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Thompson ceremonies welcome 153 new Canadians

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Canada welcomed 153 new citizens from across Northern Manitoba in two citizenship ceremonies at Deerwood Elementary School in Thompson Oct. 29, with those receiving their citizenship coming from 19 countries.

Philipp Mirzoev, one of two new Canadians who spoke to fellow citizens and other attendees of the morning ceremony, said the values of his new country were different than his native country.

“To me becoming a Canadian citizen means sharing Canadian democratic liberal and human rightsbased values,” he said.

“I’m originally from Russia and maybe everybody knows but it’s a mildly authoritarian country. I think nobody is going to argue with that. So for me all those things are really important.”

Mirzoev has also enthusiastically embraced Canadian culture and society.

“I have lived for more than three years in Flin Flon where I have only Canadian friends, born Canadian friends,” he said.

“I haven’t spoken with a single person in Flin Flon who would be Russianspeaking so I am proudly totally integrated.”

Also sharing his thoughts on his new citizenship was Dr. Harsahil Singh.

“To me, becoming a Canadian citizen means to be a part of hundreds of years of history of strong Canadians who made it a country and progressed it to become one of the most prosperous

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham New Canadian citizens applaud after taking the oath of citizenship in the first of two ceremonies at Deerwood Elementary School on Oct. 29. nations in the world. Not only does Canada have one of the highest standards of living in the world, it is also one of the most multicultural countries. This is the reason it welcomed me as an immigrant and being granted the right to become a citizen is a great privilege,” said Singh, who also appreciates the way he can practise his profession in his adopted country.

“As a physician, for me, Canada is the best country to practise medicine as I can focus on patient care knowing that everyone will receive the same level of care despite their social or financial status.”

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OBITUARIES

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham Dr. Harsahil Singh, centre.

Continued from Page 1 Deerwood principal Bonnie Rempel said citizenship ceremonies made her appreciate being born Canadian.

“All of you came here today with a different story to tell about how you arrived in Canada and today you start a new chapter in your journey so we would like to welcome you into the Canadian family and

we hope that your years here are full of wonderful memories,” she said.

Mayor Dennis Fenske urged the citizens to make sure to take advantage of one of their fundamental rights.

“I hope that everybody exercises their right to vote because many have fought and died for that right that many of us take for granted,” send Fenske.

IN MEMORY

LORRIE WAYNE MCLELLAN June 15, 1956 – October 21, 2015

In Loving memory of a wonderful daughter

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Lorrie Wayne “Weiner” McLellan, on Wednesday October 21st, 2015 in Thompson, MB at the age of 59.

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Wayne was predeceased by his father Alexander, mother Lillian, brother Colin, and grandparents.

Left to cherish Wayne’s memory are his children Tyler and Kristin (Justin) of Brandon, MB; brothers Al (Celina), Archie (Audrey), Bernie (Jan) of Winnipeg, MB, Gordon (Lurana), Ian, Sam (Kim), Terry (Lorraine); sisters Lorraine, Mary (Edward) of Kamloops, BC, Myrna, Rhonda, Valerie (Kelly); numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.

Wayne was born in Birch River, MB on June 15th, 1956. He grew up in Mafeking, MB when his family eventually moved to Thompson in August 1967 where he met Bev in 1985 with whom raised two beautiful children, Tyler and Kristin; to carry on his legacy. His pride and joy for his children was limitless. Wayne started working for the City of Thompson in March 1975 where he held several positions over the years as Labourer, Equipment Operator, and Water and Sewer Foreman and later retired in August 2014 after 39 years of service and started driving truck for Gardewine in early 2015.

During his years in Thompson, Wayne was well known around the community as he was heavily involved in sports, in particular, hockey, baseball, curling and golf. Wayne played in the MJHL for the Thompson King Miners from 1975-1977, as well as the Thompson Hawks and Yorkton Terriers and thoroughly enjoyed watching hockey especially the Montreal Canadiens. Wayne also played baseball for years for the Thompson Reds and remained a true fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Over the years, you would ¿nd Wayne either at the golf course in the summer or the curling rink in the winter. Wayne took great pride in teaching his children sports, in particular, Kristin curling and Tyler golf. Wayne had a personality that would turn a dry room into laughter with his witty remarks, jokes and infectious smile. The memories shared and the stories told speak to his fun-loving nature.

A funeral service will be held Monday November 9th, 2015 at 1 pm at the Thompson Pentecostal Assembly Church located at 126 Goldeye Crescent, with Reverend Dan Murphy of¿ciating, following with a reception. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Wayne’s life. As cremation has taken place, an interment with family will take place in the Thompson Cemetery.

In lieu of Àowers, if family and friends so desire, donations can be made in Wayne’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Thompson Golf Club, Burntwood Curling Club or to a charity of their choice.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

Who passed away Nov. 2, 1995

A million words won’t bring you back: I know because I’ve tried, Neither will a million tears: I know because I’ve cried.

Although our lives’ journeys have bid us to be apart I am with you, you are with me, always in our hearts.

We love you and you will never be forgotten, until we meet again.

Love, Mom, Sister Ronnie

November 24, 1941 - November 1, 2014 The moment that you left us my heart was split in two.

One side was filled with memories the other side left with you.

I often lay awake at night, while the world is fast asleep and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day but missing you is the heart ache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you shall remain you see, life goes on without you, but it can never be the same.

Love and miss you forever, Your companion Verna and family.

Dr. Peter Aarinola, representing the Thompson Citizenship Council, told the new Canadians that new opportunities await them.

“Now, all doors are open to you,” he said. “You are free and the sky is the limit for you to realize your best.

Let us work together to uphold Canadian values, to make Canada greater and more prosperous.”

Citizenship Judge James McCrae told participants in the first ceremony that taking the oath of citizenship meant they were pledging allegiance to Canada’s head of state, the queen, and promising to uphold the law and fulfill their duties as citizens.

