May 29 2023

Nickel Belt News

Council helps RCMP celebrate 150th anniversary

Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook and members of city council joined Thompson RCMP members and other local partners at the Thompson detachment May 23 for cake and cupcakes to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national police force.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill.

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Accompanied by Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino and councillors Louis Fitzpatrick and Joyce McIvor, as well as Thompson Fire & Emergency Services members, who work closely with the police, and StreetReach North team members in attendance, the mayor congratulated the RCMP on the milestone and thanked the officers in attendance for their service.

Though she’s now written a book about her experiences growing up in Churchill, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles said writing wasn’t something she always thought she would do.

to write things that you have to figure out. It’s pretty clear when I get through.”

“We appreciate all you do in the community, all of you, so thank you,” Smook said.

DeMeulles said she wrote her book, titled the Wind: Stories from the North - Life in Churchill a couple of reasons.

An act establishing the Northwest Mounted Police, the predecessor to the RCMP, to provide policing services in Canada’s Northwest Territory, including areas that are now Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, was passed by Parliament on May 23, 1873. The RCMP was formed in 1920 by the merger of the Northwest Mounted Police and the Dominion Police in eastern Canada. The RCMP has provided provincial policing services in Manitoba since 1932 and the force has more than 700 detachments in 150 communities across the country today.

was not a very safe thing to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting until the plane landed and they started throwing the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy cats, I was probably sitting on a bomb.’”

For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would

“In my youth I never felt good at writing,” she said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and confidence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there. Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

The Thompson RCMP detachment is also planning a street party on Selkirk Avenue in front of their building in July to mark the anniversary.

“I just sort of thought, you know what, this history, this stuff that’s in my head, it’s going to be gone if I don’t write it down,” she said. “My kids are not going to get it if I don’t do it and it’s something I’ve always wanted my mom to do. My mom’s an elder and she’s an artist, she’s got so many wonderful stories because she always tells her stories at Parks Canada in Churchill and I’ve always hounded her, ‘Please, just put it on tape, I will write it for you because your story is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

“I did some pretty bizarre stuff like fuel hauls into the high Arctic at -35,” said deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn on me until after. That was a very dangerous thing to do. Being on a plane full of fuel

Another thing that spurred her on was the hard times facing Churchill since the Hudson Bay Railway suspended operations north of Gillam last spring.

“It used to be a really thriving large community and it’s just dwindled down to such a small population now,” deMeulles says.

Though she’s not there any longer, her parents and her sister and other family members still are.

“My cousin owns the hardware store there,” she says.

Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

“I miss the shoreline, I miss the rock, I miss the polar bears even though they’re very dangerous and I really miss the Hudson Bay,” she says. “When I go back home, standing on the Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so

Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try

“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles. Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Photos submitted by the City of Thompson Thompson RCMP detachment members with Councillor Louis Fitzpatrick, Mayor Colleen Smook, Councillor Joyce McIvor and Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino on May 23, the 150th anniversary of the police force’s establishment.

The Thompson RCMP detachment held a cake and coffee reception on May 23 to mark the 150th anniversary of the police force being established by an act of Parliament in 1873.

Thompson RCMP Police Community Relations Constable Sandy Deibert and Mayor Colleen Smook at the Thompson RCMP detachment with a cake commemorating the 150th anniversary of the police force’s establishment on May 23.

‘Let the dandelions grow’: Niagara beekeepers not out of the woods yet

BY BEATRIZ BALEEIRO LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, GRIMSBY LINCOLN NEWS

The buzz may be back, but beekeepers aren’t claiming victory in their quest to

protect pollinators. After ringing alarm bells last spring following huge die-offs locally, it seems, this spring, the bees are back. In Niagara-on-theLake, Ed Unger’s hives

had a tough winter of 20212022. Fortunately, for him, a combination of being able to import some bees from Australia and improved conditions overall is spurring a rebound.

“The bees are doing much better this year than they did last year,” Unger said. The third-generation beekeeper suspects it has a lot to do with changing behaviour around pesticides and spraying.

While he understands the need for farmers to spray crops, Unger said the more conscious people are of how, where and when they spray, the better.

“We need a lot of pollination areas where they don't just destroy the weeds and spray,” he said. “And people in general should be more concerned about it. Let the dandelions grow.”

