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Thompson RCMP receive two reports of shots being fired 30 minutes apart May 15 13-year-old and 19-year-old arrested in second incident, when man said people in a vehicle shot at him while he was walking ERNEST MONIAS WINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 3

Two teenagers have been arrested and police are looking for two other people after a report of shots being fired at a man walking in the early morning hours of May 15.

Thompson RCMP were called to Moak Crescent around 2 a.m.

Wednesday after a 37-year-old man said he was shot at by occupants of a vehicle driving by.

The man was not injured in the incident.

Police found and stopped the suspect vehicle, which had four people inside it. Two of the occupants fled on foot, while a 13-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, both from Thompson, were arrested. The vehicle was determined to be stolen and police are still looking for the

two suspects who ran.

The 13-year-old is charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing property obtained by crime and failing to comply with a probation order. The 19-year-old is charged with assault with a weapon and possessing prop-

erty obtained by crime. No firearm has been located and police are still investigating.

This incident occurred shortly after a 30-year-old man reported being shot with a pellet gun on Public Road around 1:30 a.m. May 15.

Police have not identified any suspects in that incident and continue to investigate.

Thompson Walmart completes Supercentre upgrade

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The exterior of the Thompson Walmart May 16.

Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson

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In addition to changing to floor layout, Thompson’s Walmart also added a couple new attractions during its Supercentre conversion, including a bakery and deli counter.

Thompson Walmart manager Guy Turgeon poses May 16 near the produce section that was added during the store’s eight-month conversion to a Supercentre.

Thompson’s Walmart store finally earned its Supercentre status May 16 after eight months’ worth of interior and exterior renovations.

While the store remained open throughout the conversion, other than a couple weeks in October due to a fire, Thursday’s “grand reopening” event saw the debut of new departments like a bakery and deli counter.

In the weeks leading up to this reopening, produce and meat sections were also completed and stocked.

Additionally, the store’s layout is also completely changed, with new signs and colours, different light fixtures and wider aisles to accommodate more customers.

Walmart Canada corporate affairs spokesperson Felicia Fefer said converting to a Supercentre created approximately 40 in-store jobs and 150 trade and construction jobs.

The store will be donating $1,000 to Wapanohk Community School in honour of its Supercentre upgrade.

Thompson’s Walmart opened for business in 1994.

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Blast hole drilling training delivered for first time using simulators in Thompson

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Six students graduated May 16 from a blast hole drilling course put on by the Manitoba Construction Sector Council and University College of the North in Thompson.

Geoff Greenfield was one of the instructors for the eight-week blast hole drilling training program offered to six students from remote Northern Manitoba First Nations in Thompson that wrapped up May 16.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZNE.NET

Six students from remote Manitoba First Nations graduated May 16 from the first blast hole drilling training program in Canada delivered using drill simulators.

“This is the first time that simulators have actually been put in the field for people to actually use,” said Keith Taylor of the Austin Powder Company in a promotional video produced for the Manitoba Construction Sector Council. “We’ve used simulators before but they’re typically at a location of the manufacturers.”

The six students came from God’s Lake Narrows First Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation at Oxford House, Gods River and

Wasagamack, all of which are the sites of new schools being built by the federal government.

Geoff Greenfield was one of the instructors for the course.

“My specialty is more focused on the sims,” he explains. ”I was trained by a gentleman from Finland for Epiroc and Sandvik. They actually certified me to be a trainer for their machines.

It’s basically like sitting in the cabs of these higher-end drills.”

There is also a mobile simulator lab in a trailer that can be transported to any community that can be reached overland.

Don Ayres taught the students about health and safety as well as the characteristics of different types of

rock that need to be drilled for blasting.

“It’s important that they know what they’re drilling and how they have to adjust for different characteristics of the rocks so that they can adapt in the field when they go get on the drill. There’s a huge difference from limestone to granite. Granite’s way harder and you have to slow right down but limestone you can punch holes in it pretty quick.”

In contrast to the old way of learning by doing – and trial and error – starting off on simulators is both safer and more economical.

“It takes some of the experimentation off of the field work,” Ayres says. “Lots of times they were damaging drills or they were really hard on bits, really hard on

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of the Manitoba Construction Sector Council A mobile simulator lab enclosed in a trailer could be used to deliver this blast hole drilling training program in any community that can be reached by overland travel. equipment. With this information, they can take it and they can adapt and run the machine properly, safely, no issues. That’s one of the benefits.”

Having completed the training, the students are now qualified to drill blast holes for roadwork, in quarries and in mining.

“It’s applicable to all three,” said Ayres.

Only one of the students in the class had any prior drill experience and most didn’t even have any equipment operating experience, Greenfield says.

Kethan North, 23, from Oxford House, said he sees this training as a way to step up into the more skilled aspects of construction from the labourer-type positions he has been working at since

graduating high school.

“It seemed like a really good opportunity, thought I could make a career out of it,” North said. “The simulator time was fun. Just getting the hang of aligning all the blast holes and just getting used to the simulator, that was challenging.

I’ll definitely feel a lot more comfortable being on the drill.”

