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Five active cases of COVID-19 among Thompson/Mystery Lake health district residents Four new cases in the north announced Oct. 14, including one in Thompson area, one in Cross Lake and two in Island Lake region

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BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

There were five active cases of COVID-19 in the Thompson/Mystery Lake health district as of Wednesday after four cases were announced Monday and one more each Oct. 13 and Oct. 14.

The case in the Thompson/Mystery Lake district

that was announced Oct. 5 – the first positive COVID-19 case in the area since early April – is now considered recovered and one other case in the Thompson/Mystery Lake health district was added to the recovered list Oct. 14.

There have now been nine positive tests for COVID-19 in the Thompson area since

the pandemic began, including two in early April and seven since the beginning of October.

Three other new cases in the NRHA were announced Oct. 14, two in the Island Lake health district, where there are now three active cases, and one in the Cross Lake/Pimicikamak Cree Nation health district.

Three of the cases announced in the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) area over the seven days leading up to Oct. 13, which included five in Thompson, one in South Indian Lake Oct. 12, and

at least one case last week, had not yet been linked to known cases as of around 1 p.m. Oct. 13, said chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin at a Tuesday COVID-19 press conference.

“I don’t really have much details on those cases,” Roussin said. “The region will be investigating those.

Three of those cases … we’re unable to link to a known case at this time.

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Province declares COVID-19 outbreak at Thompson YWCA

NORTH FORGE TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE

IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN NORTHERN MANITOBA! The provincial government declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Thompson YWCA around 4 p.m. Oct. 14.

The institution was moved to the critical level under the province’s Pandemic Response System (PRS) and restrictions on visitors put in place.

Under the PRS, the critical (red) level indicates that community spread of COVID-19 is not contained and that the virus is being transmitted at levels that public health and the health care system can not manage.

Thompson MLA wants a second COVID-19 testing site established in the city Thompson MLA Danielle Oct. 12-14. a presumed COVID-19 case Adams says she has writ“Northern Manitobans in the community – have Situated within the University College of the North, North Forge North is committed to growing ten to provincial Health have made many sacrifices acted swiftly to try to prethe innovation-based economy and supporting entrepreneurs in Northern Manitoba.

Minister Cameron Friesen to flatten the curve and keep vent the virus from entering No matter what stage your business is at, North Forge has comprehensive resources, regional about opening a second each other safe,” the NDP their communities but that knowledge and experience to help! Whether you are an established business with a steady COVID-19 testing site in MLA said in an Oct. 8 press residents of northern comrevenue stream or in the initial stages of idea development, our programming can launch Thompson. release. “Our seniors, elders munities must often come your business to success.

There is currently one and children are particularly to Thompson or for Nickel Belt News photo to by shop Ian Graham At NorthFoundation Forge, we areofproud to showcase stories of local Gisele entrepreneurs.

Kristyhas Janvier of Flina book about testing in Northern we need to healthcare, putting them at Addictions Manitoba northern director deMeulles written her site experiences growing vulnerable up, mostly inand Churchill.

Flon, MB, was recently highlighted in our Northern success stories video series.

Manitoba’s largest city, do everything we can to pro- risk of exposure to the virus.

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I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on Mystery Lake area residents immediately upon being in- COVID response from this at jconaty@northforge.ca. to Thompson to getJerome into Conaty, ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really tested “It used to for be the a really feeling Oct. like 4they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an positive virus formed that there was government.”

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ARE YOU LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS OR IDEA TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

the school of social work, and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually at that point I had to write ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was for university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’”

‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of right?’ I certainly developed many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said my writing. I write very put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn clear and that’s it. It’s there. for you because your story IT’S onOPENING me until after.

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thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got now,” deMeulles says. ill really want to thrive. one book under her belt, Though she’s not there They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. her sister and other family if someone came to you and “I have another book in said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to me,” she says. “It’s a darker members still are.

“My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personhardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. says. somewhere else and all Maybe in the next five years LET’S GO NORTHSTARS!you **************************** Because of that, your loved ones and your it’s something I’ll focus on deMeulles finds it hard to history is gone?’” doing.”

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Nearly half of unionized Vale workforce in Thompson could be affected by job cuts related to Manitoba Operations review

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Nearly half of the unionized hourly workforce at Vale’s Manitoba Operations could be affected by the company’s comprehensive review, either by being transferred to other positions or laid off.