George Scott, president of the Niagara Beeway and commercial beekeeper in Wainfleet, said he’s also noticed a rebound. He too was quick to caution against getting too ahead in thinking it’s crisis averted.

“I'm going to say that the beekeeping industry needs a whole facelift,” he said.

On the commercial beekeeper side that makes up about 90 per cent of the

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industry in Niagara, Scott said there are two things that need to happen.

“We need proper conditions. We need a reason to invest,” he said.

For the former, thoughtful chemical use and more native plants in areas big enough to make a meaningful difference is key.

“You need big strips that farmers can put together. You need incentives for farmers, who are the biggest landowners, to put in a hedgerow,” he said.

At the individual and municipal level, he said it means spending less on ornamentals and more on functional plants.

“We need to have a reallocation of things. In Niagara, we spend $73 million a year on ornamental plants … all the native species don't total $7 million,” he said.

Creating an environment where commercial beekeepers want to invest might take the work of upper levels of government. Scott is an advocate for making change through Global Affairs Canada.

“You need Global Affairs, you need the trade deals and the border, to strengthen it like dairy has. Like the wheat marketing board, like the egg marketing board, like the poultry guys,” he said. Importing bees must be an easy option to benefit not just people like him, but everyone.

“That's the effect of pollination. It’s like fertilizer. It’s a farm input. Without it, those farms suffer,” he said.

In Beamsville, a combination of good fortune and being a small business kept Rogue Honey from experi-

encing the same losses other places felt.

“I think maybe because I'm a smaller player in the game, I just pay closer attention to each hive,” said owner Cedric Warburton.

Warburton takes care of 20 hives of western honeybees and said there are a few things to watch for when it comes to hive health, such as mites, pesticides and fungicides.

The mites, which didn’t exist outside of Asia until the 70s and 80s, explained Warburton, plague honeybees worldwide, hindering their ability to reach their full strength.

“It doesn't matter how good you are at beekeeping. You have to manage them and they're just kind of a scourge. They put pressure on the hive and transmit disease. And if you don't manage them, they will overcome your hive, and it (the hive) will fail,” Warburton said.

He agreed that pesticides and fungicides farmers spray on their orchards and crops can also cause losses, hurting everyone.

“If a crop is not pollinated, you will see a drastic reduction in the amount of fruit that any fruit-bearing tree or plant produces is really important in our food production capabilities.”

STORY BEHIND THE

STORY: After reports last year of drastic bee losses, Luke Edwards and Beatriz Baleeiro checked in with local beekeepers to get a gauge on the situation in 2023 and the outlook for the vital indicator species and key pollinator for so many other crops.

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Winnipeg rally sends message to Brandon

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

LGBTTQ+ residents rallied in the Manitoba capital with pride flags as trustees convened in a boardroom 200 kilometres west of Winnipeg to answer a request to remove books with trans and queer characters from school shelves.

Mandalyn Unger organized the Tuesday rally at the Manitoba legislature at 7 p.m., which is when the Brandon School Board began its latest meeting — the first public session since about two dozen people showed up to call for book banning.

“I would’ve liked to have gone out to Brandon to show support, but that’s not accessible or possible for everybody and so I thought maybe other folks are feeling the same way, and if so, we should have a space to gather,” said Unger, who is queer and non-binary.

The Winnipeg-based organizer said they wanted the local gathering to send a message to school board members across the province: “We’re watching what’s happening, we’re

concerned and we’re not going to suffer silently.”

On May 8, former trustee Lorraine Hackenschmidt, alongside a group of supporters, asked elected officials in Brandon to get rid of reading material that discusses gender identity and sexuality.

Two trustees, one of whom applauded the presenter for her courage, thanked the attendees for raising the issue.

The titles in question include award-winning memoir Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen, by Jazz Jennings; Toni Morrison’s 1970 novel The Bluest Eye; and It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health, a children’s book by Robie Harris.

“We must protect our children from sexual grooming and pedophilia; the sexualization agenda is robbing children of their innocence and opening the door to sexual abuse,” said Hackenschmidt, echoing a popular religious conservative argument against queer content, at the meeting earlier this month.

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society took out a full-

page weekend advertisement in the Brandon Sun to condemn that “entirely false narrative (which is) tantamount to hate speech” and the general act of book banning.

