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Property tax increase in 2021 budget unpopular with residents who spoke up at financial plan presentation

Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson city council presented its proposed 2021 budget to the public in person and over Zoom April 29.

The proposed budget sets out a planned increase in the residential mill rate of two per cent and of 1.64 per cent in the commercial mill rate. The city portion of the mill rates is actually increasing by 4.79 per cent while the portion that goes to the School District of Mystery Lake went down 1.36 per cent.

For a residential property assessed at $174,680, the total taxes before the provincial education tax credit is applied will be $3,656 compared to $3,584 in 2020. For a commercial property valued at $1 million, total taxes would be $36,030 this year compared to $35,447 last year, a difference of $583.

The total city budget, if passed without changes, will be about $41 million.

About 69 per cent of that is accounted for by salaries and benefits (47 per cent) and paying for RCMP ser-

vices (22 per cent).

The city said in a press release that council decided to include an increase in property taxes this year in order to attempt to qualify for federal-provincial grant funding for road work and water and sewer work. Though they are still pending approval, obtaining these grants would see the city complete $5.7 million of road work with less than $1 million of city money provided and $6.8 million in water and sewer work while contributing $1.8 million of city funds.

The city said in a press release that this funding may not be available in future years. If the grant money is not received, council will have to decide where to direct revenues they intend to use for their share of these capital projects.

“We hear every year that road work is an extremely high priority for our residents,” said Mayor Colleen Smook. “Road and water renewal is not a luxury, and has already been part of our capital renewal plan for years.

This is an opportunity

to speed up that process considerably while freeing up more resources for other community services. Since the beginning of our elected term, city council and administration have been working hard to ensure Thompsonites get more for their tax dollars.

These efforts are starting to come together, and while they mean a small increase now, they’re incredibly important for the long-term health and sustainability of our community. We can’t let COVID-19 derail our future.”

If the grants are received, it would be the first time in nearly a decade that property tax dollars would be allocated to capital projects, which have been exclusively funded through reserves and provincial grants and transfers in recent years.

Smook said at the conclusion of Thursday’s meeting that it was a record audience for a financial plan presentation. Most of those who commented on the proposed budget were opposed to it.

Former councillor Ron Matechuk said the city’s residential mill rate has gone up nearly 20 per cent in three years, while Ross Martin said it wasn’t wise to increase property taxes right now.

“This is the year to keep it at zero,” he said, though he is not ideologically opposed to tax and spending increases. “For you to increase it at this time is wrong in my opinion, very wrong."

That sentiment was echoed by Harlie Pruder and Mike Lawson.

“We shouldn’t be in-

creasing in a COVID year,” said Pruder.

“There are a lot of businesses that are hurting right now,” said Lawson, adding that the city should have reduced costs last year after the pandemic began and some facilities shut down.

“I think that the city should have laid off the rec staff.”

Nelson Pruder said the city shouldn’t be increasing spending when it didn’t even spend all the money it had budgeted for last year Council will vote on the budget and the second and possibly third reading of the levy bylaw at its next meeting May 10, five days before the budget must be submitted to the province.

First reading of the levy bylaw passed by a 5-4 margin at the April 26 meeting.

The financial plan presentation slideshow is available on the city’s website at https://www.thompson. ca/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=2e55 24a8-9958-4d32-8005-6 3044002575e. A recording of the April 29 presentation can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=opgHx6KwFb8.

Vale makes another change at the top with Manitoba Operations head Franco Cazzola and three other managers leaving Stacy Kennedy, interim mines manager for a few months in 2019, is named interim general manager Stacy Kennedy, who had Ken Chaput and Kurt Hepp.

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BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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HOME FOR SALE

132 ELDON AVENUE, LYNN LAKE, MB

City taking ownership of former UCN campus buildings, one of which will become a sobering centre

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The sobering centre for Thompson that the provincial government pledged $2.8 million towards last June took two steps closer

to reality April 26 when council agreed to assume ownership of the former University College of the North (UCN) campus on Princeton Drive from the province, and also ap-

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The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit www.teranetmanitoba.ca.

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proved a project agreement with them.

The sobering centre will be housed in 494 Princeton Drive. The city doesn’t yet have plans for what to do with the other two former UCN buildings at 474 Princeton Drive and 504 Princeton Drive that are included in the deal. The buildings have been mostly vacant since UCN’s new campus officially opened in the spring of 2014, though the one that will house the sobering centre was until recently the site of a day care.