Choice cards were distributed to 250 of the 538 United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6166 members at the mine from T1, T3 and the mill/ concentrator. One choice

card is for intra-departmental transfers and another is for inter-departmental transfers.

“All these people who would be affected [by operational changes coming out of the company’s review], who would either be laid off or affected, received choice cards to indicate where they want to go within the department they’re in or into wherever they could go within the division,” says USW Local 6166 president Warren Luky.

Boys & Girls Club of Thompson

The Boys & Girls Club of Thompson

is currently taking registrations for in-person and virtual After School Program (ages 5-12) as well as for the Late Night Program (ages 10 and up).

All programs are free of cost!

IN-PERSON AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 4 pm - 8 pm.

VIRTUAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in November.

LATE NIGHT PROGRAM Friday: 9 pm - 11 pm and Saturday: 6 pm - 11 pm.

Spaces are extremely limited for all programs so register early to guarantee a spot!

For more information and/or to register please contact the After School & Late Night Program Director, Crystal Brown at 204-778-7575 extension 3.

MORTGAGE SALE The land and building known as 80 Westwood Drive, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2785284/3, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on November 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Wayne Hall Auctions, 31 Elk Bay, Thompson, Manitoba.

The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a one storey dwelling approximately 1,204 square feet, with living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, full unfinished basement, double detached garage on a lot approximately 60 feet x 120 feet.

Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2019.

Prior Charges: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 36723N/3, 37077N/3, and 38325N/3.

TERMS OF SALE A deposit of $30,000.00 by way of cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view at the Auctioneer’s address above prior to the auction. The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $170,000.00 plus such, other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 7th day of October, 2020 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale.

Due to restrictions under The Public Health Act, in order to participate in the auction sale, you must pre-register by contacting the individual below by telephone or email at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled auction.

Attendance by teleconference and/or video conference will be available. Should the successful bidder have attended by teleconference and/or video conference, the bidder will have 24 hours to execute the Auction Sale Conditions and to provide them together with the deposit to our office as set out below.

Further information may be obtained from FILLMORE RILEY LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3 File No. 400784-3466/MTU/sw(dev) Attention: Matthew T. Underwood Phone: 204-957-8382 auctions@fillmoreriley.com

Based on their qualifications and seniority, workers can transfer into other jobs within their department or into jobs in other departments.

“Once they’re out of their department, they go onto this other list, then they can bump back into the other areas if they can,” Luky says. If they can’t, they stay on that inter-departmental list and, when there’s no more positions, the people left will be laid off.

Although that process has begun, workers don’t know how many people Vale intends to lay off, though non-unionized staff positions are also believed to be on the chopping block.

“We’re told that hourly will be laid off and staff will be laid off,” said Luky. “People are on pins and needles and very anxiously awaiting their fate and I believe they’ll know by the end of the month where they lie with the company. That’s what Vale indicated to us.”

In a statement emailed to the Thompson Citizen, Tara Ritchie of Vale Manitoba Operations said that company and the union are participat-

ing in a joint workforce adjustment committee with the provincial government in an effort to assist affected hourly and salaried employees through the process.

“The hourly workforce adjustment is a complex process that takes into consideration several factors including seniority, qualification(s), occupation, training time per occupation, individual skills, ability, and knowledge,” said Ritchie. “In addition, operational safety and efficiency are also considered when making changes. Throughout this process, we have considered every option to help mitigate job reductions, including a voluntary retirement incentive program, which was positively received. We are working to implement the new organizational structure by November.

No further details will be available until that time.”

At the same time that the company is looking to lay off workers, it is also looking to hire new maintenance and production supervisors for its leadership team, according to an Oct. 1 human resources

bulletin, and Luky says there are contractors on site doing work that the union believes its members could be doing.

“The collective bargaining agreement speaks to contractors, the company and union’s commitment to reduce contracting out,” Luky says.

Ironically, leaders of Vale’s North Atlantic division were in Thompson for meetings the same day that a contractor knocked out electricity to T1 and T3 mines, prompting evacuations until power was restored.

While Vale is looking to further scale back its Manitoba Operations, which already saw the workforce reduced by about a third due to the smelter and refinery being shut down forever in 2018 and Birchtree Mine being placed into care and maintenance status the previous year, the head of the company’s base metals unit told Reuters in early October that it was in talks with Tesla and other companies involved in the electric vehicle industry about securing nickel from Canadian operations in Manitoba, Ontario and Newfound-

land. There is also discussion about the potential to store carbon in tailings in Thompson.

Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton said in an Oct. 2 press release that Vale should reconsider its plans to cut jobs in Thompson.

“This is a time of great insecurity for Thompsonites, as we have already been hit by job losses and reductions,” Ashton said. “This is not the time to be laying people off.”

She also said that the latest moves to cut jobs are part of a trend that began when Vale bought Inco.

“When Vale bought out Inco, it committed to expanding its operations, not gutting them,” said Ashton. “Despite the significant support it received from the Canadian government, the Manitoba government and Canadians, Vale has cut its operations in our province. Vale has eliminated hundreds of good jobs in our community. It has pulled out of critical supports in our community. It has restricted future opportunities and pension benefits for young people and families in our region.”

21 active COVID-19 cases in the north Oct 14

Continued from Page 1 Sometimes there’s a delay in getting that information.”

Roussin also announced that new exemptions would be added to the order restricting travel to Northern Manitoba and remote communities to allow people to travel to the region without self-isolating first in order to care for a seriously ill friend or family member who is not in a health-care facility, to visit a friend or family member in a health-care facility with a life-threatening illness or to attend the funeral of a family member or friend. People from outside Northern Manitoba will also be allowed to complete any required self-isolation in the north.

“These are very tightly related to compassionate reasons for caring for an acutely ill person or a critically ill person, visiting a critically ill person or attending a funeral,” Roussin said.

“These are just that balance that we’re trying to achieve with the restrictions. Certainly people are required to self-isolate otherwise but we just felt with impacts of

this pandemic on so many levels that we want to ensure we’re showing compassion where that’s needed.”

A checkpoint was set up on Highway 6 by Misipawistik Cree Nation (MCN) at Grand Rapids to monitor how many people were travelling to and from Northern Manitoba, said an Oct. 13 press release by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO).

“I am very concerned about the volume of travel into the north,” said MCN Chief Heidi Cook. “The travel restrictions in place don’t seem to have any effect because they are not widely known. If there was any monitoring and enforcement happening, they would become widely known. We don’t know yet what impact Thanksgiving weekend will have in terms of cases in the north, hopefully none.

But given a lot of people travel to visit family for the holiday, and this is not the best time to be doing that, Misipawistik Cree Nation put up a check stop to monitor the non-essential travel restrictions for Northern

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ADVERTISING DEADLINE Due to Easter the deadline for Thompson Golf Club AGM advertising in the April 10 edition of the will be heldNickel Belt News is 3:00 pm Monday, April 6, 2020.

7:00 pm Monday, October 19 HAPPY EASTER! at the Thompson Golf Clubhouse.

Manitoba. From 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 to 8 a.m. today, Oct. 13, we recorded a total of 1,773 vehicles passing through. Only 629 of these were considered essential travellers.”

University College of the North (UCN) sent out an email to staff and students Oct. 13 advising that they had been informed by public health that there was a confirmed case of COVID-19 in someone connected to the Thompson campus, who was present on campus Oct. 5 while they may have been infectious. Public health investigations to identify people who may have potentially been exposed began when the case was confirmed and anyone identified as a close contact of the person who tested positive will be contacted by public health.

There are currently 21 active cases of COVID-19 in the NRHA, including eight in the Shamattawa/York Factory/Tataskweyak/Split Lake health district that have not yet been declared recovered by Manitoba public health, though York

Factory First Nation Chief Leroy Constant said last week that the family in York Landing that had tested positive for the virus were considered recovered, though they planned to self-isolate for another week. There is also one active case in the Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation/Leaf Rapids/OPipon-Na-Piwin/South Indian Lake region and two in the Bunibonibee/Oxford House/Manto Sipi/God’s River/God’s Lake health district, as well as two from unknown districts, which may be people who have moved out of the north and not updated their addresses or residents from outside the north who were tested at Northern Manitoba testing sites. Although the total number of cases in the NRHA since the pandemic began is officially 29, the province’s online dashboard shows that there have been a total of 30, including three unknown district cases.

Three NRHA residents were in hospital due to the virus as of Oct. 14, none of them in intensive care.

