November 18 2015

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Thompson firefighter places 25th in world firefighting competition

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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After nine years of regular competiton, local firefighter Darrick Graff competed against firefighters from around the world in his fourth Scott Firefighter Combat World Challenge, which ran from Oct. 19-24. The competition hosted 600 competitors from around the world, including Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia. Of the 600, only 159 made it to the finals on Oct. 2324, in which Graffplaced 25th overall.

This was not Graff’s first time competing at the world level; last year he finished the course in one minute and thirty-one seconds, qualifying him for the Lion’s Den a program recognizing the competition’s top competitors who finish in under 1:40.

Graff was awarded his Lion’s Den letterman jacket and certificate the day before the competition finals, where he finished in 1:27, beating his previous time by four seconds. Graff was one of two firefighters in Manitoba to qualify for the competition, along with former colleague and first-year competitor Brett Ash, currently a firefighter in Winnipeg.

The competition pushes firefighters to performances far beyond what most would encounter in the field. But for Graff, it’s all about preparedness. “We don’t really encounter this sort of thing day-to-day, but we train for the worst. You should be

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Mandy Patterson Darrick Graff, right, with his mother Jenny Graff at his Lion’s Den induction ceremony before the finals.

The Beauty Within honouring expectant mothers with fundraiser gala Nov. 19

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in good enough shape to do it.”

The firefighter combat challenge consists of a five-event course which competitors seek to complete in the shortest time possible. The firefighter first runs a weighted pack to the top of a five-story tower, then hoist a packed hose to the top of the tower using a rope. The firefighter then rushes to the bottom of the tower, where he or uses a maul (like a sledgehammer) to pound a weighted piston down a short track, simulating the strength exerted during the forced entry of a building. The firefighter then sprints a 140-foot slalom course, reaching a hose he or she must drag at least halfway back and spray a target roughly the size of a dinner plate. The final section has the firefighter dragging a 175-lb “Rescue Randy” dummy just over 100 feet, depositing the dummy at the end of the course.

The course is completed in “full bunker gear” including fire suit, boots, and breathing apparatus. Having spent time with other international competitors, however, Graffnotes that this can mean different things in different places. “Some of the stuff they wear, we would never be able to get away with here. Really thin stuff.

Which I guess might be an advantage on the course,” he said, laughing.

Graff plans to continue competing annually.

Thompson resident Natashia Moodie is hosting the The Beauty Within dinner and gala Nov. 19 at the Juniper Centre to help fund maternity shoots for northern mothers. Moodie hopes to publish an album of the photos in order to promote healthy body image and pride in motherhood during pregnancy. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 9 pm.

As the leading co-ordinator of the project, Natashia describes the goals of The Beauty Within:

“The Beauty Within Project is a maternity project that highlights expectant mothers with precious photographs. As women we need to take back our bodies and celebrate what we are capable of! Stepping in front of the camera while pregnant we can take our power back and celebrate the creation of life!

The Beauty Within Project firmly believes that today’s society focuses way too much time on the slim beautiful women/models out there and seem to forget all about the gorgeous expecting mother.”

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Grade 6 students from several elementary schools in Thompson arrived at the Thompson Regional Community Centre on Nov. 5 to pick up their “Trades & Technology Passports” and then proceeded to the various stations where they got to experience hands-on jobs in trades and technology.

Skills Canada Manitoba, in partnership with R.D. Parker Collegiate, Vale and the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, sponsored the event. The goal of the event was to get students to try out different trades or technology skills in an exciting, hands-on way and to get them thinking about some possible career choices for the future.

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With heavy hearts but lasting memories the Pittman/Perih family announces the passing of Shawn Pittman on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the HSC in Winnipeg, MB. His joyful spirit and compassionate nature lives on in all of us. He will be forever in our hearts.

Shawn was born December 16, 1961 to Silas and Bertha in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland, where he grew up and was the youngest of 3 siblings.

In 1984 he made a permanent move to Thompson, MB calling it home.

It was there he developed a passion for welding, making it his career.

He deeply valued his strong family ties and throughout the years built many meaningful, long lasting friendships.

Shawn leaves to mourn his loving wife Sandra Perih (nee Roney), children Jason Perih (Alison Webber) of Wawanesa, Jen Perih (Josh Marshall) of Brandon, grandchildren Adin Sy & Jaxson, sisters Viola Young (Morris) and Josephine Pittman (Max Upwards) all of Rocky Harbour Newfoundland, brother-in-law Al Roney (Cheryl) of Winnipeg, nieces, nephews and numerous extended family. He was predeceased by his father Silas, mother Bertha, stepfather Lloyd Payne, father-inlaw Barry Roney and mother-in-law Connie Roney.

A celebration of Shawn’s life will be held Friday, November 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm in Willmor Chapel, Glenboro, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shawn’s memory to your local Humane Society or a charity of your choice.

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Northern In-School Liasion Officer for Skills Canada Manitoba, says, “The demand for skilled workers is greater than the supply, especially here in the north. There are lots of opportunities to have good paying jobs in trades and technology, but kids need to know not only what those jobs are but how important it is to complete their education and gain the skills they need to do these jobs.

They need to be exposed to the wide array of types of jobs available and see that there are several paths to fi nding a career that is fulfi lling. University is one option, but other options can include college or vocational training, and apprenticeship programs.

By exposing children to the opportunities now, we can help ensure that we avoid a growing shortage of well-trained employees in Manitoba and have an adequate skilled workforce for tomorrow that provides our young people with a high standard of living.”

The activities students participated in included tailoring and clothing design, food services, automotive, carpentry, cosmetology, electronics, mechanics, mineral sciences, and engineering.

