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RED SANGSTER RECEIVES KEY TO THE CITY COMMUNITY - PAGE 2

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NORMAN WILD WIN ONCE AT HOME SPORTS - PAGE 10

Charlene Dysart, recreation and wellness development consultant with the department of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, and a certified fitness instructor with the Manitoba Fitness Council, has won the Manitoba Fitness Leader for this year. This is the first time the award has ever been won by a northern resident.

To win this award nominees have to meet certain criteria. The criteria includes exhibiting leadership, displaying instructional methods, seeking further education, having networking skills, making a positive impact in the fitness world, promoting community involvement in fitness, and serves as an inspiration.

Dysart said she was blown away, when she found out she won. “It feels pretty awesome, and exciting. I knew I was nominated, but going into it I didn’t really expect to be given the award. There are so many people in the province who are doing such amazing things, and I didn’t think it would come up here, and this far north.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Kristie Crate Charlene Dysart has won the 2014 Fitness Leader award. Dysart says she is honoured, and excited for her fitness future.

I was very surprised and honoured.”

Nominations were submitted to the Manitoba Fitness Council office, and a committee then picked Dysart as a winner, along with another winner from Winnipeg. This year was the first year where there was a tie for the award.

Dysart was presented with her plaque and award on Oct. 5, during the Manitoba Fitness Council’s momentum conference.

The award presented by

Stephanie Jeffrey, executive director for the Manitoba Fitness Council, has given Dysart the motivation to continue. “This has definitely inspired me to continue what I am doing. I want to expand what I am doing, and I am taking some new courses. Right now I am taking a yoga certification course and in November I am taking a personal training course.

The whole experience has just shown me what I am doing is really beneficial

to the people I am working with in the community. It’s had a huge impact on myself personally, and I think I have grown a lot physically and mentally over the past four years.”

Dysart started down this fitness path to be a better resource for community members, and completely fell in love with the practice. She says this award wouldn’t have been possible without the help of a few people. “I want to thank the Department of

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs. They have been very supportive of me taking the fitness training, and allowing us to support the community becoming fitness leaders. I want to thank my family. I am out of the house a lot, and they are very supportive.

Thanks to the community organizations, and the local fitness instructors that have helped me organize fundraisers. The support has been really awesome, and if didn’t have it I wouldn’t be able to do a lot of these things. And then the people who take the courses, and come to the classes. Just hearing their stories and their feedback, is really rewarding and that gives me the extra push too.”

Dysart also received the Soaring Eagle award this year at National Aboriginal Day in Thompson.

That award recognizes and acknowledges aboriginal citizens who play an important role within the community. The YWCA board of Directors nominated Dysart for her dedication in making Thompson and surrounding areas healthier places to live.

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OBITUARY ALEX SALAMANDYK

Peacefully in his sleep, Alex Salamandyk, at the age of 77, passed away on October 16th at the Thompson General Hospital surrounded by his family.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Donna Wilson Long-time Thompson resident and local sports icon Red Sangster, seated, receives the key to the city from Coun. Stella Locker, left, on Oct. 15 with, left to right, city manager Gary Ceppetelli, Mayor Tim Johnston and Deputy Mayor Dennis Fenske looking on.

Alex is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Florence; his children Shirley and Conrad; Dennis and Brenda; Ken and Marlene; Ted and Joyce; Brad and Kelly; grandchildren Jared, Kaitlen, Daniel and Vanessa, Ben, Nicole, Joshua, Amy and Dave, Gord, Kristian, Kailan; and great-grandchildren Ethan and Macy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 2:00pm, at the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Thompson, MB with the service concluding at the Church. Immediately following the service, please join the family at Lutheran-United Church of Thompson, for lunch and sharing of memories and stories.

In lieu of Àowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Northern Spirit Manor. Arrangements entrusted to Boardman/Northland Funeral Home.

Out & About donnajoywilson@gmail.com Donna Wilson Last Wednesday on his 90th birthday Red Sangster was bestowed an amazing honour as Mayor Tim Johnston presented him with a key to the city. Engraved on his key are the words, “In recognition of your

outstanding commitment and dedication to the advancement of Recreation and Sport in the City of Thompson.”

Over Red’s 90 years he’s received many honours. From hockey awards

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to the Citizen of the Year Award by the Thompson Lions Club and his all-time favourite baseball awards.

Red Sangster was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. He also won a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and an Order of Thompson Award. His accomplishments are many.

I don’t even remember when I first met Red. Seems I just always knew him. If you’ve lived in Thompson a long time you’re bound to know a Sangster or two.

I got to know Red much better during my media days. Mr. Baseball, as he’s known to many, always has something to say. I love getting his phone calls that always start out with “Donna, how’s it going?” and end in, “Let’s get together for lunch.” From sharing chicken fingers and many stories I am so proud to call him my friend. The one phone call I will never forget is the day he called to tell me he lost Mary and asked me to do her eulogy. He could barely get the words out and that is a pain he forever holds in his heart. As I sit here and write these words I remember the beautiful Christmas card with a photo of he and Mary on a bicycle built for two.

I hope to have the honour of wheeling him around again this year at the Relay For Life in April.

Red has always made me feel like a part of his family and I look forward to many more visits. What an honour to be friends with such an amazing man that not only holds a key to the city, but holds a key to many of our hearts.

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Hydro employees evicted from Jenpeg

by Pimicikamak First Nation members

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba Hydro employees have been evicted from the staff housing complex at the Jenpeg Generating Station on the Nelson River, according to an Oct. 17 press release from Pimicikamak Okimawin, the Cree nation whose main settlement is at Cross Lake.

Manitoba Hydro staff reamin inside the dam itself, about 500 kilometres north of Winnipeg by air, to monitor the facility and Pimicikamak said it will guarantee the safety of the staff and that Manitoba Hydro facilities will not be damaged.

Several hundred Pimicikamak citizens carried out the eviction with the support of the four traditional councils that comprise the elected government of Pimicikamak.

“This is our home; we will not let it be trampled,” said Cross Lake First Nation Chief Cathy Merrick.

“This dam has been great for the south but for us it is a man-made catastrophe.

Hydro needs to clean up the mess it has created in our homeland. Hydro needs to treat us fairly.”

