rates about three times as high

as those for men.

“We don’t know why that is,” he says. “It’s still a mystery because there is no cure for MS but researchers are getting closer to identifying what might cause MS and the sooner they can find out what causes MS which means we’ll be able to find out what we can do to prevent it.”

The disorder, which disrupts messages from the brain to the rest of the body, manifests itself in many different ways.

“It can cause pain in the body, it can cause loss in vision, it can cause difficulties with swallowing, even cognitive issues can arise as well where a person may have processing affected and memory affected,” Hominuk says.

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Volunteers from Special Olympics Manitoba Norman region hosted an open house presentation in the Thompson Regional Community Centre multipurpose room June 2 to share the experiences of coaches and athletes that have participated in the program and to raise awareness of the opportunities the Special Olympics program has to offer.

Regional leader Heather Chrupalo kicked off the presentations. Beginning as a swimming coach in 1989, Chrupalo cites her long history with the program as a testament to its quality. “When I think about the number of years I’ve been coaching, obviously something is going right. Oftentimes coaches won’t last: things happen in their lives, life gets in the way, and they move on. But my experience with the athletes is that they’ve taught me so much, I would never give that up.”

Special Olympics Manitoba (SOM) represents 1,600 athletes across the province, 100 volunteers and coaches supported by 14 staff members.

“Our organization wouldn’t exist without the support of volunteer coaches and fundraisers,” Garrett Hudson, an SOM sport program coordinator, stressed. “We’re extremely appreciative of their participation.” Hudson also thanked sponsors and donors for their continuing support, noting that all money raised regionally stays within the region.

Currently, across the Norman region, SOM offers fivepin bowling, golf, swimming, curling and figure skating.

Right now, only bowling, swimming and figure skating are offered in Thompson, though a curling program is in development. Athletes compete against each other based on ability rather than age, and Hudson notes that

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski Jemiha Hart, who took home a gold medal at the 2016 Special Olympics Winter Games in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, was among those speaking at the SOM open house. there’s a place for athletes of all ambitions and skill levels, from personal participation to aspirations to compete on a national level: “For those athletes participating with friends and challenging themselves to beat their personal best by participating in sport, we’re willing to support them 100 per cent. For those athletes who do have aspirations on a world level, we’re going to do the exact same thing.”

The open house also featured testimonies from both athletes and coaches under the program. William and Jemiha Hart were two young athletes who travelled to Corner Brook, Newfoundland for the 2016 national Winter Games, where Jemiha won a gold medal in snowshoe racing. “I was so proud to hold the Manitoba flag when I received my gold medal,” Jemiha said. “I hope I made Manitoba proud, too.”

For William, a solo figure skater, his moment on the ice was equally moving: “I was nervous and scared,” he said. “All of the other skaters were older than me. When I got on the ice and heard my teammates cheering and my mom cheering my name, I

was pumped.”

Also speaking for athletes was Shawn Hay, a five-pin bowler and athlete ambassador who had recently attended a public speaking seminar under SOM’s athlete leadership program; The program grants athletes opportunities to develop as “citizens and human beings,” in Hudson’s words.

Hay particularly noted the program’s opportunities for travelling. “The program gave me a chance to leave Thompson and visit other athletes in different cities and towns: I’ve been to Portage, Morden and Winnipeg. As well as meeting new friends and seeing new places, I’ve won some awesome medals and awards.”

Among the athletes and regional representatives were also the next generation of SOM coaches: Taryn Rampling and Steven Filipe are finishing their first year as volunteer coaches, and Rampling was thrilled with the athletes’ progress, from struggling to meet the minimum requirements, to exceeding expectations on every level. “It’s really fun for us to see how far the athletes have gone above what we

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Hudson stressed that SOM offered development opportunities for coaches as well as athletes: “If a passionate volunteer comes to us and expresses, ‘I’m not an exceptional golfer myself, but I want to provide athletes with that opportunity to participate in golf,’ we’ll offer our coaches those training opportunities to help alleviate any question in their mind. I never like feeling that we can’t offer kids the opportunity because we ourselves may not have 110 per cent knowledge of that sport.”

Filipe himself noted that SOM’s training was critical to establishing their own confidence as coaches.

