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Wapanohk Community School hosted a ceremony to commemorate National Aboriginal Veterans Day on Nov. 6, honouring the role which aboriginal soldiers have played in Canada’s military history.

Ron Cook, master of ceremonies, introduced the ceremony, and those present to represent the community. “We are assembled here today to honour the veterans, the okihcihtâw, the great hearts, who gave up themselves for our people, the men and the women who gave their present for our future.” The ceremony featured Cree and English renditions of “In Flanders Fields” by Ms. Alcock’s, Mrs. Dumas’s, and Ms. Moose’s class, as well as a Cree singing of “Amazing Grace” sung by Mr. White’s Grade 6 class.

The highlight of the ceremony was a video presentation prepared by Wapanohk students, recognizing the contribution of aboriginal soldiers in the conflicts over the past two centuries. The video recognized the role

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of First Nations not only in the world wars, but in conflicts often forgotten in Canadian memory, such as the 19th century Mahdist and Boer Wars. “The thousands of miles travelled by aboriginal soldiers make up a thousand memories, so many of which have been ignored or lost. Yet these are the details of our history, which we must remember.” The presentation was followed by a list of Northern Manitoban aboriginal veterans, accompanied by the anonymous poem “The Drum Beat.”

For some present, the ceremonies took on a more personal meaning, such as Jack Robinson, representing the Ma-Mow-WeTak Friendship Centre: “I just want to say to you young people, to learn and remember the past wars, because chances are, you have someone in your family tree who fought in one.” Robinson’s grandfather was among those honoured by the presentation’s list of servicemen.

“It touched me when I saw his name come up.” Robinson’s grandson had also

Jack Robinson speaks at Wapanohk Community Schools’ National Aboriginal Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 6.

Tucker and School District of Mystery Lake superintendent Jolene Brown,

school board trustee Janet Braidy, and city manager Gary Ceppetelli.

Vale and city host luncheon to share award withTEDWG partners

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returned last year from a tour in Afghanistan.

City councillor Penny Byer also spoke of a long family history in the armed forces, including a niece.

“When I look at this room, and I look at the names scrolled up on that presentation, those are people who gave their lives so that all of us, everyone here, can keep what we have, and make things better.”

Riel Beardy spoke for Niki Ashton: “A record 30 per cent of First Nations men eligible fought in World War I and II; many didn’t come back. Many returned to have their treaty rights revoked, and have fought for basic recognition with the Canadian government.”

At the time, First Nations members were required to surrender their treaty rights to serve in the military, a sacrifice many First Nations men readily made.

Victoria Goden also spoke to thank those present on behalf of the Manitoba Metis Federation.

Also present to pay their respects were Special Const. Rob Cleveland, school board chairperson Leslie

Vale’s Manitoba Operations and the City of Thompson co-hosted a luncheon for partners in the Thompson Economic Diversification Working Group (TEDWG) to share Vale’s 2015 Towards Sustainable Mining community engagement award with them.

The company won the award for working with government and other organizations to support and encourage community development programs related to the TEDWG process.

“While the TSM Award was pre-

sented to Vale’s Manitoba Operations, it would not have been possible without the contributions of each of the organizations engaged in the process for over two years,” said vice-president of Vale’s Manitoba Operations Lovro Paulic in a press release. “This luncheon was our opportunity to present each of the TEDWG partners with a replica of the award and acknowledge the good work that has been done to date, while reinforcing our shared commitment to the implementation of the action plans. Vale is proud of the process and the outcomes, and we are thankful for the opportunity

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Other partners in the TEDWG process besides Vale and the city included the provincial government, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC), the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), the Northern Association of Community Councils, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Thompson Unlimited and the Thompson Chamber of Commerce, with organizational assistance from rePlan, a planning

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“It’s encouraging to see that organizations are still engaged and supportive of the plans,” said Mayor Dennis Fenske. “Moving forward, the City of Thompson will continue leading the implementation of the plans, with the support of our partners. It is important we continue to breathe life into the implementation plans and shape Thompson and our region for the benefit of the people who live here.”

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Thompson’s municipal government spending increases from 2008 to 2013 outpaced the benchmark of inflation and population over the same period, leaving the city ranked eighth among the province’s other towns and cities with more than 5,000 residents in a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

The second annual Manitoba Municipal Spending Watch says Thompson’s inflation-adjusted spending rose 10 per cent over the six years covered by the report, while the city’s population decreased by one per cent over the same time period. That means the city has spent $11.8 million more than necessary over those six years, based on the CFIB’s calculation of sustainable spending growth. That equates to $875 per resident or $3,500 for a family of four.

The only two cities and towns in the top 10 list below Thompson were Flin Flon and The Pas. Flin Flon’s operating spending actually only increased two per cent from 2008 to 2013, but the city spent $2,302 per resident, compared to $1,577 in Thompson and $1,292 in Dauphin, which was ranked number one.

Per capita spending in The Pas was $1,949 in 2013 but operating spending growth increased 18 per cent over the six-year timeframe.

CFIB Manitoba director Elliot Sims said Thompson’s ranking was based on its inflation-adjusted spending growth and overall level of spending per resident being above the average for cities (excluding Winnipeg) and towns as a whole, which were eight per cent and $1,484.

“With every year this trend is sustained, the tougher it will be for entrepreneurs to start businesses in Thompson and keep them based there,” Sims told the Thompson Citizen. “To stop this trend, Thompson city council must get its labour costs under control.”

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among the 26 largest municipalities in the province overall, a list that includes rural municipalities and the City of Winnipeg.

Mayor Dennis Fenske has some issues with the study’s approach.

“The issue that I have with their criteria is they’re cherry picking off the [consolidated financial] statements and they’re not understanding each community that they’re evaluating,” said Fenske.

The biggest driver of increased spending in Thompson, as in other comparable cities and towns, was labour costs, which account for 51 per cent of the municipal operating budget.

“Unfortunately for residents and small business owners, the city’s infl ation-adjusted labour costs have grown more than 25 times faster than the population,” Sims said. “This growth rate is more than double that of the city’s overall operating spending. The only way to get labour costs under control is to reduce the 14 per cent pay and benefits advantage municipal workers make compared to someone in the private sector doing the same job.”

From 2008 through 2013, according to the city’s consolidated financial statements, inflation adjusted labour costs went up 25 per cent. The CFIB says Manitoba municipal employees receive about 2.1 per cent more in wages compared to a private sector worker in the same occupation and that the advantage is 14.1 per cent when employer contributions to benefit plans are included. Across Canada, the CFIB says, full-time municipal employees work an average of 34.5 hours per week compared to 37.9 hours for private sector workers, which adds up to four work weeks per year.

But focusing only on the difference in costs misses the reasons for the increase, Fenske says.

“If you look at the line item of labour costs that’s gone up but that doesn’t mean that wages have gone up to the same amount.

We’ve settled a number of contracts over the same timeframe that they looked at and the raises were two to three per cent,” said Fenske. “We’ve increased people because the community wants safety officers, because the community wants more people to run the TRCC. It’s not in the hourly wage. The increase is in the head count and the community is acceptable to that because they’ve received a top-notch facility in return for the tax.”

Also, says Fenske, the labour market in Thompson is competitive and the city must pay skilled workers wages close to those of the private sector in order

The CFIB’s second annual Manitoba Municipal Spending Watch says Thompson’s inflation-adjusted spending rose 10 per cent over the six years covered by the report, while the city’s population decreased by one per cent over the same time period.

From 2008 through 2013, according to Thompson’s consolidated financial statements, inflation adjusted labour costs went up 25 per cent, the CFIB says. to avoid high turnover “We compete with Vale, MTS, Manitoba Hydro, the school district and the health authority as major employers in our community,” he said. “If our wages were substantially less we would not attract skilled workers to the City of Thompson. They would be going where the higher-paying jobs are in other areas.”