“Eighty-nine of you from 19 countries around the world just made Canada a whole lot richer today,”

said McCrae. “Thank you very much for joining us.

Welcome. We all have to get together and also admit that even Canada has not yet achieved perfection.

That’s why we need you.

To help us continue to build the finest, most civilized, most cultured, most peaceful most tolerant and the happiest nation on earth.”

Mirzoev echoed those thanks.

“It’s not the Canadian state that made me a citizen,” he said. “It’s Canadian people. Thank you to the state but thank you to the people first. This is the family that actually received me and gave me hope that in a different country far from my family, far from my friends, I changed my life altogether.”

OBITUARIES GLADYS LILLIAN HARDER (NEE PICARD) April 2, 1938 – October 27, 2015 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gladys Harder on October 27, 2015. Gladys leaves to cherish her memory her son Michael, her sisters Marilyn Robillard, Gayle Mathieson (John), Doreen Denault, Margaret Heffern, sisterin-law Marion Picard, her brothers Raymond Picard (Lise), Keith Picard (Joyce), brother-in-law Peter McLaren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and her dogs Handsome Harry and Beauty. Gladys was predeceased by her husband Vern, mother and father Edith and Peter Picard and brothers Stan and Gar¿eld Picard.

Gladys was born in Sudbury, ON and moved to Thompson in 1962.

She met Vern while bowling and they were married on May 2, 1964.

She worked at the Thompson Inn for many years and was active in the union until she retired.

Gladys loved cooking and enjoyed numerous hobbies over the years such as ceramics, gardening, sewing and researching the family tree. She also enjoyed travelling and wasn’t afraid to try anything once. (Bungee jumping, riding a camel.) She was a member of the Royal Purple and could be seen selling tickets for the Christmas sock every year and also volunteered at St. Joseph’s in the kitchen and for Bingo.

Gladys was a very strong, vivacious and generous woman who would do anything for you. If you asked her how she was, she’d be likely to say, “Wonderful, fabulous and fantastically good looking!” She would also end each telephone conversation with a heartfelt “I love you.” We loved you too Gladys and will really miss you until we see you again.

A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church with lunch to follow, date and time pending. In lieu of Àowers, if you wish, donations may be made to the Thompson Humane Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Canadian Lung Association or a charity of your choice.

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Local Vale employee wins Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba award

NoĆ&#x;ce of 2016 Board of Revision Pursuant to SecĆ&#x;on 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2016 Assessment Rolls for the City of Thompson will be open for inspecĆ&#x;on starĆ&#x;ng on October 28, 2015 at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba during normal oĸce hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applicaĆ&#x;ons for revision on: DATE: December 3, 2015.

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

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Nikhil Handa Nikhil Handa, centre, seen here with (left to right) RCMP Const. Robert Cleveland, Mayor Dennis Fenske, Dr. Peter Aarinola of the Thompson Citizenship Council and citizenship Judge James McCrae, was recognized by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba with a member-in-training award at the association’s awards gala in Winnipeg Oct. 23.

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Vale Manitoba Operations engineer-in-training Nikhil Handa received a member-in-training award at the 2015 Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (APEGM) annual awards gala Oct. 23 during the association’s conference in Winnipeg.

Handa began working with Vale’s Manitoba Operations as an engineer-intraining in September 2011 and has been responsible for projects including the upgrade of a PLC control system at the Birchtree Mine and the design of six power centre installations over the past two years and is also responsible for electrical one line drawings for the T-3 mine. He has also developed standards to identify electrical equipment used in each area Vale’s Manitoba Operations.

“It’s an honour,� said Handa, who was nominated for the award by his supervisor. “I was not expecting it. I didn’t know who was going to win.�

He received a plaque commemorating his recognition at the awards gala.

A 2009 graduate of the University of Utah with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, Handa worked as a substitute teacher in Thompson for 10 months while APEGM completed his academic assessment. He also resurrected Vale’s spaghetti bridge competition in 2012 and recruited other employees to assist in organizing and promoting the elementary school contest.

Handa’s other activities include serving as a member of APEGM’s Indigenous People’s Professional Initiative Committee, a role in which he distributes promotional and educational

materials in Thompson and meets via teleconference to discuss ways to promote the engineering profession in his community. He also volunteers with Hindu Prathan Samaj of Thompson, the Multiculture Centre and as a judge for regional science fairs. Handa also helped the Thompson Zoological Society in the design, planning, scheduling and construction phases of its new Boreal Discovery Centre. “As is the case with so many Vale employees, Nikhil invests time and energy to share his passions, develop young people, improve our community, and raise awareness about great careers,� said Ryan Land, manager of corporate affairs and organizational development with Vale’s Manitoba Operations. “It is especially nice when an employee gets additional recognition for

such work.�

Handa, who will become a professional engineer this year and hopes to work as a design engineer or project manager one day, also celebrated another milestone in October, when he became a Canadian citizen at a ceremony in Thompson on Oct. 29. “I have the right to say ‘eh,’� said Handa. “I was very happy for my family and myself. It was a long time to wait for that day.�

An applicaĆ&#x;on for revision must: a) Be in wriĆ&#x;ng; b) Set out the roll number and legal descripĆ&#x;on of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) Set out which of the maĆŠers referred to in subsecĆ&#x;on 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those maĆŠers; d) Be ÄŽled by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the oĸce above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled siĆŤng date of the board (By November 17, 2015).

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Letters to the Editor

Chief electoral officer thanks election workers To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the more than 230,000 Canadians who contributed to the successful delivery of the 42nd general election.

Once again, Canadians were willing to take time from their busy lives, making personal and professional sacrifices to work long hours to ensure their fellow citizens could exercise their democratic right to vote and receive the election results without delay following the close of the polls.

I am overwhelmed by the exceptional professionalism and dedication our election workers have demonstrated in serving Canadian electors, often in very challenging circumstances.