UP-TO-THE-MINUTE CORONAVIRUS UPDATES AT thompsoncitizen.net/covid-19

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McMurdo, Cripps elected to council, school board in Oct. 13 byelection

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PUBLIC NOTICE 2021 Board of Revision Public Notice is hereby given that the assessment rolls for 2021 for Indigenous and Northern Relations (INR) have been delivered and are open for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Below is the schedule for the Board of Revision for the following communities to hear appeals. Please submit applications on or before the final date at the corresponding mailing address.

Board of Revision Date: November 19, 2020 November 26 2020 Final date for Submission of Applications: November 3, 2020 November 10, 2020 Send Applications to: Room 421 Room 428 400–352 Donald Street 27 – 2nd Avenue SW Dauphin, MB R7N 3E5 Winnipeg MB R3B 2H8

Thompson Citizen file photos Braden McMurdo, left, was elected to Thompson city council in an Oct. 13 byelection while Li Cripps, right, was elected to the School District of Mystery Lake board.

“It is with gratitude and city.”

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET excitement that I accept Cripps received 630 of Braden McMurdo and this endorsement from my the 1,084 ballots in the Li Cripps were elected to hometown to sit on city two-candidate SDML trustThompson city council and council,” McMurdo said in ee byelection, while Bryan the School District of Mys- an emailed statment. “I will Young received 454. She tery Lake board, respective- do my best to represent all replaces trustee Samantha ly, in a municipal byelection the people of Thompson to Chartrand, who resigned.

Oct. 13. the best of my abilities and “I want to thank everyone Running against four I want to thank each person who voted for me and espeother candidates for the that voted for me. Congrats cially my friend, professor council spot, McMurdo gar- to the other candidates on Ying Kong, who campaigned nered 355 of 1,093 votes, well-run campaigns and hard for me,” Cripps told the beating former councillor regards to the late Judy Thompson Citizen. “Now I and three-time mayoral Kolada whose seat I am to have to learn quickly about candidate Ron Matechuk fill and who served the city the job.” by 62 votes. Kathleen with distinction for many 1,104 Thompson Bluesky finished third with years. I am proud to be from residents cast ballots in the 280 votes. Jason Bayer re- Thompson and prouder still byelection, 14.8 per cent of ceived 117 votes and David to represent the people of those eligible to vote, about Kobliski 48. our great little northern 7,400 people in total.

BID OPPORTUNITIES Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB. R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at 03:00 P.M. (CST) RFT #20-12986 – SUPPLY OF ONE (1) FIRE PUMPER TO THE CITY OF THOMPSON Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. (CST) RFT # 20-12989 – SUPPLY OF TWO (2) TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRAILERS TO THE CITY OF THOMPSON Bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Seal Road, Thompson, MB. Phone (204) 677-7974, email purchasingagent@thompson.ca between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City shall have the right to disqualify Proponents from the bidding process if they have poor performance including failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in vexatious litigation with the City.

CITY OF THOMPSON

226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Phone: 204-677-7910 communications@thompson.ca

The lowest or any submission need not be accepted by the City of Thompson. The City shall have the right to evaluate competing bids in accordance with its own criteria for evaluation applied to the work being proposed, whether or not such criteria has been expressly related to the Proponents. The City of Thompson reserves the right to award work to the Proponent which it deems to be in the best interest of the City.

Public Works Auction October 23, 2020 Viewing at 12:00pm Auction starts 1:00pm

Crane River (727) Dauphin River (748) Homebrook (754) Mallard (728) Meadow Portage (729) Rock Ridge (730) Salt Point (731) Spence Lake (732) Waterhen (733) INR (701)

Aghaming (741) Berens River (744) Bissett(746) Dallas/Red Rose (747) Fisher Bay (750) Harwill (752) Island Lake (755) Little Grand Rapids (760) Loon Straits (761) Manigotagan (762) Matheson Island (763) Pine Dock (765) Princess Harbour (766) Seymourville (708) INR (702)

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112–59 Elizabeth Dr Thompson, MB R8N 1X4

Room 428 27 – 2nd Avenue SW Dauphin, MB R7N 3E5

Brochet (734) Cross Lake (707) Easterville (736) Gods Lake Narrows (704) Herb Lake Landing (738) Ilford (739) Nelson House (706) Norway House (710) Pikwitonei (712) Sherridon (713) South Indian Lake (714) Thicket Portage (715) Wabowden (716) INR (700)