“We’re just doing what we normally do in the last 2,000 years which is hang around in our lands,” said Tommy Monias, one of the Pimicikamak members at the generating station site.

“Hydro is occupying our lands. The game is on their side. They have to serve the ping pong ball. We just served already. We want to wait to see what they have to say. We’ll stay wherever we are as what we always do for thousands of years.

This is traditional territory of Pimicikamak people. We were always here. It’s Hydro that showed up here 31 years ago and occupied our lands. This is where my ancestors have travelled for thousands of years.”

Stan Struthers, minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro, as well as Manitoba Hydro CEO Scott Thomson and Premier Greg Selinger were set to meet with the people at the generating station on Friday, according to the press release, which said that Manitoba Hydro produces an average of $3.8 million worth of power on its five Nelson River dams

every day.

“The situation is quite fluid,” Manitoba Hydro public affairs division manager Scott Powell told the Thompson Citizen. “RCMP are on site. Our staff are safe at the power house. Our ongoing concern obviously is for the safety of our employees, members of the public and the protesters themselves as that is an operating electrical facility. The factors underlying that protest are fairly complex, have got a long history and in some cases involve parties other than Manitoba Hydro and Cross Lake. We have been and will continue to be willing to work with Cross Lake to address their concerns with Manitoba Hydro and will continue to hope that we can get the situation resolved as quickly as possible to safeguard not only the safety of the people but also the reliability of our electrical supply in the area.”

Pimicikamak is seeking a public apology from the premier for the past and present damages suffered by hydro-affected people and land, as well as a commitment from the province and Manitoba Hydro to fulfill promises in the 1977 Northern Flood Agreement related to community development, environmental mitigation and employment opportunities. A revenuesharing agreement and/or water rental agreement with Pimicikamak and a commitment from the province and Manitoba Hydro to complete a comprehensive review of how the hydroelectric power generating system in the province’s north intended to help minimize environmental damages are also being sought.

“We will wait to see what the province will do because they know now we mean business,” Merrick said in a speech to Pimicikamak members at the site Oct. 16.

Pimickamak sent a letter and eviction notice to the Manitoba Hydro CEO on Oct. 6, saying that unless the Crown corporation paid for land occupancy and use of Pimicikamak traditional territory, water rental and fundamental break of the NFA by Oct. 13, “your service(s) will be subject to further collection or action which may include full eviction.”

Cross Lake Chief Cathy Merrick addresses Pimicikamak members at Manitoba Hydro’s Jenpeg Generating Station on Oct. 16 in a screenshot from a video posted on YouTube by Dean Garrioch.

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Editorial

Speak up now when it matters T

here’s a popular opinion regarding elections which holds that, “If you don’t vote, you don’t have a right to complain.” We disagree and so does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which says, under section 2, Fundamental Freedoms, subsection (b) that everybody has “freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;” On the other hand, the sentiment is sound. If you don’t care enough to express your preference on election day, when it matters, why would you do so at any other time? So, without limiting your right to complain at any time no matter what you decide, we encourage you to exercise your civic right – and, dare we say, duty – and head to the polls today to have your say in who will lead the City of Thompson and the School District of Mystery Lake over the next four years And let them know later if they don’t live up to your expectations.

So much of politics is reduced to the pocketbook that politicians routinely refer to the people they work for not as citizens or constituents but instead as taxpayers, as if the role of the people in a democracy is to do nothing more than foot the bills. But they can, in fact, actively shape the direction their cities, school districts, provinces and country, but only if they make their voices heard and follow up that talk with action, by voting in – or out – those politicians with whom they agree or disagree, or who show more ability to get the poli-

cies that voters want put in place.

Thompsonites should count themselves lucky for the fact that, unlike several other municipalities in Manitoba, there are more than enough candidates to go around and those candidates have had to do more than simply complete the nomination process in order to capture the prizes, while other communities see elected offices handed out through acclamation because only one person wants the job.

If you’ve read the profiles of 30 of the 31 candidates for mayor, council and school board trustee that appeared in the Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News over the past few weeks, you’ve probably realized that there are plenty of people in this city who truly care about the community and are willing to step forward and put their money where their mouth is and try to change ideas to action.

We can’t say there’s no way that any choice could be wrong, because no one knows who will form the next council or school board and whether they’ll work together effectively or not, let alone the external events that will impact upon them, like the current council faced when Vale announced its plans to shut the smelter and refinery shortly after the 2010 election. But if you take the time to go to the nearest elementary school and cast your ballot today, you’ll know that you made your choice and you’ll be able to tell those candidates you did vote for that you might not do so the next time if they don’t live up to their promises.

Letters to the Editor

Recognition for Decision time doctor well-deserved To the Editor:

To the Editor: I would like to say thanks to Mayor Tim Johnston for presenting Dr. Alan Rich with the key to the city. He is one

doctor that deserved it.

For the past 43 years he has been our doctor.

Larry Korman Thompson

In my own words: Needles of pain To the Editor: Isn’t it ironic that we ignore the one who adore us, loves us and hurts us. Do we hurt the ones we love?

Often we have to let go of materialistic things we love, so we can make room for better things to come into our lives. It is not true to be strong and feel no pain. In

reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it and accept it.

Waking up with your heart filled with “Needles of Pain” will encumber your capabilities of loving yourself at the present time.

Ken Ross Thompson

I would like to thank the Thompson Citizen for this opportunity to state my opinion on the upcoming municipal election. I will just comment on a couple of issues.

Since Thompson is considered to be the Hub of the North, I think we should expand services, not cut back services for Thompson. Luke Robinson states he would like to lower city taxes. However, when he was asked in an earlier two-hour debate what services will have to be cut in order to lower taxes, Mr. Robinson answered by saying, “No comment.” Since Mr. Robinson stated he is a man of his word he should have explained to voters how he is going to achieve this so voters can make an informed decision.

“No comment” just doesn’t cut it as that comment shows poor leadership and openness. I hope he doesn’t have a hidden agenda

towards lowering taxes.

Dennis Fenske actually answered that question by stating he will keep city taxes as they are as he believes in maintaining services and infrastructure. No candidate wants to increase taxes. The federal government lowered taxes and what Thompson got is no home delivery of mail in Thompson within five years, old age pension benefits raised from age 65 to 67, etc. I believe the city workers deserve good wages also.

