October 11 2024

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CFL Grey Cup makes historic appearance in Thompson, uniting football fans and community spirit

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON THOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

ation was that we have been advertising initiatives across Canada, and also to travel around with the Gray Cup. So what happened this year, is there was 8 cities that were designated as the location for the Gray Cup to travel to. Thompson being one of them” said Stuckless.

Keeper, Jeff McWhinney emphasized the historical significance of the Gray Cup, beyond its association with football. He underlined the cup’s role as a symbol of the sacrifices made by those who fought for the country, emphasizing its importance in recognizing and honoring the nation’s history.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The CFL Grey Cup made a special appearance at the TRCC in Thompson, drawing in football fans from all over the city. Held on the bright Saturday of October 5th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event was a thrilling opportunity for enthusiasts to get up close and personal with the prestigious trophy. The RCMP recruiting unit played a pivotal role in bringing the Grey Cup and its Keeper Jeff McWhinney to Thompson, accompanied by some notable personalities from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers team. The electrifying presence of wide receiver Dalton Schoen, kicker Sergio Castillo, and the Bombers team mascot added an extra layer of excitement to the event. It was a day filled with football fervor and community spirit as fans young and old came together to celebrate the iconic Grey Cup.

Though she’s now written a book about her experiences growing up in Churchill, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles said writing wasn’t something she always thought she would do.

The Gray Cup keeper, Jeff McWhinney, expressed his excitement about the cup’s visit to Thompson. And though this is the first time for him being in Thompson, the CFL has made previous visits. Once with the commissioner, and once with the Bombers, and also during a CP tour in 2015.

“This is not about Football”

to write things that you have to figure out. It’s pretty clear when I get through.”

DeMeulles said she wrote her book, titled Whispers in the Wind: Stories from the North - Life in Churchill for a couple of reasons.

Said McWhinney, “this tells a great story. Probably the greatest history book we have and there’s only two words; presented, and dedicated. It tells us the story of those who fought for our Country and died for our Country. So there’s generations of this! So is it something significant, YES! And coming into communities to recognize where we are is important!”.

portant for us to get out and be there for the people! We’re here for anyone that wants to come by in the community to see the Gray Cup, interact with some of the players such as their kicker; Sergio Castillo That’s the Winnipeg Bombers’ Kicker, and then the team’s wide receiver; Dalton Schoen”

And well received this certainly was, as a steady flow of interested and ecstatic individuals came through to converse and get their picture holding the trophy. “For me it’s huge just to see the Gray Cup because I’ve always just seen it on TV all growing up. I’m a big Football fan” said Kristopher Blake, a long-time dedicated CFL fan who made an appearance at the event.

‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ I have all these stories and I need to capture them for my grandchildren really because they will be lost if I don’t.”

She also has a reputation as a storyteller herself.

was not a very safe thing to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting until the plane landed and they started throwing the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy cats, I was probably sitting on a bomb.’”

Sergeant Glen Stuckless, who is in charge of the Recruiting Services Unit of Manitoba, discussed the collaboration between the CFL and their advertising initiatives across Canada.

“We have a cooperation with the CFL and part of that cooper-

“In my youth I never felt good at writing,” she said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and confidence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there. Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

“I just sort of thought, you know what, this history, this stuff that’s in my head, it’s going to be gone if I don’t write it down,” she said. “My kids are not going to get it if I don’t do it and it’s something I’ve always wanted my mom to do. My mom’s an elder and she’s an artist, she’s got so many wonderful stories because she always tells her stories at Parks Canada in Churchill and I’ve always hounded her, ‘Please, just put it on tape, I will write it for you because your story is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

The players, including wide receiver Dalton Schoen, also shared their perspectives, emphasizing the significance of such events for both the fans and the players.

“I had such a varied history and I would tell people stories and they would go, ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, ‘You didn’t do all that, did you? You’ve got to be really old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually I did all that before I was 27,’ and they went ‘What?’”

“We’re here with some of the team to show off the cup and see people. We try to do a lot of events with the team!” Said Schoen. “What I love about being out of Winnipeg is that the fans care so much about us as a team, so that obviously needs to go both ways where it’s im-

Looking back, some of those experiences are things she might not do again.

“I did some pretty bizarre stuff like fuel hauls into the high Arctic at -35,” said deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn on me until after. That was a very dangerous thing to do. Being on a plane full of fuel

The visit of the CFL Grey Cup to Thompson was a momentous occasion that brought together football fans of all ages and backgrounds. The presence of notable personalities from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, along with the historical significance highlighted by Grey Cup Keeper Jeff McWhinney, added depth to the event. The community spirit and football fervor were palpable as fans had the opportunity to get up close with the iconic trophy. The enthusiasm and excitement displayed by everyone, including the players and attendees, underscored the enduring impact of the Grey Cup on Canadian culture and history. This special event will surely be remembered as a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community, and national pride.

Another thing that spurred her on was the hard times facing Churchill since the Hudson Bay Railway suspended operations north of Gillam last spring.

“It used to be a really thriving large community and it’s just dwindled down to such a small population now,” deMeulles says.

Though she’s not there any longer, her parents and her sister and other family members still are.

“My cousin owns the hardware store there,” she says.

Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would

“I miss the shoreline, I miss the rock, I miss the polar bears even though they’re very dangerous and I really miss the Hudson Bay,” she says. “When I go back home, standing on the Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so

Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try

“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker al growth and struggles. Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill.

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Thompson Neighborhood Renewal Corporation

(TNRC) holds 23rd annual general meeting

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON

THOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

The Thompson Neighborhood Renewal Corporation (TNRC) recently held its 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 26, where they reflected on their past year’s activities and outlined plans for the upcoming year.

The TNRC has been busy focusing on three key areas: Community Pride, Families First, and Capacity Building. Under Capacity Building, the TNRC, in collaboration with SEED Winnipeg and MAPS, organized a Money Management workshop for up to 24 residents of two transitional houses, Phoenix House for Men and Phoenix House for Women.

In the previous year, the TNRC engaged in a comprehensive 5-year planning process by consulting with Thompson residents and stakeholders to identify areas of need and priority.

Looking back to 2023 into 2024, the TNRC approved

grants to 13 organizations in Thompson, totaling $47,619, which leveraged a further $204,551.21 in funding with in-kind support from approximately 212 volunteers.

Under the Families First focus, the TNRC has redirected its two houses to low-income families with necessary support. Through a partnership with the Federal Reaching Home program, over $252,000 was allocated for renovations, with one house already rented out and the second one soon to follow.