RDPC students acted as mentors at each of the stations, and patiently guided the younger Grade 6 students in how to do each task. Many of the RDPC student mentors are themselves working towards a career in one of the trades by taking related classes while in high school. Some

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of them are also enrolled in the High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP). This lets students start their apprenticeship while still in high school, and it combines regular high school instruction with paid, part-time, onthe-job apprenticeship training.

Two mentors from Vale were also present at the event. Yvette Sivyer is a welder by trade and has worked for several years doing many different types of welding. She has recently changed her career direction, and has graduated as a mine engineering technologist and will continue to work for Vale in a new capacity as a surveyor. Robert Stillie is an industrial instrument mechanic and has worked at Vale for over eight years. He was first hired into the smelter as a third-year industrial instrument apprentice, and while at Vale, completed his Red Seal certification.

Students listened attentively as the mentors shared information and stories about their careers, and were intrigued with all of the equipment the mentors had brought with them from Vale.

Overall, the Trades & Technology Olympics was a great success with both students and teachers expressing appreciation for the opportunity to participate, and it provided a great start to the many other upcoming events that Skills Canada Manitoba has planned for this year. Stay tuned for Extreme Sledding, coming soon to the Grade 7’s!

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Mayor and council hitting the road in November

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

November is a big month for council members attending out-of-town meetings, with Mayor Dennis Fenske in Ottawa Nov. 24-26 and four councillors and the city manager in Brandon for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) convention Nov. 23-25.

Council unanimously approved resolutions approving the attendance of the mayor and councillors at the meetings on Oct. 19. Fenske was originally supposed to attend the AMM convention with councillors Colleen Smook, Dennis Foley, Penny Byer and Duncan Wong as well as city manager Gary Ceppetelli before the opportunity to for the mayor to attend the Federal and Provincial Territorial Contract Management Committee meeting in Ottawa came up.

The total cost for the councillors to attend was pegged at $10,101.57, broken down into $1,921.50 for registration fees, $2,316.03 for return flights from Thompson to Winnipeg,

$1,424.60 for mileage reimbursement for transportation costs, $3,314.40 for hotel accommodations and $1,125 for meals. These prices included the costs for Fenske to attend, so the actual totals will be lower. As a northern assistant director with the AMM, Wong’s accommodation, travel and meal expenses are covered by the association, with the city only paying for his $262.50 registration fee. Ceppetelli’s travel costs of approximately $1980.14 are paid for out of his departmental budget.

The cost for the mayor to attend the meeting in Ottawa is about $2,679.57, including $1,478.66 for airfare, $870.91 for hotel accommodations, a $250 per diem and $80 for cab fare. The city will be reimbursed by the AMM for Fenske’s airfare, taxi fare, hotels and meals.

Kolada voted in support of sending the four councillors and city manager to Brandon, though she thought the original contingent of six representatives including the mayor was too many.

“Certainly it’s wise to have two or three people there, but six people?” said Kolada. “The only person who will be attending who hasn’t attended before is Coun. Foley so I would see Coun. Foley as certainly a priority and of course Coun. Wong is our northern rep but I do believe that six is excessive. I’m going to support it but I will probably question it again in the future if there are that many attending one event.”

Fenske said part of the rationale behind having Smook and Wong go to Brandon was the fact that they did attend a previous Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) meeting.

“That was some of the justification as to sending people to AMM, those that didn’t attend FCM,” he said.

Coun. Kathy Valentino spoke out in favour of Fenske’s trip to Ottawa.

“Go with a strong voice and represent our concerns from our city and I look forward to your report back,” she said.

Ashton named NDP’s economic critic

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton has been named the NDP’s shadow cabinet critic for jobs, workforce and economic development, the party announced Nov. 12.

Ashton is in her third term as an MP, having twice been elected to represent Northern Manitoba’s Churchill riding and beating Liberal challenger Rebecca Chartrand by less than 1,000 votes to capture the expanded Churchill-Keewatinook Aski riding in the

Oct. 19 election. ““There are many regions like Northern Manitoba that face high rates of unemployment and there is a growing concern about unemployment in many areas across Canada,” said Ashton, who was the Opposition Aboriginal and Northern Affairs critic in the previous Parliament.

“We need to make sure that the new Government acts now to create good jobs and real economic opportunities for Canadians.”

Ashton said the NDP will be fighting against

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These donations funded Phase 1 of our ‘Accessibility Project’, which is the berm (Wheel chair ramp constructed of dirt & sod) at our front entrance.

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Notice of Election Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Bunibonibee Cree Nation that an election will be held to elect a chief and 6 councillors for a 4-year term on Thursday, December 3, 2015, from 9 am to 8 pm at the Youth Building, Oxford House, Manitoba.

Advance polls will be held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Keewatin Tribal Council Boardroom, located at 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba, from 9 am to 8 pm and on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Quest Inn Boardroom, located at 367 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, from 9 am to 8 pm.

All ballots cast will be counted immediately following the close of the poll on December 3, 2015 at Oxford House.

Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton the Trans-Pacific Partnership and focusing on apprenticeships, training and

Employment Insurance in the upcoming Parliament, which opens Dec. 3.

For further information contact Jack E. Grieves, the Electoral Office, at the BCN Office in Oxford House or at email: jackgrieves@hotmail.com

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.

WE WANT YOU!

The City of Thompson is receiving applications for citizen representatives to the Standing Committees of Council for a period of one year.

Public Works and Infrastructure Recreation and Community Services Public Safety Development Review Finance and Administration Please indicate which committee you wish to participate along with information detailing your knowledge and experience relating to that committee.