“They brought us down for a conference in Winnipeg, and we took so much out of that; They make it super easy to apply it into practice.”

Hudson ended by encouraging interested volunteers to contact their regional team. “If we can keep growing the support within the Norman region, it directly translates to training opportunities for athletes.”

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Girls’ basketball past and present bid farewell to retiring coach

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Current R.D Parker Collegiate students and alumni who shared the common experience of playing girls’ high school basketball for coach Sara Gillis were on the court playing for and against the retiring teacher one last time during an alumni game at the school June 15.

Alumni representatives included many players who benefitted from Gillis’s instruction over the past decade as well as some who last played for her almost 20 years ago. Gillis taught for 25 years at RDPC. Sharon McCusker, who attended RDPC from 1994 to 1998, said when she was tasked with getting in touch with basetball-playing alumni, she heard a lot from them about their former coach’s commitment to the game and compassion for her players, something she remembers well.

“When we played way back in the ‘90s, she had young kids,” McCusker said. “She’d bring her kids to practice. She’d set them up in the corner with a snack and toys.”

McCusker said a vivid memory was Gillis instructing her players through a drill while holding her son on her hip,

then plunking him down to demonstrate the right way to do it herself before picking him back up.

She also said that Gillis encouraged players to look beyond high school.

“It wasn’t common for us northerners to think about sports after high school so for Gillis to come and say, ‘What are your plans after high school?

Have you ever thought of going on to play university ball?’ - it was really very encouraging,” McCusker said.

A graduating player who is taking her basketball skills to the postsecondary level next year said her high school coach helped the team achieve greater heights over the past four years than any RDPC basketball team before it.

“To be a part of winning two provincial finals banners and two provincial championship banners all back-to-back in four years with Gillis showed me how much coaching is a part of Gillis’s life,” said Adrianna Proulx, who will play next year for the Brandon University Bobcats. “To all of us she was not just our coach but kind of like a second mom. She spends more time at the gym

Retiring teacher and basketball coach Sara Gillis took the court against some of her former players during an alumni game June 15 to mark the end of her 25 years at R.D. Parker Collegiate.

working with us, practising and on the road in tournaments than she does at her own house.

Without Gillis we never would have achieved the heights we have reached.

Gillis not only taught us about being outstanding basketball players, she also taught us about being young ladies.”

McCusker said she was honoured to have the opportunity to get on the court one more time in recognition of Gillis’s accomplishments.

“It’s a privilege to stand here today and say thank you Gillis and all the best in your next chapter,” said McCusker.

Prior to the teams hitting the floor, Gillis was presented with a piece of the original hardwood flooring from the RDPC gym that was replaced a few years ago that was signed by this year’s team and fellow teachers.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Dolores Proulx Players from this year’s senior girls’ basketball team and alumni pose with their coach Sara Gillis.

Local Youth Brings Home Triple Honours in Martial Arts Tournament

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Local youth Owen Settee recently returned from the sikaran arnis nationals martial arts tournament, winning gold, silver and bronze medals among 120 competitors in sparring, patterns and stick fighting, respectively.

Practising under Laban Fitness’s Chris Byrne, Settee felt well prepared for his sparring events, with ample opportunity to practise beforehand. He exceeded his own expectations in stick fighting, however: “We don’t really do stick fighting very much, so it was good experience.” Both Laban and the sikaran arnis tournament use a point sparring format, where competitors only simulate physical contact. The format emphasizes speed and technique over size and strength.

Patterns are choreographed performances typically simulating the motions of fighting off multiple attackers. Settee constructed his own pattern, though he received no additional points for doing so. “I had the opportunity to make up my own pattern, and I really enjoyed it.”

Though sikaran is a distinct school of martial arts, it shares many similarities to taekwondo.

Though Settee is no stranger to competing in martial arts, he notes the tournament was the first he had attended in some time. “It was a really good experience. I hadn’t been to a tournament in over three years, I did really well.”

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Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham Juniper Elementary School students wrote and illustrated their own books for the second year in a row, with more participating classes this year meaning their collective output rose from 115 books last year to 226 this year. All the books were on display for students to and the public to view and read on June 15.

