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Vale celebrates Ben Waldner, a 50-year employee of Vale

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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On Nov. 6, Vale will be recognizing one worker for 50 years of employment.

Nov. 6, 1964, Ben Waldner started working for International Nickel Company of Canada (Inco), which became CVRD Inco, Vale Inco and then finally Vale.

Waldner has worked under all four names and that is something he is very proud of.

At the time Waldner’s brother was working for Inco. With a little convincing Waldner left his farm job in southern Manitoba and came to work in Thompson.

Waldner had no mining experience, but was raised with a great work ethic, a love for heavy equipment, and a strong sense of adventure. The pay rate was $2.43 per hour for underground labor when he began. “I was hired for underground work. On my first day, my instructor showed us the tools of the trade and gave us an overview of the mine.”

In the beginning, the transition from the farming life he’d always known was intimidating. At 19 years of age, leaving his Hutterite roots behind, he was now a mineworker in fast-growing

town. The skill, expertise, and machinery used underground earned Waldner’s respect immediately though.

“Every move you make underground has to be well focused and well thought out. Then you can manage the risk and proceed. I can honestly say I first learnt to manage risk as part of my training underground. Before that I had always been a risk taker, but this was a new challenge. It was exciting, but I was also scared. So I watched everything I did carefully. My focus changed pretty quickly on machinery and towards the job.”

After 50 years in mining, Waldner is thankful to be in good health especially with his hearing. Back then there was no emphasis on ear protection so he would stuff his ears with tissue paper before drilling. “I benefit today from that and I can hear my grandchildren just fine. I’ll be 70 next month, my hearing is good; I can have good conversations. I do however hear some ringing at times, but I am very happy that I took care of my ears, before the ear muffs and plugs came along.”

When asked about frightening experiences underground Waldner said, “You

Ben Waldner, pictured second to the right, is being recognized for his 50 years of employment within Vale. Waldner started working in the Thompson mine on Nov. 6, 1964. learn from them and do it better the next time.” Instead of going into more detail Waldner spoke of his favourite experience. “My favorite experience was to drill and blast. After the blast, checking through the results, I communicated with geologists and engineers all the time. I found that part of the process extremely interesting.”

In 1974 Walner said goodbye to the underground work, and moved above ground to the Pipe Lake open pit. “It was better than underground. The equipment was bigger, the trucks were powerful, and the sun was shining.”

Waldner also spoke of Fred Houston, who last May reached his 50 years of employment within Vale. “I admire Freddy, and I look up to him. In my mind, Freddy and I know what it takes to get to 50 years. I have so much respect for him.”

One piece of advice Waldner would give to younger employees is to get involved in the community. “For me it’s the forest, the lakes, the land. I was introduced to fishing by friends I met at work. It is more than just a job at the mine, it is the community and it has become my home. If I could say anything I’d say get involved.”

“It’s been an awesome career,” he says. “From the time I was hired on, it’s been an honor to work here. Inco/ Vale and the United Steelworkers union were a big part of my identity. From where I came from, leaving home with only a change of clothes and $2 in my pocket, I’m proud to be a part of both.”

“My health is good, my ambition is strong, and I am looking to enjoying retirement with my grandchildren in time.” Waldner says he is proud of how far he’s come.

To congratulate Ben Waldner on his 50 years, Vale will donate $5,000 to a charity of his choice.

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OBITUARY CONNORS, GORDON (HUGHIE)

Grant helps Wapanohk School add fruit trees to garden project

Gordon (Hughie) Connors – August 9, 1953 - November 2, 2014 – passed peacefully away with his family at his side at the Thompson General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 61.

Gordon was predeceased by his parents Daniel & Eileen Connors, brothers Denny, Cyril and Tommy, and sister Alice.

Gordon is survived by his children Amanda & Paddy Connors and his beloved grandson, Carter Vincent Connors of Thompson. Also, left to mourn in his passing are his sisters Sandra (Ralph) of Port Albernie, BC, Anna (Joseph), Mary, Bunnie (Donnie), brothers Kevin (Donna), Leo (Hilda), Bobby, Danny (Rhonda) and sister-in-law Kathleen Connors, plus many nephews and nieces of Pouch Cove, NL. Gordon was born in Pouch Cove, NL on August 9,1953 and moved to Thompson, MB in 1974. He worked with the City of Thompson from May 1976 till his retirement in June 2007. Gordon will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humour.

The family would like to thank Dr. LLanos, the nurses, and the staff at the Palliative Care Unit for their compassion and care.

Cremation will take place with inurnment to follow in Pouch Cove. NL. A brief memorial service and light refreshment for family and friends will be held at the Army Navy building - 80 Nelson Road on Wednesday, November 5 at 7 PM. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Wapanohk Community School garden committee members Rob Zoller, Johanna Petrowski, Cathee Helgason, Melissa Branconnier, Kathleen Kelson and a couple students join Ken Fosty of Tree Canada, right, amongst the trees and tree cages purchased and planted with a $3,000 grant from Fed Ex.

IN MEMORY In loving memory of a dear daughter

Sharmein Brown who passed away November 2, 1995

I wish I could see your beautiful face and your beautiful blue eyes and that smile oh so sweet.

Our lives go on without you but nothing seems the same.

We have to hide the heartaches when someone speaks your name.

God saw you getting tired with a sickness that could not be cured He whispered in your ear that destiny is near.

We know that you are happy looking down from up above waiting for that special day when you will see everyone you love.

You will never be forgotten Loved and sadly missed by Mom, Glenda; Sister, Ronnie; Weir Family

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Wapanohk Community School welcomed a representative from Tree Canada Oct. 16 to thank the organization for arranging a grant for their community garden project.

Ken Fosty, a community advisor with Tree Canada in Manitoba, made the trip to Thompson to see what Wapanohk’s Community Garden had used a $3,000 grant for. The money was spent on apple trees and

metal cages to protect them while they are still yung and vulnerable.

“Tree Canada is a nonprofit group,” says Fosty.

“We provide resources for communities to plant trees.

We act as a liaison between the people who need trees and the companies and corporations that provide the funding for them.”

The money for the trees and equipment at Wapanohk’s community garden came from Fed Ex, said Fosty.

The Wapanohk community garden site is intended to integrate lessons about growing and caring for plants into the curriculum, as well as to serve as a composting demonstration site and to invite community involvement in the school and help local residents grow their own food by providing garden plots for families to tend over the summer. The project aims to be as sustainable as possible so it relies mainly on native plant species – like

Join us in standing on guard for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s son On October 22, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot and ŬŝůůĞĚ ĂƐ ŚĞ ƐƚŽŽĚ ŽŶ ŐƵĂƌĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ EĂƟŽŶĂů tĂƌ DĞŵŽƌŝĂů ŝŶ KƩĂǁĂ͘ 'ůĂĐŝĞƌ DĞĚŝĂ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŽǁŶƐ this newspaper, has started a crowdfunding campaign in his honour. The money will be donated to a trust fund for his six-year-old son. Both FundAid and Fundrazr, our crowdfunding partner, have waived the service fees. Ɖů͘ ŝƌŝůůŽ ǁĂƐ ŵŽƟǀĂƚĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŵĞŶ ĂŶĚ women in our Armed Forces have died for. We invite you to join us in paying tribute to his life.

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apple trees, gooseberry and Saskatoon berry plants, red and black currants and strawberry and raspberry bushes. In addition, some of the features of the garden, like tires to help contain the spread of the raspberry bushes, were donated

by Northland Tire instead of ending up as garbage at the dump. There are also plans to develop a system of using rainwater to water the beds and eventually to use some vegetables from the site for the school’s lunch program.

Work completed this summer included the establishment of several flower and plant beds, the largest of which required 50 bags of mulch. Garden beds are arranged so that when viewed from above they would appear in the shape of a flower, while the flower beds will be planted with species in the four colours of the medicine wheel, as well as plants used in ceremonies and traditional aboriginal practices.

“Some of it was done during school hours,” said Wapanohk community connector Johanna Petrowski, who is a member of the Wapanohk garden committee along with Cathee Helgason, Rob Zoller, Wapanohk principal Kathleen Kelson, Jeff French and community volunteer Melissa Branconnier. “Some of it we had work bees.”

So far the garden project has received $50,000 or more in grants and there are plans to expand it in the future through initiatives such as planting 20 to 25 shade trees around the school’s newest playground. A sign will be erected at the site to publicly acknowledge all the organizations that have donated to the project.