Please submit your application to: Angela English, Executive Assistant, City of Thompson, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6

Deadline Date is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30th, 2015 For more information about the Standing Committees of Council, please visit our website at thompson.ca

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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 MON TUE WED THU FRI 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 The automated carts must be placed along your curb no later than 8 am Phone: (204) 677-7922 • 1 Westwood • 2 Burntwood • 3 Riverside/Deerwood • 4 Eastwood • 5 Juniper/Southwood/BTC

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on the day of scheduled pickup AT LEAST one metre apart from other cart/ objects. No Parking on residential streets between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm during Garbage/Recycle days for that area. Example: if it is Westwood’s A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the Garbage/Recycle day there is to be no parking on the residential streets in the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may Westwood Area. This is to aid in the safety for both the residents of Thompson be made and extracts taken there from, upon request. as well as City crews. Vehicles found parked on the streets will be ticketed.

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Letters to the Editor

The Syrian refugee crisis To the Editor: I have viewed endless hours of the European refugee crisis unfolding and there is one aspect of events that I find especially disturbing.

Rather than criticizing postage stamp-sized countries such as Slovenia, Hungary and Romania, why don’t they focus on events which caused the upheaval? I’d like to see what I call balanced courage.

The two nations remarkably quiet about this human horror are both the United States and Great Britain.

The former prime minister of England Tony Blair and president George W. Bush should be held accountable for the fallout of “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” The responsibility for these members of our human family lies squarely on the shoulders of the persons whose military intervention created the chaos in what used to be Iraq.

The United Nations charter was arrogantly ignored on two counts: (1) self-determination of nations which means respect for a country’s borders and its inhabitants; and (2) non-aggression, to invade somebody else’s country.

The real truth is that we are making a habit of bombing helpless little countries, rich in resources, into submission for the unquenchable thirst for cheap oil.

This is clearly a case for a United Nations intervention, but nations like Canada, the United States and Russia are positioning themselves to be the “great guys” while not a person has suggested a ceasefire at negotiations.

Aside from the political positioning, winter is coming in Europe and where’s all the aid from our democracies who are once again killing for “stabilizing” the region? What an absurd concept.

Withdraw our forces and let Turkey, Iraq and Serbia settle their own problems. It’s the last time I’ll ever write a sentence on this issue, but the protectors and champions of human rights, freedom and justice (us), are looking pathetically hypocritical on this issue.

Angus Campbell Thompson

In my own words: sitting on the sidelines To the Editor: “Sitting on the Sidelines.” Often we sit back, pout and complain about the nation or country assets and forget there is a reason for all of this. We feel rejected at times because we are afraid to give to ourselves the little things which sometimes are visionary in everyday life.

Observations are difficult to overcome because we want something in life in which we never had, but we fear of doing something we have never done. Dependability, in “sitting on the sidelines” too much in today’s world can leave our shadows darkened forever. This way we may become too self-dependent which we may hurt us in the future.

Ken Ross Thompson

Editorial

Throne speech long on commitments, shorter on details

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ith the next provincial election less than six months away, it’s hardly surprising that the NDP government’s Nov. 16 throne speech offered a little bit of something for everyone, from more child care to better cancer treatment to craft brewing and tourism, without being overly specific about how exactly those goals will be met or measured.

The residents of the province’s north are probably glad to see commitments to promoting Churchill as a tourism and research destination, the establishment of a trades training centre with the University College of the North and efforts to promote more sustainable production of healthy foods across the north. And everyone with kids will be happy to hear that there are going to be 12,000 new child care spaces created, although the speech didn’t spell

out exactly where those spaces will be or a deadline for their creation.

Really, though, the throne speech isn’t about specifics. It’s a way for the government to point out some of the areas it will be focusing its legislative efforts on and to signal to various sectors of society that it listening to their concerns and taking concrete steps to address them, with the listening and acting taking on particular importance in an election year.

Clearly, the provincial NDP have taken notice that Canadians responded a little over a month ago to promises of larger deficits in exchange for putting money into infrastructure by handing Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a healthy majority. Manitoba’s current government is now pledging to expand its core infrastructure plan to see $10 billion spent on building and repairing

roads and bridges and flood protection by the year 2020.

It is also certain that they took notice of what happened to Canada’s previous federal government, which seemed to have run out of steam after nearly 10 years in power as both a minority and a majority and was no longer offering a big-picture vision for the country as a whole so much as boutique tax cuts for various slices of the population that the Conservatives thought could benefit them electorally.

What the NDP is trying to do in winning a fifth consecutive election is not unprecedented in Manitoba history – the Conservative party accomplished that feat around the turn of the 20th century and the Liberals held power for more than 20 years straight from 1932 to 1953 – but neither of those strings

consisted solely of majority governments. The weakness of the Liberals, who have not achieved a double-digit seat total since 1988, improves the NDP’s chances of making that sort of electoral history, but the well-known tendency of voters to throw out governments who’ve had a long grip on the reins of power can not be discounted. When a party has been in power a long time, it’s not enough to run on its record, as Stephen Harper and his Conservative party recently found out. At a certain point, they have to make the case for voters to give them another turn, while the Opposition can just sit back and hope that the winds of change are blowing. The throne speech marks the start of this government’s closing arguments in the court of voter opinion and the jury has a long time to deliberate before handing down its verdict.

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Thompson Playhouse performing ninth local production: Rex’s Exes

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Playhouse will be performing it s latest production - Rex’s Exes – Nov. 27-28 at R.D. Parker Collegiate’s Letkemann Theatre.

