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Korean War veteran among guests at Wapanohk ceremony

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

PROVINCIAL COURT JUDGES SWORN IN NEWS - PAGE 2

INAUGURAL MEETING OF COUNCIL NEWS - PAGE 3

Korean War veteran Percy Laubmann of Pikwitonei was the guest of honour at Wapanohk Community School on Nov. 7 as staff and students marked National Aboriginal Veterans Day with an assembly and wreath-laying.

Born in 1928, Laubmann’s family moved to Pikwitonei in 1935 and he served 14 months in Korea, where he was twice wounded and spent a total of three months in hospital.

He then returned to Manitoba, living for a time in Churchill and in Thompson before settling permanently in Pikwitonei.

Elder Jack Robinson told students to remember, honour and respect Laubmann and others like him who

served Canada in military operations.

“There’s not too many of our veterans who are left,” Robinson said in reference to those who served in the Second World War and the Korean War. Deputy mayor Penny Byer also addressed the students, saying that she was about the same age as some of those in the primary grades when she first learned that her grandfather had been to war, because it wasn’t something he talked about. Observing that some of the students may have had family members who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, she said their reasons were probably similar to her grandfather’s.

“They made these sacrifice for us so that we

could have a better life,” said Byer.

Students also heard about another veteran from Thompson who was not in attendance – Cpl. Mervin McKay, who served as part of Task Force 3-09 battle group in Afghanistan in 2009-10. McKay joined the armed forces in 2006 and was deployed overseas three years later.

The ceremony began with a grand entry of guests, including Laubman, Byer, Robinson and representatives of the city, the School District of Mystery Lake, as well as representatives for Thompson MLA Steve Ashton and Churchill MP Niki Ashton.

Wreaths were laid during the entry, which was followed by O Canada and two minutes of silence.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Korean War veteran Percy Laubmann of Pikwitonei, left, accepts a gift from Wapanohk Community School principal Kathleen Kelson, right, as his wife Martha, centre, looks on.

R.D Parker celebrates Remembrance Day

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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R.D Parker Collegiate held Remembrance Day ceremonies during the morning of Nov. 10. Student council president, Michael Hatley spoke first.

“We gather here today to take a moment to recognize the contributions of Canadian men and women who over the past century, have given their lives at the cost of freedom in conflicts in Europe, South East Asia, the middle east and Afghanistan.”

Hatley asked his fellow peers to think and not just listen during the assembly.

“Please reflect on the advantages we have today as young people in Canada.”

RDPC principal Rob Fisher

said he was very impressed with his students during the ceremony. “They get it.

I was very proud of the students. I think they understand, and you could tell by their expressions and the looks on their faces.”

RDPC students, Cassandra Neziol, Danielle Young, Hayley Jenkins, Ishiver Dherdi, and Jenea Moise each read a poem or story related to a different wartime.

Moise spoke about aboriginal involvement in the wars. “More than 7,000 aboriginal men and women volunteered to serve in the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War with more than 500 losing their lives in those conflicts. We ask all First

Nations to remember and honour the legacy of the armed forces veterans on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.”

Aboriginal participation in the armed forces continue with more than 13,000 members, said Moise.

The senior high school choir sang In Flanders Field, with Dami Wi accompanying the choir on the piano. Colin Hall presented a wreath to the high school, and Brayden Hitch then played the last post on his trumpet.

Fisher says they hold this annual ceremony in honour of the armed forces.

“We put these ceremonies on so students understand the sacrifices people in the armed forces, past, present

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby A wreath now lays in R.D Parker Collegiate, as a sign students are remembering the lost members of the armed forces this Remembrance Day. and future make on their behalf.”

Hatley agrees with his principal. “Canadians continue to serve for causes of freedom and human

rights. In Canada, we as young people take these for granted everyday. Today we join Canada in remembering the sacrifices made for us.”

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OBITUARY ROBERT WINSTON MACUMBER November 24, 1941 – November 1, 2014

Memories of my childhood days I recall them now and then. When at home with all the family there. Its not the same anymore, but up there we’ll meet again at Heaven’s gates.

Robert will be lovingly remembered and missed by his loving companion: Verna Cook, Daughter: Leann Cook, Sons: Kyle Simmons, Kenneth (Veronica) Cook, Reggie Cook, Denise, Shelly, Robert. Grandchildren: Robert-Lee, Angel, Egypt, Memphis, Angel, Thunder, Lightning, Jerome and Cynthia Cook. Brothers: Billy Macumber, Darrell Macumber, Dennis Macumber, Brian Macumber, Paul Macumber, Laurie Macumber. Sisters in-law: Nellie (Gary) Pickering, Ann, Donna, Wilma Chastelaine, Bev Macumber. Brothers in-law: Craig (Rosie) Chastelaine, Rob Chastelaine. Nephew: Donald Jr. (Brenda) Macumber, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert was predeceased by his parents: Stafford and Elizabert Macumber. Parents in-law: Marcus and Annie Chastelaine. His childen: Jaunita Kingdon, Jennifer Cook, Chery Cook, Ronald Cook, Belinda Cook. Brothers: Donald and Gary Macumber. Brothers in-law: Tom Duke, Robert, Lawrence and Dennis Chastelaine. Sisters in-law: Linda Chastelaine, Matilda Halcrow and Brenda Mallett.

Funeral Service was held on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the St. James Anglican Church in Thompson with interment at the Thompson Cemetery.

Boardman/Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 204-778-7982.

ROSALIND HAYES

Peacefully, on Friday, November 7th, Rosalind Hayes age 77 passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rosalind was born in Newdale, MB on June 17, 1937. It was during her time in the air force that she met her husband Richard of 53 years.

After many travels they decided to settle in Thompson in 1970.

Rosalind worked at the Airport Cafeteria, Little Woolworths and later joined Liquidation World. She took great pride in her Àower beds and enjoyed the beauty they brought. She also enjoyed bowling, camping, a good puzzle and spending time with her family.

Rosalind is survived by her husband Richard, sons Gil (Leeann), Kim (Sandy). Grandchildren Jeramy (Corrina), Justin, Jared and Rhiannon.

Great Granddaughter Selena. Sisters Lillian and Margaret, Sister in Law Grace and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rosalind loved life and her family and truly touched the people in her life.

