November 19 2014

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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Volume 54 • Issue 47

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Operation Red Nose set for another holiday driving season

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FESTIVAL SALE NEWS - PAGE 5

BETTER WATCH OUT, BETTER NOT CRY NEWS - PAGE 6

Operation Red Nose kicked off their 16th season in Thompson on Nov. 14. The volunteer-based service is a way for people to get home safe this holiday season, without drinking and driving.

A team will pick up citizens from anywhere they’ve been drinking, and not only will the Operation Red Nose team drive them home, they will also bring their car home safely, too.

Terri-Lynn Turton, coordinator for Operation Red Nose says the sponsors make this service possible. “The community supporters who helped make a difference the very first year, and continue their support are the City of Thompson, Manitoba Public Insurance, the RCMP, Thompson Ford, Robin’s Donuts, Calm Air and the

Lakeview Inn and Suites.”

Operation red nose has been operating in the province for the past 20 years, with Manitoba Public Insurance as the provincial sponsor. “Provincially, MPI supports each local group’s funding. The local MPI branch supports Thompson behind the scenes, in addition to taking one night to volunteer,” says Turton.

This year the organization is selling prepaid vouchers for rides. Rides are at no cost to the individual, but vouchers can be bought to ensure you will receive a ride that night. One voucher is $10, and 12 vouchers are $100. To buy these tickets contact Turton personally at 204-939-0717, or visit the Operation Red Nose page on Facebook. Rides are also being offered to Paint Lake, but it’s asked that those Continued on Page 2

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Operation Red Nose team is ready for another year of getting Thompson residents home safe and sound. Pictured from left to right: Christa Herkert, Josh Cain, Tara Legacy, Tony Chouinard, Noreen McCorriston, Clinton McCorriston, Sarah Huxter, Bethanie McCorriston, Bruce Thera, Don Fulford and Terri-Lynn Turton. Front row left to right: Trish Mastrangelo, Carla DiVirgilio and Laurie Hibbs.

Westwood school craft fair sees another successful year

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

FOUNDER OF SIKH RELIGION’S BIRTHDAY NEWS - PAGE 7

THOMPSON SPRINTER NAMED ATHLETE OF THE YEAR SPORTS - PAGE 10

The annual craft sale at Westwood Elementary School has been happening for over 20 years, and each year new vendors, and new customers come through the doors. Denise Tucker, the organizer for this year’s sale, didn’t have an exact sales figure, but estimated it was around the same as last year.

“The traffic is around equal to what it has been in other years. Last year we made $1,800. Our silent auction for our special needs children does between $900 to $1,000 annually also. We usually do really well, and it’s important we get the traffic to help out the silent auction.”

The money in the donation pot will go to the school’s

student activity fund, says Tucker. “The money we make, it pays for attendance for our students to go to Manitoba Theatre for Young People, helps pay for field trips and buses too. All students benefit from this sale.”

Doreen Asplund has been taking part in Thompson craft sales for over 40 years now, and says she makes good money at Westwood.

“Everything I make is homemade. I even pick the berries from the bush. I’m enjoying myself here today, and I’m getting good business here.”

Tucker says this sale will continue annually, as long as the customers keep coming, vender continue to make their pieces, and organizers step up to the task.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Doreen Asplund, long-time resident of Thompson, selling homemade goodies at this year’s Westwood Elementary School craft fair.

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Arts&Entertainment

Fraser & Girard stop in Thompson during Home Routes tour

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BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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Travelling from Ontario, Allan Fraser and Marianne Girard will take the stage for the next Home Routes concert. For over a year the two have been playing together by the name of Fraser & Girard. “We have actually known each other through the music scene for a long time. I met Allan when I started out in 1974.

We occasionally crossed paths for 30 years, and then he moved to Toronto a few years ago, so I ran into him a lot more at clubs. He asked me to go for tea one night, and that is where it started,” says Girard.

With a guitar in hand, and two voices ready to be heard, the duo will be in Thompson for the concert on Nov. 20.

Fraser said growing up in Nova Scotia really kickstarted his musical career because of music festivals and jamborees. “In the Nova Scotia school system there were adjudicated music festivals between schools, so I was getting a lot of training there. A lot were folk songs and sea shanties. I excelled at that.”

Girard’s older brother helped her into the business by making her his accompanist. Girard says she knew from early on

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Marianne Girard Fraser & Girard are the next Home Routes performers on Nov. 20. The concert takes place at 206 Campbell Drive. that the need to write music was there. “I had a really turbulent childhood and adolescence, and my adolescence was through the sex, drugs, and rockand-roll era, and music pretty much saved my life. I needed some sort of meaning and expression as I grew up in a rather depressed household. The emotional need started me off as a songwriter.”

Fraser & Girard say they are mostly folk, with a combination of different influences. “We have a lot of different influences.

Pop, southern rock, traditional and blues influences. It almost sounds like Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and The Beatles.”

Girard says they are ex-

cited to play in Thompson.

“The fact that we’ve never been to Thompson, or the northern parts of the provinces, so that’s new and we’re looking forward to it.

I want to learn more about Thompson. When I go to places I don’t know, it’s interesting to learn their culture.”

The pair is currently recording their debut album, and once they’re finished touring will be applying for festivals and doing administration work. “Now you pretty much do everything.

Musicians become marketers and managers of their own acts, so we have to set all that up until the New Year,” says Fraser.

Fraser & Girard are working with Indiegogo and crowd funding their

album. “This is how we are financing our album.

With people’s help in exchange for an album and a free download, they can contribute, and pre-buy the album. It’s an opportunity to contribute to the cultural life of the community.”

So far the band has raised more than $4,000 towards their $7,500 goal.

To get more information on the crowd funding campaign visit http://www.fraserandgirard.com.

Fraser & Girard will be performing Nov. 20, at 206 Campbell Drive, starting at 7:15pm. Tickets are $20.

To find out about Home Routes, and other upcoming concerts email Tim and Jean Cameron at cameron8@mymts.net or call 204-677-3574.

Dolly Anand is Red Nose honorary chairperson Continued from Page 1 calls come in beforehand, so driver planning can take place.

During the kickoff, Fire Chief John Maskerine stated that this service is a priceless Christmas gift. “I believe that Operation Red Nose is one of the greatest Christmas gifts you could get for free. These people are out to get you, and get you home safe.” Maskerine spoke about getting home safe, and making it home alive, urging people to use this free of charge service all December.