For the municipalities included in the report as a whole, spending exceeded the sustainable benchmark of inflation and population growth by $606 million – or $635 per resident – over six years. Spending grew 20 per cent over those six years, while the population growth was only seven per cent. Across the province, labour costs increased 19 per cent over the six-year timeframe and accounted for 57 per cent of total municipal operating spending and 53 per cent of the nonsustainable spending.

Fenske says that many of the areas of spending that the CFIB report focuses on – such as recreation and protective services – do not take into account Thompson’s situation.

“Traditionally in our community we subsidize recreation for the quality of life that we want our residents to have in Northern Manitoba and taxpayers are accepting that from that perspective,” the mayor says.

As far as protective services are concerned, Thompson spends $4.6 million of a $29 million operating budget for RCMP services but has no say in how much it rises.

“It’s a flow-through cost

from a contract that was negotiated between Public Safety Canada and the provinces which is passed onto the municipalities to receive the services and pay the bills,” Fenske says.

“We aren’t part of the negotiation of the contracts.

We just get the bill.”

The CFIB says local governments should limit their annual spending growth to no more than the rate of inflation and population growth and adopt compensation systems that are more sustainable and align with those of the private sector. It also wants the provincial government to freeze funding to municipalities at current levels and move toward implementing no-strike legislation for a larger proportion of government workers to reduce a major bargaining lever that results in higher wage levels.

Fenske says limiting spending growth to population and inflation would mean cuts in Thompson’s case.

“We already start in the negative with uncontrollable costs that are passed on to us above the rate of inflation so we have to recover those uncontrollable costs plus add in any programs or services that want to be added by either the residents or council,” said Fenske.

The only way to achieve no increase in spending from year to year would be to reduce the costs that are within the city’s control.

“We would be cutting services and people,” Fenske says. “If we went to that level that’s not sustainable for this community as it is today.”

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Crime prevention conference in Thompson aimed at those who work with youth

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

People employed in organizations that work with youth will have the opportunity to hear from respected speakers in the youth engagement fi eld and take part in workshops on how to deliver effective programming during the 2015 Northern Crime Prevention and After School Network Event in Thompson Nov. 24-25.

The conference is being organized by Manitoba’s Children and Youth Opportunities crime prevention branch and MB4Youth.

One of the keynote speakers will be Stephen Leafloor, a social worker with 27 years of experience in the field and the founder of BluePrintFor Life, which uses hip hop to deliver programs rooted in traditional culture and based on community needs to First Nations and Inuit youth as well as youth at risk and newly immigrated families in Canada’s inner cities.

“He’s really exciting,” said Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities Melanie Wight. “He’s

speaking and he’s then going to do a workshop so we’re really looking for takeaways from these, things that people can come in and learn and be able to use.”

Larry Brendtro, who served on the Co-ordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention during three presidential administrations in the U.S., is the other keynote speaker.

“He is part of the folks that came up with the Circle of Courage model,” says Wight. “It talks about the four things youth need or kids need to be successful in life. Those four things are mastery, generosity, independence and belonging.”

Crime prevention branch executive director Todd Clarke says the conference is aimed at anyone who deals with youth as part of their job, such as school employees, law enforcement and criminal justice workers, as well as those employed by youthserving agencies like MacDonald Youth Services or the Boys & Girls Club.

“We have quite a few

youth programs in the north that could benefit from having additional skill sets to work with at-risk populations,” said Clarke. “That’s really what my branch focuses on is significantly at-risk populations. We’re hoping to help agencies in the north get additional skills to be more successful than they already are.”

And while the title of the conference emphasizes crime prevention, Wight says it’s more about giving people who work with youth the opportunity to provide their clients with programs and strategies that open doors for youth.

“This does help people not get involved in crime but it also does much more than that,” said Wight.

“These things open doors for them to see what’s possible for them and to give a vision that they may never have had before.

Depending on the world that’s around you, you may not be aware of what’s out there and what your options are and I think it gives hope.”

Clarke says that while recreation programming

often emphasizes organized activities like sports to channel youth energies away from crime, that’s not going to reach some of the most vulnerable people.

“Often at-risk populations don’t go to those types of programs so we have to create other opportunities for them and make sure that they’re engaged so that’s why there’s a wide variety of things that we’re talking about,” said Clarke.

And while the conference is held every year, Wight says it’s a special opportunity for northern youth workers when it’s held in Thompson.

“A lot of conferences cost a lot of money for folks to go and so the people that you want to come can’t afford to go,” said Wight. “We have really worked to make this one so that that is not a barrier for people.”

Registration for the twoday conference is $50 and registration is open until Nov. 13.

“It’s incredibly affordable,” said Wight. “We’re really hoping people will take advantage of it.”

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CORRECTION LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY REMEMBRANCE DAY TEA The Community Events section in last week’s Nickel Belt News stated that the profits from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Remembrance Day Tea would go to the Thompson Fire Fighters. This was an error.

All profits will go to the Thompson General Hospital.

PURCHASING AGENT The City of Thompson invites qualified applicants to submit a resume for consideration: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of procurement for the City of Thompson. The successful candidate will have a University Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or a related discipline, Professional Designation from a recognized supply chain organization (or enrolled in at least the second level of a supply chain organization program), and a minimum of 3 years of progressive procurement experience and a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. This position requires demonstrated working knowledge of computer software, including MS Word and Excel and supervisory or management experience. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent public relation skills, have an ability to establish effective working relations with client groups and vendors. The incumbent will have strong analytical and organizational skills, be able to work accurately under pressure and within tight deadlines and adapt to quickly changing situations. The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of inventory control, purchasing and production management systems, and demonstrated knowledge and experience in tenders, RFP’s and evaluation criteria.

The duties for this position include negotiating prices, terms of contracts and bulk purchases to procure the best price, anticipating organizational needs, analyzing written quotations and tenders and making recommendations, purchasing and contracting for supplies, equipment and services, ensuring proper purchasing procedures are followed, developing and reviewing of specifications for quotations and tenders, preparation and maintenance of files, obtaining fleet licencing requirements, handling liability issues and Autopac claims, including interpretation of insurance coverage, working with legal counsel, organizing, supervising and finalizing an annual physical inventory, and supervising employees.

The City of Thompson offers an extensive benefits package for this full-time position, with a starting rate of $30.65 per hour.

Qualified candidates will be required to write and pass an internal test.

Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references by Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Deanna Kondakor, HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 FAX: (204) 677-7981 E-Mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities.

We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT On the date and at the time and location described below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: THE CITY OF THOMPSON ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1934-2015 BEING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF THOMPSON ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1891-2012 HEARING: City of Thompson Council Chambers LOCATION: 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson MB R8N 1S6 DATE & TIME: November 30, 2015; 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT: To add “Social Services Facility” to Figure 9 (pg.14) of By-law 1891-2012, Permitted/Conditional Uses in the R2 Zone FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Boscariol, Director of Planning and Community Development City of Thompson Phone: (204) 677-7922 A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken there from, upon request.

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Editorial

Moment of silence a small price to pay

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ore than 100 years have now passed since Canadian Army Medical Corps officer John McCrae wrote the poem memorized by countless Canadian schoolchildren over the years and recited at Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada and in other places where the sacrifices of Canadians are remembered.

He wrote “In Flanders Field” in May of 1915 near Ypres, the site of the battle that some historians say helped to establish Canada’s identity as a nation, in which more than 6,500 Canadians were killed, captured or wounded.

And while McCrae’s famous poem can be read as a lament about the senselessness of war or a rallying cry for those who lived to fight another day or perhaps a little bit of both, it is most of all a reminder of what ordinary Canadians – not professional soldiers – were willing to do in the name of their country, as participants in a war that their country entered not because of its own politicians but because, as a dominion of the United Kingdom, Britain’s decision to declare war on Germany meant Canada was automatically inolved The First Canadian Division, which bore the brunt of a chlorine gas attack on April 24, 1915, ultimately lost more than 2,000 soldiers in the battle of Ypres but, along with British soldiers and other allied forces, achieved their objective of preventing Ypres, the site of important road and rail links, from falling into German hands. A battalion of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry worked in concert with mostly British troops to regain control of the area around the last major Belgian centre that the Germans had yet to capture.