Thank you to Dr. Cook, Dr. Leylek, Jennifer and all the special people at Cancer Care. Shelly, Germaine and Sarah at Homecare and the staff at the Thompson General Hospital. The family would also like to thank anyone else who reached out or lent an ear.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the Manitoba Metis Federation Building at 171 Cree Road from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 12th. A service will be held in Newdale, MB at a later date.

In lieu of Àowers donations may be made to Cancer care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0V9.

SHELLEY ANNE HOSKINS April 18, 1977 – November 4, 2014

Peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at the Thompson General Hospital with her family by her side, Ms. Shelley Anne Hoskins, aged 37 of Thompson.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held on Friday, November 7th, 2014 at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church at 11:00am in Thompson with Father Guna of¿ciating. A gathering of friends was held after the service at the Juniper Centre.

In lieu of Àowers, donations can be made to the Juniper Centre, 108 Nelson Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 0B6.

Boardman Funeral Home in care of arrangements, call 778-7982.

New provincial court judges Hembroff and Huberdeau sworn in

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

There are two new judges in Thompson, with the swearing-in ceremony having been held Oct. 31. After Alain Huberdeau and Catherine Hembroff said their oaths, the kind words of wisdom and encouragement began.

Chief Justice Richard Chartier, with the Manitoba Court of Appeal, began by speaking about Hembroff and her experiences.

“Without exception, during your many experiences before me, you were always well-prepared. A very able and affective advocate on behalf of the Crown. You have embraced northern life, and you have come to respect and appreciate aboriginal ways and culture.

I know that you understand equal does not mean the same” Before moving to Thompson this past summer, Hembroff worked in The Pas as a Crown attorney for 19 years. During her time in The Pas, Hembroff sat as a board member for The Pas friendship centre, as well as the family resource centre.

Chartier also spoke

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Justice Minister Andrew Swan gives his remarks to newly appointed provincial court judges Alain Huberdeau and Catherine Hembroff Oct. 31. about Huberdeau. ”Our paths have not crossed as often, so I have not had the chance to see you in action as frequently.

You have an impressive resume. I wish you a long and distinguished career in the provincial court.” Huberdeau is a well-known Thompsonite, and is recognized for his work with Spirit Way, and the Thompson Community Foundation.

Huberdeau practised privately in Thompson

Thank You The family of Alex Salamandyk would like to thank everyone for their love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one. There are not enough words to express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy you have extended toward our family. We appreciate the kind words, hugs, beautiful flowers and cards, messages of sympathy, gift of meals and donations in lieu.

A special thank you to the staff of Northern Spirit Manor, not only for providing their gifts of health care, but friendship, stories and laughter with Dad. To the staff of Thompson General Hospital, especially those that were with Dad during his time in palliative care. We appreciate your gentle caring, not only for Dad, but the support to our family. To Father Guna for his visits, words of comfort for our family and the beautiful service.

To Jim and Chris Boardman for your wisdom, thoughtfulness and guidance during this difficult time. To Lisa Larocque for the wonderful music. To Penny Byer and Peter Paulic for delivering words from the family and those that worked with him. To Smook Contractors for the lovely lunch following the church service. To the Advent Ladies for their gift of service and caring during the lunch.

We are blessed with the love and generosity given to our family.

Our father will be greatly missed forever, but know he will live in the hearts of all who shared in their grief with us during this difficult time.

since he received his law degree in 1996, countless times providing pro bono legal services.

Justice Minister Andrew Swan brought greetings from the government of Manitoba.

“Each of these judges have almost 20 years of experience, and have been true members of Northern Manitoba.

They collectively come to the bench with a great understanding of the issues in the north.”

Huberdeau received his law degree while studying in Moncton, New Brunswick and Hembroff received her law degree in Winnipeg.

Chief Justice Glenn Joyal, with the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench says residents will be pleased with the new appointees.

“Their education, their dedication and their experience will provide the foundation that will give the people of Thompson the service that you’ve come to expect.” Ken Champagne, chief justice of the provincial court of Manitoba agreed. “Both of them bring energy, intelligence, commitment to our bench and to the people of Manitoba.

They are terrific addictions to our court.”

Both Huberdeau and

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Hembroff have been appointed to the bench due to other judges retiring. With the recent retirement of Brian Colli, Hembroff was chosen to fill his seat. Marvin Garfinkel has also retired, which meant Murray Thompson, a Thompson judge, has moved to Winnipeg to fill his seat.

Because of Thompson’s move, Huberdeau will be filling the second vacant seat in the city.

“I would like to assure you that I consider this appointment a huge honour and a huge privilege. I will take the responsibilities of this position very seriously.” said Hembroff during her closing remarks.

Hembroff thanked her co-workers, and all of the justice system. “We need to remember that the judges are only one part of the justice system. Court officers, probation officers, police officers, I’ve worked with them for so many years and we have to remember their jobs aren’t easy.”

And lastly, a thank you went out to her husband, parents, grandmother, and children for all being there during her appointment.

Huberdeau says his appointment is more than a job to him. “I realize that my appointment as a provincial court judge is not just an honour but is also a commitment to serve the citizens of Thompson, this region and this province.” He also took the time to thank people in his life. “I’ve had the good fortune to surround myself with many amazing people. I use this opportunity to thank those who have supported, guided, and assisted me along the way.” A special heartfelt thank you went out to both Huberdeau’s parents who have passed away, for allowing him to grow into the man he is, and the type of judge he is today.

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Council appoints committee chairs during inaugural meeting

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

During the first meeting of council on Nov. 3, names were chosen for representation on different committees, as well as the appointment of deputy mayor by Mayor Dennis Fenske.

Penny Byer was named deputy mayor of Thompson for the next year. “I am really looking forward to this term. I realize how exciting and how much we can accomplish as a group. From our orientation, and our short time together already I think we have a great dynamic group of people here. One of the things that has been clear is the best things are accomplished when you work together, not just as council but as a community and a government,” said Byer.