Operation Red Nose will be driving starting on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. After those dates, drivers will be available every Friday and Saturday in December. Rides begin at 9 p.m. and will run until 3 a.m. On New Year’ss Even rides begin at 8 p.m.

Deputy Mayor Penny Byer attended the kickoff and congratulated the Operation Red Nose team on the service they provide.

“I want to congratulate you on the work that you’re doing; the fact that you get so much participation from the city, businesses, and or-

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ganizations. The fact that you can attract that many volunteers when so many organizations are crying for volunteers speaks very well of how you run your organization.”

This year, Dolly Anand has been named honourary chairperson because of all the help Robin’s provides the organization.

Operation Red Nose is looking for volunteers to drive this holiday season.

The team is also sending out a challenge to all the city of Thompson residents, and businesses. “We are personally issuing a challenge to the city of Thompson, the health authority, all banking institutions, all car dealerships, all schools, and non-profit groups,” said Turton. “All it takes is three people to make a team.”

To organize a safe ride home, call 204-778-8111, email ornthompson@outlook.com, or dial #NOSE on any MTS cell phone.

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News

Third key to the city gets placed in the hands of a well-known couple

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Another key to the city has been given to Judge Murray Thompson and his wife Linda Webstob. A presentation was made on Nov. 1, during a farewell reception at Riverlodge Place. Mayor Dennis Fenske presented the key to the couple. “Judge Thompson and his wife Linda have been active members of the community. Not only through their professional careers, but also as dedicated community volunteers.”

This past summer the couple left Thompson for Winnipeg. Fenske says the key was a token of the city’s appreciation for them while they were here. “Judge Thompson’s and Linda’s dedication and efforts have left a lasting impression on our community and they will

be greatly missed.”

Thompson’s legal career started in Thompson in 1986.

He began as an articling student, and in 2003 Thompson became a judge. Thompson, passionate about prevention and early intervention, is well known in the city for this volunteer experience.

Thompson was been involved with the Thompson Community Foundation, the Aboriginal Art Centre of Northern Manitoba, the Thompson Crisis Centre, Winterfest, Toastmasters, the Thompson access exchange centre, and the Thompson community centre project committee.

Wenstob, Thompson’s wife, started her career in Thompson in 1991 with the Canadian Mental Health Association. After moving through Child and Family

Services, and the School District of Myystery Lake, Wenstob found her spot at MacDonald Youth Services.

Just like her husband, Wenstob is known in the community for her volunteer experience. She has been a part of Healthy Child Manitoba, the band parents association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and parent council at Burntwood Elementary School. Wenstob also was a coach for the Special Olympics, sat on the strategic planning citizens committee, and was a billet mom for the Northstars.

Their key to the city reads: “The honourable judge Murray Thompson and Linda Wenston, in recognition of your contribution and community service from 19862014 to the city of Thompson.”

FormerThompson doctor’s son dies in Guyana motorbike accident

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Jonathon Validen, the son of the late Dr. Charles Validen, an obstetriciangynecologist who used to practise in Thompson, died in a motorcycle accident in Guyana Nov. 13.

The younger Validen, 43 at the time of his death, had moved to Guyana after his father died there in 2012 under mysterious circumstances, prompting several imposters to come forward attempting to claim his considerable estate. Jonathon Validen lived in Manitoba prior to moving to Guyana.

Guyanese newspapers reported that the fatal accident happened around 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 13.

Charles Validen died on or around Aug. 27, 2012

in Triumph, East Coast Demerara in Guyana, but his body wasn’t discovered until his maid arrived a few days later and found his bedroom door locked. Receiving no response, the maid called police, who arrived and broke down the door to discover the doctor’s corpse on the bed.

As many as 10 people came forward pretending to be the wealthy doctor’s next of kin before the brother of Charles Validen’s ex-wife Susan Anderson, who had committed suicide in Scotland a few months before, informed the funeral home where the doctor’s body lay that he had located Jonathon Validen, who went to Guyana for his father’s funeral on Oct. 8, 2012.

Thompson resident Esther Latchman was also at that funeral. Latchman knew the Validen family in Guyana, where she was employed as Jonathon’s nanny, and in Thompson, where she was the nanny of Jonathon’s younger sister Claire, who died a few years before her father.

Charles Validen moved back to Guyana four or five years prior to his death.

He lived in St. Andrew’s, Manitoba before going back to his native country.

Jonathon Validen had a wife and one-year-old daughter in Guyana, according to an article in the Guyana Times, which also said that she and her brother believed the accident might have been the result of a hit-and-run.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON JUNIPER CENTRE CRAFT & BAKE SALE, Saturday, November 22, 10 am - 4 pm. Crafters: tables available to rent, but going fast. Admission $5 for craft sale and light lunch, or $2 for just craft sale.

Call Sabrina at 204-677-2970 for more info.

WORLD AIDS DAY DECEMBER 1. Join the Safer Choices Northern Network and Northern Health Region for a luncheon and Awareness Walk Monday, December 1, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC). Wear RED to show your support. Please dress for the weather.

In recognition of National HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, December 1 - 5.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FESTIVAL SALE will be held at the Lutheran United Church, 52 Caribou Rd, Nov. 14 - 22 (closed Sunday). Mon - Fri, 2 pm - 8 pm and Sat. 10am - 4 pm. Come out to support this Fair Trade event that also supports local causes such as the Wapanohk breakfast program and the Rotary Splash Park. For more info: 677-3713 or shantz@mymts.net PAINT LAKE RESORT 2ND ANNUAL CRAFT SALE! Sunday, November 30, 1 pm - 5 pm. Please call 204-677-9303 to book a table.

FREE CURLING!! Wednesday afternoons at 1 pm. Bring clean shoes and your own broom. For info call Wally at 204-778-7270 GIRLSPACE IS BACK! We will be offering this program to young ladies 12 -15 years old every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Wapanohk. We will talk about relevant issues, host guest speakers and have fun activities. Each session will also include a snack or meal. All girls are welcome, it doesn’t matter where they go to school. No cost to attend. Thank you to the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation for the Small Grant Fund.

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

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

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

SCHOOL’S COOL is up and running! It’s for 4 year olds starting kindergarten in 2015. It’s free!