William Kirkness, Indigenous liaison of the Manitoba Construction Sector Council, says in addition to drilling skills, course like these also aid students by making them job ready to show up every day on time and to be productive.

“A lot of that is about attitude,” he said, and not coming in acting like you already know everything.

While these students had to leave their communities for training, Kirkness says a big part of his job, which includes submitting proposals for federal funding for training, involves finding Indigenous trainers who speak the local language and can provide construction skills training where students live.

“They have the family support there as well, that’s a big thing,” Kirkness says.

The blast hole drilling training program in Thompson was delivered through a partnership of the Manitoba Construction Centre Council and University College of the North, with funding provided by the provincial and federal governments and the First Nations the students belong to.

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Ernest Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation received 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at Indigenous Music Awards in Winnipeg May 17 Pimicikamak Cree Nation’s Ernest Monias – the “Elvis of the North” – was honoured with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Indigenous Music Awards at Club Regent Casino in Winnipeg May 17.

The 70-year-old country/rock performer, who sings in English with distinctive Cree phrasing and nuances, has released 18 albums in genres including rock, country, gospel and even Christmas music and reached hundreds of thousands of fans via Indigenous radio, vinyl, eight-tracks, cassettes and CDs. Monias’s songs include “Stay Awhile,” “Sittin’ On a Rock,” “Sometimes I Feel Like Crying,” “Forever’s a Long, Long Time” and his most-requested song “If I Wanted You Girl.”

“Ernest will play his most requested song of all time at the Indigenous Music Awards on Friday night, where he will be honoured by fellow musicians, industry people, family, friends and guests,” said Jacquie Black, manager of the Indigenous Music Awards, in a May 16 press release.

“We are very happy to bring Ernest Monias into a very exclusive circle that is reserved for those who have contributed in unparalleled ways to the Indigenous music scene in North America,” said Lisa Meeches, executive director of the Manito Ahbee Festival. “We even have a surprise message from a very special person but you’ll have to wait for the show to find out who it is.”

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Ernest Monias Ernest Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Indigenous Music Awards in Winnipeg May 17.

Only two safety officers on Thompson streets this summer

BY KYLE DARBYSON

KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Even though they budgeted for four community safety officers (CSOs) this year, the City of Thompson will only have half that number until at least the fall.

During the city’s May 9 public safety committee meeting, director of fire and public safety Mike Bourgon revealed that one of their CSOs has resigned while another is going on leave.

“We’ve posted for the CSO positions, but unfortunately we were unsuccessful in the

last recruitment process,” he said. “We’ve also found out, through the province, that they’ve postponed any CSO training until July. So if we put those two CSOs in that course in July, it won’t be until the end of September that they graduate.”

To remedy this situation, the city’s human resources department has sent out external job postings throughout the province to recruit officers who are already certified.

The city’s two remaining CSOs are working 35 hours a week from Sunday to Thurs-

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Bourgon also said that those officers will be limited to bylaw and liquor enforcement in Thompson’s downtown area.

Thompson’s CSO initiative started as a two-year pilot program in June 2015, and was designed to help lighten RCMP officers’ heavy caseload, particularly in the categories of public drinking, disturbances of the peace and intoxication.

After launching with eight CSOs and significant funding from the provincial govern-

ment, the program was eventually whittled down to six officers at the beginning of 2018 and two fewer a year later.

Thompson RCMP detachment officer-in-charge Insp.

Brian Edmonds told the public safety committee May 9 that the diminished number of CSOs has had a noticeable impact on officers’ day-to-day operations.

“When they’re working it’s good, but I understand that they are limited on their shifts,” he said. “We may have to look a doing something

internally to offset that, like redeployment of some additional resources, because the afternoons for us are by far the busiest time of day.”

Edmonds said this isn’t helped by the fact that certain crimes are on the rise. In April, his detachment dealt with 52 per cent more assaults than in the same month last year.

During this meeting, Mayor Colleen Smook also mentioned the RCMP will have their work cut out for them June 21-23, since Nickel Days, National Indigenous Peoples Day and the R.D.

Parker Collegiate prom are all taking place around the same time.

“I certainly don’t want to give the committee the idea that it’s all doom and gloom, because it’s not,” said Edmonds. “But … in wanting to provide a very good level of service to the community, we as the RCMP are impacted by the minimal numbers of CSOs.” Bourgon said Thompson’s CSOs dealt with 98 open liquor incidents and 261 intoxicated persons cases throughout the month of April.

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Tenders will be received by the Chief Financial Officer at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Friday, May 24, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #10919 - FLAT DECK TRAILER RFT #11319 - READY MIX CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS RFT #11419 - MIXED TOP SOIL REQUIREMENTS RFT #11519 - DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS RFT #11719 - NEW AUTOMATED SIDELOAD 33 CUBIC YARD REFUSE TRUCKS RFT #11819 - SUPPLY OF COMMERCIAL GALVANIZED FENCING Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Stores Controller, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7975, email vclemons@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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AUTOMATED COLLECTION • 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.