In support of the growing multi-cultural community, the TNRC backed MMF’s construction of their Gathering Center, celebrated National Indigenous People’s Day, and supported the Mall of the Arts celebration of Black History Month. The TNRC also contributed to building organizational capacity by funding a new electric scoreboard at the Burntwood Community School and equipment for

Special Olympics. Additionally, in partnership with Marymound, the TNRC supported food security

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initiatives by funding the delivery of over 40,000 pounds of frozen potato products to 2000 families in Thompson.

Furthermore, the Summer 2023 Community Beautification project saw the painting of two large outdoor murals on the sides of the Strand Theatre and Prince Furniture buildings, depicting Northern and indigenous culture, with a heavy emphasis on the Northern Lights. Additionally, an indoor mural honoring Northern and Indigenous Veterans was unveiled, along with the upgrading of the City of Thompson’s Tansi (Welcome) sign.

As this year draws to a close, the TNRC has entered into an agreement with the City of Thompson and the local Community Advisory

Board for Reaching Home to operationalize the Coordinated Access process, aiming to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in collaboration with various stakeholders.

The TNRC remains committed to supporting community development and acknowledges the challenges faced by not-for-profit organizations and charities in terms of capacity issues.

“I would like to recognize and thank my fellow board members and our Executive Director Oswald Sawh for the work done by himself and his team. Your efforts and results are very much appreciated,” said TNRC Board Chair Member, Dee Chaboyer.

The TNRC also announced the availability of

small grants for groups and organizations in Thompson that support community building and connecting projects.

The TNRC’s initiatives aim to enhance community pride, promote community gathering, and address various social challenges faced by Thompson residents.

As the year comes to an end, the TNRC remains dedicated to fostering community development and addressing the challenges faced by not-for-profit organizations and charities. The organization continues to prioritize community pride, social support, and community engagement in its future initiatives, aiming to make a positive impact on the lives of Thompson residents.

Gunshots heard in Thompson

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 7:00 pm Thompson RCMP responded to a call of gunshots outside a residence on Duke Place.

Officers responded immediately and, upon arrival, discovered a residence with a bullet hole through the window. The lone occupant of the residence was not injured.

Witnesses reported seeing a male run from the area, and officers began a search for the suspect.

At approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to a second report of gunshots in the area of Brandon Crescent. Officers responded and began extensive patrols.

Thompson RCMP believe these two shootings were targeted, and are linked to an on-going investigation involving 21-year-old Tyrell Porter who is WANTED for multiple firearms offences from a previous shooting.

Porter may still be in the Thompson area. He is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, please call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com if you have any information on his location. Do not approach. The investigation continues.

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Manitoba government invests more than $32 million on roadway and area improvements in Dauphin

The Manitoba government’s $32.7-million investment to address improvements along Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 5 in the Dauphin area are now open and visible to travellers, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.

“These much-needed improvements enhance traffic flow, water diversion and boost the safety and curb appeal of the route for community members and travellers,” said Naylor. “These improvements will make our roads safer and support growing our economy by building important infrastructure that matters to Manitobans, especially in rural Manitoba.”

This project consisted of three sections:

Intersection improvements, traffic signals and service road construction as well as the reconstruction of PTH 5A including concrete curbing, raised medians, sidewalks, culvert installations, granular subgrade, granular base course and bituminous pavement on 1.8 kilometres from Triangle Road to Whitmore

Avenue with a total cost of $21.8 million.

Construction of a land drainage and retention pond system for the City of Dauphin, funded by the city.

The Manitoba government funded the infrastructure to support this project including approximately 885 meters of underground pipe and two retention ponds, with a total cost of $9.6 million.

Construction of a bituminous pavement on a 0.8 km section of PTH 5A in Dauphin from Whitmore Avenue to Fourth Avenue South with a total cost of $1.3 million.

“This investment marks a significant step forward for the City of Dauphin, enhancing not only the safety and accessibility of our roads but also supporting our growth as a regional hub," said Mayor David Bosiak, City of Dauphin. “These upgrades to PTH 5A will improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety while fostering economic development for our community and region. We are grateful to the Manitoba government for their commitment to infrastructure,

which strengthens both our local economy and our quality of life.”

The project added service roads on both the east and west sides of PTH 5A. The main lanes of PTH 5A were reconstructed to include a fully divided four-lane cross section, complete with a raised concrete median and traffic signals at the main entrance to the Dauphin Marketplace Mall as well as sidewalks along both service roads to encourage active transportation.

This work in Dauphin supports Manitoba’s multi-year infrastructure investment strategy, which outlines planned strategic investments in roads, highways, bridges, airports and flood protection over the next five years in Manitoba, noted the minister.

For more information on Manitoba’s Multi-Year Infrastructure Investment Strategy, visit: www.gov. mb.ca/mti/myhis/index. html.

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board opts for status quo, way will city council go?

many of the people opposed to the plan are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach double digits. Whether or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

REPORTER, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

The NDP government has been accused of influencing a change to training requirements for paramedics in a bid to graduate more of them — a key plank in the party’s 2023 election platform.

The College of Paramedics of Manitoba recently announced it had paused the new requirement for primary care paramedics to complete a six-credit anatomy and physiology course.

Post-secondary institutions were given the option to make in-depth training on the subject, which had been embedded in programs and will remain as such, a prerequisite or corequisite, starting in 2023.

In question period, PC

workload around and allows for greater diversity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least until 2022.

health critic Kathleen Cook, who said she’s received feedback from paramedics, tabled a letter from one concerned health-care worker who categorized the change as “a step backwards.”

Anatomy and physiology

“is the foundation of a paramedic and without a strong foundation the paramedic will struggle, and the public is going to receive substandard care,” states an excerpt from the letter.

The paramedic — whose name was blacked out because Cook said the employee fears reprisal at work for speaking out — suggested the province intervened to boost graduate numbers.

“It’s not the role of any politician to dictate to a college what the educational standards for a profession should be. That is the role

One of the arguments

for reducing members, whether they belong to the school board or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.

of the college. If the NDP made an unrealistic commitment to hire 90 paramedics in one year, then they should come forward and admit that,” Cook later told reporters.

Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara rejected the official Opposition’s claim that the government overstepped in an independent regulator’s work.

Asagwara said the province has been operating as a partner and meeting with paramedics to hear their ideas to reduce barriers to recruit more professionals.

Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if

“I’m in full support of folks taking steps to make our health-care programs more accessible for Manitobans; we want as many Manitobans as possible to be excited and encouraged to pursue health care as a

the citizens of Thompson elected more truly independent-thinking candidates who aren’t married to aligning themselves with any particular side, because right now, the number of opinions on council is generally two – for and against.

Tories accuse government of meddling in paramedic training

path and certainly, paramedicine,” the health minister said Wednesday.