The city will have to pay land transfer taxes on the assessed value of the property and buildings and complete a land subdivision process, which will also come with some costs.

“On top of the lost tax revenue, we’ll have to absorb the utilities expenses and I’m a little concerned with the dramatic increases in construction costs that are going on as a result of COVID that quotes we’ll be receiving might be might not be accurate anymore [and] once we sign the agreement, we are stuck with these properties without adequate money to retrofit them,” said Coun.

Braden McMurdo.

Deputy mayor Duncan Wong said he agreed with the ideology behind the

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sobering centre but not taking over the other two buildings besides the one that will house it.

Both councillors, along with Coun Earl Colbourne, voted against taking ownership of the buildings and entering into the project agreement as well.

Several of the councillors who supported the resolutions said that doing nothing wasn’t an option, even if their support was reluctant.

“I guarantee you if Thompson does not move forward on this project there’s other communities that will and we’ll still be in the mess we’re in today,” said Coun. Les Ellsworth, adding that a recent tour of the buildings showed they were not in as bad of shape as he thought they might be, an opinion shared by Coun. Andre Proulx.

Coun. Jeff Fountain had misgivings about the sobering centre’s location and said truly addressing addictions problems would require the development of transitional housing for people who have completed programming at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba so they can avoid falling back into old habits with old acquaintances.

“I’m still reluctantly going to support this with the hope, because we desperately need some type of housing for people, that in the future we have something more along those lines,” Fountain said.

Mayor Colleen Smook said the city can’t afford to sit back and wait.

“We have to be leaders,” she said. “We have to start somewhere. We can’t wait for everybody else to come to the plate. I think the plans for the other two buildings with transitional housing and whatever are going to fall into place.”

Once the agreements are signed off by lawyers by the end of May, the city will be working with partner agencies in housing, addictions and mental health, among others, to establish how the sobering centre will operate, said city manager Anthony Mcinnis.

“They’re already in discussions,” he said. “We’ve already got a preliminary framework, a few different models that they’re considering. Those have to be made Thompson-specific.”

Once established, the Thompson sobering centre will be open around the clock, seven days a week to provide a place for non-violent publicly intoxicated people to stay while the effects of alcohol or other drugs wear off. It will provide an alternative to housing such people in the drunk tank cells at the Thompson RCMP detachment. More than 2,000 people were housed in those cells while intoxicated in 2019 under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act (IPDA).

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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Levy bylaw for 2021 budget squeaks through first reading in 5-4 vote

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson’s proposed 2021 financial plan, which was presented April 29 at City Hall and broadcast via Zoom, will NT OPPORTUNITY see residential mill rates rise by about 2 per cent sible for general and commercial rates by the City’s service dates will have 1.6 per cent, according and a valid class to the levy bylaw, which with Air brakes passed first reading with a ce operating a bare majority of councilpment would be lors in favour at the April he candidate will 26 council meeting. eive, understand erbal instruction,If the levy bylaw passes second and third reading, ith co-workers o communicate the combined residential general public. mill rate will be 46.62, up k is required.from 45.706 in 2020 and cepted up to and the commercial mill rate 14, 2021, at 4:30 55.429, up from 54.534 may apply to: last year.

The total value of all taxable property in the oad Thompson, city rose slightly from : (204) 677-7981 $443,291,170 last year to hompson.ca $444,696,070 in the latest able at City Hall assessment rolls. mpson.ca Five of the nine council sistance in the members voted in favour lease contactof us the levy bylaw but the

members who voted in favour of first reading of the bylaw really defended the proposed budget.

“All in all, I think we are giving a lot to our taxpayers in this budget and getting a lot of bang for our buck,” said Coun. Andre Proulx. “The money we’re putting in, we’re multiplying. We’re making our tax dollars work.”

Though she characterized this year’s budget process as “tough,” Mayor Colleen Smook said residents may like what they see in it if they attended or viewed the financial plan presentation.

“They’ll be surprised with some of the great things that are happening in this budget,” the mayor said.

The city has to approve the budget and submit it to the province by May 15, five days after their next and only council meeting between now and the deadline.

four who opposed it did so vociferously.

“There’s no way in good conscience … that I could ever support a budget like this,” said Coun. Les Ellsworth, while Coun. Earl Colbourne said anyone who voted in favour of the levy bylaw should be ashamed.

“We’re still spending money like crazy on things that right now we don’t need,” he said. “What we need right now for the citizens of Thompson is tax relief.”

