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Prime minister’s pretty cool, but can’t compare to a unicorn

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Wapanohk Community School kindergarten student Bella Moose got to do a lot of cool stuff as the winner of the CBC Kids prime minister for a day contest when she was in Ottawa last week, but one thing stuck out as her favourite.

“I saw a unicorn,” said Bella, referring to a puppet who joined her and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the House of Commons and his office. “It was my first time seeing a unicorn.”

The prime minister was pretty cool, too, said Bella.

“He was awesome,” she said. “I spun around on the chair in his office and I made a pillow fort in his office. He did help me make it.”

Bella won the contest by answering a question about what she would do if she were the prime minister, writing: “As prime minster, I would make sure everyone has homes and everyone is safe. I would hug everyone. I would make sure animals and the world around us are kept

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Bella Moose of Wapanohk Community School was in Ottawa last week where she was prime minister for a day after winning a CBC Kids contest. safe. I would make sure every Canadian is healthy.

I would show kindness to everyone.”

Among the other activities that Bella and Trudeau took part in were dabbing together and she also taught his how to say one word in Cree.

“I spend all my time getting my students to stop dabbing and I have a picture of the prime minister doing it,” said Moose’s mother Caelin Webber, who teaches Grade 8 at Wapanohk.

The family didn’t know when they went to Ottawa that they would be meeting

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of William Moose Bella Moose in the House of Commons with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a unicorn companion. the prime minister.

“He just – surprise! – walked down the House of Commons when we were shooting [video] and he just showed up,” Webber said.

They spent about four hours taping with TV crews for a segment that will air on CBC on Canada Day.

After getting an inside look at being prime minister, Bella says she might like to follow in his footsteps one day.

“Because it’s fun,” she says, and knows what she would do as her first order of business. “Hug everyone.”

Thompson Brownie wins national Girl Greatness Award CUTS HURTING NORTH NEWS - PAGE 7

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

It wasn’t long ago that Ellie (Elizabeth) Winship wanted to quit Brownies but she stuck with it and her perseverance paid off when she was recently named the the Brownies winner of the national Confidence Girl Greatness Award.

And she didn’t hide her excitement when her mother Caroline Winship shared the news with her.

“I jumped up as soon as my mom let me know,” said Ellie, who describes her reaction to finding out as “super surprised.”

To be considered for these awards – there are also awards for resourcefulness, courage and making a difference – members of the Brownies and other Girl Guide categories like Sparks, Pathfinders, Guides and Rangers must nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else in the organization, says Nadine Vokey, the Brown Owl or troop leader of Ellie’s Brownies troop.

“It’s a pretty big deal,” said Vokey. “She may have made her Brown Owl cry.”

“I talked to Elizabeth about it, saying ‘What do you think?" says Ellie's mother

Caroline Winship. "' Mom thinks you did a really good job this year of overcoming your fears and learning to be confident and proud of who she is,’ and she said, ‘Yeah, I want to try that,’ so then we sat down and we sent in a very short letter.”

The letter reads as follows: “My name is Ellie. I am almost 8. My mom is helping me write this because I am not a very strong reader. I am one of the only girls in my unit who cannot read and write things on my own. This made me feel very bad about myself because I try really Continued on Page 7

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Caroline Winship, left, and Brownie leader Nadine Vokey, right, with Ellie Winship, centre, the Brownie who won the Girl Guides of Canada’s national Confidence Girl Greatness Award.

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61 new Canadians sworn in at citizenship ceremony

61 people take the oath of citizenship inside RDPC’s Letkemann Theatre on May 18.

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Thompson Citizen photos by Kyle Darbyson Left: Harkamaljeet Singh Gill (left), Bipanveer Kaur Gill (right), and their daughter Nehmat immigrated to Canada from Ludhiana, India in June 2012. “We have two national anthems now,” Harkamaljeet said after the ceremony. Right: Sid and Bhawna Varma pose for a picture with their son Rudra and daughter Vani at the ceremony’s reception.

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BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Canada Day came early for a select few on May 18, as over 60 men, women and children, representing 12 nations, officially became citizens during a ceremony at R.D. Parker Collegiate.

During the festivities, the school’s Letkemann Theatre was packed with students, teachers, families and Thompson dignitaries like MLA Kelly Bindle, elder Jack Robinson and city councillor Colleen Smook.

Dwight MacAulay, the Manitoba government’s chief of protocol, was also present and presided over the ceremony by initiating the oath of citizenship.

MacAulay took the time to let this group of new Canadians know about the kind

of rights and privileges they have access to as citizens, stressing values such as multiculturalism, freedom, and strong communities.

However, MacAulay also noted that new citizens should not take their accomplishment lightly, since becoming a Canadian is not an easy process that is without its challenges.

“To arrive at where you are today you had to demonstrate courage and perseverance,” he said. “You had to work hard, you had to study hard, you had to adjust to a new culture, you had to adjust to a new way of doing things, some of you had to learn a new language, you’ve had to make new friends, and all of you, every single one of you, had to make a new home in an unfamiliar country.”

Sid and Bhawna Varma know all about this kind of abrupt culture shift, having emigrated from New Delhi, India to Thompson in August 2011.