It has been more than five years since Canada’s last veteran of the First World War – John Babcock – died at the age of 109 and although Canada’s Second World War veterans numbered around 75,000 as of March of this year, according to Veterans Affairs, their average age is 91 and it will not be long before Remembrance Day ceremonies no longer include those who served in the two most important conflicts of the 20th century.

They don’t ask much for those who never made it back home, just a moment of silence. It’s a small price to pay for living in a world in which about 70 per cent of countries are at least partially democratic.

Lest we forget.

Letters to the Editor

Government investments in Northern Manitoba bring economic prosperity To the Editor: Our government understands the tremendous economic impact that the mining industry brings to our provincial economy.

The mining and petroleum sector directly employs over 5,800 people across Manitoba, which accounts for seven per cent of provincial GDP and approximately 8.7 per cent of all provincial exports. In fact, last year Manitoba opened not one, but two mines in our province, creating over 900 jobs for our young people in the com-

munities they grew up in. This shows growth in the industry not seen in any other province across Canada.

We have strengthened our mineral exploration incentive programs to be the best in Canada and extended the Manitoba Geoscience Advantage Program to support the work of the Manitoba Geological Survey. Our hydro rates, the cheapest in Canada, make mining in Manitoba less expensive than in the neighbouring provinces of Saskatchewan and Ontario. A 2014 Annual Sur-

vey of Mining Companies has Manitoba number two in Canada, and fourth in the world for our open for business policies. Investors consider this survey a bellwether indicator for companies who are seeking exploration opportunities and we are already seeing signs of increased interest. It seems every week a new announcement is made about industry investments in advanced exploration activities here in Manitoba.

This industry brings economic prosperity and opportunities to thou-

sands of Northern Manitobans and employs a wide variety of people in their own communities.

While in government, the opposition showed little consideration for the wellbeing of Northern Manitoba. Our government has made significant investments across a variety of sectors in Northern Manitoba to support economic development and the results speak for themselves.

Dave Chomiak Minister of Mineral Resources

Why Stephen Harper self-destructed To the Editor: The loud voice of the Canadian public spoke at the polls on Oct. 19. I would guess that some of the most jubilant citizens are the tens of thousands of Conservatives who switched allegiances and supported Justin Trudeau.

For those who wonder what possibly could have caused such a landslide, consider these few points: About three years ago, when the new government in Quebec tabled laws that were discriminatory, Mr. Harper challenged the laws and asserted that the Supreme Court of Canada would strike it down. During this fed-

eral election the same man (Harper) challenged the Supreme Court’s decision on the exact issue – saying when I’m re-elected, I’ll pass a law to restrict religious expression. That’s a complete about-face, hypocrite!

Raising the eligibility date for seniors to collect pension benefits could have angered those people who are working and hoping for some reward when they turn 65.

Or perhaps it was his decision to sneak $177 million earmarked for our military veterans back into the treasury to finance his blunder in Iraq – again without consultation.

All things being equal, watching Stephen Harper at

his rally in Etobicoke (Toronto) with Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dum Ford really put the icing on the cake. What about your strong position on legalizing marijuana? Sitting in a rally with a disgraced (crack cocaine) former mayor – what kind of signal did that send to the voting public?

Like has often been said, you can fool some people all of the time and fool all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.

Angus Campbell Thompson

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The Road to Fitness Tips to avoid workout injuries and get back to your fitness routine

BY CHRIS & MITCH BYRNE A workout injury can happen to anyone, no matter your experience or fitness level. Even walking can cause an injury. Here are common training faults you need to avoid.

Incorrect technique The most common weight-training injuries are those related to the use of poor exercise technique. Incorrect technique can pull, rip or wrench a muscle. Arms and legs can only move in certain ways, particularly if you are stress-loading a limb with weight. No twisting, turning or contorting while pushing a weight.

Either make the rep using perfect technique or miss the weight. Learn how to miss a rep safely. We say to many of our clients to imagine themselves being photographed as a fitness model, then they immediately fix their posture.

Know your limits One of the best ways to avoid fitness injuries is to know your b o d y ’s limitations.

This isn’t just about avoiding certain fitness activities until you’re in better shape, though that’s part of it. It’s also about knowing what your weak areas

are and then avoiding the type of activities that are going to push hard on that weakened area.

For example, if you know you have knee problems, you don’t want to use a stepper, run on a treadmill, or do leg presses, all of which can aggravate an already weakened knee.

Instead, you want to try a stationary bike or even an elliptical machine, which does not cause any pounding on the knee joints (proper running form is a whole other article in itself).

If you have a bad back, you should avoid high impact sports and exercises, but don’t stop moving. For hip problems, be sure to communicate with your fitness instructor so that they can demonstrate a modified motion for you. If you experience sharp pain, stop the movement immediately and address it accordingly.

For those of you that have had an opportunity to see a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist about any weaknesses in your muscles or joints, they usually send you home with a list of exercises to perform.

Listen to them and do the exercises! You will heal yourself quicker and get that troubled area stronger.

Warm up It is imperative to warm up before each workout to ensure that the muscles and surrounding tissue receive enough blood and nutrients to perform any required tasks during the actual exercises. Skipping the warm up can result in painful muscle tears that take time and rest to heal.

About 10 minutes of light cardio routines like jumping, running, or using an elliptical will get your circulation going and qualify as adequate warm up.

Stretching (pre- and postworkout) Stretching your muscles after your warm-up increases your flexibility for the task ahead. The key is to do dynamic stretching (moving stretches like arm rotations, hip rotation, etc.) related to your main workout. The increased flexibility will allow you to perform better during your main workout and minimize the risk of injury. Remember, bad form can still result in tearing of ligaments.

After your workout, your body should be well warmed up and the blood flowing well throughout.

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PC suggestions of police probe are false political grandstanding, says Ashton

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Claims that there is a police investigation into any aspect of the provincial government’s purchase of flood-fighting equipment from a business owned by one of Steve Ashton’s leadership campaign contributors is political grandstanding by the Progressive Conservative party, says the Thompson MLA, who also serves as minister of infrastructure and emergency measures.

PC and Opposition leader Brian Pallister said Oct. 27 that the RCMP’s serious and organized crime unit was looking into the purchase of Tiger Dam flood-fighting equipment, an assertion that Ashton called “misleading and untrue.”

“There is no RCMP investigation,” Ashton told the Thompson Citizen in an email. “The RCMP made it clear that Pallister called them not the other way around. He then held a press conference showing clearly that this was a publicity stunt. I am disappointed that the Opposition leader has continued to make reckless accusa-

tions not based on fact. I am also disappointed he hasn’t corrected the record when he has proven to be wrong.”

The PCs asked Premier Greg Selinger in June to demand Ashton’s resignation for what they termed an “undeclared conflict,” saying that Winnipeg restaurateur Peter Ginakes is the sole distributor of Tiger Dams flood-fighting equipment and that Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation attempted to award a sole-sourced contract for $5 million of floodfighting equipment to Ginakes. That was the subject of a complaint made last year to the Manitoba ombudsman under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act. Ashton said at the time of those allegations that the contract Pallister referred to has gone to tender and that no contract has been awarded.

“The only contract that has been awarded was with funding from the federal government,” Ashton said June 25.

“The Ombudsman looked at this matter in Novem-

ber and did not find anything at that time. I have already indicated that I welcome the Ombudsman revisiting the issue.”

Following the resignation demand, Ashton asked Manitoba Conflict of Interest Commissioner Ron Perozzo for a written ruling on whether a contribution to a campaign would constitute a conflict of interest.

“I am of the opinion that a contribution to a leadership campaign, made in accordance with the Election Financing Act would not, in and of itself, give rise to a pecuniary interest under The Legislative Assembly and Executive Government Conflict of Interest Act,” wrote Perozzo in his July 2015 decision.