Bids will be received by Jenny Krentz, Chief Financial Officer at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. RFP details and closing date are as follow: Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #12019 - RFP for Asbestos Assessment & Inventory of City Owned Buildings Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFP #11919 - RFP for Feasibility Study on Norplex Pool Building Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Department, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7975, email vclemons@thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or can be donloaded from City’s website at www.thompson.ca 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 have been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to make award to the bidder which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

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Only it hasn’t. they were growing up there just aren’t people time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per plus apof opinions on council to shrink its numbers, went to the polls about the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that went to the polls about the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – for toto shrink its numbers, went toto the polls about the majority from forSchool District ofof Mysproximately half that shrink its numbers, went the polls about the majority from forSchool District Mysproximately half that to shrink its numbers, went to the polls about the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that head council last their opinions may fornot trustees aren’tof really councillors’ salarnow, the number and left their toys and right in some residents and off ismajority of an overgrown It’s still here.

It’s not in around anymore. went toofthe polls about the from School District Mysproximately that is generally two – To for as school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, three-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, onhalf average, and against. as board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, as school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery population amount, on average, asschool school board trust-be three-and-half yearsa ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, time that Thompsonites enough to especially dissuade microcosm of the ies perLake’s year plus ap- of opinions on council everybody who alsome visitors feeling work camp, one that growing and is defclothes lying around three-and-half years ging ahead, tery Lake’s population amount, on average, and against. ees voted 6-1 against ago was in favour of since the number of as aaawhole. whole. you’ve for annual travel and ago –voted was in favour of since the number of as a whole.

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Ifcare for annual travel and Maybe low aaaresolution resolution by trustee reducing the numbers, people who about been to many school expenses.

For the city, reducing the numbers, people who care about been towho many school expenses.

For theschool city, out of the people with a by trustee reducing the numbers, people care about been to many expenses.

For the city, resolution by trustee reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school expenses.

For the city, resolution by trustee reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school expenses.

For the city, other carehave consequences or ging passing through for the a this transitional period else to pick up. three-and-half years ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, and against. reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school For theNone city, ofpeople’s people with Ryan Land (the only with the other seven opone way or another board meetings (and which has budget of with theLand other seven opthis one way orseven another board meetings (and expenses. which has a budget of out opinions how Ryan (the only with the other opthis one way or another board meetings (and which aaon of Ryan Land (the only with the other seven opthis one way or another board meetings (and which has alow budget of Ryan Land (the onlysince with the other seven op-as this one way oryou’ve another board meetings (and whichhas has abudget budget of in which a lot of the not caring what those sake of money and to of us like having to pay lessness and recklessago – was in favour of the number of a whole.

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Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there vote in support) to reposed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, vote in support) to reposed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, vote in support) to reposed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, longtime residents consequences are be- people which they will to take things to city, the out ness of by participating reducing the numbers, who care never about been tofrom many school expenses.

For the people there with posed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart members $30 million, many councillors duce the number of cil hasn’t yet voted on double digits. of the media, well, you that represents probcil hasn’t voted on double digits. of the media, you around that represents probbe isn’tCleananprobexduce the number of cil hasn’t yet voted on double digits. of media, well, you that represents duce the number of cil hasn’t voted on double digits. of the media, well, you that represents probduce theyet number ofthis cilone hasn’t yet voted onboard double digits.well, ofthe the media, well, youopinions that represents proband businesses that cause they feel no opatreturn again and theredump, to pay extra fees inshould Community with the other seven way yet or another meetings (and which has a budget of on an how cil hasn’t yet voted on double digits. of the media, well, you that represents probshould be isn’t extrustees from seven to second reading of that Whether or not the haven’t), you would ably less than a drop in second reading of that Whether or not the haven’t), you would ably less than a drop in pression of apathy but trustees from seven to second reading of that Whether or not the haven’t), you would ably less than a drop trustees seven to second of or not would less aa there drop in trustees from seven tofore second reading of that that Whether or not thearound haven’t), you wouldmany ably less than than dropin in tachment tofrom thisof place, don’treading really give a apart gaveWhether the city its would char-the forhaven’t), sofas and mattressupably Month, thanks. posed.

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Living Room Live returning to Thompson with classical guitar duo your own behaviour listen, love and be humble. Next reach out to your neighbours. Invite them to come with you to church on Sunday or ask them to pray with you. Be joyful in your encounters with others. Let Christ within you, shine through you. Celebrate St. Patrick and learn from him.

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She spent 14 years in Guatemala and since returning to Canada has lived in Grand Rapids, Easterville and Thompson. The main focus of her work in adult education, which includes training lay presiders for times when there is no priest available, organizing and instructing in the various ministries, sacramental preparation and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

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 Page g 10 204-677-2066 this partnership is our Kelly Bindle Yogifoodipreneur Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Nolan Powell joint investment with the Nolan Powell (left) and Scott Butler federal government, an-(right) are performing together in Thompson May 24 as a part of Living Room Live’s 2019 spring tour. The 24-year-old Winnipeg-based guitarists have been playing music for over a decade. nounced in February, of at developing a long-term history. years ofeconomic university, whendevelopment a lot of this people year’s see it as way which I think is really

BY KYLE $47 DARBYSON nearly million to lycreAs well, REQUEST FOR KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET the two bonded over their appealing, particularly in a very uptight and old-fashate up to residents 1,400 who new mutual and love provincial budget increasstrategy and periences and opportunThompson of music. for growth house concert setting.” ioned,” he said.