“It was almost a 90 degree change for us. From plus 50 to minus 40,” said Sid, who

works as a product specialist at Twin Motors. “Since then Thompson is our home now.

We enjoy working here and we have a great community. So yeah, it’s been a very good experience.”

His wife Bhawna, a former Thompson Citizen employee, said that the struggle has been ultimately rewarding, even when it comes to clearing hurdles like the citizenship test.

“We knew about Canada when we came to this country, but this is additional knowledge, which is what we have teach our kids, so we should know all those basic things.”

Once all 61 people received their certificates, MacAulay closed out the ceremony by reminding the crowd that citizenship is more meaningful than a simple piece of paper.

“Becoming a Canadian is more, it’s actually a lot more, than a list of things you’re allowed to do. Becoming a Canadian is, in fact, a bond, a covenant, that will go with you, and be with you, from this day for the rest of your life.”

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Healthy North: Six ways to improve emotional wellness

BY CURTIS TRUBIAK NORTHERN HEALTH REGION MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTIONS FACILITATOR

When considering wellness people tend to think of physical activity or nutrition first. But your emotional well-being is a crucial part of your overall health. Feelings are hard for some people to express and talk about. Being aware of what you are feeling can help you to channel your emotions into productive, positive feelings. Achieving emotional balance lays the foundation for total body well-being. Here are some ways to maintain your mental wellness.

Manage stress Stress can damage both emotional and physical wellness. Find an outlet to manage your stress. For some, a workout helps alleviate daily stress. For others, a hobby helps keep them calm.

Seek balance We are pulled in a million different directions daily, making balance hard. Be practical about your responsibilities and what you can feasibly accomplish. Being overwhelmed hinders productivity and focus, and can have physical implications as well. Set realistic goals and priorities, and tackle what needs to be done first. Don’t forget to reserve time for your own needs too!

Be positive It is easy to get caught up in negative thoughts or people. Whenever you feel that happening, immediately redirect and focus on the positive parts of a situation. Write positive affirmations down and repeat to yourself as necessary. As much as possible, surround yourself with positive people.

It is OK to limit your association with someone because of their negative outlook. If you must interact with him or her, keep exchanges brief and mentally prepare yourself for possible negativity in the conversation.

Accept mistakes Mistakes are inevitable. As hard as we may try, no one is perfect. It is important to acknowledge when you have done wrong, accept it, and then move on. The quicker you can address the error, the sooner you are able to move forward. If your mistake involves others, be sure to talk with them as soon as possible. Letting the issue fester can lead to even more stress.

This too shall pass Whenever you hit a bump in the road, remember that this too shall pass. The only constant thing in life is change. While some rough patches go on much longer than we’d like, with time things will look up. Try not to dwell on the bad and look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel.

Accept support Often, getting things off your chest makes you feel better. Talk to someone about how you feel.

Whether it is a trusted friend or a trained professional, you do not need to go through tough times alone.

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Weathering the economic storm

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t goes without saying that the bomb dropped by Vale’s Manitoba Operations on Monday in the form of news that Birchtree Mine will be placed on care and maintenance effective Oct. 1 because it has been consistently losing money couldn’t have come at a worse time for Thompson.

Suspension of mining operations at Birchtree, which was previously on standby from 1978 to 1989, and was in danger of being placed on care and maintenance in 2012 unless $100 million in savings were found throughout the company’s Manitoba Operations, threatens up to 200 jobs, including those of the 150 people employed there – 120 of them members of United Steelworkers Local 6166 – as well as of 50 other workers, likely mostly staff employees according to USW Local 6166 president Les Ellsworth.

Coupled with the permanent closure of the smelter and refinery in the second or third quarter of 2018, which could lead to another 500 job losses, the potential is now there for Vale to fall to about half

as many jobs in the next year-and-a-bit as it has right now.

Combined with impending staff reductions at Manitoba Hydro and tighter budgets for education and health care and everything else that the provincial government funds, it’s easy to feel worried about the economy over the next few years in the Nickel City.

Obviously, Vale is in the business of making money and the people who make such decisions are clearly convinced that there is not prospect of Birchtree turning a profit or even breaking even over the next few years. There’s little that can be done to cushion the blow of this decision.

However, when it comes to the smelter and refinery closure, it wasn’t supposed to be this way. Vale’s Manitoba Operations and all levels of government and other concerned parties spent a lot of time on the Thompson Economic Development Working Group (TEDWG) process, which has earned Vale accolades and was supposed to mitigate the effects of the change in operations by spurring economic divers-

ification and the transition of skilled Vale workers into other industries and companies where those skills were needed. Now, however, it looks like many of those job-seekers will need to do their seeking elsewhere since the Northern Manitoba economy has been suffering a death by a thousand cuts in recent years. As Ellsworth observed, perhaps the money and effort expended on TEDWG could have been used to greater advantage.

“The question I would have had for the city and probably Vale as well is how many jobs did TEDWG produce?” Ellsworth said May 16. “I’m here to say I don’t think they produced one job other than a coordinator so all that money that was spent, which was hundreds of thousands of dollars, could have been probably spent better at the mine trying to do more development, training people if they were going to be moved, training people so they’re prepared for whatever location they would have been put to.”