Baden (781) Barrows (782) Camperville (783) Cormorant (784) Dawson Bay (785) Duck Bay (786) Moose Lake (787) National Mills (788) Pelican Rapids (789) Red Deer Lake (792) INR (703)

Application for Revision: 42(1) a person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 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 application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to the following matters: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

Application Requirements: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

COMMUNITY ENTITY COORDINATOR

Contract Opportunity - Until 2024 Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Public Safety, this position will be responsible for providing support to organizations with projects supported by Reaching Home funding and ensuring the participation and representation of organizations in the planning and implementation of the priorities. The Coordinator will act as the primary administrator of the Community Entity activities, results and reporting and serve as the primary point of contact for the Community Advisory Board. Contract fees for this position are currently under review.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Implement the Reaching Home portion of the Community Plan Priorities.

• Work with all partners to develop communication strategies for announcing activities to assist with homelessness and announcing projects in accordance with the Service Canada Communications Protocol.

• Check and verify the financial reporting for all projects.

• Submit annual work plan to Service Canada for approval, including an expenditure plan for Reaching Home funds, including any revisions or updates made.

• Identify funding from partners other than federal government.

• Complete the Reaching Home CE Projects Results Reporting Forms for each 3rd party agreement.

• Monitor the financial, activity and facility compliance of third-party service providers.

• Provide quarterly reports to the Community Advisory Board and Service Canada.

• Annual monitoring and reporting on the development, implementation and success of the priorities in the community, including identified gaps in services that have been filled and those remaining, new partnerships forged and extend to which priorities have been met.

• Update and revise investment plans itemizing Reaching Home budget forecasts and expenditures.

• Participate in evaluations and provide statistics as requested.

Qualifications: • Certificate, diploma, or degree in a related area such as accounting or business administration.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting, within a government setting preferred.

• Knowledge of funding application processes and reporting responsibilities.

• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.

• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate a variety of data.

• Excellent computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, e-mail and web-based applications.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure to meet workload demands and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills.

• Effective communication and listening skills including the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally. Ability to produce relevant reports in a professional format.

Detailed resumes outlining education, relevant experience, qualifications and references will be accepted up to and including Friday, October 16, 2020. Those interested may apply in confidence to: Human Resources, City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Fax: 204-677-7981 dkondakor@thompson.ca

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EDITORIAL

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We will also to that now and more than aside for COVID childcare and transform lives.

This initiatives infrastrucees voted 6-1 of since the number of as a whole.

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For the city, expenses. out of people resolution trustee reducing the numbers, who care about been to many school For tht a resolution trustee reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school expenses.

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Council approves economic development services contract with resigned city economic development officer

BY IAN GRAHAM

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Thompson city council approved a contract for economic development services with former economic development officer Keisha Davis at their Oct. 5 meeting.

The intent of the contract, which can be terminated by either party with 30 days’ notice, is to bridge the economic development gap caused by Davis’s resignation until a new employee can be hired in Thompson.

The city’s director of development services position is also currently vacant.

City manager Anthony McInnis said during the earlier portion of the COVID-19 pandemic, when City Hall was closed, Davis found she could do most of her work remotely.

Deputy mayor Les Ellsworth said it’s important not to let projects Davis had been working on fall by the wayside until she can be replaced.

“If you look through the deliverables these are real things that we’re working on today and if they don’t get addressed from the city perspective we could lose

a lot of ground and a lot of City of Thompson to get surveyors to get the land good work that’s already charging stations in the city. subdivided so that it can go done,” he said.

She’s also taken the lead on for sale, so that people can Coun. Duncan Wong, one developing the land north start developing lots north of two councillors present of the river and getting all of the river into next year.” to vote against awarding those processes through.

The financial terms of the the contract, along with We’re very close now. contact with Davis were not Coun. Jeff Fountain, asked She’s working with some disclosed at the meeting.

McInnis for some examples of what Davis is working on.

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Thompson Citizen file photo Council approved an economic development services contract with former city economic development officer Keisha Davis, seen on the left in November 2017, at their Oct. 5 meeting.

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 Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN STUDIES, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR Full-Time Regular Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 20-072 Closing Date: November 18, 2020; or until filled

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The Receptionist will be responsible for a variety of clerical office duties in support of office administration. Some of the duties include but are not limited to: answering and referring incoming telephone calls, administering Agency correspondence, typing and formatting, filing, ordering office supplies, coordinating and communicating office activities, greeting visitors and booking boardroom for meetings.