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New RCMP Inspector wants Thompson detachment to be a training detachment

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson RCMP detachment Insp. Will Tewnion was the guest speaker during the Oct. 29 Chamber of Commerce meeting. Tewnion took over for Insp. John Duff three months ago, and has been serving for the RCMP for the past 24 years. “Most of my service is in Manitoba.

I did 20 years of service in Manitoba before leaving the province to Saskatchewan for 11 months. There I was in charge of six detachments. After that I got my commission to go up to Whitehorse for the past three years.”

Tewnion says the people that he is responsible for here produce the results he is accountable for. “The members I work with here are very hard-working, very professional, friendly and always have smiles on their faces. I don’t get very many public complaints about attitudes with our members. So that is very refreshing.”

Since moving to Thompson Insp. Tewnion says he’s seen improvement within the detachment. Two of the main improvements he mentioned were the RCMP role in the downtown strat-

egy, which includes bike and foot patrolling, as well as visits to Project Northern Doorway and having educational talks with the occupants.

The Thompson RCMP has four areas that they focus on strategically. They are youth and youth at risk, organized crime, substance abuse and traffic. Tewnion says they focus on multiple objectives for each area. “Some of the things we are doing for youth are the D.A.R.E program, and we are tracking the number of classes we teach. There is also the aboriginal shield program. Organized crime includes everything from drug trafficking to commercial break and enters. We are tracking the number of search warrants that we obtain and we are also tracking the number of offender management files opened and closed. Substance abuse; we are tracking the number of visits with Project Northern Doorway, as well we are tracking the number of intoxicated persons incarcerated and the number of liquor tickets that are written. On the traffic side we are tracking impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and seatbelts.” This infor-

mation is then shared with the public safety committee, which the RCMP sits in on every month, and mayor and council.

In the past year Tewnion says Thompson has been successful in bringing the numbers down. “As of the end of September disturbing the peace calls were down 474 from the pervious year. Mischief calls, which are vandalism, were down 270 calls. Assaults are down 102 calls from last year. These to me are measurable successes for the efforts we put forward.”

The detachment also had a goal of 110 tickets for seatbelts, aggressive driving, and distracted driving for this year. Six months in and so far 317 tickets have been handed out.

Tewnion gave some examples on how he wants the city’s RCMP force to improve. “Maybe we should start a consultative group.

The group cannot be police-owned it has to be to community-owned. I would come there to the meeting and listen, and I could hear the concerns of the community.”

Another improvement would see Thompson becoming a training detachment. “Becoming a training

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Thompson RCMP Insp. Will Tewnion gives an update to the Chamber of Commerce Oct. 29. detachment would mean we’d have more members and we don’t have to pay for them. It would also allow me to have them trained by selected members to teach them the right way of doing things from the start. The

downfall to this is when we train these cadets, and they become really good members staffing comes and takes them away from us because they’re great.”

Right now an RCMP officer has to committee to

patrolling Thompson for four years before they can move on. Although the detachment sees a great turnover, there are several officers who have asked for an extension to continue policing this city.

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Letters to the Editor

The dogs of war To the Editor: About 12 years ago, the leadership in Ottawa made the decision not to participate in the invasion of Iraq. Both President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair lied to their electorate and in the struggle to control Middle Eastern oil, created a mess which further radicalized the area, resulting in what we now know as ISIS (Islamic State of Syria & Iraq) Why then, having seen the chaos and anarchy on the ground in Iraq, would a peaceful nation like Canada send troops when the situation would endanger our own country? Prime Minister Harper has once again abused his executive power and sent angels in where fools wouldn’t dare to fight. I’m not surprised, having seen the same man shut down Parliament twice, getting the Queen of England to help him “prorogue” parliament.

Defence Minister Rob Nicholson should resign in disgrace. He has, without parliamentary approval, endangered our nation’s security more than ISIS, as he would have us believe! To add insult to inquiry, for damage control Mr.Harper is equating the attacks to a “threat against our way of life.” The equation is simple in mathematical terms: x + y = cheap oil where x is the gullible public (us) and y is an endless reserve of taxpayers’ money and troops. And “cheap oil,” good for business – what else can I say?

Angus Cambell Thompson

In my own words: Are our troubles ours?

To the Editor: In today’s lifestyles we are so occupied adding up our troubles that we often forget to count our blessings. Beautiful things do happen when we distance ourselves from the negativity of our surroundings. There is much incompetent in our lives today when people judge us or betray us. But the key is to live our lives to please

our Higher Power, not them. People today try to expose what’s wrong with us because they cannot handle situations that are right about us.

Are our troubles ours?

Because the more we know, the more we realize how much we don’t know. And it is because the less we know the more we think we know.

Ken Ross Thompson

Editorial

A new era, but many issues remain the same

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here was a changing of the guard in Thompson in the last few days of October and first few days of November, a seven-day stretch that saw four rookie trustees sworn in as members of the School District of Mystery Lake school board, Alain Huberdeau sworn in as a provincial court judge and six new councillors and Mayor Dennis Fenske sworn in at the inaugural meeting of Thompson’s new council in separate ceremonies from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3.

That’s quite a bit of swearing but certainly won’t be the last – from either the elected and appointed representatives or the people who pay their salaries – over the next four years and beyond.

There’s a new mayor and a new dynamic on council, with many of the colleagues Fenske

frequently agreed with having stepped out of politics to let new hands take the reins. What aren’t new are the issues.

Thompson still has aging infrastructure, and a sewage treatment plant to build, and a water treatment facility to take over from Vale, and a dump to take over from the Local Government District of Mystery Lake, which the city might absorb, and homelessness, along with run-of-themill problems like making sure the garbage gets picked up and the streets get cleared of snow and the potholes get filled and people get charged for the amount of water their household actually used – and that they pay their bills when they do.

There are new faces to address these problems and some new attitudes and ideas among them but the reality is that short of a miracle solution dropping down from

the sky, they’ll have the same range of options to tackle them with as their predecessors.

At the school board, it seems likely this term will be quieter than the last and the trustees guiding that ship will assuredly be doing their utmost to ensure that it is.

But smooth sailing isn’t an end in itself. It’s just a way of getting where they need to go, which is the harbour of improved graduation rates.

And while some of the problem in that area is related to student transiency, the truth is – as some candidates themselves pointed out during the election campaign – that not all students are having the same experience in this school district. Anyone who’s dealt with students on sports teams or student council and other extracurricular groups knows that there are plenty of bright, upstanding stu-

dents that schools, the district and their parents should be proud of. But there are others who aren’t achieving that same level, who in many cases are the same ones who started with a strike or two against them, and if schools can’t help to close that gap, education becomes a dividing force in society rather than one that levels the inconsistencies of fate.

And in the greater world, crime –though many indicators show it dropping – continues to be a problem, both for victims and perpetrators, with many inhabiting both of those roles, often with the aid of alcohol or other drugs.

In looking at what lies ahead for these Thompsonites just entering their new roles, perhaps rookie councillor Duncan Wong said it best on election night: “There’s a real challenge coming ahead.”

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School District of Mystery Lake elects committee representatives

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The new board of trustees for the School District of Mystery Lake had their first meeting on Oct. 28.

During the meeting each trustee recited their oath of office, and trustee representatives were chosen for several committees. The chairperson and vice-chairperson were also elected.

Leslie Tucker, who has sat on the school board for the past four years, was nominated by Don MacDonald to become chairperson. With no other nominations, Tucker was elected.

Sandra Fitzpatrick nominated Guido Oliveira to be elected as vice-chairperson.

Oliveira has been a school board trustee for the past eight years. With no other nominations for vicechairperson, Oliveira was elected.

MacDonald was elected chairperson for the finance/ property committee. Fitzpatrick and Oliveira were also elected as committee members. Janet Brady was elected chairperson for the policy committee. Ryan Land and Liz Lychuk were also nominated to sit on that committee.

For the public relations committee, Fitzpatrick was elected as chairperson, and Oliveira will also be sitting on the committee. The final standing committee election was for the education

and programming committee. Lychuk nominated Land as chairperson. With no other nominations, Land was elected. Lychuk and MacDonald will also sit on the committee as members.

Brady and MacDonald were elected for the Thompson Teachers’ Association board negotiation committee. Negotiations for this committee will begin early December. Oliveira was elected to sit on the United Steelworkers’ negotiating committee. The standing agreement with the Steelworkers expires in 2017.