Extra paramedicine training was introduced to standardize and increase education on the mechanisms of injury and illness and how interventions affect patients on a physiological level, college registrar Corene Debreuil said.

Maybe the low turnout of people with opinions on how many councillors there should be isn’t an expression of apathy but of pragmatism. Experience has shown quite often that this council – and others before it –is going to do what the majority of its members think is right, regardless of what the most vocal taxpayers think. If that is the case, does it really matter how many of them there are?

There was pushback from post-secondary institutions that have had a drop in registrations as a result, Debreuil said, adding the regulatory body initially waived the requirement for 2024 intakes in June before announcing an indefinite pause last month.

She said government officials were consulted on the subject and supported the change.

The regulator is shifting

its focus to ensure schools are ready for a new national examination that takes effect in 2026, she said.

Criti Care, Red River College Polytechnic, Manitoba Emergency Services College, Elite Safety Services and University College of the North run accredited paramedicine programs.

“These educational institutions have previously put out very well-educated and prepared paramedics and we anticipate that will continue,” said Rebecca Clifton of the Paramedic Association of Manitoba.

Clifton said the association wrote to the NDP government to request the enhanced training be revisited.

While acknowledging there are concerns, she said the change will be “minor” and reduce red tape in a bid

to address the chronic workforce shortage.

Cook said she is worried the removal of one barrier has created another because advanced care paramedics must still attain the special six credits.

There’s been a net addition of seven paramedics in Manitoba since the start of the fiscal year, April 1. In response to Cook’s question about how the province plans to find 83 additional professionals to meet its target, Premier Wab Kinew made a quip about the remaining months on the calendar and noted paramedic figures dropped under the Tories.

The spring budget includes targets for additional health professionals: 100 doctors, 210 nurses, 90 paramedics and 600 aides.

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Grassland bird population declined 70 per cent in past 50 years

BY MATTEO CIMELLARO LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER

Grassland birds are the most threatened populations of birds in Canada, with a 67 per cent decline since 1970, a report published Tuesday found — but a surprising alliance with beef producers is emerging to protect their habitat.

Much of the decline is attributed to the disappearance of grassland habitats across Canada, located largely in the Prairies. Birds that live only in grasslands have declined even more steeply, suffering a 90 per cent collapse since 1970, the report found. “I tend to think of it as a quiet crisis,” said Patrick Nadeau, president of Birds Canada, the organization that co-wrote the report. “You don't hear about it as much as you would, say, the loss of old growth forests, but it really is a crisis that's happening in grasslands — not just in Canada,

but actually right across the Americas.”

As a result of “perverse incentives and subsidies” in the agriculture sector, Nadeau said grasslands are being lost to farmland — mostly monoculture crops like soy or corn.

Incentives, like land valuation that does not consider the ecological benefits of grasslands, stronger subsidies for crop insurance than for forage insurance and clean fuel regulations that reward the production of biofuels from crops all contribute to declining grasslands, Nadeau said.

When it comes to halting and reversing grassland bird loss, two strongholds are protecting populations. The first is conservation and protected areas for grasslands; however, only 1 per cent of grasslands are protected in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The other stronghold is cattle ranches producing grass-fed beef, which rely on large grassland areas for feedstock. Livestock,

like cattle, fill the void left behind by bison decimated during colonization. Big grazers play an essential role in grasslands and their bird populations.

It’s why Birds Canada is working with ranchers and policy-makers to change subsidies and incentives that pressure food producers to convert grasslands into cash crops, which “on a continental scale, seems to be driving the decline,” Nadeau said.

Pesticide use, urban expansion, roads, oil and gas development, as well as droughts and floods worsening due to climate change, are also threats to grassland bird species.

It’s not just birds that are suffering from that loss of grasslands, either.

“Here’s the one-two punch: the exact same grasslands are really important carbon stores, so once you convert grasslands into cash crops, you’re irreversibly releasing carbon into the atmosphere,” Nadeau said.

The report, the State of Canada’s Birds, was co-written by Birds Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada. The report follows similar reports published by Birds Canada in 2019 and 2012.

Much of the data was collected by thousands of volunteer citizen scientists.

The report brings both a warning about the decline of some populations like grassland birds, migratory birds and shorebirds, but also signs of hope for populations of waterfowl, birds of prey and wetland birds all seeing an increase since 1970. The increase is largely attributed to sustained conservation efforts and banning pesticides like DDT, which helped rebound the peregrine falcon.

“So, birds tell us that it is possible to bend the curve if we take targeted action,” Nadeau said. “Conservation does work, and we've got the bird groups to prove it.”

International cooperation for conservation is also a key to protecting migratory

birds that regularly travel across the Americas each year. Birds Canada is part of the international organization Conserva Aves. The organization will send a delegation to COP16 in Colombia this year to advocate for strong accountability measures for Canada in its commitment to protecting 30 per cent of its land and waters.

“One of our key messages is that Canada has to step up to the plate and do its fair share in terms of international conservation,” Nadeau said.

More individual actions to protect birds also play an important role, Nadeau added. They include planting native species, reducing pesticide use and making windows safer for birds — around 25 million birds are killed each year by hitting windows.

Keeping cats indoors or leashed is another suggestion, as feral and outdoor cats kill around 100 million birds each year, the report found.

Swan Valley restricts charitable operations in the community

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

While it’s common for governments to throw support behind charitable endeavours that help the most vulnerable, one rural Manitoba community is taking a different, more restrictive approach to organizations that help the homeless.

Last month, the RM of Swan Valley West passed a new by-law that puts restrictions on harm reduction efforts, in part because of what Reeve Bill Gade says has been a significant increase in distributed needles and drug paraphernalia that are causing safety concerns in the western Manitoba community that is home to more than 2,700 residents.

The bylaw goes one step further, putting restrictions on persons or organizations that want to start charitable endeavours such as homeless shelters or soup kitchens, and these guidelines could see charities shut down if they don't adhere to council regulations.

residents and families.

“Until now you could just show up anywhere and build a homeless shelter or call an existing building a homeless shelter and we’ve seen it happen,” he said. “I don’t think you’ll find many people that say, ‘please put a shelter beside my house.’

“We are making sure we look after everyone. We have to show compassion, but we also have to remember our next-door neighbours.”

Gade added if council does approve projects like soup kitchens or homeless shelters, it won’t come without strings attached, as the bylaw also states those types of organizations must update council regularly on their operations, and could be shut down if they are not adhering to council guidelines.

that what we’re doing in Swan Valley in terms of harm reduction is not working right now, and I also have to look out for the interests and the safety of my community.”

The neighbouring town of Swan River also made moves to restrict harm reduction efforts, with a resolution that calls for the town to commence “any and all necessary actions to cease and prevent the distribution of all injectable drug syringes and related paraphernalia within the town by all organizations providing such materials.”

— Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

The by-law also takes aim at clean needle distribution in the RM, making it an offence to distribute needles, drugs, or drug supplies in the community, without first receiving written permission from council, with fines starting at $1,000.

“We’re not suggesting we don’t’ care about the homeless or those who are suffering, we are suggesting we care about everyone,” Gade said. “We are saying, if you want to provide a spot for people who are homeless you can’t do it until this council gives you permission.”

Gade said in Swan Valley West previous zoning bylaws made it easy for people to set up charitable endeavours without going through council, and he said that often led to issues like temporary homeless shelters or soup kitchens being suddenly set up in residential neighbourhoods, and causing concerns for local

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Jan30,1954 – Oct2,2024

Itiswithdeepsadnessthat weannouncethepassingof DavidRamplingonOctober 2nd at theThompson GeneralHospitalwithfamily byhisside.Davidwasborn inHamiota,Manitoba,on January 30,1954toStanley andDorisRampling.

DavidlivedinHamiotauntil15 yearsof age andthenmoved toBCwherehecontinuedhiseducation.Davidcompleted hisgrade 12inOttawa.DavidworkedforIncoinhisyounger years,thenonto Codville,wherehemettheloveofhislife, Louise.Davidthengothired at ModernDairieswhereheworkedforover18years.Afterthe shut downofModernDairies,heworkedintheSobey’s warehouseand most recently, Safewaystore.Davidhadfondmemories ofhiscoworkers overtheyears,sharingmany storiesand laughter.

David’s lifewasmarkedbyhardworkand a quietstrength that touched thelivesofallwhoknewhim.Ifthesunwasshining,youcouldfind Davidoutsideworkingonhistan.Helikedtofish,barbeque,and spend time at Lakeofthe Woodswithhisfamily Meetingupwithhissisters andbrother-in-lawat thecottage eachsummerwas thehighlightof hisyear His 3 sistersdotedonhimandwillmisshimdearly Davidissurvivedbyhisbelovedspouse of 44 years,LouiseBray;his two daughters, Taryn (Ben) and Taylor(Joe);two sons, Tyler and Trevor; hislovingsisters,Diana,Katherine(Geoff),andCecily;mother-in-law, Doreen;sister-in-law, Eileen(Jurie);nephewsRichard,Michael, Dennis, andShane;niece,Randi(Brad); closefamilyfriends SueandLou,and finallyhis furry friends Parker and Bayley David waspredeceased byhisfather Stanley;mother Doris;father-in-law Dallas,andhis specialpup Tibby

A servicetocelebrateDavid’s lifewasheldon Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 1:00PM at St.Jamesthe ApostleAnglican Church,located at 10CaribouRoadinThompson,Manitoba Familyandfriendswere invitedtogatherandshareinthememories ofDavid’s life. Thefamilywouldliketoextend a heartfeltthankyoutothestaff at ThompsonGeneral Hospitalfor their compassionate careand support duringDavid’s timethere. Yourkindness willnever beforgotten. Ifyouwish,donationscanbemadeto CancerCareManitoba or a charityofyourchoice.

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Fire Fighter Austin Lacasse

Fire Fighter Owen Bereza

Captain Eric Campbell

Fire Fighter Jamie Burns

Lieutenant Greg Gelech

Fire Fighter Billy Howell

Fire Fighter Justin Valentino

Fire Fighter Sean Mckenzie

Squad Leader Al Meston

Fire Chief Ashling Sweeny

Fire Fighter Caleb Thiessen

Fire Fighter Yehoshua Herrera

Lieutenant Matt Flamand

Fire Fighter Druscilla Wood

Fire Fighter Rachel Sheppard

Squad Leader Dave Jenson

Captain Jordan Friesen

Fire Fighter Logan Thiessen

Lieutenant Kennedy Ford

Fire Fighter Chris Lowe

Fire Fighter Naveed Butt

Squad Leader Charlie Hendren

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Thompson fire fighters battle unprecedented surge in fires in 2024

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON THOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

The year 2024 has seen an unprecedented surge in the number of fires in the northern region, particularly in Thompson. Deputy Fire Chief Ashling Sweeny revealed that the Thompson Fire Fighters have valiantly battled over 7,000 fires this year; a staggering figure compared to their annual average of 9,000 fires. With the current rate, they are expected to far surpass that average for 2024.

Squad Leader Al Szabo expressed astonishment, stating, “In my 30 years of experience, I’ve never witnessed anything of this magnitude before.” And when questioned about the underlying cause of this extraordinary spike in fires, Szabo attributed it primarily to the deterioration of aging structures, highlighting issues such as outdated wiring and insulation as contributing factors. “It seems

that all these old buildings have decided to give out in unison this year,” Szabo remarked.

In light of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, the Thompson Professional Fire Fighters have emphasized the pivotal role that smoke alarms play in safeguarding families and homes from the peril of fires. This year a specific focus has been on ensuring smoke alarms are functioning and up to date in all facilities.

Smoke alarms serve as a crucial line of defense by promptly detecting fires and affording families the crucial time needed to evacuate. Functional smoke alarms can significantly reduce the risk of fatalities in a home fire by as much as half. However, it is disconcerting that a substantial number of homes remain bereft of these essential devices, or worse, have alarms that are either antiquated or deactivated.

Fire departments across

the nation advocate for homeowners to undertake specific measures, including installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, conducting monthly tests on smoke alarms, replacing smoke alarm batteries at least once a year, and formulating and rehearsing a comprehensive home fire escape plan with all family members.

Firefighter Associations across the nation advocate for homeowners to undertake specific measures, including installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, conducting monthly tests on smoke alarms, replacing smoke alarm batteries at least once a year, and formulating and rehearsing a comprehensive home fire escape plan with all family members. With these proactive steps, it is hoped that the risk of fire-related incidents can be significantly reduced, and the safety of families and communities can be better ensured.

Not pictured: Captain Travis Mirus, Lieutenant Alysse Russell, Fire Fighter Jonathan Mckeown, Fire Fighter Dakota Dawson, Fire Fighter Olivia Furtney, Fire Fighter Mark Thiessen, Fire Fighter Mitchell Szabo, Fire Fighter Danielle Campbell, Safety Operations John Maskerine, Senior Comms Charlene Guertin, Dispatch Pamela Davis, Dispatch Drew Heskin, Dispatch Desarae Angus

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PURSUANTtosubsection164.1(1)ofTheConsumer ProtectionAct(Act)(C.C.S.M.c.C200)(theAct),the ministeroffinancemay, at anytime,seektheadvice andrecommendationsoftheboardwithrespect toanymatterrelatingtotheregulationofpayday lendersorpaydayloans.

