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RDPC students accepted Aboriginal Remembering theinto Broncos Leadership Opportunities Year program

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While Grade 12 students of R.D. Parker Collegiate are just now transitioning into graduation season, David Outchikat and Henry Fortin have already set their post-secondary plans in stone.

After completing a rigorous application process, the pair will travel to Kingston, Ontario in early August, where they will be attending the Royal Military College of Canada as part of the Aboriginal Leadership Opportunities Year (ALOY) program.

According to Master Warrant Officer Paul Lucas, who hand picks every member of this program, Outchikat and Fortin will have access to the rigorous military training and leadership development Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson activities that the Canadian David Outchikat (left) and Henry Fortin (right) will be attending the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario Armed Forces are known for a full year through the Aboriginal Leadership Opportunities Year program. for. At the same time, they will also be given the chance opportunity and he predicts other path of their choosing. to enrol in what basically had their own reasons for day.

Meanwhile, Fortin’s big things for their future.

While Outchikat and amounts to some first-year applying.

Outchikat already has his goals are broader in na“These are two fine young Fortin will be contending university courses, with a financial assistance package sights set on a career in the ture, since he’s hoping that men and I think they’re go- with a lot of big decisions military, having previously ALOY will help open him ing to do really well,” he in the coming year, RDPC worth $24,000 a piece.

On Sunday, April 8 local residents held a “It’s going to give them participated in the govern- up to new opportunities and said. “They both have aspir- support staff member Marie small candlelight vigilthat, at thement’s Thompson Bold Eagle program experiences. ations, they both have goals Highway, who’s been with the safety in knowing Regional Community Centre in of which gives lasthonour summer, “I applied to this program and I know they both have the pair every step of their for this time period when the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.

Indigenous youth a six-week because I found that if I got a good amount of drive and journey, is just happy to see they’re at military college, Despite being organized crash notice, course in military out of Thompson I would focus.” that all their hard work is their tuition is paid for, theiron short training. be able to experience other When their time at ALOY finally paying off. this featured speakers such as booksgathering are paid for, their stuthat, Outchikat things outside of Manitoba,” comes to a close in May “The school is very proud dent are paid and Jack Beyond Bobbifees Montean andfor, elder Robinson, said he also wants to use he said. of 2019, Lucas said both of them,” she said. “I mean, they’re going to receive a who commemorated the memory of the 15 ALOY and the career that With only 30 spots availstudents will be given the it’s going to open doors for salary,” said Lucas. people who lost their lives in a horrific bus follows as a springboard able for this nation-wide choice to either stay under them and give them leaderOutside of the obvious crash near Tisdale, Sask. on April 6. Outside financial incentives, Out- into the world of politics, program every year, Lu- the Canadian Forces’ tutel- ship skills. They’ll be role of providing kind told words, withresidents hopes of becoming a cas said that Outchikat and age, be transferred to a civil- models for our other Aborigchikat and Fortin thethese also got theCitizen chance tothey contribute to a of na-Parliament one Fortin definitely earned this ian university or pursue an- inal youth.”

Member Thompson that tional fundraising campaign that has, as of this publication, raised more than $6 million for the survivors and victims’ families.

Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson Nelson House who fled the who is affected by this tra- children,” he wrote. words of support from a difBY KYLE DARBYSON scene on foot but turned gedy and said he knew these In an interview with CBC ferent groups and individKYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET Two 11-year-old boys and himself in to the Nelson boys personally through his News, Manitoba Keewat- uals, including Grand Chief inowi Okimakanak Grand Arlen Dumas and the Asanother aged 13 were killed House RCMP detachment family.

“They spent a lot of time Chief Sheila North also of- sembly of Manitoba Chiefs, north of Nelson House on around midnight. Police April 28 when they were hit say alcohol was a factor in playing with many of our fered condolences and said Chief Perry Bellegarde and by a suspected drunk driver. the collision and multiple kids. They often played at these deaths might have the Assembly of First NaNisichawayasihk Cree charges were laid April my place with my grand- been avoided if the roads in tions and Manitoba Premier Nation (NCN) Chief Marcel 30 against Linklater, who kids also,” he wrote. “They these surrounding commun- Brian Pallister. wasprojects travelling four Funding looked forward to spring ities were better maintained.

While this of week Moody identified the vic- ital Thompson Children’s basedwith at schools for 621 existing li- being used to increase ac- erty for a total 424 will new at the time the and being able to spots ride their “That particular area, the prove to be10difficult tims as Terrence 11, passengers World daycare Spence, is getting and in communities across censed childcare was cess to quality and affordable spaces, while others arefor in children weresaid struck.

He is announced bikes and in hang out with early roadslearning are in desperate the community as locations a whole, Mateo 12 newMoore-Spence, spaces through 11, the Manitoba,” Families early March, and childneed care active community charged with counts their friends.

Today are for of repair andfamilies, other comMoody said NCN is356 in and Keithan Lobster, 13, on Minister Canada-Manitoba Early support forwe eight Manitoba giv- resulting in anthat additional Scottthree Fielding in including impaired operation of existing all wondering howspots to tell munities it,” she the middle Sunday. and Childcare aofnews Learning release.

“More lipreschool at ing childrenaround a real chance to new spaces.of planning difvehicle causing death, our kids and grandkids that said.

“The lighting within ferent and services RCMP say of the acensed Agreement, thetwo provincial spaces in Manitoba Thompson Children’s World, succeed in life,” said federal “Theevents announcement of threehelp counts of wait operating their friends have spots passed the community needs better to helpnew residents with boys wereannounced walking April and will government reduce times 11 preschool-aged at Families, Children and So- these spacesdeal is very a vehicle over 80 mg per the on.”Early Learning and Child cial infrastructure for people to positive,” their collective grief. Kehl, the other one riding a bike for 6. families, improve access Development Minister said Jodie causing death and three Moody alsoinwent out of see better Duclos. in the dark. But executive “All of usdirector are affected as along Road 620 cent TheProvincial new spaces – four to quality early learning and Care Centre Thompson Jean-Yves of the counts of services, failing toand remain his way to thank members I don’t know if even we are friends family at around p.m.for SaturChildand Care Asfor infants10:30 and eight pre- child-care meet and 20 nursery school spots still, Under the agreement with Manitoba at the scene an accident. of the RCMP andRiverside other first federal those things wouldManihave sociation. of the three“Child boys orcare we are day when a vehicle driving in school-aged children – are the needs of of Manitoba’s di- at Thompson’s government, was scheduled to responders such a close tragedy at friends families,” southbound hitspaces them.being The Linklater among 780 new Day Care. for doing their avoided toba will receive to $47 or closeoftotheir schools offers verse communities.” provincial court in jobs on Saturday night this time.” he wrote. “More than ever children across were pronounced “I am pleased that theand in- million and accessible provided the province appear The infederal-provincial in funding over three convenient Thompson April 30.support vestments Sunday morning.

Since news of the incident options we mustforcome together as dead at the scene.million. at a cost of $22.8 agreement, aims to announced in the years. families, and we an Aprilof291,400 Facebook “No one ever wantsEarly to be broke on Sunday, NCN and believe a community and help each The vehicle was tobeing Across Manitoba, 10 pro“We’re pleased an- theIncreation new Canada–Manitoba children and families Moody offered his the ones toand haveChild to attend of Nelson House it through this driven bythese 27-year-old Todd post, jects are being developed in other nounce new spaces and newly funded childLearning Carea residents benemake t directly from these condolences everyone Agreement scene of fatalities involving have received widespread senseless tragedy.”

Norman Linklater will be created throughfrom cap- care in February are schools or on school prop- successful relationships.” spaces into Manitoba.