Deputy mayor Duncan Wong requested a recorded vote on the bylaw and Coun. Jeff Fountain said there were too many unknowns and too much unnecessary spending.

“There’s a lot of stuff in this budget … like Jumpstart and a number of other items like handi-transit and other issues, that I feel that we don’t need to be going down that road,” he said.

Only two of the council

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This position is responsible for general This position is responsible for the labourer duties within the City’s general refuse clean-up around the service areas. Labourer candidates City of Thompson. The candidate will have Grade 12 or equivalent and will have the ability to receive, a valid class 5 Licence. Class 3 or 1 understand and apply written and with Air brakes licence and experience operating a variety of heavy verbal instruction, to deal effectively equipment would be considered with co-workers, have the ability to communicate effectively with Candidates will have the ability an asset. The candidate will have the ability to receive, understand and the general public and work well to receive, understand and apply apply written and verbal instruction, independently. Ability to do shift work written and verbal instruction, to to deal effectively with co-workers is required. Must be able to work in deal effectively with co-workers and and have the ability to communicate outdoor conditions throughout the have the ability to communicate effectively with the general public. summer season. effectively with the general public, Ability to do shift work is required.

Applications will be accepted up to Candidates will be enthusiastic and and ability to do shift work is required. Applications will be accepted up to and including Friday, May 14, 2021, promote a positive image of our Candidates must hold a valid driver’s and including Friday, May 14, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may facilities and programs. Additional licence. Candidates must deal with apply to the address listed. apply to the address listed. qualifications include: excellent the public pleasantly at all times communication and interpersonal and assist with maintenance and APPLY TO skills, problem-solving skills, ability programs during the summer season.

Human Resources, City of Thompson to work independently with little Experience operating lawn-mowers, 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 supervision, and a general knowledge gators, weed-whackers would be of the facility operations and FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca considered an asset. equipment.

Applications are available at City Hall Applications will be accepted up to Applications will be accepted up to or online at www.thompson.ca and including Friday, May 14, 2021, and including Friday, May 14, 2021, Anyone requiring assistance in the application process, at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may at 4:30 p.m. Those interested may please contact us at (204) 677-7924. apply to the address listed. apply to the address listed.

This position is responsible for receiving visitors, giving out authorized information, patrolling the change rooms, public areas and entrances, providing assistance to customers and general public by answering questions and providing directions within the facilities and equipment, and performing light cleaning duties. The Facility Attendant will be greeting user groups, ensuring meeting room set-up for meetings and events, relaying messages and recording complaints, handling dressing room keys and assignments.

This position is responsible for the general maintenance of City parks and green spaces and general labour as required within programming facilities. Summer Students will operate a variety of equipment in the performance of their duties.

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: Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 03:00 P.M. (CST) RFT # 11521 – FOR SHREDDING MATTRESSES, COUCHES, AND LOVESEATS AT THE THOMPSON WASTE DISPOSAL GROUNDS RFT # 11621 – SUPPLY OF ALUMINIUM SULFATE SOLUTION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT THE CITY OF THOMPSON RFT # 11721 – SUPPLY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT THE CITY OF THOMPSON Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email purchasingagent@thompson. ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: THE CITY OF THOMPSON BY-LAW NO. 2012-2021 being an AMENDMENT to THE CITY OF THOMPSON ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1891-2012 HEARING:

The City of Thompson City Hall Council Chambers

LOCATION:

226 Mystery Lake Rd Thompson, MB

DATE & TIME:

May 25, 2021 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT: That Section 3.3, Figure 6, Pg. 12–“Accessory Building Development Standards in the R1 Zone”, of the City of Thompson Zoning By-Law No. 1891-2012, is hereby amended by reducing the “Side Yard” requirement from 1.8m (6ft). to 1m (3.ft.)

That Section 3.3, Pg. 13 “Other Regulations” is hereby amended by adding the following regulation: 3.3.8 “Minimum side yard for accessory buildings may be reduced to 1 m (3 ft) if located at least 20 m (65.6 feet) away from the front lot line.”

That Section 3.4, Figure 11, Pg. 15–“Accessory Building Development Standards in the R2 Zone”, of the City of Thompson Zoning By-Law No. 18912012, is hereby amended by reducing the “Side Yard” requirement from 1.8m (6ft). to 1m (3.ft.)