Union leader Nathan Martindale travelled 21/2 hours to attend the Tuesday meeting in solidarity with LGBTTQ+ students, teachers and the head of the Brandon chapter of MTS — one of 31 local residents who signed up to speak about the subject.

The lengthy board meeting agenda indicates the division office had received 289 emails and letters as of noon on May 19 about Hackenschmidt’s request to strike a committee to review school books.

“By far, the preponderance of communications were in opposition to the delegation,” states an excerpt of the document, which notes six respondents supported the idea put forward.

Roughly 200 people gathered on the legislature grounds in Winnipeg to listen to speeches and read the kinds of books critics are deeming problematic.

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Grade 7 student Arlo Swaenepoel attended the rally donning a transgender flag with light blue, pink and white stripes on it.

“(Book bans) don’t work. They never have,” the 12-year-old said.

Martindale said some rural teachers have expressed concerns about being targeted because of their sexual orientation or gender identity in the wake of the Brandon presentation.

The MTS president also cited the union’s code of professional practice (“a member’s first professional responsibility is to the member’s students”) as reason to be vocal about this issue.

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“For a lot of students, these types of books that are available to them are lifelines. They learn, they see themselves reflected in books and they also count on schools to be safe spaces,” added Martindale, who represents upwards of 16,600 public school teachers.

The Manitoba School Boards Association’s position is local concerns are best addressed at a local level — although its leaders can provide trustees with guidance on policy-making.

“We recognize that there are going to be conflicting thoughts and opinions on not only this topic, but any number of topics amongst

trustees and boards,” said MSBA president Sandy Nemeth, who is a longtime trustee in Winnipeg.

At the same time, the Louis Riel School Division’s board of trustees — on which Nemeth sits — has made clear its stance on removing books from shelves in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms and facilities.

“School libraries should offer learning resources and reading material that motivates students to think critically, reflect on their personal beliefs, and to understand their responsibilities and rights as citizens,” states a public declaration the board made earlier this month.

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

councillor Luke Robinson, who served term on council from 2010 to 2014 bebeing defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske the race to become head of council last that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years – was in favour of reducing the numbers, the other seven opposed. Although counhasn’t yet voted on second reading of that bylaw, the next stage towards it becoming official, there’s at least a better than even chance it will be approved. watchers of council have noticed, the proposals that make to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its memand, given that

are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach double digits.

We want to start by expressing our sincere gratitude for your loyal readership. Your ongoing support has allowed us to continue providing timely, relevant and local news to you every week.

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Whether or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the

on that connection.

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During this transition-

versity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least until 2022.

al period, we are actively encouraging community members to submit articles, photos, and stories about events or happenings around our city. Do you have a unique perspective on a recent city council meeting, or photos from a community event? Has your school or business achieved something worth celebrating? If so, we would love to hear from you.

One of the arguments

to the school board or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.

independent-thinking candidates who aren’t married to aligning themselves with any particular side, because right now, the number of opinions on council is generally two – for and against.

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Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if

Maybe the low turnout of people with opinions on how many councillors there should be isn’t an expression of apathy but of pragmatism. Experience has shown quite often that this council – and others before it –is going to do what the majority of its members think is right, regardless of what the most vocal taxpayers think.

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More inspection stations for zebra mussels coming to Manitoba

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

As spring and summer approach, so does boating season in Manitoba, and the provincial government is hoping that inspection stations set up around the province will help ensure invasive species like zebra mussels don’t continue to spread and infest waterways and damage critical infrastructure.

With recent warmer weather and with summer on the horizon, the provincial government says they know more boaters will be out on Manitoba’s rivers and lakes but also that those boats can spread aquatic invasive species (AIS) like zebra mussels, which were first discovered in Lake Winnipeg in the fall of 2013, and have since spread to other bodies of water in this province including Lake Manitoba and the Nelson River.

Zebra mussels are harmful to Manitoba waterways in a number of ways, as they can reproduce rapid-

ly and deplete native fish populations, and they can be sharp and harmful when they wash up on shores or beaches.

Adult female zebra mussels are known to reproduce at a rapid rate, as they can typically produce 30,000 to 40,000 eggs in each reproductive cycle, and over 1 million eggs in a single year.