Inaccordancewiththerequestoftheminister,the ManitobaPublicUtilitiesBoard(Board)willconducta publichearingtoreviewchargesandfeesforpayday loansandconsidertheimpactsofpossiblyreducing themaximumallowableratefrom$17per$100 borrowedto$14per$100borrowed.OnDec.23,2023, thefederalgovernmentreleaseddraftregulationsto capthemaximumcostofborrowingforpaydayloans

at 14percentoftheloanvalue.TheBoardwillalso considertheimpactsofreducingtheproportionofa borrower’snetpay,whichisusedtodeterminethe maximumloanamount,from30percentto25per cent.

Inadditiontothereviewofpaydayloans,theBoard willreviewandmakerecommendationstothe ministerregardingthemaximumfeeany personmay chargeinManitobatocasha government-issued cheque.Thecurrentmaximumfeeis$3plustwoper centofthefacevalueofthecheque.

Theseconsiderations,andotherrelatedmatters,will beincludedintheBoard’srecommendationsreport totheminister.

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Location: Board’sHearingRoom –4thfloor,330PortageAve.Winnipeg

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Manitoba government exceeds goal in new healthcare workers to bolster workforce

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON THOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

The Manitoba government has made significant strides in its commitment to bolster the province’s healthcare workforce. With a goal of hiring 1,000 net new health-care workers, the government is pleased to announce that it has surpassed the halfway mark. This achievement is attributed to the government’s substantial investments in initiatives aimed at retaining, recruiting, and training a more robust health-care workforce. The numbers speak volumes about the effectiveness of these efforts.

Over the past year, the Provincial Government has undertaken various strategic endeavors to bolster the healthcare workforce. These include recruiting new health-care workers, attracting aspiring medical students from outside the Province, and diligently working on repairing relationships that were previously strained by the actions of the former administration. These concerted efforts have yielded positive outcomes and are pivotal in addressing the healthcare workforce shortage in the province.

Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara expressed optimism about the progress, emphasizing that each new healthcare worker within the province has played a crucial role in advancing the healthcare system and rectifying the damage caused by the previous government. The minister emphasized that with a dedicated and expanded workforce, significant progress can be made in reducing wait times and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

“With staff at our side, we can make progress on shortening wait times and delivering the best quality care. We’ve left no stone unturned when it comes to adding more staff into the system and we’re going to keep going so we can start to turn the corner on some of the most important priorities in health care” stated Asagwara.

From April 1 to Aug. 31, a total of 873 net new

health-care workers have been added to the province’s workforce. These include 116 physicians, 304 nurses, 290 health-care aides, and 87 allied health professionals. These numbers underscore the government’s proactive approach and the tangible outcomes of its efforts to address the healthcare workforce shortage.

Premier Wab Kinew reiterated the government’s dedication to meeting the healthcare needs of Manitobans. He emphasized that the government has been responsive to the clear message from Manitobans for an increased presence of nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals in the province. The Premier underscored the significance of setting ambitious goals and highlighted the collective effort required to achieve such milestones. This commitment reflects the government’s proactive stance in addressing the healthcare workforce shortage and meeting the demands of the province’s residents.

Personal testimonials from healthcare professionals underscore the impact of the government’s initiatives. Dr. Matthew Buchok, a psychiatrist at the Health Sciences Centre, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to practice in Manitoba, citing his deep-rooted connection to the province. Similarly, newly graduated nurse Tiana Wyryha highlighted her personal connection to Manitoba and her commitment to contributing to the local community through her work in the healthcare system. The Manitoba government’s efforts to bolster the healthcare workforce have yielded significant progress, with the addition of 873 net new healthcare workers marking a crucial milestone. The commitment to recruit, retain, and train a more robust healthcare workforce has not only addressed the shortage but also set the stage for improved healthcare delivery in the province. The personal testimonials from healthcare professionals further emphasize the positive impact of these initiatives, reflecting a promising future for healthcare in Manitoba.

Thompson General Hospital faces critical staffing shortage

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON THOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

Thompson General Hospital is currently in a state of emergency due to a severe staffing shortage, particularly in the laboratory department. With only two lab technologists on staff, the hospital is struggling to meet the demands of its patient care services. The Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) has had to intermittently fill in with locum technologists and new phlebotomists to address the chronic lack of staffing.

The impact of this shortage is most acutely felt in the Emergency Room (ER), where efficient lab services are crucial for patient care. The process of collecting and analyzing bloodwork can take up to 4 hours to be fully processed and reviewed, significantly delaying critical interventions such as blood product administration, procedures, and surgical operations.

Additionally, the limited number of lab technologists has created a challenging work environment, leaving no room for time off or sick days for the few remaining staff. This places immense pressure on the existing

workforce and poses a significant risk to the continuity and quality of patient care at the hospital.

Darlene Jackson; President of the Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) expresses her deep concern for Thompson even from her residency in Winnipeg. “Thompson is suffering a very large nurse staffing shortage right now.

The Vacancy rate in the Emergency Department in Thompson is 50%”

According to Jackson, if doctors or nurses haven’t lived in Thompson their whole life or have something to keep them there, often nurses come for only a couple of years and leave as quickly as they came. “So it’s difficult to recruit and retain in the North”.

“We’re seeing many nurses from the public health care system move to a private for-profit agency rather than work in the public system, and that’s very problematic for the health care system. When we talk about the tax dollars of Manitobans it comes out of our Manitoba Health Care budget to pay these agencies to provide staff, and it’s very problematic when we start seeing nurses leaving the public health care system to go to the private sys-

tem, and often times in the same building where they were employed previously.

With such a mad rush from one patient to another complaints of neglect have filed in along with charges to improper care, resulting in a vast majority traveling the extra 8 hours to Winnipeg to ensure a more trusted service.

“So what we see is a domino effect into the ER (Emergency Room) in Winnipeg” Says Jackson, “This is putting more pressure on us because we’re not in much better shape then they are”

For many years now, a 5% increase in salary has been the bonus of nurses working North of the 53 parallel, along with an annual retention allowance to beckon workers to Thompson. “This was highly effective” Jackson addressed, “However, with the cost of living and inflation rising all over this country, those initiatives are just not adequate enough any longer”

One department that has recently suffered in the Thompson General Hospital is the lab for essential health care services and testing. With only two employees in total over a 24/7 operating system, this section is

at risk of collapse following years of chronic understaffing and the departure of technologists.

According to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP), the union representing 7,000 specialized health professionals across 44 professions, lab technologists are in high demand. Shared Health has not taken sufficient steps to recruit and retain diagnostics professionals in the North, despite the deteriorating situation in Thompson.