The play is directed by Donna Wilson and produced by Wally Itson, starring returning cast members Coral Bennett, Sandi Knight, and Angela Wolfe, with newcomers Ryan Land, Amanda Fulton, Shannon Ethier and Melissa Harris. It follows Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie Wyvette, the same characters as the Playhouse’s previous production The Red Velvet Cake Wars. But while fans of the first play can look forward to some familiar faces, newcomers

The Road to Fitness: How to stay in shape while travelling

BY CHRIS & MITCH BYRNE Our normal routines get completely thrown out the window when travelling. It might be a quick trip to the next town for a business conference or across the seas for a tropical getaway. If you work out in a gym, suddenly you might not have access to any equipment. If you usually prepare your own meals, suddenly you don’t have a kitchen or fridge. When we start travelling, absolutely nothing is familiar and the slightest speed bump can be enough to mess with your daily nutrition and exercise routines.

At home, most have very clear eating routines – wake up, cook a healthy breakfast, and prepare their meals and snacks for the day. At work, eat the morning snack prepared earlier and eat a premade meal for lunch, eat another pre-made snack or have a protein shake in the afternoon. After work, go to the gym then go home and cook a healthy dinner and a couple of hours later have a final snack and get to bed at a reasonable hour.

Whenever we travelled, it was difficult to maintain our fitness levels. The temptation of all the different restaurants was overwhelming, hotel gyms are usually less than standard, we were always “too busy” to exercise or were always rushing to work out. Not surprisingly, our fitness progress would either stall completely or backpedal during these trips, and we’d have to spend two weeks after coming home trying to get back into a rhythm.

Your exercise needs to become your constant while travelling. Make a commitment to yourself that you will find at least one hour every other day to exercise. No excuses! Add it to your calendar, make a fitness training appointment with yourself, set up an email reminder, do whatever it takes, but don’t take “no” for an answer. You might need to exercise in the late evening or earlier in the morning ... whatever it takes, get it done!

If you can’t find a gym that is suitable, do some body weight functional exercises. Find space to work out. Work out in your hotel room, do lunges in the hallway, or maybe find a park or school playground somewhere. (Careful not to make too much noise though, we once received a knock on our hotel door from a very tired traveler ... oops, we thought we were quiet, now we know that the floors weren’t soundproof). Go for a walk, pick a direction, and try to find a small patch of land to do your push ups, squats and jumps.

Whenever travelling for a short time (up to a week), we always prepare our meals ahead of time. In the fitness industry it’s called meal prep.

We would have all our meals prepared and placed in freezer bags. When you get good at it, it may only take you less than a couple of hours to meal prep for a whole week of travel for two. Always plan ahead if you know you are going to be traveling for a certain number of days.

When driving long distances, it is so important to pack your meals and snacks and avoid the high-sugar and high-fat convenience foods found at all the gas stops.

For those trips longer than a week, choose your meals carefully. Enjoy the variety of healthy foods available while you are on tropical holidays, like fresh coconut water, fresh fruits and vegetables, and all the amazing fish and seafood.

Eating well and keeping active while away can only lead to a stronger, healthier you. Most times, Chris and I would come back from tropical holidays in better shape than when we left, because of all the available fresh food and keeping active under the sun. You can, too! Remember, be better today than you were yesterday!

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won’t be left out in the cold.

“The stories stand on their own; you won’t be lost if you didn’t see the first play,” said Itson. Gaynelle struggles to come to terms with turning 50, but as Peaches and Jimmie try to throw her a surprise party, Peaches’ supposedly dead husband emerges alive and in his own world of trouble, and a love polygon of strange proportions begins to emerge.

Set design is by Serena Puranen, while lighting is organized by MusicMakers Production.

Fifty per cent of the proceeds will go towards the RDPC drama department. The Thompson Playhouse says it was thanks to RDPC, the drama department and the

choir program that they were given rehearsal time in the Letkemann Theatre.

This is the third play the Thompson Playhouse has performed that was written by playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. “We first saw one of their plays performed in Winnipeg – The Dixie Swim Club and we really wanted to do it ourselves,” said Itson.

“They write great plays for community theatre. We had the audience laughing as well as crying, and I think if we can do that, we’re doing pretty well.”

Tickets are $15, available at Quality Inn & Suites, Thompson Co-Op, as well as 102.9 CHTM, and at the door the night of the performance.

‘Gorgeous while you’re expecting’ Continued from Page 1 Originally from Nelson House, Moodie was inspired by her own experiences as an expectant mother: “This is my third pregnancy. I’m a singer, and the first time I was pregnant, I was told by someone high up, very recognized in the industry, ‘Oh, you’re never going to be beautiful again, your career is basically over.’ I always felt like when you’re pregnant, you get pushed to the side, and people don’t expect you to do anything! We wanted to acknowledge and honour the expectant mother, and prove

that you’re gorgeous while you’re expecting.”

To take the photos, Moodie enlisted the help of photographer Robert Dearden, whom she met when she was doing her own maternity shoot in Peguis. Dearden has offered to donate his time to the project and has not charged any of the participants.

At the gala, the participants will be presented with an 8-by-10 print to thank them for their collaboration in the project.

Moodie hopes the gala will help fund further projects, including travelling

with Dearden to Nunavut and capturing images of aboriginal mothers and traditional northern motherhood.

Guests expected at the gala include Nisichawyasihk Cree Nation Chief Marcel Moody and Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton.

Thanks to the support of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, admission is free for all attendants, but donations will accepted. For more information, visit The Beauty Within Facebook page, or contact Moodie by phone at 204-308-2365 or by email at natashiamoodie11@gmail.com.

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Scott Cook, Jesse Peters and Tom Jackson live on stage in three separate performances Nov. 21-22

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson will be blessed with three concerts Nov. 21-22, with performances from Scott Cook, Tom Jackson, and the Jesse Peters Trio.