Phone futures at 204-677-7823 for registration and more information.

BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:30- 3:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204-677-4431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson.

Submit your own community events to events@thompsoncitizen.net

Opinion Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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Out&About

Playhouse performance days away

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can’t wait for this weekend! I just love community theatre and I believe Thompson Playhouse is one of the best in the province. I may be a little biased being the president/director but I can’t take credit for the amazing talents of our cast for the play you will see this weekend.

The Red Velvet Cake War will be performed by Donna Wilson Thompson Playhouse Friday and Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. The three Verdeen cousins – Gaynelle (Coral Bennett), Peaches (Delsie Jack), and Jimmie (Angela Wolfe) – could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. Aunt LaMerle (Serena Puranen) is the hateful matriarch to the family and tries to stop the reunion. Having “accidentally” crashed her minivan through the bedroom wall of her husband’s girlfriend’s doublewide, Gaynelle is one frazzled nerve away from a spectacular meltdown. Peaches, the number one mortuarial cosmetologist, is struggling to decide if it’s time to have her long-absent trucker husband declared dead. Jimmie, the rough-aroundthe-edges store manager, is resorting to extreme measures to outmaneuver a priss-pot neighbour Bitsy (Debby Belyea) for the affection of Thompson’s newest widower. Between Uncle Aubrey (Ryan Barker) a cantankerous funny old coot, Newt (Anthony Wake) who can’t seem to hang on to his eyeball, Mama Doll (Lindsey Lisk), Sheriff Grover (Kevin Hopton), Cee Cee (Sandi Knight), cousin Purvis (Alex White) and Elsa (Robyn Foley), the court-appointed psychologist, your head will be spinning as you witness one crazy family reunion. With the girls looking for the Thompson time capsule in MacLean Park for Mary Fenske’s secret recipe you’ll soon find out who makes the best red velvet cake. This is one Thompson play you don’t want to miss.

Get your tickets at Co-op, Don Johnson Jewellers or Quality Inn. A great way to spend $10 this weekend! Oh, and red velvet cupcakes will be for sale during intermission.

Letter to the Editor

I my own words: In Love at the front door To the Editor: Not all of our lives are filled with uncertainty, pain and unknowns. Although some lives are squashed by skepticism and we wonder if there is anyone out there afraid to love us. Impact by lifestyle and holding unto emotions, we have that fear of losing people we love. Again, some in-

dividuals hold into materialistic things like there is no tomorrow. I for one do not hold onto materialistic things. Is “love at the front door” always the cornerstone of abundance in discovering who you really love in your life?

Ken Ross Thompson

Editorial

We can’t tell the stories until you tell them to us A

s you look through the pages of this newspaper in any given week, you may come across stories about one-time residents who no longer live in the city, some of whom have gone on to great accomplishments and others who have met a tragic end. This is not unusual.

Great news travels fast and bad new even faster. But we know there are a lot more stories out there, ones that fall somewhere in between on the spectrum of triumph and tragedy.

Recently, the Thompson Citizen ran a story on R.D. Parker Collegiate graduate Dave Safronetz, now an accomplished researcher in the field of microbiology and viruses, who had recently returned from

the West African country of Liberia, where he assisted in efforts to help control the spread of the Ebola virus that has ravaged the region over the past several months. In that case, three people alerted us to the story, including two other former residents and one current Thompsonite, a former teacher at RDPC. Thanks to the excellent information provided by the first person to tip us off, by the time the second tip came in, we’d already been in touch with Safronetz and, by the time the third one arrived, we’d interviewed him and printed his story.

But that was more the exception than the norm and often we don’t hear about events or interesting episodes involving current or former

Thompsonites until after they’re long over, or perhaps we don’t hear about them at all. That’s where we rely on you.

The truth is, long-time residents of Thompson will always be more plugged into the network of former citizens than newer arrivals and we rely on you to be our eyes and ears for stories that may otherwise fly under the radar. And while we can’t guarantee that every idea we receive will find its way into the newspaper, we can guarantee that those we never hear about most certainly won’t.

So as you talk with old friends who’ve moved south, or east, or west, or even north, don’t be afraid to pass some information along. Odds are that if you are interested, others will be

too, and our job is to tell the stories that touch Thompson to our readers, whether the subjects of those stories are still here within city limits or out there in the greater world. A community is defined by its people and, as anyone who’s spent time away can tell you, the tug of one’s hometown is something that never disappears, no matter how many miles away you go. What’s more, given the number of people who’ve spent time living in Thompson over the years, there must be a lot of former Thompsonites out there with interesting tales to tell their former neighbours. But, as one person passing an idea on has told us, “We, in Thompson, do not do a very good job of promoting our own.”

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Research forum held at UCN focuses on northern issues

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The University of Manitoba (UM) and University College of the North (UCN) teamed up on Nov. 15, for the Northern Manitoba research network forum. The forum, which was held at UCN, featured workshops, and open talks. Dr. Marleny Bonnycastle, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, helped create this event. “This is a new initiative that Dr. Maureen Simpkins from UCN and I started working a year ago on. We’re trying to call on people from Northern Manitoba who are interested in doing research or are consumers of research, and talking about how we can do research together.

How we can mobile the knowledge that we have generating in Thompson.”

The initiative is lead by both universities, says Bonnycastle, but doesn’t exclude non-students and professors. “The idea of this is led by the two universities, but the idea is we will engage service

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Adele Sweeny, a registered nurse and wellness educator with Keewatin Tribal Council, pictured on the left, sits with Janet Tait, a northern social work student with the University of Manitoba. Sweeny spoke about health services with Keewatin Tribal Council, during the research forum. provides, decision makers, and community agencies and everyone else interested in the research world.”

The research is infor-

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mation pertaining to the north, focusing on social issues northern areas face. During the information sessions, Bonnycastle

says she noticed some concerns. “People are doing research in the north from the south. Their reports, data, and findings

are then created in the south, and people in the north are not benefitting from that. Another issue is people don’t know where to find the information. If there is any research done about a certain topic, they might not know about that previous research.”

Around 40 people participated in the morning workshops. The first one was called ownership, control, access and possession. (OCAP) “The first one was about ethics, and we had a representative from the Association of Manitoba Chiefs. We talked about the ethics process to develop research on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities,” says Bonnycastle.