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Graduate games and gags

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Soon-to-be R. D. Parker Collegiate graduates celebrated their success on the lawn of their future alma mater June 16 with burgers, hot dogs, photos and a tug-of-war against RDPC staff. But the seemingly idyllic afternoon picnic had a few surprises: shortly after group photos were taken, RCMP officers arrived to arrest principal Rob Fisher for crimes against Grade 12 students. The prank was the culmination of a spring-long campaign of graduate hi-jinks, a tradition begun only last year: students wrapped staff vehicles in plastic and peppered Fisher’s lawn with pilered real estate signs (a similar attempt was made on the lawns of RDPC, but was foiled due to RCMP intervention). The staff did get their revenge, however: after winning the tug-of-war competition (as well as collecting cell phones “for safety”), the staff unleashed a surprise barrage of water balloons on the unsuspecting graduates.

Thompson Citizen photos by Kacper Antoszewski

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that road closures will be starting soon for the City of Thompson’s 2016 Water main Renewal and Road Construction Capital Projects. For the safety of our crews and the public, we will be periodically closing sections along Selkirk Avenue from the Cree Road intersection to the Mystery Lake Road intersection, as well sections along Station Road from Mystery Lake Road intersection to the Princeton Drive intersection will experience periodic road closures. There will also be a section along Cree Road from Deerwood Drive to the north approach to Fox Bay that will be closed for road reconstruction. Water main work will commence on June 21, 2016 and road reconstruction work is tentatively scheduled for mid-July start. These projects will run until the middle of October and will be rolled out in stages starting with the Water main renewal along Selkirk and Station Road. The City of Thompson thanks you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

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Proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent up to 11:00 a.m. local time, Friday, July 1, 2016 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

RFP #12116 - Upgrade Work on the Multi-Use Building at the City of Thompson Landfill RFP #12216 - Replacement of One Unit Air Compressor at City Mechanical Workshop RFP documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email aadeyemi@thompson. ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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

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

Quotations/Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 11:00 am local time, Monday, July 4, 2016 and will be opened in public at that time and date at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6.

Quotation #12316 – Supply of Filters Tender #12416 – Supply of Topsoil (approx. 1200 Cubic Yards) Tender/Quotation forms and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB., phone 204-677-7974 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 specific 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.

Adey Adeyemi, Purchasing Agent.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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512 • CABINS FOR SALE

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb J.B HOME IMPROVEMENTS Residential & commercial renovations. Phone 204679-1970. email: jburton800r@icloud. com 19-GCD-24-d

301 • HELP WANTED BUTTER CHICKEN Express is looking for cooks and kitchen helper. Knowledge of East Indian food and sweets will be an asset. Contact Kal at 204-677-2333.

Or Mob: 204-939-1432. 25-12-36-nb BOARDMAN/NORTHLAND Funeral Home is looking for a full time funeral director’s Assistant/Apprentice. Individual must be a self-motivated team player who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in creating meaningful services. Ability to multitask, detail orientated, organized and strong time management skills are considered an asset. Computer proficiency is required. Individual must hold a valid Driver’s Licence and be available to work evenings and weekends on an on-call rotation. Please submit resume and cover letter ATTN: Chris Boardman, to 28 Nelson Road in Thompson, or by email at boardmanfuneralhome@outlook.com 23-tfn-nb RAPID CLEANERS requires an employee for their operations on Hayes Road. Please call 204-778-8393. 20-tfn-nb IN HOME NANNY required for one child in Thompson. We require daytime childcare on a full-time basis of 120 hours per month, occasional evenings and weekends may also be required. Wage: $11.50/hour. Duties include care of child in employer’s residence, light housekeeping and preparation of meals. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: this is not a condition of employment. Please contact nikata_7@hotmail.com for more information or to submit resume. 24-6-d

302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT and lounge, established in 1985. Restaurant seats 92, lounge seats 40. presently has 22 VLTs. Call 204-307-0119.

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HUNTING CAMP for sale 6 ½ acres alongside Woody River, located 6 miles east of Birch River Manitoba. Moose, Elk, Deer, Black Bear at your back door.