Most likely, everyone with a stake in the future of Thompson, which in-

cludes not only Vale and its employees, but the city, the province and the surrounding communities that depend on Thompson as a hub of shopping, health care and education, would prefer if mining and associated operations in Thompson were growing or at least holding steady over the next couple of years, as opposed to shrinking. But none of those groups have any control over the price of nickel and are mostly powerless to do anything except try to cope with what’s dished out.

As Mayor Dennis Fenske observed recently, Thompson has survived the loss of about 3,000 mining and associated jobs since the 1970s, when Inco employed more than 4,000 people. But as the workforce of the industry that is the reason Thompson exists gets smaller and smaller, the reductions become proportionally larger and larger. The only thing to do now is to try to get through the next few years, which are bound to be tough ones, with as little damage as possible and hope for smoother sailing in the future.

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BY KYLIE MATECHUK The art of living within your needs, holding onto items that you truly only need, is the new “fad” called minimalism.

However, for many centuries, minimalism was the only way to live. Thanks to modern society, we need “stuff.” Stuff for the kitchen, stuff for the bathroom, stuff for the kids, stuff for the camper, stuff, stuff, stuff!

After Netflix’s new “Minimalism” documentary, people have been diving deep into this new lifestyle of living simply. Living with space, and living without clutter. In deeper concept, being a minimalist means living mindfully and truly knowing how to let go.

How can you live like a minimalist? Going through closets, drawers, cupboards and pantries, and selling, donating or getting rid of anything that is old or not usable. Getting rid of paper, clutter and oversized furniture that doesn’t fit your space. Cleaning out your garage or sheds, and getting rid of children’s toys that they’ve outgrown or simply don’t even need!

We hold onto “stuff” for the attachment of memories a lot of time, and not because the item provides a purpose. Or we hold onto items that we might need one day, instead of selling it and investing that money now.

Being a minimalist doesn’t mean living with-

out, or not living smart or efficiently. It means living in the now, living simply and without stress. Imagine how easy laundry would be, if you didn’t have fifty shirts that were the same colour, or how easy it would be for your children to clean their rooms, if their drawers and toy chests weren’t busting at the seams.

Start small. Choose one drawer in your bedroom, and not only organize it, but clean it out. Get rid of whatever is not being used or hasn’t been used in the last year, or is holding onto memories that don’t serve you with positive energy.

There are many websites, documentaries and books that teach minimalism. Take a look and see

if it interests you. You’d be surprised at how much lighter, freer and wealthier you might be when getting rid of “stuff.”

Norplex closed until further notice after electrical fire An electrical fire at the Norplex Pool May 17 has resulted in the facility being closed until further notice.

There were no injuries as a result of the fire, the city said in a press release.

Staff at the pool will be unavailable until it reopens and all inquiries should be directed to staff at the Vale Regional Community Centre.

As the closure will affect planned programming, the city will be in contact with people and groups affected regarding compensation or rescheduling of programs.

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On May 10, the board members of the Thompson Regional Humane Society (TRHS) met up for their annual general meeting at the Wawatay Inn to discuss their successes and failures in 2016, as well as their plans for the future.

2016 FINANCES Board chairperson Oswald Sawh started off the meeting by going over the TRHS’ income statements for 2016.

According to his report, their total revenue for this period totalled $136,132.18, while their expenses cameout to $125,786.60.

This allowed the TRHS to end the year with a net income of $10,345.58.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson The 2017 TRHS annual general meeting took place at the Wawatay Inn May 10. $255,000 renovation project for their current building instead.

“We looked at the price tag of rebuilding, we looked at why we’re doing it, and we realized that … by doing a major reno we can get the same thing that we were hoping to get from a rebuild,” he said, believing that a new building could cost the TRHS anywhere from $900,000 to $1 million.

“So it really didn’t make sense for us to continue with the rebuild.”

Some of the renovation costs will go towards fixing up their building at 27 Nelson Road, including new windows, new kennels, new floor tiles and repairs to the roof.

The second phase of the renovation plan include building a brand new addition to the shelter, so that new animals are separated from the ones that are currently up for adoption when they are initially brought in.

While the total cost still has to be finalized, Sawh believes that construction could begin as early as the spring of 2018.

STATUS OF ANIMALS According to a report from Sawh, a total of 204 animals came into their shelter in 2016.

Of those 204, 55 were adopted, 84 were sent to out of town animal shelters, 50 were returned to their owners, two were fostered out, and two still remain at the Thompson shelter.

Unfortunately, Sawh also reported that 11 animals ended up dying under their care last year. Even though one dog died in the shelter due to parvo, 10 other animals had to be actively euthanized mostly due to “aggression issues.”

“The problem we have is that if an animal has shown any signs of aggression against a person … we have no choice but to tell people who may be looking to adopt an animal,” said Sawh. “The sad part about that is once we tell the person that, I say, almost 100 per cent of the time, they won’t adopt that animal.”

However, Sawh was quick to point out that that these statistics pale in comparison to the situation they faced in

the early 2000s, where the number of animal deaths under TRHS care was in the triple digits.

“That was mostly due to space issues,” said Sawh, speaking to his fellow board members on May 10.