Some three million more Canadians voted at this federal general election than at the 2011 election, resulting in the highest voter turnout in more than 20 years. There was a remarkable level of voter activity throughout the election, which in some instances resulted in wait times at both the advance polls and on election day. Our election workers provided the best service possible to their friends and neighbours in communities across our great land – for that is the true strength of our electoral process: Canadians working hard to make it possible for their fellow Canadians to choose the elected officials who will represent them in the House of Commons.

There will be time in the coming weeks and months to review our electoral procedures and consider ways they could be modernized for future elections. For now, our dedicated election workers should take great pride in their accomplishments and important contributions to our society.

I know that all Canadians join me in thanking them for their excellent work in the service of democracy.

Marc Mayrand Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Gatineau, Que.

In my own words: stewing our habits To the Editor: “Stewing our Habits.” Habits do serve some type of purpose in our lives. Habits are adaptive and are blended since childhood. Letting go of habits does not happen at the snap of our fingers or overnight. It is up to each of us to let go of our unforeseen habits. Ask this question: is “stewing our habits” a form of protection of our ego, our pride, to balance our emotions, or fear of freedom to live without these habits? When stewing our habits daily, is it serving us correctly, or do we feel secure when using them? Only we can answer this question with many whys.

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Editorial

Citizenship ceremonies instill pride but could still be improved

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s we saw during the federal election campaign, during which the issue of what to wear at a Canadian citizenship ceremony became a topic for debate (or a distraction from important issues, depending on your point of view) when the federal court ruled that a woman from Pakistan could not be barred from wearing her face-covering niqab during such a ceremony at the mere whim of a government minister, there is a vocal portion of the population with strong ideas about what should or should not be allowed at such an important moment.

Regardless of where you stand on that issue, those who have had the opportunity to take in a citizenship ceremony know that is a happy time for those becoming Canadians and a chance

for those who were born that way to feel pride that their country is a favoured destination for immigrants who wish to gain the right to have a say in how the country is governed.

Online exchanges between pro- and antiniqab/freedom debaters throughout the election campaign often featured at least one person – and frequently many more – explicitly arguing or, at the very least, insinuating, that they, as birthright citizens, were more Canadian than those who arrived from elsewhere, who are often derided as merely wanting a “passport of convenience” – a backup plan, if you will, in case their first nationality doesn’t pan out for them.

But perhaps the opposite is true. Maybe those who have had to earn their Canadian-ness – through the personal

hardship and difficult process of immigrating in the first place and then passing a test that many born Canadians would fail or have a hard time passing – are in fact more appreciative of the privilege. As citizenship Judge James McCrae noted during the morning ceremony at Deerwood Elementary School in Thompson on Oct. 29, every Canadian with the exception of those descended from those who were here before Europeans “discovered” the New World, has a past linked to immigration, though over the generations those ties fade in importance.

That fact brings to attention a noticeable absence in the citizenship ceremonies as they are currently conducted.

Last week’s first ceremony in Thompson included representatives of the federal government,

in the person of McCrae and the clerks and other court employees who organize them and an RCMP member, as well as the municipal government, in the person of Mayor Dennis Fenske, and the immigrant community, in the person of Dr. Peter Aarinola.

There’s no problem with that. It didn’t, however, include representatives of aboriginal or Métis organizations, which seems odd in a place like Thompson, with a significant aboriginal population.

As McCrae told the new Canadians granted their citizenship at the ceremony, for all of its admirable qualities Canada has not yet achieved perfection. The same might be said for the citizenship ceremony itself, which could be even more inclusive of those who make up the Canadian family.

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Police looking at province’s purchases of flood-fighting equipment, PCs say

BY IAN GRAHAM Notice Annual General Meeting 4033515 Manitoba Association Inc., also known as the Thompson Regional Airport Authority will be holding an Annual General Meeting at the Mystery Lake Hotel: Date: Friday, November 6, 2015 Time: 6:00PM For further information or to RSVP, please contact Ms. Melissa Lounsbury at 204-677-0720 or via e-mail at: melissa.lounsbury@fly-yth.ca

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS requests applications from interested individuals with experience, knowledge and capacity in such disciplines as air transportation, aviation, business finance, engineering or other experience which will assist in the management of the affairs of the Corporation as an ongoing, viable, commercial enterprise.

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The RCMP’s serious and organized crime unit is looking into the NDP government’s untendered purchases of Tiger Dams flood-fighting equipment, said Manitoba Progressive Conservative and Opposition leader Brian Pallister Oct. 28.

“We have met with the federal serious and organized crime unit within the RCMP,” said Pallister. “We will continue to provide whatever assistance we can so that we can get to the bottom of this issue. We will also be contacting sources of information that have provided information to us and we will be encouraging them to bring information forward to this RCMP unit to further aid the RCMP as they collect information on this serious issue.”

The PCs asked Premier Greg Selinger in June to demand Thompson MLA and Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Steve Ashton’s resignation for what they termed an “undeclared conflict,” saying that Winnipeg restaurateur Peter Ginakes is the sole distributor of Tiger Dams flood-fighting equipment and that Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation attempted to award a sole-sourced contract for $5 million of flood-fighting equipment to Ginakes.

That was the subject of a complaint made last year to the Manitoba ombudsman under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act. The PCs also issued a press release June 24 showing that Ginakes and his sister Phyllis made donations to Steve Ashton’s party leadership campaign, his daughter Niki Ashton’s campaign for the leadership of the federal NDP and to the provincial NDP party in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, with the largest donations coming in 2009 and 2011,

the same years in which MIT made its largest purchases of Tiger Dams equipment, about $5 million in the 2009/10 fiscal year and approximately $3 million in 2011/12. Steve Ashton ran for the leadership of the provincial NDP in 2009 and there was a provincial election in 2011. Donations from Peter and Phyllis Ginakes totalled about $6,000 in 2009 and more than $4,000 in 2011. During Ashton’s tenure as infrastructure minister, the PCs allege, approximately 70 per cent of flood-fighting equipment purchases have been from Ginakes.

Ashton said at the time of those allegations that the contract Pallister referred to has gone to tender and that no contract has been awarded.