The second and third workshops focused on more training. A librarian from UM developed a class on knowledge mobilization. Information was shared on creating an online repository for northern knowledge and research. Bonnycastle and Simpkins then taught a

workshop on photo-voice.

Photo-voice is a tool for research participants to use in sharing their stories, usually in a visual manner.

Participants who took part in the workshops had the chance to discuss what they learned during an open space program after, said Bonnycastle. “Open space invited people who could support any type of research by funding, technical support, knowledge and so on. We had six tables, and participants rotated around the tables and got more ideas of what they want to see, and what kind of support they want and need.”

The hope of this forum was to engage more people to get involved in the network, says Bonnycastle, who wants to see community members, students at UM, and UCN, and businesses speak together on how research can be improved in the north, and how the network can grow, and more research can be collected.

TenThousand Villages festival sale on now

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A craft show currently in Thompson is not only helping Thompson, but also developing countries.

Ten Thousand Villages, which started in 1946, is a way for Canadians to work with artisans from all over the world to help sell their pieces. “It always targeted countries that had a lot of poverty and needed a market for their products. Especially for small entrepreneurs who had the ability to do things, but couldn’t sell it in the bigger market where they lived,” says Bea Shantz, a volunteer for the event.

Shantz has been volunteering in Thompson with Ten Thousand Villages since 1989. She says because of the need, the festival sale is now being offered through out the week as well as the weekend. “That has helped to provide the opportunity for customers to shop at their convenience.”

Not only are the festival sales selling artisans’ products, Ten Thousand Villages also takes consideration into their family needs, too, says Shantz. “When Ten Thousand Villages talks with the artisans they talk about fair pricing.

They talk about their necessities being covered like food, clothing, housing, children’s care and medi-

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Ten Thousand Villages craft festival sale runs until Nov. 22 at the Lutheran United Church on Caribou Road. cine. Then the artisan is then given 50 per cent first when the order is placed.

This gives them money to buy the materials.” After the pieces are made and shipped, the other 50 per cent is given to them.

Shantz says sales fluctuate, depending on the year, and the desire from customers. “Our sales vary from year to year.

Some years it’s $10,000 to $14,000. A number of years we’ve seen $20,000 worth of sales.”

Items at the festival sale range from chocolates to jewelry, fashion to Christmas decorations and everything else in between.

Ten Thousand Villa-

ges has opened stores all throughout Canada and are continuously working with different artisans. Festival sales like this one happen to promote the stores, and the idea of buying internationally to help others.

Shantz says by purchasing a piece at this festival sale the customer will also be helping Thompson.

“When you buy from Ten Thousand Villages you are supporting people in third world countries, where poverty is rampant.

It gives them a fair living.

Also they allow us to save 10 per cent of total sales here to use for expenses.

After that is paid then that money is used to help pro-

grams in town.”

This year Ten Thousand Villages will be contributing to the Wapanohk Community School breakfast program, as well as the Rotary splash pad.

Shantz says in pervious years they’ve donated money to the homeless shelter, the women’s crisis centre, the Boys & Girls Club, and many others.

The festival sale continues until Nov. 22. It’s being held at the Lutheran United Church at 52 Caribou Road. Doors open during the week at 2 p.m. and they’re open until 8 p.m.

Saturday the festival will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Santa Claus is coming to town

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The snow is here, and the Christmas decorations are filling the stores, so that must mean one thing: Christmas is on the way. To celebrate the start of the holiday season the recreation, parks and culture department within the City of Thompson and Hello Parents have joined together to host a Christmas parade.

The kickoff to Christmas will take place on Nov. 29.

John Burrows, director for recreation, parks and culture says it will be held at the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) this

year. “In the past it’s been held at City Hall, but City Hall is getting a little cramped, and we have the space and facilities, so we thought, why not try to expand it? We will be offering indoor and outdoor activities and we will have the tree lighting here inside the TRCC.” Activities will start with the community Christmas parade at 2 p.m.. The parade route has changed this year says Burrows. “It starts on Cree Road and Hemlock Crescent, then proceeds up Cree Road to Thompson Drive, turning left onto Thompson Drive, continuing on to UCN Drive

and into the TRCC parking area.”

Drivers are to take note the parade is happening.

“We do block off some of the streets. Cree Road is not the road to take from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m..

Thompson Drive will be blocked off for a short duration while the parade winds into UCN Drive,” says Burrows.

Floats are open to anyone in the city, and applications can be found at the front reception of the TRCC. Applications are due by Nov. 22, one week before the event.

Burrows hopes all families come out, and join in on the fun. “We’re hoping to have some sleigh rides if there’s snow available. We’re hoping to have manmade hills for sledding, indoor games like soccer, volleyball and floor hockey will be available in the TRCC. Plus there will be hot chocolate and goodies passed out.”

Santa will also be stopping in during the event, to take pictures and see what the children of Thompson want this year for the holidays.

Thompson Citizen file photo Santa Claus will be making a stop in Thompson on Nov. 29, for the annual community Christmas parade

Homeschooler still wants in the public school band

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

During the regular school board meeting for the School District of Mystery Lake on Nov. 12, Caroline Winship made a presentation about allowing her 11-year-old son into the Grade 6 band program. “It is our understanding the School District of Mystery Lake does not yet have a policy regarding partial enrollment of home schooled children. Past practice has allowed for home schooled students to be permitted in this district’s programming, including Colin, who was partially enrolled in 2009 in both music and physical education at riverside school.”

Colin Winship also spoke

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby The Winships continue to fight for their son Colin Winship, centre, to be allowed into the Grade 6 band program. during the presentation, saying since he was five years old he’s always wanted to

play music. During the summer, Winship took part in a band camp. “When I came

home I told my dad, brothers and sister, I couldn’t wait to join the band. The very next

day my mom told me homeschoolers were no longer allowed, and I was quite disappointed that I would never get in.”

Although, there have been no further talks within the School District of Mystery Lake yet, board chairperson Leslie Tucker says that will happen in December. “The superintendents will bring forth background information for the new trustees in December and the board will work closely with the superintendents from there to ensure a timely, comprehensive response.

Winship passed out documents regarding home schools in the province, and information about funding.

“It is clear from all of these

documents that it is well within your power, policy, and legislature to allow our son Colin to be admitted into the Grade 6 band program.