“In the last few years, we haven’t had to put [almost] any animals down when it comes to actual space issues.

So that’s something that, as board members … you should all be very proud of.”

NEW BOARD MEMBERS To close out the meeting, the board of directors welcomed two new members into its fold for the 2017–18 year.

This includes Jennifer Nyhof, a representative from the Thompson Veterinary Clinic, and Melissa Outchikat, who has been a dedicated volunteer at the shelter since the fall of 2016.

“Volunteers play a key role in helping those animals be able to get exercise and not get stressed out,” said Sawh.

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Union members and various other concerned citizens gathered at the United Steelworkers Local 6166 Steel Centre in Thompson May 15 to discuss provincial government cutbacks and budget tightening and the effect they are having on Northern Manitoba.

The group calls itself Communities Not Cuts: A Call to Action and was formed in response to actions taken or not taken by Premier Brian Pallister’s Progressive Conservative government since it defeated the long-governing NDP a little over a year ago.

“Investment has practically stopped in Northern Manitoba,” said Blair Hudson, a union representative with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 832, and one of the meeting organizers. “We want to send a message to the government that it’s not acceptable to just absolutely quit spending money and quit investing in Northern Manitoba.

We’re not going to sit idly by while the government completely abandons Northern Manitoba.”

Among the government’s actions that Hudson criticized were eliminating the cap on class sizes for kindergarten to Grade 3, planning to cut $1 million out of the Northern Patient Transportation Program by tightening the regulations regarding escort travel expenses, moving to dismantle the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, not spending as much on northern highways, as well as its moves

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham Clockwise from top left, Blair Hudson, United Steelworkers Local 6166 president Les Ellsworth, former Thompson MLA Steve Ashton and Wabowden Mayor Reg Meade were among the speakers at a meeting in Thompson May 15 to discuss provincial government cutbacks and their effects. regarding Manitoba Hydro and its failure to move forward with a planned trades centre at Thompson’s University College of the North (UCN) campus.

“The idea of UCN it’s a university and a college,” Hudson said. “Without the trades component I believe we’re missing one leg of the university college. They’re talking about changing how we’re paying for our Hydro projects, changing the amortization rates, saying we need to pay quicker than we initially planned. Frankly, this isn’t what we voted

for. This isn’t what people in Manitoba voted for.”

Wabowden Mayor Reg Meade said commercial fishing had been vital to his community when other industries closed up shop.

“The community of Wabowden survived, when mines petered out and the logging was up and then it was down, by commercial fishing and I think personally it would be devastation,” said Meade. “We don’t feel that the north can survive without a single desk corporation.”

Kathy Pellizzaro said removing the cap on class

sizes for kindergarten to Grade 3 classes has a huge effect.

“I was a teacher in the ‘90s,” she said, with 30 students in kindergarten classes. “I could not get to every child. Teachers are human beings and its really hard in K to 3 to get to every child.”

She also said that the minimal budget increase the School District of Mystery Lake got this year has resulted in job losses.

“They cut all out teacher-librarian positions all in one sweep except for the high school,” said Pel-

lizzaro. “All our elementary school librarians are gone and we have the high school one, we’re hanging on to her as long as we can. We have wonderful clerks in the USW but the teacher-librarian used to teach, used to find books, extra literacy projects that the clerk may not have time for, so that’s huge.”

Elimination of the tuition tax credit was Karen Amyotte’s concern, as her son is just finishing his studies at the University of Manitoba.

“With the elimination of that I can see my son

wanting to go to Ontario or to Yellowknife to raise his family because the wages are better and the opportunities are greater,” she said. “So we’re not keeping our kids any longer in Manitoba and they’re going to move, they’re going to want to leave and families will leave and we don’t need to lose our kids.”

USW Local 6166 president Les Ellsworth made his feelings about the provincial government clear.

“Tory times are hard times,” he said. “They’re looking after their friends called the employers. They don’t want to hear from us.”

He also said people are now starting to see the government’s true colours.

“Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it,” he said, also urging that people take action to make their opposition known. “We will organize and take busloads of people [to Winnipeg].”

Former Thompson MLA Steve Ashton said that the north is facing challenging times.

“We need a government that’s on our side and we need it especially in tough times,” he said. “The worst thing we can do right now is what’s happening: jam on the brakes.”

Ashton also said plans to increase tourism in Northern Manitoba are good for diversifying the economy but no replacement for mining and construction and Manitoba Hydro jobs.

“We are going to oppose these cuts,” he said.

Brownie’s mom and troop leader were Brownies together as kids Continued from Page 1 hard to read but it is taking me longer than anybody else I know . I am the only homeschooled girl in my unit. I am also the only girl (that I know of) that loves dinosaurs and snakes more than dolls or dresses. All these big differences make me stand out and feel really shy. I begged my mom to let me quit brownies because I felt so silly and different. She told me to be myself and take my time.

I stopped trying to be like the other girls and started

talking about what makes me special. I am going to read a story to the unit this month. brownies gave me confidence so I am excited to do it because I know they will support me . I am also planning to bring my toy dinosaur collection so I can teach them all about the different dinosaurs . I am so excited that I can teach them . maybe another girl will learn to love dinosaurs too! Thank you for helping me with my confidence. I am pretty awesome and brownies helped me see

that.”