Coun. Kathy Valentino has been named chairperson for the finance and administration committee, with Coun. Duncan Wong sitting beside her as a committee member. Coun. Colleen Smook was nominated to become chairperson for human resources committee, and ac-

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The city of Thompson council had their swearing-in ceremony Nov. 3. Pictured left to right are provincial court Judge Alain Huberdeau, councillors Dennis Foley, Duncan Wong, Judy Kolada, deputy mayor Penny Byer (seated), Colleen Smook, Mayor Dennis Fenske (seated), Kathy Valentino, Ron Matechuk, Blake Ellis, city manager Gary Ceppetelli, elder Jack Robinson, and Thompson RCMP detachment Insp. Will Tewnion. cepted the position. Sitting alongside Smook is Coun.

Blake Ellis.

Coun. Ron Matechuk has been elected as chairperson for the public works and infrastructure committee, and Wong has

also been named to that committee. For the public safety committee, Ellis has been named chairperson, and Coun. Judy Kolada will sit as a committee member.

The recreation and community services commit-

tee chair is Coun. Dennis Foley, and sitting beside him as a committee member is Valentino. Deputy mayor Byer has been appointed as legislative and intergovernmental affairs chairperson, and Valentino

and Smook will also sit on the committee. And lastly the development review committee this year will be chaired by Kolada and deputy mayor Byer will also sit on the committee.

The new council and

Fenske, the seventh mayor of Thompson, will sit down shortly and create a strategic plan for the next four years. The plan will then be shared with the public during the first quarter of 2015.

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Lest we forget

T

he phrase most often associated with Remembrance Day is “lest we forget.” But at least as applicable is a line from the national anthem: “Oh, Canada, we stand on guard for thee.” This year, more than ever, Canadians have been reminded that danger lurks everywhere, even in our capital city and the halls of Parliament and that, for men and women who wear the uniform of the Canadian Armed Forces, no assignment should be seen as routine.

Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was killed while on guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa Oct. 22 by a gunman who himself was later shot and killed by sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers inside Parliament, was not the first soldier to die on Canadian soil that week. Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent was hit and killed by a car driven by Martin Couture-Rouleau on Oct. 20 in a St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. CoutureRouleau, described as having “become radicalized,” was later killed by police. Since Cirillo’s death, yet another Canadian soldier – 20-year-old Pte. Steve Allen – died as the result of an incident during training at 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre in Wainwright, Alberta.

Being a soldier is understood, by its nature, to be a hazardous profession. But we tend to think of the dangerous part as happening somewhere far from Canadian soil, on a dusty plain in Afghanistan, or the muddy trenches of the First World War, or the beaches of Normandy during the DDay landing. Still, as the saying goes, the price of freedom is eternal vigilance and part of being a soldier is knowing that you may have to give your life in the service of your country and that, especially these days, it isn’t always easy to identify the enemy.

Serving in the military is different than some other hazardous professions, such as being a police officer or a firefighter, not because it is more dangerous, but because it is more abstract. Police officers and firefighters see the results of their actions – safer streets, buildings saved – in the communities where they live every day. A soldier serves less concrete ideals like freedom and, in Canada’s case, upholds the values of a country that often can’t seem to even agree what they are.

Hopefully, one day we will have the option of forgetting a world where soldiers are needed to kill and be killed, though some may dismiss that as a childish fantasy. Even if we do, however, we owe those who gave their lives in service of this country a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid, and remembering their sacrifice costs us nothing.

As British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in reference to the Royal Air Force and the Battle of Britain in 1940, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

Letter to the Editor

I my own words: In Whispering in silence To the Editor: Sometimes in life the best thing to say is nothing too loud. At times people are not the words of wisdom.

We do respect people’s feelings, even if it doesn’t mean anything to them. But it may mean everything to them by a silent whisper.

Someday, someone will whisper gently in their ear

and momentarily they will realize why the relationship or family had never worked out with anyone else. “Whispering in silence” may be just a few nice words but may fit perfectly into that empty space in their heart.

Ken Ross Thompson

Out&About

Halloween costumes impress

Donna Wilson

O

n Friday, Oct. 31 children all over town were excited to jump in to their Halloween costumes for parties at school and trick or treating in the evening. My grandsons were so excited to wear their Halloween costumes, but not nearly as excited as the bride of Frankenstein was to step in to her wedding gown. Leigh Ann and Larry Hall were joined in matrimony in front of a few friends while Kristen Roberts, dressed as a purple wizard, performed the ceremony.

They vowed to give their hand, heart, love and to

haunt and howl at the moon together from that day forward for as long as they both shall live.

We enjoyed a fun evening of visiting and dancing and being amazed at the extremes of costumes. Is it just me or do the costumes keep getting better every year? I had to scoot out of the post-wedding social and head over to the Burntwood Curling Club to help judge the costumes at their costume parade.

From a one-night stand to a guy dressed in tin foil, and a Katy Perry look-a-like, everyone was just having a plain old good time at the club.

It was awesome to see so many quality handmade costumes with some obviously taking a lot of time.

It was nice to see the cold weather hold off till at least after Halloween.

I remember handing out treats while my mom took my kids out years ago and coming back half frozen. We were worried she might have had frostbite on her ear it

was so cold and the kids had frozen eyelashes.

Those days they couldn’t stay out for long but this year the little ghouls and goblins were out much

later. It was also so great to see Thompson Fire & Emergency Services driving up and down the streets making sure everyone was safe.

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Newcomers welcome winter at the TRCC

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A welcome to winter event was held on Nov. 8, which invited newcomers to the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) for a presentation on winter preparation. Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services (TNSS) hosted the afternoon gathering. Angelica Matiasek, TNSS co-ordinator, says the majority of her clients have never experienced a winter before, and do not know about the proper essentials. “They move here worrying about the language and looking for employment and never think about the seasons. I see my clients wearing flip flops with no jacket and they complain it’s too cold. Because they’re not wearing the right clothes, or know what clothing to wear. They don’t understand, so this is why we hold this event.”

This is the second welcome to winter event the TNSS has held. The first one happened two years ago. Matiasek says in 2012 a lot of information was given, and this year instead they have focused in on certain needs. “One is health.

We had four speakers from the Northern Regional Health Authority speak about immunizations, finding family doctors, and one lady talked about mental health. We know a lot of people feel more down and sad in the winter months.”