The mussels have also been a major and costly concern for Manitoba Hydro recently, as the Crown corporation recently announced it would spend about $2 million, to try and prevent damage to six of their generating stations along the Nelson River where they say the infestation of the mussels has been growing and spreading.

According to Hydro, the mussels are a significant threat to those stations because they can clog intake pipes and cause operations to slow down, or possibly shut down altogether, and they pose a safety hazard.

“Without treatment, zebra mussels pose a significant risk to the safe operation

of generating stations,” Manitoba Hydro said on its website.

“Zebra mussels can grow inside pipes, reducing or blocking water flow to critical systems for unit cooling and fire protection.”

With the threat to waterways and to infrastructure, the province is now asking boaters to “do their part” to stop the spread of zebra mussels, by cleaning, draining, and drying watercraft after use in any body of water in Manitoba.

There are also designated AIS control zones in Manitoba and in those areas watercraft must be decontaminated after use, the province added.

“Maintaining the quality and quantity of our province’s precious water resources is critical to the environmental, economic and social well-being of Manitoba, now and into the future,” Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt said in a news release.

“We encourage Manitobans to be vigilant to

help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.”

The province said that inspections stations are now set up to “enforce inspections” of watercraft in Headingley, Selkirk, Eriksdale, The Pas and Wabowden.

The province added that additional inspection stations in Grand Rapids, Ste. Rose du Lac, and Minnedosa will open in the coming weeks. The province said the Ste. Rose du Lac and Minnedosa stations are new this year and were put in place to deal with “growing zebra mussel threats” in western Manitoba.

“Anyone transporting motorized or non-motorized watercraft over land must stop at all open watercraft inspection stations along their route,” Nesbitt said.

“Watercraft inspection stations help watercraft users comply with AIS requirements.”

Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

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along the Nelson River in northern Manitoba. Zebra mussels have been a major and costly concern for Manitoba Hydro recently, as Hydro recently announced that they are going to spend about $2 million, as they try to prevent damage from the mussels to six of their generating stations.

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New boating rules at Clear Lake garner backlash

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

A petition calling for Parks Canada to overturn new restrictions for this

HOHL, IRIS MARY (nee TARARPACKI)

Iris Hohl was born July 6, 1940 on the farm near Innisfree, Alberta and passed away at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2023 at the age of 82.

year’s boating season at Clear Lake has garnered more than 1,000 signatures since it was created two weeks ago.

Karly McRae, president

She married Henry Hohl in Vegreville, Alberta on October 21, 1961. In 1964, they moved to Thompson, Manitoba and in 1992 they moved to Paint Lake Provincial Park living in a beautiful cabin they built together. After 43 years in northern Manitoba, Mom and Dad moved to Teulon, Manitoba where they enjoyed making many new friends. Recently Mom moved to River Ridge Retirement Residence in Winnipeg due to illness. Mom was a hard worker and took pride in a job well done. She worked as a hairdresser and a waitress in her earlier years. Her love of food led her to building a small home catering business that delighted many who attended weddings, funerals, baby showers, anniversaries and such with her culinary skills. Baba, as she was affectionately known, always had freezers full of baking and Ukrainian dishes such as perogies and cabbage rolls that she happily and proudly shared with her family, neighbors and friends.

Besides feeding people, Mom’s greatest joy was her family. She loved visiting with friends and family. She treasured new and old friendships and stayed in touch on the phone. She was a positive spiritual person and was very caring. She had a tender heart and was kind. This attracted many people who became life-long friends. Mom loved the sunshine, her flowers and her home. Recently, she became interested in composting and recycling because she wanted to save just a small piece of the planet for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom spent many hours Swedish weaving, knitting and crocheting that she also shared with those she loved. Playing cards and doing puzzles were favorite pastimes as was dancing both when she was younger and in the Teulon area later on. For those who may remember, it was beautiful to watch Iris and Henry dance.

She is survived by her children Jennell (Bob) Majeran, Kenton (Sherri) Hohl and Shelley (Brian) Mousseau. Grandchildren Aly (Dalyn) Flatt, Kristy (Josh) McInnes, Kayla (Ryan) Hohl and Kyle Hohl , great grandchildren Axl and Jace Flatt and Iyla McInnes. Iris is survived by sisters Elsie Cummings and Leona (Peter) Pauk, brother Michael Tarapacki, sisters-in-law Phyllis Tarapacki, and Joan Hohl and sister and brother-in-law Bertha and Roy Plant. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and special “daughter” Heather, all of whom will miss her so very deeply and will cherish her memory.