A self-described “hobo,” Scott Cook has a love for life on the road that is powerfully evident in his music, and from early experiments in drum-and-bass to rootsreggae grooves in the hot and sticky climes of Taiwan, his musical talents are as varied as the soil he’s walked on. Today, Cook has returned to a more North American tradition of music, with heartwarming and intimate ballads that straddle the fine line between folk and country. But despite adopting a more homegrown vibe, Cook continues to travel and tour enthusiastically, and will be bringing the sound of Canadian campfires as far as Holland, Taiwan, and Australia.

Cook is no stranger to the Home Routes circuit, though this will be his first visit to Manitoba. Cook has found the house concert format indispensable to his career as a musician: “This is only my second Home Routes tour, but I book a lot of these shows on my own. When I started I was playing in bars a lot, and being ignored.

I probably would have quit if it wasn’t for house concerts coming along. You can really speak directly with people, make a connection.” Tickets are $20 per person, with children 12-and-under free. While Home Routes typically avoids direct publishing of addresses, the host can be contacted anonymously through the Home Routes web page, at http://homeroutes. ca/concerts/paint-lake-3/ For those looking for a lighter performance, the Jesse Peters Trio will be bringing its pop stylings to the Letkemann Theatre

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Oscar Sun Self-described hobo Scott Cook’s Home Routes house concenrt Nov. 22 is one of three live musical performances in Thompson this weekend along with Tom Jackson at RDPC’s Letkemann Theatre Nov. 21 and the Jesse Peters Trio, also at the Letkemann Theatre Nov. 22. stage on Nov. 22, for the second installment of Thompson’s 2015 concert series.

Peters’ powerful voice and polished pop piano performances are equally at home in venues of all sizes, and incorporate aspects from every stage in his career, from jazz pursuits recognized by the legendary Diana Krall, to funk and soul with the Edmonton-based group Paramedic. Fans of Billy Joel, Micheal Buble and Phil Collins are sure to enjoy Peters’ sound. Tickets for individual shows are $25, and available

at the Thoompson Regional Community Centre. Seating begins 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

While concertgoers will have to choose between Peters and Cook on Sunday, Tom Jackson’s will appear Nov. 21 at R. D. Parker Collegiate, with openers Jasyn Lucas and Ed Dusecina. Jackson’s copncenrt was organized by Spirit Way as part of his Huron Carole benefit tour. Jackson is no stranger to Canadian media, both behind a microphone as a singer and in

front of a camera as an actor; his music is a lush hybrid of northern country roots and contemporary pop production, and his politics of environmentalism, humanitarianism and pacifism are part and parcel with his performance. Tickets are $35, and are available at the Meridian Hotel, City Centre Mall, M&M Meats, Quality Inn & Suites, the Manitoba Metis Federation, Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre, and Gift of Art. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Letkemann Theatre.

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Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham R.D. Parker Collegiate’s senior girls’ volleyball team beat Otter Nelson River School from Cross Lake in the semifinals of the Zone 11 senior volleyball championships in Thompson Nov. 14 before falling to Hapnot Collegiate Institute of Flin Flon in the final. The senior boys’ volleyball team from R.D. Parker Collegiate won a semifinal playoff against Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute of The Pas before losing to Hapnot Collegiate Institute of Flin Flon in the final of the boys’ Zone 11 senior volleyball championship.

Senior volleyball championships see Flin Flon prevail overThompson

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The boys’ and girls’ Zone 11 senior volleyball championships came down, as they so often do, to a final between R.D. Parker Collegiate and Hapnot Collegiate Institute from Flin Flon and in both cases Nov. 14 it was the Flin Flon team that emerged victorious to advance to the high school volleyball provincials.

The girls’ final was as close as a two-set match could be, with Hapnot claiming the first set 2523. The second set was tied several times, and Flin Flon called timeout when three straight points from RDPC tied it 22-22. Flin Flon took the next two points before the Trojans responded to tied it at 24 after a long rally on what could have been the championship point. The Trojans called timeout after Hapnot

took a one-point lead, but could not rally for another comeback, falling 26-24.

The girls won their semifinals playoff match against Otter Nelson River School (ONR) from Cross Lake, winning the first set 25-15 and then scoring nine of the last 11 points in the second set to win 25-20 after having trailed 18-16.

RDPC’s girls had finished the round robin in first place after winning seven of eight sets, including a pair of 25-18 victories over Hapnot.

Their only loss was a 2025 setback to Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) from The Pas, whom they had beaten 25-10 in the previous set. Hapnot was second with a round-robin record of five wins and three losses.

The boys were not as close in their final, dropping the first set 25-10 after Hapnot took nine

of the first 10 points. The second set was a similar story, with RDPC behind by seven before recording their first point and eventually falling 25-7.

The Trojans qualified for the boys’ final with a three-set victory over MBCI in the semifinals, scoring eight of the first 10 points in the tiebreaker set, which they won 15-3. RDPC had forced the third set with a 2516 win in the second set, opening up a three-point

lead after the teams were tied 6-6 and stretching it to six points before winning four of the final five points to keep their championship hopes alive. The first set had seen the teams tied 22-22 before MBCI claimed the next two points and blocked a spike attempt to take the win.

RDPC placed second in the round robin with a 6-2 win-loss record, their only defeats coming at the hands of Hapnot.

Wild lose twice to Wildcats inThe Pas

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Wild finished a fourgame stretch of Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League games at home in The Pas with a 1-3 record after falling 3-1 and 9-0 to the Westman Wildcats Nov. 14-15.