The second one was recreation and safety. “We

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services held a welcome to winter event for new residents on Nov. 8. Bruce Krentz, with the Northern Regional Health Authority, showed new residents what types of winter items to buy. talked about how to keep your family safe when you travel. We had someone from the fire department talk about safety at home, when you travel what to take with you, and then someone spoke about indoor and outdoor recreational activities,” says Matiasek.

During the event attendees had the chance to win

some winter gear after a demonstration. “Kate Roth and Bruce Krentz showed them how to wear a scarf, and the proper type jacket to wear, plus all the other winter items. It’s especially important for the children, and showing parents what the kids need to wear to keep them safe and warm.”

Matiasek says they picked

the TRCC as the host facility because of the free space, along with the winter activities available there. “Since there are ice skating rinks, the gym, the play area, the TRCC has more indoor activities for the winter time. At the end of the activity, the TRCC provided a tour for the newcomers to show them what activities happen there, and

the costs of them.”

This event is held to show newcomers how to handle the winter wonderland called Thompson, but also to welcome them into the community. “It’s good to see people welcoming newcomers into the community. It takes more than one person to do that job. We try our best here to do that, but it’s nice to see

when the community comes together and helps out.”

The Thompson Ski Club, the Thompson Public Library and the English language program at the University College of the North also had displays set up during the event.

Matiasek hopes to continue the welcome to winter event every year in Thompson moving forward.

The City of Thompson requires that all dogs and cats owned in Thompson be licensed and are wearing a city tag.

What is required to get a license?

In order to apply for a dog/cat license, you must provide a certificate showing that your pet is up to date with its rabies vaccinations.

• Dogs/Cats over the age of four months must be licensed.

• If your pet isn’t old enough to be spayed/neutered you can still receive the lower cost of licensing your pet. You will need to provide a receipt from a veterinary clinic that you have prepaid for your pet to be spayed/neutered, and then you will be entitled to the lower cost of licensing your pet.

Benefits to licensing your animal: •

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Annual Registration fees due January 2015

If your dog/cat goes missing, having them licensed drastically improves your chances of getting them back. A license tag helps animal control quickly identify your pet and get him back to you safely.

Licensing lets people know that your pet is up to date on its rabies vaccinations. A dog/cat cannot be licensed unless it is properly vaccinated. Animal control or a Good Samaritan will be much more likely to want to handle and care for your missing pet if they know that it is vaccinated.

The cost of the license is far less than the penalty for being caught without one. If a City Official finds your pet without a license,the owner shall be liable to a fine as specified in the City of Thompson Fee and fine Schedule as it exists.

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Expo North will return to Thompson for a second year

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Construction workers get ready, Expo North is coming back to Thompson. Sarah Piercy, manager of marketing and communications for the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA), says the conference offers education and construction safety training for Northern Manitoba.

Piercy says it’s a great opportunity for northerners to take advantage of without having to drive down south for training. “We wanted to be in front of the job opportunities and growth opportunities that the heavy construction and related sectors are associated with in Manitoba. If you look at a map, at around Grand Rapids, going north we know there are a lot of construction-related projects that are already in the queue, and there are more coming. By delivering training in and around those communities is an added value.”

The three-day event starts on Feb. 24, and runs until Feb. 26. This year they’re offering a new accreditation program called the leadership certificate program. “It runs for five days. This program has

three audiences that it appeals to. It appeals to supervisors, folks who want to get a lot of training and can walk away with a gold seal accreditation and. as well, individuals who wanted to complete all this training in just one week. The program is new, and it’s of real value for an employee or employer choosing to take the program,” says Piercy.

The leadership program begins on Feb. 23, and runs until Feb. 27, and will consist of eight-hour days training for multiple courses.

Piercy says they are offering the normal training programs, and the leadership program so MCHA can reach all types of workers and employers. It’s a way of networking for exhibitors, too, Piercy says. “Expo North lets exhibitors come and put up a booth for a couple of days, and talk with employers, instructors, other exhibitors, and participants. It’s a great business-to-business opportunity.”

MHCA has opened registration for Expo North, and the early bird fee will be available until Jan. 9. To register visit their website http://www.mhca.mb.ca/

Thompson Citizen file photo Toromont CAT offered participants the opportunity to try their hand on a grader simulator at the first Manitoba Heavy Construction Association Expo North conference at the Thompson Regional Community Centre last February. expo. On the website there are also brochures of the courses and training available, prices, trainer and teacher biographies, and class descriptions.

Without the help of local

sponsors, Piercy says this event would not be able to travel past the 55th parallel.

“Sponsors including UCN, MKO, the Manitoba Northern Construction Sector Council, Smook Contract-

ors, Vale, Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Métis Federation, and Northern and Aboriginal Affairs. These individuals have come together with us for two years now and have dedicated a lot of

time to make this program success. We’re honoured to come to the community.”

Piercy says there is still time to sign up as a sponsor or an exhibitor for 2015.

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Thank You My sincere thanks to the Ambulance service staff who responded so quickly to my call for assistance early Sunday morning, November 9.

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TheThompson lions club welcomed new members during induction ceremony

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204-677-4534 Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Seven new members have been welcomed into the Thompson Lions Club.

Pictured left to right in the top row are Rick Bowman, Margaret Somerleigh, Brigitte Schwartz, Luke Robinson, Christa Herkert, district governor Omer Champigny, Craig Delorande, Larry Galick. In the bottom row, left to right, are Jeff Wedge, Nick Di Virgilio, Dan Hunt and Gord Olafso. Missing members include Deborah Belyea and Laurie Hibbs.

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If you are a PERMANENT RESIDENT or a REFUGEE and need help settling in Thompson or in Northern Manitoba, Contact Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services.

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Seven new members have joined the Thompson Lions Club, and were officially sworn in on Nov. 4. The Lions Club is a charitable society that focuses on social and international services. Since the founding in 1917 there are now more than 46,000 local clubs and more than 1.35 million members. Thompson currently has 16 members.

During the swearing in, district governor Omer Champigny spoke about Manitoba’s district.

“Manitoba is uniquely Canadian. We are not paired with Minnesota, Montana or North Dakota. Our district is strictly Manitoba. The other districts all have parts of the states included.”