Iris is predeceased by her husband Henry Hohl, her parents John and Mary Tarapacki, sisters Anne and Sylvia and brothers Peter, Edward and Joseph (in infancy), sister-in-law Lillian Tarapacki, and brothersin-law Walter Burak and Lawrence Hohl.

The family would like to thank all of those that helped during this difficult journey including friends, doctors, nurses and support workers. There are many, and too numerous to mention here. Your love, support and compassion is very appreciated.

Mom…. “may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest” by Shakespeare (Hamlet). We love you.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 22 at 11:00 am in Teulon, Manitoba at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. Pastor Jennifer Marlor officiated.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation Palliative Care, Floor 3, East by visiting rhc.mb.ca. Ken Loehmer Funeral Services in Teulon 204-886-0404

of the Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce and business owner, started the petition in response to Parks Canada’s new boating regulations, which target the spread of invasive species.

As the Sun previously reported, the new regulations state as of June 1, operators must not have used their craft in any other body of water this year and must pass an initial inspection before June 15 to receive a permit to use a trailered vessel in Clear Lake.

Parks Canada will enforce the new rules by installing tags to attach boats to trailers, which will inform park

RONALD EDWARD DEARMAN

April 15, 1958 – January 1, 2023

Ron Dearman’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the TRCC Gymnasium from 1:00-3:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

CAROLINE MARGARET ELLINGSON

October 27, 1941 – May 18, 2023

It is with great sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of our dear mother on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the Thompson General Hospital in Thompson, Manitoba, at the age of 81 years old.

staff the vessel has not been in another water body and poses no risk of bringing aquatic invasive species into Clear Lake. If the tag is removed, cut or tampered with, the boat will not be allowed to launch in the lake for the remainder of the season.

The petition, which can be found at Change.org, asks that Parks Canada continue to allow trailered watercraft access to Clear Lake for the year following completion of a seasonal permit course similar to what has been done to protect the lake in past boating seasons.

McRae started the petition after “multiple attempts” to communicate with Parks Canada went unanswered, she told the Sun.

“At no point did I wish to have to resort to these types of tactics, but communication with the public and stakeholders was not forthcoming, despite urging from many parties,” she said.

While it’s important to ensure Clear Lake doesn’t become polluted with aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels, which reproduce quickly and can impact a habitat’s food chain, clog water intake systems and damage watercraft, consideration should be given to the potential economic impacts on area businesses that Parks Canada’s new rules could lead to, the petition states.

“Negative economic impacts resulting from banning of trailered watercraft on Clear Lake will be far reaching. Business valuations will plummet, and all business sectors will be impacted, from visitor accommodations to local contractors and service providers,” McRae wrote.

munities are consulted and other people aren’t. It’s not a very transparent method,” he said.

On April 21, Mazier and Larry Maguire, MP for Brandon-Souris, wrote a letter to Steven Guilbeault, the federal minister of environment and climate change, and to Leanne Cooper, the superintendent of Riding Mountain National Park, stating that any limitations and restrictions imposed on Clear Lake would “significantly impact” Canadians who visit the park.

The letter asked that Parks Canada conduct an “open, public consultation” before deciding on the future use of Clear Lake. Mazier told the Sun that he did not receive a reply.

Maguire also has not heard back from either Guilbeault or Parks Canada since the letter was sent. He encourages all concerned citizens to contact the agency to ask for more public consultation on boating regulations.

Caroline Margaret Ellingson was born on October 27, 1941 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Caroline married LeLand Winfield Alwyn Ellingson on May 20, 1961. Together they raised five children.

• Joseph Ellingson (Shelly) of Thompson, Manitoba

• Susan Wagner (Raymond) of East St. Paul, Manitoba

• Jane Graham (Ronald) of Flin Flon, Manitoba

• Linda MacDonald (Raymond) of St. Albert, Alberta

• Darcy Ellingson (Stacy) of Thompson, Manitoba

Along with eleven grandchildren: Tara, Jodie, Jerrod, Kelly, Collin, Jessica, Phillip, Carissa, Grant, Jessy and Tessa, and six great grandchildren: Liam, Luke, Logan, Kaiden, Levi and Brianna.