“The only contract that has been awarded was with funding from the federal government,” Ashton said June 25. “The Ombudsman looked at this matter in November and did not find anything at that time. I have already indicated that I welcome the Ombudsman revisiting the issue.”

A July 6 press release from the PC party said the $5 million purchase of flood-fighting equipment was announced July 25, 2014 by Ashton and not discussed at the Treasury Board until Oct. 6 of that year, at which point Ashton’s request for payment of the untendered contract was refused. Pallister said that Selinger’s decision a few days later to set aside the Treasury Board recommendation not to proceed with an untendered contract and keeping the option of proceeding with an untendered contract was what prompted thenfinance minister and Treasury Board chair Jennifer Howard, then-jobs and economy minister Theresa Oswald and then-local government minister Stan Struthers to ask Selinger to step down

as premier. When he didn’t, the PCs say, the three resigned in protest.

A tender for the $5 million purchase was issued in December of last year.

Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin announced July 7 that her office would investigate if the process the Manitoba civil service followed in funding and purchasing flood-fighting equipment between July 2014 and January 2015 followed legislative and policy regulations.

“While the impetus for this review stems from a previous disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act, certain issues that continue to be raised do constitute matters of administration within my jurisdiction under the Ombudsman Act,” said Paquin in a news release on the Manitoba Ombudsman website. “While we have limitations on what we can investigate, I believe that given the administrative matters involved and the ongoing public interest in the issue, there is value in conducting an investigation to ensure appropriate processes were followed. It is my intention through this investigation to bring clarity to the process and offer recommended improvements, if appropriate, that could help avoid similar concerns in the future.”

The PCs said in an Oct. 27 press release that untendered Tiger Dam contracts totalling $9 million from 2009 to 2014 had not been disclosed in a database as required under the Financial Administration Act as of July 31 and that some of the information was shown to PC researchers in August, but only after they informed the government that it was breaking the law. They also said that Selinger admitted in committee that a public announcement of the Continued on Page 7

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From Nov. 6 to 14, St. John’s United Lutheran Church of Thompson will be hosting the Ten Thousand Villages’ annual “World Fair Trade Festival,” a community sales event featuring handcrafted fair trade goods from a global array of traditional artisans who may otherwise be under- or unemployed. Products include household accessories, jewelry, and toys, as well as consumable goods such as coffees and craft soaps.

This is the 26th consecutive year which 10,000 Villages has been coming to Thompson, and first-time co-ordinator Kate Roth expects the turnout to be as strong as ever. “Things like our fair trade coffees and olive oils, have all been very popular, and I know this year, our supplies for these sorts of items have doubled.” However, Roth encourages shoppers to come earlier, as past events have seen consumable items sell out within the first day.

Ten per cent of sales in Thompson will also remain in the community to be distributed among selected community organizations. Last year, $1.950 was evenly divided between the Wapanohk Community School Breakfast Program and the Rotary Park Splash

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Thompson Citizen file photo The 2015 Ten Thousand Villages festival sale is Nov. 6-14 at St. John’s United-Lutheran Church.

Pad. Established in 1946, Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit organization that works with artisan communities around the world to sell their crafts at a fair market price. Designers work with artisans such as woodworkers or tailors to integrate traditional methods and materials with contemporary design trends, in order to create unique products suitable for a Western market. Artisans are paid up to half of the cost of their product at the point of order

to fund materials and reduce the need for crippling loans, with the remaining cost provided when the shipment of goods is confirmed. As the organization purchases the goods outright, artisans are paid for their goods regardless of whether they’re sold in North America.

Ten Thousand Villages is also a member of the World Fair Trade Organization, and espouses the organization’s values of fair procurement, sustainable practices, and gender equity within the enterprises it helps foster.

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‘Irregularities’ in purchases: PCs Continued from Page 6 proposed $5 million purchase was made before the deal had cabinet approval, which they called an attempt to circumvent the proper tendering process.

Pallister told reporters last week that the provincial government provided 307 pages of documents relating to the purchase of flood-fighting equipment in response to a Freedom of Information request filed by the PC party but that the two-thirds of the

pages were partially or totally blacked out.

“That is not transparency, that’s the opposite of transparency,” said Pallister. “That’s a cover-up.”

The PCs received information that the RCMP were looking into the issue and offered to share with them the information they had, Pallister said.

“We provided them with more than 100 pages of documents that we have obtained,” he said. “We have been in contact with people who have told us

that there are very real irregularities that have gone on in the government’s purchase of this flood-fighting equipment going right back to 2009. I think many of you know it is not the practice of the RCMP to discuss, confirm or deny any of the details of their activities and we’re going to follow their lead in that respect. I will not disclose any of the specific details of our discussion with the RCMP except to say that we’re going to cooperate with them in every way we can.”

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Fur table licence fee waived

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Council voted unanimously in favour Oct. 19 of declaring the Thompson fur table a special event and waiving the special event status licence fee $457.

“The Fur Table is a traditional event which not only benefits the northern trappers, but also realizes a substantial return for the City of Thompson,” said a letter from MTA administrator Cherry White. “The average trapper attendance is between 200 and 300 not including family members.

The Fur Table has been an exchange of furs in excess of $500,000 in some previous years. Trappers book hotels, shop for Christmas and purchase supplies with profit realized from the sale of their furs.”

Director of fire and public safety Chief John Maskerine said the special event status and licence fee waiver was extended to the MTA last year.

“I know from being around that area when they’re here for two days, it brings in a lot of visitors to our community,” he said.

Coun. Judy Kolada and

Mayor Dennis Fenske also spoke in support of the resolution.

“I think it’s a very good event to have in Thompson because they do have the option of holding this in other areas such as The Pas,” said Kolada. “The fur table brings in thousands of dollars and a good portion of that is spent locally so I think we need to accommodate the fur tables in any way we can.”

“It is an economic boost to our community in the excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars,” said Fenske.