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May 30, 2019 they shed, but “We are kind of covering During a Winnipeg music guitars in Canada’s classical high-maintenance guys. end and that it’s not only leaves a healthy action of life, they might be even more is about improved quality, This legislative session lature, especially now that POINT OF CONTACT a large variety of classic- festival in 2016, the group music scene.

We’re just there to have beautiful than the leaves but necessary that we al repertoire,” said Scott caught the attention of “Because a guitar is a fun and share everything Thompson Regional Airport Authority accessibility, affordability the house is back in ses- will allow us to continue learn to let go. before.

Just like P.O. Box 112 Thompson, MB R8N 1M9 life. You Butler,inclusivity who represents one Living Room Live associ- tough sell sometimes, es- that we’ve been working and in childsion.

This week, our Minmaking our province a betWhen we learn to let don’t know what’s to Phone: 204-677-0720 Fax: 204-778-6477 half of Duo Déz. “So we’re ate director Lisa Rumpel, pecially when we’re try- on,” he said. “If they don’t of Contact: create spaceCorinne and Stewart come,(204-677-0724) but life keeps on care, consideration isterbyofhow Finance, place for to go, we Point playing with some pretty early who was struck in- ing Cameron to battle pianos ter or any like thegenerations music, hopefully life, ex- going regardless. Trust works from the 18th tently focused Powellintroduced and kind ofBudget string instrument, they’ll remember us energy for newCorinne.Stewart@fly-yth.ca for families thatcenare most Friesen, come, by staying onseeing track tury and 19th century and Butler were during their cellos and violins,” he said. banter or chat with us after in need of these services. 2018 that further reduces with improvements in fiwe’re also peppering in performances.

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Midget bring home Visual artistry showcased as King part ofMinersOBITUARY Thompson Festivalgold of thefor Artsthe second time in th The 53rd Thompson Festival of the Arts is reaching its final stage following a visual arts showcase at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena May 15−16.

Elementary and high school students submitted a grand total of

203 entries, ranging from paintings pair of concerts May 28−29.

The midget AA Thomp- Hale leading the way with to mixed media artson and even a little The 2019 Thompson Festival of King Miners were two goals, and players like bit of photography. the Arts has been running since in Sagkeeng, Manitoba Gurniak, Mayor, Monias, Just like in previous years, a pair late April, with the aim of giving March 2–4 for this year’s Spence, Horning and Dawof professional artists were tasked local youth the chance to show off provincial hockey tourna- son Bilawka bringing up with determining ment, the cream of the their talent in a variety of disciand walked away the rear with some singles. crop, which will be unveiled at a plines, including music and dance. 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 a signifi under of two in Mervat Yehia’s Grade 8 class from École Riverside School submitted featured a series of acrylic-paintings theminutes northernleft lights cantly different outcome, the second period. for the 53rd Thompson Festival of the Arts. with the King Miners losThe third period was a ing 3–2 to the Lake Mani- left up to the goaltenders, toba Eagles, with Hale and as Isaak Weenusk stopped Horning bringing home a everything that came his pair of goals for their team. way. With four minutes On Saturday night, it left Gurniak pounced on was do or die time as the a loose puck in front La King Miners had to pull off Broquerie’s net to win the a win against the Land- match 3–2 and put his mark Blues to advance. team into the gold medal The Thompson team game. eventually came away with Weenusk was named a decisive 8–0 victory, with game star thanks to his

BERNADEEN FRANCES WIEBE

Bernadeen “Bunny” Frances Wiebe, late of Weyburn, SK, passed away on May 15, 2019, at the age of 77 years.

Bunny was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Frances Mayer; her step-mother, Kay Gillis; sister Pamela Lambillotte; and her grandchildren of the heart Richard and Clemens Gentzsch.

Bunny is survived by her husband Vic; daughter Christine (Jeff) Schick and grandsons, Lindsey and Curtis; her daughter Andrea (Adam) Batchelor and granddaughter Tristan; her son Kelly Wiebe; her Kiwi daughter of the heart Lila (Ray) Willis and children: Terri (Godchild), Braden and Rochelle, her Swiss daughter of the heart, Yasmine (Michael) Gentzsch; her brother Terry Mayer (Antoinette Gagner) and his children Kimberly and Christopher; nieces, Terri Persing and Deanna Lambillotte.

Bunny was born and raised in Regina, SK, graduated from Central Collegiate, and took her training as a nurse at the University of Saskatchewan where she met Vic whom she married in 1964.

They established their first home in Prince Albert, SK and resided there for 14 years during which time all of their children were born.