When dealing with the provincial and federal governments for infrastructure grants, etc. it takes negotiating skills and leadership. I believe Dennis Fenske has these skills. You need to keep a level head. Anyway, I prefer good services and growth instead of cutting back services for cheap political points.

Gordon Bork Thompson

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Election day is near – what do you need to cast a vote?

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

They only come around once every four years and they feature underdogs overcoming the odds, tears on the faces of winners and losers and previous top dogs being knocked off the podium by the next generation of competitors.

No, not the Olympics.

Municipal elections.

Thompson will vote in a new mayor, at least five new city councillors and at least three new School District of Mystery Lake school board trustees on Wednesday from among two mayoral candidates, 18 council candidates and 11 school board trustee

candidates.

To vote in this election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on Oct. 22 and have been a resident of Thompson for at least six months. Nonresident owners of property in the city are also eligible to cast a ballot for the mayor and council but not the school board trustees, with a maximum of two coowners per property voting.

You do not have to have a fixed address in the city so, for example, people who have been staying at the Thompson Homeless Shelter may be eligible to cast a vote. You do not have to be on the voters list to vote but can register on election day.

Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the six elementary schools in Thompson. There will also be a mobile voting station at Rotary Place from 10 a.m. to noon, at Thompson General Hospital from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and at Northern Spirit Manor from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for people who are qualified to vote but reside in those health care facilities. Voters may be required to provide identification before being allowed to vote, including either one piece of government issued photo ID like a drivers’ licence or a passport, or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

Accidentally spoiled ballots can be replaced and voters with a physical disability may ask voting officials to allow another person to assist with the marking of the ballot.

Those with vision problems can use a template to assist them in marking their ballots or have an election official or friend assist them in the process.

Thompson voters can vote for one mayoral candidate, up to seven school board trustee candidates and up to eight councillor candidates.

For more information on the voting process, contact senior election official Dave Turpie at 204-679-1000.

A ballot similar to this is what Thompson and School District of Mystery Lake voters will see on election day Oct. 22.

Final debate lets council candidates voice platforms one last time

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

With 17 of the 18 candidates on stage, Ron Matechuk was the sole candidate not in attendance during the final council election forum on Oct. 15.

Racism in Thompson was one of the first major topics brought forward. Although everyone agreed that there is racism in Thompson, opinions differed on how to end it. Erika McCarthy says it’s about education.

“We need to educate the people that protect us, and we need to have conversations. If we are angry or afraid, we can’t help each other and work together.”

David Erickson agreed with McCarthy, but says the city should focus on the children. “The reality I think is education. We have to talk to our children, educate our children, not only at home, but at the schools too. I hope there could be more programs and education at the schools starting from kindergarten and grade one. That is where it starts.”

Incumbent councillor Penny Byer says policies and bylaws will not end racism. “You can not create bylaws to end racism, and I am sorry to say that. What you can do is try to set the examples. We are working on a policy for our representative workforce within the city of Thompson, and we have our Thompson aboriginal accord, which brings stakeholders together to try and take those actions that will promote working harmony.”

Julyda Lagimodiere says racism is about power. “Racism is something I’ve lived

with all my life. It is very much alive in Thompson, and in Manitoba. However racism is about power. We need to address that inequality. We need to have empowerment. That is the answer. The voice has to be there for the oppressed. We need to continue to work, and not allow it to be something people are afraid to talk about.”

Thompson has a $28 million budget, so one resident thought it would be fit to find out what experience the candidates have with multi-million dollar budgets.

Malanie Bercier Cutler says she has worked with budgets previously. “I ran two offices that were dealing with developers. I was reading the budgets, knowing where to advocate money to and where to allow it. Right now I am the property manger for five apartment buildings. It’s budgeting on what needs to be fixed, repaired, the importance of it, and realizing one thing has to come before another.”

Paullette Simkins thinks she is well-versed in the world of finances. “I started off as a financial advisor, and did that for 17 plus years, and in the last five years I’ve moved into the non-profit sector. Currently I’m running two separate entities, the homeless shelter, and the Canadian Mental Health Association.

I deal with grants, funding proposals, and all three levels of government.”

Current councillor Brad Evenson gave credit to city administration. “Administration helps you. They

walk you through it, and show you slide after slide, presentation after presentation how it works. They break it down to you, as you go through the budget process. These past four years on council have helped, but also the administration in place right now has helped too.”

Although Audrey Dufour doesn’t have experience in budgets, she says she has experience through being a student. “I’ve never done a million dollar budget. But I did some courses in university. I know what is a priority, and I am sure about it.

It doesn’t matter how big the million is, if you put the money in the right place, that is the principle.”

A question that was brought up had all the candidates agreeing that there must be more done for the Thompson Cemetery. Valentino says there is now a sub-committee in charge of the cemetery, and all candidates said they’ve seen improvements, and they want to continue them if elected.

Since the completion of the Thompson Regional Community Centre, the Norplex Pool has made its way into candidates’ platforms, and discussions.

It was again brought up during this forum. All 17 people think that the pool needs to become the next step the city takes for recreation, but getting to that point is when opinions were voiced.

Incumbent councillor Judy Kolada says every year the city puts money towards the pool, but that money doesn’t always

come through. “Every year we have put refurbishing in the budget and every year it has been deleted, because we prioritize. Our recreation department has been looking for a grant, but if we don’t find one, we have to bite the bullet and put that as one of our priority items.”

Blake Ellis wants the pool upgraded, but also wants the city to look at other facilities that need upgrading too. “The pool is the next thing, after the money spent on the TRCC. The other infrastructure we need to look at is the fire hall. We don’t have enough room in our hall to fit all the equipment we have.”

Dennis Foley says it’s about comparing costs.

“We have the opportunity to put the effort towards the Norplex Pool. With the weight room being moved, there’s a possibility of expansion, and I would like to see an indoor splash pad of some sort. We need to look at the costs of repair, and do the comparison to repair or replace.”

Bringing the pool to safety standards needs to be the priority before expansion, says Byer. “The study for the pool is just to bring it up to, not 2015 standards, but to bring it up to safety standards, that we can live with. To bring it up to 2015 standards, that is another study. We have to make sure the pool is safe for current usage, and then we can look at upgrading and expanding it.”