“We are burning out our lab technologists with unsustainable overtime and overwork caused by not filling critical vacancies. Meanwhile, other jurisdictions are outcompeting us when it comes to recruitment and retention incentives,” said Jason Linklater, President, MAHCP. “Saskatchewan is offering lab technologists a $40,000 incentive, yet Manitoba is still not doing anything to address grave deficiencies in staffing and working conditions to ensure we retain these professionals.”

MAHCP confirmed that technologists were not available to perform urgent tests on two emergency room patients, after working

18th Street rehab may stretch into 2025

BY CONNOR MCDOWELL

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

The province says some work on the 18th Street reconstruction project may be delayed until next year.

A provincial spokesperson told the Sun Thursday that work on the $9.7-million upgrade is “progressing well,” but added that the completion date may be extended.

“Depending on weather conditions, some work may be carried over for completion in 2025,” the spokesperson said.

When the project was officially announced early last month, the province

said the completion date was expected to be sometime in October.

The project will see about 2.9 kilometres of 18th Street — part of Highway 10 — rebuilt between Rosser and Aberdeen avenues.

As of Thursday, work had not extended to the area south of the railroad tracks.

“Currently, there are width and speed restrictions in effect, with one lane of traffic in each direction in areas with active construction operations,” the spokesperson said.

The work has been contracted out to the construction firm Zenith Paving.

Construction on the road was moved

up to this year from 2028-29 as public safety concerns rose and the pavement deteriorated in this year’s thaw, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said in September. She noted the road is a crucial route for businesses and residents in Brandon and beyond, and needed attention.

The key artery was voted worst road in the province this year in CAA Manitoba’s annual survey.

The province also said last month that work upgrading Highway 110, including part of Richmond Avenue, was in the design phase and was expected to be completed next year.

Portage la Prairie RCMP seize drugs after foot pursuit

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 11:55 pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP were patrolling when an individual was observed with a flashlight outside of a residence on Oak Bay. Officers stopped and told the male to approach the police vehicle in an attempt to identify him.

The male then fled on foot. Officers pursued the male on foot for a short distance. The male was apprehended. He was in possession of approximately 172 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine and approximately 15 grams of fentanyl. Police also seized an

several days in a row without adequate time to rest.

Lab technologists perform vital diagnostic tests used in emergency patient care to assess life-threatening conditions such as cardiac failure, renal failure, pregnancy complications, internal injuries caused by accidents, and more.

“The reality is that Thompson General Hospital lab has only been able to continue operating because of the superhuman efforts of two remaining technologists. Imagine performing intensive work that requires accuracy and attention to detail with one hour of sleep over the course of 48 hours?

The current staffing situation is unsustainable.”

In November 2020, the lab’s seven technologists flagged the seriousness of the crisis in a letter to WRHA leadership. Then, in April 2023, MAHCP launched a campaign with the goal to secure much-needed staffing resources for the team, which was down to just two technologists.

“MAHCP is once asking again for Shared Health and government to take action. We can’t afford to lose any more technologists.”

Focussing on the pre -

ventative needs on the subject, Jackson stated that the Thompson General Hospital needs Government intervention; “We need the Government to look at a way to retain nurses, because if we don’t retain the nurses that we have in the system right now then there’s no way the system is going to survive. The Government is going to have to be creative in coming up with initiatives that will make nurses stay”. The critical staffing shortage at Thompson General Hospital poses a significant threat to patient care and the well-being of healthcare professionals. Urgent action is needed to address the chronic understaffing and high turnover rates, as well as to provide adequate support and resources to the dedicated staff working under immense pressure. The situation calls for a collaborative effort between healthcare authorities, unions, and government bodies to implement effective recruitment and retention strategies, competitive incentives, and sustainable working conditions to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services in Thompson and the surrounding regions.

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CUPE, MGEU reach Tentative Agreement for Health Care Support Workers

Strike postponed Pending Ratification Votes by Members

On behalf of Approximately 25,000 Manitoba health care support workers, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) reached a tentative agreement at 4:25am, Tuesday morning with employers represented by the Provincial Health Labour Relations Secretariat (PHLRS). The tentative agreement postpones a planned strike, pending the outcome of member ratification votes.

Details of the tentative agreement will be shared with members at information meetings to be scheduled in the near future. Members will then have an opportunity to vote on the tentative agreement in ratification votes to be scheduled soon after.

“By standing together, health care support workers have been able to achieve a tentative agreement that recognizes and respects the important work they do as part of the health care team,” said MGEU President Kyle Ross. “Support workers have earned fair wage increases – increases that will help grow Manitoba’s health care workforce.”

“We are pleased that our bargaining committees were able to negotiate a tentative agreement that will help members keep up with the soaring cost of living and will help fix the health care staffing crisis,” said CUPE Manitoba President Gina McKay. “We look forward to sharing the details with our members.”

The tentative agreement was

negotiated on behalf of the Community and Facility Support bargaining units at Shared Health Manitoba, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Southern Health (Community Support only), Prairie Mountain Health, and Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. These bargaining units include health care aides, laundry aides, housekeeping aides, trades, community health centres, dietary aides, ward clerks, and recreation coordinators at hospitals, health care centres, and personal care homes, workers in Manitoba’s Home Care program, as well as many other classifications in the health care system.

Members of these bargaining units will report for their scheduled shifts today.

University College of the North announces grand openings for new diploma nursing buildings

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON THOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

University College of the North (UCN) has announced some exciting news for the communities of Flin Flon and Swan River, MB. The institution is thrilled to share the upcoming grand openings for the new Diploma in Practical

Nursing buildings in these locations. This development is set to bring significant opportunities for aspiring practical nurses in the region and is a testament to UCN’s commitment to providing quality education and facilities for its students. These cutting-edge facilities are set to provide

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learning experience for students and contributing to the development of highly skilled healthcare professionals in the region. UCN is proud to be at the forefront of providing top-notch educational resources that will undoubtedly shape the future of healthcare in northern Manitoba.

UCN President and Vice-Chancellor, Doug Lauvstad, expressed his profound excitement about the opening of these new facilities in Flin Flon and Swan River. He emphasized that this marks a significant milestone in UCN’s commitment to expanding access to healthcare education in northern Manitoba.

“these facilities will provide students with the tools and environment they need to succeed, ensuring that our region continues to develop highly skilled healthcare professionals. This investment in education and

training is a benefit to our students and will have a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve.”

The grand openings of the new Diploma in Practical Nursing buildings in Flin Flon and Swan River mark a pivotal moment for healthcare education in northern Manitoba. With state-of-the-art facilities and unwavering commitment to student success, University College of the North is setting the stage for a future filled with highly skilled healthcare professionals who will make a lasting impact on the communities they serve. The events on October 2nd and 3rd are not just celebrations of progress, but also symbols of UCN’s dedication to providing top-notch educational opportunities in the region. These developments undoubtedly signal a brighter future for healthcare in northern Manitoba.