Three boys hit by vehicle and killed near Nelson House

Feds and province funding 12 new childcare spaces in Thompson

o escape by go- ble, pious and gentle the coast. There man whose trust in God Page 2 • who News und sailors should be an example for him back to Brit- each of us. He wrote the here he was re- poem of faith called “The d with his family Breastplate:” egan studying for Christ be with me, riesthood. After Christ within me, time, he had a viChrist behind me, which he recorded Christ before me memoirs, appealChrist beside me, him to return to Christ to win me d. He was eventuChrist to comfort dained bishop and and restore me take the Gospel to Christ beneath me, d. Patrick preached Christ above me, for 40 years. He Christ in quiet, used the shamChrist in danger he little plant with Christ in hearts eaves on its stem, in all who love me lain the Trinity. A Christ in mouth of d says that Patrick friend and stranger. the snakes (pagan ols) out of Ireland After converting Irehe sea to drown. kingdoms land, Patrick died there Chargesand of producing, possessing and trafficking crack

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Patrick’s Day, bring the educentr.dumont@gmail.com spirit of Ireland’s paWednesday, May 2, 2018 tron saintwww.thompsoncitizen.net to your praySister Andrea Dumont ers. Patrick reached out to the poor and downtrodden. He approached every person your own behaviour seph of Toronto Roman with compassion, re- listen, love and be Catholic religious order. spect and love as well humble. Next reach out She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since InRCMPneighbours. arrested four people April 23-26 and charged each of them with as a missionary spirit to your second-degree murder in connection with the killing of a 35-year-old man them to come with returning to Canada that led him to bring vite in Thompson April 21. hasNation lived in inGrand to Wass, church onOxford Sun25, from House First was arrested Thompson the faith to others. If youCarla April 23, while Warren Bradburn, 24, and Gregory Hart, 28, were arrested or ask them to pray Rapids, Easterville you believe in Christ, day

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Be joyful in and On April 26, police arrested 27-year-old Randal Hastings, whom they had then like St. Patrick with announced as a suspect in the killing on April 24, also in Oxford House main focus of her work your encounters with you have a mission to First Nation. All four remain in custody. in Burntwood adult Hotel education, Let RCMP Christ withThompson were called to the around 1 a.m. pass on that faith. For others.

Saturday and discovered an injured 35-year-old man in the parking lot. He which includes trainin you, shine through parents, the first to be was transported to Thompson General Hospital, where he died of his injuries.

Celebrate Pat- ing lay presiders for continue toSt. investigate. evangelized are your you.RCMP children. Teach them rick and learn from times when there is no priest available, organabout God, about his him.

Four people from Oxford House have been arrested and charged with izing and instructing in Happy St.murder Patrick’s second-degree in connection to the April 21 death of a man who love for them, how to the various ministries, Enjoy thein celebrawas found injured a hotel parking lot in Thompson. pray and how to make Day! Thompson Citizen photopreparaby Ian Graham sacramental the choices in life that tion of his life!

Sister Andrea Du- tion and RCIA (Rite of will please him. Tell the story of St. Patrick to mont is a member of Christian Initiation of your young ones. In the Sisters of St. Jo- Adults).

Four charged with second-degree murder for April 21 killing in Thompson

300 grams of crack and marijuana seized by Thompson RCMP cocaine and marijuana were laid against a man and a woman from Thompson following a search of a residence

by Thompson RCMP April 24.

Police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a home on Ospwagon Drive and found approximately 207 grams of crack cocaine, 100 grams of marijuana, a large amount of Canadian cash and drug paraphernalia.

Ryan Kirkpatrick, 44, and Jayna Baker, 20, are charged with production of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property and two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. They were remanded into custody pending a scheduled appearance in provincial court in Thompson April 26.

Lutheran-United Church of Thompson is holding its spring rummage sale.

Saturday, May 5 from 9am - 1 pm at 52 Caribou Road.

Donations can be dropped off either Thursday or Friday evening from 4-7 pm NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN CHARLES JOHNSON, late of the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, Deceased: All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the Undersigned at Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro, 101 – 83 Churchill Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L6, on or before, June 5, 2018.

Dated at the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, this 23rd day of April, A.D. 2018.

Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro Solicitors for the Executors Attention: ROBERT G. PELLIZZARO

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Budget cuts deficit and increases health care funding Through effective cooperation in a range of sectors and services, our kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Manitoba government is working with the federal Constituency Office: government to improve Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent lives of people across our Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 province. An example of 204-677-2066 this partnership is our Kelly Bindle joint investment with the federal government, announced in February, of at developing a long-term history. nearly $47 million to cre- economic development As well, this year’s ate up to 1,400 new and strategy for growth and provincial budget increasRCMPcare photo newly funded early learn- prosperity in Northern es funding for health Thompson RCMP seized more than 200 grams of crack cocaine and 100 grams of marijuana in a drug raid on Ospwagon ing and child care spaces Manitoba. We are con- to its highest level ever in Drive April 24. in Manitoba. Included in tinuing this work with Manitoba, further reduces this expansion are pre- industry and First Nations ambulance fees, creates 60 school spaces at Thomp- communities to unlock the full-time paramedic posson Children’s World and economic potential in our itions, boosts spending for Early Learning and Child region. the home cancer drug proCare Thompson, as well These kinds of economic gram and invests in new as nursery school spaces and service improvements schools, infrastructure and manDaycare has been charged in Red Sucker Lakefocused on April 24 body found along a road.

Responding atA 34-year-old Riverside in rested are what we are other priorities such as the with manslaughter in connection to and remanded into custody pending a officers found a 37-year-old man with Thompson.

Theman agreement on at the Manitoba Lookof North initiative. the death of another found dead scheduled court appearance inlegisWinni- signs trauma and determined that is aabout legislative lature, especially by road inimproved Red Sucker quality, Lake April peg April 26.Island Lakenow RCMPthat were his This death was a homicidesession resulting 23.Raymond Gabriel Harper was ar- called around April in 23 about accessibility, affordability the house10isa.m. back ses-a from willunspecified allow usinjuries. to continue and inclusivity in child- sion. This week, our Min- making our province a betcare, with consideration ister of Finance, Cameron ter place for generations to for families that are most Friesen, introduced Budget come, by staying on track in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces with improvements in fiAlso in Thompson, the the provincial deficit by nances, services and the Joint Action Group on Re- $319 million while rais- economy in order to prosource Development the basic personal around vide12:30 stability, security A 22-year-old man is met in cus- ing assault in Thompson. a.m. Monday whereand thistody week part of on income tax they opportunity for families and a as 33-year-old manour being exemption Thompson RCMP were called arrested the alleged perpetra- in treated for injuries afterNorth a serious and to a business on Thompson Drive tor.

Investigation is ongoing. government’s Look delivering the largest the north and throughout initiative, which is aimed tax cut in our province’s Manitoba.

MLA Report

Manslaughter charge laid in connection to April 23 homicide in Red Sucker Lake

RCMP investigating assault at Thompson business

Friday, May 4, 2018 3- 5 pm

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Bylaw to reduce council size will have to wait until after 2018 election

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

After a lot of talk about potentially thinning their ranks to save money, members of Thompson city council ran into a roadblock with the Manitoba government and there will be no action on this proposal in time for this fall’s municipal election.

Immediately following an April 23 city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Fenske told the Thompson Citizen that this kind of change requires legislative action by the province which they weren’t be able to provide by April 27, the deadline for the changes to take effect in time for the election.

“The ministers advised that they can’t fit it in this year’s legislative schedule, so we’ve asked them to put a placeholder for the coming year, because we still want to align the [Thompson] Charter with the Municipal Act,” said Fenske.

As a result, the public will still be tasked with electing eight councillors and one mayor on Oct 24.

The city originally introduced this proposal

to reduce their ranks at during a Jan. 21 finance and administration committee meeting, where city manager Gary Ceppetelli said it was being considered as one of many ways for the city to cut costs.

After requesting an amendment to the Thompson Charter Act on Feb. 12, the proposal eventually made its way to a Feb. 26 city council meeting in the form of a bylaw, which would have enabled council to cut their membership down from eight (plus the mayor) to six (plus the mayor).

This first reading of this bylaw passed by a vote of 6−3, although it faced heavy opposition from councillors Ron Matechuk and Duncan Wong.

The pair thought that the potential savings from this change − just under $20,000 in salaries and around $5,500 to $16,400 in travel expenses − would be negligible compared to the increased workload that each remaining councillor would have to contend with.