Board representatives for community committees were also elected. Brady will sit on the adolescent health education com-

mittee, Lychuk will sit on the Thompson newcomer settlement committee, and Land will represent the School District of Mystery Lake on the active and safe routes to school committee.

Fitzpatrick will be on the Thompson aboriginal education advisory committee, Brady will sit on the development review committee again, and MacDonald was elected to sit on the recreation and community services committee.

The district’s threeyear strategic plan has expired, superintendent Angele Bartlett said. New planning and talks will be starting in November to create a new plan with the new trustees.

Residents voice their concerns over school speed limits

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The City of Thompson released a survey on Oct. 28, regarding the R.D. Parker Collegiate speed limit.

The three-question survey was posted on the City of Thompson website. It was being asked if residents were in favour of changing the school zone bylaw on Thompson Drive in front of the high school. The webpage gave an example of changing it to Monday to Friday, September to June, 7:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

There were also two open-ended questions; suggestions on how the city can make speed limit signs more visible to drivers, and if there is any other feedback about the speed limits residents

wanted to bring forward.

Dawn Sands, communications officer for the City of Thompson says they created this survey because of feedback the city received during the Sept.

9 council meeting. “Based on that feedback, council instructed the public safety committee to review the bylaw. The committee felt that a survey was a good way to get residents’ feedback so it can be included in their review and recommendations.”

All data has been provided to the public safety committee. They will now bring this information forward during their next committee meeting, which is on Nov. 13. After all data is analyzed it will be released to the residents of Thompson.

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The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a 1 storey dwelling house with a living area of approximately 1,976 square feet, more or less, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a detached single garage.

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ADVERTISEMENT MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 109 Mitishito Bay, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2260945/3 will be sold at auction on Thursday, the 27th day of November, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at 55 Selkirk Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a 1 storey dwelling house with a living area of approximately 1,728 square feet, more or less, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an attached single garage, and that the land has a frontage of approximately 60 feet, more or less.

REALTY TAXES: The realty taxes with respect to the said land will be paid in full to December 31, 2013 with the exception of any accruing outstanding water accounts as added or may be added to the tax roll.

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Juniper Centre receives nearly $5,000

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BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson area Manitoba Hydro social club visited the Juniper Centre on Oct. 31, to hand them a $4,791 cheque. Every year during the Manitoba Hydro Christmas social, the proceeds from the silent auction are saved, and then donated to a worthy cause.

For the past two years the proceeds have been saved, and the club recently voted to donate the money to the Juniper Centre. Carol Lussier, past president of the social club, says they picked the Juniper Centre because they look where the money is needed.

Lussier said they knew the centre would use the money for their drainage project currently underway.

Rachel Templeton, Juniper Centre executive director, says this money was a surprise. “It’s a huge relief, and it came at the best time ever.

We’ve had some unexpected bills, and have had this drainage project that we’ve been trying to finish for over

ADVERTISEMENT MORTGAGE SALE The building and land known as 151 Deerwood Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2336290/3 will be sold at auction on Thursday, the 27th day of November, 2014, at 11:15 a.m. at 55 Selkirk Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a 1 storey dwelling house with a living area of approximately 1,875 square feet, more or less, with 3 bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms and a detached double garage.

REALTY TAXES: The realty taxes with respect to the said land will be paid in full to December 31, 2013 with the exception of any accruing outstanding water accounts as added or may be added to the tax roll.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Manitoba Hydro social club members donate $4,791 to the Juniper Centre, to go towards their drainage project. Pictured from left to right are Carol Lussier, Glenda McLeod, Lorraine Rodgerson, Irene Constant, Ryan Ault, Kristal Baron, Mike Baron, Joseph Langan and Kendra Genaille. three years. This cheque is huge, and will go straight to the major drainage project.”

Templeton says this major drainage project started out as just having a safe and easy wheelchair accessible entrance to the building, but turned into a larger project. “Because of the ground having too much water in it, anytime

a sidewalk went in, there would be cracking and it would be uneven. So the engineers said we wouldn’t be able to have a safe walkway until we had the proper drainage.”

The estimated cost of this project is $45,000. All that needs to be finished is the building of the ramp, and the laying of the sod. All

the underground work has been completed. Templeton hopes if the weather cooperates the sod can be laid down before the New Year, but if not they will wait until the spring.

Templeton says without Manitoba Hydro and the donation, this project would not have been able to be completed.

PRIOR CHARGES: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 35654N/3 and Easement No. 157707N/3 TERMS: Twenty percent of the purchase price in cash or certified cheque and the balance according to auction sale conditions.

The building and land are to be sold subject to a RESERVE BID to be announced prior to the sale.

Further information or a copy of the Auction Sale Conditions may be obtained from: Chris Bowler D’Arcy & Deacon LLP Barristers and Solicitors 2200 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X7 Telephone No. 204-282-9671

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The citizens on patrol program is needed says justice minister Andrew Swan

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN/NET

Justice Minister Andrew Swan visited Thompson Oct. 30 to give a presentation and an update.

Swan talked about how the province is improving on crime prevention, and how it all ties in with the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP). “ I hope you can see that Citizens on Patrol fits perfectly into all the things we are trying to do to continue to build safer communities in Thompson and elsewhere.”

Swan says to build a safe community we need three things. “First is having the laws in place, the second is giving the right kind of support for law enforcement and the third is preventing crime from happening in the first place.”

Provincially there have been laws that have passed in the last decade that work with organized crimes. These laws have now since been adopted federally. “One of the laws is the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act. If you are aware of a crack house, or a place of sex-

ual exploitation, or a place you know is home for a criminal organization, you can make a confidential complaint, and our criminal investigators will go and investigate. If they can show if there are some unlawful activities taking place, they can move to shut down that house.”

This law is in effect in Thompson, The Pas Flin Flon and larger places like Winnipeg. Swan says the government of Manitoba is now working on expanding this into First Nations territory. Since the beginning of this law there have been 800 criminal properties shut down.

Another law that Swan is proud to have in Manitoba is the criminal property forfeiture act. This law comes into place when there are drugs and drug money. “We take the money from that and we give it to victims of crime. If there is a specific victim of crime we can identify they get the first class. Second we give it to groups, and thirdly we give it to police agencies and other agencies who are working to prevent

crime.”

On July. 3, Swan was in Thompson to announce funding for a cadets program for three northern communities. The funding was the money taken from criminals and crimes, and given to help make Manitoba a better, safe province.

Something Thompson will be seeing soon are community safety officers.

“We’re going to take bylaw officers and give them control now over certain pieces of provincial legislation that the city thinks is important. It’s going to allow them to do preventative work.” It’s about more hands on deck says Swan.

“Every time we can free up an RCMP officer from what a community safety officer can now do we’re making that force more efficient and we’re reducing the city’s overtime cost at the same time.”

These initiatives are great, says Swan, but could be even better with the help of COPP. Citizens on Patrol are the eyes and ears for police forces.

There are more than 77 COPP groups throughout

Canada and they are helping deter crime from happening.

Swan says Manitoba Justice has been supporting COPP since 1991.

“The best part is when crime is deterred it doesn’t go somewhere else, it just doesn’t happen at all. That is what the COPP program is all about.”

Anyone can volunteer to help out with COPP. Volunteers take turns patrolling the city in the daytime, and in the nighttime and then let officers know if they see any crimes happening, or any suspicious activities. To become a volunteer you can visit their website at http://www.citizensonpatrol.mb.ca.

Swan ended off the night by saying there is nothing Thompsonites can’t do. “At the end of the day we can have fewer people in jail if there are more people out there being the ears and eyes for the community. There are different things we can do.

I know from my time in Thompson, there is no limit of what you folks can do here.”

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Justice minister Andrew Swan visits Thompson to give a crime update during a dinner presentation.

CALL FOR ARTISTS The City of Thompson Recreation, Parks and Culture department is looking for local artists for our 2015 Visual Art Exhibitions. Artists are encouraged to submit a brief portfolio of their work.

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The Recreation department supports local artists by providing artist’s fees and exhibition promotion. Fees will vary-display only or available for sale. Shipping and installation is the responsibility of the artist. For more information, call Darlene at 204-677-7969 or email events@thompson.ca. Only those selected will be notified.