As for the fact that the provincial government had previously bought flood-fighting equipment from Tiger Dams in the 2009-10 and 2011-12 fiscal years, about the time of Ashton’s first run for leadership of the NDP in 2009 and a provincial election in 2011, campaigns that Ginakes contributed to, Ashton says the purchases were

made because the equipment works and could be delivered in at the time it was needed. He provided the Citizen with emails showing the Tiger Dam tubes were purchased in 2010 because, out of three suppliers the government contacted, they were as cheap or cheaper than equivalent equipment that the other suppliers offered and could be delivered immediately, as opposed to three months from one supplier and 18 months from another.

“The Tiger Dams are only one of the products used in Manitoba and they work,” said Ashton.

“An independent analysis by engineering firm KGS made it clear that they are a useful tool for floodfighting. We purchased a number of different types of equipment going into and during floods. The criticism of the purchase of flood equipment in 2010 was unfounded.

The Tiger Tubes were the lowest price and the only equipment that was available in time for the potential flood from amongst the three suppliers contacted by the department.

As minister of infrastruc-

ture I have worked with Manitobans to fight three major floods. We had to make numerous tough decisions and had to do whatever we could to protect Manitobans including purchasing flood-fighting equipment.”

Ashton also reiterated that an initial investigation into the proposed 2014 purchase of the flood-fighting equipment

by Manitoba’s ombudsman found that there was no wrongdoing.

“The ombudsman back in November [2014] didn’t proceed beyond that because they obviously didn’t see anything that was untoward,” said Ashton in a Nov. 4 interview. “Now they’re doing a bit broader investigation. I welcome it. I look forward to it. I’ll be meeting with them soon and for me that’s the way you deal with it. You go to independent officers because they can cut through all the politics and they can deal with the facts.”

Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin announced July 7 that her office would investigate if the process the Manitoba

civil service followed in funding and purchasing flood-fighting equipment between July 2014 and January 2015 followed legislative and policy regulations.

Ashton says the PCs’ accusations have crossed a line.

“All he did was contact that RCMP,” said Ashton. “Even the RCMP’s spokesperson said there’s no investigation. They haven’t contacted me.

What he’s done is he’s created or tried to create a whole additional level of accusation here mostly because the conflict of interest accusation that he levelled to begin with no longer applies.”

And while Ashton says his years in politics and government have accustomed him to being accountable for his actions, the PCs’ accusations are a political weapon deployed without regard of the consequences.

“They’re hyper-partisan,” he says. “All the years I’ve been in politics I’ve never seen this level of reckless accusation being made not just against me but people outside of political life.”

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On Oct. 20, R.D. Parker Collegiate’s S.O.S (Students Offering Support) group hosted a small event to raise awareness within our student body around the dangers of texting and driving. Members from the S.O.S, the RCMP and the Northern Regional Health Authority helped to promote this safety campaign within our school community.

National Teen Driver Safety Week, organized

by Parachute Canada, was from Oct. 19-25. Although close to 90 per cent of teens are aware of the dangers of “distracted driving,” more than half of them admit they use their smartphones while driving.

For this activity, students were asked to have a “selfie” taken with their best friend(s) inside the picture frames provided in the toolkit and pledge with the person(s) involved to keep each other safe from distractions while driving. After their picture was taken, students were asked to post their pictures on Instagram and/or Twitter with the hashtags #BFF, #RDPC, #RDPCpride and #PracticeSafeText.

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Secure your cloud storage

BY YAWHANN CHONG SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

If you’ve been reading all these tech articles, you’ll notice a trend with the cloud, security, and data backup. There’s a huge importance placed on each one of these topics, and for good reason.

With the increasing size of files and Internet speed combined, we’re finding traditional mainstays such as emailing files to

each other outdated. Thus came the advent of cloud storage. Cloud storage providers such as Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive and Apple iCloud, to name a few, have all claimed a portion of this space.

However, not all of them are very secure.

These companies claim they encrypt the data on their end, but the biggest caveats with this model are that they have access

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With that said, how can you secure your cloud storage from the prying eyes of a nation’s leadership, many of whom have been proven time and time again in recent years to take liberties with the law when it comes to personal security versus national security?

The first thing you can do is use a cloud storage provider with a feature called zero knowledge.

What that means is they still encrypt the data on their servers, but you are the one who holds the encryption keys. Without the keys, all they see is encrypted data, which would take years to decrypt even if they used the most powerful computers in the world. The caveat with this is if you forget your password, you (and everybody else, thankfully) are essentially locked out of your account and your data.

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choice. They provide zero knowledge encryption and 2 GB of free storage. Plans start at $7/month for 30 GB and their 1 TB plan is only $12/month. I tested their solution out for a few months, and the only issues I had with their service were clunky desktop and mobile apps. It’s also difficult to share files to people, but convenience is something one has to relinquish in order to gain this level of security.

Sync.com is a newcomer to zero knowledge cloud storage, and it may be of interest to you that they are Canadian owned and operated. You start with 5 GB of free storage with the ability to earn an extra 1 GB of extra space for each new person you refer who signs up for a free or pro account. They offer 500 GB a year for only $49, and a whopping 2 TB for $98 a year. They tout themselves as a “secure Dropbox replacement”, and while it’s not perfect, they come quite close. An added feature to note is 2FA (two-factor authentication), which means you have to provide a 60-second code from your phone when you log in, which means you don’t have to worry too much about making a super secure password.

That said, it’s still very highly recommended that you create strong passwords as per the previous

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Yawhann Chong Zero knowledge cloud storage service providers enable you to encrypt your files so their contents are not viewable by the provider or third parties like government security organizations. article, “Your personal security is based on habits, not software.” Once that’s done, make sure to follow the best practices and enable 2FA as well.

Our digital lives are a huge part of our physical lives, whether we want it to be or not. It’s not just about technology and the Internet, but the relationship between them and how they complement our lives. We are more interconnected today than ever before, and we all need to take steps to protect our digital footprint just as much as our tangible impact on the world around us.

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The Multiculture Centre of Thompson held its annual general meeting Oct. 26, electing Esther Latchman as president and Dr. Peter Aarinola as vice-president of the 2015-16 board of directors. The Thompson Citizen spoke with Aarinola, who provided an update on the centre’s past operations and plans for the future.

Earlier this year, the Multiculture Center put out an urgent call for donations and funding in order to pay a backlog of property taxes owed to the City of Thompson. Payments for the April deadline were ultimately met, however the Center isn’t out of the red yet: “We still owe about $11, 000 in taxes,” says Aarinola. For 2016, the centre has established a rental corporation, and will be renting its basement facilities to help alleviate the organization’s deficits.

The organization also hosted Flor Marcelino, Manitoba’s minister of multi-

culturalism and literacy, on Aug. 5, and she has pledged her support for the organization. “She spoke very highly of the Multiculture Center, and was really impressed with our social organizers.”

Marcelino has promised to support the centre in its upcoming grant applications, which will be supporting both the renovation of the group’s facilities, as well as the hiring of much-needed additional staff.

Despite its obstacles, however, the Multiculture Center’s board of directors continues to look towards expansion: 2016 will see the construction of a new greenhouse at the centre to develop the organization’s gardening efforts. Plans also continue to develop for the new Boys & Girls Club of Thompson Eastwood location, opening in conjunction with the Multiculture Center. “This is almost certain at this point. Right now we’re just waiting for official re-zoning, which we’ll hopefully have by the end of the year.”

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Evan Ritchie had three goals in two games Nov. 6-7 as the Thompson King Miners recorded a pair of wins over the Cross Lake Islanders 2 in midget AA league play.

King Miners sweep Islanders to continue undefeated streak

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson King Miners recorded back-to-back victories at home against the Cross Lake Islanders 2 Nov. 6-7 to run their season-starting unbeaten streak to six games in the Norman Minor Hockey Association midget AA league.

Alex Murray’s first goal of the game, a power play marker with 11 minutes left in the second period, proved to be the winner Dec. 6, giving Thompson a 3-2 lead that they added to in the final frame when Murray got his second with 2:25 to play after Evan Ritchie, who scored the Miners’ first goal of the game, notched his second to make it a 4-2 game.