The two-game set opened up on Saturday night, when Thompson’s Kali Cummings had the lone goal for the Wild, while Ashton Bell had two

for the Wildcats with Haley Wickham chipping in the other.

Tori Ellers made 45 saves for the Wild, who were outshot 48-13.

Bell got a hat trick for Westman on Nov. 15 while Camryn Clyne, Courtney Ganske, McKenzie Meek, Kenzie Robinson, Andrea Sanderson and Shaelyn Vallotton had one apiece.

Shayna Moore of Thompson had 46 saves in the loss, which saw

Westman outshoot the Wild 55-12.

The Wild won one of two games against the Winnipeg Avros in The Pas Nov. 6-7.

The Wild don’t play another game until Dec. 19-20 when they host the Eastman Selects at home in Thompson.

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SkateThompson figure skaters Northstars lose three on the road compete at the 2016 Manitoba Sectional Championships

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

BY SKATE THOMPSON SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

Figure skaters from Skate Thompson competed at the 2016 Skate Canada Manitoba Sectional Championships held Nov. 7-8 in Morris at the Morris Multiplex. Morris was the host to 75 of the province’s highest skilled skaters. Amy Shier and Megan Szabo skated remarkably well, displaying all their hard work, dedication and talent that they have for the sport. For many figure skaters this championship is their first exposure to the competitive stream competition of figure skating. The top four skaters in pre-novice, novice, junior and senior events advance to compete at the Skate Canada Challenge Competition that is being held in Edmonton, Alberta. The Skate Canada Challenge Competition is the qualifying competition for Canadian Figure Skating Championships in

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Skate Thompson Megan Szabo and Amy Shier represented Skate Thompson at the 2016 Skate Canada Manitoba Sectional Championships Nov. 7-8 in Morris.

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Megan Szabo placed first in the 12-and-under juvenile women’s free skate.

Amy Shier placed fifth in the juvenile 12-and-under women’s free skate. Great job, girls! You both are an inspiration for our Thompson skaters!

Skate Thompson held their test day Nov.14.

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come to the Thompson Regional Community Centre to watch some fantastic figure skating. Skate Thompson offers programs in Pre-CANSkate, CANSkate, CANPowerSkate, STARSkate, Teen Skate and Adult Skate. For any inquiries, contact us at thompsonskate@gmail. com or visit our Facebook page Skate Thompson.

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The Norman Northstars started their first road trip after four straight Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League games at home with a close contest before being outscored 17-3 in the next two games to return home still looking for the season’s first road win.

Justin Nachbaur scored with a little over five minutes left against the Central Plains Capitals in Portage la Prairie to tie the score 2-2 but Braden Frank replied 61 seconds later to give the Capitals a 3-2 lead. The Northstars had taken a 1-0 lead on a goal

by Tramiane Trout in the first period and that advantage lasted until midway through the third, when Marco Creta tied it on a Central Plains power play and Jared Roy gave the Capitals a 2-1 lead that lasted only 13 seconds before Nachbaur tied it up.

Connor Faulkner made 35 saves for the Northstars, who managed 22 shots on Capitals netminder Justin Klassen.

The Eastman Selects scored early and often in Beausejour Nov. 14, notching five

Logan Bobesko and Gabriel Dy were named R.D. Parker Collegiate’s October athletes of the month for their outstanding performances as junior volleyball players. “The season’s been going great,” said Dy, who recently returned from placing third in a tournament in Snow Lake. Dy began playing volleyball in Grade 6 and was drawn to the sport by its fast pace.

“Volleyball’s very much a sport about momentum.”

Bobesko, who started playing in Grade 7, was more drawn to the competitive aspect of the sport. When asked why they believe they were selected, the two cited leadership skills, and always putting in “100 percent.”

goals in the first period and leading 7-0 before Tony Apetagon got the Northstars’ only goal of the 12-1 beating late in the second period. Jeremy Dutcawich allowed five goals on 18 shots in the opening period before being replaced by Faulkner, who stopped 24 of 31 shots the rest of the way as the Northstars were outshot 49-19.

The road trip concluded with a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Thrashers, who scored once in the first and three times in the middle frame before William Lutz and Tristan Galarneau scored back-to-back goals in the third to reduce Winnipeg’s advantage to two. Noah King closed the scoring for the Thrashers with about four minutes left in the game.

Shots were 42-32 for the Thrashers and Faulkner had 37 saves.

The Northstars, who are last in the league with a 1-17-1 record, will host the Pembina Valley Hawks in Thompson Nov. 21-22.

The Hawks are in 11th place in the 12-team league with a 3-12-1 record putting them four points ahead of the Northstars.

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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

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Council appoints committee members for 2016

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson city council held its organizational meeting Nov. 4. Mayor Dennis Fenske thanked the council and city staff for their service over the last year, and listed the year’s milestones, such as the unveiling of Thompson’s new brand identity, the implementation of school zone speed limits, and a 15.1 per cent drop in Thompson’s rank on the Juristat Crime Severity Index. The mayor also noted that this year will see the addition of a new communications com-

mittee to the city council structure.

“The first year of our term was a learning process for many on our council, but now I look forward to moving forward, having this council establish its own identity for the remaining three years of our term,” said Fenske. “To say that our first term in office was a learning experience does not mean we did not see numerous achievements as we came together as a team.”