She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom, but as the children were approaching school age, she went to work as a teaching assistant which allowed her to keep the same work days and hours as the children. This became her work calling through to retirement in 2001 even as Vic’s work took them to living in Regina, Thompson and Weyburn. Her enjoyment of working with children and youth led her to volunteer as a Sunday School teacher and a leader in other children’s activities such as Brownies and Beavers.

Citizen She enjoyed singing in both church and community choirs,Thompson attending musical concerts and festivals and many tears of extensive traveling Members of the midget AA Thompson King Miners camping-style. In her later years she was restricted in her mobility due to health issues, but continued to enjoyintraveling and spending 2018 Manitoba provincials Sagkeeng. times with family and friends.

A Celebrationplay. of Life will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019an at 11:00 The K outstanding give their team early a.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, SK, with Rev. M. Barnabas The gold medal game 2–0 lead. let up officiating. Luncheon will be held at Upper Grace Hall, Weyburn, SK was a rematch with Lake The score would stay iod, wit In lieu of flowers, for family friendsway so wishing, until charitable halfway Hornin Manitoba, this time withandthat donations in memory of Bunny may be made to Grace United a drastically different out- through thethe second period make it Church Education Fund, with 210 ~ Spence 3rd Street,and Weyburn, SK, King Mi come.

TheChristian offensive hustle Rempel S4H 0W6. started early with Gurniak both adding goals to give Skyla are entrusted RD Family Chapel & andArrangements Monias scoring with- to their teamFuneral a 4–0 lead going ord his t Crematorium, SK to into the final period. in the first 50Weyburn, seconds tournam (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333) Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at: www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Celebrating Life, One Family At A Time”

Late goals pave way for Islanders ove to win midget AA league champ KELLY LYNN CLAIRE OSTROWSKI

R.D. Parker Collegiate Grade 12 student Acelyn Doran-Campbell received a merit award for her pair of mixed media submissions titled “Teens of Style.”

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The May 16 Festival of the Arts visual arts showcase included a lot of mixed media submissions, such as these dreamcatchers made by Grade 2 students from École Riverside School.

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, Dallas Muskego and Kadin Ross had the goals for the Islanders, who opened the scoring in the first before giving up three goals to Matthew Rempel, Kale Mayor and 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.

The King Miners were less than five minutes from forcing a fifth and deciding game in the series when the Islanders tied the game. A little over a minute later, however, Drayden Jobb put Thompson back on top 4-3.

But Cross Lake refused to accept defeat, and took just 22 seconds to tie the game once again on a goal by McKay, setting the stage for overtime heroics.

Shots in the game were 33-25 in favour of the King Miners, who got 28 saves from Skylar Szocs, while Peter Ross stopped 21 in Cross Lake’s net to give his team the win and the league championship.

Thompson Citizen photos Kyleovertime Darbyson The Islanders took the series lead with by a 7-6 Grade 4instudents fromofJuniper School collaborated on a victory game three the series in Cross Lake March multi-panel painting titledit“The Red to Reconciliation.”

11 after having opened with a Road 5-4 victory two days earlier. The King Miners won game two 5-3 on March 10.

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Kelly passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019 in Thompson, Manitoba at the age of 57 years.

Kelly is predeceased by her parents Stanley and Mona Ostrowski and her partner Grahame MacLean.

Kelly will be cherished and remembered by her children Breanne, Kristopher, and Daniel MacQuarrie and their father Brian MacQuarrie; her brother Steve Ostrowski, and sisters Susie (John) Albo, and Nina (Steve) Manitopyes; and her many nieces, nephews and friends.

Kelly was born in Sudbury, Ontario on September 14, 1961 and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba at an early age. Kelly loved children and worked tirelessly with youth and families her entire life, and she had a consummate knowledge and understanding of Child Welfare. She began working for Marymound in Winnipeg as a Youth Worker and moved to Thompson, Manitoba in 1983 as Director for Marymound North. Kelly also worked with Family Services in Foster Care Coordination, with the Futures Program, and she developed and facilitated training programs for adults, youth and children. Kelly was committed to empowering others in a positive and supportive manner.

Breanne, Kris, and Danny meant the world to Kelly. She enjoyed camping, fishing, the cottage at Paint Lake, playing baseball and curling, and of course her Bombers and the Blue Jays. In recent years Kelly and Grahame adored their many pets and she enjoyed new friendships working at the Co-Op. Kelly’s family appreciates the condolences, well wishes and fond memories shared duringCross this difficult time. Islanders skate from the Members of the Lake A Celebration of Life will be held for Kelly on May 27, 2019, at the midget AA league championship three games to one Juniper Centre from noon to 3 pm.

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Tour company a business venture into the unknown

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Howling Wolf Tours, which held its official opening and ribbon-cutting at McCreedy Park May 17, is a way for owner Geoff Greenfield to share his love of the wilderness and hopefully make Thompson more attractive to tourists.

“I’ve been up and down this river so many times,” says Greenfield, who’s lived in Thompson since 20003. “I fell in love with this town. I fell in love with the wilderness here.

Manasan Falls to me is just gorgeous. Winter, spring, summer and fall, I find a way to get there every year.