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Vendors packed the community centre for the small business expo

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) had a packed gymnasium on Nov. 1, for the sixth artist, crafter and small business expo. Community Futures North Central Development (CFNCD) puts on the day-long event every year in the city.

Leanne Brown, CFNCD development officer, says this year has been another success. “Last year we had about 800 through the whole day, and right now we are at 667 people and we still have an hour-anda-half to go. So, either we will meet or exceed that target again.”

This year there were 46 exhibitors, down by two from last year. Brown says 25 per cent of the tables

were new businesses that haven’t participated in the last five years.

Denise Duncan runs Riverside Stained Glass in The Pas. This is her second year at the expo. “I enjoy it, I like the facility, and I am treated well. I make good money here, too.”

Holding this expo, Brown says, helps kickstart a lot of the smaller local businesses. “One of the roles of our organization is to assist small business operators who want to start or expand their business. This is just one of projects we do each and every year to help promote local and regional artists.”

Exhibits ranged from paintings, soaps, knitting, and there were even a couple of Christmas craft tables.

Brown says the TRCC is the perfect place to hold an event like this. “Last year was our first year here and with it being the new building it’s got the space, and can accommodate more exhibitors than previous locations. The exhibitors love the space.”

Duncan agrees and can’t wait to come back next year. “I’m hoping to come next year. It’s a good venue, with the atmosphere being great. I need the light for my business, and I don’t have to add light because of the big windows here. The people putting it on are easy to work with also, and there are no fees, it’s just wonderful.”

Brown says the expo will happen in Thompson again next November.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Denise Duncan, owner of Riverside Stained Glass in the Pas was one of 46 vendors at the artist, crafter, and small business expo on Nov.1

Homestyle Suites opened their doors for an open house

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Homestyle Suites held an open house on Oct.30, at 71 & 79 Cree Road. Maxine Larway, owner of Homestyle Suites, says their hope is to clear up any confusion residents have about what they offer. “We call ourselves an alternative to a hotel stay. So our key market has been anyone coming to Thompson for an extended stay. People that would normally stay in a hotel, but are looking for either more space or more of a homelike environment. It’s amazing how many people still don’t know what we do. We find when people do come in they’re surprised. We just want to get the word out to the community that this is what we do” Larway says most of the apartment occupantts are Vale contractors or Manitoba Hydro workers, but they’re open to anyone, individuals or companies.

Homestyle Suites have two buildings with five apartments in each one on Cree Road. In the upstairs there are two larger apartments, and three smaller ones downstairs. Larway says each apartment comes furnished, and includes

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C.A. Nesbitt Arena, Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Homestyle Suites in Thompson held an open house on Oct. 30 to showcase what they’re offering. other additions like Internet, cable and housekeeping.

Larway says although they usually rent monthly to contractors they are looking at longer stays now. Since the longer stays have become a possibility, they are offering new things to accommodate those residents.

“We’re looking at offering fewer services. We’ve cut back on some of the services, like bedding, weekly housekeeping, and lowering our rates. We’re trying to attract that type of person

as well.”

Rates start at just over a grand. “Our basic rates start at $1,500 for a studio suite which equals to $50 a night, plus after 30 days there is no GST or PST. So if you compare it to a hotel stay, it’s a pretty good price.” Included as well is access to a private courtyard with a barbecue and a gazebo.

Larway says they continue to do yearly renovations and upgrades to the buildings, and have since the beginning in 2007.

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All Welcome to Attend Seating of the public at 10:00 a.m Anyone who wishes to order a wreath can call the Legion office between 8 am and 12 noon or leave a message at 204-677-1650 or email us at br244@mts.net

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CORRECTION The article “Conference Focuses on education, employment and First Nations” that appeared on Page 10 of the Oct. 15 Thompson Citizen used the incorrect name for a board member of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Manitoba Chapter. It should have read Gladys Nielsen.

As well it should have read that Brenda Davidson is the supervisor of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities,northern regional office. The Thompson Citizen apologizes for the errors.

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It’s (s)November Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham It held off until after Halloween but not by much as Thompson woke up to the first Monday in November with a couple of inches of snow on top of everything.

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BY AMANDA SANDERS SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

Each year on Nov. 11, Canadians take the time to honour and remember the men and women who have fought for our freedom throughout our history on Remembrance Day. Nov. 11 signifies the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany, ending the fighting in Europe for the First World War; it took effect at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918. Also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day and Veterans Day, each country takes the day to remember those who have risked their lives to provide us with the lifestyle we enjoy today.

Most Canadians have a family member who fought in and/or was affected by one of the world wars; I myself have a grandfather who was a spotter pilot in the Second World War for the Canadian Army and two grandparents who were born during the Second

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Amanda Sanders Kids and staff got into the Halloween mood a little early for Saturday story time at the Thompson Public Library on Oct. 25.

World War in Scotland and were raised in a postwar era. With the passing years, the number of veterans from the two world wars is dwindling; in fact, there are no longer any surviving veterans of the First World War, and the surviving veterans of the Second World War are only getting older. We must continue to teach future generations about

the sacrifices that these men and women made so they know how Canada was moulded into the country it is today by these brave men and women.

Here at the Thompson Public Library, we have a number of great resources to introduce and educate your children about the importance of Remembrance

Day and the sacrifices made by our ancestors.

For smaller children, we have the picture book A Poppy is to Remember by Heather Patterson and Ron Lightburn, which in simple terms and vibrant pictures explains why we have Remembrance Day and why we use the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Included inside is the poem In Flanders Field.

For school-aged children, in From Vimy to Victory: Canada’s Fight to the Finish in World War I, author Hugh Brewster outlines how the Battle of Vimy Ridge became one of the unexpected moments of Canada’s participation in the First World War and ultimately one of our defining moments as a nation. With archive pictures and firsthand soldier accounts of the battle that proved Canada as a formidable force, it shows how Canada succeeded where the British and French had failed.

We also have the novel

Hana’s Suitcase, about a young Czech girl whose life was turned upside down by the Holocaust, as discovered by researchers out of Japan.

For older readers, among many books about the wars, we have Women Heroes of World War I and Women Heroes of World War II, as wars are not entirely fought by male soldiers. Spies, medics, nurses, resisters, factory workers, homebound patriots and various other roles need to

be filled when war hits the world, and these two volumes outline the wide range of roles women played in the world wars.

This Nov. 11, let the Thompson Public Library help you teach your children the importance of Remembrance Day and to honour the men and women who have served or currently serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Lest We Forget.

Amanda Sanders is a library assistant at the Thompson Public Library.

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Fundraising social supports People First Thompson Chapter’s advocacy efforts

health, house and fire safety winter clothes demonstration winter recreation Activities for kids!

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BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Kristopher Blake, president of People First Manitoba and People First Thompson Chapter, selfadvocacy organizations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will represent both organizations at the People First of Canada annual general meeting in Winnipeg this month.

The People First Thompson Chapter held its thirdannual Smile for the Strong and Free fundraising social Sept. 27 at the Juniper Centre, bringing in $1,000 to go towards travel and operating expenses of the organization.

“During the evening we also had [then] Mayor Tim Johnston come down and say a few words on behalf of the city,” said Blake, as well as MLA Steve Ashton and MP Niki Ashton. “The event went very well. Our attendance was low but again it was a very entertaining evening. Thanks Vale for being a major sponsor as well as 102.9 CHTM and a number of other businesses as well for silent auction items.

Thanks to Al Starling and the T-Town Rollers and Music Maker Productions for sound. It’s great to see that people in the community are very willing to help out with a non-profit organization. It’s wonderful to see. Thanks to everybody that sponsored us this year.”

Blake himself provided part of the entertainment,

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Kristopher Blake Kristopher Blake, centre, president of People First Thompson Chapter and People First Manitoba, accompanied Al Starling and the T-Town Rollers on harmonica for a couple of songs at the Smile for the Strong and Free fundraiser Sept. 27 at the Juniper Centre. joining Al Starling and the T-Town Rollers on harmonica for two songs, including “Freefalling” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

People First has four chapters in Manitoba, including two in Winnipeg and one in Beausejour, and provincial and territorial organizations in every province and territory of Canada except Nunavut, says Blake, and works towards the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities into mainstream society.

“We believe that disabled people have the right to live in regular society,” Blake says. “It’s all about

people’s rights. We all have the same rights.”

People First also has organizations around the world, in countries including the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Italy and Austria.