She also leaves to mourn her three brothers: Alois (Judy), Herbert (Faye) and David (Hope).

Caroline was predeceased by her sister Barbara (Dennis).

Caroline lived in Gillam for several years while they raised their family. She worked at the Gillam Hospital until she retired and moved to Thompson in July of 1998. She loved to craft, she would knit and crochet blankets and doilies. She loved her ceramics, diamond art and gardening.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at the Thompson General Hospital for all the care they gave mom during her final days.

Cremation has taken place.

Dan Mazier, member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, has been outspoken in his support of McRae’s petition and the need for more transparency from Parks Canada, who he said failed to properly consult the public before announcing new regulations.

Parks Canada previously told the Sun the agency spoke with community groups and local businesses before deciding to implement the regulations.

Dameon Wall, external relations manager with Riding Mountain National Park, said the regulations were only in place for this year, and if Parks Canada decides to extend them for longer, there will be a “much more robust” public consultation process.

For Mazier, it’s too little, too late.

“People in some com -

“Ask and demand for a public consultation on this. I think that’s very important. This is one of our biggest tourist attractions,” Maguire said. “We need to be able to make sure that the public has all the information that Parks Canada has.”

In addition to the petition she started, McRae said Clear Lake Country, a local marketing organization, is working with Travel Manitoba to create a communications piece to send out to summer visitors with reservations at nearby businesses to explain the access changes to Clear Lake.

“We had hoped to work with the RMNP field unit on this but are having trouble hearing back from them in this regard,” McRae said.

The alleged lack of communication from RMNP has left local business owners feeling very confused, she added.

The Sun contacted Travel Manitoba but was told to field all questions to Parks Canada, who didn’t respond to a request for comment by press time.

-The Dearman Family

Photo courtesy of By Miranda Leybourne Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun Karly McRae, president of the Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce, launched a petition calling for Parks Canada to walk back new restrictions for the upcoming boating season on Clear Lake.

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Thompson RCMP seize drugs and weapons

On May 20, 2023, at approximately 9:15 pm, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant was executed at a residence on Pipe Road in Thompson, Manitoba. A search of the property resulted in police seizing 86 grams of cocaine, a loaded handgun with a high-capacity

prohibited magazine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, multiple cell phones, and Canadian currency.

RCMP arrested seven people on scene, but four were deemed not related and were released immediately without charges.

A 34-year-old male was charged with Possession of

204-677-6995

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child & Family Service Worker (2 positions)–Permanent Position

OFFICE: Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems

§ Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving

§ Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care

§ Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Varied amounts of travel required

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked

“personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

a Controlled Substance. He was released with a court date.

Shianne Mercredi, 35, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and numerous firearm-related charges. She remains in custody.

Tyler Bejcar, 38, was charged with Possession

for the Purpose of Trafficking, numerous firearm-related charges, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He remains in custody.

Investigation determined the firearm was stolen out of the United States.

The investigation continues.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position Moose Lake Sub Office Mosakahiken Cree Nation

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Family Enhancement Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. The Family Enhancement Worker will develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving to families to address issues related to family functioning and mitigate the risk to children. The goal of the program is to increase family capacity and prevent children coming into care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Assessment

§ Intervention Planning

§ File Documentation

§ Follow Up

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Varied amounts of travel required

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work

§ Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Resource Worker – Permanent Position

Winnipeg Sub Office

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Family Services Supervisor, the Resource Worker is responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, educating and licensing foster care resources for children in the care of the Agency. Adheres to the Child and Family Services Act and regulations and ensures that provincial standards are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Resource Pool Development

§ Licensing

§ Support to Foster Care Providers

§ Training

§ Assist with placement

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS,

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: June 1, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

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Thompson RCMP Drug Tip Line

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE (THOMPSON FULLTIME)

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK FULL TIME

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing data entry and related duties in posting Accounts Payable payments.

Duties: The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for completing payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, staff travel payments and other monthly financial activities as directed. Code/enter invoices/cheque requisitions, respond to vendor inquiries, maintain vendor filing system, prepare checks; verify vendor accounts, reconcile processed work.