Sometimes I’m doing fishing above the falls further up towards Ospwagan and other times I’m just sitting in the falls watching them because they’re a beautiful sight to see.”

Greenfield’s company will offer tours on the Burntwood River to the falls between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m Monday to Saturday and from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, with chartered tours and custom tours also available.

“This year I’m focusing to Manasan Falls and back,” Greenfield says. “It can take upwards of two hours. It’s not about getting there fast.

It’s about enjoying the scenery, maybe seeing a river otter, maybe seeing a beaver if we’re lucky. Chances are you won’t see a wolf during the day, but a sunset cruise, a sunrise cruise, the fall colours. It’s about a

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Mayor Colleen Smook cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Howling Wolf Tours May 17 while company owner Geoff Greenfield and his family look on. nice, quiet, peaceful ride to Manasan Falls and then it’s a little turbulent. I’ll be honest. It’s heavy water. It’s a little rough. We’re one third the volume of Niagara Falls at peak flow. We could be upwards of 30,000 cubic metres a second coming across Manasan Falls which is pretty impressive and it’s a bit of a thrill ride.”

Howling Wolf Tours will limit the number of passengers on any cruise to a minimum of three and a

maximum of six passengers to ensure a more personal experience.

“If I have eight, 10, 12 people on the boat it’s not very personal,” says Greenfield. “I don’t want this to be about mass producing people through somewhere.

I want people to be, ‘Hey, I had a great time, went out there, got to see the forest, got to see the river, I got to see an animal and I had a nice, quiet, relaxing time with my friends,’ or even, ‘I

met two strangers.’”

Mayor Colleen Smook, who cut the ribbon for the official opening of Howling Wolf Tours, said it’s small enterprises like this that make a community.

“People don’t realize all the small businesses add up to make the quality of life in Thompson what it is,” she said, adding that she would see about overcoming here aversion to water to take part in a tour.

“We’re all looking for-

ward to this. It’s going to be really cool. Even though I hate water, I may take a boat ride.”

Greenfield credits his friend and mentor Tim Gibson for giving him the courage to finally launch his business after letting the idea percolate for a few years and trying it out on a smaller scale.

“Without him, I wouldn’t have taken the effort to change my life and maybe make this step,” Greenfield

said. “I did a soft open last year to get the feel, to see if there was a need for my supply. I had a big success.

A lot of people said, ‘You gotta do it, follow through with it.’ This year, I said, ‘OK, this is it. I’m going to do it. I’m going to take all my eggs throw them in a basket and roll the dice.’

Without the confidence from my family, my wife, my kids, Tim, some of my friends, I would never have done it.”

Manitoba Youth Job Centre back open for 2019

BY RACHELLE HALLS The Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer.

Centres across Manitoba are in their 44th year of dedicating their support to youth employment across the province. The Thompson Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is sponsored by Manitoba Education and Training in partnership with the Thompson Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre.

Greetings, my name is Rachelle Halls and I am the Thompson and area MYJC Youth Engagement Leader for the summer of 2019! I just completed my first year of study at the University of Winnipeg and I am very happy to be back in the community.

The MYJC is designed to meet the employment needs of students and youth, as well as the needs of employers who have vacant positions to fill, by

offering a free referral service to those who wish to hire an eager, hard-working young person. Employers of all types – business and household – can take advantage of the free services the centre provides. Only the most qualified candidates are referred, and the employer always has the final hiring decision.

We encourage students and youth over the age of 12 to register with our office. If you are seeking full-time, part-time, or casual employment, need help with your resume, or want to expand your job search or interview skills, just drop by and we will be happy to work with you.

If you have any questions or employment needs, feel free to contact me at 204-6776515 or stop by 118-3 Station Road, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I hope to hear from you soon!

Nickel Belt News photo by Kyle Darbyson Rachelle Halls is Thompson’s Manitoba Youth Job Centre Youth Engagement Leader for 2019.

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Wapanohk getting new vice-principal, longtime Deerwood teacher retiring

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

School board trustees heard at their May 13 meeting about a new administrator being hired for one school and a teacher employed since the mid1980s retiring.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Amanda Butler,” said School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) co-superintendent Angele Bartlett during her human resources

and policy report. “She has been awarded the vice-principalship of Wapanohk Community School for next year so we’re very happy for her. Amanda’s one of our leadership intern participants as well so I’m very happy that she put her interest forward.

We congratulate her and we welcome her to the admin team.”

Butler, a music teacher at Wapanohk, will take over from Celina Dumas,

Frontier School Division is seeking applicants to join the “Frontier Family” for the following position: AREA 1 Gillam Adult Learning Centre Adult Education Teacher (Full-Time) Oscar Blackburn School Grade 3-4 Teacher (Full-Time) Grade 6 Teacher (Full-Time) AREA 2 Grand Rapids School Grade 4 Teacher (Full-Time) AREA 4 Area 4 Office (Cranberry Portage) Educational Psychologist (Full-Time) Moose Lake Adult Learning Centre Adult Education Teacher (Full-Time) For more details and how to apply, please visit our website at www.fsdnet.ca and select “Careers”.