Before this bylaw could go through a second and

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS As the spring thaw continues, the City of Thompson’s Department of Public Safety reminds residents to ensure their pets are up to date on their vaccinations.

As the snow melts, animal feces and urine accumulated over the winter becomes exposed, which presents dangers of communicable diseases such as Canine Parvovirus and Distemper, which can have fatal consequences for your pets. The contagious nature of these diseases is amplified by the damp conditions that come with the spring season.

With the daily temperature highs firmly in the positive temperatures, the City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that the ice shelf is no longer stable on our local bodies of water.

Snowmobilers and other residents should no longer venture out onto the ice shelf.

When walking your pets, please keep them on leashes to prevent them from running onto the ice. Do not pursue pets that have ventured onto the ice that supports your pet’s weight may not support yours.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson Mayor Dennis Fenske presides over a public hearing for the city’s 2018 financial plan April 26. On April 23, Fenske informed the Thompson Citizen that council and the provincial government didn’t have time before this fall’s election to approve a bylaw reducing the number of councillors.

ALL ARE WELCOME! If you have questions, please contact the Thompson Recycle Centre at 204-677-7991

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Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Friday, May 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #11418 – READY MIX CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS. Friday, May 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #11518 – DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. Friday, May 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #11618 – MIXED TOP SOIL REQUIREMENTS. Friday, May 04, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #11718 – 40FT. CONTAINERS FABRICATION WORK. Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email aadeyemi@thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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

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

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third reading, it was subject to a public hearing on March 12, where the majority of the people who spoke up echoed a lot of the same concerns.

The only citizen who spoke out in favour of this bylaw was former councillor and 2014 mayoral candidate Luke Robinson, who believed that cutting council’s numbers would help discourage what he saw as “cliquey” behaviour.

However, this bylaw never saw a second or third reading.

According to a spokesperson for the Department of Municipal Relations, the province wasn’t given sufficient time to properly align the Thompson Charter Act with the Municipal Act, documents that have different ideas about how many members Thompson’s council should have.

However, in an April 25 email to the Citizen, the same spokesperson wrote that the provincial government is still willing to help carry out this proposal if it is still desired by the newly elected city council.

“The province will consider a legislative

• 1 Westwood • 2 Burntwood • 3 Riverside/Deerwood • 4 Eastwood • 5 Juniper/Southwood/BTC The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the Westwood Area.

This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

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Really tough choices Keep about how fi toghting spend less Keep fi ghting against tuberculosis being pushed onto next To the Editor: against tuberculosis council’s plate

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ToTuberculosis the Editor: (TB) is a highly contagious disease,

EDITORIAL caused by bacteria. Each year, TB claims the lives When Thompson’s councillor andisadministration (TB)mayor, is worldwide. a highly contagious of Tuberculosis 1.7 million people TB notdisease, only a saw the writing on the wall last year during the closing caused by Eachlate year, TB but claims the lives problem in bacteria.

Third World countries, also here in stages of grant-in-lieu (GIL) negotiations with Vale’s Manitoba of 1.7 million worldwide. in TBthe is north. not only a Canada, with a people higher prevalence Operations andThird realized that they were going to be getting problem World countries, but also herea lot in Due to in the lack of vaccination, disease prevention less moneywith thanathey hadAdditionally, been – a 20 perin cent 2017 Canada, higher prevalence thedrop north. is most important. some TBfrom bacteria levels 50ofper centyears, less in the threerise years after that, Duethis to year the and lack vaccination, disease prevention have changed over the giving to forms with the possibility of an extra $1.2 million in year two of the is important.

Additionally, TBtreatment bacteria of most multi-drug resistant TB, whichsome means four-year agreement – they started having discussions about have changed over the years, giving rise to forms is lengthy, complicated and accompanied by severe making tough choices to cutTB, municipal There was of multi-drug resistant whichspending. means treatment side effects. talk of having city employees take unpaid days off, that is Did lengthy, complicated accompanied by but severe you know that oneand in four people in this world was quickly shelved when it became clear that it was unpopular side effects. have TB? March 24 is World TB day, raising awareand the workers not interested making Did you knowwere thatan one in four in people in less thismoney. world ness and providing opportunity to mobilize funds There was an aborted attempt to make a symbolic cost-cutting have TB?TB March 24 is World day, awaretowards elimination.

I amTB glad to raising see Canada as move by reducing the number of councillors but this hasfunds been ness providing an opportunity to mobilize a top and donor to the global fund to fight tuberculosis. abandoned forthis the commitment time beingI because towards TB elimination. amcontinues gladthe tocity see Canada as I hope that inand theprovince future did not have the time to pass the necessary legislation in order a to the fundtoto fight sotop thatdonor we can meetglobal our goal stop TB.tuberculosis. for it to take by this fall’s municipal election. did I hope that effect this commitment continues in theThey future reduce feesgoal for rental of city facilities that so thatthe wepercentage can meetofour to stop TB. Karolin Klement non-profit groups can request to be waived from 100Calgary per cent to 50 per cent. Cuts to summer camps forKarolin kids andKlement other city programs are coming.

Calgary Editorial But when school board chair Don Macdonald revealed at the April 24 school board meeting that the city was not going Editorial to provide the School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) with any of the GIL funding for the term of this agreement, which expires at the end of 2021, it became clear that some much harder choices will be left to the next mayor and council who are elected in late October.

Not getting the money from the city was something that the school district prepared for and the amount they’re losing out on only works out to a few per cent of their budget, so it isn’t an existential crisis. And it was pretty clear from the moment that Mayor Dennis Fenske first pointed out back in January that Thompmerformula, councillor Luke whether oroth not tooffollow the previous under which the son’s local city got about 71 per cent of theRobinson, GIL funding who and theserved school oth of Thompmer term councillor Luke elected bodies on council district about 28 per cent, was upone to council’s discretion, that son’s local Robinson, who served have considered profrom 2010 to 2014 bethe decision had been made to reduce or eliminate the amount bodies term defeated on council posals to reduce the one fore being by the schoolelected district receives. have considered profrom 2010 to benumber of what representaMayor In essence, the decision has done isDennis put off2014 theFenske need to posals to hard reduce the fore being by tives really comprising them in 2019 the racedefeated toBybecome make choices until the budget. keeping number of representaDennis and of for them head council all of one the GIL itself,made the city Mayor actually of doesn’t haveFenske to last deal tives comprising them race to compared become with a funding cut at13all in thatin areathe of revenues a choice March not time that Thompsonites and one ofitsthem made head last to it was receiving only part of that during the to when shrink numbers, went tooffunding thecouncil polls about a March 13 not But time thatmayor Thompsonites previous five-year agreement. the next and council aschoice school board trustthree-and-half years to its numbers, went theinpolls about will and it will be an even steeper with anfavour additional eesshrink voted 6-1 against ago drop – to was of $1.8 million decrease from this year, unless Vale’s Manitoba as school board trustthree-and-half years a resolution by trustee reducing the numbers, Operations are6-1 sufficiently profitable itother to chip in an extra ees against ago –the was in seven favour of Ryanvoted Land (the only with for op$1.2 million in 2019. a resolution by trustee reducing the numbers, vote in support) to re- posed. Although counIn some ways this sense.with next mayor and council Ryan Land (themakes only the other opduce the number of cilThe hasn’t yet seven voted on will be the ones to deal with the consequences of reduced vote in support) to reposed. Although trustees from seven to second reading ofcounthat spending so maybe they should be the ones in control of deduce the number of bylaw, cil hasn’t voted on five. theyetnext stage ciding whatfrom gets cut.