The Thompson fur table was one of several such events initiated in late 1970s by the province to help northern trappers get better prices for their raw pelts. The two-day table is traditionally held a week or so before Christmas, and has had over 300 trappers attend in some years.

The Thompson fur table is currently the only such event in Canada. Licensed Manitoba fur dealers gather annually in one hall and inspect each trapper’s lot of fur. Each dealer provides

a quote for the lot and the trapper selects the best price. In this way, the trapper benefits from the onsite competitive demand for their furs.

The December timing of the fur table also allows families from all over the north to meet with distant friends, learn about new furbearer harvest and management techniques, and do some shopping before returning to their communities. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are injected into the Thompson economy as a result of the fur table.

According to the MTA, which represents about 10 per cent of the total number of trappers on its membership roll, there are an estimated 6,000 trappers in Manitoba and the industry generates between $10 and $15 million annually.

A total of 5,246 furs came through the door in 2014, generating total sales of $239,421. The previous year, $618,852 worth of fur was sold.

This year’s fur tables are on Dec. 18-19 at St. Joseph’s Hall.

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It was a night filled with screams of fright and joy as the Boys & Girls Club kicked off its fourth-annual Community Haunted House. Since its start, the event has expanded from Halloween evening to a three-day event, running from Oct. 2931. “We put so much work into setting

up the event, we eventually just thought, why not stay open longer?” said Boys & Girls Club of Thompson executive director Regina DaSilva-Gibbons from behind the mask of a withered carnival hag.

This year’s theme was Dark Circus, featuring corrupt clowns, cackling acrobats, and one profoundly confusing basement maze.

Got a novel in you?

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November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, an annual writing challenge which brings amateur and professional writers together in the effort to produce a novella within the span of a month’s time, and municipal liaison Chesa Mellish was present at the Thompson Public Library on Oct. 30.

Starting Nov. 1, writers have 30 days to write a 50, 000-word first draft of a novel. Traditionally, this has meant starting with a clean slate, and creating a single, continuous work of fiction.

However, for the last three years the challenge has allowed for any form of writing, whether a compilation of short stories, a memoir, or a comprehensive guide to, well, anything. Even

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continuing an unfinished but existing work is permitted, so long as 50,000 words are written within the 30-day span. Last year, 12 individuals “won” the challenge within our Northern Manitoba region.

While 50, 000 words is a daunting challenge, Mellish notes there are plenty of narrative tools available to writers to help move their stories along. She herself will be starting from scratch this year: “Life kind of took a bite out of my writing schedule, so this year my NaNo is kind of by the seat of my pants.” To help build her story, Mellish is using the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game to help progress her plot. Players essentially build characters with strengths and weaknesses, embark on quests as loosely defined by one of many game guides, and roll dice to determine the success of their actions.

“So I’m basically just digging through my Dungeons & Dragons books, rolling the dice, and seeing where it goes.” Mellish also mentioned other storybuilding strategies, such as the use of tarot cards.

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Norman Northstars split series with Chiefs to record first win of the season

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The Norman Northstars took on the Yellowhead Chiefs this weekend at CA Nesbitt Arena, earning a 5-4 overtime win on Oct. 31, followed by a 4-1 loss the following Sunday afternoon.

The win represents the Northstars’ first victory of the season so far.

Halloween night saw the Northstars start off with powerful momentum early in the first period: the team scored on two of nine shots against the opposition in under 10 minutes, with goals scored unassisted

by Ethan Stuckless and Drew Tait-Reaume. The tides had begun to shift, however, after three penalties put the Northstars at the wrong end of the power play for much of the second half of the first period. Though

Michael Markus managed to score once more for the Northstars, the Chief’s forward players had clearly woken up.

Despite a solid performance, Northstar goalie Jeremy Dutcawich was pushed to his limit in the second period: the Chiefs made 12 attempts on the net in nine minutes, including a shot squeezed through

by Brian Mentuck. Connor Faulkner replaced Dutcawich for a short breather, though he faced no shots on goal.

The Chiefs continued to outpace the Northstars shot-for-shot in the second half of the period at five attempts against two, including one goal

by Tucker Scantlebury.

The Northstars’ Markus scored his second goal of the game early in the third period

Norman Northstars team members rushed onto the ice after solidifying their first victory of the season with a 5-4 shootout win over the Yellowhead Chiefs Oct. 31 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

Thompson Citizen photo by Kacper Antoszewski

at 1:15 followed by two goals from the Chiefs

by Brody Smith and

Brian Mentuck, tying the score at the end of the third period at 4-4.

King Miners still undefeated in midget AA league

Chiefs.Earlier in the period, Ethan Stuckless had managed to score the Northstars’ only goal during a power play at 13:47.

By the third period, the Northstars began to mount a more aggressive offence, firing off more shots on the Chiefs than the previous two periods combined; nonetheless, the Chiefs managed to hold their own and not allow any more goals, closing the game with a score of 4-1 while outshooting the home team 28-14.

The Northstars are back at C.A. Nesbitt Arena Npv. 7-8 to play the Southwest Cougars.

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The Thompson King Miners are atop the Norman Minor Hockey Association midget AA league standings and one of only two teams that have yet to lose after recording their second win and second tie of the season on the road in Norway House and Cross Lake Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

Jerome Linklater and Trent North each had hat tricks in an 11-3 win over the Norway House North Stars Oct. 31, with Alex Murray scoring a pair for Thompson and Kendall Anderson, Logan Evans and Evan Ritchie adding singles. Ronald Muskego had a pair of goals for Norway House while Kashtin Ducharme added a single.

Kenton Brass made 16 saves in the King Miners’ net for the win while Lenny Balfour and Liam Hutchings combined to make 29 saves for the North Stars, who were outshot 40-19.

Linklater and Murray

With no resolution in the five-minute overtime, Markus scored the sole goal in the shootout period, earning the ecstatic Northstars their first win of the season.

The final score was 5-4 for the Northstars.