There has been a slight decrease of members in the province, and with that a new campaign to gain memberships

has begun, it is called “Ask1.” Every member in the province is supposed to ask one person if they would like to become a Lions Club member. “Chances are if you ask five, every third one is going to say yes.

A lot of people have told us they haven’t joined the Lions before because they were never asked,” says Champigny. New members joined during this campaign will receive an “Ask1” pin.

Different awards were also handed out during the induction ceremony.

A membership excellence lapel pin went to Lion Nick Di Virgilio, for recruiting seven Lions recently. Champigny also handed out his personal pin to newly appointed president Jeff Wedge and another personal pin went toDan Hunt. The international president Joe Preston pin went to Wedge, Di Virgilio and Hunt.

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All new members received a lion emblem pin, and a membership certificate from Champigny.

Looking to the future, Lions Club International will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2017. For the milestone the group has launching the centennial service challenge. All clubs are being asked to take part and help out different groups with the same visions the Lions Club has.

“They [the Lions Club] would like to touch 100 million people from now until 2017. This is in four areas, youth, vision, hunger and the environment.”

Currently the Thompson chapter is collecting old eyewear and will be donating them overseas to people that can’t afford glasses. This donation movement is practised all over the world within the Lions Club. To date 2.5 million eyeglasses have been donated to 76 different countries.

To donate glasses you can drop them off at any eye clinic or the North Centre Mall, located at 3 Station Rd.

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Boreal Discovery Centre reveals conceptual drawings of new facility

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The official launch for the Boreal Discovery Centre, the successor to the Thompson Zoo, was held Nov. 5. Keith MacDonald, president of the Thompson Zoological Society, spoke about the future centre.

“When completed the boreal discovery centre will be a destination for families, students, residents and visitors to see and learn about the animals of the boreal forest during a yearround basis” The centre will include wolves, caribou, lynx, and owl exhibits. There will also be an aquarium that will showcase animals like the sturgeon and marine plants found in the surrounding forest. And expansion to the community gardens, the greenhouse and children’s play areas are also being developed.

Board member Penny Byer says the people in charge of this centre are pouring their hearts and souls into the work, and it’s evident when someone looks how the centre is coming along. “This will be a legacy for our children and grandchildren. The Boreal Discovery Centre will bring traditional knowledge of the boreal forest right to your doorstep. It will provide an opportunity for children and their families to learn together.

It provides the region with a state-of-the-art facility.

It will provide year-round recreational activities, and will have spinoff economic benefits including new jobs.”

MacDonald says by the official grand opening in 2019 Thompson will see at most 50 new jobs within this facility. MacDonald wants the boreal discovery centre to be an important part of Thompson, and something residents can be proud of. “We value education and knowledge and we will continue to be involved in the schools with our programming. We want children to have the opportunities to learn about the boreal forest and the creatures that live in it, in a safe and interactive environment.”

It is also important the centre honours the traditional beliefs of those that were here before them, since the centre is located in traditional Nisichawyasihk Cree Nation (NCN) territory, says MacDonald.

During the launch a four-minute video played, the same video that was broadcast on the side of the Best Western Hotel last week. The film, created by Zoo Design Inc. and voiced

by Disney Inc., shows viewers exactly what they can expect when the centre is built.

It showed boardwalks

full of informational facts, walkways to different exhibits, an amphitheatre and an aquarium.

Byer says because of the available space and the amphitheatre, the centre can bring in out-of-town shows and different acts.

Shows could include “birds of prey,” where animal trainers bring in wild birds like bald eagles.

MacDonald says the care of the animals within this centre is their top priority. “We strive for the very highest of care for the animals in captivity.

This means providing them with the appropriate space, treatment and care so that Thompson can be proud of the Boreal Discovery Centre.” The Thompson Zoological Society has been working hand in hand with the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums on development and providing the animals with as much space as possible. Many of the exhibits go above the current standards set out for Canadian zoos.

The Boreal Discovery entre is a $3.8 million, with a half a million already invested and donated. MacDonald says the Thompson Zoological Society has received a private donation of $40,000 to go towards the centre.

Fundraisers are being set up for the centre, with one already running that

Thompson Citizen illustration courtesy of the Thompson Zoological Society The Thompson Zoological Society revealed pictures of the future Boreal Discovery Centre during the Nov. 5 launch. involves the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op. If residents purchasing anything at the store don’t have a membership number, they are being asked to use the Boreal Discovery Centre’s number.

MacDonald says the first stage of the centre will open in the spring of 2015, and that will be the wolf exhibit.

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We’ll be sharing details for the 2014 campaign, inviting representatives from the City of Thompson, Fire & Emergency services, RCMP, and more.

We’ll also be naming the honorary chairperson for this year.

There will be stations set up for: -Distributing and receiving volunteer applications.

-Selling pre-paid ride vouchers.

-Distributing and receiving applications to receive charitable proceeds of money collected.

An orientation session for volunteers will also be held following the kick-off.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Grade 11 student Adrianna Proulx, left, and Grade 12 student Chad Muswagon, right, are the R.D. Parker Collegiate athletes of the month for October.

Athletes say practice pays off

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s athletes of the month for October say their hard work and leadership on and off the volleyball court is the reason they were chosen for the award.

“I’m a hard worker and I have a lot of dedication to the sport and I lead my team as much as I can,” says Adrianna Proulx, a Grade 11 student in her second year as a member of the varsity girls volleyball team after spending her Grade 9 season with the junior varsity team. “I’m always talking with the girls.”

The male athlete of the month, Grade 12 student Chad Muswagon, says it’s all about his effort and attitude.

“I guess I’m a hard worker,” Muswagon says. “I try to support as much as I can on and off the court. I’m a good guy, I guess. I can be funny when I can be.”

Muswagon says he’s gotten better at volleyball this season and he’s seen the results of extra work he’s put in.

“As one of the captains your skill has to be up there,” he says. “Recently I’ve been working on a lot of stuff for myself just to help the team. This past weekend I got a bunch of points off just smart plays and hits

and all that stuff. Practice made me better.”

Proulx, who also plays basketball during the school year and in the summer, says it’s good to switch things up now and then.

“It’s good to go from one sport to the other and have that change instead of just playing one sport for your whole high school,” she says. “It’s nice to have another sport that you can go to and play for a season.

The whole aspect of the game is so much different.