On thetoothersecond hand, Fenske was perfectly trustees seven reading of that One night earlier, towards it becoming ofpositioned to work with councilbylaw, to make the unpopular choices five. next stage slightly morehave than a about ficial, there’s at least a since he doesn’t to worry getting re-elected when One night earlier, towards it becoming ofhalf-dozen better than this term ends.ThompsonMany of the councillors whoeven oftenchance vote in slightly than a ficial, at least a ites showed upmight to voice that it there’s will approved. concert withmore him however, and may notbe have wanted to half-dozen Thompsonbetter than even chance their opinion on a proAs watchers of hurt their chances of continuing in their positions comecouncil Oct. 24. ites showed up to voice that it will be approved. posed bylaw that would will have noticed, the For now, the problem of figuring out how to reduce spendtheir opinion on a from prowatchers of council seehas council shrink proposals make ing been put off for the mostAs part until thethat 2019 budget. posed would will have noticed, the eight bylaw councillors to it toproblems the council However, as wethat all know, avoiding doesn’t floor make see council shrink from proposals that make them away and sometimes worse. Howto many six, go not including the makes havethem a tendency be eight councillors to still it toaround the council floor of the current councillors be to the mayor.

Only one will of approved bydeal atwith least six, the have a tendency to be problem of including reduced funding in 2019 andof beyond won’t that not handful of GIL people two-thirds its memmayor.

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An open letter to municipal councillors and MLAs about removing public notices from newspapers

School board opts for status quo, School board opts for status quo, which way will city council go? which way will city council go?

that handful of people with an opinion – for-

two-thirds of its members and, given that

To the Editor:

ing public notice. It is not. To expect municipalities have mechanisms in Manitobans to know when and where place to recover some of the cost of We write to you with great concern to seek out important information that advertising mandatory public notices. over the provincial government’s will affect their daily lives — without But what is an acceptable price proposed legislation to remove the notifying them that information exists to pay for a duly informed public? requirement of municipalities and — is wrong.

We would argue taxpayers may have provincial government bodies to We are deeply disturbed by this little objection a portionofofThomptheir tax many of the people workload around and for reducing members, the to citizens publish mandatory public notices in provincial government’s eagerness dollars being used to provide them opposed to the plan allows for greater di- whether they belong son elected more truly Manitoba’s community newspapers. to around discount the community with valuable information the many ofregular the people workload andvalue for members, the citizens of about Thompare the critics this versity of viewpoints, to ofreducing the school board independent-thinking The government maintains is an newspapers. activities and actions of their elected opposed towho theattend plan though allows for di- or whether they belong son elected who more aren’t truly of council Ryangreater Land was council, is that it candidates exercise to “enhance communication” community newspapers officials. are the regular critics versity of Manitoba’s viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking meetings and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money.

The married to aligning with Manitobans. Yet Bills 8 and 19 are welcomed into 399,664 homes Weitare candidates asking you to protect the of council who attend though Ryan Land was or council, aren’t elected officials quesing that, in and terms of week. amount is is notthat large themselvestowho with any merely propose replacing independent each every Manitoba’s rights of Manitobans be afforded meetings and askweek, their mostly correct in saysaveabout money.

The married to aligning tions week after class and ethnicity, the will overall particular because newspaper advertising with postings community newspapers are –read by $20,000 proper public notice, side, not just public elected officials quesing that, in terms of amount is not large themselves with any their opinions controlled may not websites. trustees 80aren’t in councillors’ salar- right now, the number on government per centreally of Manitobans living in access. tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council This is clearly not an “enhancement” rural communities. Manitoba’s comWe are also asking you to protect their opinionsfrom may fornot trustees aren’tof really salarnow, the number the majority School District Mys- in proximately that right isfrom generally two – for of communication. munity newspapers are councillors’ relied uponhalfyourselves the potential fallout be enough tobeen dissuade microcosm of theand ies per officials year apof on council While it has officiallya stated ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on plus average, andopinions against. by our citizens elected from accusations of obscuring valuthe majority from District Mys- proximately halfable that is Maybe generally –turnfor the sections Bills 8forand since the of number of 19School asdeala whole. you’ve for annual travel and low such asIf of you. information bythe nottwo providing ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, and against. ing with mandatory public notices in people who care about been to many school space expenses.

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The Government of Manitoba would like to end the practice of requiring municipal councils to provide public notice of proposed land, aggregate, water, highways and livestock use changes in newspapers.

It is proposing to change the requirement to simply post such information anywhere on a municipal or planning district website for 27 days prior to a public hearing.

Will you know when and where to look - if a new livestock operation is being proposed for your neighbourhood?

- if your town council is debating a new subdivision or high-rise condominium overlooking your backyard?

- if your municipal council is considering allowing a new gravel pit operation down your road?

- if changes are being planned for the highway or roadway you travel everyday?

Help us preserve the rights of Manitobans to be informed – and the obligation of governments to notify us all – of actions and activities that will affect our daily lives.

Help us preserve the requirement to provide public notice through community newspapers.

BE INFORMED. BE HEARD. BE PART OF THE PROCESS. Call the Clerk’s office to register as a presenter before the Standing Committee on Bill 19 Phone 204-945-3636 OR Contact the Hon. Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations Phone: 204-945-5854 or 204-642-7843 or Email: minmr@leg.gov.mb.ca

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OBITUARIES JACK ROBERT SIEFRIED

Walking for water

September 18, 1945 – April 23, 2018

BY KYLE DARBYSON

After a lengthy illness Jack Robert Siefried at the Stonewall Hospital on April 23, 2018 with family by his side.

On April 27 a contingent of students and teachers from Juniper School took to the streets to participate in the WE Walk for Water event, which aims to raise awareness about water accessibility around the world.

Even though the weather wasn’t ideal for this kind of activity, the over 50 participants on hand still completed a three-kilometre loop around Thompson Drive and Cree Road, mimicking the long trek that people in other countries have to make in order to secure clean drinking water.

While this event is celebrated by other schools across the country, this Thompson march was spearheaded by Juniper’s student council and teachers like Sheri Porth, who want to use the momentum from this event to fund their own local initiatives.

“We are also hoping to

He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Gwen Siefried and his sister Theresa Allan. He is survived by his wife Elaine, daughter Nanette Estabrooks (Shane), grandsons Andrew, Cole and Zachary, son Shawn Snyder, grandson Noah, Laura Blize (Karl), grandsons Dallen and Parker.

Jack was born in Guelph, Ontario. In 1973 he moved to Thompson and worked for Inco and the City of Thompson. In 2001 Jack and his wife moved to Stonewall and he worked for Northway Aviation and the RM of Rosser.

Jack was a quiet man who liked playing cards and loved going to the race track and have a few beer with family and friends.

Sincere thanks to Dr. Macek, Dr. Chow and Dr. Czaykowski at CancerCare. Also thanks to Vera and all the other health care providers who helped Jack.

A graveside service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home at 12:30 PM on April 27, 2018.

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GILLIS, FREDERICK “FRED”SELDON Born March 7, 1964, died peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital surrounded by his family on April 20, 2018 at the age of 54 after a courageous battle with ALS, which he faced with courage and dignity. He will lovingly be remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and a loyal friend to many.Fred was born in Thompson, Manitoba and spent his life dedicated to the service of others as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Fred retired from the RCMP in 2018 at the rank of Sergeant having worked in four provinces across Canada: B.C., SK, ON and AB. Fred will be forever missed by his loving wife, Lana Gregoire, and their three children; sons Nolan and Cory and daughter Lindsay. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Barbara (Al Pilszek) Gillis and nephew James, and his brother Leon Gillis, nephews Matthew and Sean and their mother Sarah Gillis along with all of his immediate and extended family and friends. Fred was predeceased by his mother and father Josephine and Garfield Gillis.The funeral and interment will be held at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot Division Cemetery, 5907 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.mcevoy-shields.com

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson Participants in Juniper School’s WE Walk for Water event April 27 were also encouraged to pick up trash along the three-kilometre loop around Thompson Drive and Cree Road. raise enough money to build a well in Kenya to support a community there as part of our WE Day global concern project,” said student council member Winter

Ross during a radio interview with CHTM. Ross went on to say during this interview that they’ve already raised $1,000 to complete this

$5,000 project.

If you would like to donate to the broader WE Walk for Water initiative, please visit their official website.