It is also clear that funding is available on a pro-rated basis, and that we meet the criteria,” says Winship.

Colin Winship says even though the answer still remains a no, he is hopeful one day he will be admitted. “It is still my dream to someday be in the school band, and I pray about it every night. I would work really hard, and behave the very best I can.

School board of Mystery Lake, please allow me, Colin Winship, to join the Grade 6 band and make my dreams come true.”

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

What is required to get a license?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Guru Nanak Sahib was born on April 15, 1469 at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present district of Shekhupura (Pakistan), now Nanakana Sahib. The birthday of Guru Nanak Sahib is celebrated on 15th Kartik Puranmashi i.e. full moon day of the month Kartik. Guru Nanak’s father, Mehta Kalyan Das, more popularly known as Mehta Kalu, was the chief accountant of local ruler Rai Bular. Guru Nanak‘s mother was Mata Tripta, a simple, pious and extremely religious woman.

Nanak had an elder sister, Nanki.

Nanak was an extraordinary and different child in many ways. God provided him with contemplative mind and rational thinking. He sur-

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After visiting different places in Punjab, he decided to proceed on four long tours covering different religious places in India and abroad. These tours are called Char Udasis of Guru Nanak Sahib.

During the four journeys, Guru Nanak Sahib visited different religious places of various religions of the day in India and abroad spreading the message of the God and preaching Sikhism. He went to religious places of Hindus and other sects in different parts of India.

Guru Nanak Sahib visited Muslim holy places of Mecca, Medina and Baghdad in the middle east. Some latest accounts say that Guru Sahib also visited Syria, Turkey, Italy, Egypt Kenya, Tehran, Kabul, Kandhar and Jalalabad. He also visited Russia and Nepal. The real aim of the tour was awakening the people to realize the truth about God and to introduce Sikhism. He established a network of preaching centres of Sikhism which were called “Manjis”. He appointed able and committed followers as its head (preacher of Sikhism). The seeds of Sikhism were sown all over India and abroad in wellplanned manner.

In the year 1520, Babar attacked India. His troops slaughtered thousands of innocent civilians of all walks of life. Women and children were made captives and all their property looted at Amiabad. Guru Nanak Sahib challenged this act of barbarity in strong words. He was arrested but shortly after he made Babar realize his blunder. Babar released Guru Nanak and all the prisoners along with him.

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Jaynie Burnell Burntwood Elementary school students decorated a bulletin board in the school with paper crosses, poppies and silhouettes as well as poems they wrote in honour of Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. See related photos on page 8.

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Jack’s year started with the several indoor meets that culminated with the Boeing Indoor Games in Winnipeg Feb. 28-March 1. Jack finished third in the 60 metres, second in the 200 metres, second in the 300 metres, and

second in high jump.

This meet saw athletes from Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba compete. Jack was one of 11 athletes from Thompson that competed in these games.

Jack was named to two provincial teams during the outdoor season.

The first team competed in the Western Canadian tri-province meet in Saskatoon July 18-20. Jack competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres, 300 metres, 4x100-metre relay and the medley relay.

Jack finished second in the 100 metres with a time of 11.99 seconds; second in the 200 metres with a time of 24.22 seconds; fourth in the 300 metres with a time

of 37.02 seconds; second in the 4x100-metre relay and third in the medley relay. The highlight of this competition was Jack breaking the Manitoba provincial record for the 300 metres for the first time.

Jack went straight from the tri-province meet in Saskatoon to the Peace Gardens Legion Athletics Camp and was selected to compete for Manitoba in the Legion national track meet in Langley, B.C. Jack was selected to compete in the 100 metres, 200 metres, 300 metres and 4x100-metre relay. Jack placed ninth in the 100 metres with a time of 11.96 seconds; ninth in the 200 metres with a time of 23.69

seconds; seventh in the 300 metres with a time of 36.91 seconds. Jack again set a new provincial record in the 300 metres, beating his own record.

Jack finished the outdoor season ranked third in the province in the 100 metres; first in the province in the 200 metres; first in the province in the 300 metres and third in the province for high jump. There is one more scheduled indoor meet to conclude the 2014 track season.

This is the Last Chance Meet in Winnipeg Nov. 28-29. Jack hopes to add the indoor 300-metre record to his accomplishments in this track season.

Senior volleyball squads fall in Zone 11 finals

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s varsity volleyball teams both lost to the host Hapnot Collegiate Institute in the finals of the Zone 11 varsity volleyball championships in Flin Flon Nov. 8.

The girls’ final saw the Hapnot Kopper Kweens prevail 18-25, 25-15, 1816 while in the boys’ final the Hapnot Kopper Kings won 25-10, 25-9.

The RDPC girls won five of six sets in the round robin, beating the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute Spartans from

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Saunders second at Manitoba Open racquetball tournament

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen file photo RDPC’s varsity boys volleyball team, seen here in Thompson in September, lost to Hapnot Collegiate Institute in the finals of the Zone 11 varsity volleyball championships.

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Hapnot 25-15, 20-25 before defeating the Nikiks in the semifinal round.

The Trojan boys beat the Spartans 14-25, 2522, 15-13 in the semifinals after winning just a single set in the round robin. They split sets 2225, 25-17 with the Nikiks, while falling 16-25, 8-25 to Hapnot and 17-25, 1525 to the Spartans.

Former Thompsonite Jennifer Saunders was the runner up in the men’s 35+/A division at the 2014 Manitoba Open racquetball tournament in Winnipeg Nov. 6-9, losing 6-15, 6-15 to champion Darryl Drohomerski in the final.

Saunders beat Aaron Strub 15-7, 15-9 in her first match, then knocked off Kirby Shwaykosky 15-8, 15-8 in the semifinals.

Saunders, with part-

ner Dave Boyd, was also second in the open doubles category. The same pair won the open doubles title at the President’s Double tournament in Winnipeg Oct. 3-4, beating Drohomerski and his partner Lyle Philpott.

Saunders was knocked out in the first round at the 2014 U.S. Open Racquetball Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Oct. 9, falling 11-5. 11-7, 9-11, 10-12, 6-11 to Carla Munoz of Chile.