Locally, People First Thompson Chapter works with the city’s public works committee on issues such as improved sidewalks, and with the Chamber of Commerce as well.

“We promote wheelchair accessibility issues here in Thompson such as automatic doors to businesses in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce,” Blake says.

Other efforts include

presentations on the conditions in mental institutions, which People First believes should be closed, as depicted in the documentary The Freedom Tour produced by People First of Canada, featuring footage from 2006 to 2009.

“A bunch of people in an RV went across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta to raise awareness about people in institutions,” Blake says.

For more information on People First Thompson Chapter or People First Manitoba, email k.blake.mb@live.com or call 204-677-2970 from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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Plot your course for a trip using two feet and a heartbeat with the Thompson walking and cycling map now available at various locations around town and from the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) website.

Unlike a road map, this version shows sidewalks and both formal and informal paths darker than the roads, emphasizing the options Thompson offers for getting around without spending money on gas, says Bruce Krentz, a regional health promotion co-ordinator with the NRHA and a year-round cycle commuter as well as one of the many people and organizations that contributed to the production of the map.

“People outside realize it was well-planned for cycling,” Krentz says of Thompson, pointing out that active transportation advocate Anders Swanson of Winnipeg, who’s biked around the city on visits here before, was one of the driving forces behind the map’s development. “He did the computer graphics part of it,” says Krentz, and then reviewed it with people from

Thompson to ensure that it was accurate.

The maps are available at most of Thompson’s hotels, as well as the train station and bus depot, City Hall, the Thompson Regional Community Centre and the Heritage North Museum.

The city and the museum were among the organizations that helped to produce the map, with printing of the first run of 5,000 copies paid for by the NRHA and a grant from In Motion, a provincial strategy to promote physical activity as part of Manitobans’ their daily lives. A PDF of the map is also available from download from the publications section of the NRHA website.

Part of the motivation for the map is to show people that Thompson’s roads are often not the most efficient way to get around and to highlight areas that people may not think of as walking areas, like schoolyards, that make a walk or bike across the city that much faster.

Not all the paths indicated on the map are paved, or even official, with informal paths – what active transport planners call desire lines – shown by dotted lines, to signal that they may be uneven or muddy to

people using the map.

“We didn’t want to not put them on the map,” Krentz says, though not all users may wish to take advantage of them.

The map also serves as a guide for the city to see where pedestrian infrastructure like sidewalks are lacking.

“It’s a pretty good planning tool,” says Krentz.

It also helps newcomers from places where walking is more common see how to get around and parents with kids in school how convenient it generally is to get to any of Thompson’s six elementary schools.

Included on the map is the Millennium Trail, which can be used for commuting or cycling by foot or bike in an environment generally free of vehicle traffic, but isn’t always well-marked.

“There isn’t a good map of the Millennium Trail right now,” Krentz says.

Future plans to get the map into the hands of residents include having the Juniper Centre deliver copies to every household in Thompson, a plan that was delayed to ensure the map wouldn’t get recycled during election season when people may be swamped by more

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) regional health promotion co-ordinator Bruce Krentz holds up a copy of the Thompson walking and cycling map produced with assistance from the City of Thompson, NRHA, Heritage North Museum and the provincial government, among others. flyers than usual. That distribution may not take place until the spring when people are more likely to think about walking or cycling

where they’re going, though Krentz says the window for pedestrian and cyclist commuting is much longer than people think, even if they

aren’t committed enough to try it through the winter.

“September and October are great for cycling,” Krentz says.

First period flurry by Parkland too much for Northstars

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Parkland Rangers did not extend the welcome mat for the Norman Northstars, who were playing their first home games since Thanksgiving weekend, in Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League action at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Nov. 1-2.

The visitors scored four times in less than three minutes in the late stages of the first period Nov. 1 to turn a 1-1 tie into a 5-1 lead. Bryce Horning continued to have a hot hand for the Northstars, scoring consecutive goals in the second period after assisting on linemate Michael Markus’s first period power play goal that opened the

scoring but that was as close as the home team would get, as Parkland added two more goals in the third period to win 8-3.

Northstars goaltender Mark Steeves made 37 saves in the loss as his team was outshot 45-16 by the Rangers.

Horning was in on the scoring play for the fourth time in as many goals to open the scoring on Sunday, giving the Northstars a 1-0 lead with just over a minute to play in the opening period when he scored on the power play. The lead held up until about halfway through the second period, when Matthew Greening beat Northstars netminder Connor Faulkner up high with a quick

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shot from the hash marks off the rush. Four minutes later the Rangers took the lead when Bradley Marshall put home a rebound during a double minor penalty to the Northstars’ William Eikel.

The Northstars looked as if they had the equalizer in the third when the puck found the way into the net following a goalmouth scramble, but it was disallowed by the referee, who said it had been kicked into the net.

The Rangers added two more goals on the power play after Riley Nowlin was given a five-minute match penalty with a little over eight minutes to play, making the final a 4-1 win for Parkland.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Norman Northstars goaltender Mark Steeves prepares to freeze the puck at the side of the net during an 8-3 loss to the Parkland Rangers at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Nov. 1.

Faulkner stopped 32 shots in Norman’s net while his teammates had

22 shots turned aside by the Rangers’ Cole Ritchot.

The Northstars are back

at home again this weekend, when they take on the Eastman Selects.

Saturday, november 8, 7:30 p pm m & Sunday, november 9, 1:30 p pm m Saturday night is MB Hydro Night at the game!

Louie the lightning bug will be in attendance handing out light bulbs!

NNS welcomes MB Hydro employees to the game!

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Sports A sincere Thank You to all who supported me in the recent Municipal Election.

Judy Kolada Councillor

School District of Mystery Lake Change of date for Regular Board Meeting School District of Mystery Lake Regular Board Meeting has been changed from November 11, 2014 to November 12, 2014.

Meeting time is 7:00 p.m. at the School Board office located at 408 Thompson Drive North.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Success for All

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Norman Wild captain Kendra Hanson, centre, seen here against the Pembina Valley Hawks Oct. 19 in Thompson, had the only goal for her team as they lost three games to the Westman Wildcats in The Pas Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

Stingy Wildcats surrender just one goal to Wild in three-game set

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Captain Kendra Hanson provided all the offence the Norman Wild could muster in a three-game Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League homestand in The Pas Oct. 31Nov. 2, scoring her team’s lone goal in a 3-1 loss to the Westman Wildcats on

Halloween.

The Wildcats shut out Norman 4-0 the following day and 7-0 on Sunday.

The Wild now have a record of 3-8 this season while the Wildcats lead the league with eight wins and only one loss so far.

Hanson scored in the

third period of the Oct. 31 game, in which the Wildcats got one shot past Norman netminder Kerigan Dowhy in each period. Hanson is currently tied for fourth in league scoring with eight points.

Westman jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead on Nov. 1 and then added one goal each in the

second and third periods, outshooting the Wild 3827 in the game.

Statistics from the Nov. 2 game were not available at press time.

The Wild have next weekend off before a three-game set against the Eastman Selects Nov. 14-16 in Ste. Anne and Portage la Prairie.

Norplex Pool adopts swimwear policy

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

During the secondlast meeting of the past council, a new swimwear policy was put into place.

John Burrows, director of recreation, parks and culture says this policy is needed, as there wasn’t a policy before this. “The purpose of the policy is to ensure that all patrons wear clothing that meet the standards set forth. This will minimize the risk of harm to both the patron, the staff and mechanical equipment. The policy also states that all consideration shall be made to ensure patrons are not discriminated against based on their protected human rights under the Manitoba Human Rights Code.”

Norplex Pool manager

Sam Scibak brought the policy forward. It was discussed at the recreation and community services committee, and then was brought to council. During the resolution Coun. Lafreniere had a few concerns. “I will be supporting this policy, however I do have some issues with wording under restrictions and expectations, but not enough to not support the policy. It reads ‘if bathing suits are not easily attainable or suitable sportswear or other articles of clothing that prove to be made of Lycra are acceptable.’ I understand what we’re getting at, but I think some better wording needs to be found for that section.”

Coun.

Byer asked about infants, and what

they were supposed to wear. Burrows said they don’t have anything in the policy about infants, but all infants are to wear swimming diapers.

He says this now clears up some grey areas. “By specifying the wearing of Lycra material or a similar material it clears up any grey area of what is acceptable and what is not. For instance we now can tell the patrons that cutoff cotton shorts or T-shirts are not allowed.”