Good fishing nearby and hundreds of miles of groomed skidoo trails. 20x20 hunting shack, with new shingles, siding, windows included. Asking $10,000 OBO. Contact 204-236-4837. 23-GCD-28-d

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COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry cleaners for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties contact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb

Job Posting for Office Manager Norwest Manufacturing is looking for an experienced, careerminded office manager. We require a positive, team-oriented manager to set and meet goals and to ensure that every member of the team is delivering in accordance with our standards and goals.

The Office Manager is responsible for the performance of a variety of duties in support of the administrative and accounting services required for the branch office. Specific duties include production accounting, payroll; employee documentation and maintenance; managing the sales and accounting cycle; customer liaisons as well as supporting the Plant manager, supervisors and the Corporate Office.

502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

This position requires extremely good judgement and decision-making. A high-degree of discretion, flexibility and excellent customer service skills are required for this role in a small, yet dynamic wood-manufacturing office environment.

9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications

Interested individuals should be positive and self-directed, possess at least four years of experience working in an office environment with at least 1.5 years of experience processing payroll. Other requirements are good Microsoft office skills and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803

510 • RETAIL/ OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 7 Selkirk Avenue. Lower level office space, 880 sq ft@ $10.00 a sq ft. Contact Lucy at 204-677-2393 for more information.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft available. Cameron/Hoe building 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 20-tfn-nb

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Applicants may forward their resume outlining their qualifications and experience to nwmjobs@norwestmfg.com or FAX 1 (204) 694-7232

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call 204-677-4534 Giant Tiger West - General Application

Church Services

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday Service at 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am, Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

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

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

Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

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JOB LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Are you looking for professional growth in a career that puts your skills and talents to work? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place.

Giant Tiger is recruiting passionate individuals who want to make a difference in their career and community.

ALL POSITIONS: Full time Supervisors, Full time & Part time sales associates and cashiers, Full time receiver, Full time supervisor - frontend checkout.

Interested applicants can submit their resumes via e-mail or in person at the Giant Tiger store located at: 436 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0C6; Attention Store Manager OR Email: store401@gianttiger.com Only those applicants we wish to pursue will be contacted and all other resumes are kept on file. When you find an opportunity that fits your interest, please specify which position you are applying to.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. This offer is complimented by an equal opportunity work environment.

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

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

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Sports 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.

SETTARC WELDING is looking for the following: Welders - Must be red seal or CWB certified. $35-$40.00/hr - depending on experience

NURSING INSTRUCTORS

Millwights - Must have red seal. $40-$45.00/hr - depending on experience.

Health benefits and Full time hours offered.

Classification: Instructor 2 Full-Time Term Positions: August 1, 2016 to June 24, 2018 Flin Flon, Manitoba Competition No. 16-065 Closing Date: July 4, 2016; will remain open until filled

KEEP THOMPSON GREEN & CLEAN!

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 send resume to settarc@outlook.com

the Classifieds

You never know what you’ll find inside

Thompson (866) 677.6450

School District of Mystery Lake Senior Years Apprenticeship Facilitator (.50 FTE) Career Development Coordinator (.25 FTE) Start Date: September 6, 2016 End Date: June 30, 2017 Posting #AD053116002021

Duties/Responsibilities • Develop a Career Development Plan focus on 5/6, 7/8, 9-12 to be implemented during the 20162017 school year.

• Identify trade and industry partners to engage in school/community presentations.

• Perform administration functions directly related to carrying out the Consortium Plan and work with industry partners to ensure program implementation.

Call 204-677-4534 or email classifieds@thompsoncitizen.net to place your ad Boys & Girls Club of Thompson

Position: Program Manager (After School) – Full Time The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson invites applications for the position of Program Manager. Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for the development and facilitation of program activities targeting youth aged 6 – 18 as part of the After School Program DUTIES: (SUMMARY) • Supervise up to 8 support staff to develop and facilitate program activities • Supervise and provide direction to up to 8 support staff • Ful¿ll reporting obligations to various funding sources • Ability to work Àexible hours, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Develop new programs and secure support • Provide administrative supports as required KEY COMPENTICIES: • Sound judgment • Problem solving and decision-making • Planning, organizing, and task delegation • Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills • Work independently QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum grade 12, college diploma preferred.