HELP WANTED

CustodianPosition –FullTime

Thompson RegionalAirport

Qualifications: TheThompson RegionalAirportisseekinga motivatedindividualto fill afull-timecustodialposition.Theapplicantmusthave experience incleaning commercialbuildings, avalidclass5 driver’s licenceand accesstotransportation.Theabilitytomanage andprioritizetheir workload,possesseffectiveinterpersonaland communicationskills and aprovenabilityto work co-operativelyina teamenvironment areessential.

Duties:

Pleasevisitourwebsiteformoredetailedinformationabout UCNandthisemploymentopportunity.Athttp://www.ucn.ca select“UCNCareers”,andselectfromthelistofpositionsto view.ThankyouforyourinterestinUCN.

ReportingtotheAirportManager,theincumbentwillprovide regular cleaning of theairportterminalbuildingand otherareasassociated withairportoperations.Cleaningwillinvolvemopping,sweeping, vacuuming,stripping, waxingandbuffingfloors,cleaningwindows, walls,bathrooms, offices,andemptyinggarbagecansetc.The incumbentwillalsoprovidebackup forvacation coverage,when required.

Applicantsarerequestedtoindicateintheircoverletteror resume howtheymeetthequalifications of theposition.Thehours for thispositionareMondayto Fridayfrom11:00amto 8:00pm.The Thompson RegionalAirport offers acompetitive benefitspackage includingpensionandextendedhealthbenefits. Salarystartsat $24.15perhourbasedonthe collectiveagreement.Theclosingdate willbeOctober25,2024. Applybymail,emailorfaxto: Maggie Taylor Thompson RegionalAirport Box112,ThompsonMBR8N1M9 Fax204-778-6477EmailMaggie.Taylor@fly-yth.ca

Mountainview School Division bans most flags from flying on its properties

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

A school division already mired in controversy has banned the flying of all but federal, provincial or school flags on its school property.

“It seems that flags of other nations or organizations offend this group of trustees,” retired Mountain View School Division (MVSD) teacher Cam Bennet said.

Members of a provincially-appointed oversight committee walked out of a Sept. 25 MVSD trustee meeting after accusing the board of attempting to limit the committee’s oversight powers.

At the same meeting, trustees voted in favour of a motion that banned flying any flags on school property, except for provincial or federal flags or flags that represent MVSD’s 16 schools, with an enrollment of approximately 3,100 students.

Bennet, who lives in Dauphin and taught in the division for 33 years, called the move “concerning” for several reasons.

“The division has a strong international program where many students from other countries attend our schools,” Bennet said. “The local high school has over 20 different flags up from countries, welcoming these students.”

Bennet added he is concerned about what message the flag ban sends to members of the LGBTIQA+ community in area schools,

and throughout the region.

“These trustees don’t seem to recognize the importance of making members of the LGBTQ+ community feel a part of the public school system,” Bennet said. “That’s all those flags represent, to say to those students or adults, we recognize you.”

But Bennet is also concerned about what message the ban could send to those who might target members of the LGBTIQA+ community, or other marginalized or diverse groups.

“It emboldens, and allows hate to bubble to the surface,” he said.

MVSD trustees Paul Coffey, Jason Gryba and Kerri Wieler voted in favour of the flag ban at the meeting and none have responded

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

HOME &COMMUNITYCARE NURSES(LPN &RN)

FULLTIME& CASUAL POSITION

KTCrequiresnursepositionsfor Home &Community Care (LPN orRN).TheHomeCarenursewill work underthedirectionofthe Tribal Home andCommunity Care Coordinator. Thesuccessful candidate(s)willbeinvolvedindirect servicedeliveryinthe KTCcommunities,therefore travel to theKTC communitiesis mandatory. Thisopportunityisavailable to thosenurseswho are interestedin gainingadditionalknowledgeand experience in workingwithFirstNationcommunitiesinthenorth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mustbe aRN/LPNwithcurrentpractice registrationin Manitoba.

•KnowledgeandexperienceinHomeand Communitycarein accordancewiththepositionapplying for.

• Knowledgeofscopeofpracticeissues,CaseManagement principles,ChronicDiseaseManagement(Diabetes)andFirst Nationcommunity wellnessprograms.

•Previousnursing experiencewithFirstNations.

• Ademonstratedunderstandingofthehealthandsocialissues experiencedbyFirstNation’scommunitymembers.

•Excellentinterpersonalandcommunicationskills.

• KnowledgeofFirstNationcultureandlanguagewillbe consideredandasset.

•Musthavea validdriverlicenseandCPRcertificate.

•Mustbewilling to travel extensively.

•MusthavecurrentDriver’sLicenseandaccess to vehicle.

• Providea currentlyclear CriminalRecords Checkand Fingerprints,ChildandVulnerableperson’schecks.Priorto commencementofemployment.

Acoverletterwithdetailed resume,includingtworeferences ofmostrecentemployers to:

Attention: LisaBeardy,OfficeManager Keewatin Tribal CouncilInc 23Nickel Road Thompson,Manitoba R8N0Y4 FaxNo.:204-677-0256 Email:LBeardy@ktc.ca

Applicationswillbeaccepteduntil4:00p.m., Friday,October 18,2024.

We wouldliketothankthosethatapply fortheposition,but only thosebeingconsidered foraninterviewwillbecontacted.

to a request for comment.

Bennet says he has been concerned for months about the actions of the MVSD school division, a division that has seen several controversies since last April when Coffey made a presentation

to the board making comments about Indigenous peoples that the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs called “profoundly racist.”