Burrows says it’s important that the city stays on top of new changes. “I believe that it is important that we bring forth policies such as this and that we visit and revisit policies that affect the operations of the department to ensure that any

Correction The article “Northstars get second win on the road” on Page 11 of the Oct. 29 Thompson Citizen mistakenly identified Connor Faulkner as the winning goaltender in the Norman Northstars 4-3 win over the Kenora Thistles on Oct. 23. Mark Steeves was in fact the winning goaltender. The Thompson Citizen apologizes for the error.

changes to legislations or human rights are dealt with in a timely fashion and that the safety of the staff and patrons remain at the forefront of our operations.”

Notice of 2015 BOARD OF REVISION Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2015 Assessment Rolls for the City of Thompson will be open for inspection starting on October 27, 2014 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba during normal office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on: DATE: December 4, 2014.

TIME: 7:00 pm PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall 2nd Floor, 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxation; b) amount of assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13 (2).

An application for revision must: a.

Be in writing; b.

Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c.

Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; d.

Be filed by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board (By November 18, 2014).

Gary Ceppetelli City Manager October 27, 2014

This newspaper is Recyclable!

Keep Thompson Green!

MANITOBA’S EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Questions about overtime? Unsure about general holiday pay?

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Meet with an Employment Standards Officer Nov 18, 19, 20 at the Employment

Standards Office in Thompson located in the Provincial Building 59 Elizabeth Drive Drop in, or call ahead for a specific meeting time.

Contact Marlise at 1-800-821-4307.

To learn more about Employment Standards, click on How We Can Help at manitoba.ca/labour/standards

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News THE THOMPSON WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS AGAIN. AFFORDABLE RENTAL RATES •

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CALL 204-939-0972 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Outdoor viewings of Boreal Discovery Centre concept video tonight and tomorrow

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

2014-15 SNOW BIRD pricing (*prior to Dec. 31, 2014)

2015 Golf Fees before *Dec. 31, 2014 (Prices shown with GST tax included)

Adult w/share ............... $578.00 Couple w/share ............... $845.75 Family w/share ............... $994.50 Senior w/share ............... $518.50 Senior Couple w/share ............... $760.75 STUDENT w/Card ............... $229.50 Junior w/sponsor ............... $127.50 MEMBER CART PATH FEES $145.00 NON MEMBER CART PATH FEE $240.00 Electrical hook-up fee $50.00/season Share Price - $100.00 plus $100.00 transfer fee = $200.00 Adult (no share) ............... $747.00 Couple (no share) ............... $1,006.25 Senior (no share) ............... $590.75 2014 - 9 HOLE PUNCH CARD - $234.00 2014 -18 HOLE PUNCH CARD - $378.00 Locker rental - $55.00 *Postdated cheques through to Jan 15, 2015 will be accepted at early bird pricing 2015 FUND RAISING TICKETS- $120.00/person PLEASE CONTACT: Dave Turpie (204) 679-1000 or Rick Gallant (204) 677-5821

Thompson can take a peek at the concept for the planned Boreal Discovery Centre tonight and tomorrow when the Thompson Zoological Society (TZS) projects an animated video of the proposed animal habitats and vision for the successor to the Thompson Zoo on the wall of the Best Western Hotel from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The first showing of the video on the wall was last night and there will also be a private viewing at the Meridian Hotel tonight. Those who prefer to do their watching from home will also have the opportunity to see the video on the Boreal Discovery Centre Facebook page.

“We want people of Thompson to see our plans, to be excited about what is happening here, and to get involved, if they wish,” said Thompson Zoological Society chairperson Keith MacDonald in a press release. “It will

also be a valuable tool in our fundraising efforts.”

The video was created with help from zoo design specialist Julia Hanuliakova from Zoo Design Inc. in Seattle, who has previously done work for the Chicago Zoo, the penguin display at the Calgary Zoo and the Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg. Hanuliakova and her team are responsible for ensuring that the Boreal Discovery Centre animal habitats meet Canadian Accredited Zoos and Aquariums standards while simultaneously entertaining visitors.

The Thompson Zoo, which opened in 1971, closed down in September 2012 to enable development and construction of the Boreal Discovery Centre, which was envisioned in late 2011 as a $3.8 million, 3,000-square-foot building at the Thompson Zoo grounds with displays on wetland creatures, the skies and birds of prey, forest predators with a

focus on wolves, a prey exhibit featuring moose and caribou, as well as a human connections exhibit. At that time, the Thompson Zoological Society projected a staff of 12 for the Boreal Discovery Centre, compared to three full-time employees and one part-time worker that the Thompson Zoo had.

It also predicted that the revenue would increase to $450,000 annually over its first seven years following the change from a free facility to one that charges admission. The city had asked the Thompson Zoological Society in April 2011 to either become economically sustainable or lose the funding it was receiving, which was about $130,000 per year, not including an annual deficit of approximately $30,000.

New homes were found for the animals at the zoo in late summer 2012 and turnover at the zoological society board since that time slowed progress on the zoo’s replacement until the past year.

“Through the efforts of Spirit Way, the predator (wolf) habitat is nearing completion,” said MacDonald. “The TZS board completed its perimeter fence this summer. And demolition of some of the old infrastructure was started. In addition, we have provided summer programming during July and August and maintained the community gardens.”

Summer programming this year consisted of workshops on traditional aboriginal practices.

“We thank Chris Sawatsky and John Paul for developing excellent interactive workshops and activities on a variety of teachings ranging from tipi building to birch bark biting,” said MacDonald. “Programming will be a large part of the Boreal Discovery Centre once we are again a 12-month operation.”

For more information on the Boreal Discovery Centre or to become involved, contact Keith MacDonald at 204-3071850.

Five suspects arrested after Grand Rapids home invasion

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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RCMP arrested five suspects after a home invasion in Grand Rapids around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 26.

Five masked people entered a party at a Grand Rapids residence and shots were fired, though no one was shot.

Several victims were physically assaulted and injured by the suspects, who took alcohol and fled the scene.

Twenty-four-year old Reginald Ballantyne, 23-year-old Christopher Arthurson and 21-yearold Dillon Lavallee, all Grand Rapids residents, were arrested soon afterwards in connection with the home invasion.

Christopher Robinson, 23, and Myles, Siran, 18, both from Grand Rapids, were taken into custody by Grand Rapids RCMP on Nov. 2.

All five face multiple

RCMP photo Christopher Robinson charges, including break and enter and robbery with a firearm.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Grand Rapids RCMP at 204639-2469, Manitoba

Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

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Comrades, CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 112 • CHURCH SERVICES

409 • MISC. FOR SALE

LIVING WATER CHURCH

35 GALLON SEALED poly bio-soap (barrels) drums with 2 bungs. Measure 20” x 30”. Excellent for docks. $20 each.

Cleaned and ready to use. Text 204-6796831. 43-GCD-48-d

Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 am, Church 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 132 Greenway Cres. 677-4151 Sunday School (youth): 9:45 am (kindergarten and up): 11:30 am Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am ADVENT LUTHERAN and ST. JOHN’S UNITED congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

201 • SERVICES STRUGGLING WITH DEBT? LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY Understand the options available to assist with your financial situation (Arrangements with Creditors or Bankruptcy) FREE CONSULTATION

KEITH G. COLLINS LTD. Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb PRO RENOS for all your renovation needs: decks, fences, siding, windows, doors, shingles, etc. Over 30 years of experience.

Call now for a free estimate! Thompson and surrounding areas call 204-778-4402 or cell 204-679-2370. 35-tfn-d

301 • HELP WANTED DOAK BULK FUELS is seeking a truck driver/yard person. $22.00 per hour plus benefits package, weekends off. Drop off resume at 250 Station Road. Or call 204-677-2150 for more information 44-2-nb ESKER TOWING Looking for class 1 drivers, competitive wages, F/T, P/T for the winter season coming up. email eskertowing@gmail.com.

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302 • BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry cleaners for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties contact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb

502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications

phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE 55 SELKIRK 280 1st fl & 910 2nd fl, 79 Selkirk: 400 & 2000 storefront, 23 Nelson: 1000 industrial call : 204-778-5511 or 204-679-0915.