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CONNIE THIBAULT February 15, 1940 – April 24, 2018

Peacefully at the Lynn Lake Hospital on April 24th, 2018, Mrs Connie Thibault, aged 78, Beloved wife of Rene.

Funeral Service was held on Monday, April 30th, 2018 at Boardman/ Northland Funeral Home, 28 Nelson Road in Thompson at 10:00am.

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and three provincials berths at badminton zones

provincial hockey tourna- son Bilawka bringing up ment, and walked away the rear with some singles. from the contest with the With this win, Szocs top prize in their hands. managed to pick up his The team started off the second shutout of the weekend having some- tournament. thing to prove after a On Sunday morning, one-sided victory over the the King Miners faced off Peguis Midgets on Friday. against La Broquerie Habs Chase Gurniak, Cody in the semifinal game, Hale and Kale Mayor all which would prove to be nabbed two goals a piece their toughest test in this for the King Miners, while tournament.

Riley Locke, Ryan Monias, The first period ended up Drayden Spence, Mathew with neither team finding Lamontagne, Harley Horn- the back of the net. Braning and Matt Rempel all don McKay started the managed to collect singles. scoring early in the second With a fi nal score of period before La Broquerie 12–0, goalie Skylar Szocs took a 2–1 lead late into recorded his first shutout the period. for the King Miners in this Defenceman Keegan Ketournament. ough tied the game with a Saturday morning’s shot from the point with contest featured a signifi- under two minutes left in cantly different outcome, the second period.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Thompson King Miners with the King Miners losThe third period was a Members of the midget AA Thompson King Miners celebrate after winning gold at the ing 3–2 to the Lake Mani- left up to the goaltenders, toba Eagles, with Hale and as Isaak Weenusk stopped 2018 Manitoba provincials in Sagkeeng.

Horning bringing home a everything that came his Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson Keri Allard (left) and Ashley Williams (middle) receive silver medals from RDPC teacher pair of goals for their team. way. With four minutes outstanding play.

The King Miners giveGallo-Paskey their team (right) an early the game star.

David King (middle) and Murphy Krentz (left) are heading to the MHSAA badminton Eric after placing second in thenever senior girls’ doubles competition at On Saturday night, it left Gurniak pounced on The gold medal game 2–0 lead. let up in the third perThe last time the midget provincials in Brandon after winning the senior boys’ doubles competition at the zone the Zone 11 championships April 27-28. was do or die time as the a loose puck in front La was a rematch with Lake The score would stay iod, with Hale, Locke and AA King Miners won provchampionships into Thompson 27-28. net to win the King Miners had pull off April Broquerie’s Manitoba, this time with that way until halfway Horning all scoring to incial gold was in 2016 a win against the Land- match 3–2 and put his a drastically different out- through the second period make it a 7–0 final for the in Gimli, where the team mark Blues to advance. team into the gold medal come. The offensive hustle with Spence and Rempel King Miners. bested the Peguis Midgets The Thompson team game. started early with Gurniak both adding goals to give Skylar Szocs would rec- in the fi nals by a fi nal eventually came away with Weenusk was named and Monias scoring with- their team a 4–0 lead going ord his third shutout of the score of 8–3. a decisive 8–0 victory, with game star thanks to his in the first 50 seconds to into the final period. tournament and received

Late goals pave way for Islanders overtime victory to win midget AA league championship

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Cross Lake Islanders refused to lose in game four of their midget AA league playoff final series on the road against the Thompson King Miners March 16, twice coming back to tie the game before taking the series three games to one on an overtime goal about seven minutes into overtime.

Armando Evans, Drayden Garrick, Morgan McKay, Josh Smud (right) and Palaniuk (middle) Dallas Muskego and Samantha Kadin Ross had the goalsreceive for thegold medals from RDPC teacher The R.D. Parker Collegiate badminton team celebrates winning the AAA banner at the Zone Islanders, who opened the scoring thein first Eric Gallo-Paskey (left) after placinginfirst thebefore seniorgivmixed doubles competition at the 11 championships April 28. ing up goals to Matthew Rempel, Kale Mayor and Zone 11three championships April 27-28.

Conroy Halcrow of Thompson in the first four minutes of the second period to trail 3-1. Muskego’s goal made it a one-goal King Miners lead heading into the third period. ships April 27-28.

Trojans Ashley WilThanks to another beat out the other AAA tournament will go on to BY KYLE DARBYSON The King Miners were less than fi ve minutes from liams and Kerri Allard fell first-place finish from schools with a total of 63 compete in the Manitoba David King and MurKYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET forcing a fifthCollegiate and deciding game in the Krentz of series RDPC,when who just short of a first-place Josh Smud and Saman- points.

High School Athletic AsR.D. Parker is phy the Islanders tied theteams game. A little over a minute finished second in later, last finish in the senior girls’ tha Palaniuk in the senior Grand Rapids School sociation’s badminton sending three doubles however, Drayden Jobb put Thompson back on top 4-3. doubles competition, tak- mixed doubles competi- took home the A/AA ban- provincials, which are year’s zones competition, to compete in badminton But Cross Lake refused to accept defeat, and took just 22 in ing their opponents from tion, and a bronze medal ner with 74 points. taking place this upcomprovincials this year after claimed a gold medal seconds tothe tieAAA the game oncethe again on a boys’ goal bydoubles McKay, Grand Rapids to the very from Gavin Alcock in sensenior All first- and second- ing Friday and Saturday capturing banner setting the stage for overtimecategory heroics.this time around. limit with a six-set final. ior boys’ singles, RDPC place finishers from this in Brandon. in the Zone 11 championShots in the game were 33-25 in favour of the King Miners, who got 28 saves from Skylar Szocs, while Peter Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Ross stopped 21 in Cross Lake’s net to give his team the win and the league championship.

Members of the Cross Lake Islanders skate from the bench to celebrate after winning the The Islanders took the series lead with a 7-6 overtime midget AA league championship three games to one in overtime over the Thompson King victory in game three of the series in Cross Lake March 11 after having opened it with a 5-4 victory two days Miners at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena March 16. earlier. The King Miners won game two 5-3 on March 10.

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School district won’t be receiving any Vale grant-inlieu funding from the city for next four years

BY KYLE DARBYSON

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While it wasn’t unexpected, the School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) was officially notified in an April 9 letter that they won’t be getting any grant-in-lieu (GIL) money from the City of Thompson for the next couple years.

During the board’s April 24 meeting, chairperson Don Macdonald read a letter from Mayor Dennis Fenske, which stated that the complete absence of GIL funding is based on the city’s new arrangement with Vale, which lasts until Dec. 31, 2021.

City council officially approved this four-year agreement Jan. 2: it cut the amount of money Vale contributes to the city, the SDML and the Local Government District (LGD) of Mystery Lake by 20 per cent from the 2017 level this year and to half of the 2017 level for the three years after that, with the possibility of some additional money in the second year.

While this remaining GIL could have been split between these three organizations according to the previous formula, with the city getting about 71 per cent, the school board 28 per cent and the LGD the remainder, Fenske’s letter made it clear that none of that money is going towards the school district for the term of the

agreement.

Macdonald said that they’ve been expecting this news from the city for a while and put together their 2018−19 budget with this outcome in mind.

“One of the things we can say is that the budget was developed in anticipation of this and we won’t need to make any changes to it,” he said.

Interesting figures After participating in an early years enhancement grant meeting remotely, co-superintendent Lorie Henderson recently got her hands on some noteworthy statistics relating to the SDML’s student body and shared these figures with the rest of the school board on Tuesday.

According to the data she was provided, Henderson said the SDML has Manitoba’s highest rate of self-declared Indigenous students in kindergarten to Grade 3 at 55 per cent.

However, Frontier School Division and Park West School Division were not included in this data.

In terms of the number of enrolled students per square kilometre, the SDML ranks second in Manitoba with a population of 63.608 students/sq.km, while the Winnipeg School Division takes an easy first place with 104 students/sq.km

On a not-so-positive note, Henderson also revealed that the SDML has a bit of a truancy problem to deal with, since, as of last week, they registered 255 students who have over 50 absences.