2 – 3 years management experience Excellent organizational, time management and prioritizing skills Experience on developing children’s or youth programming Must be computer literate and have experience working with Microsoft of¿ce programs.

• Must have strong oral and written skills • Knowledge of provincial and federal funding sources an asset • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times • Knowledge or experience with cultural competencies an asset.

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SALARY: • Competitive salary based on experience and quali¿cations The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson must conduct a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to ¿nalizing the appointment to the position.

CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2016 A cover letter indicating the position you are applying for and updated resumes can be sent to: Regina Da-Silva Gibbons Boys and Girls Club of Thompson PO Box 484,365 Thompson Dr Thompson, MB R8N 1N2 Email: director@bgcthompson.ca We thank all those you apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The primary responsibility of the Senior Years Apprenticeship Facilitator is to assist school and district personnel with the promotion of the Senior Years Apprenticeship Option, and to assist in developing and strengthening connections between school/district and local business/industry.

The Senior Years Apprenticeship Facilitator reports to the Superintendent of Educational Services and Programming.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Facilitate Senior Years Apprenticeship program awareness, promotion and public relations.

• Responsible for coordinating and overseeing student apprenticeship practicum placements.

• Act as the primary point of contact for apprenticeship opportunities.

• Liaise with secondary, post-secondary education, apprenticeship, government and appropriate district staff.

• Assist in the implementation of programs and projects that promote the apprenticeship option.

• Facilitate opportunities for school personnel to collaborate with other school divisions in the province to share programming ideas.

• Advise schools of funding, program supports and provide assistance with grant proposals.

• Serve as a liaison for the high school and be knowledgeable in the needs of our community.

• Monitor, report and advise on programs; initiate research, track student and business/industry participation.

• Partner with organizations and agencies outside of the District to identify and coordinate professional development training.

• Develop links with the local community agencies in order to provide consistent and complementary services to students.

• Conduct relationships with representatives of the Department of Education, Apprenticeship Manitoba and other provincial, federal, municipal, private and community based agencies as are necessary to the accomplishment of his/her function.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with parent/guardians, and district staff working at all levels within the organizations as necessary to the performance of his/her function.

• Other duties may be assigned from time to time that are consistent with the role.

The successful candidate will have: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Red Seal Certification in a Vocational field (automotive, heavy duty mechanic, industrial/millwright mechanic, carpentry etc.

Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts Degree will be an asset.

Background in economic, community and workforce development.

Demonstrated experience working with students and apprentices in trade related fields.

Experience and design of educational programs related to career development.

Demonstrated experience with establishing industry relationships in order to connect students and recent graduates with potential employers.

Ability to coordinate and prioritize in an environment where there are multiple stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills and able to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff and school administration.

Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project.

A valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

This position is a one year term commencing on September 6, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The successful candidate’s compensation package will include a competitive salary, office space, cell phone, equipment & supplies. Please direct applications stating qualifications, experience, at least 3 references and by Friday, June 24, 2016 to: Jolene Brown, A/Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake Phone: 204-677-6154 Email: asuperhr@mysterynet.mb.ca Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre and/or email employment@mysterynet.mb.ca We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

Success for All

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Education & Programming the Career Development Coordinator will assist in the Career Development Consortium Plan and will work with existing Consortium Programs to further Career Development with the School District of Mystery Lake.

This position is also involved in the development, coordination and implementation of the Career Development Plan set forth by the Consortium.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Careers

POSITION AVAILABLE The Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre is seeking an interested individual for the position of

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Assistant Director shall assist in the administration of operations on a day to day basis. He/She must possess a proficiency of skills and the ability to assume responsibility and accountability of operations without direct supervision. The successful candidate must possess knowledge in the areas of community/individual needs, staff supervision, evaluation procedures and proposal writing. In addition, he/she be able to make decisions within assigned authority and exercise confidentiality in all matters.

Job specifications: Under the supervision of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Executive Director, the Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director with the administration of operations; Assist in the preparation of proposals on behalf of the Friendship Centre as directed; Supervise and evaluate programs for quality in delivery of programs as directed; Develop fiscal budgets for programs to ensure adequate funds available for implementation of designated programs; Ensure all reporting is forwarded to appropriate funding sources; Assist in preparation of fiscal budgets/cashflows as directed; Prepare reports to funding sources as required; Assist the Executive Director in completing assignments/directives as instructed; Participate in community committees as directed.