Ritchie had staked Thompson to a 1-0 lead less than four minutes into the game, skating into the slot to pick up a backhand flip pass from Mur-

ray at the side boards and putting it between the pads of Cross Lake goaltender Christopher Robinson. The lead stood for less than two minutes before Damian Ross got the puck in the King Miners’ crease and buried it to tie the game. Barely a minute later, Ross got his second of the game to make it 2-1 for the Islanders. That score stood for exactly two minutes until a broken play in the slot ended with the puck in front of the King Miners’ Chase Gurniak, who put it into the open side to tie the game 2-2 and prompt a Cross Lake goaltender change, with Robinson replaced after allowing two goals on nine shots. Peter Ross played the rest of the game, stopping 36 of 39 shots as the King Miners outshot Cross Lake 46-31. Kenton Brass made 29 saves in net for Thompson’s third win of the season.

Trent North had four of Thompson’s

seven first period goals Nov. 7, including a pair just 25 seconds apart, as the King Miners cruised to a sweep of the series with an 11-0 shutout. Murray, who finished the game with two goals, also scored in the opening frame, along with Justin Spence and Holden Flett, the latter in the final minute after Robinson came in to relieve Ross.

Kendall Anderson and Ritchie added goals in the second period and Gurniak made it a double-digit lead in the third before Murray closed the scoring with 1:24 left to play. Shots in the game were 51-25 for Thompson, with Kruz Mitchell recording the shutout in goal.

The King Miners have a 4-0-2 record for 10 points so far, putting them five ahead of the second-place Norway House North Stars. Thompson is back in action Nov. 20-21 when they host Cross Lake Islanders 1 at home.

Wild notch second win in one-goal game

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Wild recorded their first home ice win of the season in The Pas Nov. 7, edging the Winnipeg Avros in a one-goal game to double their season win total and move within one point of the sixth-place Eastman Selects in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League standings.

Kali Cummings of Thompson had the game’s only goal in the first 20 minutes and the Wild held the Avros scoreless, with Tori Ellers making 42 saves for her first shutout of the season and the team’s second in its last four

games.

It was the leagueleading Avros who got the shutout Nov. 6, with Lauren Taraschuk making 18 saves as her team scored once in each period for a 3-0 win. Ainsley Dubowec, with a pair, and Nicole Adamyk were the goal-scorers for Winnipeg, which peppered Thompson’s Shayna Moore with 32 shots in Norman’s net.

The Wild are now 2-10 in league play for four points, while the 2-5-1 Selects have five points.

The Wild are back in action Nov. 14-15 when they host the Westman Wildcats for a pair of games in The Pas.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Tori Ellers, seen here against the Central Plains Capitals in Thompson on Oct. 18, recorded her first win and shutout as a member of the Norman Wild with 42 saves in a 1-0 victory over the Winnipeg Avros in The Pas Nov. 7.

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Northstars just miss the mark against Southwest Cougars

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Despite a promising start, the Norman Northstars were unable to muster a repeat victory against the Southwest Cougars Nov. 7 during Vale night, where the Thompson Mine Rescue Team was honoured for their victory at the provincial mine rescue Competition in Flin Flon.

Saturday’s game opened with a ceremonial puck drop by Kelly Edwards, captain of the Vale mine rescue team in the company of his teammates. The Northstars took an early lead in the first period, with goals scored by Micheal Markus, Justin Nachbaur, and Tristan Galarneau, with a single

goal from the Cougars

by Jared McCorrister.

The second period was preceded by a fun match pitting the young Timbits hockey team against iconic Thompson mascots such as Rudy the Raven, the RDPC Trojan, which preceded a dramatic turnaround in the main event. The Cougars tallied three goals by 3:36 (Dexter Dalgleish, Micheal Tilbury and Carson Boyechko were the scorers) and 14 shots in total, against five shots taken by the Northstars. The third period saw Keith Monias score one more goal for the Northstars, but it was offset by a goal by Brian Harris for the Cougars, leaving the score 6-4 for

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Game two began with a goal from Grady Hobbs for the Cougars, on one of 18 shots fired on the Northstars net against seven for the home team. Two more goals in the second period scored by Garrett Sambrook and Dalgleish kept the Cougars ahead, despite a goal for the Northstars’ Galarneau.

Yet the air became electric in the third period when two goals by Keith Monias and Tramiane Trout placed the Northstars in a dead heat with the Cougars for the second half of the period; however, a goal by Sambrook for the Cougars at 17:19 sealed the final score at 4.3 for Southwest.

Thomson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski The Norman Northstars’ Keith Monias (#7) rushes towards the Southwest Cougars net.

Monias scored two goals this weekend against the Cougars, split between two games.

The Northstars will be playing their next game in Portage la Prai-

rie against the Central Plains Capitals on Nov. 13 and returning Nov.

21 to face the Pembina Valley Hawks on home ice.

Bantam AA King Miners come home from Killarney with silver

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s junior boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams fell one step short of a shot at a provincials berth at the Zone 11 junior varsity volleyball championships in Norway House Nov. 6-7, falling to their rivals from Flin Flon’s Hapnot Collegiate Institute in their respective semifinal matches.

The girls tied for the best record through the round robin, winning two matches and losing one while winning five of eight sets overall. That sent them to the semifinals against the Hapnot Kopper Kweens, the only team that won both sets from the Trojans in the round robin. Hapnot came out on top once again in the playoffs, winning 25-22, 25-10 to move on to the final, which saw them beat the Otter Nelson River School Nikiks from Cross Lake 25-20, 26-24 to move on to provincials.

The Trojan boys lost two matches outright and split the other two in the round robin portion of their tournament, pitting them against the Hapnot Kopper Kings, who had won all eight round-robin matches to finish first overall, in the semifinals, where RDPC fell 14-25, 18-25. Hapnot qualified for provincials by beating the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute Spartans from The Pas 25-13, 27-25 in the final.

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The maiden voyage for the 2015 – 2016 bantam AA King Miners was a journey due south to Killarney. The black and orange set sail long before dawn for a sun set battle with the Russell Raiders.

A mere 10-hour jaunt (just another day for a team from the north) didn’t seem to faze the Miners who met the Raiders step for step. Chris Pynn started the adventure with a one –timer chance more glorious than a Paint Lake sunset but he couldn’t quite crack the goose egg. The puck time stayed even through the second period; unfortunately for the Miners the score didn’t and they found themselves down two. Teams traded goals in the third for a 3-1 final. Armando Evans was the lone goal scorer for Thompson on a bouncing shot from the just inside the blue.

First-game jitters and a sleep at the Erin Inn behind them, the Miners arrived at the Shamrock Center ready to do battle. Evans kept it rolling like the Brother Bear bus down from Thompson, scoring on a honey sweet breakaway pass from Murphy Krentz. Nathan M’Lot, Jadyn Paul, Jordi Pachakowsi and Matt Lamontagne set the tone for the game, delivering more hits than Adele’s new album. Pachakowski hit the scoreboard as the opposition delivering a shorthanded blow. With the Souris Elks on the defensive T-town controlled the play but didn’t put a lock on the score until much later than coach Shane MacDonald would have liked. It was awful close to the final buzzer when Aaron Haase neatly tucked one under the bar for a 3-2 final. Curtis Shymanski and Kale Mayor could both have been in Haase’s shoes, barely missing on doorstep chances better than any kid with a pillowcase on Halloween

night. Defence coach Darren King sounded like he was hopped up on sugar describing the solid play of Nathan M’lot tirelessly dumping the puck in during the last minutes, effectively crushing the hopes of Souris like those chips under all the other candy in your Halloween bag.

The third chapter in the voyage to Killarney could be titled the Armando Evans/Ryan Monias chronicles with the two of them factoring into three of the four goals, although the most spectacular of the day came from the stick of Aaron Haase. He slid across the front of the net like it was the winning run in the World Series as he tipped an Evans pass high up in the cage.