That Section 3.4, Pg. 15 “Other Regulations” is hereby amended by adding the following regulation: 3.4.4 “Minimum side yard for accessory buildings may be reduced to 1 m (3 ft) if located at least 20 m (65.6 feet) away from the front lot line.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony McInnis, City Manager Phone: (204) 677-7951 City of Thompson

THE THOMPSON RECYCLING CENTRE

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

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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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Bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 My and closing dates are as follow: Friday, April 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT #11118 – SUPPLY OF 6” DIESEL PUMP.

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housing 2,000-plus intoxicated people a year in RCMP detachment cells.

But this isn’t an idealKarolin world.

It’s the Karolin Klement Karolin Klement Klement real one. And inCalgary the real one, all those things areCalgary true Calgary and undeniable.

Coun.

Earl Colbourne said at the April 26 council Editorial Editorial meeting where the transfer of the former University College of the North campus buildings and a project agreement with the province were approved by his colleagues that having a sobering centre wouldn’t fix the city’s problems. And he’s right. It won’t. But what makes up what is sometimes euphemistically referred to BY DOUGALD LAMONT have initiated programs division. By removing all as Thompson’s downtown issue (alcohol addiction and for specialized vocational school boards, jobs will be In the last year, the panpublic intoxication issue would be more on point) are demic has been tough, but if training to ensure that stu- lost across Manitoba, hitting real people with real problems who need real help and there is one sector that has dents are provided with the rural and Northern Manireal safety and the fact that it isn’t a perfect solution worked better than almost skills they need to succeed. toba the hardest. doesn’t justify allowing them to suffer unnecessarily or any other in this crisis, it’s These programs are at risk Further to the closure maybe even die while the city waitsofforthe a better option workload of disappearing if Bill 64 of school division offices, been the public education mer councillor Luke many people around and for reducing members, the citizens of Thompoth of Thompmer councillor Luke many of the people workload around and for reducing members, citizens Thompoth of Thomp- mer councillor Luke many of the people workload around and for reducing members, thethe citizens of of Thompto come along. goes ahead. maintenance buildings, and truly system.

Robinson, who served local opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected more truly son’s local Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected more son’s Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected more truly It takes a lot of police resources to pick up intoxiThe PCs have argued that bus garages, school closAs are aofparent with threecritics one term on council are the regular critics versity viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking elected bodies one term on council the regular versity of viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking elected bodies one term on council are the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking cated people, have them medically cleared and then kids in public schools (and these proposed are ures could also be on the from 2010 toinconsidered 2014 be- proof council who though Ryan Land was or council, is Ryan that it was candidates whochanges aren’t have profrom 2010 to 2014 be-of of council who attend though Land wasor orcouncil, council, that itcandidates candidates who aren’t have from 2010 toattend 2014 becouncil who attend Ryan Land is isthat lodge themconsidered the detachment cells.

While that process to addresstoManitoba’s test ithorizon.

Bill 64who lifts aren’t the a fourth at university), I will though fore being defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct in saysave money.

The married aligning posals toreduce reducethe thefore fore being defeated bymeetings meetings and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money.

The married to aligning posals being bycan and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money.

The married to aligning Manitoba Liberal leader is going on,tothe officers aren’t available todefeated respond scores. We need to be honest moratorium on the closure say that we owe our Mayor Dennis Fenske elected officials quesing elected that, in officials terms ofquesamounting is that, not large themselves with any number representaMayor Dennis Fenske elected terms ofamount amount notlarge large themselves with number of of representaMayor Dennis Fenske that, in in terms ofabout is isnot to more serious calls.

Although the detachment made Lamont test scores, because of themselves schools and it with also re-anyany educators a debtofficials of thanks.ques-ingDougald in changes the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because tives comprising them race become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because tives comprising them in in thethe race to to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because years ago after an intoxicated person being it is not that all Manitoba moves the extended travel School boards, trustees, brought forward a new law, head of council last theirkeep opinions not last trustees aren’t really innotcouncillors’ salar-really right thedoing number and one of them made head council last their opinions may aren’t really incouncillors’ councillors’ salarright number detained there it made didn’t it from happening and one of died, them head of ofmay council their opinions may not innow, salarright now, number students are badly. time clause innow, thethe actthe which superintendents, principals, Billtrustees 64,trustees that willaren’t completely time Thompsonites beago. enough dissuade microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council again, a couple of13 years And forto the most part, a teachers, ajust choice March 13 not time that Thompsonites enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council athat choice March not time that Thompsonites be be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council educational assist- scrap the public school sys- At least 80 per cent of stu- limits bus rides to no longer went toto the polls about the or majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – for theto police don’t the time training tothe talk to about theabout shrink its numbers, went polls the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – for shrink itshave numbers, went to to the polls the majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately half that is generally two – for dents match or do better than one hour. ants and bus drivers have tem as we know it – ignorthree-and-half ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s onof average, and against. people picked up years for being drunk or to provide them school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, average,We and against. as as school board trustthree-and-half years ahead, especially Lake’s population amount, on onaverage, andbelieve against. than those in other provthat a change all ging done an population amazing job, amount, ingtery months consultations with anything except a mostly safe, if– spartan, ago –ees was in favour of since the of to as asince whole.