Qualifications: Post-secondary graduate with three years related experience preferred OR Grade XII graduate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with extensive experience in proposal writing; Possess good managerial and administrative skills; Possess interpersonal skills with the ability to direct and supervise personnel; Possess an understanding of financial management; Ability to develop and organize program activities to related target groups; Computer experience with various software programs; Knowledge of the Aboriginal Culture and the ability to speak an Aboriginal language considered an asset; Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s license.

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Resumes may be submitted to: Natasha Mintenko, Office Manager Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0R6 Tel: 677-0963 Fax: 677-0970

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Family Visitor 2 - Term Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Family Visitor 2 on a term basis.

Job Summary Reporting to the Community Health Nurse 4, the Family Visitor is responsible for conducting home visits to families with children aged 0-6 years of age to identify health needs of the family; establishes resource needs & linkages required to support the family’s health requirements; ensures all processes follow OHA policies & strengthening families program standards; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department.

Position Requirements: • Grade 12 or GED equivalent (required); education related to child development (preferred) • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle • 1 year of related experience • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work • Proficiency in Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook Closing Date: Open until filled.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Permanent – Full time Position

$84,825 - $104,211 Location to be determined

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Assante Wealth Management is one of the largest, professional wealth management firms in Canada. A leader in creating wealth and prosperity, Assante provides clients with an integrated and comprehensive approach to wealth planning that incorporates all aspects of their financial lives.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Permanent Position Closing Date: July 4, 2016 Requirements: • Demonstrate exceptional active listening, verbal and communication skills • Attention to detail • Basic computer skills • A minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative role • Experience working within the financial industry will be considered an asset Mail or email cover letter, resume, and references to:

Deadline for applications: 5:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2016

Assante Capital Management Ltd. #2-40 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 murbanowski@assante.com

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Preference will be given to qualiϔied Métis and Inuit applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Psychiatric Nurse - Term

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Opaskwayak Health Authority is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Psychiatric Nurse on a term basis.

Job Summary Reporting to the Mental Health Coordinator, the Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for assessment of client needs; planning with the client how those needs will be addressed; implementing the care plan; evaluating how the care plan worked with the client; developing collaborative partnerships with clients, families, health professionals & service providers; and developing community resources. Key areas of responsibility include service delivery, program planning; documentation, reporting & analysis; and community liaison. The Psychiatric Nurse follows OHA policies & procedures; works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the department.

Position Requirements: • Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing • Active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) • 2 years of experience in Psychiatric Nursing • Non-violent Crisis Intervention • Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License & daily access to a vehicle • Satisfactory employment record including attendance at work Closing Date: July 5, 2016 at 4pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

Applications Must Include: • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the position requirements • Resume • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information for same (include position / title, current place of employment, phone number & email • Criminal record & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for) • Personal contact information (phone & email) Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to: Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Box 10280, 245 Waller Road, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA REGIONAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKERSHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE, THOMPSON, MB Position:

Regional Child & Family Services Worker Two (2) Full-Time Permanent Positions

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: Open Until Filled 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 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.

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

D.R. Knight Law OfÂżce Direct: (204) 948-0406 202-900 Harrow St. E. Bus: (204) 948-0400 Winnipeg, Manitoba Fax: (204) 948-0401 R3M 3Y7 Richard.Whidden@knightlaw.ca

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City Centre Mall - The Insurance Service Ltd.

Don Park – Owner/Operator 204-679-6503

Insurance Store Ph: 677-9991 • Fax: 778-5145

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• All Plumbing repairs and Installations 677-3162 • Sewer Cleaning • Repair and On Call 24/7 Maintenance Residential & Commercial Thompson www.paulsplumbing.ca • Straightforward pricing 100% Customer Satisfaction

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

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

FIND US... N55 43’38.61 W97 52’18.45. Or ďŹ rst left as you enter, or last right as you leave ompson - 216 Hayes Rd. Pete & Ray are just two old farts with big hearts who will gladly look after you.

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