Sunday’s game was significantly more lopsided; the first period saw the Chiefs score three out of 10 shots, including even-strength goals by Benoit Mobray and Scantlebury and one power-play goal

by Dayton Heino. The second period continued to see the Northstars largely on the defensive, with Mowbray scoring his second goal for the

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Jerome Linklater, seen here in a game against the Norway House North Stars in Thompson Oct. 25, had five goals in two games as the midget AA Thompson King Miners recorded a win in Norway House and a tie in Cross Lake Oct. 31-Nov. 1. continued to have hot hands Nov. 1 in Cross Lake, each scoring a pair of goals in a 5-5 tie with the Cross Lake Islanders 2. Dallas Spence had the other goal for the King Miners, while Braden Ross, with a pair, and Clinton Armstrong, Den-

nis Scatch and Chrisopher Thomas, with one apiece, were the scorers for the Islanders.

Kruz Mitchell made 22 saves for Thompson while Brass allowed one goal on 26 shots with each playing about half the contest. Christopher Rob-

inson made 30 saves for the Islanders, who are tied with Norway House for second in the league with one win and one tie in two games so far.

The King Miners have two wins and two ties for six points in four games so far this season.

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The senior volleyball teams from R.D. Parker Collegiate competed at the Spartan Dig tournament in Brandon Oct. 30-31, with the girls making it to the A-side championship bracket and the boys’ team winding up as B-side consolation finalists.

RDPC’s senior girls lost 10-25, 13-25 to the Major Pratt Trojans in their first playoff game and then ended the tournament with a 23-25, 23-25 loss to Neelin High School’s junior varsity squad in the Aside consolation bracket. The girls had won three of four sets in the round robin, beating the Teulon Saints 25-17, 25-22 and splitting sets 25-17, 2325 with the Linden Christian Wings to finish first in their pool.

The boys beat Crocus Plains Regional Secondary’s junior varsity team 25-18, 25-27, 15-11 in the first round of the B-side consolation playoffs and then defeated the Wawanesa Warriors 25-18, 25-17 before losing 27-25, 16-25, 13-15 to the Teulon Saints in the B-side consolation finals. They were knocked out of the B-side championship playoffs with a 2225, 14-25 loss to the Neelin Spartans.

RDPC’s senior boys were winless in the round robin, falling 21-25, 18-25 to the Dauphin Clippers, 20-25, 23-25 to the Green Valley Pirates and 15-25, 13-25 to the Westgate Wings to wind up fourth in their pool.

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National novel-writing month Continued from Page 8 To support and foster community among participants, the Thompson Writer’s Guild will be hosting Write-Ins every second Saturday (starting Nov. 7) from 4-6 p.m. at the library.

The NaNoWriMo organization also hosts the Young Writers Program, which provides K-12 educators with materials and curricula to help students discover and develop their writing ability , while setting attainable, individually-tailored goals.

For more information, to officially register, or to communicate with other participants, visit www. nanowrimo.org. For more information about local NaNoWriMo events, contact municipal liaison Chesa Mellish at cmellish@ mts.net.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Carrigan Umpherville, seen here in a game against the Central Plains Capitals in Thompson Oct. 18, had two goals to lead the Norman Wild to their first win of the season Nov. 1 over the Interlake Lightning.

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Sweeny one goal apiece, while Shayna Moore made 14 saves in net to get both her first win and first shutout for the Wild.

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The Wild jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead and scored two more goals in the second period before a scoreless final frame.

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The Norman Wild moved out of last place in the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League (MFMHL) by recording their first win of the 2015-16 season in Stonewall Nov. 1.

Four players had goals for the Wild in the 5-0 win over the Interlake Lightning, with Carrigan Umpherville recording two and Brittany Johnson, Kennesha Miswaggon and Kerri Ann

mirror image of the previous day, when the Wild fell 5-0 to the Yellowhead Chiefs, who beat Norman netminder Tori Ellers three times in the first period and once each in the second and third periods. Ellers made 44 saves in the game.

The win over the Lightning put the Wild two points ahead of the Lightning, who have a 0-7 record, while the Wild are 1-9 and trail the 2-4-1 Eastman Selects by three points.

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor (Sessional Stipend x 2) Term Position: December 14, 2015 to April 29, 2016 Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-112 Closing Date: November 13, 2015 Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers�, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

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

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The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check, and adhere to all Northern Regional Health Authority policies and procedures.

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t ,OPXMFEHF BOE GBNJMJBSJUZ XJUI UIF "CPSJHJOBM DVMUVSF t ,OPXMFEHF PG "CPSJHJOBM FNQMPZNFOU BOE USBJOJOH SFTPVSDFT QSFGFSSFE t ,OPXMFEHF PG UIF WBSJPVT IFBMUI DBSF DBSFFST QSFGFSSFE 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.

Closing date: November 05, 2015 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

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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.

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ASSISTANT Classification: Accounting Clerk 1 (Classification is currently under review) Full-Time Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-111 Closing Date: November 16, 2015

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor (Sessional Stipend) Term Position: December 14, 2015 to April 29, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-113 Closing Date: November 13, 2015

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

www.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.

INDUSTRIAL SKILLS AND TRADES TRAINING CENTRE MANAGER

Classification: Economic Development Consultant 3 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 15-109 Closing Date: November 13, 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 “UCN Careers�, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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.

ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTOR

Classification: Instructor (Sessional Stipend) Sessional: December 14, 2015 to April 29, 2016 The Pas, Manitoba Competition No. 15-110 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 or until position is filled.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Careers

Marymound is presently seeking: Youth Care Practitioners, Two Casual positions – Marymound Receiving Home Competition # YCP15-01 (Days, evenings, overnights, weekends).

Casual positions are part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for supervision and safety of youth through daily interaction and care. Participate in planning, assessing and implementation of treatment strategies. Experience working with youth; ability to relate positively and therapeutically to youth; with excellent physical and emotional health.

Combination of education and experience considered.

Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/ satisfactory Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency first aid, valid driver’s license, and abstract.