Vokey says Ellie has definitely earned this honour.

“The difference from the first day she walked into Brownies to now is astronomical,” Vokey says. “She was the quiet little girl in the circle that was lucky if you could get her to say her name to introduce herself. Last week she got up in front of 26 people and read out a story about who her hero was for her badge.

We almost cried then too but we held it in.”

The connection between

Vokey and the Winships goes back a generation, to when she and Caroline were in Brownies together and Vokey’s mother was Caroline’s Brown Owl. “Elizabeth is actually a third-generation Brownie in our family because my mom was a Brownie,” Caroline says. “It was really exciting when Ellie got promoted to Brownies and we had a picture done with the four of us - me and my Brown Owl and her Brown Owl and her and I were in Girl Guides

together so that’s kind of fun, a nice Thompson tradition.”

As the winner of the Confidence Girl Greatness Award, Ellie will be featured on the Girl Guides of Canada website and may be profiled in Canadian Guider magazine. She will also receive a Girl Greatness pin and a certificate signed by the chief commissioner of the Girl Guides of Canada.

Ellie says she isn’t sure what she’s going to do with the certificate yet.

“I think I’ll just keep it safe somewhere in my room,” she says.

What she does know is that her opinion of Brownies has changed since the days when she wanted to quit.

“You learn lots of stuff,” Ellie says. “It makes me feel good about myself.

It actually makes me feel like a big girl. I feel small because I’m the youngest in my family. I feel good and I’m having fun and I don’t feel left out anymore.”

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Local animal rescue stages unprecedented spay and neuter operation

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

For Vicki McNevin, the next couple weeks present the biggest challenge yet for her local animal rescue, Northern Manitoba Paws in Need.

Throughout this period of time, McNevin is helping to fly in 20 dogs, 10 male and 10 female, from South Indian Lake to be spayed and neutered at the Thompson Veterinary Clinic. The dogs will then be housed at McNevin’s facility on Commercial Place until they are ready to be sent back to their original owners.

“Normally what we would do is get a mobile clinic and drive,” said McNevin, explaining that South Indian Lake’s geographic isolation presents a unique challenge for her rescue.

This is the largest pet rescue operation that McNevin has been involved in, although she is no stranger to caring for stray or unwanted animals. She has owned the pet shop Beastly Boutique since April 2012 and has been officially running a rescue shelter out of the store’s current location since 2015.

While both organizations are based in Thomp-

Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson A year-old female shepherd-collie mix from South Indian Lake is being prepped for surgery at the Thompson Veterinary Clinic on May 18. son, McNevin says that they spend quite a bit of time caring for animals from surrounding communities. In South Indian Lake alone, she estimates that they have dealt with

325 to 350 dogs in the past year.

“In a lot of these northern communities … there’s an overpopulation of dogs,” she said. ”A lot of people don’t have

a fully fenced-in yard so their dog gets out and goes travelling around and impregnates another stray female dog, so that creates more babies.”

According to McNevin,

BID OPPORTUNITIES 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 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #12917 – READY MIX CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS. Friday, May 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #13017 – DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. Friday, June 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #13117 – SUPPLY OF 34-17-0 FERTILIZER. Friday, June 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #13217 – SUPPLY OF MIXED TOPSOIL. 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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this out-of-control dog population leads to a lot of problems, including neglect and cases of animal cruelty that go unchecked.

“Two, three weeks ago we had a dog that we flew

out whose leg was chewed up. It looked just like a chicken bone,” she said.

“That was where there was a couple kids roaming around with their dogs [attacking] other dogs.”

This situation is made worse by the fact that isolated communities like South Indian Lake do not have their own veterinary clinics and many families cannot afford to fly out their pets to be fixed.

If this recent spay and neuter clinic turns out to be a success, McNevin plans to pull off a similar operation in June, potentially for other communities like Leaf Rapids or Nelson House.

Outside of getting your pets fixed, McNiven recommends that you should also keep an eye on them and make sure they’re staying out of trouble.

“Be more aware of your own animal. Where is it at? What’s it doing? Don’t just let it run free all over the place creating more babies,” she said.

If you would like to inquire about adopting a dog from Manitoba Paws in Need, please send an email to northernmbpawsinneed@gmail.com or check out their official Facebook page.

WHAT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REQUIRE BUILDING PERMITS FOR 2017?

A building permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, relocations, and repairs or rehabilitation of a building or structure. Some minor repairs do not require a building permit.

Below is a list of typical projects and whether or not they require a building permit.

Any new construction exceeding the current foot print of their dwelling unit on the property for development of additions, garages or storage sheds will be required to provide a current and updated survey certificate within 2 years of the competed construction.

BUILDING PERMITS are required for: • Constructing a new building • Any additions to an existing building • Building construction exceeding $10,000 in costs including roof repairs • A detached building (garage, storage sheds, gazebos, etc.) with a floor area over 108 ft2/10 m2 (ex.

10 ft x 10 ft) • Decks, sunrooms, porches • Temporary or permanent business sign (Free standing or affixed to buildings) • Enclosing an existing deck • Finishing previously unfinished spaces in a home such as basement developments.