If you’ve Maybe the low turnees voted against ago –number was in favour of since thenumber numberfor ofannual as a travel whole.

If you’ve annual travel Maybe low inces.

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Ifand you’ve forfor annual travel thethe turneducators and wait until the effects fo alcohol wear off. reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school expenses.

For the city, out of people with Manitoba students really theout core functions of Mania resolution trusteereducing reducing numbers, people who care about been tomany many school expenses. the city, out people with keeping ourwho children safe others, andtotheir own K-12 a resolution by by trustee thethe numbers, people care about been school expenses.

ForFor the city, of ofpeople with at(the the outset, the circumstances might withAs thementioned other seven opthis one way or other another board meetings which has ameetings budget of (and opinions onhas struggle because live oftoba’s governmenton requires andthis making sure they keep review.

Ryan Land (the only with seven opthis way or another board meetings (and which ahow budget ofopinions opinions on how how Ryan Land only with thethe other seven oponeone way or(and another board which has a they budget notvote bevote ideal, but the current city council and the current in deep poverty. a clear indication of popular posed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there learning.

The K-12 review recin support) to reposed.

Although coundoesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there in support) to re- posed. Although coun- doesn’t even reach apart from members around $30 million, many councillors there government some credit for makin poverty support.

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The PCs arethey combylaw, the have next been stage number of the councillors they don’t proverbial bucket, of speak pragmatism.

Experifive. bylaw, the next stage number councillors know that don’t proverbial bucket, of pragmatism.

Experifive. bylaw, next stage of of councillors know that they don’t thethe proverbial bucket, of to pragmatism.

Experiat least tobecoming help it establish a Main Street north, based they have trouble reading. on whether Bill 64shown should support. pletely getting rid of them. towards it ofor school board trustoften feature nearly as though it is about a ence has shown quite One night night earlier, earlier,towards towards it becoming of-or or school board trust-often often feature nearly asthough thoughit itis isabout abouta aence ence has quite One it becoming ofschool board trustfeature nearly as has shown quite on the Main Street program in Winnipeg. Once all the Theythat may be working full- cost be adopted orthat not. this council Most school divisions in fifthInstead locally elected ficial,slightly there’s at more leastthan athan ees should bethere’s reduced much debate orbe divof much theofdebate overall cost often this council slightly a ficial, at least a ees should be reduced debate or divfifth of the overall often more a ficial, there’s at least a ees should reduced much or divfifth of the overall cost often that this council legal details are worked out and an operational plan Manitoba are facing cuts trustees, and local super- time at minimum wage. let the PCs get better than even chance is not the ofeven quesisionis as city council of the mayor coun– andofothers before itand – coun-Don’t half-dozen Thompsonbetter than even chance is not sort quesisionasand ascity citycouncil council of the mayor – and others before it – half-dozen Thompsonbetter than chance not thethe sort of of quesision the mayor and coun– and others before established, alcohol-addicted people insort Thompson will Children are often strugaway with this. Let yourit – and shortfalls because the intendents, the PCs will apthat it will be approved. tion for which there is meetings, at least not cil. is going to do what the ites showed up to voice that it will be approved. tion for which there is meetings, at least not cil. is going to do what ites showed up to voice that it will be approved. tion for which there is meetings, at least not cil. is going to do what the have somewhere that’s probably going to be nicer than Progressive Conservatives point everyone who runs the gling because the education MLAs know you oppose the Asa watchers ofstay council right or watchers wrong over a the past couple Critics of the promajority of its members their on a aproof council a right or wrong over past couple Critics promajority of members their on a proAs As watchers ofancouncil right or emergency wrong an-anover thethe couple Critics of ofparents, thethepromajority of its members jail cellopinion toopinion until they sober up, with access to system failed their it. We urge you to its sign up will not cover school system –past including will have noticed, the swer.