Knowledge of Aboriginal customs, traditions and beliefs will be considered an asset.

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Tantalum Mining CorporaƟon of Canada Limited (TANCO), owned

by Cabot CorporaƟon, is seeking a candidate for the full Ɵme – permanent posiƟon: INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC ͵ Knowledge of ore crushing and mill processing equipment, trouble shooƟng, repair and preventaƟve maintenance experience is preferred. In addiƟon, applicants must hold a CerƟĮcate of QualiĮcaƟon (Red Seal.)

The posiƟon oīer compeƟƟve wages, excellent beneĮts package and relocaƟon assistance.

TANCO is located 60 kilometers Northeast of Lac du Bonnet, MB. Employees reside in Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa and the surrounding area.

These areas oīer safe, family-orientated living, excellent schools, services, and aīordable housing within an hour’s drive of Winnipeg.

Successful candidate will have the opportunity to reside in a Four Season Playground.

Interested candidates should forward a comprehensive resume idenƟfying posiƟon you are applying for to: Human Resources Manager TANCO, A Cabot CorporaƟon Company P.O. Box 2000 Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 E-mail: dena.gorrie@cabotcorp.com Only applicants under consideraƟon will be contacted.

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

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

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

Please email your resume to dale.lafurlane@mymts.net or fax to 204-677-4540 Resumes may also be dropped off at our office, 176 Hayes Road

DIABETES INTEGRATION PROJECT PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPPORTUNITY REGISTERED DIETITIAN - HALF TIME (0.5 FTE) Thompson, Manitoba

Submit cover letter and résumé quoting Competition # to: Competition No. YCP15-01 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 For more information about these positions or to apply online at www.marymound.com or e-mail: careers@marymound.com Marymound is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants are encouraged to self-declare.

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

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

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

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

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

Conduct inventories of existing fire equipment and identify future requirements.

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

Under the auspices of the Diabetes Integration Project, the dietitian will be one component of the Diabetes Health Care Service Delivery Team which will provide mobile diabetes care and treatment services to diabetes clients within six First Nation communities in the Northern Health Region.

Job Summary: The Diabetes Health Care Team will provide mobile diabetes care and treatment services to diabetes clients within First Nation communities including the following: • Diabetes Complication and Risk Factor Assessment • Point of Care Testing – DCA 2000 Analyzer/Piccolo Analyzer • Assess Emotional Wellness, Nutrition and Physical Activity Screening • Diabetes Education Counselling • Capacity Building/Knowledge Translation – Community Health Staff and Clients • Referral Services • Data Entry The work involves extensive travel to the First Nation communities in Northern Manitoba. The incumbent must be flexible and be able to travel extensively and upon request.

The incumbent will work out of the Diabetes Integration Project – Thompson Office.

Qualifications/Education/Experience: • •

QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • • •

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

Knowledge of all Fire equipment and safety rules and regulations.

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

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

Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.

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

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

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

Responsibilities: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced for special needs; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Provide training and support for foster families fostering special needs children; • Complete new and renewals of special needs forms prior to their expiry dates; • Court preparation; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals

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Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

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

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA76 Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Noelle Halcrow, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: nhalcrow@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 ext. 104 We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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

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Registered Dietitian with relevant knowledge and experience in foods and nutrition Certified Diabetes Educator Certification or willingness to obtain Knowledge of the principles of health education and disease prevention programming Knowledge of First Nation Health Programs Proficiency in computer software programs Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating practice tools Experience in strategies to improve diabetes selfmanagement outcomes Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills Ability to work collectively with the Advisory and Steering Committees Must have valid Manitoba Drivers License Knowledge of First Nation customs, values and traditions

Salary: Based on qualifications/experience and may be subject to funding availability Please submit a resume with three references and a cover letter to the attention of: Caroline Chartrand – Executive Director Diabetes Integration Project #301- 338 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0T2 Application Deadline: November 9, 2015 We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

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Junior girls volleyball team competes in Portage la Prairie

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

R.D. Parker Collegiate’s junior girls’ volleyball team won one round-robin match and one consolation round playoff at the Saints volleyball tournament in Portage la Prairie Oct. 30-31.

The Trojans defeated Erickson Collegiate Institute 25-23, 25-12 in the first round of consolation playoffs before losing 21-25, 25-27 to Neepawa Area Collegiate in the B-side semifinals.

RDPC finished fourth in their pool after the round robin, which saw them beat Souris School 25-11, 25-18. They lost 9-25, 24-26 to Calvin Christian Collegiate, 11-25, 8-23 to MacGregor Collegiate Institute and 15-25, 14-25 to Gabriel Roy in their other round-robin matchups.

Your search is over.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham RDPC’s junior girls’ volleyball team, seen here in action in Thompson Oct. 17, won one consolation playoff match at a tournament in Portage la Prairie Oct. 30-31.

Your search is over.

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

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

Trades Helper Regular/ Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31085 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 Salary Range: $34,581 - $40,550 per year plus remoteness allowance if applicable The Manitoba government has a comprehensive beneďŹ ts package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity and parental leave, and a deďŹ ned pension plan.

Qualifications: Experience performing repair and maintenance on light duty vehicles and/or heavy equipment using standard shop methods, practices and techniques, tools, equipment and material; Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health; Good written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports; Demonstrated independence and good judgment; Good interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; Ability to adapt and learn new procedure; Experience cleaning and general maintenance of a facility including yard maintenance.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered for a development opportunity.

Conditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with the ability to obtain Class 3 with air brake endorsement within 3 months of hire; Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the tradeshelper position which includes working on and around vehicles, working at heights, and in extreme weather conditions (winter and summer); Must be capable of working in a mechanical shop with exposure to high noise levels, vibration, chemicals (airborne/liquid), solvents/oils, dusty air.

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

Duties: Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, this position is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the repair shop and yard, and assisting the mechanics with equipment repairs. Duties include opening the shop in the morning, maintaining the shop and yard, minor mechanical repairs, and assisting with shop operations.