“Daily attendance is really important and … has the greatest impact on student learning,” said Henderson.

“I’ve identified with students by school and I’ll be having those conversation with the schools.”

Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program presentation The board of trustees also hosted a group presentation during Tuesday’s meeting, where a pair of educators and a single student talked about the merits of the Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program (AYMP).

This group consisted of Wapanohk principal Kathleen Kelson, R.D. Parker Collegiate teacher Madeline Ponask and Grade 9 student Lucas Antsanen, who have all been involved in this after-school program that aims to promote physical activity, healthy eating and overall well-being for Grade 3−5 students.

According to Kelson, the AYMP also involves a distinct research component, where some of their participants are measured for their body mass index, waist circumference and hip circumference to gauge the ef-

Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson From left to right, Kathleen Kelson (principal of Wapanohk Community School), Lucas Antsanen (Grade 9 R.D. Parker Collegiate student) and Madeline Ponask (RDPC teacher) attended the April 24 school board meeting to showcase the merits of the Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program. fectiveness of the program. youth mentors in Thomp- program every Tuesday While AYMB is aimed at son, and told the school from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. helping children who are at board that he’s learned a lot until the end of May. risk of developing Type 2 and met a lot of great friends To learn more informadiabetes, which dispropor- through taking part in it. tion about this program, tionately affects Indigenous Despite getting its start please visit the official communities, principal Kel- in Northern Manitoba with AYMP page on the Public son mentioned that a lot of a pilot program in Garden Health Agency of Canada the program’s core values Hill, principal Kelson men- website or contact Kelson are communicated through tioned that this program has at 204-677-6140. older youth mentors, who since spread to schools in The next SDML board of run a lot of these activities Quebec, Ontario, Saskatch- trustees meeting is schedand supervise their younger ewan and Alberta. uled to take place May 8 at counterparts.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Radio-thon raises $3,000 for Lions Manor 55 MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBER

Full time (2 Positions) in Thompson or Winnipeg Sub-Office Are you a Psychologist, Social Worker or Psychiatric Nurse who is seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous people at times of crisis? Are you willing to travel to remote fly-in First Nation communities throughout Manitoba? If so, let’s talk!

Thompson residents and want all 30 units filled.”

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: businesses $2,935 DiVirgilio • You will bedonated part of a Mobile Crisis Response team. said finances to•Lions Manor 55others during forwhothe You will work with likean yourself are construction dedicated to work are whichin value and meaning in the lives of others.

Aprilhas11real radio-thon, bringing place but that continuing to You will education, talents, and passion the benefi t the• total ofapply cashyour and in-kindskills,fundraise duringfor and after of others while learning from the expertise of your team. donations thus far for the construction will reduce the • You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing your work is seniors’ housing complex to amount of money that must much more than just a job. $716,000. be borrowed.

AS A MOBILE CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBER, YOU WILL: “We are very grateful for “We’ve been fortunate to • Provide culturally sensitive and safe crisis intervention and trauma support thosein who phoned insuicide during have land donated,” the priority area of or other tragichad loss the of life. the• radio-thon and flto DiVirgilio said. “The Lions Deploy to remote y-inCHTM communities throughout Manitoba, usually up for hosting thisandevent,” to three days on shortsaid notice Club donated the bulk of the • Provide an organized response with support services those Nick DiVirgilio, Lions crisis Manor property.

And the city to donated impacted in the community.

55 board president, in a press an additional piece. That was • Work as part of a dedicated regional team release.

“The real success of a major factor in determining • Contribute to a broader strategy to strengthen relationships and provide the radio-thon was the aware- if we could go ahead with this greater capacity within First Nations communities to respond locally ness tothecrisis. program created in the project.” community.

The 30-unit Lions YOU BRING: We have had several contact us saying officially regis• Apeople Degree in psychology, social work, Manor psychiatric55, nursing or health related theypost-secondary want more information tered as Lions Manor Seneducation.

3-5 years’ experience working in aiors mental wellness crisisHousing response on• how to become residents.

Non-Profit environment That’s important because we Cooperative Inc., will have • Proficient computer skills • A valid driver’s license • A sensitivity and understanding of culture, language and issues relevant to Indigenous communities • Preference will be given to those who speak or understand an Indigenous language • A willingness to travel • A satisfactory background check If this sounds like the right fit for you, please email your resume and cover letter by 12:00 pm April 3,First 2018 toNations Education Manitoba Oliver Veuillot,Centre HR Coordinator Resource Inc., Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com

Invites qualified candidates to apply for the following positions in Special Education: MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI Thompson office OKIMAKANAK INC. northern allowance provided EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Educational Audiologist TRADITIONAL HEALER PROGRAM Occupational Therapist

Permanent Full time in Winnipeg Sub-Office Physiotherapist (2 positions) Are you are an experienced Administrative Program leader with a good knowledge ofSpeech-Language the delivery of Non-Insured Health Benefits? Are you intrigued Pathologist by the opportunity to set up and supervise a newly transitioned NIHB program URIS Nurse for Indigenous Manitobans? If so, let’s talk!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: • For You will support the implementation and qualifications on-gong delivery of theand Traditional a complete listing of Health program descriptions, toyourself our website at to work • job You will work with a team ofrefer others like who are dedicated which has real valuewww.mfnerc.org and meaning in the lives of Indigenous Manitobans.

• You will apply your experience, education, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit of others.

• Interested You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing your work is applicants are invited to submit much more than just a job. their resume and cover letter stating AS THE NIHB PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, YOU WILL: • position Oversee the title review,applying processing and of NIHB(3) requests by for,adjudication along with stakeholders professional reference listings (including a • Develop and recommend policies and procedures regarding the NIHB program. most recent employer reference) by 4:00 • Provide input and advice to senior MKO employees regarding NIHB p.m.

Friday, May 04, 2018 to: program • Provide direction, guidance recruitment and supervision to NIHB employees • Provide budget and operating plan input and advice to the Mental Health Human Resources Wellness Manager Manitoba First Nations Education YOU BRING: • A good knowledge of on Non-Insured Resource CentreHealth Inc.Benefits delivery to Indigenous clients 2-1100 Waverley Street of health services • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the administration that integrates traditional healers Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9 • Post-secondary experience in social sciences, administration or equivalent.

Email: hr@mfnerc.com • Strong initiative, organizational and Supervisory skills • Proficient computer skills including MS Office, Internet and Email Fax: 204.942.2490 • Knowledge of cultural protocol in working with Elders, Traditional Healers, Indigenous knowledge keepers.

• Successful A sensitivity and understanding of culture, and issues relevant candidates mustlanguage provide to Indigenous communities criminal andcheck child • satisfactory Current and satisfactory background withabuse security clearance to work with vulnerable clients registry checks. Incomplete applications If will this sounds right fit for you, please email yourcalls resume will and cover not like bethe considered.

No phone letter by 12:00 pm April 3, 2018 to: be accepted.Oliver Only those selected for an Veuillot, HR Coordinator Email:be oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com interview will contacted.

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MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HEALTH BENEFITS ANALYST NIHB PROGRAM

Permanent Full time in Winnipeg Sub-Office Are you are an experienced Administrative Professional who is intrigued by the opportunity to work within a newly transitioned Health Benefits Program for Indigenous Manitobans?wider If so, let’s talk! suites with balconies, YOUR OPPORTUNITY: entrance areas and appliances, You will Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) decisions and as• well as process a common-area payments to eligible clients and service providers. multipurpose room, with • You will work as part of a team with others like yourself who are dedicated kitchen service, guest suite,and meaning in the lives of Indigenous to work which ahas real value storage space and a gift shop. people in Manitoba. manager Curtis •Project You will apply your skills, talents, and passion for the benefit of others.

• Yousays will enjoy the satisfaction Ross construction bythat comes from knowing your work is much more thanisjust a job.

A&B Builders progressASwell THE HEALTH ANALYST, YOU WILL: ing despiteBENEFITS challenging • Reviewconditions and process over requests weather thefor accuracy and eligibility.