Jacob Enns finally unleashed his booming shot on a beauty feed from Evans for another of the Miners’ markers. The final two goals were a case of “second verse same as the first” with Ryan Monias stealing the puck to spring Evans on both. Netminder Skyler Szocs’s toe save to end the first and breakaway save in the second put an exclamation point on what was a near perfect performance. He turned the Boissevain Border Kings away like a rock wall does the incoming waves. The speed of blue liner Sam MacDonald relentlessly tracking down the opposition and forward Dylan Cripps pushing the puck back down ice with equal speed was like a super ball off that same rock wall, paving the road to a gold medal game.

The final chapter cast the King Miners in the role of villain, dressed in black, facing off against the home town Killarney Raiders. The mighty Miners wore it well, getting nastier as the game went on. A two-man advantage early proved fruitless as did a breathtaking breakaway for Pynn but soon after Evans harvested a goal on a scramble in front of the net. The Raiders, in turn,

quickly took advantage of a powe play and the teams were back to square after the first frame. Early in the second Kill-town flashed some speed that the Miners struggled to keep up with, scoring two quick goals. Robert Dudas, a bolt of lightning, showed some electricity, charging up his team with a shot that was pure cheddar. Like a D.J. seeing the party start to get going Paul, Pachakowski and Haaws turned up the volume on some physical play.

That got the dance floor moving with all the Miners following suit, including goaltender Tommy King who not only used his glove to stymie the Raiders but also to send a message to anyone who cared to dance in his crease. The speed versusmuscle dance boogied on in to the third when Evans showed his best moves, throwing one down to make it 4-3. In the blink of an eye, things went from a teen dance party to a metal mosh pit when Pachakowski took an unnoticed cross check to the neck and Chris Pynn was accidentally tackled by Stripes during a spirited discussion with the Raiders.

That dance-off distracted the Miners long enough for Killarney to slip a couple past them including an empty net goal. The men in black put the sideshow behind them in time for Evans to tip in a Krentz point shot but by then the lights were on and the party was over. Killarney celebrated at home with a 6-4 final.

Head coach MacDonald along with King and Lucas Hanlon would have enjoyed wearing some gold but overall for a maiden voyage, the good ship bantam AA performed very well, handling most every gust that came from the other side of the ice. With no grain elevators to attract their attention or that of the local RCMP, the sails will be set for gold at the Don MacLean Tournament in Thompson Dec .11-14.

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401 • VEHICLES

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301 • HELP WANTED

502 • APT/TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT

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1 & 2 bedroom apartments available immediately

McKay GM is adding 2 salespeople to their vehicle sales division.

For your personal interview contact Rick Leger rleger@mckaygm.com

204-778-7081 45-TFN-nb CHICKEN CHEF is looking for a prep cook and full time cook, as well as a delivery driver with their own vehicle and valid driver’s license. Interested candidates can drop off their resume at Chicken Chef or call 204-677-2331. 45nb-1-nb THUMPER AUTO SERVICE is looking for a mechanic/mechanic’s helper. Must have experience. Drop resume off to Derek at 3-33 Severn Cres. 43-TFN-nb

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

9 - 35 Ashberry Place For applications

phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803 FINISHED BASEMENT for rent in the Westwood area, near school and Giant Tiger. Shared laundry room and kitchen.

Available as soon as possible. Income proof and ID is required. Contact 204679-7145 or 204-679-2759. 44-2-d

505 • HOUSES FOR SALE KILLARNEY, MB 2 storey, brick, character home. Upgrades include furnace, windows, electrical, flooring and bathroom.

Large lot featuring veranda and side deck.

Town has lake, beach, championship golf course and all medical amenities. Phone 204-523-7754. 41-gcd-46-nb

510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 sq ft available. Cameron/Hoe building 83 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto.

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

JUNIPER CENTRE Annual Craft And Bake Sale Saturday, Nov 28 10am4pm 108 Nelson Road. Admission: $5 for adults (including light lunch), $3 seniors, children 5 under free. Come purchase Leta’s famous homemade bread and Christmas baking! FMI- 204-677-2970.

We are also taking donations of baking ingredients and volunteers always welcome! 45-1-nb

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Aurora enthusiasts photo show at Pub 55 on Saturday Doug Burkman, founder of the Thompson Aurora Borealis Enthusiasts (TABE) says that a special aurora meeting and photograph show will take place

NoƟce of 2016 Board of Revision Pursuant to SecƟon 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2016 Assessment Rolls for the City of Thompson will be open for inspecƟon starƟng on October 28, 2015 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba during normal oĸce 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 applicaƟons for revision on: DATE: December 3, 2015.

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 subsecƟon 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 applicaƟon for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxaƟon; b) amount of assessed value; c) classiĮcaƟon of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsecƟon 13 (2).

An applicaƟon for revision must: a) Be in wriƟng; b) Set out the roll number and legal descripƟon of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) Set out which of the maƩers referred to in subsecƟon 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those maƩers; d) Be Įled by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the oĸce above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled siƫng date of the board (By November 17, 2015).

Gary Ceppetelli City Manager October 21, 2015

at Pub 55 between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 14.

Approximately 50 never-before-published photos by local photographers will be digitally displayed on the large flat screen televisions throughout Pub 55 giving diners amazing views with their meals.

“We are very appreciative of Pub 55 managing partner Kathy Cruz and her civic-minded support,” said Burkman. “Pub 55 has allowed us to display photos on two previous occasions and the public has seemed to really enjoy themselves. Pub 55 has excellent service and good food and its entertainment system makes it very easy to provide large displays of the beautiful aurora photographs.”

Darryl Bourget, owner of Wireman Technologies, designed Pub 55’s entertainment network.

Pub 55 is the official restaurant of the TABE and future shows are planned. Each photo show will display never-beforepublished or displayed photos taken locally by local artists.

Burkman and his wife are missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They are coming to the end of their missionary assign-

ment here in Thompson and this will be the last time that they will be able to participate in a show.

“It will be very difficult to say farewell to this beautiful area and the great people who live here,” Burkman says. “When we arrived in Thompson, we were stuck by the beauty of the area and felt that it was underappreciated.

This is an area in which tourism could be year-round.

The photo opportunities of the aurora are as good as anywhere else in the world. As the aurora can only be predicted a day or two in advance, Thompson is really an ideal location for this tourist industry. For example, people who live in Texas can get here by vehicle and for a lot less expense than airfare to Iceland or Norway for aurora viewing. Since we’ve begun this group, we’ve had one visitor from Iowa come up exclusively for the local aurora.

But we’ve also had a visitor from Spain and have people from around the world now monitoring the Thompson skies.”

After Burkman’s departure, Angel Anderson will assume the helm and ensure the continuation of the group and promotion of local photographers.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am Sundays also 7 pm 1st & 3rd Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Subhash Joseph and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy Youth Pastor Lawrence Stratton Children’s Pastor Miranda Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Service at 10:30 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Drive 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel 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 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am LUTHERAN - UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

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

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 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 THE SALVATION ARMY, Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. Worship services every Sunday at 11:00 am 204-677-3658 APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 GOLDEYE CRESCENT Service Schedule Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time. Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003

OPEN HOUSE – RESCHEDULED

You’re Invited!

All-Weather Road from Ilford to York Landing and future connection to PR 280 Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation will be hosting an Open House to present the recommended route for an all-weather road connecting Ilford to York Landing and Aiken Point and to recommend a future corridor to PR280.

Come learn about the study’s early findings and provide your feedback.

The open houses have been rescheduled due to poor weather and will now be held at the following locations and times: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Ilford, Laliberty Memorial Centre 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015 York Landing, George Saunders Memorial School 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Tataskweyak (Split Lake) Band Hall 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact David Duncan, P.Eng at 204-945-3646 or email: David.Duncan@gov.mb.ca Tim Stevens, P.Eng at 604-662-3555 or email: Tim.Stevens@snclavalin.com

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Full-Time Truck Driver La Furlane Construction Thompson, Manitoba Well established company in the construction industry is accepting applications for a

FULL-TIME TRUCK DRIVER Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license required.