• Bedroom window replacement • Foundation repairs • Hot tubs/pools or any device capable of holding over 2 ft/600 mm of water • Wheelchair ramps or barrier free accessibility • Demolish or remove all or portions of a building • Increasing insulation values on exterior walls or attics.

BUILDING PERMITS are not required for: Although a building permit may not be required, it is still necessary for the construction projects to comply with the current Manitoba Building Code, applicable zoning/development bylaws and requirements.

The following do not require a permit • Patching, painting or decorating • Replacing stucco, siding or shingles with same material • Replacing doors and windows when the opening is not altered • Installing cabinets and shelves; • Detached accessory storage building not greater than 108 ft2/10 m2 in building area • Installation of eave troughs and or drain spouts.

• New fence construction or repair of existing. Ensure that the fence is on your property and is constructed to the requirements in our zoning by-law 1891-2012.

What are the processing times for Building Permits?

The most important thing is to ensure that you have all your documentation and plans/blueprints in order when you submit your permit application. Some building permits will require development permit application and or a Variance application. If this is the case the process will take longer.

We encourage you to submit your application well in advance of your project start date.

For additional information regarding Building Permits, Contact: Chief Building Inspector at 677-7906 or Building Inspector 677-7953

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City gauges public interest for acreage development

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

On May 16, a group of approximately 30 Thompson residents filed into the multipurpose room at the Vale Regional Community Centre to glean some information about the city’s plan to develop acreage lots north of the Burntwood River.

While the finer details of this project still need to be ironed out, Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske spent about an hour fielding questions from the public and laying out what the city has planned so far.

Fenske opened the meeting by talking about how this project is a part of the Thompson 2020 initiative; a plan to ensure that Thompson is an attractive place to live once local nickel refinery and smelting operations close down in 2018.

According to the city, one of the ways to maintain the community is to develop roughly 150 acres worth of land north of the Burntwood River, which could provide Thompson residents with space for farming land, residential plots and/or recreational activities.

“They want more than a 60 foot or 50 foot residential lot. We are an outdoor community, so we want to take advantage of the outdoors,” said Fenske. “In other cases we’ve had people move here from southern Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or other places where they’ve had acreages … we don’t have that opportunity here and we have a growing need and a growing interest for that type of development.”

However, Fenske was quick to point out that these acreage lots wouldn’t have access to the same services and infrastructure that resi-

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Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson Thompson Mayor Dennis Fenske answers questions about the city’s proposed acreage development north of the Burntwood River May 16 at the Vale Regional Community Centre. dents are used to south of the river.

“There’s no expectation that there will be water and sewer services in these developments,” he said. “It would be a septic service and it would be well water or hauled water. It may grow to that if the city expands and the infrastructure can be taken across the bridge … but at this point, in this concept, it’s like living at the lake.”

Fenske also took the time to reinforce the fact that these lots will be built on taxable land and development will be on a cost-recovery basis.

He also said that the size of individual lots could range from one to 10 acres, although that number could be subject to change.

Even though Fenske said that it might take 18–24 months before these lots are available for purchase, his pitch seemed to generate significant interest amongst the meeting’s attendees, including local business owner Andre Proulx, who asked the mayor multiple questions throughout the hourlong session.

“My hope is that it is a go-ahead,” Proulx said once the meeting was over. “People have Ski-Doos, quads, campers and they like to use them. There’s nowhere to put your stuff and nowhere to let your kids go quadding without disturbing the

neighbours. I think it will be a positive thing for Thompson as long as the taxes aren’t too expensive.”

Of course, this isn’t the first time that the city has proposed this kind of land development. Similar plans were proposed a couple years ago and in the 1990s, but those projects didn’t gain much traction.

Fenske said that this newly generated interest in the project is due to the fact that the city’s population has changed over time and their needs are different in the year 2017.

“In the 1990s we were 20 years younger and so people weren’t thinking retirement or acreages and things like that,” he said.

“Now they’ve got grandkids here. More people have come from the south, have had hobby farms, had a horse or some chickens and a goat or whatever. So the market now is driving it.

The interest is driving it. That’s clearly what’s happening.”

According to Fenske, the next information session about acreage development should take place sometime before city council dials back to meeting once a month in July and August. Until then, any questions about this development project can be emailed to Communications@thompson.ca with the subject line “Acreage Lots.”

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Chamber of Commerce eyes accreditation, increased membership at May 17 meeting

BY KYLE DARBYSON KYLE@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Chamber of Commerce had a lot to digest for their May 17 general meeting at the Meridian Hotel.

After attending the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg (May 4–5) president Rajinder Thethy and office manager Paula Yanko presented separate reports on the business owners they connected with and the lessons they took away from the conference.

One of Thethy’s biggest takeaways from the AGM was the issue of accreditation and how their organization should be pushing for this official stamp of approval from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

“There are only three chambers in Manitoba that have accreditation.

So that’s a huge thing for us. We’re a small chamber.

The question that I asked is: are we big enough to get accredited? And the answer was: ‘yes,’” said Thethy. “I have spoken to the executive and we are going to be starting the process of getting accredited.”