Different things to remember and do than in basketball. Your mindset has to change I guess, going from one sport to another.”

Proulx says her best performance this season was probably in Swan River, the first time her team faced competition from the province’s south.

“It was our first time down south and it was good competition and I think that I excelled more down there playing against harder people than up here because the competition is not as good up here as it is down south because they play more,” she said, saying her team responded well to the challenge of playing up to the level of their opponents. “You kind of have to play your A game all the time.”

The girls’ team finished

second in that tournament and at the pre-zone tournament, but the important thing was that they had a shot at the title.

“Both of those final games we lost in the third set only by a few points,” she says. “Our team’s really gelling this year, everyone’s become really close as a team so I think that helps when we’re on the floor.”

Muswagon said the boys didn’t play as well as they’d hoped to at their most recent tournament in Brandon, but overall they’ve had a good season.

“As a team, I think we got stronger,” he says. “We’ve still got to fix up some little things. The little things we have to work on.”

Proulx and Muswagon are also quick to give credit for their success to others.

“I’d like to thank my coaches,” Proulx says.

“I’d just like to thank whoever chose me to be athlete of the month and I’d like to thank my coaches for the time they put in,” said Muswagon.

The girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams will have the opportunity to extend their season at the Zone 11 championships in Flin Flon this Friday and Saturday, with the tournament winners advancing to the high school provincials in Winnipeg at the end of the month.

The Norman Northstars’ leading scorer Bryce Horning continues to light the lamp with regularity, scoring all three of his team’s goals in a 7-3 loss to the Eastman Selects on Saturday and adding two more in a 6-4 loss on Sunday afternoon at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

The Northstars were down by six by the time Horning got started on Saturday, scoring on a power play about six minutes into the second period. He cut the lead to four when he buried his own rebound on a two-on-one about midway through the period. Horning completed the natural hat trick halfway through the final frame with another power play goal. Devon Skoleski added the seventh goal for Eastman and the final goal of the game with just over five minutes to play in a game that saw the Northstars outshot 46-24.

Sunday got off to a better start, with Horning’s fourth goal of the weekend tying the score 1-1 near the end of the first period, with the Northstars enjoying a two-man advantage. Daylon Cambell gave Norman its first lead of the weekend 47

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Norman Northstars goaltender Connor Faulkner stretches to try to get his glove on a shot attempt during a 7-3 loss to the Eastman Selects at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena Nov. 8. seconds after the second period started and the lead doubled when Taylor Ritche converted a feed from Horning behind the net less than a minute into a five-minute man advantage for the Northstars.

Brad Goethals got the Selects’ comeback started on a breakaway in the second period, fooling goalie Connor Faulkner with a knuckleball shot.

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seconds later. Horning’s fifth goal in two games came with four minutes left in the second period, when he poke-chekced a defender coming over the blueline and skated in alone to beat Eastman netminder Landon Poiron with a series of dekes.

The tie was shortlived, however, as Mike Berard beat Faulkner after an offensive zone faceoff with the Selects.

Vaughn Dupre had the only goal of the third period to give Eastman a two-goal lead. Shots in this game were 44-24 for the Selects.

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Wheelchair viewing platform a new arena addition

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) has now become wheelchair accessible in both the C.A Nesbitt arena and now the Gordon Beard arenas. On Nov. 7, Kristopher Blake, president of People First of Manitoba chapter and its Thompson chapter, gave John Burrows, director of recreation, parks and culture for the city of Thompson, a thank you letter. “I gave John Burrows a thank you letter on behalf of the People First Thompson Chapter. The TRCC has built a wheelchair accessibility platform in the Gordon Beard Arena and we want to take the opportunity to say thank you to John and his crew at the Thompson Regional Community Centre.”

People First is a worldwide non-profit organization that that advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Blake has been a strong advocate around Thompson in helping local businesses become accessible for all residents.

Burrows says a comment came forward two weeks ago about the arena not being access-

ible. “There was an individual, and her son played in the C.A Nesbitt all the time, and she was in a wheelchair and had no problems, he now plays in the Gordon Beard and she noticed she couldn’t see the games as well. So she made a request, a week later the ramp was built.”

The money for this project came out of the centre’s operational budget.

Although the ramp was not budgeted for the TRCC keeps certain amounts available for projects just like this one.

Blake says this is the second project the TRCC and People First have worked together on. “A couple of years ago, when the building got renovated we got together and got an elevator put into the C.A Nesbitt arena. This way people who have mobility issues have the access to the upper level of the rink to watch hockey and other events.”

The TRCC is continuing to improve the facility. “There are certain doorways that are still not perfect, so they are on the drawing board to get finished. In the C.A, a question came up that the railings are a little high for certain individuals

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Kristopher Blake, president of People First Thompson Chapter, gives a letter of thanks to John Burrows, director of recreation, parks and culture, left, for the building of a wheelchair ramp in the Gordon Beard arena. Councillors Duncan Wong, Judy Kolada, Colleen Smook, and Dennis Foley also attended the unveiling. and kids to see. What we would like to do is lower the railing, but what we need to do is make sure the railing meets code.

There are structural issues we have to meet, which means it’s a big project,” says Burrows.

With the building of this new ramp Blake hopes more residents with mobility issues come out and put it to good use. “It’s a very proud accomplishment that the TRCC and People First have this relationship in terms of

wheelchair accessibility.

It looks like a wonderful platform. I encourage people with mobility issues to come down and enjoy some sports.

We now can enjoy both arenas.”

Burrows says Blake

and People First are helping make the city a better place for all residents. “We appreciate People First, and their input and their dedication to making all of our buildings in the city of Thompson wheelchair accessible.”

A new snowmobile shelter is being built on the Kelsey trail

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Charlene Kissick, Kelly Martens, and Dave Krobel stand outside of McMunn & Yates after discussing the new snowmobile shelter being built.

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

McMunn & Yates in Thompson has donated $1,000 of wood to the Thompson Trailbreakers.

The donation goes along with a donation by Tourism North of $2,000.