All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense, as a condition of employment.

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Later in her human resources update, Bartlett said that Val Little, who taught at Deerwood School for 29 years, would be retiring effective June 30.

“Miss Little has been employed with the district since 1986,” Bartlett said. “She began her career in ‘86 teaching half-

time at Juniper School and then was awarded a fulltime position in ‘87 as a permanent Grade 8 teacher at Deerwood School and she remained there for 29 years of her career. She’s currently working as a literacy intervention support teacher out of the school board office. All those who’ve resigned and particularly Miss Little with her retirement, we wish them all well … and congratulate them all.”

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Church Services in Thompson

10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Colton Murphy Children’s Pastor Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday school 9:45 am, coffee time at 10:40 am Church Service at 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel Regular Hours: 11 am Church service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON Congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

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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 Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm

St. Lawrence Parish Hall OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

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

114 Cree Rd., Thompson, MB Friday, May 24, 2-8 pm THE SALVATION ARMY Saturday, May 25, 8 - 3 pm Thompson Corps (Church)

305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am

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BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Insurance System Support Specialist Responsibilities: JOB OPPORTUNITY

FULLTIME INSURANCE BROKER

Will be primary point of communication with Brokers on issues related to company systems

Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30 Saturdays 10-2 (rotating basis)

Develop expertise in company strategy, systems & processes in order to troubleshoot broker and internal technology issues and identify potential solutions

Opportunity to be part of team that wants the best for their clients. Great opportunity to be an insurance professional.

Collaborate with external vendors to identify technology issues, develop solutions.

Responsibilities:

Provide professional, informative, timely customer service

- Counselling clients on Autopac, Driver Licensing & General Insurance needs.

Become fully licensed in General Insurance & Autopac – licensing requirements and training will be provided.

Experience in insurance field would be an asset but we will provide training for successful applicant.

Qualifications: Knowledge of Broker Management Systems an asset

Must have good communication skills, a pleasant personality, and enjoy working with the public.

Problem solving & troubleshooting skills

A pension and benefits plan is available.

Able to analyze data with high accuracy

Salary based on experience.

Salary based on experience.

Only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted but we thank everyone for their interest.

Only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted but we thank everyone for their interest.

Deadline for submissions: May 24, 2019

Deadline for submissions: May 24, 2019 Please send resume to: Cook & Cooke Insurance Brokers Box 600, 314 Edwards Ave. The Pas, Mb R9A 1K6 Attention: Sandra Kotz Email: Sandra.Kotz@CookandCooke.com

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University College of the North’s new strategic plan focuses on student success, reconciliation, engagement and administration University College of the North’s (UCN) governing council released a new strategic plan May 13 as the institution celebrates its 15th year since being established as the successor to Keewatin Community College.

The plan includes new mission and vision statements as well as four strategic directions.

The mission statement says that UCN “serves northern communities and people with education, training, teaching, learning and research, while also being inclusive and respectful of diverse Indigenous and northern values,” while the vision statement says that

“UCN is building better futures for a stronger North” with guidance from the Seven Sacred Teachings of truth, wisdom, honesty, humility, courage, love and respect.

“University College of the North is taking a much stronger approach to serving the needs of the north,” said Cam Mateika, UCN Governing Council chair, in a press release. “UCN is a critically important institution in helping to ensure that Northern Manitoba remains strong, and our new strategic plan creates a foundation to help the north get even stronger.”

The four strategic dir-

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ections in the plan include supporting student success, advancing an agenda of reconciliation, engaging with communities and industries, and ensuring responsible administration.

“UCN will recruit more students, provide them with access to post-secondary opportunities, and support them through to graduation,” says the first of these strategic directions. “UCN will provide relevant and flexible programming leading to good job opportunities.”

The university college’s curriculum, systems and processes will “support and reflect the strengths of Indigenous peoples in the north” and the school “will created opportunities for self-determined economic and social development by Indigenous communities”

Thompson Citizen file photo University College of the North, which has two main campuses in The Pas and Thompson, seen here, released a new strategic plan May 13. as ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation commission’s calls for action.

“UCN will partner with industry and communities in programming, research

GENERATING BRIGHT FUTURES

The Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is seeking a highly motivated individual with management skills for a fulltime position role of Administrative Clerk within the Student Services and Technical Services department.

PURPOSE Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Student Services and Director of Technical Services perform a variety of administrative, clerical and accounting data entry duties in support of the Education & Training services and Technical Advisory Services

JOB DUTIES: • Perform some or all of the following duties: • Create, organize and maintain a comprehensive filing management system for Technical Services projects.

• Assist staff in the preparation and maintenance of Technical Services project progress claims to Government.

• Assist in the maintenance and reconciliation of projects on a regular basis.

• Accounting Data Entry for the Technical Department’s Project Management Infrastructure Projects.

• Record and prepare minutes of meetings.

• Travel arrangements for staff; • Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, reports, invoices, • presentations, forms and other related material using computerized systems.

• Conference and event planning: • Compile data, statistics and other information and conduct research as requested using computerized systems.

• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems.

• Share and maintain front desk reception duties with other administrative secretaries on a rotational basis as required.

• May schedule and confirm business appointments and meetings of Program Managers • Prepare correspondence, reports, and information related to these duties as required.

• Determine and establish departmental office procedures for a continual improvement.

• Attendance at Employment & Training Student Services staff / Technical • Advisory Services meetings JOB QUALIFICATIONS • The Administrative Clerk should have the following qualifications: • Completion of secondary school.

• Completion of a two-year college or other program for Business • Administration • Completion of an accounting and/or finance courses.

• Must have at least 3 years clerical and administrative experience • Requires experience in coordinating activities.

• Possess initiative and judgement.

• Excellent planning, organizing, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Respect for the customs, traditions and practices of the local member First Nation communities.

• Knowledge of Proposals and preparing proposals • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset.

• Class 5 Drivers License is a mandatory requirement • Ability to travel Please forward your resume along with 3 references and a cover letter, in confidence, to: Keewatin Tribal Council 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0Y4 Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax 204-677-0256 Deadline Friday, May 31, 2019 @4:00 pm

We would like to thank those who have applied. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

and economic development activities, including facilitating participation of northerners in the digital economy,” says the third strategic direction identified in the plan. “UCN will play a leading role in steering the north towards greater prosperity and greater resilience in an ever-changing world.”

The fourth strategic direction says responsible administration will be achieved by ensuring that “Quality, effectiveness, and efficiency

will permeate all we do.”

“UCN is focusing on ensuring that Indigenous and Northern Manitobans have access to educational opportunities that will lead to employment right here in the north,” said UCN president and vice-chancellor Doug Lauvstad. “UCN is working hard to ensure that serving the economic and social development needs of northern and Indigenous communities is at the centre of all that we do.”

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: 701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB Position: Accounting Clerk-Family Enhancement

Full-Time Permanent

DIESEL TECHNICIAN We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Diesel Technician to be part of our Transmission Stations Operations & Maintenance team in Thompson, Manitoba.

As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing and the repair of diesel generators and associated equipment used to generate electrical energy for critical services throughout the Province of Manitoba.

You will have a Grade 12 education or equivalent, with Interprovincial Certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic, with a minimum of two years’ related diesel generation experience.

Deadline: June 7, 2019

Apply online at

hydro.mb.ca/careers 1‑800‑565‑5200 Available in accessible formats upon request.

Responsibilities: As part of the Family Enhancement team, the Accounting Clerk will be required to work independently and perform work of variety and/or moderate complexity. Tasks include assessing, processing, reconciling, completing applications, preparing, and completing accounts payable and/or receivable documents. The position involves regular contact with program team leaders which requires clarifying process and procedures of the agency Family Enhancement department. There is a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed, and action to be taken on uncertain matters. There is a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. There is a requirement to be a positive, team player.

Qualifications: · Accounting education background and/or minimum 1 year related experience in accounting · Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook · Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Using good time management skills have ability to organize/ prioritize workloads · Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team member · Sensitivity to and understanding of Northern First Nations culture and values · Ability to speak Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: · Ability to work in a fast paced environment · Demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable · Adhere to confidentiality · Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract · Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle · Must be willing to travel, if required Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-028 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2019-028 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Competitive Salaries • Relocation Assistance • Continuing Education • Remoteness Allowance • Excellent Benefits

> 3 Full-Time Summer Term Positions Available: > Patient Safety Advocate Thompson General Hospital • Term Ending: August 27, 2019 As a member of the health care team, the Summer Student Patient Safety Advocate will interact with patients in the Emergency Room. Some activities will include ensuring bed rails are up, giving call bells, observing waiting room and notifying Nursing staff of patient requests and concerns.

Qualifications: • Student must be returning to full-time schooling in the fall • Student must be between the ages of 15-30 • Student will have an educational background in health care

> Patient Porter Thompson General Hospital • Term Ending: August 27, 2019 As a member of the health care team, the Summer Student Porter will be responsible for safely transporting patients within the Emergency Room and throughout the Thompson General Hospital.

Qualifications: • Student must be returning to full-time schooling in the fall • Student must be between the ages of 15-30 • Student will have an educational background in health care

> Campus Attendant Thompson General Hospital • Term Ending: August 30, 2019 As a member of the Maintenance team, the Summer Student Campus Attendant will assist with grounds-keeping duties and help with trades.

Some duties will include brush clearing and lawn care, garbage pick-up, parts pick-up and delivery, assist trades person with repairs/installation and general clean up duties.

Qualifications: • Student must be returning to full-time schooling in the fall • Student must be between the ages of 15-30 • Student will have an educational background in health care • Must have a valid Manitoba Class V Driver’s License Please submit resume by May 24, 2019 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB. R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

Call us today! Local 204-778-1455 or Toll Free 1- 866-758-7871 Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to self-declare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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33 Selkirk Ave. Ph: 677-4574 • Fax: 778-6622

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431-754-5424

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101-83 Churchill Drive

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

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235 Cree Road, Thompson, MB

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