The results of council appointments are as follows:

Deputy Mayor: Kathy Valentino Finance and administration committee: Kathy Valentino (chair, returning), Duncan Wong Human resources committee: Duncan Wong (chair), Kathy Valentino Public works and infrastructure committee: Ron Matechuk (chair, returning), Colleen Smook Public safety committee: Blake Ellis (chair, returning), Dennis Foley Recreation and community services committee: Dennis Foley (chair, returning), Penny Byer Legislative and intergovernmental affairs committee: Kathy Valentino (chair, by virtue of being appointed deputy mayor), Colleen Smook, Penny Byer Development review committee: Judy Kolada (chair), Ron Matechuk Communications committee: Penny Byer, Blake Ellis Board of Revision: Duncan Wong (chair), Dennis Foley, Judy Kolada

NRHA offers free bus rides for groceries in November

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The theme of this November’s National Diabetes Month is “Access to Healthy Food and Food Insecurity,” a concern which has gained increasing attention in the north throughout the last decade. In recognition of this, the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) will be offering free bus passes for those getting groceries in the month of November.

“Food insecurity occurs when people have a limited access to nutritious food,” says NRHA communications co-ordinator Twyla Storey. “It

can be due to a limited availability in Northern Manitoba, cost of food, a lack of transportation, or a lack of knowledge or skills to prepare healthy meals.”

The program is offered in collaboration with the City of Thompson, which has provided 744 bus passes to be distributed.

The program provides four tickets to each individual, amounting to two round trips to a grocery store and back. Individuals hoping to take part in the program can pick up passes at the Regional Diabetes Program located at 867 Thompson Drive or call 204-677-5350 for

more information. They are also available from select community organizations, such as University College of the North, Babies Best Start, and the Multi-Culture Centre.

The relationship between dietary practices and the development of diabetes has been long established, and availability has been identified as a key contributor to dietary deficiencies in Northern Manitoba.

While Thompson cannot be said to suffer from the same deficiencies as many of the more remote communities it services, the extreme winters facilitate a number of poor

habits in all of us, including the willingness to shop regularly, and shop smart. The NRHA hopes that assistance in transportation will help individuals make healthier dietary choices they otherwise would not be inclined to make, whether due to cost of transportation, or the inability to transport their groceries at all.

The benefit is offered in co-ordination other diabetes outreach efforts throughout November, including a food demo at Family Foods on Nov. 10, as well as public education materials posted by the NRHA.

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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.

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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.

ADULT LEARNING CENTRE INSTRUCTOR

CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-122 Closing Date: December 1, 2015

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: January 4, 2016 to June 10, 2016 Churchill, Manitoba Competition No. 15-121 Closing Date: November 27, 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.

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.

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

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

Maintenance Worker Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Wabowden, MB Advertisement Number: 31141 Closing Date: November 30, 2015 Salary Range: $33,162.00 – $42,845.00 per year plus remoteness allowance

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.

ADULT LEARNING CENTRE INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: January 22, 2016 to June 24, 2016 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-123 Closing Date: December 1, 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.

Priority consideration will be given to existing Engineering and Operations Division staff currently in the LAB/OR classification.

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

Qualifications:

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Must have experience performing manual duties and operating hand and power tools.

Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment and experience servicing and/ or making minor repairs to vehicles and equipment is desired. Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and be capable to upgrade to Class 3 with air endorsement within 6 months; be physically capable of performing required duties and be able to respond to work within 30 minutes of call.

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

Duties: Reporting to the Area Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Operations Worker will also receive lead hand direction from the Assistant Works Supervisor. This position performs physical maintenance work, operates and maintains small hand and power tools associated with highway maintenance operations to ensure the safety of the workers and the travelling public while maintaining public infrastructure.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 31141 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3777 Fax: (204) 948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY 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.

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

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.

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.

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: • • • • • • • • • • •

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

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 Visit www.kochagenergy.com to learn more!

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Receptionist (Cross Lake Main Office) Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking One (1) Full Time Receptionist in our Main Building at our Cross Lake Office. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

THOMPSON FORD SALES

Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12; • Two (2) Years Direct experience in a receptionist capacity; • Excellent verbal, communication, grammar, organizational & computer skills; • Must be punctual, self motivated & multi task oriented • Exceptional Work Ethics • Flexibility; • Ability to take direction, • Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & Outlook • Ability to speak & understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license;

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.

Responsibilities: • Answers & Directs Incoming Calls; • Greet clientele and public; • Filing; • Provides administrative support services to workers and clientele; • Functions as an effective team member; • Operation of Office Equipment (Xerox, Fax) • Incumbent is expected to be professional, self-motivated, exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities.

• Other Duties as Assigned

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.

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

NOW HIRING AUTO SALES CONSULTANTS

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

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.

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!

Deadline for Applications: November 24, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA77 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 Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Fax: 204-676-3251

“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.

Call Kevin Kelleher at

Thompson Ford Sales

204-778-6386

or email kevin@thompsonford.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Administrative Assistant Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking One (1) Full Time Administrative Assistant in our Cross Lake Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

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 Deadline for Applications Friday, November 20, 2015

Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 and/or post-secondary education in clerical/ receptionist field • Three (3) Years Direct experience in a clerical/receptionist capacity; • Excellent verbal, communication, grammar, organizational & computer skills; • Must be punctual, self- motivated & multi task oriented • Exceptional Work ethic & Flexibility; • Ability to take direction,; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & Outlook • Ability to speak & understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Must be willing to travel; • Willing to train Responsibilities: • Provide administrative support to Associate Director; • Scheduling & Coordinating meetings, interviews, events and other similar activities; • Coordinating between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems; • Managing inventory of assets & supplies; • Managing files; • Preparing Correspondence using various Microsoft Office Software Programs; • Preparing meeting minutes, meeting notes and internal support materials; • Operation of Various Office Equipment • Be professional, exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities.

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: November 24, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA78 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 Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Fax: 204-676-3251

“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.

Late applications will not be considered.