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Skate Thompson figure skaters shine at the 2015 Skate Canada Manitoba Sectional Championships

BY SKATE THOMPSON SPECIAL TO THE THOMPSON CITIZEN

Figure skaters from Skate Thompson did an awesome job at the Skate Canada Manitoba Sectional Championships held Nov. 7-8 in Brandon at the Kinsmen Arena. Brandon was the host to 75 of the province’s highest-skilled skaters.

Amy Shier, Madyson Caldwell and Megan Szabo all 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 prenovice, novice , junior and senior categories advance to compete at the Skate Canada Challenge Competition being held in Montreal. The Skate Canada Challenge Competition is the qualifying competition for Canadian Figure Skating

Championships in 2015.

Amy Shier placed first in the 11-andunder (11U) pre-juvenile women’s freeskate.

Madyson Caldwell placed third in the 11U pre-juvenile women’s freeskate. Megan Szabo placed second in the 11U juvenile women’s freeskate. Great job, girls! You all are an inspiration for our Thompson skaters!

Skate Thompson held their Test Day Nov. 15.

Skaters are also busy preparing for an upcoming competition called SuperSkate Nov. 28-29 in Winnipeg. Any spare time you may have, come to the Thompson Regional Community Centre to watch some fantastic figure skating. Skate Thompson offers programs in PreCanSkate, CanSkate, CanPowerSkate, StarSkate, Teen Skate and Adult Skate. For any inquiries, contact us at thompsonskate@gmail. com.

RDPC’s junior varsity boys’ volleyball team, seen here in Thompson Oct. 18, lost to Hapnot Collegiate Institute of Flin Flon in the final of the Zone 11 junior volleyball championships in The Pas Nov. 7-8.

Junior volleyball teams compete at Zone 11 championships

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s junior boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams saw their seasons come to an end Nov. 8 in The Pas, where they finished as runnersup and lost in the semifinals, respectively, in the Zone 11 junior volleyball championships.

The boys’ team lost in a three-set final to the Hapnot Collegiate Institute Kopper Kings from Flin Flon, who came back after losing the first set 25-19 to beat the Trojans 25-11 in

the second set and 15-8 in the tiebreaker.

RDPC had qualified for the final by knocking off the host Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute Spartans 25-19, 19-25, 1715 in one semifinal while Hapnot beat the Otter Nelson River School Nikiks from Cross Lake 25-11, 25-11 in the other.

The boys’ finalists finished first and second in the round robin, with the Kopper Kings a perfect 3-0. The Trojans beat the Spartans 24-26, 25-12, 15-11 and the Nikiks 25-

12, 25-20 while falling 1725, 23-25 to Hapnot.

The Trojan girls fell short of the finals when they lost 18-25, 22-25 to the Hapnot Kopper Kweens in a semifinal. Hapnot went on to win the championship with an 18-25, 25-16, 15-11 victory over Otter Nelson River School in the final.

RDPC’s girls’ squad was winless in the tournament, falling 8-25, 15-25 to Hapnot, 23-25, 26-25 to the Spartans and 23-25, 15-25 to the Nikiks in the round robin.

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Wild beat Eastman Selects twice on road trip

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Wild picked up their fourth and fifth wins of the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League season in their first and last games of a three-game road trip Nov. 14-16, starting things off with a 5-4 win over the Eastman Selects and finishing the same way, while

losing 2-0 to the Central Plains Capitals on Nov. 15.

Thompson’s Kendra Hanson had a pair of goals for the Wild in the Nov. 14 win, with Alyssa Betholet, Kali Cummings and Ashley Murphy adding singles while goaltender Kerigan Dowhy had 24 saves for the win.

Christine Sheppard of The Pas was the two-

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goal scorer for the Wild in the Nov. 16 victory, with Cummings, Murphy and MacKenzie Neapew pitching in with one goal apiece and Dowhy stopping 31 shots.

The only loss on the road trip saw Makaela Fisher and Eryn Stewart scoring for the Capitals in Portage la Prairie Nov. 15 as the Wild were shut out and outshot 42-11.

The Wild are sixth in the MFMHL standings with a 5-9 record, one win behind the 6-6 Winnipeg Avros who have played two fewer games.

The Wild return to action on home turf this weekend when they host the Capitals for two games in Norway House.

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Kendra Hanson of Thompson had a pair of goals for the Norman Wild in a 5-4 win over the Eastman Selects on Nov. 14.

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Stars stay close but can’t notch a win

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The Norman Northstars lost a pair of close games Nov. 15-16 after opening their three-game Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League road trip with a lopsided loss to the Winnipeg Thrashers on Friday night.

Team-leading scorer Bryce Horning and Ethan Stuckless scored in the third period against the Pembina Valley Hawks on Sunday to put their team up 4-3 but the Hawks struck back with three goals of their own from Kelton Sutherland, Mark Klassen and Derek Wood in the last 12 minutes to skate away with a 6-4 win.

The Northstars’ thirdperiod goals capped off a comeback from 3-0 down that started in the second period with a goal from Anthony Keeper Jr. and continued when Daylon Campbell reduced the Pembina Valley lead to one with less than five minutes to play before the second intermission.

The Hawks got goals from William Lovell and Tyson McConnell in the first period and extended the lead to three goals early in the middle frame when McConnell notched his second.

Mark Steeves made 25 saves in the game while Aaron Brunn turned away 21 Northstars shots

Thompson Citizen file photo Byron Spence had a goal for the Norman Northstars against the Central Plains Capitals Nov. 15. in net for the Hawks.

The Northstars erased three one-goal leads Nov. 15 against the Central Plains Capitals but couldn’t do it a fourth time and fell 4-3.

Byron Spence tied the game 3-3 about midway through the final period after Kyle Byczkowski gave the Capitals a lead 3:33 into the third.

Spence had assisted on Michael Markus’s second period goal that tied it 2-2 a couple minutes after Josh Blondeau put the Capitals ahead. Horning had the first goal of the game for the Northstars, scoring in the late

stages of the first period to tie the game at one after Tanner Blight staked Central Plains to an early lead.

Connor Faulkner made 27 saves in the game while Connor Nichol stopped 25 shots by the Northstars.

The road trip opened with an 8-1 loss to the Thrashers Nov. 14.

Markus had the only goal for the Northstars, who were outshot 44-16.

Faulkner made 36 saves in the game.

The Northstars will host the Thrashers at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena this Saturday and Sunday.