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Special service levy for certain residential water line breaks approved by council

Fee covering cost of previous year’s repairs will be added to taxes of 3,241 eligible properties until 2025

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Thompson city council passed second and third reading of the special service levy bylaw by 6-3 and 7-2 votes at their April 26 meeting.

Modelled after two previous versions that were in effect from 2010 to 2015 and 2016 to 2020, the special service levy covers the cost of repairing water service line breaks on residential properties that are more than one metre from the building.

The amount added onto the property tax bills of the 3,241 properties covered is based on the actual cost of repairing such breaks in the previous year. Mayor Colleen Smook said on Monday that it would be about $63 per property this year, though the bylaw made allowance for it to be as much as $92.56 The levy only applies to residential and institutional properties with water service lines of up to one inch.

Commercial buildings, rental complexes and apartment buildings are not covered by the service and do not pay the levy. Repairs for breaks one metre or less from a building must be paid for by property owners or their insurance.

In 2020, the last year of the previous special service bylaw, each property owner paid about $75 to cover the actual costs of repairing such line breaks in 2019, which was about $242,000.

The special service fee will be in effect for five years and could rise to as much as $123.38 in 2025 based on the city’s estimates. If the actual costs are lower than the amounts set out in the bylaw, they are adjusted downwards. If the actual costs were to end up higher, a public hearing would have to be held to amend the plan.

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Likening the special service levy to insurance, Coun, Les Ellsworth said it was a better alternative than having people foot a big bill that they might not be able to afford and then later having their property be subject to tax sale, especially considering the city already has $1.4 million of unpaid water bills being added onto the taxes of the properties they are associated with.

“A lot of people can’t afford it,” he said.

Coun. Jeff Fountain, who voted against second reading but in favour on the final vote, said home insurance that covers such line breaks is available.

Deputy mayor Duncan Wong, who voted against both readings and requested a recorded vote on second reading (third reading of bylaws is an automatic recorded vote), said he thought the city should be able to find revenues in its water utility to pay for such repairs or that it should apply to all properties instead.

“It’s discrimination to the business,” he said. “We are not business friendly.”

The other councillor who voted against both readings said most people were paying without seeing any benefit because they wouldn’t have such a line break.

“It’s just another tax grab to me,” said Coun. Earl Colbourne.

First reading of the bylaw was approved in January and a public hearing was held in February. Two people objected in person at the meeting. One was opposed because the levy doesn’t cover the costs of any necessary landscaping repairs apart from filling, levelling and seeding excavated areas. The other, former

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councillor Ron Matechuk, said he didn’t understand why the bylaw only applies to residential and institutional properties, but not to commercial properties. Two written objections were also received.

The bylaw was then sent to the Municipal Board, which approved it as needed and reasonable.

The first special service levy was adopted in 2010, after the city proposed to increase the dig fee for line breaks on residential properties to $2,000 from $1,000.

Those fees did not cover the total cost of the digs and repairs, estimated to average around $5,000 back then and to range from about $6,000 to $15,000 now.

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Ground Herbicide Tree Control for transmission lines rights-ofway in rural municipalities of Neepawa; Cornwallis; Langford; Odanah; Elton; Pipestone; Elkhorn Wallace; Brandon; Whitehead; Waterhen; Shell River; Hillsburg; Woodlands; Reynolds; Portage La Prairie; Rosser; Springfield; South Norfolk; Rockwood; Montcalm; Stanley; Rhineland; Thompson; Macdonald; Plum Coulee; the following locations: J30P 9km east from Ponton along hwy#6; P19W 24km east from Marshall Lake to Mid Lake along hwy#6.

2) Aerial Herbicide Tree Control for the transmission lines rights-ofway in rural municipality of Reynolds and 17km of transmission lines rights-of-way north of Devil’s Lake.

3) Individual Stems Treatments where and as required using basal bark and cut stump treatments.

The proposed active ingredients are: triclopyr; picloram; 2,4-D; imazapyr, aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl.

Pesticide Insect, Rodent and Pigeon Control in the facilities of the following generating stations: Brandon; Selkirk; Great Falls; Slave Falls; Seven Sisters; Pine Falls; Pointe du Bois; MacArthur Falls; Grand Rapids, Kettle; Kelsey Long Spruce; Limestone; Laurie River; Missi Falls and Jenpeg.

The proposed active ingredients are: brodifacoum; bromadiolone; avitrol; permethrin; diphacinone; dichlorvos; malathion; boric acid and pyrethrin.