The Receptionist is the first point of contact and is expected to be punctual, professional, self-motivated and exercise initiative in determining work priorities.

Qualifications: • A minimum of 2 years of reception experience; • Completion of an administrative office certificate or secretarial course preferred; • A combination of education and experience will be considered; • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment; • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Outlook; • Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Excellent organizational and time management skills; • Must be personable and have a positive attitude; • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with senior management • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, October 23, 2020

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Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-046 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-046 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: (204) 790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Late councillor Judy Kolada’s photo now adorns the wall of council chambers

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Boys & Girls Club of Thompson

Executive Director The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization alongside the Board. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with the community, partners, and donors in order to garner support and secure the resources essential to fulfilling our mission.

ABOUT THIS ROLE: Are you a creative thinker and inspirational leader who is experienced and passionate about building strong young people and communities? We are looking for a child, youth, and community building expert who is positive, innovative, and who models exemplary leadership skills. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Boys and Girls Club of Thompson.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham Mayor Colleen Smook (left) displays the picture of the late Judy Kolada that was hung on the wall of council chambers at City Hall prior to the Oct. 5 council meeting. (Right) Coun. Duncan Wong hung Judy Kolada’s photo on the council chamber wall below former councillors Dr. Blain Johnston and Brian Wilson before the Oct. 5 council meeting got started.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Judy Kolada was given a place of honour in council chambers by her most recent council colleagues at their last meeting before the byelection to select her replacement.

Prior to the Oct. 5 meeting officially getting started, Mayor Colleen Smook unveiled a photo of Kolada, who died

in April, and had Coun. Duncan Wong hang it on the council chamber wall near the door, below a photo of twoterm councillor Brian Wilson, who died in 2010, and Dr. Blain Johnston, who served three terms as a councillor and died in 1974.

“It says steadfast and principled,” on the picture frame below Kolada’s name, Smook said. “I don’t think that

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA OFFICE: SHAMATTAWA UNIT LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB

there’s anybody in this room that can argue that she wasn’t steadfast. She’ll be remembered long after death. She won’t be forgotten for a long time.”

Kolada was first elected to council in October 1994 and won re-election in the next five elections. She was halfway through her 26th consecutive year as a city councillor at the time of her death.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: MANTO SIPI SUB-OFFICE GOD’S RIVER, MB

Position: Regional Foster Care Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent

Position: I/Child & Family Services Worker

One (1) Full-Time Interim Position until July 2022

The Regional Foster Care Worker will perform a full range of foster care activities for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba; this includes recruitment, home assessments, orientation, training, foster home licensing, places of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents. The Regional Foster Care Worker provides temporary and long term placements for children as directed by the Child and Family Services Act and the Program Standards. The Regional Foster Care Worker will also ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency.

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak the Cree and/or Dene language would be considered an asset

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community based service delivery • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-047 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-047 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, October 23, 2020 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-043 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-043 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 2A2 Fax: (204) 790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • Degree in Social Sciences, Early Childhood Educator II or III, or Business Administration, with 3-5 years of management and leadership experience preferred.

• A professional with proven leadership skills, and the ability to coach and mentor staff for high performing teams.

• Knowledgeable in the area of community development and partnership development.

• Analytical, with financial and/or business management experience • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Application deadline: Open till filled.

Job type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: $60,060 to $70,980/year Interested applicants applying for the Executive Director position, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to: director@bgcthompson.ca. A full job description can be found at: https://www.bgcthompson.ca/about-us/jobopportunities *Successful candidates will need to provide their Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Screening, as part of the selection process.

Boys and Girls Club of Thompson is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: 701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB Position: Finance File Clerk

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance File Clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining an accurate filing system by classifying, coding, cross-referencing, logging and storing records timely and appropriately. The file clerk is expected to take a lead role in ensuring an effective and up to date filing system is in place and in compliance with standards. The Finance File Clerk will also cross-train to be able to provide support within the Finance Department for coverage.

Qualifications: • Grade 10 minimum • Previous experience as a Finance/File Clerk • Experience working in a Child and Family Services environment is preferred • Must have excellent attention to detail • Good written and verbal communication skills • Organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and meet deadlines • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-023RR on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-023RR 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

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Cops seize illicit cash and bear spray during traffic stop near Pisew Falls

RCMP photo Thompson RCMP seized bear spray and money believed to be the proceeds of crime when they pulled over a vehicle near Pisew Falls around 3 a.m. Oct. 7.