Qualifications: Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and two years of finance experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be bondable. Experience with SAGE 300 (ACCPAC) modules, Microsoft Office programs with emphasis in Excel spreadsheets. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in a fully integrated office environment. Ability to work under sporadic stress and/or pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

A written application with detailed resume, including minimum two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your most recent immediate supervisors should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager

Keewatin Tribal Council

23 Nickel Road

Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Late applications will not be accepted

We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker–Term Position

Mathias Colomb

Cree Nation Office

Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems;

§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving;

§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied;

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up;

§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Varied amounts of travel required

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work

§ Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: June 1, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3)

REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Position: Our Company is currently looking for an energetic and creative individual to work in our retail store located in Thompson Manitoba. Working as part of our retail team, this front-line role involves helping customers, operating a point of sale system, providing advice about products we carry, creating display ends, keeping the store in a neat and orderly appearance and completing customer deliveries.

Essential Skills: Customer service, computer knowledge, dependable, energetic, friendly/outgoing personality, and creativity with a flair for merchandising.

Terms of Employment: Full time employment. Training will be provided. Shifts include Monday to Friday days. A driver’s license in good standing is essential. Some heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) is required.

Applicants can fax or email your resume before June 9th, 2023 to:

Human Resources

Wilson’s Business Solutions

Fax: (807) 223-3315

Email: inquiry@wilson.ca

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Final selection may occur prior to application deadline.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position Thompson Sub Office

Thompson & Lynn Lake, MB

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Family Enhancement Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems;

§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving;

§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied;

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up;

§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services;

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred);

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills;

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards;

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check;

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality;

§ Varied amounts of travel required;

§ Travel is required to work in Lynn Lake office one week per month;

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Training Coordinator – Full Time

Permanent Position

OFFICE: Regional Office

LOCATION: The Pas, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Training Coordinator will be responsible for designing, organizing, scheduling, and directing a wide range of training activities for the organization. The Training Coordinator will collaborate with the Unit Supervisors and Coordinators to identify training needs for all employees. The overall goal of the Training Coordinator is to provide and have confident and highly trained front line workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Program Design

§ Program Implementation

§ Monitoring and Documentation

§ Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Must have a minimum of five years child welfare working directly with clients

§ Must have supervisory experience

§ Knowledge of Manitoba CFS Act and CFS Standards

§ Comprehensive knowledge of child welfare theory and practice and demonstrated experience in the development and provision of education and training within child welfare environments

§ Experience in providing and leading training or educational sessions, including being comfortable presenting to large groups

§ Computer skills is a definite asset: Microsoft (Teams, Powerpoint, Word, Excel)

§ Experience in curriculum development

§ CFSIS is an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior contact check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be willing to travel

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3)

REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency

Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Winnipeg Mayor appoints Senior Advisor on Homelessness

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

As Winnipeg deals with ongoing issues of poverty and homelessness, the city’s mayor says they have now created and filled a brand new city position that will be dedicated to combating homelessness, and to understanding the reasons that some people are living on the streets.

On Friday, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham announced the city has hired Jarred Baker to take on the new role of Senior Advisor on Homelessness within the Mayor’s Office.

Gillingham said in a Friday media release, that creating a position dedicated to combating homelessness was one of the promises he made when he ran for mayor in

the fall of 2022.

“During the campaign, I committed to using an existing position within the Mayor’s Office to help take action on homelessness, street safety, addiction and mental health policy issues,” Gillingham said.

Gillingham said he believes that Baker has both the knowledge and the experience to succeed in the position, and added he has years of experience working with Indigenous, groups, people and communities.

“I am confident that Jarred’s experience and collaborative nature will serve him well in this role,” he said.

According to the city, Baker has 15 years of experience in the social services field, with a

CREE NATION CHILD

& FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Intake Worker –Term Position

Designated Intake Office

The Pas, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the DIA Service Manager and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Receive & Assess Requests For Service

§ On-Site Risk Assessment

§ Determine & Implement Service

§ Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services

§ Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

EXPERIENCE

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: May 24, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked

“personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency

Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

“focus on the Indigenous community.”

His most recent role was as Executive Director of Onashowewin, an organization that works with people who are involved in the criminal justice system, and works under principles of restorative justice.

He previously held positions with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Eagle Urban Transition Centre, the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, and Ka Ni Kanichihk.