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We remember CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET 112 • CHURCH SERVICES LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 am, Church 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Dr. 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am ADVENT LUTHERAN and ST. JOHN’S UNITED congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays. Phone 204-677-4495 GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Jaynie Burnell Burntwood Elementary school students decorated a bulletin board in the school with paper crosses, poppies and silhouettes as well as poems they wrote in honour of Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. See related photos on page 8.

Navigator guides northern patients through the cancer journey Accessing cancer services in the Northern Health Region got a little easier with the establishment of cancer navigation services. Our regional cancer navigation services team includes a position called a nurse navigator – registered nurse Shane MacDonald – and an oncology social worker, Shelly Watt.

They will soon be joined by a community engagement liaison. The region is also working to establish family physician in oncology (FPO) positions to guide and support these navigation services.

“Efforts to make this difficult journey for patients and families experiencing a cancer diagnosis smoother and barrier-free are greatly enhanced with the nursing and social worker supports the hubs provide,” said Helga Bryant, Northern Health Region chief executive officer. “We will welcome these new resources and the support they will provide once they are estab-

Northern Regional Health Authority lished in Thompson, The Pas/Flin Flon and outlying communities throughout the region.”

MacDonald and the rest of the team will work with cancer patients and their families to increase timely access to services; provide information, education and offer guidance in regards to treatment decisions and symptom management. They will link patients and families to appropriate resources offered through CancerCare Manitoba and within local communities.

Watt will focus on understanding and treating the social, psychological, emotional, spiritual, quality-of-life and functional aspects of cancer within a whole-person approach to cancer care that addresses a range of needs to improve qualityof-life for people affected by cancer.

FPOs are family phys-

icians with special interest or focused practice in oncology and have received special training in the provincial cancer system.

Most FPOs work parttime in the cancer system and part-time in general family practice or in palliative care. FPOs, when in place, will be a resource to cancer navigation services and other health care providers who are actively participating early on in the patient journey by identifying clinically suspicious cases.

While Watt and MacDonald are Thompsonbased, this team provides support to residents across the Northern Health Region. Healthcare providers are invited to refer patients along the cancer journey from clinical suspicion of cancer to survivorship or bereavement. As well as provider referrals, individuals can access these services directly.

As regional positions, the navigation services team will meet with patients in person, by telephone and via MBTelehealth.

The enhancement of cancer navigation services in our communities is part of the IN SIXTY – Manitoba’s Cancer Patient Journey Initiative, a part of the province’s cancer strategy.

The initiative is a systemwide transformation strategy to shorten the cancer journey from clinical suspicion to first treatment to 60 days or less. This initiative is a partnership which includes the Northern Health Region, Manitoba Health, CancerCare Manitoba, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba, Family Physicians and other healthcare providers, and patients. For more information, contact Shane MacDonald by email at smacdonald4@nrha.ca or by phone at (204) 7781743.

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REQUIRES AN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (ROADS & BUILDINGS) FOR A 1 YEAR TERM The successful candidate will be a High School Graduate and hold an Engineering Technology diploma (Civil/Municipal or Geomatics). Qualifications include extensive computerized drafting experience and specific training & experience in the use of ACAD; the ability to interpret blue prints and plans; the ability to use a total station, level and associated survey instruments, including setting grades. The successful candidate will hold a current valid Class 5 driver’s license, have an understanding of municipal infrastructure and have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with the general public, businesses and City Departments. Project management or resident engineering experience would be an asset.

Some of the duties of this position are: prepares and checks design layouts and project drawings from design specifications and field information and reproduces blueprints; cost estimates projects; recommends and advises capital and maintenance programs for Roads and Buildings and other City Infrastructure; ensures that construction and maintenance projects are completed according to design and quality control specifications; calculates projected costs and researches projects in preparation of budget. Other duties are as per the job description.

The City of Thompson offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications will be accepted up to and including Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Those interested may apply in confidence to: Deanna Kondakor City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6 Phone: (204) 677-7981 E-mail: dkondakor@thompson.ca Fax: (204) 677-7981 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clinical Case Manager – Northern Alternative Parent Home (NAPH) Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB Competition No. 2313.11.14 A Full Time Clinical Case Manager (CCM) is required to work with the NAPH Program within the Kisewatisiwin Service Area.

Reporting to the Coordinator, the CCM will be part of a team providing the on-going leadership, development and supervision of a treatment plan for children placed in the NAPH Foster Care Program. The CCM will assist in ensuring that foster parents provide exceptional care to the children. Responsibilities will include client planning, NAPH parent support, and on-going NAPH Program development.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Postsecondary degree in the human services field with at least 3 years of experience in child welfare or foster care; Case management; Valid driver’s license; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Social Work Degree; Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, family functioning and child welfare; Willingness to compete agency required training in First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Suicide Intervention and Child Development; Knowledge of Aboriginal language and culture would be an asset.

SALARY RANGE: $40,741.03 to $56,350 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive pension and benefit plan.

Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. November 26, 2014.

Visit us at www.mys.ca for complete information on this and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

The School District of Mystery Lake invites applications for Substitute Clerical/Secretarial Positions

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - CITY OF THOMPSON The City of Thompson requires 2 Junior Clerks for the R.C.M.P. The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: Grade 12 graduate, ability to obtain R.C.M.P. security clearance, typing speed of 50 w.p.m. (minimum), familiar and competent with computers and WordPerfect word processing software, dictaphone experience (audio and digital) required, previous policing experience would be an asset, previous computer experience with the Police Information Retrieval System (PIRS), the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and the Police Report and Occurrence System (PROS) will be considered an asset, ability to communicate effectively with the general public, previous secretarial/clerical experience would be an asset, ability to work shift work (days, afternoons, evenings, graveyard and weekends).

Duties include researching, transcribing, preparing and typing reports, documents and correspondence, operates telephone, 2-way radio, answering queries, relaying messages and recording complaints. Receives visitors, directs them to proper officer and gives out authorized information.

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

Preferred qualifications include: • •

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The City of Thompson offers a comprehensive benefits program and competitive salary.

Applications will be accepted up to and including Friday, November 28, 2014. Those interested may apply in confidence to:

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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.

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Grade 12 academic standing Demonstrated successful experience in secretarial or administrative positions or combination of education and experience.

A keyboarding speed of 50 w.p.m.

Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and familiarity with accounting applications is an asset.

Proven organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and decision making skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player.

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

Ability to work well with school administrators, teachers, students and the public.

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

Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

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

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

Deadline for applications is Friday, November 21, 2014.

For Further information please contact Tami Bodnaryk, District Accountant at the School Board Office at 204-677-6113 Please apply on our website at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Centre.

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

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

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

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Careers 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.

AMENDMENT BUILDING SERVICE SUPERVISOR

Classification: Building Service Supervisor Full-Time Permanent Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 14-084 Closing Date: December 1, 2014 or until position is filled.

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

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.

ININIW NEKANI HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR(S) Classification: Instructor Part-Time Term Position: December 22, 2014 to May 15, 2015 June 2, 2015 to July 28, 2015 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 14-089 Closing Date: December 3, 2014

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

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

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

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An eligibility list may be created for similar part-time and full time, term and regular positions in the Northern Region and will remain in effect for 6 months.

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For more information please visit our website at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs

Apply to: Advertisement No. 29398 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway 7ÂˆÂ˜Â˜ÂˆÂŤi}]ĂŠ ]ĂŠ,ĂŽ ĂŠĂŽ Ç Telephone: 204-945-8615 >Ă?\Ê­Óä{ŽÊ™{n‡Ó£™Î “>ˆÂ?\ĂŠ}ÂœĂ›Â?ÂœLĂƒJ}ÂœĂ›Â°Â“L°V>ĂŠĂŠĂŠ Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

7iĂŠĂŒÂ…>Â˜ÂŽĂŠ>Â?Â?ĂŠĂœÂ…ÂœĂŠ>ÂŤÂŤÂ?ÞÊ>˜`ĂŠ>`Ă›ÂˆĂƒiĂŠĂŒÂ…>ĂŒĂŠÂœÂ˜Â?ĂžĂŠĂŒÂ…ÂœĂƒiĂŠ selected for further consideration will be contacted. “Â?ÂœĂžÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ ÂľĂ•ÂˆĂŒĂžĂŠÂˆĂƒĂŠ>ĂŠv>VĂŒÂœĂ€ĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠĂƒiÂ?iVĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Â°ĂŠ ÂŤÂŤÂ?ˆV>Â˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>Ă€iĂŠ requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumĂŠ and/ or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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

Crystal Nader, HR Generalist Email: crystal.nader@mccain.ca Phone: (204) 834-6325

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

Languages English

Maintenance Worker

Education

Departmental/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Gillam, MB Advertisement Number: 29475 Closing Date: December 1, 2014 Salary Range: $33,162.00 – $42,845.00 per year plus remoteness allowance

Completion of high school; Some college/CEGEP/ vocational or technical training

Priority consideration will be given to existing Engineering and Operations Division within the LAB/OR classiďŹ cation.

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

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

Paralegal or Legal Assistant course ideal but not essential.

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

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

Security and Safety Clean Criminal Record check & Child Abuse Registry check

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilites

Duties:

Transportation/Travel Information

Reporting 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.

Valid driver’s licence; Own transportation

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Other Information

Advertisement No. 29475 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Fax: (204) 948-1271 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

Self motivated, positive attitude, organizational skills, willingness to learn, excellent attention to detail, work well in a team environment, excellent spelling, grammar & proofreading is essential.

Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your e-mail.

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines; Attention to detail; Large workload.

Essential Skills Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning

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

Your cover letter, rĂŠsumĂŠ 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, rĂŠsumĂŠ 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.

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Guru Nanak Sahib wrote 974 hymns Continued from Page 7 Guru Nanak Sahib finally settled down at Kartarpur city (now in Pakistan) which was founded by him in 1522 and spent the rest of his life there (1522-1539).

There was daily Kirtan and the institution of Langar (free kitchen) was introduced. Knowing that the end was drawing near, Guru Nanak Sahib, after testing his two sons and some followers, installed Bhai Lehna ji (Guru Angad Sahib) as the Second Nanak in 1539, and after a few days he left for the heavenly abode The Sachkhand on Sept.

22, 1539.

With this ended the worldly journey of this messenger of God and great Master (Guru) of mankind. He rejected the path of renunciation (Tyaga or Yoga), the authority of the Vedas and the Hindu caste system. Guru Nanak Sahib emphasized the leading of householder’s life (Grista) but unattached to gross materialism.

The service to mankind (sewa), hard work (kirt), prayer (Kirtan,

Satsang) and faith in ‘One’ omnipotent God are the basic concepts of Sikhism established

by Guru Nanak Sahib.

He preached new idea of God as supreme, universal, all-powerful and truthful. God is formless (Nirankar), the sole, the Creator, the self-existent, the incomprehensible and the everlasting and the creator of all things (Karta Purakh). God is infinite, true, all-giver, Nirvair, and omnipotent.

He is Satnam, the eternal and absolute truth.

As a social reformer Guru Nanak Sahib upheld the cause of women, downtrodden and the poor. He attacked the citadel of caste system of Hindus and theocracy of Muslim rulers. He was a born poet. He wrote 974 hymns comprising Japji Sahib, Asa-Di-Var, Bara-Mah, Sidh-Gosht, Onkar (Dakhani) and these were included in Guru Granth Sahib by Guru Arjan Sahib (The fifth Nanak). He was also a perfect musician.

He with the company of Bhai Mardana composed such tunes in various Indian classical Ragas (musical compositions)

that charmed and tamed wild creatures like Babar, subdued kings, bigots and tyrants, converted thugs and robbers to saints. He was a reformer as well as a revolutionary. God had endowed him with a contemplative mind and pious disposition.

Guru Arjan Sahib called him “the image of God, nay, God Himself”.974 hymns comprising Japji Sahib, Asa-Di-Var, Bara-Mah, Sidh-Gosht, Onkar (Dakhani) and these were included in Guru Granth Sahib by Guru Arjan Sahib (The fifth Nanak). He was also a perfect musician.

He with the company of Bhai Mardana composed such tunes in various Indian classical Ragas (musical compositions) that charmed and tamed wild creatures like Babar, subdued kings, bigots and tyrants, converted thugs and robbers to saints. He was a reformer as well as a revolutionary. God had endowed him with a contemplative mind and pious disposition. Guru Arjan Sahib called him “the image of God, nay, God Himself”.