Successful candidate must be very responsible and be able to work with minimal supervision. This position offers a benefit package as well as competitive wages.

Please email your resume to dale.lafurlane@mymts.net or fax to 204-677-4540

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.

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.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Educational Assistant 3 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson or The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-115 Closing Date: November 13, 2015

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

Resumes may also be dropped off at our office, 176 Hayes Road

Got a sports scoop?

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P. to June 30, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-116 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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Classification: Administrative Officer 1 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-117 Closing Date: November 13, 2015

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

Carpenter Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB, or Winnipeg Advertisement Number: 31086 Closing Date: November 23, 2015 Salary Range: $1,879.20-$2,148.00 bi-weekly plus remoteness allowance if applicable The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Conditions of Employment: Must have a valid Interprovincial Journeyman Carpenters licence. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence; physically able to perform duties of position; must be able to travel within the province.

Qualifications: Extensive experience in building carpentry maintenance and the carpentry construction environment. Experience working with other trades (electrical, plumbing) with the ability to oversee contractors. Experience working in northern and remote sites is considered an asset. Experience with Microsoft Office.

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Classification: Administrative Assistant 2 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-118 Closing Date: November 19, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

For a full list of required qualifications and conditions of employment, please go to our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Duties: Under the direction of the Maintenance Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for performing duties at a journeyman level in the carpentry trade. Specifically responsible for the maintenance and repair of building structures, foundations, roofs, walls, windows, doors, locks, flooring, woodwork, cabinetry, furniture, and fencing at 23 remote and northern airports including 5 marine sites throughout the province of Manitoba.

Advertisement No. 31086 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: (204) 948-1271 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email.

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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KENANOW ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term: January 5, 2016 to December 31, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-114 Closing Date: November 20, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

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KENANOW ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

(2) Full-Time Regular Tenure Track Positions Full-Time Regular Positions The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-107 Closing Date: November 27, 2015 or until positions are filled.

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

Family-owned B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is a leading Western Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, and lighting products.

Today, the company serves customers in the construction industry and retail home improvement markets through a network of 25 distribution warehouses and showrooms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. B. A. Robinson’s reputation as a growing company with a customer-service oriented culture continues to attract and retain top quality people and has earned it Platinum status among Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is a nitrogen-based fertilizer production facility located in Brandon, Manitoba, a growing city of close to 60,000 residents with a trading area of about 150,000 people, just 200km west of Winnipeg and 100km north of the United States border. Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba and offers sporting, arts and outdoor attractions, a variety of shopping amenities, university and college, and boasts a high quality of life and a diverse population, ranking 26th on the MoneySense top best cities to live in Canada.

BRANCH MANAGER Job Posting: THOP-15-100 Thompson, MB

We are a leading manufacturer with a team of approximately 300 employees, offering nationally competitive salaries, full extended benefits packages, pension and subsidized investment options, and performance-based bonuses in an environment committed to success!

Relocation assistance is also available for selected roles.

Specific responsibilities include: Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Organizing and operating the warehouse.

Managing inventories.

Developing and managing sales and operating budgets for the branch.

Implementing and maintaining internal and external customer service standards.

Implementing price, credit and delivery policies.

Providing direction, training and coaching to employees.

Recruiting and orienting new staff to the branch and company.

Implementing company policies and procedures.

Managing programs to drive sales and improve margins.

Establishing strong customer relationships.

We’re looking for top performers who can embrace our guiding principles and want to make a difference as part of a winning team. If you have the qualifications that put you above the rest, apply for a rewarding career with us today!

We are seeking candidates for roles including:

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CO-OP COORDINATOR

Classification: Economic Development Consultant 2 Full-Time Regular Position The Pas or Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-119 Closing Date: November 25, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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E HEALTH TECHNICIAN Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, and the Tribal Nursing Officer, the E Health Technician is a member of the Health Services Team. They will work in collaboration with the KTC Health Team and the KTC Computer Services Technician to provide support, education and computer services to the KTC health services department and member communities. They will represent KTC on the Regional Tele Health, E health, Panorama and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Advisory Committees and ensure KTC management and leadership are informed of Regional and National program developments. E-Health staff provide technological support and operational troubleshooting to the KTC staff and member communities.

Qualifications: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Computer technician education and/or an equivalent of education and experience; Excellent technical knowledge and application experience; The ability to trouble shoot and resolve technological challenges with minimal assistance; Experience in facilitation and teaching; Knowledge and experience of social media and web site applications; Excellent interpersonal skills, communications skills; Knowledge of E Health applications is an asset; The ability to work with others or independently with minimum supervision.

Knowledge and respect for the customs, traditions and practises of the KTC member First Nation communities; The ability to work flexible hours, be on call and travel; Ability to speak Cree and or Dene is an asset; Ability to travel to Winnipeg and the KTC communities if required.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, and written permission to contact the references and latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Attention: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 E-Mail: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

• • • • • • • • • • •

Reliability Engineering Manager 1st Class Power Engineer 2nd Class Power Engineers Production Supervisors Transportation Supervisor Production Analyst Red Seal Millwright Logistics Scheduler Operations Trainer Instrument and Electrical Coordinator Buyer

We would like to thank those that apply but only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

To explore this opportunity further, please send your resume quoting Job Posting: THOP-15-100 in complete confidence by November 20, 2015.

If you have the qualifications that put you above the rest, please apply via www.kochcareers.com/kaes, forward your resume to HRBrandon@ kochind.com or fax to (204) 729-2944

E-mail: hrmb@barobinson.com

Visit www.kochagenergy.com to learn more!

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that third party submissions will be treated as if submitted by the candidate.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support services, and program planning in the area of tobacco control strategies for the 10 KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption as well.

Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources and training to community health resource workers. To promote awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc.

Qualifications: • University degree in relevant area to the position or a combination and experience may be considered.

• Must be a non-smoker.

• Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, behavior change and community capacity development and team development.

• Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops.

• Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and research projects and the role they play in identifying best practices.

• Experience in completing reports.

• Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation models.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills • Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources.

• Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco.

• Ability to work as a team member and independently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations.

• Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset.

• Willing to travel extensively.

A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015.

We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FIRE SAFETY OFFICER Under the general direction of the Director of Technical Services, the Fire Safety Officer located in Thompson, Manitoba, will be promoting all aspects of Fire Safety with emphasis on fire prevention to the Keewatin Tribal Council and associated First Nations.

OBJECTIVES: •

• •

Plan, develop and deliver fire equipment training programs in the use and maintenance of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, pumps and auxiliary equipment and the coordination of courses affecting volunteer fire department’s training and effectiveness.

Conduct inspections in homes and all KTC’s First Nation’s owned assets.

Conduct inventories of existing fire equipment and identify future requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

Knowledge of fire department organizations, fire prevention and inspection program Knowledge of community Emergency Response Plan Development.

Knowledge of all Fire equipment and safety rules and regulations.

Certification - Fire Fighting Practices Certification - Fire Services Instructor First Aid,CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Have awareness of the customs, traditions and practices of local member First Nation communities.

Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy - Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Harvey Weenusk - Director of Technical Services or Lisa Beardy – Office Manager.

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Deadline for Applications Friday, November 20, 2015 Late applications will not be considered.

Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years industry experience.

Demonstrated ability to build, lead and motivate a team.

Previous branch management experience preferred.

Strong decision-making, analytical, communication and networking skills.

High level of commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Willingness to participate in additional training (i.e. First aid, health and safety, leadership).

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ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY II Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is recruiting the position of Administrative Secretary II, for our Thompson, MB office.

This is a full time position providing administrative secretarial support to both our Business Loans and Fisheries Loans programs including general reception and other clerical services.

Applicants should have secretarial training, strong English grammar and writing skills, accurate keyboarding skills, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel computer applications, and familiarity with general office equipment.