Advertisement No. 31085 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-948-1271 Fax: 204-948-2193 E-mail: govjobs@gov.mb.ca You must quote advertisement No. 31085 and indicate that your application is for the position of Tradeshelper.

Your cover letter, resumĂŠ 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, resumĂŠ 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.

District Clerk Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, Thompson, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 31094 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 Salary Range: $38,072– $43,670 per year (plus remoteness allowance, if applicable) Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is seeking a qualiďŹ ed individual for the position of District Clerk in Thompson, Manitoba. Thompson is located in Northern Manitoba approximately 760 kilometers from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

QualiďŹ cations: Essential QualiďŹ cations: s %XPERIENCE PROVIDING CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT s %XPERIENCE USING -ICROSOFT /FlCE 3OFTWARE 7ORD %XCEL AND /UTLOOK OR EQUIVALENT software applications including the ability to enter data with a high level of accuracy. s 3TRONG ORGANIZATIONAL AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS WITH THE ABILITY TO MEET STRICT deadlines. s !BILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION s 3TRONG VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS s %XCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS WITH THE ABILITY TO DEAL EFFECTIVELY WITH THE PUBLIC AND STAFF s !BILITY TO HANDLE SENSITIVE MATERIAL IN A CONlDENTIAL AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER s %XPERIENCE HANDLING AND RECONCILING REVENUE REMITTANCES INCLUDING SAFE KEEPING CASH accounts.

Duties: Under the direction, and accountable to the District Supervisor, the incumbent is RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CLERICAL FUNCTIONS IN THE 4HOMPSON $ISTRICT /FlCE For complete listing of qualiďŹ cations, duties, and conditions of employment, please see ad No. 31094 at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/

Apply to: Advertisement No. 31094 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3777 Fax: 204-948-4699 %MAIL GOVJOBS GOV MB CA Your cover letter, resumĂŠ 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. %MPLOYMENT %QUITY IS A FACTOR IN SELECTION !PPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO INDICATE IN THEIR covering letter, resumÊ 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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Valentines for vets Thompson Public Library storytime participants made Valentine’s Day cards for veterans Oct. 23. The program, run by the War Museum of Canada in partnership with Veterans AfďŹ ars Canada, distributes handmade Valentine’s cards to Canadian veterans in long-term care facilities across the country.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Amanda Sanders

JOB POSTING

Your search is over.

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

Facility Manager Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 31032 Closing Date: November 16, 2015 Salary Range: $35,207.00 – $46,560.00 per year plus remoteness allowance

QualiďŹ cations: s 0OST SECONDARY CERTIlCATE DIPLOMA IN FACILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IE TH #LASS 0OWER %NGINEER #ERTIlCATE OR EQUIVALENT TRAINING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL s -UST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN FACILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BUILDING OPERATIONS AND maintenance. s %XPERIENCE WITH -ICROSOFT /FlCE 7ORD %XCEL /UTLOOK IS ESSENTIAL s %XPERIENCE IN THE SUPERVISION OF STAFF WOULD BE DESIRED

Conditions of Employment: s %LIGIBLE TO WORK IN #ANADA s 6ALID #LASS DRIVER S LICENCE s !BLE TO PROVIDE A SATISFACTORY SECURITY CHECK INCLUDING A CRIMINAL RECORD AND CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK s 0HYSICALLY CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDING WORKING IN A SECURE CORRECTIONAL ENVIRONMENT #ANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET ALL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA MAY BE CONSIDERED ON AN UNDERlLL BASIS at a commensurate rate of pay.

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

Please see www.manitoba.ca/govjobs/ for additional information including a complete list of qualiďŹ cations and conditions of employment.

Duties: 5NDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE HIGHER LEVEL &ACILITY -ANAGER &- OR THE $ISTRICT 0ROPERTY -ANAGER THE INCUMBENT ASSISTS IN THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE 4HOMPSON PORTFOLIO OF 0ROVINCIALLY OWNED AND LEASED BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 4HOMPSON 0/" 5#. 4HOMPSON AND 4HOMPSON 6%-! 'ARAGE !SSISTING to ensure that the client departments have a safe, clean and comfortable area in which to carry out their programs.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 31032 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway 7INNIPEG -" 2 # * 0HONE &AX 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, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the QUALIFICATIONS 7E THANK ALL WHO APPLY AND ADVISE THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL be contacted. %MPLOYMENT %QUITY IS A FACTOR IN SELECTION !PPLICANTS ARE 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.

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

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RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER

Full-Time IndeďŹ nite Term Position ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre THOMPSON The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services.

The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. • Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors. • Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings. • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. • Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

Responsibilities: • Provide support and be present where clients are. • Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building. • Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way. • Conduct facility orientations. • Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings. • Performing light housekeeping/maintenance. • Building security duties. • Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies. • Copying program materials. • Responding to telephone calls. • Documentation according to role requirements. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

QualiďŹ cations: • Grade 12 education. • Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work. • Experience working from a client centred perspective. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment. • An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. • Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work. • Knowledge of the addictions field is required. • Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset).

The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Service • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency From this competition a three month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classiďŹ cation.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to ďŹ nalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Competition #: Salary Range: Closing Date:

2015-077 $15.91 - $19.91/hour (under review) November 12, 2015

Apply in writing to:

Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

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

AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca

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THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS!

Call Ashley or Bhawna at the Thompson Citizen

bvarma@thompsoncitizen.net B&W - $21/wk*

3-33 Severn Cres.

Thompson, MB R8N 1M7

(204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

ashley@thompsoncitizen.net bvarma@thompsoncitizen.net B&W - $21/wk*

Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.

N.C. Crossroad Lanes

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

Including wolf, polar bear and wildlife related souvenirs.

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

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

THIS SPOT CAN BE YOURS! Call Ashley at the Thompson Citizen (204) 677-4534 (ext. 1) or email

ashley@thompsoncitizen.net B&W - $21/wk*

Colour - $30/wk*

*Minimum 6 months, taxes not included.