Herbicide Weed Control in all electrical sub-stations; gas sites; yard sites; Manitoba Hydro district offices; Manitoba Hydro telecommunication sites for worker safety. In Converter Stations (Riel; Dorsey; Keewatinohk; Radisson; Henday). In Generating stations (Brandon; Seven Sisters; Selkirk; Kelsey; Laurie River; Wuskwatim; Notigi Missi Falls ; Grand Rapids; Jenpeg; MacArthur; Great Falls; Keeyask; Pine Falls; Slave Falls; Point Du Bois; Kettle Long Spruce; Limestone ; Gillam) and transmission rights-of-way in municipalities of Rosser; Winnipeg plus customer owned stations at 386 Industrial Park Road in St. Agathe to comply with the Manitoba Noxious Weed Act, as and where required. The period of application is from 05-012021 to 04-30-2022. The areas to be treated are located throughout the province and will be treated as required.

The proposed active ingredients include: glyphosate, 2,4-D; dicamba, imazapyr, aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor, flumioxazin; pyroxasulfone; indaziflam and chlosulfuron.

Landscape Care on Manitoba Hydro owned landscaped grounds, around buildings and facilities, for noxious weeds and insect control.

The period of application is from 05-01-2021 to 03-31-2022. The areas to be treated are located throughout the province and will be treated as required.

The proposed products are Allowable Herbicide Products in Manitoba under MR286/2014.

The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to the department below.

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> Clinic Manager – Thompson Immunization Clinic Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Term to December 31, 2021 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to provide Manitobans with the COVID-19 vaccine, immunization clinics have been established to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals. The Clinic Manager will be responsible for day-to-day clinic operations, hiring, orientation and management of staff, clinic scheduling and logistics.

Qualifications: • Recognized post-secondary degree, in business administration, social sciences or health services or an equivalent combination of education and work experience • Knowledge and familiarity with northern cultures and the population we serve • Minimum of two (2) years management/leadership experience • Experience in health care sector is an asset • Experience working in mass immunization clinics preferred • Previous Immunization clinic training preferred • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of electronic clinics systems preferred and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and general computer proficiency required • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and independently • Ability to communicate effectively with the public, staff and external stakeholders • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Exceptional trouble-shooting abilities using a proactive approach to problem solving • Excellent customer service skills • Awareness of risk management using critical thinking skills (i.e. insight into a situation) • Ability to speak Cree an asset • Respects and promotes a culturally diverse population For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.northernhealthregion.ca Please submit resume by May 9, 2021 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: BROCHET (BARREN LANDS) SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: BARREN LANDS, MB Position: Unit Supervisor

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to Director of Services (North) and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the specific unit of Brochet in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services. This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, self- management, critical thinking and problem solving.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 5+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership • ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS legislation and issues • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language will be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and • Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Friday, May 21, 2021 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-016 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-016 315 McGee Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position The successful candidates will join a dynamic team in providing support toofthe facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley Summary Position: as embarks on a new and exciting journeyculturally of producing siding TheitCultural Services Coordinator will provide appropriate for a growing market. services in regard to community and family history, language and customs to staff, children in care and families. The Cultural Services Louisiana-Pacifi c offers a competitive wage and benefit package in Coordinatorwith will provide the following services: ongoing support and accordance the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB Position: Child & Family Services Worker

One (1) Full-Time, Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community based service delivery • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-019 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-019 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION: 701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB Position: Accounting Clerk

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for assessing, processing, preparing and completing accounts payable and receivable documents, journal entries, and sharing with the finance department the posting functions on a daily basis into the Accounts Payable system.

There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations of the agency. The position involves public contact which requires explaining or defending relatively complex or controversial regulations or procedures. There is a requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. There is a requirement to be a team player.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in finance, accounting or related field • A minimum of 2 years of experience working in accounts payable / receivable • Experience with accounting software • Exceptional attention to detail and assessment skills • Experience with data entry • Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills • Demonstrated knowledge of Northern communities • Ability to speak Cree/Dene preferred Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, May 7, 2021

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Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2021-017 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2021-017 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

RESEARCHER Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 21-010 Closing Date: May 21, 2021; or until filled Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL JOB OPPORTUNITY: Jordan’s Principle Community-based Case Manager (Term Position ending October 2022) The Keewatin Tribal Council is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong case management skills who will successfully implement the Jordan’s Principle -Child First Initiative program at the community level. This is a new program focusing on First Nations living on-reserve, who disabilities or complex medical needs. The program will ensure those children and their families have access to the health and social services due to jurisdictional disputes.