Another common issue that Thethy identified amongst his peers at this conference was membership decline, which he says disproportionately

Thompson Citizen photo by Kyle Darbyson Members of the Thompson Chamber of Commerce met up at the Meridian Hotel on May 17. affects smaller, rural chambers.

After a full day of meetings with chamber executives Yanko got an even better sense of the severity of this problem.

“Out of 70 Chambers in the province there are approximately 30 that are actually staffed,” she said. “The rest are run by volunteers with no staff person in the office.”

While the Thompson chamber doesn’t suffer from the same staffing issues, its membership currently sits at 146, which Yanko says is a decline from recent years.

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they can increase their membership numbers in Thompson by welcoming home-based businesses and single-employee businesses into their ranks.

Speaking about her own experience as the newest member to the Thompson chamber, Leanne Rutherford, a branch manager for Vallen, said the organization could do a better job of promoting their services and highlighting what local businesses stand to gain from an official membership.

“I really had no idea what the chamber did,” said Rutherford. “The only reason I came across it is because I was looking for something else on the city website … and I’ve been running a business in Thompson for the past

three years.”

At the very end of the meeting, Thethy outlined his own game plan to increase membership engagement.

His strategic plan includes implementing a social media policy, conducting monthly surveys to identify issues of importance for members, and putting an increased focus on engaging with local aboriginal and East Indian businesses.

More broadly, Thethy and other chamber executives are hoping to tackle issues relating to accreditation and declining membership through organizing a conference for Northern Manitoba chambers, which is scheduled to take place in Thompson sometime this fall.

MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA Is hiring an Outreach Manager for Burntwood Region This part-time position is open to someone with personal experience of a mood disorder. Duties and responsibilities include providing support to people with mood disorders, education, facilitating group meetings, volunteer coordination, and fundraising. Skills include public speaking, self initiation, ability to work unsupervised and ability to travel throughout the region. Please forward resume to: Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba 4 Fort Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C1C4 E-mail: TaraS@mooddisordersmanitoba.ca or phone 1-800-263-1460

Interested applicants are to forward a resume and cover letter to: Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. 206-55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0M5 (204)-677-1600 Attention Oliver Veuillot: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com www.mkonation.com LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Food service supervisors – McDonald’s

Position: labourers for debris clean up along the Burntwood River

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

Contract Term position from June 1 to mid September, 2017. Hourly pay rate of $16.00 to $17.50 per hour based on experience.

Got a sports scoop?

Assets: Boating license, chainsaw experience, WHIMIS training, knowledge of debris cutting and burning, from Nelson House, Manitoba, but living in Thompson.

or email sports@thompsoncitizen.net

Resumes can be faxed to 204-677-2247 or dropped off at Unit 5 - 103 Cree Road Phone 204-778-6040

call Ian at 677- 4534 ext. 5

Thompson McDonald’s Restaurant now hiring full time managers starting at $12.00 hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week. 5 positions available. Bonus, mileage paid, medical benefits, dental benefits, disability benefits, life insurance benefits, group insurance benefits. Completion of high school and 1-3 years experience at supervisor level in food service is preferred, but not required.

English reading, writing, and speaking. Apply in person at 217 Mystery Lake Rd. Thompson, Manitoba, or email resume to 20669@post. mcdonalds.ca.

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Careers

RIDDELL’S PLUMBING & HEATING LTD in Swan River, MB requires a

Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker or 3 or 4th Year Apprentice HELP WANTED Part Time 1 pm - 5 pm

• Permanent, full time • Complete Health Care Package • Competitive Wage

To apply, email resume to: rhonda@riddellsplumbing.ca or call (204) 734-3474

MANITOBA KEEWATINOWI OKIMAKANAK INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: STUDENT SUPERVISOR (1 POSITION) Location: Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. 205-55 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson, MB R8N 0M5 Closing Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 @ 4:00 P.M. Interview Date: Monday, June 12, 2013 Start Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 to September 1, 2017 POSITION SUMMARY: Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is seeking a Student Supervisor that will oversee 4 students whom are at job placements within MKO. Student Supervisor will assist and coordinate with orientation for students, trainer recruitment, organize local tours of various industries/companies, prepare training materials and aid with the land based activities for students. Student supervisor must be willing to assist with general office duties, keep record of attendance and weekly reports from students.

REQUIREMENTS: • Priority consideration will be given to Aboriginal Students attending a post secondary institution.

• Students must have attended school full-time and intend to return to full-time studies in September 2017.

• Students are required to be under 30 years of age.

• Some experience that is related to the duties and responsibilities specified is an asset.

• Ability to speak an aboriginal language will be considered an asset.

• Must be willing to travel and transport students.

• **Must hold a valid class 5 drivers licence. Own transportation required.** Interested applicants are to forward a resume and cover letter to:

(20 hrs per week with possibility of more hours)

SECURITY GUARD for the Thompson Regional Airport Authority

Announcer Operator (English Services) Location: Thompson, Manitoba

Qualifications: Must have valid Manitoba Security Guard Training/License.

Must have computer skills and experience working with Microsoft applications including word, excel, outlook and quick books. Incumbent must have sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion. Must have the ability to interpret and adhere to company policies and procedures.