Having programs available in the evening free of cost for children got the candidates talking. Christa

Herkert works for the Boys & Girls Club. “Our average that we see for participants daily is 40 to 60 kids. We have a late night program for 13-year-old kids, and older. On average we see 13 to 40 kids an evening. I believe that we need to look at more ways to generate more youth activities, that have a lower cost.”

Lydia Blais wants a borrowing program. “I’d like to see a loan program where there is somewhere where a basketball, volleyball, tennis rackets, and other sports equipment can be loaned out.”

Colleen Smook thinks adult mentors could help.

“What we have to do sort some mentors out for these kids. Get them talking to each other, and get them talking to members of the community. It’s about making them feel wanted.”

Bringing the debate to a close, a question about youth and politics was asked. One resident wanted to know how if elected the candidates would engage youth in politics and caring about the city.

Kolada spoke first about a program already in place.”We have a protégé program, which is excellent. We want to continue it, and continue to see the value of it. The program sees the council mentor a young person.”

Byer also spoke of the protégé program, but said the city can do more. “The protégé program is actually to encourage young women to get involved, I believe our intent would be to open that up to young men as well. There are

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some other things we can try, that would be different.

Maybe we need to have a council meeting out in the forum, instead of at City Hall. Maybe we invite student council to have their meetings at city hall once in awhile. The other thing we could encourage is to find a youth voice, and make sure youth feel welcome to sit on committee meeting.”

Foley says it’s about engaging young adults.

“We need to get involved with the R.D. Parker student council body and get them more engaged into what the future of politics holds. Show them what the process is, and for the council to go to their meetings, and invite them to the city council meetings. We need to offer mentorship programming. It will be a great way for them to grow, and understand what goes on within city council at an early age.”

Robert Chuckrey agreed.

“Our youth can mentor us.

We don’t do a lot of listening to them and they are our future. Let them teach us a few things. Youth are a lot more into Internet, computers, and we need to encourage them to come to us, so we can listen to them.”

And Evenson believes it all comes down to voting. “I believe we all have a privilege to vote. I wanted to vote when I was 18, because I was taught that way. Fortyfour per cent turned out last election, and that is not enough. We need more people to turn out and get out and vote. Don’t forget your democratic right to vote.”

Election day is Oct. 22.

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Burntwood River cleanup the result of a three-way partnership

BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Cleanup on the Burntwood River is coming to an end this week. Since Sept. 23, men from Men Are Part of the Solution

(MAPS) have been cleaning up around the river, from Minawsin Falls to Apussigama Lake. Clint Saulteaux, house manager for the Phoenix house within MAPS says they’ve

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collected a lot of debris. “Most of the cleanup are the trees. Dead trees, trees that have fallen, and ones that are about to roll in the river. We are pulling them out of the mud. We have collected 200 piles of wood, and typically a pile is 10feet by 10 feet, and about eight feet high.�

Oswald Sawh, board chair for MAPS, says this three-year project is a tripartnership. “The City of Thompson was the one that contacted us. The reason why they contacted us was because of good feedback from when guys from MAPS did some work for Nickel Days. We got a call from administration from city hall. We met with Mark Sweeny from Manitoba Hydro, Gary Ceppetelli, Tim Johnston, and Gord Dumas to talk about a contract.�

As part of the partnership, Manitoba Hydro sends funds to the City of Thompson, and the City of Thompson forwards the funds to MAPS where they then pay the workers.

Mark Sweeny, manager of community relations for Manitoba Hydro said in a press release this partnership helps strengthen relationships between the signatories of the Thompson Aboriginal Accord. “The Thompson Aboriginal Accord is an important resource for us to increase our visibility and engagement with northern communities. This partnership is a win-win for everyone.�

Michele Nichol, director and clinician for MAPS, says this partnership gives the men more options and opportunities. “The hope is this work for the guys will give them options. Being in a transitional house and starting over, and deciding to have a sober life, some of the guys felt they didn’t have the options to ďŹ nd employment. I think this opportunity gives them that ability, and it helps them therapeutically. It’s working well.â€?

There have been four men from the transitional house, and two other men

that are connected with MAPS working every day, collecting wood, using chainsaws, and making piles. After the wood is collected and piled, it is being burnt; In future years, they’re hoping the wood collected can be cut and sold as ďŹ rewood.

Sawh says this clean up not only makes the city look better, but it’s giving the men something to be proud of. “Having the ability for them to go out there, and do some work, and earn some money I think is all part of this overall thing we here at MAPS are doing.

This included with counselling, and the in-house work we do, all goes towards getting these guys back into a position where they can go get their own place, a job, and they won’t need us anymore.�

During the city council meeting on Sept. 8, Tim Johnston spoke about this partnership. “This is good news. I want to speciďŹ cally acknowledge Mark Sweeny and Gord

Dumas from Manitoba Hydro because they are the guys that really made this happen. I think this is the start of a new relationship, and I think it’s partially because of local leadership on behalf of Manitoba Hydro. I also want to acknowledge Michele Nichol and Oswald Sawh who came together and sat with us.�

Sawh says since this contract ďŹ nishes this week and won’t start back up again until next fall, the men are always ready to do more work. “Some of these guys are the hardestworking guys in the city.

They’ve had a rough life, and they’ve had to ďŹ ght for every penny they’ve gotten. Their work ethic is really good. I would ask the community as a whole, if they have any work needing to be done, give our guys a chance.

They are at our housing, they are committed to sober living, and they are trying on their end to get back on their feet.�

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It’s been over two-anda-half years in the making, but on Oct. 14, the Thompson Regional Community Centre opened the doors of the new fitness area. The area includes 33 pieces of equipment and is the result of a partnership between the TRCC and the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA).

“We have an agreement, whereby the NRHA provided $165,000 to be put towards the purchase of equipment to house the fitness area. In return the City of Thompson will provide the NRHA with programming space, access to the fitness area, and a

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Burrows says the NRHA will be working within the TRCC. “They’ll be offering programs in the multipurpose room, along with different areas. It might be physical therapy, rehabilitation in the fitness area, but in the end they will be running programs that will benefit the whole community. These programs are open to everyone, not just patients.”

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This is a low impact, low visible area that individuals may want to use. Our job is not to put anyone out of business but to provide a health and wellness area for residents of the City of Thompson.”