He has also served on the boards of End Homelessness Winnipeg and the Native Clan Organization, and on the advisory council for the Downtown Community Safety Partnership, the city said.

Gillingham says he believes the city will do a better job of dealing with homelessness if there is someone on staff who is solely dedicated to working on that issue, and on the issues that can lead to poverty and homelessness, including addictions and mental health issues.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Unit Supervisor – Term Position

OFFICE: Winnipeg & Brandon

LOCATION: Winnipeg & Brandon

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Unit Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency service workers and others assigned to the unit such as Child & Family Services (CFS) Workers, Resource Workers, Administrative Assistant, as well as all aspects of related service and program delivery activities. The Unit Supervisor will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, the Adoptions, Act, related Regulations and Standards, as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ General Supervision

§ Supervision of Unit Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reports

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

§ 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Understanding of child development theory and practice

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal)

§ Knowledge of Family Systems theory

§ Working knowledge of child abuse

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems

§ CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: May 26, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3)

REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed.

Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

“There are many opportunities and challenges our city is facing when it comes to homelessness, which is why I felt it was important to have a dedicated individual to advise me and act as a liaison between my office and the organizations doing the work on the frontlines,”

Gillingham said. Baker will begin his new role with the city on June 5.

— Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Supervisors – Permanent Position

Mathias Colomb Sub Office

Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Family Enhancement Manager, the Family Enhancement Supervisor will be responsible for providing supervision to the Family Enhancement Workers. This will include overseeing the case management portion, monitoring their outgoing emails, attendance, training and evaluation process. The FE Supervisor will receive the FE Workers financial requests via email and send to finance reception for processing; the incumbent will receive, review and approve the Service Agreement/Case Plan for all families receiving prevention support and ensuring the case lists fall under the prevention category. The FE Supervisor will ensure the delivery of a prevention stream of services for families in First Nation communities. The FE Supervisor will monitor the FE Worker’s travel budget and provide support to the FE Workers in their respective communities. The FE Supervisor will provide quarterly reports to the FE Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ General Supervision

§ Supervision of Unit Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety & Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reporting

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

§ Other duties related to the position and as assigned by the Service Manager

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 years’ experience in child welfare or; Bachelor of Arts (BA) with relevant experience in counselling and child welfare experience

§ Prior supervisory experience in a child welfare agency

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree

§ Experience in Aboriginal Child and Family Services KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

§ Knowledge of the theory and practice of social work with particular emphasis on risk assessment, case management and file documentation

§ Understanding of First Nation traditions, history, values and family systems

§ Proven supervisory skills to direct, plan and organize service delivery and evaluate staff.

§ High level communication skills to maintain effective communication with agency staff, clients, service providers and community agencies.

§ Analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate and deliver services to families.

§ Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: May 26, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

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Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

DESCRIPTION

THOMPSON CITIZEN: EDITOR/REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Location: Thompson, Manitoba

The Thompson Citizen has an immediate opening for an Editor/Journalist in Thompson, Manitoba. Thompson, known as the “Hub of the North” in Manitoba, is a vibrant city in the middle of an outdoor paradise. The 15,000 residents of Thompson enjoy an excellent airport, a golf course, a ski hill, numerous boating and fishing areas, two ice arenas, public library, indoor swimming complex, great schools, a university campus, a live theatre, and many more amenities to satisfy any lifestyle.

The Thompson Citizen is part of the Prairie Newspaper Group, which is a division of Glacier Media. This position would be a great starting point for an enthusiastic graduate as well as a great opportunity for an experienced reporter looking for an exciting change from the regular day to day workload. The successful applicant will be expected to cover a wide range of topics. He or she will find himself or herself reporting on current events, writing Q&A’s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos.

QUALIFICATIONS

This editorial position requires an organized individual who works well on his or her own as well as with a team. They need to be dedicated and diligent with a strong work ethic. He or she must have a degree or diploma in journalism or have at least five years’ experience in newspaper journalism. Experience in photography is necessary. Candidates for this position must have a valid driver license and a reliable vehicle. Kilometers are tracked and the journalist will be reimbursed.

Please send resume with cover letter to:

Noah Cooke, Publisher Thompson Citizen

P.O. Box 887, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N8 or E-mail: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net

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