• Audit accounts to verify costs and benefit eligibility in preparation for past several months. payment.

“The roof is up and shin• Answer provider and client questions and billing inquiries. gles are being • Maintain andinstalled,” update data said bases and case files.

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“Mechanical elec-in supporting service agreements and • Assist the Programand Manager tricalfunding worktendering in the basement process. is installed and crews are ready YOU BRING: Excellent organization skills and the ability to set priorities to• proceed with plumbing • Strong initiative and the ability and interior installations.

Weto work independently while functioning as part a team. expect to ofhave at least two • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an office/administrative environment. display suites ready to view • Proficient computer skills including: MS Office; Internet; Word and E-mail. by•the public by fall.

This inhas Post-secondary education an administrative field or equivalent. been cold winter with lots ofof culture, language and issues relevant • Aasensitivity and understanding snow.

That makes for pretty to Indigenous communities • Current and satisfactory background check with security clearance to difficult working conditions. work vulnerable clients But A &with B, true to the spirit

ofIfThompson, beenfit prothis sounds likehas the right for you, please email your resume and cover letter by very 12:00 well pm April 3, 2018 to: gressing despite the Oliver Veuillot, HR Coordinator weather.”

Email: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com For more information on 307-8334 or email LionsLions Manor 55 call 204- manor55@gmail.com.

Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Second Chances for Youth The Second Chances for Youth MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI Project is designed to be a diversion OKIMAKANAK INC. program utilizing justice circles for youth who have committed less EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY serious offences. Supports and resources will also be provided to the youth and their POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR families throughout the project.

(FULL-TIME)

Thompson Sub-Offi ce or harm Winnipeg Sub-Offi ce This project will work to repair done by youth offenders and will ensure that they are heldis accountable Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Incorporated seeking a highly for theirindividual actions that through the facilitation of Youth Justice motivated will perform the functions of Human Resource Circles basedUnder on the Sacred Agreed (HR) Coordinator. the Seven supervision of the Teachings.

MKO Executive Director, the upon sanctions will be determined during these circles as incumbent will be responsible for the daily HR functions. a consequence to the offender’s actions. This will provide the Youth offenders the opportunity to learn from the RESPONSIBILITIES: impact of their actions and participate in sessions that will • helpEstablish and procedures to meet objectives of Manitoba resolvepolicies the underlying issues that could be causing Inc.; ways. the Keewatinowi youth to actOkimakanak, out in negative Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests • provide assistance;Friendship Centre is seeking Theand Ma-Mow-We-Tak Redirectresponsible HR related calls distribute correspondence to the • energetic, and or highly skilled individuals for person or team; the appropriate following positions: Maintain records of personnel-related data (attendance, payroll, • personal information, requestCoordinator for leaves, etc); Project • Support the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, Family Support Worker performing background checks, shortlisting; • QUALIFICATIONS Execute contractor and employment contracts and letters of offer; • Assist supervisors in performance management procedures; • Graduate Schedulefrom meetings, interviews, HRinstitution events etc; with a minimum post-secondary • of 3Perform onboarding ability and update records with new hires; years orientations, related experience; to work with • youth Produce and submit reports on general HR activity; and youth related issues; project management • experience; Assist withprevious schedulingexperience and taking minutes for management, staff and project lead in case meetings; coaching and leading; have effective interpersonal, verbal • andOther duties as assigned. skills; extensive understanding written communication of conflict resolution, community restorative justice , group facilitation and traditional justice circles; must EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: a strong sense of empathy, positive outlook, with • have Business Administration diploma, Human Resource Management the diploma ability to motivate others; excellent and/or combination of training andpartnership experience in and a related relationship building skills; knowledge of the diverse field; cultures,asvalues and traditions; must possess a • Aboriginal Proven experience an HR Coordinator or relevant human resources/ validadministrative Manitoba Drivers position; License.

• An understanding of First Nations/government policies, procedures, Other combinations of education and experience may be programs and services; • considered.

Computer experience, specifically with Outlook, Word and Excel spreadsheets; Friendship Centre offers • Ma-Mow-We-Tak Strong organizational and time management skills;a benefits • comprehensive Must have excellent writing,package. oral, inter-personal skills; • Must be able to meet deadlines within short time lines; Competitive dependent qualifications • Salary: Must be able to travelwages and have a valid classon 5 license; experience.

• andAbility to speak/understand a First Nation language is a definite asset; • Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: Natasha Mintenko, Facilities Manager DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 3, 2018 @ 4PM Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0B4 Mark application CONFIDENTIAL to the attention of: Smith, Executive Assistant Tel: 677-0963Dorothy Fax: 677-0970 1601-275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 2B3 (204) 927-7500 1-800-442-0488 * Detailed Phone: job descriptions are or available at the above Fax: (204) dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com address.

We927-7509 thank all Email: applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be Only those applicants considered for further review will be contacted contacted.

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

We are looking for someone to join our existing sales team! This is a full-time position.

Applicant should be highly motivated, well organized, and possess excellent people skills. He/she should be a selfstarter who is capable of working within and meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will be capable of offering professional sales service to his/her clients in order to develop and maintain business relationships.

Basic computer knowledge is required. A valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation are required. Prior sales experience of advertising or promotional materials would be an asset, but is not necessary. The Thompson Citizen is willing to train. We offer a competitive wage structure and health benefits are also included.

Open until filled.

The interest of all applicants is appreciated, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and references, along with a cover letter to: Lynn Taylor, Publisher, Thompson Citizen, P.O. Box 887, Thompson, MB R8N 1N8 Drop off: 141 Commercial Place, Thompson, MB Email: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net Fax 677-3681

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Thompson residents and businesses donated $2,935 to Lions Manor 55 during an April 11 radio-thon.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TITLE: PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR/ NELSON HOUSE JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of Chief Financial Officer the Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for developing and maintaining the accounting computer system, processing organizational payroll as well as entering, updating and maintaining an accurate administration base with our benefits provider. Commuter transportation fromManagement Thompson is available if required.

Case Supervisor

- Thompson Amalgamated office SP4

DUTIES: JOB • SUMMARY Maintains and updates the payroll Database by entering, This position reports to the Director of Operations and is updating and removing employees from payrollNorth and benefits. responsible for theorganizational supervision ofpayroll, Case Management whom • Processes reviews error staff reports and are providing services to CFS clients who arewith need Child and directs/participates in error correction HRofClerk.

Family services. This includes the monitoring of assessment, crisis • Prepares Monthly disbursements and reconciliations to Benefit intervention, supportive counselling, and development of service Carriers and for all premium deductions from employees. plans, assists with basic needs, advocacy, and referral services offered • Analyzes and reconciles general ledger for all benefit by the agency premiums.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLSagency & ABILITIES • Designs and implements forms and time sheets.

• •Commitment to the FCWC service design Processes annual increments and organizational T4’s, prepares • Commitment to andand knowledge of culturally competent/sensitive manual checks, issue ROE’s. within the federal/provincial service deliverytime issues legislated frame. practices as they related to CFS service delivery • •Knowledge Assistsof inbest year-end audit preparation and reporting. or theinput ability to acquire this knowledge within 60 days •models Provides towards improving service delivery.

• Knowledge of the CFS environment in Northern/Southern Region or the ability to acquire this knowledge within 60 days QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of the CFS Act and other legislation related to CFS • Completion of the Payroll Management Certificate Program services or the ability to acquire this knowledge with 60 days or Minimum of Grade 12 and completion of a recognized • Must have well developed analytical skills, problem solving skills, accounting program. organizational skills and written and oral communication skills • combinations of Education and Experience be • MustOther be fair, flexible and able to adapt to a cross culturalmay setting • Mustconsidered. be able to make independent judgments and consistent •judgments Handling and sensitive situations, using sound, anddifficult decisions judgment within with specific guidelines and • Mustindependent be able to work co-operatively members of the unit regulations and other areas of the FCWC effectively with co-workers, the have a high level of personal integrity andsuperiors, professional • •MustCommunicating general public, representatives of other organizations and initiative others sufficient to exchange or convey information QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 2 yrs experience as a payroll clerk in a MUST HAVE A BACEHLORS OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE computerized payroll environment.