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Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby John Burrows,director of recreation, parks and culture for the City of Thompson shows off the new, open fitness centre within the TRCC. tinue to use this gym, now that it is open to the public.

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Best Western Thompson one of six Canadian hotels to win two company awards

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Best Western Thompson was one only 44 hotels out of Best Western International’s 2,100 properties in the U.S. and Canada to receive both the M.K. Guertin Award and the Champion Customer Care Award at Best Western International’s 2014 convention in Toronto earlier this month.

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pion Customer Care Award is for those hotels that demonstrate exceptional levels of service and care to guests while meeting quality and service standards and other membership requirements.

“How we achieved this is by delivering services to our guests that exceed expectations,” said Ethel Timbang, previously the manager of finance and administration for Best Western Thompson who was named the hotel’s general manager on Sept. 25. “We are always striving for a perfect guest experience.

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Best Western Thompson is one of only six in Canada, along with two in B.C., tow in Ontario and one in Nova Scotia, to win both awards.

Timbang attended the Toronto convention along with Shannon Rothlander, Best Western Thompson’s manager for product and service excellence, as well as Tony Chang and Elaine Grundy, the coowners and presidents of T.E. Holdings, which also owns the Grey Wolf Bay townhouses, Polar Laundry and the Nickel Apartments along with other businesses in Yellowknife and Prince Edward Island and the Kivalliq Inuit Centre, a boarding house in Winnipeg for people from Canada’s northern territories who are in the city for medical treatment.

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Juniper students get a close-up look at live animals

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Thompson Citizen s photo courtesy of Best Western International From left to right, David Kong, CEO of Best Western International, Elaine Grundy, co-owner of T.E. Holdings, Ethel Timbang, general manager of Best Western Thompson, Shannon Rothlander, Best Western Thompson manager for product service and excellence, Tony Chang, co-owner of T.E. Holdings, Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri, and Dilipkumar (Danny) Patel, chairman of Best Western International’s board of directors, at the hotel company’s convention in Toronto.

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Earth Rangers stopped by the Juniper School on Oct. 17 for a presentation on saving wild animals. Earth Ranger Veronick Fournier says this organization is kid oriented.

“Earth Rangers is a kids conservation organization.

We are dedicated to teaching students and their families about the importance of biodiversity and conservation.”

During the presentation Fournier and Krystal White, another Earth Ranger, brought in some animals to show the students. White and Fournier showed off Spike the sulcata tortoise,

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Students had the chance to watch Blue and Echo fly overhead, Timber practise some impressive jumps, and even got to watch how Spike eats lettuce close up.

Earth Rangers gets their animals at a young age from a breeding program, says Fournier. “We get all our animals from a captive breeding program. This is similar to where zoos would get their animals. A captive breeding program is where they breed animals in captivity. All our animals we get at a fairly young age, about maybe a week old. This way they get accustom to be with their trainers.”

This year the organization is travelling across central Canada and western Canada to showcase four animals they are trying to save. “We have the Swift Fox, the Western screech owl, the bobolink, and the eastern wolf. Every year we choose four new animals, and a new year for us is in September. Around Christmas time we bring in a fifth animal, something like the woodland caribou,” says White.

This year the plan is for Earth Rangers to visit 600 schools during the 2014/2015 school year. The next stops for this team are in Nelson House, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, and Win-

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby Six Juniper School students had the chance to meet Spike the Sulcata Tortoise and Echo the Barn Owl one on one. Pictured left to right are Earth Ranger Veronick Fournier, Alexis Ferriss, Abbi St. Pierre, Ryan Monias, Cole Estabrooks, Nathan M’Lot, Brooke Graham and Earth Ranger Krystal White. nipeg.

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by Vale. In a press release, Ryan Land, manager of cooperate affairs and organizational development, says the Earth Rangers message goes along well with Vale’s.

“Vale is proud to support Earth Rangers as their educational message aligns with our values, the presentations are engaging, and the call to action for children in our communities will further ensure that the future is even brighter not only for the people on our planet, but also for animals at risk.”

White says getting kids involved is simple. “They can go on our website at www.

earthrangers.com and can sign up to be a free member.

When they do this, they can get all those free things we were talking about today.

Like wallpapers, games, and prizes like book bags and awards.”

Even if you’re not a member, but still want to help save animals and their habitats there are ways to do that too. ”It’s little things they can do at home also. Collecting batteries to recycle, making birdfeeders for songbirds, community cleanups, and using bikes instead of cars.

They’re all small things, but if we all do them they have a huge impact on our environment,” says White.

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R.D. Parker Collegiate’s varsity volleyball teams were in Swan River on Thanksgiving weekend for the 2014 Doug Oberlin tournament and the girls returned as runners-up after losing 22-25, 25-21, 11-15 to the host Swan Valley Tigers in the final.

The Trojan girls qualified for the final by beating the Hapnot Kopper Kweens from Flin Flon 2519, 18-25, 15-11 in the semifinal round after winning their opening playoff match 25-10, 25-16 over the Winnipegosis Lakers.

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perfect in the round robin, winning 25-18, 25-20 over Hapnot, 25-22, 2521 over the Gilbert Plains Trojans and splitting a match 25-24, 23-25 with the Melita Marauders.

The Trojan boys fell just short of qualifying for the final, finishing third in the round robin. The won both sets (25-24, 25-19) against Swan Valley and Winnipegosis (25-19, 25-22), split with Gilbert Plains (18-25, 25-23), Melita (16-25, 25-24) and Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute of The Pas (19-25, 25-20), while losing 23-25, 21-25 to Hapnot.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Dolores Proulx R.D. Parker Collegiate’s varsity girls’ volleyball team lost in the final to the host team at the 2014 Doug Oberlin tournament in Swan River while the boys were third in the round robin after winning seven of 12 sets.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham The Norman Wild’s Kendra Hanson (white jersey) battles for a loose puck in front of the Pembina Valley Hawks net Oct. 18. The Wild won the game 4-2.

Wild earn first win over Hawks

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The midget AAA Norman Wild hosted their first Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League games of the season in Thompson Oct. 18-19, picking up their first win over the Pembina Valley Hawks on Saturday before dropping the second match of the series on Sunday morning.

Alyssa Bertholet, Kendra Hanson and Christine Sheppard each had a goal for the Wild Oct. 18, while Kali Cummings has a goal and two assists.