37-tfn-nb OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft. available. Cameron/ Hoe building 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

204-679-0490 or Neil Cameron 306477-5668. 20-tfn-nb

When Canadians awoke on October 22, 2014, we had no idea that the calm and peace would be shattered by violence that would occur on Parliament Hill in the heart of the nation’s capital. In that terrifying day, a young soldier, Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a reservist with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, made the ultimate sacrifice as he stood on guard at the National War Memorial.

Two days prior, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, 53, died after being struck by a car in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., in a terror attack. After all, Canada is not at war and our country is known as one of the most peaceful on the globe. Remembrance Day is approaching. Often Canadians think of that solemn day when we remember those who have served in the First World War, which is now a century since that horrible conflict began that ripped apart the world, the Second World War and the Korean Conflict. The greying veterans from those wars are becoming less each year.

The tragedy that befell us just a short while ago reminds us of the importance of the military, our police, fire, security and emergency service personnel to defend and protect Canadians on our own soil, as well as those who can’t defend or protect themselves abroad. As a Legion branch, it is our duty to honour not only our veterans, but those who are asked to stand and defend our country today. We must protect them and their families, as they deal with the aftermath of events like October 20 and the 22, whether that is physical or mental injuries, or a son dealing with the fact that his Daddy will never come home again.

Just like these two solders, the Legion must never stand down and always be ready to defend and protect.

In that vein, the last year has been a struggle for the branch to have active members. This is a volunteer driven organization and we depend up on our membership to succeed. I encourage all members to consider putting their names forward for the executive and committees. I thank those who have given of their time. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. In moving forward I would like to ask all comrades to make an effort to attend the Remembrance Day Services on November 11.

Lest We Forget, Michele Nichol, President

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON

WESTWOOD CRAFT SALE, Saturday, November 15, 11 am – 3 pm at Westwood Elementary School. Crafters please ensure you have your license with you for the day of the sale. If you would like to book a table, contact Westwood School at 677-6190. Cost of table is $25. Admission is a silver collection. Refreshments are provided.

THOMPSON SENIORS COMMUNITY RESOURCE COUNCIL AGM. Monday, November 17 at Noon. NRHA Administration Building Room 143. For more info or to RSVP Call Pam 204-778-1597.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FESTIVAL SALE will be held at the Lutheran United Church, 52 Caribou Rd, Nov. 14 - 22 (closed Sunday). Mon - Fri, 2 pm - 8 pm and Sat. 10am - 4 pm. On Sat., Nov. 15 there will be a bake sale and homemade crafts will be for sale throughout the week. Come out to support this Fair Trade event that also supports local causes such as the Wapanohk breakfast program and the Rotary Splash Park. For more info: 677-3713 or shantz@mymts.net LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY REMEMBRANCE DAY TEA. Sat., Nov. 8, Legion Centennial Hall – 1 to 3 pm. Bake, Touch & Take Tables, Silent Auction, Fish Pond for Kids, Pie Auction, Coffee, Tea & Lunch. Door prizes – 1 adult; 1 junior. Plus: Rented tables.

Everyone Welcome! Admission – Adults $3; 12 years & under $1. All profits will go to the Thompson Fire Fighters Association!

GIRLSPACE IS BACK! We will be offering this program to young ladies 12 -15 years old every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Wapanohk. We will talk about relevant issues, host guest speakers and have fun activities. Each session will also include a snack or meal. All girls are welcome, it doesn’t matter where they go to school. No cost to attend. Thank you to the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation for the Small Grant Fund.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE ANNUAL CRAFT SALE: Saturday, November 29, 10 am - 3 pm at St. Lawrence Hall. Art, crafts, raffles, baking, pie auction and more. No admission fee. Chili & bun lunch. To rent tables call Heidi at 677-1086.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting held on 1079 Cree Road at the Nickel Group trailer, right across from Co-op Gas on Wednesday at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information.

DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322.

SCHOOL’S COOL is up and running! It’s for 4 year olds starting kindergarten in 2015. It’s free! Phone futures at 204-677-7823 for registration and more information.

BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:30- 3:30 pm.

Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204-677-4431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson.

COMMUNITY FUTURES NORTH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT will be hosting the 6th annual Artists, crafters and small business expo on Saturday, November 1 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the TRCC gymnasium. If you would like to register for a table please call Leann Brown at 204-677-1490. Space is limited.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA & UCN are hosting a Northern Manitoba Research Network Forum on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the University College of the North, 55 UCN Drive, Thompson. This is a one-day inclusive & creative forum for conversation about how research can address a range of social issues in Northern Manitoba. There is no cost to register – lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information call 204-677-1459; fax 204-677-4110 or email nswpr@umanitoba.ca

Submit your own community events to events@thompsoncitizen.net

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Careers Teekinakan Day Care is looking for an individual who enjoys a fast paced environment. This person must enjoy being around children, have good time management skills and the ability to be flexible. Experience would be an asset. Qualified ECE’s preferred but will accept all applications.

This position is a full time 8 hour day shift, MondayFriday and will start ASAP. Please call Anne-Marie @ 778-8866 for more information or send a resume to P.O. Box 471 Thompson, Mb. R8N 1N2.

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For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca.

Aboriginal applications are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & rĂŠsumĂŠs.

Full job descriptions are available upon request. Positions will remain open until filled.

For more information, please contact: Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

Reporting to the Senior Service Technician, the Gaming Technician, within Video Lotto, is responsible for providing customer and technical service for all VLD and WCLC site holders in the province of Manitoba. This includes installation and servicing of machines within the province.

The ideal candidate will have:

x x x

Post-secondary education in a recognized electronics program; must possess a certificate/ diploma in electronics.

One year previous technical experience in diagnosing electronic equipment with the use of the digital multimeter (DMM).

Having and maintaining a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License. *Please note work locations are located north of the 53rd parallel

Please visit us at www.mbll.com for more information and how to apply.

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 Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

Classification: Building Service Supervisor Full-Time Permanent Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 14-084 Closing Date: November 7, 2014

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We have an immediate opening for a

Shipper/Receiver

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment�, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

If you have the commitment to work in a team environment, deliver top level customer satisfaction, and have a valid Manitoba driver’s licence, WE HAVE THE CAREER FOR YOU! Competitive wages and benefits package.

Resumes only please.

Call David at

Thompson Ford Sales

$BMM VT UPEBZ PS 5PMM 'SFF Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

www.nrha.ca

778-6386

or email david@thompsonford.ca

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry.

Sandvik Mining Canada is seeking

Field Service Technician Job Number: 334446 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba Responsibilities include: x x x x

Equipment inspection, repair, and testing Completion of technical reports and time records Commissioning of new equipment

x x x x x

Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields Excellent customer focus and strong communication skills 5 yrs. related experience in industry specific equipment High level of experience with electronic controlled diesel engines Knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems

Requirements:

Sandvik offers a comprehensive compensation package including a retirement savings plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits, ongoing development and training, and paid time off.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Salesperson/Management Trainee Seeking a highly motivated, permanent, full-time salesperson for busy expanding retail store.

Successful applicant will be well groomed, outgoing and personable, and able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and procedures. Applicants should possess a positive attitude, and be professional in appearance and demeanor.

A high degree of proficiency with new and emerging technologies is required.

Wireless Solutions offers an above industry average performance based compensation package with benefits. Applicants must be available to work during store hours which are from 9 AM to 6 PM weekdays, and 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Please drop off resume and cover letter in person to: Wireless Solutions/MTS Connect Thompson 16-50 Selkirk Avenue, Thompson, MB R8N0M7 Attention: Vincent W. Shumka

No phone calls please.

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 Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: January 26/15 to February 9/15 (maximum of 90 hours) Norway House, Manitoba Competition No. 14-089 Closing Date: November 21, 2014 or until position is filled.

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “Employment�, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Please visit www.sandvik.com/careers for complete job details.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates can apply at www.sandvik.com/careers or fax a resume to HR Services at 1-866-479-2551 Please clearly indicate job number 334446 on your resume.

Sandvik Mining is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

NEED TO ADVERTISE?

CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET OR PHONE 204-677-4534

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

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Careers

It’s our people that make us the best choice.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES JOB VACANCY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH

Office Coordinator

Under the general direction of the Chief Executive OfďŹ cer and the KTC Executive Council, the Director of Health provides advisory and advocacy services to member First Nations as well as overseeing the planning, development and implementation of health programs and services to achieve the maximum and/or acceptable level of effectiveness at the Tribal Council and community level. The Director of Health is responsible for the operation and functioning of speciďŹ c programs and the supervision of individuals within these programs.