General mathematical and bookkeeping skills would be an asset. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload and work in a fast paced environment. Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills and proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment are essential. Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English. Applicants must be bondable, have a clear criminal record and provide a child abuse registry check.

Duties: Reporting to the Airport Security Manager or designate the incumbents will carry out all aspects of the security requirements at the Thompson Airport including watchperson, traffic / parking patrols, attending to the ATB as required including cleaning and garbage removal, cash collection and daily reconciliation, assist in emergency situations, as required.

Applicants must present a positive and professional image to all customers, inquiries and other interactions.

Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position.

Starting wage is $20.00 per hour. Closing date is May 31, 2017.

Apply to:

What it’s like working at CBC/Radio-Canada

Thompson Regional Airport Authority Box 112 Thompson MB R8N 1M9 Melissa.Lounsbury@fly-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. 206-55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0M5 (204)-677-1600 Attention Oliver Veuillot: oliver.veuillot@mkonorth.com www.mkonation.com LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Position: Administrative Support Clerk – Thompson Central Office Full-Time Permanent The Administrative Support Clerk is responsible to provide administrative support services to the Agency staff and projects. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgement in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on matters.

Qualifications: • Relative post-secondary education such as a diploma or certificate in an administrative/office course or a combination of education/ experience will be considered.

• Minimum of 2 years in administration required.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer literacy, including effective working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

• Ability to use general office equipment efficiently and effectively.

• Superior time management and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

• Pro-active with an ability to work under own initiative with minimal direction, as well as within a team setting.

• Willingness and ability to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job.

• Motivated individual with proven initiative.

Working Conditions: • 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 Closing Date: May 26, 2017 Employment equity is a factor in the selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

A covering letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Administrative Assistant Position Type/

Permanent full-time position working forty hours weekly.

Position Description: Working in a fast paced environment, in the Collision Repair Industry. Duties include; Claims processing, answering phones and greeting customers, receiving parts, ordering supplies, responding to inquiries, correspondence with coworkers, suppliers and customers, invoicing, and minor lifting. Automotive parts knowledge is a de¿nite asset and individuals with parts knowledge will be given precedence.

Quali¿cations • High School Diploma or GED Equivalency is required • Two(2) year Of¿ce Administration Diploma or equivalent work experience • Additional specialized training in computer software: PC operating systems, word processing and spreadsheet programs would be an asset.

• A self starter with a high degree of drive and motivation • Work well in team environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to organize and prioritize • General of¿ce skills such as ¿ling, and reception skills • Proven ability to take accurate notes and ability to accurately record information • Ability to adapt to changing practices and work demands • Ability to preserve con¿dential information is mandatory Salary Range: $37k-$47k depending on experience. We offer a bene¿ts plan.

Closing Date:

June 2, 2017 at 12:00 PM

Submit Resume:

Hayes Auto Body & Glass 33 Hayes Road Thompson, MB R8N 1M3 Email; hayesauto@mts.net Jo-Ann 1-204-778-5850

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we’re all about creating content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms and from coast to coast to coast. Want to be part of all this, and think you have the ability and drive to keep pace with this exciting, ever-changing industry?

Then we hope you’ll consider this posting, check out our job-listings, and explore the possibilities of working with us.

Whether it be in front of the camera, on mic, online or or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making the connections and telling the stories that are important to Canadians.

Do you have a great radio voice with a strong journalistic backbone? Have you always wanted to be part of the public broadcaster and serve the Northern Manitoban Community? Here is your chance! CBC Radio in Thompson is looking for an experienced Announcer Operator to engage with Northern Manitoban audiences and share their stories. Reporting to the Senior Producer, the Announcer Operator is responsible for finding, researching, preparing and presenting interviews, packaged items, continuity and news stories, and operating and directing the local radio program.

This is a unique opportunity whereby you’ll be working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment that requires close cooperation of working with a team remotely. You are tech savvy, have an established social media presence and adhere to CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Please note this is a one year opportunity subject to review and renewal. This is a Monday to Friday opportunity that involves an early morning start.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: • Job requires a university degree or equivalent.

• Job requires three years of comparable and relevant experience.

• Audience focused.

• Passionate about exploring Northern Manitoba talent, stories, issues and ideas.

• Connected to the community.

• Innovative with programming and ideas.

• Critical thinker with strong editorial judgment.

• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms such a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, etc.

• Strong, positive, mature enthusiastic team player.

• Contributes to the diversity of skills and perspectives in the team.

• On-air presentation with and without script.

• Demonstrated audio production and control room aptitude.

• Works well under pressure and is able to respond to tight deadlines.

Please include in your application an online link to your demo.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Talent and Diversity section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

If this sounds interesting, please apply online! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=YEL00191&lang=en https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail. ftl?job=THO00010&lang=en

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

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

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RESOURCE GUIDE MDP

W. RICHARD WHIDDEN, Q.C. Barrister and Solicitor

Law OfďŹ ces of

MAYER DEARMAN & PELLIZZARO

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW

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

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

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Year-round service Audit assistance

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Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

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Big City Fashion

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Thompson, MB

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Burntwood Plaza

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Don Park – Owner/Operator 204-679-6503