Education Minister Nello Altomare immediately expressed concern about the

PROF ES SIONAL EMPLOY MENTOPPO RT UNIT Y AWASIS AG ENCY OFNO RT HERNMANI TO BA

OFFICE:K EEWAT IN O/YATT HEGH E

FA MI LY ENHANCEMEN TC ENTR E

LO CATION:T HOMPSO N, MANI TO BA

Position: FamilyEnhancementSupervisor (Communitiestobeassigned)

One(1)Full-Time PermanentPosition

Reporting to theDirectorofFamilyEnhancement,asmemberofthe supervisoryteam,theFamilyEnhancementSupervisorcoordinates andimplementstheagency ’s preventativechildandfamilyservices fortheassignedunits.Thisincludesprovidingguidanceandsupport to Family EnhancementWorkers in avariety of communities Partneringwiththecommunitiesthatweserveto promoteand delivereducationandawarenessprogrammingonbehalfofthe agency,ina mannerwhichisculturallyappropriate.TheFamily EnhancementSupervisorcontributes to thedevelopment and improvementofthe FamilyEnhancementdepartment‘sactivities. KeyResponsibilities:

•Superviseandmanage assigned FamilyEnhancementstaff

• Communicate programdirectionandprovideguidancetoFamily EnhancementWorkers fromtheassignedunits

• Promotebestpracticesinpreventative childand familyservices whichadvancetheculturalandland-basedidealsofthenorthern FirstNations

•Compileanddeliver regularstatistical reports

• Deliver regularreportsabouttheunits’activitiestotheDirector of FamilyEnhancement

•Liaisewithexternalcollateralsonbehalfoftheagency

Qualifications:

•BachelorofSocialWork(BSW),orinprogressincombination with relevant experience

• Workingknowledge ofChildandFamilyServicesAct,Standards, andRegulations

•2+years of experienceinthefieldofchild welfare

•Child welfaresupervisoryandtraining experience

• KnowledgeoforworkexperienceinnorthernManitoba communitiespreferred

• Demonstratedunderstandingandrespect forIndigenousculture

•AbilitytospeaktheCreeand/orDenelanguage is considered anasset

WorkingConditions:

•Fast-pacedenvironment

• Confidentialityenvironment withaccess to sensitive information

•Overnight andremotetravelapproximately25%ofthetime

• Backgroundchecks must meet Agencyminimalacceptable standards

•Maintaina validdriver ’s licenseandhaveaccess to avehicle

Salary: AwasisAgencyendeavorstobeanemployerofchoice,and offersa competitivesalary, generouspaidtimeoff, andanexcellent employeebenefitpackage.Salary will commensuratewitheducation andexperience.

ClosingDate:Monday, October21,2024

AwasisAgencyprovidesservice to Indigenouschildrenandfamilies, thereforepreferencewillbegiventoIndigenousapplicants Applicantsareencouragedtoself-identify. Individualsinterestedin thischallengingopportunity please reference CompetitionNumber 2024-110on your resume/coverletterandincludeitinthesubject lineofyouremail,inconfidence to: HumanResourcesDepartment AwasisAgencyofNorthernManitoba Competition#2024-110

701ThompsonDrive,Thompson,MBR8N2A2 Fax:(204)778-8428Email:hr@awasisagency.ca

We thankallapplicantswhoapply, however, onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbe contacted. Applicantsmayrequest reasonableaccommodationrelated to thematerialsoractivities usedthroughouttheselectionprocess

presentation and announced in April the province would conduct a provincial governance review of MVSD, and appoint an oversight committee to oversee the board, and monitor trustee conduct.

On June 4, the board announced that Stephen Jaddock had been removed from his role as superintendent after four trustees voted to oust him, but would not give any reason for the dismissal.

One day later on June 5, MVSD trustees Leifa Misko, Floyd Martens and Scott McCallum announced their resignations, with Misko saying the environment at the board table had gotten so bad, that she did not feel she could continue to do her job effectively.

Bennet said at this point

the best option for the province would be to dissolve the board completely once the review is completed.

“Every person I talk to says that the board should be dissolved to try to heal some wounds in the community,” he said. “Most are afraid to speak publicly. This has gone on far too long.”

On Friday, a spokesperson for the provincial government said the provincial governance review of MVSD is ongoing, and the province is not considering dissolution of the board as an option.

— Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY- Thompson,MB Jordan’sPrincipleLandBaseCaseWorker FullTime

UnderthegeneraldirectionoftheDirectorofHealth,theLand basedCaseWorkerwillfollowtheLandBasedHealingModelfor Jordan’sPrincipleCircleofCareandassistintheimplementation of ahealingandwellnessprograminthecommunity to deliver andstrengthentheabilityofparticipantstoleada healthy, fulfillingandresilientlife.Inourjourneys withourFNelders andcommunities,there is astressthatthelandandcultural traditionshave healingpowerthatcanenableindividualsin distressdealwithpainandself-hurt.

ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

•TheJordans’PrincipleLand-basedCaseManagerwill work collaboratively,discussandnetwork withJordan’sPrinciple CaseManagers,CulturalSupport Facilitator, andCoordinator at KTCinregards to theirJordan’sPrinciplegoals,objectives andincorporatingindigenoushealinghealthmodels.

• CollaboratewithJordan’sPrinciple CaseManagers to Identify needsandinterestsofclients to assistinimplementationof specificprogramming fortheland-basedprogram;

• Worksclosely withthelocalculturalsupportprogramsat thecommunitylevelintheimplementationoftheJordan’s PrincipleCulture program;

•Assiststaffinplanningland-basedactivities(e.g.workwith Cultural Facilitatorinsettingupactivitiessuchasfishing, nettingfish,preparingfish,harvestingmedicine,camping). Somemethodsand teachingsthatpromote personal,family andcommunity wellnessforma perspectiverootedin your community’s wayoflife;

• Assistotheryouthmentorsandaneldertosupportthe activitiesinthecommunity.Buildingcapacityforidentified Culturalsupportland-based workers.

• Thescopeoftreatmentincludesprevention& promotion, interventionandpost-tension/aftercaretoensure aneffective continuumofcare forclients;

• WillDOCUMENTallpertinent informationintheclient’s chartasneeded.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Thispositionrequires2+yearsofland-basedprogramming experience workingwithchildrenand youth.

•ExperienceworkingwithFirstNationpeoples;

•CPRandFirstAide Certification;

•KnowledgeofFirstNationlanguage,traditions,valuesand culture;

• Abilitytounderstandandbefluentin aFirstNationlanguage wouldbeanasset

• Ahighly-motivatedindividualwhoisinnovative andhas a provenabilitytoworkwitha veryhigh degreeofaccuracy andattention to detail;

•Excellenttimemanagementandfacilitationskills;

•Effective verbalandlisteningcommunicationsskills;

• Strongleadership,criticalthinking,decisionmakingand problem-solvingskills.

•ValidDriver’sLicensewithdriver’sabstract.

•Clearcriminal record check,childabuse registrycheckand vulnerablepersonscheck.

• Experience workingwithyouthwithemotionaland behaviouralchallenges.

•Experienceworkingwithpeersupportgroups

Acoverletterwithdetailed resume,includingtworeferences ofmost recentemployersto:

Attention: LisaBeardy,Office Manager Keewatin Tribal CouncilInc

23Nickel Road Thompson,Manitoba R8N0Y4

FaxNo.:204-677-0256

Email:LBeardy@ktc.ca

Applicationswillbeaccepteduntil4:00p.m., Wednesday, October 16,2024.

We wouldliketothankthosethatapply fortheposition,but only thosebeingconsidered foraninterviewwillbecontacted.

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