Sheppard opened the scoring in the game five minutes into the second period. Pembina Valley got goals from Abbey Bridges and Brooklyn Platt in the loss, while their goaltender Taylor Reimer made 21 saves, about half as many as Wild netminder Kerrigan Dowhy, who made 40 stops for the win, which came after Wild lost their first three games on the road in the first weekend of play Oct. 3-5.

The Wild found themselves behind in the first 10 minutes of Sunday’s games, as goals by Sage McElroy-Scott and Lindsay Michiels staked the Hawks to an early twogoal lead. The Wild drew within one early in the third period, when Sheppard jammed a loose puck in after Carlin Hamilton carried the puck to the goalmouth, but Brooklyn Major restored the two-goal cushion for Pembina Valley with 8:40 to play, slipping the puck between a Wild defender’s legs and then roofing it over Dowhy after picking it up on the other side.

The Wild goaltender made 50 stops in the game as her team was outshot 53-14.

The Wild are currently sixth in the seven-team league with a 1-4 record in regular-season games. The team was winless in three games at an exhibition tournament in Morden on Thanksgiving weekend.

RDPC’s junior varsity boys’ volleyball team lost a playoff to the Mel Johnson School Eagles from Wabowden while one of two RDPC girls’ teams won a playoff against Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute from The Pas. Thompson Citizen photos

by Ian Graham

Three RDPC teams compete in junior volleyball tournament

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Three junior varsity volleyball teams from R.D. Parker Collegiate – two girls and one boys – competed in their home volleyball tournament Oct. 18-19, all finishing in the top five with the RDPC

traveling girls’ team taking on Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute from The Pas in the final and winning 25-17, 25-23 after defeating the Mel Johnson School Eagles from Wabowden in the semifinals 25-14, 25-21.

The travelling girls’

team was first in its pool in the round robin, winning all six sets they played, while the RDPC home girls’ team was third in their pool, winning two sets and dropping the others. They played off against a second team from Margaret Barbour

Collegiate Institute for fifth place, winning the match 25-22, 13-25, 15-13.

The Trojan boys lost a playoff semifinal to the Mel Johnson Eagles, who went on to win the tournament by defeating Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute.

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Northstars pick up season’s first win

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Norman Northstars picked up their first win of the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League season in Steinbach Oct. 18, defeating the Southwest Cougars 4-1.

Bryce Horning got the game-winner in the first period after Anthony Keeper Jr. opened the scoring with a power play marker. Michael Markus put the Northstars up by three midway through the second period. The Cougars reduced that margin to two on a goal by Brade Billaney in the third period. Evan Lutz closed the scoring for the Northstars into an empty net with 10 seconds left in the game.

Mark Steeves got the victory in net, making 31 saves, while the Northstars beat Jay Pringle three times on just 13 shots.

The Northstars followed that effort up with another close game Oct. 19, falling 3-2 to the Parkland Rangers.

Daylon Campbell and Taylor Ritchie had the goals for the Northstars,

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Bryce Horning, seen here in the Norman Northstars home opener Oct. 11 against the Interlake Lightning, had the winning goal in the Northstars’ first win of the season. who traded one goal apiece with the Rangers in the first two periods before Parkland’s Riley McKay got the gamewinner on a power play late in the third period.

Steeves made 34 saves in the loss, which saw the Northstars outshot 37-24.

The weekend opened with the Northstars facing the Winnipeg Wild, who scored seven times in the opening period en route to a 13-1 victory.

Four Winnipeg players had a pair of goals in the game while Keeper had the only goal for the

Northstars, breaking goaltender Mitchel Adamyk’s shutout bid five minutes into the third period.

Shots in the game were 63-19 for the Wild.

The Northstars are on the road again this weekend, facing the Kenora Thistles on Tursday and Friday then meeting the Eastman Selects on Saturday and the Interlake Lightning on Sunday.

The Northstars’ next home games are Nov. 1-2, when they take on Parkland at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

Dangerous Waterway Zone Construction of the Keeyask Generating Station is underway near Gull Rapids on the Nelson River. This can cause speed and depth of water in the area to change very quickly and may also result in an increased risk to public safety.

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510 • RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

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

Light of the North Church 32 Nelson Road CHRISTIAN COUNCIL DIRECTORY ST. JAMES ANGLICAN Rev. Jean Arthurson-Ouskan 10 Caribou 677-4652 11 am ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper Drive 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Fr Joseph Subhash and Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree R. 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Dan Murphy 126 Goldeye 677-3435 Sunday School 9:45 am, Church 11:00 am ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 132 Greenway Cres. 677-4151 Sunday School (youth): 9:45 am (kindergarten and up): 11:30 am Regular Hours: 11 am Church Service CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Ted Goossen 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 Sun. School 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ps Peter Elias 456 Westwood Dr. S. Ph. 778-8037 Service @ 11 am ADVENT LUTHERAN and ST. JOHN’S UNITED congregations worship at 52 Caribou Rd. at 10:30 am Sundays.

Phone 204-677-4495

GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 35 Station Road 204-679-9000 Sunday School 10:00 AM Service 11:00, PM Service 7:00 Prayer Meeting- Wednesday 7 PM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS EVERYONE WELCOME SUNDAYS AT 10 AM 83 COPPER RD For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org

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Trustee in Bankruptcy Phone 944-0187 1-800-263-0070 46a-e-tfnb

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Looking for a full time cook with experience preferred.

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COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY and dry cleaners for sale. Coverall and mat rental business. 5000 sq ft building (new roof 2013) 145 Hayes Rd. Satellite store at Thompson Plaza. Interested parties contact: 204-778-8393. 9-tfn-nb

TEXAS USA BEST BUY Own a 20 acre ranchette in sunny Texas, now only $395 per acre $99 per month, financing & brochure available. Call 800-875-6568. 43-1-d 2 REMOTE OUTPOST CAMPS: 1-6 man 1-8 man Teal Lake Goose Hunting Lake $85,000 Call Rick at 204-679-8079.

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401 • VEHICLES University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

GENERAL STUDIES INSTRUCTOR 2013 Odes 4 place Camo UTZ 800cc mint condition 13 km on machine, tracks included (never been on machine) $12,000, Phone 204-307-1555 or 204-482-3048.

Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P. to July 31, 2015 Split Lake, Manitoba Competition No. 14-087 Closing Date: November 2, 2014 or until filled.

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

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phone 204-677-5758 or fax 204-677-5803 TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT $1250/ month plus utilities. 3 bedroom, all appliances. Available Nov. 1. Call 204-679-1412. 43-1-d SEEKING INTEREST for furnished apartments: Newly renovated apartments located on Cree Rd. Includes: utilities, hi-speed wireless internet, cable TV, furniture, 42” flatscreen TV, electric fireplace and monthly housekeeping. 1 & 2 bedrooms, long term lease. Please contact mmlarway@ mts.net or (204) 679-5153 for more information or to view. 43-2-nb

If you are a PERMANENT RESIDENT or a REFUGEE and need help settling in Thompson or in Northern Manitoba, Contact Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services.

We can help you settle and connect with your community

505 • HOUSES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE Juniper area. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, newer upgrades throughout, finished basement. Large backyard, close to school and downtown. Detached double car garage. Price $180,000. Call for your appointment to view. Cell 204-679-2320. 41-4-d

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INCOME TAX PREPARERS wanted.

H&R Block is hiring tax preparers for the tax season. Starting in early November up to the end of April. This position is ideal for the individual who wants to keep busy indoors and make money during the winter and looking forward to rest and relaxation during the summer months. 1) Have tax preparation experience? Contact H&R Block now at 204-677-0277 or 204-939-1010 for information on the upcoming seasonal requirements. 2) Don’t have tax preparation experience? Contact H&R Block now at 204+677+0277 or 204-939-1010.

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Careers

Financial/administrative Assistant Career posting Juniper Centre Inc.

Lot Person/Detailer Required Must have a valid driver’s license. This is an introductory job into the autobody ¿eld. Email hayesauto@mts.net or drop off resume at:

The Juniper Centre offers a rewarding work environment, come join our team.

General Definition The Finance/administrative assistant is an out of scope position responsible for maintaining accounts payable, accounts receivable, and supporting the Financial Officer.

Pre-requisite qualifications

Full time HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS available.

Candidates must be able to work varied day shifts and should be friendly, efficient, team players. Detail oriented and enjoy a fast paced environment. Please submit resumes with work related references to:

All applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal record check and child abuse registry check, and adult abuse registry check.

Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and use of personal vehicle required.

Physically able to handle (but not limited to) repetitive office work and lifting/carrying office equipment and supplies.

70 Thompson Drive, North Thompson, MB R8N 1Y8 SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Education and Experience

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Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary education in office administration and accounting, and who have previous experience working with people living with disabilities. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

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Integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the social sector with a passion for working in a mission-driven environment Collaborative and flexible with a strong service mentality Effective written and verbal communicator Self-starter with the ability to multi-task while being highly detail-oriented An understanding of Northern culture Ability to successfully research and apply for gran

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A proficient knowledge in the following areas: •

Computer skills including computerized accounting programs, spreadsheets, Office suites, and word processing. Experience with Microsoft Office 2010 + and Simply accounting are a benefit.

Accounts payable and receivable Generally accepted accounting principles Preparation of financial statements and reports Administration of employee benefits Payroll systems and reporting Office administration

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Demonstrable skill in: Time management and organization Stress management Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure the duties of the position are met in an accurate and timely manner Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys Support efficient and effective office management Report to the Financial Officer and prepare monthly reports on financial areas for the board of directors Assist in agency fundraising Working collaboratively within the CBA Perform all other duties as assigned my management Salary Range Salary range will be dependent on applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Justice, Regional Courts, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 29404 Closing Date: November 3, 2014 Salary Range: $37,921 to $46,753 per year

Qualifications: Essentials: UÊ i ÃÌÀ>Ìi`ÊÀi >Ìi`ÊV iÀ V> É>` ÃÌÀ>Ì ÛiÊ experience including data entry, handling inquires on the phone/in person and preparing/processing detailed documentation.

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Classification: Clerk 3 Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No. 14-088 Closing Date: October 27, 2014 or until filled.

An eligibility list will be developed for potential future vacancies.

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450 University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

AMENDMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P. to June 26, 2015 Thompson or The Pas, MB UCN’s Regional Centre locations may be considered.

Competition No. 14-074 Closing Date: November 2, 2014

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

Thompson (866) 677.6450

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Please submit resume to Rachel Templeton, Executive Director or Cathy Pelley, Financial Officer: Juniper Centre Inc, 108 Nelson Rd. by October 24, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

33 Hayes Rd, Thompson, MB R8N 1M3

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Advertisement No. 29404 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300 - 305 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-3688 Fax: 204-948-2193 > \Ê} Û LðJ} Û° L°V> When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line > `ÊL `ÞÊ vÊÞ ÕÀÊi > °Ê Your cover letter, résumé and/or application must clearly ` V>ÌiÊ ÜÊÞ ÕÊ iiÌÊÌ iʵÕ> wV>Ì Ã° We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected v ÀÊvÕÀÌ iÀÊV à `iÀ>Ì ÊÜ ÊLiÊV Ì>VÌi`° « Þ i ÌÊ µÕ ÌÞÊ ÃÊ>Êv>VÌ ÀÊ ÊÃi iVÌ °Ê «« V> ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊ requested to indicate in their covering letter, résumé and/ ÀÊ>«« V>Ì Ê vÊÌ iÞÊ>ÀiÊvÀ Ê> ÞÊ vÊÌ iÊv Ü }Ê}À Õ«Ã\Ê women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.

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General Manager Required For 2015 Golf Season April 15 - October 15, 2015 The Thompson golf club is seeking applications for the position of General Manager The Thompson Golf Club is seeking an energetic and professional General Manager who will plan, direct and control the operation of the Thompson Golf Club Pro Shop, Fairways Restaurant, Bucky’s, driving range, club storage, and beverage cart. The General Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the golf course including supervision of staff. Duties will also include responsibility for building maintenance for pro shop, kitchen, club storage and other areas. Position is the first point of contact for issues with operation of the building. The General Manager will work under the supervision of the Executive Committee of the Thompson Golf club.

Applications will be accepted in confidence until November 15, 2014.

Detailed Job Description, outlining full duties, is available upon request.