• 3-5 years experience as a Program Manager, Assistant Program Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered • Manager or Ability toinset priorities workservice in a team setting • • supervisor a child andand family environment or an •appropriate Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic under stressful conditionsof education and experience • combination • Well-developed written andlanguage oral communications • Ability to speak an Aboriginal would be an asset Excellent organizational and time management skills • •A valid Manitoba’s driver’s license The successful completion of a Criminal Child Abuse • •Successful completion of a Criminal Child and Abuse Registry Registry check are required of all FCWC positions upon hire.

Check is a requirement upon hire.

• Work in a multi-disciplinary setting.

RANGE: 42,895 49,071 and communication skills.

• SALARY Must have good writing, public–relations DATE: 4:30 pmasset.

March 23rd, 2018 • CLOSING Computer literacy a definite • Valid Manitoba Driver’s License SALARY RANGE: Submit All Applications to: 65,295 – 85,174 th CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm – May 10 , 2018 Amanda LeDrew Submit All Applications to: Amanda LeDrew Director of Human Resources Director of Human Resources amanda@ncnwellness.ca Family & Community Wellness Centre Family & Community Wellness Centre Nelson House, MB. Nelson House, MB. Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351 Phone: 484-2341 Fax: 484-2351 amanda@ncnwellness.ca

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Happy St. Patrick’s izing and instructing in Day! Enjoy the celebra- the various ministries, sacramental preparation of his life! www.thompsoncitizen.net Sister Andrea Du- tion and RCIA (Rite of mont is a member of Christian Initiation of the Sisters of St. Jo- Adults).

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Congratulations to Esther Latchman on Budget cuts deficit and well-deserved award increases health care funding

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, I want to congratulate Thompson Citizenship Council president Esther Latchman on receiving a Making a Difference - Community Award from Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon in Winnipeg.

Joining the organization in 1981, Esther is now the longest-serving volunteer at the Thompson Multicultural Centre. It was my pleasure to welcome her to the Manitoba legislature recently to recognize the life-changing contributions that volunteers with the citizenship council have made over the past four decades in supporting new-

comers to northern Manitoba.

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Early Learning and Child Care Thompson, as well as nursery school spaces at Riverside Daycare in Thompson. The agreement is about improved quality, accessibility, affordability and inclusivity in childEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY care,Coordinator with consideration Tobacco Reduction Strategy for families that are most needtheofTobacco these services.

Under the direction of the Director ofin Health, Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide support Alsoadvisory, in Thompson, the services, and program planning in the area of tobaccoGroup control on ReJoint Action strategies for the 11 KTC communities.

The primary goal of source Development met the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will this week as part of our ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption government’s Look North and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council initiative, which is aimed directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption as well.

Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources and training to community health resource workers. To promote awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc. without notice. Conditions of editorial and advertisement content: The Qualifications: Nickel Belt News attempts to be accurate in editorial and advertising content; however no guarantee is given or implied.

• The University relevantthe area to the position a any or all Nickel Beltdegree Newsinreserves right to revise or or reject and experience considered.principals see t. editorialcombination and advertising content asmay the be newspaper’s • Nickel MustBelt be aNews non-smoker.

The will not be responsible for more than one incorrect • Knowledge and demonstrated in specific areas such insertion of an advertisement, and is notskills responsible for errors or omissions as, community assessments, health promotion anderrors. wellness, in advertisements except for the space occupied by such reduction, behavior community The harm Nickel Belt News will change not be and responsible forcapacity manuscripts, development andand team development. photographs, negatives other related material that may be submitted • Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops.

• Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and research projects and the role they play in identifying best practices.

• Experience in completing reports.

• Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation models.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills • Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources.

• Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco.

• Ability to work as a team member and independently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prepare Powerpoint presentations.

• Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset.

• Willing to travel extensively.

A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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toatcommunity and developingservices, a long-term information training and economic on development education are some strategy options for growth and ofprosperity the assistance in available.

Northern Global market and Manitoba.

Weprices are conconditions for nickel have tinuing this work with long been deteriorating, and industry and First Nations Manitoba is not immune communities to unlock the toeconomic the trend.

Still, mining potential in our

companies history. have expressed optimism aboutthis the north’s As well, year’s potential and we have good provincial budget increasreasons to look to es funding for forward health care investment inlevel Northern to its highest ever in Manitoba. government Manitoba,Our further reduces has joined First ambulance fees,Nations creates in 60 putting together a protocol full-time paramedic posfor mineral development itions, boosts spendingfor for

region. the home cancer drug proThese kinds of economic gram and invests in new and service improvements schools, infrastructure and CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING are what we are focused other priorities such as the AGENCY on at the Manitoba legis- Look North initiative.

This legislative session lature, now thatPOSITION SOCIAL especially WORKER – PERMANENT the house is backWorker) in ses- will allow us to continue (Family Enhancement sion.

This OFFICE week, our Min- making our province a betTHOMPSON ister of Finance, Cameron ter place for generations to Cree Nation Child & FamilyBudget Caring Agency is Friesen, introduced come, by staying on track situatedthat on Opaskwayak Cree Nation andwith is 2018 further reduces improvements in firesponsible for administering and providing for the provincial deficit by nances, services and the the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, $319 million while rais- economy in order to prothe Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, ing the Swan basic personal videLake/Marcel stability,Colomb security Thompson, River, Winnipeg and Lynn First and exemption on income tax opportunity for families in Nation. and delivering the largest the north and throughout Creecut Nation Caring Agency is dedicated to providing tax inChild our& Family province’s Manitoba. comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Social Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems for possible publication.

• Responsible for the development of case plans for children and All of the Nickel Belt News’s content is protected by Canadian Copyright families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted guidance and problem solving on the provision that the Nickel Belt News receives credit. Otherwise, • Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services any reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. are applied Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. Rights to any • Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up advertisements produced by the Nickel Belt News, including artwork, • Provides case management and support for children in care and typography, photos, etc., remain the property of this newspaper. families Advertisements or parts thereof may not be reproduced or assigned without the consent of the publisher.

QUALIFICATIONS • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check • Cannot be active on a protection case • Maintain absolute confidentiality • Varied amounts of travel required • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license • Must be able to provide own vehicle for work • Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis • Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: May 9, 2018 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

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Indigenous territories, while our Look North economic strategy is aimed at making the entire northern region much more diversified.

Further, we are working with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and want to hear from northern Manitobans as our government forms an economic growth strategy. As part of this process, a stakeholder engagement summit was held in Thompson on Monday with the leadership of Dave Angus, former president of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and Barb Gamey, an entrepreneur and member

of the Premier’s Enterprise Team. Our government has partnered with local chambers of commerce to host three such summits across the province in the past several days for representatives of industry, economic development, education and business organizations. Further roundtable discussions and meetings will take place across Manitoba this spring.

Groups and individuals, as well, are encouraged to go online at www.gov. mb.ca/egs/ and share their views on growing a strong, sustainable and resilient Manitoba economy.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DENTAL HYGIENIST – THREE FULL TIME, PERMAMENT POSITIONS Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)” program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children.

The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental decay among First Nation children; to reduce the need for children to undergo extensive dental treatment involving general anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs and schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations communities, and to improve families’ understanding of their role in promoting oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle DUTIES (SUMMARY): • Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ consent forms • Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral health status and preventive treatment needs of each child • Provide pit and fissure sealants for children • Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children • Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay • Refer children who require urgent care • Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction • Oral health education and promotion activities • Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie.

Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) • Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.)

• Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker Aide • Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive and health promotion programs • Travel within our Tribal area is essential.

• Others as deemed necessary QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledgeable of First Nations cultural practices, traditions, and customs would be an asset.

• Experience working in a First Nation community would be an asset.

• Must have excellent oral and written skills.

• Must be computer literate and have experience working with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access Database, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems.

• Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba • Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists Extended Practice Roster, College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba • Current CPR certification • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times.

• Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted.

A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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