Applicants should have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with other staff and clients, in person and by telephone. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices will be an asset.

CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. It offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. The salary scale for this position ranges from $36,550.25 to $42,015.10 annually plus Remoteness Allowance.

Please submit a resume with covering letter to: Oswald Sawh, CFO CEDF 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB R8N 2B8 Fax: 204-778-4313 Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Special Needs Worker Winnipeg Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking One (1) Special Needs Worker on a TERM Basis until February 29, 2016 in our Winnipeg Office. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the CFS Team Leader and Associate Director, the Special Needs Worker worker manages a case load of children in care and/or Family Services files including protection and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluation. Offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

Vallen is looking for a TERRITORY MANAGER * Scope of the Position * Responsible for generating sales with existing customers and developing opportunities with new customers within assigned territory. * Responsibilities include * • Scheduling appointments and visiting existing customers to review product needs and determining other opportunities.

• Providing product quotes as required.

• Organizing and attending joint sales calls with Vendors.

• Opening new accounts.

• Liaising between customers and the company for up-to-date status of service, pricing and new product release launches.

• Preparing reports for marketing and sales and keeping expense accounts.

• Performing maintenance and updating of customers’ accounts including contact names for future sales.

• Keeping up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by attending training and departmental meetings • Other duties as assigned. * Education, Training and Experience * • High School Diploma required.

• Minimum 5-7 years of related experience, preferable in a Sales/ Distribution environment.

Vallen is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity in our workforce. We welcome applications from qualified persons in underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups and from people with disabilities.

THOMPSON FORD SALES NOW HIRING AUTO SALES CONSULTANTS

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Thompson Ford Sales is offering you a lifelong career as an Auto Sales Representative, with a company that always puts honesty, and integrity first. If you are looking to switch careers, apply your skills and experience, or simply get your foot in the door of Auto Sales, this is the place for you. Previous auto sales associate experience is not required for this position, all you need is an open mind, and a positive attitude.

Those with experience in customer service, account executive, financial services, or mortgage and restaurant industries have proven to be very successful when switching careers to Auto Sales. Women and men are both encouraged to apply! If you are driven to succeed, and want to work in a motivational, high-energy environment that is customer centric, this could be the career for you.

Qualified applicants should have a professional appearance, a high school (or equivalent) degree, and a valid driver’s license. Positive, out-going individuals with strong communication skills will succeed as an Auto Sales Representative.

There are even more reasons to love it here: • Excellent pay plan with big bonuses & great incentives!

• $60,000 to $70,000 average annual earning, with top producers earning well over $100,000 per year!

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid vacations!

• Ongoing training and development!

• Room for advancement into management!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Call Kevin Kelleher at

Thompson Ford Sales

Please email your resume to Leanne.rutherford@sonepar.ca or apply in person at 200 Hayes Road.

Leanne Rutherford Branch Manager

204-778-6386

or email kevin@thompsonford.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Knowledge of current Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak and Understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the city of Winnipeg; • Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced for special needs; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Provide training and support for foster families fostering special needs children; • Complete new and renewals of special needs forms prior to their expiry dates; • Court preparation; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

Salary: Based on qualifications Deadline for Applications: Thursday, November 12, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA76 Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Noelle Halcrow, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 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 or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA MAINTENANCE CLERK LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION INC. The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is the self-government representative that promotes the political, social, cultural, and economic interests and rights of the Metis Nation’s Manitoba Metis Community.

In addition, the MMF delivers programs and services to our community including: child and family services; justice; housing; youth; education; human resources; economic development and natural resources.

The Metis Employment & Training Department (MET) seeks to fill a full-time Employment & Training Counselor position located at the Thompson Regional Office in Thompson, MB; remuneration is $27,080 - $39,159 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Employment and Training Counselor - Thompson Under the supervision and direction of the MET Regional Coordinator, the Employment & Training Counselor conducts assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services; determines client training/employment readiness; counsels, develops action plans and negotiates financial support with clients; and provides clients with job search assistance, referrals to counseling or community services, and labor market information; and provides ongoing counseling support to clients during employment and training activities.

Skills and Qualifications: • Post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and/or prepared to undertake training to fully meet the requirements of the position • Relevant Employment/Career/Education Counseling experience • Demonstrated Case Management experience • Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, • and co-workers • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer • Sound judgment, problem solving and decision making skills • Effective interpersonal and communication skills that convey ideas clearly, concisely and in a timely manner including respectful listening, writing and speaking • Ability to use judgment and initiative in dealing with client caseload & workflow • Experience working with not-for-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees & with the Aboriginal community • Valid Driver’s License and able to travel Preference will be given to qualified Metis applicants.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify on their resume. The MMF appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes but not limited to: health and dental insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short term and long term disability and a retirement savings plan.

Please forward covering letter and resume

by Friday, November 13, 2015 to the MMF Metis Employment & Training Department, 300-150 Henry Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7, email to: metresumes@mmf.mb.ca or fax to (204) 947-3251.

All of our job postings can be viewed at www.mmf.mb.ca or www.mmfemployment.ca

Position:

Maintenance Clerk, Finance Department Full Time Permanent position

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Director of Finance the Maintenance Clerk performs accounting support functions and is a team player in the Finance Department at Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba. Responsibilities include processing and issuing payments to caregivers, data entry and maintaining an accurate filing system etc., responsible for maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Agency Policy & Procedure Manual. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and be able to locate inadequacies and discrepancies in the system.

Time management skills are essential that will ensure work deadlines are met; payments are administered and job responsibilities are performed in a timely manner.

Qualifications: •

• • • • • • • •

Business Administration Diploma and accounting experience or a related post secondary certificate and accounting experience will be considered Knowledge of Child and Family Services legislation and standards is an asset Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent assessment skills Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset

Working Conditions: • • •

Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Minimal travel required

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 A covering letter indicating the position applying for, updated resume and three references can be sent to: Human Resource Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Grant will go towards landscaping

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Dave Moore, left, representing the Thompson Community foundation, presents the Boys & Girls Club of Thompson with a donation of $6,500, accepted on the club’s behalf

by Regina DaSilva-Gibbons (centre) and Christa Herkert (right). The donation will go towards landscaping efforts which continue at the Boys & Girls Club. DaSilva-Gibbons thanks the Thompson Community Foundation and the Moffat family for making the donation possible.

Heart and stroke foundation wants northerners to say no to sugar KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

On Nov. 4, the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation appealed to the Thompson Chamber of Commerce to tighten municipal regulations surrounding the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), a significant contributing factor to several health problems which plague Northern Manitoba.

Dr. Micheal Isaac, public health physician, described the risks associated with SSBs, which currently represent the biggest source of sugar for Canadians. He cited Thompson Citizen photo by a study which compared individuals which drank 1-2 Kacper Antoszewski SSBs a day with those who drank none. “The group which drank sugar-sweetened beverages had a 26 per cent increased risk of diabetes, 20 per cent increase in the rate of metabolic syndrome, a precursor to heart disease and stroke.” SSBs are also linked to an increase in coronary heart disease, gout, and kidney disease.

Chamber members were presented with numbers that highlighted the disparity between the north’s SSB consumption habits and health issues, compared to those living in Manitoba’s south. Oral surgery rates (major procedures requiring general anaesthetic/sedation) for children up to five years old in the north are seven times that of Winnipegers, and four times that ≠ of the region with the ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS next highest rates, the RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL VALUE NOW AT NO EXTRA CHARGE (UP TO $2,300 MSRP A ) ON EDGE PLUS Eastern-Interlake area. ^ GET A Another survey sugWINTER TIRES | RIMS | SENS SENSORS gested that 90 per cent of ON MOST NEW CARs, CUVs CUVs, V , AND SUVs SUVs. V . EXCLUDIN EXCLUDING F-SERIES. ON MOST NEW 2015 & 2016 FORD MODELS youth in Northern Manitoba consume at least one sugary beverage a day, with 70 per cent consuming three such beverages every day. By comparison, the national average sits closer to 33 per cent.

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