(1 Year Maternity Leave)

At Multicrete Systems, we are passionate about providing innovative solutions, value, safety and support our customers can count on.

Our team members are dedicated, service and safety oriented individuals committed to going the “extra mile� for the customer, the company and each other.

We are now recruiting a like-minded individual to join our Thompson, MB Team. As our Office Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the branch operation by providing a variety of administrative and clerical functions.

This position is scheduled to begin training early January 2015.

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This opportunity would appeal to an individual with previous experience in a similar capacity and is looking for a position where the workload is fast-paced and offers variety on a daily basis. Your computer literacy will allow you to quickly learn and work comfortably with our in-house computer system.

In addition, superior customer service, organizational, time management skills, along with the ability to work as an integral team member and with minimal supervision are imperative. A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are also required.

Individuals interested in this unique opportunity are asked to submit their cover letter and resume in person to: Branch Manager, 47 Weir Rd., Thompson, MB. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interviewing will be contacted.

AT MULTICRETE, OUR EMPLOYEES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

www.multicretesystems.com

Program Manager – Learning Independence Fosters Empowerment (LIFE) Transition Program Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB Competition No. 2309.10.14 Macdonald Youth Services requires an experienced, full-time Program Manager for the LIFE Transition Program working with high needs adolescents’ who are dealing with multiple treatment issues. Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for the overall coordination and case management for all the youth in the program. The Program Manager is responsible for creating a therapeutic environment within the program through the development of specific treatment plans for the youth using the strength based treatment approach and provides the overall supervision of the Youth Care Practitioners working within the program.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 4 years experience working with high risk youth; Minimum 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role; Degree in an Applicable Human Services field, a combination of experience and education will be considered; Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry.

SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 – 56,350.10 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive pension and benefit plan.

HOURS WORKED: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm with some flexibility to support the program on evenings and weeks as required.

Resumes maybe faxed to 204-778-7778, emailed, northern. careers@mys.mb.ca, or delivered to 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 noon November 13, 2014. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. Please visit our website www.mys.ca for complete information on this and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

Join Vale As one of the largest mining companies in the world, Vale’s mission is to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development.

At Vale’s fully-integrated Manitoba Operations, we produce some of the best nickel in the world, in some of the safest operations in Canada. Located in Thompson, Manitoba, in the heart of the northern boreal region, we are deeply committed to our people, our communities, and our planet. We employ approximately 1500 people in a wide range of highly-skilled, innovative and challenging surface and underground roles, from process operators to technical and trades-related positions.

Our Manitoba Operations is currently seeking:

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), T.Q. - 705332 Industrial Instrument Mechanic, T.Q. - 727381 Process Control Supervisor - 734932 Mine Survey Technician - 741247 Labourer (Surface) – Manitoba - 705677 Your career awaits... apply at valejobs.ca Multiple recipient of the John T. Ryan Award for outstanding mine safety.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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

www.thompsoncitizen.net

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

Attainment of a diploma or degree from a Post-secondary institution in a health related or Social Work ďŹ eld.

A minimum of three years successful work related experience in management and supervision.

Knowledge and successful experience in community development.

Experience in the development and administration of health programs and services for First Nations people.

ProďŹ ciency in Microsoft OfďŹ ce applications is a requirement.

Must possess acceptable written and oral communication skills.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene language an asset.

Must be willing to travel and must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License.

A detailed resume, including at least 3 references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, OfďŹ ce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677-0256 EMAIL ADDRESS: lbeardy@ktc.ca Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2014. We thank those who submit their resume and only those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.

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Marymound North is presently seeking: Clinical Case Manager – Treatment Foster Care - Bulletin #CCM14-80 Part-time Permanent (40 hrs. bi-weekly).

Full caseload management working with children and adolescents in treatment foster care homes, clinically supporting treatment home providers in delivery of care plans while providing intense therapeutic services to clients. Minimum BSW and 3 years’ or direct experience working in child welfare or similar setting. Experience working in foster care; in developing treatment plans, ability to work independently and as part of a team is an asset.

Treatment Foster Parents – Bulletin #TFC14-50 Marymound North’s Treatment Foster Care Program (TFC) is seeking treatment foster parents to support, nurture and attend to the daily requirements of a high needs youth who deserves to grow up in a caring environment. As part of our TFC Program, you will be a member of our foster care team and will receive extensive support.

Youth Care Practitioners, F/T/, P/T, Casuals – Marymound Receiving Home – Open Bulletin YCP14-03 (Days, nights, overnights, weekends) Full-time, part-time and casual positions as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for supervision and safety of youth through daily interaction and care. Participate in planning, assessing and implementation of treatment strategies. Experience working with youth; ability to relate positively and therapeutically to youth; excellent physical and emotional health. Education and experience considered.

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry and acceptable Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency ¤rst aid, valid driver’s license and abstract Submit a cover letter and rÊsumÊ quoting the Bulletin # to: Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 Fax: 204-334-1496 E-mail: careers@marymound.com Apply on-line: www.marymound.com

For more information www.marymound.com Marymound is an equal opportunity employer

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

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

2nd oor, 436 Thompson Drive N., Thompson, MB R8N 0C6 5 t '

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

Brian & Sherrie Kreuger 2 Locations to assist you with all of your Insurance needs.

City Centre Mall - The Insurance Service Ltd.

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

Big City Fashion

PRINCE FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 93 Churchill Dr.

Thompson, MB

Accurate & affordable Experienced tax preparers

Dont Panic!

• All Plumbing repairs and Installations 677-3162 • Sewer Cleaning • Repair and On Call 24/7 Maintenance Residential & Commercial Thompson www.paulsplumbing.ca • Straightforward pricing 100% Customer Satisfaction

GIve us a Call!

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS!

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PAINT LAKE RESORT WINTER HOURS

Follow us on Facebook and check mysterycountry.com for Daily Specials!

Great Food! Great Service! Come out and enjoy the view!

Colour - $30/wk*

Phone 204-677-9303 • info@paintlake.ca

MP

INDUSTRIES

Call Bhawna at the Thompson Citizen (204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

bvarma@thompsoncitizen.net Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

THOMPSON, MB

Derek Maude P: 204-677-4272 C: 204-307-0032

NORTH CENTRE MALL 3 Station Road Thompson, MB R8N 0N3 Phone 677-3642 Fax: 778-6557 Office Rentals

MARIO SANTOS LAW OFFICE Barristers & Solicitors, Notaries Public 306 - 83 Churchill Dr., ompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L5 OďŹƒces in Winnipeg and ompson “Connecting the North to the Southâ€?

ashley@thompsoncitizen.net

www.hrblock.ca

NORTH CENTRE MALL

Cell: 204-307-1060

Wednesday & Thursday: noon - 8 pm • Friday: noon - 9 pm Saturday: 9 am - 9 pm • Sunday: 9 am - 7 pm

B&W - $21/wk*

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mjsantos@mts.net

Tel: 204-677-1057

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS!

Year-round service Audit assistance

204 679 0017

Mario J. Santos

Call Ashley at the Thompson Citizen (204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

204-677-5204

Call or visit us: 125 Commercial Place Thompson MB Phone 677 0277 Fax 677 0276

Repairs & Installations

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

We prepare all types of tax returns â–

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B&W - $21/wk*

Tax preparation services â–

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

3-33 Severn Cres.

Thompson, MB R8N 1M7

Service and repair on all makes & models Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

79 Weir Road, Door 1A Phone: 204-677-2966 Fax: 204-677-2972

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

FIND US... N55 43’38.61 W97 52’18.45. Or ďŹ rst left as you enter, or last right as you leave ompson - 216 Hayes Rd. Pete & Ray are just two old farts with big hearts who will gladly look after you.

OPEN DAILY 8 am - 9 pm. Ph/Fx 204 778 6819

N.C. Crossroad Lanes

10 Pin & 5 Pin Bowling • Glow Bowling Sports Bar • Strikers Lounge Homemade Pizza • VLTs • Video Games Computerized Scoring • Birthday Parties Twoonie Tuesdays • Closed Sundays + Holidays 2nd Floor North Centre Mall - 677-4415 Nick Di Virgilio, Proprietor

HAIR STUDIO-TANNING SALON-PIERCING PARLOUR

3 STATION ROAD SECOND FLOOR

OPEN 204-778-5432 MONDAYS