Two Thompson residents are facing driving, weapons and proceeds of crime charges after being stopped

by Thompson RCMP near Pisew Falls.

The traffic stop took place around 3 a.m. Oct. 7 on Highway 6 south of Thompson. Police searched the vehicle, finding a can of bear spray and cash

believed to have been obtained by crime.

A 32-year-old man faces charges for driving while disqualified under the Highway Traffic Act as well as possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possessing property obtained by crime. A 19-year-old woman faces charges of

possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possessing property ob-

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Frontier School Division is seeking applicants to join the “Frontier Family� for the following position:

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AREA 4 Cranberry Portage Elementary School Grade 1-2 Teacher (Full-Time)

Under the direction of the Mental Wellness Services Coordinator, the Mental Wellness Worker position provides mental wellness services to First Nations students through the Jordan’s Principle-Child First Initiative through the provision of direct clinical services, consultation and professional and public education.

Cranberry Portage Elementary School is a Nursery to Grade 8 school with approximately 90 students located in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba. Cranberry Portage is a scenic “cottage country� community of approximately 1,000 people located 50 km south of Flin Flon. Community services include a gas station, health centre with ambulance service, community recreation centre and arena and regular air service (Flin Flon & The Pas).

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For more details and how to apply, please visit our website at www.fsdnet.ca and select “Careers�.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA OFFICE: SHAMATTAWA SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB

Position: Regional Unit Supervisor

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Position: Regional Child & Family Services Worker

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to Director of Services (North) and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the specific unit of Shamattawa in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services. This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, self-management, critical thinking and problem solving.

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Regional Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 5+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS legislation and issues • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset

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Qualifications: 1–2 years experience/training in real estate/ administrative support. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook. Duties will include real estate conveyancing, keyboarding, word processing, light bookkeeping and administrative functions. Ability to type 40 wmp, accuracy, organizational and communication skills are essential. Legal secretarial training and bookkeeping experience in an office environment is an asset.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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tained by crime.

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community based service delivery • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset

Working Conditions: • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact Check, Criminal Record Check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Driver’s Abstract prior to employment • Travel required • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • A valid driver’s license and access to vehicle required • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Monday, October 19, 2020

Closing Date: Monday, October 19, 2020

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-045 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-045 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 2A2 Fax: (204) 790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-044 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-044 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

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OBITUARY WALTER WILLIAM BRUCE GRAHAM March 6, 1940 – October 5, 2020 Peacefully at the Thompson General Hospital with family by his side, on Monday, October 5th, 2020, Mr. Bruce Graham, aged 80 years.

Bruce was born in Minitonas, Manitoba in 1940 to Ted and Marjorie Graham. He attended school at Craigsford.

He was a member of the Bowsman 4H Club where he won awards for his calves he was very proud of.

He worked in construction in Saskatchewan and for CN in Bowsman, before heading to Thompson in 1962 to work for INCO. He worked there until he started his taxi business which he ran for 40 years. He retired in 2018.

He enjoyed travelling and watching sports on TV (any kind of sports).

He was definitely a family man and never missed a family reunion, whether in Canada or the US. He spent several winters in Yuma, Arizona, which he enjoyed and loved the warm weather.

Bruce is survived by the love of his life Isabella, Children: Lanny (Val), Blaine (Rhonda), Jeff (Jamie), Jessica and Shawn, ten Grandchildren: Leanne (Justin), Connor, Mason, Remi, Dalis, Leila (Justin), Logan, Luka, Layson, Layne, 5 Great Grandchildren: Hallie, Carter, Elise, Ronin and Lily, Brothers: Darwin, Kevin and Sister Melva (Lorne). He will be sadly missed by all his family including a niece and many nephews, cousins and friends.

Bruce was predeceased by his Parents: Ted and Marjorie, Sister: Sharon, Infant Brother: Stanley, Brother: Boyd, Son: Darral, Grandson: Ethan and Sister-in-law: Linda.

Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in Bowsman Cemetery in Bowsman, Manitoba at a later date.

Two people were arrested, one of them suffering a gunshot wound, following a handgun being fired accidentally in a Princeton Drive apartment building Oct. 10.

Thompson RCMP were notified around 12:30 p.m.

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