Under the direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the case manager position will be responsible to plan, organize, implement, direct, supervise, coordinate and evaluate activities related to the children and their families at the community level, and support the program in each of the area communities.

POSITION SUMMARY: In communities, the case manager will provide a model of service delivery for children with complex needs and their families. The Case manager provides support to families with complex medical needs by direct support, intake and assessments, referrals, networking and work in collaboration with service providers and stakeholders. Address gaps in service delivery with early intervention and engagement strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS: • BN, RN, LPN, BSW, Teacher from a recognized education institution • Current registration and in good standing with respective regulatory body in the province of Manitoba.

• Supervisory and case management experience; • Experience working in First Nation Communities; • CPR and First Aide Certification; • Knowledge of First Nation language and culture; • A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; • Excellent time management and facilitation skills; • Effective verbal and listening communications skills; • Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Valid Driver’s License with driver’s abstract. Travel extensively.

• Clear criminal record check, child abuse registry check and vulnerable persons check.

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Please forward your resume along with 3 references and a cover letter, in confidence, to: Keewatin Tribal Council Lisa Beardy Fax 204-677-0256 or Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Deadline Wednesday, May 12, 2021 @4:00 pm

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

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Three impaired drivers arrested in Thompson in 12-hour span on the weekend Thompson RCMP arrested three people for impaired driving, including one who was involved in a hit-and-run collision, over the course of 12 hours May 1-2.

The first arrest occurred in the afternoon, after police

received a complaint of a rear-end collision at Princeton Drive and Thompson Drive, near Mystery Lake Road.

Officers received information that led them to locate the suspect vehicle at an address on Poplar Crescent. A 28-year-

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old woman was arrested for impaired driving and taken to the detachment, where she provided breath samples that were more than twice the legal limit of 80 mg % (.08) while driving. She is due to appear in court July 28 on charges of driving with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit and failing to stop after an accident. Her licence was

suspended for 90 days and her vehicle seized and impounded, Around 10 p.m. an RCMP officer saw a vehicle driving erratically near the Thompson Inn and pulled it over.

The 54-year-old male driver provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device and failed. He was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition driver’s licence

suspension and released from custody.

Around 1:25 a.m. May 2, police pulled over a car on Mystery Lake Road and arrested a 31-year-old female from Thompson for impaired driving. She provided breath samples over three times the legal limit at the RCMP detachment. It was also discovered that she had given police

a false name and had a warrant for her arrest in The Pas on a previous impaired driving incident. She was remanded into custody on charges of impaired driving, driving with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 and obstructing a police officer. Her licence was suspended for 90 days and her vehicle seized and impounded.

WILFRED KENNETH LITTLE

‘Red Bear Man’ July 7, 1945 to May 1, 2021 “It’s hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember.”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilfred Kenneth Little on May 1, 2021. Wilfred was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, father in law and Elder. Wilfred will be greatly missed by family, friends and the communities in which he lived in throughout his life.

Wilfred died peacefully with his wife, Annabel by his bedside at Foyer Lacombe Hospice in St Albert, Alberta.

Wilfred lived life to the fullest and always wore his heart on his sleeve.

Wilfred will be remembered for his kindness, guidance, teachings and stories that he provided to any one that he met on his journey.

Wilfred is survived by his wife, Annabel, his sons, Kenny, Clarence (Kassie) and Ryan (David). His grandchildren, Morgan (Dennis) and Reese. Great-Grandchildren, Mekenna and Tommy. Siblings, Ella, Leonard, Larry (Esther), Willie, Nelson, Elaine (John-Wayne), Dale, Sheri (Kirby) and beloved siblings-in-laws Barb, Joy, Ronnie and Sarah as well as many nieces and nephews.

Wilfred is predeceased by his parents Amos and Lorna, brothers Keith and Glen, siblings-in-law Billy, Caroline, Eric and Stan and nephews Keith Jr and Jamie.

The entire family would like to sincerely thank the Foyer Lacombe Hospice, Palliative Home Care and Nurse Practitioner Ashley May (East Edmonton Family Care) for all there support, care and kindness they have offered to both Wilfred and his family over the last two years.

As per Wilfred’s wishes a cremation has occurred. Due to current COVID 19 regulations there will not be a funeral for Wilfred at this time. A celebration of life will occur for Wilfred at a later date.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne

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