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

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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.

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

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

Leanne Rutherford Branch Manager

TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Foster Care Worker (Winnipeg Office) Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) Foster Care Worker in our Winnipeg Sub-Office until March 31, 2016. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the Unit Supervisor and Foster Care Coordinator, the Foster Care Worker Will perform a range of professional foster care activities for the agency including phone intakes, recruitment activities, orientation, home assessments, foster home licensing, place of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Post-Secondary degree in related field; • Minimum of 2 years work experience related to Child Welfare along with additional experience in the area of Foster Care; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Knowledge of Licensing Standards and Authorities Act; • Ability to take direction and provide appropriate service; • Willing to train; • Team orientated and self-motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to Speak and Understand Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the City of Winnipeg; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; Responsibilities: • To recruit, select and support Foster Families • To Provide temporary and long-term placements for children as directed by the CFS Act and Program Standards Manual; • Empowers Children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an Effective Team Member • Must be Self-Motivated; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with External/Internal Resources; • Ability to enter on an Information Data Base known as Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS).

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: November 25, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA79 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 Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 Fax: 204-676-3251

“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.

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The Clinical Dietitian for Northern Spirit Manor strives to improve the quality of life of residents by being an active member of the interdisciplinary team and completing assessments and developing a nutrition care plan.

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

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

Full job description is available upon request. Position will remain open until filled.

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

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.

ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN COUNSELLING SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

NURSING INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term: January 5, 2016 to December 8, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-120 Closing Date: November 24, 2015

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-124 Closing Date: November 27, 2015 or until position is filled.

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select â&#x20AC;&#x153;UCN Careersâ&#x20AC;?, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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Probation Officer Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Justice, Community and Youth Corrections, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake Narrows, MB Advertisement Number: 30939 Closing Date: November 30, 2015 Salary Range: $45,335 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $71,775 annually plus remoteness allowance if applicable Conditions of Employment:

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Labour Market Service Advisor Regular/Term Manitoba Jobs and the Economy, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31020 Closing Date: November 24, 2015 Salary Range: $45,108 to $52,994 per year plus remoteness allowance if applicable

QualiďŹ cations: Please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for the full list of qualiďŹ cations and conditions of employment.

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Industry, Training and Employment Services is looking to add a Labour Market Service Advisor to the dynamic Northern Team responsible for initial assessments of a diverse group of clients to determine needs and eligibility for branch programs and services.

The Labour Market Service Advisor (LMSA) provides clients with job search assistance, labour market information and referrals to employment counseling or community services.

The LMSA is also responsible to access job seekers to determine employment needs and qualiďŹ cations for the Job Vacancy Management system. The LMSA will verify job seeker registrations for employment opportunities at hydroelectric development projects. The LMSA will take, enter and approve employer job orders for the Job Referral System.

s !BILITY TO WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel extensively within the Northern Region by various means such as: air, road, train, ice roads, boats, ferries, etc.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 31020 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3777 Fax: 204-948-2193 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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Students attend launch of National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Archive Truth and reconciliation: what is it about?

A group from R.D. Parker Collegiate learned more when they attended the launch of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation archive at a huge education day in Winnipeg.

“Truth and reconciliation is where the government reveals the past that should not have happened, says sorry to those who have suffered, and hopes for forgiveness,” explained Nicole Landriault.

Landriault and 17 fellow RDPC students were among 1,700 others from all over Manitoba who participated in this historic event two weeks ago, an event organized to inform youth of the history and legacy of residential schools.

Former Thompson resident Kaya Gazan coemceed the ceremonies, which began with greetings from Justice Murray Sinclair, chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

Aware that the TRC issued its 94 calls to action earlier this year, Grade 9 student Paytyn Robinson said, “I hope that the government of Canada doesn’t forget the promise it made to the TRC to do the recommendations … because we are all still waiting for that to happen.”

The students participated in learning activities

that used music and “image theatre” to share hard truths and express hopes for reconciliation.

These hopes were echoed by Eugene Arcand, a residential school survivor, when he directly addressed students just after the new national centre’s online database went live.

“You are the generation that’s going to stop the cycle of systemic violence,” Arcand said.

The database at www. nctr.ca is full of documents as well as testimonies given by survivors to help all Canadians understand past policies of assimilation and their intergenerational impacts.

For many of the Thompson students this learning began last year when they did a whole unit about residential schools with their Grade 8 teachers at Juniper School.

As part of the Education for Action project, these students also visited the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the actual, bricks-and-mortar National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), located at the University of Manitoba.

As Shane Morris, now in Grade 9, remembers it, “We all went outside with a residential school survivor and gathered around a stone turtle for a teaching and healing circle.”

That survivor was Rose Hart, the NCTR’s community engagement co-ordin-

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Ray Job, Manitoba Teachers’ Society From left to right, Zhan Wen Pei, Xandria Bruderer, Clara Hughes (TRC Honorary Witness), Krystal Bee, Melina Gegenfurtner and Paytyn Robinson. ator. Hart was glad to see the Thompson students back at the Nov. 4 event to continue their journey.

The students were accompanied by School District of Mystery Lake (SDML) superintendent Lorie Henderson, who was proud of her delegation. “These are our future leaders,” she said.

Also supporting the students were SDML’s culturally proficient education consultants Ron Cook and Loretta Dykun, and RDPC teachers Ryan Barker, Madeline Ponask and Jennifer Williams.

RDPC’s Youth Aboriginal Council and Education for Action students aim to take follow-up steps, such as using the new database to research northern perspectives, sharing their findings with others, and doing social justice actions locally.

This article was submitted by Education for Action project (Block B) at R.D. Parker Collegiate.

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