Please Submit to: Thompson Golf Club Box 1205 Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1P1 Attention Dennis Fenske, President For questions or clarification contact: ddakfenske@shaw.ca

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Careers Atlas Copco is looking for Heavy Duty Mechanics

The ideal candidate: • Licensed Heavy Equipment Technician • 2-3 years of experience • Experience in electrical and hydraulic control systems. • Good communication and problem solving skills • Proven and motivated self starter and is able to work with minimal supervision, but can take direction • Strong team player • Able to travel to customer site to repair equipment and promote Atlas Copco products in the field

Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area provides equipment for drilling and rock excavation, a complete range of related consumables and service through a global network. The business area innovates for sustainable productivity in surface and underground mining, infrastructure, civil works, well drilling and geotechnical applications. Principal product development and manufacturing units are located in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.

For additional information please visit our website at www.atlascopoc.com

If you believe you are the right person to fulfill this position, please forward your resume in confidence to: Careers@ca.atlascopco.com with a copy to Joe.Benoit@ca.atlascopco.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Canada requires licensed Heavy Duty Mechanics who want to take their career to the next level. There are positions currently available in Thompson Manitoba and surrounding area.

For more information relating to this job, please contact Joe Benoit, Service Manager at (306) 688-2053.

Your search is over.

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

Director of Mines Regular/Full-Time Mineral Resources, Winnipeg MB Advertisement Number: 29326 Closing Date: November 3, 2014 Salary Range: $87,908 - $105,100 per annum

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Duties: The Director of Mines is directly accountable for management of the Mines Branch and statutory responsibilities under The Mines and Minerals Act and is part of the department’s senior management committee.

JOB VACANCY EDUCATION & TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full Time Youth Care Practitioner Kisewatisiwin Services – Thompson MB Competition No. 2302.10.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Full Time Youth Care Practitioner (YCP) is required for the Kisewatisiwin Service Area in Thompson Manitoba. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week that is a combination of afternoons and awake overnights. As part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a nurturing, caring and safe environment for male and female adolescents in a residential or independent living setting, the YCP must display the ability to understand and support treatment goals and to develop and maintain positive relationships with youth who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB: Minimum 18 years of age; Current First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or a willingness to obtain as per MYS policy; Valid Driver’s License is mandatory; Demonstrated ability to work independently with youth in the community; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and Applied Suicide Skills Intervention training or a willingness to obtain; Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check.

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Knowledge of a variety of computer programs and software, including word perfect, excel, internet and e-mail experience.

Knowledge of data entry and compiling statistical data.

Knowledge of various ďŹ ling systems.

Familiarity and/or experience in working with the public.

Ability to set work/program priorities in an efďŹ cient manner.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to communicate in Cree or Dene is an asset.

Valid driver’s license an asset.

Background experience of Basic Accounting, Invoicing and Budgeting

A written application with detailed resume, including at least three references, with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

SALARY RANGE: $27,727.49 to $43,633.31 d.o.q. per annum plus 5% Northern Allowance and a competitive benefits plan.

Lisa Beardy, OfďŹ ce Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Fax No.: 204-677-0256 Email address: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Resumes may be faxed, 778-7778, emailed, northern.careers@ mys.mb.ca, or delivered 102-83 Churchill Drive Thompson, MB quoting competition number before 12:00 p.m. December 4, 2014. Visit us at www.mys.ca for complete information on this and other employment and volunteer opportunities.

Closing date for applications: Friday, October 24, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

Under no circumstances will late applications be considered.

For further information or a full job description, contact Aggie Weenusk or Lisa Beardy. We would like to thank those that apply but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

GENERAL STUDIES INSTRUCTORS Classification: Instructor Full-Time Term Position: A.S.A.P. to July 31, 2015 York Landing, Manitoba Competition No. 14-086 Closing Date: November 2, 2014 or until filled.

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

Apply to: Advertisement No. 29326 Manitoba Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission Human Resource Services 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7 >Ă?\ÊÓä{‡™{n‡Ó£™Î “>ˆÂ?\ĂŠ}ÂœĂ›Â?ÂœLĂƒJ}ÂœĂ›Â°Â“L°V> Your cover letter, resumĂŠ and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualiďŹ cations.

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Full job description is available upon request.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Local writers release ‘An Unkindness of Ravens’ MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

If you’re looking for something to read, check out some local writers and their stories. On Oct. 18, the Thompson Writers’ Guild released their very first anthology. The pages are full of spooky stories, with a few even based in Thompson.

An Unkindness of Ravens features 18 pieces by 14 different members of the guild. Starting after the front cover are the youth entries, which includes poems, short stories, and even a graphic novel. Moving through the paperback, the stories get more and more gruesome with the most mature featured on the last few pages.

The Thompson Writers’ Guild has over 73 members, and meetings happen every other Saturday at the Thompson Public Library. During the book launch, one member says a big thank you has to be given to Amanda Holts.

“This would not have happened without the organization, the idea, the perseverance, the constant writing extensions, and deadlines of our Thompson Writers’ Guild president Amanda. This would not have happened without you, so thank you.”

Holts says there are other people that deserve a thank you as well. “The Thompson Writers’ Guild would like to thank the Thompson Public Library, for providing us with a meeting space, reference materials, and an assortment of other supports including advertising this book launch. A very heartfelt thanks goes out to Angela Wolfe. She was a contributor, co-editor, grammar ninja, and interim secretary. Words alone can’t really convey our gratitude for all that she has done to inspire us.

Robin Foley and Penny Byer helped co-edit this book as well so thank you for that. They invested a lot of time and energy to get these stories polished and ready for print. And Yawhann Chong who spent 14 hours finalizing our e-book, and helped put together the side and back cover of the book.”

A special shout-out went out to local artist Jasmine Blair for her work on the front cover. Blair took a photo Angela Wolfe snapped, of Wolf Street meeting Wolf Street. Blair then turned the picture into the artwork for An Unkindness of Ravens.

The anthology will soon be sold in stores throughout northern Manitoba, but for now copies can be bought at the Thompson Public Library for $15. Ebooks are available online for just over one dollar. A limited amount of copies will also be available to borrow from the library, so get your library cards ready.

The Thompson Writers’ Guild released its first anthology “An Unkindness of Raven” on Oct. 18.

Thompson Citizen photo by Molly Gibson Kirby

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