Charlene Kissick, who works with Community Futures North Central Development, and is involved with Tourism North, says, “Tourism North received a grant from the province of Manitoba to carry out a winter tourism development project and one of the budget line items was

to go directly towards extending the snowmobile trail system. Something we know that would be an asset to tourism infrastructure would be a trail linking southern Manitoba to Northern Manitoba continuously. This is a longterm goal of Tourism North.

In this project we also carried out some research on what might be the best way to target winter visitors.”

Kelly Martens, president of the Thompson Trailbreakers, says this new shelter was built with the help of volunteers on Nov. 7. The new shelter will be

placed 35 miles along the Kelsey trail, which heads to the Kelsey generating station. “It’s quite a long trail, and currently doesn’t have a warming shack. It’s always great when organizations and businesses help out with the trails.”

McMunn & Yates manager Dave Krobel was happy to donate the wood. “McMunn & Yates in general likes to be part of the community and give back when they can. Also personally I wanted to help out with the safety side of things. Knowing it’s going towards a new shelter is a great thing.”

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Chamber of Commerce meeting focuses on Project Northern Doorway

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Paullette Simkins, executive director for the Thompson Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), spoke at the Thompson Chamber of Commerce meeting Nov. 5.

During the presentation, Simkins gave the room an update on Project Northern Doorway.

The Project Northern Doorway program was created because of the need for a detox centre says Simkins. “This initiative came out of a town hall meeting we had several years ago, in regards to a detox centre. The province decided that they needed the community to come up with something else since they weren’t going to fund a detox centre.”

There are currently 24 people taking part in the programming, and 16 of them reside at 95 Cree Road, which is better known as Project Northern Doorway. The program started out with 28 participants but four have passed away.

Simkins says the 16 that live at 95 Cree Rd. need more assistance. “The ones that are housed on 95 Cree Rd. are part of the program. They are just requiring more support than other individuals that are housed around the community.” Participants

Paullette Simkins don’t all live on Cree road either Simkins reminded the room. “We have some that are residing in Leaf Rapids, we have one in Winnipeg, we have one or two at MAPS, several at the YWCA and four or five have their own apartments within the community.”

Clients taking part in Project Northern Doorway do not have to stay sober, but alcohol and substances are not permitted in the facility. Simkins says there are multiple programs available for the clients.

“The clients are encouraged to participate during the day in the stakeholder current organizational programs. This stems from Canadian Mental Health, our clubhouse, Ma-MowWe-Tak Friendship Centre, YWCA, KTC, AFM, and

others.”

Simkins says the homelessness partnering strategy funding provided for the program requires that it be utilized towards aboriginal homeless people.

Therefore Project Northern Doorway clients are all First Nations.

The program employs housing support workers because of a partnership with education, training, and trades. The CMHA also employs homeless outreach mentors. These workers work directly with the clients. “Case managers have two major roles in their work and with their clients. One is the case management work with clients. To provide tailored day-to-day supports to help clients maintain their housing and strengthen

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 PAINT LAKE RESORT 2ND ANNUAL CRAFT SALE! Sunday, November 30, 1 pm - 5 pm. Please call 204-677-9303 to book a table.

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.

client capacity, and live independently. The second is to provide the traditional functions to linkage clients to community resources.”

These mentors will drive clients to and from a doctor’s appointment, says Simkins. “The purpose of this is to ensure that we lower the cost of the front line services. So rather than a client being picked up by EMS, and going to the hospital, we ensure the client has the physician, and we bring them to their appointments.”

Project Northern Doorway has signed a fi veyear lease for the facility on Cree Road. “We’ve developed a partnership with the Thompson Housing Agency, so the Thompson Housing Agency, which is an arm of the city, owns the facility. Both of us signed a legal document and it is confirming a five-year commitment to ensure we have those clients in that facility as well as the programming.”

After the five years is up Simkins says they could continue and sign another lease, or find a different facility.

Simkins says community stakeholders provide support, and workers. “AFM contributed $12,000 in kind in relation to their programming, CMHA and the shelter provided $15,000 in kind, the health authority gave $15,000 and Manitoba Housing contributed $10,000.”

Participants can reside at 95 Cree Rd. and take part in Project Northern Doorway until they feel like they are ready to make their way on their own without the help offered to them.

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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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the estate of STUART LINDSAY CUNNINGHAM, late of the City of Thompson, in Manitoba, deceased.

All claims against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the undersigned at their offices, 2nd Floor, 436 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0C6, on or before the 19th day of December, 2014.

Dated at Thompson, Manitoba, this 4th day of November, 2014.

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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.

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

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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.

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SPIRIT WAY Inc. 10th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING! 7:15 pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2014 At Heritage North Museum REPORTS: WHAT DID WE DO? s 0ARTNERING WITH #ANADIAN UNIVERSITIES s s !N IMPRESSIVE 7OLF %XHIBIT s s ! WONDERFUL #HILDREN S !DVENTURE 0LAYGROUND s s 3PIRIT 7AY WALKING TOURS FOR VISITORS s s Timber THE WOLF MASCOT AT COMMUNITY EVENTS s s ,ANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS LITTER CLEAN UP s ss 'ENERATING GREAT MEDIA PUBLICITY FOR 4HOMPSON s s $EVELOPING BEST PRACTICES FOR A WOLF ECONOMY s s -AKING 4HOMPSON THE Wolf Capital of the World s s (AVING FUN s 0LANNING FOR MORE NEW BOLD IDEAS

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FFOR INFO: Marion 679 5343. Keith 677 2113. Volker 778 7434.

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

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301 • HELP WANTED 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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Lutheran-United Church of Thompson in conjunction with

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Service Area Administrative Assistant Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson, MB Competition No. 2312.11.14

Donations can be dropped off at the church on Friday evening between 5 and 8 pm.

Macdonald Youth Services required an experienced Service Area Administrative Assistant. As part of an administrative team duties include general reception, professional and confidential administrative services and technical support for the Kisewatisiwin Team. The successful applicant must be organized; self-motivated and demonstrate initiative.

CAREERS Position: Legal Assistant for Mayer Dearman & Pellizzaro Law firm.

Languages English Education Completion of high school; Some college/CEGEP/ vocational or technical training Paralegal or Legal Assistant course ideal but not essential.

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years of Administrative experience preferred.

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Word processing; Spreadsheet; Database management, Use of General Office Equipment Type of Legal Experience Administrative; Property (real estate); Wills and estates Legal or Law Clerk Specific Skills Prepare legal documents, court reports and affidavits; Research records, court files and other legal documents; Record keeping; Must be able to Multi-task.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Grade 12 supplemented with some post-graduate training in word processing, filing and related office management functions; Experience using a multi-line phone system; Excellent organization skills; Intermediate computer proficiency: windows, MSOffice, (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), Email; Excellent interpersonal and communication and customer service skills; Experience working with a database; Willingness to complete orientation and in-service training as per MYS policy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check.

SALARY RANGE: $23,328.37 - $39,960.35 d.o.q. per annum.

MYS offers a competitive benefits and pension plan. This position is also entitled to a Northern allowance equal to an additional five percent (5%) of the salary.

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.

Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. November 19, 2014.

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

MYS is committed to developing an retaining a diverse workforce. All successful applicants may also be required to apply for a Prior Contact Check. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about thos or other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website www.mys.ca.

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.

Security and Safety Clean Criminal Record check & Child Abuse Registry check Work Conditions and Physical Capabilites Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines; Attention to detail; Large workload.

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver’s licence; Own transportation Essential Skills Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning Other Information Self motivated, positive attitude, organizational skills, willingness to learn, excellent attention to detail, work well in a team environment, excellent spelling, grammar & proofreading is essential.

Drop off your resume at Mayer, Dearman & Pellizzaro #202-7 Selkirk Ave. Thompson, MB R8N 0M4 or email to Lucille Szabo at lucy@mdplaw.ca

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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.

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The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Facility Manager (FM1) Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson Advertisement Number: 29456 Closing Date: November 24, 2014 Salary Range: $35,207.00 – $46,560.00 per year plus remoteness allowance

Qualifications: Post secondary certificate/diploma in facility/property management (ie. 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate) or equivalent training and related experience is essential.

Must have experience in facility/property management, building operations and maintenance. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.

Experience in the supervision of staff would be desired.

Must be eligible to work in Canada. Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and willing to travel occasionally.

Must be able to provide a satisfactory security check, including a criminal record and child abuse registry check.

Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including working in a secure (correctional) environment.

Please see the website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for additional information

Duties: Under the direct supervision of the higher level Facility Manager (FM4) or the District Property Manager, the incumbent assists in the management and operation of the Thompson portfolio of Provincially owned and leased buildings and grounds, including but not limited to Thompson POB, UCN Thompson, and Thompson VEMA Garage. Assisting to ensure that the client departments have a safe, clean and comfortable area in which to carry out their programs.

The Manitoba government offers you opportunity, diversity and a rewarding career.

Facility Manager (FM3) Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson Advertisement Number: 29448 Closing Date: November 24, 2014 Salary Range: $46,769.00 – $60,668.00 per year plus remoteness allowance

McCain Foods Canada – Maintenance and Powerhouse Department Positions in Carberry, MB All potatoes are not created equal. We should know- we’re McCain Foods; the world’s largest producer of frozen french fries and a leader in quality food products around the globe. In all we do, we strive to be the very best and maintain our commitment to quality, value and convenience. The same is true of our people. We seek only the best. If you are at the top of your game and share our sense of responsibility to the community, believe strongly in the values of honesty, integrity and fairness, and you seek a healthy environment in which to grow and succeed; you may be just the spud we’re looking for. Come grow with us.

McCain Foods (Canada) has immediate full time openings for positions in the Maintenance Department at our Carberry, Manitoba Food Processing Plant. We are currently seeking:

Must have satisfactory security check, including a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check.

2nd Class Power Engineer

Qualifications:

Licensed Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

Must have a Technical Certification with a major trade designation, such as a 5th Class Power Engineer certificate, post secondary certificate/diploma in facility/ property management or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in facility management, operations, and maintenance is required.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience in the supervision of staff is required. Experience and knowledge with budgets and cash flows is desired.

Please see the website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for a full listing of all qualifications and conditions of employment.

We offer competitive benefits and pension package with the opportunity for advancement within the McCain Global Network. McCain Foods is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility, operating on various scheduled shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

If you are a ticketed tradesperson in one of the above positions and are interested in growing with us, please submit your application to: Crystal Nader, HR Generalist Email: crystal.nader@mccain.ca Phone: (204) 834-6325

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for an underfill.

Duties: Under the direction of the District Property Manager, the Facility Manager is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Provincially owned and leased buildings and grounds, including human resource, budget and capital assets, ensuring that the client departments have a safe, clean, and comfortable area in which to carry out their programs.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 29448 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-1149 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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.

The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for

Your cover letter, résumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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Substitute Clerical/Secretarial Positions The School District of Mystery Lake is looking for energetic individuals for substitute Clerical/Secretarial positions.

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Apply to: Advertisement No. 29456 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3777 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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Ability to provide support to District schools in a wide variety of functions relating to reception, word processing, filing, mail, purchasing, student record keeping, first aid, secretarial support to school administration.

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Ability to provide support for reception/clerical/secretarial/ accounting/print shop positions at the School Board Office as necessary.

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Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required.

The rate of pay for positions covered is outlined in the 822300 Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the district website.

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License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Prairie GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from November 1, 2014 through December 1, 2014 of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC model. Canyon excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once lease rates & residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ‡ Lease based on a purchase price of $31,045/$39,395 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA/K05)/Acadia AWD (3SA/K05). Bi-weekly payment is $173/$199 for 48 months at 0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,940/$20,680, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,908/$19,774. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ‡* The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ++ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between November 1 and December 1, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on 2014 Sierra 2WD 1SA Double Cab; special finance rate not compatible with cash credits on other Sierra models. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary.

Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †¥ $8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 November Bonus for truck owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA. † Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 MY GMC SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014/2015 MY GMC SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 or 2015 MY GMC light or heavy duty pickup (except Canyon) delivered in Canada between November 1 and December 1, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †* The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. †† U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assesment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ^ 2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. ** When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

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Search warrant nets gun, cocaine and $25,000

phernalia were seized and Ryan Dean Abele has been charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and unsafe storage of a firearm.

Abele was scheduled to appear in Thompson provincial court on Monday.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of RCMP Drugs, weapons and cash were seized when Thompson RCMP executed a search warrant Nov. 6.